Commerzbank's Supervisory and Executive Boards Affirm Strategic Growth Plans

The Supervisory and Executive Boards of Commerzbank have reaffirmed their growth strategy, emphasizing profitability and capital returns. Jens Weidmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, highlighted the considerable growth potential of the bank.

The Board of Management anticipates significant improvements in profitability, targeting a Return on Equity exceeding 12% by 2027. They also plan to accelerate capital returns to shareholders, with net profit projections reaching over €3 billion by 2027 and payout ratios above 90% from 2025 to 2027, pending regulatory approval.

The strategy focuses on profitable growth, strict cost discipline, and customer orientation, with rapid implementation progressing as scheduled. Future CEO Bettina Orlopp underscored the aim to strengthen profitability through increased earnings and efficiency gains.

Orlopp projected stronger profitability driven by additional earnings from corporate clients, asset management, and the Polish subsidiary mBank. Despite conservative planning, the bank aims to generate capital returns and continuous value creation for shareholders.