First Financial Holding Co Ltd
TWSE:2892

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First Financial Holding Co Ltd
TWSE:2892
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Price: 27.75 TWD 0.73% Market Closed
Market Cap: 399B TWD

First Financial Holding Co Ltd
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First Financial Holding Co Ltd, a financial powerhouse rooted in Taiwan, unfolds its narrative as a key player within the banking and financial services sector. The company, established with a vision to provide comprehensive financial solutions, weaves together a diverse portfolio through its subsidiaries. At its core lies First Bank, a venerable institution in Taiwan’s banking landscape, which propels the company's growth through traditional and innovative banking services. By catering to a wide spectrum of clients—from individuals to corporations—First Financial adeptly manages an array of financial products including loans, deposits, and wealth management solutions. An emphasis on prudent risk management and strategic expansion underscores their operational strategy, allowing them to navigate market fluctuations while seizing growth opportunities in domestic and international markets.

First Financial’s business model underscores a dual approach: generating steady income streams through core banking operations and diversifying income through non-banking subsidiaries. Wealth management and insurance arms serve as critical components, driving additional revenue by offering tailored financial planning and risk management products to clients. Their insurance unit covers a broad array of services, extending the conglomerate’s reach beyond conventional banking. This integration not only creates synergies across its operations but solidifies its position in the financial services ecosystem. By leveraging technological advancements and pursuing a client-centric approach, First Financial not only sustains profitability but also positions itself as a forward-looking entity in the ever-evolving financial landscape.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q1 2025
Call Date
Jun 4, 2025
AI Summary
Q1 2025

Net Income: First Financial Holding reported Q1 2025 net income of TWD 7.2 billion, up 2.7% year-on-year.

SWAP Gains: FX SWAP gains were strong, with Q1 at TWD 3.4 billion and full-year guidance revised up to TWD 14 billion.

Loan Growth: Total loan growth guidance was revised down to 4%–5%, mainly due to slower mortgage demand.

Fee Revenue: Wealth management fee income is expected to grow 11%–12% for the year; total fee revenue growth target is now around 7%.

Credit Cost: Net credit cost forecast was lowered to 15–16 bps for the year, as asset quality remains strong.

Dividend: A proposed TWD 1.2 per share dividend for 2024 (cash TWD 0.95, stock TWD 0.25) is pending approval; payout ratio to target around 60% next year.

Risk Exposure: Management described U.S. dollar depreciation and trade uncertainty as manageable, with limited direct risk to the group.

Key Financials
Net Income
TWD 7.2 billion
EPS
TWD 0.51
Total Assets
TWD 4.8 trillion
Book Value per Share
TWD 19.7 million
ROE
9.6%
ROAA
0.6%
Group CAR
133%
Double Leverage Ratio
111.68%
Consolidated Revenue
TWD 18.3 billion
First Bank Net Income
TWD 6.8 billion
First Securities Net Income
TWD 0.12 billion
First Life Net Income
TWD 0.345 billion
First Bank Net Revenue
TWD 15.6 billion
Net Interest Income
TWD 7.1 billion
Net Fee
TWD 3.3 billion
Gain on Financial Product
TWD 4.9 billion
SWAP Gain
TWD 3.4 billion (Q1)
Net Provision
TWD 68 million
Operating Expense
TWD 7.1 billion
Total Loan
TWD 2.7 trillion
Mortgage Loan
TWD 732 billion
Large Corporate Lending
TWD 343 billion
FX Loan
TWD 458 billion
SME Financing
TWD 955 billion
Loan-to-Deposit Ratio
70.68%
NT Dollar Loan-to-Deposit Ratio
84.1%
US Dollar Loan-to-Deposit Ratio
41.1%
Spread
1.11%
NIM
0.67%
NT Dollar Loan Spread
1.26%
US Dollar Loan Spread
2.08%
Total Deposit
TWD 3.75 trillion
US Dollar Deposit
TWD 1.1 trillion
NT Dollar Deposit
TWD 2.63 trillion
CASA Ratio
61.69%
Average Mortgage Loan-to-Value Ratio
49%
Average Mortgage Yield
2.28%
Wealth Income
TWD 2.3 billion
Cost-to-Income Ratio
45.35%
Coverage Ratio
801.27%
NPL Ratio
0.17%
Overseas Pretax Profit
TWD 2.3 billion
Pretax Profit from Overseas as % of Total
27%
Capital Adequacy Ratio
15.3%
Tier 1 Ratio
13.11%
CET1 Ratio
11.51%
Dividend Per Share (Proposed)
TWD 1.2
Cash Dividend Per Share
TWD 0.95
Stock Dividend Per Share
TWD 0.25
Total Dividend Payout Ratio
66.3%
Cash Payout Ratio
52.5%
Net Credit Cost Guidance
15–16 bps
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Y. C. Fang
President & Representative Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Chen Bean Lee
Head of Finance & Accounting Department
No Bio Available
Ms. Mandy Horng
Head of Administration Management Department
No Bio Available
Mr. Jenn-Hwa Wang
Executive VP, Chief Compliance Officer & Head of Compliance Department
No Bio Available
Ms. Annie Lee
Executive VP & Head of Strategy Planning Department
No Bio Available
Mr. H.C Lin
Chief Auditor & Head of Auditing Department
No Bio Available
Mr. Pei-Wen Liu
Executive VP & Chief Information Security Officer
No Bio Available
Ms. Patty Tsai
Head of Risk Management Department
No Bio Available
Mr. Chih-Ping Wang
VP & Head of IT Department
No Bio Available
Jui-Hsing Chang
C I O
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
TAIPEI
Taipei City
No.30, Section 1, Chung King South Road
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