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Kasapreko PLC

Kasapreko PLC — beverage manufacturer that recorded GH¢3.5 billion turnover in 2025 and listed on Ghana Stock Exchange in June 2026.

2026-05-032026-09-17

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Among the exhibitors were Kasapreko, Alisa Hotel, Indigo Homes, Geo-Berg Housing, Ghana Supply, Ephroumic, Damax Construction, Wear Ajisibea and the Diaspora Office, all showcasing products and services to a global audience.

    Litina Travel’s Made-in-Ghana World Cup Expo draws hundreds in Boston
  3. Joy Online

    In 2025, Kasapreko PLC recorded a turnover of GH¢3.5 billion, compared with GH¢1.03 billion for Unilever Ghana.

    Unilever. Guinness. FanMilk. Kasapreko beat them all
  4. Business & Financial Times

    ZEN Petroleum’s public offer was oversubscribed, and Kasapreko’s offer also attracted very strong demand ahead of its listing.

    Buying fear, selling greed: A simple rule for investing with discipline
  5. Daily Guide

    Kasapreko developed from a Ghanaian enterprise into a major manufacturing company with recognised brands and international reach.

    When “Foreign Is Good” Weakens Ghanaian Institutions A Reflection On Achimota Golf Club And The Confidence To Lead Ourselves
  6. Joy Online

    An official exhibition floor plan released by organisers, Litina Travel and Tours, shows major Ghanaian companies, including beverage giant Kasapreko, Alisa Hotel, Indigo Homes, Geo-Berg Housing, Ghana Supply, Ephroumic, Damax Construction, Wear Ajisibea and the Diaspora Office,

    Kasapreko, Indigo Homes among early participants for Litina’s Made-in-Ghana World Cup Expo today
  7. Business & Financial Times

    The other is Kasapreko, a proudly Ghanaian company whose products have become household names across the country and beyond.

    SpaceX and Kasapreko: Two listings, one question, should you buy now?
  8. Joy Online

    There was a time when many people in Ghana’s beverage industry barely took Kasapreko seriously.

    The Company they used to ignore
  9. Daily Guide

    Speaking at the listing ceremony of Kasapreko PLC on the Ghana Stock Exchange on Monday, June 15, 2026, Mr.

    Stock Listings Are Partnership, Not Cash Grabs – NPRA Boss
  10. Joy Online

    Speaking on Monday, June 15, 2026, during the listing ceremony of Kasapreko PLC on the Ghana Stock Exchange, Mr.

    NPRA CEO: Public listing is a partnership with investors
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Kasapreko PLC has been listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) following a highly successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) that raised GH¢1.72 billion, more than double its target of GH¢700 million.

    Kasapreko lists on GSE after landmark GH¢1.72bn IPO

Today

  1. Ghana needs more IPO-ready companies despite strong investor appetite

    Ghana's capital market faces a shortage of businesses prepared to access public markets rather than a lack of investment capital, according to PwC Ghana. The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a 137.4% return in US Dollar terms in 2025, with market capitalisation rising to approximately GHS172 billion.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online

Monday 14 September

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange trading volume surges 130% in week

    Ghana Stock Exchange activity surged last week with 34.59 million shares traded, up 130.2% from the previous week, and transaction value rising 77.8% to GH¢165.94 million. Despite the increase in trading liquidity, benchmark indices declined and market capitalisation fell 1.52%.

    14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 5 September

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange records 71.9% return in August 2026

    The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index returned 71.90% in August 2026, with trading activity up 323.86% year-on-year; while the top price gainers included Dannex Ayrton Starwin PLC (313.6%) and Digicut Production & Advertising PLC (211.1%), there were 16 price losers led by Enterprise Group PLC (-33.1%).

