Moody's upgrades OLB's ratings, reflecting strengthened financial profile and outlook
Senior unsecured and long-term issuer ratings improved to Baa1 from Baa2 with stable outlook
Senior unsecured and long-term issuer ratings improved to Baa1 from Baa2 with stable outlook
Rating development confirms OLB's strong and resilient business model, robust financial metrics as well as prudent risk management
OLB has recently achieved an upgrade of its long-term deposit, senior unsecured, and long-term issuer ratings by the rating agency Moody's to Baa1 from Baa2. The outlook on these ratings has been changed to ‘stable’ from ‘positive’, reflecting the confidence in OLB's strengthened financial position and prospects in a challenging economic environment.
Moreover, OLB's Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) was upgraded to baa2 from baa3. This change further underscores the bank's improved solvency and liquidity profiles, which Moody's expects to remain robust despite external pressures. Throughout the first nine months of 2023, the period covered by Moody’s, OLB demonstrated resilience in asset quality metrics, supported by improved profitability and solid risk-weighted capitalization.
In addition, Moody's acknowledges OLB's strategic acquisition of Degussa Bank, which is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024. The acquisition will likely strengthen OLB's retail-focused deposit funding base and generate cost synergies, thereby enhancing the bank's loss-absorption capacity and limiting reliance on market funding.
"We are pleased with Moody's decision to upgrade our ratings, which reflects our continued commitment to maintaining a strong and resilient financial position," says Dr Rainer Polster, CFO of OLB. "The upgrade confirms the success of our strategic initiatives and positions us well for sustained growth and stability in the future."
The affirmation of OLB's short-term deposit and issuer ratings at P-2 is in line with the upgrade of the corresponding long-term ratings, underscoring Moody's confidence in the bank's stability and creditworthiness.
Looking ahead, the stable outlook on OLB's ratings reflects Moody's expectation of continued fundamental strength, supported by prudent risk management practices and adequate liquidity buffers. Factors that could lead to further upgrades include sustained improvements in profitability and capitalization, while potential downside risks include a pronounced decline in asset quality given the challenging macroeconomic environment or the unlikely event that the planned synergies from the Degussa Bank acquisition will not be archived.
OLB remains committed to delivering value to its customers and stakeholders while maintaining a strong financial foundation. The upgraded ratings are testament to OLB's resilience and strategic vision in navigating dynamic market conditions.
About OLB
OLB is a widely diversified universal bank with a nationwide presence and more than 150 years of experience in the core region of north-west Germany. Under the OLB and Bankhaus Neelmeyer brands, the Bank advises its approximately 1 million customers in the Private & Business Customers and Corporates & Diversified Lending segments in person and via digital channels. OLB has total assets of more than EUR 30 billion, making it a significant financial institution in Europe.
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Contact
Sandra Büschken
Phone: (+49) 69 756193 36
E-Mail: sandra.bueschken@olb.de
Matthias Obst
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Britta Silchmüller
Phone: +49 (0)441 221 1213
E-Mail: britta.silchmueller@olb.de
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E-Mail: timo.cyriacks@olb.de
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