Net Profit: EUR87 million, a 6.1% increase year-on-year. Overall Net Profit: EUR110 million, including volatile components of P&L. Total Assets: Approximately EUR104 billion. Total Net Inflows: EUR1.5 billion. Net Interest Margin: 2.1%. Gross Recurring Fees: EUR280 million, an 8.5% increase year-on-year. Variable Fees: EUR34.4 million. Total Payout Ratio: 53.1%. Operating Costs: EUR8.5 million from Intermonte. Capital Ratio: 19.2%. Leverage Ratio: 5.7%. Liquidity Coverage Ratio: Above 300%. Net Stable Funding Ratio: 230%.

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Release Date: May 09, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Banca Generali (WBO:BGN) reported a solid net profit of EUR87 million, a 6.1% increase year-on-year, driven by stable net interest margin and growth in recurring fee business. The company achieved strong total net inflows of EUR1.5 billion, with an improving mix and quality of assets. The integration of Intermonte contributed positively to the financial results, enhancing trading gains and other income streams. Banca Generali (WBO:BGN) maintained a robust capital position with a total capital ratio of 19.2%, despite the impact of Basel IV and the Intermonte acquisition. The bank's liquidity coverage ratio remained strong, above 300%, ensuring financial stability and flexibility.

Negative Points

The financial market conditions negatively impacted the assets under management, causing a slight reduction in the overall managed solutions. The introduction of Basel IV resulted in a 3.8 percentage point reduction in the total capital ratio. There was a marginal increase in the tax rate to 25.3%, which could affect future profitability. The announcement of the next three-year strategic plan has been suspended due to the ongoing voluntary exchange offer from Mediobanca. The market volatility led to a cautious approach by portfolio managers, impacting the margins and performance fees.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Could you elaborate on your expectation for the CET1 over the coming quarter, including the impact of Intermonte? A: Tommaso Russo, CFO, explained that the total capital ratio remains high at 19.2%, compared to the regulatory requirement of 13%. The impact of Intermonte is around 2.3 percentage points, which was anticipated by the market. This will not affect the dividend policy, and growth is expected in the next quarters linked to net income.

Q: Can you give more color on the potential upside related to the insured banking model with Generali? A: CEO Gian Maria Mossa highlighted that Generali's strong brand and wide customer base offer significant potential. The penetration of insurance products into household wealth suggests a large potential for asset growth through Generali's distribution channels.

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Q: What strategic advantages does Banca Generali see in potential consolidation or partnership within the wealth management sector? A: Mossa noted that a combination with Mediobanca could make sense from an investor perspective due to complementary businesses. The focus would be on creating synergies, especially in corporate investment banking, and leveraging economies of scale.

Q: Regarding the acquisition of Intermonte, what are your expectations for synergies and contributions in the coming quarters? A: Mossa stated that the acquisition is expected to be beneficial, with synergies in brokerage, trading, and wealth management. The first quarter results exceeded expectations, and the deal is seen as disruptive, providing unique capabilities to Banca Generali.

Q: Can you provide an update on the BG Suisse Private Bank project and any trends in client activity, particularly regarding ETFs? A: Mossa mentioned that the BG Suisse project is progressing well, with positive recruitment and product launches. There is significant client activity in ETFs, and Banca Generali is exploring ways to capitalize on this interest, including potential synergies with Intermonte.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

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