SECP Approves IPOs of Sitara Petroleum and LSE SPAC-I
Summary
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved two Initial Public Offerings: Sitara Petroleum Service Limited and LSE SPAC-I. Sitara Petroleum will offer 168 million ordinary shares representing 16.66 percent of post-IPO paid-up capital, with 75 percent allocated to institutional investors and high net worth individuals, and 25 percent to retail investors. LSE SPAC-I is Pakistan's first Special Purpose Acquisition Company, offering 5 million shares via fixed price method to raise funds for acquiring a 19.04 percent stake in Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited. The total number of IPOs in FY 2025-26 has reached 11.
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The SECP has approved two new IPOs for listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Sitara Petroleum Service Limited, engaged in fuel trading and retail services as a dealer of Gas and Oil Pakistan, will offer 168 million ordinary shares (16.66 percent of post-IPO capital) through the book building method. LSE SPAC-I, Pakistan's first Special Purpose Acquisition Company, will offer 5 million shares through the fixed price method to fund an acquisition of a 19.04 percent stake in Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited.
Affected parties include institutional investors, high net worth individuals, and retail investors who may participate in these public offerings. Companies considering capital market fundraising should note that the FY 2025-26 period has seen 11 IPOs, indicating sustained regulatory support for equity capital raising in Pakistan's capital markets.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN (SECP) PRESS RELEASE For immediate release SECP Approves IPOs of Sitara Petroleum and LSE SPAC-I April 22, 2026 ISLAMABAD, April 22: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has ap-proved two more Initial Public Offerings. These include Sitara Petroleum Service Limited and LSE SPAC-I. Both will be listed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange.Despite ongoing regional tensions and an uncertain geopolitical environment, the contin-ued flow of IPOs shows the resilience of the PSX. It reflects sustained confidence in Paki-stan's capital market.With these approvals, the total number of IPOs in FY 2025-26 has reached 11. This shows growing investor confidence. It also signals that more companies are turning to the capital market to raise funds for growth and expansion. This trend is creating new opportunities for investors.Sitara Petroleum Service Limited is engaged in fuel trading, retail, and carriage services. It operates as a dealer of Gas and Oil Pakistan. The company will offer 168 million ordinary shares through the book building method. The offer represents 16.66 percent of its post IPO paid up capital. Of the total shares, 75 percent will be allocated to institutional inves-tors and high net worth individuals. The remaining 25 percent will be offered to retail inves-tors.LSE SPAC-I is Pakistan's first Special Purpose Acquisition Company under the public of-fering regime. The company aims to raise funds for mergers or acquisitions within three years. It plans to acquire a 19.04 percent stake in Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited. Its IPO consists of 5 million shares. These will be offered through the fixed price method.The SECP has allowed the issuance and publication of prospectuses for both IPOs. This will pave the way for their public launch. The SECP has advised investors to carefully review the prospectuses before making any investment decisions. It has reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent and investor friendly regulatory environment. Securities and Exchange Commission of PakistanNICL Building, 63 Jinnah Avenue, IslamabadSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN (SECP) PRESS RELEASE For immediate release 22 April 22, 2026 11 168 7516.66 25 19.04 5
Securities and Exchange Commission of PakistanSecurities and Exchange Commission of PakistanNICL Building, 63 Jinnah Avenue, IslamabadNICL Building, 63 Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad
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