STAMPS - EastWest Bank
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STAMPS - EastWest Bank
COVER SHEET S.E.C. Registration Number (Company's Full Name) (Business Address: No. Street City / Town / Province) 575-3871 ATTY. BENEDICTO M. VALERIO, JR Company Telephone Number SEC 17.4 FORM TYPE Secondary License Type, if Available Amended Articles Number/Section Dept. Requiring this Doc. Total Amount of Borrowings -r Domestic Total No. of Stockholders To be accomplished by SEC Personnel concerned LCU File Number Document l.D. Cashier STAMPS Remarks = pls. Use blank ink for scanning purposes Foreign SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSI SEC FORM I7-A,AS AMENDED ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17 OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE AND SECTION OF THE CORPORATION CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES I4I 1. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 2. SEC Identification Number ASO9 4-002733 3. BIR Tax Identification No. 003-921-057 4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION 5. Metro Manila. Philippines 7 . Theleaufort, sth Avenuei 6. . Province, Country or other jurisdiction incorporation or org anizati on of corn er 23rd Stree n Industry (sEcUseonly) Classifi cation Code: Fort Bonifacio Global Ci Ta Address of principal office 8. +632 575-3888 Issuer's telephone number, including area code 9. Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report. 10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and l2 of the SRC, or Sec. 4 and 8 ofthe RSA Title of Each Common class shares Number of Shares of common stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding 1,12g,409,610 shares I 1. Are any or all of these securities listed on a Stock Exchange. Yes[X] If yes, No [] state the name of such stock exchange and the classes of securities listed therein: The above common shares are listed in the philippine Stock Exchange (pSE) 12. Check whether the issuer: (a) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 17 of the SRC and SRC Rule 17.1 thereunder or Section 11 of the RSA and RSA Rule 11(a)-1 thereunder, and Sections 26 and 141 of The Corporation Code of the Philippines during the preceding twelve (12) months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); Yes [ X ] No [ ] (b) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past ninety (90) days. Yes [ X ] No [ ] 13. State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant. The aggregate market value shall be computed by reference to the price at which the stock was sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such stock, as of a specified date within sixty (60) days prior to the date of filing. If a determination as to whether a particular person or entity is an affiliate cannot be made without involving unreasonable effort and expense, the aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates may be calculated on the basis of assumptions reasonable under the circumstances, provided the assumptions are set forth in this Form. (See definition of "affiliate" in “Annex B”). Shares Held by Non-Affiliates as of December 31, 2014 271,476,810 shares Market Value per Share as of December 31, 2014 23.95 Total Market Value as of December 31, 2014 Php6,501,869,600 APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN INSOLVENCY/SUSPENSION OF PAYMENTS PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS: 14. Check whether the issuer has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 17 of the Code subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court or the Commission. Not Applicable DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 15. If any of the following documents are incorporated by reference, briefly describe them and identify part of SEC Form 17-A into which the document is incorporated: (a) Any annual report to security holders; (b) Any information statement filed pursuant to SRC Rule 20; (c) Any prospectus filed pursuant to SRC Rule 8.1. ii EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SEC FORM 17-A Page PART I – BUSINESS AND GENERAL INFORMATION Item 1. Business Item 2. Properties Item 3. Legal Proceedings Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders PART II - OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 5. Market for Issuer's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation Item 7. Financial Statements Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 1 34 34 34 35 37 48 49 PART III - CONTROL AND COMPENSATION INFORMATION Item 9. Directors and Executive Officers of the Issuer Item 10. Executive Compensation Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 50 55 56 57 PART IV – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Item 13. Corporate Governance 58 PART V - EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES ANNEX A – Certification on Qualification of Independent Directors ANNEX B – Certification that None of the Directors and Officers work with the Government ANNEX C – List of Owned and Leased Branches ANNEX D – Annual Corporate Governance Report ANNEX D – 2014 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements iii PART I - BUSINESS AND GENERAL INFORMATION Item 1. Business Overview of the Bank East West Banking Corporation (“EW”, “EastWest”) was granted authority by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to operate as a commercial bank under Monetary Board (MB) Resolution. No. 101 dated July 6, 1994, and commenced operations on July 8, 1994. EastWest was also granted authority by the BSP to operate an expanded foreign currency deposit unit under MB Resolution No. 832 dated August 31, 1994. As of December 31, 2014, EastWest is effectively 75% owned by Filinvest Development Corporation (“FDC”). EastWest’s ultimate parent company is ALG Holdings Corporation. On February 17, 2014, the SEC approved the application of EW to change its registration from a “Government Securities Eligible Dealer” (with broker-dealer of securities functions) to an “Underwriter of Securities Engaged in Dealing Government Securities” (with broker-dealer of securities functions), in accordance with the SRC and other applicable laws, rules and regulations. EW’s registration as an “Underwriter of Securities Engaged in Dealing Government Securities” had an initial validity of up to December 31, 2014, and has been extended to November 2015. EW has been listed on the PSE since May 7, 2012. Mergers and Acquisitions In 2003, EW acquired Ecology Savings Bank, Inc., while in 2009, EW acquired AIG PhilAm. In 2011, EW acquired Green Bank (A Rural Bank), Inc. (GBI). Its most recent acquisition was in 2012, when it acquired Finman Rural Bank, Inc. (FRBI). On August 19, 2011, EW entered into a deed of assignment for the purchase of a majority of the outstanding shares and control of GBI. Consequently, GBI became a subsidiary of EW. On July 11, 2012, EW acquired an 83.17% interest in FRBI, a rural bank engaged in the business of extending credit to farmers, tenants, and rural enterprises. EW subsequently increased its ownership in FRBI to 100.00% through additional share acquisitions and capital contributions in 2012 and 2013. In May 2013, FRBI changed its name to East West Rural Bank, Inc. (“EWRB”) and entered into an asset purchase agreement with GBI, effectively consolidating all of the Bank’s rural banking business in EWRB. On March 28 and June 5, 2014, the BSP and the SEC respectively, approved the proposed merger between EW and GBI. On July 31, 2014, the merger between EW and GBI was completed. Securities Issuances On July 2, 2010, the Bank issued Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes with par value of P1.50 billion and a coupon rate of 7.50% , maturing on January 2, 2021 with a call option date of January 2, 2016. On July 25, 2008, the Bank issued Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes with par value of P1.25 billion and a coupon rate of 8.63%, maturing on January 26, 2019 with an optional redemption date on January 25, 2014. On January 25, 2014, the Bank exercised its call option on the said notes. The redemption was approved by EW’s Board on August 29, 2013 and by the BSP on November 7, 2013. On July 4, 2014, the Bank completed its issuance of Basel III-compliant Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes with a total face value of P5 billion with a coupon rate of 5.5% and maturing in January 2025. 1 In February 2014, the Bank issued the fourth tranche of its 3.25% fixed coupon rate unsecured LTNCDs (“Series 2 LTNCDs”) maturing on September 9, 2019 amounting to P0.83 billion. Subsequently, in April 2014, the Bank issued the fifth tranche of the Series 2 LTNCDs with a face value of P0.91 billion. On July 4, 2014, the Bank issued Basel III-compliant Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes with a total face value of P5 billion at a coupon rate of 5.5% maturing in January 2025. On March 12, 2008, GBI issued Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes in favor of Land Bank of the Philippines, with par value of P112.50 million and coupon rate of 9.72%, maturing on March 13, 2018 with a call option date of March 23, 2013. The Notes was included in the net assets of GBI that were merged with EastWest. On October 31, 2014, EastWest redeemed the Notes at P112.50 million plus accrued interest and taxes of P1.70 million. Subsidiary East West Rural Bank, Inc. EWRB (formerly FRBI) consolidated, through an asset acquisition effective November 1, 2013, the rural banking business of GBI and FRBI, the two rural banks that EW earlier acquired in 2011 and 2012, respectively. FRBI was incorporated and registered with the SEC on November 5, 1997, with the purpose of accumulating deposits and granting loans to various individuals and corporate entities as well as government and private employees. In May 2013, its name was changed to EWRB. GBI was founded on June 20, 1974 as Rural Bank of Nasipit (Agusan Del Norte), Inc., primarily to engage in the business of extending credit to small farmers, tenants and deserving rural industries or enterprises and to transact business which may be legally done by rural banks organized in accordance with R.A. No. 7353, Rural Bank Act of 1992. As of December 31, 2014, EWRB had 47 branches and five ATMs. Principal Business Activities Retail Banking The retail banking segment mainly covers traditional branch banking products and services such as deposits, back-to-back/emerging market loans and other over-the-counter (“OTC”) transactions. It also caters to the needs of high net-worth clients for alternative investment channels and cash management requirements of mid-market corporates. It includes entire transaction processing, service delivery and infrastructure consisting of the Bank’s network of branch stores, ATMs, as well as its internet banking platform. Products and Services Offered to Retail Clients The Bank offers a comprehensive range of deposit products, consisting primarily of the following: Peso demand deposits, Peso savings deposits, and Peso time deposits, long – term Peso deposits, US Dollar savings deposits, US Dollar time and non – interest bearing checking accounts. The Bank’s deposit products carry varying interest rates, depending on among others, market interest rates, and the rate of return on the Bank’s earning assets and the interest rates offered by other commercial banks. EW also offers a suite of innovative banking services that appeal to retail customers, including a 24hour Internet banking facility that provides individual and corporate customers e-statements and online check imaging facilities, a bill payment facility that allows settlement of various bills over the counter and via ATM and internet banking, and a point of sale (POS) payment facility that allows ATM/debit cardholders to use their ATM/debit cards to pay for merchandise and services rendered by the merchant via POS terminals installed in accredited establishments. 2 The table below sets out the list and description of the various products and services being offered by the Bank: Branch Products / Services Description DEPOSIT PRODUCTS Regular Checking Account The Regular Checking Account is a non-interest bearing Pesodenominated checking account wherein funds can be withdrawn through the issuance of checks. ATM Access Savings The ATM Access Savings Account is savings account evidence by a Visa Debit Card. In lieu of the passbook, a statement of account is given to the depositors. This account earns interest at 0.25% per annum. Cool Savers Kiddie Account Cool Savers is an interest-earning Peso savings deposit account for children that is evidenced by a passbook Passbook Savings Account The Passbook Savings Account is an interest-bearing Pesodenominated deposit account. This account allows a client to deposit and withdraw their funds anytime by presenting a passbook Passbook Savings with Debit Card An interest bearing savings deposit account that has both passbook and Visa debit card having their transactions documented in a passbook while enjoying the advantages and convenience of modern banking. Basic Savings Account The most affordable interest earning savings account offered by EastWest Bank. With only P100 initial deposit and P500 required balance to earn interest. Evidenced by a Visa Debit Card. Renminbi Savings Account Third Currency savings account evidenced by a passbook for Renminbi. Dollar Savings Account Interest-bearing U.S. dollar-denominated savings account with passbook. Peso Time Deposit Account Interest-bearing, term deposit evidenced by a certificate issued in favor of the depositor with a specific maturity period. It allows a client to earn higher yields compared to a regular savings deposit rate. Interest rate on the time deposit account varies based on the term and the amount of the deposit. Dollar Time Deposit Account Interest-bearing, U.S. dollar denominated deposit account evidenced by a certificate issued in favor of the depositor with a term ranging from 30 days to as long as 5 years. Interest rate on the time deposit account varies based on the term and the amount of the deposit. Renminbi Time Deposit Account Interest-bearing, Chinese Yuan denominated deposit account evidenced by a certificate issued in favor of the depositor with a term ranging from 30 days to as long as 180 days. Interest rate on the time deposit account varies based on the term and the amount 3 of the deposit. Basic Checking Account The affordable Checking account requring only P1,000 as initial deposit and maintaining balance. It comes with a Checkbook and a Visa Debit Card. ChequeMax Interest-bearing Peso-denominated account that offers superior convenience to both personal and corporate account holders in accessing funds. ChequeMax Rewards Interest-bearing checking account that comes with a record book, a debit card and a checkbook. An account holder earns reward points for every P5,000 increment above the required ADB, which can then be used to redeem gift certificates. VISA Debit Card EastWest Debit Card is Visa branded that allows customers cashless shopping, dining or online payments. The Debit Card can be used to pay for purchases both locally and abroad; and are accepted in over one million Visa ATMs worldwide. Visa Prepaid Card EastWest Prepaid Card is a Visa branded reloadable card used for cashless shopping, dining or online payments. Since the EastWest Prepaid Card is Visa branded, it card can be used to pay for purchases both locally and abroad; and are accepted in over one million Visa ATMs worldwide. Visa Travel Card EastWest Travel Card is a multi-currency card that may be loaded with multiple currencies for convenience and easy access to funds when traveling in different countries without the worry on fluctuating exchange rates. CONSUMER LOANS Home Loan The EastWest Bank Home Loan is a loan tailor-fit to clients’ unique house financing needs for acquisition of vacant lot, house and lot or condominium units; construction and renovation; as well as multi-purpose for home equity or refinancing of an existing mortgage loan. Loan terms are flexible with various fixing options and with tenor as long as 30 years. Auto Loan The EastWest Bank Auto Loan is a loan that allows clients to acquire brand new or pre-owned vehicles. Salary Loan The EastWest Bank Salary Loan is a multi-purpose loan that can be availed by qualified employees of accredited companies to finance their personal needs. Personal Loan EastWest Bank Personal Loan is a no collateral multi-purpose loan that caters to the client’s personal financial requirements. EASTWEST BANK CREDIT CARDS EastWest Visa and EastWest Visa/MasterCard Classic/Gold allows Cardholders to experience shopping privileges through its Perks & Limitless 4 MasterCard Rewards Program. Cardholders may convert their Limitless Rewards points into Rewards Vouchers which they can use to purchase merchandise or exchange for gift certificates at partner merchants. Cardholders may also enjoy free Comprehensive Travel Accident and Inconvenience Insurance of up to Php20 million when they purchase travel tickets using their EastWest Gold Visa/MasterCard. EastWest EveryDay MasterCard EastWest EveryDay MasterCard is the all-in-one cash rebate card. Designed to be part of the Cardholder's daily activity, it converts everyday spending into smart spending with its cash rebate feature. It is the only credit card in the market that gives Cardholders up to 5% rebate on supermarket, gas and drugstore purchases (essential items) for a minimum spend amount of Php10,000 on non-essential items each month. They may earn either 3% or 0.5% on essential purchases for non-essential purchases of Php5,000 to below Php10,000, or below Php5,000, respectively. EastWest Platinum MasterCard EastWest Platinum MasterCard allows Cardholders to enjoy the following exclusive features and benefits that suit their premium lifestyle and discerning taste: Free Lifetime Annual Membership Fee, Free EastWest Platinum Virtual Card, Free Priority Pass Membership, Free Comprehensive Travel Accident and Inconvenience Insurance of up to Php20 million and access to exclusive Premium Perks. EastWest Dolce Vita Titanium MasterCard EastWest Dolce Vita Titanium MasterCard makes sure Cardholders live the sweet life with its special features. Shopping, dining and unwinding will surely be taken to a higher level with irresistible deals from list of partner merchants with Dolce Vita Loves. The Dolce Vita Cares, on the other hand, allows Cardholders to avail themselves of health and wellness offers to keep their body in shape. Dolce Vita rewards Cardholders with free beauty and relaxation treats every time they reach the required minimum spend with the Pampered by Dolce Vita. Through the Dolce Vita Charms Loyalty Program, every Php100 charged to their EastWest Dolce Vita MasterCard will earn 1 Charm which can be redeemed as Charms Vouchers that may be used to purchase merchandise or exchange for gift certificates at partner merchants. EastWest Practical MasterCard EastWest Practical MasterCard provides Cardholders with an affordable line of credit for their basic needs. It offers a low monthly interest rate of 2.99% for the basic necessities (groceries, gas and drugstore purchases) and 3.49% for all other transactions. Hyundai MasterCard Hyundai MasterCard Cardholders can earn up to 5% rebate on fuel purchases and 0.5% rebate on retail purchases. Rebates can be redeemed as Hyundai Vouchers which Cardholders may use to purchase merchandise or avail of services at any authorized Hyundai dealership. Cardholders can also enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on preventive maintenance services (PMS) ─ parts, selected accessories and PMS labor at authorized Hyundai 5 dealerships. CORPORATE SUITE Payroll Credit System (PCS) Payroll Credit System for crediting transactions features a fully automated online processing of credit data. It also has a data entry facility where you can directly input the employee’s name, account number and the net pay. eCredit eCredit is an online banking service and disbursement system that enables you to submit payroll instructions, schedule pay dates, and view status. Timekeeping System Timekeeping System is a standalone electronic system that automates the daily time recording and timekeeping computation developed exclusively for EastWest Bank clients. Payroll Assist Payroll Assist is a unique stand-alone and comprehensive payroll software facility that makes your payroll process easy and convenient. It allows you to automate your payroll preparation and crediting process with the use of proprietary software developed exclusively for EastWest Bank Clients. It offers a complete solution to your entire payroll requirements, from periodic salary credits to government- mandated deductions. Payroll Assist Plus Payroll Assist Plus is an expanded payroll outsourcing facility aimed to address the requirements of companies that would like to eliminate the hassle and cost entailed by in-house processing. Bizcheque Plus Bizcheque Plus is an accounts payable system and check writing facility that can address special requests or customization requirements from clients. This can include but is not limited to new reports, specialized check, revised voucher format and others. Cheque Prepare Cheque Prepare is a specially-designed check-writing service for companies with large volumes of check payments. This facility provides an end-to-end solution to your check disbursement operations by handling the check preparation up to the releasing of your company’s checks, freeing you from the burden of voluminous check cutting, disbursement and issuance. It also provides periodic reports that allow you to easily track and monitor the status of your checks. eSettle e-SETTLE is a web-based electronic fund transfer facility that enables clients of the Bank with high volume disbursements to pay their suppliers by crediting their EastWest Bank’s Savings or Checking Accounts. Deposit Management System It is a full scale deposit supervision facility, exclusively offered to Eastwest Bank depositors. It is a stand-alone, network ready tool that allows a depositor to automate the deposit slip creation process, trace deposit records, generate historical reports and reprint deposit transactions. The DMS also allows the individual check printing through its check printing module. 6 Bills Collect Bills Collect is a facility where the bank serves as the collecting agent, accepting payments via Internet, Automated Tellering Machine (ATM) and over-the-counter (OTC) through its strategic network of branches. The bank receives cash or checks payments for the Biller from individual and corporate customers and credits them directly to the Biller’s collection account. All payments received through any of the Bank’s payment channels are accounted for and consolidated into a daily collection summary, which is transmitted to the Biller online. Cheque Depot Cheque Depot provides corporate customers with the convenience of having their post-dated checks (PDCs) safe-kept with the bank for immediate deposit to their account on due date. The facility electronically captures check details and monitors value dates for automatic deposit to the customer’s account. It is ideal for corporate customers who manage large volumes of PDCs. Cheque Collect Cheque Collect is a check collection service for the bank’s corporate clients, wherein the bank picks up checks from the client’s customers at the customer premises. HMO/Hospital Collection and Settlement Facility HMO/Hospital Collection and Settlement Facility is a special arrangement for selected clients in the HMO and Hospital industry which provides operational efficiency through pick-up services and immediate settlement of receivables or payments. Mobile ATM Ideal for any event like bazaars, fairs, and concerts, or if you simply need an ATM to service your payroll requirements, the Mobile ATM provides you with all the services of a regular ATM, with more convenience and flexibility. It can be deployed in any location you prefer, when you prefer, on weekdays or weekends. Now, you can enjoy the benefits of an ATM without having to leave your location. Bancnet e-Gov BancNet e-Gov is an online BancNet facility which allows clients to file and settle government payments to Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth), and Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-ibig). OTHER SERVICES Net Access Net Access is a 24-hour online banking facility which enables both individual and corporate clients to access their accounts by logging on to www.eastwestbanker.com. Pay@Store Pay@Store is a facility that allows debit cardholders to use their ATM cards to pay for merchandise and services rendered by the merchant via Point of Sale (POS) terminals installed in accredited establishments. Bills Pay Bills Pay is a facility which allows settlement of various bills over the counter, internet banking and ATMs. 7 TRUST PRODUCTS & SERVICES Escrow Services The institutional Trustee as escrow agent for two counterparties protects their individual interests by ensuring that the terms and conditions mutually agreed upon by these two parties in a separate contract, are fulfilled. This service is convenient for transactions such as buying/selling of assets on installment basis, or disposition of assets subject to mandate restrictions or clearances. Living Trust This trust, which is created by a trust agreement, starts to operate during the lifetime of the trustor. Under this arrangement, the trustor transfer assets to a trustee for the latter to manage as the trust agreement dictates. The functions and authorities to be exercised by the trustee are defined in the trust agreement. These would include : (1) the scope or extent of the trustee’s investment powers; (2) the beneficiaries; (3) the terms and conditions under which the income and/or principal of the trust is to be paid or to be disposed of ultimately. Retirement Fund Funding a retirement plan may take the form of a trust where the trustor/employer regularly contributes to the trust fund. The trustee will then invest and re-invest the fund, and will pay out the retirement benefits due in accordance with the retirement plan set up by the employer. Normally, a trusteed retirement plan enjoys tax exemption on the income of its retirement fund. The tax privilege extends also to the retirement benefits received by the employees under certain conditions, and to the employer to the extent of contributions to the retirement fund. Mortgage Trust Indenture This usually comes in the form of specific restrictions on the borrowing company to ensure that the mortgaged assets will not be impaired in value. The trustee receives specific periodic reports to see to it that the borrowing corporation is complying with its commitments. Sometimes the assets offered as security are equipment, real estate or simply blocks of shares of stock. Directional Investment Management Agreement This product consists of open-ended placements, which undertake active portfolio management of the account thru pre-approved list of securities. TREASURY PRODUCTS Peso or U.S. Dollar denominated Fixed Income Securities These are Peso or U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income securities in the form of Treasury Bills or Bonds which are distributed or sold to client and qualified investors or other professional counterparties of the Bank to whom the Bank makes a market price for. Issuers of the securities are usually the Republic of the Philippines, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations and Philippine corporations. The tenor of the bills or bonds ranges from as short as 7 days to as long as 30 years. 8 Foreign Exchange Products The bank also buys and sells US dollars and other foreign currencies versus the Philippine Peso from their retail and corporate accounts in accordance with regulatory requirements in the buying and selling of foreign exchange. The bank also makes markets in USD/P foreign exchange for professional counterparties. Access to Investment Products The Bank also offers investors access to investment products such as including treasury bills and bonds, fixed rate treasury notes and retail treasury bonds. Customers can also invest in long-term fixed income debt instruments issued by public and private entities. Cash Management Services The Bank offers a wide range of cash management solutions to assist mid-market corporates, composed primarily of entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses, including (i) a facility for payroll preparation and crediting, (ii) an interest-earning checking account that provides a customized standalone check-writing facility and a comprehensive accounts payable system, (iii) an end-to-end automated solution for the creation, disbursement and monitoring of checks, (iv) a check depot service whereby the Bank retains a corporate customer’s post-dated checks for immediate deposit to the customer’s account on the same date indicated on the checks, (v) a bill collection service whereby the Bank acts as a collecting agent and transmits consolidated payments to the customer online or via electronic file transfer and (vi) deposit pickup services, in which the Bank sends an armored vehicle to pick up cash and check deposits at the customer’s premises. Consumer Lending The Bank offers various types of consumer lending products to individuals, which consist principally of credit cards, auto loans, residential mortgage loans and personal loans. The Bank considers various factors in pricing its loan products, including the capacity of the borrower to repay the loan, estimated delinquency rates, funding costs, expenses related to making loans and a target spread. Loan terms are differentiated according to factors such as a customer’s financial condition, age, loan purpose, collateral and the quality of relationship with the Bank. Credit Cards In 2004, the Bank began issuing MasterCard credit cards under the name “East West Bank MasterCard” in partnership with AIG. In 2009, the Bank acquired the Philam Savings Bank, which issues Visa credit cards. After the acquisition, the Bank integrated its Visa and MasterCard businesses into a single business unit. From an initial base of 10,000 credit cards issued during 2004, the Bank has since grown to have issued 971,000 and 1,037,000 credit cards, comprising 15.3% and 15.2% of the total market share for credit cards in the Philippines (excluding Banco de Oro Unibank, Inc. which ceased to be member of the Credit Cards Association of the Philippines since 2013), as of December 31, 2013 and 2014, respectively. Revenues from the credit card operations consist principally of annual fees paid by cardholders, interest on deferred and installment payments, cash advance fees, interchange fees paid by service establishments and late payment charges. Annual cardholder fees range from P1,200 to P2,500. As of December 31, 2014, the interest rate on deferred payments range from 2.75% to 3.50% per month and the interest rate on installment payments range from zero to 3.50% per month. One-time fees for cash advances are approximately 7.0% of the total cash advance amount, and interchange fees range from 0.3% to 2.3% of the purchased amount. Revenues relating to the credit card business are reflected in the Bank’s financial statements as interest income and other operating income from service charges, fees and commissions. The Bank seeks to diversify its distribution channels, form alliances with merchants and manage its product portfolio in order continue to grow its credit card business. The Bank currently markets and 9 sells its credit cards directly to customers, as well as through third party telemarketing agencies. Credit Card customers may participate in a variety of instant and loyalty based rewards programs that allow them to redeem merchandise or gift certificates at partner establishments. The Bank attempts to identify and capitalize on gaps in the market by offering products tailored to meet the needs of underserved markets. The Bank’s credit card products come in different grades, from regular cards to premium class cards at different annual membership fees. Auto Loans The Bank’s auto loans are offered through car dealerships (including second-hand car dealers), independent sales agents and the Bank’s branches. The Bank provides economic incentives to car dealerships and independent sales agents based on each approved auto loan amount. A key competitive factor in the automotive loan business is the speed by which a bank can process an automotive loan, as dealers will offer a loan to multiple banks and the Bank offers a three-hour auto loan approval process, which the Bank believes is an important aspect to its success in growing its auto loan portfolio. The Bank’s auto loan business also engages in strategic partnerships with major car brands to develop exclusive programs. Additionally, the Bank cross-sells its auto loans with the products of other units and offers special plans for existing and repeat customers. All of the Bank’s auto loans are secured by a chattel mortgage over the car being purchased. In addition to being subject to the Bank’s internal credit checks, the Bank generally requires the borrower to make a minimum down payment of 20.0% (or a minimum down payment of 15.0% for long-term customers with verifiable good credit) of the purchase price. Depending on whether the car being purchased is a new car or a second-hand car, the interest rate of the Bank’s auto loans can range from 8.5% to 18.0%, with an average maturity of 55 months. Generally, when an installment payment falls 90 days past due, the Bank may commence foreclosure proceedings. Foreclosed cars are generally sold by the Bank through public auction. Residential Home Mortgage Loans The large majority of EW’s residential mortgage loans are extended to property buyers in the Philippines who intend to occupy residential units in the form of house and lot, townhouse or condominiums, with a small proportion being extended to individuals purchasing lots for investment purposes or for future dwelling via house construction loans. All of EW’s home mortgage loans are secured by a first mortgage on the property and each applicant undergoes a stringent credit evaluation process. EW requires its borrowers to make a minimum down payment of 20.0% of the appraised value for house acquisition or construction, 25.0% for lot acquisition and 35.0% for conversion of real estate assets into rental/leasing business. EW also refinances existing housing loans. EW offers loans at adjustable and fixed interest rates. EW uses its branch store network as a key distribution channel and maintains marketing campaigns to attract property buyers independently from real estate developers, which serve as distribution channels for mortgage loan providers. The average maturity of EW’s home mortgage loans is ten years. In line with industry practice in the Philippines, interest rate on EW’s home mortgage loan portfolio is set at a fixed rate applicable for an initial period of between one and five years, depending on the maturity of the loan. Upon expiry of the initial period, the interest rate is reset at a fixed rate applicable for succeeding periods. When a borrower falls in arrears with its mortgage payments, the buyer can either agree to a voluntary disposition of the property to EW, or EW may commence foreclosure proceedings. EW sells mortgaged collateral that has been foreclosed, primarily in public auctions or by brokers on behalf of EW. Foreclosure of the mortgaged collateral generally takes between six and 24 months. EW currently offers various home financing products with differentiating features, which included a mix of competitive interest rates and what the Bank believes to be the longest payment term in the market of up to 30 years. As most residential mortgage loans available in the market only allow up to a maximum payment term of 20 years, EW’s longer payment term means lower and consequently 10 lighter amortization payments for the borrower. EW also gives the borrowers the option to adopt a fixed-term pricing scheme to protect borrowers against the risk of fluctuating interest rates. EW’s home loans are available in different loan packages, tailored to fit the needs of specific markets. LotAcquire is a loan specifically designed for the acquisition of a vacant lot. Other products offered by EW include HomeAcquire, HomeConstruct and HomeImprove. Personal Loans The Bank’s personal loans business provides unsecured, uncollateralized consumer loans to qualified individuals for multi-purpose personal use. The primary distribution channel for personal loans is the Bank’s branches and third party sales agencies. The Bank offers personal loans to employed and selfemployed individuals with annual income of not less than P180,000. As of December 31, 2014, the Bank has an outstanding personal loan balance of P2,609 million. The monthly add-on interest rates for a personal loan ranges from 1.5% to 1.7% and is payable in fixed equal monthly installments from six to 36 months. The primary distribution channel for personal loans is the Bank’s branches and third party sales agencies. Corporate Banking The Bank’s corporate banking activities are primarily focused on offering loans to mid-market corporate customers, which are predominantly entrepreneurial or family-owned businesses. The Bank also offers cash management services to its corporate customers through its retail banking group. See “—Retail Banking—Cash Management Services”. The Bank’s corporate banking activities focus on developing and managing relationships with its corporate clients, providing an opportunity for the Bank to offer products and services from other business segments to such clients. The Bank believes that the development and expansion of its mid-market customer base is essential to the growth and success of the Bank and intends to concentrate on growing its mid-market portfolio as its core target customer group. Loan Products The Bank provides a wide range of loan products and services to its corporate customers, including revolving credit lines, bills purchased, acceptances, trade finance facilities and term loans. In line with its strategy to create a balanced and diversified portfolio, the Bank’s corporate customers are engaged in various industries in the Philippines. Facilities offered to corporate customers include both secured and unsecured loan products, depending on the credit risks associated with the customer and its business. The Bank intends to continue to expand its corporate banking portfolio by increasing loan product marketing activities to its existing customers as well as targeting new corporate customers through its expanded combined customer network. 11 Rural Banking To extend its reach to underserved segments of the market that have the potential for growth, the Bank has established a rural bank arm. Backed by the strong track record of its predecessor entities, EWRB is capable of catering to the banking needs of customers outside the urban areas in the country and provide wider access to innovative products and delivery channels. EWRB currently offers the following products: - DepEd Teacher Loan – Allows public school teachers (permanent personnel of the Philippine Department of Education) to borrow a maximum of P450,000 up to a maximum term of 3 years. - Small Business Loan – Intended for all Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs), with a maximum loan limit of P5.0 million. - Social Security System (“SSS”) Pensioners’ Loan – Intended for all SSS retirees, survivorship and total disability pensioners whose SSS pension is directly credited to savings accounts with EWRB. As of December 31, 2014, EWRB has a network of 47 branches and 5 ATMs, most of which are located in the Visayas and Mindanao. Treasury and Trust Treasury The Bank’s treasury has primary responsibility for managing the Bank’s liquidity, interest rate and foreign exchange exposures. The Bank manages its liquidity position by regularly reviewing its cash flow position, debt maturity profiles, availability of credit facilities and overall liquidity position to mitigate the effects of fluctuations in cash flow. The Bank’s treasury actively engages in trading for its own proprietary account. It trades local treasury bills and bonds, foreign-currency denominated bonds and foreign exchange. The Bank is an accredited Government Securities Eligible Dealer. As of December 31, 2014, the Bank had P18,992 million of trading and investment securities, which included P8,745 million and P10,247 million of Peso and U.S. dollar-denominated securities, respectively, and accounted for 10.1% of the Bank’s total assets. As of December 31, 2014, 78.1% of the Bank’s trading and investment securities portfolio was invested in government securities. Trust The Bank offers a wide range of trust products and services, including fund management, investment management services, custodianship, administration and collateral agency services and stock and transfer agency services. In addition to offering trust services to corporate and high net-worth individual customers (customers with a total relationship balance of P2.5 million), the Bank provides retail customers with alternative investment opportunities through its unit investment trust funds (UITFs), which are available in Peso and U.S. dollar-denominated UITFs. In a UITF, funds of various investors are pooled and invested in a diversified portfolio of liquid securities, term deposits, money market instruments or stocks in accordance with the investment objectives and restrictions stated in the Declaration of Trust. For the year ended December 31, 2014, total assets held in trust amounted to P6,810 million and total revenue from the Bank’s trust products amounted to P20 million. Percentage of Sales or Revenues and Net Income Contributed by Foreign Sales This is not relevant to the operations of the Bank. 12 Distribution Networks Branch Network The branch network is focused more on the Philippines’ major industrial and commercial regions in Metro Manila and has key locations outside of Metro Manila such as Metro Cebu, Metro Davao, Northern Luzon, South Luzon Industrial Zone, Iloilo, Bacolod and Mindanao. Within these regions, EW has strategically positioned its branches in key business and commercial centers, which are areas that generally boast of higher per capita incomes, and have higher growth and traffic, thereby maximizing the number of transactions and deposits per branch. Each branch is managed by a branch head responsible for both the sales and operational functions of the branch. Each branch head reports to a division head, which supervises 15 to 18 branches. Branches are grouped geographically and such groups include North Luzon, South Luzon, Southern Metro Manila, Eastern Metro Manila, Northern Metro Manila, Downtown Manila, Visayas and Mindanao. As of December 31, 2014, the Parent Bank has 358 branches in various parts of the country, majority of which are located within Metro Manila. The following table sets out the distribution of the Parent Bank’s branches for each region as of December 31, 2014. December 31, 2012 2013 2014 Metro Manila ...................................... 145 174 204 Other areas of Luzon ........................... 51 64 84 Visayas ................................................ 28 34 36 Mindanao ........................................... 21 28 34 Total Branches ................................. 245 300 358 ATMs ................................................. 261 427 533 EWRB Branch Store Network As of December 31, 2014, EWRB, a wholly owned subsidiary of EWBC, has a network of 47 branches mostly located in Visayas and Mindanao. The table below sets out the details of EWRB’s branches and ATMs in the Philippines in operation as of the specified dates. 2012 Metro Manila ............................................................ Other areas of Luzon ................................................. Visayas ...................................................................... Mindanao ................................................................... Total Branches ......................................................... ATMs ........................................................................ 1 7 15 24 47 45 As of December 31, 2013 1 7 15 24 47 45 2014 1 7 15 24 47 5 ATM Network EW provides 24-hour banking services through its network of 533 ATMs as of December 31, 2014, compared with 427 ATMs as of December 31, 2013. Of these 533 ATMs, 350 are located at EW’s branches while 183 are located off-site. Customers are given access to the ATM facilities through ATM cards and debit cards, which are available to checking and savings account holders. As of December 31, 2014, EWRB, EW’s subsidiary, has five ATMs in addition to EW’s network of 533 ATMs. 13 The Bank also is a member of Bancnet, which is an ATM network that allows its member banks customers to use ATM terminals operated by other Bancnet member banks. Furthermore, Bancnet has agreements with other ATM networks in the Philippines, namely Expressnet and Megalink, which gives its customers access to all ATMs in the Philippines. Customers of the Bank that use ATMs operated by other banks must pay a service charge for accessing these networks. Access to Investment Products EW, through its Branch network is able to offer its investors access to investment products such as but not limited to treasury bills and bonds, fixed rate treasury notes and retail treasury bonds. Customers can also invest in long-term fixed income debt instruments issued by public and private entities. Listed below are the branches of the Parent Bank as of December 31, 2014: 1. PASONG TAMO - G/F Dacon Bldg., 2281 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City 2. THE FORT - G/F Unit 3A Marajo Tower, 26th St. corner 4th Ave., Fort Bonifacio, Global City Taguig 3. MAKATI STOCK EXCHANGE - G/F - Makati Stock Exchange Building, Ayala Triangle, Ayala Ave., Makati City 4. EVANGELISTA - Evangelista cor. Mojica St. Bangkal, Makati City 5. BURGOS CIRCLE - G/F Unit H & I, Crescent Park Residences, Burgos Circle cor. 2nd Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. 6. MAGALLANES VILLAGE - G/F Unit 102, Tritan Plaza Building, San Antonio St., Paseo De Magallanes, Makati City Philippines, 1232 7. AYALA AVENUE - SGV 1 - SGV 1 Bldg.,6760 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 8. THE FORT - BEAUFORT - G/F 23rd Avenue corner 5th Avenue Fort Bonifacio, Global City, Taguig City 9. MCKINLEY HILL - Unit 1 - Cp-1, Commerce and Industry Plaza, McKinley Hill, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 10. SAN LORENZO VILLAGE - A. ARNAIZ AVENUE - The E. Hotels Makati Bldg., No. 906 A. Arnaiz Ave., San Lorenzo Village, Makati City 11. THE FORT - 26 STREET 11TH AVENUE - U25 & 26, North Tower, South of Market Building, 26th Street corner 11th Avenue, BGC, Taguig City 12. THE FORT - F1 - Unit F , G/F, F1 Center Building, 32nd Street corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 13. PEREA - G/F Greenbelt Mansion, 106 Perea Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City 14. THE FORT - ACTIVE FUN - Active Fun Building, 9th Avenue corner 28th Street, City Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 15. GIL PUYAT - G/F Metro House Bldg., 345 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave.,, Makati City 16. AYALA - HERRERA - G/F PBCom Tower, 6795 Ayala Ave. cor. V. Rufino St., (formerly Herrera St.), Salcedo Village, Makati City 1226 17. VALERO - G/F Retail 1B Area, Paseo Park View Tower, 140 Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City 18. AYALA - PASEO - G/F Philamlife Tower, 8767 Paseo de Roxas St., Makati City 19. MAKATI AVENUE - PACIFIC STAR - G/F- High Rise, Pacific Star Building Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. cor. Makati Ave., 20. MAKATI AVENUE - Unit No.2 A and W Building, Juno St. cor. Makati Avenue, Brgy. Bel-air, Makati City 21. J.P. RIZAL - No. 805 J.P. Rizal cor. F. Zobel St., San Miguel Village, Makati City 22. H.V. DELA COSTA - Unit GFC-2 Classica 1 Condominium, 112 H.V. Dela Costa St. Salcedo Village Makati City 23. JUPITER - PASEO DE ROXAS - No. 30 Jupiter cor. Paseo De Roxas Sts., Brgy. Bel-Air, Makati City 24. TORDESILLAS - U105, Le Metropole Condominium, H.V. Dela Costa St., corners Tordesillas St., and Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Salcedo Village, Makati City 25. GIL PUYAT - SALCEDO - Unit 1C, G/F Country Space 1 Building, Gil Puyat Avenue, Salcedo Village, Makati City 26. LEVISTE - Unit Ground B, LPL Mansions Building, 122 L.P. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village Makati City 27. SALCEDO - G/F First Life Center, 174 Salcedo St.,Legaspi Village Makati City 28. PASEO DE ROXAS - G/F Paseo De Roxas Bldg.,111 Paseo de Roxas St. corner Legaspi St.,Legaspi Village, Makati City 29. DELA ROSA - PASONG TAMO - G/F King’S Court Ii Bldg 2129 Don Chino Roces Ave., Cor Dela Rosa St., Makati City 30. LEGASPI VILLAGE - G/F - Libran Bldg., Legaspi St. Cor. V.A. Rufino Ave., Legaspi Village, Makati City 31. AMORSOLO - G/F Unit C, Aegis People's Support Building, Amorsolo St., Makati City 32. METROPOLITAN AVENUE - Savana Building 3, Metropolitan Avenue corner Venecia Street, Barangay Sta. Cruz, Makati City 33. BAGTIKAN - G/F High Pointe Bldg. No. 1184 Chino Roces Ave. near cor. Bagtikan, Brgy. San Antonio, Makati City 34. RADA - Unit No. 102, G/F La Maision Condominium Bldg., Rada St., Legaspi Village, Makati City 35. BENAVIDEZ - Unit 103, One Corporate Plaza, Benavidez St. Legaspi Village, San Lorenzo, Makati City Makati City 36. AMORSOLO - QUEENSWAY - G/F Queensway Building, No.118 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City 37. AYALA AVENUE - RUFINO BUILDING - Unit 1, G/F Rufino Building, 6784 Ayala Avenue corner V.A. Rufino Street, Makati City 38. LEGASPI - DELA ROSA - G/F I – Care Building, Dela Rosa Street corner Legaspi Village, Makati City 39. GIL PUYAT - DIAN - G/F, Wisma Cyberhub Bldg., No 45 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City 40. CHINO ROCES - LA FUERZA - Unit/s 10 & 11 La Fuerza Plaza 1, 2241 Don Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City 41. P. OCAMPO AVENUE - 245 P. Ocampo Ave. corner Flordeliz St., Barangay La Paz, Makati City 42. STO. CRISTO - G/F, Sto. Cristo Po Taw Building, 107-108 Sto Cristo corner Foderama Sts., Binondo, Manila 43. ESCOLTA - G/F, First United Bldg., 413 Escolta corner Banquero St., Binondo, Manila 44. T. ALONZO - G/F 623 T. Alonso St., Sta. Cruz, Manila 45. BINONDO - G/F, Uy Su Bin Bldg., 535-537 Quintin Paredes St., Binondo, Manila 46. DIVISORIA - 802 Ilaya St., Binondo Manila 47. BACLARAN - 2/F, New Galleria Baclaran Shopping Mall, LRT South Terminal, Taft Ave. Extension, Pasay City 48. SOLER - G/F, R & S Tower, 941 Soler St., Binondo, Manila 49. 168 MALL - 4/F Unit 4H 09-11, 168 Mall Building 5, Soler St., Binondo, Manila 50. CITY PLACE SQUARE - 3/F C-P2-3, Cityplace Square, Reina Regente near corner Felipe II St., Binondo, Manila 51. JOSE ABAD SANTOS - TAYUMAN - G/F & 2/F Cada Bldg., 1200 Tayuman St., cor. Jose Abad Santos Ave.Tondo, Manila 52. MASANGKAY - 1411-1413 Masangkay St., Tondo, Manila 53. TOMAS MAPUA - LOPE DE VEGA - G/F & 2/F, Valqua Building., 1003 Tomas Mapua St. cor. Lope de Vega St., Sta. Cruz, Manila 14 54. QUIAPO - G/F, E & L Haw Building, 502 Evangelista St., Quiapo, Manila 55. 999 SHOPPING MALL - Unit 10 & 3C-2, 3/F, 999 Shopping Mall 2, C.M. Recto Street, Tondo Manila 56. ELCANO - Elcano Building, 622 El Cano Street, Binondo, Manila 57. JUAN LUNA - PRITIL - G/F 1953-1955 Juan Luna St., Tondo, Manila 58. ONGPIN - G/F, Commercial Unit G1, Strata Gold Condominium Bldg. 738 Ongpin St. Binondo Manila 59. YLAYA - Ground Floor, Josefa Building, No. 981, Ylaya Street corner Padre Rada Street, Tondo, Manila 60. RIZAL AVENUE - BLUMENTRITT - No. 2412 Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz, Manila 61. BINONDO - JUAN LUNA - No. 580 Juan Luna Street, Binondo, Manila 62. PADRE FAURA - G/F, Esperanza Osmeña Bldg., 1991 A. Mabini St., Malate, Manila 63. INTRAMUROS - G/F, BF Condominium, 104 A. Soriano Avenue corner Solano St., Intramuros, Manila 64. UN AVENUE - G/F, Philam Bldg., U.N. Ave. corner Ma. Orosa St., Ermita, Manila 65. PACO - 1050 Pedro Gil St., Paco, Manila 66. ROXAS BOULEVARD - G/F, DENR Building, 1515 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita, Manila 67. GIL PUYAT - F.B. HARRISON - No. 131 Gil Puyat Avenue Extension, Brgy. 24, Zone 4, Pasay City 68. TAFT - NAKPIL - RLR Building, 1820 Taft Avenue near corner Nakpil Street, Malate, Manila 69. PASAY - D. MACAPAGAL BOULEVARD - No. 8 President Diosdado Macapagal Blvd., Pasay City 70. TAFT AVENUE - Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) Bldg. 2244 Taft Avenue, Manila 71. T.M. KALAW - Annexes A, A -1,A-2,A-3 &A- 4 Ditz Building, 444 T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita, Manila 72. PASAY - LIBERTAD - Unit 265-E Nemar Building , Libertad St. Pasay City 73. PAZ M. GUAZON - Units 5 & 6 Topmark Bldg., 1763 Paz M. Guazon Street, Paco, Manila 74. SAMPALOC - J. FIGUERAS - No. 427-433 J. Figueras Street, Sampaloc, Manila 75. PASAY - OCEANAIRE - GF U108 & 109, Podium Commercial Area, Oceanaire Condo, Sunrise Drive cor Rd. 23, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City 76. PEDRO GIL - No. 574 Pedro Gil Street, Manila 77. A. MABINI - R. SALAS - G/F & 2/F Jesselton Tower No. 1453 A. Mabini St., corner R. Salas St., Brgy. 668, Zone 72, Ermita, Manila 78. TAYTAY - Ground Floor, Valley Fair Town Center Bldg.Ortigas Avenue Ext. Taytay, Rizal 1920 79. ANTIPOLO - MARCOS HIGHWAY - G/F Ciannat Complex, Marcos Highway, Brgy. Mayamot, Antipolo City 80. REGALADO - Regalado Ave. Cor. Archer St., North Fairview Subd. Quezon City 81. TANDANG SORA - Lot 80 - A Kalaw Hills Subd. Brgy. Culiat Tandang Sora Quezon City 82. KATIPUNAN - 132 Katipunan Road, Brgy.Ignatius Village, Katipunan, Quezon City 83. ANTIPOLO - M. L. QUEZON - #146 ML Quezon St., cor. Dimanlig St. Brgy. San Roque Antipolo City 84. MARIKINA - GIL FERNANDO AVENUE - Gil-Fernando Ave. Cor. Estrador St.,Midtown Subdivision, Brgy. San Roque, Marikina City 85. TAYTAY - MANILA EAST - Manila East Road, Brgy.San Juan, Taytay, Rizal 86. DON ANTONIO HEIGHTS - Lot 24 Block 7, Holy Spirit Drive, Don Antonio Heights Brgy. Holy Spirit Quezon City 87. MARIKINA - CONCEPCION - Bayan- Bayanan Avenue, Marikina City 88. U.P. VILLAGE - No. 65 Maginhawa St., U.P. Village, Diliman, Quezon City 89. COMMONWEALTH - No. 272 Commonwealth Avenue, Bgy. Old Balara, Quezon City 90. FAIRVIEW - #72 Commonwealth Ave. Corner Camaro St., East Fairview. Quezon City 91. LOYOLA HEIGHTS - KATIPUNAN - Unit 13, Elizabeth Hall Building, Lot 1 Blk. 41 Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City 92. MARIKINA - J.P. RIZAL - No. 367 J.P. Rizal Street, Sta. Elena, Marikina City 93. MARIKINA - PARANG - 90 JP Rizal St, Brgy Calumpang, Marikina City. 94. XAVIERVILLE - No. 60 Xavierville Avenue, Xavierville Subdivision, Brgy. Loyola Heights, Quezon City 95. RIZAL - MONTALBAN - 240 E. Rodriguez Hi-way, Manggahan, Rodriguez, Rizal 96. ROOSEVELT - 184 Roosevelt Avenue San Francisco Del Monte Quezon City 97. CONGRESSIONAL - Blk.7 Lot 4A Congressional Ave. Project 8 Quezon City 98. BANAWE - G/F PPSTA 1 Building Quezon Avenue corner Banawe St. Quezon City 99. DEL MONTE - 271 Del Monte, cor. Biak na Bato Quezon City 100. A. BONIFACIO - 659 A. Bonifacio Ave. Balintawak, Quezon City 101. MAYON - 170 Mayon Ave. Quezon City 102. BANAWE - SCOUT ALCARAZ - Unit ABC G/F #740 Banawe Ave. near corner Sct Alcaraz QC 103. BANAWE - N. ROXAS - #42 Banawe Ave corner Nicanor Roxas QC 104. EDSA - HOWMART - 1264 EDSA near corner Howmart Road brgy. A. Samson Q.C. 105. EDSA - MUÑOZ - Lemon Square Bldg. 1199 EDSA Muñoz Brgy. Katipunan, Quezon City 106. MASAMBONG - Annexes B & C, L.G. Atkimson Building, No. 627 Del Monte Avenue, Brgy. Masambong Quezon City 107. ROOSEVELT - STO. NIÑO - 187 Roosevelt Avenue, Brgy. Sto. Niño, San Francisco Del Monte, Quezon City 108. ARANETA AVENUE - #195 Araneta Ave Bgy Santol QC 109. NORTH EDSA - UGF units 4,5,6&7 EDSA Grand Residences, EDSA cor. Corregidor St., Quezon City 110. A. BONIFACIO - BALINGASA - G/F, 2/F & 3/F, Units D & E, Winston Plaza 1 Building, No. 880 A. Bonifacio Avenue, Brgy. Balingasa, Quezon City 111. VISAYAS AVENUE - G/F unit B,C & D No. 15 Visayas Ave. Brgy. Vasra Quezon City 112. BANAWE - KALIRAYA - Titan 168 Building, 126 Banawe Street near cor. Kaliraya St., Quezon City 113. SHORT HORN - Ground Flr. West Star Business Ctr., Bldg. # 31, Shorthorn St., Brgy. Bahay Toro Proj.8, Quezon City 114. DEL MONTE - D. TUAZON - 155 Del Monte Ave., Barangay Manresa, Quezon City 115. MAYON - DAPITAN - 181 Mayon Street near corner Dapitan Street Brgy. Sta. Teresita Quezon City 116. E. RODRIGUEZ - WELCOME ROTONDA - G/F AEK Building, No. 40 E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Brgy. Don Manuel, Quezon City 117. EDSA - KALOOKAN - 490 EDSA, Kalookan City 118. VALENZUELA - KM 12 JLB Enterprises Bldg. McArthur Highway Marulas Valenzuela City 119. GRACE PARK - 896 8th Avenue cor. J. Teodoro Grace Park, Caloocan City 120. PASO DE BLAS - NO. 191, Paso De Blas Valenzuela City 121. GOVERNOR PASCUAL - 3315 Gov. Pascual Ave. Cor. Maria Clara St., Malabon City 122. NOVALICHES - Lot 489-B2 Quirino Hiway Novaliches Quezon City 123. POTRERO - Bldg. 1 & 2 Mary Grace Bldg. Mc Arthur H-way del monte St. Potrero Malabon 124. NORTH BAY - G/F Melandria III Building No. 1090 Northbay Blvd. (South) Navotas City 15 125. CALOOCAN - MABINI - G/F Gee Bee Bldg., No. 428, A. Mabini St., Brgy. 15, Zone 2, Caloocan City 126. BAESA TOWN CENTER - Baesa Town Center Retail Store#4 #232 Quirino Highway Baesa Quezon City 127. GRACE PARK - 7TH AVENUE - G/F Units 1,2 &3, No. 330 Rizal Ave. Ext, near cor. 7th Avenue., East Grace Park, Caloocan City 128. LAGRO - Lot 2, Blk. 6, Quirino Highway, Lagro, Novaliches, Quezon City 129. MALABON - RIZAL AVENUE - Malabon - Rizal Avenue No. 726 Rizal Avenue, Brgy. Tañong, Malabon City 130. NOVALICHES - TALIPAPA - Units C,D,E,F & G, No. 526 Quirino Highway, Brgy. Talipapa, Novaliches Quezon City 131. GRACE PARK - 11TH AVENUE - G/F, Remcor V Building, Block 172, Lot 5, Rizal Avenue Ext., Caloocan City 132. VALENZUELA - DALANDANAN - 212 Km. 15 Mac Arthur Hiway Dalandanan Valenzuela City 133. NAVOTAS - M. NAVAL - No. 895 M. Naval Street, Brgy. Sipac-Almasen, Navotas City 134. GENERAL LUIS - KAYBIGA - No. 4 Gen. Luis St., Barangay Kaybiga, Caloocan City 135. GRACE PARK - 3RD AVENUE - No. 215 Rizal Ave. Ext, Brgy. 45, Grace Park West, Caloocan City 136. VALENZUELA - GEN. T. DE LEON - Units 4 & 5, G/F, Liu Shuang Yu Bldg., No. 3026 Gen. T. De Leon St. Brgy. Gen. T. De Leon, Valenzuela City 137. CUBAO - G/F Prince John Condominium 291 P. Tuazon Avenue, near cor 18th Ave., Cubao Q.C. 138. ANONAS - 94 Anonas St. Cor K-6TH Sts. Kamias Quezon City 139. BAGUMBAYAN - 184-B E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Brgy. Bagumbayan,Libis, Quezon City 140. QUEZON AVENUE - G/F, Sunshine Blvd. Plaza, Quezon Avenue corner Scout Santiago, Quezon City 141. TOMAS MORATO - 257 Tomas Morato St. near corner Scout Fuentabella, Quezon City 142. WEST AVENUE - 108 West Avenue corner West Lawin St., Quezon City 143. NEW MANILA - Aurora Blvd. cor Doña Juana Rodriguez Ave., New Manila, Quezon City 144. SOUTH TRIANGLE - 1604 Quezon Avenue, Brgy. South Triangle, Quezon City 145. TIMOG - G/F, Timog Arcade, 67 Timog Avenue, Quezon City 146. E. RODRIGUEZ - G/F M. C. Rillo Bldg. #1668 E. Rodriguez Ave. Bgy. Mariana QC 147. KAMIAS - No. 10 Kamias Road corner Col. Salgado St., Brgy. West Kamias, Quezon City 148. EASTWOOD CITY - Unit D,Techno plaza 1, Eastwood City, Cyber Park, E. Rodriguez Jr., Avenue (C-5), Brgy Bagumbayan, Quezon City 149. QUEZON AVENUE - DR. GARCIA - 940 Quezon Avenue near corner Dr. Garcia St., Brgy. Paligsahan, Quezon City 150. CUBAO - PHILAM - G/F, Philamlife Building, Aurora Blvd. corner General Araneta Street, Cubao, Quezon City 151. E. RODRIGUEZ - CUBAO - No. 1731 E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Brgy. Pinagkaisahan, Cubao, Quezon City 152. KAMUNING - JPY Building, No. 52 Kamuning Road, Kamuning, Quezon City 153. TIMOG - MOTHER IGNACIA - No. 21 Timog Ave., Brgy. South Triangle, 1103 Quezon City 154. AURORA BOULEVARD - ANONAS - Rosario Bldg., No. 999 Aurora Blvd., Lauan and Anonas Sts., Bgy. Duyan-duyan, Project 3, Quezon City 155. BONI SERRANO - No.107 Boni Serrano Ave., Brgy. Lipunan ng Crame, Quezon City 156. ORTIGAS - G/F Unit 103 AIC Gold Tower Condominium corner Emerald & Garnet Aves., Ortigas Center, Pasig City 157. PASIG - SHAW - #27 Shaw Blvd, Pasig City 158. PASIG - POBLACION - A.Mabini corner Blumentrit Street, Brgy. Kapasigan, Pasig City 159. TEKTITE - East Tower, Phil. Stock Exchange Ctr Exchange Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 160. SAN MIGUEL AVENUE - Medical Plaza Building San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas, Pasig City 161. EMERALD - Unit 103 Hanston Bldg, F. Ortigas Jr. Rd. Ortigas Center, Pasig City 162. C. RAYMUNDO - #172 C. Raymundo Ave., Brgy. Maybunga, Pasig City 1607 163. ORTIGAS - ROCKWELL - Unit No. W-01 Tower 1, The Rockwell Business Center, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig 164. PASIG - BOULEVARD - #2 Lakeview Drive corner Pasig Blvd, Brgy Bagong Ilog,Pasig City 165. JULIA VARGAS - G/F, Unit 101, One Corporate Center, Julia Vargas Avenue corner Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 166. GARNET - Unit 102 Prestige Tower, Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 167. PASIG - VALLE VERDE - 102 E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Ugong, Pasig City 168. PASIG - ROSARIO - Unit 3, 1866 Ortigas Avenue Extension, Rosario Pasig City 169. PASIG - SANTOLAN - G/F Santolan Bldg., 344 A. Rodriguez Avenue, Santolan, Pasig City 170. PATEROS - M. Almeda corner G. De Borja Street, San Roque, Pateros 171. ORTIGAS - ADB AVENUE - Units G1 & G2, g/f ADB Avenue Tower, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 172. MANDALUYONG - SHAW - G/F Sunshine Square 312, Shaw blvd. Mandaluyong city 173. ANNAPOLIS - G/F, The Meriden Condominium Building Unit 1A, Annapolis St. NorthEast, Greenhills San Juan City 174. GREENHILLS - G/F ALCCO Bldg. Ortigas Avenue Greenhills-West, San Juan City 175. SAN JUAN - F. Blumentritt St. cor. M. Salvador St. San Juan City 176. PIONEER - UG-09 Pioneer Pointe Condominium,128 C. Pioneer St. Mandaluyong City 177. MANDALUYONG - LIBERTAD - G/F Unit A,B &C, Dr. Aguilar Bldg., No. 46 D.M. Guevarra St. cor. Esteban St. Mandaluyong City 178. GREENHILLS SHOPPING CENTER - G/F Annapolis Carpark Unit AC-14 Greenhills Shopping Ctr 179. WILSON - 220B Wilson St. San Juan City 180. CONNECTICUT - Unit B, G/F Fox Square Building, No. 53 Connecticut Street, Northeast Greenhills, San Juan City 181. BONI AVENUE - G/F Lourdes Bldg. II, 667 Boni Ave., Bgy. PlainView, Mandaluyong City 182. GREENHILLS - NORTH - G/F BTTC Bldg., Ortigas Ave. cor. Roosevelt St., Greenhills, San Juan City 183. MANDALUYONG - WACK-WACK - G/F, GDC Building, 710 Shaw Blvd., Bgy. Wack-Wack, Mandaluyong City 184. KALENTONG - G/F No. 908 Unit 1&2 Ground Floor Kalentong Street, Mandaluyong City 185. GREENHILLS - PROMENADE - Unit 3, G/F & 2/F Promenade Building, Missouri Street, Greenhills, San Juan City 186. BETTERLIVING - 100 Dona Soledad Avenue, Betterliving Subd.Barangay Don Bosco, Paranaque City 1711 187. PRESIDENT'S AVENUE - # 35 President's Avenue BF Homes Paranaque City 1700 188. FESTIVAL MALL 1 - 2nd Level, Festival Supermall Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang Muntinlupa City 1781 189. WESTGATE - Westgate, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang Muntinlupa City 1770 190. SUCAT - Unit 707-6 Columbia AirFreight Complex Miescor Drive, Ninoy Aquino Ave. Barangay Sto. Niño Paranaque City 1700 191. FESTIVAL MALL 2 - Level 1, Festival Supermall, Filinvest Corp. City, Alabang Muntinlupa City 1781 192. ALABANG - MADRIGAL - Ground Floor, Philamlife Bldg. Madrigal Business Park, Acacia Avenue, Muntinlupa City 1780 193. MUNTINLUPA - G/F Remenes Center Building, # 22 National Hi-way Putatan, Muntinlupa City 1772 194. ALABANG - COMMERCE AVENUE - Spectrum Center – Block 28 Commerce Ave corner Filinvest Avenue, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City 195. WEST SERVICE ROAD - West Service Road corner Sampaguita Avenue UPS IV Subd., Paranaque City 1700 16 196. SUCAT - EVACOM - 8208 Dr. A. Santos Avenue Barangay San Isidro, Paranaque City 1700 197. BETTERLIVING - DOÑA SOLEDAD AVENUE - Blk 9, Lot 3 Dona Soledad Ave. cor. Peru St., BetterLiving, Paranaque City 198. SUCAT - KINGSLAND - No. 5 & 6, G/F & 2/F Kingsland Building, Dr. A. Santos Avenue, Sucat, Paranaque City 199. BF HOMES - AGUIRRE - 327 Aguirre Avenue, BF Homes, Paranaque City 200. ALABANG - ENTRATA - Unit G3 & G4 Entrata, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City 201. SUCAT - KABIHASNAN - G/F Unit 3 & 4 Perry Logistics Center Building, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Paranaque City 202. BICUTAN - EAST SERVICE ROAD – G/F, Waltermart Bicutan, East Service Rd. cor. Mañalac Ave. Brgy. San Martin de Porres, Parañaque City 203. ALABANG HILLS - Don Gesu Bldg., Don Jesus Blvd., Brgy. Cupang, Muntinlupa City 204. MIA ROAD - Salud-Dizon Building 1, No. 5 MIA Road, Tambo, Parañaque City 205. LAS PIÑAS - Alabang-Zapote Road corner Crispina Ave. Pamplona III, Las Pinas City 1740 206. IMUS - G/F, LDB Bldg., 552 Gen. Aguinaldo Highway, Imus City, Cavite 207. BACOOR - General E. Aguinaldo Highway Talaba Bacoor City Cavite 208. CARMONA - Lot 1947-B, Paseo de Carmona Compound, Governor’s Drive, Brgy. Maduya, Carmona, Cavite 209. GENERAL TRIAS - G/F, Unit 102 VCentral Gentri Bldg., Governor’s Drive, Manggahan, General Trias, Cavite 210. LAS PIÑAS - BF RESORT - #10 BF Resort Drive, BF Resort Village. Las Pinas City 1740 211. LAS PIÑAS - MARCOS ALVAREZ AVENUE - G/F & 2/F, 575 Marcos Alvarez Ave., Talon V, Las Pinas 212. PUERTO PRINCESA - RIZAL AVENUE - Rizal Avenue, Brgy. Manggahan, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan 213. BACOOR - MOLINO - G/F Units 101, 102 & 103 VCENTRAL Mall Molino Bldg., Molino Blvd., Bacoor, Cavite City 214. CAVITE - NAIC - Corner Daang Sabang and Ibayo Silangan Road, Naic, Cavite 215. CAVITE - TANZA - Antero Soriano Avenue, Daang Amaya 2 Tanza, Cavite 216. DASMARIÑAS - Km. 31 Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Brgy. Zone 4 Dasmarinas City Cavite 217. LAS PIÑAS - ALMANZA - Aurora Arcade Building, Alabang - Zapote Road, Almanza Uno, Las Pinas City 218. CAVITE CITY - P. Burgos Ave., Brgy. Caridad, Cavite City 219. CAVITE - TRECE MARTIREZ - G/F Dionets Commercial Place Building, San Agustin Road/Trece Martires - Indang Road, Trece Martires City, Cavite 220. CAVITE - SILANG - J. Rizal Street, Silang, Cavite 221. LAS PINAS - AGUILAR - J.Aguilar Avenue corner Casimiro Drive, Brgy. BF International, Las Piñas City, Metro Manila 222. KAWIT - CENTENNIAL - Centennial Road, Tabon, Kawit, Cavite 223. BATANGAS - 54-A D. Silang St., Batangas City 224. LIPA - No. 18, Lot 712 ABC, B. Morada Avenue, Lipa City, Batangas 225. BATANGAS - BAUAN - J.P. Rizal Street corner San Agustin Street, Bauan Batangas 226. MINDORO - CALAPAN - G/F Paras Building, J.P. Rizal Street, Bgy. San Vicente South, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro 227. BATANGAS - TANAUAN - Brgy. Darasa, Tanauan , Batangas City 228. BATANGAS - LEMERY - G/F LDMC Building, Ilustre Ave. Dist III, Lemery, Batangas 229. BATANGAS - ROSARIO - Rosario-Padre Garcia-Lipa Road, Poblacion Rosario, Batangas 230. BATANGAS - NASUGBU - J. P. Laurel Street, Poblacion, Nasugbu, Batangas 231. BATANGAS - STO. TOMAS - Sto. Tomas - Km. 67 Maharlika Highway, Poblacion, Sto. Tomas, Batangas 232. BATANGAS - BALAYAN - Corner Paz Street and Union Street, Poblacion, Balayan, Batangas 233. LUCENA - 152 Quezon Avenue, Lucena City, Quezon 234. CALAMBA - G/F, SQA Bldg, Brgy. Uno, Crossing, Calamba City, Laguna 235. NAGA - G/F, LAM Bldg., 19 Peñafrancia Avenue, Naga City, Camarines Sur 236. SAN PABLO - 9022 J. P. Rizal Avenue, San Pablo City, Laguna 237. SAN PEDRO - Old National Highway, Brgy. Nueva, San Pedro, Laguna 238. LAGUNA - CABUYAO - No. 26 J. P. Rizal Street, Poblacion, Cabuyao City, Laguna 239. LEGAZPI CITY - Block 2 Lot 3-B, Landco Business Park, Legazpi City, Albay 240. LAGUNA - BIÑAN - G/F, Units 1,2,3 & 4, Simrey's Commercial Bldg, Nat’l Highway cor Alma Manzo Road, Brgy. San Antonio, Biñan City, Laguna 241. SORSOGON CITY - Ma. Bensuat T. Dogillo Bldg., Magsaysay St., Poblacion, Sorsogon City 242. LAGUNA - STA. ROSA - Unit No. 6, G/F Paseo 5 - Paseo de Sta Rosa, Greenfield City, Don Jose, Santa Rosa City, Laguna 243. ALBAY - TABACO - Manuel Cea Bldg. I, Santillan Street, Poblacion, Tabaco City, Albay 244. SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA - 2nd floor Felix S. David Bdg., MacArthur Hi-way, Dolores City of San Fernando, Pampanga 245. ANGELES, PAMPANGA - 2014 Sto. Rosario St., Brgy San Jose, Angeles City 246. TARLAC - Mariposa Bldg.,F. Tanedo St., Tarlac City 247. OLONGAPO - G/F 1215 Rizal Ave., West Tapinac, Olongapo City 248. BALANGA - Don Manuel Banzon Ave. Cor. Cuaderno St. Dona Fransica Balanga City, Bataan 249. PAMPANGA - APALIT - RH7, Mac Arthur Highway, Apalit, Pampanga 250. ANGELES - BALIBAGO - Saver's Mall Bldg. Mac Arthur Highway, Balibago Angeles City 251. PAMPANGA - SAN FERNANDO SINDALAN - G/F T & M Building, Brgy. Sindalan, Mac Arthur Highway, San Fernand Pampanga 252. BATAAN - DINALUPIHAN - Bgy. San Ramon, Dinalupihan, Bataan 253. PAMPANGA - GUAGUA - Good Luck Building, No. 303 Guagua- Sta. Rita Arterial Road, Bgy. San Roque, Guagua, Pampanga 254. MEYCAUAYAN - MALHACAN - Malhacan Tollgate, Meycauayan City Bulacan 255. TARLAC - PANIQUI - No. 130 M.H. Del Pilar Street corner Mac Arthur Highway, Paniqui, Tarlac City 256. BULACAN - BALAGTAS - Burol 1st, MacArthur Highway, Balagtas, Bulacan 257. SUBIC BAY - G/F Bldg., 1109 Rizal Highway, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City 258. SAN FERNANDO - JOSE ABAD SANTOS - Kingsborough Commercial Center Bldg, G/F U1A &1B Jose Abad Santos Ave., San Fernando, Pampanga 259. BULACAN - MALOLOS - No. 1197 G/F BUFECO Bldg., Brgy. Sumapang Matanda, Mac Arthur Highway Malolos, Bulacan 260. ZAMBALES - IBA - Lot No. 1-A, Zambales - Pangasinan Provincial Road, Brgy. Sagapan, Iba, Zambales 261. BATAAN - MARIVELES - 8th Avenue, Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB), Mariveles, Bataan 262. CABANATUAN - Melencio St. corner Gen. Luna ST, Cabanatuan City 263. SANTIAGO, ISABELA - 74 National Highway, Brgy. Victory Norte, Santiago City, Isabela 264. BALIUAG - Benigno S. Aquino Ave., Poblacion Baliuag, Bulacan 265. CAUAYAN, ISABELA - Maharlika Highway Cauayan City, Isabela 266. TUGUEGARAO - College Ave. cor Rizal and Bonifacio St. Tuguegarao City 17 267. NUEVA ECIJA - SAN JOSE - Paulino Building, Brgy. Abar 1st Maharlika Road, San Jose Nueva Ecija 268. NUEVA VIZCAYA - SOLANO - Maharlika Road, Poblacion, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya 269. BULACAN - PLARIDEL - Lot 1071-A Daang Maharlika Road, (prev. Cagayan Valley Road) Banga First, Plaridel Bulacan 270. NUEVA ECIJA - GAPAN - G/F, Units 105,106 & 2/F, Unit 205, TSI Building, Jose Abad Santos Avenue, Sto. Niño, Gapan, Nueva Ecija 271. ISABELA - ILAGAN - Maharlika Highway corner Florencio Apostol Street, Calamagui 1, Ilagan, Isabela 272. NUEVA ECIJA - TALAVERA - Lot No. 269–A Maharlika Road, Poblacion, Talavera, Nueva Ecija 273. BULACAN - SAN JOSE DEL MONTE - Dalisay Resort, Gov. F. Halili Avenue, Tungkong Mangga, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan 274. DAGUPAN - Maria P. Lee Bldg, Perez Blvd, Dagupan City 275. BAGUIO - ABANAO - 77 Abanao Ave., Baguio City 276. LAOAG - Ablan Bldg., J.P. Rizal Ave. corner Don Severo Hernando Ave., Laoag City 277. LA UNION - Quezon Ave., cor Ancheta St. San Fernando, La Union 278. URDANETA - S&P Bldg Nancayasan Urdaneta City 279. PANGASINAN - SAN CARLOS - Palaris Street , San Carlos City, Pangasinan 280. BAGUIO - SESSION ROAD - Unit B 101 Lopez Bldg Baguio Session 281. ILOCOS SUR - CANDON - G/F KAMSU Building Brgy San Jose, Candon City, Ilocos Sur 282. PANGASINAN - ROSALES - Estrella Compound, Carmen Eat Rosales, Mac Arthur Highway, Pangasinan 283. DAGUPAN - A.B. FERNANDEZ AVENUE - New Star Building, A. B. Fernandez Avenue, Dagupan City 284. BENGUET - LA TRINIDAD - KM 5, Central Pico, La Trinidad, Benguet 285. VIGAN - Quezon Ave., Vigan City Ilocos Sur 286. PANGASINAN - LINGAYEN - J.S. Molano Real State Lessor Building, Avenida Rizal East Lingayen, Pangasinan 287. LA UNION - AGOO - Mac Arthur Highway, Barangay San Antonio, Agoo, La Union 288. ILOCOS NORTE - SAN NICOLAS - Barangay 2, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte 289. CEBU - BANILAD - Archbishop Reyes Ave.,cor J. Panis St. Banilad, Cebu City 290. CEBU - MAGALLANES - 60 Quiaco Bldg., Magallanes cor Gonzales Sts, Cebu City 291. CEBU - ESCARIO - Cebu Capitol Commercial Complex Bldg., N. Escario Street, Cebu City 292. CEBU - MANDAUE - G/F Ramcar Bldg., M.C. Briones Highway, Mandaue City 293. CEBU - MACTAN - G/F Bldg. II, M. L. Quezon National Highway, Pusok, Lapu-lapu City 294. CEBU - MANDAUE NORTH ROAD - Block 01, 02 & 03, Upper Floor, ALDO Bldg.,North Road, Basak, Mandaue City, Cebu 295. CEBU - GRAND CENIA - G/F Grand Cenia Bldg., Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu City 296. CEBU - PARK MALL - Alfresco 4, Units 39, 40 & 40a Parkmall, Mandaue City, Cebu 297. CEBU - M. VELEZ - AYS Building A. S. Fortuna Street Banilad, Mandaue City 298. CEBU - A.S. FORTUNA - 151 M. Velez St., Guadalupe, Cebu City 299. CEBU - TALISAY - Tabunok Highway, Talisay City, Cebu 300. CEBU - A.C. CORTES - Carlos Perez Building, A.C. Cortes Avenue, Ibabao, Mandaue City Cebu 301. CEBU - BASAK PARDO - South Point Place Building, N. Bacalso Avenue, South Road, Basak Pardo, Cebu City 302. CEBU - JUAN LUNA - Stephen Jo Building, Juan Luna Cebu City 303. CEBU - MINGLANILLA - La Nueva - Minglanilla Center, Minglanilla, Cebu 304. CEBU - FUENTE OSMEÑA - G/F Cebu Women's Club Building, Fuente Osmena, Cebu City 305. CEBU - IT PARK - G/F, Calyx Center, W. Ginonzon Street corner Abad Street, Asia Town, IT Park, Cebu City 306. CEBU MAGALLANES - NOLI ME TANGERE - CLC Building, 280 Magallanes St. near cor. Noli Me Tangere, Cebu City 307. ILOILO - LEDESMA - Sta Cruz Arancillo Bldg., Ledesma corner Fuentes Sts.,Iloilo City 308. BACOLOD - Lacson corner Luzuriaga Sts, Bacolod City 309. ILOILO - IZNART - G/F, B&C Square Bldg., Iznart St. cor. Solis St.,Iloilo City 310. ILOILO - MOLO - GT Plaza Mall, MH del Pilar St., Molo, Iloilo City 311. BACOLOD - MANDALAGAN - Lopue's Mandalagan Corp. Bldg., Brgy. Mandalagan,Bacolod City 312. BORACAY - Alexandrea Building, Main Road, Bgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan 313. DUMAGUETE CITY - Don Joaquin T. Villegas Building, Colon Street Dumaguete City 314. BACOLOD - HILADO - Hilado Street, Bacolod City 315. ILOILO - JARO - Jaro Townsquare, Mandaue Foam Building, Quintin Salas, Jaro Iloilo City 316. ORMOC CITY - G/F, Don Felipe Hotel Building, Aviles Street, Ormoc City 317. TAGBILARAN CITY - CPG Avenue, 2nd District, Tagbilaran City 318. BACOLOD - ARANETA - Unit 1A and 1B Metrodome Building, Araneta corner Alunan Street, Singcang Barangay 39, Bacolod City 319. ROXAS CITY - Corner Roxas Avenue and Osmeña St., (formerly Pavia St.) Roxas City, Capiz 320. KALIBO - Roxas Avenue Extension, Buswang New, Kalibo, Aklan 321. TACLOBAN CITY - MARASBARAS - JGC Building, Ground Floor, National Road, Brgy. 77 Marasbaras, Tacloban City 322. ANTIQUE - SAN JOSE - St. Nicholas Commercial Building, T.A. Fornier Street, San Jose, Antique 323. CATBALOGAN CITY - Curry Avenue corner San Bartolome Street, Catbalogan City, Samar 324. SILAY - Rizal Street, Silay City, Negros Occidental 325. DAVAO - LANANG - Lot 6, Blk 5, Insular Village, Bo. Pampanga, Buhangin, Lanang, Davao City 326. DAVAO - STA. ANA - Ground Floor, GH Depot Building, Governor Sales St., Sta. Ana, Davao City 327. DAVAO - MATINA - Lot 16, Blk 3, McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City 328. DAVAO - TORIL - Saavedra Street, Toril, Davao City 329. DAVAO - TAGUM - Gaisano Grand Arcade, Apokon Road, Lapu-Lapu Extension, Brgy. Visayan Village, Tagum City 330. DAVAO - C.M. RECTO - P&E Building, Poblacion Brgy. 035 CM Recto Avenue, Davao City 331. DAVAO - BAJADA - J.P. Laurel Avenue, corner Iñigo St., Davao City 332. DAVAO - J.P. LAUREL - JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City 333. DAVAO - PANABO CITY - Quezon Street, Sto. Nino Panabo City, Davao del Norte 334. DAVAO - BUHANGIN - Km. 5 Buhangin Road, corner Gladiola Street, Buhangin, Davao City 335. DAVAO - DIGOS - Commercial Space-4, RJ and Sons Realty & Trading Corporation Bldg., V. Sotto Street, Brgy. Zone-1, Digos City, Davao del Sur 336. DAVAO - AGDAO - Door 2 and 3, Cabaguio Building, J.P. Cabaguio Avenue, Davao City 337. DAVAO - MAC ARTHUR MATINA - BGP Commercial Complex II Bldg., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City 18 338. DAVAO - QUIRINO - Centron Building, Quirino Avenue corner General Luna Street, Davao City 339. DAVAO - MAGSAYSAY - Lot 100-C Brgy. 030 Poblacion, R. Magsaysay Ave., Davao City 340. CAGAYAN DE ORO - No. 50 Juan Sia Building, Don Apolinar Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City 341. ZAMBOANGA - N.S. Valderrosa St. corner Corcuerra Street, Zamboanga City 342. COTABATO - No. 31 Quezon Avenue, Cotabato City 343. ILIGAN - Ground Floor, Party Plaza Building, Quezon Avenue Extension, Rabago, Iligan City 344. GENERAL SANTOS - Ireneo Santiago Boulevard, General Santos City 345. BUTUAN - Ground Floor Deofevente Building, Lot No. 7,Governor J. Rosales Avenue, Brgy. Imadejas, Butuan City 346. OZAMIZ - Ground Floor, Casa Esperanza, Don Anselmo Bernad Avenue, Ozamiz City 347. KORONADAL CITY - G/F RCA Building, Gen. Santos Drive, Koronadal City, South Cotabato 348. PAGADIAN - FS PAJARES AVENUE - BMD Estate Bldg., F. Pajares cor. Sanson St., Pagadian City,Zamboanga del Sur 349. CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - COGON - De Oro Construction Supply, Inc. Bldg. Don Sergio Osmena St., corner Limketkai Drive Cagayan de Oro City 350. SURIGAO CITY - G/F, EGC Building, Rizal Street Washington, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte 351. ZAMBOANGA CITY - CANELAR - Printex Building, M.D. Jaldon Street, Zamboanga City 352. BUKIDNON - VALENCIA - Tamay Lang, Parklane, G. Laviña Ave., Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon 353. DIPOLOG CITY - G/F Felicidad II Bldg., Quezon Ave., Miputak, Dipolog City 354. GENERAL SANTOS CITY - PIONEER - Laiz Bldg., Pioneer cor. Magsaysay Ave., Gen. Santos City 355. CAGAYAN DE ORO - CARMEN - RTS Building, Vamenta Boulevard, Carmen, Cagayan De Oro City 356. CAGAYAN DE ORO - LAPASAN - Lapasan Highway, Cagayan De Oro City 357. KIDAPAWAN CITY - Doña Leonila Complex, National Highway, Poblacion, Kidapawan City North Cotabato 358. GENERAL SANTOS - CALUMPANG - Calumpang Medical Specialist Bldg.,National Highway, Calumpang, General Santos City Listed below are the branches of EWRB as of December 31, 2014: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. PASIG BRANCH - 360 Dr. Sixto Antonio Avenue, Brgy. Caniogan, Pasig City MEYCAUAYAN BRANCH - #2605 Malhacan National Road, Brgy. Malhacan Meycauayan City Bulacan, 3020 STA. ROSA LAGUNA BRANCH - FLC Business Center, National Highway, Brgy. Macabling, Sta. Rosa, Laguna CAINTA BRANCH - Unit 101, East 1900 Building, Gate 3 Vista Verde Executive Village, Felix Avenue Cainta, Rizal LUCENA BRANCH - Ground Flr., BENCO Bldg., Enriquez Cor Juarez Sts., Lucena City, Quezon Province PALAWAN BRANCH - Brgy.San Pedro, Puerto Princesa city, Palawan 5300 LEGASPI BRANCH - Door 2&3, Bicol Wei Due Fraternity Bldg., Quezon Avenue, Oro Site, Legazpi City, NAGA BRANCH - Door 2, Romar 1 Bldg.,Elias Angeles St. Brgy. Dinaga, Naga City, Camarines Sur BACOLOD BRANCH - R.S Bldg., Cor. Hilado Ext., & 6th St., Capitol Shopping Center, Brgy.17, bacolod Negros Occidental ILOILO BRANCH - 1st Level Robinsons Place Mabini St., Roxas Village, Ilo-ilo City, 5000 ROXAS BRANCH - Door 1& 2 Gaisano Arcade Bldg.,Arnaldo Blvd., Roxas City BOGO BRANCH - M.H. Del Pilar St., Corber P. Rodriquez, Carbon, Bogo City, Cebu LAPU-LAPU BRANCH - M.L Quezon Nat'l.H-way Pusok,Lapu-Lapu City, 6501 MANDAUE BRANCH - PSO 246/490 Dayzon Bldg., Lopez Jaena St., Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu TALISAY BRANCH - Paul Sy Bldg., National Highway Tabunok,Talisay City, Cebu 6045 TAGBILARAN BRANCH - EB Gallares Bldg. CPG Avenue, Tagbilaran City, 6300 RAMOS BRANCH - V Yap Bldg F. Ramos St., Cebu City TOLEDO BRANCH - Peñalosa St., Luray I, Toledo City Cebu, 6038 MAASIN BRANCH - R. Kangleon Cor., Rafols Sts., Tunga-tunga, Maasin City, Southern Leyte,6600 TACLOBAN BRANCH - Insular Bldg.,Avenida-Veteranos Avenue, Tacloban City,Leyte BAYBAY BRANCH - M.L. Quezon St., Corner De. Veloso St., Baybay Leyte ORMOC BRANCH - Real corner San Vidal, Ormoc City CALBAYOG BRANCH - Irigon Bldg., Pajarito St., Calbayog City, Western Samar, 6710 CAGAYAN DE ORO BRANCH - Tiano-Cruz Taal St. Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000 GINGOOG BRANCH - Don Restituto, Baol St. Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, 9014 VALENCIA BRANCH - JBT Bldg., Apolinario Mabini Corner, Magsaysay St., Valencia City, Bukidnon NABUNTURAN BRANCH - Purok 11, Brgy. Poblacion, Nabunturan, Compostela Valley TAGUM BRANCH - Quezon St.,Pioneer Avenue,Tagum City, 8100 DAVAO BRANCH - T. Monteverde St., Davao City, Davao del Sur MATI BRANCH - Magricom Bldg., Limatoc St., Central, Mati, Davao Oriental, 8200 GENERAL SANTOS BRANCH - UTD Bldg., J. Catolico Avenue, Lagao, General Santos City, 9500 KORONADAL BRANCH - Purok Mabuhay, Brgy. Zone IV, Koronadal City PAGADIAN BRANCH - Jamisola Corner Ariosa Sts.,Santiago Dist., Pagadian City BUTUAN BRANCH - Montilla Boulevard, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte NASIPIT BRANCH - Roxas St.,Brgy. 4, Nasipit,Agusan Del Norte KITCHARAO BRANCH - Brgy. Songkoy, National Highway, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte BAYUGAN BRANCH - Libres St., Taglatawan Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur SAN FRANCISCO BRANCH - Quezon St.,Brgy.2 San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, 8501 SURIGAO BRANCH - San Nicolas Cor.,Diez St., Surigao City, Surigao del Norte TANDAG BRANCH - Napo Nat'l H-way Bag-ong Lungsod, Tandag, Surigao del Sur AMPAYON BRANCH - Brgy. Ampayon, Butuan City CABADBARAN BRANCH - Rara Corner A. Curato Streets, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte, 8605 DAPA BRANCH - Brgy. 11, Mabini St., Dapa, Surigao del Norte 8417 MADRID BRANCH - Arpilleda Corner Buniel Streets, Brgy. Quirino, Madrid, Surigao del Sur MANGAGOY BRANCH - Espiritu St., Brgy. Mangagoy, Bislig City,8311 TAGOLOAN BRANCH - National Highway, Poblacion Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, 9001 TRENTO BRANCH - J. Luna St., Trento, Agusan del Sur 19 Status of Publicly-Announced New Product or Service All publicly-announced new products or services of the Bank are in commercial distribution. Competition The banking industry in the Philippines is composed of universal banks, commercial banks, savings banks, savings and mortgage banks, private development banks, stock savings and loan associations, rural banks and cooperative banks. As of December 31, 2014, the universal and commercial banking sector consisted of 36 banks, of which 21 were universal banks and 15 were commercial banks. Of the 21 universal banks, 12 were private domestic banks, three were government banks and six were branches of foreign banks. Of the 15 commercial banks, five were private domestic banks, two were subsidiaries of foreign banks and eight were branches of foreign banks. Commercial banks have all the general powers incident to corporations and all powers that may be necessary to carry on the business of commercial banking, such as the power to accept drafts and to issue letters of credit, discount and negotiate promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange and other evidences of indebtedness, accept or create demand deposits, receive other types of deposits and deposit substitutes, buy and sell foreign exchange and gold and silver bullion, and lend money on a secured or unsecured basis. Universal banks are banks that have authority, in addition to commercial banking powers, to exercise the powers of investment houses, to invest in the equity of business not related to banking, and to own up to 100% of the equity in a thrift bank, a rural bank, or a financial allied or non-allied enterprise. A publicly-listed universal or commercial bank may own up to 100% of the voting stock of only one other universal or commercial bank. Thrift banks primarily accumulate the savings of depositors and invest them, together with capital loans secured by bonds, mortgages in real estate and insured improvements thereon, chattel mortgage, bonds and other forms of security or in loans for personal and household finance, secured or unsecured, or in financing for home building and home development; in readily marketable debt securities; in commercial papers and accounts receivables, drafts, bills of exchange, acceptances or notes arising out of commercial transactions. Thrift banks also provide short-term working capital and medium- and long-term financing for businesses engaged in agriculture, services, industry, and housing as well as other financial and allied services for its chosen market and constituencies, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises and individuals. As at December 31, 2014, there were 69 thrift banks. Rural banks are organized primarily to make credit available and readily accessible in the rural areas on reasonable terms. Loans and advances extended by rural banks are primarily for the purpose of meeting the normal credit needs of farmers and fishermen, as well as the normal credit needs of cooperatives and merchants. As of December 31, 2014, there were 545 rural and cooperative banks. Specialized government banks are organized to serve a particular purpose. The existing specialized banks are the Development Bank of the Philippines (“DBP”), Land Bank of the Philippines (“LBP”), and Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines (“AAIIB”). DBP was organized primarily to provide banking services catering to the medium- and long-term needs of agricultural and industrial enterprises, particularly in rural areas and preferably for small- and medium-sized enterprises. LBP primarily provides financial support in all phases of the Philippines’ agrarian reform program. In addition to their special functions, DBP and LBP are allowed to operate as universal banks. AAIIB was organized to promote and accelerate the socio-economic development of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao through banking, financing and investment operations and to establish and participate in agricultural, commercial and industrial ventures based on Islamic banking principles and rulings. 20 During the past decade, the Philippine banking industry has been marked by two major trends — the liberalization of the industry, and mergers and consolidation. Foreign bank entry was liberalized in 1994, enabling foreign banks to invest in up to 60% of the voting stock of an existing bank or a new banking subsidiary, or to establish branches with full banking authority. This led to the establishment of ten new foreign bank branches in 1995. The General Banking Law further liberalized the industry by providing that the Monetary Board may authorize foreign banks to acquire up to 100% of the voting stock of one domestic bank. Under the General Banking Law, any foreign bank, which prior to the effectiveness of the said law availed itself of the privilege to acquire up to 60% of the voting stock of a domestic bank, may further acquire voting shares of such bank to the extent necessary for it to own 100% of the voting stock thereof. The Bank faces competition from both domestic and foreign banks, in part, as a result of the liberalization of the banking industry by the Government. Since 1994, a number of foreign banks, which have greater financial resources than the Bank, have been granted licenses to operate in the Philippines. Such foreign banks have generally focused their operations on the larger corporations and selected consumer finance products, such as credit cards. The foreign banks have not only increased competition in the corporate market, but have as a result caused more domestic banks to focus on the commercial middle-market, placing pressure on margins in both markets. Since September 1998, the BSP has been encouraging consolidation among banks in order to strengthen the Philippine banking system. Mergers and consolidation result in greater competition, as a smaller group of “top tier” banks compete for business. As of December 31, 2014, the ten largest commercial banks account for approximately 80.8% of total assets and 81.9% of total deposits of the commercial banking system based on published statements of condition. Certain factors arising from the 1997 Asian crisis and the 2008 global financial crisis also resulted in greater competition and exert downward pressure on margins. Banks instituted more restrictive lending policies as they focused on asset quality and reduction of their NPLs, which resulted in increasing liquidity. As Philippine economic growth further accelerates and banks apply such liquidity in the lending market, greater competition for corporate, commercial and consumer loans is expected. As of December 31, 2014, the ten largest commercial banks account for approximately 85.1% of the net customer loan portfolio of the commercial banking system, based on published statements of condition. Sources and Availability of Raw Materials and Names of Principal Suppliers This is not relevant to the operations of the Bank. Customer Concentration The Bank has a diversified customer base and there is no concentration of business in major customer groups. As such, the Bank is not dependent upon a single customer or a few customers Transactions with and/or Dependence on Related Parties In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has loan transactions with some subsidiaries and with certain directors, officers, stockholders and related interests. Under the Bank’s policies, these loans are made substantially on the same terms as loans to other individuals and businesses of comparable risks. Refer to Note 26 of the attached 2014 Audited Financial Statements of EastWest for the details of related party transactions. 21 Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Licenses, Franchises, Concessions and Royalty Agreements Held In 1994, EW obtained a Certificate of Registration and bank license from the Philippine SEC to operate under the corporate name “East West Banking Corporation.” EW uses a variety of names and marks, including the name “East West Banking Corporation” and EW’s logo, in connection with its business. The Bank has registered such names and marks with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines. On January 25, 2012, the Bank obtained a certification from the BSP on a US-based bank using a similar name. As certified by BSP, the US-based bank has not been issued a license to operate as a banking institution in the Philippines. The BSP also certified that the Bank is among the commercial banks it supervises. On October 10, 2013, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines issued a decision in favor of the Bank, cancelling the mark “EAST WEST BANK & COMPASS LOGO” previously registered in the name of a US-based bank. Need for Government Approval of Principal Products or Services The Bank’s principal products and services are offered to customers only upon receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals or clearances. The Bank strictly complies with the related regulatory requirements such as reserves, liquidity position, loan exposure limits, cap on foreign exchange holdings, provision for losses, anti-money laundering provisions and other reportorial requirements. Effect of Existing or Probable Governmental Regulations on the Business The Bank strictly complies with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) requirements in terms of capitalization reserves, liquidity position, limits on loan exposure, cap on foreign exchange holdings, provision for losses, anti-money laundering provisions and other reportorial requirements as well as other regulatory agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, Philippine Stock Exchange, Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Bureau of Internal Revenues, among others. Amount Spent on Research and Development Activities The Bank’s research and development activities are mainly driven market research and process improvements. EastWest’s businesses are heavily dependent on the ability to timely and accurately collect and process a large amount of financial and other information across numerous and diverse markets and products at its various branches, at a time when transaction processes have become increasingly complex with increasing volume. The amount spent on research and development activities (in million pesos) and its percentage to revenues for the last three years has been as follows: Year Amount =1.58 P =2.23 P =0.73 P 2014 2013 2012 Costs and Effects of Compliance with Environmental Laws This is not relevant to the operations of the Bank. 22 % of Revenue 0.01% 0.02% 0.01% Employees As at December 31, 2014, EastWest had 4,714 full-time employees compared to 4,305 in 2013. The following table categorizes EastWest’s full-time employees rank, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013: Rank Executives Managers Rank and File Total 2014 184 1,885 2,645 4,714 2013 165 1,670 2,470 4,305 The Bank’s subsidiary rural banks have a 537 officers/staff, bringing the combined manpower of 5,251. EastWest anticipates it will have approximately 5,500 employees by the end of 2015. This anticipated significant increase in the number of employees is related to the hiring of branch personnel to compliment the branches opened in the last three years. There is no existing collective bargaining agreement between EastWest and any of its employees, and EastWest’s employees are not part of any labor union. Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies Risk Management To ensure that corporate goals and objectives, and business and risk strategies are achieved, the EW utilizes a risk management process that is applied throughout the organization in executing all business activities. Employees’ functions and roles fall into one of the three categories where risk must be managed in the business units, operating units and governance units. EW’s activities are principally related to the use of financial instruments and are exposed to credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk and market risk, the latter being subdivided into trading and nontrading risks. Forming part of a coherent risk management system are the risk concepts, control tools, analytical models, statistical methodologies, historical researches and market analysis, which are being employed by EW. These tools support the key risk process that involves identifying, measuring, controlling and monitoring risks. Risk Management Structure a. Board of Directors (the Board or BOD) EW’s risk culture is practiced and observed across the Group putting the prime responsibility on the BOD. It establishes the risk culture and the risk management organization and incorporates the risk process as an essential part of the strategic plan of the Group. The BOD approves EW’s articulation of risk appetite which is used internally to help management understand the tolerance for risk in each of the major risk categories, its measurement and key controls available that influence EW’s level of risk taking. All risk management policies and policy amendments, risk-taking limits such as but not limited to credit and trade transactions, market risk limits, counterparty limits, trader’s limits and activities are based on EW’s established approving authorities which are approved by EW’s BOD. At a high level, the BOD also approves EW’s framework for managing risk. b. Executive Committee This is a board level committee, which reviews the bank-wide credit strategy, profile and performance. It approves the credit risk-taking activities based on EW’s established approving authorities and likewise reviews and endorses credit-granting activities, including the Internal Credit Risk Rating System. All credit proposals beyond the credit approving 23 limit of the Loan and Investments Committee passes through this committee for final approval. c. Loan and Investments Committee This committee is headed by the Chairman of EW whose primary responsibility is to oversee EW’s credit risk-taking activities and overall adherence to the credit risk management framework, review business/credit risk strategies, quality and profitability of EW’s credit portfolio and recommend changes to the credit evaluation process, credit risk acceptance criteria and the minimum and target return per credit or investment transaction. All credit risk-taking activities based on EW’s established approving authorities are evaluated and approved by this committee. It establishes infrastructure by ensuring business units have the right systems and adequate and competent manpower support to effectively manage its credit risk. d. Asset-Liability Management Committee (ALCO) ALCO, a management level committee, meets on a weekly basis and is responsible for the over-all management of EW’s market, liquidity, and financial position related risks. It monitors EW’s liquidity position and reviews the impact of strategic decisions on liquidity. It is responsible for managing liquidity risks and ensuring exposures remain within established tolerance levels. The ALCO’s primary responsibilities include, among others, (a) ensuring that EW and each business unit holds sufficient liquid assets of appropriate quality and in appropriate currencies to meet short-term funding and regulatory requirements, (b) managing financial position and ensuring that business strategies are consistent with its liquidity, capital and funding strategies, (c) establishing asset and/or liability pricing policies that are consistent with the financial position objectives, (d) recommending market and liquidity risk limits to the Risk Management Committee and BOD and (e) approving the assumptions used in contingency and funding plans. It also reviews cash flow forecasts, stress testing scenarios and results, and implements liquidity limits and guidelines. e. Risk Management Committee (RMC) RMC is a board level committee who convenes monthly and is primarily responsible to assist the Board in managing EW's risk taking activities. This is performed by the committee by institutionalizing risk policies and overseeing EW's risk management system. It develops and recommends risk appetite and tolerances for EW's major risk exposures to the Board. Risk management principles, strategies, framework, policies, processes, and initiatives and any modifications and amendments thereto are reviewed and approved by RMC. It oversees and reports to the Board the effectiveness of the risk management system, overall risk profile, and compliance with the risk appetite and tolerances that the Board approved. f. Risk Management Subcommittee (RMSC) RMSC is a management level committee who convenes monthly and is responsible to assist RMC in fulfilling its responsibilities in managing EW's risk taking activities. This is performed by the committee by implementing the risk management principles, strategies, framework, policies, processes, and initiatives across EW. It leads the effective conduct of risk and capital management. It oversees and directs the management of EW's overall risk profile. The committee likewise oversees risk incidents, control gaps, and control deficiencies and management actions in implementing the corresponding corrective actions. g. Audit Committee (Audit Com) The Audit Com assists the BOD in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for the financial reporting process, the system of internal control, the audit process, and EW’s process for monitoring compliance with laws and regulation and the code of conduct. It retains oversight responsibilities for operational risk, the integrity of EW’s financial statements, compliance, legal risk and overall policies and practices relating to risk management. It is tasked to 24 discuss with management EW’s major risk exposures and ensures accountability on the part of management to monitor and control such exposures including EW’s risk assessment and risk management policies. The Audit Com discusses with management and the independent auditor the major issues regarding accounting principles and financial statement presentation, including any significant changes in EW’s selection or application of accounting principles; and major issues as to the adequacy of EW’s internal controls; and the effect of regulatory and accounting initiatives, as well as off-balance sheet structures, on the financial statements of EW. h. Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee (CGCC) The CGCC is responsible for ensuring the BOD’s effectiveness and due observance of corporate governance principles and guidelines. It reviews and assesses the adequacy of the CGCC’s charter and Corporate Governance Manual and recommends changes as necessary. It oversees the implementation of EW’s compliance program and ensures compliance issues are resolved expeditiously. It assists Board members in assessing whether EW is managing its compliance risk effectively and ensures regular review of the compliance program. i. Risk Management Division (RMD) RMD performs an independent risk governance function within EW. RMD is tasked with identifying, measuring, controlling and monitoring existing and emerging risks inherent in EW’s overall portfolio (on- or off-balance sheet). RMD develops and employs risk assessment tools to facilitate risk identification, analysis and measurement. It is responsible for developing and implementing the framework for policies and practices to assess and manage enterprise-wide market, credit, operational, and all other risks of EW. It also develops and endorses risk tolerance limits for BOD approval, as endorsed by the RMC, and monitors compliance with approved risk tolerance limits. Finally, it regularly apprises the BOD, through the RMC, the results of its risk monitoring. j. Internal Audit Division (IAD) IAD provides an independent assessment of EW’s management and effectiveness of existing internal control systems through adherence testing of processes and controls across the organization. The IAD audits risk management processes throughout EW annually or in a cycle depending on the latest audit rating. It employs a risk-based audit approach that examines both the adequacy of the procedures and EW’s compliance with the procedures. It discusses the results of all assessments with management, and reports its findings and recommendations to the Audit Committee which in turn, conducts the detailed discussion of the findings and recommendations during its regular meetings. IAD’s activities are suitably designed to provide the BOD with reasonable assurance that significant financial and operating information is materially complete, reliable and accurate; internal resources are adequately protected; and employee performance is in compliance with EW’s policies, standards, procedures and applicable laws and regulations. k. Compliance Division Compliance Division is responsible for reviewing any legal or regulatory matters that could have a significant impact on EW’s financial statements, EW’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and inquiries received from regulators or governmental agencies. It reviews the effectiveness and adequacy of the system for monitoring compliance with laws and regulations and the results of management's investigation and follow-up (including disciplinary action) for any instances of noncompliance. Credit Risk Credit risk refers to the potential loss of earnings or capital arising from an obligor/s, customer/s or counterparty’s failure to perform and/or to meet the terms of any contract with the Group. Credit 25 risks may last for the entire tenor and set at the full amount of a transaction and in some cases may exceed the original principal exposures. The risk may arise from lending, trade financing, trading, investments and other activities undertaken by the Group. To identify and assess this risk, the Group has a structured and standardized credit rating, and approval process according to the borrower or business and/or product segment. For large corporate credit transactions, EW has a comprehensive procedure for credit evaluation, risk assessment and well-defined concentration limits, which are established for each type of borrower. At the portfolio level, which may be on an overall or by product perspective, RMD manages the Group’s credit risk. Credit concentration Excessive concentration of lending plays a significant role in the weakening of asset quality. The Group reduces this risk by diversifying its loan portfolio across various sectors and borrowers. The Group believes that good diversification across economic sectors and geographic areas, among others, will enable it to ride through business cycles without causing undue harm to its asset quality. RMD reviews the Group’s loan portfolio in line with the Group’s policy of not having significant concentrations of exposure to specific industries or group of borrowers. Management of concentration of risk is by client/counterparty and by industry sector. For risk concentration monitoring purposes, the financial assets are broadly categorized into loans and receivables, loans and advances to banks, and investment securities. RMD ensures compliance with BSP’s limit on exposure to any single person or group of connected persons by closely monitoring large exposures and top 20 borrowers for both single and group accounts. Aside from ensuring compliance with BSP’s limit on exposures to any single person or group of connected persons, it is EW’s policy to keep the expected loss (determined based on the credit risk rating of the account) of large exposure accounts to, at most, one and a half percent (1.50 %) of their aggregate outstanding balance. This is to maintain the quality of the Group’s large exposures. With this, accounts with better risk grades are given priority in terms of being granted a bigger share in the Group’s loan facilities. Aligned with the Manual of Regulations for Banks definition, the Group considers its loan portfolio concentrated if it has exposures of more than thirty percent (30.00%) to a particular industry. Collateral and other credit enhancements Collaterals are taken into consideration during the loan application process as they offer an alternative way of collecting from the client should a default occur. The percentage of loan value attached to the collateral offered is part of the Group’s lending guidelines. Such percentages take into account safety margins for foreign exchange rate exposure/fluctuations, interest rate exposure, and price volatility. Collaterals are valued according to existing credit policy standards and, following the latest appraisal report, serve as the basis for the amount of the secured loan facility. Premium security items are collaterals that have the effect of reducing the estimated credit risk for a facility. The primary consideration for enhancements falling under such category is the ease of converting them to cash. The Group is not permitted to sell or re-pledge the collateral in the absence of default by the owner of the collateral. It is the Group’s policy to dispose foreclosed assets in an orderly fashion. The proceeds of the sale of the foreclosed assets, included under Investment Properties, are used to reduce or repay the outstanding claim. In general, the Group does not occupy repossessed properties for business use. As part of the Group’s risk control on security/collateral documentation, standard documents are made for each security type and deviation from the pro-forma documents are subject to Legal Services 26 Division’s approval prior to acceptance. Internal Credit Risk Rating System EW employs a credit scoring system for all corporate borrowers to assess risks relating to the borrower and the loan exposure. Borrower risk is evaluated by considering (a) quantitative factors under financial condition and (b) qualitative factors, such as management quality and industry outlook. Financial condition assessment focuses on profitability, liquidity, capital adequacy, sales growth, production efficiency and leverage. Management quality determination is based on EW’s strategies, management competence and skills and management of banking relationship. On the other hand, industry prospect is evaluated based on its importance to the economy, growth, industry structure and relevant government policies. Based on these factors, each borrower is assigned a Borrower Risk Rating (BRR), an 11-scale scoring system that ranges from 1 to 10, including SBL. In addition to the BRR, EW assigns a Facility Risk Rating (FRR) to determine the risk of the prospective (or existing) exposure with respect to each credit facility that it applied for (or under which the exposure is accommodated). The FRR focuses on the quality and quantity of the collateral applicable to the underlying facility, independent of borrower quality. Consideration is given to the availability and amount of any collateral and the degree of control, which the lender has over the collateral. FRR applies both to balance sheet facilities and contingent liabilities. One FRR is determined for each individual facility taking into account the different security arrangements or risk influencing factors to allow a more precise presentation of risk. A borrower with multiple facilities will have one BRR and multiple FRRs. The combination of the BRR and the FRR results to the Adjusted Borrower Risk Rating (ABRR). The credit rating for each borrower is reviewed annually. A more frequent review is warranted in cases where the borrower has a higher risk profile or when there are extraordinary or adverse developments affecting the borrower, the industry and/or the Philippine economy. The following is a brief explanation of EW’s risk grades: Rating Description 1 Excellent 2 Strong 3 Good Account/Borrower Characteristics low probability of going into default within the coming year; very high debt service capacity and balance sheets show no sign of any weakness has ready access to adequate funding sources high degree of stability, substance and diversity of the highest quality under virtual economic conditions low probability of going into default in the coming year access to money markets is relatively good business remains viable under normal market conditions strong market position with a history of successful financial performance financials show adequate cash flows for debt servicing and generally conservative balance sheets sound but may be susceptible, to a limited extent, to cyclical changes in the markets in which they operate financial performance is good and capacity to service debt remains comfortable cash flows remain healthy and critical balance sheet ratios are at par with industry norms reported profits in the past three years and expected to sustain profitability in the coming year 27 Rating Description 4 Satisfactory 5 Acceptable 5B Acceptable 6 Watchlist 7 Special Mention 8 Substandard Account/Borrower Characteristics clear risk elements exist and probability of going into default is somewhat greater, as reflected in the volatility of earnings and overall performance normally have limited access to public financial markets able to withstand normal business cycles, but expected to deteriorate beyond acceptable levels under prolonged unfavorable economic period combination of reasonably sound asset and cash flow protection risk elements for the Parent Company are sufficiently pronounced, but would still be able to withstand normal business cycles immediate deterioration beyond acceptable levels is expected given prolonged unfavorable economic period there is sufficient cash flow either historically or expected in the future in spite of economic downturn combined with asset protection financial condition hard to ascertain due to weak validation of financial statements coupled by funding leakages to other business interests whose financial condition is generally unknown continuous decline in revenues and margins due to competition; increasing debt levels not commensurate to growth in revenues and funding requirements thin margin business with banks financing bulk of working capital and capex requirements coupled by substantial dividend pay-outs chronically tight cashflows with operating income negative or barely enough for debt servicing lines with banks maxed out and availments evergreen with minimal payments made over time or with past record of past due loans with other banks, cancelled credit cards and court cases affected by unfavorable industry or company-specific risk factors operating performance and financial strength may be marginal and ability to attract alternative sources of finance is uncertain difficulty in coping with any significant economic downturn; some payment defaults encountered net losses for at least two consecutive years ability or willingness to service debt are in doubt weakened creditworthiness expected to experience financial difficulties, putting the Parent Company’s exposure at risk collectability of principal or interest becomes questionable by reason of adverse developments or important weaknesses in financial cover negative cash flows from operations and negative interest coverage past due for more than 90 days there exists the possibility of future loss to the Parent Company unless given closer supervision 28 Rating Description 9 Doubtful 10 Loss Account/Borrower Characteristics unable or unwilling to service debt over an extended period of time and near future prospects of orderly debt service are doubtful with non-performing loan (NPL) status previously rated ‘Substandard’ by the BSP loss on credit exposure unavoidable totally uncollectible prospect of re-establishment of creditworthiness and debt service is remote lender shall take or has taken title to the assets and is preparing foreclosure and/or liquidation although partial recovery may be obtained in the future considered uncollectible or worthless and of such little value that continuance as bankable assets is not warranted although the loans may have some recovery or salvage value It is EW’s policy to maintain accurate and consistent risk ratings across the credit portfolio. This facilitates a focused management of the applicable risk and the comparison of credit exposures across all lines of business, geographic regions and products. The rating system is supported by a variety of financial analytics, combined with processed market information to provide the main inputs for the measurement of counterparty risk. All internal risk ratings are tailored to the various categories and are derived in accordance with EW’s rating policy. The risk ratings are assessed and updated regularly. External ratings The Group also uses external ratings, such as Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, and Fitch, to evaluate its counterparties and in its assignment of credit risk weights to its banking book exposures. Transactions falling under this category are normally of the following nature: placements with other banks, money market lending, debt security investments, and to some extent, equity security investments. Borrowers with unquestionable repaying capacity and to whom the Group is prepared to lend on an unsecured basis, either partially or totally, are generally rated as High Grade borrowers. Included in the High Grade category are those accounts that fall under ‘Excellent’, ‘Strong’, ‘Good’ and ‘Satisfactory’ categories under ICRRS (with rating of 1-4). Standard rated borrowers normally require tangible collateral, such as real estate mortgage (REM), to either fully or partially secure the credit facilities as such accounts indicate a relatively higher credit risk than those considered as High Grade. Included in Standard Grade category are those accounts that fall under ‘Acceptable’, ‘Watchlist’ and ‘Special mention’ categories under ICRRS (with rating of 5-7). Substandard Grade accounts pertain to corporate accounts falling under the ‘Substandard,’ ‘Doubtful’ and ‘Loss’ categories under ICRRS (with rating of 8-10) and unsecured revolving credit facilities. Those accounts that are classified as unrated includes unquoted debt securities, accounts receivable, accrued interest receivable and sales contract receivable for which the Group has not yet established a credit rating system. Impairment Assessment On a regular basis, the Group conducts an impairment assessment exercise to determine expected losses on its loans portfolio. 29 The main considerations for the loan impairment assessment include whether any payments of principal or interest are overdue by more than 30 to 90 days as applicable, or if there are any known difficulties in the cash flows of counterparties, credit rating downgrades, or infringement of the original terms of the contract. The Group addresses impairment assessment in two areas: specific or individually assessed allowances and collectively assessed allowances. a. Specific Impairment Testing Specific impairment testing is the process whereby classified accounts are individually significant subject to impairment testing. Classified accounts are past due accounts and accounts whose credit standing and/or collateral has weakened due to varying circumstances. This present status of the account may adversely affect the collection of both principal and interest payments. Indicators of impairment testing are past due accounts, decline in credit rating from independent rating agencies and recurring net losses. The net recoverable amount is computed using the present value approach. The discount rate used for loans with fixed and floating interest rate is the original effective interest rate and last repriced interest rate, respectively. Net recoverable amount is the total cash inflows to be collected over the entire term of the loan or the expected proceeds from the sale of collateral. Specific impairment testing parameters include the account information (original and outstanding loan amount), interest rate (nominal and historical effective) and the business plan. Also included are the expected date of recovery, expected cash flows, probability of collection, and the carrying value of loan and net recoverable amount. The Group conducts specific impairment testing on significant classified and restructured corporate accounts. b. Collective Impairment Testing All other accounts which were not individually assessed are grouped based on similar credit characteristics and are collectively assessed for impairment under the Collective Impairment Testing. This is also in accordance with PAS 39, which provides that all loan accounts not included in the specific impairment test shall be subjected to collective testing. Collective impairment testing of corporate accounts Corporate accounts, which are unclassified and with current status are grouped in accordance with EW’s internal credit risk rating. Each internal credit risk rating would fetch an equivalent loss impairment where the estimated loss is determined in consideration of EW’s historical loss experience. Impairment loss is derived by multiplying the outstanding loan balance on a per internal credit risk rating basis against a factor rate. The factor rate, which estimates the expected loss from the credit exposure, is the product of the Default Rate (DR) and the Loss Given Default Rate (LGDR). DR is estimated based on the 3-year historical average default experience by internal credit risk rating of the Parent Company, while, LGDR is estimated based on loss experience (net of recoveries from collateral) for the same reference period. Collective impairment testing of consumer accounts Consumer accounts, both in current and past due status are collectively tested for impairment as required under PAS 39. Accounts are grouped by type of product - personal loans, salary loans, housing loans, auto loans and credit cards. The estimation of the impaired consumer products’ estimated loss is based on three major concepts: age buckets, probability of default and recoverability. Per product, exposures are categorized according to their state of delinquency - (1) current and (2) past due (which is 30 subdivided into 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 and more than 180 days past due). Auto, housing and salary loans have an additional bucket for its items in litigation accounts. The Group partitions its exposures as it recognizes that the age buckets have different rates and/ or probabilities of default. The initial estimates of losses per product due to default are then adjusted based on the recoverability of cash flows, to calculate the expected loss of the Group. Auto and housing loans consider the proceeds from the eventual sale of foreclosed collaterals in approximating its recovery rate; while credit cards, salary loans and personal loans depend on the collection experience of its receivables. Further for housing loans, due to the nature of the assets offered as security, and as the exposures are limited to a certain percentage of the same, this product possess the unique quality of obtaining full recoverability. These default and recovery rates are based on the Group’s historical experience, which covers a minimum of two to three (2-3) years cycle, depending on the availability and relevance of data. Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk is the risk that sufficient funds are unavailable to adequately meet all maturing liabilities, including demand deposits and off-balance sheet commitments. The main responsibility of daily asset liability management lies with EW’s Treasury Group, specifically the Liquidity Desk, and the Subsidiary’s Fund Management Department which are tasked to manage the balance sheet and have thorough understanding of the risk elements involved in the respective businesses. Both EW and the Subsidiary’s liquidity risk management are then monitored through each entity’s ALCO. Resulting analysis of the balance sheet along with the recommendation is presented during the weekly ALCO meeting where deliberations, formulation of actions and decisions are made to minimize risk and maximize returns. Discussions include actions taken in the previous ALCO meeting, economic and market status and outlook, liquidity risk, pricing and interest rate structure, limit status and utilization. To ensure that both EW and Subsidiary has sufficient liquidity at all times, the respective ALCO formulates a contingency funding plan which sets out the amount and the sources of funds (such as unutilized credit facilities) available to both entities and the circumstances under which such funds will be used. By way of the Maximum Cumulative Outflow (MCO) limit, the Group is able to manage its long-term liquidity risks by placing a cap on the outflow of cash on a per tenor and on a cumulative basis. The Group takes a multi-tiered approach to maintaining liquid assets. The Group’s principal source of liquidity is comprised of COCI, Due from BSP, Due from other banks and IBLR with maturities of less than one year. In addition to regulatory reserves, EW maintains a sufficient level of secondary reserves in the form of liquid assets such as short-term trading and investment securities that can be realized quickly. Market Risk Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in market variables such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and equity prices. EW treats exposures to market risk as either for trading or accrual/balance sheet exposure. The market risk for the trading portfolio is managed and monitored based on a VaR methodology. Interest rate risk of accrual portfolios are managed and monitored using sensitivity analyses. Market risk in the trading books The Board has set limits on the level of market risk that may be accepted. Price risk limits are applied at the business unit level and approved by the BOD based on, among other things, a business unit’s capacity to manage price risks, the size and distribution of the aggregate exposure to price risks and the expected return relative to price risks. EW applies the Value at Risk (VaR) methodology to assess the market sensitive positions held for trading and to estimate the potential economic loss based on parameters and assumptions. VaR is a method used in measuring market risk by estimating the potential negative change in the market value of a portfolio at a given confidence level and over a specified time horizon. 31 Objectives and limitations of the VaR Methodology EW uses the VaR model of Bloomberg Portfolio Analytics using one-year historical data set to assess possible changes in the market value of the Fixed Income, Equities, and Foreign Exchange trading portfolio. The Interest Rate Swaps (IRS) trading portfolio’s market risk is measured using Monte Carlo VaR. The Bloomberg and Monte Carlo VaR models are designed to measure market risk in a normal market environment. The use of VaR has limitations because correlations and volatilities in market prices are based on historical data and VaR assumes that future price movements will follow a statistical distribution. Due to the fact that VaR relies heavily on historical data to provide information and may not clearly predict the future changes and modifications of the risk factors, the probability of large market moves may be underestimated. VaR may also be under or over estimated due to assumptions placed on risk factors and the relationship between such factors for specific instruments. Even though positions may change throughout the day, the VaR only represents the risk of the portfolio at the close of each business day, and it does not account for any losses that may occur beyond the 99.00% confidence level. In practice, actual trading results will differ from the VaR calculation and, in particular, the calculation does not provide a meaningful indication of profits and losses in stressed market conditions. To determine the reliability of the VaR model, actual outcomes are monitored through hypothetical and actual backtesting to test the accuracy of the VaR model. Stress testing provides a means of complementing VaR by simulating the potential loss impact on market risk positions from extreme market conditions, such as 500 bps increase in Philippine peso interest rates and 300 bps increase in US dollar interest rates adopted from the uniform stress testing framework of the BSP. VaR assumptions The VaR that EW use is premised on a 99.00% confidence level that this potential loss estimate is not expected to be exceeded if the current market risk positions were to be held unchanged for a given holding period. Foreign exchange VaR is measured using one day holding period while fixed income VaR has holding period of five (5) days. Furthermore, EW’s equity and IRS trading positions are assumed to be closed out in ten (10) days. The use of a 99.00% confidence level means that within the set time horizon, losses exceeding the VaR figure should occur, on average, not more than once every hundred days. VaR is an integral part of EW’s market risk management and encompasses investment positions held for trading. VaR exposures form part of the market risk monitoring which is reviewed daily against the limit approved by the Board. The trading activities are controlled through the Market Risk Limit (MRL), which is a function of EW’s qualifying capital and the trading income generated throughout the year. RMD reports compliance to the MRL and trader’s VaR limits on a daily basis. If the MRL of individual trader’s limit is exceeded, such occurrence is promptly reported to the Treasurer, Chief Risk Officer and the President, and further to the Board through the RMC. Foreign Currency Risk EW holds foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, thus, fluctuations on the foreign exchange rates can affect the financial and cash flows of EW. Managing the foreign exchange exposure is important for banks with exposures in foreign currencies. It includes managing foreign currency positions in order to control the impact of changes in exchange rates on the financial position of EW. EW’s foreign currency exposures emanate from its net open spot and forward FX purchase and sell transactions, and net foreign currency income accumulated over the years of its operations. Foreign currency-denominated deposits are generally used to fund EW’s foreign currency-denominated loan 32 and investment portfolio in the FCDU. In the FCDU books, BSP requires banks to match the foreign currency assets with the foreign currency liabilities. Thus, banks are required to maintain at all times a 100.00% cover for their currency liabilities held through FCDU. EW is in compliance with said regulation as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. Total foreign exchange currency position is monitored through the daily BSP FX position reports, which are subject to the overbought and oversold limits set by the BSP at 20.00% of unimpaired capital or $50.00 million, whichever is lower. Internal limits regarding the intraday trading and endof-day trading positions in FX, which take into account the trading desk and the branch FX transactions, are also monitored. Market Risk in the Banking Book Interest rate risk A critical element of risk management program consists of measuring and monitoring the risks associated with fluctuations in market interest rates on the Group’s net interest income. The shortterm nature of its assets and liabilities reduces the exposure of its net interest income to such risks. EW employs re-pricing gap analysis on a monthly basis to measure the interest rate sensitivity of its assets and liabilities. The re-pricing gap analysis measures, for any given period, any mismatches between the amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities that would re-price, or mature (for contracts that do not re-price), during that period. The re-pricing gap is calculated by first distributing the assets and liabilities contained in the Group’s statement of financial position into tenor buckets according to the time remaining to the next re-pricing date (or the time remaining to maturity if there is no re-pricing), and then obtaining the difference between the total of the re-pricing (interest rate sensitive) assets and re-pricing (interest rate sensitive) liabilities. If there is a positive gap, there is asset sensitivity which generally means that an increase in interest rates would have a positive effect on the Group’s net interest income. If there is a negative gap, this generally means that an increase in interest rates would have a negative effect on net interest income. The Group also monitors its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates by using scenario analysis to estimate the impact of interest rate movements on its interest income. This is done by modeling the impact to the Group’s interest income and interest expenses of different parallel changes in the interest rate curve, assuming the parallel change only occurs once and the interest rate curve after the parallel change does not change again for the next twelve months. Operational Risk Operational risk is the loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems or from external events. It includes legal, compliance and reputational risks but excludes strategic risk. Other Risk Exposures Group risk exposures other than credit, market, liquidity and operational, while existent, are deemed insignificant relative to the mentioned risks and if taken in isolation. Hence, management of these risks are instead collectively performed and made an integral part of the Group’s internal capital adequacy assessment process (ICAAP) and enterprise risk management initiatives. The last internal capital adequacy assessment results of the Group show that these other risks remain insignificant to pose a threat on the Group’s capacity to comply with the minimum capital adequacy ratio of 10% as prescribed by BSP. 33 Item 2. Properties EastWest’s head office is located at East West Corporate Center, The Beaufort, 5th Avenue corner 23rd Street, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines. The list of branch premises owned and leased, including the name of lessors, is filed as part of this Form 17-A as Annex C. The Bank believes all its facilities and properties are currently in good condition. As of date of this report, there are no liens or encumbrances on any of the properties of EastWest. The Bank may consider encumbering some of its properties as part of its normal supplementary funding operations. The Bank will continue to reconfigure the mix of its branches and adjusts to the needs of its customers. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the total rentals of the Group charged to operations amounted to P =629.29million and P =542.47million, respectively. Item 3. Legal Proceedings For the past five (5) years, the Bank, its affiliates, subsidiaries, directors and officers, have not been involved in any legal proceedings that would affect their ability, competence or integrity, and/or involving a material or substantial portion of their property before any court of law or administrative body in the Philippines or elsewhere, save in the usual routine cases of the Bank arising from the ordinary conduct of its business. All legal proceedings involving the Bank are efficiently and competently attended to and managed by a group of ten (10) in-house lawyers who are graduates of reputable law schools in the country. As its external counsels, the Bank retains the services of respected law firms, including Sobreviñas Hayudini Navarro and San Juan Law Offices; Sycip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan Law Office; Añover Añover San Diego & Primavera Law Offices, Veralaw (Del Rosario Raboca Gonzales Grasparil ); Jimenez Gonzales Liwanag Bello Valdez Caluya & Fernandez ; and Quitain Law Office. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders There were no matters submitted during 2014 to a vote of security holders, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise. 34 PART II - OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 5. Market for Issuer's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters Market Information The common shares of EW have been listed on the PSE on May 7, 2012. The table below shows the high and low prices of EW shares transacted at the PSE since its listing: Year Ended December 31, 2012 2nd Quarter – 2012 3rd Quarter – 2012 4th Quarter – 2012 High P20.70 = =23.50 P =29.25 P Low P18.50 = =18.50 P =22.55 P Year Ended December 31, 2013 1st Quarter – 2013 2nd Quarter – 2013 3rd Quarter – 2013 4th Quarter – 2013 High P36.20 = =37.85 P =30.70 P =26.95 P Low P29.00 = =27.50 P =22.80 P =23.20 P Year Ended December 31, 2014 1st Quarter – 2014 2nd Quarter – 2014 3rd Quarter – 2014 4th Quarter – 2014 High 29.00 31.60 30.45 27.10 Low 24.05 28.10 26.90 23.55 High and Low price of the Registrant’s shares as of April 10, 2015 (last practicable trading day) were =24.75 and P P =24.35, respectively. Holders The Bank had 84 shareholders of record as of January 31, 2015. Common shares outstanding as of said date stood at 1,128,409,610 shares. 35 EastWest top 20 shareholders as of January 31, 2015 are as follows: Name of Stockholder 1. Filinvest Development Corporation 2. Filinvest Development Corporation Forex 3. PCD Nominee Corporation (Non-Filipino) 4. PCD Nominee Corporation (Filipino) 5. F. Yap Securities, Inc. 6. Philippine Air Force Educational Fund, Inc. 7. Washington Sycip 8. Gerardo Susmerano 9. Manuel A. Santiago or Ella C. Santiago 10. Alfonso S. Teh 11. Vicente M. De Vera 12. Joshua Cheng 13. Miriam Cheng Bona 14. Ivy B. Uy 15. Ching Bun Teng 16. Catherine L. Tan 17. Miguel T. Tan 18. William Go Kim Huy 19. Quirino Cheong Gotauco 20. Edwin U. Lim TOTAL Number of Shares 451,354,890 394,941,030 168,029,319 109,254,479 2,491,600 390,000 322,000 320,000 220,400 200,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 75,000 64,000 60,000 60,000 50,000 46,000 40,500 1,128,219,218 Percent 40.00% 35.00% 14.89% 09.68% 00.22% 00.03% 00.03% 00.03% 00.02% 00.02% 00.01% 00.01% 00.01% 00.01% 00.01% 00.01% 00.01% 00.01% 00.00% 00.00% 99.99% Based on the Public Ownership Report of the Bank as of December 31, 2014, 24.06% of the total outstanding shares are owned by the public. Equity Ownership of Foreigners on Common Shares as of January 31, 2015 is as follows: Nationality Number of Stockholders American Filipino Non-Filipino Total Number of Shares 1 81 2 84 322,000 960,058,290 168,029,320 1,128,409,610 Declaration of Dividends No dividends were declared and paid by the Bank in 2014 and 2013. There were no recent sales of unregistered or exempt securities, including issuance of securities constituting an exempt transaction. 36 Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation. Economy The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.9% in the fourth quarter of 2014, faster than the 6.3% in the same quarter in 2013 and 5.3% in the third quarter of 2014. Full year GDP grew by 6.1%, 2nd among selected Asian economies, next to China’s 7.4%. Services are the biggest sector of the Filipino economy and account for 57% of total GDP. Within services the most important segments are: trade, repair of motor vehicles and household goods (17% of total GDP); real estate, renting and business activities (11%); transport, storage and communication (8%); financial services (7%) and public administration, defense and social security (4%). Industry accounts for 31 percent of GDP. Within industry, manufacturing (22% of total GDP) and construction (5%) are the most important. Agriculture contributes the remaining 12% of GDP. Average inflation rate for the year was at 4.1%, marking 2014 as the 6th consecutive year that inflation has been kept within the government’s target range of 3-5%. This robust performance was supported by a sound banking system that continued to be profitable, well-capitalized and able to intermediate funds to the productive sectors of the economy, while maintaining good credit standards. In 2014, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) raised the minimum required level of bank capital, recognizing that the new normal of banking treats conventional risks more aggressively while constantly identifying newer forms of risks. The BSP also achieved fairly significant milestones in re-writing the credit risk framework, in crafting the implementing guidelines for Republic Act 10641(An act allowing the full entry of Foreign Banks in the Philippines) and introducing a Financial Consumer Protection Framework. Economic outlook continue to remain bullish for the Philippines. The Philippine banking system is the only one, out of the 69 jurisdiction that it rates, which Moody’s judged as having a positive outlook. This sound performance of the banks was due to progressive implementation of deep reforms and prudent risk-taking activities of banks despite the ample liquidity in the global economy. December 31, 2014 vs. December 31, 2013 Financial Performance Highlights The Bank’s recurring income, driven by growth in core loans and deposits, continue to post strong growth, with Net Interest Income and Fee-based income growing by 19% and 30%, respectively. However, the Bank’s net income increased slightly by 1% at P =2.07 billion, largely as a result of lower trading gains. The Return on Equity (ROE) and Return on Assets (ROA) remain healthy at 10.2% and 1.3%, respectively at the heels of an aggressive branch store expansion program. Total assets stood at P =188.26 billion or 32% higher than end-2013. The growth in assets was driven mainly by the growth in customer loans which grew by 28% y/y, in line with the Bank’s expectation and strategy of growing consumer and middle market corporate loans. Consumer loans grew by 34% to P =65.78 billion led by auto loans, salary loans (to public school teachers c/o the subsidiary rural bank) and credit cards. Corporate loans, which are mostly in the middle market sector, grew by 21% to P =56.35 billion. The loan portfolio mix was relatively unchanged with consumer loans still accounted for more than half of the loan portfolio at 54%. Operating expenses, excluding provision for losses, increased by 15% to P =8.94 billion from P =7.79 billion in the same period last year, mainly due to the full year effect in expenses of the 55 branch stores opened in various periods of 2012 and the 58 new branch stores which opened in 2013. Provision for losses increased by 7% to P =3.31 billion y/y as a result of the growth in the Bank’s 37 customer loan portfolio. The Bank’s operating income posted a growth of 13% to P =14.89 billion from =13.16 billion in the same period last year. Solid growth in core earnings was anchored on the bank’s P industry leading net interest margin (NIM) of 8.1%. Core income (net interest income and other income, excluding trading gains) increased by 21%. Financial Position Loans Customer loans grew by 28% as against year-end 2013 and stood at P =122.13 billion. The Bank remains focused in growing its consumer and mid-market corporate loans, with consumer loans still taking up more than half of total customer loans at 54%. Corporate loans, which are largely in the middle market sector, stood at P =56.35 billion or 21% better than 2013. The growth resulted mainly from the expansion of its account officer pool, as the Bank continues to maintain its prudent credit risk underwriting and management standards. Credit cards receivables ended 2014 at P =21.48 billion, which is 11% higher than the same period last year. The credit cards growth was in line with the Bank’s strategy to increase market share. Based on the Credit Cards Association of the Philippines (CCAP), EW’s 12% growth is almost twice that of the cards industry’s single digit growth rate, solidifying its position as the 5 th largest in the industry in terms of receivables. Auto loans stood at P =22.30 billion or 54% higher than last year, which is higher than the 29% recorded car industry sales for the year. Mortgage loans grew by 21% to P =9.19 billion, while other consumer loans increased by 70% to P =12.81 billion. The growth in other consumer loans were largely attributable to: (1) Growth in rural bank subsidiaries salary loans (to public school teachers) which increased by 86% to P =10.03 billion; and (2) The parent bank’s personal loans which increased by 32% to P =2.61 billion. Deposits Deposits stood at P =147.69 billion as of December 31, 2014, up by 33% from last year. The growth is largely attributable to the expanded branch store network as reflected in the growth of low cost deposits (CASA) which ended at P =70.63 billion for an increase of 10% from last year. High cost deposits (inclusive of LTNCDs) on the other hand increased by 65% to end at P =77.06 billion. The strong growth in high yielding consumer loans and declining funding costs resulted to Net Interest Margin (NIM) of 8.1% as of December 31, 2014, while industry average NIM is at 3.0%. Capital The Bank’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) under Basel 3, remain more than adequate at 13.11% as of end 2014 despite the increase in risk weighted assets, particularly customer loans which increased by 28%. The Bank’s Tier 1 ratio stood at 9.34%. The Bank’s Tier 1 capital is composed entirely of common equity. The Bank’s Board of Director has approved a program to raise additional common equity tier-1 capital by as much as P =8 billion through a rights offer. The additional capital will pre-fund the Bank’s anticipated growth in earning assets. 38 Credit Quality The Bank’s overall NPL ratios increased as the Bank continue to gain market share in the credit cards space. The Bank’s NPL to Total Customer Loans, net of fully provided NPLs, inched up higher to 4.2%1 in December 31, 2014 from 4.1%1 as of December 31, 2013. The increase in NPL was expected in line with the build-up of revenue base for the consumer loan business. The Bank’s net NPL ratio at solo level and as per BSP reporting increased to 3.1%2 in December 2014. 1 2 Total NPLs less: 100% covered NPLs divided by Total Customer Loans less: 100% covered NPLs (at Group level) NPL ratio disclosed to the BSP (at Parent level) Result of Operations Revenues Net Revenues for 2014 grew by 13% to P =14.89 billion from P =13.16 billion in 2013 on account of strong core earning income (net interest income and other income, excluding trading gains) which grew by 21%. Securities trading gains was at P =805.5 million, or 49% lower as compared to P =1.58 billion gains posted in 2013. Foreign exchange trading gains was 60% higher at P =193.5 million compared to the P =121.2 million gains posted last year. Net Interest Income Net Interest Income stood at P =10.03 billion, 19% or P =1.63 billion higher than the P =8.39 billion registered in 2013. The higher net interest income was a result of the double digit growth in lending coupled by the decline in funding costs due to healthy growth in low cost funds (CASA). Interest income in 2014 increased by 18%, while interest expense increased only by 12%, compared to last year. Fee Income Other income (excluding Trading gains) in 2014 was at P =3.87 billion, or 26% higher than the P =3.07 billion registered last year. The increase primarily came from P =3.30 billion of service charges, fees, commissions and other charges, which is 30% higher than last year on account of increasing CASA base and consumer loan portfolio which are rich in transactional service fees. The Bank also posted one-time income from gains on sale of investment property in 2014, which resulted for gain on sale of assets to go up by P =286.6 million. Trading Income Securities trading gains was at P =805.5 million, or 49% lower as compared to P =1.58 billion gains posted in 2013, as the Bank took a conservative position until end of 2014 on account of market volatility. Foreign exchange trading gains went up to P =193.5 million compared to the P =121.2 million gains posted last year. Operating Costs Total operating expenses increased by 15% to P =8.94 billion from P =7.79 billion in the same period last year as the full effect of the branch store expansion in 2013 and the branch stores opened in 2014 have reflected on expenses. Compensation and fringe benefits of P =3.01 billion was P =291.7 million or 11% higher than the same period last year on account of the higher manpower headcount for the new branch stores and business expansion particularly in the areas of consumer and corporate lending groups. Total headcount have increased by 497 year on year, to end at 5,251 for both the parent Bank and its rural bank. Taxes and licenses increased by 13% to P =974.9 million as a direct result of higher 39 operating income. Depreciation and amortization of P =862.0 million was 20% higher while Rent expense of P =629.3 million was 16% higher both on account of the new branch stores that were opened throughout 2013 and 2014. Miscellaneous expenses increased by 17% to P =3.46 billion due to the following: (1) Service charges and commissions increased by P =162.6 million on account of expansion in consumer loans, especially in credit cards application processing; (2) Postage related expenses increased by P =40.5 million on account of higher courier services on credit cards and SOA delivery as a result of larger client base; (3) Securities, messengerial and janitorial expenses, as well as utilities cost increased by P =85.5 million on account of new corporate head quarters and branch stores; (4) Technological fees increased by P = 63.3 million as the Bank recently implemented a new core banking system to complement its existing businesses. The rest were spread out across various variable expenses such as PDIC insurance (i.e. o/a of higher deposit level), repairs and maintenance, transportation & travel, among others which are all related to growth in loans and deposit businesses. Cost-to-Income ratio slightly increased to 60.0% in 2014 from 59.2% last year largely due lower trading gains. Provisions Provisions for loan losses grew by 7% to P =3.31 billion in 2014 from P =3.10 billion in 2013, on account of the growth in consumer loans, particularly credit cards and personal loans. Summary of Key Financials and Ratios Balance Sheet (in PHP billions) December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 y/y Growth % Assets Consumer Loans Corporate Loans Low Cost Deposits (CASA) High Cost Deposits Capital 188.26 65.78 56.35 70.63 77.06 21.45 142.30 48.94 46.70 64.43 46.74 19.39 32% 34% 21% 10% 65% 11% Profitability (in PHP billions) Net Interest Income Other Income Operating Expenses Provision for Losses Net Income After Tax December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 y/y Growth % 10.03 4.86 8.94 3.31 2.07 8.39 4.77 7.79 3.10 2.06 19% 2% 15% 7% 1% December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 10.2% 1.3% 8.1% 60.0 13.1 11.1% 1.6% 8.4% 59.2% 17.0% Variance b/(w) (0.9%) (0.3%) (0.3%) (0.8%) (3.9%) Key Financial Ratios Return on Equity Return on Assets Net Interest Margin1 Cost-to-Income Ratio Capital Adequacy Ratio 40 Other Information: As of December 31, 2014, EW Bank has a total of 358 branches, with 163 of these branch stores in the restricted areas and a total of 204 of these branch stores in all of Metro Manila. For the rest of the country, the Bank has 84 branches in other parts of Luzon, 36 branches in Visayas, and 34 branch stores in Mindanao. The total ATM network is 533, composed of 350 onsite ATMs and 183 off-site ATMs. Total headcount of EW Bank is 4,714. The Bank’s subsidiary rural bank has a total of 47 branches, 5 ATMs and 537 officers/staff, bringing the group store network total to 405 with 538 ATMs and combined manpower of 5,251. December 31, 2013 vs. December 31, 2012 Financial Performance Highlights The Bank’s net income increased by 13% to P =2.06 billion from P =1.82 billion in the same period last year, which resulted to a Return on Equity (ROE) and Return on Assets (ROA) of 11.1% and 1.6%, respectively. Total assets stood at P =142.30 billion or 17% higher than end-2012. The growth in assets was driven mainly by the growth in customer loans which grew by 32% y/y, in line with the Bank’s expectation and strategy of growing consumer and middle market corporate loans. Consumer loans grew by 29% to 0 =48.94 billion led by credit cards, salary loans (to public school teachers c/o the rural bank) and auto P loans. Corporate loans, which are mostly in the middle market sector, grew by 35% to P =46.70 billion. The loan portfolio mix was relatively unchanged with consumer loans still accounted for about half of the loan portfolio at 51%. Operating expenses, excluding provision for losses, increased by 24% to P =7.79 billion from P =6.26 billion in the same period last year, mainly due to the full year effect in expenses of the 123 branch stores opened in various periods of 2012 and the 55 new branch stores which opened in 2013. Provision for losses increased by 103% to P =3.1 billion y/y as a result of the growth in the Bank’s customer loan portfolio. The Bank’s operating income posted a growth of 35% to P =13.16 billion from =9.78 billion in the same period last year. Solid growth in core earnings was anchored on the bank’s P industry leading net interest margin (NIM) of 8.4%. Other operating income posted 29% growth, mainly driven by the 36% growth in recurring transactional service fees, 25% growth in securities trading gains, and 49% growth in miscellaneous income on account of the sale of written-off credit cards receivables in the first half of 2013. Financial Position Loans Customer loans grew by 32% as against year-end 2012 and stood at P =95.64 billion. The Bank remains focused in growing its consumer and mid-market corporate loans, with consumer loans still taking up about half of total customer loans at 51%. Corporate loans, which are largely in the middle market sector, stood at P =46.70 billion or 35% better than 2012. The growth resulted mainly from the expansion of its account officer pool, as the Bank continues to maintain its prudent credit risk underwriting and management standards. Credit cards receivables ended 2013 at P =19.37 billion, which is 21% higher than the same period last year. The credit cards growth was in line with the Bank’s strategy to increase market share. Based on 41 the Credit Cards Association of the Philippines (CCAP), EW’s 21% growth was more than 3-times that of the cards industry’s single digit growth rate, solidifying its position as the 5th largest in the industry in terms of receivables. Auto loans stood at P =14.46 billion or 27% higher than last year, which is higher than the 16% recorded car industry sales for the year. Mortgage loans grew by 16% to P =7.57 billion, while other consumer loans increased by 95% to P =7.55 billion. The growth in other consumer loans were largely attributable to: (1) Growth in rural bank subsidiaries salary loans (to public school teachers) which increased by 119% to =5.38 billion; and (2) The parent bank’s personal loans which increased by 58% to P P =1.98 billion. Deposits Deposits stood at P =111.18 billion as of December 31, 2013, up by 22% from last year. The growth is largely attributable to the expanded branch store network as reflected in the growth of low cost deposits (CASA) which ended at P =64.43 billion for an increase of 28% from last year. High cost deposits (inclusive of LTNCDs) on the other hand increased by 14% to end at P =46.74 billion. As a result, low cost (CASA) to total deposits ratio improved further to 58%, up from 55% the previous year. The strong growth in high yielding consumer loans and low cost funds (CASA) resulted to another record Net Interest Margin (NIM) of 8.4% as of December 31, 2013, while industry average NIM went down to 3.0%. Capital The Bank’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) under Basel 2, remain more than adequate at 17.0% as of end 2013 despite the increase in risk weighted assets, particularly customer loans which increased by 32.9%. The Bank’s Tier 1 ratio stood at 13.8%. The Bank’s Tier 1 capital is composed entirely of common equity. The Bank’s capital ratios are still above regulatory limits even under the implementation of Basel 3 regulations in January 2014. Nonetheless, the Bank obtained Board of Director’s approval to issue, in one or more tranches, up to P =10.0 billion of Basel 3 eligible securities in the form of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) and/or Tier 2 capital, subject to regulatory approvals. The additional qualifying capital, which are non-dilutive to common shareholders, will be used to cover the existing Tier 2 amounting to P =2.75 billion which is not Basel 3 eligible, additional deductions under Basel 3 (e.g. Intangible assets) and to pre-fund the Bank’s anticipated growth in earning assets. Credit Quality The Bank’s overall NPL ratios increased as the Bank continue to gain market share in the credit cards space where it has improved its ranking in terms of accounts receivable to 5th place from 6th place in the same period last year. The Bank’s NPL to Total Customer Loans, net of fully provided NPLs, inched up higher to 4.1%1 in December 31, 2013 from 3.5%1 as of December 31, 2012. The increase in NPL was expected in line with the build-up of revenue base for the credit cards business. The Bank’s net NPL ratio at solo level and as per BSP reporting remains unchanged at 2.6%2 in December 2013. 