FCMB grows assets to N7.1trn in 2024

FCMB Group Plc closed 2024 with total assets of N7.1 trillion and deposits of N4.3 trillion. The Group’s digital transformation gathered pace as digital revenues reached N101.9 billion, accounting for 13% of gross earnings, while loans grew 28% to N2.4 trillion. The company’s non-banking divisions also achieved impressive growth, accounting for over 30% of the […]

FCMB Group Plc closed 2024 with total assets of N7.1 trillion and deposits of N4.3 trillion.

The Group’s digital transformation gathered pace as digital revenues reached N101.9 billion, accounting for 13% of gross earnings, while loans grew 28% to N2.4 trillion.

The company’s non-banking divisions also achieved impressive growth, accounting for over 30% of the Group’s total profits. Investment Management’s Assets Under Management grew by 35% YoY to N1.4 trillion.

The Capital Markets business sustained its performance, with gross earnings and PBT growing YoY by 57% and 62%, respectively.

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Lending to SMEs, agriculture, and women-owned businesses exceeded N425 billion, N271 billion and N30 billion, growing year on year by 31%, 33% and 68% respectively, demonstrating FCMB’s commitment to its purpose of fostering inclusive growth.

At its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos on Tuesday, shareholders endorsed the Group’s 2024 financial results and approved key resolutions to drive future growth and strengthen governance.

Speaking at the AGM, Oladipupo Jadesimi, Chairman of FCMB Group, commended the Group’s diversified business model and the resilience of its workforce.

 

 

 

“As we navigate an evolving economic landscape, we remain resolute in our mission, leveraging our Group structure and collective strengths to build a future where excellence is not only measured by our achievements but by the positive and sustainable impact we create.

 

 

 

“This commitment is grounded on the deliberate consideration of facilitating sustainable business growth and capital requirements, with the overarching goal of optimising long-term value for our shareholders.”

 

 

 

Ladi Balogun, the Group Chief Executive, stated: “Despite the challenging business landscape, our performance in 2024 was sustained by the commitment and professionalism of our talented staff, as well as the resilience demonstrated by each of our operating companies.”

 

 

 

He emphasised that: “Going into 2025 and beyond, we expect more significant and diversified contributions from digitisation with a focus on digital onboarding, payments, and artificial intelligence.”

 

 

 

Resolutions passed at the AGM included the election of Ms. Muibat Ijaiya by rotation, ensuring Board continuity and expertise and authorisation for the Directors to determine Deloitte & Touche’s remuneration as external auditors.

 

 

 

Other matters that were approved pertained to the disclosure of senior management remuneration within the Annual Report; the election of the Audit Committee members to oversee financial reporting and risk management; and the approval of a final dividend of ₦0.55 kobo per share, payable to shareholders on the register as at April 8, 2025.