REG - EFG Holding S.A.E. - 3Q23 Results

EFG Holding SAEAnnouncement

15/11/2023 07:15

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RNS Number : 5274T  EFG Holding S.A.E.  15 November 2023

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EFG HOLDING REPORTS FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2023

GROUP EARNINGS OF EGP1.7 BILLION; ON OPERATING REVENUE OF EGP10.5 BILLION

Cairo, November 15(th), 2023 EFG Holding reports a strong set of results for
the first nine months of 2023, with Group earnings of EGP1.7 billion on
operating revenues of EGP10.5 billion. The Group's total assets stood at
EGP122.6 billion at the end of September 2023.

   Key Highlights

3Q23

·      EFG Holding (the Group) has been on a roll for the past three
quarter consistently reporting strong performance. This was boosted by the
Investment Bank (EFG Hermes) and aiBANK reporting sustainable increase in
revenue, and moreover, contributing to bottom line growth. EFG Hermes
represents the bulk of revenues and net profit generated over 3Q23 and 9M23;

·      The Group revenues spiraled up 27% Y-o-Y to EGP3.0 billion in
3Q23, driven by strong Brokerage revenues, higher incentive fees booked by
Egypt Asset Management and FIM, higher management fees recorded by Private
Equity, and higher unrealized gains on seed capital. This in addition to the
FX impact on revenues generated in USD, at the Investment Bank. Additionally,
aiBANK continued to advance supported by its loan book growth and the growth
in its trade finance activities;

·      The Group operating expenses (including provisions & ECL)
rose 22% Y-o-Y to EGP2.0 billion in 3Q23, on higher employee expenses across
the three platforms and higher other G&A reported by EFG Hermes and
aiBANK; with this largely reflecting inflationary pressure in Egypt and the
impact of the EGP devaluation on regional offices expenses or USD denominated
expenses in Egypt. However, employee expenses/revenues came at 38% in the
current quarter compared to 40% in 3Q22. Meanwhile, provisions & ECL
slightly declined, as the increase recorded by EFG Hermes and EFG Finance was
off-set by lower ECL reported by aiBANK;

·      EFG Holding Group net operating profit of EGP1.0 billion, up 40%
Y-o-Y in 3Q23. Tax expense rose 16% Y-o-Y to EGP278 million, mainly on higher
taxes recorded by Brokerage Egypt. Accordingly, EFG Holding Group net profit
after tax and minority interest came at EGP395 million, up 24% Y-o-Y;
pressured by higher taxes and minority interest related mainly to the aiBANK,
followed by FIM;

·      Another strong quarter for EFG Hermes, with revenues increasing
30% Y-o-Y to EGP1.4 billion in 3Q23, supported by the sell-side and the
buy-side verticals. Brokerage revenues particularly in Egypt and the UAE came
higher, incentive fees reported by Asset Management Egypt and FIM increased,
Private Equity increased its management fees on higher AuMs, and generally the
impact of the Y-o-Y devaluation on revenues generated by operations outside
Egypt. This overshadowed lower Holding & Treasury Activities and
Investment Banking revenues;

·      EFG Hermes operating expenses rose 34% Y-o-Y to EGP1.0 billion in
3Q23, driven by higher employee expenses, higher other G&A and ECL booked
during the quarter. The increase in salaries and operating expenses Y-o-Y
reflect the impact of the non-Egypt operations/offices expenses, the USD
denominated expenses in Egypt and the high inflation levels in Egypt Y-o-Y.
Meanwhile, the increase in provisions & ECL represents higher ECL taken
for Investment positions;

·      EFG Hermes reported net operating profit of EGP390 million, up
22% Y-o-Yin 3Q23. Taxes and deferred taxes rose 53% Y-o-Y to EGP123 million,
with the increase in taxes mainly attributed to the profitability of the
Brokerage companies in Egypt. Accordingly, EFG Hermes reported a net profit
after tax and minority of EGP189 million, down 6% Y-o-Y;

·      EFG Finance platform revenues came flat Y-o-Y at EGP666 million
in 3Q23 as higher revenues recorded by valU was offset lower revenues reported
by Tanmeyah, Leasing and losses reported by Finance Holding on the back of
losses recorded by its portfolio of associates on its revenue line;

·      EFG Finance operating expenses rose 7% Y-o-Y to EGP538 million,
mainly on higher employee expenses to reflect inflation in Egypt, followed by
higher provisions to mirror the ECL models. meanwhile, other operating
expenses were broadly unchanged Y-o-Y;

·      EFG Finance net operating profit declined 20% Y-o-Y to EGP129
million, as revenues came flat while expenses increased Y-o-Y. Consequently,
net profits after tax and minority decline 51% Y-o-Y to EGP30 million, on
higher depreciation;

·      aiBANK reported revenues of EGP890 million in 3Q23, up 53% Y-o-Y;
driven by stronger net interest income on the back of the Y-o-Y growth in
interest earning assets, jointly with higher fees & commissions as trade
finance volumes increased Y-o-Y;

·      aiBANK operating expenses including provisions & ECL rose 18%
Y-o-Y to EGP408 million in 3Q23, on higher salaries on the back of promotions,
inflation, and new hires during 3Q23; higher other G&A expenses to reflect
high inflation levels in Egypt and the devaluation impact on USD denominated
expenses. However, provisions & ECL declined comparatively as the bank
enhanced its coverage ratios in previous quarters, in addition to the higher
ECL required for some of its investments in the comparable quarter;

·      The Bank's net profit after tax rose 214% Y-o-Y to EGP345 million
(of which the Group's share is EGP176 million) in 3Q23, as revenues growth
outpaced the growth in expenses.

 

For full report and financial statements, please click on the links on top of
the page.

 

For further information:

Investor Relations Contacts

Email: investor-relations@efg-hermes.com

Group Head of Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations

Hanzada Nessim

Email: hnessim@efg-hermes.com

Tel: +20 (0)2 35356502

www.efg-hermes.com

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