1 2 Total NPLs less: 100% covered NPLs divided by Total Customer Loans less: 100% covered NPLs (at Group level) NPL ratio disclosed to the BSP (at Parent level) 42 Result of Operations Revenues Net Revenues for 2013 grew by 35% to P =13.16 billion from P =9.78 billion in 2012 on account of strong core earning income (net interest income and other income, excluding trading gains) which grew by 38%. Securities trading gains was at P =1.58 billion, or 25% higher as compared to P =1.26 billion gains posted in 2012, as the Bank took advantage of market opportunities in the first few months of the year and took a conservative position in the 2nd half of the year at the back of volatile market conditions. Foreign exchange trading gains was 46% lower at P =121.2 million compared to the =223.2 million gains posted last year. P Net Interest Income Net Interest Income stood at P =.39 billion, 38% or P =2.30 billion higher than the P =6.09 billion registered in 2012. The higher net interest income was a result of the double digit growth in lending coupled by the decline in funding costs due to healthy growth in low cost funds (CASA). Interest income in 2013 increased by 26%, while interest expense declined by 15%, compared to last year, resulting for NIMs to further improving to 8.4%. Fee Income Other income (excluding Trading gains) in 2013 was at P =3.07 billion, or 39% higher than the P =2.21 billion registered last year. The increase primarily came from P =2.53 billion of service charges, fees, commissions and other charges, which is 36% higher than last year on account of increasing CASA base and consumer loan portfolio which are rich in transactional service fees. The Bank also posted one-time income from gains on sale assets and written-off credit cards receivables in 2013, which resulted for miscellaneous income to go up by 49%. Trading Income Securities trading gains was at P =1.58 billion, or 25% higher as compared to P =1.26 billion gains posted in 2012, as the Bank took advantage of market opportunities in the first four (4) months of 2013 and realized a significant portion of its trading position. After which, it took a conservative position until end of 2013 on account of market volatility. Foreign exchange trading gains went down to P =121.2 million compared to the P =223.2 million gains posted last year. Operating Costs Total operating expenses increased by 24% to P =7.79 billion from P =6.26 billion in the same period last year as the full effect of the branch store expansion in 2012 and the branch stores opened in 2013 have reflected on expenses. Compensation and fringe benefits of P =2.72 billion was P =732.3 million or 37% higher than the same period last year on account of the higher manpower headcount for the new branch stores and business expansion particularly in the areas of consumer and corporate lending groups. Total headcount have increased by 521 year on year, to end at 4,754 for both the parent Bank and its rural banks. Taxes and licenses increased by 20% to P =865.3 million as a direct result of higher operating income. Depreciation and amortization of P =717.7 million was 28% higher while Rent expense of P =542.5 million was 32% higher both on account of the new branch stores that were opened throughout 2012 and 2013. Miscellaneous expenses increased by 14% to P =2.95 billion due to the following: (1) Advertising expenses went down by P =24.98 million due to higher branding related spends in 2012 and lower advertising/publicity spends on billboards and promo give-away items for 2013; (2) Service charges 43 and commissions increased by P =121.93 million on account of expansion in consumer loans, especially in credit cards application processing; (3) Postage related expenses increased by P =125.89 million on account of higher courier services on credit cards and SOA delivery as a result of larger client base; (4) Securities, messengerial and janitorial expenses, as well as utilities cost increased by P =90.67 million on account of new corporate head quarters and branch stores. The rest were spread out across various variable expenses such as PDIC insurance (i.e. o/a of higher deposit level), repairs & maintenance, transportation & travel, among others which are all related to growth in loans and deposit businesses. Cost-to-Income ratio declined to 59.2% in 2013 from 64.0% last year due to steady growth in core earnings and trading gains realized at the earlier part of the year, which partially offset the increased expenses related to the branch store expansion. Provisions Provisions for loan losses grew by over two-times to P =3.10 billion in 2013 from P =1.53 billion in 2012, on account of the growth in consumer loans, particularly credit cards. Summary of Key Financials and Ratios Balance Sheet (in PHP billions) December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012 y/y Growth % Assets Consumer Loans Corporate Loans Low Cost Deposits (CASA) High Cost Deposits Capital 142.30 48.94 46.70 64.43 46.74 19.39 121.40 37.83 34.55 50.37 40.84 17.32 17% 29% 35% 28% 14% 12% Profitability (in PHP billions) Net Interest Income Other Income Operating Expenses Provision for Losses Net Income After Tax December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012 y/y Growth % 8.39 4.77 7.79 3.10 2.05 6.09 3.70 6.26 1.53 1.82 38% 29% 24% 103% 13% December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012 11.1% 1.6% 8.4% 59.2% 17.0% 11.9% 1.9% 7.0% 64.0% 17.4% Variance b/(w) (0.8%) (0.3%) 1.4% 4.8% (0.4%) Key Financial Ratios Return on Equity Return on Assets Net Interest Margin1 Cost-to-Income Ratio Capital Adequacy Ratio (1) Starting April 2012, the BSP stopped paying interest on reserves on customer deposits of banks. The December 2013 computation considered the Bank's deposit with the BSP as non-earning. In 2012, it is considered part of earning assets. NIM in December 2012 would have been 8.0% if this was to be calculated on same basis as that of December 2013. Other Information: As of December 31, 2013, EW Bank has a total of 300 branches, with 140 of these branch stores in the restricted areas and a total of 174 of these branch stores in all of Metro Manila. For the rest of the country, the Bank has 64 branches in other parts of Luzon, 34 branches in Visayas, and 28 branch 44 stores in Mindanao. The total ATM network is 427, composed of 292 onsite ATMs and 135 off-site ATMs. Total headcount of EW Bank is 4,305. The Bank’s subsidiary rural banks have a total of 47 branches, 45 ATMs and 449 officers/staff, bringing the group store network total to 347 with 472 ATMs and combined manpower of 4,754. Known trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties There are no known demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that will have a material impact on the Bank’s liquidity within the next twelve (12) months. Events that will trigger direct or contingent financial obligation There are no events that will trigger direct or contingent financial obligation that is material to the Bank, including any default or acceleration of an obligation. Material off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements or obligations There are no material off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations), and other relationships of the Bank with unsolicited entities or other persons created during the reporting period other than those disclosed in the financial statements. Capital Expenditures The Bank’s capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014 were P2,292 million, P1,614 million and P1,767 million, respectively. The Bank’s primary capital expenditures for 2012, 2013 and 2014 were mainly invested in property and equipment, branch licenses and capitalized software. The Bank estimates capital expenditures for the year 2015 will be P1,533.1 million to be invested in software and computer equipment. Significant Elements of Income or Loss Significant elements of the consolidated net income of the Group for the 12 months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 came from its continuing operations. Seasonal Aspects There are no seasonal aspects that had a material effect on the Bank’s financial condition and results of operations. Vertical and Horizontal Analysis of Material Changes for the Period The term “material” in this section shall refer to changes or items amounting to five percent (5%) of the relevant accounts or such lower amount, which the Bank deems material on the basis of other factors. I. Balance Sheet – December 31, 2014 vs. December 31, 2013 - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 54% to P =5.99 billion due to due to higher year-end cash requirements and increase in the number of branch stores. - Due from BSP increased by 25% to P =23.13 billion mainly on higher deposit reserves and liquid funds placed with BSP. - Due from other banks increased by 104% to P =3.58 billion due to increased levels of placements and working balances with counterparty banks. - Interbank loans receivable and Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements (SPURA) decreased by 7% to P =2.89 billion as more funds were placed to other liquid assets. - Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit and Loss increased by 423% to P =10.18 billion due to movements in the Bank’s proprietary trading portfolio. 45 - - - Financial Assets at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income increased by 34% to P =14.4 million as a result of the improvement in market prices of its equity security. Loans and Receivables-Net accelerated by 29% to P =121.42 billion driven by high growth in consumer and corporate loans. Investment properties decreased by 9% to P =912.7 million due to the disposal of a portion of the Bank’s repossessed assets. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets increased by 21% due to increase in branch stores in the restricted areas. Other assets increased by 170% to P =2,423.1 million as a result of the branch expansion. Deposit liabilities increased by 33% to P =147.69 billion mainly due to increase in deposit taking activities coming from branch expansion. Bills and acceptance payables increased by 62% to P =5.32 billion mainly from higher volume of interbank and other short term borrowings. Accrued Taxes, Interest and Other Expenses and Cashier’s Checks and Demand Draft Payable inched up by 29% and 45%, respectively, due to higher transaction volumes during the period. Unsecured subordinated debt (UnSD) increased by 126% as the Bank issued Php5.0 billion BASEL III compliant Tier 2 notes last July 2014. Income tax payable inched up by 140% to P =184.6 million due to higher taxable income during the year. Other liabilities jumped by 26% to P =4.54 billion. The increase was due to higher balances of bills purchased (with contra-account classified under Loans and Receivables). II. Balance Sheet – December 31, 2013 vs. December 31, 2012 - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 20% to P =3.9 billion due to due to higher yearend cash requirements and increase in the number of branch stores. - Due from BSP decreased by 15% to P =18.5 billion as more funds from BSP-SDA accounts were placed instead to higher-yielding loans. - Due from other banks increased by 7% to P =1.7 billion due to increased levels of placements and working balances with counterparty banks. - Interbank loans receivable and Securities Purchased Under Resale Agreements (SPURA) increased by 435% to P =3.1 billion as excess funds were parked to BSP overnight placements. - Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit and Loss declined by 54% to P =1.9 billion. The Bank took a conservative position and disposed sizable portion of its Financial Assets at Fair Value through profit and loss. - Financial Assets at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income increased by 8% to P =10.7 million as a result of the improvement in market prices of its equity security. - Investment Securities at Amortized Cost decreased by 6% to P =9.1 billion due to the maturity and sale of various government securities and private bonds. - Loans and Receivables-Net accelerated by 32% to P =94.0 billion driven by high growth in consumer and corporate loans. - Property and equipment grew by 26% to P =3.5 billion on account of aggressive branch store expansion. - Investment properties increased by 7% to P =1.0 billion on account of the improvement in the appraisal value of various ROPA. - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets increased by 8% due to the acquisition of additional branch licenses from BSP. 46 - - - Other assets decreased by 8% to P =897.5 million as advances made to contractors on the construction of branch stores were re-classed to property and equipment account upon completion. Deposit liabilities increased by 22% to P =111.2 billion mainly due to increase in deposit taking activities, particularly CASA, coming from branch expansion. Bills and acceptance payables decreased by 41% to P =3.3 billion mainly as the Bank tapped other sources of funding such as CASA and LTNCD. Accrued Taxes, Interest and Other Expenses and Cashier’s Checks and Demand Draft Payable inched up by 9% and 12%, respectively, due to higher transaction volumes during the period. Income tax payable inched up by 195% to P =82.9 million due to higher taxable income during the year. Other liabilities jumped by 31% to P =3.6 billion. The increase was due to higher balances of bills purchased (with contra-account classified under Loans and Receivables). III. Income Statement – December 31, 2014 vs. December 31, 2013 - Interest income increased by 18% to P =11.67 billion in 2014 from P =9.86 billion in 2013 primarily due to an increase in lending activities, largely driven by growth in credit cards, auto loans, corporate loan and salary loans to public school teachers. - Interest expense increased by 12% to P =1.64 billion in 2014 from P =1.46 billion in 2013 primarily due to strong growth in deposits and other borrowings. - Service charges, fees and commissions increased 30% to P =3.30 billion from P =2.53 billion in 2013, resulting from the expansion of business lines, particularly with respect to fees generated by retail banking and consumer lending. - Trading and securities gain decreased by 49% as the Bank took advantage of the favorable market conditions during the 1st half of last year. Foreign exchange gains, on the other hand, increased by 60% at the back of volatile currency exchange rates in the last half of 2013. - Gain on sale of assets increased by 1890% in 2014 as the Bank was able to disposed sizable portion of its investment properties at premium. - Trust income dropped by 30% to Php20.4 million due to the decline in assets under management account. - Miscellaneous income also decreased by 45% to P =222.0 million as the Bank had onetime gains last year on the sale of its written-off credit card portfolio. - Manpower costs continue to rise from P =2.72 billion last year to P =3.01 billion this year on account of business and branch expansion program. - The Bank continued its conservative provisioning on account of its credit expansion, by setting aside P =3.33 billion in provision for probable losses, an increase of 7% from what was booked in 2013. - Taxes and licenses, Depreciation and amortization, Rent and Miscellaneous expenses increased by 13%, 20%, 16% and 17%, respectively, on account of business expansion. IV. Income Statement – December 31, 2013 vs. December 31, 2012 - Interest income increased by 26% to P =9.86 billion in 2013 from P =7.82 billion in 2012 primarily due to an increase in lending activities, largely driven by growth in credit cards, auto loans, corporate loan and salary loans to public school teachers. - Interest expense decreased by 15% to P =1.46 billion in 2013 from P =1.73 billion in 2012 primarily due to strong growth low cost funds and the reduction in the cost of term deposits. - Service charges, fees and commissions increased 36% to P =2.53 billion from P =1.86 billion in 2012, resulting from the expansion of business lines, particularly with respect to fees generated by retail banking and consumer lending. 47 - - - Trading and securities gain increased by 24.7% as the Bank took advantage of the favorable market conditions during the 1st half of the year. Foreign exchange gains, on the other hand, decreased by 46% at the back of volatile currency exchange rates in the last half of 2013. Gain on sale of assets increased by 130% in 2013 as the Bank was able to disposed sizable portion of its repossessed assets at premium. Miscellaneous income also increased by 49% to P =272 million due to higher volume transactions as a result of the branch expansion. Manpower costs continue to rise from P =1.98 billion last year to P =2.72 billion this year on account of business and branch expansion program. The Bank continued its conservative provisioning on account of its credit expansion, by setting aside P =3.10 billion in provision for probable losses, an increase of 103% from what was booked in 2012. Taxes and licenses, Depreciation and amortization, Rent and Miscellaneous expenses increased by 20%, 28%, 32% and 14%, respectively, on account of business expansion. Below are the financial ratios that are relevant to the Group for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013: 2014 2013 (1) 78.41% 86.05% Current ratio 115.78% 112.86% Solvency ratio(2) (3) 6.34 7.78 Debt-to-equity (4) 7.34 8.78 Asset-to-equity (5) 255.42% 260.70% Interest rate coverage ratio Profitability ratio 1.60% 1.28% Return on asset (6) (7) 11.11% 10.17% Return on equity 8.43% 22.61% Net profit margin(8) 85.15% 85.93% Gross profit margin(9) - 1 Current assets divided by current liabilities 2 Total assets divided by total liabilities 3 Total liabilities divided by total equity 4 Total assets divided by total equity 5 Income before interest and taxes divided by interest expense 6. Net income divided by average total assets. Average total assets is based on average monthly balances 7. Net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company divided by average total equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company. Average total equity is based on average monthly balances 8 Income before income tax over total interest income 9 Net interest income over total interest income Item 7. Financial Statements The consolidated financial statements of the Bank are filed as part of this Form 17-A as Annex E. 48 Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co.), a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited has been the Bank's independent accountant for 20 years and is again recommended for appointment at the scheduled annual stockholders' meeting. None of the Bank's external auditors have resigned during the two most recent fiscal years (2013 and 2014) or any interim period. In compliance with SEC Memorandum Circular No. 8, Series of 2003, and Amendments to SRC Rule 68 on the rotation of external auditors or signing partners of a firm every after five (5) years of engagement, Ms. Josephine Adrienne Abarca was assigned as the signing partner in 2013, replacing Ms. Janet A. Paraiso who was assigned since 2009. Representatives of SGV & Co. are expected to be present at the meeting to respond to matters relating to the auditors’ report on the 2014 financial statements of the Bank that may be pertinently raised during the meeting. Their representative will be given the opportunity to make a statement if they so desire. The Bank has paid the following fees to SGV & Co relative to the regular and special engagements rendered by the latter that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Bank’s financial statements: Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012 Audit Fees and Other Related Fees =3,500,000 P =3,750,000 P =3,830,000 P Tax Fees - No other services were rendered by SGV & Co. that were not related to the audit or review of the Bank’s financial statements. The Bank's Audit Committee, which is composed of Messrs. Carlos Alindada (Chairman), Paul Aquino, Jose Sandejas and Ms. Josephine Yap, approves the audit fees and fees for non-audit services, if any, of external auditors, as emphasized in the Audit Charter. Per SGV & Co.'s representation during the Audit Committee meeting on February 26, 2015, they confirm that they did not have any disagreement with Management that could be significant to the Bank’s financial statements or their auditor’s report. Further, there are no matters that in their professional judgment may reasonably be thought to bear on their independence or that they gave consideration to in reaching the conclusion that independence has not been impaired. There were no disagreements with SGV & Co. on accounting and financial disclosures. 49 PART III - CONTROL AND COMPENSATION INFORMATION Item 9. Directors and Executive Officers of the Issuer The Nomination Committee of the Board of Directors of EW has determined that the following, all of whom are incumbent directors, possess all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications for directorship set out in EW’s Manual on Corporate Governance, duly adopted by the Board pursuant to SRC Rule 38.1 and SEC Memorandum Circular No. 16, Series of 2002. Below is the list of candidates prepared by the Nomination Committee: Name Age Citizenship Nominated as Jonathan T. Gotianun Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr. Andrew L. Gotianun, Sr. Mercedes T. Gotianun L. Josephine G. Yap Benedicto M. Valerio, Jr. Jose S. Sandejas Carlos R. Alindada Paul A. Aquino 62 57 88 87 60 57 75 79 72 Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Director Director Director Director Director Director Independent Director Independent Director Independent Director Nominated by Relationship with Nominees FDC Beneficial Owner Not Related Beneficial Owner Beneficial Owner Beneficial Owner Not Related Not Related Not Related Not Related FDC FOREX CORP FDC FDC FDC FOREX CORP FDC FOREX CORP FDC FDC FDC FOREX CORP The Nomination Committee has determined that the nominees for independent directors possess all the qualifications and have none of the disqualifications for independent directors as set forth in the Revised Manual on Corporate Governance. The nominees for the independent directors have no relationship / affiliation with FDC and FFC. A certification on the qualifications of the Independent Directors and that none of the above named directors and officers work with the government is attached herewith as Annex A and B, respectively. The Nominations Committee is composed of Paul A. Aquino as Chairman, Jose S. Sandejas, Jonathan T. Gotianun, Carlos R. Alindada and Benedicto M. Valerio, Jr. as members. The current list of the Bank’s members of the Board is as follows: ANDREW L. GOTIANUN, SR., 87 years old, Filipino Chairman Emeritus Mr. Andrew Gotianun, Sr. is the Founder of Filinvest Development Corporation and Chairman Emeritus of EastWest Bank since April 2007. Concurrently, he is the Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Filinvest Development Corporation, Chairman of Andremerc Holdings Corp., Filinvest Land Inc., Pacific Sugar Holdings and A.L Gotianun Inc. (formerly ALG Holdings Inc.). He worked for the Insular Bank of Asia and America from 1980 to 1985 and for Filinvest Credit Corporation from 1970 to 1985. He is a graduate of San Beda College with an Associate Degree in Commercial Science. JONATHAN T. GOTIANUN, 61 years old, Filipino Chairman Mr. Jonathan Gotianun is the Chairman of Filinvest Development Corporation and Chairman of EastWest Rural Bank. Prior to his election as Chairman of the Board, he was Vice-Chairman and Director since 1994. He holds a degree in Commerce from the Santa Clara University in California and a Masters in Management from Northwestern University in Illinois. Mr. Gotianun sits as Chairman of EastWest Bank since April 2007. 50 ANTONIO C. MONCUPA, JR., 56 years old, Filipino President, CEO and Director Mr. Antonio Moncupa, Jr. has been the President and CEO of EastWest since January 1, 2007. He is currently the First Vice President of the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) and Chairman of the BAP Open Market Committee. Mr. Moncupa also sits as Board Member of PDEX Market Governance Board and Pasberfund Realty Holdings, Inc. He is a Director of Green Bank. Mr. Moncupa holds a double degree in Economics and Accounting from the De La Salle University, and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Chicago. Before joining EastWest, he was EVP and Chief Financial Officer of the International Exchange Bank. MERCEDES T. GOTIANUN, 86 years old, Filipino Director Mrs. Mercedes Gotianun is a Director of Filinvest Development Corporation, Davao Sugar Central Corporation, Filinvest Land, Inc., and Vice-Chairman of Filinvest Alabang, Inc. Mrs. Gotianun holds a degree in BS Pharmacy (magna cum laude) from the University of the Philippines. She has been serving as a Director of EastWest Bank since 1995. LOURDES JOSEPHINE GOTIANUN YAP, 60 years old, Filipino Director Mrs. Lourdes Josephine Gotianun Yap is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Filinvest Development Corporation and Chairman of Filinvest Asia Corporation, Cyberzone Properties, Inc. and The Palms Country Club. She is also the President of Filinvest Land, Inc., Filinvest Alabang, Inc. and Festival Supermall, Inc. Mrs. Yap holds a degree in Business Management from the Ateneo de Manila University and a Masters in Business Administration major in Finance from the University of Chicago. She has been a Director of EastWest Bank since August 2000. CARLOS R. ALINDADA, 78 years old, Filipino Independent Director Mr. Carlos Alindada is formerly Chairman and Managing Partner of SGV & Co., Director of the National Power Corporation and Commissioner of the Energy Regulation Commission. He graduated with a degree in Accounting from the University of the East, and a Masters in Business Administration in Corporate Finance from New York University. He also pursued an Advance Management Program at Harvard University. Mr. Alindada has been a Director of EastWest Bank since April 2002. PAUL A. AQUINO, 72 years old, Filipino Independent Director Mr. Paul Aquino is an Adviser of the Energy Development Corporation, President of Keitech Educational Foundation and the Honorary Consul of the Government of Malta. Mr. Aquino is also a Director of Skycable Inc. He is a graduate of BS in Electrical Engineering and holds a Masters in Business Administration from Santa Clara University in California. He was conferred Doctor of Management Science (Honoris Causa) by the Philippine School of Business Administration. He has been a Director of the Bank since October 2009. JOSE S. SANDEJAS, 74 years old, Filipino Independent Director Mr. Jose Sandejas is formerly a Director of Benguet Consolidated Corporation, Petron Corporation, and the Board of Investments. He graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from the De La Salle University and pursued a doctorate degree in Materials Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has been serving as Director of EastWest Bank since April 2002. 51 BENEDICTO M .VALERIO, JR., 56 years old, Filipino Director /Corporate Secretary Atty. Benedicto M. Valerio, Jr. is actively engaged in the practice of law and specializes in litigation and corporate work. He was Assistant Corporate Secretary of International Exchange Bank from 2001-2006 and also served as its General Counsel. He holds a BS Commerce degree from the De La Salle University and Bachelor of Laws from the Ateneo de Manila University. He finished his Masters in Business Administration at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business. Atty. Valerio has been a Director since July 2012 and a Corporate Secretary of EastWest Bank since April 2007. The current list of the Bank’s Executive Officers is as follows: ANTONIO C. MONCUPA, JR., 56 years old, Filipino President, CEO and Director Mr. Antonio Moncupa, Jr. has been the President and CEO of EastWest since January 1, 2007. He is currently the First Vice President of the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) and Chairman of the BAP Open Market Committee. Mr. Moncupa also sits as Board Member of PDEX Market Governance Board and Pasberfund Realty Holdings, Inc. He is a Director of Green Bank. Mr. Moncupa holds a double degree in Economics and Accounting from the De La Salle University, and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Chicago. Before joining EastWest, he was EVP and Chief Financial Officer of the International Exchange Bank. JOSE EMMANUEL U. HILADO, 51 years old, Filipino Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mr. Jose Emmanuel U. Hilado has 29 years of solid banking experience from various major banks, occupying senior management roles involving International Banking and Treasury which includes Asset and Liability Management, Trading, Portfolio Management, Global Distribution and Advisory and Financial Institutions Management. He completed his degree in BS Business Economics from the University of the Philippines, Diliman as a Dean’s List Medalist. He earned his Executive MBA degree from Kellogg-Hongkong University of Science and Technology. He is a Certified Treasury Professional from the BAP-Ateneo Graduate School. Prior to joining East West Bank, Mr. Hilado was the Senior Executive Vice President and Treasurer of RCBC. GERARDO SUSMERANO, 50 years old, Filipino Senior Executive Vice President and Head – Retail Banking and Operations Mr. Gerardo Susmerano has served as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Retail Banking and Operations since September 2006. He is also re-elected as a Director of BANCNET for 20122013. Mr. Susmerano obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Santo Tomas and Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Asian Institute of Management. JACQUELINE S. FERNANDEZ, 52 years old, Filipino Executive Vice President and Head – Consumer Lending Ms. Jacqueline S. Fernandez is Executive Vice President and Head of EastWest’s Consumer Lending Cluster. She has been with the Bank since March 16, 2006. Before joining EastWest, she was Vice President and Head of the Management and Performance Standards Group of the Standard Chartered Bank. Ms. Fernandez earned her degree in Economics from the University of the Philippines and holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from the same university. ARTURO L. KIMSENG, 64 years old, Filipino Executive Vice President and Chief Audit Executive Mr. Arturo L. Kimseng has more than 45 years professional experience, 35 years of which he spends in the banking industry. He started his banking career at Cebu City Savings and later joined SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. as staff auditor. He joined Family Bank in 1977 and progressed as Head of Audit. He joined BPI upon the acquisition of Family Bank by the Ayala Group and retired as Chief 52 Audit Executive in 2011. He earned his degree in BS in Commerce from the University of San Carlos in 1970. RENATO K. DE BORJA, JR., 43 years old, Filipino Senior Vice President and Chief Finance Officer Mr. Renato K. De Borja, Jr. is the Chief Finance Officer of EastWest and has been with the Bank since September 1, 2009. Mr. De Borja is formerly a Director of EWRB. He was the Chief Finance Officer of Citigroup Business Process Solutions (CBPS) and at Metrobank Card Corporation prior to his joining EastWest. Mr. De Borja graduated with a degree in Accountancy from the University of Santo Tomas and is a Certified Public Accountant. MANUEL ANDRES D. GOSECO, 47 years old, Filipino Senior Vice President and Treasurer Mr. Manuel Andres D. Goseco is EastWest’s Treasurer and has been with the Bank since October 18, 2010. His professional experience covers economic research, corporate planning, trust and investments, and development of mutual funds and other products and services. Before joining EastWest, he was the Director and Head of Financial Markets Sales of Standard Chartered Bank – Manila Branch. Mr. Goseco holds a degree in BA Economics from the Ateneo De Manila University, and a Masters in Economics from the Fordham University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, New York City. ERNESTO T. UY, 54 years old, Filipino Senior Vice President and Head – Corporate Banking Group Mr. Ernesto T. Uy is Senior Vice President and Head of the Corporate Banking Group. He has been with the Bank since September 2008. Before joining EastWest, he was Senior Vice President and Unit Head at Banco De Oro Universal Bank. Mr. Uy obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Management Engineering from De La Salle University and his Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Asian Institute of Technology. IVY B. UY, 42 years old, Filipino Senior Vice President and Deputy Head for Retail Banking Group Ms. Ivy B. Uy has joined the bank in Sept 2006 as FVP/Division Head for Central MM Division, and in 2008 as Deputy group Head of Branch Banking. Before joining EastWest, she was a Center Head Manila Area of International Exchange Bank. Ms. Uy holds a degree in Hotel and restaurant management from the University of Sto. Tomas and finished a Management development Program in Asian Institute of Management. MARIE DENISE N. TAMBUATCO, 55 years old, Filipino Senior Vice President AND Head, Marketing Group Ms. Marie Denise N. Tambuatco is a seasoned marketing communications professional, occupying senior marketing officer positions in various consumer institutions, not only in the Philippines, but in the region, among which are Maxis Berhad, a leading telecommunications provider in Malaysia, P.T. Johnson Home Hygiene Products Indonesia, makers of Baygon and Bayfresh, XPotential Thailand, a consultancy firm and Bayer South East Asia –Singapore. She is a graduate of AB Mass Communication from the De La Salle University. Prior to joining East West Bank, she was the Senior Vice President for Marketing of Manila Hotel. STEPHEN O. SANTOS, 42 years old, Filipino First Vice President and Head – Corporate Banking Cluster 2 Mr. Stephen O. Santos is a graduate of Manufacturing Engineering and Management from De La Salle University and gained his Masters in Business Administration from National Taiwan University. He has a total of 21 years of professional experience, with the last 13 in banking institutions. Prior to joining East West Bank, he was the Vice President and Team Head, Chinese Desk, Ortigas Team of Corporate Banking at the Bank of the Philippine Islands. 53 ANGEL MARIE L. PACIS, 46 years old, Filipino First Vice President and Trust Officer – Investments Cluster Ms. Angel Marie L. Pacis graduated cum laude with a degree in BS Economics from the University of the Philippines in Diliman and has completed the units of her master’s degree in business administration also from the University of the Philippines. She also graduated with distinction from the Trust Institute Foundation of the Philippines One-year Course on Trust Operations and passed the Level 2 Chartered Financial Analyst Exam. She is currently an adviser to the Board of Directors – Trust Officers Association of the Philippines and is a lecturer at the Trust Institute Foundation of the Philippines. Prior to joining East West Bank, she was the Vice President and Head of Institutional Asset Management 2 at the Bank of the Philippine Islands. VIRGILIO L. CAMILO, 52 years old, Filipino First Vice President and Head – Bank Operations Mr. Virgilio L. Camilo has been the Head of Bank Operations since August 2013. Before joining EastWest, he was the Head of Operations Group of Planters Development Bank. He earned his degree in BS in Accountancy from San Sebastian College-Manila. GRACE N. ANG, 39 years old, Filipino First Vice President & Chief Risk Officer Ms. Grace N. Ang has been the Chief Risk Officer of EastWest since August 1, 2008. She currently sits as Director/Treasurer of Pasberfund Realty Holdings, Inc. Before joining EastWest, she was with International Exchange Bank as Senior Manager. She was also appointed as Director of AIG Philam Savings Bank, Inc. from March 12 to September 03, 2009. Ms. Ang holds a degree in Accounting from the De La Salle University and is a Certified Public Accountant. MA. BERNADETTE T. RATCLIFFE, 54 years old, Filipino First Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer Ms. Ma. Bernadette T. Ratcliffe has more than 20 years experience in various senior management roles involving controllership, treasury, financial planning and compliance. Prior to her appointment as Compliance Officer, she was the Chief of Staff of the President of East West Bank. She completed her BS Business Administration and Accountancy Degree and Masters in Business Administration from the University of the Philippines – Diliman and is a Certified Public Accountant. RENATO P. PERALTA, 56 years old, Filipino First Vice President and Head – Credit Policy & Review Mr. Renato P. Peralta joined EastWest as Head of Credit Policy & Review in June of 2009. Prior to joining EastWest, he was Head of UCPB Securities, Inc. Mr. Peralta graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. There is no person, not being an executive officer of the Company, who is expected to make a significant contribution to its business. The Company, however, occasionally engages the services of consultants Family Relationships Mr. Andrew L. Gotianun, Sr. is married to Mrs. Mercedes T. Gotianun. They are the parents of Jonathan T. Gotianun and Mrs. Josephine G. Yap. 54 Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings For the past five (5) years, the Bank, its affiliates, subsidiaries, directors and officers, have not been involved in any legal proceedings that would affect their ability, competence or integrity, and/or involving a material or substantial portion of their property before any court of law or administrative body in the Philippines or elsewhere, save in the usual routine cases of the Bank arising from the ordinary conduct of its business. All legal proceedings involving the Bank are efficiently and competently attended to and managed by a group of ten (10) in-house lawyers who are graduates of reputable law schools in the country. As its external counsels, the Bank retains the services of respected law firms, including Sobreviñas Hayudini Navarro and San Juan Law Offices; Sycip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan Law Office; Añover Añover San Diego & Primavera Law Offices; Veralaw (Del Rosario Raboca Gonzales Grasparil); Jimenez Gonzales Liwanag Bello Valdez Caluya & Fernandez ; and Quitain Law Office. Item 10. Executive Compensation The following are the Bank’s CEO and four most highly compensated executive officers for the year ended 2014: Name Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr. ..................................... Gerardo Susmerano............................................. Jacqueline S. Fernandez ...................................... Arturo L. Kimseng .............................................. Renato K. De Borja, Jr. ....................................... Position Chief Executive Officer Head of Retail Banking Head of Consumer Lending Chief Audit Executive Chief Finance Officer The following table identifies and summarizes the aggregate compensation of the Bank’s CEO and the four most highly compensated executive officers of the Bank in 2012, 2013 and 2014 estimates: Year CEO and the most highly compensated officers named above ......... Aggregate compensation paid to all officers and Directors as a group unnamed .............................................................................. 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014 Total(1) (P in millions) 60.8 66.8 77.8 379.4 449.1 524.3 ________________ Notes: (1) Includes salary, bonuses and other income. The growth in aggregate compensation of the CEO and the four most highly compensated executive officers of the Bank for 2015 is estimated to be the same as that of the prior year. There are no actions to be taken as regards any bonus, profit sharing, pension or retirement plan, granting of extension of any option warrant or right to purchase any securities between the Bank and its directors and officers. Remunerations given to directors which were approved by the Board Remuneration Committee amounted to P =13.1 million in 2014 and P =10.2 million in 2013. 55 Standard Arrangement Non-executive directors receive per diem of P =60,000 per committee and special board meeting and =120,000 per regular board meeting. P Executive directors do not receive per diem as the same has been considered in their compensation. Other Arrangement The Bank has no other arrangement with regard to the remuneration of its existing directors and executive officers aside from the compensation received as stated above. Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management Record and beneficial owners holding 5% or more of voting securities as of January 31, 2015: Name of Beneficial Owner & Relationship with Record Owner ALG Holdings Corporation (Parent Company of FDC) Filinvest Development Corporation (Parent Company of EW) Title of Class Common Name, Address of Record Owner & No. of Relationship with Issuer Citizenship Shares Held % Filinvest Development Corporation 6/F The Beaufort, 5th Ave. cor, 23rd St., Fort Filipino 451,354,890 40.00% Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City (Stockholder) Common Filinvest Development Corporation Forex Corporation 6/F The Beaufort, 5th Ave. cor, 23rd St., Fort Filipino 394,941,030 35.00% Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City (Stockholder) Common PCD Nominee Corporation 37th Floor, Tower I, The Enterprise Center, Various Non-Filipino 168,029,319 14.89% 6766 Ayala Ave. corner Paseo de Roxas, stockholders/clients Makati City PCD Nominee Corporation Common 37th Floor, Tower I, The Enterprise Various Filipino 109,254,479 09.68% Center,6766 Ayala Ave. corner Paseo de stockholders/clients Roxas, Makati City Based on the list provided by the Philippine Depository and Trust Corp. to the Bank’s transfer agent, Stock Transfer Service, Inc., as of January 31, 2015 none among the stockholders under the PCD Nominee Corporation holds 5% or more of the Bank’s securities. Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC) is the record and beneficial owner of 45% of the outstanding capital stock of the Bank. It is also the beneficial owner – through registered owner FDC Forex Corporation of 30% of the shares of the Bank. FDC is majority owned by A.L. Gotianun, Inc. The Bank and FDC’s ultimate parent company is A.L. Gotianun, Inc. Mr. Andrew L. Gotianun, Sr.’s family is known to have substantial holdings in the companies that own the shares of ALG Holdings, Inc. and, as such, could direct the voting or disposition of the shares of said companies. Except as stated above, the Bank has no knowledge of any person holding more than 5% of the Bank’s outstanding shares under a voting trust or similar agreement. The Bank is likewise not aware of any arrangement which may result in a change in control of the Bank, or of any additional shares which the above-listed beneficial or record owners have the right to acquire within thirty (30) days, from options, warrants, rights, conversion privilege or similar obligation, or otherwise. 56 Security Ownership of Management Security Ownership of Directors and Executive Officers as of January 31, 2015are as follows: Title of Class Common Common Common Common Common Common Common Common Common Name Position Andrew L. Gotianun Jonathan T. Gotianun Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr. Mercedes T. Gotianun L. Josephine Gotianun-Yap Paul A. Aquino Carlos A. Alindada Jose Sandejas Benedicto M. Valerio, Jr. Director, Chairman Emeritus Director, Chairman of the Board Director, President & CEO Director Director Director Director Director Director/Corporate Secretary Subtotal Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Common Common Common Common Common Common Common Common Common Common Common Jose Emmanuel U. Hilado Gerardo Susmerano Jacqueline S. Fernandez Arturo L. Kimseng Ernesto T. Uy Manuel Andres D. Goseco Ivy B. Uy Renato K. De Borja, Jr. Bernadette T. Ratcliffe Renato P. Peralta Grace N. Ang Senior Executive Vice President Senior Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Senior Vice President First Vice President First Vice President First Vice President Subtotal Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino Total Citizenship Beneficial/ Record 4,301,060 4,271,210 455,010 4,301,060 5,702,910 10,010 10 20,010 500 19,061,780 Percent of Ownership 0.38% 0.38% 0.04% 0.38% 0.51% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.69% 50,000 320,000 23,800 30,000 25,000 150,000 150,000 50,000 10,000 46,300 55,000 910,100 0.00% 0.03% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.01% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.01% 0.08% 10,554,780 1.77% The aggregate shareholdings of all directors and officers as a group is 1.77%. Voting trust holders of 5% or more To the extent known to the Bank, there is no person or group of persons holding more than 5 % of the common shares by virtue of a voting trust or similar agreement as there has been no voting trust which has been filed with the Bank and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Change in Control There have been no arrangements that have resulted in a change of control of the Bank during the period covered by this report. Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions The Bank and its subsidiaries and affiliates in their normal course of business, have certain related party transactions. Kindly refer to Note 26 of the Notes to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the summary of related-party transactions among members of the Filinvest Group. There were no other transactions during the last two years, or any proposed transactions, to which the Bank was or is to be a party, in which any director or executive officer, any nominee for election as a director, any security holder or any member of the immediate family of any of the foregoing persons, had or is to have a direct or indirect material interest. 57 PART IV – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Item 13. Corporate Governance Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee EastWest commits to the highest standards of good corporate governance in realizing its vision and mission. The Bank believes that sound corporate practices based on fairness, accountability and transparency is essential in achieving growth and stability as well as enhancing investor confidence. The Bank aims to create and sustain value for its various stakeholders. To achieve this, the Bank’s Board of Directors, senior management and employees understand that compliance with regulations and best practice standards is everybody’s responsibility. The Bank accomplishes this by adopting measures designed to align the shareholders’ and senior management’s objectives with that of the employees. The Board of Directors conducts its functions as a full Board and through its six committees: Executive, Corporate Governance and Compliance, Audit, Risk Management, Compensation and Trust. Board-approved Corporate Governance policies are contained in the Manual on Corporate Governance which is premised on the Corporate Code of the Philippines, Securities Regulations Code, 2009 SEC Revised Code of Corporate Governance and relevant provisions from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Manual of Regulations for Banks. These policies are made known to every member of the EastWest Bank organization. The Bank’s Code of Ethics ensures that all employees adhere to the highest standards of quality, honesty, transparency and accountability. To further emphasize its commitment to integrity, EthicsDirect encourages employees to report, in good faith, to Senior Management any misconduct within their respective business units. EthicsDirect is a program that protects in confidence the identity of the employee who disclosed the suspected offense within the organization. Eastwest Bank values the contribution of its employees in fostering a culture of good corporate governance. The Employee Relations Council, composed of representatives from different units, ensures that interests and concerns of personnel are heard and addressed. Going beyond adherence to regulatory framework, EastWest Bank fosters a culture of partnership within its organization to ensure that long-term success and performance of the Bank are achieved. The Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee leads the Bank in defining corporate governance policies and attaining best practices while overseeing the implementation of the Bank’s compliance program, money laundering prevention program and ensuring that regulatory compliance issues are resolved expeditiously. Added to its strategic governance role is the nomination function where it reviews and evaluates the qualification of individuals nominated to the Board as well as those nominated to other positions requiring appointment by the Board. The Committee is responsible for the periodic administration of performance evaluation of the Board and its committees. It conducts an annual self-evaluation of its performance in accordance with the criteria provided in the 2009 SEC Code of Corporate Governance and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Manual of Regulations for Banks. At the forefront of the implementation of its mandates is the Compliance Division led by the Chief Compliance Officer. The Committee, consisting of the Chairman of the Board and four directors, meets every two months. See Annex D for the Bank’s 2014 Annual Corporate Governance Report. 58 PART V - EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES Item 14. Exhibits and Reports on SEC Form 17-C (a) Exhibits ANNEX A – Certification on Qualification of Independent Directors ANNEX B – Certification that None of the Directors and Officers work with the Government ANNEX C – List of Owned and Leased Branches ANNEX D – Annual Corporate Governance Report ANNEX E – Consolidated Audited Financial Statements (b) Reports on SEC Form 17-C The following reports have been submitted by the Bank during the year 2014 through official disclosure letters: REPORT Setting of Annual Stockholders’ Meeting date and Record Date. BSP approval of the Plan of Merger and Articles of Merger of EW and GBI Special Board Meeting results Amedment to Articles of Incorporation and By-laws; Issuance of Preferred Shares, Establishment of Bancassurance business and non life insurance and Establishment of wholly owned finance and leasing company. Corrected – Special Board Meeting results Amedment to Articles of Incorporation and By-laws; Issuance of Preferred Shares, Establishment of Bancassurance business and non life insurance and Establishment of wholly owned finance and leasing company. Results of the 2014 Annual Stockholder's Meeting BSP approval EW Tier 2 issuance and Resignation of Atty. Isagani Cortes as head of Compliance Division and Atty. Winnie Pineda as head of Legal Services Division. Ad Interim appoointment of Ms. Bermadette T. Ratcliffe and Atty. Lourdes A. Ona as heads of Compliance Division and Legal Services Division, respectively. EW-GBI merger Press Release in relation to the EW's Basel III-compliant unsecured subordinated Tier 2 Notes. Appointment of Mr.Jose Emmanuel U. Hilado as the Chief Operating Officer and Ms. Deniece Tambuatco as SVP Head of Marketing, Promotions of senior officers: Gerardo Susmerano, Renato Peralta and Grace Ang and regular appointment of Atty. Lourdes A. Ona as Head of Legal Servives Department and Ms. Bernadette T. Ratcliffe as Head of Compliance Division. Press Release- Eastwest continues to post strong growth in core banking revenues. Resignation of Mr. Gerry Verzola as head of Corporate Banking Group 2 SEC Certificate of Filing of the Articles of Incorporartion and the Bylaws on the Amendment to the Principal Address of the Bank. BSP letter of approval of the appointment of Ms. Ratclifffe as Chief Compliance Officer Hiring of Mr. Stephen O. Santos FVP and Head of Corporate 59 DATE REPORTED February 3, 2014 April 7, 2014 April 11, 2014 April 14, 2014 April 30, 2014 May 19, 2014 June 3, 2014 June 10, 2014 July 3, 2014 August 5, 2014 August 12, 2014 September 5, 2014 October 27, 2014 October 29, 2014 December 1, 2014 Banking 2 Hiring of Ms. Angel Marie L. Pacis s FVP and Trust Officer Result of Regular Board Meeting – Setting of Annual Stockholders’ Meeting date and Record Date, Authorization for the issuance of Stock Rights Offer and the establishment of Insurance Brokerage Re assigment of Mr. Noli De Pala as new FI Sales Head Result of Special Board Meeting - Amendment of Articles of Incorporation to increase authorized capital stock. Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Special Hearing Panel 1 (“SEC”) dated 19 March 2015, Granting EW’s motion to exercise it rights to convert notes into VMC common shares. 60 December 22, 2014 February 3, 2015 February 17, 2015 March 9, 2015 March 25, 2015 ANNEX A – Certification on Qualification of Independent Director ANNEX B – Certification that None of the Directors and Officers work with the Government ANNEX C Branches Owned as of December 31, 2014 Branch Location 1. The Fort - Beaufort The Beaufort, 5th ave. corner 23rd St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 2. Betterliving 100 Doña Soledad Ave., Betterliving Subd., Brgy. Don Bosco, 3. Davao - Lanang Lot 6 Blk 5, Insular Village, Pampanga Buhangin, Lanang Davao City 4. Pioneer UG-09 Pioneer Pointe Condominium, Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City 5. Tandang Sora Lot 80-A Kalaw Hills Subd., Brgy. Culiat, Tandang Sora Branches and Buildings Leased as of December 31, 2014 Branch Lessor Gil Puyat Univille Development Corp. Cubao Co Beng Kay Ortigas Quantum Summit Inc. Las Piñas Lemon Square Inc. Edsa-Kalookan Antonio V. Tan Jr. Roosevelt Ma. Teresita G. Nino Pasig Shaw Hi-Light Corporation Pasig - Poblacion Bde Property Holding, Inc. Ayala Avenue - Herrera Filinvest Asia Corporation Imus Flaviano Barbon Taytay Ch & Ch Realty Dev. Corp. Congressional Teresa Ignacio Anonas Heirs Of Artemio And Natividad Espidol President'S Avenue Shirley M. Chong-Sublessor Antipolo-Marcos Highway Cathay Builder'S Center Inc. Regalado Lita Genilo Bagumbayan First Queensland Devt Inc. Bacoor - Aguinaldo Highway Emerson T. Santos Padre Faura Metro Square Management Services Sto. Cristo Sto. Cristo Development Corp Pasong Tamo Asia Industries Mandaluyong Shaw Litton & Co., Inc. Quezon Avenue St. Francis Plaza Corp. Katipunan Baywalk Realty Holdings Inc. Escolta First United Building Corporation Banawe Grayline Plans Inc Festival Supermall Filinvest Alabang Inc. Annapolis Francis C. Yu San Fernando - Dolores Davsan Commercial Corporation Cabanatuan O'Neill C. Tecson Lucena Belinder Realty Corporation Calamba Sqa Macroland Holdings Corporation Westgate Filinvest Alabang, Inc. Dagupan Susa Erfe-Mejia Crisologo Cagayan De Oro Juan Y. Sia Zamboanga Akmad J. Sarapuddin Baguio City Garpaz Enterprises Inc (Dr. Pacita B. Salvosa) Cebu - N. Escario Cash Center Cebu Capitol Commercial Complex Corp Tomas Morato Fe Tolentino-Rubio Sucat Columbia Airfreight Angeles, Pampanga Victoria L. Angeles Valenzuela Jlb Enterprises Inc Greenhills - West Alcco Realty Corp Valero Charlex International Corp Salcedo First Life Finance Company, Inc. Tektite (Renewal) Pioneer Stationers Inc. Festival Mall Level 1 Filinvest Land,Inc. Tarlac Central Luzon Realty And Development Corporation T. Alonzo Derrick Ong Lee Batangas Nestor Thomas V. Dy West Avenue Felecita D. Borlongan Cebu - Mandaue Briones Highway Just To Chip Naga Manubay Agro-Industrial & Development Corp, Inc. Laoag Roque Ravelo Ablan Jr Cebu-Banilad Philippine Duplicators, Inc. Cebu - Magallanes Gck Realty La Union Lal Merchandani Cotabato Susan Uy Sy Tacloban Washington Trading Inc. Isabela Ma. Theresa Ku-Daquis New Manila Rsd Resources Inc. Malabon Consolidated With Malabon - 250 Intramuros Home Guaranty Corp Davao - Sta. Ana Davao Gh Enterprise Del Monte Philiprose Corporation Grace Park Remcor Industrial And Manufacturing Corp. Binondo Charlex Realty Corporation Paseo De Roxas Grandunion Supermarket Baliuag Bulacan Dps Bulk Cement, Inc. Davao-Matina Rebecca Melocoton Torno Lipa City Segundo And Violeta Bancoro The Fort Mar - Nol Realty Corporation Iloilo Arancillo, Carrol, Borromeo Urdaneta Pangasinan Samson Hilomen Paso De Blas Pio Alejandrino Isabela - Cauayan Leonicia Coloma Uy Governor Pascual Malabon Jessica Lucero Ng Bacolod Nick'S Lumber & Hardware Inc Divisoria Aurora Veloso Yap Paseo De Roxas - Philam Tower The Philippine American Life And General Insurance Comp San Miguel Avenue-Ortigas Unity Fishing Devt. Corp. Alabang Madrigal Ctp Red I Corporation Un Avenue The Philippine American Life And General Insurance Company Dela Rosa Pasong Tamo Kings Development Baclaran New Galleria Baclaran Inc A. Bonifacio Engco Lim And Jully Lim Paco Worth Properties Inc. Soler R & S Tower Inc San Juan Everen Realty Corporation Legaspi Village Regina Properties Inc. Amorsolo First Gateway Real Estate Corp Makati Stock Exchange Ayala Land Inc Carmona New Alabang Centro Management & Development Co., Inc Olongapo Kriztopher John K. Fernandez South Triangle King Chu Hung Cheng Novaliches Arnold S. Magsalin Iligan City Sps. Francisco Ma. & Jeannette L. Garcia Emerald Hanston Commercial And Industrial Corp C. Raymundo Itsp, International, Inc. Roxas Blvd. Natural Resources Developemnt Corporation Cebu Mactan Aurello P. Dela Paz Malabon - Potrero Golden A Incorporated General Santos City Zenaida Y. Chua Evangelista Iza Rowen M. Jonota Mandaluyong Libertas Saint Bk4M Inc Balanga Bataan Sps. Reynaldo Paul And Maria Clara A. Chico Northbay Navotas Melcon Development Corporation Muntinlupa Menzi V. Arellana Butuan Deofavente Realty Corporation General Trias-Cavite Visionproperties Development Corporation Burgos Circle Izukan Inc. Ozamiz Ozamiz Universal Auto Mart Inc. San Pablo Leopoldo B. Almeda San Pedro Filrent Property Management Corporation B.F. Resort Spouses Enrique P. Lima And Carmelita P. Lima 168 Mall Yeeloofa Development Corporation Iloilo - Iznart B & C Corporation Magallanes Tritan Ventures, Incorporated Cebu - Mandaue North Road Aldo Development & Resources Inc Davao Toril Samuel Or Henry Or Alan Edgardo Yu Alegre Antipolo Zacarias L. Tapales Tuguegarao Mkt Mark Corporation Marikina - Gil Fernando Ave Sps. Rolando A. Nermariano And Mary C. Mariano Greenhills Shopping Center Ortigas And Company Limited Partnership Cebu - Grand Cenia Filinvest Land,Inc. Taft - Nakpil Spouses Luis D. Reynoso And Remedios Lopez Reynoso Taytay - Manila East Estrelita Felix Caloocan - A. Mabini Antonio F. Baello Iloilo - Molo Ibc Internation Builders Corp Alabang Commerce Filinvest Alabang, Inc. Metropolitan Avenue Pss Realty And Development Corporation Ortigas - Rockwell Rockwell Land Corporation Pangasinan - San Carlos Golden Arches Development Corp Pasig Blvd. Josefina Menguito Gayamat Mayon Missoni Realty Corporation Davao - Tagum Dynasty Management And Development Corporation Don Antonio Heights Clark Ignatius Castañeda City Place Square Megaworld Corporation Baesa Baesa Redevelopment Corporation Banawe - Sct. Alcaraz Pollandre Manufacturing Inc. Timog Avenue Ushio Relaty & Devt Corp West Service Road Branch Antonio S. Bonoan, Jr. Wilson Branch Gertim Multiresources Inc. Pasong Tamo - Bagtikan Grand Crowne Pacific Inc. Sucat - Evacom Consuelo Ko Ong Banawe - N. Roxas Rosendo Uy,Medring Sioco, Bobby Uy Baguio Session Road J.P. Leap Inc Edsa Howmart Rowena Balingit Batac E. Rodriguez M C Rillo Realty Development Corporation Jose Abad Santos - Tayuman Emerina Cada Eusebio Pampanga - Apalit Richard Linton Chua Wang Ayala Ave. - Sgv 1 Marilag Corporation Marikina - Concepcion Atty. Deogracias G, Eufemio Balibago - Angeles J.A.D. Saver'S Development Company, Inc. Betterliving - Doña Soledad Ave. Sps. Renato G. Silverio And Alegria V. Silverio Ilocos Sur - Candon Sps. Shirley And Kansu Chan Cebu - A.S. Fortuna Arturo Y. Sing Cebu - M. Velez Tong Tiong Lam Real Estate, Inc. Connecticut Fox Square Management Davao - C.M. Recto Sps. Pedro A. Anino And Ester A. Anino Edsa - Muñoz Lemon Square Inc Kamias Ma. Lourdes I. Joson Koronadal City 911 Emergency Pawnshop Inc. Pasay - D. Macapagal Blvd. Hobbies Of Asia Inc. Bacolod - Mandalagan Lopue'S Mandalagan Corp Las Piñas - Marcos Alvarez Dante D. Dimaano Masambong L. G. Atkimson Import - Export Inc. Masangkay Sps. Pio Quintin Tan Paterno Jr And Naty O. Paterno Makati Ave - Pacific Star Penta Pacific Realty Corporation Pagadian - Fs Fajares Ave. Pagadian Bmd Estate Co., Puerto Prinsesa - Rizal Ave Palawan Amity Corporation Cebu - Park Mall Golden Great Value Properties Inc. Rada Desta Development Corporation Roosevelt - Sto. Nino Sps. Edna L. Liao And Chin Guat B. Liao Pampanga - San Fernando Sindalan Timoteo Ramos Sucat - Kingsland Alaric Properties Inc. Taft Avenue Philippine Academy Of Family Physicians Tomas Mapua - Lope De Vega Valqua Industrial Corporation T.M. Kalaw Ditz Realty Corp, Inc. Up Village Lourdes N. Cando Benavidez Multi Development And Construction Corporation Araneta Avenue Ilo Construction Inc. Quiapo Luz Sui Haw 999 Shopping Mall Nation Realty Inc. Amorsolo - Queensway Amvel Land Development Corporation Makati Avenue Ang Tiam Chay (Fernando Ang) Eastwood City Megaworld Corporation North Edsa Edsa Grand Realty And Development Corporation Bf Homes - Aguirre Ave Atty. Alberto Pedro B. Arcilla Quezon Avenue - Dr. Garcia Sr. Kayumanggi Press, Inc. J. P. Rizal Jose/Ofelia Lasala Corporation Grace Park - 7Th Ave Maria Belina Genato San Dejas Bacoor - Molino Emerson T. Santos Davao - Bajada Amalgated Capital, Inc Pasay - Libertad E Hotel Ayala Avenue - Rufino Building Var Building Inc. Batangas - Bauan William B. Generoso Alabang Entrata Filinvest Alabang Inc - Entrata Boni Avenue Pedro L. Cagalingan Boracay Maria Victoria Aguirre - Salem Pangasinan - Rosales Bernadette E. Arellano Cagayan De Oro City - Cogon De Oro Construction Supply Inc. Mindoro - Calapan Sps. Roberto J. Paras And Rosemarie B. Paras Cavite - Naic Atty. Prescila Torres Baylosis Cavite - Tanza Priscilla Arca - Torres Cebu - Fuente Osmeña Cebu Woman'S Club Inc. Cebu - Asia Town It Park Innoland Development Corp Cebu - Juan Luna Jo Cinema Corporation Cebu - Minglanilla Second Wind Development Inc. Cebu Talisay Aileen G. Sy Cebu - A.C Cortes The Ancestors Realty Inc. Cebu - Basak Pardo Aztique Grans Inc Cebu Magallanes - Nilo Me Tangere Central Lumber Corporation Commonwealth Crissant Real Estate Services & Development Corporation Cubao - Araneta Center The Philippine American Life And General Insurance Company Dagupan - A.B. Fernandez Avenue Alan C. Ngo, Benedict Ngo, Sheila Ann Ngo Dasmariñas Mabini Dela Rea Leveriza Davao - Jp Laurel Cecilia S. Aledia Davao - Panabo Medelyn Tan Du Ursos H.V. Dela Costa Pragmatic Development And Contruction Corporation Legaspi - Dela Rosa The Insular Life Assurance Compant Ltd Bataan - Dinalupihan Norberto S. Jimenez Dumaguete City Jonathan V. Lee El Cano San Juna Diego Property Holdings Inc. Fairview Danilo Domingo Garcia Pampanga - Guagua Feliciano O. Tan Bacolod - Hilado V. T. Marketing Inc. Iloilo - Jaro Mandaue Foam Industries, Inc. Julia Vargas Amberland Corporation Benguet - La Trinidad Oliver L. Omengan Lagro Sps. Lourdes Tan Lim And Alfredo Iu Lim Loyola Heights - Katipunan Mendez Management Corporation Malabon - Rizal Ave. Flaviano Gozon Felizardo Iii Marikina - J.P. Rizal Niña Anele Dolino Mckinley Hill Megaworld Corporation Meycauyan - Malhacan Fabeco Development Inc. Ormoc City P. Larrazabal & Sons Enterprises, Inc. Garnet Ipm Trading & Development Corp Tarlac Paniqui Luz M. Jo San Lorenzo - A. Arnaiz Avenue Aaron Investment Corporation (The E - Hotel) Pasig - Valle Verde New Move Realty, Inc. Pasig - Rosario Kathleen De Jesus And Carolyn De Jesus Pasig - Santolan Jesus F. Ignacio The Fort 26Th St-11Th Ave Jsd Global Properties And Development Inc. Nueva Ecija - San Jose Sps. Edilberto P. Lim And Leonor P. Lim Nueva Vizcaya - Solano Sps. Philip A. Dacayo And Eufemia A. Dacayo Surigao City Ernesto G. Chua Tagbilaran E.B. Gallares Properties Associates Inc Novaliches - Talipapa Copengco Development, Co., Inc. Batangas - Tanauan Lima H. Olfato The Fort - F1 Simor Abaca Products, Inc Vigan Ramon L. Filart Zamboanga City - Canelar Jonathan Sherwin A. Ebol Las Pinas - Almanza Araro Philippines Corporation Greenhills - North Hantex Land Corporation Mandaluyong Wack - Wack Greenfield Development Corporation Sucat - Kabihasnan Wizard Security Systems Inc. Gil Puyat - Dian Henley Resources Corporation A. Bonifacio - Balingasa Corsa Sales Corporation Bicutan - East Service Road Waltermart Ventures Inc Kalentong Tomas T. Toh Juan Luna - Pritil Well & Well Realty Corporation Visayas Avenue Gboy & Jb Inc. Bukidnon Valencia J. K. La Viña & Sons Realty Corporation Plaridel Bulacan Visram Leasing Services Corporation Laguna - Cabuyao Jacinto S. Garcia Cavite City Elenita C. Bernal Davao - Buhangin D3G Y10 Corporation Grace Park - 11Th Ave Remcor Industrial And Manufacturing Corporation Nueva Ecija - Gapan Sps. David Parcutela Sta. Ines Jr. And Raquel Tioseco Sta. Ines Valenzuela - Dalandanan Malanday Machinery & Manufacturing Corporation Alabang Hills Don Gesu Realty Corporation Marikina - Parang Magdalena B. Victorino Navotas - M. Naval Corazon G. Ignacio Ongpin Karesman Realty Ylaya Padre Rada L.R.L & Sons Inc Banawe - Kaliraya Titan 168 Corp Pangasinan - Lingayen Sps. Menandro T. Molano And Merly S. Molano Balagtas - Bulacan Jocelyn Cundangan Alipio, Gerell S. Cundangan And Josie Marie S. Cundangan Subic Bay Jemeryk Portal System Integration (.Ipsi) Inc. Cavite - Trece Martires Ms. Nenita Nuestro Alonzo Information Technology Group Regina Properties, Inc. Cbd Luzon Amelita M. Sayuno Call Center Division Filinvest Asia Inc. Laguna - Biñan Simreys Realty Corporation Batangas - Lemery Leaders Dimension Mega Corporation Bacolod - Araneta Jtm Bacolod Realty Inc. Roxas - City Wyb Realty And Holding Corp Kalibo Cristina Lao - Co Tacloban City - Marasbaras Jgc Financing Company, Inc. Davao - Digos Davao Rj And Sons Realty And Trading Corporation Perea William D. Ty And Wilfredo D. Ty General Luis - Kaybiga Isagani S.A. Gonzales San Jose - Antique Vicente Conpinco Ong And Sons Incorporated Batangas Rosario Emma A. Alcantara Grace Park - 3Rd Ave Marites Cadawan Huang Isabela - Ilagan Imelda Diana P. Beilgo La Union - Agoo Dominga E. Chan, Ilocos Norte - San Nicolas Sps. Gerry Casiano And Nenita Cu Casiano San Fernando Pampanga - Jose Abad Ave. Edgardo E. Chua Cavite - Silang Luz Belardo - Consuegra Davao Agdao G Tan G Holdings, Inc. Davao - Mac Arthur Matina Unotres Realty Inc Project 8 - Shorthorn Weststar Realty Corporation Jupiter Royal Banner Corporation Dipolog City Fsa Development Corporation General Santos - Pioneer Avenue Laiz Development Corporation Tordesillas Hitesh-Ravi Development Corp Bluementritt - Rizal Avenue Mercury Group Of Companies Inc. Chino Roces - La Fuerza La Fuerza Inc. 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Boni Serrano Ave. Chosenland Philippines Development Corporation ANNEX D – Annual Corporate Governance Report SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION SEC FORM - ACGR ANNUAT CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT GENERAT INSTRUCTIONS (A) Use of Form ACGR This SEC Form shall be used to meet the requirements (B) Preparation of ofthe Revised Code of Corporate Governance. Repor Thesegeneral instrubtionsarenottobefiledwiththereport. Theinstructionstothevariouscaptionsoftheform shall not be omitted from the report as filed. The report shall contain the numbers and captions of all items. lf any item is inapplicable or the answer thereto is in the negotive, an appropriate statement to that effect shall be made. Provide an explanation on why the item does not apply to the company or on how the company's practice differs from the Code. (C) Signature and Filing of the Report A. Three (3) complete set of the report shall be filed with the Main Office of the Commission. B. At least one complete copy of the report filed with the Commission shall be manually signed. C. All reports shall comply with the full disclosure requirements of the Securities Regulation Code. D. This report is required to be filed annually together with the company's annual report. (D) Filing an Amendment Any material change in the facts set forth in the report occurring within the year shall be reported through Form 17-C. The cover page for the SEC Form 17-C shall indicate "Amendment to the ACGR". SEC TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) BOARD OF DTRECTORS (a) Composition of the Board (b) Corporate Governance PolicY (c) Review and Approval of Vision and (d) Directorship in Other Companies Mission (e) Shareholding in the ComPanY 2) CHATRMAN AND CEO 3) SUCCESSTON PLAN FOR CEO/PRESTDENT AND TOP MANAGEMENT POSITION/ 4) OTHER EXECUTIVE, NON-EXECUTIVE AND INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS 5) CHANGES lN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 6) ORIENTATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM B. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT & ETH!CS..... ...'.'..'..13 1) POLTCIES 2) DISSEMINATION OF CODE 3) COMPLIANCE WITH CODE 4\ RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (a) Policies and Procedures (b) Conflict of lnterest 5) 5) C. FAMILY, COMMERCIAL AND CONTRACTUAL RELATIONS ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ATTENDANCE............... BOARD MEETINGS & 1) SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS DETAILS OF ATTENDANCE OF DIRECTORS 2) 3) SEPARATE MEETING OF NON-EXECUTIVE 4) MINIMUM QUORUM REQUIREMENT s) AccESS TO INFORMATION 5) EXTERNAL ADVICE 7) CHANGES IN EXISTING POLICIES D. ,,...,,..2I DIRECTORS MATTERS................... REMUNERATION REMUNERATION PROCESS REMUNERATION POLICY AND STRUCTURE FOR DIRECTORS .............24 1) 2l 3) AGGREGATE REMUNERATION 4I STOCK RIGHTS, OPTIONS AND WARRANTS 5) REMUNERATION OF MANAGEMENT E. BOARD COMM1TTEES................... 1) NUMBER OF MEMBERS, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2) COMMITTEE MEMBERS 3) CHANGES IN COMMITTEE MEMBERS 4) WORK DONE AND ISSUES ADDRESSED 5) COMMITTEE PROGRAM F. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM....... 1) STATEMENT ON EFFECTIVENESS OF RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RISK 2l 3) RrsK POLICY CONTROLSYSTEM SET UP 26 33 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION SEC FORM - ACGR ANNUAT CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 1. Report is Filed for the Year: 2014 2. Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its 3. Podium of the Beaufort, 5th Avenue Cor. 23'd Sts., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Address of Principal 4. SEC Charter: EAST WEST BANKING CORPOXATION Office ldentification Number: ASO94-002733 Postal 5. I 6. 7. Code 1634 (SEC Use Only) il nd uSfry Cla ssifi catio n Code BlRTax ldentification Number: 003-921-057 (632l-s7s-3888 lssue/s Telephone number, including area code 8. Former name or forrner address, if changed from the last report ) G. TNTERNAL 1) 2l AUDIT AND CONTRO1................. .......41 STATEMENT ON EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM TNTERNAL AUDTT (a) Role, Scope and lnternal Audit Function (b) Appointment/Removal of lnternal Auditor (c) Reporting Relationship with the Audit Committee (d) Resignation, Re-assignment and Reasons (e) Progress against Plans, lssues, Findings and Examination Trends, (f) Audit Control Policies and Procedures (g) Mechanisms and Safeguards H. ROIE OF STAKEHOLDERS............... ....................44 1) POLTCY AND ACTTVTTTES 2) CORPORATE RESpONSTBTLTTY REpORT 3) MECHANISMS FOR EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION 4l !. PROCEDURES FOR HANDLTNG COMPLATNTS DrscrosuRE AND 1) TRANSPARENCY.............. .......48 OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE 2l ANNUAL REPORT DTSCLOSURE 3) EXTERNAL AUDITOR'S FEE 4) MEDTUM OF COMMUNTCATTON 5) DATE OF RELEASE OF AUDTTED FTNANC|AL REPORT 6) COMPANY WEBSTTE 7) DTSCLOSURE OF RPT J. K. / RrGHTSOFSTOCKHOrDERS.................. 52 1) RTGHTTO PARTTCTPATE EFFECTTVELY tN STOCKHOLDERS', 2I TREATMENT OF MINORITY STOCKHOLDERS TNVESTORS RELATTONS PROGRAM... 