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Kasapreko PLC

Ghana's largest indigenous beverage manufacturer that listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange in June 2026 following an oversubscribed IPO raising GH¢1.72 billion.

2026-05-032026-06-18

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    President Mahama said Kasapreko PLC was set to list on June 15, which would offer prices of one cedis per share, with a target to raise 700 million cedis to fund expansion of its production facilities.

    Mahama opens London Stock Exchange; courts global investors to Ghana Stock Exchange
  3. May 2026
  4. Business & Financial Times

    Kasapreko PLC, the largest indigenous beverage manufacturer, opened its offer on May 4 and is targeting up to GH¢700 million from the sale of 583 million ordinary shares at GH¢1.20 each, with the offer closing on June 1.

    3 IPOs in 6 months add GH¢11bn to GSE market cap
  5. Joy Online

    I was thinking about all these entrepreneurship policies introduced, and it struck me to ask, is there a fully owned Ghanaian business that has become an international brand, and only Kasapreko readily came to mind.

    Thoughts of a Ghanaian youth
  6. Joy Online

    Kasapreko PLC has delivered a 55 per cent increase in profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, driven by a sharp reduction in borrowing costs and a modest uplift in revenue.

    Kasapreko reports GH₵73m profit for Q1 2026

Today

  1. Kasapreko's rise from overlooked beverage player to major manufacturer

    Kasapreko, once dismissed as a small local beverage company in Ghana's industry, has grown significantly to record revenue of approximately GH¢3.5 billion by 2025, surpassing competitors like Accra Brewery and recently listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange with heavily oversubscribed investor interest.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Stock listings are partnerships, not cash grabs—NPRA CEO says

    The CEO of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority, Chris Boadi-Mensah, told stakeholders at the listing ceremony of Kasapreko PLC that companies going public should view stock exchange listings as long-term partnerships with investors rather than merely a way to raise money. He urged Ghanaian businesses to adopt investor-friendly ownership and governance structures, noting that broad ownership arrangements improve liquidity and attract institutional investors like pension funds.

    23 hours ago · Daily Guide

  2. NPRA CEO: Stock exchange listing requires genuine investor partnership

    The Chief Executive Officer of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority stated that companies must view public listing as a long-term partnership with investors rather than a fundraising event, emphasizing that pension funds and institutional investors favour transparency, accountability, and broad ownership structures that enhance market liquidity.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Kasapreko lists on GSE after GH¢1.72bn IPO

    Beverage manufacturer Kasapreko PLC has listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange following an IPO that raised GH¢1.72 billion, more than double its GH¢700 million target, with an oversubscription of about 146 per cent. President Mahama described the listing as a milestone for Ghana's industrial and capital market growth, noting it was the most oversubscribed public offer by a locally owned manufacturing company in GSE history.

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Kasapreko completes oversubscribed IPO, third in six months

    Kasapreko PLC raised GH¢700 million through an oversubscribed IPO with GH¢1.73 billion in subscriptions from 18,781 investors. The beverage manufacturer's listing marks the third major IPO on the Ghana Stock Exchange in six months, signaling a structural revival in equity listings after years of subdued issuance.

    16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 15 June

  1. Kasapreko PLC lists on Ghana Stock Exchange Main Market

    Ghana's largest indigenous beverage manufacturer, Kasapreko PLC, has officially listed on the Main Market of the Ghana Stock Exchange, marking a significant milestone that positions the company to access long-term capital for expansion while providing Ghanaians with an opportunity to participate in the growth of the homegrown brand. The CEO noted the company first entered the capital market through the Ghana Fixed Income Market in 2024 to gain deeper understanding of market regulations and investor expectations before listing equity on the stock exchange.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Stock Exchange gains 52.84% year-to-date in May

    The Ghana Stock Exchange's market capitalisation rose to GH¢262.95billion in May with a year-to-date gain of 52.84 percent, driven by declining inflation, lower interest rates, and increasing investor participation in equities.

    15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. Kasapreko raises GH¢700m in oversubscribed IPO

    Kasapreko PLC successfully concluded its Initial Public Offer, raising GH¢700 million from subscriptions worth approximately GH¢1.73 billion (146 percent oversubscribed). The beverage manufacturer's shares are scheduled to begin trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange on June 15 under the ticker symbol "KASA".

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Kasapreko IPO raises GH¢700m, oversubscribed 146%, lists June 15

    Kasapreko, a leading beverage manufacturer, successfully completed its IPO raising GH¢700,000,000 through issuance of 583,333,333 shares at GH¢1.20 per share. The offer attracted 18,781 applicants with subscriptions totalling GH¢1.73 billion, representing 146% oversubscription, and will list on the Ghana Stock Exchange on June 15th.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Kasapreko IPO attracts GH¢1.72bn in oversubscribed bids

    Kasapreko PLC's Initial Public Offering received total bids of approximately GH¢1.72 billion, more than double its GH¢700 million target and representing a 246% subscription level. The oversubscribed offering is attributed to the beverage manufacturer's strong brand portfolio, growth trajectory, and expanding export footprint.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Mahama rings LSE bell, pitches Ghana Stock Exchange to global investors

    President John Dramani Mahama opened trading at the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday, urging global investors to support Ghana's growth and invest in the Ghana Stock Exchange. He highlighted the country's improving economic indicators over the past 18 months, including reduced inflation, a stabilised Cedi, and strengthened international reserves, while noting the GSE has experienced a renaissance in the past 12 months.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Three IPOs in six months add GH¢11bn to GSE market

    The Ghana Stock Exchange is experiencing its most active period of primary equity issuance in nearly a decade, with three IPOs—First Atlantic Bank, ZEN Petroleum, and Kasapreko—set to add around GH¢10.88 billion to the exchange's total market capitalisation. The three listings together account for approximately 4 percent of the market cap.

    12 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Ghanaian youth questions leadership progress since 1992

    An opinion piece examines whether Ghana's leadership over the past 33 years has meaningfully improved citizens' lives across education, healthcare, security, housing, and other sectors. The author argues that persistent challenges—including students studying under trees, bed shortages in hospitals, and maternal mortality—suggest insufficient progress.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 3 May

  1. Kasapreko profit surges 55% in Q1 2026

    Kasapreko PLC's profit rose to GH₵73 million for Q1 ended March 31, 2026, a 55% increase from GH₵47.2 million a year earlier, driven mainly by a 43% drop in borrowing costs to GH₵30 million. Revenue edged up to GH₵853.2 million from GH₵821.9 million despite higher administrative expenses and impairment losses.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

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