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Ellah Lakes Plc Secures Shareholders' Approval to Raise Up to N250 Billion in Equity Capital

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The management of Ellah Lakes Plc has received shareholders' approval to raise up to N250 billion in equity capital through a public offer, private placement, or other equity issuance instruments. This decision was made during the company's Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held in Lagos, where shareholders also approved the company's long-term strategic transformation, including the acquisition of a major agricultural asset and the conversion of existing director and shareholder loans into equity. The company aims to position itself as a scalable, vertically integrated agricultural platform focused on delivering sustainable value.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ellah Lakes Plc will raise up to N250 billion in equity capital through a public offer, private placement, or other equity issuance instruments.
  • The company's long-term strategic transformation includes the acquisition of a major agricultural asset, which will expand its operational footprint and accelerate its national agribusiness growth strategy.
  • The acquisition will also improve cost efficiencies through vertical integration and strengthen the company's role in contributing to Nigeria's food security and agro-industrial development.
  • The company's authorised share capital will be increased to accommodate the forthcoming equity issuance and transaction-related share allocations.
  • Ellah Lakes achieved significant operational and infrastructure progress in the last financial year, including revenue from sales of N68.7 million in the third quarter (Q3 2025).
  • The company's revenue has begun to materialize from initial harvests and pre-commercial outputs, reflecting the execution of its operational rollout and the launch of its piggery business.
  • Ellah Lakes completed the installation of a 5-ton Crude Palm Oil (CPO) mill, which will enable in-house processing of harvested palm fruit and strengthen vertical integration.
  • The company is scaling its Board and executive team to oversee complex transactions, manage strategic partnerships, and deliver on investor expectations.
  • Small-scale farming, a hallmark of the company's pivot to rural growth centered around the farmer and the processing of raw materials, now serves as the road map for growth with diverse on-farm value addition.

Statistics:

  • N250 billion: The amount of equity capital to be raised through a public offer, private placement, or other equity issuance instruments.
  • N68.7 million: The revenue generated in the third quarter (Q3 2025) from sales.
  • 300 pigs: The number of pigs acquired by the company to supply affordable, locally produced protein to the domestic market.
  • 5-ton: The capacity of the Crude Palm Oil (CPO) mill installed by the company.

Sources:

  • Statement from Ellah Lakes Plc's Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Chuka Mordi.
  • Ellah Lakes Plc's Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held in Lagos.
  • Company press releases and reports.

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