28/04/2014
Learn Africa Plc (formerly Longman Nigeria Plc) has recorded a profit after tax of NGN 125 million and a profit after tax of NGN 100 million with a turnover of NGN 2.2 billion. As a result, the board of directors are proposing a dividend of 12 kobo per share.
Despite the divestment of Pearson UK, the company has initiated steps to continue in the part of profitability through the significant bulk book supply contracts executed in some states, increase in experienced sales workforce, and introduction of new titles earlier withdrawn by Pearson UK via the divestment.
A total of 304,185 units valued at NGN 504,359.22 were traded on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Price per share was NGN 1.65.