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banque bemo saudi fransi sa consolidated financial statements and
BANQUE BEMO SAUDI FRANSI S.A. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 TRANSLATED FROM ORIGINAL ARABIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BANQUE BEMO SAUDI FRANSI S.A. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 TRANSLATED FROM ORIGINAL ARABIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Independent Auditor’s Report 1-2 Consolidated Financial Statements: Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 3 Consolidated Income Statement 4 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 5 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 6 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 7-8 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 9 - 86 BANQUE BEMO SAUDI FRANSI S.A. CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT TRANSLATED FROM ORIGINAL ARABIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP Notes Interest income Interest expense Net interest income 26 27 ( Fees and commissions income Fees and commissions expense Net fees and commissions income 28 29 ( Net interest, fees and commissions income Net realized exchange gain Net unrealized exchange gain on structural position (Loss) / gain from held-for-trading financial assets Gain on available for sale financial assets Other operating income 30 ( 31 Profit for the year before tax Net income tax 32 12 13 33 19 34 35 20-D ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( Net profit for the year Attributable to: Equity holders of the parent Non-controlling interests Basic and diluted earnings per share ( 36 617,798,800 27,403,072) ( 590,395,728 563,193,580 17,788,653) 545,404,927 3,033,441,741 2,620,604,178 308,728,094 196,972,988 384,504,453 33,828,417 12,666,617) 11,703,067 5,859,500 3,579,567 3,723,446,738 Total operating income Salaries and related charges Depreciation of property and equipment Amortization of intangible assets Provision for impairment of credit facilities Miscellaneous provisions Other operating expenses Other provisions Total operating expenses 3,546,309,657 3,225,730,215 1,103,263,644) ( 1,150,530,964) 2,443,046,013 2,075,199,251 1,008,405,379) 296,753,330) 13,608,047) 914,205,716) 46,906,161) 645,598,030) 25,000,000) 2,950,476,663) 4,370,000 12,895,293 2,880,373,943 ( ( ( ( ( ( 838,612,890) 192,202,120) 13,888,946) 229,234,522) 34,132,000) 568,301,029) ( 1,876,371,507) 772,970,075 1,004,002,436 113,465,622) ( 336,199,330) 659,504,453 667,803,106 663,912,236 4,407,783) 665,613,886 2,189,220 659,504,453 667,803,106 77.89 89.83 THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES FROM 1 TO 44 FORM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4 BANQUE BEMO SAUDI FRANSI S.A. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME TRANSLATED FROM ORIGINAL ARABIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP Notes Profit for the year Other comprehensive income components: Changes in fair value of available for sale financial assets Changes in deferred tax liabilities 659,504,453 24 20-C ( Total comprehensive income for the year Attributable to: Equity holders of the parent Non-controlling interests ( 9,860,000) 2,465,000 ( 667,803,106 9,775,000 10,582,500) 652,109,453 666,995,606 656,517,236 4,407,783) 664,806,386 2,189,220 652,109,453 666,995,606 THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES FROM 1 TO 44 FORM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 5 BANQUE BEMO SAUDI FRANSI S.A. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY TRANSLATED FROM ORIGINAL ARABIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Balance as of January 1, 2011 Capital increase Comprehensive income for the year Allocation of net profit for the year Balance as of December 31, 2011 Balance as of January 1, 2010 Capital increase Comprehensive income for the year Allocation of net profit for the year Balance as of December 31, 2010 Capital SYP 3,705,000,000 1,295,000,000 - Legal reserve SYP Special reserve SYP 385,311,022 - 385,311,022 - - - - Attributable to equity holders of the parent Accumulated changes in fair value of General available for sale Net profit reserve financial assets for the year SYP SYP SYP 79,699,745 - 39,486,350 39,486,350 104,960,447 5,000,000,000 424,797,372 424,797,372 184,660,192 3,250,000,000 455,000,000 288,439,687 - 288,439,687 - - - 3,705,000,000 - 31,747,500 ( - 96,871,335 96,871,335 79,699,745 385,311,022 385,311,022 79,699,745 7,395,000) - ( 663,912,236 ( 663,912,236) Realized retained earnings SYP 497,955,937 - 292,158,751 32,555,000 - - 594,612,883 ( 455,000,000) ( 31,747,500 665,613,886 - 665,613,886) 358,343,054 - 384,504,453 593,430,573 497,955,937 Total equity attributable to Non equity holders controlling of the parent interests SYP SYP 92,345,702) 4,992,679,524 1,295,000,000 95,474,636 - - ( - 24,352,500 807,500) Unrealized retained earnings / (accumulated losses) SYP 656,517,236 ( - 4,407,783) - 5,073,795,527 1,295,000,000 652,109,453 - 6,944,196,760 76,708,220 7,020,904,980 ( 126,174,119) 4,327,873,138 - 78,926,783 - 4,406,799,921 - 664,806,386 2,189,220 666,995,606 - - 33,828,417 ( 92,345,702) 4,992,679,524 THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES FROM 1 TO 44 FORM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 6 81,116,003 - Total equity SYP 81,116,003 5,073,795,527 BANQUE BEMO SAUDI FRANSI S.A. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS TRANSLATED FROM ORIGINAL ARABIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP Notes Cash flows from operating activities Profit for the year before income tax Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash used in operating activities Depreciation of property and equipment Amortization of intangible assets Provision for impairment of credit facilities Amortization of premium and discount on held to maturity financial assets Unrealized loss/ (gain) on held-for-trading financial assets Loss on disposal of held-for-trading financial assets Loss on disposal of property and equipment Additions of miscellaneous provisions Write- off bad debts 12 13 33 772,970,075 1,004,002,436 296,753,330 13,608,047 914,205,716 192,202,120 13,888,946 229,234,522 8,838,269 11,076,824 ( Profit before changes in operating assets and liabilities 3,839,741 869,554 46,906,161 4,423,736) 2,064,643,981 ( 11,703,067) 28,904,170 1,456,529,127 Changes in operating assets and liabilities Decrease / (increase) in compulsory cash reserve Decrease / (increase) in deposits with banks (with maturity over 3 months) Decrease / (increase) in direct credit facilities Decrease in other assets Increase/ (decrease) in cash margins (Decrease)/ increase in customers’ deposits Increase in other liabilities Settlement of tax penalties Net cash used in operating activities before income tax Income tax paid 7,226,465,219 19 20-A ( 1,063,561,101) 26,002,639,522 ( 4,642,191,670) 3,121,367,336 ( 8,948,779,933) 227,688,868 20,253,619 221,367,621 ( 340,798,702) ( 41,831,812,647) 12,025,984,734 199,306,118 218,563,541 ( 34,588,282) ( ( 2,802,922,264) ( 1,274,000,385) 229,911,824) ( 343,247,415) ( 3,032,834,088) ( 1,617,247,800) Net cash used in operating activities THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES FROM 1 TO 44 FORM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 7 BANQUE BEMO SAUDI FRANSI S.A. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS / CONTINUED TRANSLATED FROM ORIGINAL ARABIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP Notes Cash flows from investing activities Loans and advances to banks Held to maturity financial assets Purchase of property and equipment Purchase of intangible assets Proceed from disposal of property and equipment Blocked deposit with Central Bank of Syria Purchase of held-for-trading financial assets Sale of held-for-trading financial assets Investment in available for sale financial assets 13 Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Dividends paid Paid in capital 22 ( ( 150,000,000 ( 1,491,403,713) 936,751,621) ( 622,059,415) 8,958,115) ( 10,279,157) ( ( 860,000 132,482,761) ( 23,224,914) ( 20,973,075 45,500,000) 24,020,148) - ( 737,750) ( 7,314,030) ( 1,080,322,086) ( 2,050,576,463) ( 55,590) ( 1,295,000,000 1,150,650) - 1,294,944,410 1,150,650) Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities Difference in exchange rate of financial assets ( Net decrease in cash and cash equivalent ( 256,360,456) ( 3,334,354 3,074,572,220) ( 3,665,640,559) Cash and cash equivalent at the beginning of year 37 34,052,872,956 37,718,513,515 Cash and cash equivalent at the end of year 30,978,300,736 34,052,872,956 3,652,850,297 1,061,168,504 5,859,500 3,284,371,425 1,145,703,697 4,250,000 37 Operational cash flow from interests and dividends Interest received Interest paid Dividend income received Non-cash transactions Transfers from realized retained earnings to capital - 455,000,000 THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES FROM 1 TO 44 FORM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 8 BANQUE BEMO SAUDI FRANSI S.A. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 TRANSLATED FROM ORIGINAL ARABIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. FORMATION AND ACTIVITIES OF THE BANK Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi S.A., “the Bank”, is a Syrian Joint stock company, registered under commercial registration number 13901 on December 29, 2003 and under number 8 in the banks’ register. The Bank’s headquarters is located in 29 Ayyar Street, Damascus, Syria. The Bank was established with an initial capital of SYP 1,500,000,000 divided into 3,000,000 shares with SYP 500 par value each. The capital was gradually increased to SYP 5,000,000 divided into 10,000,000 shares with SYP 500 par value each. The Bank’s shares are listed in Damascus Securities Exchange. The Bank started its operations on January 4, 2004. The Bank offers several banking services through its network of 43 branches and offices spread around Syria. On November 5, 2007, Monetary and Credit Council circular number 324/MN/B4 was issued, which allows the Bank to contribute in establishing a financial brokerage company called Bemo Saudi Fransi Finance S.A. On February 5, 2008, the Bank settled its contribution that represents 74.67% of the Subsidiary’s capital. On February 28, 2012, the board of directors has approved the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011. 2. ADOPTION OF NEW AND REVISED INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (IFRSs) 2.1 Standards and Interpretations effective for the current period The following new and revised standards and interpretations have been applied in the current year with no material impact on the disclosures and amounts reported for the current and prior years, but may affect the accounting for future transactions or arrangements: • Amendments to IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures (as revised in 2009) modify the definition of a related party and simplify disclosures for government-related entities. The Bank is not a government-related entity and the application of the revised definition of related party set out in IAS 24 (as revised in 2009) in the current year has not resulted in the identification of related parties that were not identified as related parties under the previous Standard. • Amendments to IAS 32 Classification of Rights Issues address the classification of certain rights issues denominated in a foreign currency as either equity instruments or as financial liabilities. The application of the amendments has had no effect on the amounts reported in the current and prior years because the Bank has not issued instruments of this nature. • Amendments to IFRIC 14 - Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement. The amendments correct an unintended consequence of IFRIC 14 IAS 19 – The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and their Interaction. The application of the amendments has had no effect on the Bank’s financial statements. 9 • IFRIC 19 Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments provides guidance regarding the accounting for the extinguishment of a financial liability by the issue of equity instruments. In particular equity instruments issued under such arrangements are measured at their fair value, and any difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability extinguished and the fair value of equity instruments issued are recognized in profit or loss. The application of IFRIC 19 has had no effect on the amounts reported in the current and prior years because the Bank has not entered into any transactions of this nature. • Improvements to IFRSs issued in 2010 – Amendments to: IFRS 1; IFRS 3 (2008); IFRS 7; IAS 1; IAS 27 (2008); IAS34; IFRIC 13. The application of these improvements to IFRSs issued in 2010 has not had any material effect on amounts reported in the combined financial statements. 2.2 Standards and Interpretations in issue but not yet effective The Bank has not applied the following new standards, amendments and interpretations that have been issued but not yet effective: Effective for annual periods beginning on or after ---------------------------------------------------- • Amendments to IFRS 7 Disclosures – Transfers of Financial Assets increase the disclosure requirements for transactions involving transfers of financial assets. These amendments are intended to provide greater transparency around risk exposures of transactions when a financial asset is transferred but the transferor retains some level of continuing exposure in the asset. The amendments also require disclosures where transfers of financial assets are not evenly distributed throughout the period. Currently, the Bank has not entered into such transactions. July 1, 2011 • IFRS 9 Financial Instruments issued in November 2009 and amended in October 2010 introduces new requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities and for derecognition. January 1, 2015 • Amendments to IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures relating to disclosures about the initial application of IFRS 9 January 1, 2015 or otherwise when IFRS 9 is first applied • IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements* replaces the parts of IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements that deal with consolidated financial statements, and SIC 12 Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities. IFRS 10 uses control as the single basis for consolidation, irrespective of the nature of the investee and includes a new definition of control. IFRS 10 requires retrospective application subject to certain transitional provisions providing an alternative treatment in certain circumstances. IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements* and IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures* have been amended for the issuance of IFRS 10. January 1, 2013 10 IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements* replaces IAS 31 Interests in Joint Ventures and SIC-13 Jointly Controlled Entities – Non monetary Contributions by Venturers. IFRS 11 establishes two types of joint arrangements: Joint operations and joint ventures. The two types of joint arrangements are distinguished by the rights and obligations of those parties to the joint arrangement. In addition, joint ventures under IFRS 11 are required to be accounted for using the equity method of accounting, whereas jointly controlled entities under IAS 31 can be accounted for using the equity method of accounting or proportionate. IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures has been amended for the issuance of IFRS 11. January 1, 2013 • IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities* is a disclosure standard and is applicable to entities that have interests in subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and/or unconsolidated structured entities. In general, the disclosure requirements in IFRS 12 are more extensive than those in the current standards. January 1, 2013 • IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement defines fair value, establishes a single framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosures about fair value measurement. The scope of IFRS 13 is broad and applies to both financial and non-financial items for which other IFRSs require or permit fair value measurement and disclosures about fair value measurements, except in specified circumstances. In general, the disclosure requirements in IFRS 13 are more extensive than those required in the current standards January 1, 2013 • Amendments to IAS 1 – Presentation of Other Comprehensive Income. The amendments retain the option to present profit or loss and other comprehensive income in either a single statement or in two separate statements. However, items of other comprehensive income are required to be grouped into those that will and will not subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss with tax on items of other comprehensive income required to be allocated on the same basis. July 1, 2012 • Amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes provide an exception to the general principles of IAS 12 for investment property measured using the fair value model in IAS 40 Investment Property by the introduction of a rebuttable presumption that the carrying amount of the investment property will be recovered entirely through sale. January 1, 2012 • Amendments to IAS 19 Employee Benefits eliminate the “corridor approach” and therefore require an entity to recognize changes in defined benefit plan obligations and plan assets when they occur. January 1, 2013 11 • IFRIC 20 Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine January 1, 2013 • Amendments to IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures enhancing disclosures about offsetting of financial assets and liabilities. January 1, 2013 • Amendments to IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation relating to application guidance on the offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities. January 1, 2013 *In May 2011, a package of five Standards on consolidation, joint arrangements, associates and disclosures was issued, including IFRS 10, IFRS 11, IFRS 12, IAS 27 (as revised in 2011) and IAS 28 (as revised in 2011). These five standards are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. Earlier application is permitted provided that all of these five standards are applied early at the same time. Management anticipates that the adoption of the above Standards and Interpretations in future years will have no material impact on the financial statements of the Bank in the period of initial application, except for the effect of the application of IFRS 9. Summary of IFRS 9 Financial assets IFRS 9 introduces new classification and measurement requirements for financial assets that are within the scope of IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. Specifically. As a general rule, IFRS 9 requires all financial assets to be classified and subsequently measured at either amortized cost or fair value on the basis of the entity’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial assets. However, equity securities and derivatives should all be measured at fair value. As required by IFRS 9, debt instruments are measured at amortized cost only if the asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. If either of the two criteria is not met, the debt instruments are classified as