VFD Group’s listing adds over N45bn to NGX market capitalisation

…lists at N269.30 per share

VFD Group Plc is listed on the Main Board of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). It was listed on Friday, October 6 at N269.30 per share.

Shortly after the listing, investors in 8 deals exchanged 116,207 units of VFD Group Plc shares worth N31.294million.

The official listing was celebrated with a Closing Gong ceremony and a Fact Behind the Listing Presentation, marking a key milestone in the company’s history.

The listing of VFD Group’s shares has added over N45 billion to the market capitalisation of NGX, further boosting liquidity in the Nigerian capital market and providing opportunities for wealth creation.

Last month, the Group voluntarily delisted its 190 million shares previously traded on the NASD Securities Exchange in order to be quoted on NGX. NGX is the sustainable Exchange championing Africa’s growth.

VFD Group is a proprietary investment company that focuses on building positive and socially conscious ecosystems by aggregating potentially viable businesses to create innovative products and solutions accessible to the everyday Nigerian citizen and entrepreneur.

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This listing on NGX is a strategic move to increase VFD Group’s visibility, enhance its access to capital, and improve its liquidity, ultimately benefiting its valued investors and stakeholders.

Olatunde Busari, chairman, of VFD Group said, “We are excited to join the distinguished ranks of companies listed on the Exchange, and we are confident that this step will provide us with the resources we need to continue our growth trajectory and serve our shareholders even better.”

Nonso Okpala, group managing director/CEO of VFD Group Plc also expressed his excitement about the listing, saying, “This is a momentous occasion for VFD Group. Our journey from a boutique investment firm to a publicly traded company on the Nigerian Exchange reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire team. We are excited about this new chapter and the opportunities it brings to further strengthen our market position.”

“We will continue to work toward our strategic goal of creating Africa’s first diverse business ecosystem. When compared to where we started, what we set out to achieve, and economic realities, the Group’s performance has been outstanding on all fronts. Our focus on business expansion has yielded results, particularly in sectors other than financial services, and we have significantly increased our balance sheet.” He continued.

Umaru Kwairanga, chairman, of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc stated, “We must recognise the unwavering commitment of the Board and Management of VFD Group in making this listing a reality, as well as the pivotal roles played by all the professional parties involved in the transaction. Securing a listing on the NGX Main Board entails a steadfast commitment to elevated standards of disclosure and corporate governance. This significant listing heralds a fresh chapter for VFD Group plc to leverage NGX’s value-added services and capital market products to fulfil its strategic objectives.”

Temi Popoola, CEO, of NGX, stated, “We extend a warm welcome to VFD Group as it joins our prestigious market. The decision to list on NGX promises to augment VFD Group’s liquidity and strategically positions it to attract investments from the global arena. Additionally, this move is poised to elevate the organization’s market value while advancing transparency and corporate accountability.

“Our marketplace is a highly reputable platform for raising capital and facilitating sustainable growth for national development. As the preferred listing platform in the region, we are dedicated to collaborating with companies at different growth stages to explore diverse capital market opportunities that align with their business goals.”