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Patrick Mumu

Diamond Trust Bank Kenya FY18 Earnings Note

Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Plc (NSE: DTK) released FY18 financial results reporting a 2.3% increase in Profit after Tax (PAT) to KES 7.1Bn (EPS KES 23.9). The performance was supported by Net Interest Income (NII) which grew 1.8% y/y to KES 20.0Bn, coupled with Non-interest Revenue (NIR) that grew 3.0% y/y to KES 5.4Bn. Consequently, operating income was up 2.0% y/y to KES 25.5Bn. Total operating expenses grew 8.9% y/y to KES 11.5Bn attributed to a 5.5% y/y rise in staff costs to KES 4.2Bn, while Loan Loss Provisions (LLP) declined 30.7% y/y to KES 3.0Bn. Deposits rose 6.2% y/y, and consequently, the balance sheet grew 4.0% y/y. The loan book remained depressed (-1.5% y/y) at KES 193.1Bn as investment in government securities increased 4.3% y/y to KES 117.3Bn. A total dividend of KES 2.60 was declared, similar to FY17, which translates to a dividend yield of 1.9%. We are currently reviewing our banking sector coverage and valuation.

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Genghis Capital
Genghis Capital

Genghis Capital is an innovative and customer focused Investment Bank licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). Founded in 2008, Genghis is one of the leading investment banks in Kenya. Since its establishment, Genghis has achieved tremendous growth to offer a well-diversified portfolio of financial services that includes:

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Patrick Mumu

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