At United Capital Group’s Annual General Meeting on Friday, shareholders gathered to review the company’s 2025 performance.
United Capital Declares ₦18B Dividend Payout
The Group announced a total dividend payout of ₦18 billion for the 2025 financial year, reinforcing its commitment to rewarding shareholders despite a volatile economic environment.
Group CEO Peter Ashade confirmed that the Board approved a total dividend of ₦1 per share.
This includes a final cash dividend of ₦0.70 per share, worth ₦12.6 billion.
Overall, the full-year payout of ₦18 billion represents a 25% increase from ₦14.4 billion in 2024.
Ashade described 2025 as another year of resilience for the Group, noting that it maintained growth despite challenging domestic and global conditions.
He added that the company remains well positioned to sustain momentum and deliver long-term value.
Strong Financial Performance Across Key Metrics
The Group posted strong financial results across its operations.
Revenue rose by 34.81% to ₦58.54 billion, while gross earnings stood at ₦58.55 billion.
Operating profit increased to ₦39.31 billion, and pre-tax profit climbed to ₦41.18 billion.
Profit after tax rose to ₦28.14 billion, while earnings per share increased to ₦1.56.
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Total assets also grew to ₦1.76 trillion, reflecting a stronger balance sheet.
Growth was driven mainly by fee and commission income, which rose to ₦23.25 billion.
Within this segment, management fees contributed ₦10.7 billion, while financial advisory and brokerage fees added ₦4.9 billion and ₦4.8 billion respectively.
Trustee fees accounted for ₦1.4 billion.
Investment income stood at ₦12.6 billion, while net trading income rose to ₦17.6 billion, lifting net operating income to ₦53.5 billion, up 46.44% year-on-year.
Leadership Outlook And Risk Management Focus
Board Chairman Uche Ike said financial markets will always require strong investment banking and asset management institutions.
He noted that United Capital remains optimistic about opportunities in the market.
He stressed that success in volatile environments depends on skilled people, strong systems, and disciplined risk management.
According to him, firms must invest in training, monitoring, and governance to avoid surprises.
Shareholder Mrs Bisi Bakare confirmed that an interim dividend had already been paid in August.
She added that despite an increase in share capital, the company still delivered a total dividend of ₦1 per share for 2025.
Overall, the Group delivered strong growth, higher dividends, and continued resilience in a challenging market environment.
