Letshego revises profits after P118m tax bill
Friday, March 16, 2018
Letshego had cautioned investors about the possible tax bill when it initially published its year-end results on March 5. This week, the microlender revealed that year-end profits were now P681.3 million from the initially stated P745.4 million, after finalisation of the tax liability.
Letshego also adjusted its net asset value down 4.1% due to the tax bill.
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