Net Income and Loan Growth
Net income for the quarter amounted to 1.7 trillion pesos, reflecting an 11% increase due to resumed loan growth and a significant reduction in provision expenses.
Return on Equity (ROE) Improvement
Overall, the return on equity for the quarter increased to 15.7%. Net income for the year was 6.3 trillion pesos, a 2.5% increase, boosting shareholders' equity by 14.3% and resulting in a 15.8% ROE.
Proposed Dividend Increase
A proposed dividend amounting to approximately 3.8 trillion pesos, representing a 10.3% year-over-year increase, achieving a payout ratio of 60%.
Macroeconomic Performance
The Colombian economy expanded at an annual rate of 1.7% in 2024. Inflation continued its downward trend, reaching 5.2% by year-end.
Digital and Multichannel Platform Expansion
Launched the Tuz Jabbas program, enhancing interoperability and financial inclusion. Bancolombia S.A. now serves 6 out of 10 Colombians, managing 33% of the country's payrolls.
Improvement in Asset Quality
Loan deterioration decreased, with net provision expenses falling by 41% quarter over quarter and the cost of risk for the year reaching 2.1%.
Sustainability Initiatives
Bancolombia S.A. scored 85 out of 100 in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and ranked first in America.