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PRESCO PLC

PRESCO      784.00 NGN    34.00 ( 4.34 %)

Open
750.00
High
784.00
Low
784.00
Close
784.00
Year High
750.00
Year Low
209.00
Volumn
377,679
Value
291,313,344.00

Presco Plc Full-year 2024 Unaudited Report: Revenue Grows by 93.47% driven by Higher Product Prices

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT — Proshare
Presco Plc Full-year 2024 Unaudited Report: Revenue Grows by 93.47% driven by Higher Product Prices    Proshare read more

Stanbic IBTC Capital leads Presco’s N82.9bn bond

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:41:41 GMT — MSN
Stanbic IBTC Capital leads Presco’s N82.9bn bond    MSN read more

Stanbic IBTC Capital leads Presco PLC’s ₦82.9bn bond issuance

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:16:12 GMT — The Sun Nigeria
Stanbic IBTC Capital leads Presco PLC’s ₦82.9bn bond issuance    The Sun Nigeria read more

RMB facilitates landmark corporate bond issuance for Presco

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:32:34 GMT — Businessday
RMB facilitates landmark corporate bond issuance for Presco    Businessday read more

Presco Plc (PRESCO.ng) 2024 Abridged Report

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:58:57 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Presco Plc (PRESCO.ng) 2024 Abridged Report    AfricanFinancials read more

Presco Offers Investors N100 Billion Bond for Subscription

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Presco Offers Investors N100 Billion Bond for Subscription    MarketForces Africa read more

RMB highlights role in Presco’s N83bn bond issuance

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:45:13 GMT — Businessday
RMB highlights role in Presco’s N83bn bond issuance    Businessday read more

Presco Plc Downgraded to a Hold by ChapelHill on Strong Price Rally

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:39:02 GMT — Proshare
Presco Plc Downgraded to a Hold by ChapelHill on Strong Price Rally    Proshare read more

Presco Plc (PRESCO.ng) Q32024 Interim Report

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Presco Plc (PRESCO.ng) Q32024 Interim Report    AfricanFinancials read more

Presco Plc Announces Delay in Filing FY 2017 Financial Statements

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:47:18 GMT — Proshare
Presco Plc Announces Delay in Filing FY 2017 Financial Statements    Proshare read more

PRESCO Notifies of the Resolutions Passed at the 26th AGM of the Company

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:56:52 GMT — Proshare
PRESCO Notifies of the Resolutions Passed at the 26th AGM of the Company    Proshare read more

Presco Plc : Ratings & Recommendation by ARM

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:37:35 GMT — Proshare
Presco Plc : Ratings & Recommendation by ARM    Proshare read more

Presco Q2 2017 Results Review: In Line for a Record Year

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:26:09 GMT — Proshare
Presco Q2 2017 Results Review: In Line for a Record Year    Proshare read more

Presco Plc H1’17 Accounts Delayed Due to the Need to Confirm Biological Assets Valuation

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT — Proshare
Presco Plc H1’17 Accounts Delayed Due to the Need to Confirm Biological Assets Valuation    Proshare read more

Presco: Earnings Double on Robust Topline and Cost Management in 9M 2024 Result

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT — Proshare
Presco: Earnings Double on Robust Topline and Cost Management in 9M 2024 Result    Proshare read more

GCR Affirms Presco Plc’s Issuer Ratings of A-(NG) A2(NG) on Strong Earnings Trajectory; Outlook Stable

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:09:38 GMT — Proshare
GCR Affirms Presco Plc’s Issuer Ratings of A-(NG) A2(NG) on Strong Earnings Trajectory; Outlook Stable    Proshare read more

Presco Plc Announces Resolutions of Its Board Meeting

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT — Proshare
Presco Plc Announces Resolutions of Its Board Meeting    Proshare read more

Focus for the week: PRESCO PLC 9M’24 Earnings – Elevated pricing sustains topline growth

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT — BusinessAMLive
Focus for the week: PRESCO PLC 9M’24 Earnings – Elevated pricing sustains topline growth    BusinessAMLive read more

