Santander Brasil(BSBR)2024-05-04 10:52Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net Interest Income (NII) grew by 14.5% year-on-year and 7.3% quarter-on-quarter, indicating a positive performance in both client and market NII [56][57] - Total revenues increased by 14% year-on-year, driven by NII and fees, leading to a net income of BRL3 billion, up 41% in 12 months [68] - Return on Equity (ROE) improved to 14.1%, reflecting a solid balance sheet [68] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The retail credit portfolio grew by 5%, with significant contributions from auto loans and SMEs [59] - The private securities and guarantees portfolio saw a remarkable growth of 23% year-on-year [59] - Agribusiness segment reported a 39% growth year-on-year, highlighting its importance in the company's strategy [60] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The loan-to-deposit ratio remains at approximately 94%, showcasing strong funding management [62] - Time deposits and real estate LCI and agribusiness LCA credit notes contributed to a 10% growth in liabilities year-on-year [61] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on diversifying its portfolio and improving credit quality, with a strategy defined in 2022 and refined in 2023 [4][24] - A new mass retail strategy, "Comeca Agora," was launched to enhance customer engagement and service delivery [54][74] - The company aims to grow its Select customer base from 1 million to 2 million, emphasizing the importance of high-income clients [28][36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the NII and overall revenue growth throughout 2024, supported by a diversified portfolio and improved credit quality [71][72] - The company is committed to a multichannel approach, integrating physical and digital services to enhance customer experience [73][74] Other Important Information - The efficiency ratio improved by 3.3 percentage points, now below 40%, indicating effective expense management [11] - The company is actively monitoring the agribusiness segment on a case-by-case basis, acknowledging varying performance across different crops [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: Net funding dynamics and AAA channel performance - Management highlighted strong net inflows through the AAA channel, indicating a positive funding environment despite some challenges in the private segment [78][80] Question: Market NII evolution and Selic rate impact - Management noted that the positive performance in market NII is a result of portfolio repricing and a reduction in the Selic rate, with expectations for continued improvement [87][89] Question: Payroll loans and open finance strategy - Management reaffirmed the importance of payroll loans for customer loyalty and profitability, viewing open finance as an opportunity for growth rather than a threat [96][98] Question: Growth in Select customer segment - Management emphasized the impressive growth in the Select segment and the goal to reach 2 million clients, which would position the company above market leaders [106]