Driven by a vision to transform the Nigerian financial markets landscape, FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited (“FMDQ Exchange” or the “Exchange”) is dedicated to providing the infrastructure necessary for the financial markets’ growth. By offering a flexible, well-regulated, and technology-driven marketplace, FMDQ Exchange fosters an environment that facilitates seamless transactions and maximises opportunities for both issuers and investors. In line with this mission, the Exchange has approved the quotation of Champion Breweries PLC ₦4.22 billion Series 1 and ₦10.78 billion Series 2 Commercial Papers (“CPs”) under its ₦15.00 billion CP Issuance Programme, on its platform.

Champion Breweries PLC (“Champion Breweries” or the “Issuer”) is a well-established Nigerian beverage manufacturing company known for producing high-quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, catering to diverse consumer preferences. With a strong legacy in the brewery industry, Champion Breweries continues to strengthen its market position through operational excellence, strategic growth initiatives, and sustainable business practices. These CPs, sponsored by Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited (Lead Sponsor), CardinalStone Partners Limited, FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, FCMB Capita Markets Limited, Investment One Financial Services Limited and United Capital PLC (Co-Sponsors), all Registration Member (Quotations) of the Exchange, enables the Issuer to access flexible short-term funding from the Nigerian capital market to support its operational and liquidity needs.

FMDQ Exchange is committed to revolutionising Nigeria’s capital markets by providing a dynamic platform that supports sustainable growth. With an unwavering focus on regulatory excellence and technological innovation, the Exchange ensures a secure and efficient marketplace for both issuers and investors. Through its comprehensive suite of services, FMDQ Exchange empowers market participants to unlock capital, drive economic development, and achieve long-term financial success.

FMDQ Group is Africa’s first vertically integrated financial market infrastructure (“FMI”) group, strategically positioned to provide registration, listing, quotation and noting services for financial markets securities; an integrated trading platform, clearing & central counterparty, and settlement services for financial markets transactions; depository of securities, as well as data and information services, across the debt capital, derivatives and equity markets, among others, through its wholly owned subsidiaries – FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited, FMDQ Clear Limited, FMDQ Depository Limited and FMDQ Private Markets Limited. As a sustainability-focused FMI group, FMDQ Group, through FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited, operates Africa’s premier Green Exchange – FMDQ Green Exchange – positioned to lead the transition towards a sustainable future.