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Subsidiaries buoy Equity Bank results as Kenya arm struggles

Phoebe Mwendia by Phoebe Mwendia
November 27, 2023
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Equity Group recently unveiled its financial performance for the nine months ending in September, showcasing resilience amid diverse economic challenges. Despite a 20% dip in earnings within Kenya, the group’s net profit surged by 3.7% to KES 34.6 billion.

During a briefing with investors, analysts, and the press, CEO James Mwangi provided insights. He addressed macroeconomic turbulence, expressing cautious optimism about global inflation possibly reaching its peak. However, he highlighted persistent challenges in Kenya, particularly regarding inflation’s strain on consumers and the resulting increase in non-performing loans (NPLs).

Mwangi emphasized Equity’s proactive approach, drawing parallels to how the company navigated the global health crisis. This time, the focus is on managing high inflation, currency depreciation, and the impact of the new tax regime, necessitating astute balance sheet management.

Notably, Equity prioritized supporting customers amidst elevated interest rates and inflation, as evident in using profit and loss (P&L) statements to cushion clients against full price impacts.

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The CEO underscored the growing significance of subsidiaries, notably in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reflecting substantial contributions to the group’s assets and profitability. The outstanding performance of subsidiaries, especially in profit generation, is increasingly challenging Equity Bank Kenya’s dominance, validating the group’s diversification strategy.

Despite an uptick in loan defaults impacting NPLs, Mwangi indicated signs of plateauing and prudent provisioning strategies to mitigate these risks. Equity’s commitment to customer-centric practices led to absorbing increased expenses and minimizing the pass-through of cost escalations to customers.

Regarding the insurance sector, Equity sees promising growth opportunities, leveraging its brand trust to propel its initial strides in this domain.

Despite challenges in the Kenyan market, the group maintains a solid balance sheet and remains optimistic about growth prospects, with buoyancy in other subsidiaries compensating for localized setbacks.

Equity’s strategic shift to a diversified business model, robust risk management, and commitment to customer welfare underscore its journey amid a dynamic economic landscape. This resilience positions the group well for continued growth and resilience, despite localized challenges.

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