16.05.2001: NSGB
1st Quarter 2001 Results - Net Profit Increase!
NSGB announces its financial results for the first quarter 2001, which record a net profit of over 34 million EGP: an increase of about 13% compared with the same period of last year.
NSGB 1st Quarter 2001 Results
Société Générale Group 1st Quarter 2001 Results

09.05.2001: Financial Times article reflects on NSGB's performance
In a Financial Times' article dated May 9, 2001 (SURVEY - EGYPT: Gallic flavour to Cairo enterprise)
journalist JAMES DRUMMOND focuses on NSGB's performance and development in Egypt:
"National Société Générale Bank, Société Générale's Egyptian affiliate, is clearly an institution that feels that Egypt's current economic woes provide an opportunity for the adventurous.
NSGB, which has 18 branches in Egypt, is hoping to open another 12 branches by the end of the year subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Egypt..."
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14.03.2001: Official opening of Kafr Abdou Branch with the French Ambassador
NSGB has inaugurated on 14-03-2001 its Fourth Branch in Alexandria for Individuals after
Roushdy, Borg El Arab & Zizinia Branches, with the presence of the French Ambassador (François Doppfer).The event has been attended by Alexandrian Businessman & High Net Worth Individuals.

13.02.2001: General Assembly.
The ordinary & the extraordinary General Assembly dated on 13 - 02 - 2001 had decided:
-Dividend of the Coupon no 22 with 1 EGP to each stock throughout Banks cooperated in
The Egyptian - Clearing House.
-Distribution of free stocks with rate 36,36% from the capital (4 free stocks to every 11 stocks).

04.02.2001: NSGB official sponsor of the International Conference on Global Economy
(ICGE) organized by the A.U.C (American University in Cairo) Student Union.
NSGB was the official sponsor of the first annual International Conference on Global Economy held from February 7-10 at
A.U.C.
Organized by the Academic Committee of AUC's Student Union, the conference included three councils
1- Stock markets
2- International marketing
3- E-commerce
Which discussed the major economic issues of the new century.
For more information please visit the site:
www.aucegypt.edu

15.01.2001: NSGB reports record Growth in earnings for year-end 2000!
NSGB has released its full year 2000 results, which show a 12% increase in earnings. The bank reported net profits of EGP 125 million, up from EGP 111 million last year.
The main reason for this increase was a 19% surge in net interest income - which resulted from the net effect of a 25% increase in interest income to EGP 522 million as well as an increase of 29% in interest expense to EGP 345 million. The banks fees and commissions improved by 25% as a natural consequence of NSGB's 9% loan portfolio growth in addition to an increase in the bank's L/C's and L/G's by 8%.
The total balance sheet figure reached roughly EGP 5474 million at the end of December 2000 against approximately EGP 4535 million at the end of December 1999, with a growth rate of 21%.
The total balances of customer's deposits came to EGP 4308 million at the end of December 2000 versus EGP 3555 million at the end of December 1999, showing an increase of 21%.
The total balance of customers' credit facilities reached about EGP 3228 million at the end of December 2000 (after deduction of provision) against approximately EGP 2955 million at the end of December 1999, with an increase of 9%.
Gross profit, coming to about EGP 214.5 million at the end of 2000 versus nearly EGP 182.9 million at the end of 1999, increased at the rate of 17%.
These good performances have been achieved in a more difficult environment compared to 1999 and have been welcomed by several Egyptian Investment banks.
For more information please visit the site:
http://www.efg-hermes.com/docs/utilities/stock.asp?Ccode=

30.12.2000: New branches in 2001: NSGB plan to extend its network
During 2000, NSGB has invested heavily to open 5 new branches:
Nozha, Dokki, Haram, Manial, in Cairo and Zizenia in Alexandria. Thus, by the end of 2000, the Bank has a network of 14 branches distributed on the most important industrial, commercial and urban communities.
Some other branches are already under preparation in Nasr City (2 branches),
Shoubra, New Maadi and Zamalek in Cairo and Kafr Abdou and Semouha in Alexandria. It is expected to add 12 new branches during 2001 to achieve wider coverage so that NSGB becomes even closer to its clients.
The total balance sheet figure reached roughly EGP 5474 million at the end of December 2000 against approximately EGP 4535 million at the end of December 1999, with a growth rate of 21%.
2001 will as well witness the inauguration of the new Head Office in Cairo Downtown.

24.12.2000: The Corpstaff Global Agreement: a new service implemented by NSGB
"The Corpstaff global agreement …. "A new service implemented by NSGB to help companies"
El Aalam El Youm Newspaper:
This agreement sets the framework for offering employees NSGB's distinguished product range such as Deposits, Loans & Services with special rates & conditions. This package is customized according to both the structure of the company and the needs of its staff. This service helps the company retain valued employees by allowing them, to access a full range of distinguished banking products & services with special benefits.

3.12.2000: the Payroll Automated system introduced by NSGB
El Benouk ElYoum Newspaper:
NSGB has recently introduced the service of Payroll Automated System with the objective of removing the burden of handling salaries & related issues.

13.11.2000: Formula: NSGB partner and winner!
NSGB is Official partner of Formula2000, which toke place in CAIRO International Conference Center, NASR City in November 2000. Formula2000 is the biggest car exhibition in Middle East.
During this exhibition NSGB affirms that today it is possible to buy a car, using new credit facilities that bank offer. “All person who wants to own a car can subscribe to NSGB car-financing program, which realize the dream of owning car”.
El Aharam Newspaper 10/11/2000.
El Gornal Newspaper 12/11/2000

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