The shareholders of ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (“ZCCM-IH” or “the Company”) and other market
participants are referred to the cautionary announcements issued on 31st March 2025 and 16th May 2025.
The Board of Directors of ZCCM-IH wishes to inform shareholders and the market that on 23rd May 2025, ZCCM-IH entered into a transaction with Sino Great Group Ltd. (“Sino Great”) in partnership with Wonderful Group of Companies Limited (“Wonderful Group”) to develop an integrated closed circuit phosphate fertiliser Plant (the “Plant”).
About Sino Great
Sino Great Group Limited is a Chinese-owned enterprise actively engaged in Zambia’s industrial and
agricultural development, primarily through its subsidiary, Sino Great Chemical Company Limited. The
company is spearheading a significant investment in the country’s industrial and agricultural production
sector.
About Wonderful
Wonderful Group of Companies Limited, established in 2011, is a leading industrial conglomerate in Zambia. Wonderful Group is a diversified industrial and business conglomerate specialised in pioneering greenfield industries and brownfield industries management. It operates across a broad spectrum of industries, including the manufacturing of fertiliser and agro products; porcelain and ceramic tiles; sanitary ware; packaging and PVC construction materials; construction works; and silk cocoon and fabric.
Transaction Details
As of 27 May 2025, the market value of ZCCM IH was ZMW 16,080 million. Accordingly, the percentage Ratio of the consideration (USD 50 million OR ZMW 1,370 million as at the exchange rate on 27 May 2025) to the market capitalisation of ZCCM IH is 8.5%. In accordance with the Categorisation methodology of Section 9 of the Listings Requirements of the Lusaka Securities Exchange (“LuSE”), the Transaction is classified as a Category 2 Transaction.
In compliance with the requirements of Section 9 of the Listings Requirements of LuSE, the key features of the Transaction are as follows: