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Bank Leumi reports a 40% increase in the net income for 2024, which amounted to NIS 9.8 billion ($2.7 billion); ROE - 17%; Capital return in 2024 totals approx. NIS 4 billion ($1.1 billion)
Bank Leumi (TASE: LUMI) published today its financial statements for 2024:
About this update from Bank Leumi Le-israel B.m.
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