Dangote Cement Plc is set to present its growth and expansion strategy to international investors at a Capital Markets Day in London. The event, which will be held physically and streamed via webcast, aims to provide investors with a deeper understanding of the company's business strategy, operations, and financial performance. This move is part of preparations for a proposed secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), which is expected to increase the company's visibility among global institutional investors.
The Capital Markets Day will allow investors to assess Dangote Cement's expansion strategy, production capacity, African growth opportunities, capital allocation, profitability outlook, and plans to sustain growth across its markets. The company's senior management will engage directly with investors, providing an opportunity for them to ask questions and gain insight into the company's medium- and long-term growth plans. This engagement follows shareholders' approval of the proposed secondary listing and a regulatory filing with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
Dangote Cement's proposed LSE listing is expected to complement its existing listing on the NGX and broaden its investor base beyond Nigeria. The company has reported a strong financial performance in the first half of 2026, with a 21.4% year-on-year increase in group revenue to N2.51 trillion and a 25.8% rise in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) to N1.19 trillion. Profit after tax also increased by 22.7% to N638.5 billion.
As Africa's largest cement producer, Dangote Cement operates in 11 African countries with an installed production capacity of over 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 London engagement marks a significant step in Dangote Cement's efforts to deepen its participation in international capital markets.
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 event will provide a platform for the company to present its investment proposition to the international capital market and position its African growth story ahead of the proposed secondary listing.
Dangote Cement's strong financial position and growth ambitions are expected to attract international investors. The company's planned LSE listing is seen as a significant move to increase its visibility and access to international capital. This development is also expected to contribute to Nigeria's efforts to raise large-scale capital, as noted by the NGX Chairman.
The outcome of the Capital Markets Day and the proposed LSE listing is expected to have a significant impact on Dangote Cement's future growth and expansion. The company's ability to attract international investors and access global capital markets will be crucial in achieving its medium- and long-term growth plans. Key stakeholders will be watching closely as Dangote Cement takes this significant step in its growth journey.
Key points
- Dangote Cement to host Capital Markets Day in London to showcase growth strategy ahead of proposed LSE listing.
- Proposed LSE listing expected to increase company's visibility among global institutional investors.
- Dangote Cement reports strong financial performance in H1 2026 with 21.4% increase in group revenue.
