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UBA Increases Profitability by 371% to N404bn in H1’23

by Techeconomy
September 13, 2023
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Mr. Oliver Alawuba GMD of UBA Plc

Mr. Oliver Alawuba GMD of UBA Plc

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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. has reported 371 per cent increase in profit before tax, PBT to N404 billion, in the first half of 2023.

This shows strong growth from N85.75 billion recorded in the first half of 2022.

The jump in profitability translated to an annualized Return on Average Equity of 57.7 per cent as against 17.1 per cent a year earlier.

UBA disclosed these in its financial results for H1’23 released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Tuesday.

Among other things, the results showed that   the Group recorded double and triple-digit growth across its major income lines, as it continued to show substantial progress in increasing the contribution and market share from its subsidiaries in Africa and globally.

Profit after tax (PAT) shot up by 437.8 per cent to N378.24 billion in H1’23 from H1’22 figure.

Operating Income grew by 206.6 per cent to N783.96 billion in June 2023; higher than N255.67 billion reported a year earlier.

The Group delivered a 164 per cent growth in its Gross Earnings which rose to N981.78 billion as at June 2023, up from N372.36 billion recorded last year in June 2022.

Total Assets rose by 41.7 per cent  to  N15.38 trillion from N10.86 trillion recorded in H1’22.

Customer Deposits also rose by a sharp 42.4 per cent to N11.14 trillion in the period under consideration; as against N7.8 trillion recorded at the end of 2022.

Shareholders’ Funds increased to N1.712 trillion reflecting the Group’s strong capacity for internal capital generation.

Following the improved performance, and in line with the Group’s culture of paying both interim and final cash dividends, the board of the Bank has approved an interim dividend of 50k per share, which represents over 150 per cent  increase over the prior year.

Mr. Oliver Alawuba, UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, commenting on the results said the exceptional performance underscored the Group’s commitment to consistently deliver value to its shareholders; he added that the Group made progress in digital payments, retail penetration and also benefited from the effect of revaluation gains, arising from the harmonisation of foreign exchange rates at the different access windows in Nigeria.

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He said:  “The Group recorded strong double-digit growth in revenues and profits from its operations, the result also reflects the effect of sizeable revaluation gains, arising from the harmonization of currency exchange rates in Nigeria.

”Our reporting currency found a new exchange level at about N756 to 1US$ as of 30 June 2023, compared to N465 at the beginning of the year. The results again demonstrate the benefits of our long-held diversification strategy across Africa and globally.  The growth of our international business, most recently in the UAE, only reinforces this earnings quality.

“Our business is on a steady growth trajectory, as we further strengthen our risk management traditions and practices necessary technology investments to deliver premium service to our customers.

”We have also continued to finance landmark projects in critical sectors of the economies across Africa, facilitating intra-Africa trade with our valuable offerings and provide a versatile last-mile distribution network for Africa-bound donor and multilateral agency funds.”

“The three core geographical pillars of our business (Nigeria, Rest of Africa and Rest of the World) are making strong contributions to the Group profit, further justifying our global strategy and business positioning across Africa, UAE, France, UK and USA, and demonstrating the benefits of positioning UBA as the financial intermediary for Africa and the rest of the world.” Alawuba said.

On the plans for the rest of the year, Alawuba said, “As we approach the last quarter of the year, the Group remains strategically positioned to sustain the strong performance, consolidating on H1 2023 results, to deliver superior returns to our esteemed shareholders.”

Ugo Nwaghodoh, UBA ’s Executive Director Finance & Risk, said the half year 2023 financial numbers reflect an excellent performance across key metrics, as the bank diligently executes its strategic priorities.

“Our HY2023 financial numbers reflect excellent performance across key metrics, as we diligently execute our priorities for the year. Annualized return on average equity at 57.7per cent was bolstered by improved operating income and revaluation gains.” he explained. Nwaghodoh also pointed out that the Group maintains robust capital buffers to support business growth and loss absorbency. The Group’s shareholders’ funds stood at N1.7 trillion, with a capital adequacy ratio of 36.4 per cent.”

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