The MultiChoice Group, owners of DSTV, said it had an account balance of N31.6 billion with the liquidated Heritage Bank.
The satellite television company disclosed in its annual report for the 2024 Financial Year that it had a deposit of N33.7 billion with the bank as of the 2024 fiscal year ending on March 31, 2024.
The company disclosed that the balance was subsequently reduced to N31.6 billion due to remittance before the Central Bank of Nigeria revoked the bank’s license on June 3, 2024.
The development raises concerns for the company as the insured sum is, at most, the N5 million payout guaranteed by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).
MultiChoice disclosed that it will engage the liquidator, NDIC, to reach a reasonable outcome and ensure a fair repayment.
The NDIC announced the liquidation of Heritage Bank in a statement on June 3, 2024. The statement stated that depositors with funds exceeding N5 million would receive a liquidation dividend after the bank’s assets, which have now been listed for sale, were disposed of.
According to reports, Heritage Bank sponsored MultiChoice’s Big Brother Naija and Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA).
The company disclosed its financial year report that it had repatriated $184 million from Nigeria, representing a 39.4% increase from the $132 million repatriated the previous year.
MuliChoice disclosed that it incurred losses on its cash repatriations from the Nigerian market due to forex issues.
The DStv and GOtv owners said there was an 18% decline in active subscribers in Nigeria, as the country’s contribution to its revenue dropped to 35% from 44% recorded in 2022.
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