The opening bell rang on Borsa Istanbul for Meysu Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ, as the company’s shares started trading under the ticker “MEYSU” following the completion of its book-building process.
The bell-ringing ceremony was attended by Borsa Istanbul CEO Korkmaz Ergun, Meysu Chairman Bekir Güldüoğlu, Board Member and CEO Osman Güldüoğlu, board members Ali Rıza Güldüoğlu, Mehmet Güldüoğlu and Orhan Güldüoğlu, as well as Nusret Altınbaş, Chairman of Alnus Yatırım, the consortium leader of the initial public offering (IPO).
“A Strong Brand Meets Capital Markets”
Speaking at the ceremony, Borsa Istanbul CEO Korkmaz Ergun said Meysu holds an important place in public memory and noted that a well-established brand had been brought together with capital markets.
Ergun stated that Meysu Gıda has consistently taken significant steps and that its IPO would support new investments. “With the proceeds from the offering, the company will both strengthen its position in the domestic market and expand its export network,” he said, adding that Borsa Istanbul continues to support companies engaged in production, investment, and exports.
“A Declaration of Our Global Strength”
Meysu CEO Osman Güldüoğlu said the ringing of the bell symbolized the company’s disciplined growth, hard work, and the convergence of its corporate vision with capital markets.
Emphasizing that the company is taking a more institutional, solid, and transparent step into the future backed by more than half a century of experience, Güldüoğlu said:
“As one of Turkey’s leading fruit juice producers, we have built trust both domestically and internationally for many years with our high quality standards. Today, we once again declare that we are a strong industrial company exporting to more than 50 countries and producing in line with international standards.”
Güldüoğlu noted that the IPO received demand 8.5 times its size, describing the strong interest as a clear sign of confidence in the company’s financial discipline and long-term growth vision. He added that Meysu entered capital markets with a broad investor base of approximately 648,000 investors.
Stressing that the IPO is not viewed merely as a financing tool, Güldüoğlu said it also represents a strategic milestone in advancing transparency, accountability, and corporate governance. “We aim to become a strong brand that correctly interprets changing consumer habits, invests in innovation, and enhances competitiveness in both domestic and international markets with high value-added products,” he said.
Growth Built on Deep-Rooted Values
Meysu Chairman Bekir Güldüoğlu highlighted that the company continues its journey with values of honesty and diligence inherited from its founding family.
He stated that the IPO marks an important stage in Meysu’s journey toward institutionalization, transparency, and sustainable growth. “With the strength we draw from the past, we have built our company on solid foundations. Going forward, we aim to create value together with our investors,” he said.
Strong Investor Interest
Alnus Yatırım Chairman Nusret Altınbaş described the Meysu IPO as more than a financial transaction, calling it the strengthening of a production-oriented company that creates employment and contributes sustainably to the Turkish economy within capital markets.
Altınbaş emphasized that the participation of nearly 650,000 investors and demand exceeding the offering size by 8.5 times clearly demonstrate capital markets’ strong interest in productive and growth-oriented companies. “With its 55-year history and production capacity, Meysu’s entry into capital markets is a significant gain both for the company and for our markets,” he said.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı/ Prepared by: İlayda Gök