at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL). However, the Bank may choose at initial recognition to designate a debt instrument that meets the amortized cost criteria as at FVTPL if doing so eliminates or significantly reduces an accounting mismatch. Debt instruments that are subsequently measured at amortized cost are subject to impairment. Investments in equity instruments are classified and measured as at FVTPL except when the equity investment is not held-for-trading and is designated by the Bank as at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI). If the equity investment is designated as at FVTOCI, all gains and losses, except for dividend income that is generally recognized in profit or loss in accordance with IAS 18 Revenue, are recognized in other comprehensive income and are not subsequently reclassified to profit or loss. 12 For debt instruments not designated at fair value through profit or loss under the fair value option, reclassification is required between fair value through profit or loss and amortized cost, or vice versa, if the Bank’s business model objective for its financial assets changes so that its previous measurement basis no longer applies. IFRS 9 requires that derivatives embedded in contracts with a host that is a financial asset within the scope of the standard are not separated. Instead the hybrid financial instrument is assessed in its entirety as to whether it should be measured at amortized cost or fair value. Financial liabilities IFRS 9 also contains requirements for the classification and measurement of financial liabilities. One major change in the classification and measurement of financial liabilities relates to the accounting for changes in the fair value of a financial liability (designated as at fair value through profit or loss) attributable to changes in the credit risk of that liability. For financial liabilities that are designated as at fair value through profit or loss, the amount of change in the fair value of the financial liability that is attributable to changes in the credit risk of that liability is presented in other comprehensive income, unless the recognition of the effects of changes in the liability’s credit risk in other comprehensive income would create or enlarge an accounting mismatch in profit or loss. Changes in the fair value attributable to a financial liability’s credit risk are not subsequently reclassified to profit or loss. Previously, under IAS 39, the entire amount of the change in the fair value of the financial liability designated as at fair value through profit or loss was presented in profit or loss. 3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Statement of compliance The consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), the prevailing local regulations and the instructions and decisions of Monetary and Credit Council. Basis of preparation The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on historical cost basis except for the following items measured at fair value: - Assets and liabilities held for trading. - Financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss. - Investments in equities. - Available-for-sale financial assets. - Derivative financial instruments measured at fair value. Assets and liabilities are grouped according to their nature and are listed in an approximate order that reflects their relative liquidity. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Syrian Pounds (SYP), which is the Bank’s functional currency and reporting currency. A- Basis of consolidation The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi S.A. and its subsidiary Bemo Saudi Fransi Finance S.A. for the year ended December 31, 2011. Control is achieved when the Bank has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity to obtain benefits from its activities, generally conferred by holding a majority of voting rights. 13 Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date when the Bank gains control until the date when control ceases. The financial statements of the subsidiary are prepared for the same reporting period as that of the Bank, using consistent accounting policies. All significant inter-company balances, income and expense items are eliminated on consolidation. Changes in the Bank’s ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in the Bank losing control over the subsidiaries are accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the Bank’s interests and the non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiaries. Any difference between the amount by which the non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognized directly in equity and attributed to owners of the Bank. Non-controlling interests represent the portion of profit or loss and net assets not owned, directly or indirectly, by the Bank and are presented separately within equity in the consolidated financial statements. The subsidiaries of Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi S.A. consist of Bemo Saudi Fransi Finance S.A. as of December 31, 2011. The subsidiary’s main activities include providing consultation and analysis regarding financial securities in addition to buying and selling financial securities on behalf of the Bank and other clients. The Bank ownership is 74.67% of its subsidiary. B. Foreign currencies In preparing the financial statements of the Bank, transactions in currencies other than the entity' s functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated. Exchange differences on monetary items are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they arise except for exchange differences on transactions entered into in order to hedge certain foreign currency risks, and except for exchange differences on monetary items receivable from or payable to a foreign operation for which settlement is neither planned nor likely to occur in the foreseeable future, which are recognized in other comprehensive income, and presented in the translation reserve in equity. These are recognized in profit or loss on disposal of the net investment. C. Recognition and Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities The Bank initially recognizes loans and advances, deposits; debt securities issued and subordinated liabilities on the date that they are originated. All other financial assets and liabilities are initially recognized on the trade date at which the Bank becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognised immediately in profit or loss. 14 The Bank derecognises a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity. If the Bank neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership and continues to control the transferred asset, the Bank recognises its retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for amounts it may have to pay. If the Bank retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset, the Bank continues to recognise the financial asset and also recognises a collateralised borrowing for the proceeds received. On derecognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the asset' s carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable and the cumulative gain or loss that had been recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity is recognised in profit or loss. The Bank derecognises financial liabilities when, and only when, the Bank’s obligations are discharged, cancelled or they expire. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognised and the consideration paid and payable is recognised in profit or loss. D. Classification of financial assets Subsequent to initial recognition, investment securities are accounted for depending on their classification as either: held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, available-for-sale, or fair value through profit or loss. Held to maturity investment Held to maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity dates that the Bank has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, and which are not designated at fair value through profit or loss or available-for-sale. Held to maturity investments are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method less any impairment. Loans and receivables investment Loans and receivables investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity dates that the Bank has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and receivables investments are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method less any impairment. Available for sale financial assets Available-for-sale investments are non-derivative investments that are not designated as another category of financial assets. Unquoted equity securities whose fair value cannot be readily measured are carried at cost. All other available-for-sale investments are carried at fair value and unrealized gains or losses are included in other comprehensive income. The change in fair value on available-for-sale debt securities reclassified to held-to-maturity is segregated from the change in fair value of available-for-sale debt securities under equity and is amortized over the remaining term to maturity of the debt security as a yield adjustment. Designation at fair value through profit or loss The Bank designates financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss when either: • The financial assets or liabilities are managed, evaluated and reported internally on a fair value basis; or • The designation eliminates or significantly reduces an accounting mismatch which would otherwise arise; or • The financial assets or liabilities contain an embedded derivative that significantly modifies the cash flows that would otherwise be required under the contract. 15 E. Financial liabilities and equity instruments Classification as debt or equity Debt and equity instruments issued by the Bank are classified as either financial liabilities or as equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangements and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Bank are recognised at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. Repurchase of the Bank' s own equity instruments is recognised and deducted directly in equity. No gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the Bank' s own equity instruments. The component parts of compound instruments (convertible notes) issued by the Bank are classified separately as financial liabilities and equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangements and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument. Conversion option that will be settled by the exchange of a fixed amount of cash or another financial asset for a fixed number of the Bank' s own equity instruments is an equity instrument. Financial liabilities A financial liabilities that are not held-for-trading and are not designated as at FVTPL are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Financial liabilities are classified as at FVTPL when the financial liability is either held-for-trading or it is designated as at FVTPL. A financial liability other than a financial liability held-for-trading may be designated as at FVTPL upon initial recognition if: • Such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise; or • The financial liability forms part of a group of financial assets or financial liabilities or both, which is managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with the Bank' s documented risk management or investment strategy, and information about the grouping is provided internally on that basis; or • It forms part of a contract containing one or more embedded derivatives, and the entire combined contract (asset or liability) to be designated as at FVTPL according to IFRS 9. F. Offsetting between Financial Assets and Liabilities Financial assets and liabilities are set-off and the net amount is presented in the consolidated statement of financial position when, and only when, the Bank has a legal right to set-off the amounts or intends either to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 16 G. Fair Value Measurement of Financial Assets Fair value is the amount agreed to exchange an asset or to settle a liability between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm’s length transaction. When published price quotations exist, the Bank measures the fair value of a financial instrument that is traded in an active market using quoted prices for that instrument. A financial instrument is regarded as quoted in an active market if quoted prices are readily and regularly available and those prices represent actual and regularly occurring market transactions on an arm’s length basis. If the market for a financial instrument is not active, the Bank establishes fair value by using valuation techniques. Valuation techniques include observable market data about the market conditions and other factors that are likely to affect the instrument’s fair value. The fair value of a financial instrument is based on one or more factors such as the time value of money and the credit risk of the instrument, adjusted for any other factors such as liquidity risk. H. Impairment of Financial Assets The Bank assesses the financial assets at each reporting date, except for those classified at fair value through profit or loss, whether there is any objective evidence that the financial assets are impaired. Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, a loss event has occurred which has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset. Objective evidence that an impairment loss related to financial assets has been incurred can include information about the debtors’ or issuers’ liquidity, solvency and business and financial risk exposures and levels of and trends in delinquencies for similar financial assets, taking into account the fair value of collaterals and guarantees. The Bank considers evidence of impairment for assets measured at amortized cost at both specific asset and collective level. Impairment losses on assets carried at amortized cost are measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the financial assets and the corresponding estimated recoverable amounts. Losses are recognized in profit or loss. If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the financial asset at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortized cost would have been, had the impairment not been recognized. For investments in equity securities, a significant or prolonged decline in fair value below cost is objective evidence of impairment. For available-for-sale investment securities, the cumulative losses previously recorded in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity were recognized in profit or loss in case the impairment losses are substantiated by a prolonged decline in fair value of the investment securities. Any increase in the fair value of available-for-sale equity securities, subsequent to an impairment loss, was not recognized in profit or loss. Any increase in the fair value of available-for-sale debt securities, subsequent to an impairment loss, was recognized in profit or loss. 17 I. Derivatives financial instruments Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date the derivative contract are entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedge relationship. Embedded derivatives Derivatives embedded in non-derivative host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to those of the host contracts and the host contracts are not measured at FVTPL. Hedge accounting The Bank enters into a variety of derivative financial instruments to manage the exposure to interest The Bank designates certain hedging instruments, which include derivatives, embedded derivatives and non-derivatives in respect of foreign currency risk, as either fair value hedges, cash flow hedges, or hedges of net investments in foreign operations. Hedges of foreign exchange risk on firm commitments are accounted for as cash flow hedges. At the inception of the hedge relationship, the entity documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item, along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Furthermore, at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, the Bank documents whether the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk. Fair value hedges Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recognised in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk. The change in the fair value of the hedging instrument and the change in the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognised in the line of the consolidated [statement of comprehensive income/income statement] relating to the hedged item. Hedge accounting is discontinued when the Bank revokes the hedging relationship, when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or when it no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. The fair value adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item arising from the hedged risk is amortised to profit or loss from that date. Cash flow hedges The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of cash flow hedging reserve. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in profit or loss, and is included in the ‘other gains and losses'line item. Amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are reclassified to profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item is recognized in profit or loss, in the same line of the consolidated [statement of comprehensive income/income statement] as the recognized hedged item. However, when the hedged forecast transaction results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or a non-financial liability, the gains and losses previously recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are transferred from equity and included in the initial measurement of the cost of the non-financial asset or non-financial liability. 18 Hedge accounting is discontinued when the Bank revokes the hedging relationship, when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or when it no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. Any gain or loss recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognised when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognised in profit or loss. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the gain or loss accumulated in equity is recognised immediately in profit or loss. J. Loans and advances Loans and receivables investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity dates that the Bank has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. Loans and receivables investments are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method net of unearned interest and provision for credit losses where applicable. Bad and doubtful debts are carried on a cash basis because of doubts and the probability of noncollection of principal and/or interest. K. Financial guarantees Financial guarantees contracts are contracts that require the Bank to make specified payments to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payment when due in accordance with the contractual terms. These contracts can have various judicial forms (guarantees, letters of credit, credit-insurance contracts). Financial guarantee liabilities are initially measured at their fair value, and subsequently carried at the higher of this amortized amount and the present value of any expected payment (when a payment under the guarantee has become probable). Financial guarantees are included within regularization accounts under the assets and the liabilities. L. Property and equipment Property and equipment are stated at historical cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Depreciation is recognized so as to write off the cost of property and equipment, other than advance payments on capital expenditures, over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method as follows: % Buildings Office equipment and furniture Vehicles Computer equipment Leasehold improvement 5 10-20 20 20 20 The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the each year end, with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis. Gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an asset is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset at that date and is recognized in the consolidated income statement. 