Frequently Asked Questions
• On which stock exchanges are Besler shares traded, and what is the trading symbol?
Besler shares are traded on Borsa Istanbul (BIST) in the Stars Market under the ticker symbol BESLR. Besler is included in the following BIST indices: BIST Food & Beverage, BIST All, BIST 500, BIST Bursa, BIST Stars, BIST Sustainability, BIST Industrial, and BIST All-100.
• When did Besler become listed on the stock exchange?
Besler shares began trading on Borsa Istanbul (BIST) on June 20, 1994.
• What is Besler’s shareholding structure and issued capital?
Besler’s paid-in capital amounts to 662,000,000 Turkish Lira in nominal value, consisting of 66,200,000,000 shares, each with a nominal value of 1 Turkish cents. Our shareholding structure is as follows:
• What is the free float rate of Besler shares?
Besler’s free float rate is 27.33%.
• What are Besler’s areas of activity?
The business activities of Besler and its subsidiaries involve the production, sales, and marketing of frozen foods, canned foods, and margarine products both in Türkiye and international markets.
Products in the frozen food category include vegetables and fruits, potato and croquette products, meat products, desserts, and frozen bakery items.
Canned food categories include canned tuna and canned vegetables.
In the edible fats & oil category, the company offers consumer margarine, industrial oils, out-of-home consumption products, and cooking oils.
• Where are Besler’s production facilities located?
Besler has two factories producing frozen foods and canned goods located in Bursa and Emirdağ, and one factory producing margarine in Kurtköy, Istanbul. In addition, our subsidiary Marsa operates a margarine production facility in Adana, and Donuk Fırıncılık Ürünleri has a factory in Dudullu, Istanbul, where frozen bakery products are manufactured. Furthermore, we indirectly hold shares in Western Foods and Packaging SDN BHD, which owns a margarine factory in the Sultanate of Brunei.
• Can you provide information about Besler’s production capacity?
As the Besler Group, we bring high-quality frozen and canned food products produced in our three facilities within the frozen & canned food business unit to millions of people across Türkiye and around the world. With an annual production capacity of approximately 182,000 tons, we are the undisputed leader in the frozen food market.
With Türkiye’s largest margarine production capacity and the high-quality margarine products we manufacture in our three facilities, we reach millions of households in more than 45 countries. With an annual production capacity of approximately 505,000 tons, we are also the clear leader in the margarine market.
• Which brands are included under Besler?
With over 1,500 products, we offer the following main brands to consumers:
– In the frozen food and canned food category: SuperFresh
– In the frozen bakery category: DFU and Ülker Marifet
– In the edible fats & oil category: Bizim Yağ, Teremyağ, Luna, Yayla, Sabah, Halk, Evet, Ona, Ustam, and Proser
• What is the domestic and international distribution of Besler’s sales?
The share of exports within our total sales and its changes compared to previous periods can be accessed through our Investor Presentation.
• What are Besler’s Vision, Mission, and Values?
You can find detailed information on the About Us page.
• What are Besler’s subsidiaries?
You can find detailed information about Besler’s fully consolidated subsidiaries, their business activities, and capital shares by clicking here.
• What is Besler’s fiscal year period?
Besler’s fiscal year covers the period from January to December.
• Where can I access Besler’s Articles of Association?
You can access our company’s Articles of Association by clicking here.
• What is Besler’s dividend policy?
You can access our dividend policy by clicking here.
• How can I access Besler’s historical financial information?
You can access our company’s historical financial statements by clicking here.
• Where can I access Besler’s Annual Reports?
You can access our company’s annual reports by clicking here.
• Where can I access Besler’s Sustainability Reports?
You can access our company’s sustainability reports by clicking here.
• Where can I access Besler’s Investor Presentations?
You can access our company’s investor presentations by clicking here.
• What is the date of Besler’s General Assembly? Where can I access the General Assembly documents?
General Assembly meetings are held during the year and announced to the public in accordance with regulations. The date, time, and location of the meetings are disclosed via the Public Disclosure Platform (PDP), the Electronic General Assembly System (EGAS) of the Central Securities Depository (CDS), our website, and the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette.
You can view the General Assembly documents by clicking here.
• Does Besler have a credit rating?
You can access our company’s former credit rating reports by clicking here.
• What is Besler’s Public Disclosure Policy?
You can access our company’s Public Disclosure Policy by clicking here.
• Who conducts Besler’s independent audit?
Besler’s independent auditor for the 2025 fiscal period is PwC Bağımsız Denetim ve Serbest Muhasebeci Mali Müşavirlik A.Ş.
• Where can I find information about Besler’s Board of Directors?
Our Board of Directors consists of 6 members, including 2 independent members.
You can find detailed information about the Board of Directors by clicking here.
• Are there any stock option plans for employees?
Besler does not have a stock option plan.
• Which policies has Besler adopted?
You can access all of Besler’s adopted policies by clicking here.
• In which periods does Besler disclose its financial reports?
Besler discloses its consolidated financial statements four times a year, covering 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, and 12-month periods.
• According to which standards are Besler’s financial results prepared?
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Capital Markets Board (“CMB”) Communiqué No. II-14.1 on “Principles of Financial Reporting in Capital Markets,” published in the Official Gazette dated June 13, 2013 and numbered 28676.
Pursuant to Article 5 of the Communiqué, the financial statements are based on the Turkish Accounting Standards (TAS) / Turkish Financial Reporting Standards (TFRS) and their related appendices and interpretations, as issued by the Public Oversight Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority (POA).
• Do all shareholders of Besler have equal voting rights?
Each shareholder of Besler has equal voting rights. There are no privileged shares.
• How can I contact Besler Investor Relations?
You can reach our Investor Relations department via email at yatirimci@besler.com.tr or by phone at +90 (216) 524 23 95.