Vallibel Finance posts solid performance in very challenging year

In affirmation of its standing, Vallibel was honoured as Best Finance Company 2022 for the second consecutive year by The Global Economics UK for its performance. 
Thereby certifying its status as a strong and respected industry name, cemented its leadership credentials by delivering an outstanding financial performance for the 2021/22 year, despite the external challenges that prevailed through the period.

The company recorded a pre-tax profit of Rs.4.7 billion (67.1 percent increase) in comparison with Rs.2.3 billion recorded in 2020/21. Profit after tax rose to Rs.2.9 billion, from Rs.1.7 billion in the previous year. 

The company’s prudent financial discipline is reflected in its non-performing loans (NPL) ratio strengthening to 2.7 percent, from 4.48 percent in the previous year, despite the deterioration in the economy. Vallibel Finance approached the year with empathy for customers engaged in industries, which were particularly affected by the pandemic whilst ensuring its ambitious profit targets were met through a strategic recovery and collection drive.
Gross loan portfolio expanded to Rs.65.6 billion in the period under review, from Rs.47.7 billion previously, reflecting a growth of 37.5 percent, as a result of the company’ constant growth strategy. 

Vallibel Finance exhibited exceptional customer centricity during this difficult period, providing support and finding solutions to enhance their cash flow and thus ease their financial burden. The company offered moratoriums, restructure of loans and even concessions to customers severely impacted. 

Customers demonstrated strong loyalty and placed their faith in Vallibel Finance to safeguard and enhance their wealth. Deposits soared to Rs.41.0 billion, a commendable growth by 27.5 percent, from Rs.32 billion in the previous year. Total assets increased to Rs.77.6 billion, expanding by 40.7 percent, from the previous figure of Rs.55.2 billion.

“We have been able to record impeccable performance, both qualitative and quantitative during a very challenging and daunting period of time. This is a testament to the ability of our remarkable workforce, our strength, our dedication, our constant need to better ourselves and implementations of our high-performing strategies,” said Managing Director Jayantha Rangamuwa.
Commenting further, Rangamuwa said, “Achieving profitability amongst the challenging operating conditions in the year under review proves the stability, wealth of professional people and processes, which are the real assets of Vallibel Finance.