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Femi Otedola & First HoldCo Plc

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Femi Otedola is the Group Chairman and largest individual shareholder of First HoldCo Plc, actively increasing his stake and driving the company's strategic direction and performance. He currently holds approximately 25.88% of the company's shares and aims for a controlling stake.

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Femi Otedola: As chairman and largest shareholder, Otedola is the driving force behind the stake accumulation and corporate turnaround. His continued buying signals strong conviction and has boosted the stock, enhancing his personal wealth.
First HoldCo Plc: The holding company is the target of Otedola's acquisitions and has seen its share price and market capitalisation surge to record levels. It has become Nigeria's most valuable banking group, benefiting from improved earnings and governance.
Jan 10, 2022 · 89 articles
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Femi Otedola: As chairman and largest shareholder, Otedola's aggressive share purchases are driving the event, increasing his stake to 27.5% and signaling confidence in the bank's future.
First HoldCo Plc: The company benefits from Otedola's accumulation, which has contributed to a 190% year-to-date share price surge and its position as the most valuable lender on the Nigerian Exchange Group.
Aug 06, 2026 · 7 articles
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Femi Otedola: As chairman, Femi Otedola championed the dividend policy and has increased his stake, reinforcing his influence and confidence in the group's direction.
First HoldCo Plc: First HoldCo Plc is the central entity, approving the dividend policy and reporting strong H1 results. The policy enhances its attractiveness to shareholders and signals financial strength.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
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Femi Otedola: As largest shareholder of First HoldCo Plc, Otedola's interests are tied to the recovery of the debt owed to First Bank subsidiaries.
First HoldCo Plc: Parent company of First Bank, First HoldCo Plc is indirectly impacted by the debt recovery and the performance of its banking subsidiaries.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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Femi Otedola: Chairman of First HoldCo; expressed intent to invest $100 million in placement, signaling confidence.
First HoldCo Plc: Financial services group; its chairman's potential investment links it to refinery's growth story.
Jul 17, 2026 · 39 articles
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