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Asked: 2026-03-27T22:02:30+00:00 In:

How Does Vitafoam 1-for-5 Bonus Share Issue Work for Shareholders in Nigeria?

Bonus issue for vitafoam, to receive 1unit for every 5 units owned. Has anyone received that and how does that work. Thanks guys

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  2. Rose
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    Yes — the bonus issue is real. Vitafoam Nigeria Plc approved: ✓ 1 bonus share for every 5 shares you own What Does “1 for 5” Actually Mean? Let’s make it practical. If you have: • 5 shares → you get 1 extra share • 10 shares → you get 2 extra shares • 100 shares → you get 20 extra shares Important PRead more

    Yes — the bonus issue is real.

    Vitafoam Nigeria Plc approved:

    ✓ 1 bonus share for every 5 shares you own

    What Does “1 for 5” Actually Mean?

    Let’s make it practical.

    If you have:

    • 5 shares → you get 1 extra share
    • 10 shares → you get 2 extra shares
    • 100 shares → you get 20 extra shares

    Important Point

    You are NOT paying money for these shares.

    ✓ They are FREE

    The company is simply converting its profits into shares and giving you.

    Who Will Receive It?

    Not everybody.

    Only investors who:

    ✓ held the shares on or before the qualification date (Feb 6, 2026) (Nairametrics)

    So… Has It Been Received?

    Here is the honest answer:

    It depends on processing — not everyone sees it immediately.

    Let Me Explain With a Simple Example

    Imagine the government shares relief food.

    They first:

    • write names
    • verify people
    • distribute gradually

    Some people receive early…

    Others later.

    Same thing here.

    Oya… Relax Let Me Explain

    After a bonus issue is approved:

    Step 1: Allotment

    The company calculates who qualifies.

    Step 2: CSCS Credit

    Your new shares are sent to:

    Central Securities Clearing System

    Step 3: Broker Update

    Then your broker (like your app) updates your portfolio.

    Why You May Not See It Yet

    1. Processing Delay

    Bonus shares don’t reflect instantly.

    2. App Delay

    Even after CSCS updates…

    Your app may take time to show it.

    3. Registrar Processing

    Registrars handle the distribution before it reaches your account.

    Very Important Thing You Must Understand

    Bonus shares do NOT increase your money instantly.

    Why?

    Because:

    • number of shares increases
    • price usually adjusts downward

    Example

    Before:

    • 5 shares × ₦100 = ₦500

    After bonus:

    • 6 shares × ~₦83 = still around ₦500

    ✓ So your total value stays roughly the same initially

    Let Me Be Honest With You

    Bonus issue is NOT “free money”

    It is:

    ✓ increase in number of shares
    ✓ not immediate profit

    What You Should Do Now

    1. Check Your CSCS Statement

    That is the real source of truth.

    2. Wait Patiently

    Processing can take:

    • days to a few weeks

    3. Contact Your Broker If It Delays Too Long

    Ask:

    • “Has my bonus share been credited from CSCS?”

    Final Truth

    Yes — the bonus is real.

    Yes — you will receive it (if you qualified).

    But:

    ✓ it may not show immediately
    ✓ and it does not mean instant profit

    Let Me Leave You With This

    When you hear “bonus shares”…

    Don’t think:

    • free money

    Think:

    ✓ “more shares, same value (for now)”

    Because real profit comes later…

    when the company continues to grow.

    Rose Ejituru

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  3. Ochoyoda
    Community Builder

    Yes — the Vitafoam Nigeria Plc 1-for-5 bonus issue is real and already approved, but many investors may not have received it yet because bonus shares usually take time to be credited. Here’s the clear explanation: What "1 for 5 Bonus Issue" Means If Vitafoam says: 1 for 5 bonus issue, it means: ForRead more

    Yes — the Vitafoam Nigeria Plc 1-for-5 bonus issue is real and already approved, but many investors may not have received it yet because bonus shares usually take time to be credited.

    Here’s the clear explanation:

    What “1 for 5 Bonus Issue” Means

    If Vitafoam says:

    1 for 5 bonus issue, it means:

    For every 5 shares you own

    You get 1 extra share FREE

    Example

    If you own 5 shares → you get 1 bonus share

    If you own 50 shares → you get 10 bonus shares

    If you own 500 shares → you get 100 bonus shares

    Your money is not deducted — it’s just extra shares added to your account.

    Important Vitafoam Bonus Details

    Bonus ratio: 1 new share for every 5 shares

    Qualification date: 6 February 2026

    Only shareholders who owned shares before that date qualify

    Bonus shares come from retained earnings (not cash)

    Have People Received It Yet?

    Many investors may not receive immediately because:

    Bonus shares usually follow this timeline:

    Shareholders approve (done ✅)

    Regulators approve (SEC + NGX)

    Shares get allotted

    Broker credits your account

    This process can take 2–6 weeks (sometimes longer).

    Why You May Not See It Yet

    Possible reasons:

    Still awaiting NGX approval

    Registrar processing

    Broker (like Bamboo, CSCS, etc.) still updating

    Where It Will Show

    Your bonus shares will appear:

    Inside your broker app (Bamboo, Meristem, Afrinvest, etc.)

    Or your CSCS statement

    Good News

    Once credited:

    Your number of shares increases

    Share price may adjust downward slightly (normal after bonus)

    Example:

    500 shares @ ₦100 = ₦50,000

    After bonus (1:5):

    600 shares @ ~₦83 ≈ still ₦50,000 (roughly)

    So you’re not losing money — just more shares.

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