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Banca Generali — Earnings Release 2018
Apr 23, 2018
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| Informazione Regolamentata n. 0856-27-2018 |
Data/Ora Ricezione 23 Aprile 2018 12:38:31 |
MTA | |
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| Societa' | : | BANCA GENERALI | |
| Identificativo Informazione Regolamentata |
: | 102572 | |
| Nome utilizzatore | : | BCAGENERALIN02 - Seghizzi | |
| Tipologia | : | 1.2 | |
| Data/Ora Ricezione | : | 23 Aprile 2018 12:38:31 | |
| Data/Ora Inizio Diffusione presunta |
: | 23 Aprile 2018 12:38:32 | |
| Oggetto | : | PR: Q1 Results | |
| Testo del comunicato |
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PRESS RELEASE
Results at 31 March 2018
Sustainability, flexibility and efficiency of the business model drive Q1 2018 results
- Total assets at €56.4 billion (+13%)
- Assets under Advisory at €1.7 billion in 12 months
- Net profit: €49.0 million (-13%)
- Adjusted net profit1: €31.8 million (+107%)
- Management fees at €158.1 million (+17%)
- Net operating expenses at €46.5 million (-1%)
- Sound business trend confirmed in the first days of April
Milan, 23 April 2018 – The Board of Directors of Banca Generali, chaired by Giancarlo Fancel, approved the consolidated results at 31 March 2018.
Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Gian Maria Mossa stated: "The year kicked off on a very sound and satisfactory note. Despite heightened market uncertainties, commercial results and the overall size of the bank continue to expand. This confirms our professionals' ability to assist clients also in cautious and volatile market contexts, with a high quality and flexible range of products that cater to all protection needs. Strong recurring items and a focus on operating efficiency testify to the sustainability of an increasingly stronger business model — as shown by the capital ratios —, driving innovation capacity. The rising success of our wealth management solutions and the new offering soon to be launched make us very confident about growth for the coming months."
CONTACTS:
www.bancagenerali.com
Media Relations Michele Seghizzi
Tel. +39 02 6076 5683
Investor Relations Giuliana Pagliari Tel: +39 02 6076 5548
Consolidated P&L results at 31 March 2018
In Q1 2018 the bank's significant expansion continued, with net inflows amounting to €1.6 billion and managed assets and AUC reaching €56.4 billion (+13%), confirming the strong demand for wealth advisory.
This growth occurred in a context of more volatile and challenging equities and currency markets. The Morgan Stanley World Index denominated in euros declined by 4% in the quarter, compared to a 7% increase in the same period of the previous year.
Net profit was €49.0 million (-13%), due to the lower contribution of more variable revenues as a result of market trends. Net of these items, net profit more than doubled to €31.8 million (+107%), confirming the strengthening, flexibility and sustainability of the bank's business model.
In further detail:
Net banking income totalled €114.1 million compared to €122.5 million for the previous year. Recurring items rose significantly (€91 million, +20%), whereas variable items decreased (€23 million, -50%) due to the short-term market trend.
Among recurring items, gross management fees (€158.1 million, +17%) and banking and entry fees (€16.6 million +16%) rose significantly as a result of AUM and AUC expansion. The increase in net recurring fees was even sharper (€78 million, +29%), thanks to a flexible business model that allows cost items to adapt to growth trends.
By contrast, variable fees shrank sharply to €7.6 million compared to €42.8 million for the previous year (-82%), due to higher market volatility and uncertainty.
Net interest income was €13.2 million (-16%), due to the context of low interest rates and the strategic choice to increase the defensive profile of the treasury portfolio at the beginning of 2018. This decision drove a rise in profits from trading, which led to a net financial income of €28.5 million (+49% compared to the same period of the previous year).
