Geregu Power Sets Post-listing Compliance Standard

Geregu Power Plc (GPP), the first and only power generating company to list on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), has displayed high level of corporate governance and adherence to post-listing obligations as  the company has filed its nine months results ended September 30, 2022.

The results showed a revenue of N39 billion in 2022, compared with N54 billion in the corresponding period of 2021. The decline, according to the company is as a result of a nation wide force majeure (FM) declared by Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited on the Forcados oil terminal pipeline, gas supplies

to the plant by Its primary gas supplier was largely impacted in the 3rd quarter. The company however adopted an effective cost saving strategy that saw administrative cost reduced from N10.9 billion to N2.9 billion in 2022. Consequently, operating profit stood higher at N16 billion, up from N15.1 billion in the nine months of 2021. However,  an increase in finance cost, largely attibutable to the medium term bond of N40.085bn issued by the company in 2022 for its planned acquisition, moderated the profit before tax (PBT) and profit after tax(PAT) to N13.9 billion and N10 billion respectively.

The power generating firm ended the period under review with higher total assets of N171 billion, up from N115 billion in 2021. GPP had its 2.5 billion shares listed by introduction on the NGX at N100 per share, translating into N250 billion.

Commenting on the  listing, the executive chairman of GPP, Mr. Femi Otedola, had said that  it was an actualisation of a vision to bring world-class standards in governance, sustainability, and business processes to the company and the Nigerian electricity sector.

“Listing on the Main Board of the Exchange will ensure that the long-term growth of the company is assured and its benefits will be passed on to our esteemed shareholders,” he said.

Chairman of NGX,Mr. Abubakar Mahmood has said they were  particularly pleased that GPP  joined the prestigious group of companies listed on our Main  Board, which will differentiate it as a professionally run power company with high standards, having met  NGX’s listing criteria.

“A Main Board listing is a sign of commitment to strong corporate governance, excellence, professionalism, efficiency in service delivery, and providing increased returns to shareholders. It is our expectation that the Geregu Power listing will encourage other power generation and distribution companies to list their shares on the Exchange, thereby opening the sector up to cheaper, long-term capital that will boost infrastructural development and value creation,” he said.

Speaking in the same vein,  the  chief executive officer, NGX, Mr. Temi Popoola, said: “The  listing is a promising  development in the country’s power sector and we are delighted to welcome GPP to the  Exchange.”

According to him,  the  listing will enhance liquidity for GPP, increase its visibility among global investors, elevate its value and boost transparency, as our marketplace is a sterling platform for raising capital and enabling sustainable growth for national development.