Pakistan’s egg brand “Farm Fresh” goes public as SECP approves the country’s 8th IPO of FY2025-26, signaling resilient capital market activity amid regional tensions.
Key Takeaways
- SECP has approved the IPO of Wahdat Poultry Farm Limited, offering 53.1 million shares representing 15.84% of post-IPO paid-up capital.
- The IPO will follow the book-building method — 70% allocated to institutional and high-net-worth investors, 30% to retail investors.
- This marks the 8th IPO on the Pakistan Stock Exchange in FY2025-26, reflecting sustained investor confidence in Pakistan’s capital markets.
Islamabad, Pakistan — Pakistan’s capital markets have received yet another vote of confidence, as a homegrown poultry business prepares to make its stock market debut.
In an official press release dated April 8, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) announced approval of the prospectus for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Wahdat Poultry Farm Limited — a vertically integrated egg production and distribution company best known for its consumer brand “Farm Fresh Eggs.”
This IPO is the 8th of the current fiscal year (FY2025-26), reinforcing the narrative of a market that is open for business and attracting fresh capital.
According to the SECP press release, the offering comprises 50 million new ordinary shares along with an offer for sale of 3,102,350 existing shares, collectively representing 15.84% of the company’s post-IPO paid-up capital. The IPO will be conducted via the book-building method, under which 70% of the shares will be allocated to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, while the remaining 30% will be made available to general retail investors — giving everyday Pakistanis a direct stake in one of the country’s staple food industries.
Wahdat Poultry Farm Limited operates across the full value chain of egg production — from farming and grading to packaging and nationwide distribution — and has established a footprint in both domestic and export markets. The company’s listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is expected to deepen its access to long-term financing and bring greater governance transparency to its operations.
The SECP highlighted in its press release that this approval underscores the resilience of Pakistan’s capital markets, noting that the PSX continues to attract new listings “despite ongoing economic challenges and unrest in the region” — an apparent reference to heightened geopolitical tensions in South Asia. This IPO is the 8th of the current fiscal year (FY2025-26), reinforcing the narrative of a market that is open for business and attracting fresh capital.
For retail investors in Pakistan, the Wahdat Poultry IPO presents an opportunity to invest in the country’s food and agriculture value chain
The regulator reaffirmed its commitment to capital market development, emphasizing that new listings not only give companies a sustainable financing avenue but also expand investment options for the public and contribute to the broader goal of economic growth.
For retail investors in Pakistan, the Wahdat Poultry IPO presents an opportunity to invest in the country’s food and agriculture value chain — a sector that remains fundamental to everyday Pakistani households.
