August 3, 2023/NGX

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on July 28, 2023 resolved to recommend the proposed merger between the Company, NASCON Allied Industries Plc and Dangote Rice Limited to the Shareholders of the Company for consideration and approval, subject to parties agreeing terms and conditions. The Company, NASCON & DRL hereinafter referred to as the “Merging Entities” are all subsidiaries of Dangote Industries Limited. 

The Proposed Merger 

It is intended that the proposed merger (the “Transaction”) will be an internal restructuring executed through a Scheme of Merger (“Scheme”), under Section 711 of the Companies & Allied Matters Act, 2020 (as amended) and other applicable rules and regulations. 

Approvals 

The Company will apply for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of the Scheme, and other requisite approvals. The Scheme is also subject to the approval of the Shareholders of the Merging Entities at the respective Court-Ordered Meetings of the companies, as well as the sanction of the Federal High Court. 

Benefits of the Scheme 

It is expected that the Transaction will consolidate and solidify the Group’s market position and ultimately reposition the Group to harness future opportunities in the foods industry. Further details will be communicated to the market upon relevant approvals being obtained from Shareholders and Regulators. 

Shareholders of the Company are advised to exercise caution when dealing with the shares of the Company until a further announcement is made.