Lagos, Nigeria – Transnational Corporation Plc has declared a final dividend of N1.60 per ordinary share for the 2025 financial year, payable to members listed on its register as of April 27, 2026.
The dividend, worth N16.2 billion (approximately $10.4 million), is subject to shareholder approval at the company’s 20th Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2026, and withholding tax.
Okay News reports that eligible shareholders will receive their payments electronically on May 8, 2026. When added to the N0.40 interim dividend paid on August 19, 2025, the total dividend for the 2025 financial year stands at N2.00 per share, up from N1.00 in 2024, representing a 100 percent year-on-year increase.
The total dividend payout of N20.3 billion for 2025 gives a payout ratio of 14.95 percent, higher than the 10.80 percent recorded in 2024. Earnings per share increased to N8.44 from N1.45, supported by strong revenue growth.
Revenue for 2025 rose to N544.1 billion from N407.9 billion in 2024. The power segment contributed N447.1 billion, while the hospitality subsidiary accounted for N97.03 billion. Pre-tax profit settled at N179.5 billion, up 31.34 percent from N136.6 billion, with post-tax profit at N135.9 billion.
The company now has total assets of N1.002 trillion, higher than N751.5 billion reported in the prior year. Retained earnings rose significantly to N181.1 billion from N62.1 billion in 2024. The board cited e-dividend registration as a requirement for receiving dividends, urging shareholders to contact the registrar.
This shareholder dividend reflects Transcorp’s strong financial performance and commitment to rewarding investors.
