Dangote Cement Plc is set to present its growth and expansion story to the international capital market today, September 21, at a Capital Markets Day (CMD) in London. The event aims to provide investors with a deeper understanding of the company's business strategy, operations, financial performance, and medium- to long-term growth plans. Investors will closely assess Dangote Cement's expansion strategy, production capacity, African growth opportunities, capital allocation, profitability outlook, and plans to sustain growth across its markets.
The London engagement is part of preparations for Dangote Cement's proposed secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The event will be held physically in London and streamed via webcast, allowing investors to engage directly with the company's senior management. This move marks a significant step in Dangote Cement's efforts to deepen its participation in international capital markets and broaden its investor base beyond Nigeria. The proposed LSE listing is expected to increase the company's visibility among global institutional investors and potentially widen its access to international capital.
Dangote Cement had disclosed the planned investor engagement in a regulatory filing with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on September 2, following shareholders' approval of the proposed secondary listing. The Capital Markets Day will provide investors and stakeholders with an update on the company's strategy, operations, and business priorities. The company is entering the London engagement on the back of strong financial performance in the first half of 2026, giving it a robust earnings story to present to international investors.
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, Dangote Cement reported a 21.4% year-on-year increase in group revenue to N2.51 trillion. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) rose 25.8% to N1.19 trillion, while profit after tax increased by 22.7% to N638.5 billion. This performance underscores the company's strong financial position as it engages global investors and sets out its medium- and long-term growth ambitions.
Dangote Cement is Africa's largest cement producer, with operations spanning 11 African countries and an installed production capacity of more than 55 million tonnes per annum. The company is listed on the Nigerian Exchange, where it remains one of the market's largest and most closely followed stocks by institutional investors. The proposed LSE listing is expected to complement its existing listing on the NGX.
Beyond the proposed LSE listing, the Capital Markets Day will focus on how Dangote Cement intends to deploy capital, expand production, strengthen its African footprint, and maintain profitability amid changing market conditions. The London event will provide the company with a platform to present its investment proposition to the international capital market and position its African growth story ahead of the proposed listing.
The Capital Markets Day is a significant milestone in Dangote Cement's efforts to deepen its participation in international capital markets. The event will provide investors with a comprehensive understanding of the company's business strategy and growth plans, positioning Dangote Cement for long-term success in the global market.
Key points
- Dangote Cement hosts Capital Markets Day in London to showcase growth strategy ahead of proposed LSE listing.
- The company reports strong financial performance in H1 2026, with revenue up 21.4% to N2.51 trillion.
- The proposed LSE listing aims to increase visibility among global institutional investors and widen access to international capital.