1) COMMUNTCATTON 3) INVESTOR REIATIONS PROGRAM ACQUISITION OF CORPORATE CONTROL 2I MEETTNGS ...............57 POLTCTES tNtTtATtVES................. L. CORPORATE SOCTAT RESPONSIBTUW M. BOARD, DIRECTOR, COMMTTTEE AND CEO N. INTERNAL BREACHES AND SANCT!ONS............... APPRA|SAL.. ...................59 ..........................59 50 A. BOARD MATTERS 1) Board of Directors 9 9 (a) Composition of the Board Complete the table with information on the Board of Directors: lf nominee Date identify first , FDC NED SINCE April 25,2014 ASM April 25,20t4 20 April 25,2014 ASMApril 25,20t4 20 April 25,2014 ASM April 25,20L4 20 April 25, 2014 ASM April 25,2OL4 L4 April 25,2014 ASM April 25,2014 8 April 25,2014 ASM April 25,2014 2 years INCEP TION 1994 L. I 2.GOTIANUN, /Special Meeting) elected the principal 1. GOTIANUN, SR. ANDREW Elected when (Annual FDC NED SINCE INCEP MERCEDES T. TION 1994 3.GOTIANUN, FDC NED SINCE INCEP JONATHAN T. TION L994 4.GOTlANUN- NA NED FDC FOREX 15, 2000 YAP, LOURDES JOSEPHINE 5.MONCUPA, JR. ANTONIO AUG. FDC FOREX ED SEPT. L6, 2005 c. 6. VALERIO, JR. FDC FOREX NED BENEDICTO M. 7. SANDBAS, D JOSE S. 8. ALINDADA, ID CARLOS R. 9. AQUtNO, PAUI A, (b) ID ) JULY 26, and 20L2 months April 25, 2014 ASM April 25,2OL4 5 2 years FDC (Rel. APRIT None) 20L2 FDC (Rel. APRIL None) 20L2 FDC FOREX ocr (Rel. None) 10, 2 years and 8 2012 months and 8 months April 25, 2014 ASM April 25,2014 2 years and 8 months April 25, 2014 ASM April 25,2014 Provide a brief summary of the corporate governance policy that the board of directors has adopted. Please emphasis the policy/ies relative to the treatment of all shareholders, respect for the rights of minority shareholders and of other stakeholders, disclosure duties, and board responsibilities. The Corporate Governance Manual was designed to define the framework of rules, systems and processes that governs the performance of the Board of Directors and Management. lt establishes the structure by which the Bank executes and carries out its Corporate Governance. I Reckoned from the election immediately following January 2,2072. The BanlCs Board conducts its functions as a full board and through its committees. The Board established committees to assist it in discharging its responsibilities. Each committee has a mandate outlining the authority delegated to it by the board. It shall be the Board's responsibility to foster the long-term success of the Bank and secure its sustained competitiveness in a manner consistent with its fiduciary responsibility, which it shall exercise in the best interest of the Bank, its shareholders and other stakeholders, namely, its depositors and other creditors, its management and employees, the regulators and government, the community where it operates and the public in general. The Board shall conduct itself with utmost honesty, integrity and transparency in the discharge of its duties, functions and responsibilities. The Board is committed to respect the rights of the stockholders such as but not limited tor a. b. c. a. Voting rights - Shareholders shall have the right to elect, remove and replace directors and vote on certain corporate acts in accordance with the Bank Code Pre-emptive right - All stockholders shall have pre-emptive rights, unless the same is denied in the articles of incorporation or an amendment thereto. They shall have the right to subscribe to the capital stock of the Bank. Powers of inspection - All shareholders shall be allowed to inspect .orpoy'.t" books and records including minutes of Board meetings and stock registries in accordance with the Corporation Code and shall be furnished with annual reports, including financial statements, without cost or restrictions Right to information - All shareholders shall have access to any and all information relating to matters for which the management is accountable for and to those relating to matters for which the management shall include such information and, if not included, then the minority shareholders shall be allowed to propose to include such matters in the agenda of stockholders' meetinB, being within the definition of "legitimate purposes". a. Rights to dividends - Sharehotders shall have the right to receive dividends subject to the discretion of d. the Board. Appraisal right. - The shareholder shall have appraisa! rights or the right to dissent and demand payment of the fair value of their shares in the manner provided for under Section 82 of the Corporation Code of the Philippines How often does the Board review and approve the vision and mission? This depends on the numbers of strategic meetings which are normally held at the beginning of the year during planning sessions and as often as needed to accommodate any revision. / (c) Directorship in Other Companies (i) Directorship in the Company's Group2 ldentify, as and if applicable, the members of the company's Board of Directors who hold the office of director in other companies within its Group: Directo/s Name Andrew T, Gotianun Sr. ofthe Company Corporate Name Group Filinvest Development Corporation I I II ,", if rman. I Chairman Emeritus I Filinvest Land, lnc Davao Sugar Central Corporation Filinvest Farm Corp. Pacific Sugar Holdings ALG Holdings, lnc 'The Group is composed I Chairman I I Chairman I Chairmary I Chairman of the parent, subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures of the company. 6 I Corporate Jonathan T. Gotianun Eilinrra.r .,.,..vEJs Name of the srvEtupmenf LorD. cert."iio_ lnc Davao Sugar Filinvest Alabans. lnc. Mercedes T. Gotianun EW Rural Bank Chairman vest Develop. rp. Filinvest Land, lnc "n-Co uavao Sugar Central Corporation Filinwa<+ Alaha-r-rrqvqttS, rnc. Yap I .r.rrYE)t At(roanq. lnc. Filinvest Asia Corp. Cyberzo n e p rope ft-esJn c. -The Palms Country Club Jilinyest Development Corp. Festival Supermall, lnc r ne pahs Country Club ) rectoilEDf/ Fi li n Lourdes JosephineGoiianun (i - Chairman Executive oi President Executive oirectoTlEsident and CEO Executive D irectoTTEsident Chairman Chairman Chairman / president rrestoenl President Directorship in Other Listed Companies ldentify' as and if applicable, the members of the company,s Board of Directors who are also directors of publicly-listed companies outside of its Group: Relationship within the Company and its Group Provide details' as and if applicable, of any relation among the members of the Board of Directors, which links them to significant shareholders i, tf," iorp.n y and/orin its group: Description of the relationship (iv) Has the company set a limit on the number of board seats in other companies (publicly risted, ordinary and companies with secondary license) that an inoiviauai oirelio,. o,, cEo may hold simurtaneousry? rn seats in other pubricry npanies imposed and observed? yes, rr il,]i,irllJl ,,5o.;::;:[:i:frd ril;J;; The Bank follows the rute provided bv the. BSP on interrocking directorships in order to protect the the excessive concentration of economic ,"*"r,-r""r"i, competitive advantage or conflict ff*"".t"tJ" (d) Shareholding in the Company 7 Complete the following table on the members of the company's Board of Directors who directly and indirectly own shares in the company: Record date as of December 3L,2Ot4 Number of Direct shares Number of lndirect shares / Through (name of record owner) 4,21,.,2O0 JONATHAN T. GOTIANUN 10 ANDREW L. GOTIANUN SR. 10 MERCEDES T. Team Gladiolal Berit 10 GOTIANUN JOSEPHINE I t. 195,410 GOTIANUN YAP ' holdings lnc 562,500/Andremerc Holdings Corp. 552,500/Andremerc Holdines Coro. 3,407,500/share in EW Trust Account & shares held by immediate 0.378s 0.0587 0.0587 0.3193 family ANTONIO C. MONCUPAJR. 455,010 BENEDICTO M. 500 VATERIO JR. CARLOS R. ALINDADA JOSE S. SANDUAS TOTAL 2l I 0.0403 0 0.00 10 0 0.00 20,010 0 0.0018 0.0009 10,010 PAUL A. AQUINO 0 0 9,003,700 680,980 0.8583 Chairman and CEO (a) Do different persons assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO? lf no, describe the checks and balances laid down to ensure that the Board gets the benefit of independent views. ruol-___-] ldentify the Chair and CEO: JONATHAN T. GOTIANUN ANTONIO C. MONCUPA JR. (b) Roles, Accountabilities and Deliverables Define and clarify the roles, accountabilities and deliverables of the Chairman and CEO. Chief Executive officer The function of the Chairman is to Roles, Accountabilities, Deliverables preside at all meetings of the stockholders and the Board of Directors. He may also cal! special meetings of the stockholders and the Board of Directors pursuant to Section 3 of Article ll and Section 4 of Article lll. The Presidentrwho shall be elected by the Board from among its members, shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation. He shal!, subject to the control of the Board , have direct and immediate supervision over the long term and daily operations and management of the Bank and shall execute and 8 @theBoard ?lso erctv'"Board. He shall ard takes an --iia 2. with at his ee meetings' 3. l' discretion, deleg ^ -^^:-^ trfficer some of his ?r€ dcrtrcv=-' Board of Directors He is also requested to attend all ^c'l.rpsSionoftheCEo/ManagingDirector/Presidentandthetop 3) esigned who can fill in n"l""t" cr[rlo':;;;, Officer ofiicer inn,tt', covers senior ;H; to identifv and Po)*rv' positions. assess n:::lll':"Jlfl"l1i: to develoPment Plans e as the President / in the Bank such riticar positions whether operations' e the variou'l';;;;-t; '"its' yet equally important ent pool ,"r'",i"r'."."ndary ds in the branches' t-ii?iffi;-, il. High Potential plan,for identified preparation of career il;ning and ; H;; fl:-::Ji,",il1ffi,,ifidl,.*:"#,Jii:i1"',:'"1'trIl'"':il[;T#il."nt :fl liJj;,llffi i[;;ii',.:.:[,h=ff i"l"'ffi xll'"'nl$JJ:ii; Job Evaluation 1. theJutt Deveropment them for uiee"r rir;onsibilitiesin 2. 3. Talent Managemet talents 4. il;;; DeveloPment pran ror these kev Prosrams the Senior Mana of the Chairman 2' The GrouP Head The Division / positions' the Banlcs critical the candidates for vets comp*ance committee Governance and corporate The external hires' lv. Board? or directors in the and background 4) ,::.n".::,'-;-" '::';:::il:ilffi:1"*'""""'" explain' ''""" ,t is the po,icv or:."-:TI background, business ,i#t^t considers 1t1""::il;":"":tl1:1 of the Board' it ' - -^r^a+ino th€ members criticar l:""';H"$11[:::,Tl'rHllJli"lllJ;i""'"-"* -' -or.,sott^"'o in the communitY' "::t 9 Does it ensure that at least one non-executive director has an experience in the sector or industry the company belongs to? Please explain. The Bank thru Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee ensures that the directors are qualified prior to their election /appointment taking into account their integrity, physical fitness,'competence, education, moral standing and relevant experience among others. Define and clarify the roles, accountabilities and deliverables of the Executive, Non-Executive and lndependent D i recto rs: Executive The President and CEO is the only Executive Director of the Bank. He shall, subject to control of the Board, the have direct Role i I Non-Executive The Non-executive Director is one who is not involved in the day to day management of the Bank and lndependent Director An lndependent Director is one who has no business or relationship which with the Bank could or could perceived reasonably be business to is and generally free from any immediate supervision over the long-term and daily operations and management of the that could hamper their objectivity or judgment on the business and Bank. activities of the Bank. relationship materially interfere with the exercise of his independent judgment in carrying out his responSibilities as a Director. To ensure a high standard of best practice for the Bank, its stockholders and other stakeholders, the Board shall: a. Approve and monitor the implementation of strategic objectives; b. Approve and oversee the implementation of policies governing major areas of banking operations; c. Approve and oversee the implementation of risk management policies; d. Oversee selection and performance of Directors and Senior Management and adopt an effective succession planning program; e. Consistently conduct the affairs of the institution with a high degree of integrity; f. Define appropriate governance policies and practices for the Bank and for its own work and establish means to ensure that such are followed and periodically reviewed for ongoing improvement; g. Constitute committees to increase efficiency and allow deeper focus in Accou ntabilities, Deliverables specific areas. h. Effectively utilize the work conducted by the internal audit, risk management and compliance functions and the external auditors; i. Establish and maintain an alternative dispute resolution system in the Bank that can amicably settle conflicts or differences between the Bank and its stockholders, and the Bank and third parties, including the regulatory authorities; j. Establish and maintain an investor relations program that will keep the stockholders informed of important developments in the Bank. k. Formulate and implement policies and procedures that would ensure the integrity and transparency of related party transactions between and among the Bank and its parent company. l. Ensure the consistent adoption of corporate governance policies and systems across the group. m. ldentify the Bank's stakeholders in the community in which it operates or are directly affected by its operations and formulate a clear policy of accurate, timely and effective communication with them. 10 Provide the company's definition of "independence" and describe the company's compliance to the definition. The Bank defines independence as having no business relationship with the Bank which could or could reasonably be perceived to materially interfere with the exercise of his independent judgment in carrying out his responsibilities as a Director. Does the company have a term limit of five consecutive years for independent directors? lf after two years, the company wishes to bring back an independent director who had served for five years, does it limit the term for no more than four additional years? Please explain. In accordance with BSP Circular No. 749 series of 2012 and SEC Circular No. 9 series of 2OLL, the Bank's independent directors have a term limit of five (5) consecutive years. lf after two years, the Bank decides to bring back an independent director who had served for five years, it shall limit the term for no more than four (41 additional years. s) Changes in the Board of Directors (Executive, Non-Executive and lndependent Directors) (a) Resignation/Death/Removal lndicate any changes In the composition of the Board of Directors that happened ddring the period: Name Date of Cessation Position Reason None (b) Selection/Appointment, Re-election, Disqualification, Removal, Reinstatement and Suspension Describe the procedures for the selection/appointment, re-election, disqualification, removal, reinstatement and suspension of the members of the Board of Directors. Provide details of the processes adopted (including the frequency of election) and the criteria employed in each procedure: Procedure Process Adopted j Criteria a. Selection/Appointment (i) Executive Directors (ii) Non-Executive Directors The Board's Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee accepts nomination and vets qualified nominees based on the criteria provided in the By-laws for election/re-election at the Annudl Stockholders Meeting. The Bank follows the rules on permanent and temporary disqualification outlined (iii) lndependent Directors in its By-laws, MORB Section X143 of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the Corporation Code and SEC issuances, The Bank follows the rules and procedures prescribed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas under MORB Section X143 for removal, reinstatement and suspension of its directors. b. Re-appointment (i) Executive Directors (ii) Non-Executive Directors See response to "a" See response to "a" (iii) lndependent Directors c. Permanent Disqualification (i) Executive Directors (ii) Non-Executive Directors (iii) lndependent Directors 1,1, Procedure i ero.ess Adopted ] criteria d. Temporary Disqualification (i) Executive Directors (ii) Non-Executive Directors See response to "a" See response to "a" See response to "a" See response to "a" (iii) lndependent Directors e. Removal (i) Executive Directors (ii) Non-Executive Directors (iii) lndependent Directors (i) Executive Directors (ii) Non-Executive Directors (iii) lndependent Directors g, Suspension (i) Executive Directors (ii) Non-Executive Directors (iii) lndependent Directors Voting Results of the last Annual General Meeting: East West Bank Stockholder's Meeting was held on April 25,2OL4. Name of Director I Votes Received JONATHAN T. GOTTANUN The total votes received for the election of the ANDREW t. GOTIANUN SR. Board of 975,O62,82L MERCEDES T. GOTIANUN Directors were 86.41% or voting shares 'of the total outstanding subscribed capital stock LOURDES JOSEPHINE GOTIANUN YAP of the bank. ANTONIO C. MONCUPA JR. ATW. BENEDICTO M. VALERIO JR. I rosr s. SANDEJAS CARLOS R. ALINDADA I paur 6) A. AeutNo Orientation and Education Program a. Disclose details of the company's orientation program for new directors, if any. The Bank provides a seminar BSP b. / training in corporate governance for new Directors in compliance with regulation under MORB Section 141.2. State any in-house training and external courses attended by Directors and Senior Management3 for the past three (3) years: ln September 2oL2, the Bank had a Board Retreat where members of the Board and Senior Management had sessions on Corporate Governance with compliance, risk management and internat 3 Senior Management refers to the CEO and other persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlllng the activities of the company. 72 audit ln as focus of discussion. the lnstitute of Corporate Directors (lCD), a SEC-accredited training provider, conducted an exclusive Corporate Governance Training Seminar for the Board and Senior Management of the Bank at Crimson Hotel, Alabang. December 2OL4, the Bank's training arm provides, in coordination with an accredited BSP training provider, offered Corporate Governance Courses for senior officers of the Bank with the rank of Assistant Vice President and up. There were a total of four runs of this seminar in 2013 and two in EWB Academy, 20L4. c. Continuing education programs for directors: programs and seminars and roundtables attended during the year. Date of Training I Board of Directors: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Andrew L. Gotianun, Sr. Jonathan T. Gotianun Josephine L. Gotianun-YaP Carlos R. Alindada Paul A. Aquino Jose S. Sandejas 1. The ASEAN Atty. Benedicto M. Valerio Corporate Governance Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr. Scorecard (ACGS) Exercise and the Senior Management: 1. Jose Emmanuel U. Hilado 2. Gerardo Susmerano 3. Jacqueline S. Fernandez 4. 5. Arturo ACGR Posting L. Kimseng December 02, 20L4 Rene K. De Borja Jr. Manuel Andres D. Goseco Denise N. Tambuatco Ernesto T. Uy Grace N. Ang Virgilio L. Requirements on Publicly Listed Companies (PtC) Websites 2. Preliminary 2OL4 !nstitute of Corporate Directors (lCD) Rating 3. SpecialTopics in Financial Reporting ACGS and Camilo lnternal/External Audit Consuelo V. Dantes Randall A. Evangelista Gina Marie C. Galita 4. Review of SEC Issuances Renato P. Peralta 15. Ma. Bernadette T. Ratcliffe 16. Gerone G. Jimenez 17. Clarissa Maria A. Villalon 18. MariCris Q. Mauhay 19. Lourdes A. Ona B. 1) CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT Discuss briefly & ETHICS the company's policies on the following business conduct or ethics affecting directors, senior management and employees: Business Conduct & Ethics Directors Senior Management 13 Directors The Corporate Governance Manual provides that a Director or Officer must fully disclose/notify Senior Management and the Board of any conflict of interest or presumption thereof involving him/her which could materially impair his/her judgment, exercise of duties and responsibilities and loyalty to the Bank. Conflict of lnterest Senior Management The Bank's Code of Ethics and Discipline provides that no employee may engage in any business or activity that, directly or indirectly, is in competition with that of the Bank or to the performance of his respective job or work assignments. The Bank also maintains a pglicy on Related Party Transactions and Conflict of lnterest which provide guidance on 1. ldentification of related party transactions, and actual and potential conflicts of interest that may arise in the course of the Bank's business. The Bank, in its 2. Establishment of transparency in related party transactions and personal dealings to promote operational integrity in the business. commitment to ensure the transparency and 3. The proper and restricted use of confidential, fairness in dealing with all its stakeholders, has established policies to avoid potential conflict of interest. Conflict of interest is defined as any situation in which the Bank's directors, officers and employees have a (a) j sensitive andf or material information not available to the public. 4. The establishment and maintenance of Chinese Walls. competing interest against the Bank or its customers. As a general rule, all Directors, Officers and Employees of the Bank shall not engage in any transaction that may be construed as having conflict of interest with the Bank or its customers. Although, it is not possible to enumerate all situations which could constitute a conflict, the facts and merits of each situation shall determine the interest in question to bring it within the area of potential conflict. Conflict of interest of all employees shall be governed by the Code of Ethics and Discipline and any inquiries and request for clarification on this matter shall be referred to the Human Resources Group. This shall be L4 Directors Senior Management discussed with the employee's immediate Supervisor and Chief Compliance Officer. ln case of doubt, any material matter that poses conflict of interest shall be vetted by the Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee and endorsed to the Board for approval. (b) Conduct of Business and Fair Dealings The Bank's Code of Ethics and Discipline describes the policies on Trust and Confidence / Honesty and lntegrity. It is the obligation of every director, officer and employee to preserve an maintain the trust and confidence bestowed on him/her by the Bank when it entrusts to him/her records, documents, cash and other restricted and confidential matters pertinent to bank operations and business. 1.1. Confidentiality of Bank Transactions - Bank transactions are confidential. Any information and f or data relative thereto should not be divulged. 1.2. Accuracy and Completeness of Data and Records - The records, data and information owned, used and managed by the Bank should be accurate, updated and complete at all times. Every employee is responsible for the integrity of information, records and reports under his/her control. Financial information provided to the Bank's shareholders, regulatory bodies and other must embody the highest standards of fairness and accuracy. 1.3. Confidentiality of Bank Records - The Bank prohibits the unauthorized disclosure or reproduction of classified an confidential records, documents, correspondences and information pertaining to the Bank's business or affairs. 1.4. tntegrity of Bank Records - The integrity of the records of the Bank must be maintained at all times. Any willful action, which would affect the integrity of the said records, including falsification, misrepresentation or concealment of material and/or relevant facts, will not be tolerated and will be subjected to appropriate disciplinary action. 1.5. Turnover of Bank Records and Documents upon Resignation/Separation - All Bank records and documents in the custody of an employee must be surrendered to the Bank upon the employee's resignation/separation from the Bank. 1.5. confidential Relationship between Employee and customers - Employee must maintain the confidential relationship between the Bank and each of its customers. Likewise, those by virtue of their responsibilities are privy to employees' personal data should keep in strictest confidence such information unless required by Management or by court of law. 1.7. confidential lnformation - confidential information is considered to be privileged and must be held in strictest confidence and must never be discussed outside the normal and necessary course of employment with the Bank for the purpose of furthering any personal interest or as a means of making any personal gain. (c) Receipt of gifts from Code of Ethics and Discipline third parties Section 11. No employee shall accept gifts or lavish entertainment from customers or suppliers either for himself, his family or his dependents. , 15 Directors Senior Management Section 12. Receiving of gifts, percentage and commission'in exchange for a favor to a client is strictly prohibited. (d) Compliance with Laws & Regulations The Board of Directors shall: a. Oversee the implementation of the Compliance Program and ensure that compliance issues are resolved expeditiously; b. Constitute a Committee that will be responsible in coordinating, monitoring Compliance, which is essential to the Bank's continued growth and stability, is the responsibility of every East West Banker. The Compliance Division headed by the Chief Compliance Officer is vested with the role of overseeing the design of the Bank's Compliance Program and coordinating its effective implementation towards the sound management of Business and Compliance Risks. It is also the Division's mandate to propagate the right compliance culture while avoiding an overly risk-averse environment that inhibits business growth. and facilitating compliance with existing laws, rules and regulations; and c. Act as the approver of the Compliance Manual and amendments thereto. ln coordination with the Compliance Division and corollary to the Bank's Compliance Program, each Business and Support Unit shall develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with the BODapproved Compliance Manual embodying the Bank's Compliance Program. Each employee has knowledge the responsibility to have a working of all relevant laws, rules and regulations applicable to his assignment and is expected to fulfill his duties and responsibilities set forth in the Unit's/Group's Compliance Program. (e) Respect for Trade Secrets/Use of Non- public lnformation The Bank's confidential information shall be adequately protected in its entire lifecycle. Creation, access, and usage of confidential information is on a need-toknow basis while transmission, storage, and disposal shall adopt secured handling. Authorized users must not distribute the Bank's confidential information to unauthorized internal and external parties. Management approval is required before anyone can distribute the Bank's confidential information. Any approved material that is to be distributed must contain all proper copyright, trademark and disclaimer notices. Code of Ethics and Discipline Section F 1. It is the obligation of every employee to preserve and maintain the trust and confidence bestowed on him by the Bank when it entrusts to him records, documents, cash and other restricted and confidential matters pertinent to Bank operations and business section F 2. Bank transactions are confidential and any information and/or data relative thereto may not be divulged. strict compliance to R.A. 1405, which prohibits the disclosure of deposits of any nature, should be observed at all times. section F 3. The Bank prohibits the unauthorized disclosure or reproduction of classified and confidential records, documents, correspondence and information pertaining to the Bank business or affairs. Section F 5. All Bank records and documents in the custody of an employee must be surrendered to the Bank upon the employee's resignation/separation from the Bank. section F 5. Employees must maintain the confidential relationship between the Bank and each of its customers. Section F 7. Likewise, those by virtue of their 16 Business Conduct & Ethics personal data should keep in strictest confidence such information, unless required by the Management or by court of law. (f) Use of Company Funds, Assets and lnformation Code of Ethics and Discipline section 15. Employees shall not use Bank stationery, office supplies and/or equipment for personal purposes, nor should any employee perform, during working hours or inside Bank premises, any work not related to his iob or connected with the Bank's business. The Bank also has an lnformation Security Policy, and new hires are required to read it and sign the attached acknowledgment form. (C) Employment & Labor Laws & Policies (h) Disciplinary action The Employee Handbook, given out during the New Employees' orientation program (NEoP) and the code of Ethics and Discipline contain Bank policies, and rules and regulations that are in accordance with existing Labor [ads. consistent with the General Banking Act of 2000 and the fiduciary nature of the relationship of banks with its depositors and because the banking business is impressed with public interest, the Bank adopts a poticy to promote the highest standards of integrity and the highest degree of diligence and responsibility among its directors, officers and employees. ln line with this, the directors, officers and employees must conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the Bank,s core values and be instrumental in the promotion of the Bank's good name and reputation and in the achievement of its business goals and objectives. The Bank has thus set standards of discipline and work ethics for its officers and employees and shall, when circumstances so warrant, impose appropriate disciplinary action against employees who, by their acts or omissions, commit infractions and breach the work standards, policies and procedures, rules and regulations of the Bank. (i) Whistle Blower Employees, directors, stakeholders, clients, service providers and other third parties are encouraged to report, in good faith, knowledge of any misconduct, irregularity or act detrimental to the interests of the Bank and its stakeholders. The reporting party or otherwise referred to as the "whistleblower" has a choice of communication channels to report any knowledge of misconduct or irregularity. The report may be through the normal channel of reporting bank concerns which is through the direct supervisor/manager of the personnel or officer involved in the reportable behavior. However, if the reported misconduct or irregularity is not acted upon by the direct supervisor or in the judgment of the whistleblower, the direct supervisor is not in a position to address his report, the whistleblower may email his/her report to the whistle Blowing committee or cail any of the following designated officers: 1. 2. 3. 4. Head, Human Resources Division Chief Audit Executive Chief Risk Officer Chief Compliance Officer lf the issue to be reported is serious and sensitive, the whistleblower may directly approach the president and cEo or the chairman of the Board of Directors. A Directors reporting an activity under this policy may raise his n of the Audit Committee, Chairman of the Corporate or the Chairman of the Board of Directors. The whistleblower may discrose his/her identity or opt to remain anonymous. Business Conduct & Ethics Directors I Senior Management However, sufficient information must be provided to aid in the investigation of the reported misconduct, irregularity or improper activity. The whistleblower should refrain from obtaining evidence for which he/she does not have right of access but his/her cooperation in the investigation, if needed, is expected. Ample protection is accorded to a whistleblower which includes, among others: (i) Confidentiality of identity and of the information reported; (ii) Non-retaliation against the whistleblower; (iii) Protection and security of his/her person and his/her family; (iv)Transfer to another unit; and/or, (v) Reinstatement to the same or comparable position and back benefits and pay, if warranted by the circumstances. On the other hand, any person implicated in the reported'act is accorded the right to be informed of the act he/she is alleged to have committed, its penalties or consequences, the right to counsel of his own choice, the right to be heard and present evidence on his/her defense, and the right to be informed of the resolution of the investigation or action taken. This policy sets forth a reporting process beyond the normal reporting line to provide an alternative venue for reporting any irregularity, misconduct or suspicious activities to the Management but this is without prejudice to established procedures of the Bank in handling disciplinary cases under its Code of Ethics and Discipline. (j) ConflictResolution A Grievance Committee composed of officers and representatives of the Bank's Employee Relations Council was created with the following responsibilities. 1. To uphold fairness, justice and cooperation in the investigation of issues involving any employee. 2. To ensure that both parties are given equal opportunities to present their sides. 3. To assist in the mediation of grievances at the earliest possible time. 4. To refer the grievance matter to the Human Resources Division (HRD) pursuant to established procedure of the Bank on handling administrative complaints Once a complaint is referred to HRD through an incident report, appropriate investigation is conducted. !f there is a violation of the Bank's policies, concerned employees are accorded due process and if sanction is warranted, appropriate sanctions are meted. 2) Has the Code of Ethics or Conduct been disseminated to all directors, senior management and employees? Yes. As soon as they join the organization, directors, senior management and employees are provided a copy the Code of Ethics and Discipline as well as the Employee Handbook. 3) of Discuss how the company implements and monitors compliance with the code of ethics or conduct. of Ethics aims to enforce the Bank standards and ensure impartiality and fair treatment of all employees when disciplinary action is required. The Management, through its line managers, enforces the code The Code of ethics but all employees are welcome to file reports/complaints when they find that offenses have been committed. Human Resources, along with legal Department and lnternal Audit Group, conduct a preliminary investigation. lf the findings indicate that there is basis, administrative proceedings are then conducted. r Minor offenses would warrant a disciplinary action of oral reprimand, written warning, or suspension of not more than five (5) days, and may be decided on by the Line Manager/Group Head after taking into consideration the employee's reply and issuing a Notice of Disciplinary Action. o Serious offenses would warrant a disciplinary action of more than five (5) days suspension up to termination and shall be decided on by the President after submitting a written reply and the conduct of a formal hearing with the Committee on Ethics and Discipline. 4) Related Party Transactions (a) Policies and Procedures Describe the company's policies and procedures for the review, approval or ratification, monitoring and recording of related party transactions between and among the company and its parent, joint ventures, subsidiaries, associates, affiliates, substantial stockholders, officers and directors, including their spouses, children and dependent siblings and parents and of interlocking director relationships of members of the Board. Policies and Procedures Related Party Transactions 1) Parent Company 2) Joint Ventures 3)Subsidiaries (4) Entities Under Common Control ln line with the Bank's thrust to promote transparency, any Related Party transaction shall be on an arms-length basis and no favorable or special treatment shal! be afforded to sucn relateo party unless tne same treatment snall De yd (5) Su bstantial Stockholders (6) Officers including spouse/chi ldren/si blings/pa rents (7) Directors including spouse/children/siblings/parents (8) lnterlocking director relationship of Board of Directors (b) r5,. Y All Related Party Transactions shall be reviewed and vetted t.., +l.a larnarrla rtauarnraaa -al{ r^amalianaa fammiltaa which serves as the Board's Related Party Committee. This Committee is comoosed of 5 Board members. 3 of whom are independent directors. Furthermore, the Chief Compliance Officer and the Chief Audit Executive sit as nonvoting members in the said committee whenever there are Related Party Transactions for vetting. Upon approval, the transactions shall be endorsed and presented to the Board for approval. All approved Related Party Transactions are reported to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in accordance with the regulatory reporting requirements. Conflict of lnterest (i) Directors/Officers and 5% or more Shareholders ldentify any actual or probable conflict of interest to which directors/officers/5% or more shareholders may be involved. Details of Conflict of lnterest (Actual or probable) (ii) Name of Director/s None Name of Officer/s Name of Significant Shareholders None None Mechanism Describe the mechanism laid down to detect, determine and resolve any possible conflict of interest between the company and/or its group and their directors, officers and significant shareholders. The Related party Transactions and Conflict of ln Transaction (RpT) and personal Dealings by any employees, regardless of employment status, refers to immediate family members, members owned by the Relevant person with the Bank sh 1g special treatment shall be accorded to such related parties unless the same treatment shall be given to all parties similarly interested in such dealings. All RPT, transactions with directors, officers, stockholders and related interest (DOSRI) and personal dealings of directors, officers and their connected persons shall be vetted by the Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee (CGCC) before these are presented to the Board of Directors for approval. The Bank further issued an inter-office memorandum that provides guidelines on loan-related transactions and purchase of Bank's Real and other Properties Acquired ({OPA) by DoSR! and their Related Party that shall require vetting of CGCC. s) Family, Commercial and Contractual Relations (a) lndicate, if applicable, any relation of a family,a commercial, contractual or business nature that exists between the holders of significant equity (5% or more), to the extent that they are known to the company: (b) lndicate, if applicable, any relation of a commercial, contractual or business nature holders of significant equity (5% or more) and the company: Borrowing Client (c) that exists between the Subject to the rules of the BAP on DOSR! accommodation, shareholder has a credit facility with the company which it may avail from time to time lndicate any shareholder agreements that may impact on the control, ownership and strategic direction of the company: Name of Shareholders % of Capital Stock affected (Parties) Brief Description of the Transaction None 6) Alternative Dispute Resolution (3) years in amicably Describe the alternative dispute resolution system adopted by the company for the last three and third settling conflicts or differences between the corporation and its stockholders, and the corporation parties, including regulatory authorities. Stockholders Corporation & Third Parties The Bank, comPlies with aPPlicable laws, rules and regulations on the matter of alternative dispute resolution and that, whenever circumstances warrant, the Bank expresses or manifests its willingness and openness to reasonable (extra-iudicial) resolution of disputes with third parties. Further, the Bank complies with the provisions of Alternative DisPute Resolution whenever incorporated in contracts it a either by consanguinity or affinity' Family relationship up to the fourth civil degree 20 Corporation & Regulatory Authorities enters into." There has been no dispute between regulatory authorities in the last three Years. / C. BOARD MEETINGS & ATTENDANCE 1) Are Board of Directors' meetings scheduled before or at the beginning of the year? Yes. 2l Attendance of Directors There were twelve (12) regular board meetings, four (4) special board meetings and one (1) organizationa! meeting of the Board held from January to December 20t4 or a total of seventeen (17) Board of Directors' Meetings. Name Board Chairman JONATHAN T. GOTIANUN No. of Date of Election April25, Meetings Attended t7 't7 100 L7 t7 100 L7 16 94.t2 L7 t7 100 t7 t7 100 L7 L7 100 L7 L7 100 L7 L7 100 t7 t7 100 20L4 Member ANDREW L. GOTIANUN SR. April25, 20L4 MERCEDES T. GOTIANUN Member Member L.JOSEPHINE GOTIAN UN YAP April25, 20t4 April25, 2014 Member ANTONIO C. MONCUPA JR. Member BENEDICTO M. VALERIO JR. April25, 20t4 April25, 2014 lndependent JOSE S. SANDEJAS Director CARTOS R. ATINDADA lndependent Director PAUt A. AQUINO lndependent Director 3) April25, 20t4 April25, 20t4 April25, 20t4 Do non-executive directors have a separate meeting during the year without the presence of any executive? lf yes, how many times? None 4) ls the minimum quorum requirement for Board decisions set at two-thirds of board members? Please explain. No. As prescribed by the Bylaws of the Bank, at least a majority of the members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum to do business, except in those cases where the Corporation Code provides for a greater percentage. s) Access to lnformation (a) How many days in advance are board paperst for board of directors meetings provided to the board? to be ta(en in the board meeting' Board papers consist of complete and adequate information about the matters the Board, disclosures, budgets, lnformation includes the background or explanation on matters brought before forecasts and internal financial s documents' 21. 3-7 days before the meeting (b) Do board members have independent access to Management and the Corporate Secretary? Yes (c) of the role of the company secretary. Does such role include assisting the Chairman in preparing the board agenda, facilitating training of directors, keeping directors updated regarding any relevant statutory and regulatory changes, etc? State the policy Pursuant to the 2009 SEC Revised Code of Corporate Governance, Bank's Corporate Governance Manual and Amended Bylaws of the Bank, below are details relative to responsibilities of the Corporate Secretary: The Corporate Secretary should be: 3.1.1 A Filipino citizen and a resident of the Philippines 3.1.2 Be loyal to the mission, vision and objectives of the corporation; 3.1.3 Work fairly and objectively with the Board, Management and stockholders; 3.1.4 Have appropriate administrative and interpersonal skills; 3.1.5 Be aware of the laws, rules and regulations necessary in the performance responsibilities; 3.1.6 Have a working knowledge of the operations of the corporation' of his duties and Duties and Responsibilities 1. He shall have custody of the Stock certificate Book, Stock and Transfer Book and the corporate Seal. 2. 3. 4. 5. G. 7. 8. g. (d) prepare Ballots for the annual election and keep a complete and up-to-date roll of the stockholders and their addresses. He shall also perform such duties as are incident to his office and those which may be required of him by the Board of Directors and ofthe President. Gathers and analyzes all documents, records and other information essential to the conduct of his duties and responsibilities to the Bank. Informs the members of the Board, in accordance with the by-laws of the agenda of their meetings and ensure that the members have before them accurate information that will enable them to arrive at intelligent decisions on matters that require their approval. Attends all Board meetings, except when justifiable causes, such as, illness, death in the immediate family and serious accidents, prevent him from doing so. Safe keeps and preserves of the integrity of the minutes of the meetings of the Board and its committees, as well as the other official records of the Bank' Ensures that all Board procedures, rules and regulations are strictly followed by the members. Submits to the Securities and Exchange Commission, at the end of every fiscal year, an annual sworn certification on the directors' record of attendance in Board meetings. ls the company secretary trained in legal, accountancy or company secretarial practices? Please explain should the answer be in the negative. yes. The Corporate Secretary is actively engaged in the practice of law and specializes in corporate work and litigation. (e) Committee Procedures get information necessary Disclose whether there is a procedure that Directors can avail of to enable them to committees: different to be able to prepare in advance for the meetings of v"'fx-l ruo[__-l As a matter of policy, materials for the meeting are Details of the procedures disseminated to the committee members at least a day before the meeting date. Further information required by the committee member/s, if any, are made available within the meeting day or subsequently as agreed with the concerned committee member/s. All items for Executive Committee approval are sent to and maintained by the Corporate Secretary. All members of the Board have access to these records. As a matter of policy, materials for the meeting are disseminated to the committee members at least a day before the meeting date. Further information required by the committee member/s, if any, are made 6vailable within the meeting day or subsequently as agreed with the concerned committee member/s. All records Committee members Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee (Nomination) the Audit Committee is maintained by the and its Secretary and can be accessed by the of of the Board. As a matter of policy, materials for the meeting are disseminated to the committee members at least 2 days before the meeting date. Further information required by the committee member/s, if any, are made available within the meeting day or subsequently as agreed with the concerned committee member/s. All records of the Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee is maintained by the Committee and its Secretary and can be accessed by the members of the Board. Remuneration As a matter of policy, materials for the meeting are disseminated to the committee members at least a day before the meeting date. Further information required by the committee member/s, if any, are made available within the meeting day or subsequently as agreed with the concerned committee member/s. All records of the Remuneration Committee is maintained by the committee and its Secretary and can be accessed by the members of the Board. As a matter of policy, materials for the meeting are disseminated to the committee members at least a day before the meeting date. Further information required by the committee member/s, if any, are made available within the meeting day or subsequently as agreed witfr the concerned committee member/s. All records of the Risk Committee is maintained by the Committee and its Secretary and can be accessed by the members of the Board. Materials for the regular meeting are distributed to the committee members at least 2 days before the meeting date' Additional information that may be 23 the meeting or afterward to the concerned Committee member(s). Special meetings may be requested discuss specifi c issues. / convened to All records of the Trust Committee is maintained by the Committee and its Secretary and can be accessed by the members of the Board. 6) External Advice lndicate whether or not a procedure exists whereby directors can receive external'advice and, if so, provide details: There is no formal procedure. lf the directors see the need, they can seek external advice. 7) Change/s in existing policies lndicate, if applicable, any change/s introduced by the Board of Directors (during its most recent term) on existing policies that may have an effect on the business of the company and the reason/s for the change: All major policies and procedures, including revision and modifications thereto, are subject to periodic review and require approval of the Board of Directors. This is to ensure compliance to laws and regulations and alignment to Bank's strategy. D. REMUNERATION MATTERS 1) Remuneration Process Disclose the process used for determining the remuneration of the CEO and the four (4) most highly compensated management officers: Human Resources Group recommends a proposed compensation package for the CEO and all Senior Management Officers to the Remuneration Committee. This Committee, composed of five members including the president and one independent director, evaluates and recommends to the Board incentives and other equity-based plans designed to attract and retain qualified and competent senior officers' 2l Remuneration Policy and Structure for Executive and Non-Executive Directors how the Disclose the company's policy on remuneration and the structure of its compensation package. Explain is calculated. Directors Non-Executive compensation of Executive and Remuneration Policy Executive Directors Non-Executive Directors Structure of Compensation Packages For the CEO, please see response to number 1. Please see response in number 3. remuneration (fees, allowances, benefitsDo stockholders have the opportunity to approve the decision on total last three (3) years. in-kind and other emoluments) of board of directors? Provide details for the of the Board' Stockholders do not approve the decision on total remuneration 3) Aggregate Remuneration accrued during the most recent year: Complete the following table on the aggregate remuneration 24 The following are the Bank's CEO and four most highly compensated executive officers for the year ended 2014: Name Position Jr................. Gerardo Susmerano Jacqueline S. Fernandez Arturo L. Kimseng... Renato K. De Borja, Jr................. Antonio C. ....... Chief Executive Officer ......... Head of Retail Banking Moncupa, ... Head of Consumer Lending .......... Chief Audit Executive .......... Chief Finance Officer The following table identifies and summarizes the aggregate compensation of the Bank's CEO and the four most highly compensated executive officers of the Bank in 2Ot2,2013 and 2014 estimates: Total(1) (P in millions) CEO and the most highly compensated officers named above ..........., 2012 2013 2014 50.8 55.8 77.8 Aggregate compensation paid to all officers and Directors as a 20L2 group unnamed 2013 20t4 379.4 449.1 524.3 Notes: (t) lncludes salary, bonuses and other income' The growth in aggregate compensation of the CEO and the four most highly compensated executive officers of the Bank for 2015 is estimated to be the same as that of the prior year. as regards any bonus, profit sharing, pension or retirement plan, granting of any option warrant or right to purchase any securities between the Bank and its directors and There are no actions extension of to be taken officers Remunerations given to directors which were approved by the Board Remuneration Committee amounted to 13.1 million in 2014 and F10.2 million in 2013. 4) P Stock Rlghts, Options and Warrants EW has no stock rights, options and warrants. (a) Board of Directors Complete the following table, on the members of the company's Board of Directors who own or are entitled / to stock rights, options or warrants over the company's shares: I Number of | ,ndir".t option/Rights/ option/nights/ Warrants |I 'W"rrrn1r' Number of Direct Directo/s Name I I I I None (b) Amendments of lncentive Programs including the criteria lndicate any amendments and discontinuation of any incentive programs introduced, during the Annual approval to subject are these whether used in the creation of the program. Disclose Stockholders' Meeting: 25 None 5) Remuneration of Management ldentify the five (5) members of management who are not at the same time executive'directors and indicate the total remuneration received during the financial year: The following are the Bank's CEO and four most highly compensated executive officers for the year ended 2014: Position Name Jr................. Gerardo Susmerano Jacqueline S. Fernandez Arturo L. Kimseng... Renato K. De Borja, Jr................. Antonio C. Moncupa, The total remuneration for the CEO ....... Chief Executive Officer ......... Head of Retail Banking ... Head of Consumer Lending .......... Chief Audit Executive .......... Chief Finance Officer and the most highly compensated officers named above is F77.8 million in 2014. E. BOARD COMMITTEES 1) Number of Members, Functions and Responsibilities Provide details on the number of members power/authority delegated to it by the Board: of each committee, its functions, key responsibilities and the Committee Charter Committee l*"rl I Functions I Responsib I Executive 4 None The Composition and mandate of the Executive Committee (ExCom) is defined in Section 8, Article lll of the By-laws of the Bank, to wit: "(T)he Board of Directors may create an Executive Committee, the composition of which shall include not less than three members of the Board to be appointed by the Board. The Executive Committee, by a majority vote of its members , and subject to such limitations as the Board may prescribe, is empowered to approved andlor implement any or all corporate acts within the competence of the Board except those acts expressly reserved by the Corporation Code to the Board of Directors." The Executive committee has six members, five of which are regular members The primary function of the ExCom is to Power itities i The responsibili ties of the Currently the ExCom is approve the ExCom empower recommendation of management for the grant of were ed already cited in its charter, power and approve clean loans up loans that are within its , authority as fixed by the Board from time to time, to confirm the approval by the Loan Committee of the recommendation for the grant of credit accommodation within the authority of the said Committee as fixed by the Board from time to time and to endorsed to the Board the grant of credit accommod6tion functions. to to the maximum amount of P25OMM and secured loans up to the maximum amount of 500MM. It is also empower to act on all request ed for approval of the 26 Committee I ttto. of Members Committee Charter I and an alternate member who is appointed by the Board during its Organizational Meeting that is held after the Annual Stockholder's Meeting of the Bank. lt meets there (3) times a month during which meetings, the management present updates on bank operations, request for loan approval and request for endorsement to the board of various matters which are within the exclusive competence of the said body. Functions I fey I which per policy of the Bank requires Board approval. Finally, as mandated by the Board, all Power Board needing immediat e action subject to the latter's confirmat requests for Board action are sent to the Executive Committee for ion except those endorsement to the Board. reserved to the Board under pertinent rules like the grant of DOSR! The loan approval limit of the Executive Committee is determined by the Board and is covered by written resolutions. accommo dation, transactio ns involving related interest, I etc. Audit None Corporate Governanc 1 3 Please see attached lnternal Audit Charter (Annex 1) 2 3 Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee (Annex 2) 3 1 Ensures that remuneration arrangements support the strategic e and Complianc e (Nominatio n) Remunerat ion 1 Others Trust 2 : oblectives of the institution and enablg the recruitment and retention of key talents in accordance with applicable regulations. 3 None 1 3 Please see attached Trust Committee Charter (Annex 3) Comm Others : Please see attached Risk Committee Charter (Annex 4) Risk Comm Committee Members 2) (a) Executive Committee *For year ended 2014 Office Name % Chairman JONATHAN T. GOTIANUN April25,20L4 38 37 97.30 Member (ED) ANTONIO C. MONCUPA April25,20L4 38 38 100 20 8 27 (b) Member ANDREW t. GOTIANUN (NED) sR. Member MERCEDES T. (NED) GOT]ANUN Member T.JOSEPHINE GOTIANUN (NED) YAP April25,2OL4 38 35 91.89 April 25, 2014 38 33 85.47 April25,2Ot4 38 33 86.47 20 20 L4 Audit Committee Paul A. Aquino I APril 25, members. Disclose the profile or qualifications of the Audit Committee 1. Carlos R. Alindada - o (Director); National Power Corporation Tanduay Holdings, lnc. (Director); Citibank Savings, lnc. 2001-2004); SGV & Co' (Chairman (commissioner, (Director, zoor); rnergy Regulation commission and Managing Partner, (1995-1999) r Education: o BBA Accounting, University of the East, 1954 o Masters in Business Administration in corporate Finance, New York University, 1959 o Advance Management Program, Harvard University' 1975 Jose S. Sandejas o (chairman); Pilipinas Transport lnd'' lnc' soloil, lnc. (chairman & President); Pilipinas Hino, lnc. (chairman); st' (chairman); Philworld Travel, lnc. (chairman); Diversified Holdings, lnc' credit Mutual Home (Director); Corp. Trust & Scholastica,s college (Chairman); lnsular lnvestments corporation (Director); Petron corporation Bldg. & Loan Assn. (Director); Benguet consolidated (Director); Board of lnvestments (Director) o Education: oBsChemicalEngineering(CumLaude),DeLaSalleUniversity'1961 o Paul A. ph.D in Materials Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic lnstitute, NY, USA, 1952 Aquino , o (Trustee); Energy Development corporation skycable lnc. (Director); Tanging Yaman Foundation KEI Tech Educatlonal Foundation, lnc. (Consultant); Government of Malta (Honorary Consul); (President) o Education: oBachelorofArts,AteneoDeManilaUniversity'1963 o BS California, UsA, 1965 Electrical Englneering, Santa Clara University, 28 o 4. Masters in Business Administration, Santa Clara University, California, USA, 1967 Lourdes Josephine T. Gotianun-Yap o Filinvest Development Corp. (President & CEO); Filinvest Asia Corp. (President); Cyberzone Properties, lnc. (President); The Palms Country Club (President) r Education: o o Management, Ateneo De Manila, 1975 Masters in Business Administration (maior in Finance), University of Chicago, 1977 BS Business Describe the Audit Committee's responsibility relative to the external auditor. As contained in the Audit Committee Charter xxx B. Power and Authority, o Oversee the resolution of disagreement between management and the external auditors, in the event they arise. xxx o Meet with the company officers, external auditors, or outside counsel, as necessary. E. Responsibilities The Audit Committee provides oversight of the institution's financial reporting and internal and external audit functions. lt is responsible for the appointment of the internal auditor as well as the independent external auditor who shall both report directly to the Audit Committee. xxx o Financial Statements o Review with management and the external auditors the results of the audit, including any difficulties encountered. lnternal Control o Understand the scope of internal and external auditors' review, of internal control over financial reporting, and obtain reports on significant findings and recommendation. External Audit . Appoint a BSP-accredited external auditor for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or related work. o o o (c) the independent auditors audit plan - discuss scope, staffing, reliance upon general audit approach, and coverage department, audit internal and the management may have. that the Committee of concern provided to any significant areas Review and confirm the independence of the external auditors on relationships by obtaining statements from the auditors on the relationships between the auditors and the company, including non-audit services, and discussing the relationships with the auditors. Prior to publishing the year-end earnings, discuss the results of the audit with the Review o independent auditors. On an annual basis, the Committee should review and discuss with the independent auditors all significant relationships they have with the Bank that could impair the auditors' o independence. On a regular basis, meet separately with the external auditors to digcuss any matters that the committee or auditors believe should be discussed privately. Nomination Committee ofthe Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee which includes its duties and responsibilities as the Nomination Committee. lt reviews and evaluates the qualification of individuals nominated to the board as well as those nominated to other positions requiring appointment by the board to ensure alignment with the The Board of Directors approved on April 28,2Ot1, the revised Charter Bank's strategy 29 Name Office Chairman Paul A. Aquino April 25, 8 8 LOO% 20L4 2 years and 8 months Member (ED) Jonathan Gotianun April25, 8 5 8 8' 75% 20 L00% 2 years 2014 Member (NED) Carlos Alindada April25, and 8 20L4 months Member (lD) Jose Sandejas April 25, 8 8 LOO% 2 years and 8 2014 months Member Atty. Benedicto Valerio April25, 8 88% 7 20L4 years and 5 2 months (d) Remuneration Committee Office Chairman lourdes Josephine G. YaP Member (NED) Mercedes T. Gotianun Member (NED) Jonathan T. Gotianun Member (lD) Member (ED) (e) Jose S. Sandejas Antonio C. MoncuPa April 25, April 25, 25, 25, 20t4 April 1- May 1- May 29,2Ot4 2014 April May 29,20t4 2014 April 1- 29,20t4 2014 25, 20L4 1- May 29,20L4 1- May 29,2014 1 100 L4 1 100 20 1 100 20 L 100 2 years and 8 months I 100 8 Others (Specify) provide the same information on all other committees constituted by the Board of Directors: Risk Management Committee Office Chairman (lD) Name Jose Sandeias April 25, t2 L2 100 2 years and 8 20L4 months Member (NED) Member (lD) Lourdes JosePhine YaP April Carlos Alindada April 25, L2 11 92 L2 L2 100 L4 2014 25, 2014 2 years and 8 months 30 April Paul Aquino Member (lD) 25, 20t4 Trust Committee No. of MeetinBs Office Yo Held Chairman April Jonathan T. Gotianun 25, 4 2 50 20 4 3 75 8 4 2 50 20 4 4 100 2 years 2014 Member (ED) April Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr. 25, 20L4 Andrew L. April Gotianun, Sr. 25, 20t4 Member Atty. Benedicto (NED) Valerio Member Arnulfo V. de Pala April M. 25, and 5 months 2014 4 June 9, 2011 4 100 3 years and 5 months 3) Changes in Committee Members lndicate any changes in committee membership that occurred during the year and the reason for the changes: I Reason Name Name of Committee Executive None None Audlt Nomination Remuneration None None None None None None RISK None None TRUST None None I I Work Done and lssues Addressed Describe the work done by each committee and the significant issues addressed during the year' I Executive Audit For 2O14, the Executive Committee NONE approved 301 loan applications. lt recommended to Board all requests for Board action referred to bY the management which it deems are worthy of Board consideration. Oversight function over external and internal audit work Plan and results. Reviews also BSP report on Resolutions of significant audit issues noted during the regular audits were monitored monthlY. examination. Corporate Governance and Oversight of the Bank's ComPliance Significant issues addressed were those raised in the 2014 BSP 31 Compliance Laundering and Terrorist Financing Deterrence. lt also monitored the implementation of the bank's compliance program for the year. !t nominated to the Board of Directors candidates to key senior management positions in the bank. examination of the bank. Actions taken and planned resolutions were monitored monthly by the Compliance Division and reported to the Committee every other month. Remuneration The Compensation Committee, assisted by the Human Resources No significant issues. Division, was responsible for harmonizing the salaries of the employees of the bank in accordance with the performance, responsibility and adherence to the prescribed culture. lt was also responsible for the implementation of the reward system thru promotion of deserving emPloYees, grant of bonus and incentives. Risk The highlights of the Committee's accomplishments include: These initiatives aimed to: familiarize the Board and Basel !!l awareness for the Senior Management Team Board and Senior Management lmplementation of monthlY (SMT) with the Basel lll standards, its objectives, impact to the banking system, and requirements with respect to Bank's risk and capital management allow more extensive discussions on matters pertaining to risk and capital management to heighten risk oversight improve management of key committee meeting Review and approval of the revised framework on operational risk and information security lmplementation of the monthlY SMT meeting focused on risk and capital management operational riskS and information secu rity concerns transition from silo-based to integrated management of risk and capital Trust o o !nstituted tighter documentary requirements such as mandatorY letters of instructions lnstituted regular monitoring of documentary deficiencies of the o . Reduction of operational risks. lmprove investment discipline. branch network o Maintained tight approval control of one-off investment proposals. o Reviewed and apProved managed accounts and discussed performance of keY managed accounts and UITFs 32 5) Committee Program Provide a list of programs that each committee plans to undertake to address relevant issues in the improvement or enforcement of effective governance for the coming year. Planned Programs Name'' of Committee lssues to be Addressed None Executive To promote and instill control Audit Control Appreciation and Fraud Prevention Program awareness and appreciation among the bank's store officers to minimize occurrence of fraud and loss exposure due to fraud and Corporate Governance Enhance the Bank's Compliance Raise awareness and understanding and Program, including its Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Deterrence, to promote and improve the organization's culture of the Bank's compliance risks and institute the right policies, systems and procedures to ensure strict adherence to rules and regulations. Compliance (Nomination) Remu None neration The Committee planned for and is now undergoing a more in depth risk and capital management education program. Rsk Trust Offer investment solutions and portfolios utilizing a complete array of investment funds necessary for optimal portfolio construction within an operational framework that is in line with regulatorY standards. F. RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1) Disclose the following: (a) The in depth education program is for the Committee's more entrenched appreciation and understanding of the significant risks that the Bank faces, how the Bank manages them, and the new and emerging trends in the conduct of risk and capital management. lncrease competitiveness and differentiation of the business in the industry. !mprove operational framework to ensure efficiency and internal controls over asset mana8ement and account administration. Overall risk management philosophy of the company; provide clear The Bank,s risk philosophy has been defined and outlined by its Board of Directors in order to directions and mandate in the conduct of risk management at all levels across the Bank. The underlying premise of the Bank,s risk philosophy is that every entity in the Bank exists to provide value for the Bank's the regulators stakeholders, namely, its depositors and other creditors, its management and employees, in general. All units the Bank face and government, the community where it operates and the public in in doing business' uncertainty and thus are challenged to determine how much uncertainty to accept or enhance value. Value is Uncertainty presents both risk and opportunity, with the potential to erode balance between growth optimal an achieve to obiectives maximized when management sets strategy and in pursuit of the Bank's capifal deploys effectively and return goals and, its related risks, and efficiently and objectives. guidelines: The Bank is broadly directed by the following . o o o o align risk appetite with its business plan and strategies proactive risk management reduce surprises of unexpected losses identify and manage all material risks optimize use of capital (b) A statement that the directors have reviewed the effectiveness of the risk management system and commenting on the adequacy thereof; Not discounting the risk strategies and policies setting and risk exposure monitoring regularly performed by (RMC), the Board performs its comprehensive review of the effectiveness of the Bank's risk management system through its annual lnternal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) exercise. While the exercise's prime objective is to assess adequacy of the Bank's capital to cover for its risk exposures, embedded in this assessment is an assessment of the Bank's risk management system effectiveness that ensures risk exposures are contained within prescribed tolerances, and necessarily with sufficient capital cover. the Board of Directors through the Risk Management Committee The Bank's 2014 ICAAP Document, which summarizes the results of the assessment, indicates that the Bank is exposed to various risks. Alongside its primary risk exposure in credit are exposures in market, operations, liquidity, compliance, reputational, strategic, interest re-pricing, and credit concentration to certain industry. Despite these risk exposures, the Bank remains to have adequate capital to cover for these exposures. This signifies that risks are well contained as a consequence of an effective risk management system in place. With that, the Board confirmed the adequacy of the existing risk management infrastructure through its approval of the 2014 ICAAP Document last January 2OL4.To date, a similar review is being performed to update last year's assessment. This is expected to be completed not later than March 2015. (c) Period covered by the review; The review covered the Bank's risk and capital management performance for the year 2013, plus a S-year forward looking view while the on-going review indicated above covers the year 2014 and similarly prospective 5-year period. (d) How often the risk management system is reviewed and the directors' criteria for assessing its effectiveness; and The Bank,s risk and capital management system, mainly its policies and processes, is constantly challenged and refined as stakeholder reliance on an effective risk management system becomes more pronounced for sound business decision-making purposes. At a minimum, the review is performed on an annual basis through its ICAAp exercise. This is without prejudice to the monthly RMC meetings diligently held to tackle and approve risk and capital management policies and limit structures, and where the results of the monitoring of the Bank's risk and capital management initiatives are comprehensively reported. (e) where no review was conducted during the year, an explanation why not. N/A 2) Risk Policy (a) Company policy, setting out and assessing the risk/s Give a general description of the company's risk management behind the policy for each kind covered by the system (ranked according to priority), along with the objective of risk: To ensure that borrower accounts process and authority commensurate to the risks the Bank will assume with the approval of said account. Employment of credit limits (at various levels) To contain Bank credit exposures within borrowers' capacity to pay and Bank's risk tolerance. Securitization and/or insurance To have credit risk mitigant as an alternative source of collection by the Bank from its clients should a default occur. Maintain a minimum level of quality for its credit portfolio To keep the Bank's credit portfolio Diversification To reduce credit concentration risk in quality within acceptable level whereby credit losses are still acceptable and within the Bank's credit risk appetite. terms of industry sectors, and specific borrowers andlor group of related borrowers. Operational risk Segregation of duties and responsibilities, and dual control To prevent unauthorized or invalid Hierarchy of approving authorities To ensure that transactions entered into by the Bank is reviewed and authorized by the appropriate activities arising from monopoly of the whole process by one person or unit in the Bank. body/ies and level of authority/ies within the Bank. Four eye policy To ensure that transactions are accurately done through verifi cation or second look by another person. lndependent validation To ensure reliance on reported completeness and accuracy of records and estimates through a review by a party other than the one performing the task. Market (includes interest rate) risk Trading of liquid instruments To ensure that price fluctuations are relatively contained (in contrast to price fluctuations in illiquid instruments). Employment of market risk limits (at various levels) including loss alert system To cap the Bank's market risk exposure within its risk tolerance and sufficient leeway is allowed to appropriately dispose limit breaches without unnecessarily increasing the Bank's risk. 3s Liquidity risk Maintenance of adequate liquidity To ensure that the Bank has sufficient reserves liquidity to draw from to settle its obligations as and when it falls due. Contain cash outflows within acceptable levels, as reflected in the liquidity risk limits Ensure that there is adequate liquidity to meet expected and unexpected Contingency funding planning To ensure that all available sources of outflows. funding are identified and procedures are set to address an event of severe liquidity requirement. (b) Group Give a general description of the Group's risk management policy, setting out and assessing the risk/s covered by the system (ranked according Risk Exoosure to priority), along with the objective behind the policy for each kind of risk: Risk Management Policy I Obiective Not applicable (c) MinorityShareholders lndicate the principal risk of the exercise of controlling shareholders' voting power. Risk to Minority Shareholders in controlling shareholders' exercise of its voting power is shareholders minority The principal risk of the actions by the controlling shareholders that may be corporate to due the risk of share value reduction is considered by the Bank to have a remote possibility This risk detrimental to the minority shareholders. given Bank's controlling shareholders track record of the of happening to the minority shareholders public debut a year ago, there were no cited incidents that prudent management. Since the Bank's by the caused detrimental damage to the Bank's share value as a result of unsound corporate action/s Bank's controlling shareholders. 