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Fiscal Year 2026
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Q1 saw strong growth in clients, lending, and investment products, with net interest income up 6% year-over-year. The acquisition of Goldman Sachs TFI will significantly impact future results, while regulatory and market volatility affected tax rates and risk costs.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Retail and corporate client growth accelerated, driving record net profit and improved margins. Asset quality strengthened, while margin and lending competition is expected to intensify. Dividend payout set at 75% of profit, with capital ratios above regulatory requirements.
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Ambitious 10-year strategy targets 7.5 million clients, tripling private banking and investment customers, and doubling market share in key products. Focus areas include digital transformation, ESG, scalable operations, and leadership in customer satisfaction.
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Stable growth continued with strong retail and mortgage performance, net income up 1% in Q3 and 7% year-to-date, and cost of risk down 24% year-over-year. Corporate lending remains weak due to low private investment and regulatory challenges.
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Net profit rose 18% year-over-year in Q2, driven by strong retail growth, robust mortgage and mutual fund sales, and lower risk costs. Corporate lending growth was modest amid margin pressure, while capital and asset quality remained strong.
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Q1 net profit rose 2% year-over-year to PLN 1.014 billion, driven by strong retail and mortgage loan growth, while regulatory costs weighed on results. The bank is launching a new private banking division and expects to refine its strategy after a 100-day review.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Q4 and full-year results exceeded expectations, driven by lower risk costs and strong retail lending. The board recommends a 75% dividend payout, supported by a robust capital surplus, while 2025 is expected to see growth from public investment and EU funds.
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Q3 net income was over PLN 1.1 billion, slightly below last year due to higher costs and provisions. Retail transaction volumes and mortgage lending remained strong, while corporate loan demand stayed weak. The bank maintains a conservative risk approach and expects capital requirements to rise.
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Q2 net income fell 12% year-over-year to PLN 965 million, mainly due to the credit vacation program, but adjusted results would be up 4%. Loan growth outpaced deposits, cost of risk rose due to isolated corporate cases, and capital adequacy remains strong at 15.42%.