Presco outperforms peers on returns, operating margin

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT — Businessday
Presco outperforms peers on returns, operating margin    Businessday read more

Presco PLC reports N128 billion full-year pre-tax profit as revenue soars 93%

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Presco PLC reports N128 billion full-year pre-tax profit as revenue soars 93%    Nairametrics read more

Nigeria’s largest palm oil maker to raise record N100bn bond

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT — Businessday
Nigeria’s largest palm oil maker to raise record N100bn bond    Businessday read more

Presco Lauds 2024 Staff’s Performance, Explains 2025 Agenda

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT — THISDAY Newspapers
Presco Lauds 2024 Staff’s Performance, Explains 2025 Agenda    THISDAY Newspapers read more

Presco Nigeria to acquire Ghanaian oil palm company for $125 million

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Presco Nigeria to acquire Ghanaian oil palm company for $125 million    Nairametrics read more

Palm oil firm to raise N100bn via bond issue

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Palm oil firm to raise N100bn via bond issue    Punch Newspapers read more

Presco to pay Nigerian shareholders $18m in 2023 dividends

Sun, 12 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Daba Finance
Presco to pay Nigerian shareholders $18m in 2023 dividends    Daba Finance read more

Presco Plc: Fimave Sells Its Shareholding in SIAT Group to Oak And Saffron

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 21:29:10 GMT — Proshare
Presco Plc: Fimave Sells Its Shareholding in SIAT Group to Oak And Saffron    Proshare read more

SIAT Group consolidates edible oil subsidiaries under Presco Plc in new expansion strategy

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT — The Business & Financial Times
SIAT Group consolidates edible oil subsidiaries under Presco Plc in new expansion strategy    The Business & Financial Times read more

Ownership of oil palm giant Presco returns to Nigeria after 33-year Belgian control

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Premium Times
Ownership of oil palm giant Presco returns to Nigeria after 33-year Belgian control    Premium Times read more

END-OF-YEAR PARTY: Presco PLC Rewards Outstanding Staff Members

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT — Independent Television and Radio
END-OF-YEAR PARTY: Presco PLC Rewards Outstanding Staff Members    Independent Television and Radio read more

Presco to complete new mill in 2025

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Presco to complete new mill in 2025    Punch Newspapers read more

Oil Palm Dev’t Company acquired in US$125m deal

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — The Business & Financial Times
Oil Palm Dev’t Company acquired in US$125m deal    The Business & Financial Times read more

Presco to deepen footprint with Ghanaian oil palm firm acquisition

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday
Presco to deepen footprint with Ghanaian oil palm firm acquisition    Businessday read more

Amidst increased leverage plans, is PRESCO a Buy, Hold, or Sell?

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Amidst increased leverage plans, is PRESCO a Buy, Hold, or Sell?    Nairametrics read more

Presco Plc’s pre-tax profit jumps 53% in Q3 2024 on strong revenue growth

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Presco Plc’s pre-tax profit jumps 53% in Q3 2024 on strong revenue growth    Nairametrics read more

Presco Grows Profit by 158% to N39 Billion

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Presco Grows Profit by 158% to N39 Billion    MarketForces Africa read more

Presco shareholders approve N24.3bn dividend for 2023

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday
Presco shareholders approve N24.3bn dividend for 2023    Businessday read more

Presco Plc to Construct Ugo-Evboesi Axis of Benin-Abraka Expressway under Edo Tax Credit Scheme

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT — THISDAY Newspapers
Presco Plc to Construct Ugo-Evboesi Axis of Benin-Abraka Expressway under Edo Tax Credit Scheme    THISDAY Newspapers read more

NGX Suspends Trading in the Shares of Ardova Plc, Presco Plc and 5 Others Due to Filing Default

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:02:53 GMT — Proshare
NGX Suspends Trading in the Shares of Ardova Plc, Presco Plc and 5 Others Due to Filing Default    Proshare read more

