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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.

Yoong Onn Corporation Berhad (KLSE:YOCB , Ticker 5159) In the context of fluctuating consumer spending and changing retail trends, Yoong Onn Corporation Berhad (KLSE: YOCB) is establishing itself as a resilient entity in Malaysia’s home textiles sector. The company is currently trading at a significant discount compared to analyst fair value, providing potential investors with the opportunity for long-term capital growth, solid margins, and an increasing dividend yield.

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).

UAC of Nigeria Plc Delivers Strong Q2 2025 Performance, Driven by Operational Efficiency and Segment Growth UAC of Nigeria Plc has delivered a standout performance in Q2 2025, underscoring its resilience and operational depth amid gradually improving macroeconomic conditions. With revenue growth of 27.4% year-on-year and EBIT up 77%, the company is demonstrating robust execution across all major segments—Paints, Packaged Food and Beverages, Edibles and Feed, and Quick Service Restaurants.

Ecobank Group has demonstrated strong operational and financial resilience in the first half of 2025, delivering robust double-digit growth across all key performance metrics. The group’s diversified pan-African presence and strategic focus on digital banking, cost management, and customer acquisition are paying off, making it an attractive investment opportunity in the financial sector.