19 M. Intangible assets Intangible assets, other than goodwill, are amortized over their estimated useful lives, using the straightline method at the following rates: Key money Software % 5 20 Intangible assets are subject to impairment testing. N. Impairment of Tangible and Intangible Assets (Other than Goodwill): At the end of each reporting period, the Bank reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase. The fair value of the Bank’s owned properties and of properties acquired in satisfaction of loans debts, is the estimated market value as determined by real estate appraisers on the basis of market compatibility by comparing with similar transactions in the same geographical area and on the basis of the expected value of a current sale between a willing buyer and a willing seller, that is, other than in a forced or liquidation sale after adjustment of an illiquidity factor and market constraints. O. Contributions to social security and end of service indemnity The Bank is registered in the Syrian Social Security Establishment and makes contributions on account of its employees. These contributions include the Bank’s engagement towards its employees concerning endof-service indemnities that will be allocated to them by the Social Security Establishment. The Bank has no other liability towards its employees’ end of service indemnity. P. Provisions Provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Bank has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. 20 Q. Revenue and expense recognition Interest income and interest expense are recognized in the consolidated income statement using the effective interest method, taking account of the principal outstanding and the rate applicable, except for non-performing loans and advances for which interest income is only recognized upon realization. Interest income and expense include the amortization of discount or premium. Fees and commission income and expense that are integral to the effective interest rate on a financial asset or liability (i.e. commissions and fees earned on loans) are included under interest income and expense. Other fees and commission income are recognized when the related services are performed. Interest income and expense presented in the income statement include: • • • Interest on financial assets or liabilities measured at amortized cost; Interest on investment in available for sale financial assets; and Changes in fair value for acceptable derivatives including effective and non-effective items when interest rate risks have been hedged. Interest income on financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss and interest income on trading portfolio are presented separately in the consolidated income statement. Net other income on financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss other than held-fortrading includes the following: • • • Dividends; Realized and unrealized profit of loss; and Difference in exchange. Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive the payment is established and are presented under available for sale financial assets in net other income. R. Income tax Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. The Bank is computing its income tax in accordance with law number 28 dated April 16, 2001, which sets the income tax rate at 25% of the net taxable income. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the statement of income because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using rates enacted at the statement of financial position date. Income tax payable is reflected in the consolidated statement of financial position net of taxes previously settled in the form of withholding tax. Deferred tax is recognized on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax base used in the computation of taxable profit, and are accounted for using the statement of financial position liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilized. S. Fiduciary accounts Fiduciary assets held or invested on behalf of individuals, others are non-discretionary basis, and related risks and rewards belong to the account holders. Accordingly, these deposits are reflected as off-balance sheet accounts. 21 T. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise balances with original maturity of a period of three months or less, and include: cash and balances with Central Bank, balances with banks and financial institutions after deducting deposits of banks and financial institutions (with original maturity of 3 months or less). U. Earning per share The Bank presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) data for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Bank by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares, which comprise share options granted to employees, where applicable. 4. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY In the application of the Bank’s accounting policies, management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. Key sources of estimation uncertainty The following are the key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the statement of financial position date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. (i) Impairment losses on loans and advances The Bank reviews its loan portfolios to assess impairment on a regular basis. In determining whether an impairment loss should be recorded, the Bank makes judgments as to whether there is any observable indications that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows from a portfolio of loans. This evidence may include observable data indicating that there has been an adverse change in the payment status of the debtors of the Bank, or national or local economic conditions that correlate with defaults on assets in the Bank. Management uses judgment and estimates based on historical loss experience for assets with credit risk characteristics and objective evidence of impairment similar to those in the portfolio when estimating its cash flows. The methodology and assumptions used for estimating both the amount and the timing of future cash flows are reviewed regularly to reduce any differences between loss estimates and actual loss experience. (ii) Fair value of unquoted financial instruments The fair values of financial instruments that are not quoted in active markets are determined by using valuation techniques. To the extent practical, models use only observable data, however factors such as credit risk (both own and counterparty), volatilities and correlations require management to make estimates. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments. 22 (iii) Impairment of assets and required provisions Under the current unrest situations witnessed in Syria, Management has assessed the recoverability of the Bank’s assets, and is satisfied that no additional provisions for impairment are needed, other than those included in the accompanying financial statements. 5. CASH AND BALANCES WITH CENTRAL BANK OF SYRIA This caption includes the following: 2011 SYP Cash on hand Balances with Central Bank of Syria Current accounts and demand deposits Cash compulsory reserve Blocked account with Central Bank of Syria December 31, 2010 SYP 4,518,676,584 3,475,954,433 5,913,378,691 3,189,594,591 18,449,968 22,278,159,555 10,416,059,810 18,449,968 13,640,099,834 36,188,623,766 According to banking laws and regulations in Syria, Circular No. (389/MN/B4) dated May 5, 2008 and Circular No. (738/MN/B4) dated January 31, 2011 issued by Monetary and Credit Council and Circular No. 5938 dated May 2, 2011 issued by the Prime Minister, Banks were required to decrease cash compulsory reserve with Central Bank of Syria from 10% to 5% of average accounts on demand, saving and term deposits excluding housing deposits. This reserve is compulsory and cannot be used in the Bank’s operating activities. 6. BALANCES WITH BANKS This caption comprises the following: Resident banks SYP Current accounts and demand deposits Term deposits (with original maturity of three months or less) Total SYP 684,993,174 9,132,808,085 9,817,801,259 835,800,000 11,372,761,523 12,208,561,523 1,520,793,174 20,505,569,608 22,026,362,782 Resident banks SYP Current accounts and demand deposits Term deposits (with original maturity of three months or less) December 31, 2011 Non-resident banks SYP 1,174,440,549 1,174,440,549 December 31, 2010 Non-resident banks SYP Total SYP 644,173,275 1,818,613,824 7,634,001,269 7,634,001,269 8,278,174,544 9,452,615,093 Non-interest bearing balances with banks amounted to SYP 3,444,639,623 as of December 31, 2011 (compared to SYP 1,657,296,527 as of December 31, 2010). Blocked accounts with banks associated with commercial transactions amounted to SYP 185,068,710 as of December 31, 2011 (compared to SYP 10,765,602 as of December 31, 2010). 23 7. DEPOSITS WITH BANKS This caption comprises the following: Term deposits (with original maturity over three months) Term deposits (with original maturity over three months) 8. Resident banks SYP December 31, 2011 Non-resident banks SYP Total SYP 239,608,476 780,860,166 1,020,468,642 239,608,476 780,860,166 1,020,468,642 Resident banks SYP December 31, 2010 Non-resident banks SYP Total SYP 3,122,336,164 23,900,772,000 27,023,108,164 3,122,336,164 23,900,772,000 27,023,108,164 HELD-FOR-TRADING FINANCIAL ASSETS This caption comprises the following: 2011 SYP Shares Bonds quoted in foreign markets 24 December 31, 2010 SYP 13,116,780 379,765,032 26,090,761 321,501,234 392,881,812 347,591,995 9. NET DIRECT CREDIT FACILITIES This caption comprises the following: 2011 SYP Corporate Overdrafts Loans and advances Unearned interest on loans Discounted bills Unearned interest on discounted bills December 31, 2010 SYP 7,589,328,426 5,632,413,248 8,285,104,942 6,469,502,062 ( 182,636,197) ( 189,782,155) 3,757,794,573 3,862,439,632 ( 393,248,181) ( 436,907,423) 19,056,343,563 Individuals and estate loans Loans and advances Credit cards Unearned interest on loans 15,337,665,364 9,669,547,079 10,485,713,447 24,417,844 45,354,225 ( 26,494,718) ( 62,954,864) 9,667,470,205 Small & medium size enterprises Overdrafts Loans and advances Unearned interest on loans Discounted bills Unearned interest on discounted bills 10,468,112,808 1,912,388,264 2,634,932,506 3,671,465,182 3,993,055,746 ( 96,276,370) ( 166,514,710) 787,685,752 1,550,548,103 ( 82,430,261) ( 175,393,285) 6,192,832,567 Governmental & public sector Loans and advances Total Provision for impairment of direct credit facilities Suspended interest - 4,215,000,000 - 4,215,000,000 34,916,646,335 37,857,406,532 ( 1,602,736,115) ( ( 378,474,089) ( Net direct credit facilities 32,935,436,131 25 7,836,628,360 805,098,657) 197,866,950) 36,854,440,925 Movement of the provision for impairment of direct credit facilities is as follows: Balance at the beginning of the year Additions during the year Write off Balance at the end of the year Corporate SYP 599,199,157 575,167,956 ( 54,288) ( 1,174,312,825 Balance – beginning of the year Individually impaired loans Collective impairment Change during the year Additions: Individually impaired loans Collective impairment Write backs: Individually impaired loans Collective Impairment Write off Individually impaired loans Collective impairment Balance – end of the year Individually impaired loans Collective impairment 2011 Individual SYP Total SYP 205,899,500 805,098,657 226,893,238 802,061,194 4,369,448) ( 4,423,736) 428,423,290 1,602,736,115 547,465,633 51,733,524 599,199,157 202,076,209 3,823,291 205,899,500 749,541,842 55,556,815 805,098,657 481,922,438 274,105,146 240,988,820 27,848,236 722,911,258 301,953,382 ( 180,859,628) ( 575,167,956 ( - ( 54,288) ( 54,288) ( 41,943,818) ( 222,803,446) 226,893,238 802,061,194 4,369,448) ( 4,369,448) ( 4,423,736) 4,423,736) 848,474,155 325,838,670 396,751,763 31,671,527 1,245,225,918 357,510,197 1,174,312,825 428,423,290 1,602,736,115 26 Corporate SYP Balance at the beginning of the year Additions during the year Balance at the end of the year Balance – beginning of the year Individually impaired loans Collective impairment Change during the year Additions: Individually impaired loans Collective impairment Write backs: Individually impaired loans Collective Impairment Balance – end of the year Individually impaired loans Collective impairment ( ( 2010 Individual SYP Total SYP 437,614,349 161,584,808 599,199,157 101,606,431 104,293,069 205,899,500 539,220,780 265,877,877 805,098,657 373,377,462 64,236,887 437,614,349 100,459,815 1,146,616 101,606,431 473,837,277 65,383,503 539,220,780 263,333,712 11,827,815 101,616,394 2,676,675 364,950,106 14,504,490 89,245,541) 24,331,178) 161,584,808 104,293,069 547,465,633 51,733,524 202,076,209 3,823,291 749,541,842 55,556,815 599,199,157 205,899,500 805,098,657 Movement of suspend interest is as follows: 2011 SYP Balance at the beginning of the year Addition during the year Write-backs during the year ( Balance at the end of the year ( ( 89,245,541) 24,331,178) 265,877,877 2010 SYP 197,866,950 214,391,150 33,784,011) ( 102,719,351 182,776,391 87,628,792) 378,474,089 197,866,950 Non-performing direct credit facilities amounted to SYP 4,919,213,755 as of December 31, 2011 representing 14.09% of total direct credit facilities balance (compared to SYP 2,606,795,326 as of December 31, 2010 representing 6.89% of total direct credit facilities balance). Non-performing direct credit facilities after deducting suspended interest amounted to SYP 4,540,739,666 as of December 31, 2011 representing 13.15% of total direct credit facilities balance after deducting suspended interest (compared to SYP 2,408,928,376 as of December 31, 2010 representing 6.40% of total direct credit facilities balance after deducting suspended interest). Non-performing indirect credit facilities amounted to SYP 128,222,554 as of December 31, 2011 (compared to SYP 139,524,931 as of December 31, 2010). The provision for these facilities amounted to SYP 31,141,240 as of December 31, 2011 (compared to SYP 24,549,043 as of December 31, 2010) which is recorded under miscellaneous provisions (Note 19). There was no credit facilities granted to the governmental and public sector as of December 31, 2011 compared to SYP 4,215,000,000 as of December 31, 2010 representing 11.13% of total direct credit facilities. 27 10. AVAILABLE FOR SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS This caption comprises the following: 2011 SYP Unquoted financial assets Shares Quoted financial assets Equity securities December 31, 2010 SYP 8,051,780 7,314,030 74,970,000 84,830,000 83,021,780 92,144,030 Equity securities balance represents the Bank’s investment in United Insurance Company and constitutes 5% of the company’s capital. These securities were revaluated at fair value according to the stocks quote list published by Damascus Securities Exchange. The Bank is willing to maintain these securities for the foreseeable future. Unrealized loss on available for sale equity securities amounted to SYP 9,860,000 for the year ended December 31, 2011 (compared to unrealized gain amounted to SYP 9,775,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010). 11. HELD TO MATURITY FINANCIAL ASSETS This caption comprises the following: 2011 SYP Unquoted financial assets Treasury bills - local government December 31, - Quoted financial assets Treasury bills – foreign government Certificates of deposit – non-resident banks 99,443,363 529,158,069 1,114,400,000 454,960,350 937,000,000 1,643,558,069 1,491,403,713 Treasury bills analysis 2011 SYP Fixed rate Floating rate 2010 SYP December 31, 2010 SYP 529,158,069 1,114,400,000 554,403,713 937,000,000 1,643,558,069 1,491,403,713 Treasury bills- local government are unquoted bills with fixed rate which are held to maturity and are priced as follows: 2011 SYP Nominal value Discount 28 December 31, ( 2010 SYP 100,000,000 556,637) 99,443,363 Treasury bills- foreign government represent quoted bills with fixed rate. These bills are held to maturity and are priced as follows: 2011 USD Nominal value Premium Value in SYP based on the exchange rate at year end December 31, 2010 USD 9,000,000 496,735 9,000,000 711,000 9,496,735 9,711,000 529,158,069 454,960,350 Treasury bills - foreign government were obtained on December 15, 2010 as follows: Nominal value: USD 9,000,000 Purchase price: USD 9,711,000 Coupon rate: 5.15% Yield to maturity: 2.61% Maturity date: April 9, 2014 Certificates of deposit balance represents quoted financial assets with floating rate issued by a non-resident bank and is held to maturity, which comprises the following as of December 31, 2011: Maturity date Nominal value (USD) August 6, 2012 December 24, 2012 10,000,000 10,000,000 Interest rate 3m Libor + 110BP 3m Libor + 72BP 20,000,000 Value in SYP based on the exchange rate at year end 1,114,400,000 Accrued interest receivable on held to maturity financial assets amounted to SYP 7,799,659 as of December 31, 2011 (compared to SYP 6,189,891 as of December 31, 2010). This balance is classified under other assets in the consolidated statement of financial position. 29 12. