Muscat – National Bank of Oman (NBO) has announced the distribution of 16% cash dividends for the year ended December 31, 2018, at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently. For the Year 2018 the bank realized a 15% growth in net profits compared to the previous year.
NBO’s Chairperson, Sayyidah Rawan bint Ahmed Al Said shared the forward-looking strategy that cements NBO’s position as the ‘Bank of Choice’. “Our financial results demonstrate that our strategy is leading us in the right direction. We have been agile in responding to challenges and we have successfully delivered a strong performance with high returns for shareholders. This outcome is also valid for recent years where NBO underlined its reputation as a bank that consistently delivers one of the highest returns to its shareholders within the Sultanate of Oman.”
NBO is well capitalized which positions the bank to grow its balance sheet whilst maintaining sound capital buffers. The bank’s capital adequacy ratio as at December 2018 stood at 16.3%, against the regulatory requirement of 13.50% and the bank’s core equity ratio stands at 11.7%, against the regulatory requirement of 8.875%. These advantages on its capital position is even more admirable considering that the return on equity for 2018 stood at 9.6%, which is among the highest returns to shareholders for the Oman market.
“Our 2018 results clearly indicate that the bank is among the best performing banks in the Sultanate and is a reflection of our investments into customer service, innovation, and our people. As we conclude yet another successful year, we look forward to strongly driving NBO to its next level of progress and growth,” said Sayyid Wasfi Jamshid Al Said, Acting Chief Executive Officer.
Ending 2018 with notable performance, the bank is optimistic with the future plans and strategy for the year ahead. NBO remains committed to be the Bank of Choice by delivering high return to shareholders, and providing a vastly superior banking experience to customers.
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About National Bank of Oman:
NBO, the first local commercial bank in the Sultanate of Oman, was founded in 1973 and is today one of the leading banks in Oman. The Bank serves its customers in Oman through 60 Branches, more than 180 ATM/FFM/CCDMs as well as two Branches in U.A.E.
The Bank is committed to community improvement through its corporate citizenship programs and is an active supporter of a range of worthy causes in Oman, with emphasis on health and human services, civic, education, environment, youth, women, arts and culture.
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