Danske Bank financial results
- Income up 67% to £2.2bn
- Profit before impairment charges was £1.3bn
- Loan impairments charges amounted to £1.0bn
- Net profit was £0.2bn
- Core (Tier1) capital and Solvency ratios were 9.0% and 12.9%
Overall, the result for Danske Bank was down on the same period last
year, but better than expected.
Northern Bank financial results
- Operating profit before impairment charges and FSCS levy* is up by
9% to £16.1m
- Operating profit after FSCS levy £10.3m
- Total income is down 9% driven by lower UK Base rate
- Costs are down by 1% excluding FSCS* levy
- Impairment charges of £55.5m of which £1.4m actual losses
- Lending up 9% and deposits flat
- Mortgage growth of 16%
- Tier 1 Capital ratio 10.6% and solvency ratio 15.2%
* Northern Bank, like all other financial institutions, is required to pay a levy to participate in the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Commenting on the results, Gerry Mallon, CEO of Northern Bank said,
"Given the prevailing economic climate we have continued our policy of making prudent provision for potential losses. However we can comfortably absorb these provisions within our strong capital base and we confidently expect that we will not be required to increase the provision at this level throughout the year. Northern Bank remains strong and well capitalised and as at 31st March 2009 the Tier 1 capital ratio was 10.6% and solvency ratio amounted to 15.2%, which is one of the strongest positions in the UK. It continues to be our priority to provide guidance and support to our customers even in the most challenging times."
ENDS
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