Why invest in Nedbank?

 

The Nedbank Group has many characteristics that differentiate us from our universal banking and financial services peers in SA as we focus on sustainable value creation for our shareholders and all other stakeholders. These include the benefits of having a diverse and experienced board and leadership team, financial targets and strategy that supports value creation as we progress towards a 17% return on equity (ROE) in the medium term and more than 18% in long-term, executed through strong and differentiated franchises, and enabled by a world-class modern technology platform, leadership in client satisfaction metrics and a unique corporate culture. 

As a purpose-led business we are focused on delivering positive societal and environmental impact, supported by good governance, ESG leadership and proud credentials of doing business in a manner that contributes positively to society.

What sets Nedbank apart

A diverse and experienced leadership team

A diverse and experienced leadership team

Good governance and oversight are underpinned by a diverse, independent and experienced board, while the Group Exco has more than 200 years of combined experience and is highly regarded by the investment community.

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A purpose-led organisation

A purpose-led organisation

At Nedbank we have a proud track record of doing business in a manner that contributes positively to society and the environment, supported by good governance and ESG leadership.

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Targets and strategy that supports value creation

Targets and strategy that supports value creation

The group set’s itself ambitious stretch targets that, when achieved, creates shareholder value. The targets are underpinned by a clear strategy that focused on growth, productivity and sound risk and capital management.

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Strong and differentiated franchises

Strong and differentiated franchises

We have a strong Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) business, a very competitive and increasingly differentiated Retail and Business Banking (RBB) business, a high-return Wealth business and a growing Nedbank Africa Regions (NAR) business.

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Strong balance sheet

Strong balance sheet

The group’s balance sheet is very strong. CET1 and tier 1 capital ratios, as well as liquidity ratios are well above board-approved target ranges and SARB minimum requirements. This positions the group well to capitalise on growth opportunities, complementary bolt-on M&A (should it arise), pay dividends at top-end of our payout ratio, subject to board approval and flexibility in capital management should share buyback opportunities present themselves.

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Attractive shareholder returns

Attractive shareholder returns

In addition to solid earnings growth and an increasing ROE trajectory, ordinary dividends have recently been declared at a 57% payout ratio. The group’s dividend policy is for the board to declare dividends within its board-approved dividend cover range of 1,75 to 2,25 times, subject to the company meeting the solvency and liquidity requirements.

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Pathway to higher ROEs

Improving the group’s return on equity (ROE) towards our medium and long-term targets will be value creating, supporting a higher price to book ratio. To achieve our ROE targets, we need to:

  • deliver strong net interest income (NII) growth, underpinned by market share gains across key retail credit and deposits categories, while participating in the large infrastructure opportunities in SA,

  • improve our credit loss ratio (CLR) towards the mid-point of the group’s through the cycle range of 60 bps to 100 bps,

  • deliver strong non-interest revenue (NIR), underpinned by ongoing main-banked client gains and cross-sell, leveraging our balance sheet for growth and unlocking a large insurance growth opportunity,

  • manage expenses growth for positive jaws (revenue growth greater than expense growth), and

  • unlock capital optimisation opportunities when they present themselves.

Share price

 

Nedbank Group is listed on the JSE Limited stock exchange under the JSE share code NED, with the secondary listings on the Namibian Stock Exchange and A2X.


Share codes and additional information

The Nedbank ordinary shares trade on the following exchanges:

  • JSE Limited share code: NED

  • Namibia Stock Exchange (NSX) share code: NBK

  • A2X share code: NED

  • Company registration number: 1966/010630/06

  • ISIN: ZAE000004875

  • JSE alpha code: NEDI

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The following tool provides information on the Nedbank closing share price and the volume of shares traded over time:

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Shares issued and shareholding

Our authorised and issued share capital and major ordinary shareholders.