3) Control System Set UP (a) Company faced by the Briefly describe the control systems set up to assess, manage and control the main issue/s company: Risk Assessment Operational risk (i.e. fraud activities) Risk Manigement and Control (Monitoring and Measurement (stiuctures, Procedures, Actions Taken) Results of the Bank's risk self assessment performed shows that the Bank is exposed to operational risk such as business disruptions, process Having established better or tiShter control environment in the Bank's store operations, the Bank further pursued errors and failures, and fraudulent activities to which the BanKs management considers as high risk exposure. The above self-assessment results came on the back of the regular the operationalization of its well-laid Operational Risk Framework with the senior management team at the forefront to perform the same. Overall operational risk management is directed through Board-aPProved policies as embodied in the Bank's 36 Risk Assessment (Monitoring and Measurement Process) monitoring by each of the Bank's business and operating units. Collated by the Risk Management Division, the reports are analyzed on a Group-wide perspective and reported monthly to the Risk Management Committee of the Board. Operational risk is measured in both financial and non-financial terms in accordance with the Board approved risk appetite and tolerances. lt is performed by assessing the likelihood of an operational risk happening, and estimating the consequential business impact when the event happens having considered the effectiveness of controls in reducing operational risk. Operational Risk Management Manual. Self-assessment activities are performed to understand risk exposures and its control enviroriment at point of occurrence to be able to proactively mitigate unacceptable residual exposures. Operational risk events, both near-miss and actual losses, are recorded, tracked, and monitored. The root cause of the operational risk event is determined to evaluate soundness of control design and effective execution of said control that is essential to surface control design issues or execution lapses. This facilitates actions that should prevent the recurrence of said risk event. Key risk indicators are also monitored on a periodic basis to provide early-warnings on potential losees or control breakdowns. Further, to ensure continuity of the Bank's operations, business continuity and disaster recovery planning is performed in readiness for adverse internal and external disruptions. On the other hand, to mitigate losses, insurance coverage for various purposes is maintained by the Bank. ExamPle, insurance coverage for its employee's health and safety, and for potential property loss or damage to its physical assets. (b) Group Briefly describe the control systems Set up to assess, manage and control the main issue/s faced by the company: Risk Exposure Risk Assessment -T Risk Management and Control Not applicable (c) Committee down and supervising ldentify the committee or any other body of corporate governance in charge of laying its functions: of these control mechanisms, and give details Oversight on the Bank's overall credit risk management The Committee's function includes: . to review the bank-wide credit Committee/Unit Details of its Functions Control Mechanism strategy, profile and performance. to approve the credit risk-taking activities based on the established approving authorities and likewise reviews and endorses creditgranting activities, including the lnternal Credit Risk Rating System Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee (CGCC) Oversight on the Bank's overall corporate governance and compliance system. !t also serves as the Board's Nomination Committee. The Committee's function includes: to review and assesses the adequacy of the CGCC's charter and Corporate Governance Manual and recommends changes as necessary. to oversee the implementation of the compliance program and ensures compliance issues are resolved pxpeditiously. to assists the Board in assessing the effectiveness of managing compliance risk and ensures regular review of the compliance program. to review and evaluate the qualifications of all persons nominated to the Board and to other positions requiring appointment by the Board. to review and vet all related PartY transactions Risk Management Committee (RMC) Oversight on the Bank's overall risk management system The Committee's function includes: . o e Audit Committee (AuditCom) lndependent Examination the Bank's internal control sYstem to develop risk appetite and tolerances for the Bank and recomm6nds them to the Board to review and approve risk management PrinciPles, strategies, policies, and initiatives to oversee the overall risk management, risk Profile, and compliance with the Board approved risk aPPetite and tolerances The Committee's function includes: . to examine the major risk exposures and ensures accountabilitY on the Part of management to monitor and control such exPosures including the risk dssessment and risk . management Policies to examine the major issues 38 Control Mechanism Details of its Functions regarding accounting principles and financial statement presentation, including any significant changes in selection or application of accounting principles . to examine the major issues as to the adequacy of internal controls; to examine the effect of regulatory and accounting initiatives, as well as off-balance sheet structures, on the financial statements Trust Committee Oversight on the proper management of trust and other fiduciary business The Committee's function includes: Acceptance and closing oftrust and other fiduciary accounts lnitial review of assets placed under the trustee's fiduciary custody lnvestment, re-investment and disposition of funds or property Review and approval of transactions between trust and/or fiduciary accounts, and Review oftrust and other fiduciary accounts at least once every twelve (12) months to determine the advisability of retaining or disposing of the trust or fiduciary assets and/or whether the accoynt is being managed in accordance with the instrument creating the trust or other fiduciary relationship. The TrustCom shall also Preside over the proper conduct of the trust's business, reviewing on a periodic basis, business development initiatives as: a. Staffing and delineation of responsibility / accountabilitY b. ProactivedeveloPment and imPlementation of strategies for cultivating of revenue streams and cost management c. Application and rt'ronitoring of the ProPer performance benchmarks. 39 Details of its Functions Control Mechanism Executive Management Committee looks into broad organizational and operational issues, and approves major initiatives. Serves as the lT Steering Committee as well. The Committee's function includes: 1. Reviews strategies and key execution plans and monitors performance vs plans and historical numbers. 2. Discusses employee, customer and competitive trends and formulates strategies and action plans in response to trends. 3. Evaluates, approves, prioritizes and monitors major projects and initiatives 4. Reviews and monitors broad organizational situation 5. As !T Steering Committee - Evaluates, approves, monitors and prioritizes IT projects - Monitors progress of !T Strategic Plan, regularly reviews the plan and identify opportunities that will align the plan to the Bank's business strategy. - !dentifies business solutions that may leverage technology - Reviews lT policies, procedures and standards, when needed. Loan and lnvestments Committee (LoanCom) Oversight on credit risk control The Committee's function includes: . to oversge the credit risk-taking . Asset-Liability Management Committee (AICO) Oversight on market, liquiditY, and other financial position related risk activities and overall adherence to the credit risk management framework, to review business/credit risk strategies, quality and profitability of the credit portfolio and recommend changes to the credit evaluation process, credit risk acceptance criteria and the minimum and target return Per credit or investment transaction The Committee's function includes: o . o ensuring that there is sufficient liquid assets of aPProPriate quality and in aPProPriate currencids to meet short-term funding and regulatory requirements, managing financial Position and ensuring that business strategies are consistent with its liquiditY, capital and funding strategies, establishing asset and/or liability pricing policies that are consistent 40 Control Mechanism . . o objectives, recommending market and liquidity risk limits to the Risk Management Committee and BOD approving the assumptions used in contingency and funding plans. reviews cash flow forecasts, stress testing scenarios and results, and implements !iquidity limits and guidelineis. Risk Management Subcommittee (RMS) Oversight on the implementation and execution ofthe Bank's risk management policies and procedures The Committee's function includes: . . to oversee and direct the management of the overal! risk profile to spearhead the implementation of the Bank's risk management o initiatives to lead the effective conduct of o to oversee the overall risk risk management incidents and control gaps or deficiencies and implementation of corresponding corrective actions G. INTERNAL AUDIT AND CONTROT I nternal Control System Disclose the following information pertaining to the internal control system of the company: (a) Explain how the internal control system is defined for the company; lnternal control is broadly defined as a process, effected by the bank's Board of Directors, Management and other personnel, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of its objectives. The bank's internal control was designed to: o Safeguard the bank's assets o Ensure adherence to regulations, particularly those of the BSP, Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMtC), o o (b) Philippine Deposit lnsurance Corporation (PDIC) and Maintain reliability of accounting data Promote oPerational efficiencY SEC' / A statement that the directors have reviewed the effectiveness of the internal control system and whether they consider them effective and adequate; report to The Audit Committee prepares annually a self-assessment on their performance and an annual internal of the and adequacy the effectiveness of assessment their the Board of Directors with regards controls of the Bank, among others. (c) Period covered bY the review; Latest report was for the calendar year 2013' 4t (d) How often internal controls are reviewed and the directors' criteria for assessing the effectiveness of the internal control system; and The Audit Committee reviews the effectiveness and efficiency of internal control every meeting. An assessment will be given to the Board, when appropriate and necessary. Annually, the Audit Committee prepares a formal report to the Board of Directors. (e) Where no review was conducted during the year, an explanation why not. Not applicable 2l lnternalAudit (a) Role, Scope and lnternal Audit Function Give a general description of the role, scope of internal audit work and other details of the internal audit function. Role (b) Scope Refer to the Refer to the attached lnternal Audit Charter attached lnternal Audit Charter ln-house but certain functions may be outsourced, if the need arises. Arturo L. Kimseng EVP & Chief dudit Executive Refer to the attached !nternal Audit Charter Do the appointment and/or removal of the lnternal Auditor or the accounting /auditing firm or corporation to which the internal audit function is outsourced require the approval of the audit committee? Yes (c) Dlscuss the internal auditor's reporting relationship with the audit committee. Does the internal auditor have direct and unfettered access to the board of directors and the audit committee and to all records, properties and personnel? Internal Audit is functionally reporting to the Audit Committee. lnternal Audit reports to the Audit Committee at least 4 times per year. For 20t4, the Audit Committee met 13 times. The Chief Audit Executive (CAE) has direct access and unfettered access to the Board and the Audit Committee. lnternal Audit has unrestricted access to all records, properties and personnel. (d) Resignation, Re-assignment and Reasons Disclose any resignation/s or re-assignment of the internal audit staff (including those employed by the thirdparty auditing firm) and the reason/s for them. There were 17 lnternal Audit staff who left due to various reasons such as career change, family circumstance, health condition and migration (e) Progress against Plans, lssues, Findings and Examination Trends State the internal audit's progress against plans, significant issues, significant findings and examination trends. 42 lnternal Audit monitors the accomplishment of the work plan quarterly and reports to the Audit Committee on a semi-annual basis. Also, status of corrective/remedial measures undertaken on high risk issues is reported to the Audit Committee during its regular meeting. The relationship among progress, plans, issues and findings should be viewed as an internal control review cycle which involves the following step-by-step activities: 1) Preparation of an audit plan inclusive of a timeline and milestones; 2) Conduct of examination based on the plan; Evaluation of the progress in the implementation of the plan; 3) 4) Documentation of issues and findings as a result of the examination; Determination of the pervasive issues and findings ("examination trends") based on single year 5) result and/or year-to-year results; 6) Conduct ofthe foregoing procedures on a regular basis. 3) Audit Control Policies and Procedures Dlsclose all internal audit controls, policies and procedures that have been established by the company and the result of an assessment as to whether the established controls, policies and procedures have been implemented under the column "lmplementation." Description Policies & Procedures lnternal Audit lmplementation Manual, which includes the following, among others: Provides Audit Risk Assessment Model Risk-based Audit Methodology Audit Rating System Outsourcing Policies risk assessment measurement criterla based on key business risk variables to calculate the weighted risk rating and rank the auditable units/ entities. The main purpose of the Risk Assessment Methodology is to enhance the objectivity and transparency and provide for a sound basis for the preparation of the Annual Audit Plan (audit frequency, intensity and timing). Guidelines to promote consistency and objectivity in the formulation of an overall assessment lratingfor each audit engagement. Covers the process of obtaining external service providers to support or complement the lnternal Audit Activity, in conformance with the lnstitute of lnternal Auditor's Practice Advisory 1210.A1-1 and regulatory requirements of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, currently under Circular 755, and as may be amended in the future. All established controls, policies and procedures have been implemented. , Audit Program Guides provide the audit steps / Various Audit Program Guides 4l procedures for a particular audit engagement. These are reviewed and updated when deemed necessary, i.e. based on the results of walkthrough procedures there are changes in the process brought about by changes in the system, regulations, etc. Mechanism and Safeguards State the mechanism established by the company to safeguard the independence of the auditors, financial analysts, investment banks and rating agencies (example, restrictions on trading in the company's shares and imposition of internal approval procedures for these transactions, limitation on the non-audit services that an external auditor may provide to the company): 43 lnvestment Banks lnternal Audit functionally reports to the Audit Committee Not Applicable Not Applicable The Bank has a signed agreement where the naiing Agencies commit to express an independent, objective and fair credit opinion, adhering to its credit composed of independent directors lnternal Auditors' Declaration of lndependence signed annually. rating standards and ensuring that the credit rating function shall be performed External Auditors issue statement of their with utmost independence in compliance with professional competence. regulation. (h) State the officers (preferably the Chairman and the CEO) who will have to attest to the company's full compliance with the SEC Code of Corporate Governance. Such confirmation must statd that all directors, officers and employees of the company have been given proper instruction on their respective duties as mandated by the Code and that internal mechanisms are in place to ensure that compliance. Jonathan T. Gotianun, Chairman Jr., President and CEO C. T. Ratcliffe, Chief Compliance Officer Ma. Bernadette Antonio H. ROLE OF STAKEHOTDERS 1) Disclose the company's policy and activities relative to the following: Activities Policy Customers'welfare Under the vision and mission statement of the bank, customer treated equally with the is shareholders and employees as major stakeholder of the bank. Su ppl i er/contractor selection practice Only pre-qualified bidders are allowed to bid and the bid is awarded to the lowest bidder. Directors, senior management and employees are constantly reminded that the bank is the lust the custodian of the money of the depositors and all risk taking activities should be taken only if it will not prejudice the depositors, 1. Notice of bidding; prequalification to bid. 2. Announcement of prequalified bidder. 3. Submission of bid documents/bond. 4. Bidding 5. Awarding. 5. Notice to proceed. Environmentally friendly value- Contribute to conservation of trees chain thru adoption of paperless media transaction. 1. Electronic instead of paper based communication. 2. Adoption of other electronic based banking products and 44 transactions. Promotion of specific cause for improvement of the Community. Sponsor community and school based social programs. Anti-corruption programmes and Section t (Rules and Regulations) of Section II (Employee Discipline) procedu res? the Bank's Code of Ethics and ofthe Bank's Code of Ethics and Discipline describes the policies covering the following: F. Trust and Confidence/Honesty and Discipline describes the policies covering the following: Community interaction C. D. AdministrativeCharges Schedule of Penalties !ntegrity G. Preservation of Bank Property l. J. K. Business and Personal Conduct Outside Activities Conflict of lnterest Safeguarding creditors' rights 2l Does the company have a separate corporate responsibility (CR) report/section or sustainability report/section? There is no separate 3) CSR section in the EastWest Annual Report. Performance-enhancing mechanisms for employee participation. (a) What are the company's policy for its employees' safety, health, and welfare? Caring for the health and well being, as well as for the safety and security of our employees, Eastwest provide HMO and group life insurance coverage. Employees'financial security extends beyond retirement a retirement benefit plan that helps them reap the benefits of long years of hard work and allows them to enjoy life after their tenure with Eastwest. with As an organization, EastWest believes in providing a learning environment which gives our people all the opportunities for them to accumulate knowledge, continuously hone their skills and sharpen their competencies. EastWest Bank's Learning Academy mission is to provide the necessary training programs to all employees that will help them increase their level of awareness, improve their skills and develop the right attitude in performing their jobs. (b) Show data relating to health, safety and welfare of its employees. HEALTH RELATED FRINGE BENEFITS AVAITED 1. Annual Physical Examination (Head Offices and Branches) L,255 2. 3. Executive Check-up Pre-employment Physical Examination 62 1,510 4. Medical Retainer onsite clinics Physician Nurses 7. 4 3 Total Amount for emergency medicines and clinic supplies P685,955 Monthly Medical Specialists Consultation Monthly Health Advisories 4L2 t2 4S 8. Flu Vaccinations for employees & Dependents 1,500 9. Wellness Programs 368 Safetv & Securitv Programs: Training Program I rrequency I Participants Bank Safety and Security Orientation Twice for New Employees Orientation month Employees Security Customer Service Program Modules: 1. Bank Security Operations 2. EW Customer Service Standards 3. Emergency Preparedness & Annual per Security Guard per Security All agencydeployed Security Guards Response 4. ATM-related Fraud- !dentification Agency a New EWB Program (NEOP) (Covers topics on Bonk Emergency Preporedness ond Response for fire, eorthquake, bomb threot and and Prevention Safety and Security Seminar for As Service scheduled Manasers Safety and Security Division (SSD) As Safety and Quarterly ln-House/Field Training scheduled Security Division Operations Center Officers Safety and Security Seminar Store Officers Development Program annual / Semi- Store Officers (c) State the company's training and development programmes for its employees. Show the data. EWB has various training programs such as Foundational Courses, Development Programs, Bank Development, Business Development, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Leadership and Personal Effectiveness . The attached file shows the various ongoing and scheduled classroom courses as well as our list of online courses. El.h 2014 EWB Courses. pdf (d) State the company's reward/compensation policy that accounts for the performance of the company beyond short-term financial measures ) The Bank's Compensation programs will reflect the following beliefs and intentions: We are in the service industry. As such we recognized that the key factor to succeed is and retain an employee corps that could compete effectively. to build Having the right people is the first and most important step in achieving the Bank,s vision of being a "world-class bank anchored on service excellence in our chosen markets,,. We will use compensation to attract and retain top performers, and provide base salary, incentives and rewards that direct behaviour & performance to achieve the Bank's goals & strategies as well as build and sustain the Bank's values and culture. We will keep our competitive positioning at or near the 50th percentile of identified competitor banks for annual base salary and total cash compensation (base plus bonus or incentives). Total cash compensation above the 50th percentile may be attained for core employees who hold critical positions and exceed performance expectations. The general level of the variable component (bonus) of the compensation will be correlated to the Bank's performance. lf the Bank achieves above average resultp, the bonus pool will correspondingly increase and possibly push the average total compensataon higher than the 50th percentile level. ln this way, the fortunes of the Bank and that of its workforce are tied tightly. We wilt maintain a salary structure consistent with the aforementioned competitive positioning and at the same time ensures internal consistency whereby the salary is reflective of the employee's duties and responsibilities; competencies relevant to the job, performance and contributions to the business. The salary structure shall specify ranges (minimum, midpoint, and maximum) which are set to correspond to each of the corporate ranks or levels in the bank's job classification framework. Similarly, we will provide a fringe benefits program that is competitive with the target market in terms of benefit mix and amounts. The program will complement our base compensation and pay incentives in attracting and retaining employees who meet or exceed performance standards. o The benefits program will be a mix of benefits that are mandated by law and those commonly given in the industry such as health and life insurances, employee loans, car benefits, retirement, etc. The specific benefit amounts shall be competitively positioned at median or averate of the target market. o The Human Resources Group shall review and recommend changes to the compensation and benefits programs in order to maintain its competitiveness and responsiveness to the needs of the organization. o 4l The Compensation Committee shall review and approve proposed changes in the compensation structure and benefits program ofthe Bank' what are the company's procedures for handling complaints by employees concerning illegal (including corruption) and unethical behaviour? Explain how employees are protected from retaliation' parties are encouraged to report, Employees, directors, stakeholders, clients, service providers and other third to the interests of the Bank and its detrimental or act irregularity good knowledge of any misconduct, in faith, stakeholders. a choice of communication channels to The reporting party or otherwise referred to as the "whistteblower" has the normal channel of reporting be through report any knowledge of misconduct or irregularity. The report may personnel or officer involved in the bank concerns wtriih is through the direct supervisor/manater of the is not acted upon by the direct reportable behavior. However, if the reported misconduct or irregularity supervisor is not in a position to address his supervisor or in the judgment of the whistleblower, the direct call any of the whistlebio*", r"y email his/her report to the whistle Blowing committee or report, the following designated officers: 1. 2. 3. 4. Head, Human Resources Division Chief Audit Executive Chief Risk Officer Chief ComPliance Officer 47 !f the issue to be reported is serious and sensitive, the whistleblower may directly approach the President and or the Chairman of the Board of Directors. A member of the Board of Directors reporting an activity under this policy may raise his concerns to the Chairman of the Audit Committee, Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee or the Chairman of the Board of Directors. CEO to remain anonymous. However, sufficient information must be provided to aid in the investigation of the reported misconduct, irregularity or improper activity. The whistleblower should refrain from obtaining evidence for which he/she does not have right of access but his/her cooperation in the investigation, if needed, is expected. The whistleblower may disclose his/her identity or opt Ample protection is accorded to a whistleblower which includes, among others: (i) Confidentiality of identity and of the information reported; (ii) Non-retaliation against the whistleblower; (iii) Protection and security of his/her person and his/her family; (iv) Transfer to another unit; and/or, (v) Reinstatement to the same or comparable position and back benefits and pay, if warranted by the circumstances. On the other hand, any person implicated in the reported act is accorded the right to be informed of the act he/she is alleged to have committed, its penalties or consequences, the right to counsel of his own choice, the right to be heard and present evidence on his/her defense, and the right to be informed of the resolution of the investigation or action taken. This policy sets forth a reporting process beyond the normal reporting line to provide an alternative venue for reporting any irregularity, misconduct or suspicious activities to the Management but this is without preiudice to established procedures of the Bank in handling disciplinary cases under its Code of Ethics and Discipline. DISCTOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY 1) Ownership Structure (a) Holding 5% shareholding or more I FilinvestDevelopment I Shares Percent I Filinvest Development | I L5.L3% I Various 17o,690,570 PCD Nominee Corporation -Foreign ruominee Beneficial Owner AtG Holdings :::r::1'r:l I eco I corporation - Filipino I 451,354,890 394,941,030 Filinvest Development I Number of I stockholders/clients Various I stockholders/clients I Name of Senior Management Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr. 455,010 0.o4% Gerardo Susmerano 320,000 0.03% .lacqueline S. Fernandez Arturo L. Kimseng 23,800 0.00% 30,000 0.oo% Ernesto T. Uy 25,000 o.00% Manuel Andres D. Goseco 150,000 lvy B. Uy 150,000 Renato K. De Borja, Jr. Bernadette T. Ratcliffe 50,000 0.01% 0.0t% 0.00% 10,000 0.00% Arnulfo V. De Pala 10,000 0.oo% Renato P. Peralta 46,300 o.00% Grace N. 2) 40,000 15,000 | o.ot% Does the Annual Report disclose the following: Key risks Yes Corporate objectives Yes Financial performance indicators Yes Non-financial performance indicators Yes Dividend policy No Details of whistle-blowing policy Yes Biographical details (at least age, qualifications, date of first appointment, relevant experience, and any other directorships of listed companies) of di rectors/com missioners Training and/or continuing education programme attended by each di rector/com missioner Yes Yes Number of board of directors/commissioners meetings held during the year Yes Attendance details of each director/commissioner in respect of meetings held Yes Details of remuneration of the CEO and each member of the board of rectors/com missioners Yes di Should the Annual Report not disclose any of the above, please indicate the reason for the non-disclosure. Dividend Policy - the Bank has yet to finalize its Dividend Policy. ln prior years' statement, the Bank has disclosed dividends attached to its Preferred Shares. Once the Dividend Policy on its common shares has been finalized, the same shall be included in the annual report. 3) External Auditor's fee PHP 13,000,000 4) Medium of Communication List down the mode/s of communication that the company is using for disseminating information' 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Periodic submission of structured reports to the PSE and SEC lmmediate submission of unstructured reports to PSE and SEC in the event a material information occurs Annual investor briefing participation locally and abroad of queries by various existing and potential investors through personal meetings, email, Accommodation and tele-conference press releases to leading newspapers in circulation pertaining to significant developments happening in the Bank the above information Continuous update of the Bank's website (www.eastwestbanker'com) for all of released to the Public s) Date of release of audited financial report: February 27'2Ot4 6) ComPanY Website information about the following? Does the company have a website disclosing up-to-date Business oPerations prior years) Financial statements/reports (current and Materials provided in briefings to analysts and media Yes Shareholdi ng structu re Yes Group corporate structu re Yes Downloadable annual report Yes Notice of AGM and/or EGM Yes Company's constitution (company's by-laws, memorandum and articles of association) Yes Should any of the foregoing information be not disclosed, please indicate the reason thereto. Not applicable 7l Disclosure of RPT The amounts and the balances arising from the foregoing significant related party transactions of the Group and of the Parent Company are as follows: 2014 A Catesorv Significant investors: Loans receivable Volume P- Balance P5,621,850 Terms and Conditions/llature Loans granted with a term of seven years, interest of 4.500/o, secured, no imPairment Deposit liabilities - 2,864568 Deposit liabilities with interest ranging from 0.50% to Accrued interest receivable - 60,224 Accrued expenses - 13,297 - 3,500,000 Interest income accrued on outstanding loans receivable Payable for management and professional fees paid by FDC (reimbursement for exPenses) Unused credit lines Interest income on loans receivable I iabi I ities Interest 1.00o/o Guarantees and commitments Interest income Key management personnel: 228219 - Loans receivable - 37,777 Loans granted with terms ranging from three to twenty years, interest ranging from 5.59o/oto 10.42o/o, Deposit liabilities - 259,726 Accrued interest receivable -90 Deposit liabilities with interest ranging from 0.50% to 5.88% Interest income accrued on outstanding loans receivable Interest income on loans receivable it liabilit Interest 2310222 Loans granted with terms ranging from two months to thirteen and a halfyears, interest ranging from 3.75%olo 6.40%,76% secured by real estate and chattel mortgage, no imPairment Receivables purchased by the Parent Company from secured at 987o lnterest income I nterest Other related parties: Loans receivable 857,158 Receivables purchased FLI 99,680 Financial assets at FVTPL Parent Company, with interest rates ranging from I 5,815,423 Deposit liabilities 17,048 Accrued interest receivable Guarantees and commitments FLI- issued debt securities held for trading by the Accounts receivable P_ Gain on sale of land 264,132 lnterest income lnterest exPense 220370 5,267,068 P411,597 5.40Yo ro 5.64%, unimPaired Deposit liabilities with interest ranging from 0.50% to 5.88% lnterest income accrued on outstanding loans receivable Unused credit lines Receivable from FAI on the sale ofland by the Parent Company, payable in 5 years, interest of6.00% (Note l0) Service fee exPense Rent expense 2t,406 5,434 31,401 Gain recognized on the sale of the Parent Company's land to FAI (Note l0) Interest income on loans receivable Interest expense on deposit liabilities Service fees paid to FLI for account servicing equivalent to l.l2%oofloan arnounts collected by FLI on behalfofthe Parent Company (see Note 9) Rent expenses paid for lease transactions with other 50 2014 Category Amount/ Outstanding Volume Balance Terms and Conditions/Nature related parties such as Filinvest Asia Corporation, FAI and FLI The Group's significant investors pertain to FDC, the immediate Parent Company of the Group, and FDC Forex Corporation (a company under common control of FDC). Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group, directly or indirectly. The Group considers the members of the Management Committee to constitute key management personne! for purposes of PAS 24. The Group provides banking services to its key management personnel. Other related parties pertain to the Group's affiliates (subsidiaries of FDC). The Group and the Parent Company had no outright purchases and outright saie of debt securities with significant shareholders and key management personne! in 2014 and 2013. ln 2OL4, the Parent Company purchased peso-denominated debt securities issued by Filinvest Land, lnc., an affiliate, with market value amounting to 99.68 million as of December 31, 2014. No provision and allowance for loan losses was recognized by the Group for loans to significant investors, key management personnel and other related parties in 2Ol4 and 2013. The parent Company's subsidiaries have no transactions with related parties outside of the Group. The transactions disclosed above are the same for the Group and the Parent Company. Parent Companv Related Partv Transactions Transactions between the Parent Company and its subsidiary (EWRB) meet the definition of related party transactions. Details of the Parent Company's subsidiary are disclosed in Note 1. In addition to the transactions discussed above, the following are the transactions between the Parent position Company and its subsidiary that are recognized in the Parent Company's stateflents of financial and statements of income and eliminated in the consolidated financial statements: 2011 AmounU C"t.*rO Subsidiaries: Volume Outstanding Balance Loans receivable P300,000 P300,000 Receivables purchased 5,740,168 3,890,662 Accrued interest receivable - 7'887 Accounts receivable - 564,845 Deposit liabilities - 166,573 72,206 Terms and Conditions/ Nature Loans granted with a term ofone month or 30 days, interest rate of 4.00%", unsecured, no impairment Receivables purchased by the Parent Company from EWRB (Note 9) Interest on receivables purchased from EWRB and loans granted to EWRB at 4.00'/. per annum Amount collected by EWRB from bonowers on behalf of the Parent Company that remained unremitted by EWRB Accounts PaYable Interest income lnterest exPense Service fee expense 2,537 519 16,482 Deposit liabilities with interest rates of 0.057oto 5.87% Cash reloading transactions between EWRB and the Parent ComPanY Interest income on outstanding loans receivable ilities account servicing amounts collected bY nt Company for the receivables purchased (see Note 9) WhenRPTsareinvolved,whatprocessesareinplacetoaddresstheminthemannerthatwillsafeguardthe and other stakeholders? interest of the compa^;;.; in particular of its minority shareholders 51 lnlinewiththeBank,sthrusttopromotetransparency,anyRelatedPartytransactionsha]]beonanarmslengthbasisandnofavorableorspecialtreatmentshallbeaffordedtosuchrelatedpartyunlessthesame in such dealing' similarly interested treatment shall be accorded to all parties regulatory reporting J. requirements' , RIGHTS OF STOCKHOLDERS Exceptforpre.emptiveright,thestockho|dersoftheBankpossessalltherightsofastockholderunderthe wit: Corporation Code of the Philippines' to or by proxy at stockholders' meeting' Right to attend and vote in person 1) adoPt new bY-laws' person to call such any cause there is no authorized 5) a and be registered as a or stocks or other evidence of stock ownership certificate of ffi;ltH'issuance stockholder. assets uPon dissolution' .e tatements upon request and to '"t"i'" financial report of rivative suits' ency. in certain cases' ares and withdraw from the corporation ed' 1)RighttoparticipateeffectivelyinandvoteinAnnual/Specialstockholders,Meetings (a) Quorum in its Stockholders' Meeting as set forth convene the Annual/special to required quorum the on Give details By-laws. registered the ' of at least a maioritv of the outstallT.:.:::l'' As prescribed in the bYl owners proxy shall constitute a stock present in person or by in those case whether the to do busine" ""t"pt gieater percentage vis-i-vis the corporate Code provides.a ;;;; Corporate Acts (b) System Used to Approve to approve corporate acts' Explain the system used all laws and (c) Stockholders' Rights List any Stockholders' Rights concerning Annual/Special Stockholders' Meeting that differ from those laid down in the Corporation Code. Stockholders' Rights not in irThe The Corooration Code Corporation Code None Dividends Record Date I Pryment Date (d) Stockholders' Participation 1. State, if any, the measures adopted to promote stockholder participation in the Annual/Special Stockholders' Meeting, including the procedure on how stockholders and other parties interested may communicate directly with the Chairman of the Board, individual directors or board committees. lnclude in the discussion the steps the Board has taken to solicit and understand the views of the stockholders as well as procedures for putting forward proposals at stockholders' meetings. o the participation of the shareholders thru widespread dissemination of the notice of the shareholders' meeting including the use of newspaper publication and the service to each of the Ensure By-laws. . o / shareholder of the bank thru modes allowed in the Encourage direct participation by providing relevant materials to the entire shareholder regardless o the number of their shares. Have a Question and Answer period to be participated by stockholders during the ASM. I 2 Communication Procedure State the company policy of asking shareholders to actively participate in corporate decisions regarding: a. b. c. Amendments to the company's constitution Authorization of additional shares Transfer of all or substantially all assets, which in effect results in the sale of the company transfer of assets All proposals for amendment of the corporate charters, issuance of additional shares and the shareholders by are sent to all the shareholders of record in order that the same could be considered will explain the rationale and after, questions are number of votes entertained from the floor. The vote required to adopt proposal is based on the in a meeting called for that purpose. The Chair prescribed by law. giving out of notices to the AGM where items Does the company observe a minimum of 21 business days for Yes to be resolved by shareholders are taken up? a. Date of sending out notices; February L4, 2014 b.DateoftheAnnual/Specialstockholders,Meeting:April25,2ol4 Stockholders' Meeting' Refer to the attached State, if any, questions and answers during the Annual/Special (Annex 10) minutes of the Annual Stockholder's Meeting Resolutions Result of AnnuaUspecial Stockholders' Meeting's stockholders' Meeting on Refer to the attached Minutes of the Annual April 25' 2OL4' (Please see Annex 10) 53 l. Approvin8 | 10. 11. I t4 15 6. Resolution I 9. 8. Dissenting | tz. Abstainin8 13 ,L7 16 Dateof publishingof theresultof thevotestakenduringthemostrecentAGMforall resolutions: The Bank published the results of its Annual Stockholder's Meeting the day after the Annual Stockholder's meeting held on April 25, 2014. (e) Modifications State, if any, the modifications made in the Annual/Special Stockholders' Meeting regulations during the most recent year and the reason for such modification; Reason for Modification Modifications None (f) Stockholders' Attendance (i) Details of Attendance in the Annual/specialstockholders' Meeting Held: Below is the attendance report provided by the bank's stock transfer agent, Stock Transfer Service lnc for those stockholders who were attended in person or in proxy during the Annual Stockholder's Meeting on APril 25'20t4. 1. Andrew Gotlanun Sr. -NED/Chalrman Emerftus 2. MercedesT. Gotlanun - IVED 3. LJosephlneT. Gotlanun Yap-NED/ Chohmon olthe Votlng by show of hands Compnsotlon Annual Commlttee 4. Jonathan T. Gotlanun -NED/ Chotrman 5. Antonlo C. MoncuPa Ir. - ED/ Presldent ond Aprll25,2014 85.s0 86.41 cto 6. JoseS.SandelasNED/ Cholmonof Rlsk Management Commlttee - 7. Carlos R. Allndada NED/ Cholrmon ol Audtt Commtttce 8. Paul Aqulno-NED/ Chqlrmanof CorPomte Govemance ond 54 %of SH Attend in8 ln Percon Compllance Commlttee 9. Benedicto M. Valerlo !r, -NED/Cotpm?c (i) Does the company appoint an independent party (inspectors) to count andlor validate the votes at the ASM/SSMs? Yes. () Do the company's common shares carry one vote for one share? lf not, disclosp and give reasons for any divergence to this standard. Where the company has more than one class of shares, describe the voting rights attached to each class of shares. Yes, one vote for one share' (e) Proxy Voting Policies State the policies followed by the company regarding proxy voting in the Annual/Special Stockholders' Meetlng. Company's Policies Execution and acceptance of proxies Form for proxy are sent to the stockholders of record as part of ASM with instructions on how to accomplish it, including the instruction of the shareholder on how to vote Notary Proxies are required to be notarized. Submission of Proxy Proxies may be submitted to the office 9f the corporate secretary or to the office designated in the principal office Proxy may cover one or several shares at the option of the I severat Proxies Validity of Proxy Proxies executed abroad lnvalidated ProxY Validation of ProxY Violation of ProxY Valid only for a specific meeting. Uniform rutes for proxies executed in the Philippines and Shareholders of invalidated proxies are informed in writing at a date which would give them sufficient time to address noted deficiencies before the ASM. Cut-off date for validation of the proxy is indicated in the notice of meeting. Validation is done by the Corp Sec assisted by the stock and transfer Proxies are voted strictly in accordance with its term. (h) Sending of Notices State the comPanY's Policies and procedure on the sending Meeting. of notices of Annuauspecial stockholders' Notices may be sent by registered mail, personal service or by publication. (i) Definitive lnformation Statements and Management Report Number of Stockholders entitled to receive Definitive lnformation Statements and Management Report and Other Materials Date of Actual Distribution of Definitive lnfnrmrliaa (i.iamani and M:n:oemant All 21 days before scheduled meeting. Rpnart and Other Materials held by market participants/certain beneficial owners Date of Actual Distribution of Definitive lnformation Statement and Management Report and Other Materials held by stockholders 21 days before scheduled meeting. State whether CD format or hard copies were The CD format was distributed at initial distribution and the hard copies at actual distributed lf yes, indicate whether requesting stockholders were provided hard copies U) Notice of ASM is published in a newspaper of general circulation. ASM kit, together with the notice, is also sent to all stockholders of record record date. asofa Yes Does the Notice of Annual/Special Stockholders' Meeting include the followinS: Each resolution to Yes be taken up deals with only one item. Profiles of directors (at least age, qualification, date of first appointment, experience, and directorships in other listed companies) nominated for election/re-election. Yes The auditors to be appointed or re-appointed. Yes An explanation of the dividend policy, if any dividend is to be declared. Yes Not applicable The amount payable for final dividends. Documents required for proxy vote. Yes Should any of the foregoing information be not disclosed, please indicate the reason thereto. 2) Treatment of Minority Stockholders (a) State the company's policies with respect to the treatment of minority stockholders. lmplementation Policies No discrimination. All queries during the stockholders meeting are entertained regardless of the number of the shares the shareholder has in the Bank. No preference is given to any of the stockholders by virtue of the number of the shares that they Observance of right. The rights of a shareholder under its by-laws hold. and the law are respected by the Bank. (b) Oo minority stockholders have a right to nominate candidates for board of directors? 55 Yes. Minority shareholders have the right to nominate and elect the members of the board of directors which is impliedly expressed in the rights of the shareholders prescribed in the Corporation Code of the Philippines. K. INVESTORS RETATIONS PROG RAM 1) Discuss the company's external and internal communications policies and how frequently they are reviewed. Disclose who reviews and approves major company announcements. ldentify the committee with this responsibility, if it has been assigned to a committee. The Bank's communication frameworks are centralized through the following a. unats: ) Strategic Management Department (SMD) SMD is responsible for the investor relations framework of the Bank. Thus, all structured public disclosure and announcement of material information shall be coursed through SMD. tikewise, all external announcements, i.e. press releases, newspaper ads, etc. that will be released by any of the Bank's units shall be coursed through SMD for clearance. SMD reviews and ensures the accuracy of all financial and non-financial external announcements prior to providing clearance. Likewise, if the announcement is material in nature, SMD shall ensure that it is properly disclosed to the PSE or SEC prior to release to the press or to external parties. SMD is also responsible in informing all Bank Directors and Principal Officers of the blackout trading period prior to the disclosure of material information. b. Bank Marketing and Corporate Communications (BMCC) to ensure that these comply process on the nature of the would depend The approval with the Bank's communication standards. / announcement, such BMCC is responsible for the release of all external and internal communication as: - product specific announcements (e.g. advertisements, promotions, branch opening, etc.) shall be endorsed by the project owner and approved by the head of the unit in charge of the product. The approval of the unit head signifies that the information to be released is accurate and has gone through the necessary approval process set forth by the Bank' Bank-wide related announcements (e.g. financial performance, branding, etc.) shall be endorsed by the project owner and approved by the President I CEo. SMD shall be informed by BMCC prior to release of announcement to ensure that there is no material information to be disclosed. SMD ensures that the public is informed ahead, through appropriate PSE / SEC disclosures, prior to BMCC's release of the announcement through the press or to other externa! party. 2l Describe the company's investor relations program including its communications strategy to promote effective communication with its stockholders, other stakeholders and the public in general. Disclose the contact details (e.g. telephone, fax and email) of the officer responsible for investor relations. (1)Objectives (2) Principles The objective of EastWest's !nvestor Relations (!R) framework is to ensure that the investing public is fully informed at all times of significant developments and material information pertaining to the Bank, and no investor shall be disadvantaged lack of access to these information. The lR principle pertain to the strict adherence on the timely, accurate and credible reporting of all corporate information, business performance, and any material information of the Bank based on the disclosure standards set by the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 57 As a llsted company, IR is a critical function of EastWest Bank (EW) in order to ensure that all our clients and investors have access to the same level of information. Likewise, it is important that all officers and employees of EW provide same standard of information to the public to establish credibility to the public on the way we do business. (3) Modes of Communications All these are envisaged contribute to a6hieving fair valuation of our listed shares. The following are the modes of communication used in the lnvestor Relations framework: a. b. d. Periodic submission of structured reports to the PSE and SEC lmmediate submission of unstructured reports to PSE and SEC in the event a material information occurs Annual investor briefing participation locally and abroad Accommodation of queries by various existing and potential investors through personal meetings, email, and tele-conference Press releases to leading newspapers in circulation pertaining to significant developments happening in the Bank Continuous update of the Bank's website (www.eastwestbanker.com) for all of the above information released to the public The Bank's lnvestor Relations is under Strategic Management f. (4) lnvestors Relations Officer Department with the following contact information: Address: 5th Fl., The Beaufort, 5th Avenue corner 23'd street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines Email: ir@eastwestbanker.com Website: http://www.eastwestbanker.com/info/ir main.asp The following are the official contact persons under EW Investor Relations: Aerol Paul B. Banal Corporate Planning Offi cer abbanal@eastwestbanker.com Tel. No. (531) 5753888 loc. 3585 Fax No. (632) 5753888 |oc.3523 / The following are the other Corporate !nformation Officers of EW, as submitted to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE): Atty. Benedicto M. Valerio, Jr. Corporate Secretary bmvalerio@easetwestbanker.com Tel. No. (632) 5753871 Fax No. (532) 8150519 I 1632!. 8t84t47 Rene K. De Borja, Jr. Chief Finance Officer rkd eboria @eastwestbanker.com 58 3) What are the company's rules and procedures governing the acquisition of corporate control in the capital markets, and extraordinary transactions such as mergers, and sales ofsubstantial portions ofcorporate assets? Name ofthe independent party the board of directors ofthe company appointed to evaluate the fairness transaction price. ofthe Once a target company is identified, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) or a letter of intent (including nondisclosure agreement) will be executed prior to commencing preliminary transactions among parties to the acquisition. The Management will then create a Due Diligence Team. At the outset, the Due Diligence Team wil! have to agree on the scope of the examination/investigation (i.e. Corporate, financial, legal, etc.). Should the Bank decide to continue with the merger and acquisitions (M&A) after due diligence investigations, the legal documentations (i.e. Deed of Assignment, Articles and Plan of Merger) will be drafted. All proposed M&A transactions are presented to the Board for approval. !f the transaction received majority vote consent from the boards of directors, such M&A transaction must be approved by the shareholders. The sharehotders of all of the involved companies shall be given a notice. This notice should also inform them as to the purpose of the meeting and include a summary of the plan for the M&A. An affirmative vote of stockholders representing at least two-thirds of the outstanding capital stock of the Bank is needed to approve the plan. After approval, any amendment to the plan for the M&A must similarly be approved by a maiority vote from the board of directors and an affirmative vote from stockholders representing at least two thirds of the BanlCs outstanding capital stock. Bank acquisition, mergers and consolidations are subject to the approval of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSp). The Bank should consult with the BSP prior to the finalization of any M&A transaction. The price/exchange ratio to be applied in the M&A shall be determined by the Board in consultation with a reputable independent auditor. L. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBITITY !NITIATIVES Discuss any initiative undertaken or proposed to be undertaken by the company. Beneficiary Initiative The Bank is in the process of drafting a CSR charter. E.ployees, Community, Regiulators, Customers and Shareholders M. BOARD, DIRECTOR, COMMITTEE AND CEO APPRAISAT Disclose the process followed and used in assessing the annual performance of individual director, and the CEO/President. the board and its committees, Criteria Board of Directors Board Committees lndividual Directors A self-assessment form is Criteria used in the self- the members of accomplished of the Year to the start the Board at the bY assess its performance and effectiveness as a body, the various committees, the CEO/President and CEO/President the lndividual Directors. The overall result of the annual selfassessment is Presented to the assessment are in accordance with SEC Memorandum Circular No. 6, Series of 2009 (Revised Code of Corporate Governance) and Subsection X141.3 (Power/Duties and Responsibilities of Directors) of the Manual of Regulations for Banks (MORB). 59 Board through the Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee N. Each guide question is rated from 1-10, with 10 being the highest (the lowest being not obserued and the highest being lorgely (CCCC). INTERNAT BREACHES AND SANCTIONS Discuss the internal policies on sanctions imposed for any violation or breach of the corporate governance manual involving directors, officers, management and employees Sanctions Violations First violation Reprimand Second violation Suspension from office. The duration of 9n the gravity of suspension shall depend violation. Third violation the the Maximum penalty of removal from office shall be imposed. 60 Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities and Exchange Commission, this Annual Corporate Governance Report is on signed on behalf of the registrant by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City April 2015. of Taguis _ SIGNATURES Jonathan T. Gotianun Chairman of the Board *".W#^atcrirre Chief ComPliance Officer suBscRtBED AND SWORN to before me this _ their as day 20-, of affiant(s) exhibiting to me follows: NAME/NO. Jonathan T. Gotianun PI.ACE OF ISSUE DATE OF ISSUE Passport E89194744 - lssued on 20 Manila SeP 13 Antonio C. MoncuPa Paul A. Aquino Jan 14 Carlos R. Alindada Manila Passport E81531531 - lssued on 09 Dec 2010 Passport EC0067879 - lssued on 22 Passport E88591905 - lssued on 8 Manila July Manila 13 Atty. Benedicto M. Valerio Passport EC1485358 - lssued on 27 June 2014 Passport ECt32t279 - lssued on 05 Ma. Bernadette T. Ratcliffe Jun 14 5SS No. 33-0271881-9 Jose S. Sandejas Manila Manila NOTARY PUBTIC ATTY. MA. Appointmc .264:asl."'. Roll N,r.13ai'iu PTR / | ldP , 'r!'|t lri:time Nc. 07083 No.4746654January 5, 2015 6l , MTNUTES oF THE 2oll ANNUAL srocKHoLDERS niieertnc EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION April 25, 2014 9:30 a m Ballroom, Crimson Hotel, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Munttnlupa City Mr Allan Tumbaga was called to lead the National Anthem at the beginning of the Annual Stockholder's Meeting TING The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Jonathan T Gotianun, who presrded over the same The Corporate Secretary, Atly. Benedicto M Valerio, Jr , certified that the notice of the meeting together with the copies of the lnformation Statement and Audited Financial Stitement of the Bank were sent to each stockholder of record as of Februarv 28, 2014 erther by personal service or by rnail, in compliance with the By-LawS as certitied to by the stock and transfer agent of the Bank Chairman directed the Corporate Secretary to attach the proof of service of the notice of meeting to the records of the meeting which the latter did The 3. DETERMINATION .SIF gUORUM The Corporate Secretary repo(ed to the shareholders in attendance that a quorum exists for the business at hand after determining that: (a) As of record date of this meeting or Febru ary 28, 1 ,1 28,409,610 common shares of stock outstanding Z61E,, there were (b) of stock are represented in the (c) That represents Eighty Six and Forty One percent (86.41%) of 975,062,821 common shares meetrng erther in person or by proxy, the Bank's total issued and outstanding capital stock AL OF THE so MEETING ON A[')RlL 19,2013 The first item of the Agenda is the approval of the minutes of the April 19 a 2013 Annual Stockholders' Meeting The Corporate Secretary certified that Aprit 25, 20)4 Ell' Annutl,lt ockhol<lar's lulcat i ng I'ttga ) copy of the aforesatd minutes was duly sent to each of the stockholders as part of the materials for the April25,2O14 Annual Stockholders Meeting. Upon motion was duly made and seconded there being no obiection that was regrstered durrng the discussions, the Minutes of the Annual Stockholders' Meeting held on April 19,2013 was approved 5. PRESENTATION OF THE CHAIRMAN'S REPORT AND APPROVAL OF TS The next item in the Agenda was the approval of the Financial Statement of the Bank and the report ot2013 Financial and Operational Hrghhghts The Corporate Secretary certified that copies of the Chairman s Report and Audited Financial Statement were furnished to the shareholders as part of the materials for the stockholders' meeting Upon motion duly made and seconded, there being no objection raised in the ensuing discussions, the 2013 Chairman's Report and the Audited Financial Statements were duly noted and approved by the Stockholders The President, Mr Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr was called by the Chairman to present the 2013 Frnancial & Operational Highlights of the Bank The full text of the said report was recorded in the minutes of the meeting, to wrt: "Good morning to everyone Dear shareholders, we are happy to see you this morning Let me give you the headline nurnbers in 2013. The Bank's total assets grew by 17Vo lo P142 3 bil[on Loans grew by 32% to P94.0 billion, while Deposits grew by 22% to P111 2 billion The groMh are one of the highest in the industry but that is also because our base is relattvely small ln terms of income, our total revenues (or Operating lncorne) grew by 35olo to P13 2 billion. Total operating expenses, including provrsron for losses, grew at a faster pace of 40%lo P10I billion. As a result, net rncome grew by 13% to P2 'l billion. ln terms of our Branch Stores, we opened 178 stores in the last two years (123 stores in 2012and 55 stores in 2013) We are on track to have at least 400 stores by the end of 201q As of yesterday afternoon, we already have 375 branches EIY Annuul ,9tockholdar's ltlee ting April 25, 2011 Let rne go through the details of the growth of the Bank's balance sheet and income statement. On the loan side, our corporate loans grew faster than consumer loans. Corporate loans recorded a groMh of 35o/o to end alP46.7 billion The growth is marnly coming from the expansion of our lending groups. Consumer loans grew by 29% lo end at P48,9 billion and it remains to be our key differentiator. Our consumer loans account for more than 50% of our total customer loaris, whrch remains to be the largest proportion of consumer loan portfolio when compared against our peer banks, We now rank 5'n in terms of credit cards portfofio and we are also arnong the banks with the largest auto loan frnancing All other consumer loan products posted double-digit grovuth Our Rural bank subsidiary increased its salary loans to public schoolteachers by over 100o/o Our deposits grew by 22% to end at P111 2 billion Low cost deposits (or CASA) increased by P1a"1 billion or 28o/o, High cost deposits (includlng LTNCD) on the other hand increased by only P5.9 billion As a result, CASA to total deposits ratio improved to 58% from 55%, and our funding cost (or interest expense) has gone down. The groMh in earning assets coming from high,yielding customer loans, coupled with lower funding costs resulted for the Bank to post its industry-leading Net lnterest Margin (NlM) of 8.4% - more than 2x that of lndustry Our net interest income grew by 38% to P8 4 billion, as rnterest income grew by 26% whrle interest expense declined by 15o/o. This is the result of our efforts to manage our funding cost by moving our deposit structure to low cost deposits (or CASA) from high cost deposits As a result of our expansion, service charges, fees, and commissions which are recurring in nature grew by 36% to P2 5 billion The growth in recurring fee-based income is a result of our larger consumer loan books and expanded store network which are rich in transactional fees ln terms of trading revenues, we were fortunate since we were able to unload our trading securities before rates siarted to rise in the rniddle of last year. As a result, trading income grew by 14o/o lo P1 7 billion While we don't rely on trading as a main revenue source, we belteve that we have the competency to take advantage of market opportunities. Pugt -i till Anntttt Stot'kholder's l.lcet ing April 25,201J Pogt J Operating Expenses, excluding provision for loan losses, went up by 24o/o lo P7 8 billion The full year effect of the 123 stores that were opened in 2012 and the initial impact of the 55 more stores that were opened in 2013 are now reflecting in our expenses. These are mostly up-front costs on manpower and infrastructure related to the expansion. !t takes around one to three years for the Stores to start being productive However, these investments are necessary to ensure that the Bank remaans competitive in this ever growing competitive market Provision for losses more than doubled to P3 1 billion, which is matnly due to our focus on Consumer loans While the growth in consumer portfolio attracts higher NPL and credrt costs, we believe that we are still ahead on a risk-adjusted return basis aS the yield of this portfolio will still outwergh the front Ioaded costs in the long run as the vintages mature. All told, despite the up-front costs, our Net lncome grew by 13o/o lo P2 1 billion Thrs translates to a Return on Equity (ROE) and Return on assets (ROA) of 11 1oh and 1 6Yo, respectively we are happy with the results since we have expected worse in consideration of the investments that we have made for the expanslon. What to ExPect in 2014t First, we expect to consolidate what has been built a Productivity - We have added headcount and infrastructure, so what we need to focus now ls to increase the productivity of the organization. We have to emphasize training and re-focus ourselves to improve our Servioe standards and service Culture Our Human Resource and EastWest Academy shall continue focus on training and organizational their rnitiatives development to address the growing demands of the business and of our customers' to b, Automation . ln 2014, we expect to go live with our new core banking solution - Temenos' 124, which we believe iS One Of the better core banking solutions tn the world This should irnprOve our service level with our custorners Our internet core banking is also expected to be replaced together with our banking system c Risk and Governance - we shall continue to enhance our risk andgovernancepractlcestoprotectthegainsWehave Ell'',4nnuul Stockholder's Mcet ing , .4pril 2 5. ?011 l'ct,gc 5 achieved* As the years have progressed, banking has,become more complex. This is why we need to put in the consciousness of our people the importance of control and good management practices We have enhanced our internal audit framework and risk management practrces, which is also to be suppoded by the rmplementation of our core banking system this year. Achieving a BSP CAMELS rating of 4 remains to be the Bank's target We believe that with the preparation put in place we are getting closer towards this goal. Second, we expect the irnpact of expansion costs to be felt this year We have opened 178 branches in the last two (2) years. The full year effect of these branches, together with the branches we will open thrs year wil! be felt in our 2014 results The costs of our store expanSiOn are up-front and expected revenues come much later Our challenge is how to accelerate our revenue glowth coming from our expanded Store network, as well as the expansion of the different line units Next, we expect lower trading revenues in 2014 Fixed income markets have bottomed and the expectation is for rates to inch up higher We erpect this situation to pose a challenge to EastWest, as well as the general banking industry. As a summary, 2014 will not be easy, as we have communicated two years ago. However, ln 2015, we expect things to be better and by 2016 we expect the benefits of our expansaon to be more pronounged. The investments that we have made are necessary aS we are bUilding our revenue base lt is the cost we have to pay now, but we will harvest the fruits of this expansion in the future Thank you very rnuch," 6, RATIFIGATION OF ALL ACTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CORPORATE OFFICERS The next item in the Agenda was the approval of all acts of the Board and Corporate Officers of the Bank The Corporate Secretary certified that a summary of these actions were given to the shareholders as part of the materials for the meeting Upon motion duly made and seconded, there being no objection rarsed during the discussions that ensued, all acts and resolutions and proceedings of the Board of Directors and Officers of the Bank for the year 2013 were approved confirmed and ratified .lpril 2 5. ){) I -t EII' A.nnuul Stockfuil der's Mee r ng r l'age 6 7. ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2014-2015. The Chairrnan anformed the shareholders that the next item of the Agenda is the election of the members of the Board of Directors of the Bank The Corporate Secretary explained that the Bank earher submitted the final list of all candidates who were nominated and pre-screened in accordance wrth the Cornpany's Manual on Corporate Governance" They are: ANDREW L GOTIANUN. SR T GOTIANUN JONATHAN T GOTIANUN L JOSEPHINE GOTIANUN YAP MERCEDES ANTONIO C MONCUPA JR ATTY BENEDICTO M VALERIO. JR JOSE S SANOEJAS CARLOS R ALINDADA, and PAUL A AOUINO That Messrs Jose S. Sandeias, Carlos R Alindada and Paul A Aquino were also named by the Nomination Committee as nominees for the position of I ndependent Directors. No other nomination for election of the Board of Directors was submitted to the Nomination Committee within the period allowed under the Revised Manual on Corporate Governance, or on March 03, 2014 as provided in the lnformatron Statement furnished to the stockholders. Upon molron was duly made and seconded and no o6iections being rendered during the discussions, the followtng persons were therefore declared etected Directors of the Bank for the fiscal year 2014 to 2015 and until their successors have been elected and qualifred: ANDREW L GOTIANUN SR MERCEDES T GOTIANUN T GOTTANUN L JOSEPHINE GOTIANUN YAP ANTONIO C MONCUPA, JR JONATHAN ATTY BENEDICTO M VALERIO JR JOSE S SANDEJAS. CARLOS R ALINDADA, PAUL A AOUINO, lndependent Director lndependent Director lndependent Director ITORS The appointment by the stockholders of the Company's External Audttors was the next item of the Agenda The Chairman reported that the management upon recommendatlon of the Company's Audit Committee, is endorsing the re- EII' tlnntrul Stockfutldar'v trlccling .4pril )5, ?l)la appointment of the auditing firm of Sycip Gorres Velayo and Company as exteinal auditor for the Company for the year 2014 Upon motion was duly made and seconded and no objection being rendered during the discussion, the re-appointment of the auditing firm of Sycrp Gorres Velayo and Company as external auditors for the Yeat 2O14 was approved 9. OTHER IVIATTERS A. Amendment of the address of the Principal Otfice of the Bank. The next itern of the Agenda under Other Matters is the request for confirmation and ratification of the action of the Board amending the address of the principal office of the Bank from Metro Manila as stated in its Articles of lncorporation and By-laws to the Beaufort, Stn Avenue cor 23'd St, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 6, Series o12014 issued by the Securities and Exchange Comrnission Upon motion duly made and seconded there being no objection that was raised in the drscussions, the shareholders ratified and confirrned the following action of the Board, to wit. "RESOLVED, to change the principal office of the Bank that is indicated in its Articles of lncorporation from Metro Manila to The Beaufort Sth Avenue cor 23'd St , Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City RESOLVED FURTHER, that in view of the foregoing, that the THIRD Article of the Bank be amended to read as follows. erly (Amended as of April 10,2014) RESOLVED, FINALLY that Section '1 of the By-Laws be arnended to read as follows: 1 Q{frcr:s. The prrncipal cf{ie.* ol ti:e eorpomtierrt shall irr: located 61TFre Beaufon 5r{'Avenue cq1---2,3 rtl--$-t,-B-ff-:!"1{gp"lg"9lqfr$! Citv. Taquiq City. Subject to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas approval the Corporation may open and maintain branch offices at such places within the Philipprnes as the Board of Directors may delermine (Amended as of April 10, 2014)" Section lilV A.nnuul Snrckholdcr s lVccring Pugt ,\ tlpril 25, 2011 B. Authority to Engage in Bancassurance Business , The next item under Other Matters is the request for confirmation and ratification of the action of the Board to authorize the Bank to engage in Ba ncassura nce Business Upon motion duly made and seconded, there being no objection that was raised in the ensuing discussions, the shareholders ratified and confirmed the following actions of the Board. authorize the Bank to engage in Bancassurance business subject to an efficient and effective exit "RESOLVED, to mechanism or contingency plan in case the business farl or do not prosper that the management shall provide prior to actually engaging in Bancassurance business. RESOLVED, FURTHER, to authorize the bank to engage in non-life insurance either as a General Agent or as a Broker RESOLVED, FURTHER, to confirm the authority granted by the Board during the February 2014 Regular Board meeting for the Bank to engage the services of JP Morgan as Frnancial Advisor in choosing a bancassurance Partner RESOLVED, FURTHER, to authorize Mr Jonathan T Gotianun, Charrrnan, and Mr. Antonio C Moncupa, Jr , President and CEO, to negotiate and finalize the terms of the foregoing engagement C. Authority to Establish a Wholly-Owned Finance and Leasing Company. , The request for confirmation and ratification of the action of the Board to authorize the Bank to invest in a wholly owned finance and leasing company was discussed Upon motion duly made and seconded, their being no objection that was raised in the ensuing discussions, the shareholders confirmed and ratified the following actions of the Board, to wit: "RESOLVED, to authorize the Bank to invest in a wholly owned finance and leasing company subject to an effrcient and effective exit mechantsm or contingency plan in case the investee's operations fail or do not prosper that the managemenl shall provide prior to actually investing with the investee." , EIV A,nnuul ,\ttockholclcr's ll'{aattng ' ,lpril 25, 201 I I'ugc I RESOLVED FURTHER, to authorize the Bank's frnance and leasing subsidiary to invest in a company that will engage in rental and operating lease products, if the said subsrdiary decides to do so in the future D. Listing of the Preferred Shares The Chairman presented to the shareholders for their approval the following corporate actions that were taken by the Board with regards to the capital of the Bank, to wit: RESOLUTION NO. SP-04-2014-04 "RESOLVED, AS lT lS HEREBY RESOLVED, to guthorize the Corporation to: (a) offer and issue up to a maximum of 500,000,000 perpetual non-cumulative Tier 1 preferred shares that qualify as additional Tier 1 capital of the Corporation, at par value of Php10 00 per share (the "Shares"); (b) register the Shares with the Securities and Exchange Comrnission ("SEC"), as may be applicable, pursuant to the Securities Regulatron Code and its rmplementing rules and regulations; (c) secure the approval of the Bangko sentral ng Pilipinas ("BSP"), as may be applicable, for the recognition of the Shares as additional Tier 'l capital pursuant to rules and regulations issued by the BSP; and (d) cause the listing of the Shares with the Philippine Stock Exchange, as Management may deem necessarY: "RESOLVED, FURTHER, to direct the Management to evaluate all aspects relatlng to the proposed offering and issuance of the Shares, including the timing, the distribution, the tdrms and conditions of the offering and issuance of the Shares, engagement of undenruriters, arrangers, trustees, counsel, or such other parties which are necessary forthe offering and issuance of the Shares; "RESOLVED, FURTHER, that the following officers of the Corporation be authorized, as they are hereby authorized, to act for and on behalf of the Corporation: Name Antonio C Moncupa, Jr. Renato K De Borja Maricel L Madrid Andres Manuel D. Goseco Benedicto M Valerio, Jr Position President and CEO Chief Finance Officer Controller Treasurer Corporate Secretary Ell/ Annunl,Jtockfutlder'.s lvlact inx ' April 2 5, 201 I l'}ugr l0 such that any one of the above listed officers, acting singly, be authorized to: (a) file and cause the filing of the application for the registration of the Shares with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Regulation Code and its implementing rules and regulations; (b) execute the regislrataon statement and such other forms, documents or certificataon required by the SEC for such registration of the Shares; (c) file and execute such application or such other documents necessary to secure the BSP approval for the recognition of the Shares as additional Tier 1 capital; and (d) file and cause the listing of the Shares with the PSE, (d) execute and submit to the PSE application forms, and such other cer'?ifications and documents required by the pSE; (e) cause the payment of necessary fees, as required, for: (i) the registration of the Shares under the Securities Regulation Code and its implementing rules and regulation, (ii) the BSP approval for recognition of Shares as additional Tier 1 capital, and (iii) the I'sting of the Shares with PSE; (f) execute the underwriting agreement or document wtth such parties as may be required for the offering and issuance of the Shares; and (g) perlorm such other acts which are necessary to give effect to the foregotng; "RESOLVED, FINALLY, to approve the disclosures in the Registration Statement and Offerrng Prospectus to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and assume responsrbility for the information contained therein full " After deliberating on the matter, upon motion duly made and seconded there berng no objection that was raised, the shareholders approved, confirmed and ratifred the foregoing action of the Board and furlher authorized the Board to decide and determine whether the perpetual non-cumulative preferred shares that the Bank wrll issue is Tier 1 or Tier 2 compllant 10, OPEN FORUM ln response to a query of a shareholder whether the Bank is prepared now and in the future to compete with the bigger banks, the Chairman explained that the actions that were taken by the Bank in the last five years were preparations for it to be more competitive: The Bank acquired AIG Philam Savings Bank which doubled its Credit Card and Auto Loans portfolio; lt acquired Green Bank Rural Bank (now East West Rurat Bank) which allowed it to established more branches in the restrictive area; lt undertoofi an expansion program in the last thee years by adding 180 branches, a feat no other bank has done in the past; Internally, it has embarked on improving the training of its personnel which has more than doubled and upgrading its lT infrastructure; lt has increased its capital; and, it went public thru an IPO These were done to increase the size of the Bank so that it can compete better with the bigger banks EtL',,|nnuul , St ockfu tlder's' Mecl ing ;lpril 25. 20l1 I'ugc I I shares that the Bank intends to on the question relative to the preferredwiil have no convertibility feature issue the chairman exprained that the shares the dilution of the shares of the to common or votil,g fr"r"rr"d shares to avoid and that if there is a need for additional capital existing cornmon =n-"i"'.,oroers offering will be made' thru the issuance of common shares' an lighten the burden of the on whether or not the Bank has any plan tothat the expansion program explained Bank,s expanslon pr-ogrrr, the. chairman effect of ine program was calculated' like the was planned five years ago and. the open branch would be immediately productive Bank cannot expecLthati newly capital to fund the growth and To soften the toaJ, tne Bank-increased its wnlie tne profit yierd is better These will help embarked on consumer business pl.otitaoility while at the same time addressing the Bank to attain some level of Using the analogy that the the efficiency and profitability- of its branches' cross' the Chairman explained that expansion is like'il"-UrrO"n of .rrrying 11r" theBankishopingthatresurrectlonw.llcomeandthentheBankwillbe kholder's expectation The transformed ln such a wa' igation to the people that management is working v ng what it needs to do and invested in the Bank, man t,vi.g ,"ry hard to achieve * fee ^JliT"rffi,:'ffi: ;tii: .o.[rny. Manaoement of course, management alsb fee:ls a great invested/put moriJy ,i; [; Balk employees deposits with the Bank and to the responsibilrty for'ir{" p"ople that working that a[ these group benefit in the that work for rt, and so managemant'i= process. TheChairman,rnanswertothequestionsonthepreferredshares. stock exchange, its yield lisied in the confirmed that the said shares will be whichwoulddependonmarketconditionshavenotyetbeendeterminedanditis open to whoever wants to buY RelativetotheauthoritygrantedbytheshareholdersfortheBanktoenter that the Bant< is still into Bancassurance business, the Chairman reported interested potential partners' studying tne uusiness and that there are several will it partner with' and that it rs still in the process of selecting who on the issue of the Bank declaring dividends, the chairman explained that will engage in when it went public, it informed the prospective investors that rt when the expansion and growth in the next few years and 2014 is the height still declare expenses for thls will be felt but if and when proper. the Bank will dividends. , EWlVnuol Snrckholder's lvleering 1 April 25, ?0ll Puge I ) 1. