UAC OF NIGERIA PLC

UAC of Nigeria PLC, a Nigerian publicly listed conglomerate, traces its origins back to 1879, initially established as a trading company. Its foundational history began in the 1880s with the merger of four companies trading on the River Niger, forming the "Royal Niger Company." Over the decades, the entity evolved significantly, undergoing various structural changes and name adaptations, including the formation of The United Africa Company in the 1920s and the incorporation of Nigerian Motors Ltd in 1931, which later became a subsidiary. By 1991, the company officially adopted the name "UAC of Nigeria Plc," transforming from its early colonial trading roots into a diversified holding company with extensive manufacturing and service operations across Nigeria. As a holding company, UACN PLC operates through a portfolio of subsidiary and associate companies spanning diverse sectors of the Nigerian economy. Its core business segments include packaged foods and beverages, quick service restaurants, animal feeds and other edibles, paints, real estate, and logistics. Key subsidiaries and brands underpin its market presence: UAC Foods Limited offers popular products such as Gala Sausage Roll, Supreme Ice Cream, and SWAN Natural Spring Water. UAC Restaurants Limited operates the Mr. Biggs chain and holds a franchise for Debonairs Pizza, serving the quick service restaurant market. In the paints sector, Chemical and Allied Products Plc (CAP Plc) is known for its Dulux paints. Its animal feeds and edibles division includes Grand Cereals Limited, offering brands like Vital Feed, and Livestock Feeds Plc. Additionally, UACN maintains interests in real estate through UACN Property Development Company Plc and logistics and warehousing services through MDS Logistics Limited. These operations primarily serve the Nigerian market, offering a broad range of products and services to consumers and industries across the nation.