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Public Bank (Hold) - In Line, Despite Full Adoption Of FRS139

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Publish date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012, 09:54 AM
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Public Bank (Hold)
In Line, Despite Full Adoption Of FRS139
  • 1QFY12 results in line with HLIB and consensus.
  • Full adoption of FRS139 resulted in write-back of excess CA whichboosted book by RM859m and Tier-1 capital.
  • Loans growth of 12.6% yoy in line with its target of 12-13% but slightlyahead of our 11% assumption. 
  • Earnings growth driven by its retail business while Public Mutual NAVcontinued to expand. 
  • Asset quality improved while LLC remained above the 100% mark, despitenegative impact from FRS139 adjustment.
  • Capital ratios stable.
  • FY12-14 forecasts fine-tuned by circa +1%.
  • Target price raised to RM14.09 following forecasts revision and higherbook value due. 

Source: Hong Leong Investment Bank Research - 19 April 2012
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