CIBC to appeal decision in Cerberus matter

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CIBC (TSX: CM) announced its intention to appeal a New York Court decision that found the bank liable for US$491 million in damages related to a lawsuit from Cerberus Capital Management. The total damages, including pre-judgment interest, could reach approximately US$848 million. CIBC plans to record a pre-tax provision of about CAD$1,160 million in its first quarter 2023 results, which may affect its CET1 capital ratio, currently at 11.7% as of October 31, 2022.

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• CIBC intends to appeal the court's decision, indicating a proactive legal strategy.

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• Liability ruling could result in total damages of approximately US$848 million, impacting financial stability.
• Pre-tax provision of approximately CAD$1,160 million will reduce CET1 capital ratio by about 30 basis points.

TORONTO, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CIBC (TSX: CM) (NYSE: CM) announced that it intends to appeal the New York Court decision released after close of business on January 3, 2023 finding CIBC liable for damages in the lawsuit brought by a special purpose vehicle controlled by Cerberus Capital Management L.P. ("Cerberus"), in the amount of US$491 million, plus pre-judgment interest that is currently being assessed by both parties. CIBC expects that the total amount of damages, inclusive of such pre-judgment interest, will be approximately US$848 million through to December 1, 2022. CIBC previously disclosed on December 2, 2022 that the Court issued a liability ruling in this matter against CIBC. CIBC strongly disagrees with the legal and factual basis for the Court's decision.

CIBC expects to record a pre-tax provision of approximately CAD$1,160 million or CAD$850 million after tax, including estimated pre-judgment interest through December 1, 2022, in its first quarter 2023 results. The application of the after tax charge is expected to result in an approximate 30 basis point reduction in CIBC's CET1 capital ratio, which was 11.7% as at October 31, 2022.

About CIBC

CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 13 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients. Across Personal and Small Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets businesses, CIBC offers a full range of advice, solutions and services through its leading digital banking network, and locations across Canada, in the United States and around the world. Ongoing news releases and more information about CIBC can be found at www.cibc.com/ca/media-centre.

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FAQ

What did CIBC announce on January 4, 2023?

CIBC announced its intention to appeal a New York Court decision from January 3, 2023, which found the bank liable for US$491 million in damages.

How much in total damages could CIBC face from the Cerberus lawsuit?

CIBC could face approximately US$848 million in total damages, including pre-judgment interest.

What financial impact will the court ruling have on CIBC?

CIBC plans to recognize a pre-tax provision of about CAD$1,160 million, which will reduce its CET1 capital ratio by approximately 30 basis points.

What was CIBC's CET1 capital ratio before the provision?

CIBC's CET1 capital ratio was 11.7% as of October 31, 2022.