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange projected 81% return for 2026

    The Ghana Stock Exchange is expected to close 2026 with an 81% return (±500 basis points) for investors, according to Databank Research. The projection is supported by strong corporate earnings, disinflation, and potential valuation upside across financial stocks, telecoms, FMCG, and oil marketing sectors.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Stock Exchange ranked Africa's best performer in August 2026

    The Ghana Stock Exchange returned 71.27% in local terms as of August 2026, ranking first among 14 African stock exchanges, though it placed second to Nigeria's 153% dollar return. Market activity remained robust with 140,323 transactions recorded in July, representing a 456.44% increase year-on-year.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 31 August

  1. Ghana Stock Exchange trading volume falls sharply week-on-week

    Trading activity on the Ghana Stock Exchange declined significantly for the week ended August 28, 2026, with total volume traded falling 53.60 per cent to 8.29 million shares and value dropping 49.11 per cent to GH¢39.13 million, though selected stocks including Das Pharma recorded strong price gains.

    31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 11 August

  1. GSE delivers 75% year-to-date return for investors as of July

    The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index and Financial Stock Index delivered year-to-date returns of 75.99% and 77.27%, respectively, as of July 2026, with market activity robust at 140,323 transactions and 23 price gainers led by Intravenous Infusions PLC (367%) and Hords PLC (255%).

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. GSE trading value surges 251% on MTN Ghana dominance

    Trading activity on the Ghana Stock Exchange rose sharply in the week ended July 31, 2026, with share value jumping 251 per cent to GH¢168.92 million, largely driven by MTN Ghana transactions which accounted for 77.7 per cent of total value traded.

    3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 30 July

  1. State takeover of Tarkwa Mine unlikely to solve underlying issues

    An opinion piece argues that a proposal for Ghana to assume majority ownership of the Tarkwa Gold Mine after Gold Fields' lease expires in 2027 would be impractical and distract from the real causes of underdevelopment in mining communities, citing the mine's scale and sophistication as a challenge to state acquisition.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. Kenya's Family Bank IPO marks largest NSE debut in 17 years

    Family Bank plc listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange on June 23, 2026, with shares jumping 44.44% on the first trading day from an introductory price of KSh 18.00 to KSh 26.00, the largest primary listing from a homegrown financial institution in over 17 years. The listing occurs amid a broader IPO surge across Africa, with Ethiopia's Abay Bank also listing on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange in late June.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 28 June

  1. Litina Travel hosts Made-in-Ghana World Cup expo in Boston

    Litina Travel and Tours staged a two-day Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22 and 23, bringing together Ghanaian manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and investors to showcase Ghanaian businesses to international markets. The event, attended by Ghana's Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and Ambassador to the USA, coincided with Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match against England.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Kasapreko records GH¢3.5bn turnover, leads listed FMCG companies

    Kasapreko PLC recorded a turnover of GH¢3.5 billion in 2025, surpassing Unilever Ghana (GH¢1.03 billion), Guinness Ghana, and FanMilk to become Ghana's largest listed fast-moving consumer goods company.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana stock market surges on renewed investor interest

    Ghana's stock market has attracted renewed public attention, with the GSE Composite Index returning 79.40% in 2025 and rising 64.18% by June 2026, driven by primary market activity including bank and company IPOs and public offers.

    25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Achimota Golf Club election reflects Ghana's reliance on foreign leaders

    An opinion piece reflects on the Achimota Golf Club's upcoming annual general meeting, arguing that Ghana's tendency to prefer foreign managers over qualified Ghanaians weakens domestic institutions and stems from colonial-era assumptions about competence originating from abroad.

    24 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 22 June

  1. Ghanaian brands showcase products at Boston World Cup expo

    Kasapreko, Indigo Homes, Alisa Hotel and other Ghanaian companies are participating in the Litina Travel Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22–23, timed to coincide with Ghana's Group L match against England.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. SpaceX and Kasapreko listings: analyst weighs valuation risks

    An analysis compares SpaceX's recent $75 billion IPO, which raised the stock above $200 per share and valued the company beyond $2 trillion, with Kasapreko's listing, examining whether investors should buy at current prices. The article notes SpaceX generated $18.7 billion in 2025 revenue while trading at an estimated 90 to 100 times sales, suggesting investors are buying future growth prospects rather than current business performance.

    19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 18 June

  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.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  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.

    17 June 2026 · 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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