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FCMB Group Plc H1 2025: Robust Growth in Core Banking Operations Despite Rising Costs Key Highlights: Gross Earnings Surge : FCMB posted a 41% YoY increase in gross earnings to ₦529.2 billion in H1 2025, reflecting improved interest income and a solid performance across its business units. Strong Net Interest Income : Net interest income nearly doubled to ₦207.4 billion (up 95%) driven by a 70% growth in interest and discount income to ₦458.4 billion.

Conoil Plc Q2/H1 Result: Sharp Earnings Decline Highlights Margin Pressures Amid Revenue Contraction Conoil Plc’s H1 2025 results show a steep decline in profitability , with profit before tax plunging by 88.8% YoY to ₦1.15 billion , driven by a 20.4% drop in revenue and persistent cost-side pressures. Earnings per share (EPS) contracted sharply to ₦1.30 from ₦11.56 , eroding investor value.

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc – H1 2025 Performance Review Thesis: Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc (Sterling Holdings) demonstrated a strong financial performance in H1 2025, marked by significant growth in profitability and operational efficiency. These results affirm the company's solid fundamentals and robust growth trajectory, supporting a positive investment outlook with moderate caution due to rising cost pressures and macro-financial risks.

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.

Key Highlights (Group Level): Item H1 2025 (₦’million) H1 2024 (₦’million) Change Interest Income 1,437,409 947,694 +52% Interest Expense (532,582) (432,761) +23% Net Interest Income 904,827 514,933 +76% Impairment Charges (185,397) (92,986) +99% Net Interest After Impairment 719,430 421,947 +70% Net Fee & Commission Income 138,697 110,836 +25% FX Gains/(Loss) 73,543 (165,046) Reversed loss Net Gains FVTPL (53,668) 432,201 Downturn Operating Profit 355,976 411,965 -14% Profit Before Tax 356,149 411,990 -14% Profit After Tax (Cont.) 283,770 360,265 -21% Profit After Tax (Total) 289,772 365,300 -21% EPS (Naira) 10.05 6.84 +47% YoY EPS Q2 HoldCo (Standalone) Performance: H1 2025 profit rose 500% YoY from ₦1.43bn to ₦8.55bn. Interest income grew by 219% , from ₦2.55bn to ₦8.15bn.

MTN Nigeria has delivered a remarkable turnaround in H1 2025, with a profit after tax of ₦414.86 billion, compared to a loss of ₦519.06 billion in H1 2024. This rebound is primarily driven by strong revenue growth, operational efficiency, and the absence of last year’s severe foreign exchange losses.

Ticker : ZGSE:KOEI | Sector : Industrials | Market Cap : ~1.50B EUR | Current Price : 584.00 EUR (July 2025) | Estimated Fair Value : 1,146.52 EUR Why Invest in KONČAR Group? KONČAR Group (KOEI), a leading Croatian industrial conglomerate specializing in electrical equipment, renewable energy, and urban mobility, is significantly undervalued, offering ~96% upside to a conservative fair value of 1,146.52 EUR.

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MeCure Industries Plc has delivered exceptional growth in Q2 2025, highlighted by a 634% YoY surge in pre-tax profit and 165% revenue growth , driven primarily by booming demand in its acute care and OTC product segments. The company’s sharp revenue and margin expansion have firmly placed it on an upward profitability trajectory.