📈 Nations Trust Bank Posts Strong 9M Results: PAT Up 23%, Major Loan Growth

• Profit After Tax (PAT) for the 9 months to Sept 2025 reached LKR 14.9 Bn, a robust 23% increase YoY. • Customer lending recorded significant growth of LKR 131 Bn, up 45% YoY, driven by support for businesses and economic revival across segments. • Return on Equity (ROE) stood at a strong 23.20%. • Financial Strength: Capital base is robust with Tier I Capital at 18.90% and Total Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) at 20.03%, both well above regulatory minimums. • Asset quality remains high with a low Net Stage 3 Ratio of 1.03%. • Strategic Acquisition: NTB signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement to acquire HSBC's Retail Banking operations in Sri Lanka. This move is expected to be a catalyst for the next phase of growth (subject to regulatory approval, expected H1 2026 completion).