Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. Announces Results for the First Quarter of 2009
SAO PAULO, May 6 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. (Itau Unibanco)(*) presents results for the first quarter of 2009. Considering the
merger that created Itau Unibanco at the end of 2008 and aiming at providing a better understanding of the
changes in assets, liabilities and results of the new institution, for the effect of comparability, the data related
to the first quarter of 2008 takes into account the combination of Itau and Unibanco figures.
1. Net income of Itau Unibanco for the first quarter of 2009 totaled R$ 2.0 billion, with annualized return of
18.2% on average equity (27.1% for the first quarter of 2008). Recurring net income was R$ 2.6 billion, with
annualized return of 23.1%. Consolidated stockholders' equity reached R$ 45.0 billion as of March 31, 2009.
Basel ratio at the end of the period stood at 16.5%, based on economic-financial consolidated data.
2. Itau Unibanco paid or provided for its own taxes and contributions for the first quarter of 2009 in the
amount of R$ 3.1 billion. The Bank also withheld and passed on taxes, which were directly levied on financial
operations, in the amount of R$ 1.9 billion.
3. Itau Unibanco's consolidated assets reached R$ 618.9 billion at the end of March 2009. The loan
portfolio, including endorsements and sureties, totaled R$ 272.7 billion, an increase of 25.1% as compared to
March 31, 2008. In Brazil, non-mandatory loans to the individuals segment reached R$ 94.5 billion. The large
company segment in turn reached R$ 101.3 billion, whereas the very small, small and middle-market company
segment reached R$ 51.6 billion.
4. Total free, raised and managed own assets totaled R$ 810.0 billion, an increase of 17.1% as compared
to March 31, 2008. Demand, time and savings deposits totaled R$ 197.9 billion. Technical provisions for
insurance, pension plan and capitalization totaled R$ 45.7 billion.
5. In the investment banking area, Itau BBA took part in debenture, promissory note operations and
securitization operations amounting to R$ 430 million. In capital markets, the bank was the joint bookrunner of
public offerings that totaled R$ 2.2 billion. Itau BBA continued in the leading position in the ANBID ranking
regarding the distribution of fixed and variable income in the 12-month period ended in March 2009.
6. The performance of shares was affected by the international financial crisis and the fall of Stock
Exchanges all over the world. Accordingly, Itau Unibanco's preferred shares fell 18.3% as compared to the
quotation of March 31, 2008. Ibovespa index dropped 32.1% in the same period. The market value of
Itau Unibanco on the Stock Exchange was R$ 106.0 billion at the end of March.
7. Itau Unibanco employed approximately 106 thousand people at the end of March 2009. The employees'
fixed compensation plus charges and benefits totaled R$ 2.0 billion for the quarter. Welfare benefits granted to
employees and their dependants totaled R$ 358 million. In addition, approximately R$ 28 million were invested
in education, training and development programs.
8. Itau Unibanco's integration process made significant advances in the quarter. On January 23, the ATMs
were interconnected, enabling Itau and Unibanco clients to use the equipment of both institutions. The
Corporate, Investment Banking and Treasury segments are already operating on an integrated basis, while
the integration of the branch network will start in the second half of 2009.
9. Itau Unibanco approved its Sustainability Policy. Highlights of the quarter are: the granting of the award
"Premio Itau de Financas Sustentaveis" (Itau's Sustainable Finance Award); "Dialogos Itau de
Sustentabilidade" (Itau's Dialogues on Sustainability); the launch of "Banco de Ideias
Sustentaveis (BIS)" (Bank of Sustainable Ideas); and "Programa Itau Ecomudanca" (Itau Ecochange
Program), which announced the institutions to which the funds from "Fundos Itau Ecomudanca" (Itau's
ecochange funds) will be granted.
10. In the quarter, social and cultural investments of Itau Unibanco totaled approximately R$ 28 million. With
the "Programa Excelencia em Gestao Educacional" (excellence in education management program),
Fundacao Itau Social made innovations in the pedagogical management area. Noteworthy is also the
continuity of the "Jovens Urbanos" (urban youth) program. Instituto Unibanco and the Government of the State
of Minas Gerais renewed the agreement which will invest R$ 17 million by 2010, benefiting 40 thousand
students, 280 tutors and about one thousand teachers of state schools through the following projects: "Jovem
de Futuro" (youth with a future); "Entre Jovens" (among youth), and "Plug In Minas - Nucleo Amigos do
Professor" (teachers' fellows center). The headquarters of Itau Cultural was visited by over 40 thousand
people. The calls for participation in Itau Cultural's Rumos (directions) Program were released for the
Cybernetic Art, Movies, Video, Dance and Cultural Journalism categories.
11. The complete financial statements and the Management's Discussion & Analysis Report of Itau
Unibanco, which present further details on the results for the period, are available on the Itau Unibanco
Pedro Moreira Salles
Chairman of the Board of Directors
(*) The new company name of Itau Unibanco Banco Multiplo S.A. awaiting approval by BACEN.
SOURCE: Itau Unibanco Holding S.A.
CONTACT: Geraldo Soares,
Itau Unibanco Holding,
+011-55-11-5019-1549,
relacoes.investidores@itau.com.br
(ITU)
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