CIBC Overview and Strategy

Summary

• The CIBC Quick Facts page outlines the bank's core identity, strategy, main business units, and recent financial figures as of October 31, 2024.
• CIBC is a major North American financial institution with 48,000 employees and 14 million clients, operating in Canada, the U.S., and globally.
• The page describes four strategic priorities, details on its Canadian, U.S., and Capital Markets divisions, and CIBC's community and ESG commitments.
• Financial highlights include $1,042 billion in total assets, $26 billion in revenue, $7.2 billion in net income, and a CET1 ratio of 13.3%.

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Who We Are and Strategy

• CIBC is committed to creating enduring value for clients, employees, communities, and shareholders, guided by its purpose to help make ambitions a reality.
• The bank's core strategy emphasizes building a relationship-oriented, modern bank focused on superior client experience, shareholder returns, financial strength, and risk discipline.
• Four strategic priorities for ongoing progress include:
  • Growing the mass affluent and private wealth franchise in Canada and the U.S.
  • Expanding digital-first personal banking capabilities in Canada.
  • Delivering connectivity and differentiation to clients.
  • Enabling, simplifying, and protecting the bank.

Strategic Business Units & Focus for 2025

Canadian Personal and Business Banking

• Provides financial advice, services, and solutions to clients nationwide through multiple channels.
• 2025 priorities:
  • Expand the client base with a focus on mass affluent clients.
  • Deepen client relationships through personalized, digitally enabled engagement.
  • Improve client and team member experience by investing in people and technology.

Canadian Commercial Banking and Wealth Management

• Delivers relationship-based banking and wealth management to mid-market companies and high-net-worth clients, including online brokerage services.
• 2025 priorities:
  • Drive risk-controlled growth and deepen relationships.
  • Modernize and simplify processes and systems.
  • Focus on high-growth market segments.

U.S. Commercial Banking and Wealth Management

• Provides tailored banking and wealth management services in the U.S. with a focus on middle-market and high-net-worth segments.
• 2025 priorities:
  • Grow commercial banking through industry expertise and U.S. network expansion.
  • Expand private wealth management, emphasizing high-touch relationships.
  • Invest in people, technology, and infrastructure to scale operations and enhance data-driven decisions.

Capital Markets

• Offers integrated global markets, investment banking, corporate banking, and research services globally.
• 2025 priorities:
  • Maintain strong client coverage in Canada.
  • Expand the North American platform and broaden service offerings.
  • Enhance technology and innovation for greater client solutions.

Community and ESG Commitments

• CIBC supports communities through corporate donations, partnerships, and employee giving programs such as One for Change.
• The CIBC Foundation is dedicated to supporting causes important to clients and communities, aiming for a world without limits to ambition.
• ESG and sustainability are integral to CIBC’s operations and strategy.

Financial and Operational Highlights (as of October 31, 2024)

• Clients served: 14 million.
• Employees: 48,000.
• Canadian banking centres: 991; ATMs: 3,018.
• Founded in 1867; headquarters at 81 Bay Street, Toronto.
• Total assets: $1,042 billion; Market capitalization: $82 billion.
• CET1 capital ratio: 13.3%.
• Reported revenue: $26 billion.
• Reported net income: $7.2 billion.

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