Number of shares

600 000 000

488 020 500

491 317 982

Number of shares

 Shareholding %

73 771 153

15,1

41 695 113

8,5

22 755 676

4,7

19 045 012

3,9

18 821 644

3,9

18 501 150

3,8

17 095 718

3,5

20 997 026

3,5

12 383 622

2,5

11 688 844

2,4

Number of shares

Shareholding (%)

78 311 421

16,1

30 215 224

6,2

Number of shares

Shareholding (%)

295 760 038

65,7

80 598 083

16,5

29 170 855

6,0

22 758 173

4,7

20 761 424

4,3


Index and foreign shareholding

at 30 June 2024

  • Index-classified shareholding: 29,3%

  • Foreign shareholding: 34,3%

Dividends

 

Nedbank Group generally pay dividends to its ordinary shareholders twice a year following the announcement of the company's full-year and half-year results.

Dividend policy

The group’s dividend policy is for the board to declare dividends within its board-approved dividend cover range of 1,75 to 2,25 times, subject to the company meeting the solvency and liquidity requirements in terms of the SA Companies Act, 71 of 2008.


Latest dividend declared

  • Period
    6 months ended
    30 June 2024 (interim)

  • Last day to trade
    3 September 2024

  • Payment date
    9 September 2024

  • Amount per share
    971 cents

Amount per share (cents)

971

1 022

871

866

783

785

433

nil

nil

695

720

720

695

675

610

630

570

570

537

568

460

505

390

412

340

340

265

268

212

230

210

310

310

350

310

284

209

185

105

76

43

35

205

310

205

205

190

Shareholders were given an option to elect to receive shares or dividends per share.

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*Capitalisation award with cash dividend election

Analyst coverage

 

The Nedbank share is covered by a wide range of sell-side analysts. 

Sell side analysts

Broker
Analyst
Email

Lonwabo Damane

lonwabo.damane@absa.africa

Adrienne Damant

adrienne@avior.co.za

Harry Botha

harry.botha@bofa.com

Simon Nellis

simon.nellis@citi.com

Henry Hall

henry.hall@hsbc.com

Ross Krige

ross.krige@investec.co.za

Baron Nkomo

baron.nkomo@jpmorgan.com

Khayelihle Mthembu

khaya@longmark.co.za

James Starke

james.starke@rmbmorganstanley.com

Charles Russell

charles.russell@sbgsecurities.com

Stephan Potgieter

stephan.potgieter@ubs.com

Consensus forecast

 

The following dividend and earnings consensus forecasts for Nedbank are extracted from Iress Market Ratings based on the sell-side analysts covering the Nedbank share.

Financial year end (31 December)
Earnings per share (cents)
Dividend per share (cents)
Return on equity (%)

3 199

1 893

15,1

3 477

2 074

15,4

3 841

2 248

16,2

4 307

2 507

17,0

 

Last update: 31 December 2024

Source: IRESS 

ADR programme

 

The Nedbank Group shares are available as American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). The Bank of New York Mellon is our depositary and maintains our ADR holder register. 

What is an American Depositary Receipt (ADR)?

An ADR is a negotiable U.S. certificate representing ownership of shares in a non-U.S. corporation. ADRs are quoted and traded in U.S. dollars in the U.S. securities market. Also, the dividends are paid to investor in U.S. dollars. ADRs were specifically designed to facilitate the purchase, holding and sale of non-U.S. securities by U.S. investor, and to provide a corporate finance vehicle for non-U.S. companies.

Bank of New York ADRs

US investors generally prefer to purchase ADRs rather than ordinary shares in the issuer’s home market because ADRs trade, clear and settle according to US market conventions. One of ADRs’ main advantages is the facilitation of diversification into foreign securities. ADRs also allow easy comparison to securities of similar companies as well as access to price and trading information, if listed. ADR holders also appreciate dollar dividend payments and receiving corporate action notifications.

ADRs issuers are typically large multinational corporations. Any non-U.S. company seeking to raise capital in the U.S. or increase their base of U.S. investor can issue ADRs.

