Results Presentation
for period ended 30 September 2025
https://www.bank-abc.com
YTD September 2025 Results - Key Highlights
Strong momentum in strategy execution accelerates the delivery of our vision as
MENA's International Bank of the Future
Strong TOI momentum with revenues exceeding US$1bn, +3%
Headline revenues of US$1,033m (+3%) and Underlying* Revenues at US$1,070m (+7%) reflecting broad based performance across almost all the core markets
Record Total Assets
at $48.5bn, +5%
Capital, Funding and Liquidity metrics remain strong with healthy buffers, T1 Ratio 15.0%, NSFR 119%, LCR 297%
Net profit US$204m,
underlying* at similar levels as last year
Resilient underlying growth across core markets with cost discipline and well-controlled cost of risk. Adjusting for FX impact on BRL and EGP primarily, underlying net profit was similar to last year
Headline ROE 6.4%**,
underlying* 6.7%, -30bps YoY
Reflecting the robust returns to our shareholders despite continuing global economic uncertainty through successful execution of our strategy
*Adjusted for FX on a constant currency basis i.e., BRL -7%, EGP -14% Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024 /2
**Annualized return on equity, extrapolated YTD Sep net profit
Continued Strong Momentum in Strategy Execution
Continued momentum in executing our Strategic Roadmap YTD Sep 2025
Pillar 1 : Accelerate our Core Businesses
bottom-line
Pillar 2: Maximize Value of our Digital Units
has witnessed a surge in new card issuance
Pillar 3: Strengthen our Operating Model
technology with the accurate data
Launched Digital assets strategy and explore international
partnerships /3
2025 Awards - Proud winner of 35 awards so far
Bank ABC
Bank ABC Islamic
ila Bank
Best Bank for Trade Finance in Bahrain - Global Finance World's Best Trade Finance Awards
World's Best Financial Innovation Lab Award for ABC Labs - Global Finance Innovators Awards
Best Corporate Cross-Border Payments Solution in Middle East -Global Finance Best Treasury & Cash Management Providers Awards
Best Bank for Long-Term Liquidity Management in Africa -Global Finance Best Treasury & Cash Management Providers Awards
Best Corporate Cross-Border Payments Solution in Africa -Global Finance Best Treasury & Cash Management Providers Awards
Best Cash Management Bank in
Tunisia - Global Finance
Best Cash Management Bank in Bahrain - Global Finance Best Treasury & Cash Management Providers Awards
Best Wholesale Bank of the Year
- The International Banker
Global Corporate Sukuk Deal of the Year for US$500 million Aercap Sukuk - Global Banking & Markets Awards Middle East
Best Bank for Sustainable Finance - Euromoney Awards for Excellence
Best Digital Bank in Bahrain -Euromoney Awards for Excellence
MENA Best Cash Management Bank of the Year - MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards
Best AI Virtual Assistant in the Middle East for AI Fatema - AI World Series Awards
IFN Oman Deal of the Year for Oman Telecommunications Company's US$500 million Sukuk
IFN Bahrain Deal of the Year for Bahrain Steel's US$450 million ESG financing facility
IFN Sukuk Deal of the Year for AerCap Holdings' US$500 million Sukuk
IFN Ijarah Deal of the Year for Oman Telecommunicatio ns Company's US$500 million Sukuk
Best Islamic Corporate Bank in Bahrain
Best Digital Offering by an Islamic Bank in Bahrain
IFN Most Innovative Deal of the Year for AerCap Holdings' US$500 million Sukuk
Best Sukuk House in Bahrain -Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards
Best Mobile Banking App in the Middle East
Best Open Banking APIs in the Middle East
Best Consumer Digital Bank in Bahrain
Best Digital-Only
Bank in Bahrain
MENA Retail Bank of the Year -MEED MENA
Banking Excellence Awards
Best Online Payments Solution in Bahrain
Best Online Product Offerings in Bahrain
Best User Experience (UX) Design in Bahrain
Best Mobile Banking App
in Bahrain
Best in Social Media Marketing and Services in Bahrain
Most Innovative Digital Bank in Bahrain
Best Open Banking APIs in Bahrain
Bahrain Best Consumer Digital Bank - Euromoney Awards for Excellence
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2025 Awards - Lauded for consistent excellence
Proud winner:
