Coop Pank's Strong Performance in 2024: A Look at Q4 and Full-Year Results

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jueves, 13 de febrero de 2025, 7:24 am ET1 min de lectura
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Coop Pank AS, Estonia's leading cooperative bank, held an investor webinar on February 6, 2025, to introduce its unaudited results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2024. The bank's strong performance was driven by solid business volume growth and strategic investments, despite a challenging economic environment.



Key Financial Indicators

* Net Loan Portfolio: €1.77 billion, up 19% year-over-year (YoY)
* Business Clients: 69,300, up 20% YoY
* Retail Clients: 68,500, up 20% YoY
* Consumer Finance Portfolio: €9 million, up 9% YoY
* Deposits: €1.89 billion, up 10% YoY
* Net Income: €81.9 million, down 4% YoY
* Cost-Income Ratio: 50%, up from 41% in 2023
* Return on Equity: 16.2%, down from 23.5% in 2023

Growth Drivers

Coop Pank's customer base expanded by 14% YoY, reaching 208,000 customers, with active customers increasing by 21% to 99,400. The bank's loan portfolio grew by 19% YoY, driven by business loans and home loans, which contributed significantly to portfolio growth. Deposits increased by 10% YoY, with term deposits and demand deposits both growing.

Challenges and Outlook

The bank faced headwinds from a rising interest rate environment, which negatively impacted both interest income and expenses. However, Coop Pank's strategic focus on business volume growth helped offset these challenges. Looking ahead, the bank aims to continue expanding its customer base and loan portfolio while maintaining a strong cost-income ratio.

CEO's Perspective

Margus Rink, CEO of Coop Pank, commented on the bank's performance: "Coop Pank's results in 2024 were influenced by two main factors: declining interest rates and the growth of business volumes. Despite the economic downturn, we managed to increase business volumes by approximately 19% during the year, which is 2-3 times higher than the overall Estonian bank sector."



In conclusion, Coop Pank's strong performance in 2024, driven by solid business volume growth and strategic investments, positions the bank well for continued success in 2025. The bank's focus on customer acquisition, retention, and expansion of its loan portfolio, coupled with effective cost management strategies, has enabled it to navigate a challenging economic environment and maintain a strong financial position.

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