FTSE 100 Inclusion and Milestone Anniversary
Joined the FTSE 100 in 2026 marking 20 years since LSE listing — highlighted as a major strategic and reputational milestone for the Group.
Group Profit and Profitability Growth
Group profit grew 14% year‑on‑year with return on equity of 27.4% and return on average assets near 4%, demonstrating strong profitability.
Strong Top‑Line Growth
Operating income up 15% and net interest income up ~18.4% year‑on‑year, driven by lending expansion and fee growth.
Robust Loan and Deposit Expansion
Group loan book grew 23% year‑on‑year and deposits grew 17.5%, with particularly strong loan growth in Armenia and healthy deposit traction in both markets.
Excellent Asset Quality and Low Cost of Risk
NPL ratio low at 2.1% and cost of risk extremely low at 0.3% (well below midterm guidance of 80–100 bps), indicating high portfolio quality.
Georgia: Digital Leadership and Market Position
Georgian Financial Services profit +11.6% to GEL 452m, ROE 31.5%; retail monthly active customers 2.2m and digital MAU 1.9m; 88% of loans originated via digital channels; NPS 75% and CSAT 93%; acquiring volume +19.7% and acquiring market share 56.9%.
Armenia: Rapid Growth and Market Share Gains
Armeniabank profit +35% to GEL 129m, ROE 21.8%; loan book +34.6% (constant currency) and deposits ~+30%; customer MAU +33% and digital MAU +47% to 362k; market share by loans 22% (+1.7pp) and deposits 19.5% (+1pp).
Strong Capital and Liquidity Buffers
Group and subsidiaries show solid buffers: Georgia CET1 buffer ~2.5pp, LCR ~140% and NSFR ~130%; Armenia LCR >200% and NSFR >125%; Armenia issued first local AT1 USD 50m (8.5% coupon) and plans another USD 50m.
Awards and Customer Experience Recognition
Received 'World's Best Digital Bank' (second consecutive year) and regional AI innovation awards; CSAT 93% in Georgia and sustained high NPS, underlining strong franchise quality.
Capital Return Policy
Announced capital distribution of GEL 177m (GEL 122m dividends and ~GEL 55m share buyback), ~GEL 2.85 per share for the quarter and guidance to target 15% annual book growth while maintaining distribution range.