Date: = 09/10/2007 ||  7UP = 44.81 ||  ABCTRANS = 2.89 ||  ACADEMY = 5.5 ||  ACCESS = 21.5 ||  ADSWITCH = 3.46 ||  AFPRINT = 2.75 ||  AFRIBANK = 30.49 ||  AFROIL = 5.76 ||  AFRPAINTS = 1.01 ||  AGLEVENT = 3.13 ||  AIICO = 3.22 ||  AIRSERVICE = 18.5 ||  ALEX = 2.56 ||  ALUMACO = 2.65 ||  AP = 79.8 ||  ARBICO = 2.5 ||  ASHAKACEM = 50.5 ||  AVONCROWN = 4.23 ||  BAICO = 2.42 ||  BCC = 43.5 ||  BCN = 0.9 ||  BERGER = 7.02 ||  BETAGLAS = 16.5 ||  BOCGAS = 7.91 ||  CADBURY = 32.7 ||  CAP = 43.35 ||  CAPALBETO = 37.27 ||  CAPOIL = 0.81 ||  CCNN = 17.5 ||  CHELLARAM = 4.35 ||  CHEVRON = 145 ||  CILEASING = 5 ||  CONOIL = 53 ||  CONTINSURE = 3.04 ||  CORNERST = 3.52 ||  COSTAIN = 20 ||  CRUSADER = 4.28 ||  CUSTODYINS = 3.16 ||  CUTIX = 21 ||  DANGSUGAR = 35.5 ||  DIAMONDBNK = 17.15 ||  DNMEYER = 8.7 ||  DUNLOP = 2.99 ||  ECOBANK = 8.88 ||  EKOCORP = 7.49 ||  ELLAHLAKES = 2.92 ||  EPICDYNAM = 0.38 ||  EQUITYASUR = 1.79 ||  ETERNAOIL = 17 ||  ETI = 173.25 ||  EVANSMED = 7.25 ||  FCMB = 17.45 ||  FIDELITYBK = 11.99 ||  FIRSTALUM = 2.02 ||  FIRSTBANK = 40.5 ||  FIRSTINLND = 10.6 ||  FLOURMILL = 77.99 ||  FOOTWEAR = 2.26 ||  GLAXOSMITH = 17.11 ||  GNI = 3.8 ||  GUARANTY = 29 ||  GUINEAINS = 1.94 ||  GUINNESS = 126 ||  IBTC = 14.3 ||  IKEJAHOTEL = 7.14 ||  INTENEGINS = 2.44 ||  INTERCONT = 26 ||  INTERLINK = 1.8 ||  IPWA = 3.4 ||  JAPAULOIL = 6.02 ||  JBERGER = 57.29 ||  JOHNHOLT = 3.8 ||  JULI = 0.68 ||  LASACO = 2.89 ||  LAWUNION = 3.17 ||  LINKASSURE = 2.55 ||  LIVESTOCK = 2.99 ||  LONGMAN = 13 ||  MAYBAKER = 10.89 ||  MBENEFIT = 3.1 ||  MOBIL = 158.98 ||  NAHCO = 22.81 ||  NAMPAK = 8.37 ||  NASCON = 16.9 ||  NB = 43.6 ||  NBC = 54.5 ||  NCR = 4.2 ||  NEIMETH = 3.67 ||  NEM = 2.84 ||  NESTLE = 210 ||  NIG-GERMAN = 16.7 ||  NIGERINS = 4 ||  NIWICABLE = 3.3 ||  OANDO = 76.5 ||  OASISINS = 2.02 ||  OCEANIC = 33 ||  OKITIPUPA = 1.95 ||  OKOMUOIL = 27 ||  PHARMDEKO = 5.15 ||  PLATINUM = 30.27 ||  PREMPAINTS = 1.11 ||  PRESCO = 9.5 ||  PRESTIGE = 6.3 ||  PZ = 23 ||  RAKUNITY = 0.31 ||  ROYALEX = 3.89 ||  RTBRISCOE = 27.99 ||  SCOA = 2.59 ||  SKYEBANK = 14.6 ||  SOVRENINS = 3 ||  STACO = 2.57 ||  STDINSURE = 3.87 ||  STERLNBANK = 7.55 ||  THOMASWY = 3.6 ||  TOTAL = 153 ||  TOURIST = 2.81 ||  TRANSCORP = 4 ||  TRANSEXPR = 0.78 ||  TRIPPLEG = 5.2 ||  UAC-PROP = 22 ||  UACN = 38.63 ||  UBA = 53.08 ||  UBN = 42.91 ||  UNHOMES = 6 ||  UNIC = 3.15 ||  UNILEVER = 17.01 ||  UNIONDICON = 8.56 ||  UNITYBNK = 5.8 ||  UNTL = 2.8 || 
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Date Posted: 11-08-2007 02:55:21
AFRIBANK DECLARES N4BN Q1 PROFIT (By THISDAY)
The last may not have been heard of the strategic turnaround initiatives of Afribank Nigeria PLC as the Bank has closed its First quarter (ending June 30, 2007) on a higher note with N4billion pre-tax profit. This indicates the Bank ’s steady move towards a robust 2007/2008 Financial year.


Sources said that with the market breakthrough and the level of efficiency being demonstrated by the Management , it is obvious that the ambitious target set by the Bank to be one of the top three Financial institutions in Major performance indices is going to be achieved ahead of the target time frame.


The sharp increase in All Afribank ’s performance Ind -ices in the First quarter showed that it’s Marketing and Business approaches were fully delivering results. The Bank ’s gross earnings leaped by 125 per cent from N4 billion to about N9 billion, depicting an increase of 125 per cent.


The sustained tempo of Business and performance of the Bank last year confirmed the renewed Confidence of the banking Public on the strategic and market-focused initiatives being embarked upon by the Bank in line with its post-consolidation plan.


Just last Friday, Afribank declared a pre-tax profit of N9.13billion for its 2007 year, indicating some 130 per cent rise over N3.98 billion made in the previous year. This stellar Financial performance, which has continued to be hailed by market operators is, signifies a complete rebound of the Bank into the league of top banks in the country.


Analysts said that Afribank ’s re-entry into the top league of banks is not unexpected as the Financial institution’s transformation plan has made its presence felt in key sectors of the economy especially Energy , Manufacturing and telecommunications.


Afribank has continued to engage in systemic growth through product differentiation, operational expansion and alignment, partnership Building , cost effectiveness and increased Staff empowerment and productivity.


All these have facilitated the Bank ’s market acceptance.


Comparing Afribank ’s pre-tax profit of N9 billion at year end and its N4 billion the First quarter has brought its upside Value potential to the fore. Renewed Confidence in the Bank has also made Investors to place its shares on high demand resulting in sharp increases in its Price – a Development that has made the Bank the toast of the Capital market.



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