Shareholders of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, have approved a total dividend of $40 million during the bank's yearly general meeting (AGM) held in Lome. This marks the first dividend distribution to shareholders since 2022.
Dividend Details and Significance
The dividend payment of 0.16 cents per share represents a significant milestone for the group. It validates the successful execution of the Group's growth, transformation and returns (GTR) strategy, which has focused on reinforcing fundamentals, enhancing capital and asset quality, and prioritising long-term resilience and shareholder value.
Chairman of the Board, Papa Madiaw Ndiaye, stated: "Our strong 2025 financial performance has marked the return to dividend payments to our shareholders. This $40 million dividend is a direct reflection of the resilience of our unrivalled pan-African model, institutional maturity and our staff's skill and discipline." He expressed confidence in the Group's ability to continue delivering sustainable growth and value across the continent.
CEO Remarks on Strategy and Future
Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Awori commented: "Our shareholders once again strongly reaffirmed their confidence in our GTR strategy. Thanks to our deliberate and structured approach to growth, we are bringing value to our shareholders while transforming payments and trade across our 34 markets." He added that the pan-African model is steadily building the infrastructure for the continent's future financial architecture.
The full year 2025 results demonstrate that the disciplined approach is translating into measurable value for shareholders.
