SANTO DOMINGO.- Banco Popular reported that at the close of the 2025 fiscal year, it registered total assets of RD$929,748 million, representing a growth of 9.4% compared to the previous year.
The bank indicated that the net loan portfolio amounted to RD$579,145 million, for a growth of RD$42,134 million, while total deposits reached RD$702,933 million, reflecting a growth of 8.9%.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Banco Popular, Manuel E. Jiménez F., assured that the institution maintained solid asset quality indicators, with a delinquency rate of 1.55%, lower than the average of the financial system, and a non-performing loan coverage of 193%.
When presenting the results during its Extraordinary General Meeting – Annual Ordinary of shareholders, the executive highlighted that the technical equity closed the year at RD$113,550 million, with a solvency ratio of 15.68%, higher than the average of multiple banking.
He also specified that as of December 31, 2025, the bank obtained gross profits of RD$37,822 million and net profits of RD$29,737 million, after the payment of RD$8,085 million in taxes.
Strategic advances in innovation
During fiscal year 2025, Banco Popular continued to strengthen its leadership in digital innovation and technological transformation. In this regard, its Popular App surpassed 1.2 million users, expanding customer access to financial services through secure and efficient digital channels.
The entity also launched a new digital debit card available directly in the application and presented API Portal, a platform that allows the integration of financial services through programming interfaces, strengthening the technological ecosystem of the financial group.
In cybersecurity, the bank continued to expand its capabilities through its specialized technology and security operations centers, which have international certifications and use artificial intelligence-based solutions to improve incident detection and information protection.
Commitment to sustainability
As the first Dominican bank to sign the United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking (UNEP FI), Banco Popular reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by financing renewable energy projects for more than US$525 million, promoting green leasing solutions, and developing educational initiatives such as the Finance with Purpose Academy, aimed at promoting financial education and inclusion.
This institutional performance was also recognized with various national and international awards, including Bank of the Year in the Dominican Republic, awarded by the financial magazine The Banker, of the Financial Times group, as well as the company with the best reputation in the country, occupying first place in the Merco Empresas 2025 ranking.
Extraordinary General Assembly
During an Extraordinary General Assembly, and after verifying the regulatory quorum, the shareholders approved the increase of the entity's authorized share capital from RD$75 billion to RD$85 billion, with the objective of supporting the bank's future growth plans and strengthening its equity structure.
This decision is in line with the institution's capital strategy, aimed at maintaining adequate solvency levels and supporting the expansion of its operations in the various productive sectors of the national economy.
Annual General Meeting
During the session as an ordinary assembly, the shareholders were informed and approved the Annual Management Report of the Board of Directors, the report of the auditor and the financial statements corresponding to the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
They also approved the management of the Board of Directors during the period and were informed of the certification relating to the shares subscribed and paid for from the authorized share capital.
The assembly also approved the proposal regarding the allocation of profits earned during the fiscal year, including the distribution of dividends to shareholders and the strengthening of the entity's reserves, in compliance with current regulations.
Decisions regarding the board of directors
The shareholders approved the ratification of Manuel A. Grullón, Marcial M. Najri, Manuel Grullón Hernández, and Erich Schumann as members of the Board of Directors comprising Group I. They also approved the inclusion of Manuel E. Jiménez F. and Nathalia Quirós Gómez within Groups I and III, respectively, for a period of three years, as well as the integration of Manuel Grullón Hernández, Vice President of the Board of Directors of Banco Popular, within Group II.
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