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2009 Annual Report and Financial Statements - UBA Plc

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Review of Group’s fi nancial performance<br />

GROSS EARNINGS<br />

Gross earnings grew 45.6% to N246.7 billion during the 15-month period (2008:<br />

12-month period: N169 billion). This was achieved largely through increased lending<br />

activities <strong>and</strong> operations in African countries. We expect to see further growth in<br />

earnings as we diversify across Africa.<br />

NET INTEREST MARGIN (NIM)<br />

The Group’s Net Interest Margin (NIM) ratio defi ned as the ratio of our Net Interest<br />

Income (i.e. Interest Income less Interest Expense) to average interest earning assets<br />

held as at 31 December <strong>2009</strong>, improved over the levels attained in the last fi nancial<br />

year. This affi rms the strength <strong>and</strong> quality of our core business.<br />

OPERATING INCOME<br />

Operating income came up strong, with a 45% growth in the period, refl ecting our<br />

revenue generating capacity from underlying operations. This is mainly resulting<br />

from the increase in our earning assets <strong>and</strong> protection of our interest margins in the<br />

face of intense market pressures. We remain very optimistic that this growth trend<br />

will continue in the future, as we consolidate our distribution network in Africa.<br />

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<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2009</strong><br />

Gross earnings (N’billion)<br />

CAGR (2005 – <strong>2009</strong>): 40%<br />

300<br />

225<br />

150<br />

75<br />

0<br />

2005<br />

2006<br />

Net interest margin (%)<br />

CAGR (2005 – <strong>2009</strong>): 42%<br />

10.0<br />

7.5<br />

5.0<br />

2.5<br />

0.0<br />

2007<br />

Operating income (N’billion)<br />

CAGR (2005 – <strong>2009</strong>): 48%<br />

200<br />

150<br />

100<br />

50<br />

0<br />

2005<br />

2005<br />

2006<br />

2006<br />

2007<br />

2007<br />

2008<br />

2008<br />

2008<br />

<strong>2009</strong><br />

<strong>2009</strong><br />

<strong>2009</strong>

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