Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO has officially listed its entire issued share capital—comprising 36,425,229,514 ordinary shares—on the main market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) following the successful completion of a $100m equity offering.
In a regulatory filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited seen by THE WHISTLER, GTCO confirmed that the shares were admitted to the International Commercial Companies Secondary Listing category of the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Official List, and began trading on the LSE under the temporary ticker “GTHC.”
The milestone marks a strategic move by the Nigerian-headquartered holding company to expand its global investor base and improve access to international capital. GTCO’s listing provides UK and global investors with direct exposure to a Nigerian financial institution known for its robust performance, operational efficiency, and expanding African footprint.
The listing follows the cancellation of GTCO’s Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which had previously facilitated international participation in the company’s equity. In a related move, the company announced plans to change its LSE trading symbol from “GTHC” to “GTCO” to reflect its established corporate identity and to ensure uniformity across markets.
“This listing represents another significant step in our evolution as a diversified financial services group with a strong commitment to transparency, governance, and sustainable growth,” the company said in a notice signed by Animlis Erhi Obebeduo, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary.
The equity raise and listing were conducted under the guidance of a Sole Global Coordinator, whose identity was not disclosed in the company’s release.
GTCO had announced the pricing of the $100m equity offering on July 4, 2025, as part of a broader strategy to reposition the group for long-term growth, capital adequacy, and improved international investor participation.
Market analysts view the LSE listing as a boost to GTCO’s valuation and a signal of deepening confidence in Nigerian corporates’ access to global capital markets. With the listing now completed, the company joins a select group of Nigerian firms with a presence on major international exchanges.