Best AI Virtual Assistant in the Middle East by AI World Series 2024 Awards
For redefining the future of work as an employee assistant
/5
2025 Awards - Lauded for consistent excellence (cont.)
Cementing our regional digital leadership
ila Bank named 'Best Mobile Banking App in the Middle East'
Among 11 awards by Global Finance, including all national titles
Regional titles
Best Mobile Banking App in the Middle East
Best Open Banking APIs in the Middle East
National titles
Best Consumer Digital Bank in Bahrain
Best Digital-Only Bank in Bahrain
Best Online Payments Solution in Bahrain
Best Online Product Offerings in Bahrain
Best User Experience (UX) Design in Bahrain
Best Mobile Banking App in Bahrain
Best in Social
Media Marketing and Services in Bahrain
Most Innovative
Digital Bank in Bahrain
Best Open Banking APIs in Bahrain
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Strong Underlying Revenue exceeding $1bn, +3%
Strong underlying performance, driven by resilient core business performance
YTD Sep 2025 TOI by business
YTD Sep 2025 TOI Headline vs. Underlying FX adjusted, US$m
16.0%
30.6%
19.4%
34.0%
+3.1%
+6.8%
1,070
1,033
1,002
Intl. Wholesale Bank and Group Treasury**
Banco ABC Brasil MENA Subsidiaries
Digital Units and Others***
YTD Sep 24 YTD Sep 25
(Headline)
YTD Sep 25
(Underlying)
*Adjusted for FX on a constant currency basis i.e., BRL -7%, EGP -14% Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024
**International wholesale bank 22.4% and Group Treasury 8.2%
*** Includes activities of Digital units (Arab Financial Services, ila) and Equity income. /7
Stable Cost to Income Ratio
Innovating ahead while maintaining robust cost disciplines
without compromising on
investments into the Group's digital transformation and strategic initiatives to build its "Bank of the Future"
52.9% when adjusted for ongoing investment in digital initiatives
Underlying* C/I at 56.8%, at same levels as previous
Headline C/I Ratio
568 YTD Sep 2456.7%
Operating Expenses and Cost to Income Ratio
595
355
362
43
44
170
189
+5%YTD Sep 25
57.5%
Other Cost Premises
& Equipment Staff Cost
year
*Adjusted for FX on a constant currency basis i.e., BRL -7%, EGP -14% Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024
Headline C/I
52.9%
51.7%
Ratio (ex-Digital)
56.8%
Underlying FX adj. -
C/I Ratio
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Improving Cost of Risk
Business growth being prudently managed, with healthy level of risk appetite and risk frameworks
in YTD Sep 2025 cost of risk
ECL charge and cost of risk, US$m, bps
-2%105 103
YTD Sep 24 YTD Sep 25
Cost of risk1 69 bps 63 bps
87%
86%
Coverage
ratio
1. Credit Loss expense / Gross Loans
NPL Ratio
3.8%
3.6%
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Resilient business performance during the quarter
Navigating market volatility with resilience and innovation, through strategic execution
Total Operating Income for 3m Sep 2025 was US$361m, +10% compared to 3m Sep 2024, driven by business growth across core markets and currency strengthening
3m Sep 2024 vs 3m Sep 2025, US$m
328 361+10%
TOI
Q3 Sep 2025 (3m) ECL charge increased, after a relatively benign Q1 and Q2. Overall YTD charge remained inline with previous year
compared to the same period last year, primarily due to higher ECL charge
OCI for 3m Sep 2025 was US$132m, marking a 43% increase, attributed to positive fair value movements and currency gains
ECL charge
Net Profit
OCI
31 53+71%
-20%
92 132+43%
65 52 3m Sep 24 3m Sep 25/10
Healthy Capital Ratios, Well Above Regulatory Minimum
Overview
Balance sheet strength was maintained, with robust capital ratio levels
after payment of dividend
CET 1 Ratio 13.3% comprises the majority of Tier 1 Ratio
Sep 2025
11% over YE 2024
CET1 and Tier 1 Ratios, %
Total CAR, %
RWA by Type of Risk, US$bn
15.5% 15.0%
16.6% 16.0%
3.7
28.6
4.0
31.6
24.9
27.6
13.3%
Dec 24 Sep 25
Dec 24 Sep 25
Dec 24
Sep 25
13.6%
CET1
ratio
Operational & Market Credit
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Well Diversified Balance Sheet with Total Assets reaching record
levels of $48.5bn
Record Asset levels reflecting financial resilience amid evolving macroeconomic environment conditions
Headline Loans increased 13%
Sep 2025 Assets by Instrument, US$bn
46.3 48.5
Other
Liquid Funds(2) Marketable Securities
Loans
Sep 2025 Assets by Maturity, US$bn
21.1
18.6
17.0
17.2
7.0
5.9
3.7
4.3
compared with 2024-year end, reflecting strong underlying growth in core business. Overall loans comprised 43% of Total Assets.
Dec 24
Sep 25
ratio at 82%
1) LCR calculated net of trapped liquidity. 2) Liquid funds includes placements with banks & other financial institutions and securities bought under repurchase
48.5 21.1
18%
25%
35%
22%
8%
33%
44%
15%
< 1m 1m - 1Y
1Y - 5Y
>5Y(3)
agreements. 3) Undated included in >5 years.
