
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority has officially registered over 11.6 million existing shares of Hibret Bank S.C. in compliance with national capital market regulations.
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has announced the formal registration of shares for Hibret Bank S.C. The approval, granted on August 6, 2026, covers 11,665,497 existing shares currently held by the bank's shareholders.
This registration follows the requirements set out in the Capital Market Proclamation No. 1248/2021 and the Public Offer and Trading of Securities Directive No. 1030/2024. These regulations mandate that all securities offered or sold to the public must be registered with the authority to ensure transparency and regulatory compliance within the emerging domestic capital market.
Regulatory Context
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The ECMA clarified that this notice is strictly for public information regarding the registration status of the securities. It does not constitute an endorsement, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities.
For investors and stakeholders, this move marks a procedural step in the formalization of equity holdings under the oversight of the capital market regulator. As the Ethiopian financial sector continues to integrate with the newly established Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), such registrations serve as a foundation for future secondary market trading and regulatory transparency. Investors can track these developments and monitor live stock price data as the market matures.
Financial Background
Hibret Bank S.C. remains a significant player in the Ethiopian banking sector. According to the bank's latest published financials for FY2025, it holds 113.93 billion ETB in total assets and 82.94 billion ETB in deposits, with a paid-up capital of 8.12 billion ETB. For a broader perspective on the industry, you can explore detailed bank sector data or use our financial institution compare tool to analyze performance across the market. For those interested in the wider economic landscape, further data intelligence and Aksion News updates are available to keep you informed on the latest business developments in Ethiopia.
Source: Ethiopian Capital Market Authority
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