The bank said net interest income decreased 1.09 billion baht year-on-year due to lower interest income on loans.
PETALING JAYA: CIMB Thai Bank PCL, a 94.83% indirectly held subsidiary of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd
, has posted a 3.2% drop in net profit year-on-year (y-o-y) to 1.83 billion baht (RM237.13mil) for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2025 (9M25), on the back of a 59.5% increase in expected credit loss (ECL).
In a statement, the bank said the rise in ECL reflects its prudent approach in response to prevailing economic conditions. Its consolidated operating income decreased 2.2% y-o-y to 10.55 billion baht due to a 15.1% decline in net interest income and a 0.5% decrease in net fee and service income.
“On a y-o-y basis, net interest income decreased 1.09 billion baht due to lower interest income on loans,” it added.
“Net fee and service income contracted 5.1 million baht, primarily from insurance brokerage income.”
This was partially offset by a 863 million baht or 34% jump in other income, driven by higher net investment gains.
Operating expenses during the period decreased 19.4% due to lower impairment loss on properties for sale and reduced specific business tax arising from lower interest income, partially offset by higher personnel costs.
The cost-to-income ratio improved to 50.2% in 9M25, compared to 61% in 9M24.
