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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Commerzbank touts record profit, launches buyback as it wards off UniCredit
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Commerzbank touts record profit, launches buyback as it wards off UniCredit

Last updated: February 1, 2025 1:48 am
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Commerzbank CEO Manfred Knof has predicted that a “mild recession” may be on the horizon. The bank surprised investors by releasing quarterly results early, boasting of a “record” annual profit and unveiling a new share buyback program.

According to the bank, net profit for 2024 increased by 20% to 2.68 billion euros ($2.78 billion), surpassing the forecast of $2.47 billion. Commerzbank also announced plans to repurchase 400 million euros worth of shares and proposed to raise its dividend payout to 0.65 euros per share, up from 0.35 euros per share in the previous year. As a result, shares in the bank rose by 1.7%.

In addition to the financial highlights, Commerzbank reported net income of 8.33 billion euros in 2024, slightly lower than the previous year’s 8.37 billion euros. The bank attributed this to favorable foreign exchange valuation effects in the fourth quarter. Furthermore, the return on tangible equity improved to 9.2% in 2024 from 7.7% in 2023, exceeding the group’s target of at least 8%.

The early release of the results was in compliance with German legal requirements, as the amount of capital return exceeded market expectations. This move comes as Commerzbank has been fending off interest from UniCredit, which currently holds a 9.5% direct stake and an 18.5% stake through derivatives. The German government has expressed concerns about UniCredit’s aggressive bid for the bank.

Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp credited cost management and growth initiatives for driving the profit increase. She assured shareholders that the bank will continue to enhance capital return in the future. Since UniCredit’s initial stake build in September, the Italian lender has also launched a takeover bid for Banco BPM, sparking speculations about its next move in the German market.

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Overall, Commerzbank’s strong financial performance and strategic initiatives position it as an attractive investment opportunity. The bank remains focused on delivering value to its shareholders and navigating the challenges in the ever-evolving banking landscape.

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