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First Bank explains why it will not raise equity in 2015

FBNH says it has no plans to raise Tier 1 capital (equity) in 2015 following the depressed level of valuations the bank is facing. The bank gave these other reasons for not raising equity. low market liquidity significant dilution risk for existing shareholders Based on the above, it has decided to enhance its capital position […]

First Bank explains why it will not raise equity in 2015

FBNH says it has no plans to raise Tier 1 capital (equity) in 2015 following the depressed level of valuations the bank is facing. The bank gave these other reasons for not raising equity.

  • low market liquidity
  • significant dilution risk for existing shareholders

Based on the above, it has decided to enhance its capital position through

  • increased profit retention (Paying lower dividend)
  • interim capitalisation of profits
  • more efficient balance sheet management
  • more conservative loan growth

FBNH says it had a capital adequacy ratio of 16.7% at the end of the 2014.





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