{
  "id": 14528850,
  "title": "Cocoa Capital PLC undertakes bond and note programme on GSE",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/cocoa-capital-plc-undertakes-bond-and-note-programme-on-gse",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-14T20:06:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/business/cocoa-capital-plc-undertakes-bond-and-note-programme-on-gse"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cocoa Capital PLC, a subsidiary of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has initiated a bond and note programme on the Ghana Stock Exchange, raising up to GH¢16.30 billion. Chief Executive Dr Randy Anertey Abbey emphasized this shift towards domestic capital to fund cocoa purchases for the 2026/27 season, reducing reliance on external borrowing. The programme, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), aims to broaden financing options, mobilize domestic resources, and strengthen the bond between the cocoa industry and Ghana's fixed income market. The Board Chairman, Mr John Awuah, explained the SPV is designed for structured financing, addressing sector funding needs while maintaining transparency. Mr. Awuah stressed disciplined execution and meeting financial obligations for the program's success. The Ghana Association of Banks' President, Mr Kwamina Asomaning, highlighted the significance of collaboration among banks, capital markets, and domestic investors to support productive sectors. The inaugural issuance attracted approximately GH¢3.59 billion in investor bids at 11% per annum. The Ghana Stock Exchange welcomed the transaction as a model for mobilizing domestic capital for national development.",
  "summary": "Cocoa Capital PLC, a subsidiary of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) created under the domestic funding model of the Board has undertaken a bond and note programme on the Ghana Stock Exchange.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cocoa Capital PLC raises up to GH¢16.30 billion on Ghana Stock Exchange",
    "Special Purpose Vehicle aims to mobilize domestic resources for cocoa industry",
    "Inaugural issuance garners GH¢3.59 billion in investor bids at 11% per annum"
  ],
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        "title": "Cocoa Capital PLC undertakes bond and note programme on GSE",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/cocoa-capital-plc-undertakes-bond-and-note-programme-on-gse-14528879",
        "published": "2026-10-14T20:28:43.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}