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Standard Chartered Bank Ghana pays 23% of total income as dividend to shareholders

July 29, 2021
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Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has declared dividend on ordinary shares of GH¢1.74 culminating into GH¢234.4 million.

This represents 23 percent of the bank’s total income for 2020.

This was announced during its 2020 Annual General Meeting to present the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2020 to their shareholders on Wednesday.

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Commenting on the 2020 results, Board Chairman, Dr. Emmanuel Kumah said, “We remain strong and profitable. Our milestone anniversary this year, presents us with a unique opportunity to build towards a sustainable future as we continue to transform our business to create increased shareholder value driven by our unique purpose, while fulfilling our brand promise, Here for good”.

Highlights of the results:
• Revenue grew by 20 percent year-on-year (YoY) to GH¢ 1.02 billion compared to prior year of GH¢853 million

• Operating cost dropped by 12 percent YoY to GH¢288.1 million from GH¢328.9 million recorded in prior year.

• Impairment provision decreased to GH¢59.3 million driven by decrease in impairments across all clients in addition to increased recoveries.

• Operating profit increased by 59 percent YoY to GH¢675.4 million from GH¢424.2 million in prior year.

• Return on equity for the period was 32.6 percent compared to prior year of 25.5 percent

• Earnings per share (EPS) increased to GH¢3.54 from GH¢2.08.

• Net loans and advances to customers decreased by 4 percent from 2019 to GH¢1.69 billion in 2020 driven mainly by repayment from clients.

• Customer deposits grew by 6 percent from GH¢5.42 to GH¢5.75 billion

• Capital Adequacy Ratio remained strong at 24.9 percent from 30.3 percent recorded in 2019.

Commenting on the results, Chief Executive, Mansa Nettey said, “Despite the extraordinary challenges of the year in review, we delivered a strong financial outcome. Our refreshed priorities, coupled with our purpose, will help us scale up and deliver on our business goals in 2021. We are focused on offering unwavering support to our clients, providing differentiated experiences and helping them navigate this period of uncertainty”.

Chief Financial Officer, Kweku Nimfah- Essuman, also highlighted, “The investment made into our digital capabilities paid off as our clients leveraged on the enhanced payment proposition and the over 70 client journeys on our flagship SC Mobile Banking app. This led to a smooth transition into our new ways of banking for our clients. In 2021, we will continue to strengthen our digital transformation and innovation capabilities to offer clients more convenience for their banking needs.”

During the period under review, the Bank provided emergency relief valued at GH¢4.3 million towards COVID-19 relief efforts. Working with partner NGOs, relief efforts were channelled to support widespread testing, provide PPE for frontline healthcare workers and support the vulnerable, particularly children.

Source: Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC
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