FCMB Group Plc secured shareholder approval for a \u20a623.08 billion dividend for the 2025 financial year on June 30, 2026, at its 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, with investors participating both in person and remotely. The payout and a full slate of governance resolutions were endorsed as the bank group reported a sharp jump in earnings and continued momentum into 2026.<\/p>\n
At the AGM, shareholders backed the full package of Board resolutions, including corporate actions related to leadership and oversight. The meeting also approved the election and composition of key committees and authorised the Board to determine the auditors\u2019 remuneration.<\/p>\n
Shareholders heard that the AGM came after a period of solid earnings growth across FCMB Group\u2019s business lines, even as Nigeria\u2019s operating environment remained difficult. For 2025, the group posted a steep rise in profitability and revenue, with returns improving across key metrics.<\/p>\n
FCMB also reported double-digit growth in profits across its major divisions. Banking led with a strong expansion, while other business units delivered gains at varying rates.<\/p>\n
The company said the performance trend continued into 2026, with each segment delivering strong growth in the first quarter.<\/p>\n
Chairman Mr. Ladi Jadesimi said the results reflect the group\u2019s ability to withstand pressure thanks to a diversified operating model. He also emphasised the balance between rewarding shareholders and retaining capital for future expansion and competitive strength.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe remain steadfast in our objective of balancing immediate shareholder returns with the need to retain sufficient capital to support long-term expansion, strengthen our competitive positioning and optimise value creation for all stakeholders,\u201d Jadesimi said.<\/p>\n
Group Chief Executive Mr. Ladi Balogun called 2025 a \u201ctransformative\u201d year, pointing to cross-business collaboration as a key driver of results. He highlighted synergy among the Banking Group, Consumer Finance, Investment Banking and Investment Management.<\/p>\n
\u201c2025 was a transformative year for FCMB Group \u2013 one in which we witnessed the true impact of \u2018The Power of the Group\u2019. A core driver of our performance in 2025 was the effective synergy across our business groups: Banking Group, Consumer Finance, Investment Banking, and Investment Management, each playing a distinct yet complementary role in delivering business growth,\u201d Balogun said.<\/p>\n
Balogun added that the group\u2019s priorities include deepening digital transformation, strengthening its culture of excellence, and expanding the influence of its ecosystem. He also noted that completing the group\u2019s recapitalisation programme has set it up for the next phase of long-term growth.<\/p>\n
After the management presentation, shareholder representatives praised both the company\u2019s results and the dividend decision. Several investors also pointed to specific areas of progress, including financing support for small businesses and improvements in asset quality.<\/p>\n
FCMB Group also shared additional balance-sheet and investment metrics during the meeting. The company reported growth in total assets and expanding lending and wealth-management activity, reinforcing what it described as a diversified earnings base and a long-term growth approach.<\/p>\n
The approved dividend is scheduled for payment on July 30, 2026, to shareholders whose names appear in the register of members as of the close of business on June 15, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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