The document summarizes ABN AMRO Bank's nine months 2012 results. Key highlights include:
- Satisfactory underlying net profit of EUR 1,201m for 9M2012, up 22% from 9M2011, driven by lower impairments on Greek exposures and lower expenses.
- Operating income increased 5% to EUR 5,624m while the underlying cost/income ratio improved to 59% from 63% in 9M2011.
- Impairments were down 23% to EUR 762m mainly due to a EUR 500m charge in 9M2011 on Greek exposures, offset by higher impairments in other business segments.
- Capital and liquidity positions remained strong