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT This caption comprises the following: Buildings SYP Office equipment and furniture SYP 2011 Vehicles SYP Computers’ equipment SYP Leasehold improvement SYP Total SYP Historical Cost Balance as of January 1, 2011 Additions Disposal Transfer 1,006,528,135 371,734,800 11,311,062 12,441,559 ( 20,800) ( 1,373,068,034 56,311,828 58,733,899 16,232,800 2,315,000) - 267,774,298 9,444,867 836,060 417,610,145 2,122,381,277 22,909,491 72,339,779 ( 2,335,800) 60,227,279 1,490,443,201 Balance as of December 31, 2011 2,390,907,231 72,651,699 278,055,225 500,746,915 440,467,387 3,682,828,457 Accumulated Depreciation Balance as of January 1, 2011 Additions, year’s charges Disposal ( ( 139,634,538) ( 113,399,706) ( 69,144,836) ( 68,159,549) ( 2,288 - 26,029,241) ( 147,124,659) ( 214,358,686) ( 14,499,109) ( 41,307,467) ( 103,642,369) ( 603,958 - 640,546,830) 296,753,330) 606,246 Balance as of December 31, 2011 ( 208,779,374) ( 181,556,967) ( 39,924,392) ( 188,432,126) ( 318,001,055) ( 936,693,914) Net Book Value Balance as of December 31, 2011 2,182,127,857 258,910,420 32,727,307 89,623,099 182,745,860 2,746,134,543 Advance payments on purchase of property and equipment Balance as of January 1, 2011 Additions Transfers Balance as of December 31, 2011 Net property and equipment 632,026,127 747,036,675 ( 1,373,068,034) ( 5,994,768 2,188,122,625 56,311,828 56,311,828) 258,910,420 30 32,727,307 ( 632,026,127 836,060 60,227,279 864,411,842 836,060) ( 60,227,279) ( 1,490,443,201) 89,623,099 182,745,860 5,994,768 2,752,129,311 Buildings SYP Office equipment and furniture SYP 909,951,706 21,043,079 75,533,350 1,006,528,135 315,697,558 49,417,117 6,620,125 371,734,800 2010 Computers’ equipment SYP Vehicles SYP Leasehold improvement SYP Total SYP Historical Cost Balance as of January 1, 2010 Additions Transfer Balance as of December 31, 2010 45,088,199 13,645,700 58,733,899 233,958,114 33,754,184 62,000 267,774,298 359,703,693 26,325,347 31,581,105 417,610,145 1,864,399,270 144,185,427 113,796,580 2,122,381,277 Accumulated Depreciation Balance as of January 1, 2010 Additions, year’s charges Balance as of December 31, 2010 ( ( ( 97,549,646) ( 76,504,006) ( 14,877,821) ( 42,084,892) ( 36,895,700) ( 11,151,420) ( 139,634,538) ( 113,399,706) ( 26,029,241) ( 111,377,216) ( 148,036,021) ( 35,747,443) ( 66,322,665) ( 147,124,659) ( 214,358,686) ( 866,893,597 120,649,639 448,344,710) 192,202,120) 640,546,830) Net Book Value Balance as of December 31, 2010 258,335,094 32,704,658 203,251,459 1,481,834,447 Advance payments on purchase of property and equipment Balance as of January 1, 2010 Additions Transfers Balance as of December 31, 2010 Net property and equipment ( 267,948,719 439,610,758 75,533,350) ( 632,026,127 1,498,919,724 6,620,125 6,620,125) 258,335,094 31 32,704,658 ( 62,000 62,000) ( 120,649,639 31,581,105 31,581,105) ( 203,251,459 267,948,719 477,873,988 113,796,580) 632,026,127 2,113,860,574 13. INTANGIBLE ASSETS This caption comprises the following: Software SYP Historical cost Key money SYP Total SYP Balance as of January 1, 2010 Additions Balance as of December 31, 2010 Additions 45,515,866 10,279,157 55,795,023 8,958,115 146,053,241 146,053,241 - 191,569,107 10,279,157 201,848,264 8,958,115 Balance as of December 31, 2011 64,753,138 146,053,241 210,806,379 Accumulated amortization Balance as of January 1, 2010 Additions, year’s charges Balance as of December 31, 2010 Additions, year’s charges ( ( ( ( 26,785,393) 6,586,284) 33,371,677) 6,305,385) ( ( ( ( Balance as of December 31, 2011 ( 39,677,062) ( 28,283,727) 7,302,662) 35,586,389) 7,302,662) ( ( ( ( 55,069,120) 13,888,946) 68,958,066) 13,608,047) 42,889,051) ( 82,566,113) Net book value Balance as of December 31, 2011 25,076,076 103,164,190 128,240,266 Balance as of December 31, 2010 22,423,346 110,466,852 132,890,198 14. OTHER ASSETS This caption comprises the following: 2011 SYP Accrued interest receivables Banks and financial institutions Direct credit facilities – corporate Direct credit facilities – individual Held to maturity –financial assets Direct credit facilities – public sector Prepaid expenses Recoverable cash margins Stamps and prints inventory Advances to employees VISA cards license Amounts under collection Other receivable (Note 35) Provision for other receivable (Note 35) Due from related parties (Note 38) Due from ATM agent Advances to service suppliers Other debit balances ( 32 December 31, 2010 SYP 13,247,520 49,565,494 47,922,889 7,799,659 - 76,655,218 44,570,505 52,946,067 6,189,891 44,714,521 118,535,562 225,076,202 261,451,496 18,828,429 10,576,053 4,244,202 3,549,000 3,521,613 25,000,000 25,000,000) 3,095,388 46,717,790 230,281,415 14,733,546 9,616,315 4,853,937 3,549,000 9,789,140 5,679,323 77,443,495 33,083,822 84,102,206 470,519,533 698,208,401 15. BLOCKED DEPOSIT WITH CENTRAL BANK OF SYRIA According to section B of Article 12 of Law No. 28 for the year 2001, private sector banks are required to maintain 10% of their capital as blocked deposit at Central Bank of Syria with no interest, and which is refundable upon liquidation of the Bank. This blocked deposit at Central Bank of Syria caption comprises the following: 2011 SYP Balances in SYP Balances in USD December 31, 2010 SYP 246,073,850 286,912,107 189,241,950 168,833,543 532,985,957 358,075,493 Blocked deposit with Central Bank of Syria increased proportionately to the capital increase. 16. BANKS'DEPOSITS This caption comprises the following: Current accounts and demand deposits Term deposits (with original maturity of 3 months or less) Current accounts and demand deposits Term deposits (with original maturity of 3 months or less) 33 Resident banks SYP December 31, 2011 Non-resident banks SYP 573,375,774 256,741,547 830,117,321 650,000,000 - 650,000,000 1,223,375,774 256,741,547 Resident banks SYP December 31, 2010 Non-resident banks SYP 679,348,001 319,041,124 998,389,125 - 155,467,000 155,467,000 679,348,001 474,508,124 1,153,856,125 Total SYP 1,480,117,321 Total SYP 17. CUSTOMERS’ DEPOSITS This caption comprises the following: 2011 SYP Current accounts and demand deposits Term deposits Saving accounts Total December 31, 2010 SYP 38,547,576,815 20,663,053,901 2,518,032,415 67,611,336,620 32,508,707,732 3,440,431,426 61,728,663,131 103,560,475,778 Public sector’s deposits amounted to SYP 564,696,442 representing 0.91% of total deposits as of December 31, 2011 (compared to SYP 867,197,457 representing 0.84% of total deposits as of December 31, 2010). Non- interest bearing deposits amounted to SYP 18,928,578,903 representing 30.66% of total deposits as of December 31, 2011 (compared to SYP 33,198,630,424 representing 32.06% of total deposits as of December 31, 2010). 18. CASH MARGINS This caption comprises the following: 2011 SYP Cash margins against direct credit facilities Cash margins against indirect credit facilities 34 December 31, 2010 SYP 1,372,063,148 1,570,621,470 1,126,618,515 1,594,698,482 2,942,684,618 2,721,316,997 19. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Miscellaneous provisions movement is as follows: December 31, 2011 Indirect credit facilities: Provision for liabilities arising from financial guarantees- customers Provision for liabilities arising from financial guarantees- banks Provision for operational foreign exchange position Tax penalties provisions Other provisions December 31, 2010 Indirect credit facilities: Provision for liabilities arising from financial guarantees- customers Provision for operational foreign exchange position Tax penalties provisions Other provisions Balance at beginning of year SYP 24,549,043 696,300 34,132,000 348,512 59,725,855 64,293,572 2,822,956 348,512 67,465,040 Provided during the year SYP Utilized during the year SYP Write-backs SYP 6,592,197 - - 105,552,325 - - 5,014,415 110,566,740 - 5,014,415 2,743,458 43,549,036 1,202,197 189,202,671 2,047,158 44,005,318 ( 853,685 159,050,683 ( - 34,588,282) 34,588,282) Difference in exchange SYP - Balance at year end SYP 31,141,240 ( 3,101,174) ( 36,643,355) - 24,549,043 1,499,111 34,132,000 35,631,111 ( ( 3,101,174) ( 3,625,767) 40,269,122) - 696,300 34,132,000 348,512 59,725,855 The provision for operational foreign exchange position was calculated based on article No. 7 of circular No. 362/MN/B1 issued by Monetary and Credit Council on February 4, 2008. According to this circular, banks operating in Syria are required to establish a provision for exchange rate fluctuations equal to 5% of average operational exchange rates position during the month. Provision for liabilities arising from financial guarantees- banks represents a provision against two letters of guarantees with total amount of SYP 417,807,121 as of December 31, 2011. These guarantees are granted to local customer and are guaranteed by foreign bank. During the year, stamps and legal fees have been reviewed. Tax penalties have been imposed by the related authorities amounted to SYP 43,549,036 but the Bank submitted an objection. The final decision was not issued by the time the consolidated financial statements were approved. Financial authorities reviewed salaries and wages’ taxes during 2010. Tax and penalties were settled during 2011 by paying the amount of SYP 34,588,282. 35 20. INCOME TAX This caption comprises the following: A- Provision for income tax 2011 SYP Balance at beginning of the year Income tax paid during the year Income tax due Net adjustments of prior year income tax ( ( Balance at end of the year Net adjustments of prior year income tax comprises the following: Write- back of provisions for income tax for the year 2010 Additions on provisions for income tax for the years 2004 & 2005 339,075,198 229,911,824) ( 206,472,332 85,151,057) 343,247,415 343,247,415) 339,075,198 - 230,484,649 339,075,198 Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP 109,163,374 ( 2010 SYP - 24,012,317) - 85,151,057 - During the year, new forms for income tax declaration was issued by Ministry of Finance for banks, in which it stated that the addition on provision for credit losses calculated in accordance with circular No. (597/MN/B4) dated December 9, 2009 and amended by circular No. (650/MN/B4) dated April 14, 2010, is a tax acceptable expense and it can be deducted from taxable income. The difference between the calculated income tax provision as of December 31, 2010 and the paid amounts, was recorded in the consolidated income statement under write-back of provision for income tax. During 2011, the Bank had a tax review for the years 2004 and 2005. A preliminary decision was issued where the Bank was levied SYP 24,012,317 as additional tax for the two years. The Bank submitted an objection. Matters are still pending by the time the consolidated financial statements were approved. B- Deferred tax assets Balance at beginning of the year Movement during the year Balance at end of the year 36 2011 SYP 2010 SYP 8,506,232 7,855,653 5,630,364 2,875,868 16,361,885 8,506,232 C- Deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax liabilities at year-end resulted from (loss)/ gain from revaluation of available for sale financial assets that is booked under cumulative changes in fair value in equity. Deferred tax liability is calculated by multiplying the cumulative change in fair value of available for sale financial assets by 25% (tax rate) as the following: 2011 SYP Balance at beginning of the year Changes during the year ( Balance at end of the year 2010 SYP 10,582,500 2,465,000) 10,582,500 8,117,500 10,582,500 Deferred tax assets and liabilities were not offset as deferred tax assets relate to the subsidiary’s operations while deferred tax liabilities relate to the Bank’s activities. D- Reconciliation between accounting and taxable profits Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP Profit before tax 772,970,075 Additions: Depreciation of buildings (Note 12) 69,144,836 Amortization of key money (Note 13) 7,302,662 Provision for performing loans 313,781,198 Provision for non-performing loans exceeding the percentages set in circular No. 597/MN/B4 and its amendments 78,662,229 Addition to provision for credit losses Addition to provision for foreign exchange 2,047,158 Tax penalties 39,006,464 Loss / (gain) from investment in subsidiaries 25,254,798 Deductions: Unrealized gain of financial assets held-for-trading ( 309,255) Gain on available for sale financial assets ( 5,525,000) Unrealized gain on structural position ( 384,504,453) Write-back of suspended interest for 2009 and before ( 6,999,916) Interest income of treasury bills ( 1,404,493) Write- back of provision for credit losses from 2009 ( 83,536,976) Write-back of foreign exchange provision Write-back of provision for credit losses - 1,004,002,436 42,084,892 7,302,662 - ( ( ( ( ( ( 647,093,312 1,499,111 34,132,000 5,765,788) 9,632,454) 4,250,000) 33,828,417) 95,147,599 3,625,767) 417,858,790) Taxable income 825,889,327 1,356,300,796 Income tax (25% of taxable income) 206,472,332 339,075,198 Income tax revenue related to subsidiary ( 7,855,653) ( 198,616,679 37 2,875,868) 336,199,330 21. OTHER LIABILITIES This caption comprises the following: 2011 SYP Accrued interest payables – customers’ deposits Accrued interest payables – cash margin accounts Accrued interest payables – banks’ deposits Certified and payable checks Transfers and amounts under payable Accrued expenses Contributions payable to tax and social security Advances from customers Unearned commission income Top management and board of directors accrued expenses (Note 38) Dividends payable (Note 38) Due to related parties (Note 38) Other credit balances 22. December 31, 2010 SYP 161,139,608 32,540,688 1,578,082 671,582,133 580,568,899 202,367,833 172,156,036 69,375,795 59,701,723 129,310,527 23,852,711 985,683,597 175,506,927 99,329,093 149,569,342 126,003,460 58,789,746 52,672,101 1,621,100 36,587,134 43,847,697 1,676,690 18,716,886 30,353,928 2,041,891,132 1,842,640,604 CAPITAL The Bank’s authorized, issued and fully paid capital is SYP 5,000,000,000 which comprises 10,000,000 shares with SYP 500 par value of each. The Bank’s capital shares are split into two categories: Category A: This type of shares should only be owned by Syrian Citizens or Syrian companies and their value should only be paid in Syrian Pounds except for Syrian non-residents who should pay in foreign currency based on prevailing exchange rates in neighboring markets. Category B: This type of shares can be owned by foreign individuals or companies according to Prime Minister’s decision and their value should be paid in foreign currency based on prevailing exchange rates in neighboring markets. Banque Bemo SAL (Lebanon) shares represent 22% of the Bank’s capital and are from category B. Banque Saudi Fransi (Saudi) shares represent 27% of the Bank’s capital and are from category B. Banque Saudi Fransi board of directors decided on November 26, 2011 to sell their stake at Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi s.a. and to quit from its board of directors. This decision was made according to their estimate for the risks in Syria as it was mentioned in their website. No shares have been sold up to the date of approval on these consolidated financial statements. On May 24, 2009 the shareholder’s general assembly approved the increase in capital by issuing 1,000,000 shares in total amount of SYP 500,000,000 with SYP 500 par value each. The approval on amending the Bank’s bylaws to include this increase was obtained from Monetary and Credit Council on August 17, 2009. 38 On January 4, 2010, law number 3 was issued which amend some of the provisions included in law No. 28 for the year 2001 and Circular No. 35 for the year 2005 and required increasing the minimum capital for all banks operating in Syria to SYP 10 Billion. All licensed banks were granted a grace period of three years to adhere to the new law, this period has been extended to four years according to Law No. 17 for the year 2011. On May 11, 2010 the shareholder’s general assembly approved the increase in capital as follows: 1. To allocate a portion of retained earnings amounting to SYP 455,000,000 by issuing 910,000 new shares with a par value of SYP 500 each. The final approval of Syrian Commission on Financial Markets and Securities (No. 115) was obtained on November 29, 2010 to cover this increase with an allocation of retained earnings into capital. 2. The issuance of 1,590,000 new ordinary shares with a total value of SYP 795,000,000 (par value of SYP 500 each). Syrian Commission on Financial Markets & Securities approved this increase by issuing circular No. 33 dated February 21, 2011. The increase dated May 24, 2009 and May 11, 2010 were issued to shareholders and the Bank finished second and final part of this increase on July 18, 2011. 23. LEGAL AND SPECIAL RESERVES According to article 197 of corporate law No.29 dated February 14, 2011, legal reserve is set up at 10% of annual net income and up to 25% of capital. Special reserve is set up at 10% of annual net income and up to 100% of capital in accordance with Monetary and Credit Council Law No. 23, article No. 97 for the year 2002. Annual net income was defined in accordance with article 200 of corporate law No.29 dated February 14, 2011, to be equal to the difference between realized revenues and the total of expenses and depreciation before income tax. Reference to above and to the circulars issued by Central Bank of Syria No.(369/100/3) dated January 20, 2009 and No. (952/100/1) dated February 12, 2009, legal and special reserves were calculated as follows: 2011 SYP Profit before income tax (Deduct) / Add: Net unrealized exchange gain on structural position Non-controlling interests of subsidiary’s loss / (profit) before income tax Legal / Special reserve 10% 39 December 31, 772,970,075 ( 2010 SYP 1,004,002,436 384,504,453) ( 33,828,417) 6,397,882 1,460,666) ( 394,863,504 968,713,353 39,486,350 96,871,335 24. CUMULATIVE CHANGES IN FAIR VALUE OF AVAILABLE FOR SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS This caption comprises the following: 2011 SYP Balance at beginning of the year Unrealized (loss)/ gain during the year (Note 10) Changes in deferred tax liabilities (Note 20-C) 25. ( 2010 SYP 31,747,500 9,860,000) 2,465,000 ( 32,555,000 9,775,000 10,582,500) 24,352,500 31,747,500 RETAINED EARNINGS AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION AND ACCUMULATED LOSSES According to the regulations of Central Bank of Syria and Monetary and Credit Council No. 362 for year 2007 and No. (952/100/1) dated February 12, 2009, unrealized retained earnings / (accumulated losses) on structural position are segregated from retained earnings. Total retained earnings available for distribution as of December 31, 2011 amounted to SYP 593,430,573 (compared to SYP 405,610,235 as of December 31, 2010). No decision was made to distribute profit for the year 2011. 26. INTEREST INCOME This caption comprises the following: Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP Direct credit facilities- corporate Overdraft Loans and advances Discounted bills Direct credit facilities - individual Governmental and public sector Balances and deposits with banks Loans and advances Held to maturity financial assets 27. 827,469,400 874,024,501 492,679,388 1,025,235,618 90,105,000 209,427,244 27,368,506 692,730,461 664,464,137 523,581,593 1,037,227,292 44,714,521 248,415,040 10,992,580 3,604,591 3,546,309,657 3,225,730,215 INTEREST EXPENSE This caption comprises the following: Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP Banks’ deposits Customers’ deposits Current accounts Saving accounts Term deposits Cash margins 40 3,907,033 1,656,817 132,059,374 128,836,890 796,105,483 42,354,864 231,891,513 94,738,743 789,811,137 32,432,754 1,103,263,644 1,150,530,964 28. FEES AND COMMISSIONS INCOME This caption comprises the following: Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP Commissions on direct credit facilities Commissions on indirect credit facilities Commissions on transfers and banking services Miscellaneous commissions income 29. 617,798,800 563,193,580 Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP Commission paid to banks Commission paid on transfers and banking services Miscellaneous commissions expenses 12,197,687 14,899,532 305,853 10,530,188 6,273,246 985,219 27,403,072 17,788,653 (LOSS) / GAIN FROM HELD-FOR-TRADING FINANCIAL ASSETS This caption comprises the following: Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP Dividends on shares Dividends on bonds Unrealized revaluation gain- Bonds Unrealized revaluation (loss)/ gain- Shares Loss on disposal of shares 31. 38,704,515 292,751,212 209,510,998 22,226,855 FEES AND COMMISSIONS EXPENSES This caption comprises the following: 30. 