DBS Group Holdings Limited reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported interest income of SGD 1,920 million, compared to SGD 1,870 million for the last year. Net interest income was SGD 1,327 million, compared to SGD 1,336 million for the last year. Total income was SGD 2,317 million, compared to SGD 2,156 million for the last year. Profit before tax was SGD 1,169 million, compared to SGD 1,153 million for the last year. Net profit was SGD 1,002 million compared to SGD 983 million a year ago. Profit attributable to shareholders was SGD 950 million or SGD 1.56 per diluted share, compared to SGD 933 million or SGD 1.56 per diluted share for the last year. Diluted net book value per share as at March 31, 2013 was SGD 13.25, compared to SGD 12.19 as at March 31, 2012. Return on assets was 1.06%, compared to 1.09% for the last year. Return on equity was 12.0%, compared to 12.8% for the last year. Net cash used in operating activities was SGD 676 million, compared to SGD 4,438 million for the last year. Purchase of properties and other fixed assets was SGD 31 million, compared to SGD 32 million for the last year.

DBS Group Holdings Limited, Q1 2013 Earnings Call, May 02, 2013

DBS Group Holdings Limited announced final dividend of SGD 0.28 per ordinary share. The dividend is paid under the one-tier corporate tax system and is exempted from tax in Singapore. The dividend is payable on July 4, 2013 with the record date of May 15, 2013.