Nigeria

FCMB Group: Q1 21 profits drop on lower asset yields and trading gains

  • FCMB's profit was weaker than expected, due to lower revenues from interest earning assets and trading revenue

  • Capital adequacy ratio declined to 16.5%, increasing the likelihood for a tier 2 capital raise in the near term

  • We maintain our Buy rating. Management expects the AIICO acquisition to be finalised this month

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