# Amsons Group acquires 96.54% of Bamburi Cement, triggering compulsory buyout

Amsons Group, through Amsons Industries (K) Ltd, has acquired 96.54% of Bamburi Cement Plc shares, surpassing the 90% threshold for compulsory acquisition of remaining shares. The Nairobi Securities Exchange has extended the suspension of Bamburi shares trading.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-07-29
- Where: Kenya
- Status: completed
- Products: cement
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Bamburi Cement](https://endata.com/companies/15561.md) (target)
- [Amsons Group](https://endata.com/companies/73773.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [thekenyatimes.com](https://thekenyatimes.com/latest-kenya-times-news/nse-extends-bamburi-shares-suspension-ahead-of-takeover-by-tanzanian-tycoon/), 2025-07-29: "The suspension shall remain in force until such time as the Authority issues further direction."

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