2020 FY Results: Unity Bank Plc posts profit after tax of N2.09 billion.

Unity Bank Plc released its full-year audited results for the year ended 31st December, 2020.

  • Net interest income for the year was N17.75 billion. (+7.6% YoY)
  • Fee and commission income of N5.22 billion. (+4.84% YoY)
  • Total operating income was N21.34 billion. (-15.1% YoY)
  • Operating expenses totalled N23.24 billion. (+18.8% YoY)
  • Profit after tax for the year was N2.09 billion. (-38.3% YoY)
  • Earnings per share of 18 kobo s 29 kobo YoY.
  • No dividend was announced for the period.

See link to results.

Lotus Halal Fixed Income announces dividend of N20 per unit for Q1 2021.

Lotus Capital Limited has declared its Q1, 2021 dividend distribution of N20/unit to unit holders in the Lotus Halal Fixed Income Fund whose names appear on the company’s register as at April 13, 2021.

According to a notification issued by the firm and seen by Nairametrics, the payment of the distribution will be made by the fund manager of the Lotus Halal Fixed Income on April 15, 2021.

It is pertinent to note that the firm had earlier paid its fixed income fund unit holders a dividend of N33 per unit for Q4, 2020 on 22nd of January, 2021.  Sequel to this, the recent declaration of N20/ unit indicates a decline of about 39.4% QoQ.

What you should know:

  • Lotus Capital is a full-fledged halal investment management company, specializing in Shari’ah compliant asset management, private wealth management and financial advisory services.

For more information about the disclosure, click HERE

ETI appoints Akin Dada as Group Executive, Corporate & Investment banking.

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), parent company of Ecobank Group has announced the appointment of Akin Dada as Group Executive, Corporate and Investment Banking.

This is according to a press release made available on the Group’s website and seen by Nairametrics.

With the recent appointment, Mr Akin is set to take the helm of affairs from Amin Manekia (his predecessor) who retired in 2020.

Profile:

Akin is a banking expert with over three decades of experience in client coverage, strategic transaction initiation, and advisory dialogues. He joined Ecobank in 2017 as the Executive Director for Corporate Bank in Nigeria, after a long spell with Citigroup Cameroon where he spent twenty six years.

It is also pertinent to note that until his recent appointment, he was the Group Head, Corporate Banking for the Ecobank Group. He is an alumnus of the University of Ibadan and University of Warwick, UK where he obtained a B.Sc. degree in Political Science and an MBA respectively.

What they are saying: Commenting on his appointment, the CEO of Ecobank Group, Ade Adeyemi said: ‘Akin’s valuable and varied experience over many years in corporate banking as well as his broader knowledge of banking, credit and risk management position him appropriately to lead our Corporate and Investment Bank. There are huge opportunities for the Ecobank Group with the implementation of the AfCFTA, which heralds burgeoning demand for trade finance, advisory services and cross-border payments.”

Details about the appointment is available HERE

Berger Paints Nigeria Plc reports a 67% decline in Profits in FY 2020.

Berger Paints Nigeria Plc released its full-year results for the year ended 31st December, 2020.

  • Revenue for the year was N3.84 billion. (+7% YoY)
  • Administrative expenses of 01 billion (+7% YoY)
  • Profit for the year was N146.02 million (-67% YoY)
  • Earnings per share of N0.50 vs N1.55 YoY.
  • Gross margin was 37% (+945bps)
  • No dividend announcement was made

See link to results.

Courteville Business Solutions Plc announces Annual General Meeting.

Courteville Business Solutions Plc has announced that it will be hosting its 16th Annual General Meeting on the 20th of May, 2021.

According to a notice sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange platform, the meeting will hold at the Legation Hall, 38 Commercial Avenue, Yaba-Lagos by 11:00am. The following will be discussed;

  • The audited financial statements of the company for the year ended 31st December 2020.
  • The proposed final dividend for the aforementioned period will be formally declared and subsequently paid.
  • Appointment into the company’s Board will be duly scrutinized and ratified.
  • Directors’ fees for FY 2021 amounting to N10.3 million will be discussed and ratified.
  • The remuneration of company’s managers and auditors will also be considered and discussed.

What you should know:

  • Courteville Business Solutions Plc had earlier reported a profit of N153.6 million for the year ended 31st of December, 2020. Sequel to this, it declared a dividend of 3 kobo per share.
  • In line with CAC guidelines, attendance of the AGM will be by proxy only.

For more information about the notice, click HERE.

NPF Microfinance Bank delays submission of 2020 audited financial statements to NSE.

The Management of NPF Microfinance Bank Plc has informed stakeholders of its inability to submit its Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 before the filing due date of 31st March 2021.

This is according to a disclosure dated 7th of April 2021, signed by the company’s secretary, Osaro Idemudia, and sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

According to the notice, the delay in filing is due to the fact that the Bank (NPF) is yet to receive statutory approval from its primary regulator (The Central Bank of Nigeria). Sequel to this, the Microfinance Bank disclosed that it has engaged with the CBN to ensure that it receives the required approval that will enable it to make the financial results public.

In addition, the firm expressed optimism that its audited financial statements for the aforementioned period will be released on or before the 20th of April, 2021.

See link to notice.

International Breweries Plc moves registered office to Banana Island.

The Management of International Breweries Plc has notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange of the relocation of its registered office from 23/26 Glover road in the Ikoyi axis of Lagos state to Banana Island.

This was disclosed in a notice sent to the exchange by the brewing giant. The notice, which was signed by Muyiwa Ayojimi, the company secretary, stated that the company’s new registered address has changed to Plot 5A, Abuja Street, Banana Island, Ikoyi-Lagos.

The firm stated that the change has been effected in the statutory form and that the disclosure is in line with prescribed rules of the NSE.

What you should know:

  • According to Wikipedia, International Breweries Plc was listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on 26th of April, 1994 after it became a public limited liability company. It has a technical services agreement with Brauhaase International Management GMBH, a subsidiary of Warsteiner Group of Germany, which owned 72.03% equity.
  • International Breweries had earlier reported a loss of N12.4 billion for FY 2020.

Africa Prudential Plc announces Board meeting.

Africa Prudential Plc has notified stakeholders and the investing public of its imminent Board of Directors meeting, scheduled on April 22, 2021.

This is according to a disclosure signed by the Company’s secretary, Joseph Jibunoh and sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

The meeting is scheduled to consider among other things, the unaudited financial statements of the company for the quarter ended 31st of March, 2021 (Q1, 2021). Sequel to this, the company will be observing a close period from 6th of April, 2021 until 24 hours after the unaudited financial statements have been filled with The Exchange.

What you should know:

  • During the close period, no insider of Africa Prudential Plc will be able to deal with its shares, whether directly or indirectly.
  • Africa Prudential Plc had earlier reported a Profit After Tax of N1.45 billion in FY 2020.

For more information about the notice, click HERE.

2020 FY Results: Studio Press Plc records a decline of 87% in Profit after tax.

Studio Press Plc released its full-year results for the year ended 31st December 2020.

  • Revenue for the year was N11.5 billion. (+11% YoY)
  • Cost of sales was N10.02 billion. (+19% YoY)
  • Administrative expenses totaled N893.82 million. (+0.5% YoY)
  • Operating profit was N620.3 million (-44% YoY)
  • Profit after tax was N37.6 million. (-87% YoY)
  • Earnings per share of 6 kobo Vs 48 kobo YoY.
  • No dividend announcement was made.

See link to results.