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Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp) delivered strong top- and bottom-line performance for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, reinforcing its position as a diversified conglomerate with robust growth momentum, especially in its power and hospitality segments. Key Highlights – Group Performance (H1 2025 vs H1 2024) Metric H1 2025 H1 2024 Change Revenue ₦279.68bn ₦175.43bn +59.5% Gross Profit ₦130.92bn ₦85.48bn +53.2% Operating Profit ₦91.98bn ₦76.97bn +19.5% Profit Before Tax (PBT) ₦85.70bn ₦70.92bn +20.8% Profit After Tax (PAT) ₦65.17bn ₦52.79bn +23.4% EPS (Basic & Diluted) 408 kobo 81 kobo +404% Other Comprehensive Income ₦747m gain ₦1.54bn loss Turnaround Parent Company Performance Revenue rose by 75.5% to ₦35.82bn (from ₦20.41bn).

Company Overview Circle is the issuer of USDC, the world’s second-largest stablecoin. As of July 2025, USDC has: $62.3B in circulation $25.5T in cumulative on-chain transaction volume Zero depegs during market stress Circle went public in July 2025 under the ticker CRCL, after years of operating privately and disclosing financials through SEC reports.

eTranzact International Plc has delivered a solid financial performance for the first half of 2025, with a YoY revenue decline of 5.4% but a notable improvement in profitability , indicating operational efficiency and cost control. The company's strong asset base, improved margins, and increasing equity position highlight resilience and growth potential within Nigeria’s digital financial services sector.

Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc delivered a solid H1 2025 performance, with double-digit growth in revenue and profitability metrics, driven largely by increased interest income and cost control. While rising deposits and expanding total assets signal growing investor and customer confidence, declining loan book size raises questions about asset deployment efficiency.

Seplat Energy Plc’s H1 2025 performance presents a mixed but strategically revealing picture. Despite a significant jump in production volumes and topline revenue, profitability has been heavily weighed down by cost pressures and elevated taxes.

Multiverse Mining and Exploration Plc recorded strong earnings growth in H1 2025, highlighting its operational resilience in a challenging environment. Potential drivers for future performance include: Consistent Revenue Growth : Revenue grew by 29.7% YoY in Q2 2025 (₦376.7m vs ₦178.9m), with H1 revenue up 29.2% YoY to ₦491.3 million, driven by improved output and possibly favourable commodity prices.

Custodian Investment Plc demonstrated robust financial performance in H1 2025, reinforcing its status as a leading player in Nigeria’s financial services sector. The company posted strong revenue growth, impressive profitability, and notable asset expansion.

Unilever Nigeria Plc has delivered an exceptional Q2 2025 performance, reflecting a well-executed turnaround strategy. Revenue surged by 62% year-on-year to ₦51.1 billion, while net profit skyrocketed to ₦8.85 billion , a massive leap from ₦1.08 billion in Q2 2024.

Livestock Feeds Plc reported a 62% decline in profit after tax in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024, driven by a steep rise in finance costs and a weaker net margin, despite solid revenue growth. The company's cost of borrowing and high leverage have significantly eroded operating profits.