…COMMENTING ON THE RESULT, WEMA BANK MANAGING DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MR. ADEMOLAÂ ADEBISE SAID:
“We are pleased that our performance has improved significantly on the back of increased economic activities across the country; we recorded a better 3rd quarter compared to the 2nd quarter though average numbers still slightly below their 2019 peak volumes. For the 9months ended September 30, l2020, the Bank recorded gross earnings of N57.83billion and Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N3.06billion. Customer Deposit closed at N701.84billion, representing a 21.58% year-to-date (YTD) growth. Despite the tough regulatory regime on cash reserve ratio (CRR), Wema Bank continues to support various sectors of the economy as witnessed in the 24.39% growth in loans to N359.8billion.â€
In response to the impact of Covid-19, the bank played a role in supporting local, state and federal efforts in providing relief to those impacted directly and indirectly. We also supported customers through the suspension of loan repayment for SMEs, customized loan extension and moratorium, Increased customer engagement through webinars, online channel availability and customer support. To help in the rebuilding and healing process from the effect of the recent #EndSARS protest, Wema Bankhas reached out to all its customers to not only empathize but work with them to create tailored solutions to enable them get their business back on track.
The pace of Digital adoption and automation has accelerated across the country and indeed the globe in the light of the COVID-19 Pandemic and we are pleased as a Bank to have been ahead of the curve with ALAT, Nigeria’s First Fully Digital Bank. In the last quarter, we upgraded to ALAT 4.0 with a whole new personalized experience, thus allowing our customers to do much more with ALAT. Our focus for the next three years is to continue to transit ALAT and the larger Bank to becoming the “Dominant digital banking platform†in Nigeria and we are confident that we can achieve this featâ€.
Ademola Adebise, further commented that “during the last quarter, the Bank further strengthened its governance structures with changes on the Board. The Bank appointed Mr. Oluwole Ajimisinmi as an Executive Director and also appointed an Independent Non-Executive Director – Mrs Ibiye Ekongâ€.
2020 has been one of the most challenging years in recent history but the Bank remains resilient and has committed to keep delivering value added services to its customers and stakeholders as it has done over the last 75 years. The Bank expects to close the year in line with targets and expectations.
Statement of Financial Position Â
Deposit Liabilities grew by 21.58% to N701.84billion from N577.28billion in FY 2019 • Net Loans grew by 24.39% to N359.80billion from N289.24billion in FY 2019 • Total Asset grew by 20.64% to N863.64billion from N715.87billion in FY 2019.
Financial Performance Highlights Â
Below is the performance summary of the Group for the 9months ended September 30, 2020:
Income statement (N’bn) 9M 2020 9M 2019 (∆) (∆%) Gross Earnings 57.83 64.83 -7.00 -10.79% Interest Income 46.40 49.04 -2.64 -5.38% Net Interest Income 20.10 17.20 2.90 16.86% Non-interest income 11.43 15.79 -4.36 -27.61% Operating expense 26.60 26.63 0.03 0.11% Profit before Tax 3.06 4.73 -1.67 -35.31% Profit after Tax 2.64 4.09 -1.45 -35.45% Earnings Per Share 9.20Kobo 14.10kobo -4.90 -34.75%
Balance Sheet (N’bn) 9M 2020 FY 2019 (∆) (∆%) Total Assets 863.64 715.87 147.77 20.64% Loans and Advances 359.80 289.24 70.56 24.39% Customer Deposits 701.84 577.28 124.56 21.58% Shareholders’ Funds 56.00 55.16 0.84 1.52%
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:Â Â Â
Tunde Mabawonku (CFO) +234 1 4622632
tunde.mabawonku@wemabank.com
Glory Ayanwola (Investor Relations) +234 1 2779786
glory.ayanwola@wemabank.com
ABOUT WEMA BANK PLCÂ Â
Established in 1945, Wema Bank is as Commercial Bank with National authorisation and operates in over 150 branches across Nigeria. WEMA Bank is the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank ALAT and one of Nigeria’s most resilient banks. With over 75 years in the business of banking, the bank has remained innovative in delivering value to its stakeholders.
More information can be found at www.wemabank.com/investor-relations/
CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTSÂ Â
Any forward-looking statement contained in this presentation, based on past or current trends and/or activities of Wema Bank should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. No statement in this presentation is intended to be a profit forecast or to imply that the earnings of the Bank for the current year or future years will necessarily match or exceed the historical or published earnings of the Bank.
Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the statement. Wema Bank expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Wema Bank’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
