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Citizens Financial Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2022 Net Income of $420 Million and EPS of $0.93

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Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) reported its first-quarter 2022 financial results, highlighting an underlying net income of $476 million and an EPS of $1.07. Chairman and CEO Bruce Van Saun noted solid financial performance, driven by strong net interest income and disciplined expense management, offsetting impacts on Capital Markets and Mortgage revenue. The company completed acquisitions of HSBC branches and Investors Bancorp, enhancing its New York City market presence. A dividend of $0.39 per share was declared, payable on May 17, 2022.

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  • Underlying net income of $476 million.
  • Earnings per share (EPS) of $1.07.
  • Strong net interest income offsetting market impacts.
  • Completed acquisitions of HSBC branches and Investors Bancorp.
  • Declared a dividend of $0.39 per share.
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  • Adverse effects on Capital Markets and Mortgage revenue due to macro environment.

Underlying Net Income of $476 million and EPS of $1.07

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG or “Citizens”) today reported first quarter 2022 financial results. The earnings press release, investor presentation, and financial supplement are available at http://investor.citizensbank.com. In addition, these materials will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a Form 8-K and will be available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

“We started off 2022 with solid financial performance, as strong net interest income, good expense discipline and excellent credit helped to offset the macro environment’s impact on Capital Markets and Mortgage revenue,” said Chairman and CEO Bruce Van Saun. “We were pleased to close both the HSBC branch and the Investors Bancorp acquisitions, and look forward to building out a strong franchise in the New York City Metro market. Our strategic initiatives are on track, which should drive relative out-performance in the future. During the quarter, we actively managed our balance sheet strategies, and we feel well-positioned to benefit from the market expectations for significant rate rises. Our refreshed guidance demonstrates confidence in our outlook for a strong 2022.”

Citizens also announced today that its board of directors declared a second quarter 2022 common stock dividend of $0.39 per share. The dividend is payable on May 17, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 3, 2022.

As previously announced, Citizens will host a live conference call to review its first quarter 2022 financial results. Interested parties may access the call and related materials through the following details:

Conference Call

Time: 9:00 am ET

Dial-in: (877) 336-4440, conference ID 6052001

Webcast/Presentation: The live webcast will be available at http://investor.citizensbank.com under Events & Presentations.

Replay Information: A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at 12:00 pm ET on April 19, 2022 through May 19, 2022. Please dial (866) 207-1041 and enter access code 8193987. The webcast replay will be available at http://investor.citizensbank.com under Events & Presentations.

About Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is one of the nation’s oldest and largest financial institutions, with $192.1 billion in assets as of March 31, 2022. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Citizens offers a broad range of retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations and institutions. Citizens helps its customers reach their potential by listening to them and by understanding their needs in order to offer tailored advice, ideas and solutions. In Consumer Banking, Citizens provides an integrated experience that includes mobile and online banking, a full-service customer contact center and the convenience of approximately 3,300 ATMs and approximately 1,200 branches in 14 states and the District of Columbia. Consumer Banking products and services include a full range of banking, lending, savings, wealth management and small business offerings. In Commercial Banking, Citizens offers a broad complement of financial products and solutions, including lending and leasing, deposit and treasury management services, foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity risk management solutions, as well as loan syndication, corporate finance, merger and acquisition, and debt and equity capital markets capabilities. More information is available at www.citizensbank.com or visit us on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook.

Cautionary Statement About Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statement that does not describe historical or current facts is a forward-looking statement. These statements often include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “goals,” “targets,” “initiatives,” “potentially,” “probably,” “projects,” “outlook,” “guidance” or similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” and “could.” Forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management, and on information currently available to management. Our statements speak as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update these statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements in light of new information or future events. We caution you, therefore, against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. More information about factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Media: Peter Lucht — 781.655.2289

Investors: Kristin Silberberg — 203.900.6854

Source: Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

FAQ

What were Citizens Financial Group's earnings for Q1 2022?

Citizens Financial Group reported an underlying net income of $476 million and an EPS of $1.07 for Q1 2022.

When is the dividend payment for CFG shareholders?

The dividend of $0.39 per share will be payable on May 17, 2022, to shareholders of record as of May 3, 2022.

What acquisitions did Citizens Financial Group complete recently?

Citizens Financial Group completed the acquisitions of HSBC branches and Investors Bancorp.

How did Citizens Financial Group perform against macroeconomic challenges?

The company reported solid financial performance, with strong net interest income and expense discipline, despite adverse impacts on Capital Markets and Mortgage revenue.

What is Citizens Financial Group's outlook for 2022?

The company expressed confidence in its outlook for a strong 2022, supported by its strategic initiatives.

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