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Access Bank Ghana has completed the sale of 12,085,318 ordinary shares, representing 7.44 per cent of the bank's issued shares, to a diversified pool of investors on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE).
The transaction disclosed to the GSE was executed on July 15, 2026 and was carried out by the bank's parent company, Access Bank PLC, following regulatory approvals, including a no-objection from the Bank of Ghana.
The sale attracted strong participation from pension funds, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals, signalling continued investor confidence in the bank's long-term prospects.
Commenting on the transaction, Ms Pearl Nkrumah, Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, said: "This transaction reflects our continued commitment to deepening local ownership and liquidity in our shares, consistent with the strategic priorities. We remain focused on converting the scale we have built into sustained value for all our stakeholders."
The transaction is expected to boost liquidity and broaden the bank's shareholder base, strengthening its position as a key player in Ghana's banking sector. IC Securities served as the adviser and executing broker for the transaction.Showbiz news updates
Access Bank Ghana is a full-service commercial bank listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange and a member of the Access Group, one of Africa's largest banking groups. The bank provides a broad range of banking services to corporate, commercial, retail, and public-sector customers across Ghana.
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