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Credicorp Ltd. (BAP) is a financial services holding company in Peru with a presence in Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Panama, and the United States, and a diversified portfolio spanning universal banking, microfinance, insurance and pension funds, and investment management and advisory. The Credicorp news stream highlights how this multi-line structure evolves over time through strategic decisions, regulatory developments, and capital markets communication.
News items for Credicorp often include announcements about earnings releases and conference calls, where the company informs shareholders and the market about scheduled publication dates for quarterly results and related webcasts. These releases outline when investors can expect financial reports and how to access management’s presentations and Q&A sessions.
The news flow also covers material events such as tax assessments involving its subsidiary Grupo Credito S.A., legal actions taken in response to those assessments, and clarifications of media coverage regarding dividend distributions. Credicorp uses press releases to explain the nature of these disputes, the amounts involved, and its stated intention to exercise legal rights while reaffirming its views on regulatory and tax compliance.
Another important category of Credicorp news relates to strategic initiatives and investor events. The company has announced and summarized Investor Day meetings, including a 30-year NYSE listing anniversary event, where leadership discusses its integrated strategy, digital transformation, financial inclusion efforts, and ecosystem-based growth model. In addition, Credicorp has reported on a stock purchase agreement for its subsidiary Banco de Crédito del Perú to acquire Helm Bank USA, a Florida state-chartered community bank, subject to regulatory approvals.
Visitors to the Credicorp news page can review these updates to understand how the holding company manages its multi-country financial operations, responds to regulatory matters, and communicates long-term plans and material transactions to the market.
Credicorp (NYSE: BAP) has announced the implementation of its quiet period for the fourth quarter 2024 earnings release. The quiet period will commence on January 27th and conclude on February 10th, 2025, when the company releases its earnings. During this period, in accordance with corporate disclosure policies and to maintain fairness and prevent information leaks, Credicorp will not disclose any financial information, provide commentary on financial results, or respond to related inquiries.
Credicorp (NYSE: BAP) announced that its subsidiary Credicorp Capital will purchase 100% of client investments in two funds: Credicorp Capital Factoring Dólares FMIV and Factoring Soles FMIV. These funds were affected by regulatory actions against Sartor, a Chilean third-party fund manager. The purchase, executed through Atlantic Security Holding (ASHC), will cover up to US$125.3 million in investment value.
The Chilean Financial Market Commission (CMF) suspended all Sartor-managed funds and later revoked Sartor's operating authorization, ordering the liquidation of all its funds. Credicorp Capital commits to acquiring the investment units from clients within 45 days, protecting them from uncertainties in Sartor's liquidation process. Credicorp expects partial fund recovery and will provide updates as available.
Credicorp (BAP) has announced its 2025 quarterly earnings release schedule. The company will publish its financial results according to the following timeline:
- Q1 2025: Thursday, May 15th, 2025
- Q2 2025: Thursday, August 14th, 2025
- Q3 2025: Thursday, November 13th, 2025
- Q4 2025: Monday, February 12th, 2026
The company notes that conference call details will be provided approximately 15 days before each earnings release through press releases. Earnings releases may be published after 5:00 PM Lima time.
Credicorp (NYSE: BAP) has announced an agreement to acquire Empresas Banmédica's 50% stake in their joint venture established in December 2014. The acquisition involves Banmédica's interests in both the private medical insurance business and Pacífico S.A. Entidad Prestadora de Salud (Pacifico EPS) in Peru. Upon completion, Credicorp will become the sole owner of both businesses through its subsidiaries Grupo Crédito S.A. and Pacifico Seguros. The transaction aims to strengthen Credicorp's position in insurance and healthcare access while promoting financial inclusion in Peru. The company assures stakeholders that there will be no disruptions in service or policy administration.
Credicorp has announced its upcoming 3Q24 Earnings Release Report, scheduled for Thursday, November 7th, 2024, after market close. The company will host a Webcast/Conference Call to discuss the results on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. ET. Key executives participating include CEO Gianfranco Ferrari, CFO Alejandro Perez Reyes, and other senior leadership team members. The company has also reminded stakeholders about the availability of their 2023 Annual Report (Form 20-F), which was filed with the SEC on April 24th, 2024, containing audited consolidated financial statements for 2021-2023 under IFRS.
Credicorp (NYSE: BAP) has announced the start of its quiet period for the 3Q24 earnings release. The quiet period will begin on October 24th and conclude on November 7th, which is the date of the earnings release. This measure is in line with Credicorp's corporate disclosure policies and aims to prevent any leaks of financial results and ensure fairness.
During this quiet period, Credicorp will not disclose any financial information, comment on financial results, or respond to related questions. This practice is designed to maintain the integrity of the company's financial reporting process and ensure equal access to information for all stakeholders.
Credicorp hosted its 2024 Strategic Update, highlighting growth initiatives driven by innovation and a positive outlook. The company remains on track to achieve a sustainable 18% ROE target despite challenging macroeconomic conditions. Key points include:
1. BCP achieved a 23.7% ROE in the first half of the year.
2. Yape reached break-even in May, earlier than forecasted.
3. The company aims to generate 10% of risk-adjusted revenues from new business models by 2026.
4. Innovation strategy focuses on market penetration, expanding TAM, and accelerating key capabilities adoption.
5. Investment in disruption is to 150 basis points of Credicorp's ROE and 350 basis points of Cost-to-Income per year.
Yape's 2026 aspirations include 16.5 million active users and S/ 600 billion in annual transactions. The company maintains a disciplined approach to growth, aligning with strategic objectives and prudent financial management.
Credicorp (NYSE: BAP | BVL: BAP), the leading financial services holding company in Peru, has announced a special cash dividend of S/11.0000 per share, totaling S/1,038,205,487.00. The dividend will be paid on October 18, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 23, 2024. Payment will be made in US Dollars, using the exchange rate as of October 16, 2024.
CEO Gianfranco Ferrari emphasized that this dividend reflects the company's strong balance sheet and progress in strategic initiatives, including investments in innovation and digital capabilities. Credicorp aims to be a sustainable business leader in Latin America, creating value for stakeholders across its operating countries.
Credicorp (NYSE: BAP | BVL: BAP) has announced corrections to four ratios in its 2Q24 Earnings Materials due to miscalculations in certain accumulated performance indicators. The corrections are as follows:
- 1H24 ROE: from 17.2% to 17.6%
- 1H24 Funding cost: from 3.16% to 2.90%
- 1H24 Operating expenses / Total average assets: from 7.4% to 3.7%
- 1H23 Operating Expenses / Total average assets: from 7.1% to 3.5%
Credicorp emphasizes that these corrections do not affect the company's reported IFRS financial results or its full-year 2024 guidance announced on August 8, 2024. The company will update its quarterly materials to reflect these changes.
Credicorp (BAP) has announced the release of its 2Q24 Earnings Report, scheduled for August 8th, 2024, after market close. The company will host a webcast/conference call to discuss the results on August 9th, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. ET. Key executives, including CEO Gianfranco Ferrari and CFO Alejandro Perez Reyes, will lead the call. Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the webcast using the provided link. For those unable to pre-register, dial-in options are available. The webcast will be archived for one year on Credicorp's investor relations website.
Additionally, Credicorp reminds investors that its 2023 Annual Report on Form 20-F was filed with the SEC on April 24th, 2024. The report includes audited consolidated financial statements for 2021, 2022, and 2023 under IFRS and can be downloaded from the company's website.