August 23, (THEWILL) – The board of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced a delay in the release of its Half-Year (HY) financial results.
This was disclosed in the company’s statement to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX).
According to the statement signed by the Company Secretary, Bili Odum, the bank gave no particular reason for the delay. However, it said it is optimistic the results would be available by September 15th.
“This is to inform Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), our esteemed shareholders, and the investing public of a slight delay in publishing the Bank’s Half-Year 2023 Audited Financial Statements (AFS).
“The Bank is however optimistic that the AFS will be submitted to NGX on or before Friday, September 15, 2023.
“All insiders of the Bank are hereby reminded that the trading window for dealing in the Bank’s shares will remain closed to them and their connected persons until 24 hours have elapsed after the release of the Audited Financial Statements.”
Several Nigerian banks had announced a similar delay in publishing their half-year results, citing auditing matters and issues relating to their off-shore subsidiaries.
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