National Commercial Bank (NCBJ)has provided an update to the two Stock Exchange that its shares are listed on.
The bank has now stated that the total gross provision required to meet the total sum needed to satisfy the award, for the two year negotiating period, ending September 30th, 2014 is, approximately J$1.7 billion. The total amount to cover the award exceeds by approximately J$430 million, the amount that NCBJ had been providing for increased salaries and benefits, for the negotiating period. The amount is lower than the net sum of approximately $500 million IC insider suggested, would be the charge net of taxation. This shortfall, NCBJ says will be reflected in their income statement, for the year ended September 30th, 2014.
NCB wage award adds J$430M to cost
November 4, 2014 by
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