On November 14, 2025, in Libreville, the BGFI Bank Group reached a decisive milestone with the initial public offering (IPO) of its parent company, BGFI Holding Corporation SA. By opening its capital to the public for the first time, the banking giant aims to finance its growth and stimulate the sub-regional financial market. The operation significantly boosted the market capitalization of the Central African Stock Exchange (BVMAC) and offered new opportunities for investors.
The Radisson Blu Hotel in Libreville hosted the official launch ceremony for the initial public offering (IPO) of BGFI Holding Corporation SA, the parent company of the BGFI Bank Group, on November 14, 2025. The event, presided over by the Minister of State for the Economy, Henri-Claude Oyima, brought together numerous public and private figures who came to learn about this new step for the leading banking group in Central Africa.
For the first time in its history, BGFI Holding is opening its capital to the public. This strategic move aims to share the group’s growth potential and support its expansion. ” Over the next five years, we want to share this growth with a much wider audience. With these resources, we will finance our development, invest in new subsidiaries and our information systems, and strengthen our presence in Africa and around the world ,” explained Rhinesse Katsou, Deputy Managing Director of BGFI Holding Corporation SA.
This initial public offering (IPO) is seen as a significant opportunity, both for the group and for future shareholders. It offers the public the chance to directly benefit from the group’s strength and performance. ” Until now, we were self-financed. From now on, the market will support our growth. For subscribers, the advantage is having a profitable, tradable security that generates regular income ,” explained the Deputy Managing Director of BGFI Holding Corporation SA.
The BVMAC reaches a milestone with the listing of BGFI Holding on the stock exchange
Naturally, BGFI Holding chose the Central African Stock Exchange (BVMAC) for this transaction, which marks a turning point for the entire CEMAC zone. According to Ulrich Gambigha, CEO of BGFIBourse, the impact is immediate: “ Thanks to BGFI’s transaction, the BVMAC’s market capitalization will triple, rising from 66 to 192 billion CFA francs. This is a strong signal, an example that will encourage other companies to follow suit .”
The subscription period, open from November 10 to December 24, offers an entry price of 80,000 CFA francs per share. A total of 1,573,536 shares are being offered, with each investor able to subscribe for a minimum of 10 shares. The total amount of the operation is approximately 126 billion CFA francs, with dividend eligibility beginning in January 2026.
Beyond opening up its shareholding, BGFI Holding Corporation intends to contribute to the maturity and attractiveness of African financial markets. Its stated ambition is to reach a capital of 240 billion CFA francs by 2030, while consolidating its role as an economic driver in the sub-region.
