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Metro Bank HoldingsAnnouncement

20/04/2016 07:06

RNS Number : 7095V
Metro Bank PLC
20 April 2016
METRO BANK REPORTS RECORD GROWTH IN DEPOSITS AND LOANS
Metro Bank PLC (LSE: MTRO) has delivered a strong trading performance in the first quarter of 2016 as it continues to create Britain's leading growth bank. 
Q1 2016 saw record growth in deposits (+790m); record organic growth in lending (+586m); and record customer account acquisition (+62,000). 
Q1 Highlights 
 Completion of a 400m capital raise
 Listing on the main market of the London Stock Exchange
 Total deposits up 75% year-on-year to 5,898m 
 Record net deposit growth per store per month of 6.6m ($9.5m) 
 Total loans increased 125% year-on-year to 4,129m 
 Revenue up 60% year-on-year 
 Underlying loss after tax1 down to 7.9m (compared to 10.2m in Q4 2015)
 Underlying loss after tax1 improved by 23% quarter-on-quarter
Note: all figures contained in this trading update are unaudited
Quarter ending
 in millions
31 March 2016
31 December 2015
% Change
In Qtr.
31 March 2015
% Change
In Year
Assets
7,388
6,148
+20%
4,244
+74%
Loans
4,129
3,543
+17%
1,833
+125%
Deposits
5,898
5,108
+15%
3,375
+75%
Total Revenue2
37.7
34.1
+11%
23.6
+60%
Underlying profit/ (loss) after tax
(7.9)
(10.2)
+23%
(8.5)
+7%
[1] Underlying loss after tax excludes listing and related costs of 3.2m. Statutory loss after tax 11.1m.
2 Excludes gains on sale of investment securities
Craig Donaldson, Chief Executive Officer said:
"We have had a strong opening quarter in 2016. I am particularly pleased with the momentum and quality of our lending; net lending increased by 125% per cent year on year to 4.1 billion driven by strong growth in both residential mortgages and commercial lending.
Total deposits increased 75% year-on-year to 5,898m with deposits coming from a diversified mix of both businesses and retail customers.
We continue to move towards profitability with revenue up 60% year-on-year and the underlying quarterly loss after tax down to 7.9m (compared to 10.2m in the final quarter of 2015); an improvement of 23% quarter-on-quarter."
Vernon Hill, Chairman and Founder said:
"We continue to create a banking revolution by building Metro Bank into a major banking force in the UK. Our constant focus on customer service and convenience across all our channels, supported by our flexible IT and powerful AMAZE culture, continues to differentiate us, and provide a compelling competitive advantage in the UK market. Every day we welcome new customers into our stores and make them Fans with our exceptional customer service."
Highlights for the Quarter Ended 31 March 2016
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The bank completed a 400m capital raise and listed on the London Stock Exchange in March 2016.
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As of 31 March total assets were 7,388m, up from 6,148m at 31 December 2015 and 4,244m at 31 March 2015; representing year-on-year growth of 74% and 20% growth in the quarter.
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Record net deposit growth per store per month of 6.6m ($9.5m) in Q1 2016 versus 6.3m in Q4 2015, and 5.3m in Q1 2015. Comparative store deposit growth (a measure of deposit growth using deposit numbers from stores that have been operating for more than a full year) is 66%.
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As of 31 March total deposits were 5,898m, up from 5,108m at 31 December 2015 and 3,375m at 31 March 2015; representing year-on-year growth of 75%and 15% in the quarter. Deposits for the first quarter grew 790m. Deposits from commercial customers represent 53% of 31 March 2015 total deposits (December 2015: 53%).
31 March 2016
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31 March
2015
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Annual
Growth Rate
Demand: non-interest bearing
1,586,602
930,103
71%
Demand: interest bearing
2,475,779
1,623,483
53%
Fixed term
1,835,851
821,815
123%
Deposits from customers
5,898,232
3,375,401
75%
Deposits from customers include:
Deposits from retail customers
2,775,317
1,565,850
77%
Deposits from corporate customers
3,122,915
1,809,551
73%
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Total loans as of 31 March were 4,129m, up from 3,543m at 31 December 2015 and 1,833m at 31 March 2015; an increase of 125% year-on-year, and a 17% increase in the quarter. Loans to commercial customers represent 34% of total lending as of 31 March (December 2015: 36%).
31 March
2016
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31 March
2015
'000
Annual
Growth Rate
Gross Loans and advances to customers
4,135,867
1,839,328
Less: allowance for impairment
(7,294)
(6,546)
Net Loans and advances to customers
4,128,573
1,832,782
125%
Gross loans and advances to customers include:
Commercial loans
1,427,439
835,374
71%
Residential mortgages
2,566,158
940,931
173%
Consumer and other loans and advances
142,270
63,023
126%
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Customer acquisition continues to be very strong. Customer accounts have increased from 655,000 on 31 December 2015 to 717,000 at 31 March 2016; a quarterly net increase of 62,000 accounts. An increase of 45% year-on-year and a 9% increase in the quarter.
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Underlying loss after tax has improved by 23% quarter-on-quarter to 7.9m (compared to 10.2m in Q4 2015). This excludes Listing costs of 3.2m leading to a Statutory loss after tax of 11.1m.
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Asset quality remains strong. Loan loss reserve as a percentage of total loans was 0.18% at 31 March 2016 compared to 0.36% at 31 March 2015.
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Kings Road Chelsea (store 41) opened on 15 April. 
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Capital ratios remain robust and well above regulatory requirements. Common Equity Tier 1 Capital ("CET1") as a percentage of risk weighted assets is 25%. Regulatory Leverage ratio is 9%.
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The bank has appointed RBC Capital Markets and Jefferies Hoare Govett as joint corporate brokers, as well as Tulchan Communications as Financial PR Advisers.
Analyst and investor call 
An analyst and investor call will be held as follows: 
Date: Wednesday 20 April 2016
Time: 2.00pm (London time)
Dial: +44 (0)20 3139 4830 
Dial: +44 (0)808 237 0030 (UK Toll Free)
Participant Pin: 67377918#
URL for International Dial in numbers: http://events.arkadin.com/ev/docs/NE_FEL_Events_International_Access_List.pdf
An operator will assist you in joining the call.
For more information, please contact:
Metro Bank PLC Press Office
Peter Murray
+44 (0)20 3402 8423
pressoffice@metrobank.plc.uk
Metro Bank PLC Investor Relations
Jo Roberts
+44 (0) 20 3402 8900 
IR@metrobank.plc.uk
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About Metro Bank
Retail banking:
 
