Pekao has posted net profit of PLN 495m for 4Q16 (-5% qoq, +13% yoy), 2% above our expectations and 3% above the market consensus. The beat vs. our forecasts came from: i) lower provision charges than we had expected (-21% qoq, -12% yoy); ii) a higher F&C result (+2% qoq, -1% yoy); and iii) slightly higher NII (flat qoq, +5% yoy). Overall, we read the results as neutral. We appreciate the lower provision charges, but the core revenues are uninspiring, especially when we look at the results repor...
PZU Group and the Polish Development Fund (PFR) have agreed to acquire 32.8% of Bank Pekao S.A. (PEO) from UniCredit Group (PZU Group is to acquire 20% and PFR 12.8%). The total consideration for the 32.8% stake is PLN 10.6bn, or PLN 123/share (a 2% premium to yesterday's market close), which looks fair, in our view. The transaction price implies 2016-17E P/Es of 15-15.5x and a P/B of 1.4x, on our estimates. The completion of the transaction is subject to the relevant regulatory approvals, and t...
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