60,000MT greenfield cocoa factory in Takoradi, Ghana
*Potential 5-10x return on investment in 5-10 years
Top 5 player in peaceful origin country with favorable cocoa policies
Access to world’s highest quality cocoa beans at favorable cost
Senior staff has 40+ years in factory construction, operation, and management
Zero income tax first 10 years due to Free Zone status
Social impact: Employing over 200 people, greater food security for 50,000 Ghanaian cocoa farmers
Ghana produces world’s highest quality cocoa beans, 19% of global cocoa harvest, but processes only 6% 800,000 cocoa farms, mostly small acreage Government is encouraging capacity expansion from 33% to 50%.
Local processors get large discount on Light Crop beans (20% of harvest). Highly profitable business when plant runs near capacity
Beans bought on “cash-and-carry” basis from Licensed Buying Companies or Ghana Cocoa Board, the government regulatory authority
Products:
Liquor: Low, medium, and high roast
Factory Layout
Butter: Deodorized
Cocoa Cake: Natural, 10-12% RFC
Capex Investment USD 70M
Operating Cash USD 15M
Total Financing Required USD 85M
Average Net Income (Yrs. 1-5) USD 15M
IRR / NPV 23% / USD 217M
Potential Debt-to-Equity Ratio 52% — 48%
For information contact Wendy de la Harpe
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