CONTACTS:
www.bancagenerali.com
Media Relations Michele Seghizzi Tel. +39 02 6076 5683
Investor Relations Giuliana Pagliari Tel: +39 02 6076 5548
From the second half of March, part of the Treasury liquidity was reinvested in a process that will continue in the coming months, in line with the bank's traditional prudent strategy. At the end of Q1, the bond portfolio was €5.9 billion (+4% YTD), with a total duration of 2.0 years and maturity of 3.4 years.
Despite the revenue increase, operating efficiency enabled the bank to cut operating costs by 1% to €46.5 million. The ratio of costs to total assets shrank further to 33 bps (34 bps at year-end 2017), whereas the cost/income ratio reached 39.0% (down by almost a percentage point YTD). The cost/income ratio reduction to 39.3%, net of variable fees, was even more significant (52.3% in 2017).
In 2018, the Bank's capital position further strengthened: consolidated net equity rose to €792.4 million (+8% YTD).
Capital ratios further strengthened by 180 bps YTD: CET 1 ratio rose to 20.3% and Total Capital ratio to 22.0%. Both ratios far exceeded the specific requirements set for the company by the Bank of Italy for 2018 (CET1 ratio of 6.5% and a Total Capital Ratio of 10.2%), as the minimum required by the SREP – Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process).
With reference to regulatory requirements, excess capital amounted to €357 million (+14%).
Assets Under Management at 31 March 2018
Total assets at 31 March 2018 were €56.4 billion, up by 13% YOY.
AUM and AUC totalled €43.2 billion at the end of March, up by +13% YOY (77% of total assets). Among these, wrapper solutions reached €14.6 billion at the end of March, up by 25% compared to the previous year and accounting for 26% of total assets.
Traditional insurance policies totalled €15.0 billion, accounting for 27% of total assets, showing a YOY decline. However, renewed volatility in Q1 sparked more attention to these more defensive solutions.
AUC totalled €13.2 billion, up by 11% YOY, confirming the steady acquisition of new assets and new clients.
Lastly, it should be noted that Assets under Advisory reached €1.7 billion in the first 12 months since their launch, accounting for 3% of total assets.
Net inflows for Q1 2018 were €1,574 million, of which €0.8 billion attributable to managed solutions, €0.2 billion to traditional insurance policies and €0.6 billion to AUC. The composition of net inflows for the quarter reflects more conservative investment choices, in light of market volatility and pending the launch of the new SICAV, LUX IM, with its innovative investment strategies.
The first April data confirm the net inflows figures reported for the previous months: net inflows totalled €1.9 billion2 YTD, with an increase in demand for wrapper solutions and a good performance of the new Luxembourg SICAV, LUX IM, accounting for over €700 million2 net inflows.
CONTACTS:
www.bancagenerali.com
Media Relations Michele Seghizzi Tel. +39 02 6076 5683
Investor Relations Giuliana Pagliari Tel: +39 02 6076 5548
Assets under Advisory also continued to show a good performance, reaching €1.8 billion2 . New professionals recruited to date were 482 .
Business Outlook
The geopolitical uncertainty and renewed commercial tensions have brought the concept of risk back into sharp focus in light of increasing volatility. International economic observers are reporting potential obstacles to the recovery in progress due to risks linked to the high level of global indebtedness and the monetary normalization process announced by the central banks. In this context, the bank's financial advisory is increasingly successful with households who appreciate the
diversification offered. For Banca Generali, which has a strong focus on wealth protection, client demand results in constant growth, as proven by the net inflows figures and new client acquisition through AUC opportunities. In the coming weeks the launch of new tools to enhance portfolio efficiency, such as the certificates dedicated platform, highly defensive management lines, and the anticipated new SICAV – LUX IM, with innovative content as part of a competitive offer in light of Mifid2 regulatory changes, provide financial advisors with new planning opportunities. In the same way, the interest in the bank's bespoke advanced advisory solutions and the wealth management services are proving to be a key strength in the advisory service. In a cautious market climate, the ability to innovate and the ongoing business expansion point to a positive outlook in terms of client attraction and net inflows development also in the coming months, in line with the bank's objectives.
