Access Holdings delays H1 audited results to September 30 over CBN approval

Access Holdings has extended its deadline for publishing its interim audited financial statements by six months. This decision comes after the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) granted Access Holdings a postponement, citing delays in completing the audit process and obtaining the necessary approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The new filing deadline is set for September 30, 2026, as long as the CBN approval is received. This extension provides investors with additional time to review Access Holdings' H1 2026 performance before it is made public. The company's pre-tax profit increased by 22.19% to N272.21 billion in Q1 2026 compared to N222.78 billion in the same period last year.

The delay is mainly due to the finalization of the audit and the need for CBN approval before releasing the audited financial statements. Access Holdings will continue to adhere to a Closed Period, restricting insiders from trading in its securities until 24 hours after the publication of the H1 2026 audited results. Similar to Access Holdings' reporting experience in 2025, this extension follows the company's need for CBN approval and the complexities associated with post-completion audits of newly acquired subsidiaries.

Although interest income declined by 8.73% to N895.03 billion, interest expenses rose by 1.91% to N556.17 billion. However, the Group recorded a remarkable 239.04% increase in impairment charges to N73.81 billion. The H1 results will offer an early indication of Access Holdings' progress in its strategic shift towards earnings quality, capital efficiency, and sustainable returns.