Backing bold growth
in Ghana​

Across Ghana’s manufacturing and consumer goods landscape, the need to scale efficiently,​ strengthen local production and remain competitive continues to grow.​

For leading indigenous businesses, this requires not only operational strength, but also access to​ long-term capital that can support expansion, unlock resilience and​ position them for sustainable growth.​
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Kasapreko PLC has built a leading position in Ghana’s beverage manufacturing sector through a​ diversified portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, modern production capabilities and​ growing reach across regional and international markets. As the business continues to evolve, its​ next growth phase is centred on expanding its production capacity, strengthening its operational​ efficiency and deepening its presence in high-growth categories such as bottled water and​ carbonated soft drinks.​

To support this next chapter, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking partnered with Kasapreko as​ Joint Lead Manager on an initial public offering (IPO) of up to GHS700 million. The capital raise is​ intended to fund the development of a new production facility at Adeiso in Ghana’s eastern region, to​ enable the business to scale capacity, enhance resilience across product lines and support future growth.​

The transaction is significant beyond the company itself. As one of the first IPOs on the Ghana Stock​ Exchange in several years – and the first of its kind in the local beverage manufacturing sector – it​ contributes to the continued development of Ghana’s equity capital markets while broadening access​ to long-term funding for indigenous corporates.​

Absa’s role in the transaction reflects a relationship built over time and a sustained commitment to​ understanding Kasapreko’s long-term ambitions. With a banking relationship spanning approximately​ 19 years and increasing strategic engagement in recent years across management and board levels,​ Absa brought together its equity capital markets expertise, regional connectivity and execution​ capability to help support a landmark transaction at an important moment in this client’s growth​ journey.​

The impact extends well beyond the capital raise itself. By supporting investment in local​ manufacturing, the transaction is expected to contribute to industrialisation, job creation, regional​ trade and stronger local value chains, while helping to position Ghana as an increasingly competitive​ regional production hub.​

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