Close Brothers Group PLC Scheduled Trading Update (6046F)
May 19 2017 - 1:00AM
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RNS Number : 6046F
Close Brothers Group PLC
19 May 2017
Scheduled Trading Update
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Close Brothers Group plc ("the group" or "Close Brothers") today
issues its trading update relating to the third quarter from 1
February 2017 to 30 April 2017 ("the quarter"). All statements in
this release relate to that period unless otherwise indicated.
Performance overview
The group continued to perform well in the quarter, with strong
profitability across all three divisions.
The Banking division achieved solid loan book growth with
continued strong returns, as we continue to apply our disciplined
approach to lending in a competitive environment. Overall, the loan
book increased 2.3% in the quarter and is up 4.1% year to date at
GBP6.7 billion (31 January 2017: GBP6.5 billion). The net interest
margin and bad debt ratio both remained broadly stable on the first
half.
Performance was particularly good in Property Finance, with good
loan book growth and strong profitability. Retail Finance and
Commercial Finance delivered more modest growth, as we continue to
focus on maintaining margins and prudent underwriting, which
support our long track record of sustainable lending through the
cycle.
Winterflood's performance improved further in the quarter,
benefiting from continued high retail trading activity. However,
the business remains sensitive to any changes in market
conditions.
Asset Management benefited from strong net inflows as well as
positive market movements. As a result, managed assets increased 7%
in the quarter to GBP8.5 billion at 30 April 2017 (31 January 2017:
GBP7.9 billion) and total client assets grew 5% to GBP10.7 billion
(31 January 2017: GBP10.2 billion).
Outlook
Following our performance in the third quarter, we remain
confident in delivering a good result for the full year.
Enquiries
Sophie Gillingham Close Brothers Group plc 020 7655 3844
Liya Dashkina Close Brothers Group plc 020 7655 3468
Eva Hatfield Close Brothers Group plc 020 7655 3350
Andy Donald Maitland 020 7379 5151
About Close Brothers
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing
lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities
trading. We employ over 3,000 people, principally in the UK. Close
Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a
member of the FTSE 250.
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