UAC of Nigeria Plc has announced a transformative set of audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, headlined by a 73 per cent surge in revenue to N340.5bn.

The Group’s performance was bolstered by the strategic acquisition of C.H.I. Limited and sustained organic growth across its existing portfolio, signalling a new era of scale for the conglomerate.

The 2025 fiscal year saw UAC’s top-line jump significantly from 2024 levels, driven largely by the addition of iconic brands like Chivita, Hollandia, and Capri-Sun to the Group’s stable.

While the statutory Profit Before Tax stood at N16.4bn, down from N25.5bn in 2024, the dip was attributed to N15bn in one-off acquisition-related costs. When stripping away these exceptional items, the underlying health of the business showed remarkable resilience as its underlying PBT rose 95 per cent to N31.8bn as against the N16.3bn in 2024.

The company proposed a N1 per ordinary share dividend, a 354 per cent increase over the 22 kobo paid in 2024.

Speaking on the financial report, Group Managing Director Fola Aiyesimoju said, “2025 was a pivotal year for UAC. Our businesses, CAP PLC and UAC Foods Limited, continued to deliver strong performance. This, together with the acquisition of C.H.I. Limited, has significantly increased the scale of our Group.”

Aiyesimoju highlighted that the CHI acquisition does more than just add volume; it provides a strategic foothold in high-growth consumer categories.

“CHI gives us a presence in large, growth categories, including drinking yoghurt, evaporated milk, and juices… while the SuperBite and Beefie brands complement our existing presence in the snacks category. Importantly, the addition of CHI talent has bolstered our overall leadership strength,” he added.

Despite the heavy lifting required for the acquisition, the Board of Directors demonstrated confidence in the Group’s cash flow through the increased dividend payout. Looking ahead, the leadership team is shifting focus toward operational excellence.

“With the acquisition completed, our focus is on executing our value creation plan, prioritising margin expansion and capital optimisation to deliver stakeholder value consistent with our growth strategy,” Aiyesimoju concluded.