In the meeting held on 20 April 2018, the Board of Statutory Auditors of Banca Generali S.p.A. appointed by the Ordinary Shareholders Meeting on 12 April 2018, in compliance with Consob's Rules for Issuers and the Corporate Governance Code for Listed Companies, verified that all acting auditors (Massimo Cremona, Flavia Daunia Minutillo and Mario Francesco Anaclerio) meet the independence requirements provided for by law (Article 148, paragraph 3, of the Finance Consolidation Law - TUF) and the Corporate Governance Code (Articles 3.C.1 and 8.C.1) for statutory auditors of companies with listed shares.
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Presentation to the Financial Community
The results at 31 March 2018 will be presented to the financial community during a conference call scheduled today at 2:00 p.m. CET.
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It will be possible to follow the event by dialling the following telephone numbers: from Italy and other non-specified countries: +39 02 805 88 11; from the United Kingdom +44 121 281 8003; from the USA +1 718 705 8794 (toll-free +1 855 265 6959).
Annexes:
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- Banca Generali Consolidated Profit and Loss Statement at 31 March 2018
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- Banca Generali Reclassified Consolidated Balance Sheet at 31 March 2018
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- Total AUM at 31 March 2018
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The Manager responsible for preparing the company's financial reports (Tommaso di Russo) declares, pursuant to Paragraph 2 of Article 154-bis, of the Italian Consolidated Law on Finance, that the accounting information contained in this press release corresponds to the documentary results, books and accounting records. Tommaso di Russo (CFO of Banca Generali)
CONTACTS:
www.bancagenerali.com
Media Relations Michele Seghizzi Tel. +39 02 6076 5683
Investor Relations Giuliana Pagliari Tel: +39 02 6076 5548
1) BANCA GENERALI – CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT AT 31 MARCH 2018
| (€ mil.) | 1Q 2017 | 1Q 2018 | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Interest Income | 15.7 | 13.2 | -15.9% |
| Net income (loss) from trading activities and Dividends | 3.4 | 15.2 | 352.9% |
| Net Financial Income | 19.1 | 28.5 | 49.1% |
| Gross fees | 192.4 | 182.4 | -5.2% |
| Fee expenses | -89.0 | -96.7 | 8.7% |
| Net Fees | 103.4 | 85.6 | -17.2% |
| Net Banking Income | 122.5 | 114.1 | -6.9% |
| Staff expenses | -20.7 | -21.1 | 2.0% |
| Other general and administrative expense | -35.0 | -37.3 | 6.7% |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -1.7 | -2.0 | 18.7% |
| Other net operating income (expense) | 10.5 | 13.9 | 32.9% |
| Net Operating Expenses | -46.9 | -46.5 | -0.8% |
| Operating Profit | 75.6 | 67.6 | -10.7% |
| Net adjustments for impair.loans and other assets | -3.2 | 0.2 | -106.1% |
| Net provisions for liabilities and contingencies | -6.0 | -4.8 | -20.7% |
| Gain (loss) from disposal of equity investments | 0.0 | -0.1 | 167.6% |
| Profit Before Taxation | 66.4 | 62.9 | -5.3% |
| Direct income taxes | -10.2 | -13.8 | 36.0% |
| Net Profit | 56.2 | 49.0 | -12.8% |
| Cost/Income Ratio | 36.9% | 39.0% | 2.1 p.p. |
| EBITDA | 77.3 | 69.6 | -10.0% |
