NGX Extends Access Holdings’ H1 Results Deadline to 2026

Access Holdings Plc has secured approval from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to extend the deadline for publishing its interim audited financial statements for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, to September 30, 2026. This extension, disclosed in a corporate filing, is due to delays in completing the audit process and obtaining the necessary approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The extension is contingent upon receiving the requisite regulatory approval, and the company's closed period remains in effect, restricting insiders from trading in the company's securities until 24 hours after the publication of the audited results. Access Holdings reported a 22.19% year-on-year increase in pre-tax profit to N272.21 billion in Q1 2026, with profit after tax rising 18.49% to N216.54 billion.

However, impairment charges surged by 239.04% to N73.81 billion. Analysts suggest that the extension should not be viewed negatively, as it is attributed to audit completion and regulatory approval, but investors will closely scrutinize the upcoming results.