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Dividends Announced in the Week Ended October 28, 2022

Last week, three listed companies announced their dividend for the third quarter of the year.

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Last week, three listed companies announced their dividend for the third quarter of the year. The three companies are Nigerian Breweries Plc, Seplate Energy Plc, and TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc.

Nigerian Breweries Plc:
Proposed Dividend: ₦0.40
Proposed Bonus: null FOR null
Qualification Date: 11/23/2022
Payment Date: 12/01/2022
Closure of Register Date: 11/24/2022

According to the company’s unaudited financial statement released last week for the nine months that ended 30th September 2022, profit after tax grew by 80.1% to N14.7 billion, up from N8.6 billion recorded in the same period of 2021

Nigerian Breweries grew revenue by 27.2% from N309.2 billion in 2021 to N393.4 billion in the current period.

Also, the cost of sales stood at N238.9 billion, a 20.22% increase from N198.7 billion filed in the corresponding period of 2021.

Basic Earnings Per Share expanded by 80% to 182 kobo in 2022 from 107 kobo in 2021.

Seplat Energy Plc:
Proposed Dividend: US2.5cent (United States Two Point Five Cents)
Proposed Bonus: null FOR null
Qualification Date: 11/10/2022
Payment Date: 12/06/2022
Closure of Register Date: 11/11/2022

Seplat remained consistent in the first nine months, growing profit after tax by 90.3% from N38.6 billion year-on-year to N77.5 billion.

Cash generated from operations stood at N154 billion, a whopping 124.7 % increase when compared to N64.9 billion filed in the first nine months of 2021.

Growth was broad-based as revenue by 34.4% to N258.7 billion from N182.7 billion year-on-year. Its gross profit soars to N118.5 billion from N58.1 billion year-on-year, rising by 93.5%.

TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc:
Proposed Dividend: ₦4.00
Proposed Bonus: null FOR null
Qualification Date: 11/18/2022

Payment Date: 12/05/2022
Closure of Register Date: 11/21/2022

Despite revenue increasing by 39% to N337.188 billion from N242.224 billion year-on-year, profit before tax dipped by 5% to N18.783 billion in the first nine months of 2022.

Profit for year also declined by 7% from N13.386 billion to N12.506 billion.

 

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Zenith Bank to Pay N109.88bn Dividends to Shareholders for 2023

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Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, is set to distribute dividends totaling N109.88 billion to its shareholders for the 2023 financial year.

The announcement was made as part of the bank’s annual report filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Monday.

The dividends amount to N4.00 per share. This includes a final dividend of N3.50 per share and an interim dividend of N0.50 per share paid earlier in the year.

The proposed dividends are subject to approval by shareholders at the next Annual General Meeting (AGM) and are payable from the retained earnings accounts as of December 31, 2023.

Throughout the fiscal year, Zenith Bank’s gross earnings surged by 125.50 percent to N2.13 trillion compared to N945 billion in the previous year.

The increase in gross earnings contributed to the bank’s impressive profit after tax, which increased to N676.91 billion, an increase from N223.91 billion recorded in 2022.

This positive performance was driven by the increase in interest and similar income, which rose to N1.14 trillion from N540 billion.

However, the bank experienced a decline in net income on fees and commission, dropping to N109.31 billion from N132.79 billion in 2022, indicating a 17.68 percent decrease.

This decline was attributed to an increase in fees and commission expenses, which grew to N68.21 billion from N24.42 billion in the previous year.

Also, Zenith Bank disclosed various operational expenses incurred during the year, including insurance premiums paid to Zenith General Insurance Limited and Prudential Zenith, as well as payments for information technology services rendered by Cyberspace Network.

 

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SEC Steps Up Efforts to Reduce Unclaimed Dividends in Capital Market

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified its efforts through a series of strategic initiatives and investor clinics across various regions.

The latest endeavor took place in Yobe State, where the SEC, in collaboration with the Gombe State Investment and Property Development Company, organized a three-day investors clinic.

Mr. Danladi Mohammed, the Head of the SEC Zonal Office in Kano, disclosed that the initiative aimed to address concerns related to unclaimed dividends and enlighten investors on crucial matters such as e-dividend and dematerialization of shares certificates.

The clinic also served as a platform to handle inquiries and complaints from shareholders in Yobe State and its environs.

Unclaimed dividends in the Nigerian capital market reached a staggering N190 billion by August 2023, prompting regulatory authorities to take decisive action.

The SEC views reducing unclaimed dividends as a key objective outlined in the Capital Market Development Master Plan 2015 to 2025.

The initiative aligns with the SEC’s commitment to fostering investor confidence and ensuring market integrity.

It reflects the Commission’s dedication to fulfilling its mandate of regulating and developing the Nigerian capital market to meet international standards.

The SEC’s Director-General, Lamido Yuguda, emphasized the importance of investor education and engagement in addressing the challenge of unclaimed dividends.

Through investor clinics and proactive measures, the SEC aims to empower investors to claim what rightfully belongs to them and enhance transparency and efficiency in the capital market ecosystem.

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Nigerian Exchange Group Shareholders to Receive N1.5bn Dividends Amid Profit Surge

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The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has announced a N1.5 billion dividend for its shareholders following a remarkable profit surge.

In the statement released by NGX’s Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications, Clifford Akpolo, the company recorded a robust profit after tax of N5.2 billion for the financial year ending December 2023.

The company’s audited financial statements disclosed a 57.4% increase in gross earnings to N11.8 billion, attributed to strong performances in core revenue streams and other income segments.

Transaction fees surged by 52.6%, driven by heightened trading activities, while listing fees and rental income rose by 42.2% and 41.8%, respectively.

Strategic investments also contributed significantly to a 5.4% boost in treasury investment income. Other income, representing 29.7% of gross earnings, witnessed a remarkable surge of 163.6% to N3.504 billion.

The NGX board proposed a final dividend of N1.5 billion, translating to 75 Kobo per share, in addition to an interim dividend of N495.53 million at 25 Kobo per share paid earlier in August 2023.

Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, Chairman of NGX Group, affirmed the company’s commitment to maximizing shareholder value, while CEO Temi Popoola expressed satisfaction with NGX’s operational performance and emphasized the company’s trajectory of growth and innovation in the upcoming fiscal year.

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