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Absa Group to raise stake in Kenyan unit to 72%; Equity Bank reports half year results

  • Equity Group Holdings to release its half year earnings report this morning before markets open.
  • Absa Group will raise its stake in Absa Bank Kenya to about 72 per cent after buying 189.4 million shares in a tender offer at Sh34.50 each.
  • Minority shareholders tendered 189,981,668 shares, of which 189,380,644 were accepted, representing about 21 percent of the maximum number of shares targeted in the offer.
  • Profits surge at Crown Paints
    Crown Paints has reported that pre-tax profits jumped to Sh548m in the half-year to 30 June 2025, up from Sh147m over the same period last year.
    The company's revenue jumped 20% to Sh7.4 billion from Sh6.2 billion, with management attributing the growth to increase in sales volumes.
    The board of directors did not recommend payment of an interim dividend.
    The share price is up 0.3% in early trading today, trading at Sh48 following the half year results announcement.
  • Jubilee Holdings half year profit up 22% to Sh3.1bn
    Jubilee Holdings has reported a 22 per cent growth in its half year earnings for the six month period ended June 2025. Net profit grew 22 per cent to Sh3.1 billion from Sh2.5 billion reported during the same period last year. Earnings per share surged to Sh41.63 compared to Sh34.59 posted last year.
    The company retained its interim dividend at Sh2.00 per share to be paid to shareholders on the company's register at the close of business on 5th September 2025, and will be paid on or about 9th October 2025.
  • Standard Group half year losses widen to Sh133M
    Standard Group has widened its half year losses by 19 per cent to Sh133 million compared to the Sh112 million it reported in the prior period.
    Revenue dropped by 25 per cent to Sh789 million due to slowed government contracts and reduced advertising revenue.
    Direct costs fell compared to the same period last year due to stable foreign exchange rates that lowered newsprint and electricity expenses. Overhead costs dropped 26 per cent driven by prudent cost management and efficiency.
  • Britam Holdings half year profit drops 13.6% to Sh1.7bn
    Britam Holdings has posted a 13.6 per cent drop in its half year earnings for the six month period ended June 2025. The listed insurer saw its net profit drop to Sh1.7 billion from Sh2 billion posted last year over the same period.
    Insurance revenue grew 10.6 per cent to Sh19.7 billion driven by sustained growth across life and general insurance segments.
    The board of directors did not recommend payment of an interim dividend.
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    NCBA Group hike interim dividend to Sh2.50
    NCBA Group has hiked its interim dividend to Sh2.50 after half year eanings grew 13 per cent for the six month period ended June 2025. The company saw its net profit grow 13 per cent to Sh11 billion from Sh9.8 billion reported in the prior period.
    The dividend will be payable to shareholders in the company's register at the close of business on 18th September 2025 and will be paid on or immediately after 2nd October 2025.
  • Flame Tree Holdings post a half year loss of Sh76.4M
    Flame Tree Holdings, manufacturer of Roto & Jojo tanks, Nature's Own spices, has reported a half year loss of Sh76.4 million a slight improvement from the half year loss of Sh90.6M reported last year.
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    Nairobi Securities half year profits surge 177%
    Nairobi Securities Exchange has posted a 177% growth in half year profits to Sh151.6 million for the period ended June 2025.
    The profit growth was driven by an increase in income from bond trading transactions and equity transactions levy.
    Income from bond transaction levy surged 78 per cent from Sh86 million reported in the prior period to Sh153 million due to increased frequency of government bond re-openings in the primary market. Low-interest rate environment also encouraged investors to trade previously issued bonds with higher yields, enhancing activity and liquidity in the secondary market.
    Income from equity transaction levy grew by 18% to Sh133.8 million from Sh113.4 million reported in the prior period driven by improved investor sentiment, strong macroeconomic indicators and anticipated strong corporate earnings.