Board of LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc authorize Directors to raise additional capital

The board members of LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc. passed certain resolutions at its Extra-Ordinary General Meeting which was held on October 25, 2021 at 11am.

This was disclosed in a notice signed by the company’s secretary and filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). proposed and passed the following resolutions:

The purpose of the meeting was to deliberate and give authorisation to the directors to raise additional capital for the company. At the end of the meeting, the Directors were authorized to raise capital whether by way of rights issue, an offer for subscription, or other methods or combination of methods, based on the discretion of the directors and subject to obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals.

Other resolutions passed at the extra-ordinary general meeting include:

  • Directors have been authorized to enter into and execute the agreements and all other requisite documents related to, connected with and incidental to implementing the resolution to raise capital, including without limitation, complying with the directives of any regulatory authority.
  • Following allotment by the Board of Directors, the new shares issued by the Company pursuant to the Rights Issue be listed with the Nigerian Exchange Group;
  • That the Directors be authorized to appoint such professional parties and advisers, as may be necessary for or incidental to effecting the above resolutions and that all acts carried out by the Directors and/or management of the Company in connection with the above are approved and ratified;
  • Directors are authorized to use the proceeds of the capital raise to recapitalize the Bank and obtain a National Mortgage Banking License from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Announces Resignation of Executive Director.

The Board of LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc., has announced the voluntary resignation of their Executive Director in charge of operations, technology and satellite business, Mr. Oyewole Olowu.

According to a statement signed by the Bank’s Secretary, Timothy Gbadeyan, and filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the aforementioned director resigned in order to pursue other personal interests. Consequently, the Board accepted and approved his resignation during its recent Board meeting which held on 15th of October, 2021.

The recent disclosure issued by the Bank read: ‘’This is to notify the Nigerian Exchange Limited (The Exchange) and members of the public, particularly the shareholders of LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc (the Bank) that one of the Executive Directors of the Bank, Mr. Oyewole Olowu, has voluntarily resigned his position

‘’Until his resignation, Mr. Olowu was the Executive Director in charge of Operations, Technology and Satellite Business. He resigned in order to pursue other personal interests. The resignation of Mr. Olowu was accepted by the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting of Friday 15th of October, 2021.’’

About Mr. Oyewole Olowu

Oyewole Olowu is a versatile Mortgage banker with over 15 years of experience in Banking Operations, e-banking, Credit, Business Development and Retail banking. His experience cuts across both the public sector and the banking industry. Prior to joining LivingTrust Mortgage Bank, he had gained valuable work experience from Resort Savings and Loans Plc, Lagoon Homes Savings and Loans Limited and the Federal Ministry of Science & Technology, among others.

He is a graduate of Accounting from the Lagos State University. He also holds an MBA (Finance) and is an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration (FCAI)

2021 9M Results: LivingTrust Mortgage Bank grows profit by 372% to N533.3 million.

LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc released its unaudited financial results for the nine months period ended 30th of September, 2021.

  • Gross Earnings for the period stood at N1.12 billion. (+164.7% YoY)
  • Net fee and commission income of N123.96 million. (+175.6% YoY)
  • Operating income was N967.8 million. (+149% YoY)
  • Operating expenses totalled N416.8 million. (+54.6% YoY)
  • Total assets during the period stood at N10.51 billion.
  • Profit for the period stood at N533.3 million. (+372.3% YoY)
  • Earnings per share of 10.7 kobo Vs 5 kobo YoY.

See link to results.

 

LivingTrust Mortgage Bank projects profit after tax of N182.56million in Q4 2021.

LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc released its earnings forecasts for the fourth quarter of the year ending 31st of December, 2021.

  • Gross earnings projection of N762.9 million.
  • Interest income was projected at N686.9 million.
  • Interest expense was projected at N246.7 million
  • Fees and other income projection of N76 million.
  • Operating expenses projection of N211.4 million.
  • Tax was projected at N32.2 million.
  • Profit after tax was projected at N182.56 million.

See link to forecasts.

LivingTrust Mortgage Bank gets August 2023 deadline to increase shares held by public investors.

LivingTrust Mortgage Bank has given update on its free float- which represents the portion of its shares in the hands of public investors as opposed to locked-in shares held by insiders or investors with controlling-interest.

In a recent notice signed by the company’s secretary, Timothy Gbadeyan, the mortgage bank revealed that it has secured a two-year grace period from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), valid till 20th of August 2023, to meet up with the statutory free-float requirements for listed companies.

The extension is to enable the firm meet up with the free float requirements of 20% issued and fully paid share capital or N20 billion free float market capitalization for companies listed on the NGX Main Board.

