BNP Paribas publishes transcript of Q2 2026 results call

• BNP Paribas released the transcript of its July 23 second-quarter 2026 results call attended by CEO Jean-Laurent Bonnafé and CFO Lars Machenil.
• Group revenue rose 12% in Q2; CET1 reached 13%, hitting the prior end-2027 target; interim dividend set at EUR 3.23.
• CFO flagged an EUR 858 million capital gain on the AGI/Ageas transaction, adding EUR 0.5 per share to distribution and EUR 40 million annual recurring earnings from 2027.
• Management kept the 60% payout framework for the current plan; it may execute the 10% buyback element in Q4; excess CET1 above 13% to be considered annually.
• On liquidity, LCR jumped to 149% to pre-fund the Athlon closing in early August; Athlon expected to consume about 13 bps of CET1.

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