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CBA profit plummets

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By Lachlan Maddock
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CBA has announced it will slash its dividend as profits fell 11 per cent and loan-loss provisions rose. 

CBA’s cash net profit after tax was $7.2 billion, down 11 per cent on FY19. The bank also increased its loan impairment expense to $2.518 billion, inclusive of its $1.5 billion COVID-19 provision.

“The strength of our core banking businesses, combined with strong operational performance, has delivered good outcomes for our customers and shareholders – despite the challenges presented by lower interest rates and COVID-19,” said CEO Matt Comyn. 

CBA’s final dividend will be 98 cents, bringing its full year dividend to $2.98 – down 31 per cent from FY19. 

 
 

More to come.