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Femi Otedola’s Forte Oil Declares N 15 billion Loss in 2011 Earnings

By on April 17, 2012

Forte Oil, formerly known as African Petroleum, has declared a loss of N 15.5 billion in its 2011 audited earnings.

The company which was involved in the fuel subsidy controversy earlier this year saw Revenue decline by 12% to N 116.9 billion from N 132 billion in 2010.

The company recorded exceptional items on its 2011 balance sheet which grew 135% from a loss of N 4.8 billion last year to a loss of N 11.3 billion this year.

Profit before tax also fell 532% to a loss of N 17.9 billion from a loss of N 2.8 billion in 2010.

Net Income fell just as hard, declining by 467% to a loss of N 15.5 billion from a loss of N 2.7 billion in 2010.