CIBC today reported its second-quarter profit slipped 13% as the bank took a $75 million provision related to a case of hedge fund market timing under investigation in the United States.
CIBC said its second quarter net income for the quarter was $440 million, or $1.20 per share diluted, down from $507 million, or $1.33 per share, in the year-before period.
The after-tax provision accounted for 21¢ per share.
“CIBC’s second-quarter results reflect the commitment to our key priorities of delivering what matters to our clients, enhancing productivity and prudently managing our risk profile,” CEO John Hunkin said in a release.
CIBC’s total revenue for the period ended April 30 was $2.8 billion, down from $3.03 billion in the year-earlier period.
CIBC second-quarter profit slips 13%
Bank takes $75 million charge to deal with hedge fund market timing
- By: IE Staff
- May 25, 2005 May 25, 2005
- 10:10