Access Holdings Sells 7.44% Stake in Access Bank Ghana

Access Holdings completed the sale of a 7.44% ownership stake in Access Bank Ghana PLC, which equates to 12,085,318 ordinary shares. This transaction was disclosed in a recent filing with the Ghana Stock Exchange, as confirmed by the company secretary, Helen De Cardi Nelson.

The sale, which occurred on July 15, 2026, attracted strong participation from a diverse pool of investors, including pension funds, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals. Access Bank Ghana PLC is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, and the sale was executed following regulatory clearance, with no objections from the Bank of Ghana or the Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana.

Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, Pearl Nkrumah, stated that the transaction would deepen local ownership and enhance liquidity in the bank's shares. Following the sale, Access Holdings retains a 93.40% ownership stake in Access Bank Ghana, with a remaining 6.60% already held by other shareholders.