30 Apr 2009 13:58
Byblos Bank S.A.L.
Regulatory Announcement - 1st Quarter 2009 Unaudited Results
30 April, 2009
Byblos Bank's unaudited consolidated net profit before minority interest for the three months ended 31 March, 2009 increased by 18.6% to U.S.$ 24.96 million as compared to U.S.$ 21.04 million for the same period in 2008. Total assets increased by 3.5% during the first quarter of 2009 to U.S.$ 11.6 billion as at 31 March, 2009, as compared to U.S. $11.23 billion at the end of 2008. Customers' deposits increased during the first quarter of 2009 by 4.6% to U.S.$ 8.8 billion as at 31 March, 2009, and net customers' loans decreased during the first quarter of 2009 by 1.3% to U.S.$ 2.8 billion as at 31 March, 2009.
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For further information, please contact:
Alain Wanna
Assistant General Manager - Head of Finance and Administration Division
Byblos Bank S.A.L.
Phone: +961 1334 920
email: wanna@byblosbank.com.lb