AIB GROUP PLC - MEDIUM-TERM TARGETS

AIB to deliver a ROTE of greater than 13% in 2024

AIB Group plc today announces revised medium-term targets as follows:

Revised medium-term targets:

·    Absolute cost⁽¹⁾ target of <€1.75 billion in 2024

·    CET1⁽²⁾ target >13.5%

·    RoTE⁽³⁾ >13% in 2024

With significant momentum in income we also expect to deliver a cost income ratio of c. 50% by 2024.

Additionally today we outline our plans for shareholder distributions. Subject to a supportive macroeconomic environment and annual Board and required regulatory approvals, in the coming years we will seek to move towards our CET1 target by prudently increasing levels of distribution, supplementing dividend with share buybacks where appropriate.

Colin Hunt, Chief Executive Officer commented: 

"We set out our strategy in December 2020 to fulfil our ambition of being at the heart of our customers' financial lives.  Since then we have made significant progress in growing and strengthening the Group through an enhanced product suite, a transforming operating model and an increased customer base - now heading to over three million customers.

While global economic headwinds exist, the Irish economy continues to deliver economic growth and demonstrate resilience. Against this domestic backdrop and given the changing banking landscape and evolving operating environment, we have revised our medium-term targets and now expect a RoTE of greater than 13% in 2024. We continue to implement our strategy to enhance shareholder value and deliver sustainable returns."

Analyst conference call

A conference call for analysts, hosted by Colin Hunt, CEO, and Donal Galvin, CFO will be held from 10:00 - 11:00 GMT. Please click on the link below and enter your details to receive a unique PIN to access the call or to request a free call back which connects you to the meeting automatically up to 15 minutes before the event.

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Footnotes:

1)     Costs before bank levies and regulatory fees and exceptional items

2)     CET1 fully loaded

3)     RoTE = (PAT - AT1) / (CET1 @ 13.5% of RWAs; RoTE: return on tangible equity

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