PrivatBank

The JSC PrivatBank () is the largest bank in Ukraine by assets. It was formed on 19 March 1992 and has been owned by the Government of Ukraine since 2016, after its nationalisation. In early 2024, it was confirmed by the National Bank of Ukraine as one of the country's systemically important banks.

PrivatBank has the second-largest network of branches and the largest network of ATMs and terminals among Ukrainian banks. As of July 2022, more than 7,000 ATMs, 11,000 payment terminals and more than 250,000 POS terminals are operating in the network. The national banking service network of PrivatBank includes approximately 1,200 branches. PrivatBank is the largest issuer and acquirer of electronic payment means in Ukraine. The bank operates several payment services including Privat24 and LiqPay.

According to the British magazine The Banker, in 2016 PrivatBank ranked 16th among the largest banks in Central and Eastern Europe and 627th among the top 1000 global banks.

As of 2024, the bank has more than 19 million active customers.

History

PrivatBank is a private commercial banks established in Ukraine. Decision on PrivatBank establishment was taken at the meeting of its founders on 7 February 1992.

Nationalisation

On 18 December 2016 the Deposit Guarantee Fund (DGF) appointed a temporary administrator to manage the activities of PJSC CB "PrivatBank" in accordance with the decision of the National Bank of Ukraine to classify the Bank as insolvent.

On 19–21 December 2016, in accordance with the provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On the Deposit Guarantee System”, the DGF dismissed the Bank's Management and Supervisory Board and was solely responsible for managing the Bank's activities during these three days. The DGF recognized the impairment of loans and advances to customers in the amount of UAH 155,764 million and converted UAH 10,934 million of customer funds, UAH 10,721 million of issued Eurobonds and UAH 7,783 million of subordinated debt into authorized capital of the Bank (‘bail in’). On 21 December 2016, after the bail in, the Bank's shares were sold for UAH 1 to the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine. In December 2016, the Ministry of Finance decided to increase the authorized capital of the Bank by UAH 116,800 million and by further UAH 38,565 million in June 2017. Subsequently, the Ukrainian state has owned 100% of the shares of the authorized capital.

Main financial indicators

PrivatBank earned a profit of ₴35.050 billion according to the official data of the National Bank of Ukraine in 2021.

Below is information on the Bank's equity, assets, and net profit for the past 15 years. More detailed financial indicators of the Bank can be found on the Bank's website in the section About the Bank – Financial reporting. Year Own capital, UAH billion

(at the year-end)Total assets, UAH billion

(at the year-end)Net profit, UAH million

(in a year)202499 144761 46140100202384 846680 00837800 202257 589540 59630 250202166 615 376,577 35 050 202053 057 334,570 24 302,000 201954 625 281,637 32 609,000 201831 574 256,10012 520,000 2017 23 707 259,061 - 22 965,913 2016 12,664 220,017 - 135 928,838 2015 27,487 264,886 216,121 2014 22,696 204,585 749,036 2013 20,311 214,490 1 873,391 2012 18,300 172,428 1 532,760 2011 16,746 145,118 1 425,816 2010 11,879 113,437 1 370,179 2009 10,270 86,066 1 050,489 2008 8,195 80,165 1 291,776 2007 5,388 56,211 1 534,162 2006 3,288 33,777 506,208 2005 2,272 22,058 475,654 2004 1,465 14,713 164,842 2003 0,955 9,842 60,549 2002 0,549 6,811 150,879

Non-Financial Report

In its integrated annual reports for 2022-2024, PrivatBank consistently devoted significant attention not only to financial results but also to aspects of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility. These reports detailed the bank's various projects aimed at supporting communities and society, demonstrating its role as a socially responsible business. The documents also disclosed information on PrivatBank's corporate governance practices, risk management, and adherence to ethical standards. Furthermore, the reports reflected the bank's efforts in environmental initiatives and sustainable development programs, underscoring its comprehensive approach to doing business with consideration for all stakeholders.

Report for 2022.

Report for 2023.

Report for 2024.

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