Old Mutual Holdings will seek shareholder approval for a balance sheet restructuring aimed at strengthening its ability to distribute dividends and create long-term shareholder value.
The proposal, which will be considered at the group’s 18th Annual General Meeting scheduled for 30th June 2026, involves the reduction of share premium account and the application of the amount towards accumulated losses currently reflected on the balance sheet.
The proposed restructuring is aimed at strengthening the balance sheet, enhancing financial flexibility, and improving its future dividend-paying capacity. The proposal does not involve any cash payment to shareholders, and will not affect shareholders’ ownership interests, and has no impact on the operations, liquidity position, cash flows, or underlying business performance.
“This is an important step in strengthening our financial position and restoring greater flexibility for future shareholder returns as the business continues to grow and deliver sustainable performance. The proposal supports our ongoing efforts to optimize the balance sheet, enhance financial flexibility, and position the business for sustainable long-term growth and value creation for our shareholders,” Old Mutual Group CEO Arthur Oginga said.
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This comes against a backdrop of improving financial performance across Old Mutual Holdings operations in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. The Group has reported profits for the past two consecutive years, including a Profit After Tax of Ksh856 million for the year ended 31st December 2025.
Although Old Mutual Group has returned to profitability, accumulated losses from previous periods remain on the balance sheet. As at 31st December 2025, these accumulated retained losses stood at Ksh 7.06 billion. The proposed restructuring would allow Ksh4.66 billion currently held in the share premium account to be applied against these historical losses, thereby improving its future ability to distribute dividends when appropriate.
The Board believes the proposal is in the best interests of the company and its shareholders as it supports ongoing efforts to strengthen the balance sheet and position the business for sustainable long-term growth. The Board has unanimously recommended that shareholders support the proposal at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
The transaction will also require confirmation by the High Court of Kenya before it becomes effective.
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