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion was duly made and seconded and no objections being rendered during the discussions, no other rnatters were taken up for consideration, therefore, the meeting was adjourned The Chairman also invited all the Stockholders who were present and participated in the said meeting to join in the refreshments served by the Bank for this occasion CERTIFIED GORRECT: Corporate Secretary ATTESTED TO: T. GOTIANUN hairman of the Board CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE CHARTER I. OBJECTIVE The Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee shall assist the Board of Directors (BOD) in fulfilling its corporate governance responsibilities and in providing oversight in the implementation of the Bank's Compliance system, including the Bank's Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Program (MLPP). lt shall review and evaluate the qualifications of all persons nominated to the Board as well as those nominated to other positions requiring appointment by the Board of Directors. !I. MEMBERSHIP The Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee shall be composed of the Chairman of the Board and at least three (3) members of the Board of Directors, two (2) of whom shall be independent directors' , III. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES On Corporate Governance: l. lt shall be responsible for ensuring the Board's effectiveness and due 2. 3. observance of corporate governance principles and guidelines. lt shall make recommendations to the Board regarding the continuing education of directors, assignment to Board Committees and succession plan for the Board members and senior officers. lt shall decide whether or not a Director is able to and has been adequately carrying out his/her duties as director bearing in mind the director's contribution and performance (e.g. competence, candor, attendance, preparedness and participation). shall adopt internal guidelines that address the competing time commitments that are faced when directors serve on multiple boprds. lt shall decide the manner by which the Board's performance may be evaluated and propose an objective performance criteria approved by the Board. Such performance indicators shall address how the Board has enhanced long term shareholders' value. lt shall oversee the periodic performance evaluation of the Board and its committees and executive management; and shall also conduct an annual self-evaluation of its performance in accordance with the criteria provided in the 2009 SEC Code of Corporate Governance. 4. lt 5. 6. Revised: MARCH 2014 Page 1 of 2 Contains EWB Confidential lnformation 7. lt shall oversee the accomplishment of a scorecard on the scope, nature and extent of the actions taken to meet the objectives of the 2009 SEC Code of Corporate Governance which the commission may require annually. 8. lt shall review and assess the adequacy of this Charter, thd Corporate Governance Manual and recommend changes for the approval of the Board at least annually. On Compliance: 1. lt shall oversee the implementation of the Bank's Compliance Program and ensure that compliance issues are resolved expeditiously. 2. lt shall endorse the appointment of a Compliance Officer to the Board of Directors with a rank of at least Vice President and who a) directly reports to the Chairman of the Board and b) be responsible for coordinating, monitoring and facilitating compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. 3. lt shall vest the Compliance Officer and the Compliance Department with the appropriate authority and provide the necessary support and resources. 4. lt shall assist the Board members in making an informed assessment as to whether the Bank is managing its compliance risk effectively. 5. lt shall ensure the regular review and updating, at least anndally, of the Compliance Program to incorporate changes in laws and regulations for approval by the Board. 6. lt shall have oversight on the Bank's compliance with the anti-money laundering and terrorist financing prevention laws, rules and regulations. 7. lt shall ensure the proper and efficient implementation of the MLPP, which includes implementation of the KYC policies and procedures, AML related record retention policies, electronic system of capturing covered and suspicious transactions and AML training program; g. lt shall review and vet all Related Party transactions and Personal Dealings in accordance with the Bank's policies and procedures' IV. MEMBERS' DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The individual members of the Committee shall have and accordingly observe the specific duties and responsibilities of a director contained in the Manual of Regutations for Banks Subsection X141.3d and Article 3G of the'2009 SEC Code of Corporate Governance. V. MEETINGS The Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee shall meet bimonthly/once every 2 months or whenever necessary to discuss, agree and prepare reports on its recommendations. The Committee Secretary shall develop the agenda for each meeting and send out notice at least three (3) days before the meeting date. He shall likewise prepare/distribute minutes of the meetings and make other regular reports to the Board, as needed. Revised: MARCH 2014 Page 2 of 2 Contains EWB Confldential lnformation EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION RISK MANAGEMENT COMMI TEE CHARTER 1, PURPOSE . 1.1. The purpose of the Risk Management Committee (RMC) is to assist the Board of Directors (Board) in fulfilling its responsibilities in managing the Bank's risk taking activities. 't.2. The nature of the Risk Management Committee's responsibilities is one of development and oversight. The responsibility for executing the Bank's risk management policy and framework lies with Senior Management led by the Chief Risk Officer (CRO). 2. AUTHORITY z.r" To aid in fulfilling its duties and responsibilities, the Board of Diiectors has bestowed upon the Risk Management Committee the authority to: z.i.t. Review and approve principles, policies, strategies, processes and control frameworks pertaining to risk management recommended by the Chief Risk Officer' 2.1.2. Form and delegate authority to sub-committees. access to management and auditors (internal and external), and receive regular repofcs. , 2.1.). Have direct and unrestricted 2,1.4. Obtain advice and assistance from independent professional advisors. 2.1.j. j. Conduct or direct any investigation when the need arises. MEMBERSHIP 3.1. The Risk Managernent Committee is composed of a majority of executive directors, 3.2. The Committee shall have no less than three (3) members. j.j. Each member shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. non- :. ).4. 4. Members must possess adequate knowledge and understanding of the institution's risk exposures as well as the expertise to develop appropriate risk policy and strategy. MEETINGS. 4,1. The Risk Management Committee may conduct meetings only when a majority of the Committee members are present. 4)-. Although not members of the Committee, the Chief Risk Officer and a representative from the Risk Management Division to act as Committee Secretary shall regularly attend the meetings. 4;, Meetings shall be held on a quarterly basis, as a minimum. 4.4. The Risk Management Committee may request non-members to ioin the meetings when deemed necessary to address the Committee's obiectives. 4.j. Non-members may be asked by the Committee part of any meeting' to withdraw for all or any q.6. The agenda shall be prepared by the CRO prior to the meetings. At a minimum, the agenda should include reports on limits compliance, as well as the profile of the Bank's risk exposures. Minutes of the meeting shall be prepared by the Committee Secretary and noted by the CR'O. 5. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES S.t. ldentifies and evaluates the Bank's risk exposures. The Committee assesses the likelihood of each risk identified and estimates its irnpact to the Bank. Further attention shall be given to those risks that are more likely to happen and bear more costly impact to the Bank. 5.2. Ensures that all risk management strategies and policies for all types of risks are developed, properly documented, and effectively communicated to the organization. The Committee also ensures that the concerned units follow the loss mitigating strategies and procedures laid out in the risk management policies. , 5.3. Evaluates and approves all types of recommended risk tolerances including portfolio credit tolerances, market and liquidity risk limits, and operational risk parameters that includes information security; taking into consideration the overall risk appetite of the Board. 5.4. Enslires that relevant risks are measured and.monitored for all portfolios and business activities. 5.5. Evaluates the magnitude, direction and distribution of risKs across the Bank. Provides direction to the Bank on how to control or mitigate these risks through its developed risk management strategies and policies. 5.6. Evaluates and reports to the Board the Bank's over-all risk exposures and the effectiveness of its over-all risk management practices and processes and recommends further action or policy revisions, if necessary. 5.7. Ensures that timely corrective actions are carried out whenever Iimits are breached. 5.8. Recommends the allocation of capital in order to manage risk and corresponding earnings. 5.9. On internal audit -- 5.9.1. Ensures that the Bank's risk management framework is evaluated regularly by lnternal Audit. 5.9.2. Reviews issues raised by lnternal and External Auditors regarding the Bank's risk management framework, j.9.3. Relays to the Audit Committee any issues that the Committee sees as relevant. 5.10. Examines other matters referred by the Board. 5.rr. Reviews, at least annually, the Committee's charter and recommend any proposed changes to the Board for approval. Sign-off Sheet Aetion , I erepared I I Reviewed Name ciu.. Designation Signature N. I RMC Chairman Jonathan T. Gotianun BOD Chairman Date TRUST COMMITTEE CHARTER A. Objective The Trust Committee shall assist the Board of Directors (BOD) in fulfllling its responsibilities to oversee the proper management and administration of trust and other fiduciary business. B. Composition of the 1. The Trust Committee (TrustCom) shall be composed of at least five (5) members, to include the following: . . o 2. Trust Committee The President The Trust Officer At least three (3) Directors appointed by the Board on a regular rotation basis The members of the TrustCom shall be designated as follows: . Director - Chairman of the Committee . o . . Member President Trust Officer Director Director - Member Member Member g. The TrustCom Chairman shall be appointed by the Board and shall remain as Chairman until such time the Board appoints another Director to chair the TrustCom. 4. Members of the TrustCom shall, in addition to meeting the qualification standards prescribed for directors and officers offinancial institutions, possess the necessary technical expertise in trust and fiduciary business (MORB, Subsections X406.314406Q.3). The Trust Officer, on the other hand, shall have at least two (2) years of actual experience or training in trust operations (MORB, Subsection 1406.3) 5. Except for the President/CEo, a Director who is also an offrcer of the Bank shall not be qualifi.ed to be a member of the TrustCom. In case, however, that the TrustCom shall be composed of more than frve (5) members, the appointment therein of an operating offrcer may be allowed only if required balance in the membership of at least (3) members of the Board for every operating officer shall be maintained. 6. In lieu of or in addition to the three Directors, the Board may appoint "independent professionals" to the Trust Committee subject to confirmation by the Monetary Board, provided that such independent professionals meet the prescribed minimum requirements (MORB Subsections X406.3/4406Q.3). C. Meetings 1. The TrustCom shall meet at least once every quarter (or three months), or more frequently as circumstances may warrant. Members may participate via electronic mail, teleconference or videoconference. 2. A simple majority shall constitute a quorum for the TrustCom, provided the Chairman or his designated alternate, shall always be present. An officer of the Trust Division, other than the Trust Officer, shall act as Secretary of TrustCom and shall record the minutes of the meeting. 3. The Committee Secretary shall develop and prepare the agenda for each meeting and notice will be sent out at least three (a) days before the meeting date. The Committee Secretary shall prepare the Minutes of the meetihgs and shall subsequently summarize and present them to the Board of Directors for approval /notation. The Committee Secretary shall ensure that copies of the Minutes of the TrustCom as well as all recommend,ations /proposals approved by the TrustCom are duly fi-led and kept within the premises of the offi.ce and shall be made available at any time upon request by any one of the TrustCom members, the Bank's Compliance Officer, Aud.it Division or by any regulatory body' 4. b. D. Responsibilities and Administration The Trust Committee, duly constituted and authorized by the Board, shall act within the sphere of authority as provided in the Bank's By-Laws and/or as may be delegated by the Board. It shall undertake such responsibilities, but not limited to the following: 1. Acceptance and closing oftrust and other fiduciary accounts Initial review of assets placed under the trustee's fiduciary custof,y 2. 3. Investment, re-investment and disposition of funds or property 4. Review and approval oftransactions between trust and/or fiduciary accounts, and b. Review of trust and other frd.uciary accounts at least once every twelve (12) months 6. to determine the ad.visability of retaining or disposing of the trust or frduciary assets and/or whether the account is being managed in accordance with the instrument creating the trust or other fiduciary relationship' The TrustCom shall also preside over the proper conduct of the trust's business, reviewing on a periodic basis, business development initiatives asl . . . Staffrng and delineation of responsibility / accountability Proactive development and implementation of strategies for cultivating of revenue streams and cost management Application and monitoring of the proper performance benchmarks. O eas[wesl AUDIT COUIIiITTEE CHARTER A . Purpose To assist the board of directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities: . . . for the financial reporting process, the system of internal control, and the company's process for monitoring compliance with laws and regulations and the code of conduct. To provide reasonable assurance on the overall management of credit, market, liquidity, operational, legal and other risks of the bank. B. Power and Authority The audit committee has authority to conduct or authorize investigations into any matters within its scope of responsibility. lt is empowered to: Appoint, compensate, and oversee the work of any registered public accounting firm employed by the organization. . . Oversee the resolution of disagreement between management and the external auditors, in the event theY arise. o . Pre-approve all auditing and permitted non-audit services. . . . Retain and compensate independent counsel, consultants and other experts and advisors laccounting, financial or otherwise) and also may use the services of the corporation's regulai counsel or other advisors to the bank. The bank will provide appropriate funding, as determined by the committee, for payment of compensation to the independent auditor for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or performing other audit, review or attest services, for payment of Co_mpensation to any experts or advisors retained by the committee and for payment of ordinary administrative expenses of the committee. Seek any information it requires from employees (all of whom are directed to cooperate with the committee's request) or external parties' Meet with the company officers, external auditors, or outside counsel, as necessary. The powers and responsibilities delegated to !he_ committee may be exercised in any and manner the committee deems appropiiate (including delegation to subcommittees) charter in this without any requirement for board approval except as othenruise specified or the board\s'delegation. Any decision by the committee, including any decision !o any of its delegated powers, is at the committee's exercise or refrain fio, "*"r.ising wi[nin the scope of the powers and responsibilities sole may exercise all the powers and authority of the board delegated to ted by law, has the authority to determine which matters and,1o the ated authoritY' are within discretio i ful the C. MembershiP Audit committee members in accordance The Board of Directors shall determine the number of of members of the board of with sEC and BSp ."grt.tionr. The committee sha[ consists 2 EastWest Bank Audit Committee Charter directors, at least two (2) of whom shall be independent directors, including the chairperson. The committee's members, including its chair, preferably with accounting, auditing or related financial management expertise or experience, are appointed by the board upon the recommendation of the board's Corporate Governance Committee. The board, upon such recommendation, also may appoint one or more additional members of the board as alternate members of the committee to replace any absent member at any committee meeting. D. Meetings The Audit Committee shall meet at least four times annually, or more frequently as circumstances dictate. To the extent practicable, each of the Audit Comffiittee members shall attend each of the regularly scheduled meetings in person. A majority of the Audit Committee members currently holding office constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The Audit Committee shall take action by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Audit Committee members present at a duly held meeting. The Audit Committee shall meet periodically in separate executive sessions with management (including the chief executive officer, chief operating officer and chief finance officer), the internal iuditors and the independent auditor, and have such other direct and independent interaction with such persons from time to time as the members of the Audit Committee deem appropriate. The Audit Committee may request any officer or employee of the Company or the Company's outside counsel or independent auditor to attend a meeting of the Committee or to meet with any members of, or consultants to, the Committee. E. Responsibilities The audit committee provides oversight of the institution's financial reporting and internal and external audit functions. lt shall be responsible for the appointment of the internal auditor as well as the independent external auditor who shall both report directly to the audit committee. lt shall monitor and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system. All committee members and alternate members serve at the pleasure of the board and any member or alternate member may be removed, with or without cause, by the board. The audit committee shall ensure that a review of the effectiveness of the institution's internal controls, including financial, operational and compliance controls, and risk management, is conducted at least annuallY. The committee will carry out the following responsibilities. Financial Statements o complex and Review quarterly the significant accounting and reporting issues, including professional and recent judgmLntal and areas, unusual transattions anO highly statements. financial on the impact regulatory pronouncements, and understand their o audit, including any Review with management and the external auditors the results of the difficulties encountered. 3 EastWest Bank Audit Committee Charter Separate Meetings with the management and lndependent Auditor. ln separate meetings with the independent auditors, the committee will: o Discuss with the independent auditor the report that the auditor is required to make to the committee regarding: - All accounting policies and practices to be used that the independent auditor identifies as critical. - All alternative treatments within generally accepted accounting principles for policies and practices related to material items that have been discussed among management and the independent auditor, including the ramifications of the use of such alternative disclosures and treatments, and the treatment preferred by the auditor. - Other material written communications between the independent auditor and management of the bank, such aS any management letter, management representation letter, reports on observations and recommendations on internal controls, independent auditor's engagement and independence letters, schedule of unadjusted audit differences and any listing of adjustments and reclassifications not recorded. Review and discuss with management and the independent auditor the annual audited financial statements, including the Company's specific disclosures made in management's discussion and analysis, and recommend to the Board whether the audited financial statements should be included in the bank's Annual Report. Review with management and the independent auditor: (1) major issues regarding accounting principles and financial statement presentation, including any significant changes in the Company's selection or application of accounting principles; and (2) majoi issues as to the adequacy of the Company's internal controls and any special audit steps adopted in light of material control deficiencies and the adequacy of disclosures about changes in internal control over financial reporting; and (3) the effect of regulatory and accounting initiatives, as well as off-balance sheet structures, on the financial statements of the Company. Discuss with management the Company's major risk exposures and the steps management has taken to monitor and control such exposures including the Company's risk assessment and risk management polictes. Review disclosures made to the Audit Committee by the bank's QEO and CFO about any significant deficiencies in the design or operations of internal controls or material weaknLsses therein and any fraud involving management or other employees who have a significant role in the bank's internal controls. lnternal Control . Consider the effectiveness of the company's internal control system, including information technology security and control' 4 EastWest Bank Audit Committee Charter . Understand the scope of internal and external auditors' review of internal control over financial reporting, and obtain reports on significant findings and recpmmendation. lnternal Audit . Review with Management and the Chief Audit Executive the charter, plans, activities, staffing, and organizational structure of the internal audit function annually. . Ensure there are no unjustified restrictions or limitations in the performance of the internal audit function. . Review the effectiveness of the internal audit function, including compliance with the lnstitute of lnternal Auditors' Standards for the Professional Practice of lnternal Auditing. . On a regular basis, meet separately with the chief executive to discuss any matters that the committee or internal audit believes should be discussed privately. . Review significant findings contained in reports prepared by the internal audit together with management's response and follow-up for corrective action. . significant fraud or regulatory noncompliance that occurred at the Bank considering internal controls that should be strengthened to reduce the risk of a similar event in the future. . Separate Meetings with the lnternal Auditor. The committee will meet periodically with the corporation's internal auditor to discuss the responsibilities, budget and staffing of the corporation's internal audit function and any issues that the internal auditor believes warrant audit committee attention. The committee will discuss with the internal auditor any significant reports to management prepared by the internal auditor and any responses from management. . Review and approve the appointment and replacement of the Chief Audit Executive (CAE). The Audit Committee will have direct input into evaluations of the CAE's performance as well as any decisions regarding CAE compensation. Review all reports concerning ExternalAudit . Appoint a BSP-accredited external auditor for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or related work. . Review the independent auditors audit plan discuss scope, staffing, reliance upon management and the internal audit department, general audit approach, and coverage providLd to any significant areas of concern that the Committee may have. . Review and confirm the independence of the external auditors on relationships by obtaining statements from the auditors on the relationships between the auditors and the .orprn!, including non-audit services, and discussing the relationships with the - auditors. 5 EastWest Bank Audit Committee Charter . Prior to publishing the year-end earnings, discuss the results of the audit with the independent auditors. . On an annual basis, the Committee should review and discuss with the independent auditors all significant relationships they have with the Bank that could impair the auditors' independence. . On a regular basis, meet separately with the external auditors to discuss any matters that the committee or auditors believe should be discussed privately. Compliance . Review the effectiveness of the system for monitoring compliance with laws and regulations and the results of management's investigation and ) follow-up (including disciplinary action) of any instances of noncompliance. . On at least an annual basis, review with the Bank's counsel, any legal/regulatory matters that could have a significant impact on the Bank's financial statements, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and inquiries received from regulators or governmental agencles. . Obtain an annual report from the general counsel regarding the adequacy of the Company's compliance Program. F. Reporting Responsibilities . Regularly report to the board of directors about committee activities, issues, and related recommendations. o Provide an open avenue of communication between internal audit, the external auditors, and the board of directors. . Report annually . Review any other reports the company issues that relate to committee responsibilities. to the shareholders, describing the committee's composition, responsibilities and how they were discharged, and any other information required by rule, including approval of non-audit services. G. Other Responsibilities . . . Perform other activities related to this charter as requested by the board of directors. . Establish procedures lnstitute and oversee special investigations as needed. Maintain minutes of meetings and periodically report to the Board significant results of the foregoing activities. of Directors on for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints on accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters, as well as for confidential, o EastWest Bank Audit Committee Charter anonymous submissions by bank employees concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters. . Review and assess the adequacy of the committee charter annually, requesting board approval for proposed changes, and ensure appropriate disclosure as may be required by law or regulation. . o Confirm annually that all responsibilities outlined in this charter have been carried out. Evaluate the committee's performance on Assessment Template) a regular basis. (Attachment 1 - Self- H. Functiona! Support The lnternal Audit of EastWest Bank shall ensure and provide functional support to the Audit Committee in the rendition of its function. Revised April 18,2013 Approved by: The Audit Committee Carlos R. Alindada Jose S. Sandejas Chairman Member Josephine G. Yap Paul A. Aquino Member Member ANNEX E – Audited Financial Statements East West Banking Corporation and Subsidiaries Financial Statements December 31, 2014 and 2013 and Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 and Independent Auditors’ Report COVER SHEET for AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEC Registration Number A S 0 9 4 - 0 0 2 7 3 3 Company Name E A S T A N D W E S T B A N K I N G C O R P O R A T I O N S U B S I D I A R I E S Principal Office (No./Street/Barangay/City/Town/Province) T h e B e a u f o r t c o r n e r B o n i C i 2 3 r d f a c i o , 5 t h A v e n u e S t r e e t G l o b a l , C i F o r t t y , T a g u i g t y Form Type Department requiring the report Secondary License Type, If Applicable A F S COMPANY INFORMATION Company’s Email Address Company’s Telephone Number/s Mobile Number 575-3888 No. of Stockholders Annual Meeting Month/Day Fiscal Year Month/Day CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION The designated contact person MUST be an Officer of the Corporation Name of Contact Person Email Address Renato K. De Borja, Jr. Telephone Number/s Mobile Number 575-3887 Contact Person’s Address Note: In case of death, resignation or cessation of office of the officer designated as contact person, such incident shall be reported to the Commission within thirty (30) calendar days from the occurrence thereof with information and complete contact details of the new contact person designated. *SGVFS010664* SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. 6760 Ayala Avenue 1226 Makati City Philippines Tel: (632) 891 0307 Fax: (632) 819 0872 ey.com/ph BOA/PRC Reg. No. 0001, December 28, 2012, valid until December 31, 2015 SEC Accreditation No. 0012-FR-3 (Group A), November 15, 2012, valid until November 16, 2015 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT The Stockholders and the Board of Directors East West Banking Corporation Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of East West Banking Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Group) and the parent company financial statements of East West Banking Corporation (the Parent Company), which comprise the statements of financial position as at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the statements of income, statements of comprehensive income, statements of changes in equity and statements of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. *SGVFS010664* A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited -2We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Group and of the Parent Company as at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and their financial performance and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards. Report on the Supplementary Information Required Under Revenue Regulations 15-2010 Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The supplementary information required under Revenue Regulations 15-2010 in Note 33 to the financial statements is presented for purposes of filing with the Bureau of Internal Revenue and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of the management of the Parent Company. The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our audit of the basic financial statements. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as whole. SYCIP GORRES VELAYO & CO. Josephine Adrienne A. Abarca Partner CPA Certificate No. 92126 SEC Accreditation No. 0466-AR-2 (Group A), February 4, 2013, valid until February 3, 2016 Tax Identification No. 163-257-145 BIR Accreditation No. 08-001998-61-2012, April 11, 2012, valid until April 10, 2015 PTR No. 4751251, January 5, 2015, Makati City February 26, 2015 *SGVFS010664* A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. 6760 Ayala Avenue 1226 Makati City Philippines Tel: (632) 891 0307 Fax: (632) 819 0872 ey.com/ph BOA/PRC Reg. No. 0001, December 28, 2012, valid until December 31, 2015 SEC Accreditation No. 0012-FR-3 (Group A), November 15, 2012, valid until November 16, 2015 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT The Stockholders and the Board of Directors East West Banking Corporation East West Corporate Center The Beaufort 5th Avenue corner 23rd Street Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig City Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of East West Banking Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Group) and the parent company financial statements of East West Banking Corporation (the Parent Company), which comprise the statements of financial position as at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the statements of income, statements of comprehensive income, statements of changes in equity and statements of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. *SGVFS010664* A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited -2We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Group and of the Parent Company as at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and their financial performance and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards. Report on the Supplementary Information Required Under Revenue Regulations 15-2010 Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The supplementary information required under Revenue Regulations 15-2010 in Note 33 to the financial statements is presented for purposes of filing with the Bureau of Internal Revenue and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of the management of the Parent Company. The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our audit of the basic financial statements. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as whole. SYCIP GORRES VELAYO & CO. Josephine Adrienne A. Abarca Partner CPA Certificate No. 92126 SEC Accreditation No. 0466-AR-2 (Group A), February 4, 2013, valid until February 3, 2016 Tax Identification No. 163-257-145 BIR Accreditation No. 08-001998-61-2012, April 11, 2012, valid until April 10, 2015 PTR No. 4751251, January 5, 2015, Makati City February 26, 2015 *SGVFS010664* A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. 6760 Ayala Avenue 1226 Makati City Philippines Tel: (632) 891 0307 Fax: (632) 819 0872 ey.com/ph BOA/PRC Reg. No. 0001, December 28, 2012, valid until December 31, 2015 SEC Accreditation No. 0012-FR-3 (Group A), November 15, 2012, valid until November 16, 2015 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO ACCOMPANY INCOME TAX RETURN The Stockholders and the Board of Directors East West Banking Corporation East West Corporate Center The Beaufort 5th Avenue corner 23rd Street Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig City We have audited the financial statements of East West Banking Corporation (the Bank) as at and for the year ended December 31, 2014, on which we have rendered the attached report dated February 26, 2015. In compliance with Revenue Regulations V-20, we are stating that no partner of our Firm is related by consanguinity or affinity to the president, managers or principal stockholders of the Bank. SYCIP GORRES VELAYO & CO. Josephine Adrienne A. Abarca Partner CPA Certificate No. 92126 SEC Accreditation No. 0466-AR-2 (Group A), February 4, 2013, valid until February 3, 2016 Tax Identification No. 163-257-145 BIR Accreditation No. 08-001998-61-2012, April 11, 2012, valid until April 10, 2015 PTR No. 4751251, January 5, 2015, Makati City February 26, 2015 *SGVFS010664* A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. 6760 Ayala Avenue 1226 Makati City Philippines Tel: (632) 891 0307 Fax: (632) 819 0872 ey.com/ph BOA/PRC Reg. No. 0001, December 28, 2012, valid until December 31, 2015 SEC Accreditation No. 0012-FR-3 (Group A), November 15, 2012, valid until November 16, 2015 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT ON SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES The Stockholders and the Board of Directors East West Banking Corporation East West Corporate Center The Beaufort 5th Avenue corner 23rd Street Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig City We have audited in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing, the consolidated financial statements of East West Banking Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Group) and the parent company financial statements of East West Banking Corporation (the Parent Company) as at December 31, 2014 and 2013 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, included in the Form 17-A, and have issued our report thereon dated February 26, 2015. Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The schedules listed in the Index to the Financial Statements and Supplementary Schedules are the responsibility of the Parent Company’s management. These schedules are presented for purposes of complying with Securities Regulation Code Rule 68, As Amended (2011) and are not part of the basic financial statements. These schedules have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly state, in all material respects, the information required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. SYCIP GORRES VELAYO & CO. Josephine Adrienne A. Abarca Partner CPA Certificate No. 92126 SEC Accreditation No. 0466-AR-2 (Group A), February 4, 2013, valid until February 3, 2016 Tax Identification No. 163-257-145 BIR Accreditation No. 08-001998-61-2012, April 11, 2012, valid until April 10, 2015 PTR No. 4751251, January 5, 2015, Makati City February 26, 2015 *SGVFS010664* A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. 6760 Ayala Avenue 1226 Makati City Philippines Tel: (632) 891 0307 Fax: (632) 819 0872 ey.com/ph BOA/PRC Reg. No. 0001, December 28, 2012, valid until December 31, 2015 SEC Accreditation No. 0012-FR-3 (Group A), November 15, 2012, valid until November 16, 2015 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT ON SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES The Stockholders and the Board of Directors East West Banking Corporation East West Corporate Center The Beaufort 5th Avenue corner 23rd Street Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig City We have audited in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing, the consolidated financial statements of East West Banking Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Group) and the parent company financial statements of East West Banking Corporation (the Parent Company) as at December 31, 2014 and 2013 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, included in the Form 17-A, and have issued our report thereon dated February 26, 2015. Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The accompanying schedule of all the effective standards and interpretations (Part 1, 4J) is the responsibility of the Parent Company’s management. This schedule is presented for the purpose of complying with Securities Regulation Code Rule 68, As Amended (2011) and is not part of the basic financial statements. This schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly states, in all material respects, the information required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. SYCIP GORRES VELAYO & CO. Josephine Adrienne A. Abarca Partner CPA Certificate No. 92126 SEC Accreditation No. 0466-AR-2 (Group A), February 4, 2013, valid until February 3, 2016 Tax Identification No. 163-257-145 BIR Accreditation No. 08-001998-61-2012, April 11, 2012, valid until April 10, 2015 PTR No. 4751251, January 5, 2015, Makati City February 26, 2015 *SGVFS010664* A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. 6760 Ayala Avenue 1226 Makati City Philippines Tel: (632) 891 0307 Fax: (632) 819 0872 ey.com/ph BOA/PRC Reg. No. 0001, December 28, 2012, valid until December 31, 2015 SEC Accreditation No. 0012-FR-3 (Group A), November 15, 2012, valid until November 16, 2015 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT ON SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES The Stockholders and the Board of Directors East West Banking Corporation East West Corporate Center The Beaufort 5th Avenue corner 23rd Street Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig City We have audited in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing, the consolidated financial statements of East West Banking Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Group) and the parent company financial statements of East West Banking Corporation (the Parent Company) as at December 31, 2014 and 2013 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, included in the Form 17-A, and have issued our report thereon dated February 26, 2015. Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The accompanying map of the relationships of the companies within the group (Part 1, 4H) is the responsibility of the Parent Company’s management. These schedules are presented for the purpose of complying with Securities Regulation Code Rule 68, As Amended (2011) and are not part of the basic financial statements. These schedules have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly states, in all material respects, the information required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. SYCIP GORRES VELAYO & CO. Josephine Adrienne A. Abarca Partner CPA Certificate No. 92126 SEC Accreditation No. 0466-AR-2 (Group A), February 4, 2013, valid until February 3, 2016 Tax Identification No. 163-257-145 BIR Accreditation No. 08-001998-61-2012, April 11, 2012, valid until April 10, 2015 PTR No. 4751251, January 5, 2015, Makati City February 26, 2015 *SGVFS010664* A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. 6760 Ayala Avenue 1226 Makati City Philippines Tel: (632) 891 0307 Fax: (632) 819 0872 ey.com/ph BOA/PRC Reg. No. 0001, December 28, 2012, valid until December 31, 2015 SEC Accreditation No. 0012-FR-3 (Group A), November 15, 2012, valid until November 16, 2015 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT ON SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES The Stockholders and the Board of Directors East West Banking Corporation East West Corporate Center The Beaufort 5th Avenue corner 23rd Street Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig City We have audited in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing, the consolidated financial statements of East West Banking Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Group) and the parent company financial statements of East West Banking Corporation (the Parent Company) as at December 31, 2014 and 2013 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, included in the Form 17-A, and have issued our report thereon dated February 26, 2015. Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The accompanying supplementary schedules required by Annex 68-E is the responsibility of the Parent Company’s management. This schedule is presented for the purpose of complying with Securities Regulation Code Rule 68, As Amended (2011) and is not part of the basic financial statements. This schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly states, in all material respects, the information required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. SYCIP GORRES VELAYO & CO. Josephine Adrienne A. Abarca Partner CPA Certificate No. 92126 SEC Accreditation No. 0466-AR-2 (Group A), February 4, 2013, valid until February 3, 2016 Tax Identification No. 163-257-145 BIR Accreditation No. 08-001998-61-2012, April 11, 2012, valid until April 10, 2015 PTR No. 4751251, January 5, 2015, Makati City February 26, 2015 *SGVFS010664* A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. 6760 Ayala Avenue 1226 Makati City Philippines Tel: (632) 891 0307 Fax: (632) 819 0872 ey.com/ph BOA/PRC Reg. No. 0001, December 28, 2012, valid until December 31, 2015 SEC Accreditation No. 0012-FR-3 (Group A), November 15, 2012, valid until November 16, 2015 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT ON SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES The Stockholders and the Board of Directors East West Banking Corporation East West Corporate Center The Beaufort 5th Avenue corner 23rd Street Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig City We have audited in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing, the consolidated financial statements of East West Banking Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Group) and the parent company financial statements of East West Banking Corporation (the Parent Company) as at December 31, 2014 and 2013 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, included in the Form 17-A, and have issued our report thereon dated February 26, 2015. Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The accompanying Reconciliation of Retained Earnings Available for Dividend Declaration (Part 1, 4C; Annex 68-C) is the responsibility of the Parent Company’s management. This schedule is presented for the purpose of complying with Securities Regulation Code Rule 68, As Amended (2011) and is not part of the basic financial statements. This schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly states, in all material respects, the information required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. SYCIP GORRES VELAYO & CO. Josephine Adrienne A. Abarca Partner CPA Certificate No. 92126 SEC Accreditation No. 0466-AR-2 (Group A), February 4, 2013, valid until February 3, 2016 Tax Identification No. 163-257-145 BIR Accreditation No. 08-001998-61-2012, April 11, 2012, valid until April 10, 2015 PTR No. 4751251, January 5, 2015, Makati City February 26, 2015 *SGVFS010664* A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. 6760 Ayala Avenue 1226 Makati City Philippines Tel: (632) 891 0307 Fax: (632) 819 0872 ey.com/ph BOA/PRC Reg. No. 0001, December 28, 2012, valid until December 31, 2015 SEC Accreditation No. 0012-FR-3 (Group A), November 15, 2012, valid until November 16, 2015 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT The Stockholders and the Board of Directors East West Banking Corporation East West Corporate Center The Beaufort 5th Avenue corner 23rd Street Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig City We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of East West Banking Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Company) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014, on which we have rendered the attached report dated February 26, 2015. In compliance with Securities Regulation Code Rule No. 68 as amended (2011), we are stating that the above Company has eighty one (81) stockholders owning ten (10) or more shares each. SYCIP GORRES VELAYO & CO. Josephine Adrienne A. Abarca Partner CPA Certificate No. 92126 SEC Accreditation No. 0466-AR-2 (Group A), February 4, 2013, valid until February 3, 2016 Tax Identification No. 163-257-145 BIR Accreditation No. 08-001998-61-2012, April 11, 2012, valid until April 10, 2015 PTR No. 4751251, January 5, 2015, Makati City February 26, 2015 *SGVFS010664* A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION Consolidated 2014 ASSETS Cash and Other Cash Items (Note 15) Due from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Notes 14 and 15) Due from Other Banks Interbank Loans Receivable Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss (Note 8) Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income (Note 8) Investment Securities at Amortized Cost (Note 8) Loans and Receivables (Notes 9, 14 and 26) Investments in Subsidiaries (Note 1) Property and Equipment (Notes 10 and 14) Investment Properties (Notes 11 and 14) Deferred Tax Assets (Note 23) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Notes 7 and 12) Other Assets (Notes 13 and 14) TOTAL ASSETS Parent Company December 31 2013 2014 (Amounts in Thousands) 2013 P =5,993,499 P =3,884,538 P =5,912,309 P =3,811,185 23,128,678 3,580,528 2,893,384 18,537,655 1,751,824 3,116,529 22,970,798 3,493,976 2,893,384 18,404,125 1,604,404 3,116,529 10,182,690 1,948,703 10,182,690 1,948,703 14,419 8,794,878 121,423,411 − 3,513,104 912,687 977,426 10,733 9,080,320 93,960,575 − 3,452,741 1,006,716 995,125 14,419 8,794,878 116,400,687 521,000 3,351,442 911,987 952,751 10,733 9,079,907 91,329,469 1,409,449 3,320,631 811,423 1,176,342 4,424,773 2,423,106 P =188,262,583 3,655,735 897,499 P =142,298,693 4,350,242 2,406,012 P =183,156,575 2,627,030 878,308 P =139,528,238 P =45,356,947 25,269,000 69,027,909 8,033,623 147,687,479 5,317,652 P =39,568,923 24,865,438 41,275,731 5,466,003 111,176,095 3,288,935 P =45,473,939 24,632,542 65,029,612 8,033,623 143,169,716 5,317,652 P =39,651,700 22,338,254 41,275,731 5,466,003 108,731,688 3,288,940 1,341,275 1,256,982 6,463,731 184,577 4,563,080 166,814,776 1,038,175 866,457 2,862,500 76,935 3,597,377 122,906,474 1,269,453 1,256,982 6,463,731 127,952 4,528,463 162,133,949 1,011,611 866,457 2,750,000 52,208 3,473,640 120,174,544 11,284,096 978,721 43,906 9,158,976 11,284,096 978,721 41,869 7,087,635 11,284,096 978,721 43,906 8,733,639 11,284,096 978,721 41,869 7,055,732 5,722 1,925 5,722 1,925 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposit Liabilities (Notes 15 and 26) Demand Savings Time Long-term negotiable certificates of deposits Bills and Acceptances Payable (Note 16) Accrued Taxes, Interest and Other Expenses (Note 17) Cashier’s Checks and Demand Draft Payable Subordinated Debt (Note 18) Income Tax Payable Other Liabilities (Note 19) TOTAL LIABILITIES EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE PARENT COMPANY Common Stock (Note 21) Additional Paid in Capital (Note 21) Surplus Reserves (Note 27) Surplus (Note 27) Net Unrealized Gain on Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income (Note 8) (Forward) *SGVFS010664* -2Consolidated 2014 Remeasurement Losses on Retirement Plans Cumulative Translation Adjustment NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST TOTAL EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (P = 31,394) 7,780 21,447,807 − 21,447,807 P =188,262,583 Parent Company December 31 2013 2013 2014 (Amounts in Thousands) (P =13,877) (P =13,877) (P = 31,238) 5,228 5,228 7,780 19,385,597 19,353,694 21,022,626 6,622 − − 19,392,219 19,353,694 21,022,626 P =142,298,693 P =139,528,238 P =183,156,575 See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. *SGVFS010664* EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES STATEMENTS OF INCOME Consolidated 2014 INTEREST INCOME Loans and receivables (Notes 9 and 26) Trading and investment securities (Note 8) Due from other banks and interbank loans receivable INTEREST EXPENSE Deposit liabilities (Note 15) Subordinated debt, bills payable and other borrowings (Notes 16 and 18) Parent Company Years Ended December 31 2013 2012 2014 2013 (Amounts in Thousands) P =11,050,262 561,606 P =9,160,880 533,366 P =6,835,521 P =10,550,724 842,262 561,606 55,184 11,667,052 161,725 9,855,971 137,833 7,815,616 1,327,478 1,171,564 313,689 1,641,167 10,025,885 2012 P =8,761,129 533,359 P =6,688,256 842,261 54,362 11,166,692 153,039 9,447,527 136,996 7,667,513 1,424,556 1,259,377 1,044,019 1,393,282 291,811 1,463,375 8,392,596 303,237 1,727,793 6,087,823 313,689 1,573,066 9,593,626 280,017 1,324,036 8,123,491 294,689 1,687,971 5,979,542 3,297,839 499,525 193,517 2,528,470 1,005,237 121,236 1,860,223 988,110 223,193 2,669,714 499,525 193,516 2,204,867 1,005,237 121,236 1,737,154 988,110 223,193 19,417 93,784 42,412 19,047 90,551 29,853 305,997 20,372 301,763 222,031 14,886,346 572,490 29,017 15,161 406,927 13,164,918 276,883 27,842 4,904 272,237 9,783,627 305,997 20,372 300,890 214,860 13,817,547 572,490 29,017 8,217 401,032 12,556,138 276,883 27,842 (4,284) 228,118 9,486,411 3,007,855 2,716,119 1,983,616 2,845,964 2,592,816 1,883,482 3,311,349 974,893 3,097,641 865,315 1,530,795 722,607 3,255,426 885,651 2,975,701 795,968 1,507,833 682,997 NET INTEREST INCOME Service charges, fees and commissions (Note 22) Trading and securities gain (Note 8) Foreign exchange gain Gain on asset foreclosure and dacion transactions Gain on sale of investment securities at amortized cost (Note 8) Trust income (Note 27) Gain (loss) on sale of assets (Note 10) Miscellaneous (Note 22) TOTAL OPERATING INCOME OPERATING EXPENSES Compensation and fringe benefits (Notes 24 and 26) Provision for impairment and credit losses (Notes 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14) Taxes and licenses Depreciation and amortization (Notes 10, 11 and 13) Rent (Note 25) Amortization of intangible assets (Note 12) Miscellaneous (Note 22) TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX (Note 23) NET INCOME 670,291 629,291 191,681 3,463,563 12,248,923 2,637,423 575,615 542,474 142,031 2,951,332 10,890,527 2,274,391 431,072 410,178 129,975 2,583,001 7,791,244 1,992,383 647,554 607,007 182,388 3,330,593 11,754,583 2,062,964 542,051 518,232 138,301 2,818,539 10,381,608 2,174,530 393,017 386,662 125,658 2,473,200 7,452,849 2,033,562 564,045 P =2,073,378 218,656 P =2,055,735 176,002 P =1,816,381 396,414 P =1,666,550 183,539 P =1,990,991 188,015 P =1,845,547 ATTRIBUTABLE TO: Equity holders of the Parent Company Non-controlling interest NET INCOME P =2,073,378 − P =2,073,378 P =2,055,570 165 P =2,055,735 P =1,817,409 (1,028) P =1,816,381 Basic Earnings Per Share Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent Company (Note 29) Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent Company (Note 29) P =1.84 P =1.82 P =1.85 P =1.84 P =1.82 P =1.76 See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. *SGVFS010664* EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Consolidated 2014 NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR P =2,073,378 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE YEAR, NET OF TAX Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods: Change in remeasurement gain (loss) of retirement liability (Note 24) Change in net unrealized gains on financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (Note 8) Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods: Cumulative translation adjustment TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Parent Company Years Ended December 31 2013 2012 2014 2013 (Amounts in Thousands) P =2,055,735 (17,517) 370 3,797 751 2,552 21,579 (11,168) 22,700 P =1,816,381 (31,241) P =1,666,550 P =1,990,991 2012 P =1,845,547 (17,361) 370 3,797 751 (8,652) 2,552 21,579 (8,652) (39,018) (11,012) 22,700 (39,018) 875 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX P =2,062,210 P =2,078,435 P =1,777,363 ATTRIBUTABLE TO: Equity holders of the Parent Company Non-controlling interest TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME P =2,062,210 − P =2,062,210 P =2,078,270 165 P =2,078,435 P =1,778,391 (1,028) P =1,777,363 P =1,655,538 P =2,013,691 (31,241) 875 P =1,806,529 See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. *SGVFS010664* EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Common Stock Balances at January 1, 2014 Net income Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income Transfer to surplus reserves (Note 27) Acquisition of non-controlling interest (Note 1) Balances at December 31, 2014 = P11,284,096 − − − − − = 11,284,096 P Common Stock Balances at January 1, 2013 Net income Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income Transfer to surplus reserves (Note 27) Acquisition of non-controlling interests (Note 1) Balances at December 31, 2013 P =11,284,096 − − − − − P =11,284,096 Consolidated Year Ended December 31, 2014 Equity Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent Company Net Unrealized Gain on Financial Assets at Fair Value Remeasurement Through Other Losses on Additional Comprehensive Retirement Paid in Surplus Plan Capital Reserves Surplus Income (Amounts in Thousands) = P978,721 − − − − − = 978,721 P = P41,869 − − − 2,037 − = 43,906 P = P7,087,635 2,073,378 − 2,073,378 (2,037) − = 9,158,976 P = P1,925 − 3,797 3,797 − − = 5,722 P (P = 13,877) − (17,517) (17,517) − − (P = 31,394) Consolidated Year Ended December 31, 2013 Equity Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent Company Net Unrealized Gain on Financial Assets at Fair Value Remeasurement Additional Through Other Losses on Paid in Surplus Comprehensive Retirement Capital Reserves Surplus Plan Income (Amounts in Thousands) P =978,721 − − − − − P =978,721 P =38,967 − − − 2,902 − P =41,869 P =5,034,967 2,055,570 − 2,055,570 (2,902) − = P7,087,635 P =1,174 − 751 751 − − P =1,925 (P = 14,247) − 370 370 − − (P = 13,877) Cumulative Translation Adjustment = P5,228 − 2,552 2,552 − − = 7,780 P Cumulative Translation Adjustment (P = 16,351) − 21,579 21,579 − − P =5,228 Total = P19,385,597 2,073,378 (11,168) 2,062,210 − − = 21,447,807 P Total P =17,307,327 2,055,570 22,700 2,078,270 − − P =19,385,597 NonControlling Interest = P6,622 − − − − (6,622) =− P NonControlling Interest P =13,553 165 − 165 − (7,096) P =6,622 Total Equity = P19,392,219 2,073,378 (11,168) 2,062,210 − (6,622) = 21,447,807 P Total Equity P =17,320,880 2,055,735 22,700 2,078,435 − (7,096) P =19,392,219 *SGVFS010664* -2- Balances at January 1, 2012 Net income Other comprehensive income (loss) Total comprehensive income (loss) Conversion of preferred stock to common stock (Note 21) Issuance of common stock (Note 21) Dividends paid (Note 21) Transfer to surplus reserves (Note 27) Acquisition of non-controlling interests (Note 1) Acquisition of a subsidiary (Note 7) Balances at December 31, 2012 Common Stock Additional Paid in Capital P =3,873,528 − − − = P− − − − 3,000,000 4,410,568 − − − − P =11,284,096 − 978,721 − − − − P =978,721 Balances at January 1, 2014 Net income Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income Excess of the merged net assets over investment in subsidiary (Note 7) Transfer to surplus reserves (Note 27) Balances at December 31, 2014 Consolidated Year Ended December 31, 2012 Equity Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent Company Net Unrealized Gain on Financial Assets at Fair Value Remeasurement Through Other Losses on Preferred Surplus Comprehensive Retirement Stock Reserves Surplus Plan Income (Amounts in Thousands) P =3,000,000 P =36,183 P =4,287,842 P =299 P =16,994 − − 1,817,409 − − − − − 875 (31,241) − − 1,817,409 875 (31,241) (3,000,000) − − − − − = P− − − − 2,784 − − P =38,967 Common Stock Additional Paid in Capital = 11,284,096 P − − − − − = 11,284,096 P = 978,721 P − − − − − = 978,721 P − − (1,067,500) (2,784) − − P =5,034,967 − − − − − − P =1,174 − − − − − − (P = 14,247) Cumulative Translation Adjustment Total NonControlling Interest Total Equity (P = 7,699) − (8,652) (8,652) P =11,207,147 1,817,409 (39,018) 1,778,391 P =16,452 (1,028) − (1,028) P =11,223,599 1,816,381 (39,018) 1,777,363 − − − − − − (P = 16,351) − 5,389,289 (1,067,500) − − − P =17,307,327 − − − − (8,773) 6,902 P =13,553 − 5,389,289 (1,067,500) − (8,773) 6,902 P =17,320,880 Parent Company Year Ended December 31, 2014 Net Unrealized Gain on Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Surplus Income Reserves Surplus (Amounts in Thousands) = 41,869 P = 7,055,732 P = 1,925 P − 1,666,550 − − − 3,797 − 1,666,550 3,797 − 13,394 − 2,037 (2,037) − = 43,906 P = 8,733,639 P = 5,722 P Remeasurement Losses on Retirement Plan (P = 13,877) − (17,361) (17,361) − − (P = 31,238) Cumulative Translation Adjustment = 5,228 P − 2,552 2,552 − − = 7,780 P Total Equity = 19,353,694 P 1,666,550 (11,012) 1,655,538 13,394 − = 21,022,626 P *SGVFS010664* -3- Balances at January 1, 2013 Net income Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income Transfer to surplus reserves (Note 27) Balances at December 31, 2013 Balances at January 1, 2012 Net income, as restated Other comprehensive income (loss) Total comprehensive income (loss) Conversion of preferred stock to common stock (Note 21) Issuance of common stock (Note 21) Transfer to surplus reserves (Note 27) Dividends paid (Note 2) Balances at December 31, 2012 Common Stock Additional Paid in Capital P =11,284,096 − − − − P =11,284,096 P =978,721 − − − − P =978,721 Common Stock Additional Paid in Capital Preferred Stock P =3,873,528 − − − 3,000,000 4,410,568 − − P =11,284,096 = P− − − − − 978,721 − − P =978,721 P =3,000,000 − − − (3,000,000) − − − = P− Parent Company Year Ended December 31, 2013 Net Unrealized Gain on Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Other Surplus Comprehensive Reserves Surplus Income (Amounts in Thousands) P =38,967 P =5,067,643 P =1,174 − 1,990,991 − − − 751 − 1,990,991 751 2,902 (2,902) − P =41,869 P =7,055,732 P =1,925 Parent Company Year Ended December 31, 2012 Net Unrealized Gain on Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Other Surplus Comprehensive Income Reserves Surplus (Amounts in Thousands) P =36,183 P =4,292,380 P =299 − 1,845,547 − − − 875 − 1,845,547 875 − − − − − − 2,784 (2,784) − − (1,067,500) − P =38,967 P =5,067,643 P =1,174 Remeasurement Losses on Retirement Plan (P = 14,247) − 370 370 − (P = 13,877) Remeasurement Losses on Retirement Plan P =16,994 − (31,241) (31,241) − − − − (P = 14,247) Cumulative Translation Adjustment (P = 16,351) − 21,579 21,579 − P =5,228 Cumulative Translation Adjustment (P = 7,699) − (8,652) (8,652) − − − − (P = 16,351) Total Equity P =17,340,003 1,990,991 22,700 2,013,691 − P =19,353,694 Total Equity P =11,211,685 1,845,547 (39,018) 1,806,529 − 5,389,289 − (1,067,500) P =17,340,003 See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. *SGVFS010664* EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Consolidated CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Income before income tax Adjustments for: Provision for impairment and credit losses (Note 14) Depreciation and amortization (Notes 10, 11 and 13) Gain on asset foreclosure and dacion transactions (Note 31) Amortization of intangible assets (Note 12) Gain on sale of investment securities at amortized cost (Note 8) Loss (gain) on sale of assets (Note 10) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Decrease (increase) in the amounts of: Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Loans and receivables Other assets Increase (decrease) in the amounts of: Deposit liabilities Accrued taxes, interest and other expenses Cashier’s checks and demand draft payable Other liabilities Net cash generated from (used in) operations Income taxes paid Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sale of: Investment securities at amortized cost (Note 8) Investment properties and other repossessed assets (Notes 11 and 13) Property and equipment (Note 10) Proceeds from maturity of investment securities at amortized cost Acquisitions of: Investment securities at amortized cost Property and equipment (Note 10) Branch licenses (Note 12) Capitalized software (Note 12) Additional investments in subsidiaries, including deposit for future stock subscription (Notes 1 and 9) Acquisition of a subsidiary, net of cash acquired (Note 7) Merged cash from GBI (Note 7) Net cash used in investing activities Parent Company Years Ended December 31 2012 2014 (Amounts in Thousands) 2014 2013 2013 2012 P = 2,637,423 P =2,274,391 P =1,992,383 P = 2,062,964 P =2,174,530 P =2,033,562 3,311,349 3,097,641 1,530,795 3,255,426 2,975,701 1,507,833 670,291 575,615 431,072 647,554 542,051 393,017 (19,417) 191,681 (93,784) 142,031 (42,412) 129,975 (19,047) 182,388 (90,551) 138,301 (29,853) 125,658 (305,997) (301,763) (572,490) (15,161) (276,883) (4,904) (305,997) (300,890) (572,490) (8,217) (276,883) 4,284 (8,233,987) (30,787,731) (1,525,820) 2,311,622 (26,352,284) 55,444 4,637,440 (24,939,561) (279,269) (8,233,987) (28,198,525) (1,525,456) 2,311,622 (26,023,078) 50,280 4,637,440 (23,090,111) (284,698) 36,511,384 19,967,290 14,529,375 34,438,028 20,213,066 12,928,919 303,100 82,640 202,922 225,375 231,628 46,730 261,829 865,775 (961,463) (168,349) 390,525 1,032,510 3,650,868 (277,259) 152,059 766,593 2,861,495 (189,421) 261,829 1,031,835 (710,438) (167,475) (877,913) 390,525 943,342 3,784,380 (431,198) 152,059 879,013 2,504,027 (191,980) 3,353,182 2,312,047 (1,129,812) 3,373,609 2,672,074 3,927,754 1,718,088 1,564,795 3,927,754 1,718,088 1,564,795 474,788 29,742 419,428 40,226 297,321 107,507 468,559 27,966 288,095 415 285,412 8,909 46,553 101,485 363,302 46,553 101,485 363,302 (3,383,280) (805,803) (505,196) (455,523) − − − (670,965) (706,894) (1,216,121) (214,800) (183,115) − − − (41,703) (2,322,322) (1,221,624) (822,000) (248,169) − (19,700) − (2,300,890) (3,383,280) (729,746) (505,196) (401,008) − − 7,269 (541,129) (706,894) (1,188,606) (214,800) (179,989) (2,322,322) (1,153,716) (822,000) (246,688) (348,377) (168,426) − − (530,583) (34,098) − (2,524,832) (Forward) *SGVFS010664* -2Parent Company Consolidated 2014 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from bills and acceptances payable Payments of bills and acceptances payable Issuance of unsecured subordinated debt, net of issuance cost (Note 18) Acquisition of non-controlling interest (Note 1) Payment of subordinated debt Issuance of common stock, net of direct cost related to issuance (Note 21) Payments of dividends (Note 21) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities P = 209,111,418 (207,082,701) 4,963,731 (6,622) (1,362,500) − − NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR Cash and other cash items Due from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Due from other banks Interbank loans receivable CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR Cash and other cash items Due from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Due from other banks Interbank loans receivable NET OPERATIONAL CASH FLOWS FROM INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS Interest received Interest paid Dividend received 2013 Years Ended December 31 2012 2014 (Amounts in Thousands) P =2,847,172 P =18,317,295 P = 207,333,218 (5,129,624) (14,909,096) (205,432,706) − (7,096) (1,251) − − − (8,773) − 5,389,289 (1,067,500) 2013 2012 P =2,847,177 P =18,317,295 (5,129,624) (14,906,730) 4,963,731 − − − (1,362,500) – − − − − − − − 5,389,289 (1,067,500) 5,623,326 (2,290,799) 7,721,215 5,501,743 (2,282,447) 7,732,354 8,305,543 (20,455) 4,290,513 8,334,224 (140,956) 4,329,609 3,884,538 18,537,655 1,751,824 3,116,529 27,290,546 3,235,161 21,855,275 1,637,917 582,648 27,311,001 2,243,104 11,315,202 1,739,088 7,723,094 23,020,488 3,811,185 18,404,125 1,604,404 3,116,529 26,936,243 3,180,497 21,789,239 1,524,815 582,648 27,077,199 2,190,159 11,306,441 1,527,896 7,723,094 22,747,590 5,993,499 23,128,678 3,580,528 2,893,384 P = 35,596,089 3,884,538 18,537,655 1,751,824 3,116,529 P =27,290,546 3,235,161 21,855,275 1,637,917 582,648 P =27,311,001 5,912,309 22,970,798 3,493,976 2,893,384 P = 35,270,467 3,811,185 18,404,125 1,604,404 3,116,529 P =26,936,243 3,180,497 21,789,239 1,524,815 582,648 P =27,077,199 P = 11,253,183 1,516,473 25,527 P =9,788,379 1,488,540 69,237 P =7,771,785 1,857,219 975 P = 10,726,087 1,447,607 25,527 P =9,356,900 1,343,580 69,237 P =7,702,386 1,747,772 975 See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. *SGVFS010664* EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Corporate Information East West Banking Corporation (the Parent Company) was granted authority by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to operate as a commercial bank under Monetary Board (MB) Resolution No. 101 dated July 6, 1994, and commenced operations on July 8, 1994. The Parent Company was also granted authority by the BSP to operate an expanded foreign currency deposit unit under MB Resolution No. 832 dated August 31, 1994. On July 31, 2012, the Parent Company received the approval of the BSP to operate as a universal bank. As of December 31, 2014, the Parent Company is effectively 75.01% owned by Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC). The Parent Company’s ultimate parent company is A.L. Gotianun, Inc. The Parent Company’s head office is located at East West Corporate Center, The Beaufort, 5th Avenue corner 23rd Street, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. The Parent Company is a domestic corporation registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 22, 1994. In 2012, the Parent Company conducted an initial public offering (IPO) of its 283,113,600 common shares. The Parent Company’s common shares were listed and commenced trading in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on May 7, 2012 (see Note 21). Through its network of 358 and 300 branches as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, the Parent Company provides a wide range of financial services to consumer and corporate clients. The Parent Company’s principal banking products and services include deposit-taking, loan and trade finance, treasury, trust services, credit cards, cash management and custodial services. On March 19, 2009, the Parent Company effectively obtained control of the following entities: a) AIG Philam Savings Bank (AIGPASB) b) PhilAm Auto Finance and Leasing, Inc. (PAFLI) c) PFL Holdings, Inc. (PFLHI) On March 31, 2009, AIGPASB, PAFLI and PFLHI were merged to the Parent Company. On August 19, 2011, the Parent Company acquired 84.78% of the voting shares of Green Bank (A Rural Bank), Inc. (GBI) for = P158.55 million. GBI is engaged in the business of extending credit to small farmers and tenants and to deserving rural industries or enterprises and to transact all businesses which may be legally done by rural banks. In 2012, the Parent Company acquired additional shares from the non-controlling shareholder amounting to P =8.77 million and from GBI’s unissued capital stock amounting to = P19.65 million, thereby increasing its ownership to 96.53% as of December 31, 2012. In 2013, the Parent Company’s deposit for future stock subscription to GBI amounting to P =700.00 million was applied to the 441,000,000 common shares issued by GBI to the Parent Company. In addition, the Parent Company contributed additional capital amounting to = P1.28 million and acquired non-controlling interest amounting to P =0.20 million, thereby increasing its ownership to 99.84% as of December 31, 2013. The Parent Company’s investment in GBI amounted to = P888.45 million as of December 31, 2013. In 2014, the Parent Company completed its planned merger with GBI. Prior to the merger, the Parent Company acquired the remaining non-controlling interest of GBI. The Parent Company’s investment in GBI was closed against the merged assets and liabilities as of the date of merger (see Note 7). *SGVFS010664* -2On July 11, 2012, the Parent Company acquired 83.17% voting shares of FinMan Rural Bank, Inc. (FRBI) for P =34.10 million. FRBI’s primary purpose is to accumulate deposit and grant loans to various individuals and small-scale corporate entities as well as government and private employees (see Note 7). In 2012, the Parent Company acquired additional shares of FRBI from its unissued capital stock amounting to = P20.00 million, thereby increasing its ownership to 91.58% as of December 31, 2012. On May 21, 2013, FRBI changed its name to East West Rural Bank, Inc. (EWRB). In 2013, the Parent Company’s deposit for future stock subscription to EWRB amounting to P =120.00 million was applied to the 46,000,000 common shares issued by EWRB to the Parent Company. In addition, the Parent Company contributed additional capital amounting to P =340.00 million and acquired the remaining non-controlling interest amounting to = P6.90 million, thereby increasing its ownership to 100.00% as of December 31, 2013. The Parent Company’s investment in EWRB amounted to P =521.00 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. GBI and EWRB (the Subsidiaries) were consolidated with the Parent Company on August 19, 2011 and July 11, 2012, respectively, the dates on which control was transferred to the Parent Company. In May 2013, GBI and EWRB entered into an asset purchase agreement with assumption of liabilities (the Purchase and Assumption Agreement) for the transfer of certain assets and liabilities of GBI to EWRB. The transfer of the assets and liabilities took effect on October 31, 2013 after the receipt of the required approvals from the regulators. The transfer of the assets and liabilities of GBI to EWRB was part of the Parent Company’s plan to combine the rural banking business of its two subsidiaries into a single entity. After the transfer, EWRB will continue the rural banking business of GBI and the remaining assets and liabilities of GBI will be merged to the Parent Company, with the latter as the surviving entity. On July 31, 2014, GBI was merged to the Parent Company (see Note 7). The merger of the Parent Company and GBI will enable the Parent Company to achieve branding leverage and economy in management and operations. With the merger, EWRB becomes the only subsidiary of the Parent Company as of December 31, 2014. The accompanying financial statements of the Group and of the Parent Company were approved and authorized for issue by the Parent Company’s Board of Directors (the Board or BOD) on February 26, 2015. 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The accompanying financial statements include the consolidated financial statements of the Parent Company and its Subsidiaries (collectively referred to herein as the Group) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 and for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, and of the Parent Company as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 and for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL), financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI) and derivative financial instruments that have been measured at fair value. The financial statements are presented in Philippine peso and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand except when otherwise indicated. *SGVFS010664* -3The financial statements of the Parent Company include the accounts maintained in the Regular Banking Unit (RBU) and Foreign Currency Deposit Unit (FCDU). The functional currency of the RBU and the FCDU is the Philippine peso and United States dollar (USD), respectively. For financial reporting purposes, FCDU accounts and foreign currency-denominated accounts in the RBU are translated into their equivalents in Philippine peso, which is the Parent Company’s presentation currency (see accounting policy on Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation). The financial statements individually prepared for these units are combined after eliminating inter-unit accounts. Each entity in the Group determines its own functional currency and items included in the financial statements of each entity are measured using that functional currency. The functional currency of both subsidiaries is the Philippine peso. Statement of Compliance The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS). Presentation of Financial Statements The Group presents its statement of financial position broadly in order of liquidity. An analysis regarding recovery or settlement within 12 months after the statement of financial position date (current) and more than 12 months after the statement of financial position date (non-current) is presented in Note 20. Basis of Consolidation The Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Parent Company obtains control and continue to be consolidated until the date when the control ceases. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the Parent Company using consistent accounting policies. All significant intra-group balances, transactions, income and expenses and profits and losses resulting from intra-group transactions are eliminated in the consolidation. