CBA reports third quarter cash profits of $2.4 billion as the economic momentum remains strong

May 12, 2022. MELBOURNE.

Disciplined execution on the Group’s strategy including continued growth across CommBank’s core banking businesses and sound credit quality underpinned the latest quarterly performance.

Continuing focus on disciplined operational performance coupled with volume growth across the Group’s core banking businesses has seen Commonwealth Bank deliver an unaudited cash profit of $2.4 billion for the third quarter of the 2022 financial year.

The Bank’s result included a steady operating performance and volume growth compared to the quarterly average of the first half of FY22. This was led by household and business deposits (up $8.5 billion and $2.2 billion respectively), home lending (up $6.9 billion) and business lending (up $3 billion). Operating expenses were 2 per cent lower.

The outcome also reflected the continued improvement in economic conditions as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic fades and investment picks-up, particularly in the business sector and as a consequence of higher government and consumer spending.

“Looking ahead, we are well positioned to support business investment to build Australia’s future economy” Matt Comyn

Matt Comyn, CBA’s CEO said: “The March quarter underlined the disciplined execution of the Group’s strategy, focused on our core banking franchises, which delivered continued volume growth, sound portfolio credit quality and ongoing support for our customers and communities, in particular to those most affected by extreme weather events in many parts of the country including the catastrophic East Coast floods and WA bushfires.”

Another feature of the quarter was the Group’s strong balance sheet settings, a period in which CBA paid $3 billion in half-year dividends to shareholders, added Mr Comyn.

As for the previously announced on-market share buy-back of up to $2 billion, this will be conducted across the remainder of the 2022 calendar year. In the meantime, CBA last week obtained regulatory approval from the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission in respect of the partial sale of shares in the Bank of Hangzhou, a transaction that was disclosed in March.

“Looking ahead, we are well positioned to support business investment to build Australia’s future economy,” said Mr Comyn. “Through disciplined execution of our strategic agenda, we will continue to deliver for our customers, communities and shareholders as we build tomorrow’s bank today.”

Loan impairment expenses remained low in the quarter to 31 March 2022 with a lower level of troublesome and impaired assets as a proportion of Total Committed Exposures (TCE), down $200 million in the quarter to $6.6 billion or 0.51 per cent of TCE.

Consumer arrears, as measured by payments by customers on personal loans, credit card borrowings and home loans that are outstanding by three months or more, remained low.

Total credit provisions amounted to $5.7 billion as the group continues to adopt a cautious approach to managing potential risks, including higher interest rates, inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions.

“Through disciplined execution of our strategic agenda, we will continue to deliver for our customers, communities and shareholders as we build tomorrow’s bank today.” Matt Comyn

The Group’s Common Equity Tier 1 (Level 2) ratio, which is the measurement used by regulators to gauge the financial strength of banks, stood at 11.1 per cent at the end of the quarter. This was down slightly since the half year result after taking into account the payment of $3 billion in dividends to the Group’s 870,000 shareholders.

Operationally, the combination of growth and higher non-interest income, driven in part by Treasury earnings, helped offset a lower net interest margin (NIM) caused by elevated swap rates, mix effects and on-going lending competition. Volume growth saw business lending grow at ~1.5 times system during the 12 months to March, household and business deposits was above system and home lending in line with system.

Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners Completes Investment in StraitNZ

March 31, 2022. NEW YORK.

Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners invests in a diverse range of infrastructure assets predominantly located in OECD countries. The team seeks to create value through active asset management and operational improvements.

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (“MSIP”), a private infrastructure team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, announced today that they have acquired StraitNZ Holdings Limited (“StraitNZ” or the “Company”).

“We are excited to acquire the leading independent freight transportation solution across the Cook Strait,” Mark McLean

StraitNZ is a ferry and logistics operator that manages multiple daily freight and passenger services across the Cook Strait in New Zealand. StraitNZ is one of only two Cook Strait ferry operators, connecting New Zealand’s national highway system from the North Island, where approximately 77% of New Zealand’s population resides, to the South Island, where the remainder of the population lives. With more than 90% of New Zealand’s freight being distributed via road and imports becoming increasingly concentrated at North Island ports, these ferries represent essential transportation infrastructure for the New Zealand logistics supply chain, with strong barriers to entry provided via long-term port leases, dedicated berthing facilities and geographic constraints on the creation of additional port capacity.

