Banco Santander México Reports Third Quarter 2022 Net Income of Ps.8,188 Million

• Strong performance YoY in total loan portfolio growth, outpacing market performance, highlighting significant increase in individual loans. While loan volumes in the commercial portfolio were driven by a double-digit pick-up in middle-market and financial entities loans, despite soft SME loan demand.
• Total deposits remained relatively stable YoY. Term deposits were boosted by higher interest rate environment, while demand deposits reflected the Bank profitability focus. As a result of this estrategy, contribution of individuals in total deposits represented 38.2%, compared with 24.2% in 2016.
• Net income increased 69.1% YoY in 3Q22, mainly due to the solid increase in NII and fees, along with lower provisions for loan losses.

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 27, 2022 /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 nine-month periods ending September 30^th, 2022. Banco Santander México reported net income of Ps.8,188 million in 3Q22, representing increases of 69.1% YoY and 18.7% QoQ. On a cumulative basis, net income for 9M22 reached Ps.20,199 million, representing a 57.4% YoY increase. 

Felipe García, Banco Santander México Executive President and CEO, commented: "I am pleased to tell you that the third quarter was our best quarter ever in terms of net income. In turn, this drove our highest ROE since 3Q13. These strong results were possible thanks to the solid performances of our core businesses, and to maintaining excellent asset quality throughout the loan portfolio. Total loans grew 12% year on year, with strong performance across our entire loan book. In individual loans, we had a significant increase compared to last year, mainly due to double-digit growth in credit cards, payroll, auto loans and mortgages. It is worth noting that August was our 29th consecutive month of market share gains in individual loans. 

In the commercial portfolio, middle-market and government loans continue posting positive trends with double-digit growth. Conversely, SME loans are still being affected by weak economic conditions that are resulting in low credit demand.

In deposits, we remain almost flat year on year, as we continue prioritizing demand deposits from individuals and forgoing some relatively expensive corporate demand deposits. Also, given the higher rate environment, time deposits continue to increase for both individuals and commercial clients. It is also worth noting that the contribution of individuals continues to increase considerably in both term and demand deposits, and today accounts for 38% of total deposits, up from only 24% in 1Q16.

Regarding asset quality, our improved NPL ratio and cost of risk reflect positive performance related to a large corporate client that enabled us to release some provisions that we booked during the pandemic. They also reflect healthy asset quality across our entire loan book. Thus, at the end of the quarter, our NPL ratio stood at 2.01% and cost of risk at 1.54%.

In terms of profitability, we posted a 20% ROE that, as I said, was our highest return since 3Q13. This was a result of the strategies we have implemented to raise loan volumes, mainly in the individual portfolio, to substantially lower provisions, as well as more normalized capital levels. Looking ahead, we expect profitability to continue rising while maintaining a strong balance sheet, as a reflection of our solid capital ratio and liquidity position.

Going forward, the economic context will continue to challenge us, but despite the uncertainty and difficulties in the economy, we are confident that we will achieve the objectives that we have set for this year and those to come, while continuing to advance in our strategic priorities, strengthening our position in the market and maintaining our profitable growth trajectory. Although we have made good progress with our operational transformation, simplifying processes and operations, we are nevertheless mindful that we must step up the pace in working toward our goal of being a customer-focused bank."

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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 September 30^th, 2022, Banco Santander México had total assets of Ps.1,932 billion under Mexican Banking GAAP and more than 20.8 million customers. Headquartered in Mexico City, the Company operates 1,344 branches and offices nationwide and has a total of 26,069 employees.

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