Despite strong financial returns from Cameroonian companies, no trades were recorded at the BVMAC on March 12, 2025, as 3,000 shares were available but largely unsold. High volumes of shares from profitable companies raised investor caution, reflecting a notable discrepancy in supply versus demand.
On March 12, 2025, no stock trades occurred at the Central African Stock Exchange (BVMAC) despite a significant number of shares, exceeding 3,000, available for purchase, which included over 1,000 shares from Cameroonian companies. Notable unsold shares included those from Socapalm, SEMC, Safacam, and La Régionale Bank.
Socapalm, a prominent palm oil producer, had 544 shares listed that went unsold, along with 282 shares from SEMC, 80 shares from Safacam, and 212 shares from La Régionale Bank. The BOC reported that while there were offers for these shares, completed transactions did not occur, primarily because buyers’ offers were lower than the sellers’ expectations.
The observed demand was weak, with only 132 shares requested against 1,118 available for sale, reflecting a pronounced lack of interest from investors despite the companies’ strong financial outcomes in their latest reports. Analysts suggest that the influx of profitable companies selling large volumes of stock may intimidate potential buyers, causing them to hesitate due to perceived risks associated with such actions.
The lack of trading activity at the Central African Stock Exchange highlights a significant investor hesitation despite strong financial signals from underlying companies. The disparity between supply and demand indicates potential market concerns related to large stock offerings. Such dynamics underscore the complex relationship between market conditions and investor sentiment, emphasizing the need for careful analysis in trading strategies.
Original Source: www.businessincameroon.com
