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Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has delivered a remarkable turnaround in financial performance, transitioning from a loss in Q2 2024 to a robust ₦7.8 billion pretax profit in Q2 2025. This performance is driven by strong growth in insurance revenues , significant efficiency in service delivery , and a ninefold surge in investment income.

Company Overview Founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Alex Karp, Stephen Cohen, Joe Lonsdale, and Nathan Gettings, Palantir Technologies emerged from the shared vision of transforming how data could be used to solve complex problems. Peter Thiel, a co-founder of PayPal and a prominent venture capitalist, brought his knack for identifying transformative opportunities.

Financial Highlights (H1 2025 vs H1 2024) Metric H1 2025 (₦’000) H1 2024 (₦’000) YoY Change Revenue 340,990,220 223,198,927 +52.7% Cost of Sales (219,412,477) (160,586,622) +36.6% Gross Profit 121,577,744 62,612,305 +94.1% Operating Expenses (59,269,904) (48,176,380) +23.0% Other Expense (6,208,822) (134,006,036) Significant Drop Profit Before Tax 61,527,171 (150,234,757) Turnaround Income Tax (20,239,432) 43,451,650 Reversal Net Profit 41,287,739 (106,783,107) Turnaround EPS (₦) 0.25 (3.98) Positive ✅ Balance Sheet Snapshot (as of June 2025 vs Dec 2024) Metric June 2025 (₦’000) Dec 2024 (₦’000) Change Total Assets 706,648,025 727,872,297 -2.9% Total Liabilities 216,446,210 278,958,220 -22.4% Equity 490,201,815 448,914,077 +9.2% Cash & Cash Equivalents 86,636,062 109,038,307 -20.5% Retained Losses (200,658,683) (241,946,422) Improved ✅ Key Observations 1. Strong Revenue Growth Revenue surged 53% YoY , reflecting higher beer demand and possible pricing adjustments.

✅ Key Financial Highlights (Year Ended 31 May 2025 vs 31 May 2024) Metric 2025 (₦’000) 2024 (₦’000) YoY Change Revenue 212,634,336 152,249,309 +39.7% Cost of Sales (154,930,174) (98,120,852) +57.9% Gross Profit 57,704,163 54,128,457 +6.6% Operating Profit/(Loss) (14,544,859) 6,108,171 Significant Decline Profit/(Loss) Before Tax (2,261,978) 2,010,062 -212.5% Profit/(Loss) for the Year (5,753,248) 5,536,119 -203.9% Total Comprehensive Income (5,753,248) 5,536,119 -203.9% Earnings Per Share (EPS) (₦1) ₦5 -120% ✅ Q4 2025 vs Q4 2024 Snapshot Metric Q4 2025 (₦’000) Q4 2024 (₦’000) YoY Change Revenue 58,222,205 42,542,006 +36.9% Gross Profit 16,120,775 15,549,046 +3.7% Operating Profit/(Loss) (7,753,575) 4,992,182 Significant Decline Profit/(Loss) for the Quarter (5,753,248) 4,992,182 -215.2% ✅ Key Observations & Analysis 1. Revenue Growth vs Cost Pressure Revenue grew ~40% YoY , driven by pricing and possibly volume growth.

✅ Strengths Impressive Revenue Growth : Revenue surged 63.4% YoY to ₦78.2bn in H1 2025 (vs ₦47.9bn in H1 2024), reflecting strong demand and effective pricing strategies. Explosive Profit Growth : Profit after tax jumped 334% YoY to ₦18.7bn (H1 2024: ₦4.3bn).

Aradel Holdings Plc H1/Q2 Result - Solid Half-Year Performance Despite Cost Pressures Aradel Holdings Plc delivered a resilient H1 2025 performance, underpinned by impressive revenue growth of +37.18% YoY to ₦368 billion and a pre-tax profit increase of +17.89% YoY to ₦191.3 billion , despite significant margin pressures in Q2. The company continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals and cash-generating ability, supported by its diversified revenue streams from crude oil, refined products, and gas.

Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc delivered a stellar H1 2025 result, reflecting strong earnings momentum, healthy operational leverage, and potential long-term growth driven by Nigeria’s expanding air travel and logistics industry. With gross profit margin nearly doubling year-on-year and a clean balance sheet, NAHCO is positioned to deliver robust shareholder value.

Eterna Plc Q2/H1 Result– Strategic Turnaround Driving Renewed Growth Eterna Plc’s FY 2024 results reflect a strong turnaround marked by a return to profitability, double-digit top-line and gross profit growth, and strategic board and capital restructuring. The company has begun to reap the benefits of its repositioning across the energy value chain, including retail, lubricants, LPG, and aviation fueling.

Haldane McCall Plc has reported a stable performance for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, demonstrating consistent profitability, healthy balance sheet strength, and improved asset base — although growth in inventories and receivables may require close monitoring for operational efficiency. Key Highlights from the Financial Results: Profitability Maintained Revenue declined significantly by 57% YoY to ₦1.20 billion (from ₦2.78 billion in H1 2024), raising questions on top-line sustainability.