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.