NGTransnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) reported a 17% decline in post-tax profit for the half-year ending June 2025, primarily due to a 13.4% drop in energy-related revenue. Energy sent out fell to N150.6 billion from N183.5 billion, driven by sector-wide power infrastructure constraints. Other income also declined significantly, with dividend income on equity securities dropping by 65%. However, the company recorded a notable improvement in impairment credit on financial assets, moving from a N4.9 billion loss to a N2 billion credit. Transcorp also reduced finance costs by 54.7%, aided by lower interest expenses. Despite these challenges, the company emphasized ongoing efforts to provide power and maintain its presence in the Federal Capital Territory through strategic investments in energy, hospitality, and power.
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