By David Akinmola
FCMB Group Plc has indicated that the publication of its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, may be delayed due to ongoing regulatory review processes.
In a disclosure to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the financial services holding company said the delay is linked to the additional time required to complete regulatory approvals and finalise audit processes.
The group explained that while significant progress has been made in concluding its audit exercise, the final approval process is still underway, which could affect the scheduled release timeline for the audited accounts.
According to the company, the development is in line with regulatory requirements governing the publication of audited financial statements by listed firms and financial institutions.
FCMB Group noted that it remains committed to transparency and compliance with all regulatory obligations, adding that it is working closely with its external auditors and relevant regulators to ensure the financial statements are completed and released as soon as possible.
The group assured shareholders and the investing public that the delay does not reflect any adverse change in its financial position or operational performance.
Market analysts said such delays are not unusual in the financial services sector, particularly when institutions are required to complete multiple regulatory reviews before publishing their audited reports.
They noted that lenders and financial holding companies often require approvals from regulators such as the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Exchange Limited before releasing audited financial statements to the market.
FCMB Group added that it will continue to keep the investing public informed of any further developments regarding the release of its 2025 audited financial statements.
The financial services group, which operates across banking, consumer finance, investment banking, asset management and pension administration, remains one of the diversified financial institutions listed on the Nigerian bourse.
