First HoldCo’s recoveries surge 1,503% to N94.31 billion
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Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 15:01
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First HoldCo Plc’s recoveries surged by 1,502.8% to N94.31 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from N5.88 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, even as the amount recorded in the third quarter fell sharply to N2.42 billion. How recoveries contributed to profit growth The N94.31 billion in recoveries was recognized under other operating income, which increased to N142.06 billion from N23.83 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.
Context & Background
✦Third-quarter profit after tax also rose by 35.5% to N218.32 billion from N161.10 billion a year earlier, even though recoveries were substantially lower than the amount recorded in the first half.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2026:First HoldCo Plc’s recoveries surged by 1,502.8% to N94.31 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from N5.88 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, even as the amount recorded in the third quarter fell sharply to N2.42 billion.2.6%:Third-quarter recoveries accounted for just 2.6% of the nine-month total.60.84%:The increase came as the Group’s profit before tax rose by 60.84% to N911.24 billion from N566.54 billion a year earlier.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦First HoldCo Plc’s recoveries surged by 1,502.8% to N94.31 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from N5.88 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, even as the amount recorded in the third quarter fell sharply to N2.42 billion.
✦How recoveries contributed to profit growth The N94.31 billion in recoveries was recognized under other operating income, which increased to N142.06 billion from N23.83 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.
✦Third-quarter profit after tax also rose by 35.5% to N218.32 billion from N161.10 billion a year earlier, even though recoveries were substantially lower than the amount recorded in the first half.
Key Facts:2026: First HoldCo Plc’s recoveries surged by 1,502.8% to N94.31 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from N5.88 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, even as the amount recorded in the third quarter fell sharply to N2.42 billion.2.6%: Third-quarter recoveries accounted for just 2.6% of the nine-month total.60.84%: The increase came as the Group’s profit before tax rose by 60.84% to N911.24 billion from N566.54 billion a year earlier.2025: How recoveries contributed to profit growth The N94.31 billion in recoveries was recognized under other operating income, which increased to N142.06 billion from N23.83 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.
Editorial Excerpt
First HoldCo Plc’s recoveries surged by 1,502.8% to N94.31 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from N5.88 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, even as the amount recorded in the third quarter fell sharply to N2.42 billion.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the key takeaway from this report?
First HoldCo Plc’s recoveries surged by 1,502.8% to N94.31 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from N5.88 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, even as the amount recorded in the third quarter fell sharply to N2.42 billion.
What additional context is highlighted in this report?
How recoveries contributed to profit growth The N94.31 billion in recoveries was recognized under other operating income, which increased to N142.06 billion from N23.83 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
First HoldCo Plc’s recoveries surged by 1,502.8% to N94.31 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from N5.88 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, even as the amount recorded in the third quarter fell sharply to N2.42 billion.