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Parent Company. Control is achieved where the Parent Company is exposed, or has rights, to variable return from its involvement with an entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. The Parent Company has power over the entity when it has existing rights that give it the current ability to direct relevant activities (i.e., activities that signicantly affect the entity’s returns). Consolidation of subsidiaries ceases when control is transferred out of the Parent Company. The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the period are included in the consolidated statement of income from the date of acquisition or up to the date of disposal, as appropriate. Non-Controlling Interest Non-controlling interest represents the portion of profit or loss and net assets not owned, directly or indirectly, by the Parent Company. Non-controlling interests are presented separately in the consolidated statement of income, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, and within equity in the consolidated statement of financial position, separately from equity attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company. Any losses applicable to the non-controlling interests are allocated against the interests of the non-controlling interest even if this results in the non-controlling interest having a deficit balance. Acquisitions of non-controlling interests that does not result in a loss of control are *SGVFS010664* -4accounted for as equity transaction, whereby the difference between the consideration and the fair value of the share of net assets acquired is recognized as an equity transaction and attributed to the owners of the Parent Company. Changes in Accounting Policies and Disclosures The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year except for the adoption of the following new and amended standards and interpretations, which became effective beginning January 1, 2014. Unless otherwise indicated, adoption of these new and amended standards and interpretations did not have material impact to the Group. Investment Entities (Amendments to PFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements, PFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities, and PAS 27, Separate Financial Statements) These amendments provide an exception to the consolidation requirement for entities that meet the definition of an investment entity under PFRS 10. The exception to consolidation requires investment entities to account for subsidiaries at fair value through profit or loss. The amendments must be applied retrospectively, subject to certain transition relief. These amendments have no impact to the Group, since none of the entities within the Group qualifies to be an investment entity under PFRS 10. PAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Amendments) These amendments clarify the meaning of ‘currently has a legally enforceable right to set-off’ and the criteria for non-simultaneous settlement mechanisms of clearing houses to qualify for offsetting and are applied retrospectively. PAS 36, Impairment of Assets - Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets (Amendments) These amendments remove the unintended consequences of PFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement, on the disclosures required under PAS 36. In addition, these amendments require disclosure of the recoverable amounts for assets or cash-generating units (CGUs) for which impairment loss has been recognized or reversed during the period. Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 21, Levies (IFRIC 21) IFRIC 21 clarifies that an entity recognizes a liability for a levy when the activity that triggers payment, as identified by the relevant legislation, occurs. For a levy that is triggered upon reaching a minimum threshold, the interpretation clarifies that no liability should be anticipated before the specified minimum threshold is reached. Retrospective application is required for IFRIC 21. This interpretation has no impact on the Group as it has applied the recognition principles under PAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, consistent with the requirements of IFRIC 21 in prior years. Annual Improvements to PFRSs (2010-2012 cycle) In the 2010-2012 annual improvements cycle, seven amendments to six standards were issued, which included an amendment to PFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement. The amendment to PFRS 13 is effective immediately and it clarifies that short-term receivables and payables with no stated interest rates can be measured at invoice amounts when the effect of discounting is immaterial. *SGVFS010664* -5Annual Improvements to PFRSs (2011-2013 cycle) In the 2011-2013 annual improvements cycle, four amendments to four standards were issued, which included an amendment to PFRS 1, First-time Adoption of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards-First-time Adoption of PFRS. The amendment to PFRS 1 is effective immediately. It clarifies that an entity may choose to apply either a current standard or a new standard that is not yet mandatory, but permits early application, provided either standard is applied consistently throughout the periods presented in the entity’s first PFRS financial statements. Cash and Cash Equivalents For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and other cash items (COCI), amounts due from BSP and other banks, and interbank loans and receivable (IBLR) with original maturities of three months or less from dates of placements and that are subject to insignificant risks of changes in value. Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation The books of accounts of the RBU are maintained in Philippine peso, while those of the FCDU are maintained in USD. For financial reporting purposes, the monetary assets and liabilities of the FCDU and the foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities in the RBU are translated in Philippine peso based on the Philippine Dealing System (PDS) closing rate prevailing at the statement of financial position date and foreign currency-denominated income and expenses, at the prevailing exchange rate at the date of transaction. Foreign exchange differences arising from revaluation and translation of foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities of the RBU are credited to or charged against operations in the period in which the rates change. Exchange differences arising from translation of the accounts of the FCDU to Philippine peso as the presentation currency are taken to the statement of comprehensive income under Cumulative translation adjustment. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost are translated using the exchange rates as at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined. Fair Value Measurement The Group measures certain financial instruments such as financial assets at FVTPL, financial assets at FVTOCI and derivative financial instruments, at fair value at each statement of financial position date. Also, fair values of financial instruments carried at amortized cost and investment properties carried at cost are measured for disclosure purposes. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either: · In the principal market for the asset or liability, or · In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible to by the Group. The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest. *SGVFS010664* -6A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant's ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use. The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs. All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole: Level 1 - Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable. Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable. For assets and liabilities that are recognized in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between Levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorization (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period. External appraisers are involved for valuation of significant non-financial assets, such as investment properties. Selection criteria include market knowledge, reputation, independence and whether professional standards are maintained. For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Group has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy (see Note 5). Financial Instruments - Initial Recognition and Subsequent Measurement Date of recognition Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame established by regulation or convention in the marketplace are recognized on the settlement date, the date that an asset is delivered to or by the Group. Settlement date accounting refers to (a) the recognition of an asset on the day it is received by the Group, and (b) the derecognition of an asset and recognition of any gain or loss on disposal on the day that it is delivered by the Group. Securities transactions and related commission income and expense are recorded also on a settlement date basis. Deposits, amounts due to banks and customers, loans and receivables and derivatives are recognized when cash is received by the Group or advanced to the borrowers. Derivatives are recognized on trade date - the date that the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Trade date accounting refers to (a) the recognition of an asset to be received and the liability to pay for it on the trade date, and (b) derecognition of an asset that is sold, recognition of any gain or loss on disposal and the recognition of a receivable from the buyer for payment on the trade date. The Group recognizes financial instruments when, and only when, the Group becomes a party to the contractual terms of the financial instruments. *SGVFS010664* -7‘Day 1’ difference Where the transaction price in a non-active market is different from the fair value from other observable current market transactions in the same instrument or based on a valuation technique whose variables include only data from observable market, the Group recognizes the difference between the transaction price and fair value (a ‘Day 1’ difference) in the statement of income. In cases where transaction price used is made of data which is not observable, the difference between the transaction price and model value is only recognized in the statement of income when the inputs become observable or when the instrument is derecognized. For each transaction, the Group determines the appropriate method of recognizing the ‘Day 1’ difference amount. Classification, Reclassification and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities For purposes of classifying financial assets, an instrument is an ‘equity instrument’ if it is non-derivative and meets the definition of ‘equity’ for the issuer (under PAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation). All other non-derivative financial instruments are ‘debt instruments’. Financial assets at amortized cost Financial assets are measured at amortized cost if both of the following conditions are met: · · the asset is held within the Group’s business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows; and the contractual terms of the instrument give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. Financial assets meeting these criteria are measured initially at fair value plus transaction costs. They are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method less any impairment in value, with the interest calculated recognized as Interest income in the statement of income. The Group classified Cash and other cash items, Due from BSP, Due from other banks, IBLR, Investment securities at amortized cost and Loans and receivables as financial assets at amortized cost. The Group may irrevocably elect at initial recognition to classify a financial asset that meets the amortized cost criteria above as at FVTPL if that designation eliminates or significantly reduces an accounting mismatch had the financial asset been measured at amortized cost. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Group has not made such designation. Financial assets at FVTOCI At initial recognition, the Group can make an irrevocable election (on an instrument-by-instrument basis) to designate equity investments as at FVTOCI. Designation at FVTOCI is not permitted if the equity investment is held for trading. A financial asset is held for trading if: · · · it has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling it in the near term; or on initial recognition it is part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that the Group manages together and has evidence of a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; or it is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument or a financial guarantee. *SGVFS010664* -8Financial assets at FVTOCI are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at fair value, with no deduction for sale or disposal costs. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in Net unrealized gain (loss) on financial assets at FVTOCI in the statement of financial position. When the asset is disposed of, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in Net unrealized gain (loss) on financial assets at FVTOCI is not reclassified to profit or loss, but is reclassified directly to Surplus. The Group has designated certain equity instruments that are not held for trading as at FVTOCI on initial application of PFRS 9 (see Note 8). Dividends earned on holding these equity instruments are recognized in the statement of income when the Group’s right to receive the dividends is established in accordance with PAS 18, Revenue, unless the dividends clearly represent recovery of a part of the cost of the investment. Dividends earned are recognized in the statement of income under Miscellaneous income. Financial assets at FVTPL Debt instruments that do not meet the amortized cost criteria, or that meet the criteria but the Group has chosen to designate as at FVTPL at initial recognition, are measured at fair value through profit or loss. Equity investments are classified as at FVTPL, unless the Group designates an investment that is not held for trading as at FVTOCI at initial recognition. The Group’s financial assets at FVTPL include government securities, private bonds and equity securities held for trading purposes. Financial assets at FVTPL are carried at fair value, and fair value gains and losses on these instruments are recognized as Trading and securities gain in the statement of income. Interest earned on these investments is reported in the statement of income under Interest income while dividend income is reported in the statement of income under Miscellaneous income when the right of payment has been established. Quoted market prices, when available, are used to determine the fair value of these financial instruments. If quoted market prices are not available, their fair values are estimated based on inputs provided by the BSP, Bureau of Treasury and investment bankers. For all other financial instruments not listed in an active market, the fair value is determined by using appropriate valuation techniques. The fair value of financial assets denominated in a foreign currency is determined in that foreign currency and translated at the PDS closing rate at the statement of financial position date. The foreign exchange component forms part of its fair value gain or loss. For financial assets classified as at FVTPL, the foreign exchange component is recognized in the statement of income. For financial assets designated as at FVTOCI, any foreign exchange component is recognized in other comprehensive income. For foreign currency denominated debt instruments classified at amortized cost, the foreign exchange gains and losses are determined based on the amortized cost of the asset and are recognized in the statement of income. Reclassification of financial assets The Group can reclassify financial assets if the objective of its business model for managing those financial assets changes. The Group is required to reclassify the following financial assets: · from amortized cost to FVTPL if the objective of the business model changes so that the amortized cost criteria are no longer met; and *SGVFS010664* -9· from FVTPL to amortized cost if the objective of the business model changes so that the amortized cost criteria start to be met and the instrument’s contractual cash flows meet the amortized cost criteria. Reclassification of financial assets designated as at FVTPL at initial recognition is not permitted. A change in the objective of the Group's business model must be effected before the reclassification date. The reclassification date is the beginning of the next reporting period following the change in the business model. Financial liabilities at FVTPL Financial liabilities are classified as at FVTPL when the financial liability is either held for trading or is designated as at FVTPL. A financial liability is held for trading if: · it has been incurred principally for the purpose of repurchasing it in the near term; or · on initial recognition it is part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that the Group manages together and has evidence of a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; or · it is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument or a financial guarantee. Management may designate a financial liability at FVTPL upon initial recognition when the following criteria are met, and designation is determined on an instrument by instrument basis: · · · The designation eliminates or significantly reduces the inconsistent treatment that would otherwise arise from measuring the liabilities or recognizing gains or losses on them on a different basis; or The liabilities are part of a group of financial liabilities which are managed and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy; or The financial instrument contains an embedded derivative, unless the embedded derivative does not significantly modify the cash flows or it is clear, with little or no analysis, that it would not be separately recorded. Financial liabilities at amortized cost Financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, except for: a. financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss which are measured at fair value; and b. financial liabilities that arise when a transfer of a financial asset does not qualify for derecognition or when the continuing involvement approach applies. Issued financial instruments or their components, which are not designated at FVTPL, are classified as financial liabilities at amortized cost under Deposit liabilities, Bills and acceptances payable or other appropriate financial liability accounts, where the substance of the contractual arrangement results in the Group having an obligation either to deliver cash or another financial asset to the holder, or to satisfy the obligation other than by the exchange of a fixed amount of cash or another financial asset for a fixed number of own equity shares. The components of issued financial instruments that contain both liability and equity elements are accounted for separately, with the equity component being assigned the residual amount after deducting from the instrument as a whole the amount separately determined as the fair value of the liability component on the date of issue. *SGVFS010664* - 10 After initial measurement, bills payable and similar financial liabilities not qualified as and not designated as FVTPL, are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on the issuance and fees that are an integral part of the effective interest rate (EIR). Impairment of Financial Assets The Group assesses at each statement of financial position date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is deemed to be impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that has occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (an incurred ‘loss event’) and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or the group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated. Evidence of impairment may include indications that the borrower or a group of borrowers is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganization and where observable data indicate that there is measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults. For financial assets classified and measured at amortized cost such as loans and receivables, due from other banks and investment securities at amortized cost, the Group first assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individually significant, or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. For individually assessed financial assets, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred). The present value of the estimated future cash flows is discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. If a loan has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate, adjusted for the original credit risk premium. The calculation of the present value of the estimated future cash flows of a collateralized financial asset reflects the cash flows that may result from foreclosure less costs for obtaining and selling the collateral, whether or not foreclosure is probable. Financial assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is, or continues to be, recognized are not included in a collective assessment for impairment. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through use of an allowance account and the amount of loss is charged to Provision for impairment and credit losses in the statement of income. Interest income continues to be recognized based on the original effective interest rate of the asset. Loans, together with the associated allowance accounts, are written off when there is no realistic prospect of future recovery and all collateral has been realized. If, in a subsequent year, the amount of the estimated impairment loss decreases because of an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reduced by adjusting the allowance account. If a write-off is later recovered, except for credit card receivables, any amounts formerly charged are credited to the Provision for impairment and credit losses in the statement of income. For credit card receivables, if a write-off is later recovered, any amounts previously charged to Provision for impairment and credit losses are credited to Miscellaneous income in the statement of income. *SGVFS010664* - 11 If the Group determines that no objective evidence of impairment exists for individually assessed financial asset, whether significant or not, it includes the asset in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assesses for impairment. Those characteristics are relevant to the estimation of future cash flows for groups of such assets by being indicative of the debtors’ ability to pay all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the assets being evaluated. For the purpose of a collective evaluation of impairment, financial assets are grouped on the basis of credit risk characteristics such as industry, collateral type, past-due status and term. Future cash flows in a group of financial assets that are collectively evaluated for impairment are estimated on the basis of historical loss experience for assets with similar credit risk characteristics. Historical loss experience is adjusted on the basis of current observable data to reflect the effects of current conditions that did not affect the period on which the historical loss experience is based and to remove the effects of conditions in the historical period that do not exist currently. Estimates of changes in future cash flows reflect, and are directionally consistent with changes in related observable data from period to period (such as changes in property prices, payment status, or other factors that are indicative of incurred losses of the Group and their magnitude). The methodology and assumptions used for estimating future cash flows are reviewed regularly by the Group to reduce any differences between loss estimates and actual loss experience. For credit cards receivables, salary loans and personal loans, the Group is using net flow rate methodology for collective impairment (see Note 4). Restructured loans Loan restructuring may involve extending the payment arrangements and the agreement of new loan conditions. Once the terms have been renegotiated, the loan is no longer considered past due. Management continuously reviews restructured loans to ensure that all criteria are met and that future payments are likely to occur. The loans continue to be subjected to an individual or collective impairment assessment, calculated using the loan’s original effective interest rate. The difference between the recorded value of the original loan and the present value of the restructured cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate, is recognized in Provision for impairment and credit losses in the statement of income. Derecognition of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Financial assets A financial asset (or, where applicable a part of a financial asset or part of a group of financial assets) is derecognized when: · · · the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; the Group retains the right to receive cash flows from the asset, but has assumed an obligation to pay them in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; or the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset and either (a) has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) has neither transferred nor retained the risk and rewards of the asset but has transferred the control of the asset. Where the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered into a pass-through arrangement, and has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset nor transferred control over the asset, the asset is recognized to the extent of the Group’s continuing involvement in the asset. Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that the Group could be required to repay. *SGVFS010664* - 12 Financial liabilities A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or has expired. Where an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the statement of income. Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements Securities sold under agreements to repurchase at a specified future date (‘repos’) are not derecognized from the statement of financial position. The corresponding cash received, including accrued interest, is recognized in the statement of financial position as a loan to the Group, reflecting the economic substance of such transaction. Offsetting Financial Instruments Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position if, and only if, there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. This is not generally the case with master netting agreements, where the related assets and liabilities are presented gross in the statement of financial position. Property and Equipment Land is stated at cost less any impairment in value and depreciable properties including buildings, leasehold improvements and furniture, fixtures and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization, and any impairment in value. The initial cost of property and equipment consists of its purchase price, including import duties, taxes and any directly attributable costs of bringing the assets to their working condition and location for their intended use. Expenditures incurred after the property and equipment have been put into operation, such as repairs and maintenance are normally charged against operations in the year in which the costs are incurred. In situations where it can be clearly demonstrated that the expenditures have resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits expected to be obtained from the use of an item of property and equipment beyond its originally assessed standard of performance, the expenditures are capitalized as additional cost of the assets. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and the related accumulated depreciation and amortization and any accumulated impairment in value are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is credited to or charged against current operations. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives (EUL) of the property and equipment. Buildings Furniture, fixtures and equipment Years 30-40 3-5 The cost of the leasehold improvements is amortized over the shorter of the covering lease term or the EUL of the improvements of 10 years. The estimated useful life and the depreciation and amortization method are reviewed periodically to ensure that the period and the method of depreciation and amortization are consistent with the expected pattern of economic benefits from items of property and equipment. *SGVFS010664* - 13 Investment Properties Investment properties are measured initially at cost, including transaction costs. An investment property acquired through an exchange transaction is measured at the fair value of the asset acquired unless the fair value of such an asset cannot be measured in which case the investment property acquired is measured at the carrying amount of the asset given up. Foreclosed properties are recorded as Investment properties upon: (a) entry of judgment in case of judicial foreclosure; (b) execution of the Sheriff’s Certificate of Sale in case of extra-judicial foreclosure; or (c) notarization of the Deed of Dacion in case of dation in payment (dacion en pago). Subsequent to initial recognition, depreciable investment properties are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value. Investment properties are derecognized when they have either been disposed of or when the investment properties are permanently withdrawn from use and no future benefit is expected from their disposal. Any gains or losses on the retirement or disposal of investment properties are recognized in the statement of income under Gain on sale of assets in the year of retirement or disposal. Expenditures incurred after the investment properties have been put into operations, such as repairs and maintenance costs, are normally charged to income in the period in which the costs are incurred. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis using the remaining useful lives from the time of acquisition of the investment properties but not to exceed 10 years for both buildings and condominium units. Foreclosed properties of land or building are classified under investment properties from foreclosure date. Other foreclosed properties which do not qualify as land or building are classified as other repossessed assets included in Other assets in the statement of financial position. Transfers are made to investment properties when, and only when, there is a change in use evidenced by ending of owner occupation, commencement of an operating lease to another party or ending of construction or development. Transfers are made from investment properties when, and only when, there is a change in use evidenced by commencement of owner occupation or commencement of development with a view to sale. Business Combinations Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, measured at acquisition date fair value and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. For each business combination, the acquirer elects whether to measure the non-controlling interest in the acquiree at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. Acquisition-related costs incurred are expensed in the statement of income. When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date. This includes the separation of embedded derivatives in host contracts by the acquiree. If the business combination is achieved in stages, the acquisition date fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree is remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date through profit or loss. *SGVFS010664* - 14 Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration, which is deemed to be an asset or liability, will be recognized in accordance with PFRS 9 either in profit or loss or as a change to other comprehensive income. If the contingent consideration is classified as equity, it should not be remeasured until it is finally settled within equity. Goodwill is initially measured at cost being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount recognized for non-controlling interest over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If this consideration is lower than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized in the statement of income. After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating units (CGU) that are expected to benefit from the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to those units. Where goodwill forms part of a CGU and part of the operation within that unit is disposed of, the goodwill associated with the operation disposed of is included in the carrying amount of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed of in this circumstance is measured based on the relative values of the operation disposed of and the portion of the CGU retained. Acquisitions of non-controlling interests are accounted for as transactions with owners in their capacity as owners and therefore no goodwill is recognized as a result. Adjustments to noncontrolling interests arising from transactions that do not involve the loss of control are based on a proportionate amount of the net assets of the subsidiary. Intangible Assets Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of intangible assets acquired in a business combination is its fair value at the date of acquisition. Following initial recognition, intangible assets, excluding goodwill and branch licenses, are carried at cost less any accumulated amortization and any accumulated impairment losses. The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed to be either finite or indefinite. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible assets may be impaired. The amortization period and the amortization method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at each financial year-end. Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future economic benefits embodied in the asset is accounted for by changing the amortization period or method, as appropriate, and treated as changes in accounting estimates. The amortization expense on intangible assets with finite lives is recognized in the statement of income. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are tested for impairment annually or more frequently, either individually or at the CGU level. The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable. If not, the change in useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis. *SGVFS010664* - 15 Gains or losses arising from the derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the statement of income when the asset is derecognized. Intangible assets include goodwill, branch licenses, customer relationship, core deposits and capitalized software (see Note 12). Goodwill Goodwill acquired in a business combination is initially measured at cost being the excess of the cost of the business combination over the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities. Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. Branch licenses Branch licenses are determined to have indefinite useful lives. These are tested for impairment annually either individually or at the CGU level. Such intangible assets are not amortized. The useful life is reviewed annually to determine whether indefinite useful life assessment continues to be supportable. If not, the change in the useful life assessment from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis. Customer relationship and core deposits Customer relationship and core deposits are the intangible assets acquired by the Group through business combination. These intangible assets are initially measured at their fair value at the date of acquisition. The fair value of these intangible assets reflects expectations about the probability that the expected future economic benefits embodied in the asset will flow to the Group. Following initial recognition, customer relationship and core deposits are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and any accumulated impairment losses. Customer relationship related to the credit cards business is amortized on a straight-line basis over its useful life of 40 years while the customer relationship related to the auto loans business and core deposits are amortized on a straight-line basis over its useful life of 13 and 10 years, respectively (see Note 12). Capitalized software Capitalized software acquired separately is measured at cost on initial recognition. Following initial recognition, capitalized software is carried at cost less accumulated amortization and any accumulated impairment losses. The capitalized software is amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of 5 years. Impairment of Nonfinancial Assets An assessment is made at each statement of financial position date whether there is any indication of impairment of property and equipment, investment properties, other repossessed assets and intangible assets, or whether there is any indication that an impairment loss previously recognized for an asset in prior years may no longer exist or may have decreased. If any such indication exists, the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. An asset’s recoverable amount is calculated at the higher of the asset’s value in use or its fair value less cost to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. *SGVFS010664* - 16 An impairment loss is recognized only if the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is charged against the statement of income in the period in which it arises, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount in which case the impairment loss is charged against the revaluation increment of the said asset. A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount of an asset, but not to an amount higher than the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of any depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is credited to current operations, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is credited to the revaluation increment of the said asset. The following criteria are also applied in assessing impairment of specific assets: Property and equipment, investment properties and other repossessed assets The carrying values of the property and equipment and investment properties are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying values may not be recoverable. If any such indication exists and where the carrying values exceed the estimated recoverable amounts, the assets or CGUs are written down to their recoverable amounts. Goodwill Goodwill is reviewed for impairment, annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. Impairment is determined for goodwill by assessing the recoverable amount of the CGU (or group of CGUs) to which the goodwill relates. Where the recoverable amount of the CGU (or group of CGUs) is less than the carrying amount of the CGU (or group of CGUs) to which goodwill has been allocated, an impairment loss is recognized immediately in the statement of income. Impairment losses relating to goodwill cannot be reversed for subsequent increases in its recoverable amount in future periods. Branch licenses Branch licenses are tested for impairment annually at the statement of financial position date either individually or at the CGU level, as appropriate. Other intangible assets Other intangible assets such as customer relationship, core deposits and capitalized software are assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that they may be impaired. Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized: Interest income For all financial instruments measured at amortized cost and interest-bearing financial assets at FVTPL, interest income is recorded at the effective interest rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. *SGVFS010664* - 17 The calculation takes into account all contractual terms of the financial instrument (for example, prepayment options) and includes any fees or incremental costs that are directly attributable to the instrument and are an integral part of the effective interest rate, but not future credit losses. The adjusted carrying amount is calculated based on the original effective interest rate. The change in the carrying amount is recorded as interest income. Once the recorded value of a financial asset or group of similar financial assets has been reduced due to an impairment loss, interest income continues to be recognized using the original effective interest rate applied to the new carrying amount. Service charges and penalties Service charges and penalties are recognized only upon collection or accrued when there is a reasonable degree of certainty as to its collectibility. Fee and commission income The Group earns fee and commission income from a diverse range of services it provides to its customers. Fee income can be divided into the following two categories: a) Fee income earned from services that are provided over a certain period of time Fees earned for the provision of services over a period of time are accrued over that period. These fees include commission income, fiduciary fees and credit related fees. b) Fee income from providing transaction services Fees arising from negotiating or participating in the negotiation of a transaction for a third party are recognized on completion of the underlying transaction. Fees or components of fees that are linked to a certain performance are recognized after fulfilling the corresponding criteria. Loan syndication fees are recognized in the statement of income when the syndication has been completed and the Group retains no part of the loans for itself or retains part at the same effective interest rate as for the other participants. Dividend income Dividend income is recognized when the Group’s right to receive payment is established. Trading and securities gain Trading and securities gain represents results arising from trading activities including all gains and losses from changes in fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities held for trading. Commissions earned on credit cards Commissions earned on credit cards are taken up as income upon receipt from member establishments of charges arising from credit availments by credit cardholders. These commissions are computed based on certain agreed rates and are deducted from amounts remittable to member establishments. Purchases by credit cardholders, collectible on an installment basis, are recorded at the cost of the items purchased plus certain percentage of cost. The excess over cost is credited to Unearned discount and is shown as a deduction from Loans and receivables in the statement of financial position. The unearned discount is taken to income over the installment terms and is computed using the effective interest method. *SGVFS010664* - 18 Customer loyalty programmes Award credits under customer loyalty programmes are accounted for as a separately identifiable component of the transaction in which they are granted. The fair value of the consideration received in respect of the initial sale is allocated between the award credits and the other components of the sale. Income generated from customer loyalty programmes is recognized as part of Service charges, fees and commissions in the statement of income. Other income Income from sale of services is recognized upon rendition of the service. Income from sale of properties is recognized upon completion of the earning process and when the collectibility of the sales price is reasonably assured. Expense Recognition Expenses are recognized in the statement of income when decrease in future economic benefit related to a decrease in an asset or an increase in a liability has arisen that can be measured reliably. Expenses are recognized in the statement of income: · on the basis of a direct association between the costs incurred and the earning of specific items of income; · on the basis of systematic and rational allocation procedures when economic benefits are expected to arise over several accounting periods and the association can only be broadly or indirectly determined; or · immediately when expenditure produces no future economic benefits or when, and to the extent that, future economic benefits do not qualify or cease to qualify, for recognition in the statement of financial position as an asset. Expenses in the statement of income are presented using the nature of expense method. General and administrative expenses are cost attributable to administrative and other business activities of the Group. Leases The determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement and requires an assessment of whether the fulfillment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset. A reassessment is made after inception of the lease only if one of the following applies: (a) there is a change in contractual terms, other than a renewal or extension of the arrangement; (b) a renewal option is exercised or extension granted, unless that term of the renewal or extension was initially included in the lease term; (c) there is a change in the determination of whether fulfillment is dependent on a specified asset; or (d) there is a substantial change to the asset. Where a reassessment is made, lease accounting shall commence or cease from the date when the change in circumstances gave rise to the reassessment for scenarios (a), (c) or (d) above, and at the date of renewal or extension period for scenario (b). Group as lessee Leases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the asset are classified as operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in the statement of income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Contingent rents are recognized as an expense in the period in which they are incurred. *SGVFS010664* - 19 Retirement Cost Defined benefit plan The net defined benefit liability or asset is the aggregate of the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the end of the reporting period reduced by the fair value of plan assets (if any), adjusted for any effect of limiting a net defined benefit asset to the asset ceiling. The asset ceiling is the present value of any economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan. The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plans is actuarially determined using the projected unit credit method. Defined benefit costs comprise the following: · Service cost · Net interest on the net defined benefit liability or asset · Remeasurements of net defined benefit liability or asset Service costs which include current service costs, past service costs and gains or losses on nonroutine settlements are recognized as expense in the statement of income. Past service costs are recognized when plan amendment or curtailment occurs. Net interest on the net defined benefit liability or asset is the change during the period in the net defined benefit liability or asset that arises from the passage of time which is determined by applying the discount rate based on government bonds to the net defined benefit liability or asset. Net interest on the net defined benefit liability or asset is recognized as expense or income in the statement of income. Remeasurements comprising actuarial gains and losses, return on plan assets (excluding net interest on defined benefit asset) and any change in the effect of the asset ceiling (excluding net interest on defined benefit liability) are recognized immediately in other comprehensive income in the period in which they arise. Remeasurements are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods. All remeasurements are recognized in other comprehensive income account. Remeasurement gains (losses) on retirement plan are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods. Plan assets are assets that are held by a long-term employee benefit fund or qualifying insurance policies. Plan assets are not available to the creditors of the Group, nor can they be paid directly to the Group. Fair value of plan assets is based on market price information. When no market price is available, the fair value of plan assets is estimated by discounting expected future cash flows using a discount rate that reflects both the risk associated with the plan assets and the maturity or expected disposal date of those assets (or, if they have no maturity, the expected period until the settlement of the related obligations). The Group’s right to be reimbursed of some or all of the expenditure required to settle a defined benefit obligation is recognized as a separate asset at fair value when and only when reimbursement is virtually certain. Termination benefit Termination benefits are employee benefits provided in exchange for the termination of an employee’s employment as a result of either an entity’s decision to terminate an employee’s employment before the normal retirement date or an employee’s decision to accept an offer of benefits in exchange for the termination of employment. *SGVFS010664* - 20 A liability and expense for a termination benefit is recognized at the earlier of when the entity can no longer withdraw the offer of those benefits and when the entity recognizes the related restructuring costs. Initial recognition and subsequent changes to termination benefits are measured in accordance with the nature of the employee benefit, as either post-employment benefits, short-term employee benefits, or other long-term employee benefits. Employee leave entitlement Employee entitlement to annual leave are recognized as a liability when the employees render the services that increases their annual leave enititlement. The cost of accumulating annual leave are measured as the additional amount that the Group expects to pay as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the end of the reporting period. Provisions and Contingencies Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event; it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and where, appropriate, the risk specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as Interest expense in the statement of income. Contingent liabilities are not recognized in the financial statements but are disclosed unless the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote. Contingent assets are not recognized in the financial statements but are disclosed when an inflow of economic benefits is probable. Income Taxes Current taxes Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted at the statement of financial position date. Deferred taxes Deferred tax is provided, using the balance sheet liability method, on all temporary differences at the statement of financial position date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences, with certain exceptions. Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences, carryforward of unused tax credits from the excess of Minimum Corporate Income Tax (MCIT) over the regular income tax and unused Net Operating Loss Carryover (NOLCO), to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and the carryforward of unused tax credits from excess MCIT and unused NOLCO can be utilized. Deferred tax, however, is not recognized on temporary differences that arise from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting income nor taxable income or loss. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each statement of financial position date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilized. *SGVFS010664* - 21 Current tax and deferred tax relating to items recognized directly in equity is recognized in other comprehensive income and not in the statement of income. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are applicable to the period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the statement of financial position date. Equity Capital stock is measured at par value for all shares issued. When the Group issues more than one class of stock, a separate account is maintained for each class of stock and the number of shares issued. When the shares are sold at a premium, the difference between the proceeds and the par value is credited to Additional paid in capital account. When shares are issued for a consideration other than cash, the proceeds are measured by the fair value of the consideration received. In case the shares are issued to extinguish or settle the liability of the Group, the shares shall be measured either at the fair value of the shares issued or fair value of the liability settled, whichever is more reliably determinable. Direct cost incurred related to the equity issuance, such as underwriting, accounting and legal fees, printing costs and taxes are charged to Additional paid in capital account. If additional paid-in capital is not sufficient, the excess is charged against Surplus. Surplus represents accumulated earnings of the Group less dividends declared. Dividends on Common Shares Dividends on common shares are recognized as a liability and deducted from equity when declared and approved by BOD of the Parent Company and approved by the BSP. Dividends for the year that are declared and approved after the statement of financial position date, if any, are dealt with as an event after the financial reporting date and disclosed accordingly. Earnings Per Share (EPS) Basic EPS is determined by dividing the net income for the year attributable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year while diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income for the year attributable to common shares by the weighted average number of outstanding and dilutive potential common shares. Basic and diluted EPS are given retroactive adjustments for any stock dividends declared in the current year, if any. Segment Reporting A business segment is a group of assets and operations engaged in providing products or services that are subject to risks and returns that are different from those of other business segments. A geographical segment is one that provides products or services within a particular economic environment that is subject to risks and returns that are different from those segments operating in other economic environments. The Group’s operations are organized according to the nature of products and services provided. Financial information on business segments is presented in Note 6. *SGVFS010664* - 22 Events after the Financial Reporting Date Post year-end events that provide additional information about the Group’s position at the statement of financial position date (adjusting events) are reflected in the financial statements. Post year-end events that are not adjusting events are disclosed in the notes when material to the financial statements. Fiduciary Activities Assets and income arising from fiduciary activities together with related undertakings to return such assets to customers are excluded from the financial statements where the Parent Company acts in a fiduciary capacity such as nominee, trustee or agent. Future Changes in Accounting Policies Standards issued but are not yet effective up to the date of issuance of the financial statements are listed below. This is a listing of standards and interpretations issued, which the Group reasonably expects to be applicable at a future date. Except as otherwise indicated, the Group does not expect the adoption of these new and amended standards to have a significant impact on the financial statements. PFRS 9, Financial Instruments - Classification and Measurement (2010 version) PFRS 9 (2010 version) reflects the first phase on the replacement of PAS 39 and applies to the classification and measurement of financial assets and liabilities as defined in PAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. PFRS 9 requires all financial assets to be measured at fair value at initial recognition. A debt financial asset may, if the fair value option (FVO) is not invoked, be subsequently measured at amortized cost if it is held within a business model that has the objective to hold the assets to collect the contractual cash flows and its contractual terms give rise, on specified dates, to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding. All other debt instruments are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. All equity financial assets are measured at fair value either through other comprehensive income (OCI) or profit or loss. Equity financial assets held for trading must be measured at fair value through profit or loss. For FVO liabilities, the amount of change in the fair value of a liability that is attributable to changes in credit risk must be presented in OCI. The remainder of the change in fair value is presented in profit or loss, unless presentation of the fair value change in respect of the liability’s credit risk in OCI would create or enlarge an accounting mismatch in profit or loss. All other PAS 39 classification and measurement requirements for financial liabilities have been carried forward into PFRS 9, including the embedded derivative separation rules and the criteria for using the FVO. As the Group had early adopted the first phase of PFRS 9 (2009 version) effective January 1, 2011, adoption of PFRS 9 (2010 version) will have no impact on the Group’s financial position and performance. PFRS 9 (2010 version) is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015. This mandatory adoption date was moved to January 1, 2018 when the final version of PFRS 9 was adopted by the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards Council (FRSC). Such adoption, however, is still for approval by the Board of Accountancy (BOA). Philippine Interpretation IFRIC 15, Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate This interpretation covers accounting for revenue and associated expenses by entities that undertake the construction of real estate directly or through subcontractors. The SEC and the FRSC have deferred the effectivity of this interpretation until the final Revenue standard is issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and an evaluation of the requirements of the final Revenue standard against the practices of the Philippine real estate industry is completed. *SGVFS010664* - 23 The following new standards and amendments issued by the IASB were already adopted by the FRSC but are still for approval by BOA: Effective January 1, 2015 PAS 19, Employee Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions (Amendments) PAS 19 requires an entity to consider contributions from employees or third parties when accounting for defined benefit plans. Where the contributions are linked to service, they should be attributed to periods of service as a negative benefit. These amendments clarify that, if the amount of the contributions is independent of the number of years of service, an entity is permitted to recognize such contributions as a reduction in the service cost in the period in which the service is rendered, instead of allocating the contributions to the periods of service. This amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015. Annual Improvements to PFRSs (2010-2012 cycle) The Annual Improvements to PFRSs (2010-2012 cycle) are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015 and are not expected to have a material impact on the Group. They include: PFRS 2, Share-based Payment - Definition of Vesting Condition This improvement is applied prospectively and clarifies various issues relating to the definitions of performance and service conditions which are vesting conditions, including: · A performance condition must contain a service condition · A performance target must be met while the counterparty is rendering service · A performance target may relate to the operations or activities of an entity, or to those of another entity in the same group · A performance condition may be a market or non-market condition · If the counterparty, regardless of the reason, ceases to provide service during the vesting period, the service condition is not satisfied. PFRS 3, Business Combinations - Accounting for Contingent Consideration in a Business Combination The amendment is applied prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after July 1, 2014. It clarifies that a contingent consideration that is not classified as equity is subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss whether or not it falls within the scope of PAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (or PFRS 9, Financial Instruments, if early adopted). The Group shall consider this amendment for future business combinations. PFRS 8, Operating Segments - Aggregation of Operating Segments and Reconciliation of the Total of the Reportable Segments’ Assets to the Entity’s Assets The amendments are applied retrospectively and clarify that: · An entity must disclose the judgments made by management in applying the aggregation criteria in the standard, including a brief description of operating segments that have been aggregated and the economic characteristics (e.g., sales and gross margins) used to assess whether the segments are ‘similar’. · The reconciliation of segment assets to total assets is only required to be disclosed if the reconciliation is reported to the chief operating decision maker, similar to the required disclosure for segment liabilities. *SGVFS010664* - 24 PAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment, and PAS 38, Intangible Assets - Revaluation Method Proportionate Restatement of Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization The amendment is applied retrospectively and clarifies in PAS 16 and PAS 38 that the asset may be revalued by reference to the observable data on either the gross or the net carrying amount. In addition, the accumulated depreciation or amortization is the difference between the gross and carrying amounts of the asset. PAS 24, Related Party Disclosures - Key Management Personnel The amendment is applied retrospectively and clarifies that a management entity, which is an entity that provides key management personnel services, is a related party subject to the related party disclosures. In addition, an entity that uses a management entity is required to disclose the expenses incurred for management services. Annual Improvements to PFRSs (2011-2013 cycle) The Annual Improvements to PFRSs (2011-2013 cycle) are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015 and are not expected to have a material impact on the Group. They include: PFRS 3, Business Combinations - Scope Exceptions for Joint Arrangements The amendment is applied prospectively and clarifies the following regarding the scope exceptions within PFRS 3: · Joint arrangements, not just joint ventures, are outside the scope of PFRS 3. · This scope exception applies only to the accounting in the financial statements of the joint arrangement itself. PFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement - Portfolio Exception The amendment is applied prospectively and clarifies that the portfolio exception in PFRS 13 can be applied not only to financial assets and financial liabilities, but also to other contracts. PAS 40, Investment Property The amendment is applied prospectively and clarifies that PFRS 3, and not the description of ancillary services in PAS 40, is used to determine if the transaction is the purchase of an asset or business combination. The description of ancillary services in PAS 40 only differentiates between investment property and owner-occupied property (i.e., property, plant and equipment). Effective January 1, 2016 PAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment, and PAS 38, Intangible Assets - Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortization (Amendments) The amendments clarify the principle in PAS 16 and PAS 38 that revenue reflects a pattern of economic benefits that are generated from operating a business (of which the asset is part) rather than the economic benefits that are consumed through use of the asset. As a result, a revenuebased method cannot be used to depreciate property, plant and equipment and may only be used in very limited circumstances to amortize intangible assets. The amendments are effective prospectively for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. These amendments are not expected to have any impact to the Group given that the Group has not used a revenue-based method to depreciate its non-current assets. *SGVFS010664* - 25 PAS 16, Property, Plant and Equipment, and PAS 41, Agriculture - Bearer Plants (Amendments) The amendments change the accounting requirements for biological assets that meet the definition of bearer plants. Under the amendments, biological assets that meet the definition of bearer plants will no longer be within the scope of PAS 41. Instead, PAS 16 will apply. After initial recognition, bearer plants will be measured under PAS 16 at accumulated cost (before maturity) and using either the cost model or revaluation model (after maturity). The amendments also require that produce that grows on bearer plants will remain in the scope of PAS 41 measured at fair value less costs to sell. For government grants related to bearer plants, PAS 20, Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance, will apply. The amendments are retrospectively effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. These amendments are not expected to have any impact to the Group as the Group does not have any bearer plants. PAS 27, Separate Financial Statements - Equity Method in Separate Financial Statements (Amendments) The amendments will allow entities to use the equity method to account for investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates in their separate financial statements. Entities already applying PFRS and electing to change to the equity method in its separate financial statements will have to apply that change retrospectively. For first-time adopters of PFRS electing to use the equity method in its separate financial statements, they will be required to apply this method from the date of transition to PFRS. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. These amendments will not have any impact on the financial statements of the Group. PFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements and PAS 28, Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures - Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture These amendments address an acknowledged inconsistency between the requirements in PFRS 10 and those in PAS 28 (2011) in dealing with the sale or contribution of assets between an investor and its associate or joint venture. The amendments require that a full gain or loss is recognized when a transaction involves a business (whether it is housed in a subsidiary or not). A partial gain or loss is recognized when a transaction involves assets that do not constitute a business, even if these assets are housed in a subsidiary. These amendments are effective from annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016. PFRS 11, Joint Arrangements - Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in Joint Operations (Amendments) The amendments to PFRS 11 require that a joint operator accounting for the acquisition of an interest in a joint operation, in which the activity of the joint operation constitutes a business must apply the relevant PFRS 3 principles for business combinations accounting. The amendments also clarify that a previously held interest in a joint operation is not remeasured on the acquisition of an additional interest in the same joint operation while joint control is retained. In addition, a scope exclusion has been added to PFRS 11 to specify that the amendments do not apply when the parties sharing joint control, including the reporting entity, are under common control of the same ultimate controlling party. The amendments apply to both the acquisition of the initial interest in a joint operation and the acquisition of any additional interests in the same joint operation and are prospectively effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. *SGVFS010664* - 26 PFRS 14, Regulatory Deferral Accounts PFRS 14 is an optional standard that allows an entity, whose activities are subject to rateregulation, to continue applying most of its existing accounting policies for regulatory deferral account balances upon its first-time adoption of PFRS. Entities that adopt PFRS 14 must present the regulatory deferral accounts as separate line items on the statement of financial position and present movements in these account balances as separate line items in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. The standard requires disclosures on the nature of, and risks associated with, the entity’s rate-regulation and the effects of that rate-regulation on its financial statements. PFRS 14 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016. Since the Group is an existing PFRS preparer, this standard would not apply. Annual Improvements to PFRSs (2012-2014 cycle) The Annual Improvements to PFRSs (2012-2014 cycle) are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016 and are not expected to have a material impact on the Group. They include: PFRS 5, Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations - Changes in Methods of Disposal The amendment is applied prospectively and clarifies that changing from a disposal through sale to a disposal through distribution to owners and vice-versa should not be considered to be a new plan of disposal, rather it is a continuation of the original plan. There is, therefore, no interruption of the application of the requirements in PFRS 5. The amendment also clarifies that changing the disposal method does not change the date of classification. PFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures - Servicing Contracts PFRS 7 requires an entity to provide disclosures for any continuing involvement in a transferred asset that is derecognized in its entirety. The amendment clarifies that a servicing contract that includes a fee can constitute continuing involvement in a financial asset. An entity must assess the nature of the fee and arrangement against the guidance in PFRS 7 in order to assess whether the disclosures are required. The amendment is to be applied such that the assessment of which servicing contracts constitute continuing involvement will need to be done retrospectively. However, comparative disclosures are not required to be provided for any period beginning before the annual period in which the entity first applies the amendments. PFRS 7 - Applicability of the Amendments to PFRS 7 to Condensed Interim Financial Statements This amendment is applied retrospectively and clarifies that the disclosures on offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities are not required in the condensed interim financial report unless they provide a significant update to the information reported in the most recent annual report. PAS 19, Employee Benefits - regional market issue regarding discount rate This amendment is applied prospectively and clarifies that market depth of high quality corporate bonds is assessed based on the currency in which the obligation is denominated, rather than the country where the obligation is located. When there is no deep market for high quality corporate bonds in that currency, government bond rates must be used. *SGVFS010664* - 27 PAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting - disclosure of information ‘elsewhere in the interim financial report’ The amendment is applied retrospectively and clarifies that the required interim disclosures must either be in the interim financial statements or incorporated by cross-reference between the interim financial statements and wherever they are included within the greater interim financial report (e.g., in the management commentary or risk report). Effective January 1, 2018 PFRS 9, Financial Instruments - Hedge Accounting and amendments to PFRS 9, PFRS 7 and PAS 39 (2013 version) PFRS 9 (2013 version) already includes the third phase of the project to replace PAS 39 which pertains to hedge accounting. This version of PFRS 9 replaces the rules-based hedge accounting model of PAS 39 with a more principles-based approach. Changes include replacing the rulesbased hedge effectiveness test with an objectives-based test that focuses on the economic relationship between the hedged item and the hedging instrument, and the effect of credit risk on that economic relationship; allowing risk components to be designated as the hedged item, not only for financial items but also for non-financial items, provided that the risk component is separately identifiable and reliably measurable; and allowing the time value of an option, the forward element of a forward contract and any foreign currency basis spread to be excluded from the designation of a derivative instrument as the hedging instrument and accounted for as costs of hedging. PFRS 9 also requires more extensive disclosures for hedge accounting. PFRS 9 (2013 version) has no mandatory effective date. The mandatory effective date of January 1, 2018 was eventually set when the final version of PFRS 9 was adopted by the FRSC. The adoption of the final version of PFRS 9, however, is still for approval by BOA. PFRS 9, Financial Instruments (2014 or final version) In July 2014, the final version of PFRS 9, Financial Instruments, was issued. PFRS 9 reflects all phases of the financial instruments project and replaces PAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, and all previous versions of PFRS 9. The standard introduces new requirements for classification and measurement, impairment, and hedge accounting. PFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, with early application permitted. Retrospective application is required, but comparative information is not compulsory. Early application of previous versions of PFRS 9 is permitted if the date of initial application is before February 1, 2015. The adoption of PFRS 9 will have an effect on the classification and measurement of the Group’s financial assets and impairment methodology for financial assets, but will have no impact on the classification and measurement of the Group’s financial liabilities. The adoption will also have an effect on the Group’s application of hedge accounting. The Group is currently assessing the impact of adopting this standard. The following new standards issued by the IASB has not yet been adopted by the FRSC: IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers IFRS 15 was issued by IASB in May 2014 and establishes a new five-step model that will apply to revenue arising from contracts with customers. Under IFRS 15 revenue is recognized at an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. The principles in IFRS 15 provide a more structured approach to measuring and recognizing revenue. The new revenue standard is applicable to all entities and will supersede all current revenue recognition requirements under IFRS. Either a full or modified *SGVFS010664* - 28 retrospective application is required for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017 with early adoption permitted. The Group is currently assessing the impact of IFRS 15 and plans to adopt the new standard on the required effective date once adopted locally. 