By Francis Ajuonuma
Transcorp Hotels Plc (“Company”), the hospitality subsidiary of one of Africa’s leading, listed companies, Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), yesterday announced to its shareholders yet another impressive performance of the company for 2023 at its 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Transcorp Hotel’s flagship property Transcorp Hilton Abuja.
The results showed Transcorp Hotels’s continuous growth, as well as new revenue and profit records set in the year under review.
As contained in the Company’s annual report, revenue grew by 36.2 per cent to N41.46bn in 2023 from N30.44bn in 2022, while gross profit grew 37 per cent to N29.79bn from N21.74bn in 2022. Profit before tax grew by 104.8 per cent to N9.48bn from N4.63bn in 2022.
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Emmanuel Nnorom, remarked, “Our exceptional performance in 2023 underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence and sustainable growth. Our strict adherence to corporate governance principles has been fundamental in guiding our strategic decisions. This impressive achievement and our confidence in continued business growth has consistently improved shareholder return.”
He announced that the Board of Directors has approved that over N2 billion be paid as dividends to the Company’s shareholders, an announcement that was welcomed with rousing applause and approval by the shareholders.
Managing Director/CEO, Dupe Olusola, stated that 2023 was a year of exceeding performance as the Company leveraged increased demand to set new operational and financial records.
“By strategically investing in opportunities that align with our growth objectives, we have achieved impressive outcomes. Our business expansion has been propelled by reinforcing our capital base, enhancing operational efficiency, and exercising fiscal responsibility to foster sustainable growth and create value for all our stakeholders,” Dupe Olusola said, adding that the positive momentum created by the Company’s successful strategy offers confidence for its 2024 outlook and beyond.
She acknowledged the resilience and dedication of her team, stressing that the impressive performance reflects their commitment and hard work.
A long-time shareholder of the Company, Olatunde Okelana, expressed his excitement at the year-on-year growth and his confidence in the future growth of the Company.
“I have watched this Company grow in leaps and bounds over the years. Returns to shareholders are growing impressively every year, and we owe this to our experienced board and excellent management. I am excited about what the future holds for our Company,” Okelana said.
Another shareholder, Bisi Bakare, commended the management of Transcorp Hotels, stressing the importance of the company’s core values of Excellence, Execution, and Enterprise. “The triple Es have been the bedrock of the business and have yielded profit.”
Transcorp Hotels is strengthening its asset base through ongoing expansion efforts. A new world-class event centre is expected to open before the end of 2024. The 5,000-capacity event centre is purpose-built to host both local and international events and exhibitions.
The Company is also developing a 315-room 5-star hotel at the heart of Ikoyi, Lagos. Through the property, Transcorp Hotels will be able to further tap into the global luxury hotel market, estimated to expand to $107.77bn in 2024, reaching $157.59bn by 2029.
