Metro Bank releases transcript of H1 2026 results presentation

• Metro Bank Holdings plc discussed H1 2026 results in a presentation attended by CEO Daniel Frumkin and CFO Marc Page.
• Underlying profit rose 34% to £61 million; RoTE reached 7.5%; exit NIM expanded 30 bps to 3.25%.
• Management forecast £1.2 billion-£1.3 billion of new commercial and corporate lending in H2, citing a £1 billion credit-approved pipeline.
• Treasury maturities of £833 million in H2 are expected to add £24 million revenue, lifting NIM by 15 bps toward 3.4%.
• Guidance reiterated for RoTE above 13% in Q4, above 15% in 2027, above 18% in 2028; MREL buyback only if pricing improves.

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