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Core Insights - BAWAG Group reported a strong financial performance for Q2 2025, with a net profit of €210 million and earnings per share (EPS) of €2.65, reflecting a return on tangible common equity (RoTCE) of 27.6% [1][4] - The first half of 2025 showed a net profit of €411 million and EPS of €5.19, maintaining a RoTCE of 26.7% [1][6] - The CET1 ratio stood at 13.5% after accounting for a share buyback of €175 million and a dividend accrual of €226 million [2][4] Financial Performance - Core revenues for Q2 2025 reached €547.9 million, a 40% increase year-over-year, while H1 2025 core revenues totaled €1,082.7 million, up 38% [6] - Net interest income for Q2 2025 was €457.6 million, a 45% increase, and for H1 2025 it was €903.4 million, up 43% [6] - Operating income for Q2 2025 was €551.9 million, a 41% increase, and for H1 2025 it was €1,085.7 million, up 40% [6] Cost and Efficiency Metrics - Operating expenses for Q2 2025 were €206.7 million, a 62% increase, while H1 2025 operating expenses totaled €404.3 million, up 59% [6] - The cost-income ratio (CIR) improved to 37.5% in Q2 2025, a 4.9 percentage point increase, and was 37.2% for H1 2025, up 4.4 percentage points [6] Risk and Asset Quality - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained low at 0.7% at the end of Q2 2025, indicating strong asset quality [2] - Risk costs for Q2 2025 were €52.0 million, an 86% increase, and for H1 2025 they were €111.2 million, up 92% [6] Market Environment and Outlook - The average 3-month Euribor decreased by 50 basis points in Q2 2025 compared to the previous quarter, reflecting a favorable interest rate environment [3] - The company reaffirmed its outlook across profit and loss lines as well as its full-year and mid-term targets [3]

Group 1 - Lesaka Technologies, Inc. will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2025 results after the U.S. market close on September 3, 2025 [1] - A presentation webcast and conference call will be hosted by Lesaka management on September 4, 2025, at 8:00am EDT, followed by a live Q&A session for analysts and investors [1] - An archived version of the webcast will be available on Lesaka's Investor Relations website after the presentation [4] Group 2 - Lesaka Technologies is a South African Fintech company focused on providing financial services and software to underserved consumers and merchants in Southern Africa [4] - The company offers a comprehensive multiproduct platform that includes transactional accounts, lending, insurance, merchant acquiring, cash management, software, and Alternative Digital Payments [4] - Lesaka has a primary listing on NASDAQ and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange [4]

Core Insights - KeyBank has been recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America for the twelfth time in 2025, highlighting its consistent high performance over the program's 13-year history [1][3] - KeyBank has also been named the Financials Sector Leader for the eighth consecutive year, showcasing its leadership in community engagement within the financial sector [3] Community Engagement and Social Impact - The recognition is based on four dimensions: investment of resources, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems, and impact measurement [2] - KeyBank has invested over $50 billion in community initiatives since 2017, focusing on affordable housing, small business and home lending, and transformative philanthropy [4] Company Overview - KeyCorp is celebrating its bicentennial in 2025, marking 200 years of service across the United States, with assets totaling approximately $189 billion as of March 31, 2025 [5] - KeyBank operates approximately 1,000 branches and 1,200 ATMs, providing a range of financial services including deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services [6] Philanthropic Efforts - The KeyBank Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports initiatives aimed at improving financial wellness, education, and community development, emphasizing strategic philanthropy to create thriving communities [7]

Core Viewpoint - KeyCorp is set to present at the Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials Conference on June 11, 2025, focusing on its performance, strategy, and outlook [1][2]. Company Overview - KeyCorp is celebrating its bicentennial in 2025, marking 200 years of service across the United States [3]. - The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and is one of the largest bank-based financial services companies in the nation, with assets totaling approximately $189 billion as of March 31, 2025 [3]. - KeyCorp operates under the name KeyBank National Association, providing a range of services including deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services across 15 states through about 1,000 branches and 1,200 ATMs [4]. Services Offered - KeyCorp offers sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, including merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications, and derivatives, primarily targeting middle market companies in selected industries throughout the U.S. under the KeyBanc Capital Markets brand [4].

Core Viewpoint - Moody's has affirmed the ratings of BAWAG P.S.K. and changed the outlook on long-term deposit, senior unsecured, and long-term issuer ratings from stable to positive, reflecting the impact of recent acquisitions and improved business performance [1][2]. Group 1: Company Strategy and Performance - The positive outlook indicates the effectiveness of BAWAG Group's strategy focused on sustainable growth, efficiency, and maintaining a secure balance sheet, which has remained unchanged since 2012 [2]. - Recent acquisitions have enhanced the company's business profile, particularly in the DACH/NL region and Retail & SME sectors, contributing to increased profitability [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - BAWAG Group AG is a publicly listed holding company based in Vienna, Austria, serving over 4 million customers across various regions including Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States [3]. - The company operates under multiple brands and offers a wide range of financial products and services, including savings, payment, lending, leasing, investment, and insurance [3].

Group 1 - KeyCorp plans to host conference calls to review quarterly financial results on specific dates in 2026, with results released before market opens [1][4] - KeyCorp is celebrating its bicentennial in 2025, marking 200 years of service, and has assets of approximately $189 billion as of March 31, 2025 [2] - KeyCorp operates under the name KeyBank National Association, providing a range of financial services through approximately 1,000 branches and 1,200 ATMs across 15 states [3] Group 2 - KeyCorp offers sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, including merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications, and derivatives [3]