27,131,799 326,093,890 251,349,358 13,223,753 ( ( 417,650 1,832,298 309,255 11,386,079) 3,839,741) 9,632,454 2,070,613 - ( 12,666,617) 11,703,067 GAIN ON AVAILABLE FOR SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS This caption comprises the following: Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP Dividend income from United Insurance Company (Note 38) Dividend income from other Companies Gain on sale of available for sale financial assets 41 5,525,000 334,500 - 4,250,000 120,000 5,859,500 4,370,000 32. SALARIES AND RELATED CHARGES This caption comprises the following: Salaries and related charges Medical expenses Top management salaries and compensation (Note 38) Bank’s portion of Social Security Training expenses 33. PROVISION FOR IMPAIRMENT OF CREDIT FACILITIES This caption comprises the following: Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP 768,097,795 15,921,021 101,896,181 107,111,708 15,378,674 1,008,405,379 651,137,289 14,233,997 60,310,469 93,802,519 19,128,616 838,612,890 Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP Performing direct credit facilities (Note 9) Non-performing direct credit facilities (Note 9) Non-performing indirect credit facilities (Note 19) 301,953,382 ( 9,826,688) 500,107,812 275,704,565 112,144,522 ( 36,643,355) 914,205,716 229,234,522 According to the current economic situation, the Bank performed a stress test on its credit facilities portfolio and, consequently, Management decided to calculate a collective provision against these facilities in the amount of SYP 246,396,566 which exceeded the percentages set by circular No. (597/MN/B4) issued by Monetary and Credit Council and its amendments in order to reduce the increasing credit risk. 34. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES This caption comprises the following: Rent Legal Fees Advertising Telephone and communication expenses Travel and transportation Maintenance Utilities Professional fees Board of Directors'compensation and bonuses (Note 38) Credit cards expenses Stationery and office expenses Insurance Administrative fees (Note 38) Cleaning and security expenses Network and computer installation Capital increase expenses Donations Other expenses 42 Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP 126,350,894 77,391,356 64,765,684 51,973,075 45,108,115 40,384,713 34,784,332 32,105,312 27,801,503 21,595,156 21,268,439 17,257,332 16,718,750 13,882,408 13,189,646 10,430,020 84,000 30,507,295 645,598,030 126,930,514 46,889,724 89,337,441 34,831,852 48,027,700 21,881,675 37,392,399 35,530,325 13,591,547 18,114,026 21,716,532 16,274,477 13,968,000 12,944,899 9,407,799 396,150 21,065,969 568,301,029 35. OTHER PROVISIONS During 2011, the Bank reported a robbery during cash transfer between branches in its ordinary course of business. The Bank recorded a full provision for the loss taking into consideration the preliminary results of investigation and the expected future cash inflows from the insurance company. This provision was recorded in the consolidated income statement under other provisions. 36. BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE The basic and diluted earnings per share on profits available for equity holders of the parent were calculated as follows: Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 Net profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent (SYP) Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year Basic and diluted earnings per share (SYP) 663,912,236 665,613,886 8,524,055 7,410,000 77.89 89,83 The weighted average number of shares was calculated as follows: Period December 31, 2009 November 29, 2010* July 27, 2011 Number of shares Share 6,500,000 910,000 2,590,000 Number of days Day 365 365 157 Weighted average number of shares For the year ended December 31, 2011 2010 Share Share 6,500,000 910,000 1,114,055 6,500,000 910,000 - 8,524,055 7,410,000 * The weighted average number of shares as of December 31, 2010 was modified to reflect the number of free shares in compliance with the International Accounting Standard IAS 33, which requires amending the number of shares retrospectively from the earliest comparative year when the number of shares increases due to capitalization or stock split. Basic and diluted earnings per share are identical due to the absence of instruments issued by the Bank that would impact earnings per share when converted. 37. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT This caption comprises the following: 2011 SYP Cash and balances with Central Bank of Syria (except for cash compulsory reserve and blocked deposit) Add: Balances with banks (with original maturity of 3 months or less) Less: Banks'deposits (with original maturity of 3 months or less) December 31, 2010 SYP 10,432,055,275 25,754,113,988 22,026,362,782 9,452,615,093 ( 1,480,117,321) ( 1,153,856,125) 30,978,300,736 43 34,052,872,956 38. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES In the ordinary course of business, the Bank enters into transactions with top management, major shareholders and other related parties within the allowed commercial engagement limits. Credit facilities granted to related parties are considered as performing except for the direct credit facilities of SYP 220,624,105 that was granted to a related party and was classified as doubtful debt as of December 31, 2011 (compared to SYP 214,035,159 as of December 31, 2010). No provision has been taken against these facilities as it is fully guaranteed with accepted bank guarantees. The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Bemo Saudi Fransi Finance S.A. The Bank’s share in the subsidiary’s capital is shown below: Contribution Percentage % Bemo Saudi Fransi Finance S.A. 74.67 44 2011 SYP December 31, 2010 SYP 224,000,000 224,000,000 224,000,000 224,000,000 A- Consolidated statement of financial position items Financial position items Debit balances Current accounts Term deposits Credit facilities balances Debit balances (Note 14) Credit balances Current accounts Term deposits Dividends payable (Note 21) Accrued expenses (Note 21) Off-Balance sheet items Inward guarantees Issued letters of guarantees Inward letters of guarantees Inward LCs Issued LCs Acceptances Checks under collection Import bills Export bills December 31, 2011 United Insurance Company SYP Bank Saudi Fransi SYP Bank Bemo SYP 1,864,887,878 3,176,392,548 - 3,146,123,172 6,686,400,000 3,095,388 32,440 - - 227,815,681 - 5,041,280,426 9,835,618,560 32,440 - 227,815,681 - 129,019,686 - 77,055,191 25,000,000 - 22,295,598 26,586,611 30,376,503 - 1,621,100 - 232,661,488 25,000,000 1,621,100 52,672,101 - 129,019,686 102,055,191 22,295,598 56,963,114 - 1,621,100 311,954,689 48,829,113 88,413,307 6,096,312 947,989 ( 440,263,421) ( 11,038,468) ( 405,090,879) ( 9,753,860) 65,956 ( ( 45,817,234) ( 603,883,005) 4,362,970 19,578,846 Top management SYP 44,610) - 45 - Board of directors SYP Related parties SYP Shareholders SYP Total SYP 224,092,087 - - 5,011,043,490 9,862,792,548 451,907,768 3,095,388 224,092,087 - 15,328,839,194 ( 335,000,000) ( 142,000,000) 24,472,330 ( 346,380,000) - - ( 477,000,000) 161,714,750 ( 346,380,000) 7,044,301 ( 451,301,889) ( 414,844,739) 21,346 ( 649,700,239) 23,941,816 Financial position items Debit balances Current accounts Term deposits Credit facilities Debit balances (Note 14) Credit balances Current accounts Term deposits Dividends payable (Note 21) Due to related parties Accrued expenses (Note 21) Off-Balance sheet items Inward guarantees Issued letters of guarantees Inward letters of guarantees Inward LCs Issued LCs Acceptances Checks under collection Import bills Export bills Bank Saudi Fransi SYP Bank Bemo SYP December 31, 2010 United Insurance Company SYP Top management SYP Board of directors SYP Related parties SYP Shareholders SYP Total SYP 166,837,183 132,519 53,409,092 327,950,000 4,754,123 - - 263,517,523 792,681 221,476,447 - - 220,246,275 327,950,000 484,993,970 5,679,323 166,969,702 386,113,215 - - 264,310,204 221,476,447 - 1,038,869,568 18,716,886 - 44,758,239 80,730,000 - 56,567,918 32,292,061 - 24,509,657 3,439,847 19,338,040 10,868,493 - 1,676,690 - 115,634,497 113,022,061 1,676,690 18,716,886 43,847,697 18,716,886 125,488,239 88,859,979 24,509,657 22,777,887 10,868,493 1,676,690 292,897,831 90,420,421 26,225,587 ( 294,785,389) ( 511,194,946) ( 38,868,946) 4,061,099 75,420,398 3,607,450 ( 1,394,201) ( 11,247,570) ( 51,917,376) ( (1,264,985,568) 19,866,228 97,073) - 46 - ( 335,000,000) ( 232,275,000) 22,767,712 ( 428,350,000) - - ( ( ( ( ( ( 567,275,000) 188,608,531 428,350,000) 29,833,037 296,179,590) 522,442,516) 52,014,449) 1,303,854,514) 23,927,327 B- Consolidated statement of comprehensive income items Bank Saudi Fransi SYP Interest income Interest expense Insurance expense Administrative fees (Note 34) Salaries and bonuses Dividends (Note 31) Top management SYP Board of directors SYP Related parties SYP 3,085,004 5,068,802 13,203 14,942,238 22,266,622 ( 825,033) ( 332,952) ( 28,405) ( 2,420) (19,521,309) ( 16,718,750) (101,896,181) ( 27,801,503) 5,525,000 - Bank Saudi Fransi SYP Interest income Interest expense Insurance expense Administrative fees (Note 34) Salaries and bonuses Dividends (Note 31) Bank Bemo SYP Year ended December 31, 2011 United Insurance Company SYP Bank Bemo SYP Shareholders SYP Total SYP - 45,375,869 ( 1,188,810) ( 19,521,309) ( 16,718,750) (129,697,684) 5,525,000 Shareholders SYP Total SYP Year ended December 31, 2010 United Insurance Company SYP Top management SYP Board of directors SYP 1,022,792 952,192 58,957 21,812,981 ( 1,179,681) ( 3,718,325) ( 114,104) (18,931,636) ( 13,968,000) ( 60,310,469) ( 13,591,547) 4,250,000 - 47 Related parties SYP 29,132,117 - - ( ( ( ( 52,979,039 5,012,110) 18,931,636) 13,968,000) 73,902,016) 4,250,000 C. Executive management's benefits Year ended December 31, 2011 2010 SYP SYP Management compensations and bonuses (Note 32) Board of Directors remunerations (Note 34) 101,896,181 27,801,503 60,310,469 13,591,547 129,697,684 73,902,016 In compliance with circular No (500/MN/B4) dated May 10, 2009, the Bank is working on closing out all credit facilities granted to related parties within a maximum period specified as the date of maturity. Interest rate charged on credit facilities granted to related parties is in the range of 7.25% to 12%. Interest expense rate on current accounts and deposits for related parties is in the range of 0.5% to 6.5%. 48 39. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES This caption comprises the following: (a) Fair value of financial assets and liabilities which are not shown in the consolidated financial statements at fair value Financial assets: Cash and balances with Central Bank of Syria Balances with banks Deposits with banks Net direct credit facilities Held to maturity financial assets Blocked deposit with Central Bank of Syria Financial liabilities: Banks’ deposits Customers’ deposits Cash margins Carrying value SYP December 31, 2011 Fair value SYP Difference SYP 13,640,099,834 13,640,099,834 22,026,362,782 22,026,362,782 1,020,468,642 1,022,926,268 2,457,626 32,935,436,131 31,986,049,294 ( 949,386,837) 1,643,558,069 1,652,864,150 9,306,081 532,985,957 532,985,957 1,480,117,321 1,480,117,321 61,728,663,131 61,726,453,214 2,942,684,618 2,979,216,663 ( 49 2,209,917 36,532,045) Carrying value SYP 36,188,623,766 9,452,615,093 27,023,108,164 36,854,440,925 1,491,403,713 358,075,493 December 31, 2010 Fair value SYP Difference SYP 36,188,623,766 9,452,615,093 27,023,108,164 31,418,213,110 ( 5,436,227,815) 1,421,944,355 ( 69,459,358) 358,075,493 - 1,153,856,125 1,153,856,125 103,560,475,778 103,462,677,949 2,721,316,997 2,711,003,491 97,797,829 10,313,506 (b) Fair value measurements for financial assets recognized at fair value in the consolidated statement of financial position (according to IFRS 7) December 31, 2011 Level 2 Level 3 SYP SYP Level 1 SYP Held-for-trading financial assets Available for sale financial assets 83,021,780 392,881,812 - - 392,881,812 83,021,780 83,021,780 392,881,812 - 475,903,592 December 31, 2010 Level 2 Level 3 SYP SYP Level 1 SYP Held-for-trading financial assets Available for sale financial assets Total SYP Total SYP 92,144,030 347,591,995 - - 347,591,995 92,144,030 92,144,030 347,591,995 - 439,736,025 Evaluation and assumption techniques used for determining fair value: Fair values of financial assets and liabilities are determined using the following hierarchy: Level one: fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level two: fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included in level one, that are observable, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices). Level three: fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). Financial assets whose fair value approximates its book value: They represent monetary financial assets and liabilities with maturity less than one year and with a book value that approximates fair value. Financial assets with fixed interest rate: Fair value of financial assets and liabilities carried at amortized cost with fixed interest rate is calculated by conducting a comparison between cash flows generated by the financial instrument at issuance (discounted using market interest rates) and the current market prices for comparable financial instruments. 50 40. RISK MANAGEMENT Overview of risk management The activities of Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi S.A contains a number of risks, that is why risk management plays crucial role in maintaining the strength of the bank and its continuing profitability. The process of risk management consists of recognizing, measuring, monitoring financial and nonfinancial risks that may adversely affect the Bank’s performance and reputation and ensuring an efficient distribution of capital to achieve optimal rates of return. The Bank’s risks mainly fall under the following types: - Credit risk - Market risk - Liquidity risk - Operational Risk - Risks of compliance with the requirements of regulatory authorities General strategy for risk management The Bank’s risk management policies are set according to the size and complexity of its activities and instructions of Syria monetary authorities, Syrian laws and applicable international banking standards. The board of directors is responsible for guiding and approving risk management strategies which are then monitored by independent risk management department, Risk management policies in the Bank are subject to continuous improvement to keep pace with all developments and growth in the Bank' s activities, and for the expansion of its services; the philosophy of risk management in the Bank is based on the knowledge, experience and management' s ability to supervise and judge, and the existence of clear manual of authorities defined by the Board of Directors. Organizational structure and the role of parties responsible of risk management Board of directors Board of directors is responsible for risk management and approval of strategies and policies in the Bank. In addition to board of directors, there are committees responsible for managing and monitoring risks. Risk management Risk management is responsible for proper execution and control of risks and it ensures the compatibility of existing risks with adopted policies. Risk management contains the following departments: - Credit and market risks department This department is responsible of reviewing the credit facilities files which are in the process of obtaining credit facilities from the Bank as well as other financial institutions in which the Bank is willing to maintain financial interest whether in the form of current account or investment account. The department submits its recommendation to the appropriate management level. Moreover, the department conducts a periodic review on existing files at least once per year. - Credit management department This department is responsible of managing credit files to ensure its conformity with the approval terms granted from the appropriate managerial level by confirming the existence and legitimacy of the required documents and guarantees and compliance with the corresponding credit procedures and policies of the Bank. The department activates the credit facilities granted to customer and record the inward guarantees on the banking system and save the documents in secure location. 51 - Retail credit risk department This department is responsible for the credit facilities files of individual and retail facilities aiming to obtain credit facilities from the Bank. The department will submit its recommendation to the appropriate management level. - Credit monitoring department This department monitors credit facilities, follow-up on payments after approval, assures timely settlement of customers’ obligations according to their amounts and maturities. It prepares and sends reports to relevant department that include information on due and unpaid amounts, excesses over defined limits. In addition, the department assigns credit ratings to existing customers and calculates provisions for impaired credit facilities. The department also prepares reports regarding risk management especially credit risk management and submits them to senior management and Central bank of Syria. - Operational risk department This department monitors overall activities and departments of the Bank where operational risk may arise due to human or automation errors from within or outside the Bank. It monitors these risks by measuring them to ensure they are either non-existed or still in the minimum possible level acceptable. In additions, it takes all possible decisions to mitigate these risks in which it include according to each case, transfer the risk to third parties or insurance companies. Treasury Responsible for the assets and liabilities management and financial structure of the Bank, basically it is responsible of liquidity and financing risks. Internal audit department This department audits the risk management process on regular basis. It reviews the compatibility of the procedures and policies set by the Bank. The audit results are discussed with the management, reports and suggestions are submitted to the Audit Committee. Risk management and reporting system The Bank’s risks are measured in a way that reflects the expected losses, which may arise in normal conditions, and the unexpected losses based on estimates of total actual losses using statistical methods. These methods are based on the probabilities of previous experiences, and are adjusted to reflect the economic conditions. It also examines the worst-case scenario that may arise from exceptional circumstances. Managing and controlling risks are based on approved limits that reflect the Bank strategy, limits and levels of acceptable risks. The Bank measures total risk-taking capability and compares it to overall risks of all types. Information is collected from all business lines for the purposes of analyzing, monitoring and determining risks at early stage as it submits reports to the board of directors, risk management department and heads of departments that contain total credit and liquidity risks. Detailed analysis is prepared on a monthly basis according to business lines and geographical sectors; Management reviews provision for impairment of credit losses quarterly. Board of directors receives a comprehensive report on risks on a quarterly basis to use it in assessing the overall risks of the Bank. Detailed risk reports are prepared and distributed to all departments to ensure that all necessary information is up to date and available to all levels of the Bank. 52 Risk management procedures and mitigation methods A- Credit Risk: Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and cause the other party to incur a financial loss. There are three main types of credit risk: the risk of counter-party default, settlement risk, and country risk. Key factors for effectively managing credit risk are as follows: - locating a suitable environment for credit risk management, - Having a clear and proper framework of approvals and permissions, - Maintaining an appropriate credit administration, and providing appropriate mechanisms for measurement and control and - Ensuring adequate controls are in place over the procedures of credit risk management. In order to achieve the above, The Bank attempts to develop a clear credit policy which includes maximum credit exposure granted (for individuals or entities) and for each sector and geographical area. The Bank attempts to control credit risk by monitoring credit exposures, limiting transactions with specific counter-parties, and continually assessing the creditworthiness of counter-parties. Basic hypotheses of stress testing for credit risks Bank uses several hypotheses for stress testing of credit portfolio that generally covers the expected credit risks and the increase in provision for impairment of credit losses required to cover these risks. These hypotheses also cover the changes in non-performing loans in various scenarios according to their expected credit risks. In addition, it examines the deterioration in credit quality of credit exposures per economic sector and the decrease in market value of real estate mortgage of non-performing loans. Risk Management procedure comprises the following: 1- Defining credit risk limits and concentrations: The Bank’s credit risk policy set up maximum exposure that can be assigned to individual customer or group of customers, in accordance with the limits specified in the decree No. 395 issued by Monetary and Credit Council. In addition, it includes limits by economic segments as well as specifying credit limits that can approved by each level of management. Credit rating of customers The Bank reviews the portfolio of granted loans on regular basis and classifies it in accordance with Monetary and Credit Council circular No. 597/MN/ B4 dated December 9, 2009 amended by circular No. 650/MN/B4 dated April 14, 2010, which sets up the criteria for classification of facilities and calculation of required provisions. The following are the loan classification categories in accordance with Monetary and Credit Council instructions: 2-1. performing loans - Low risk loans - Normal risk loans - Watch list (special mention) loans 2-2. Non-performing loans - Substandard loans - Doubtful loans - Bad loans 53 Basis of credit facilities classification 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Commitment of debtors with credit facilities terms; Movements of overdraft account; Customer commitment for timely payment; Updated financial position of the customer; Cash inflows of the financed projects; Classification of customer by recognized rating companies, if available; and Customer status in terms of payment with other financial institutions. 