| Tax rate | 15.3% | 22.0% | 6.7 p.p. |
CONTACTS:
www.bancagenerali.com
Media Relations Michele Seghizzi Tel. +39 02 6076 5683
Investor Relations Giuliana Pagliari Tel: +39 02 6076 5548
2) BANCA GENERALI – RECLASSIFIED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2018 (€M)
(€ millions)
| Assets | Dec 31, 2017 | Mar 31, 2018 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets held for trading | 49.8 | 114.2 | 64.3 | 129.2% |
| Financial assets available for sale | 4,612.7 | 4,376.2 | -236.5 | -5.1% |
| Financial assets held to maturity | 3,831.1 | 4,396.4 | 565.3 | 14.8% |
| Loans to banks | 923.1 | 1,093.2 | 170.2 | 18.4% |
| Loans to customers | 2,908.0 | 3,303.2 | 395.1 | 13.6% |
| Equity investments | 1.8 | 1.7 | -0.1 | -4.6% |
| Property equipment and intangible assets | 98.4 | 96.8 | -1.6 | -1.6% |
| Tax receivables | 45.7 | 46.4 | 0.7 | 1.4% |
| Other assets | 351.4 | 291.6 | -59.8 | -17.0% |
| Total Assets | 8,991.0 | 9,323.3 | 332.3 | 3.7% |
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | Dec 31, 2017 | Mar 31, 2018 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,879.8 | 8,186.6 | 306.9 | 3.9% | |
| Due to banks | 682.5 | 505.1 | -177.4 | -26.0% |
| Direct inflows | 7,197.2 | 7,681.5 | 484.3 | 6.7% |
| Financial liabilities held for trading | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 40.8% |
| Tax payables | 35.6 | 42.6 | 7.0 | 19.7% |
| Other liabilities | 185.2 | 143.2 | -42.1 | -22.7% |
| Special purpose provisions | 154.2 | 158.3 | 4.1 | 2.7% |
| Valuation reserves | 21.6 | 24.2 | 2.5 | 11.6% |
| Reserves | 348.5 | 557.4 | 208.8 | 59.9% |
| Additional paid-in capital | 58.2 | 58.2 | 0.0 | -0.1% |
| Share capital | 116.9 | 116.9 | 0.0 | 0.0% |
| Treasury shares (-) | -13.3 | -13.2 | 0.1 | -0.4% |
| Net income (loss) for the period (+/-) | 204.1 | 49.0 | -155.1 | -76.0% |
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | 8,991.0 | 9,323.3 | 332.3 | 3.7% |
CONTACTS:
www.bancagenerali.com
Media Relations Michele Seghizzi Tel. +39 02 6076 5683
Investor Relations Giuliana Pagliari Tel: +39 02 6076 5548
3) TOTAL AUM AT 31 MARCH 2018
| Billion of Euros | Mar 2018 | Dec 2017 | Abs. Chg | Chg. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutual Funds | 13.571 | 13.611 | -40.49 | -0.3% |
| Portfolio Management | 7.143 | 7.102 | 41.98 | 0.6% |
| Managed Assets | 20.714 | 20.713 | 1.49 | 0.0% |
| Life Insurance of which BG STILE LIBERO |
22.462 7.428 |
22.178 7.282 |
283.33 146.03 |
1.3% 2.0% |
| Non Managed Assets of which: Securities |
13.239 6.906 |
12.793 6.851 |
445.96 55.80 |
3.5% 0.8% |
| Total | 56.415 | 55.684 | 730.78 | 1.3% |
| Assets Under Management (YoY) Billion of Euros |
Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Abs. Chg | Chg. |
| Mutual Funds | 13.571 | 11.927 | 1.644.28 | 13.8% |
| Portfolio Management | 7.143 | 5.448 | 1.695.88 | 31.1% |
| Managed Assets | 20.714 | 17.374 | 3.340.16 | 19.2% |
| Life Insurance of which BG STILE LIBERO |
22.462 7.428 |
20.815 6.200 |
1.646.85 1.227.66 |
7.9% 19.8% |
| Non Managed Assets of which: Securities |
13.239 6.906 |
11.879 6.477 |
1.359.68 429.00 |
11.4% 6.6% |
| Total | 56.415 | 50.068 | 6.346.70 |
CONTACTS:
www.bancagenerali.com
Media Relations Michele Seghizzi Tel. +39 02 6076 5683
Investor Relations Giuliana Pagliari Tel: +39 02 6076 5548