Transcorp Power Plc (NGX: TRANSPOWER) has reported a 165% surge in profit after tax in 2024, as its Board of Directors proposes a final dividend of ₦3.50 per ordinary share.
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The electricity subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (NGX: TRANSCORP) in a regulatory filing on Thursday stated that it hit significant milestones in financial performance for the fiscal year 2024, signalling further robust growth in revenue and profitability.
In the Company’s latest audited results, submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Transcorp Power reported a 115% increase in revenue and 165% growth in Profit After Tax (PAT), demonstrating strong operational leadership and strategic execution.
Key Financial Highlights:
- Revenue Growth: Revenue increased by 115%, from ₦142.1 billion in FY 2023 to ₦305.9 billion in FY 2024.
- Gross Profit: Gross profit grew by 89% from ₦75.4 billion in FY 2023 to ₦142.2 billion in FY 2024.
- Profit After Tax: Profit after tax surged by 165% from ₦30.2 billion in FY 2023 to ₦80 billion in FY 2024.
- Gearing Ratio: Following the complete repayment of its USD loan, the Company’s gearing ratio reduced significantly from 64.48% in FY 2023 to 29.70% in FY 2024, indicating improved financial stability.
- Return on Assets: Return on assets increased from 13.53% in FY 2023 to 20.17% in FY 2024.
- Return on Equity: Return on equity grew from 52.25% in FY 2023 to 63.19% in FY 2024, demonstrating efficient income generation from equity.
Demonstrating its commitment to shareholder value, the Board of Directors has proposed a final dividend of ₦3.50k per ordinary share, which when combined with the Interim Dividend of ₦1.50k paid at half-year, brings the Total Dividend for the 2024 financial year to ₦5.00k per ordinary share.
This dividend payout highlights the Company’s strong financial position and reaffirms its dedication to rewarding shareholders for their continued
support and investment.
Commenting on the results, Emmanuel N. Nnorom, Chairman, Transcorp Power, emphasised the Company’s focus on stakeholder value: “Transcorp Power has become one of Nigeria’s most formidable power operators, committed to bridging the energy gap in the country and contributing to the nation’s economic growth. This financial performance reflects our unwavering commitment to our shareholders and stakeholders.
We remain steadfast in our pursuit of value creation and assure our investors of continued robust returns. I am proud of how our organisation faced and responded to a particularly challenging market and macroeconomic environment and our future is bright.”
Speaking on the performance, the Chief Executive Officer, Transcorp Power, Peter Ikenga, attributed the results to the Company’s strategic investments and a deliberate focus on enhancing operational efficiencies.
He said: “Transcorp Power is dedicated to financial discipline and delivering unparalleled value to our stakeholders. Since our public listing, we have maintained consistent growth across all financial metrics, aligning with our mission to deliver value. We are confident in our ability to sustain this trajectory of success.”
Nnamdi Maduakor is a Writer, Investor and Entrepreneur
