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BTG Pactual Reports Record Results Driven by M&A, Trading, adn Strategic Acquisitions
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BTG Pactual delivered a strong performance this quarter, marked by record revenues across multiple segments and strategic expansion through acquisitions. The bank demonstrated resilience in a dynamic market, capitalizing on opportunities in M&A, sales & trading, and wealth management, while continuing to grow its lending portfolio.
Key Highlights of the Quarter
BTG pactual’s success was fueled by several key factors:
Strong M&A Activity: The completion of important merger and acquisition transactions contributed substantially to the bank’s performance.
Resumed DCM Volumes: Debt Capital Markets (DCM) activity rebounded, aligning with the broader normalization of market conditions.
Record Corporate Lending: Corporate lending reached a record R $2,106.8 billion, representing 9% quarterly growth and a 37.3% increase year-over-year. This growth was achieved while maintaining healthy spreads and high asset quality. Surge in Sales & Trading Revenue: The sales & trading division achieved record revenue of R $1,913.0 billion, a 45.8% increase from the previous quarter and 37.9% higher than in 2024.This growth was driven by increased customer operations, highlighting the strength of BTG Pactual’s franchise.
Asset Management Growth: Despite challenging market conditions, the Asset Management area reached R $1.1 trillion in assets under management and administration (AM/AU), a growth of 18% compared to the second quarter of 2024. Net new money (NNM) reached R $28 billion, even amidst industry-wide redemptions.
Wealth Management Momentum: Wealth management and personal banking continued their strong performance, achieving another record quarter with revenue of $1.2 billion,a 33.5% increase year-over-year, driven by robust organic liquid inflows.
lending Portfolio Expansion and Stability
BTG Pactual continued to expand its lending portfolio strategically. The corporate lending & business banking portfolio grew 3.1% in the quarter, reaching R $237.9 billion, a 22.1% increase year-over-year. Management emphasized the importance of maintaining stable spreads and adequate provisioning levels, ensuring a healthy and sustainable lending business. The bank’s commitment to a diverse origin of loans further contributes to portfolio stability.
Strategic Acquisitions Fuel Growth
BTG Pactual actively pursued its acquisition strategy this quarter, announcing two significant deals:
JGP Wealth Management: This acquisition expands BTG Pactual’s presence in the wealth management sector.
HSBC Uruguay: The acquisition of HSBC’s Uruguay operations for $175 million marks BTG Pactual’s entry into the Uruguayan market. This transaction includes five agencies and $191 million in total capital, allowing BTG Pactual to operate in the retail banking space in Uruguay.
These acquisitions demonstrate BTG Pactual’s commitment to expanding its geographic reach and service offerings.
Robust financial Position
BTG Pactual maintains a strong financial position, with a Basel rate of 16.2% and a Liquidity Coverage ratio (LCR) of 170.1%, demonstrating its resilience and ability to navigate market fluctuations.The bank’s consistent focus on maintaining healthy capital ratios and liquidity underscores its commitment to long-term stability and responsible growth.