Metrobank

Metro Bank Holdings PLC: Publication of Annual Report and Accounts and Notice of 2024 Annual General Meeting

Retrieved on: 
Freitag, Mai 3, 2024

This is the first Annual Report and Accounts for the Group since the insertion of a holding company in May 2023.

Key Points: 
  • This is the first Annual Report and Accounts for the Group since the insertion of a holding company in May 2023.
  • The Annual Report and Accounts for Metro Bank PLC will be published later in April 2024.
  • The AGM will be held at First Floor, One Southampton Row, London WC1B 5HA on Tuesday, 21 May 2024 at 09:00am.
  • 2023 Annual Report and Accounts; and
    Notice of Annual General Meeting to be held on 21 May 2024.

Board Update

Retrieved on: 
Freitag, Mai 3, 2024

Metro Bank Holdings plc (LSE: MTRO LN)

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  • Metro Bank Holdings plc (LSE: MTRO LN)
    Metro Bank announces that Cristina Alba Ochoa, interim CFO, will be appointed to the Metro Bank Board as an Executive Director.
  • The appointment will become effective following regulatory approval and will continue until Marc Page, the incoming CFO, joins Metro Bank on 2 September 2024.
  • This announcement is made pursuant to LR 9.6.11R of the Listing Rules.
  • Metro Bank confirms that there are no other matters requiring disclosure under LR 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules in relation to Cristina Alba Ochoa’s appointment.

Philippines Auto Finance Market Drives up a Gear: $51.6 Billion Growth Forecast by 2027: Ken Research

Retrieved on: 
Mittwoch, Februar 14, 2024

Ken Research's " Philippines Auto Finance Market Outlook to 2027" report predicts a robust 10.2% CAGR, translating to a substantial $51.6 billion market size by 2027.

Key Points: 
  • Ken Research's " Philippines Auto Finance Market Outlook to 2027" report predicts a robust 10.2% CAGR, translating to a substantial $51.6 billion market size by 2027.
  • Beyond facilitating car purchases, the Philippines' auto finance market plays a crucial role in driving economic growth, promoting financial inclusion, and empowering Filipinos to achieve their car ownership dreams.
  • Technological Advancements: Online loan applications, digital onboarding processes, and mobile banking are making auto finance more accessible and convenient.
  • The Philippines' auto finance market is on an upward trajectory, offering exciting opportunities for businesses and investors who can adapt to the changing landscape.

Philippines Auto Finance Market Drives up a Gear: $51.6 Billion Growth Forecast by 2027: Ken Research

Retrieved on: 
Mittwoch, Februar 14, 2024

Ken Research's " Philippines Auto Finance Market Outlook to 2027" report predicts a robust 10.2% CAGR, translating to a substantial $51.6 billion market size by 2027.

Key Points: 
  • Ken Research's " Philippines Auto Finance Market Outlook to 2027" report predicts a robust 10.2% CAGR, translating to a substantial $51.6 billion market size by 2027.
  • Beyond facilitating car purchases, the Philippines' auto finance market plays a crucial role in driving economic growth, promoting financial inclusion, and empowering Filipinos to achieve their car ownership dreams.
  • Technological Advancements: Online loan applications, digital onboarding processes, and mobile banking are making auto finance more accessible and convenient.
  • The Philippines' auto finance market is on an upward trajectory, offering exciting opportunities for businesses and investors who can adapt to the changing landscape.

Philippines Home Finance Market Booms: Unlocking a $141.2 Billion Opportunity by 2027: Ken Research

Retrieved on: 
Mittwoch, Februar 14, 2024

Ken Research's " Philippines Home Finance Market Outlook to 2027" report predicts a steady 3.7% CAGR, translating to a staggering $141.2 billion market size by 2027.

Key Points: 
  • Ken Research's " Philippines Home Finance Market Outlook to 2027" report predicts a steady 3.7% CAGR, translating to a staggering $141.2 billion market size by 2027.
  • Beyond facilitating homeownership, the Philippines' home finance market plays a crucial role in stimulating economic growth, fostering financial inclusion, and empowering Filipinos to achieve their dream homes.
  • Favorable Demographics: A young and growing population with aspirations for homeownership presents a large potential customer base for the market.
  • The Philippines' home finance market is ripe for growth, offering exciting opportunities for businesses, investors, and policymakers.

Philippines Home Finance Market Booms: Unlocking a $141.2 Billion Opportunity by 2027: Ken Research

Retrieved on: 
Mittwoch, Februar 14, 2024

Ken Research's " Philippines Home Finance Market Outlook to 2027" report predicts a steady 3.7% CAGR, translating to a staggering $141.2 billion market size by 2027.

Key Points: 
  • Ken Research's " Philippines Home Finance Market Outlook to 2027" report predicts a steady 3.7% CAGR, translating to a staggering $141.2 billion market size by 2027.
  • Beyond facilitating homeownership, the Philippines' home finance market plays a crucial role in stimulating economic growth, fostering financial inclusion, and empowering Filipinos to achieve their dream homes.
  • Favorable Demographics: A young and growing population with aspirations for homeownership presents a large potential customer base for the market.
  • The Philippines' home finance market is ripe for growth, offering exciting opportunities for businesses, investors, and policymakers.

