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VZ Holding AG: VZ Group grows according to plan despite adverse environment

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VZ Holding AG: VZ Group grows according to plan despite adverse environment

02-March-2023 / 06:30 CET/CEST
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Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

Source: VZ Holding AG / SIX: VZN / ISIN: CH0528751586

VZ Group grows according to plan despite adverse environment

Zug, 2 March 2023 VZ Group increased its operating revenues by 6.4 percent to CHF 413.9 million in an adverse environment. EBIT and net profit margins remained virtually unchanged in 2022, and profit grew by 5.7 percent to 151.3 million Swiss francs. CEO Giulio Vitarelli expects the business to grow faster than the long-term average in 2023 thanks to base effects.

Operating revenues up by 6.4 percent

In the second half of the year, the market correction had a negative impact on revenues from assets under management, and revenue growth slowed from +11.8 percent in the first half of the year to +1.4 percent in the second half. This resulted in an increase of 6.4 percent for the whole year, from 388.9 to 413.9 million Swiss francs. VZ Groups business is able to grow even in adverse conditions, because the economy and financial market performance have a limited impact on the demand for its services. In 2022, EBIT and net profit margins were practically unchanged, while profits grew by 5.7 percent from 143.2 million to 151.3 million francs.

Continued strong demand

Clients typically opt for one or several of our platform services after a comprehensive consulting project with VZ. This was also the case in 2022: Around 7900 households and companies opted for one or more of the groups platforms, which is a similar level to the previous year. Despite the sharp correction on the financial markets, net new money remained approximately the same, at 4.6 billion compared to 4.8 billion francs in 2021.

Very stable balance sheet

The balance sheet total only grew from 5.8 to 5.9 billion francs, with two factors having a neutralising effect: With the additional clients, client deposits increased, while interbank business declined following the return to positive interest rates. Capital ratios remain solid and well above the industry average. The Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting to increase the dividend from 1.57 to 1.74 francs per share. As a result, the pay-out ratio increases from 44 to 46 percent as planned.

Business outlook

«We expect demand to remain high in the current year. Provided there are no unexpected crises, our business should grow stronger than the long-term average, thanks to base effects», says Giulio Vitarelli, Chief Executive Officer. «Growth is set to accelerate in the second half of the year. Also, our interest rate business will contribute more to the bottom line.»

Annual report

The detailed annual report as well as an investor presentation can be downloaded from the investor relations section on VZ Groups website: vzch.com

Conference call

Media representatives and analysts are invited to discuss VZ Groups results in one of todays teleconferences hosted by Giulio Vitarelli (Chairman of the Executive Board) and Rafael Pfaffen (Chief Financial Officer). For details, please get in touch with Adriano Pavone or Petra Märk:

Contacts

Adriano Pavone Petra Märk
Head Media Communications Head Investor Relations
Phone +41 44 207 25 22 Phone +41 44 207 26 32
Mail adriano.pavone@vzch.com Mail petra.maerk@vzch.com

Alternative performance measures

To measure its performance, VZ Group uses key figures that are not defined under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). These alternative performance measures are listed on page 174 of the Annual Report 2022.

VZ Group

VZ is an independent Swiss financial service company, and VZ Holding Ltds shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Asset management, pension and estate planning for individuals as well as insurance and pension fund management for companies are VZ Groups core services. VZ Holding is headquartered in Zug, and VZ has 39 branch offices in Switzerland, Germany and England.

Forward-looking statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties or other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Against the background of these uncertainties, readers should not rely on such forward-looking statements. The company assumes no responsibility to update forward-looking statements or to adapt them to future events or developments.

Key figures

Income statements (CHF '000) 2022 2021
Operating revenues  413917 388866
Operating expenses 216051 201010
Operating profit (EBIT) 176225 167514
Net profit 151319 143204
 
Balance sheets (CHF '000) 31.12.2022 31.12.2021
Total assets 5945912 5770792
Equity 771268 699684
Net cash 686276 588229
  
Equity key figures 31.12.2022 31.12.2021
Leverage ratio 13.0% 12.1%
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio (CET 1) 25.2% 25.2%
Total eligible capital ratio (T1 & T2) 25.2% 25.2%
  
Funds under management (CHF million) 31.12.2022 31.12.2021
Assets under management 39108 39002
  
Employees 31.12.2022 31.12.2021
Full-time equivalents (FTE) 1247.4 1142.5

 


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Language: English
Company: VZ Holding AG
Innere Güterstrasse 2
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Switzerland
Phone: +41 58 411 80 00
Fax: +41 58 411 80 81
E-mail: ir@vzch.com
Internet: www.vzch.com
ISIN: CH0528751586
Listed: SIX Swiss Exchange
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