. . . Proposes dividend of 35 kobo per share

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has recorded 35.7% growth in Profit Before Tax (PBT) for its 2021 financial year to close the year at N38.1bn, according to the bank’s recently issued financial result.

Analysis of the results indicates that the bank grew Gross Earnings by 21.6% YoY (23.2% QoQ) to N250.8bn driven by a combination of 60.3% growth in non-interest revenue (NIR) and 15.2% increase in interest and similar income. The growth in NIR reflects the significant increase in customer transactions resulting in 84.9% growth in trade income, 48.1% in account maintenance charge, and 47.2% increase in digital banking income.

Commenting on the Bank’s impressive performance, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, MD/CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc, noted: “We closed the financial year with strong double-digit growth in profit and across key balance-sheet lines, which reflects the disciplined execution of our strategy and capacity to deliver superior returns to shareholders. Profit before tax grew by 35.7% to N38.1bn from N28.1bn in 2020FY, which translates to an increase in RoAE to 12.5% from 10.5% in 2020FY.”