The reporting changes in these restatements have no impact on consolidated profit or loss, the statement of comprehensive income or earnings per share for the overall Group.
Restatement regarding Compulsory Contributions
To increase transparency Operating Expenses and Compulsory Contributions are reported in separate line items going forward.
Restatement regarding consolidation of investment portfolio in Group Treasury
Until end of 2018 the segment Corporate Clients managed an investment portfolio separate from the Group liquidity and investment portfolios in Group Treasury. In order to increase efficiency, this investment portfolio has been transferred to Group Treasury (part of Others & Consolidation) and incorporated in the existing portfolios managed there. Related revenues, cost and risk-weighted assets as per 2018 have been restated accordingly.
Other changes
Also included in this restatement is the impact of regular business-driven transfers of customers and their results between segments as well as other minor adjustments.
The restated figures are preliminary and unaudited. The interim report as of March 31, 2019 is scheduled to be published May 8, 2019.
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About Commerzbank
Commerzbank is a leading international commercial bank with branches and offices in almost 50 countries. In the two business segments Private and Small-Business Customers and Corporate Clients, the Bank offers a comprehensive portfolio of financial services which is precisely aligned to its clients’ needs. Commerzbank finances approximately 30% of Germany’s foreign trade and is the leading finance provider for corporate clients in Germany. Due to its in-depth sector know-how in the German economy, the Bank is a leading provider of capital market products. Its subsidiaries Comdirect in Germany and mBank in Poland are two of the world’s most innovative online banks. With approximately 1,000 branches, Commerzbank has one of the densest branch networks among German private banks. In total, Commerzbank serves more than 18 million private and small business customers, as well as more than 70,000 corporate clients, multinationals, financial service providers, and institutional clients worldwide. In 2018, it generated gross revenues of €8.6 billion with approximately 49,000 employees.
Disclaimer
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