ADIB posts Q3 results, recording record rises

This figure represents a growth of 52.5% based on the same period in 2007, where net profits for the same period registered Dhs483.0m.

Third quarter 2008 net profit was recorded as Dhs216.5m, up 57.8% from Dhs137.2m in Q3 2007.

Earnings per share for the nine months ending 30 September 2008 is Dhs0.374 per share, a growth of 41.1 from Dhs0.265 recorded in the same period last year.

Commenting on the financial results, Tirad Mahmoud, Chief Executive Officer at ADIB, said:

"Our third quarter results show a healthy, structured growth. We have no exposure to the sub-prime market, which has sheltered ADIB from much of the turbulence we have seen recently on the international stage."

Mr. Mahmoud continues: "We believe in steady and conservative long-term business planning. Naturally, we are watching the current world financial market situation closely and have taken steps to better safeguard our business. Our strategy is clear: we are building a high quality asset base which will provide a source of long-term sustainable business growth."

ADIB's total assets have grown from a total of Dhs40,986m as of end September 2007, to Dhs49,115m for the first nine months of 2008 representing a growth of 19.8%. Islamic financing so far in 2008 is recorded as Dhs32,085m, representing a 41.2% growth compared on the same period in 2007.

Customer deposits currently stand at Dhs33,650m as of 30 September 2008, a 18.1% increase on the same period in 2007. Shareholders' equity is recorded as Dhs5,598m upto September 2008, compared to Dhs5,098m as of end September 2007, representing a growth of 9.8%.

ADIB has continued with its managed approach to provisioning, in line with global best practice in risk management.

Tirad Mahmoud comments: "Our liquidity remains excellent due to our prudent balance sheet management, adherence to Central Bank guidelines and comprehensive customer offerings."

Tirad concludes: "We are actively investing to improve our customer value proposition. In particular, we are investing in product development, ensuring that we seek out new ways of creating value though innovation, and in our people, who are the front-line face of our organization. By delivering excellent customer service and exceeding our customers' expectations, we can help optimize ADIB's capacity for future long-term growth."