Assets
Loans
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In Summary
Strong YTD Sep results reflect continued momentum and delivery of Bank ABC Group's Growth Strategy
Robust Headline Revenue of US$1,033m, +3% YoY and Underlying* Revenues of
$1,070 +7% YoY, reflecting broad based performance across almost all the core markets
Operating expenses were at US$595m, with underlying* C/I ratio stable reflecting the Group's continued cost discipline without compromising on investments into its strategic transformation agenda
Headline Net profit at US$204m -5% YoY, Underlying* net profit, adjusting for FX impact was stable at previous year levels, reflecting continued growth in business across almost all core markets with cost discipline and well-controlled cost of risk
Headline ROE annualized at 6.4%, underlying* ROE on constant FX basis at 6.8% reflecting robust return on capital despite continuing global economic uncertainty
Record level of Total Assets at $48.5bn with Strong capital and liquidity position,
positioning the Bank well for future growth and sustained resilience
*Adjusted for FX on a constant currency basis i.e., BRL -7%, EGP -14% Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024
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Appendix: Normalized Financials
US$ millions | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | YTD Sep 24 | YTD Sep 25 | Headline YoY % | Underlying YoY % |
Net Interest Income | 564 | 516 | 592 | 786 | 935 | 902 | 692 | 719 | 4% | 8% |
Non-Interest Income* | 311 | 233 | 277 | 315 | 344 | 437 | 310 | 314 | 1% | 4% |
Total Operating Income (TOI)* | 875 | 749 | 869 | 1,101 | 1,279 | 1,339 | 1,002 | 1,033 | 3% | 7% |
Total Operating Expenses | -524 | -486 | -569 | -690 | -764 | -773 | -568 | -595 | 5% | 7% |
Net Operating Profit | 351 | 263 | 300 | 411 | 515 | 566 | 434 | 438 | 1% | 6% |
Provisions | -82 | -329 | -106 | -119 | -145 | -143 | -105 | -103 | -2% | 3% |
Profit before Taxes & M.I. | 269 | -66 | 194 | 292 | 370 | 423 | 329 | 335 | 2% | 8% |
Taxes* | -33 | -9 | -66 | -83 | -74 | -72 | -62 | -81 | 31% | 37% |
M.I. | -42 | -14 | -28 | -55 | -61 | -66 | -52 | -50 | -4% | 4% |
Net Profit | 194 | -89 | 100 | 154 | 235 | 285 | 215 | 204 | -5% | 0% |
US$ millions | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Sep 24 | Sep 25 | YE 24 vs. Sep 25 % | |
Liquid Funds** | 5,323 | 5,378 | 6,355 | 6,498 | 8,888 | 6,995 | 5,802 | 5,851 | -16% | |
Marketable Securities | 6,343 | 6,867 | 9,292 | 8,670 | 12,438 | 16,955 | 16,618 | 17,243 | 2% | |
Loans & Advances | 16,452 | 15,656 | 16,716 | 18,190 | 19,096 | 18,649 | 19,721 | 21,064 | 13% | |
Other | 1,950 | 2,506 | 2,538 | 3,281 | 3,470 | 3,666 | 3,835 | 4,381 | 20% | |
Total Assets | 30,068 | 30,407 | 34,901 | 36,639 | 43,892 | 46,265 | 45,976 | 48,539 | 5% | |
Customer Deposits | 17,065 | 17,667 | 21,459 | 21,831 | 23,847 | 22,675 | 23,329 | 25,641 | 13% | |
Bank Deposits | 4,905 | 4,747 | 6,399 | 6,642 | 11,068 | 14,714 | 13,275 | 12,780 | -13% | |
Borrowing | 2,080 | 1,795 | 1,211 | 1,297 | 1,303 | 1,381 | 1,380 | 1,468 | 6% | |
Other | 1,529 | 2,054 | 1,597 | 2,348 | 2,870 | 2,852 | 3,253 | 3,631 | 27% | |
Total Liabilities | 25,579 | 26,263 | 30,666 | 32,118 | 39,088 | 41,622 | 41,237 | 43,520 | 5% | |
Shareholders' Equity | 4,031 | 3,767 | 3,872 | 3,705 | 3,910 | 3,817 | 3,860 | 4,102 | 7% | |
Non-Controlling Interest | 458 | 377 | 363 | 426 | 504 | 436 | 489 | 527 | 21% | |
Additional / Perpetual Tier-1 Capital | - | - | - | 390 | 390 | 390 | 390 | 390 | 0% | |
Total Equity | 4,489 | 4,144 | 4,235 | 4,521 | 4,804 | 4,643 | 4,739 | 5,019 | 8% | |
Total Liabilities & Equity | 30,068 | 30,407 | 34,901 | 36,639 | 43,892 | 46,265 | 45,976 | 48,539 | 5% | |
Cost to Income, % | 60% | 65% | 65% | 63% | 60% | 58% | 57% | 58% | 0.9% *** | |
Tier 1 Ratio, % | 16.9% | 16.6% | 15.9% | 15.7% | 15.0% | 15.5% | 14.2% | 15.0% | -0.5% | |
CET 1, % | 16.6% | 16.2% | 15.5% | 14.0% | 13.5% | 13.6% | 12.5% | 13.3% | -0.3% | |
RoAE,% | 4.9% | - | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.8% | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.4% | -0.6% *** |
Key Metrics
Balance Sheet
Profit or Loss
* TOI and taxes includes normalization of BRL currency over hedge. Headline TOI 2019 $865m, 2020 $646m, 2021 $854m, 2022 $1,101m. Note that underlying adjustment for BAB Cayman branch hedging is no longer material due to tax changes in Brazil and hence not considered for FY 23 onwards and YOY comparison above ** Liquid funds includes placements with banks & other financial institutions and securities bought under repurchase agreements. ***Change Year on Year
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