SUNU ASSURANCES NIGERIA PLC

EARNINGS FORECAST

SEPTEMBER 30 2024

SUNU ASSURANCES NIGERIA PLC

EARNING FORECAST FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30 2024

ASSUMPTIONS

  1. Gross Written Premium for the period ending 30 September 2024 is projected at N9.71 billion representing 67.2% growth over N5.81 billion projected for the half year 2024 and 53.5% growth over N6.32 billion generated during the corresponding period in 2023.
  2. Gross claims incurred relating to businesses of 2024 underwriting year was projected based on 5 years claims experience.
  3. Investment income arising from the placement with banks, treasury bills and statutory deposits with central bank was projected at an average rate on investment of 8.5%, 7.4% and 6.9% per annum respectively, in line with the upward revision of the MPR by the CBN from 18.75% p.a to 26.25% p.a.
  4. The following non cash transactions were included in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
    • Provision for Depreciation in line with the Company's depreciation policy
    • Amortization of investment in Equity Resort Hotel based on the remaining concession year
    • Amortization of intangible assets
    • Impairment on placement and treasury bills
  5. The underwriting expenses were projected as indicated below:
    1. Commission expenses was projected at 19.25% of Gross Premium Income
    2. Net claims incurred was arrived at after taking cognizance of claims recovered from reinsurers, salvages and adjustment for outstanding claims and related recoveries
    3. Maintenance expenses was projected at 2.67% of gross premium written
  6. Accretion to Contingency reserve was based on 3% of Gross Premium Written

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SUNU ASSURANCES NIGERIA PLC

EARNING FORECAST

FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30 2024

Insurance Revenue

7,774,758,597

Insurance Service Expenses

(3,202,283,948)

Net Expenses from Reinsurance Contract

(1,773,255,565)

Insurance service result

2,799,219,083

Profit from concessionary arrangement

12,538,000

Investment income

776,505,228

Net fair value gains/(loss) on financial assets

27,304,000

Other operating income

1,586,950,713

Impairment loss

(15,202,524)

Operating expenses

(2,101,163,419)

Results of operating activities

3,086,151,082

Profit/(loss) before tax

3,086,151,082

Income tax

(449,760,111)

Profit/(loss) for the year

2,636,390,971

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SUNU ASSURANCES NIGERIA PLC

CASHFLOW FORECAST

AS AT THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30 2024

Cashflow from Operating Activities

Premium Received from policy holders

9,395,965,449

Reinsurance Claims Recovery

651,143,813

Commission paid

(1,702,532,062)

Reinsurance premium paid

(916,730,000)

Direct Claims paid

(1,406,304,632)

Cash paid to and on behalf of employees

(800,694,602)

Other operating cash payments

(1,220,408,890)

Interest & dividend received

120,885,438

Company's income tax paid

(51,665,000)

Net Cash flows from operating activities

4,069,659,515

Cash from Investing Activities

Purchase of fixed assets

(627,733,000)

Proceed from sale of fixed assets

5,312,500

(Purchase)/Redemption of investment

1,293,532,500

Net cash flows from investing activities

671,112,000

Cash Flow from Financing Activities

Dividend paid to shareholders

(290,540,000)

Financial Liabilities

-

Net cashflows from financing activities

(290,540,000)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalent

4,450,231,514

Cash and cash equivalent at the beginning of the year

7,753,247,847

Cash and cash equivalent at the end of the period

12,203,479,361

Cash and cash equivalent

Cash and bank balances

1,433,635,549

Short Term Placements

10,769,843,812

Cash and cash equivalent at the end of the period

12,203,479,361

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