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LAHORE: The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited (MCB) in its meeting under the chairmanship of Mian Mohammad Mansha, on Wednesday, reviewed the performance of the bank and approved the condensed interim financial statements for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. The Board of Directors has declared first interim cash dividend of Rs 5.0 per share.

With strong build up in core earnings, MCB’s profit before tax (PBT) for the first quarter of 2022 rose to Rs 14.9 billion with impressive growth of 32%. Profit after tax (PAT) posted a growth of 31% to reach Rs 8.9 billion; translating into earning per share (EPS) of Rs 7.52 compared to EPS of Rs 5.73 reported in corresponding period last year.

On the back of strong volumetric growth in current account, net interest income for 1Q22 increased by 19% over corresponding period last year. Working on a well-defined strategy, the average current deposits of the bank registered a growth of Rs 71.3 billion (+14%), when mapped against corresponding period last year.

Non-markup income registered a growth of 20% and aggregated to Rs 5.72 billion against Rs 4.75 billion in the corresponding period last year. The growth is mainly attributable to rise in foreign exchange and dividend income by 94% and 81% respectively; on the back of prudent positioning of foreign exchange assets and liabilities amidst comparatively favorable swap curves and resurging economic activity within the country.

The bank continues to prudently manage its operating expenses with a moderate increase of 9%, despite sustained inflationary pressures amid currency devaluation and rising commodity prices, higher compliance related regulatory charges, expansion in branch outreach and regular performance and merit adjustments of the Human Capital. Thus the cost to income ratio of the bank significantly improved to 39.90% from 43.50% reported in same period last year.

On the provision front, disposal of equity scrips resulted in a net reversal of Rs 187 million recognized during the period under review while proactive monitoring and recovery efforts led to a reversal of Rs 616 million in provision against advances.

Persistent focus on maintaining a robust risk management framework encompassing structured assessment models, effective pre-disbursement evaluation tools and an array of post disbursement monitoring systems has enabled MCB to effectively manage its credit risk. The non-performing loan (NPLs) base of the bank was reported at Rs 51.34 billion. The bank has not taken FSV benefit in calculation of specific provision against its NPLs base. The coverage and infection ratios of the bank were reported at 87.91% and 8.14% respectively.

On the financial position side, the total asset base of the bank grew by 6% to cross the “Two Trillion” landmark and was reported at Rs 2,095 billion; the major contribution coming from the investment book which increased by Rs 143 billion (+14%). While the gross advances registered a slight decline of Rs 5 billion (-1%), the consumer lending book grew by leveraging significant activity in the construction and auto segment and consequently added Rs 2.8 billion in the first quarter (+7%).

On the liabilities side, achieving growth in no-cost current account base remained a key strategic objective for the bank. Thereby, non-remunerative deposits grew by 14% to close at Rs 640 billion; improving their mix in the total deposits to 43% in absolute terms as of March 31, 2022. CASA mix was reported at an industry leading level of 92.87% which in turn is a reflection of customer loyalty earned by the Bank over a rich history of 75 years through sustained provision of quality services. The total deposits of the Bank grew by 5.65% as compared to an industry decline of 2.37% (domestic deposits) to close the period at Rs 1,492 billion.

Return on Assets and Return on Equity improved to 1.75% and 22.14% respectively, whereas the book value per share was reported at Rs 136.66.

During the period under review, MCB attracted home remittance inflows of USD 823 million to further consolidate its position as an active participant in SBP’s cause for improving flow of remittances into the country through banking channels. The inflow by MCB till March 31, 2022 under the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) initiative has stood at USD 282 million. Under “Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar” initiative, till March 31, 2022, the bank has disbursed 841 loans of Rs 3.4 billion.

While complying with the regulatory capital requirements, the bank’s total Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is 16.35% against the requirement of 11.5% (including capital conservation buffer of 1.50% as reduced under the BPRD Circular Letter No 12 of 2020). Quality of the capital is evident from bank’s Common Equity Tier-1 (CET1) to total risk weighted assets ratio which comes to 14.92% against the requirement of 6%. The bank’s capitalization also resulted in a Leverage Ratio of 6.05% which is well above the regulatory limit of 3.0%.

The bank reported Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 236.59% and Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) of 154.24% against requirement of 100%.

The bank enjoys highest local credit ratings of AAA / A1+ categories for long term and short term respectively, based on PACRA notification dated June 23, 2021.

The bank on consolidated basis is operating the 2nd largest network of more than 1,600 branches in Pakistan. The bank remains one of the prime stocks traded in the Pakistani equity market with 2nd highest market capitalization in the industry.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2022

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