Dangote Group plans to extend the application deadline for the initial public offering (IPO) by two weeks to allow investors in more African countries to participate in the listing.
Sources at the refinery confirmed the development on Monday.
A source said the offer would be extended until October 27
to give more African investors access to the IPO.
“The major reason is because most exchanges in Africa are
just creating platforms for participation,” the source said.
The Dangote refinery officially opened its IPO on September
14, with an initial closing date of October 13.
The offer comprises 4.1 billion ordinary shares at N525 per
share with a minimum purchase of 10 units. The shares are expected to be listed
on the Nigerian Exchange Limited following completion of the IPO.
If fully subscribed, the offer is expected to raise N2.15
trillion for the expansion operations.
Aliko Dangote, chief executive officer (CEO) of Dangote
Group, described the offer as the “People’s IPO”, saying members of the public
would have an opportunity to participate in the refinery’s ownership.
“We fully share all our prosperity with the people. That’s
why we call this ‘People’s IPO’. We know the journey has actually just started.
It’s not only about the refinery,” he said.
On September 22, Dangote said the conglomerate’s fertilizer
business will be listed through an IPO in 2028.
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