Results of Voting at the General Meeting

Retrieved on: 
Donnerstag, Dezember 14, 2023

Metro Bank is pleased to announce that, at the General Meeting convened pursuant to the Notice of General Meeting, the Resolutions (as set out in the Notice of General Meeting) were duly passed with very strong support with over 90% of shareholders voting in support of all resolutions.

Key Points: 
  • Metro Bank is pleased to announce that, at the General Meeting convened pursuant to the Notice of General Meeting, the Resolutions (as set out in the Notice of General Meeting) were duly passed with very strong support with over 90% of shareholders voting in support of all resolutions.
  • The Prospectus contained a Notice of General Meeting seeking shareholder approval to undertake the Firm Placing and to approve the waiver of the obligation of the Concert Party to make an offer under Rule 9 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers.
  • Capitalised terms defined in the Prospectus have the same meaning when used in this announcement, unless otherwise defined in this announcement.
  • The Company will release further announcements in respect of the progress to completion of the Capital Package as required.

Board Update

Retrieved on: 
Donnerstag, Dezember 14, 2023

Metro Bank Holdings PLC (LSE: MTRO LN)

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  • Metro Bank Holdings PLC (LSE: MTRO LN)
    Metro Bank Holdings PLC (“Metro Bank” or the “Company”) today announces that, having steered the Company through its turnaround plan and delivered the recapitalisation announced on 8 October 2023 Anne Grim, Ian Henderson and Monique Melis have decided to step down from the Board effective 31 December 2023.
  • Following these changes, the Board (excluding the Chair) will comprise five Non-Executive Directors, four of whom are independent, and two Executive Directors.
  • Commenting, Robert Sharpe, Metro Bank Chair, said: "In the years which Anne, Ian and Monique have served the Board, the Bank has made significant improvements to its risk and control framework and is now primed for growth.
  • I would like to thank each of the Directors for their contribution and dedicated service to Metro Bank.”

Update on Cost Reduction Plan and Completion of the Firm Placing

Retrieved on: 
Dienstag, Dezember 5, 2023

After further evaluation of the cost base, Metro Bank has now identified potential cost savings of up to £50 million per year.

Key Points: 
  • After further evaluation of the cost base, Metro Bank has now identified potential cost savings of up to £50 million per year.
  • The cost reduction plan will support Metro Bank in taking advantage of this opportunity.
  • The £150 million of new equity was structured as a firm placing of 500,000,000 new ordinary shares at an issue price of 30 pence per new ordinary share (the “Firm Placing”).
  • On 27 November 2023, the Company announced the passing of the shareholder resolutions necessary to approve the Firm Placing.

Notice of Written Resolution

Retrieved on: 
Dienstag, November 7, 2023

The Issuer today announces the circulation of a notice of written resolution (the “Notice of Written Resolution”) requesting that holders of the Notes (the “Noteholders”) consider the extraordinary resolution set out in the Notice of Written Resolution being proposed as a written resolution, which contains the proposal by the Issuer for Noteholders to consent to amendments to the trust deed dated 17 September 2019 between Metro Bank PLC (“Metro Bank”) and The Law Debenture Trust Corporation p.l.c.

Key Points: 
  • The Issuer today announces the circulation of a notice of written resolution (the “Notice of Written Resolution”) requesting that holders of the Notes (the “Noteholders”) consider the extraordinary resolution set out in the Notice of Written Resolution being proposed as a written resolution, which contains the proposal by the Issuer for Noteholders to consent to amendments to the trust deed dated 17 September 2019 between Metro Bank PLC (“Metro Bank”) and The Law Debenture Trust Corporation p.l.c.
  • (the “Trustee”), as supplemented by a supplemental trust deed dated 19 May 2023 between the Issuer, the Trustee and Metro Bank (together, the “Trust Deed”), by way of a second supplemental trust deed to modify, upon prior satisfaction of the Effectiveness Conditions (as defined in the Notice of Written Resolution) and with effect on and from the Settlement Date (as defined in the Notice of Written Resolution and currently expected to be 30 November 2023), Condition 10(a) of the terms and conditions of the Notes such that the maturity date of the Notes will be the Settlement Date and the redemption of the Notes will be effected by way of delivery, to the holders thereof, of (i) the £1,000 in principal amount of the New MREL Notes (as defined in the Notice of Written Resolution) to be issued by the Issuer for each £1,000 in principal amount of Notes held by each such Noteholder and (ii) the Accrued Interest Amount (as defined in the Notice of Written Resolution) in cash, as well as consequential or related amendments to the Trust Deed (as more fully described in the Notice of Written Resolution, the “Proposal”).
  • Noteholders are urged to read the Notice of Written Resolution carefully, together with any other publicly available information on the Issuer and its group which such Noteholder shall deem necessary, before submitting a Voting Instruction in connection with the Written Resolution (each as defined in the Notice of Written Resolution).
  • Any questions relating to this Announcement or the Notice of Written Resolution should be addressed to the Tabulation Agent as follows: