{"id":194299,"date":"2024-06-28T09:34:36","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T09:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/06\/28\/gcb-bank-halts-capital-raise-amid-strong-financial-performance\/"},"modified":"2024-06-28T09:34:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T09:34:36","slug":"gcb-bank-halts-capital-raise-amid-strong-financial-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/06\/28\/gcb-bank-halts-capital-raise-amid-strong-financial-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"GCB Bank halts capital raise amid strong financial performance \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"article-123\">GCB Bank, a leading financial institution, has announced the suspension of its planned capital raising initiative.<\/p>\n<p>This decision, announced at the 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM), comes on the heels of the bank\u2019s strong financial results for year 2023 and a positive outlook for 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The bank had initially received approval from shareholders at its last annual general meeting (AGM) to raise up to GH\u00a21billion in equity capital. Subsequently, the bank settled on a capital size of GH\u00a2550million and secured approval from both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE).<\/p>\n<p>However, recent financial scenario analyses based on the bank\u2019s 2023 performance, first quarter 2024 results and current market conditions have led the Board to reconsider this move.<\/p>\n<p>The bank\u2019s Managing Director, Kofi Adomakoh, explained the decision in an interview following the AGM, saying: \u201cWe can do the programmes, the initiatives and all the CAPEX that we need to do with what we have.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGCB has quite a number of things up its sleeve, and they may require capital to do some of those things. As a result, we are saying let\u2019s slow down on the capital needs,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The bank\u2019s financial results for 2023 have been particularly impressive. Total revenue grew by 26 percent to GH\u00a23.78billion, supported by a 37 percent growth in net interest income. The bank\u2019s profit before tax reached a historic milestone of GH\u00a21.55billion, marking a significant turnaround from a loss position of GH\u00a2743.5million in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Adomakoh emphasied the importance of adapting to the current economic climate: \u201cLet\u2019s see how 2024 pans out. And depending on how 2024 pans out, the global economy, the national economy itself a and the banking industry in Ghana, we\u2019ll make a decision\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The bank\u2019s capital adequacy ratio, a key indicator of financial health, has shown substantial improvement. As of March 2024 it stood at 19.1 percent, up from 17.9 percent at the end of December 2023. This improvement, coupled with the bank\u2019s strong financial performance, has given the Board confidence in its ability to pursue strategic initiatives without immediate additional capital.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe importance of maintaining healthy capital ratios is a key differentiator enabling us to support client transactions and make relevant capital investments to achieve sustainable returns for our shareholders,\u201d Adomakoh noted.<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cThe economic recovery combined with implementing profit growth strategies has contributed to rebuilding our capital levels post-DDEP (Domestic Debt Exchange Programme).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The DDEP, which resulted in significant impairment losses on government securities in 2022, had initially prompted the need for capital raising. However, the bank\u2019s robust recovery and improved financial metrics have alleviated this immediate need.<\/p>\n<p>GCB bank\u2019s balance sheet remains strong, with total assets of GH\u00a227.2billion, indicating a growth of 26 percent compared to 2022. Customer deposits reached GH\u00a221.8billion \u2013 up 23 percent, driven by improved product offerings and increased customer confidence in the GCB brand.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Adomakoh further emphasised the bank\u2019s commitment to prudent financial management: \u201cIf we can work with little and gain more, it\u2019s all about doing more with little. And that\u2019s what we are trying to do\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>While the capital raise is on hold for now, the bank\u2019s management has assured shareholders that they will continue to assess the situation and ensure the bank\u2019s capital level remains sufficient to support its business objectives and drive long-term success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong>thebftonline.com<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GCB Bank, a leading financial institution, has announced the suspension of its planned capital raising initiative. This decision, announced at the 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM), comes on the heels of the bank\u2019s strong financial results for year 2023 and a positive outlook for 2024. 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