vestjyskBANK will be publishing its half-year report on 7 August 2008.
Given the recent discussion on small and medium-sized banks, vestjyskBANK
wishes to publish as of now the primary tendencies found in the half-year
report. The accounts have not been completed yet.
Profit
vestjyskBANK's profit for the first six months of 2008 is expected to amount to
DKK 132m before tax, compared with DKK 149m for the first six months of 2007.
We consider this profit to be very satisfactory.
The business volume has grown from DKK 26.4bn over the first six months of 2007
to DKK 29.7bn for the first six months of 2008.
Loans and advances/impairment
vestjyskBANK's portfolio is of good quality as a consequence of its many years
of stringent credit policy and emphasis on maintaining a conservative,
diversified loans portfolio. This is reflected in a very low requirement for
impairment of DKK 13m, equivalent to 0.07% of total loans and advances and
guarantees.
Only about 17% of the Bank's total loans and advances have been granted within
the property industry. This part of the loans portfolio is highly diverse in
terms of size and type and geographical location. vestjyskBANK is primarily
involved in the financing of properties in the areas in which the Bank
maintains a physical presence.
Solvency
Solvency levels are expected to stand at 11.2%, thereby meeting vestjyskBANK's
target for solvency of 10-12%.
Liquidity
vestjyskBANK's liquidity percentage has been calculated at 58.5% and thus lies
in the middle of the Bank's target range of 50-70%.
Expectations
Given these results and the continuing strict control of loans and advances as
well as other risks, vestjyskBANK maintains the previously reported
expectations for a profit for the year before tax of approximately DKK 275m.
vestjyskBANK
Frank Kristensen
Managing Director