2- Credit risk mitigation methods The Bank employs a range of policies and practices to mitigate credit risk. The most traditional of these are: - Guarantees requested against granted facilities. The Bank implements guidelines on the acceptability of specific classes of collateral based on their liquidity and percentage of coverage of the underlying facility. Guarantees monitored and evaluated on an ongoing basis. - Credit Committees assigned to extend or approve credit facilities based on the size of the client’s portfolio, maturity of facilities and client’s rating. Portfolio diversification is fundamental factor to mitigate credit risks. The Bank’s annual plan includes a targeted distribution of credit and investment among different sectors and markets with a special focus on promising sectors. The Bank uses several policies to mitigate credit risk such as monitoring credit concentrations according to economic and geographical sectors and according to guarantees in order to take proper preventive and corrective actions when needed. In addition, the Bank attempts, through credit departments and credit committees, to obtain proper guarantees sufficient to cover credit risk, these guarantees are determined for each customer according to the activities and the type and amount of granted facilities. Real estate are revaluated by an expert if the granted facilities were less than 25 million Syrian Pounds, and by two experts if the facilities were equal to or exceeds 25 million Syrian Pounds. For the purpose of calculating provision for impairment of credit losses, 25% of real estate and stocks and 50% of vehicles, machines and equipments that is pledged as securities in favor of the bank are discounted. Collaterals and credit enhancements The Bank uses several practices to mitigate credit risk such as obtaining collaterals in accordance with applicable standards. The major types of collaterals are as follows: • For commercial loans: real estate, inventory and cash collaterals. • For individuals: real estates, apartments, vehicles, salaries and cash collaterals. Management monitors the market value of the collateral, additional guarantees may be granted according to contract’s terms. The market value of these guarantees is reviewed during the study of adequacy of the provision for impairment of credit losses. Assessment of loans impairment granted to individual The main indicators for loan impairment are: - When the principal or interest is due for a period more than 90 days; - When the customer faces financial or cash flow difficulties; and - Disruption of contract’s terms. 54 Individual provision on non-performing loans The Bank sets the appropriate provision for all loans and facilities individually in accordance with circulars No (597/MN/B4) dated December 9, 2009 and No. (650/MN/B4) dated April 14, 2010 issued by Monetary and Credit Council, taking into consideration the following indicators: • Delays in the completion of the project; • Customer’s ability to improve his position when facing financial difficulties; • Expected return in case of bankruptcy; • Availability of other financial sources and the expected realizable value of the guarantees; and • Period of expected cash inflows. Credit losses are reviewed at each consolidated financial position’s date or whenever the need arises. Collective provision on performing loans The Bank evaluates the collective provision for impairment of credit losses for loans that are not significant individually, or in case there is no objective evidence of the impairment individually. The Bank reviews this provision at each consolidated financial position’s date. The Bank takes into account upon overall assessment, the possible impairment in portfolio even where there is no objective evidence. Impairment of credit losses is assessed using the following factors: Date of losses, current economic situation, current levels of doubtful debts, the delay between the date when losses occurred and the date the Management decided to record a provision, and the expected payments. Management is responsible to determine this period which may extend to one year. Credit management department reviews the impairment of credit losses to ensure its compliance with the Bank’s general policies. Provision for financial commitments and letters of credit are evaluated in a similar method of evaluating loans. Credit analysis, control and follow-up The Bank improves the methods used in credit analysis and ensures objectivity and integrity in decisionmaking, risk assessment and review of credit facilities. The credit risk framework includes establishing an authorization structure, imposing limits for the approval and renewal of credit facilities and setting policies to determine the degree of risk. The process of managing credit is handled as a separate function to ensure proper implementation of credit operations, effective control over maturities and the accurate assessment of securities. 55 Quantitative disclosures of credit risk 1. Exposure to credit risk (after provision for impairment and before guarantees and other risk mitigation factors) 2011 SYP Statement of financial position items: Balances with Central Bank of Syria Balances with banks Deposits with Banks December 31, 2010 SYP 9,121,423,250 22,026,362,782 1,020,468,642 32,712,669,333 9,452,615,093 27,023,108,164 6,950,513,037 2,232,743,513 17,856,664,370 5,895,515,211 - 8,630,643,984 1,602,388,317 14,769,862,998 7,636,545,626 4,215,000,000 379,765,032 1,643,558,069 470,519,533 532,985,957 321,501,234 1,491,403,713 698,208,401 358,075,493 Letter of credit- import Issued letters of guarantee Acceptances Unutilized direct credit facilities limits 1,625,151,520 14,949,477,788 1,051,728,662 3,225,368,918 2,184,316,603 14,426,829,816 1,200,107,930 11,306,798,575 Total 88,982,246,284 138,030,075,280 Net direct credit facilities Individual Real estate Large companies Small and medium enterprises Government and public sector Financial assets and other assets Held-for-trading financial assets Held to maturity financial assets Other assets Blocked deposit with Central bank of Syria Off-balance sheet items 56 2. Credit risk exposure based on risk rating: According to circular No (597/MN/B4) issued by Monetary and Credit Council dated December 9, 2009 which was amended by circular No (650/MN/B4) dated April 14, 2010, credit facilities portfolio should be classified into six grades based on the indicators and specifications featuring each type of debt. The table below illustrates the exposure to direct credit risk by degree of risk as of December 31, 2011 as follows: Direct credit facilities Normal (low risk) Normal (acceptable risk) Watch (special mention) Not due Overdue: Less than 30 days 31 days to 60 days 61 days to 90 days Individual SYP Real estate SYP Large companies SYP Corporate Small and medium enterprises SYP Government and public sector SYP Total SYP 30,529,140 5,624,899,150 540,237,277 12,091,741 3,788,424 1,900,337,331 125,362,641 27,097,970 41,849,864 6,013,009,407 10,792,759,970 10,514,228,640 35,125,816 2,575,219,308 2,314,314,252 2,235,625,878 - 111,293,244 16,113,465,196 13,772,674,140 12,789,044,229 340,936,250 187,209,286 37,949 63,243,995 34,982,727 112,012,603 85,129,398 81,389,329 32,393,258 24,554,488 21,740,628 - 144,443,810 513,864,131 325,321,970 Non-performing: Substandard Doubtful Bad Total non-performing 330,858,551 197,642,219 684,605,913 1,213,106,683 99,945,590 55,917,885 73,346,084 229,209,559 331,535,165 396,125,727 1,481,063,430 2,208,724,322 468,839,687 392,786,807 406,546,697 1,268,173,191 - 1,231,178,993 1,042,472,638 2,645,562,124 4,919,213,755 Total 7,408,772,250 2,258,697,955 19,056,343,563 6,192,832,567 - 34,916,646,335 Less: Suspended interest ( Provision for impairment of direct credit facilities ( Net direct credit facilities 54,743,902) ( 2,548,138) ( 232,974,045) ( 88,208,004) - ( 378,474,089) 403,515,311) ( 23,406,304) ( 966,705,148) ( 209,109,352) - ( 1,602,736,115) 6,950,513,037 2,232,743,513 17,856,664,370 57 5,895,515,211 - 32,935,436,131 The table below illustrates the exposure to direct credit risk by degree of risk as of December 31, 2010 as follows: Direct credit facilities Normal (low risk) Normal (acceptable risk) Watch (special mention) Not due Overdue: Less than 30 days 31 days to 60 days 61 days to 90 days Non-performing: Substandard Doubtful Bad Total non-performing Total Less: Suspended interest ( Provision for impairment of direct credit facilities ( Net direct credit facilities Individual SYP Real estate SYP Large companies SYP Corporate Small and medium enterprises SYP Government and public sector SYP Total SYP 32,115,940 7,957,689,664 228,082,769 61,608,001 1,456,992,347 68,793,072 33,787,120 18,224,879 6,352,793,448 7,671,430,753 7,388,175,951 14,041,154 2,658,118,247 4,577,328,933 4,552,480,980 4,215,000,000 - 4,279,381,973 18,425,593,706 12,545,635,527 12,036,052,052 166,474,768 35,005,952 39,791,364 119,088,869 124,374,569 10,836,244 1,274,175 12,737,534 - 50,627,608 120,363,044 338,592,823 209,876,751 112,738,798 313,524,940 636,140,489 51,433,815 10,438,823 26,425,889 88,298,527 27,145,367 307,120,774 960,950,143 1,295,216,284 181,846,122 48,633,958 356,659,946 587,140,026 - 470,302,055 478,932,353 1,657,560,918 2,606,795,326 8,854,028,862 1,614,083,946 15,337,665,364 7,836,628,360 4,215,000,000 37,857,406,532 19,831,982) ( 1,527,493) ( 139,181,387) ( 37,326,088) - ( 197,866,950) 203,552,896) ( 10,168,136) ( 428,620,979) ( 162,756,646) - ( 805,098,657) 8,630,643,984 1,602,388,317 14,769,862,998 58 7,636,545,626 4,215,000,000 36,854,440,925 The table below illustrates the exposure to indirect credit risk by degree of risk as of December 31, 2011 as follows: Indirect credit facilities Individual SYP Large companies SYP Real estate SYP 392,087,234 92,026,543 2,786,000 2,786,000 39,268,782 39,268,782 - 7,021,350 5,765,572 47,433,128 60,220,050 4,204,722 24,246,000 283,000 28,733,722 11,226,072 30,011,572 86,984,910 128,222,554 Total Less: Provision for impairment of indirect credit facilities 526,168,559 - 4,985,010,917 1,958,344,089 7,469,523,565 Net indirect credit facilities 526,168,559 - 77,020,259 2,144,203,420 2,703,567,188 2,703,567,188 Total SYP Normal (low risk) Normal (acceptable risk) Watch (special mention) Not due Overdue: Less than 30 days 31 days to 60 days 61 days to 90 days Non- performing Substandard Doubtful Bad Total non-performing - - Corporate Small and medium enterprises SYP - - 304,054,492 1,090,135,023 535,420,852 535,420,852 - ( 31,031,336) 4,953,979,581 59 773,161,985 3,326,364,986 3,241,774,040 3,241,774,040 - ( - 109,904) 1,958,234,185 ( 31,141,240) 7,438,382,325 The table below illustrates the exposure to indirect credit risk by degree of risk as of December 31, 2010 as follows: Indirect credit facilities Individual SYP Large companies SYP Real estate SYP 130,602,721 2,118,422,879 4,488,901,238 4,488,901,238 Total SYP Normal (low risk) Normal (acceptable risk) Watch (special mention) Not due Overdue: Less than 30 days 31 days to 60 days 61 days to 90 days Non- performing Substandard Doubtful Bad Total non-performing 370,789,168 46,619,246 - 372,275 67,104,581 67,476,856 - 64,652,148 64,652,148 5,644,721 1,751,206 7,395,927 6,016,996 133,507,935 139,524,931 Total Less: Provision for impairment of indirect credit facilities 484,885,270 - 6,802,578,986 2,084,622,312 9,372,086,568 Net indirect credit facilities 484,885,270 - - Corporate Small and medium enterprises SYP - - - - ( 24,549,043) 6,778,029,943 60 145,476,570 773,144,408 1,158,605,407 1,158,605,407 646,868,459 2,938,186,533 5,647,506,645 5,647,506,645 - 2,084,622,312 - ( 24,549,043) 9,347,537,525 In accordance with circular No (650/MN/B4) issued by Monetary and Credit Council dated April 14, 2010 which amended circular No (597/MN/B4) dated December 9, 2009, banks are required, if profits are reported, to establish a general reserve for credit risk as follows: 1- 1% of normal direct credit facilities 2- 0.5% of normal indirect credit facilities 3- An additional 0.5% on the part of performing direct credit facilities (special mention) granted against personal guarantees or no guarantees. In accordance with section B of article 1 of circular No (650/MN/B4), banks were granted a maximum period until end of year 2013 to gradually allocate the required reserve and provision on performing credit facilities that were outstanding as of December 31, 2009. Yearly allocations should not go below 25% of the above-mentioned provision and reserve and are equally allocated between quarters. General reserve for credit risk amounted to SYP 252,065,192 as of December 31, 2011 (compared to SYP 180,807,245 as of December 31, 2010). The portion allocated to this year amounted to SYP 104,960,447. The Bank also established a provision on non-performing and watch-list credit facilities amounting to SYP 1,386,933,898 as of December 31, 2011 (compared to 774,090,885 as of December 31, 2010). The Bank calculated a provision on performing credit facilities that were outstanding on December 31, 2009 amounting to SYP 222,227,265 which should not go below 25% of the abovementioned provision and should be equally allocated to each year’s quarters. The calculated provision as of December 31, 2011 amounted to SYP 184,468,223 and the portion allocated to the year amounted to SYP 55,556,816. 61 3. Fair value of guarantees against credit facilities The table below illustrates the fair value of guarantees against credit facilities as of December 31, 2011 as follows: Individual SYP Real estate SYP Large companies SYP Corporate Small and medium enterprises SYP Normal (low risk) Normal (acceptable risk) Watch (special mention) Overdue: 31 days to 60 days 61 days to 90 days Non-performing Substandard Doubtful Bad 422,616,373 4,287,217,712 481,154,497 3,788,424 1,936,283,538 111,808,515 118,870,123 2,975,798,865 5,446,355,862 225,173,253 132,457,024 50,181,871 38,707,819 226,609,845 137,004,648 462,435,771 105,393,899 56,960,347 81,845,676 297,876,191 395,558,362 1,105,257,096 Total 6,017,038,846 2,296,080,399 Cash margins Acceptable banks’ guarantees Real estate’s guarantees Shares Vehicles Other guarantees 561,194,134 2,383,070,410 3,072,763,850 10,452 Total 6,017,038,846 Total SYP - 884,455,228 12,121,929,382 8,219,455,129 - 275,355,124 171,164,843 423,255,393 341,312,964 346,192,267 - 1,053,135,328 930,836,321 1,995,730,810 10,339,716,499 6,552,706,454 - 25,205,542,198 3,788,424 2,292,291,975 - 1,123,447,769 165,175,229 5,817,885,894 11,401,229 2,938,596,980 283,209,398 744,425,889 4,695,207,647 441,878,017 671,194,901 - - 2,432,856,216 165,175,229 15,188,455,926 453,279,246 6,682,555,731 283,219,850 2,296,080,399 10,339,716,499 6,552,706,454 - 25,205,542,198 - 62 339,180,308 2,922,629,267 2,180,136,255 Government and public sector SYP - The table below illustrates the fair value of guarantees against credit facilities as of December 31, 2010 as follows: Individual SYP Real estate SYP Large companies SYP Corporate Small and medium enterprises SYP Normal (low risk) Normal (acceptable risk) Watch (special mention) Overdue: 31 days to 60 days 61 days to 90 days Non-performing Substandard Doubtful Bad 402,905,108 6,904,734,062 756,074,601 1,424,993,867 117,093,481 148,827,600 2,571,890,827 4,858,003,967 159,517,724 2,457,311,321 3,836,790,294 70,222,154 38,709,250 36,715,549 9,176,231 647,304,575 1,836,107,563 141,553,968 76,606,107 239,834,289 51,435,672 11,224,803 32,786,536 Total 8,521,708,135 Cash margins Acceptable banks’ guarantee Real estate’s guarantees Vehicles Syrian Ministry of Finance guarantees Other guarantees 1,298,803,254 3,075,483,545 4,147,411,367 Total 8,521,708,135 - 9,969 Government and public sector SYP Total SYP 4,215,000,000 - 4,926,250,432 13,358,930,077 9,567,962,343 277,429,860 598,528,945 - 1,031,672,138 2,482,521,989 11,422,175 163,360,615 542,840,634 184,932,498 47,820,631 267,814,817 - 389,344,313 299,012,156 1,083,276,276 1,637,534,359 8,296,345,818 6,954,187,285 4,215,000,000 29,624,775,597 1,637,534,359 - 568,183,743 105,303,924 4,646,999,764 2,654,230,874 898,721,964 21,000,000 4,637,148,921 1,397,316,400 - 2,765,708,961 126,303,924 13,997,166,589 8,198,958,641 4,215,000,000 - 4,215,000,000 321,637,482 4,215,000,000 29,624,775,597 1,637,534,359 321,627,513 8,296,345,818 63 6,954,187,285 Reclassified facilities: These balances represent facilities that had previously been classified as non-performing facilities and were reclassified later as watch list. These facilities amounted to SYP 82,130,047 as of December 31, 2011 (compared to SYP 797,484,183 as of December 31, 2010). Rescheduled facilities: These balances represent facilities for which credit terms have been changed such as changes in installments, maturity, rescheduled payments or grace period extension. These facilities were classified as watch list and amounted to SYP 21,753,262 as of December 31, 2011 (compared to SYP 151,840,715 as of December 31, 2010). 