“We are excited to acquire the leading independent freight transportation solution across the Cook Strait,” says Mark McLean, Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific Investing for MSIP. “Structural shifts towards higher e-commerce activity, as well as strong secular trends within New Zealand, all support the increasingly critical nature of the asset.”

About Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners

Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (“MSIP”) is a leading global private infrastructure investment platform with over $16 billion in assets under management1. Founded in 2006, MSIP has invested in a diverse portfolio of over 30 investments across transport, digital infrastructure, energy transition and utilities. MSIP targets assets that provide essential public goods and services with the potential for value creation through active asset management. For further information about Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/infrastructurepartners.

Thanks to Customer Loyalty, KPR BCA Reaches IDR 100 Trillion

May 12, 2022. JAKARTA.

This achievement is proof of the loyalty of BCA's loyal customers in realizing their dream residence through KPR BCA.

PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) managed to record the achievement of Home Ownership Loans (KPR) of Rp. 100 Trillion on April 22, 2022. This achievement is proof of the loyalty of BCA's loyal customers in realizing their dream residence through KPR BCA. To mark this special achievement, BCA held an inscription signing ceremony to capture this special moment by BCA President Director Jahja Setiaatmadja, BCA Vice President Director Suwignyo Budiman and BCA EVP Consumer Loan Felicia M. Simon in Jakarta some time ago.

“We should be grateful for the accumulative achievement of the company's credit distribution through this Rp 100 trillion mortgage. We give our highest appreciation to all loyal BCA customers and to all BCA employees for their extraordinary performance which was not easy during this pandemic.” Suwignyo Budiman

Jahja said, amid the challenges of the pandemic that has lasted for the past 2 years, the achievement of the company's credit distribution through KPR is a manifestation of BCA's commitment to providing the best service for customers in meeting various needs, especially housing. "We should be grateful for the accumulative achievement of the company's credit distribution through KPR of Rp. 100 trillion. We give our highest appreciation to all loyal BCA customers and to all BCA employees for their extraordinary performance which was not easy during this pandemic," said Suwignyo.

Felicia menambahkan, KPR BCA akan selalu berupaya untuk menjadi perbankan pilihan utama masyarakat dalam penyaluran fasilitas KPR melalui: bunga yang kompetitif, pelayanan yang terbaik, kemudahan proses, serta pengembangan dalam hal teknologi dan produk seperti digitalisasi dan inovasi, sehingga Nasabah akan sangat dimudahkan dalam mengajukan KPR.

KPR BCA Capai Rp 100 Triliun – Presiden Direktur BCA Jahja Setiaatmadja (kiri) bersama dengan EVP Consumer Loan BCA Felicia M. Simon (kanan) dalam seremoni penandatanganan prasasti pencapaian KPR BCA 100T pada beberapa waktu lalu. Pencapaian tersebut merupakan bukti dari loyalitas nasabah setia BCA dalam mewujudkan hunian impian melalui KPR BCA.

Tentang PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (per 31 Maret 2022)

BCA merupakan salah satu bank terkemuka di Indonesia yang fokus pada bisnis perbankan transaksi serta menyediakan fasilitas kredit dan solusi keuangan bagi segmen korporasi, komersial, UKM, dan konsumer. Pada akhir Maret 2022, BCA melayani sekitar 30 juta rekening nasabah dan memproses sekitar 60 juta transaksi setiap harinya, didukung oleh 1.241 kantor cabang, 18.050 ATM, serta layanan internet & mobile banking dan contact center Halo BCA yang dapat diakses 24 jam. Kehadiran BCA didukung oleh sejumlah entitas anak yang berfokus pada pembiayaan kendaraan, perbankan Syariah, sekuritas, asuransi umum dan jiwa, perbankan digital, pengiriman uang, dan pemodal ventura. BCA berkomitmen untuk membangun relasi jangka panjang dengan nasabah, mengutamakan kepentingan Bersama, dan menciptakan dampak positif pada masyarakat luas. Dengan lebih dari 25.000 karyawan, visi BCA adalah untuk menjadi bank pilihan utama andalan masyarakat yang berperan sebagai pilar penting perekonomian Indonesia.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, dapat menghubungi:

PT BANK CENTRAL ASIA TBK Divisi Sekretariat & Komunikasi Perusahaan Biro Hubungan Masyarakat

Alamat : Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1 Menara BCA Lt. 20 Jakarta Pusat 10310 Telepon : (021) 2358-8000 Fax : (021) 2358-8339 E-mail : corcom_bca@bca.co.id