In a bid to address the free float deficiency, the firm also announced that its majority shareholders pledged to make available 750,000,000 ordinary shares of the company for trading to members of the public. In addition, the bank revealed that it will hold a ‘facts behind the figures session’ and an earnings call, among other activities to showcase the company’s performances during the grace period

In conclusion, it is pertinent to note that based on the provisions of Rule 3.1.4 of the Exchange’s Rules Governing Free Float Requirements for Listed Companies, NGX reserves the right to suspend trading in the company’s securities if it fails to achieve the required free float threshold within the extended period.

What you should know:

  • NGX had earlier given an extended timeframe to UACN Property Development Company Plc (UPDC Plc) and Prestige Assurance Plc to meet up with their free-float requirements.
  • LivingTrust Mortgage Bank closed trading today 24th of August, 2021 with a share price of 67 kobo per share.

2021 HY Results: LivingTrust Mortgage Bank boosts profit by 643% to N308.26 million.

Living Trust Mortgage Bank Plc released its unaudited financial statements for the period ended 30th of June, 2021.

  • Gross earnings for the period was N664.1 million (+187% YoY)
  • Net fee and commission income of N80.2 million. (+386% YoY)
  • Operating income was N576.8 million. (+178% YoY)
  • Operating expenses totalled N260.92 million. (+63% YoY)
  • Profit for the period was N308.3 million. (+643% YoY)
  • Earnings per share of 6.17 kobo Vs 0.83 kobo YoY
  • Total assets for the period stood at N8.71 billion

See link to results.

LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc appoints Timothy Gbadeyan as Company Secretary.

LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mr Timothy Olorunsogo Gbadeyan as its Company Secretary/Head of Legal Services.

This is according to a disclosure signed by the Company’s Finance Officer/Head of Investors Relations, Ikechukwu Omuku, and sent to the Nigerian Exchange Group Limited.

By the virtue of his appointment, Gbadeyan will be in charge of the company’s secretarial and legal duties.

Profile

Mr. Gbadeyan is an experienced corporate attorney with technical expertise in deals advisory, real estate finance, factoring, general commercial transactions, corporate governance, company secretarial services and regulatory compliance. Until his appointment, he was the Head of Legal Services of infinity Trust Mortgage Bank Plc.

Living Trust Mortgage Bank projects profit after tax of N109.21 million in Q3 2021.

Living Trust Mortgage Bank Plc released its earnings forecasts for the third quarter of the year (Q3, 2021).

  • Gross earnings was projected at N626.65 million
  • Net interest income was projected at N353.4 million
  • Net operating income was projected at N339.4 million
  • Operating expenses projection of N210.91 million
  • Tax was projected at N19.3 million.
  • Profit after tax was projected at N109.21 million

See link to forecasts.

LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc set to hold Annual General Meeting on 10th of June.

The Board of LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc has announced that it will host its 7th Annual General Meeting on the 10th of June, 2021.

This is according to a notification signed by the company’s secretary, Olabisi Fayombo and seen by Nairametrics. Sequel to this, the following issues will be discussed;

  • The audited financial statement for the year ended December 31, 2020, and the report of its Directors, auditor, and the audit committee.
  • The firm’s proposed dividend will be considered and officially declared.
  • Board appointments will also be considered and ratified.
  • To fix remuneration of managers and Directors in FY 2021.
  • To elect shareholders’ representatives of the statutory audit committee.

What you should know:

  • LivingTrust Mortgage Bank had recently posted a profit after tax of N100.6 mllion in Q1 2021, indicating a surge of about 260%.
  • If ratified, FY 2020 dividend will be paid to qualified shareholders on the 14th of June, 2021.
  • In line with CAC guidelines, attendance at the AGM will be by proxy. Sequel to this, a list comprising of five (5) representatives authorized to represent shareholders, have been made available.

For more information about the AGM, click HERE

LivingTrust Mortgage Bank proposes final dividend worth N50 million for shareholders.

The Board of LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc has proposed a final dividend of N50 million to its shareholders for the period ended 31st of December, 2020.

The company’s Board made this announcement in a notification published on the website of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX), stating that a dividend of 1 kobo per share will be paid on all the issued 5,000,000,000 ordinary shares of the company.

Ceteris paribus, the dividends will be paid electronically to qualified shareholders on 14th of June, 2021. Qualified shareholders are those, whose names appear on the Register of Members as at close of business on 21st of May, 2021. Other qualifying conditions are;

  • Shareholders must have completed the e-dividend registration.
  • In addition, shareholders must have mandated the Registrar (Africa Prudential Plc) to pay their dividend directly into their bank accounts.

What you should know:

  • LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc earlier released its Q1 2021 results showing a profit after tax of N100.6 million.
  • As at the period of reporting this, LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc share currently trades at 68 kobo.