SIAT Group Unveils Bold Expansion Strategy, Consolidates Edible Oil Subsidiaries Under Presco Plc

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT — THISDAY Newspapers
SIAT Group Unveils Bold Expansion Strategy, Consolidates Edible Oil Subsidiaries Under Presco Plc    THISDAY Newspapers read more

Presco welcomes new management as former Olam Vice President, Reji George takes over as CEO

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Presco welcomes new management as former Olam Vice President, Reji George takes over as CEO    Nairametrics read more

Presco to acquire 100% stake in Ghana palm citing Nigeria’s currency problems

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — ICIR
Presco to acquire 100% stake in Ghana palm citing Nigeria’s currency problems    ICIR read more

How Okomu Oil and Presco have become profit powerhouses in Nigeria’s Agro Industry

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
How Okomu Oil and Presco have become profit powerhouses in Nigeria’s Agro Industry    Nairametrics read more

Analysis: Presco Plc vs. Okomu Oil: Buy, hold or sell?

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Analysis: Presco Plc vs. Okomu Oil: Buy, hold or sell?    Nairametrics read more

SIAT Group consolidates edible oil subsidiaries under Presco Plc

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Graphic Online
SIAT Group consolidates edible oil subsidiaries under Presco Plc    Graphic Online read more

Presco Plc H1 2024 Unaudited Results - Impressive Top-to-Bottom Performance

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:44:43 GMT — Proshare
Presco Plc H1 2024 Unaudited Results - Impressive Top-to-Bottom Performance    Proshare read more

SIAT Group consolidates edible oil business under Presco Plc

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — The Business & Financial Times
SIAT Group consolidates edible oil business under Presco Plc    The Business & Financial Times read more

Presco shareholders approve N227m remuneration for directors

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Presco shareholders approve N227m remuneration for directors    Punch Newspapers read more

Presco profit surges to N39bn

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Presco profit surges to N39bn    Punch Newspapers read more

Investors to earn N23. 75bn from Presco’s bond issuance

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT — ICIR
Investors to earn N23. 75bn from Presco’s bond issuance    ICIR read more

Presco, Okomu Oil see 87% rise in revenue in one year

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday
Presco, Okomu Oil see 87% rise in revenue in one year    Businessday read more

Okomu, Presco’s exchange gain almost triple despite weak Naira

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT — Businessday
Okomu, Presco’s exchange gain almost triple despite weak Naira    Businessday read more

Presco’s shareholders approve N24.3 billion final dividends for 2023, total dividend yields hit 13.6%

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Presco’s shareholders approve N24.3 billion final dividends for 2023, total dividend yields hit 13.6%    Nairametrics read more

Presco Plc Posts N20.781 billion Pre-Tax Profit in Q2 2024

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Presco Plc Posts N20.781 billion Pre-Tax Profit in Q2 2024    Nairametrics read more

Naira boosts palm oil profits to 10-year high

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday
Naira boosts palm oil profits to 10-year high    Businessday read more

Presco Plc Begins N100bn Bond Issuance To Drive Expansion

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT — The Whistler Newspaper
Presco Plc Begins N100bn Bond Issuance To Drive Expansion    The Whistler Newspaper read more

SIAT Group consolidates its edible oil subsidiaries under Presco Plc. In new expansion strategy

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT — The Sun Nigeria
SIAT Group consolidates its edible oil subsidiaries under Presco Plc. In new expansion strategy    The Sun Nigeria read more

Presco Plc announces resignation of three Directors from its board

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Presco Plc announces resignation of three Directors from its board    Nairametrics read more

Presco shares climb to N477, as gaining streak continues

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Presco shares climb to N477, as gaining streak continues    Nairametrics read more

Presco appoints Reji George new MD

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Presco appoints Reji George new MD    Punch Newspapers read more

Presco appoints Reji George as new managing director

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday
Presco appoints Reji George as new managing director    Businessday read more

Palm oil makers’ profits surge amid inflation, naira devaluation

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday
Palm oil makers’ profits surge amid inflation, naira devaluation    Businessday read more

