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CAP Shareholders Approve N1.26 Billion Dividend Amidst Record Growth

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Chemical & Allied Products (CAP) Plc - Investors King

At the 59th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Chemical and Allied Products Plc (CAP), shareholders approved a final dividend of N1.55 kobo per 50 kobo ordinary share, bringing the total dividend declared for the 2023 financial year to a significant N1.26 billion.

The AGM, held recently in Lagos, highlighted the company’s financial performance and strategic initiatives that have driven its success.

Reviewing the company’s performance, CAP reported a 24% increase in revenue to N23.9 billion, up from N19.2 billion in 2022.

Board Chairman Mr. Folasope Aiyesimoju attributed the growth to the dedicated efforts of the team, loyal customers, and resilient business strategies.

He noted that the company’s gross profit rose by 18% to N9 billion, while profit before tax increased by 10% to N3.8 billion.

CAP’s Managing Director, Mrs. Bolarin Okunowo, addressed the shareholders, highlighting the company’s financial achievements despite challenging economic conditions.

“Our exceptional results in 2023 underscore our resilience and adaptability in navigating macroeconomic headwinds. These achievements are a testament to the strength of our team and business model,” she said.

The profit for the year saw a 6% increase to N2.5 billion with earnings per share rising to 309 kobo.

Looking ahead, Mrs. Okunowo outlined CAP’s strategic plans for future growth.

She said “We plan to aggressively increase our retail footprint in Nigeria while deepening our strategic partnerships and alliances. Our focus will be on expanding our market share across the decorative and industrial coatings segments.”

Mrs. Okunowo said the company is committed to delivering high-quality products and leveraging technology to drive growth and profitability.

“The positive macroeconomic outlook for 2024 provides a platform for CAP to expand its horizons and embrace growth.”

Shareholders at the AGM expressed satisfaction with the company’s performance and the board’s strategic direction. They commended the distribution of dividends and the commitment to sustaining shareholder value.

The meeting concluded with the re-election of Mr. Folasope Aiyesimoju and Dr. Vitus Ezinwa as Directors retiring by rotation, and the approval of Mr. Debola Badejo as a new Director.

With renewed optimism and confidence in its strategic direction, CAP remains committed to creating long-term value for stakeholders through innovation, operational excellence, and a customer-centric approach.

The company looks forward to another year of remarkable achievements and sustained growth.

Is the CEO and Founder of Investors King Limited. He is a seasoned foreign exchange research analyst and a published author on Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, Nasdaq, Entrepreneur.com, Investorplace, and other prominent platforms. With over two decades of experience in global financial markets, Olukoya is well-recognized in the industry.

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Access Holdings to Pay N15.99 Billion Interim Dividend, Aig-Imoukhuede to Receive N1.151 Billion

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September 24, 2024

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Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede

Access Holdings Plc has announced an interim dividend of 45 kobo for every ordinary share of 50 kobo held in the company in the first half (H1) of 2024.

With 35.545 billion in outstanding shares, this translates to N15.99 billion in interim dividend. However, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhued, the chairman of Access Holdings, will take home N1.151 billion in dividend.

The chairman presently holds 119,231,715 direct shares and 2,438,256,720 indirect shares in the company, according to the company’s latest financial statement obtained by Investors King.

According to the lender, subject to appropriate withholding tax the dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members at the close of business on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

The bank will pay dividends on Thursday, October 17, 2024 to all shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members at the close of business on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

These shareholders are expected to have completed the e-dividend registration and mandated the Registrar to pay their dividends directly into their bank accounts.

However, shareholders who are yet to complete the e-dividend registration are advised to download the Registrar’s E-Dividend Mandate Activation Form, which is also available on https://theaccesscorporation.com/ and complete and submit it to either the Registrar, their respective Banks or any Access Bank Plc branch.

Shareholders with dividend warrants and share certificates that have remained unclaimed or are yet to be presented for payment or returned for validation are advised to complete the e-dividend registration or contact the Registrar.

Access Holdings grew profit after tax by 108% to N347.922 billion from N167.601 billion filed in H1 2023 while gross earnings jumped 133.5% from N940.311 billion in the first half (H1) of 2023 to N2.196 trillion in H1 2024.

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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Declares N1 Interim Dividend, Sets October 7 for Payout

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September 13, 2024

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GTBank -Investors King

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has announced its plan to pay a sum of N1 per share of 50 kobo as interim dividends, to all registered shareholders on October 7, 2024.

According to a recent statement issued by the company on NGX , “the dividend is subject to withholding tax deduction, and will be paid to shareholders whose names appear in the register as of September 25, 2024.”

In its recently released audited consolidated and separate financial statements for the period ended June 30, the Group reported profit before tax (PBT) of N1.004 trillion, becoming the first Nigerian financial institution to cross the N1 trillion mark in profit.

This represented a 206.6 percent increase over N327.4 billion recorded in the corresponding period that ended June 2023.

The group’s profit for the period was slated at N905.67 billion, a 222 percent increase from 280.52 recorded in the corresponding period that ended June 2023.

“On October 7, 2024, the dividend will be paid electronically to ordinary shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members as at September 25, 2024, and who have completed the e-dividend registration and mandated the Registrar to pay their dividends directly to their bank accounts,” the statement said.

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Stanbic IBTC to Pay N25.913 Billion in Interim Dividend for H1 2024

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2 months ago

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September 4, 2024

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Stanbic IBTC Bank- Investors King

Stanbic IBTC has announced a proposed interim dividend of N1.50 per ordinary share of 50 kobo each for the first half (H1) of 2024. This amounts to a total payout of N25,913,996,000.

Subject to regulatory approval and deduction of withholding tax, the dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members as of the close of business on Wednesday, 18 September 2024.

The Register of Shareholders will be closed from Thursday, 19 September 2024, to Thursday, 25 September 2024.

Shareholders can expect to receive their dividends electronically on Monday, 30 September 2024, provided they are registered on the Register of Members as of Wednesday, 18 September 2024, and have completed the e-dividend registration process, ensuring that their dividends are directly deposited into their bank accounts.

Shareholders who have not yet completed the e-dividend registration are encouraged to download the Registrar’s E-Dividend Mandate Activation Form from the First Registrars website: https://firstregistrarsnigeria.com/download-forms/, complete it, and submit it to the Registrar or their respective banks.

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