Banco Santander México Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 Net Income of Ps.6,277 Million

• Strong YoY total loan portfolio growth, highlighting a solid increase in individual loans, mainly due to double-digit growth in credit cards, payroll and auto loans. While loan volumes in the commercial portfolio were driven by increases of middle-market companies and financial entities.
• Total deposits showed a pick-up of 6.9% YoY, driven by term deposits on the back of a higher interest rate environment, while demand deposits reflected the Bank's profitability focus. Meanwhile, contribution of individuals in total deposits represented 41.4%, compared with 24.2% in 2016.
• Net income increased 19.7% YoY in 4Q22, mainly due to the solid increase in NII and fees, along with lower expenses resulting from disciplined cost control.

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Santander México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Santander México (NYSE: BSMX; BMV: BSMX), ("Banco Santander México" or "the Bank"), today announced financial results for the three-month and twelve-month periods ending December 31^st, 2022. 

Banco Santander México reported net income of Ps.6,277 million in 4Q22, representing a YoY increase of 19.7% and a QoQ decrease 23.3%. On a cumulative basis, net income for 12M22 reached Ps.26,476 million, representing a 46.4% YoY increase. 

Felipe García, Banco Santander México Executive President and CEO, commented: "I am very pleased to share with you that we reported net income growth of 46% YoY and 24% higher than the pre-pandemic level in 2019.

During the fourth quarter, we maintained solid performance levels in our core businesses while maintaining excellent asset quality throughout the loan portfolio. Total loans grew almost 8% year on year, with strong performance across our entire loan book (except for SMEs). In individual loans, we had a solid increase compared to last year, mainly due to double-digit growth in credit cards, payroll, and auto loans.

In terms of deposits, we continue executing our strategy to attract and retain individual clients while letting go of some expensive corporate deposits. Also, it is worth noting that at the end of 2022, we achieved the greatest exposure to individual clients now contributing 41.4% of total deposits, a significant increase from 24.2% at the beginning of 2016. However, we are still far from where we want to be, so we will continue to focus on it until we are able to achieve a similar mix to what relevant peers have in the Mexican market. 

Also, during 2022, we achieved first place ever in the Local Debt Capital Market, with 60 issuances and reaching a market share of ~25% equivalent to an amount of Ps.80 billion pesos, demonstrating the significant trust from our clients in our execution capabilities. Our goal is to offer the best customer experience in both, the advisory business and the retail business.

In terms of financial inclusion, we are very proud of our leadership in the region and the positive impact we have made on our customers through Tuiio. As of the end of 2022, we have helped more than 390 thousand low-income customers, to support inclusive growth through financial empowerment and education. Thanks to these loans, 65% of our clients have experienced improvements in their lives in personal and economic terms. 

During 2023, we will continue advancing our strategic priorities, enhancing our products, digital offerings, distribution network, and, most importantly, the overall customer experience. Although we have made good progress with our bank's operational transformation, we are nevertheless mindful that we must step up the pace in working toward our goal of building a much stronger franchise and becoming the best banking option in Mexico." 

4Q22 Earnings Call Dial-In Information 

ABOUT BANCO SANTANDER MÉXICO (NYSE: BSMX; BMV: BSMX)

Banco Santander México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Santander México (Banco Santander México), one of Mexico's leading banking institutions, provides a wide range of financial and related services, including retail and commercial banking, financial advisory and other related investment activities. Banco Santander México offers a multichannel financial services platform focused on mid- to high-income individuals and small- to medium-sized enterprises, while also providing integrated financial services to larger multinational companies in Mexico. As of December 31^st, 2022, Banco Santander México had total assets of Ps.1,844 billion under Mexican Banking GAAP and more than 21.3 million customers. Headquartered in Mexico City, the Company operates 1,345 branches and offices nationwide and has a total of 25,990 employees. 

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