Emirates NBD PJSC: A Robust Player in the UAE Banking Sector
In this article, we delve into the financial performance and market position of Emirates NBD PJSC, one of the leading banking groups in the Middle East, and provide an investment recommendation.
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Emirates NBD PJSC, a leading banking group in the UAE, has demonstrated consistent performance with a steady yield and impressive market capitalization. The company's strong backing by the Government of Dubai and diverse business activities position it well for future growth. The recommendation is to buy.
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Emirates NBD reported a 65% increase in its 2023 profit to AED 21.5 billion, driven by asset growth, a stable low-cost funding base, increased transaction volumes and substantial impaired loan recoveries. The bank's Q4-23 profit was AED 4 billion, up 3% year-on-year. The board is proposing a doubled dividend of 120 fils to celebrate the bank's 60th anniversary. The bank's asset base increased by 16% in 2023, with deposits growing by AED 82 billion and lending growing by 5%. The bank's credit quality also improved, with impairment charge down by 33% and the impaired loan ratio improving to 4.6%. The bank expanded its network in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, enhancing its international footprint and digital capabilities.
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The due Zakat for Emirates NBD shareholders for the year ended 31 December 2023 can be calculated using two methods. The first method is for shares purchased for trading, where the Zakat pool per share is the quoted value plus cash dividends. The Zakat per share is 2.5775% of the Zakat pool per share, with the net Zakat per share being the Zakat per share less the Zakat on reserves and retained earnings per share paid by the bank. The total Zakat payable is the number of shares multiplied by the net Zakat per share. The second method is for shares purchased for acquisition, where the shares' Zakat is 10% of the total shares' dividends for the year.