NAB announces further on-market buy-back of up to $2.5 billion

Share

Share

NAB today announced the completion of its $2.5 billion on-market share buy-back, which resulted in the buy-back of 86,925,469 ordinary shares. NAB has also announced that it will commence a further on-market buy-back of up to $2.5 billion, bringing the total potential combined size to $5 billion.

The further buy-back will allow NAB to continue managing its Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio towards its target range of 10.75 – 11.25% over time. Subject to market conditions, NAB expects to commence the further buy-back following its 2022 Half Year results announcement on 5 May 2022.

“Our capital management strategy reflects the importance of maintaining a strong balance sheet through the cycle while allowing us to continue to support growth and deliver improved shareholder returns,” NAB Group Chief Executive Officer Ross McEwan said.

“The further $2.5 billion on-market buy-back announced today supports our ambition to reduce share count and increase sustainable ROE benefits for our shareholders.”

Capital impact

NAB continues to operate well above APRA’s Unquestionably Strong benchmark of 10.50% (under current APRA capital standards), with a reported CET1 capital ratio of 12.4% as at 31 December 2021.

The further $2.5 billion on-market buy-back will reduce the Group’s CET1 capital ratio by approximately 58 basis points. The Group’s pro forma CET1 capital ratio as at 31 December 2021 reflecting that further buy-back and the other adjustments set out below is 11.3%.

The timing and actual number of shares purchased under the further on-market buy-back will depend on market conditions, the prevailing share price and other considerations.

The implementation of APRA’s new regulatory capital framework on 1 January 2023 is not expected to materially change the amount of capital required to be held by NAB.

Future capital management actions

Any further capital returns will be dependent on market conditions and capital outlook at the time.

Customers, banking & finance

SEE ALL TOPICS

Media Enquiries

For all media enquiries, please contact the NAB Media Line on 03 7035 5015

Related Articles

  • Business

New NAB Portal Pay to simplify and streamline property payments

NAB’s new payment platform will help reduce the complexities and administration burden traditionally associated with property sales and rental transactions.   

  • 20.09.2024
  • Time to read 3 min read
  • Media Release

NAB releases Q3 trading update

NAB has today released its third quarter trading update.

  • 16.08.2024
  • Time to read 1 min read
  • Half Year Results

Video: NAB CEO Andrew Irvine discusses 2024 Half Year Result

In this video interview NAB CEO Andrew Irvine reflects on NAB’s 2024 Half Year Results, economic conditions and the bank’s strategic direction.

  • 02.05.2024
  • Time to read 1 min read

Quick links

Business Research and Insights

For more business news and analysis, visit NAB’s Business Research and Insights .

NAB Security Podcast

For more insights about cyber security and fraud, and practical tips on how to stay safe, listen in to NAB’s Security Podcast series.

NAB tech blog

For more insights about technology and the digital developments enabling change for customers, visit the NAB tech blog on Medium.