7 day a week store banking (8am-8pm Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm Saturday, 11am-5pm Sunday and bank holidays), 362 days of the year 
 
The ultimate in new account opening convenience, with a rapid opening procedure and on the spot bank cards and cheque books (Account Opening conditions apply. All Metro Bank products are subject to status and approval.)
 
Free coin counting at every store, for customers and non-customers alike, with the Metro Bank Magic Money Machine 
 
A friendly welcome to dogs and their owners, with water bowls and dog biscuits on hand for man's best friend - dogs rule at Metro Bank!
Business banking:
 
The bank for entrepreneurs: Metro Bank offers tailored business banking services including a full range of lending and cash management solutions
Private banking:
 
Private by name, personal by nature: Metro Bank Private Banking provides bespoke banking solutions for customers' personal and commercial interests
Metro Bank PLC. Registered in England and Wales. Company number: 6419578. Registered office: One Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5HA. 'Metrobank' is the registered trade mark of Metro Bank PLC. 
We're authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Most relevant deposits are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. For further information about the Scheme refer to the FSCS website www.fscs.org.uk.
All Metro Bank products are subject to status and approval. 
Forward looking statements 
This announcement contains certain forward looking statements with respect to the business, strategy and plans of Metro Bank PLC and its current goals and expectations relating to its future financial condition and performance. Such statements are not historical facts, nor are they guarantees of future performance. 
By their nature, forward looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend upon circumstances that will or may occur in the future. 

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