Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Plc released its Q2 2022 Unaudited results for the period ended June 30th 2022.

Key Highlights

• Gross Earnings grew by 14.6% from N439.49bn to N503.63bn.
• Profit before tax stood at N108.96bn
• Profit after tax stood at N77.31bn
• Share Price Currently Stands at N10.00k

Our results for the first six months of 2022 reflect not only the benefits of the firm's diversification but also our resilience and capabilities to continue serving our clients and customers in a challenging environment and still generate adequate returns responsibly for our shareholders. As a result, we delivered a return on tangible equity of 19.5%, a record, and increased earnings per share for shareholders by 24% year-on-year. In addition, profit before tax increased by 24% to $261 million and by 53% if you adjust the increase for the significant depreciation of some of our critical African currencies to the US dollar, says Ade Ayeyemi, CEO, Ecobank Group.

Ayeyemi continued: "We performed well because of our investments, including in technology, and Ecobankers’ continued dedication to meet customers’ financial needs, despite a challenging operating environment of high inflation, weakening African currencies, worsening government fiscal balances and lowering economic growth. In our Consumer Banking business, pre-tax profits increased 43% on higher deposit margins, loans, and debit card spending. In Corporate and Investment Banking, profits rose 33%, as we gained share in the letters of credit market, payment volumes increased by 43% on Omniplus, and FX volumes grew by 25% as client activity rebounded from the pandemic. In addition, an increase in SME activity and growth in the payment business lifted profits in Commercial Banking by 15%." 

"Our investments in technology and digital capabilities have contributed to a reduction in our cost-to-serve. Along with revenue growth, the outcome is our record cost-to-income ratio of 56%. In addition, we increased impairment charges to reflect heightened credit risks. More importantly, we have proactively built central impairment reserves of $206 million, which we can deploy in a stressed credit environment. At the same time, our balance sheet remains liquid and adequately capitalised, providing us the capacity to serve our customers better." 

"Our service to our customers and communities, anchored on our vision to advance Africa's economic development and financial integration, is widely recognised. Recently, Euromoney adjudged Ecobank for 2022 – Africa's Best Bank, Africa's Best Digital Bank and Africa's Best Bank for SMEs. These accolades are a testament to our passion for serving clients and customers and our continued investments in technology, processes, and people. I am extremely proud of my colleague Ecobankers and thank them for their diligence. As always, we are passionately working towards realising our vision and remaining the bank that Africa and friends of Africa trust." Ayeyemi concluded

• Record ROTE of 19.5%, well above cost-of-equity. 

• Net revenue up 10% or 23% at constant currency to $910m, demonstrating growing success in our revenue expansion goals under our ‘Execution Momentum’ strategy. Revenues benefited from our diversification, NIM expansion, FICC, and higher payment volumes. 

• PBT of $261m, up 24% or 53% at constant currency, driven by operating leverage of 5%, reflecting revenue growth of 10% and expense growth of 5% 

• Profit available to ETI shareholders of $130m, up 23% and diluted EPS of 0.53 US cents, up 24%. 

• Payments business grew 23% or $22m to $119m (13% of Group revenues), driven by our merchant acquiring, cards businesses and wholesale payments. 

• Record cost-to-income ratio of 56.0% benefited from higher revenues and stringent cost containment measures in an inflationary environment. 

• Customer deposits (EOP) increased by 3% or 16% at constant currency to $19.7bn. 

• Gross customer loans (EOP) increased by 6% or 18% at constant currency to $10.1 billion. Commercial Bank loan growth was offset by lower CIB and Consumer bank loans. 

• NPL ratio improved to 6.2% compared to 7.4% a year ago and proactively improved the NPL coverage ratio to 113.5%. In addition, our allowance for impairment charges includes a central macro-overlay buffer of $206m for any future downside risks. 

• Tangible book value per share (TBVPS) of 5.09 US cents was flat on last year primarily reflecting the negative impact of currency translation reserves. 

• Continue to see strong client adoption of our digital platforms (Omni-plus, Omni Lite, Xpress Points) across our businesses. As a result, the value of digital transactions increased by $10.5bn to $39.1bn year-on-year.

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