Kuala Lumpur – RHB Bank Berhad (“RHB” or the “group”) delivered resilient earnings and strong shareholder returns for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 (“FY2025”), with net profit rising 7.8% year‑on‑year (“Y‑o‑Y”) to MYR3.4 billion ($737 million). Total income increased 2.0% Y‑o‑Y to MYR8.8 billion ($1.9 billion), while return on equity strengthened to 10.5%, supported by improved credit quality, disciplined cost management and continued balance sheet strength, reflecting the group’s disciplined operating model. In line with its commitment to sustainable shareholder returns, RHB declared a total dividend of 50 sen per share for FY2025, translating to a payout ratio of 65% and a dividend yield of 6.5%, placing the group among the more consistent dividend payers in the Malaysian banking sector. The group’s performance reflects steady earnings delivery and sustained financial discipline across its core business. These results, together with the group’s key achievements and priorities moving forward under PROGRESS27, were presented to shareholders at the group’s 60th Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) held today. Ahmad Badri, chairman, RHB Bank Berhad said the group’s performance reflects disciplined execution under its PROGRESS27 strategy. “RHB has delivered a resilient set of results amid a more challenging operating environment. The group remains firmly focused on sustaining earnings quality, maintaining capital strength and delivering consistent value to shareholders.” He added that the group is entering the next phase of PROGRESS27 with a clear focus on execution, underpinned by prudent risk management and long-term value creation. During the year, RHB continued to make progress on its sustainability commitments, mobilising approximately MYR60 billion ($13.0 billion) in Sustainable Financial Services (“SFS”), representing 67% of its MYR90 billion ($19.5 billion) target by 2027. This includes MYR34 billion ($7.4 billion) in green financing, MYR11 billion ($2.4 billion) in social financing and MYR15 billion ($3.2 billion) in ESG‑linked financing. The group also achieved 63% of its MYR1 billion ($217 million) Sustainable Trade Finance target and empowerment of over 1.5 million individuals and businesses, representing 61% of its 2027 target. “Our priorities remain centred on delivering differentiated customer experiences through innovation and seamless digital capabilities, while advancing sustainable growth and further strengthening our position as a responsible and purposeful financial services group across ASEAN,” added Ahmad Badri. At the AGM, shareholders approved, among others, the re-election of Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir, Iain John Lo and Lim Cheng Teck to the Board of Directors, reflecting continued confidence in the group’s leadership and strategic direction. The Board also recorded its appreciation to Ong Ai Lin, the group’s senior independent non-executive director, who stepped down after reaching the nine‑year tenure limit and did not seek re-election at the AGM, for her valuable contributions and guidance to the group. “We thank our shareholders for their continued trust and remain committed to delivering long-term value as we execute the next phase of PROGRESS27,” concluded Ahmad Badri. Re-disseminated by The Asian Banker
