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Time ticking for Unity Bank as it projects a N20.7 billion loss

Time ticking for Unity Bank as it projects a N20.7 billion loss - Photo/Image

Unity Bank Nigeria Plc is projecting a pre-tax loss of N20.7 billion in the second quarter of 2024 highlighting the financial challenges faced by the bank.

The bank faces a negative shareholder fund of N190.2 billion per its financial statement and has been exploring capital-raising options.

In a press release seen by Nairametrics, Unity Bank is also projected to close with a cash position of N49.6 billion.

Key highlights

  • Gross earnings: N24.8 billion
  • Net Interest revenue: N6 billion
  • Net operating income: N13.2 billion
  • Pre-tax loss: N20.7 billion

Unity Bank is facing a dire financial challenge with a negative shareholders fund of around N190 billion.

  • In its 9 months earnings, the bank reported a retained loss of N428 billion while it still maintains customer deposits of around N433 billion.
  • Nairametrics reported the bank was exploring merger discussions with other banks as the apex bank’s recapitalization plans get closer. 
  • The bank is running a race with time as the central bank prepares to announce a capital raise.

Unity Bank’s share price was trading at N2 per share at the time of writing this story. (Nairametrics)

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