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Global Net Lease, Inc. (GNL) has entered into a binding agreement to sell its multi-tenant portfolio of 100 non-core properties to a subsidiary of RCG Ventures Holdings, LLC for approximately $1.8 billion.

Skyline Builders Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: SKBL), a civil engineering services provider in Hong Kong, has announced the closing of its initial public offering (IPO) of 1,500,000 Class A ordinary shares at a public offering price of $4.00 per share, raising total gross proceeds of $6 million. Key Point: The successful completion of the IPO provides Skyline Builders Group Holding Limited with the necessary funds to enhance its capacities, strengthen its market position, and support its growth strategy, while also increasing its visibility and credibility as a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ Capital Market.

Conclusions and Investment Recommendations Final Verdict: A Promising Long-Term Investment with Risks ✅ LG Chem is an undervalued company with high growth potential. ✅ Strong growth drivers: EV battery business, petrochemicals, and advanced materials.

Nvidia will hit $400b annual revenue in 5 years time. ~90% of revenue will come from data centre customers.

Transcorp Hotels PLC has announced its audited financial results for the 2024 fiscal year, reporting an impressive 69% revenue growth to N70.13 billion, up from N41.46 billion in FY 2023. Key Point: Transcorp Hotels PLC's revenue growth was driven by its commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality experiences, expanding its offerings, and implementing a strategy that unlocks the full potential of its business.

Lafarge Africa Plc has announced its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, reporting a profit after tax of N100.1 billion, representing a 96% increase from N51.1 billion in 2023. Key Point: Lafarge Africa Plc's profit after tax surged by 96% to N100.1 billion in 2024, driven by higher sales volume, improved pricing strategies, and effective cost management, despite prevailing macroeconomic challenges.

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, reporting a loss before tax (LBT) of N221.589 billion, representing a 113% year-on-year increase from 2023. Key Point: Despite reporting a significant loss before tax, Nestlé Nigeria Plc achieved revenue growth of 75.2% to N958.8 billion and a 35.6% increase in operating profit to N167.9 billion, demonstrating robust operational performance in a challenging market.

MTN Nigeria has announced a loss after tax of N400.44 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, driven by significant foreign exchange losses resulting from the devaluation of the naira. Key Point: The telco's loss after tax surged by 192% from N137.02 billion in 2023, primarily due to foreign exchange losses of N925 billion, which offset the company's revenue growth of 36% to N3.36 trillion.

Recent Performance and Financial Snapshot Hazer’s latest update comes from its FY25 half-year results (1H25, covering July 1 to December 31, 2024), released on February 24, 2025. Revenue grew 46% to AUD$2.1 million from AUD$1.44 million in 1H24, driven by R&D tax incentives and customer contracts.