SIAT consolidates edible oil business under Presco in expansion drive

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday
SIAT consolidates edible oil business under Presco in expansion drive    Businessday read more

Presco Plc appoints Olakanmi Sarumi as chairman and two other non-executive directors

Thu, 02 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Presco Plc appoints Olakanmi Sarumi as chairman and two other non-executive directors    Nairametrics read more

Presco PLC Holds AGM: Targets Food Security And Creation Of Employment Opportunities

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Independent Television and Radio
Presco PLC Holds AGM: Targets Food Security And Creation Of Employment Opportunities    Independent Television and Radio read more

Best Materials Stocks in Nigeria

Mon, 20 May 2024 13:58:56 GMT — AskTraders
Best Materials Stocks in Nigeria    AskTraders read more

Nigerian company acquires Ghanaian oil palm firm for $125M

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — The Streetjournal
Nigerian company acquires Ghanaian oil palm firm for $125M    The Streetjournal read more

Shareholders of Presco to get N26.3 billion dividend for FY’2023

Mon, 06 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Shareholders of Presco to get N26.3 billion dividend for FY’2023    Nairametrics read more

Presco Plc. Announces New Leadership to Drive Strategic Growth

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — THISDAY Newspapers
Presco Plc. Announces New Leadership to Drive Strategic Growth    THISDAY Newspapers read more

SIAT Group consolidates edible oil business under Presco

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Myjoyonline
SIAT Group consolidates edible oil business under Presco    Myjoyonline read more

Okomu Oil, Presco post 94% growth in profits in Q1’2024 amid rising inflation

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Okomu Oil, Presco post 94% growth in profits in Q1’2024 amid rising inflation    Nairametrics read more

NGX sanctions PZ, Presco, others for late filing of results

Mon, 06 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday
NGX sanctions PZ, Presco, others for late filing of results    Businessday read more

Nigeria’s Presco to acquire Ghanaian oil palm firm for $124.9m

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Guardian Nigeria
Nigeria’s Presco to acquire Ghanaian oil palm firm for $124.9m    Guardian Nigeria read more

Delayed Filings: NGX Imposes Penalties On Oando, Conoil, UPDC, 15 Others

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT — The Whistler Newspaper
Delayed Filings: NGX Imposes Penalties On Oando, Conoil, UPDC, 15 Others    The Whistler Newspaper read more

Okomu Oil Vs. Presco Oil: Data shows one company outdid the other in 2023

Thu, 16 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
Okomu Oil Vs. Presco Oil: Data shows one company outdid the other in 2023    Nairametrics read more

Presco celebrates International Women’s Day, seeks gender equality

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT — Businessday
Presco celebrates International Women’s Day, seeks gender equality    Businessday read more

Presco reports improved growth, PAT up by 121 per cent

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT — Guardian Nigeria
Presco reports improved growth, PAT up by 121 per cent    Guardian Nigeria read more

Presco, Okomu Oil post higher profits amid economic woes

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday
Presco, Okomu Oil post higher profits amid economic woes    Businessday read more

Acquisition: Oak and Saffron takes 60% stakes in Presco Plc

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Tribune Online
Acquisition: Oak and Saffron takes 60% stakes in Presco Plc    Tribune Online read more

TotalEnergies and Presco soar as MTN’s N195 billion loss downs the market

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Nairametrics
TotalEnergies and Presco soar as MTN’s N195 billion loss downs the market    Nairametrics read more

Annual report: NGX slams N76.8m fine on 9 firms

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Daily Trust
Annual report: NGX slams N76.8m fine on 9 firms    Daily Trust read more

Revenue gains, cost saving propel Presco’s N24bn profit in Q1

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — TheCable
Revenue gains, cost saving propel Presco’s N24bn profit in Q1    TheCable read more

Presco Plc Notifies of Delay in Filing FY 2022 and Q1 2023 Financial Statements

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:40:28 GMT — Proshare
Presco Plc Notifies of Delay in Filing FY 2022 and Q1 2023 Financial Statements    Proshare read more

