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Sola David-Borha sells N39M shares in Stanbic IBTC Holdings

Sola David-Borha, a Non-Executive Director of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, has sold 615,812 units of shares in the company worth N39 million. 

This was disclosed via an official statement on notice of Directors Dealings signed by Company Secretary, Chidi Okezie and sent to the Nigerian Exchange. 

The sale of 615,812 shares represents 0.01% of the company’s total outstanding shares. 

The Tier-2 Bank revealed that Sola David-Borha sold the shares at N63.21 per share. 

Checks by TheWitness reveal that the 615,812 shares sold represent the total units held by the Director as at 2023 Half Year Financial Statement of the company. 

The company also disclosed that the transaction was done on 31st of August 2023. 

Mrs David- Borha recently retired as the Chief Executive, Standard Bank (Africa Regions). Prior to that, she served as Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC (2012-2017) as well as the Bank (2011-2012), after holding various executive positions in Corporate Banking; Corporate & Investment Banking; and Investment Banking Coverage for Africa (excluding South Africa).  

She is also an Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company. She has an extensive career in the financial services industry which has spanned over 30 years.

Her executive educational experience includes the Advanced Management Program of Harvard Business School and the Global CEO Program of CEIBS, Wharton and IESE.  

She is an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and winner of the CNBC African Woman of the Year Award for 2016. 

Stanbic IBTC reported its 2023 Half-year results showing pre-tax profits grew by 107.58% year on year, reaching N82.985 billion.   

The substantial growth in pre-tax profit can be attributed to the significant growth in gross earnings, driven by growth in net interest income, non-interest income, and trading revenue.