Global IME Bank Reports 24.49% Growth in Q1 Net Profit to Rs. 2.31 Arba; EPS Rises to Rs. 23.35

Global IME Bank Limited (GBIME) has reported a 24.49% growth in net profit for the first quarter of FY 2083/84, reaching Rs. 2.31 Arba compared to Rs. 1.86 Arba in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. The bank's paid-up capital increased by 4% to Rs. 39.64 Arba, while reserves grew by 2.91% to Rs. 27.97 Arba. Retained earnings declined by 52.06% to Rs. 2.07 Arba.

During the quarter, total deposits increased by 3.11% to Rs. 6.90 Kharba, while loans and advances grew by 7.49% to Rs. 4.72 Kharba. Net Interest Income increased by 1.46% to Rs. 4.19 Arba. Personnel expenses rose by 6.91% to Rs. 1.41 Arba, while impairment charges declined significantly by 51.70% to Rs. 48.83 Crores. Operating profit subsequently increased by 35.88% to Rs. 3.22 Arba.

The bank's distributable profit after profit/loss appropriation and regulatory adjustments stood at Rs. 2.07 Arba, compared to Rs. 4.85 Arba in the corresponding quarter. The capital adequacy ratio stood at 11.32%, while the Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio improved slightly to 4.79% from 4.98%. The cost of funds declined to 3.26% from 3.92%.

Global IME Bank's Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased by 19.70% to Rs. 23.35 from Rs. 19.51 in the corresponding quarter. However, net worth per share declined by 3.76% to Rs. 175.77 from Rs. 182.63. The bank's quarter-end PE ratio stood at 10.88 times, while its quarter-end market price was Rs. 254 per share.

Report:

* Figures are of Immediate Previous Year Quarter Ending

Major Highlights:

Particulars (In Rs '000) Global IME Bank Limited
Q1 2083/84 Q1 2082/83 Difference
Paid Up Capital 39,640,487.00 38,115,853.00* 4.00%
Share Premium 0.00 0.00  
Retained Earnings 2,070,220.00 4,318,721.00* -52.06%
Reserves 27,966,920.00 27,177,248.00* 2.91%
Deposit 690,000,018.00 669,171,448.00* 3.11%
Loans & Advances  471,964,928.00 439,088,554.00* 7.49%
Net Interest Income 4,193,254.00 4,133,063.00 1.46%
Personnel Expenses 1,409,261.00 1,318,229.00 6.91%
Impairment Charges 488,303.00 1,010,988.00 -51.70%
Operating Profit 3,222,529.00 2,371,636.00 35.88%
Net Profit 2,313,800.00 1,858,650.00 24.49%
Distributable Profit/ (Loss) after P/L Appropriation and Regulatory Adjustments  2,070,220.00 4,849,506.00 -
Capital Adequacy (%) 11.32 12.98 -12.79%
NPL (%) 4.79 4.98  
Cost of Fund (%) 3.26 3.92 -16.84%
EPS  (In Rs.) 23.35 19.51 19.70%
Net Worth per Share (In Rs.) 175.77 182.63 -3.76%
Qtr end PE Ratio (times) 10.88 - -
Qtr End Market Price 254 - -