Investors lose N38bn as equity market dips

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Punch Newspapers
Investors lose N38bn as equity market dips    Punch Newspapers read more

Resolutions Passed at Presco Plc’s 30th AGM Held on September 29th, 2023

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:29:38 GMT — Proshare
Resolutions Passed at Presco Plc’s 30th AGM Held on September 29th, 2023    Proshare read more

Presco PLC Decries Protest By Orogho Youths Unnecessary, Vows To Sustain Peace With Orogho Dukedom

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Independent Television and Radio
Presco PLC Decries Protest By Orogho Youths Unnecessary, Vows To Sustain Peace With Orogho Dukedom    Independent Television and Radio read more

NGX Lists Presco Plc’s N34.5bn 7-Year 12.85% Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Series I Bonds Due 2029 under ₦50bn Bond Issuance Programme

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:56:32 GMT — Proshare
NGX Lists Presco Plc’s N34.5bn 7-Year 12.85% Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Series I Bonds Due 2029 under ₦50bn Bond Issuance Programme    Proshare read more

FG tasks oil palm stakeholders on yields optimisation, industry growth

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday
FG tasks oil palm stakeholders on yields optimisation, industry growth    Businessday read more

Nigeria : Shareholders of Presco to get N26.3 billion dividend for FY’2023

Mon, 06 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT — african markets
Nigeria : Shareholders of Presco to get N26.3 billion dividend for FY’2023    african markets read more

Agriculture development agencies in Liberia, Nigeria to hold summit

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT — Premium Times
Agriculture development agencies in Liberia, Nigeria to hold summit    Premium Times read more

Further slowdown in Q3 dashes Presco’s N28b profit hopes for 2022

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT — TheCable
Further slowdown in Q3 dashes Presco’s N28b profit hopes for 2022    TheCable read more

Presco Plc (PRESCO.ng) 2023 Abridged Report

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Presco Plc (PRESCO.ng) 2023 Abridged Report    AfricanFinancials read more

Presco Plc (PRESCO.ng) Q32023 Interim Report

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Presco Plc (PRESCO.ng) Q32023 Interim Report    AfricanFinancials read more

Presco’s Earnings Growth Debut Clouded by Liquidity Concern

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
Presco’s Earnings Growth Debut Clouded by Liquidity Concern    MarketForces Africa read more

Nigeria : Okomu Oil Vs. Presco Oil: Data shows one company outdid the other in 2023

Tue, 21 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT — african markets
Nigeria : Okomu Oil Vs. Presco Oil: Data shows one company outdid the other in 2023    african markets read more

PRESCO Gets Hold Rating after Spending Cold, Hard Cash on Expansion

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 GMT — MarketForces Africa
PRESCO Gets Hold Rating after Spending Cold, Hard Cash on Expansion    MarketForces Africa read more

Presco Plc Q2 2018 Results - Lower CPO Prices Submerge Earnings

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:01:39 GMT — Proshare
Presco Plc Q2 2018 Results - Lower CPO Prices Submerge Earnings    Proshare read more

Presco Plc Q1 2022 Result: Surviving Amid Cost Pressures as Revenue Grows 94.53%

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:58:57 GMT — Proshare
Presco Plc Q1 2022 Result: Surviving Amid Cost Pressures as Revenue Grows 94.53%    Proshare read more

Presco plc elucidates the delay in filing FY 2022, Q1 2023 financials on NGX

Sat, 13 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT — The Streetjournal
Presco plc elucidates the delay in filing FY 2022, Q1 2023 financials on NGX    The Streetjournal read more

Presco Plc (PRESCO.ng) Q32022 Interim Report

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT — AfricanFinancials
Presco Plc (PRESCO.ng) Q32022 Interim Report    AfricanFinancials read more

NGX suspends trading in shares of Ardova, Presco, Royal Exchange, others

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT — Businessday
NGX suspends trading in shares of Ardova, Presco, Royal Exchange, others    Businessday read more