Emirates NBD Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Costs firmly controlled with focus on future growth
Cost to Income Ratio (%)
30.8%
30.8%
29.1%
28.7%
28.2%
28.5%
27.4%
25.3%
26.7%
25.3%
Q1-22
Q2-22
Q3-22
Q4-22
Q1-23
CI Ratio (YTD)
-CI Ratio (QTD)
Upper Guidance range
Operating expenses trends (AED bn)
34%
2,858
2,642
2,327
857
620
2,078
1,965
499
457
219
219
Other Cost
400
177
268
236
156
175
255
IT & Commun.
217
208
Dep. & Amort.
Staff Cost
1,192
1,238
1,396
1,514
1,567
Q1-22
Q2-22
Q3-22
Q4-22
Q1-23
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Key Highlights
Q1-23 cost to income ratio at 25.3% within guidance reflecting stronger
income enabling continued acceleration of investment for growth
Staff costs increased y-o-y on incentives to drive underlying earnings and
investment in human capital for future growth in digital and international
Higher depreciation and amortization costs reflect increased investment in
digital platforms
Other costs decreased q-o-q on service, legal and professional fees and
lower marketing costs due to seasonality
Operating expenses composition (%)
Breakdown as of 01-23
0
Staff 59%
Depreciation 8%
Amortization 1%
Other 15%
IT 5%
Occupancy 3%
Equip. & Supp. 2%
Commun. 3%
Service & Legal 2%
Marketing 1%
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