4. Quality of financial assets in terms of credit risk: The quality of financial assets in terms of credit risk exposure is measured based on an internal rating mechanism for credit risk as shown below (impairment provisions are not included below) Good SYP Balances with Central Bank of Syria Balances with banks Deposits with banks Held-for-trading financial assets Held to maturity financial assets Blocked deposit with Central Bank of Syria Total SYP 9,121,423,250 8,287,625,598 379,765,032 1,643,558,069 532,985,957 13,738,737,184 1,020,468,642 - - 9,121,423,250 22,026,362,782 1,020,468,642 379,765,032 1,643,558,069 532,985,957 19,965,357,906 14,759,205,826 - 34,724,563,732 Good SYP Balances with Central Bank of Syria Balances with banks Deposits with banks Held-for-trading financial assets Held to maturity financial assets Blocked deposit with Central Bank of Syria December 31, 2011 Normal Impaired SYP SYP December 31, 2010 Normal Impaired SYP SYP Total SYP 32,712,669,333 8,224,765,452 23,198,022,000 321,501,234 1,491,403,713 358,075,493 1,227,849,641 3,825,086,164 - - 32,712,669,333 9,452,615,093 27,023,108,164 321,501,234 1,491,403,713 358,075,493 66,306,437,225 5,052,935,805 - 71,359,373,030 64 5. Credit risk exposure based on internal risk rating: December 31, S&P Rating Good Class 1* Class 2 Class 3 2011 SYP 2010 SYP AAA- To AAA+ AA- To AA+ A- To A+ Normal Class 4** Class 5 9,664,171,347 40,830,129 10,260,356,430 19,965,357,906 34,130,475,097 11,112,887,920 21,063,074,208 66,306,437,225 BBB- To BBB+ BB- To BB+ 13,640,829,232 1,118,376,594 4,678,135,805 374,800,000 14,759,205,826 5,052,935,805 34,724,563,732 71,359,373,030 * Balances with Central Bank of Syria were classified under class 1. ** Balances with local banks were classified under class 4. Bills, bonds and treasury bills Credit rating Rating agency A+ AA- S&P S&P Held-for-trading financial assets SYP 379,765,032 - 65 Held to maturity financial assets SYP 557,200,000 1,086,358,069 Total as of December 31, 2011 SYP 936,965,032 1,086,358,069 6. Concentration of assets and liabilities by geographical region The table below illustrates credit exposure concentration by geographical region as follows: Syria SYP Middle East SYP Europe SYP 9,121,423,250 1,520,793,174 15,873,306,876 239,608,475 278,600,000 Balances with Central Bank of Syria Balances with banks Deposits with banks Net direct credit facilities: Individual Real estate Corporate: Large companies Small and medium enterprises Held to maturity financial assets Held-for-trading financial assets Other assets Blocked deposit with Central Bank of Syria 17,856,664,370 5,895,515,211 439,193,097 532,985,957 529,158,069 6,728,223 - 1,114,400,000 379,765,032 24,598,213 - Total 2011 44,789,440,084 16,687,793,168 6,651,867,341 314,442 Total 2010 74,648,327,727 6,610,880,872 25,276,747,393 2,344,376,921 6,950,513,037 2,232,743,513 - 4,630,843,929 502,260,167 Asia * SYP - * Except for Middle East countries 66 - 314,442 America SYP 1,104,361 - Total SYP 9,121,423,250 22,026,362,782 1,020,468,642 - - 6,950,513,037 2,232,743,513 - - 17,856,664,370 5,895,515,211 1,643,558,069 379,765,032 470,519,533 532,985,957 1,104,361 68,130,519,396 31,689,443 108,912,022,356 7. Concentration by Industry Sector The table below illustrates credit exposure by industry sector as follows: Balances with Central Bank of Syria Balances with banks Deposits with banks Net direct credit facilities Held to maturity financial assets Held-for-trading financial assets Other assets Blocked deposit with Central Bank of Syria Financial SYP Industrial SYP Commercial SYP Real estate SYP 9,121,423,250 22,026,362,782 1,020,468,642 - - - 1,114,400,000 392,881,812 44,327,115 532,985,957 4,076,369,778 7,576,210,697 12,065,992 - 22,425,468 - Balance as of December 31, 2011 34,252,849,558 4,088,435,770 7,598,636,165 Balance as of December 31, 2010 71,043,672,364 3,289,648,132 5,199,621,120 Government Government and public sector and public sector Agricultural (resident) (non-resident) SYP SYP SYP - - 99,792,994 - - - 295,386 - - 9,121,423,250 22,026,362,782 1,020,468,642 - - 21,183,062,662 32,935,436,131 - 1,643,558,069 - 529,158,069 - 1,486,583 - - - 100,088,380 - 67 455,323,539 Total SYP - - 1,785,507 Individual and others SYP 4,314,443,363 - 389,918,989 - 392,881,812 470,519,533 532,985,957 530,644,652 21,572,981,651 68,143,636,176 454,960,350 24,178,658,742 108,938,113,117 B- Market Risk Market risk arises mainly by fluctuations in interest and foreign exchange rates. Board of directors has set limits on the acceptable levels of exposure to market risk. Changes in rates are monitored and compared against these limits on a daily basis. Mitigating market risk The Bank considers that continuous monitoring of internal and external reports, in addition to daily follow up of news (mainly issued by international rating agencies) regarding correspondent banks, is sufficient to provide alert for any potential risk. The Bank avoids concentration in specific currency or segment in accordance with predetermined limits. Market risk management Market risk policies and procedures determine the treatment with various types of market risks that may arise from the Bank’s operations, whether in assets or liabilities, in case of changes in exchange rates or interest rates. Regular assurance of the availability of acceptable levels of liquidity and compliance with the required capital adequacy ratio determined by Central Bank of Syria also help in market risk management. Interest rate risk The Bank is exposed to interest rate risk which arises from interest bearing financial instruments and reflects the possibility that changes in interest rates will adversely affect the value of financial instruments and related income. The Bank manages this risk principally through monitoring interest rate gaps and by matching the repricing profile of assets and liabilities. Interest rate risk positions are managed by a specialized committee that periodically monitors interest rate sensitivity. Interest rate and maturity gaps between assets and liabilities are regularly assessed and checked against established limits. In addition, hedging solutions are implemented against interest rate risk whenever deemed necessary. The Bank manages these risks through follow up of re-pricing of the assets and liabilities that earns interest through the policy of risk management, which is revised periodically by the risk management committee in the Bank. Interest rate risk (sensitivity analysis) 2% change in interest rate 2% increase in interest rate December 31, 2011 Currency USD EUR GBP JPY SYP Gap SYP ( 1,606,804) ( 1,914,825) ( 332,642) ( 969,261) (17,930,843,281) 68 ( ( ( ( ( Interest income sensitivity (profit and loss) SYP 32,136) 38,297) 6,653) 19,385) 358,616,866) Equity sensitivity SYP ( 24,102) ( 28,723) ( 4,990) ( 14,539) ( 268,962,650) 2% decrease in interest rate December 31, 2011 Currency USD EUR GBP JPY SYP 2% increase in interest rate Interest income sensitivity (profit and loss) SYP Gap SYP ( 1,606,804) ( 1,914,825) ( 332,642) ( 969,261) (17,930,843,281) 32,136 38,297 6,653 19,385 358,616,866 December 31, 2010 Currency USD EUR GBP JPY SYP 2% decrease in interest rate Gap SYP ( 3,481,340,659) ( 1,065,346,117) ( 61,767,561) ( 24,218,462) (35,680,043,967) December 31, 2010 Currency USD EUR GBP JPY SYP Gap SYP ( 3,481,340,659) ( 1,065,346,117) ( 61,767,561) ( 24,218,462) (35,680,043,967) ( ( ( ( ( Interest income sensitivity (profit and loss) SYP 69,626,813) 21,306,922) 1,235,351) 484,369) 713,600,879) Interest income sensitivity (profit and loss) SYP 69,626,813 21,306,922 1,235,351 484,369 713,600,879 Equity sensitivity SYP 24,102 28,723 4,990 14,539 268,962,650 Equity sensitivity SYP ( 52,220,110) ( 15,980,192) ( 926,513) ( 363,277) ( 535,200,660) Equity sensitivity SYP 52,220,110 15,980,192 926,513 363,277 535,200,660 Currency risk Currency risk arises from the fluctuations in exchange rates. The Bank functional currency is Syrian Pounds and the Management sets limits for foreign currency positions and monitors these positions regularly. The Bank performs sensitivity analysis to control the effects of changes on profit or loss. A negative number below indicates net burden that would affect consolidated income statement and consolidated statement of changes in equity, where the positive number reflects the opposite. 69 Currency risk (sensitivity analysis) 2% increase in exchange rate Currency USD EUR GBP JPY CHF Others Currency USD EUR GBP JPY CHF Others December 31, 2011 Change in exchange rate (2%) SYP 1,738,999,645 18,055,595 481,958 ( 915,997) 902,146 700,982,209 December 31, 2010 Change in exchange rate (2%) SYP 1,366,427,156 8,275,590 59,044 571,607 1,585,097 3,342,041 ( Effect on profit and loss SYP Effect on equity SYP Effect on profit and loss SYP Effect on equity SYP 34,779,993 38,244,511 361,112 270,834 9,639 7,229 18,320) ( 13,740) 18,043 13,532 14,019,644 10,514,733 27,328,543 165,512 1,181 11,432 31,702 66,841 27,099,996 124,134 886 8,574 23,776 50,131 Stock prices risks The bank is exposed to stocks’ price risks arising from investment in stocks. Stock prices risks represent a decrease in the fair value of portfolio investment as a result of possible changes in stock indexes and stock prices. The following table analyzes the impact of changes in stock prices acquired as equity instruments with the changes in stocks prices, with other variables remains constant: Index Changes in stock index % Damascus Stocks Exchange Increase 5% Damascus Stocks Exchange Decrease 5% 70 Effect on share price SYP ( Effect on equity SYP 4,806,928 3,605,196 4,806,928) ( 3,605,196) Interest rate re-pricing gap Classification is determined according to interest rate re-pricing frequency or maturity whichever is earlier: Assets Cash and balances with Central Bank of Syria Balances with banks Deposits with banks Held-for-trading financial assets Net direct credit facilities Available for sale financial assets Held to maturity financial assets Property and equipment Intangible assets Deferred tax assets Other assets Blocked deposit with Central Bank of Syria Within 1 month SYP Between 1 and 3 months SYP December 31, 2011 Between 3 and 6 months SYP Between 6 and 9 months SYP 22,026,362,782 694,402,000 379,765,032 10,381,841,775 - 2,968,111,945 1,114,400,000 - 213,846,475 3,056,316,094 - 112,220,167 1,144,186,747 - - - - - 33,482,371,589 4,082,511,945 3,270,162,569 Banks’ deposits Customers’ deposits Cash margins Miscellaneous provisions Provision for income tax Deferred tax liabilities Other liabilities 1,480,117,321 55,511,096,669 219,160,150 - 2,504,773,940 182,353,000 - Total liabilities 57,210,374,140 2,687,126,940 Total assets Liabilities and equity Interest rate re-pricing gap ( 23,728,002,551) 1,395,385,005 ( Between 9 months and 1 year SYP More than 1 year SYP Non interest sensitive SYP 13,640,099,834 13,116,780 776,898,882 12,451,162,866 2,156,917,822 83,021,780 529,158,069 2,752,129,311 128,240,266 16,361,885 470,519,533 532,985,957 1,256,406,914 776,898,882 12,980,320,935 19,793,393,168 75,642,066,002 1,645,663,548 1,977,516,468 - 1,229,439,780 163,068,000 - 638,524,234 364,783,000 - 199,164,960 35,804,000 - 189,202,671 230,484,649 8,117,500 2,041,891,132 1,480,117,321 61,728,663,131 2,942,684,618 189,202,671 230,484,649 8,117,500 2,041,891,132 3,623,180,016 1,392,507,780 1,003,307,234 234,968,960 2,469,695,952 68,621,161,022 136,100,866) ( 226,408,352) 12,745,351,975 17,323,697,216 7,020,904,980 71 - 13,640,099,834 22,026,362,782 1,020,468,642 392,881,812 32,935,436,131 83,021,780 1,643,558,069 2,752,129,311 128,240,266 16,361,885 470,519,533 532,985,957 353,017,447) ( - Total SYP Assets Cash and balances with Central Bank of Syria Balances with banks Deposits with banks Held-for-trading financial assets Net direct credit facilities Held to maturity financial assets Available for sale financial assets Property and equipment Intangible assets Deferred tax assets Other assets Blocked deposit with Central Bank of Syria Within 1 month SYP Between 1 and 3 months SYP 5,064,983,093 4,387,632,000 8,366,255,164 13,954,553,000 321,501,234 9,021,784,600 2,055,803,108 937,000,000 185,828,471 103,917,927 - - December 31, 2010 Between 3 and 6 months SYP Between 6 and 9 months SYP 3,236,620,000 5,439,500,523 53,110,281 - Between 9 months and 1 year SYP More than 1 year SYP Non interest sensitive SYP 36,188,623,766 93,700,000 1,371,980,000 26,090,761 3,672,719,696 1,103,199,259 14,989,156,456 572,277,283 99,443,363 454,960,350 92,144,030 2,113,860,574 132,890,198 8,506,232 13,785,458 8,900,114 250,968,923 81,697,227 - - - Total SYP 36,188,623,766 9,452,615,093 27,023,108,164 347,591,995 36,854,440,925 1,491,403,713 92,144,030 2,113,860,574 132,890,198 8,506,232 698,208,401 358,075,493 358,075,493 22,960,352,562 21,438,906,035 8,729,230,804 3,780,205,154 2,583,522,736 15,695,085,729 39,574,165,564 114,761,468,584 Banks’ deposits Customers’ deposits Cash margins Miscellaneous provisions Provision for income tax Deferred tax liabilities Other liabilities 992,433,428 94,570,902,311 179,600,816 - 161,422,697 3,271,664,054 160,924,358 - 2,475,088,905 2,104,518,713 - 1,246,798,237 1,200,151,310 111,751,630 71,355,363 - 795,717,802 93,166,117 - 153,159 59,725,855 339,075,198 10,582,500 1,842,640,604 1,153,856,125 103,560,475,778 2,721,316,997 59,725,855 339,075,198 10,582,500 1,842,640,604 Total liabilities 95,742,936,555 3,594,011,109 4,579,607,618 1,358,549,867 1,271,506,673 888,883,919 2,252,177,316 109,687,673,057 ( 72,782,583,993) 17,844,894,926 4,149,623,186 2,421,655,287 1,312,016,063 14,806,201,810 37,321,988,248 5,073,795,527 Total assets Liabilities and equity Interest rate re-pricing gap 72 Concentration in foreign currency risk USD SYP December 31, 2011 GBP JPY SYP SYP EUR SYP Others SYP Total SYP Assets Cash and balances with Central Bank of Syria Balances with banks Deposits with banks Held-for-trading financial assets Net direct credit facilities Held to maturity financial assets Other assets Blocked deposit with Central Bank of Syria 2,685,860,885 14,970,837,061 780,860,165 167,160,000 437,345,635 1,643,558,069 26,214,366 Total assets 20,998,748,288 7,436,057,234 247,684,762 57,177,647 2,416,760,748 31,156,428,679 Liabilities Banks’ deposits Customers’ deposits Cash margins Miscellaneous provisions Other liabilities 441,925,387 18,038,333,966 644,402,622 22,513,777 112,572,891 156,826,549 6,315,720,053 657,932,729 39,560,709 247,961,599 5,243,442 241,405,797 436,150 117,415 55,938,282 2,155,362 - 58,788 1,467,833,353 244,773,873 2,210,379 659,992,448 26,065,448,531 1,547,545,374 62,074,486 362,862,284 Total liabilities 19,259,748,643 7,418,001,639 247,202,804 58,093,644 1,714,876,393 28,697,923,123 1,738,999,645 18,055,595 701,884,355 2,458,505,556 Net statement of financial position concentration 286,912,107 2,710,126,773 4,244,066,970 212,605,033 268,256,195 1,002,263 - 1,334,204 246,051,662 294,116 4,780 - 73 481,958 ( 109,579 5,166,368 51,901,700 - 915,997) 119,635,240 2,256,429,839 40,686,792 8,877 - 5,517,066,681 21,722,551,900 780,860,165 379,765,033 798,484,438 1,643,558,069 27,230,286 286,912,107 Cash and balances with Central Bank of Syria Balances with banks Deposits with banks Held-for-trading financial assets Net direct credit facilities Held to maturity financial assets Other assets Blocked deposit with Central Bank of Syria Total assets Liabilities Banks’ deposits Customers’ deposits Cash margins Other liabilities Total liabilities Net statement of financial position concentration USD SYP December 31, 2010 GBP JPY SYP SYP EUR SYP Others SYP Total SYP 3,974,885,838 5,707,050,507 17,849,850,000 143,304,780 1,480,166,874 1,391,960,350 37,287,636 1,161,477,037 2,115,092,187 3,936,365,000 178,196,454 249,279,643 6,394,352 62,481,805 321,391,673 230,690 112,085 13,223 27,709,683 51,135,090 - 294,511,684 560,704,664 2,114,557,000 102,626,604 78,772,370 5,493,369,587 8,731,948,714 23,900,772,000 321,501,234 1,883,438,901 1,391,960,350 122,566,443 168,833,543 30,753,339,528 7,646,804,673 384,216,253 78,857,996 3,151,172,322 168,833,543 42,014,390,772 277,184,766 28,166,487,558 887,418,373 55,821,675 29,386,912,372 54,374,944 7,119,547,529 408,269,593 56,337,017 7,638,529,083 4,367,631 378,947,567 772,013 69,998 384,157,209 74,737,000 3,526,469 22,920 78,286,389 95,136,620 2,923,333,897 108,571,813 19,202,854 3,146,245,184 505,800,961 38,591,843,020 1,405,031,792 131,454,464 40,634,130,237 1,366,427,156 8,275,590 59,044 571,607 4,927,138 1,380,260,535 74 Business Risk Business risk arises from several factors that generally affect the banking sector such as political and economic conditions, which have negative indicators on business results. Management revaluates risks regularly to take appropriate actions to minimize their effects on business results and financial position of the Bank. Early settlement risk Financial losses may arise from an early settlement by customers before maturity, such as mortgages with fixed interest rates when the interest rates deteriorate. An early settlement that may result from other market factors is not material in the markets in which the Bank operates. Thus, the Bank considers the impact of an early settlement on net interest income immaterial after taking into consideration any received penalties that may result from an early settlement. C- Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Bank will be unable to meet its obligations associated with its financial liabilities when they fall due. To limit liquidity risk, the management diversifies sources of funding, efficiently manages assets and monitors liquidity position on a daily basis and forecast future cash inflows/outflows. The availability of collateral is assessed as well to secure additional funding if needed. The Bank maintains highly marketable assets that can be easily liquidated into cash in the event of any shortage of liquidity. The Bank also maintains compulsory cash reserves with Central Bank of Syria in the form of deposits equal to 5% of average customers’ deposits and 10% of capital. In addition, regular liquidity stress testing is conducted by management under a variety of scenarios covering both normal and stressed market conditions. The liquidity ratio is calculated based on Monetary and Credit Council’s circular No 588 dated November 22, 2009 while limits are set by management on the ratio of net current assets to clients’ liabilities and weighted off- balance sheet commitments. 