Investors receive annual reports and proxy materials in English. ADR issuers generally have full information in English about themselves on their websites, as well as on the main depositary bank websites, and are better tracked by the main U.S. financial websites. ADRs listed on U.S. exchanges provide holders with the same level of information as any other U.S. security.

Trading information is readily available, financials are reconciled to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and the SEC regulates the Company's disclosure to investor. Nedbank Group’s ADRs are not listed on a US exchange, and Nedbank Group does not provide US GAAP financial statements.

The ADRs are traded over-the-counter. The trading code is NDCRY. The CUSIP number is 63975P103. The ratio between the ordinary share and the ADR is 1:2.

The Bank of New York. The depositary bank plays a key role in the process of issuance and as cancellation of ADRs. It also maintains the ADR holder register and distributes the dividends in US dollars. For additional information, please visit The Bank of New York's website at www.adrbny.com

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

Shareholder Relations Department
Church Street Station
PO Box 11258
New York, NY 10286-1258
United States of America
1-888-BNY-ADRS

A registered holder is one whose name appears on the books of the depositary. The registered holder is considered the owner of record. A beneficial holder is one whose holdings are registered in a name other than their own, such as in the name of a broker, bank or nominee.

Dividends are paid in U.S. dollars and are generally taxable, just like dividends on U.S. shares. In addition, taxes may be withheld by the ADR company's local government. Depending on individual circumstances, foreign taxes withheld might be applied as a credit against U.S. taxes, or tax reclaim opportunities may be offered.

For dividend and corporate action information, please visit www.adrbny.com. Go to the DR Corporate Actions or DR Dividends & Distribution buttons on the vertical scroll bar on the left and then enter company name, CUSIP or symbol.

You can buy an ADR through a broker, just as you would U.S. securities. You can purchase Depositary Receipts through BNY Brokerage, Inc. BNY Brokerage Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Company and provides professional trade execution to meet all of your investing needs. BNY Brokerage, Inc. is a member NASD/SIPC, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Company, Inc. Securities are not FDIC insured and may lose value.

A shareholder wishing to convert Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed ordinary shares in to ADRs should, in the first instance, request that their broker contact the ADR Broker Desk at The Bank of New York. Contact details can be found below:

Contacts

United Kingdom

Mark Lewis

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7964 6089

Fax: +44 (0) 20 7964 6024

Email: mlewis@bankofny.com

 

United States

Jason Paltrowitz

Tel: +1 212 815 2077

Fax: +1 212 5713050

Email: jpaltrowitz@bankofny.com

 

Alternatively, the shareholder may contact the ADR Broker Desk at The Bank of New York direct.

1.When contacting the ADR Broker Desk, the broker will be asked to confirm the following information:

a. the number of ordinary shares the shareholder wishes to convert into ADRs (based on the current ratio of X ordinary shares equals X ADRs);

b. the custodian name, account name and account number of the account in South Africa from which the ordinary shares will be delivered;

c. the number of the DTC account in the US to which the shareholder wishes their ADRs to be credited. If the shareholder does not have a DTC account, they will need to appoint a nominee, like a broker, to hold the ADRs on their behalf.

2. Once these details have been confirmed, the broker (or shareholder) should instruct the delivery of the ordinary shares from their custody account in South Africa.

3. On the day that the local custodian confirms to The Bank of New York that the ordinary shares have settled in The Bank of New York account, The Bank of New York will instruct the delivery of the equivalent amount of ADRs to the requested DTC account.

4 .A fee per ADR issued is payable to The Bank of New York upon the delivery of the ADRs. Most commonly, when The Bank of New York delivers the ADRs to the specified DTC account, this is done on a delivery versus payment (DVP) instruction against the conversion fee. If an alternative method of payment is required, please contact the Broker Desk for further details. Where the DTC account is operated by a broker on behalf of a shareholder, the broker should confirm to the shareholder that it has received the ADRs and is holding them on his/her behalf.

Equity investors programme

 

Information and resources related to the Nedbank Group’s warrant and exchange traded note programme, and structured products.