CDB closes year with Group PAT of Rs 1.8 bn

showing a growth trajectory of 1.6% year-on-year

Conquering extensive economic destabilization dynamics stemming from the aEaster Sunday attacks and COVID-19, Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) concluded the financial year 2019/20 on a triumphant note with a healthy profit after tax of Rs 1.8 Bn, showing a growth trajectory of 1.6% year-on-year.

The Company’s trademark resilience was demonstrated when it weathered the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns in Q1 of FY 2020/21 showcasing a balance sheet of Rs 96.7 Bn as at June 30th 2020 and recorded a profit after tax of Rs 487.9 Mn, a significant growth of 63% compared to the corresponding quarter in the previous year. These results are as per the group audited financial statements for Financial Year ended 31st March 2020 and the interim results for the 1st quarter ended 30th June 2020 released to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently.

CDB’s Managing Director/CEO Mahesh Nanayakkara is well pleased with the Company’s progress during this challenging period, stating, “With our digital and e-commerce focused business strategy, coupled with the integration of sustainability into our business, CDB confidently looks forward to a sustained strong performance in the post-COVID-19 era.”

Despite widespread disruptions in consumer behavior and economic activities, CDB achieved a revenue of Rs 17.4 Bn in the financial year 2019/20, which is a growth of 3% year-on-year. Net interest income increased by 21% to Rs 6.6 Bn, while the Group maintained its profit before tax at Rs 2.3 Bn. CDB’s consolidated balance sheet as at year-end stood at Rs 93.2 Bn with Rs 11.6 Bn in net assets. The cost to income ratio continued to improve to 48.79%, whilst the return on assets stood at 1.98% and return on equity came to 17.99%.