2011 % December 31 Average during the year Highest percentage Lowest percentage 53 55 58 51 75 2010 % 59 62 64 59 This table summarizes the distribution of assets and liabilities according to contractual maturity period at the date of consolidated financial statements as follows: On demand Less than 8 days SYP December 31, 2011 8 days to 1 month SYP Assets Cash and balances with Central Bank of Syria 10,432,055,275 Balances with Banks 20,967,662,782 1,058,700,000 Deposits with Banks 390,040,002 304,362,000 Held-for-trading financial assets 379,765,032 Net direct credit facilities 9,044,795,503 1,332,615,657 Available for sale financial assets Held to maturity financial assets Property and equipment Intangible assets Deferred tax assets Other assets 105,892,993 65,127,565 Blocked deposit with Central Bank of Syria - 1 month to 3 months SYP 3 months to 6 months SYP 6 months to 9 months SYP 9 months to 1 year SYP more than 1 year SYP Without maturity SYP 2,881,316,322 61,521,753 - 213,846,475 2,966,132,635 9,994,833 - 112,220,165 1,099,040,228 557,200,000 61,779,009 - 3,208,044,559 13,116,780 724,650,015 11,948,892,607 2,937,993,164 83,021,780 557,200,000 529,158,069 2,752,129,311 128,240,266 16,361,885 7,446,379 155,208,001 3,549,000 532,985,957 13,640,099,834 22,026,362,782 1,020,468,642 392,881,812 32,935,436,131 83,021,780 1,643,558,069 2,752,129,311 128,240,266 16,361,885 470,519,533 532,985,957 1,289,296,394 12,649,620,562 9,659,080,817 75,642,066,002 Total SYP Total assets 41,320,211,587 2,760,805,222 2,942,838,075 3,189,973,943 1,830,239,402 Liabilities Banks'deposits Customers’ deposits Cash margins Miscellaneous provisions Provision for income tax Deferred tax liabilities Other liabilities 830,117,321 650,000,000 44,205,025,641 11,306,071,030 44,257,283 174,902,064 118,907,201 652,055,200 2,504,773,940 182,353,122 189,202,671 725,408,158 1,645,663,548 1,977,516,577 230,484,649 260,202,746 1,229,439,780 163,068,325 6,099,159 638,524,234 364,782,841 240,048,855 199,164,958 35,804,406 8,117,500 38,649,904 519,909 1,480,117,321 61,728,663,131 2,942,684,618 189,202,671 230,484,649 8,117,500 2,041,891,132 Total liabilities 45,731,455,445 12,249,880,295 3,601,737,891 4,113,867,520 1,398,607,264 1,243,355,930 281,736,768 519,909 68,621,161,022 Net ( 4,411,243,858) (9,489,075,073) ( 45,940,464 12,367,883,794 9,658,560,908 7,020,904,980 658,899,816) ( 923,893,577) 76 431,632,138 On demand December 31, 2010 Assets Cash and balances with Central Bank of Syria Balances with Banks Deposits with Banks Held-for-trading financial assets Net direct credit facilities Available for sale financial assets Held to maturity financial assets Property and equipment Intangible assets Deferred tax assets Other assets Blocked deposit with Central Bank of Syria Less than 8 days SYP 8 days to 1 month SYP 25,754,113,987 3,404,183,824 1,216,250,000 321,501,234 8,179,009,153 128,432,545 - 1,660,799,269 7,150,005,164 805,899,868 72,988,183 - Total assets 39,003,490,743 1 month to 3 months SYP 3 months to 6 months SYP 6 months to 9 months SYP 9 months to 1 year SYP 4,387,632,000 13,954,553,000 1,983,981,483 937,000,000 148,478,536 - 3,236,620,000 5,291,583,363 63,058,905 - 93,700,000 3,543,443,633 14,014,867 - 10,434,509,779 1,371,980,000 26,090,761 1,040,038,436 14,434,673,971 1,575,811,018 92,144,030 99,443,363 454,960,350 2,113,860,574 132,890,198 8,506,232 15,259,939 246,295,876 9,679,550 358,075,493 9,689,692,484 21,411,645,019 8,591,262,268 3,651,158,500 2,526,721,738 15,144,436,429 14,743,061,403 114,761,468,584 Liabilities Banks'deposits Customers’ deposits Cash margins Miscellaneous provisions Provision for income tax Deferred tax liabilities Other liabilities 992,433,428 76,156,286,227 18,414,769,247 30,268,259 149,332,557 24,302,475 417,261,623 161,422,697 3,271,664,054 160,924,357 59,725,855 1,035,026,972 2,475,088,905 2,104,518,713 339,075,198 10,582,500 229,895,991 1,246,798,237 111,751,630 2,536,330 1,200,151,310 71,355,363 101,453,101 795,717,798 93,166,118 32,164,112 - 1,153,856,125 103,560,475,778 2,721,316,997 59,725,855 339,075,198 10,582,500 1,842,640,604 Total liabilities 77,596,249,537 18,588,404,279 4,688,763,935 5,159,161,307 1,361,086,197 1,372,959,774 921,048,028 - 109,687,673,057 Net (38,592,758,794) (8,898,711,795) 16,722,881,084 3,432,100,961 2,290,072,303 1,153,761,964 14,223,388,401 14,743,061,403 77 more than 1 year SYP Without maturity SYP Total SYP 36,188,623,766 9,452,615,093 27,023,108,164 347,591,995 36,854,440,925 92,144,030 1,491,403,713 2,113,860,574 132,890,198 8,506,232 698,208,401 358,075,493 5,073,795,527 Off-balance sheet items Letters of credit and acceptances Unutilized direct credit facilities Issued guarantees Contractual obligations Letters of credit and acceptances Unutilized direct credit facilities Issued guarantees Contractual obligations December 31, 2011 From 1 More than to 5 years 5 years SYP SYP Up to one year SYP Total SYP 2,676,880,182 3,225,368,918 12,878,383,740 2,071,094,048 84,024,852 321,256,418 2,676,880,182 3,225,368,918 14,949,477,788 253,443,532 658,724,802 18,864,657,692 2,392,350,466 253,443,532 21,510,451,690 December 31, 2010 From 1 More than to 5 years 5 years SYP SYP Up to one year SYP Total SYP 3,384,424,533 11,306,798,575 12,421,967,379 1,984,329,193 22,641,297 186,132,750 3,384,424,533 11,306,798,575 20,533,244 14,426,829,816 136,726,990 345,501,037 27,135,831,784 2,170,461,943 157,260,234 29,463,553,961 Fair value Fair value represents the amount at which an asset can be exchanged, or a liability is settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. Differences can therefore arise between book value under the historical cost method and fair value estimates. Financial instruments are presented in the consolidated financial statements depending on their classification in compliance with IAS 39. Financial assets held-for-trading and available for sale are measured at fair value, while financial assets held to maturity are measured at amortized cost after deducting permanent impairment losses on their fair value. Operational risk Operational risk represents any losses that can be incurred as a result of deficiencies in procedures, human errors, financial system, technical infrastructure and external factors. Operational risks are measured using statistical methods that are consistent with the nature of the Bank’s operations. The Bank cannot eliminate all types of operation risks but it can be controlled by a comprehensive control system. The Bank uses Basic Indicator Approach according to Basel II, which states that private money of the Bank should cover a minimum fixed percentage of 15% of the average total income for the three preceding years. 78 Mitigating operational risk The Bank gives high attention to operational risk which characterized with low probability of occurance and financial losses. The Bank selects these types of operational risks and sorts them into the following two types: • Controllable operational risk in which losses can be determined, or to determine the amounts of activities that would be better if the Bank transfers their operational risks to a third party or to determine the amounts that the Bank can obtain from insurance companies. • Non-controllable operational risk in which the Bank would either reduce the level of its riskassociated activities or eliminates them, or transfers these activities to third party or determine the amounts that the Bank can obtain from insurance companies, whatever applicable. Operational risk management Operational risk management’s policies and procedures determine how to deal with the causes of potential losses that may result from the ordinary course of business which is called “operational incidents”. These incidents result from human errors, weakness in internal control, weakness in the system, or from external factors such as disasters or fraud. These policies and procedures identify how to measure these types of risks, ensure to minimize or eliminate them, and determine how to transfer these risks to third party, if possible. Overview of emergency plan and business continuity plan The Bank prepared a comprehensive plan for business continuity, which includes the procedures should be followed in case of emergencies. Top and middle management committees were established to manage crisis, and a team was selected to be available in an alternative premise in case of emergencies that is called “Business Continuity Team”. This team is trained to deal with extraordinary circumstances. In addition, the bank periodically tests the plan by a business continuity team in the alternative premise, where this team tests all operations that should be executed and all programs that should be used in case of emergencies using different scenarios. The procedures are developed according to tests’ results. 79 41. SEGMENT REPORTING A. Information on the Bank’s business segments The Bank is organized for administrative purposes through its major lines of business: − Individual accounts − Corporate accounts − Treasury Year ended December 31, 2011 Corporate SYP Individual SYP Total interest, fees and commissions income Total interest, fees and commissions expense ( Transfers between sectors Net unrealized exchange gain on structural position Net realized exchange gain (Loss)/ gain from held-for-trading financial assets Gain from available for sale financial assets Income not allocated to segments Total Income Provision for impairment of credit facilities ( 1,241,644,914 993,828,126) 588,694,622 ( ( 836,511,410 226,893,238) 2,562,322,282 120,733,870) ( 104,143,365) ( - ( Treasury SYP 360,141,261 16,104,720) 484,551,257) Others SYP - 384,504,453 308,728,094 12,666,617) 5,859,500 - 3,579,567 2,337,445,047 687,312,478) 545,910,714 - 3,579,567 3,579,567 ( Total SYP ( 4,164,108,457 1,130,666,716) ( - 3,788,923,795 1,168,319,617) - ( 384,504,453 308,728,094 12,666,617) 5,859,500 3,579,567 33,828,417 196,972,988 11,703,067 4,370,000 12,895,295 3,723,446,738 914,205,716) ( 2,880,373,945 229,234,522) 2,809,241,022 2,651,139,423 2,036,270,947) ( 772,970,075 113,465,622) ( 1,647,136,987) 1,004,002,436 336,199,330) 659,504,453 667,803,106 ( Net income 609,618,172 1,650,132,569 545,910,714 Operating expenses not allocated to segments Profit before tax Net income tax 609,618,172 - 1,650,132,569 - 545,910,714 - ( 2,036,270,947) ( ( 2,032,691,380) ( 113,465,622) ( Net profit for the year 609,618,172 1,650,132,569 545,910,714 ( 2,146,157,002) - 80 - Year ended December 31, 2010 SYP December 31, 2011 Individual SYP Corporate SYP Treasury SYP Others SYP Total SYP December 31, 2010 SYP Segments’ assets Assets not allocated to segments 9,231,179,440 - 23,801,745,079 - 39,360,426,052 - 3,248,715,431 72,393,350,571 3,248,715,431 112,023,935,677 2,737,532,907 Total assets 9,231,179,440 23,801,745,079 39,360,426,052 3,248,715,431 75,642,066,002 114,761,468,584 Segments’ liabilities Liabilities not allocated to segments 50,768,495,730 - 14,768,114,449 - 1,639,697,394 - 1,444,853,449 67,176,307,573 1,444,853,449 108,711,799,108 975,873,949 Total liabilities 50,768,495,730 14,768,114,449 1,639,697,394 1,444,853,449 68,621,161,022 109,687,673,057 Capital expenditure - - - 945,709,736 945,709,736 632,338,572 Depreciation of property and equipment - - - 296,753,330 296,753,330 192,202,120 Amortization of intangible assets - - - 13,608,047 13,608,047 13,888,946 Other information - 81 - B. information on geographical distribution This note illustrates the geographical distribution of the Bank’s activities. The Bank mainly operates through its main branch and its network of branches spread around Syria. The following table shows the distribution of the Bank’s profits, total assets and capital expenditures by geographical segment: Domestic Syria SYP Year ended December 31, 2011 Outside Syria Total SYP SYP Net interest, fees and commissions income 2,756,026,790 Net realized exchange gain 308,728,094 Loss from held-for-trading financial assets ( 14,808,170) Net unrealized exchange gain on structural position 384,504,453 Gain from available for sale financial assets 5,859,500 Other operating income 3,501,798 277,414,951 3,033,441,741 308,728,094 2,141,553 ( 12,666,617) 384,504,453 5,859,500 77,769 3,579,567 Total income Provision for impairment of credit facilities 3,443,812,465 914,205,716) 279,634,273 3,723,446,738 ( 914,205,716) 2,529,606,749 279,634,273 2,809,241,022 52,300,986,692 23,341,079,310 75,642,066,002 ( Net income Total assets Capital expenditure 945,709,736 Domestic Syria SYP Net interest, fees and commissions income Net realized exchange gain Gain from held-for-trading financial assets Net unrealized exchange gain on structural position Gain from available for sale financial assets Other operating income Total income Provision for impairment of credit facilities Net income Total assets ( - 945,709,736 Year ended December 31, 2010 Outside Syria Total SYP SYP 2,331,355,315 196,972,988 2,070,613 33,828,417 4,370,000 12,678,929 289,248,863 9,632,454 216,364 2,620,604,178 196,972,988 11,703,067 33,828,417 4,370,000 12,895,293 2,581,276,262 229,234,522) 299,097,681 2,880,373,943 ( 229,234,522) 2,352,041,740 299,097,681 2,651,139,421 80,650,098,248 34,111,370,336 114,761,468,584 Capital expenditure 632,338,572 82 - 632,338,572 42. CAPITAL ADEQUACY The Bank maintains adequate capital to face risks inherent in its nature of activities. Capital adequacy ratios are monitored on a regular basis by the Bank’s management and are checked against Basel II International Banking Standards (adopted by Central Bank of Syria). All banks operating in Syria are required to maintain a capital adequacy ratio at a minimum of 8% according to circular No (253/MN/B4) issued by Monetary and Credit Council on January 24, 2007 in accordance with Basel guidelines. The Bank’s capital adequacy has exceeded the minimum requirement of 8%. In addition, the Bank tracks credit concentration ratios that use regulatory capital as an indicator. The Bank follows a policy to manage its capital in accordance with the instructions of Central Bank of Syria dated January 24, 2007 (Clause number 253). This decision states that the capital adequacy ratio should not be less than 8% (Basel II). The Bank manages its capital structure and amends it according to the changes in the economic conditions and risk characteristics in its activities. The following table illustrates the calculation of capital adequacy: 2011 SYP ‘000 Registered and paid in capital Legal reserve Special reserve Realized retained earnings Intangible assets (net) The greater of facilities granted to or used by major shareholders and Board of Directors Net basic private money ( ( Supplementary capital items: Net unrealized profit of available for sale financial assets after deducting 50% discount General reserve Unrealized retained earnings Supplementary private money December 31, 5,076,000 424,797 424,797 594,139 128,240) 252,483) 6,139,010 12,176 184,660 292,159 488,995 ( ( 2010 SYP ‘000 3,781,000 385,311 385,311 410,726 132,890) 254,953) 4,574,505 - 15,874 79,700 95,574 Net private money (organizational capital) Credit risk and other assets risk Risk weighted off-balance sheet assets and liabilities Market risk Operational risk 6,628,005 27,206,708 4,850,989 1,065,583 2,711,354 4,670,079 29,165,737 6,080,012 322,710 2,483,582 Total 35,834,634 38,052,041 Capital adequacy ratio (%) 18,50% 12,27% Basic capital ratio (%) 17,13% 12,02% Basic capital to total shareholders’ equity ratio 87.44% 90.16% 83 43. MATURITY OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES The following tables illustrate the allocation of financial assets and liabilities according to their maturities as of December 31, 2011: A- Consolidated statement of financial position items: Up to one year SYP More than 1 year SYP Cash and balances with Central Bank of Syria Balances with banks Deposits with banks Held-for-trading financial assets Net direct credit facilities Available for sale financial assets Held to maturity financial assets Property and equipment Intangible assets Deferred tax assets Other assets Blocked deposit with Central Bank of Syria 10,432,055,275 22,026,362,782 1,020,468,642 379,765,033 18,327,355,439 1,114,400,000 311,762,534 - 3,208,044,559 13,116,779 14,608,080,692 83,021,780 529,158,069 2,752,129,311 128,240,266 16,361,885 158,756,999 532,985,957 13,640,099,834 22,026,362,782 1,020,468,642 392,881,812 32,935,436,131 83,021,780 1,643,558,069 2,752,129,311 128,240,266 16,361,885 470,519,533 532,985,957 Total assets 53,612,169,705 22,029,896,297 75,642,066,002 Banks’ deposits Customers’ deposits Cash margins Miscellaneous provisions Provision for income tax Deferred tax liabilities Other liabilities 1,480,117,321 61,529,498,172 2,906,880,618 189,202,671 230,484,649 2,001,719,867 199,164,959 35,804,000 8,117,500 40,171,265 1,480,117,321 61,728,663,131 2,942,684,618 189,202,671 230,484,649 8,117,500 2,041,891,132 Total liabilities 68,337,903,298 283,257,724 68,621,161,022 ( 14,725,733,593) 21,746,638,573 7,020,904,980 Assets Liabilities Net B- Off- Balance sheet items: Letters of credit and acceptances Unutilized direct credit facilities Issued guarantees Contractual obligations From 1 to 5 years SYP Up to one year SYP More than 5 years SYP Total SYP Total SYP 2,676,880,182 3,225,368,918 12,878,383,740 2,071,094,048 84,024,852 321,256,418 2,676,880,182 3,225,368,918 14,949,477,788 253,443,532 658,724,802 18,864,657,692 2,392,350,466 253,443,532 21,510,451,690 84 The following tables illustrate the allocation of financial assets and liabilities according to their maturities as of December 31, 2010: A- Consolidated statement of financial position items: Up to one year SYP More than 1 year SYP Cash and balances with Central Bank of Syria Balances with banks Deposits with banks Held-for-trading financial assets Net direct credit facilities Available for sale financial assets Held to maturity financial assets Property and equipment Intangible assets Deferred tax assets Other assets Blocked deposit with Central Bank of Syria 25,754,113,988 9,452,615,093 27,023,108,164 321,501,234 20,843,955,937 1,036,443,363 442,232,974 - 10,434,509,778 26,090,761 16,010,484,988 92,144,030 454,960,350 2,113,860,574 132,890,198 8,506,232 255,975,427 358,075,493 36,188,623,766 9,452,615,093 27,023,108,164 347,591,995 36,854,440,925 92,144,030 1,491,403,713 2,113,860,574 132,890,198 8,506,232 698,208,401 358,075,493 Total assets 84,873,970,753 29,887,497,831 114,761,468,584 Banks’ deposits Customers’ deposits Cash margins Miscellaneous provisions Provision for income tax Deferred tax liabilities Other liabilities 1,153,856,125 102,764,757,976 2,628,150,880 59,725,855 339,075,198 10,582,500 1,810,476,492 795,717,802 93,166,117 32,164,112 1,153,856,125 103,560,475,778 2,721,316,997 59,725,855 339,075,198 10,582,500 1,842,640,604 Total liabilities 108,766,625,026 921,048,031 109,687,673,057 ( 23,892,654,273) 28,966,449,800 5,073,795,527 Assets Liabilities Net B- Off- Balance sheet items: Letters of credit and acceptances Unutilized direct credit facilities Issued guarantees Contractual obligations From 1 to 5 years SYP Up to one year SYP More than 5 years SYP Total SYP Total SYP 3,384,424,533 11,306,798,575 12,421,967,379 1,984,329,193 22,641,297 186,132,750 3,384,424,533 11,306,798,575 20,533,244 14,426,829,816 136,726,990 345,501,037 27,135,831,784 2,170,461,943 157,260,234 29,463,553,961 85 44. OFF-BALANCE SHEET COMMITMENTS A- Off-balance sheet commitments (Face value) 2011 SYP Contingent liabilities on behalf of customers Letters of credit Acceptances Letters of guarantee: Primary guarantees Payment guarantees Performance guarantees Contingent liabilities on behalf of banks Letters of guarantee: Primary guarantees Payment guarantees Performance guarantees Unutilized limits of direct credit facilities Overdrafts Discounted bills Loans December 31, 2010 SYP 1,625,151,520 1,051,728,662 2,184,316,603 1,200,107,930 502,549,515 907,776,693 3,382,317,175 1,005,842,393 1,553,106,008 3,428,713,632 643,072,961 1,143,735,727 8,370,025,717 1,919,437,745 1,471,531,955 5,048,198,083 544,321,247 1,316,040,098 1,365,007,573 5,935,624,790 1,934,710,905 3,436,462,880 20,851,726,888 29,118,052,924 B- Commitments and contractual obligations Operational lease contracts due within one year Operational lease contracts due between one to five years Operational lease contracts due in more than five years 2011 SYP 2010 SYP 84,024,852 321,256,418 253,443,532 22,641,297 186,132,750 136,726,990 658,724,802 345,501,037 These operational lease contracts represent rent of the Bank’s branches. 86 December 31,