GTBank Reports 8 Percent Decline in Profit Before Tax to N53.7 Billion in Q1 2021

Guaranty Trust Bank on Wednesday reported a 7.8 percent decline in profit before tax from N58.2 billion in the first quarter of 2020 to N53.7 billion in the first quarter of 2021.

The lender disclosed in its unaudited results titled ‘GTBank releases Q1 2021 unaudited results’.

Deposit liabilities rose by 3 percent to N3.717 trillion in the first quarter of 2021, up from N3.61 trillion in December 2020. The bank’s loan book declined by 1.4 percent to N1.639 trillion, down from N1.66 trillion posted in December 2020.

Speaking on the financial results, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Mr Segun Agbaje, said, “We have started off the 2021 financial year on a fair footing, and our first-quarter results demonstrate our ability to continue delivering strong and sustainable returns, despite the macroeconomic uncertainties that persist in our business environment.

“This is a reflection of the resilience of our franchise, our prudent approach to risk management and the efficacy of our digital-first customer-centric business strategy.”