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FBN Holdings: Decline in NII and NIR drive poor performance in PAT and PBT in Q1 2018

May 1, 2018/Cordros Report FBN Holdings Plc released Q1-2018 result on Friday, showing an unimpressive top and bottom line performance y/y; even though improvement in opex (-10.07% q/q) and a reduction in impairment provisions (-52.05% q/q) buoyed growth in PBT and PAT on a q/q basis. Gross earnings dipped by […]

FCMB Assures of Enhanced Performance as Shareholders Approve Results at AGM

27/4/2018/PFCAfrica FCMB Group Plc is on a stronger pedestal and will continue to provide superior performance that would add significant value to stakeholders in a sustainable manner in spite of the challenging macroeconomic and regulatory environments. The financial institution added that its subsidiaries are well positioned to deliver more cutting-edge solutions […]

Guinness Nigeria Q3-18: Further weakening margin; opex and finance cost to the rescue

30/4/2018/Cordros Capital Update: GUINNESS reported 40% y/y increase in Q3-18 net profit (EPS: -4% y/y), coming off better-than-expected revenue growth, and relatively lower operating expenses and finance charges. Both masked a disappointing gross margin, which has now weakened for four quarters in a row. Compared to consensus, the reported net […]