Establishment
1917: set up
1993: transformed into a public limited company
Legal status
Public-law limited company under the terms of Article 763, para. 1, of the Swiss Code of Obligations, instituted by the Law on Banque Cantonale du Valais dated 1st October 1991.
State guarantee
The State of Valais stands as guarantor for all of the BCVs’ liabilities and commitments.
Object laid down in the Articles of Incorporation
Provision of universal-banking services in accordance with the general interests of the Canton. Contribution to the smooth development of the Valais’ economy within the limits of prudential rules and regulations in the banking industry.
Stock exchange listing
SIX Swiss Exchange
Share capital
158 million Swiss francs
15,800,000 registered shares with a value of CHF 10 each
Shareholding structure
Holder of registered shares: 13,658 as of 31.12.2018
Network
45 outlets: 30 branches and 15 representative offices 79 Bancomat automated teller machines (ATMs)
Staff numbers
470,6 employees full-time equivalents (FTE)
Profits in 2018 in thousands of francs
Operating profit: CHF 116'011
Net profits for the year: CHF 67'077