APAG Marks New Chapter With PSX Listing
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 15th Sep, 2026)
Agro Processors & Atmospheric Gases Limited (APAG), the manufacturer behind Soya Supreme, one of Pakistan’s most recognized cooking oil brands and a household name, marked its listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) with a Gong Ceremony held at the PSX headquarters today.
With a 45-year heritage, APAG has grown into a diversified house of consumer brands, including Soya Supreme Cooking Oil & Banaspati, Soya Supreme Olive Cooking Oil, Malta, Smart Sauces, Supremo and Taqat Margarine etc, according to a PSX press release. While Soya Supreme remains the brand most closely associated with APAG by consumers, the company currently serves millions of consumers through its growing portfolio across multiple categories.
The company’s public offering comprised 58.049 million ordinary shares, representing 15% of post IPO paid up capital. Of this, 43.537 million shares were offered through the Book Building process at a floor price of PKR 32.00 and ceiling of PKR 44.80, with the strike price discovered at PKR 33.00 per share. The Book Building portion was oversubscribed 1.84 times, while the General Public portion was oversubscribed 1.83 times, attracting PKR 878 million against PKR 479 million offered.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Ahmed Chinoy, H.I.S.I., Shareholder Director of PSX, said, "It was a privilege to welcome Agro Processors & Atmospheric Gases Limited to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. This Gong Ceremony marks the 12th listing of the calendar year and the 4th of the fiscal year, underscoring the strong momentum of Pakistan’s capital market. APAG’s admission is particularly significant as the company behind Soya Supreme, a household brand trusted by generations, now joins the listed community."
Ahmad Aziz Ghulamhussain, CEO – APAG, described the listing as a proud milestone and the beginning of a new chapter for the company. "This is a very proud moment for everyone at APAG, a company that has been shaped by the dedication of our people, the trust of our consumers and the support of our stakeholders," he added.
Commenting on the occasion, Omar Salah Ahmed, Managing Director, KTrade Securities Limited, said that APAG was a great company and a welcome addition to the Food sector at PSX, with a rich 45-year history that has seen one of Pakistan’s most recognized household names, Soya Supreme, become an integral part of everyday life.
The ceremony concluded with the ceremonial ringing of the PSX Gong, marking APAG’s transition into its next chapter as a publicly listed company. The milestone represents a significant moment for a homegrown Pakistani business whose brands have been part of everyday life for generations, while opening the door to a new phase of growth, innovation and global ambition, as per the press release.