3. Significant Accounting Judgments and Estimates The preparation of the financial statements in compliance with PFRS requires the Group to make judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and contingent liabilities. Future events may occur which will cause the judgments and assumptions used in arriving at the estimates to change. The effects of any change in judgments and estimates are reflected in the financial statements as these become reasonably determinable. Judgments and estimates are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Judgments a) Contingencies The Group is currently involved in various legal proceedings. The estimate of the probable costs for the resolution of these claims has been developed in consultation with outside counsels handling the Group’s and the Parent Company’s defense in these matters and is based upon an analysis of potential results. The Group currently does not believe that these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on its financial position. It is possible, however, that future results of operations could be materially affected by changes in the estimates or in the effectiveness of the strategies relating to these proceedings (see Note 28). b) Functional currency PAS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates, requires management to use its judgment to determine the entity’s functional currency such that it most faithfully represents the economic effects of the underlying transactions, events and conditions that are relevant to the entity. The Parent Company determined that the RBU’s and FCDU’s functional currency is the Philippine peso and USD, respectively. In addition, GBI and EWRB determined that their respective functional currency is in Philippine peso. In making these judgments, the Group considers the following: · · · the currency that mainly influences sales prices for financial instruments and services (this will often be the currency in which sales prices for its financial instruments and services are denominated and settled) the currency in which funds from financing activities are generated; and the currency in which receipts from operating activities are usually retained. c) Operating leases The Group has entered into lease commitments for its occupied offices and branches. Based on an evaluation of the terms and conditions of the lease agreements, there will be no transfer of ownership of assets to the Group at the end of the lease term. The Group has determined that all significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the respective lessors. Thus, the leases are classified as operating leases (see Note 25). *SGVFS010664* - 29 d) Business model for managing financial assets Change in the Business Model Under PFRS 9, the Group can only reclassify financial assets if the objective of its business model for managing those financial assets changes. In 2012, management deemed it necessary to change the way it manages its investment securities because of significant changes in its strategic plans, funding structure and cash flow profile brought about by the Parent Company’s IPO and its branch expansion program. Management considered the previous model not adequate to capture the fast evolution of the Parent Company’s business strategies. Prior to the change, the Parent Company’s business model for the financial assets carried at amortized cost was focused on minimizing, if not to close, the maturity gap in its statement of financial position by matching core deposits, taken from the longest tenor bucket of the maturity gap, with longer termed debt instruments. In 2012, the Parent Company’s business model was revised and now focuses on asset-liability management based on the Parent Company’s maximum cumulative outflow and expansion of the Parent Company’s investment portfolios to reflect the Parent Company’s investment strategy. The Parent Company has determined that the changes qualify as a change in business model for managing financial assets that would require reclassifications of certain financial assets. Accordingly, the Parent Company made certain reclassifications pursuant to the new business model effective July 1, 2012, resulting in = P711.89 million of Trading and securities gain in the statement of income, representing the difference between the aggregate amortized cost of certain securities amounting to = P5.58 billion and their aggregate fair value of P =6.29 billion at the reclassification date. Sale of Investment Securities at Amortized Cost The Parent Company’s business model allows for financial assets to be held to collect contractual cash flows even when sales of certain financial assets occur. PFRS 9, however, emphasizes that if more than an infrequent sale is made out of a portfolio of financial assets carried at amortized cost, the entity should assess whether and how such sales are consistent with the objective of collecting contractual cash flows. In making this judgment, the Parent Company considers the following: · · · · · sales or derecognition of debt instrument under any of the circumstances spelled out under paragraph 7, Section 2 of BSP Circular No. 708, Series of 2011; sales in preparation for funding a potential aberrant behavior in the depositors’ withdrawal pattern triggered by news of massive withdrawals or massive withdrawal already experienced by other systemically important banks in the industry; sales attributable to an anticipated or in reaction to major events in the local and/or international arena that may adversely affect the collectability of the debt instrument and seen to prospectively affect adversely the behavior of deposits or creditors; sales attributable to a change in the Parent Company’s strategy upon completion of the other phases of PFRS 9; and sales that the Asset-Liability Management Committee (ALCO) deems appropriate to be consistent with managing the Parent Company’s balance sheet based upon but are not limited to the set risk limits and target ratios that have been approved by the BOD. *SGVFS010664* - 30 In 2014, the Parent Company sold various securities from different portfolios in its hold-tocollect business model. The sale was primarily driven by the need to improve the Parent Company’s capital position in relation to the change in the regulatory capital requirements caused by the Basel III implementation. Also, on various dates in 2013, the Parent Company sold a substantial portion of government securities from one of the portfolios in its hold-tocollect business model. The securities were sold to fund the lending requirement for FDC. As a result of the more than infrequent number of sales of securities, the Parent Company assessed whether such sales are still consistent with the objective of collecting contractual cash flows. The Parent Company concluded that although more than infrequent number of sales has been made out of the portfolio, this is not significant enough to be a change in the business model to trigger reclassification of the remaining securities in the portfolio. The Parent Company has now two business models on the affected portfolios, the first for the remaining securities in the portfolios after the sale and the second for the new securities to be acquired under the portfolios after the sale. The remaining securities in the portfolios will remain to be classified as measured at amortized cost and new securities to be acquired after the sale will be classified as at FVTPL. In 2012, the Parent Company sold government securities classified as investment securities at amortized cost. The sale of investment securities was contemplated to secure financing for the Parent Company’s future capital expenditures. The Parent Company has determined that the sale of investment securities in 2012 is still consistent with its business model of managing financial assets to collect contractual cash flows. e) Cash flow characteristics test Where the financial assets are classified as at amortized cost, the Group assesses whether the contractual terms of these financial assets give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding, with interest representing time value of money and credit risk associated with the principal amount outstanding. The assessment as to whether the cash flows meet the test is made in the currency in which the financial asset is denominated. Any other contractual term that changes the timing or amount of cash flows (unless it is a variable interest rate that represents time value of money and credit risk) does not meet the amortized cost criteria. Estimates a) Impairment of financial assets at amortized cost The Group reviews its loans and receivables at each statement of financial position date to assess whether impairment loss should be recorded in the statement of income. In particular, judgment by management is required in the estimation of the amount and timing of future cash flows when determining the impairment loss. Such estimates are based on assumptions about a number of factors and actual results may differ, resulting in future changes to the allowance. In addition to specific allowance against individually significant loans and receivables, the Group also makes a collective impairment allowance against exposures which, although not specifically identified as requiring a specific allowance, have a greater risk of default than when originally granted. This collective allowance is based on any deterioration in the internal rating of the loan or investment since it was granted or acquired. These internal ratings take into consideration factors such as any deterioration in country risk, industry and technological obsolescence, as well as identified structural weaknesses or deterioration in cash flows. *SGVFS010664* - 31 The carrying values of investment securities and loans and receivables and the related allowance for credit and impairment losses of the Group and of the Parent Company are disclosed in Notes 8 and 9, respectively. b) Fair values of financial instruments The fair values of derivatives that are not quoted in active markets are determined using valuation techniques. Where valuation techniques are used to determine fair values, they are validated and periodically reviewed by qualified personnel independent of the area that created them. All models are reviewed before they are used, and models are calibrated to ensure that outputs reflect actual data and comparative market prices. To the extent practical, the models use only observable data, however areas such as credit risk (both own and counterparty), volatilities and correlations require management to make estimates. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect reported fair value of financial instruments. Refer to Note 5 for the fair value measurements of financial instruments. c) Recognition of deferred tax assets Deferred tax assets are recognized for all unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable income will be available against which the losses can be utilized. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognized, based upon the likely timing and level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies. The recognized and unrecognized net deferred tax assets of the Group and of the Parent Company are disclosed in Note 23. d) Impairment of nonfinancial assets The Group assesses impairment on assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The factors that the Group considers important which could trigger an impairment review include the following: · significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; · significant changes in the manner of use of the acquired assets or the strategy for overall business; and · significant negative industry or economic trends. The carrying values of the Group’s and of the Parent Company’s nonfinancial assets follow: Property and equipment (Note 10) Branch licenses (Note 12) Goodwill (Note 12) Investment properties (Note 11) Capitalized software (Note 12) Other repossessed assets (Note 13) Customer relationship (Note 12) Core deposits (Note 12) Consolidated 2013 2014 =3,452,741 P =3,513,104 P 1,662,200 2,167,396 1,316,728 1,316,728 1,006,716 912,687 522,128 794,325 162,194 195,102 133,788 129,476 20,891 16,848 Parent Company 2013 2014 =3,320,631 P =3,351,442 P 1,036,800 2,167,396 919,254 1,293,250 811,423 911,987 516,297 743,272 162,194 195,102 133,788 129,476 20,891 16,848 *SGVFS010664* - 32 e) Impairment of Goodwill The Group determines whether goodwill is impaired at least on an annual basis. Goodwill is written down for impairment where the net present value of the forecasted future cash flows from the CGU is insufficient to support its carrying value. The Group has used the cost of equity as the discount rate for the value in use (VIU) computation. The Group determined the cost of equity using capital asset pricing model. Future cash flows from the CGU are estimated based on the theoretical annual income of the CGUs. Average growth rate was derived from the average increase in annual income during the last 5 years. The recoverable amount of the CGU has been determined based on a VIU calculation using cash flow projections from financial budgets approved by the BOD covering a five-year period. The pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections is 11.68% and 13.09% as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Key assumptions in VIU calculation of CGUs are most sensitive to the following assumptions: a) interest margin; b) discount rates; c) market share during the budget period; and d) projected growth rates used to extrapolate cash flows beyond the budget period. The carrying values of goodwill of the Group and of the Parent Company are disclosed in Note 12. f) Estimated useful lives of property and equipment, investment properties, other repossessed assets and intangible assets (excluding land, goodwill and branch licenses) The Group reviews on an annual basis the estimated useful lives of property and equipment, investment properties, other repossessed assets and intangible assets based on expected asset utilization as anchored on business plans and strategies that also consider expected future technological developments and market behavior. It is possible that future results of operations could be materially affected by changes in these estimates brought about by changes in the factors mentioned. A reduction in the estimated useful lives of property and equipment, investment properties, other repossessed assets and intangible assets would decrease their respective balances and increase the recorded depreciation and amortization expense. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the carrying values of property and equipment, investment properties and other repossessed assets and intangible assets (excluding land, goodwill and branch licenses) of the Group and of the Parent Company follow: Property and equipment (Note 10) Investment properties (Note 11) Intangible assets (Note 12) Other repossessed assets (Note 13) 2014 =3,391,737 P 248,168 940,649 195,102 Consolidated 2013 =3,162,248 P 302,374 676,807 162,194 Parent Company 2013 2014 =3,056,827 P =3,251,412 P 255,451 250,030 670,976 889,596 162,194 195,102 g) Retirement obligation The cost of defined benefit retirement plans and the present value of the defined benefit obligation are determined using actuarial valuations. The actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions. These include the determination of the discount rates, future salary increases, and mortality rates. Due to the complexity of the valuation, the underlying assumptions and its long-term nature, defined benefit obligations are highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date. *SGVFS010664* - 33 In determining the appropriate discount rate, management considers the interest rates of government bonds with extrapolated maturities corresponding to the expected duration of the defined benefit obligation. The mortality rate is based on publicly available mortality tables for the Philippines and is modified accordingly with estimates of mortality improvements. Future salary increases are based on expected future inflation rates. The present value of the defined benefit obligation of the Group and of the Parent Company and details about the assumptions used are disclosed in Note 24. 4. Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies Risk Management To ensure that corporate goals and objectives, and business and risk strategies are achieved, the Parent Company utilizes a risk management process that is applied throughout the organization in executing all business activities. Employees’ functions and roles fall into one of the three categories where risk must be managed in the business units, operating units and governance units. The Parent Company’s activities are principally related to the use of financial instruments and are exposed to credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk and market risk, the latter being subdivided into trading and non-trading risks. Forming part of a coherent risk management system are the risk concepts, control tools, analytical models, statistical methodologies, historical researches and market analysis, which are being employed by the Parent Company. These tools support the key risk process that involves identifying, measuring, controlling and monitoring risks. Risk Management Structure a. Board of Directors (the Board or BOD) The Parent Company’s risk culture is practiced and observed across the Group putting the prime responsibility on the BOD. It establishes the risk culture and the risk management organization and incorporates the risk process as an essential part of the strategic plan of the Group. The BOD approves the Parent Company’s articulation of risk appetite which is used internally to help management understand the tolerance for risk in each of the major risk categories, its measurement and key controls available that influence the Parent Company’s level of risk taking. All risk management policies and policy amendments, risk-taking limits such as but not limited to credit and trade transactions, market risk limits, counterparty limits, trader’s limits and activities are based on the Parent Company’s established approving authorities which are approved by the Parent Company’s BOD. At a high level, the BOD also approves the Parent Company’s framework for managing risk. b. Executive Committee This is a board level committee, which reviews the bank-wide credit strategy, profile and performance. It approves the credit risk-taking activities based on the Parent Company’s established approving authorities and likewise reviews and endorses credit-granting activities, including the Internal Credit Risk Rating System. All credit proposals beyond the credit approving limit of the Loan and Investments Committee passes through this committee for final approval. *SGVFS010664* - 34 c. Loan and Investments Committee This committee is headed by the Chairman of the Parent Company whose primary responsibility is to oversee the Parent Company’s credit risk-taking activities and overall adherence to the credit risk management framework, review business/credit risk strategies, quality and profitability of the Parent Company’s credit portfolio and recommend changes to the credit evaluation process, credit risk acceptance criteria and the minimum and target return per credit or investment transaction. All credit risk-taking activities based on the Parent Company’s established approving authorities are evaluated and approved by this committee. It establishes infrastructure by ensuring business units have the right systems and adequate and competent manpower support to effectively manage its credit risk. d. Asset-Liability Management Committee (ALCO) ALCO, a management level committee, meets on a weekly basis and is responsible for the over-all management of the Parent Company’s market, liquidity, and financial position related risks. It monitors the Parent Company’s liquidity position and reviews the impact of strategic decisions on liquidity. It is responsible for managing liquidity risks and ensuring exposures remain within established tolerance levels. The ALCO’s primary responsibilities include, among others, (a) ensuring that the Parent Company and each business unit holds sufficient liquid assets of appropriate quality and in appropriate currencies to meet short-term funding and regulatory requirements, (b) managing financial position and ensuring that business strategies are consistent with its liquidity, capital and funding strategies, (c) establishing asset and/or liability pricing policies that are consistent with the financial position objectives, (d) recommending market and liquidity risk limits to the Risk Management Committee and BOD and (e) approving the assumptions used in contingency and funding plans. It also reviews cash flow forecasts, stress testing scenarios and results, and implements liquidity limits and guidelines. e. Risk Management Committee (RMC) RMC is a board level committee who convenes monthly and is primarily responsible to assist the Board in managing the Parent Company's risk taking activities. This is performed by the committee by institutionalizing risk policies and overseeing the Parent Company's risk management system. It develops and recommends risk appetite and tolerances for the Parent Company's major risk exposures to the Board. Risk management principles, strategies, framework, policies, processes, and initiatives and any modifications and amendments thereto are reviewed and approved by RMC. It oversees and reports to the Board the effectiveness of the risk management system, overall risk profile, and compliance with the risk appetite and tolerances that the Board approved. f. Risk Management Subcommittee (RMSC) RMSC is a management level committee who convenes monthly and is responsible to assist RMC in fulfilling its responsibilities in managing the Parent Company's risk taking activities. This is performed by the committee by implementing the risk management principles, strategies, framework, policies, processes, and initiatives across the Parent Company. It leads the effective conduct of risk and capital management. It oversees and directs the management of the Parent Company's overall risk profile. The committee likewise oversees risk incidents, control gaps, and control deficiencies and management actions in implementing the corresponding corrective actions. g. Audit Committee (Audit Com) The Audit Com assists the BOD in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for the financial reporting process, the system of internal control, the audit process, and the Parent Company’s process for monitoring compliance with laws and regulation and the code of conduct. It *SGVFS010664* - 35 retains oversight responsibilities for operational risk, the integrity of the Parent Company’s financial statements, compliance, legal risk and overall policies and practices relating to risk management. It is tasked to discuss with management the Parent Company’s major risk exposures and ensures accountability on the part of management to monitor and control such exposures including the Parent Company’s risk assessment and risk management policies. The Audit Com discusses with management and the independent auditor the major issues regarding accounting principles and financial statement presentation, including any significant changes in the Parent Company’s selection or application of accounting principles; and major issues as to the adequacy of the Parent Company’s internal controls; and the effect of regulatory and accounting initiatives, as well as off-balance sheet structures, on the financial statements of the Parent Company. h. Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee (CGCC) The CGCC is responsible for ensuring the BOD’s effectiveness and due observance of corporate governance principles and guidelines. It reviews and assesses the adequacy of the CGCC’s charter and Corporate Governance Manual and recommends changes as necessary. It oversees the implementation of the Parent Company’s compliance program and ensures compliance issues are resolved expeditiously. It assists Board members in assessing whether the Parent Company is managing its compliance risk effectively and ensures regular review of the compliance program. i. Risk Management Division (RMD) RMD performs an independent risk governance function within the Parent Company. RMD is tasked with identifying, measuring, controlling and monitoring existing and emerging risks inherent in the Parent Company’s overall portfolio (on- or off-balance sheet). RMD develops and employs risk assessment tools to facilitate risk identification, analysis and measurement. It is responsible for developing and implementing the framework for policies and practices to assess and manage enterprise-wide market, credit, operational, and all other risks of the Parent Company. It also develops and endorses risk tolerance limits for BOD approval, as endorsed by the RMC, and monitors compliance with approved risk tolerance limits. Finally, it regularly apprises the BOD, through the RMC, the results of its risk monitoring. j. Internal Audit Division (IAD) IAD provides an independent assessment of the Parent Company’s management and effectiveness of existing internal control systems through adherence testing of processes and controls across the organization. The IAD audits risk management processes throughout the Parent Company annually or in a cycle depending on the latest audit rating. It employs a riskbased audit approach that examines both the adequacy of the procedures and the Parent Company’s compliance with the procedures. It discusses the results of all assessments with management, and reports its findings and recommendations to the Audit Committee which in turn, conducts the detailed discussion of the findings and recommendations during its regular meetings. IAD’s activities are suitably designed to provide the BOD with reasonable assurance that significant financial and operating information is materially complete, reliable and accurate; internal resources are adequately protected; and employee performance is in compliance with the Parent Company’s policies, standards, procedures and applicable laws and regulations. *SGVFS010664* - 36 k. Compliance Division Compliance Division is responsible for reviewing any legal or regulatory matters that could have a significant impact on the Parent Company’s financial statements, the Parent Company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and inquiries received from regulators or governmental agencies. It reviews the effectiveness and adequacy of the system for monitoring compliance with laws and regulations and the results of management's investigation and follow-up (including disciplinary action) for any instances of noncompliance. Credit Risk Credit risk refers to the potential loss of earnings or capital arising from an obligor/s, customer/s or counterparty’s failure to perform and/or to meet the terms of any contract with the Group. Credit risks may last for the entire tenor and set at the full amount of a transaction and in some cases may exceed the original principal exposures. The risk may arise from lending, trade financing, trading, investments and other activities undertaken by the Group. To identify and assess this risk, the Group has a structured and standardized credit rating, and approval process according to the borrower or business and/or product segment. For large corporate credit transactions, the Parent Company has a comprehensive procedure for credit evaluation, risk assessment and well-defined concentration limits, which are established for each type of borrower. At the portfolio level, which may be on an overall or by product perspective, RMD manages the Group’s credit risk. Credit concentration Excessive concentration of lending plays a significant role in the weakening of asset quality. The Group reduces this risk by diversifying its loan portfolio across various sectors and borrowers. The Group believes that good diversification across economic sectors and geographic areas, among others, will enable it to ride through business cycles without causing undue harm to its asset quality. RMD reviews the Group’s loan portfolio in line with the Group’s policy of not having significant concentrations of exposure to specific industries or group of borrowers. Management of concentration of risk is by client/counterparty and by industry sector. For risk concentration monitoring purposes, the financial assets are broadly categorized into loans and receivables, loans and advances to banks, and investment securities. RMD ensures compliance with BSP’s limit on exposure to any single person or group of connected persons by closely monitoring large exposures and top 20 borrowers for both single and group accounts. Aside from ensuring compliance with BSP’s limit on exposures to any single person or group of connected persons, it is the Parent Company’s policy to keep the expected loss (determined based on the credit risk rating of the account) of large exposure accounts to, at most, one and a half percent (1.50 %) of their aggregate outstanding balance. This is to maintain the quality of the Group’s large exposures. With this, accounts with better risk grades are given priority in terms of being granted a bigger share in the Group’s loan facilities. Aligned with the Manual of Regulations for Banks definition, the Group considers its loan portfolio concentrated if it has exposures of more than thirty percent (30.00%) to a particular industry. *SGVFS010664* - 37 Credit concentration profile as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 Maximum credit risk exposures The following table shows the Group’s and the Parent Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk after taking into account any collateral held or other credit enhancements: Consolidated 2013 2014 Loans and receivables: Receivables from customers Corporate lending Consumer lending Carrying Amount Fair Value of Collateral Maximum Exposure to Credit Risk P55,161,693 = 64,004,558 = 119,166,251 P P6,617,435 = 27,095,096 = 33,712,531 P P47,750,198 = 46,777,781 =94,527,979 P Financial Effect of Collateral Carrying Amount Fair Value of Collateral Maximum Exposure to Credit Risk Financial Effect of Collateral P7,411,495 = 17,226,777 = 24,638,272 P =47,588,271 P 44,871,825 =92,460,096 P =13,143,982 P 20,544,130 =33,688,112 P =38,940,835 P 38,413,862 =77,354,697 P =8,647,436 P 6,457,963 =15,105,399 P Financial Effect of Collateral Parent Company 2013 2014 Loans and receivables: Receivables from customers Corporate lending Consumer lending Carrying Amount Fair Value of Collateral P55,461,693 = 58,162,486 = 113,624,179 P P6,617,435 = 27,095,096 = 33,712,531 P Maximum Exposure to Credit Risk Financial Effect of Collateral Carrying Amount Fair Value of Collateral Maximum Exposure to Credit Risk P7,411,495 = 17,226,777 =24,638,272 P =47,588,271 P 41,887,643 =89,475,914 P =13,143,982 P 20,543,332 =33,687,314 P =38,940,835 P 38,299,448 =77,240,283 P P48,050,198 = 40,935,709 = 88,985,907 P =8,647,436 P 3,588,195 =12,235,631 P For off-balance sheet items, the figures presented below summarize the Group’s and the Parent Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk: Consolidated 2013 2014 Off-balance sheet items Direct credit substitutes Transaction-related contingencies Trade-related contingencies arising from movement of goods and commitments with an original maturity of up to one (1) year Net Credit Exposure Credit Equivalent Amount Credit Risk Mitigation Net Credit Exposure = P− − P = 243,729 619,081 = P400,119 711,373 = P− − = P400,119 711,373 − = P− 372,352 P = 1,235,162 419,995 P =1,531,487 − = P− 419,995 P =1,531,487 Credit Risk Mitigation Net Credit Exposure Credit Equivalent Amount Credit Risk Mitigation P = 243,729 619,081 372,352 P = 1,235,162 Parent Company 2013 2014 Off-balance sheet items Direct credit substitutes Transaction-related contingencies Trade-related contingencies arising from movement of goods and commitments with an original maturity of up to one (1) year Credit Equivalent Amount Credit Risk Mitigation Net Credit Exposure Credit Equivalent Amount P = 243,729 619,081 = P− − P = 243,729 619,081 = P400,119 711,373 = P− − = P400,119 711,373 372,352 P = 1,235,162 − = P− 372,352 P = 1,235,162 419,995 P =1,531,487 − = P− 419,995 P =1,531,487 Large exposures and top 20 borrowers The table below summarizes the large exposures and top 20 borrowers of the Parent Company: Aggregate Exposure (in billions) Composite Risk Rating Total Expected Loss/Aggregate Exposure 2014 Top 20 Borrowers Single Group Borrowers Borrowers P =25.60 P =32.65 3.42 3.56 0.73% 0.87% Large Exposures Group Single Borrowers Borrowers P =18.88 P =25.91 3.26 3.40 0.69% 0.72% *SGVFS010664* - 38 - Aggregate Exposure (in billions) Composite Risk Rating Total Expected Loss/Aggregate Exposure 2013 Top 20 Borrowers Single Group Borrowers Borrowers P =20.03 P =24.09 3.25 3.40 0.68% 0.82% Large Exposures Group Single Borrowers Borrowers P =13.83 P =16.49 2.80 2.93 0.54% 0.58% As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the maximum credit exposure to any client or counterparty is about = P4.59 billion and = P4.46 billion, respectively. The credit exposures, after due consideration of the allowed credit enhancements, of the Group, are all compliant with the regulatory single borrower’s limit and considered to be the maximum credit exposure to any client or counterparty. Concentration by industry An industry sector analysis of the financial assets of the Group follows: Financial intermediaries Real estate, renting and business activity Private households with employed persons Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles Manufacturing Agriculture, fisheries and forestry Transportation, storage and communication Others**** Loans and Receivables* P = 16,736,056 19,206,893 81,835,479 2014 Loans and Advances to Banks** P = 30,085,290 − − Investment Securities*** P = 18,991,987 − − Total P = 65,813,333 19,206,893 81,835,479 15,387,384 − − 15,387,384 7,880,310 − − 7,880,310 2,347,987 − − 2,347,987 1,023,348 − − 1,023,348 26,213,540 − − 26,213,540 170,630,997 30,085,290 18,991,987 219,708,274 Allowance for credit losses (Note 14) (3,811,163) − − (3,811,163) P = 166,819,834 P = 30,085,290 P = 18,991,987 P = 215,897,111 * Includes commitments and contingent accounts. ** Comprised of Other cash items, Due from BSP, Due from other banks and IBLR. *** Comprised of Financial assets at FVTPL, Financial assets at FVTOCI and Investment securities at amortized cost. **** Pertains to unclassified loans and receivables, commitments and contingent accounts. Financial intermediaries Real estate, renting and business activity Private households with employed persons Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles Manufacturing Agriculture, fisheries and forestry Transportation, storage and communication Others**** Loans and Receivables* P =27,311,023 24,897,531 61,426,923 2013 Loans and Advances to Banks** P =23,564,450 − − Investment Securities*** P =11,039,756 − − Total P =61,915,229 24,897,531 61,426,923 15,129,128 − − 15,129,128 14,848,725 − − 14,848,725 1,424,364 − − 1,424,364 1,632,873 − − 1,632,873 33,371,803 − − 33,371,803 180,042,370 23,564,450 11,039,756 214,646,576 Allowance for credit losses (Note 14) (4,002,355) − − (4,002,355) P =176,040,015 P =23,564,450 P =11,039,756 P =210,644,221 * Includes commitments and contingent accounts. ** Comprised of Other cash items, Due from BSP, Due from other banks and IBLR. *** Comprised of Financial assets at FVTPL, Financial assets at FVTOCI and Investment securities at amortized cost. **** Pertains to unclassified loans and receivables, commitments and contingent accounts. *SGVFS010664* - 39 An industry sector analysis of the financial assets of the Parent Company follows: Financial intermediaries Real estate, renting and business activity Private households with employed persons Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles Manufacturing Agriculture, fisheries and forestry Transportation, storage and communication Others**** Allowance for credit losses (Note 14) * ** *** **** 15,355,395 7,875,235 1,657,975 1,023,118 26,083,041 165,525,332 (3,728,222) P = 161,797,110 − − − − − 29,819,601 − P = 29,819,601 Investment Securities*** P = 18,991,987 − – Total P = 65,120,069 19,176,794 78,045,293 − − − − − 18,991,987 − P = 18,991,987 15,355,395 7,875,235 1,657,975 1,023,118 26,083,041 214,336,920 (3,728,222) P = 210,608,698 Includes commitments and contingent accounts. Comprised of Other cash items, Due from BSP, Due from other banks and IBLR. Comprised of Financial assets at FVTPL, Financial assets at FVTOCI and Investment securities at amortized cost. Pertains to unclassified loans and receivables, commitments and contingent accounts. Financial intermediaries Real estate, renting and business activity Private households with employed persons Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles Manufacturing Agriculture, fisheries and forestry Transportation, storage and communication Others**** Allowance for credit losses (Note 14) * ** *** **** Loans and Receivables* P = 16,308,481 19,176,794 78,045,293 2014 Loans and Advances to Banks** P = 29,819,601 − − Loans and Receivables* P =27,250,596 24,858,454 61,397,521 2013 Loans and Advances to Banks** P =23,133,121 − − 15,016,409 14,827,935 605,639 1,628,341 30,777,047 176,361,942 (3,975,337) P =172,386,605 − − − − − 23,133,121 − P =23,133,121 Investment Securities*** P =11,039,343 − – Total P =61,423,060 24,858,454 61,397,521 − − − − − 11,039,343 − P =11,039,343 15,016,409 14,827,935 605,639 1,628,341 30,777,047 210,534,406 (3,975,337) P =206,559,069 Includes commitments and contingent accounts. Comprised of Other cash items, Due from BSP, Due from other banks and IBLR. Comprised of Financial assets at FVTPL, Financial assets at FVTOCI and Investment securities at amortized cost. Pertains to unclassified loans and receivables, commitments and contingent accounts. Collateral and other credit enhancements Collaterals are taken into consideration during the loan application process as they offer an alternative way of collecting from the client should a default occur. The percentage of loan value attached to the collateral offered is part of the Group’s lending guidelines. Such percentages take into account safety margins for foreign exchange rate exposure/fluctuations, interest rate exposure, and price volatility. Collaterals are valued according to existing credit policy standards and, following the latest appraisal report, serve as the basis for the amount of the secured loan facility. Premium security items are collaterals that have the effect of reducing the estimated credit risk for a facility. The primary consideration for enhancements falling under such category is the ease of converting them to cash. The Group is not permitted to sell or re-pledge the collateral in the absence of default by the owner of the collateral. It is the Group’s policy to dispose foreclosed assets in an orderly fashion. The proceeds of the sale of the foreclosed assets, included under Investment Properties, are used to reduce or repay the outstanding claim. In general, the Group does not occupy repossessed properties for business use. *SGVFS010664* - 40 As part of the Group’s risk control on security/collateral documentation, standard documents are made for each security type and deviation from the pro-forma documents are subject to Legal Services Division’s approval prior to acceptance. Credit collaterals profile The table below provides the collateral profile of the outstanding loan portfolio of the Parent Company: Security REM* Other Collateral** Unsecured Corporate Loans 2013 2014 11.13% 15.33% 24.50% 17.86% 64.37% 66.81% Consumer Loans 2013 2014 14.80% 14.29% 23.74% 34.41% 61.46% 51.30% * Real Estate Mortgage ** Consists of government securities, stocks and bonds, hold-out on deposits, assignment of receivables etc. As for the computation of credit risk weights, collaterals of the back-to-back and Home Guaranty covered loans, and Philippine sovereign guarantees are the only credit risk mitigants considered as eligible. Internal Credit Risk Rating System The Parent Company employs a credit scoring system for all corporate borrowers to assess risks relating to the borrower and the loan exposure. Borrower risk is evaluated by considering (a) quantitative factors under financial condition and (b) qualitative factors, such as management quality and industry outlook. Financial condition assessment focuses on profitability, liquidity, capital adequacy, sales growth, production efficiency and leverage. Management quality determination is based on the Parent Company’s strategies, management competence and skills and management of banking relationship. On the other hand, industry prospect is evaluated based on its importance to the economy, growth, industry structure and relevant government policies. Based on these factors, each borrower is assigned a Borrower Risk Rating (BRR), an 11-scale scoring system that ranges from 1 to 10, including SBL. In addition to the BRR, the Parent Company assigns a Facility Risk Rating (FRR) to determine the risk of the prospective (or existing) exposure with respect to each credit facility that it applied for (or under which the exposure is accommodated). The FRR focuses on the quality and quantity of the collateral applicable to the underlying facility, independent of borrower quality. Consideration is given to the availability and amount of any collateral and the degree of control, which the lender has over the collateral. FRR applies both to balance sheet facilities and contingent liabilities. One FRR is determined for each individual facility taking into account the different security arrangements or risk influencing factors to allow a more precise presentation of risk. A borrower with multiple facilities will have one BRR and multiple FRRs. The combination of the BRR and the FRR results to the Adjusted Borrower Risk Rating (ABRR). The credit rating for each borrower is reviewed annually. A more frequent review is warranted in cases where the borrower has a higher risk profile or when there are extraordinary or adverse developments affecting the borrower, the industry and/or the Philippine economy. *SGVFS010664* - 41 The following is a brief explanation of the Parent Company’s risk grades: Rating 1 Description Excellent 2 Strong 3 Good · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 Satisfactory · · · 5 Acceptable · · · · 5B Acceptable · · · · · 6 Watchlist · · · 7 Special Mention · · · · Account/Borrower Characteristics low probability of going into default within the coming year; very high debt service capacity and balance sheets show no sign of any weakness has ready access to adequate funding sources high degree of stability, substance and diversity of the highest quality under virtual economic conditions low probability of going into default in the coming year access to money markets is relatively good business remains viable under normal market conditions strong market position with a history of successful financial performance financials show adequate cash flows for debt servicing and generally conservative balance sheets sound but may be susceptible, to a limited extent, to cyclical changes in the markets in which they operate financial performance is good and capacity to service debt remains comfortable cash flows remain healthy and critical balance sheet ratios are at par with industry norms reported profits in the past three years and expected to sustain profitability in the coming year clear risk elements exist and probability of going into default is somewhat greater, as reflected in the volatility of earnings and overall performance normally have limited access to public financial markets able to withstand normal business cycles, but expected to deteriorate beyond acceptable levels under prolonged unfavorable economic period combination of reasonably sound asset and cash flow protection risk elements for the Parent Company are sufficiently pronounced, but would still be able to withstand normal business cycles immediate deterioration beyond acceptable levels is expected given prolonged unfavorable economic period there is sufficient cash flow either historically or expected in the future in spite of economic downturn combined with asset protection financial condition hard to ascertain due to weak validation of financial statements coupled by funding leakages to other business interests whose financial condition is generally unknown continuous decline in revenues and margins due to competition; increasing debt levels not commensurate to growth in revenues and funding requirements thin margin business with banks financing bulk of working capital and capex requirements coupled by substantial dividend pay-outs chronically tight cashflows with operating income negative or barely enough for debt servicing lines with banks maxed out and availments evergreen with minimal payments made over time or with past record of past due loans with other banks, cancelled credit cards and court cases affected by unfavorable industry or company-specific risk factors operating performance and financial strength may be marginal and ability to attract alternative sources of finance is uncertain difficulty in coping with any significant economic downturn; some payment defaults encountered net losses for at least two consecutive years ability or willingness to service debt are in doubt weakened creditworthiness expected to experience financial difficulties, putting the Parent Company’s exposure at risk *SGVFS010664* - 42 Rating 8 Description Substandard · · · · 9 10 Doubtful Loss · · · · · · · · Account/Borrower Characteristics collectability of principal or interest becomes questionable by reason of adverse developments or important weaknesses in financial cover negative cash flows from operations and negative interest coverage past due for more than 90 days there exists the possibility of future loss to the Parent Company unless given closer supervision unable or unwilling to service debt over an extended period of time and near future prospects of orderly debt service are doubtful with non-performing loan (NPL) status previously rated ‘Substandard’ by the BSP loss on credit exposure unavoidable totally uncollectible prospect of re-establishment of creditworthiness and debt service is remote lender shall take or has taken title to the assets and is preparing foreclosure and/or liquidation although partial recovery may be obtained in the future considered uncollectible or worthless and of such little value that continuance as bankable assets is not warranted although the loans may have some recovery or salvage value It is the Parent Company’s policy to maintain accurate and consistent risk ratings across the credit portfolio. This facilitates a focused management of the applicable risk and the comparison of credit exposures across all lines of business, geographic regions and products. The rating system is supported by a variety of financial analytics, combined with processed market information to provide the main inputs for the measurement of counterparty risk. All internal risk ratings are tailored to the various categories and are derived in accordance with the Parent Company’s rating policy. The risk ratings are assessed and updated regularly. Credit Quality Profile as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 External ratings The Group also uses external ratings, such as Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, and Fitch, to evaluate its counterparties and in its assignment of credit risk weights to its banking book exposures. Transactions falling under this category are normally of the following nature: placements with other banks, money market lending, debt security investments, and to some extent, equity security investments. Investments and financial securities The table below shows credit quality, based on external ratings, per class of financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired of the Group: Due from BSP Due from other banks IBLR Financial assets at FVTPL: Government securities Private bonds Equity securities Investment securities at amortized cost: Government securities Private bonds Financial assets at FVTOCI: Quoted equity securities Unquoted equity securities AA/A P = 23,128,678 3,379,539 2,893,384 2014 BB/B P =− 81,062 – Unrated P =− 119,927 – Total P = 23,128,678 3,580,528 2,893,384 7,391,724 1,307,094 – 8,698,818 – 367,339 – 367,339 – 890,874 225,659 1,116,533 7,391,724 2,565,307 225,659 10,182,690 7,536,445 1,258,433 8,794,878 – – – – – – 7,536,445 1,258,433 8,794,878 – 127 127 P = 46,895,424 – – – P = 448,401 7,273 7,019 14,292 P = 1,250,752 7,273 7,146 14,419 P = 48,594,577 *SGVFS010664* - 43 - Due from BSP Due from other banks IBLR Financial assets at FVTPL: Government securities Private bonds Equity securities Investment securities at amortized cost: Government securities Private bonds Financial assets at FVTOCI: Quoted equity securities Unquoted equity securities AA/A P =18,537,655 1,309,675 1,340,729 691,437 74,483 190,915 956,835 7,667,254 928,394 8,595,648 – 127 127 P =30,740,669 2013 BB/B = P− 375,143 1,775,800 Unrated = P− 67,006 – – – 376,855 92,288 522,725 615,013 – 376,855 Total P =18,537,655 1,751,824 3,116,529 691,437 543,626 713,640 1,948,703 – – 484,259 484,259 413 413 7,667,254 1,413,066 9,080,320 – – – 7,486 3,120 10,606 P =693,038 7,486 3,247 10,733 P =34,445,764 P =3,012,057 The table below shows credit quality, based on external ratings, per class of financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired of the Parent Company: Due from BSP Due from other banks IBLR Financial assets at FVTPL: Government securities Private bonds Equity securities Investment securities at amortized cost: Government securities Private bonds Financial assets at FVTOCI: Quoted equity securities Unquoted equity securities Due from BSP Due from other banks IBLR Financial assets at FVTPL: Government securities Private bonds Equity securities Investment securities at amortized cost: Government securities Private bonds Financial assets at FVTOCI: Quoted equity securities Unquoted equity securities AA/A P = 22,970,798 3,292,987 2,893,384 2014 BB/B P =– 81,062 – Unrated P =– 119,927 – Total P = 22,970,798 3,493,976 2,893,384 7,391,724 1,307,094 – 8,698,818 – 367,339 – 367,339 – 890,874 225,659 1,116,533 7,391,724 2,565,307 225,659 10,182,690 7,536,445 1,258,433 8,794,878 – – – – – – 7,536,445 1,258,433 8,794,878 – 127 127 P = 46,650,992 – – – P = 448,401 7,273 7,019 14,292 P = 1,250,752 7,273 7,146 14,419 P = 48,350,145 AA/A P =18,404,125 1,309,675 1,340,729 2013 BB/B = P− 227,723 1,775,800 Unrated = P− 67,006 − Total P =18,404,125 1,604,404 3,116,529 691,437 74,483 190,915 956,835 − 376,855 − 376,855 − 92,288 522,725 615,013 691,437 543,626 713,640 1,948,703 7,667,254 928,394 8,595,648 − 484,259 484,259 − − − 7,667,254 1,412,653 9,079,907 − 127 127 P =30,607,139 − − − P =2,864,637 7,486 3,120 10,606 P =692,625 7,486 3,247 10,733 P =34,164,401 *SGVFS010664* - 44 The tables below show the credit quality, based on the credit rating system, by class of loans and receivables that are neither past due nor impaired of the Group: Receivables from customers: Corporate lending Consumer lending Unquoted debt securities Accounts receivable Accrued interest receivable Sales contract receivable Receivables from customers: Corporate lending Consumer lending Unquoted debt securities Accounts receivable Accrued interest receivable Sales contract receivable High Grade Standard Grade 2014 Substandard Grade Unrated Total P = 24,852,588 9,902,051 34,754,639 – – – – – P = 34,754,639 P = 28,538,405 28,089,398 56,627,803 – – – – – P = 56,627,803 P =– 22,749,148 22,749,148 – – – – – P = 22,749,148 P =– – – 209,513 763,051 1,066,830 64,913 2,104,307 P = 2,104,307 P = 53,390,993 60,740,597 114,131,590 209,513 763,051 1,066,830 64,913 2,104,307 P = 116,235,897 High Grade Standard Grade 2013 Substandard Grade Unrated Total P =21,207,719 5,933,895 27,141,614 − 9,064 51,290 2,247 62,601 P =27,204,215 P =22,489,408 20,580,491 43,069,899 − 7,548 3,435 421 11,404 P =43,081,303 = P− 19,207,950 19,207,950 − 781 270 2,797 3,848 P =19,211,798 = P− − − 208,132 860,571 622,055 162,797 1,853,555 P =1,853,555 P =43,697,127 45,722,336 89,419,463 208,132 877,964 677,050 168,262 1,931,408 P =91,350,871 The tables below show the credit quality, based on the credit rating system, by class of loans and receivables that are neither past due nor impaired of the Parent Company: Receivables from customers: Corporate lending Consumer lending Unquoted debt securities Accounts receivable Accrued interest receivable Sales contract receivable Receivables from customers: Corporate lending Consumer lending Unquoted debt securities Accounts receivable Accrued interest receivable Sales contract receivable High Grade Standard Grade 2014 Substandard Grade Unrated Total P = 25,152,588 4,072,668 29,225,256 – – – – – P = 29,225,256 P = 28,538,405 28,089,398 56,627,803 – – – – – P = 56,627,803 P =– 22,749,148 22,749,148 – – – – – P = 22,749,148 P =– – – 209,097 1,327,405 1,037,681 64,913 2,639,096 P = 2,639,096 P = 53,690,993 54,911,214 108,602,207 209,097 1,327,405 1,037,681 64,913 2,639,096 P = 111,241,303 High Grade Standard Grade 2013 Substandard Grade Unrated Total P =21,207,719 2,820,024 24,027,743 − − − − − P =24,027,743 P =22,489,408 20,556,206 43,045,614 − − − − − P =43,045,614 = P− 19,196,101 19,196,101 − − − − − P =19,196,101 = P− − − 208,132 860,571 622,055 162,797 1,853,555 P =1,853,555 P =43,697,127 42,572,331 86,269,458 208,132 860,571 622,055 162,797 1,853,555 P =88,123,013 *SGVFS010664* - 45 Borrowers with unquestionable repaying capacity and to whom the Group is prepared to lend on an unsecured basis, either partially or totally, are generally rated as High Grade borrowers. Included in the High Grade category are those accounts that fall under ‘Excellent’, ‘Strong’, ‘Good’ and ‘Satisfactory’ categories under ICRRS (with rating of 1-4). Standard rated borrowers normally require tangible collateral, such as real estate mortgage (REM), to either fully or partially secure the credit facilities as such accounts indicate a relatively higher credit risk than those considered as High Grade. Included in Standard Grade category are those accounts that fall under ‘Acceptable’, ‘Watchlist’ and ‘Special mention’ categories under ICRRS (with rating of 5-7). Substandard Grade accounts pertain to corporate accounts falling under the ‘Substandard,’ ‘Doubtful’ and ‘Loss’ categories under ICRRS (with rating of 8-10) and unsecured revolving credit facilities. Those accounts that are classified as unrated includes unquoted debt securities, accounts receivable, accrued interest receivable and sales contract receivable for which the Group has not yet established a credit rating system. Impairment Assessment On a regular basis, the Group conducts an impairment assessment exercise to determine expected losses on its loans portfolio. The main considerations for the loan impairment assessment include whether any payments of principal or interest are overdue by more than 30 to 90 days as applicable, or if there are any known difficulties in the cash flows of counterparties, credit rating downgrades, or infringement of the original terms of the contract. The Group addresses impairment assessment in two areas: specific or individually assessed allowances and collectively assessed allowances. a. Specific Impairment Testing Specific impairment testing is the process whereby classified accounts are individually significant subject to impairment testing. Classified accounts are past due accounts and accounts whose credit standing and/or collateral has weakened due to varying circumstances. This present status of the account may adversely affect the collection of both principal and interest payments. Indicators of impairment testing are past due accounts, decline in credit rating from independent rating agencies and recurring net losses. The net recoverable amount is computed using the present value approach. The discount rate used for loans with fixed and floating interest rate is the original effective interest rate and last repriced interest rate, respectively. Net recoverable amount is the total cash inflows to be collected over the entire term of the loan or the expected proceeds from the sale of collateral. Specific impairment testing parameters include the account information (original and outstanding loan amount), interest rate (nominal and historical effective) and the business plan. Also included are the expected date of recovery, expected cash flows, probability of collection, and the carrying value of loan and net recoverable amount. The Group conducts specific impairment testing on significant classified and restructured corporate accounts. *SGVFS010664* - 46 b. Collective Impairment Testing All other accounts which were not individually assessed are grouped based on similar credit characteristics and are collectively assessed for impairment under the Collective Impairment Testing. This is also in accordance with PAS 39, which provides that all loan accounts not included in the specific impairment test shall be subjected to collective testing. Collective impairment testing of corporate accounts Corporate accounts, which are unclassified and with current status are grouped in accordance with the Parent Company’s internal credit risk rating. Each internal credit risk rating would fetch an equivalent loss impairment where the estimated loss is determined in consideration of the Parent Company’s historical loss experience. Impairment loss is derived by multiplying the outstanding loan balance on a per internal credit risk rating basis against a factor rate. The factor rate, which estimates the expected loss from the credit exposure, is the product of the Default Rate (DR) and the Loss Given Default Rate (LGDR). DR is estimated based on the 3-year historical average default experience by internal credit risk rating of the Parent Company, while, LGDR is estimated based on loss experience (net of recoveries from collateral) for the same reference period. Collective impairment testing of consumer accounts Consumer accounts, both in current and past due status are collectively tested for impairment as required under PAS 39. Accounts are grouped by type of product - personal loans, salary loans, housing loans, auto loans and credit cards. The estimation of the impaired consumer products’ estimated loss is based on three major concepts: age buckets, probability of default and recoverability. Per product, exposures are categorized according to their state of delinquency - (1) current and (2) past due (which is subdivided into 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 and more than 180 days past due). Auto, housing and salary loans have an additional bucket for its items in litigation accounts. The Group partitions its exposures as it recognizes that the age buckets have different rates and/ or probabilities of default. The initial estimates of losses per product due to default are then adjusted based on the recoverability of cash flows, to calculate the expected loss of the Group. Auto and housing loans consider the proceeds from the eventual sale of foreclosed collaterals in approximating its recovery rate; while credit cards, salary loans and personal loans depend on the collection experience of its receivables. Further for housing loans, due to the nature of the assets offered as security, and as the exposures are limited to a certain percentage of the same, this product possess the unique quality of obtaining full recoverability. These default and recovery rates are based on the Group’s historical experience, which covers a minimum of two to three (2-3) years cycle, depending on the availability and relevance of data. The table below shows the aging analysis of the past due but not impaired loans and receivables per class of the Group and of the Parent Company. Under PFRS 7, a financial asset is past due when a counterparty has failed to make payments when contractually due. Loans and receivables: Corporate lending Consumer lending Less than 30 days 31 to 60 days P = 7,294 10,777 P = 18,071 P =– 390,374 P = 390,374 Consolidated 2014 61 to 91 to 90 days 180 days P =– 6,862 P = 6,862 P =– 435,502 P = 435,502 More than 180 days Total P =– 466,046 P = 466,046 P = 7,294 1,309,561 P = 1,316,855 *SGVFS010664* - 47 - Loans and receivables: Corporate lending Consumer lending Less than 30 days 31 to 60 days = P– – = P– = P– – = P– Less than 30 days 31 to 60 days P = 7,294 10,777 P = 18,071 P =– 390,374 P = 390,374 Loans and receivables: Corporate lending Consumer lending Loans and receivables: Corporate lending Consumer lending Less than 30 days 31 to 60 days = P– – = P– = P– – = P– Consolidated 2013 61 to 91 to 90 days 180 days More than 180 days Total = P– 261,972 P =261,972 P =77,232 807,377 P =884,609 P =77,232 1,154,386 P =1,231,618 Parent Company 2014 61 to 91 to 90 days 180 days More than 180 days Total P =– 423,096 P = 423,096 P =– 446,368 P = 446,368 P = 7,294 1,277,477 P = 1,284,771 Parent Company 2013 61 to 91 to 90 days 180 days More than 180 days Total P =77,232 450,994 P =528,226 P =77,232 763,015 P =840,247 = P– 85,037 P =85,037 P =– 6,862 P = 6,862 = P– 85,037 P =85,037 = P– 226,984 P =226,984 Collaterals of past due but not impaired loans mostly consist of real estate mortgage (REM) of industrial, commercial, residential and developed agricultural real estate properties. Credit risk weighting as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 Total credit risk exposure after risk mitigation The table below shows the different credit risk exposures of the Group and of the Parent Company after credit risk mitigation, by risk weight applied in accordance with BSP Circular No. 538 (amounts in thousands): Credit risk exposure after risk mitigation On-balance sheet assets Off-balance sheet assets Counterparty in the banking book (derivatives and repo-style transactions) Counterparty in the trading book (derivatives and repo-style transactions) Credit-linked notes in the banking book Securitization exposures Credit Risk Weighted Assets Credit risk exposure after risk mitigation On-balance sheet assets Off-balance sheet assets Counterparty in the banking book (derivatives and repo-style transactions) Consolidated 2014 Risk Buckets 50% 75% Capital Deduction 0% 20% P =6,264,965 – P =28,977,799 – P =3,565,001 – P =2,363,843 – – – – – – – – 6,264,965 P =– – – 28,977,799 P =– 100% 150% Total P =2,763,221 – P =116,881,268 1,235,163 P =6,010,306 – P =160,561,438 1,235,163 – – 2,157,060 – 2,157,060 – – – 23,897 – 23,897 – – 3,565,001 P =713,000 – – 2,363,843 P =1,181,922 – – 2,763,221 P =2,072,416 – – 120,297,388 P =120,297,388 – – 6,010,306 P =9,015,459 – – 163,977,558 P =133,280,185 75% 100% 150% Total Consolidated 2013 Risk Buckets 50% Capital Deduction 0% 20% = P2,462,822 – = P22,413,466 – = P3,663,390 – = P4,514,002 – = P6,933,876 – = P85,758,201 1,531,487 = P3,823,801 – = P127,106,736 1,531,487 – – – – – 2,029,162 – 2,029,162 (Forward) *SGVFS010664* - 48 - Counterparty in the trading book (derivatives and repo-style transactions) Credit-linked notes in the banking book Securitization exposures Credit Risk Weighted Assets Credit risk exposure after risk mitigation On-balance sheet assets Off-balance sheet assets Counterparty in the banking book (derivatives and repo-style transactions) Counterparty in the trading book (derivatives and repo-style transactions) Credit-linked notes in the banking book Securitization exposures Credit Risk Weighted Assets Credit risk exposure after risk mitigation On-balance sheet assets Off-balance sheet assets Counterparty in the banking book (derivatives and repo-style transactions) Counterparty in the trading book (derivatives and repo-style transactions) Credit-linked notes in the banking book Securitization exposures Credit Risk Weighted Assets Capital Deduction 0% 20% = P– = P– = P2,177 – – 2,462,822 = P– – – 22,413,466 = P– – – 3,665,567 = P733,113 Consolidated 2013 Risk Buckets 50% 75% 100% 150% Total = P– = P– = P20,777 = P– = P22,954 – – 4,514,002 = P2,257,001 – – 6,933,876 = P5,200,407 – – 89,339,627 = P89,339,627 – – 3,823,801 = P5,735,702 – – 130,690,339 = P103,265,850 Parent Company 2014 Risk Buckets 50% 75% 100% 150% Total Capital Deduction 0% 20% P =6,986,899 – P =28,759,985 – P =3,543,745 – P =2,363,843 – P =2,763,221 – P =111,258,962 1,235,163 P =5,981,826 – P =154,671,582 1,235,163 – – – – – 2,157,060 – 2,157,060 – – – – – 23,897 – 23,897 – – 6,986,899 P =– – – 28,759,985 P =– – – 3,543,745 P =708,749 – – 2,363,843 P =1,181,922 – – 2,763,221 P =2,072,416 – – 114,675,082 P =114,675,082 – – 5,981,826 P =8,972,739 – – 158,087,702 P =127,610,908 Parent Company 2013 Risk Buckets 50% 75% 100% 150% Total Capital Deduction 0% 20% = P3,788,855 – = P22,207,803 – = P3,662,406 – = P4,514,002 – = P6,933,876 – = P82,168,463 1,531,487 = P3,498,936 – = P122,985,486 1,531,487 – – – – – 2,029,162 – 2,029,162 – – 2,177 – – 20,777 – 22,954 – – 3,788,855 = P– – – 22,207,803 = P– – – 3,664,583 = P732,917 – – 4,514,002 = P2,257,001 – – 6,933,876 = P5,200,407 – – 85,749,889 = P85,749,889 – – 3,498,936 = P5,248,404 – – 126,569,089 = P99,188,618 Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk is the risk that sufficient funds are unavailable to adequately meet all maturing liabilities, including demand deposits and off-balance sheet commitments. The main responsibility of daily asset liability management lies with the Parent Company’s Treasury Group, specifically the Liquidity Desk, and the Subsidiary’s Fund Management Department which are tasked to manage the balance sheet and have thorough understanding of the risk elements involved in the respective businesses. Both the Parent Company and the Subsidiary’s liquidity risk management are then monitored through each entity’s ALCO. Resulting analysis of the balance sheet along with the recommendation is presented during the weekly ALCO meeting where deliberations, formulation of actions and decisions are made to minimize risk and maximize returns. Discussions include actions taken in the previous ALCO meeting, economic and market status and outlook, liquidity risk, pricing and interest rate structure, limit status and utilization. To ensure that both the Parent Company and Subsidiary has sufficient liquidity at all times, the respective ALCO formulates a contingency funding plan which sets out the amount and the sources of funds (such as unutilized credit facilities) available to both entities and the circumstances under which such funds will be used. *SGVFS010664* - 49 By way of the Maximum Cumulative Outflow (MCO) limit, the Group is able to manage its longterm liquidity risks by placing a cap on the outflow of cash on a per tenor and on a cumulative basis. The Group takes a multi-tiered approach to maintaining liquid assets. The Group’s principal source of liquidity is comprised of COCI, Due from BSP, Due from other banks and IBLR with maturities of less than one year. In addition to regulatory reserves, the Parent Company maintains a sufficient level of secondary reserves in the form of liquid assets such as short-term trading and investment securities that can be realized quickly. Analysis of financial assets and liabilities by remaining contractual maturities The table below shows the maturity profile of the financial assets and liabilities of the Group and of the Parent Company, based on its internal methodology that manages liquidity based on contractual undiscounted cash flows (amounts in millions): Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents* Investments and trading securities** Loans and receivables*** Consolidated 2014 >1 to 3 >3 to 6 months months On demand Up to 1 month P = 35,510 P =– P =– – – P = 35,510 2,483 18,997 P = 21,480 2,320 13,550 P = 15,870 >6 to 12 months Beyond 1 year Total P =– P =– P = 720 P = 36,230 2,427 10,054 P = 12,481 3,678 7,834 P = 11,512 14,179 90,613 P = 105,512 25,087 141,048 P = 202,365 Financial Liabilities Deposit liabilities**** Bills and acceptances payable Subordinated debt Other liabilities Contingent liabilities P =– P = 4,990 P = 7,231 P = 7,243 P = 2,901 P = 133,237 P = 155,602 – 5,396 – – – 28 5,424 – – – – – 6,500 6,500 1,383 90 9 9 3 5,647 7,141 – 1,656 65 41 297 (1,336) 723 P = 1,383 P = 12,132 P = 7,305 P = 7,293 P = 3,201 P = 144,076 P = 175,390 *** Consist of cash and cash other items, due from BSP, due from other banks and IBLR *** Consist of financial assets at FVTPL, investment securities at amortized cost, financial assets at FVTOCI and interest receivables from investment securities at amortized cost. *** Consist of loans and receivables, sales contract receivables, bills purchased, accrued interest receivables, accounts receivables, unearned discounts, allowance for probable losses, investment properties, other intangible assets and other assets. ****Consist of demand and savings deposit, time certificate of deposit, long term negotiable certificates of deposit and interest payable for these deposit liabilities. Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents* Investments and trading securities** Loans and receivables*** Consolidated 2013 >1 to 3 >3 to 6 months months On demand Up to 1 month P =21,780 P =5,451 = P– – – P =21,780 881 12,526 P =18,858 759 9,937 P =10,696 >6 to 12 months Beyond 1 year Total = P– = P– P =210 P =27,441 244 8,077 P =8,321 665 4,146 P =4,811 13,942 68,917 P =83,069 16,491 103,603 P =147,535 Financial Liabilities Deposit liabilities**** Bills and acceptances payable Subordinated debt Other liabilities Contingent liabilities = P– P =12,213 P =15,398 P =12,633 P =6,676 P =66,271 P =113,191 – 2,379 588 – – 460 3,427 – 1,250 – – – 1,613 2,863 919 56 18 22 12 5,006 6,033 – 713 553 681 1,093 (1,753) 1,287 P =919 P =16,611 P =16,557 P =13,336 P =7,781 P =71,597 P =126,801 ** * Consist of cash and cash other items, due from BSP, due from other banks and IBLR ** * Consist of financial assets at FVTPL, investment securities at amortized cost, financial assets at FVTOCI and interest receivables from investment securities at amortized cost. *** Consist of loans and receivables, sales contract receivables, bills purchased, accrued interest receivables, accounts receivables, unearned discounts, allowance for probable losses, investment properties, other intangible assets and other assets. ****Consist of demand and savings deposit, time certificate of deposit, long term negotiable certificates of deposit and interest payable for these deposit liabilities. *SGVFS010664* - 50 - Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents* Investments and trading securities** Loans and receivables*** Parent Company 2014 >1 to 3 >3 to 6 months months On demand Up to 1 month P = 35,270 P =– P =– – – P = 35,270 2,483 18,996 P = 21,479 2,320 13,340 P = 15,660 >6 to 12 months Beyond 1 year Total P =– P =– P = 633 P = 35,903 2,427 9,746 P = 12,173 3,678 7,230 P = 10,908 14,179 85,755 P = 100,567 25,087 135,067 P = 196,057 Financial Liabilities Deposit liabilities**** Bills and acceptances payable Subordinated debt Other liabilities Contingent liabilities P =– P = 4,775 P = 7,015 P = 7,132 P = 2,824 P = 128,847 P = 150,593 – 5,182 – – – 28 5,210 – – – – – 6,500 6,500 1,383 90 9 8 3 5,485 6,978 – 1,656 65 41 297 (1,336) 723 P = 1,383 P = 11,703 P = 7,089 P = 7,181 P = 3,124 P = 139,524 P = 170,004 *** Consist of cash and cash other items, due from BSP, due from other banks and IBLR *** Consist of financial assets at FVTPL, investment securities at amortized cost, financial assets at FVTOCI and interest receivables from investment securities at amortized cost. *** Consist of loans and receivables, sales contract receivables, bills purchased, accrued interest receivables, accounts receivables, unearned discounts, allowance for probable losses, investment properties, other intangible assets and other assets. ****Consist of demand and savings deposit, time certificate of deposit, long term negotiable certificates of deposit and interest payable for these deposit liabilities. Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents* Investments and trading securities** Loans and receivables*** Parent Company 2013 >1 to 3 >3 to 6 months months On demand Up to 1 month P =21,535 P =5,401 = P– – – 880 12,517 P =18,798 759 9,930 P =10,689 P =21,535 >6 to 12 months Beyond 1 year Total = P– = P– = P– P =26,936 244 8,068 P =8,312 665 4,118 P =4,783 15,341 65,352 P =80,693 17,889 99,985 P =144,810 Financial Liabilities Deposit liabilities**** Bills and acceptances payable Subordinated debt Other liabilities Contingent liabilities = P– P =11,168 P =14,765 P =12,158 P =6,379 P =66,113 P =110,583 – 2,251 588 – – 450 3,289 – 1,250 – – – 1,500 2,750 919 55 17 22 12 4,379 5,404 – 713 553 681 1,093 (1,753) 1,287 P =919 P =15,437 P =15,923 P =12,861 P =7,484 P =70,689 P =123,313 *** Consist of cash and cash other items, due from BSP, due from other banks and IBLR *** Consist of financial assets at FVTPL, investment securities at amortized cost, financial assets at FVTOCI and interest receivables from investment securities at amortized cost. *** Consist of loans and receivables, sales contract receivables, bills purchased, accrued interest receivables, accounts receivables, unearned discounts, allowance for probable losses, investment properties, other intangible assets and other assets. ****Consist of demand and savings deposit, time certificate of deposit, long term negotiable certificates of deposit and interest payable for these deposit liabilities. The Parent Company manages liquidity by maintaining sufficient liquid assets in the form of cash and cash equivalents, investments securities and loan receivables with what it assesses to be sufficient of short-term loans. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, = P49.34 billion and P =35.59 billion, respectively, or 39.28% and 37.50%, respectively, of the Parent Company’s total gross loans and receivables had remaining maturities of less than one (1) year. The total portfolio of trading and investment securities is comprised mostly of sovereign-issued securities that have high market liquidity. The Parent Company was fully compliant with BSP’s limits on FCDU Asset Cover and FCDU Liquid Assets Cover, having reported ratios above 100.00% and 30.00%, respectively, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. With the above presented liquidity profile, the Group remains to be inhibited from liquidity risk that it can’t adequately manage. *SGVFS010664* - 51 Market Risk Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in market variables such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and equity prices. The Parent Company treats exposures to market risk as either for trading or accrual/balance sheet exposure. The market risk for the trading portfolio is managed and monitored based on a VaR methodology. Interest rate risk of accrual portfolios are managed and monitored using sensitivity analyses. Market risk in the trading books The Board has set limits on the level of market risk that may be accepted. Price risk limits are applied at the business unit level and approved by the BOD based on, among other things, a business unit’s capacity to manage price risks, the size and distribution of the aggregate exposure to price risks and the expected return relative to price risks. The Parent Company applies the Value at Risk (VaR) methodology to assess the market sensitive positions held for trading and to estimate the potential economic loss based on parameters and assumptions. VaR is a method used in measuring market risk by estimating the potential negative change in the market value of a portfolio at a given confidence level and over a specified time horizon. Objectives and limitations of the VaR Methodology The Parent Company uses the VaR model of Bloomberg Portfolio Analytics using one-year historical data set to assess possible changes in the market value of the Fixed Income, Equities, and Foreign Exchange trading portfolio. The Interest Rate Swaps (IRS) trading portfolio’s market risk is measured using Monte Carlo VaR. The Bloomberg and Monte Carlo VaR models are designed to measure market risk in a normal market environment. The use of VaR has limitations because correlations and volatilities in market prices are based on historical data and VaR assumes that future price movements will follow a statistical distribution. Due to the fact that VaR relies heavily on historical data to provide information and may not clearly predict the future changes and modifications of the risk factors, the probability of large market moves may be underestimated. VaR may also be under or over estimated due to assumptions placed on risk factors and the relationship between such factors for specific instruments. Even though positions may change throughout the day, the VaR only represents the risk of the portfolio at the close of each business day, and it does not account for any losses that may occur beyond the 99.00% confidence level. In practice, actual trading results will differ from the VaR calculation and, in particular, the calculation does not provide a meaningful indication of profits and losses in stressed market conditions. To determine the reliability of the VaR model, actual outcomes are monitored through hypothetical and actual backtesting to test the accuracy of the VaR model. Stress testing provides a means of complementing VaR by simulating the potential loss impact on market risk positions from extreme market conditions, such as 500 bps increase in Philippine peso interest rates and 300 bps increase in US dollar interest rates adopted from the uniform stress testing framework of the BSP. VaR assumptions The VaR that the Parent Company use is premised on a 99.00% confidence level that this potential loss estimate is not expected to be exceeded if the current market risk positions were to be held unchanged for a given holding period. Foreign exchange VaR is measured using one day holding period while fixed income VaR has holding period of five (5) days. Furthermore, the Parent *SGVFS010664* - 52 Company’s equity and IRS trading positions are assumed to be closed out in ten (10) days. The use of a 99.00% confidence level means that within the set time horizon, losses exceeding the VaR figure should occur, on average, not more than once every hundred days. VaR is an integral part of the Parent Company’s market risk management and encompasses investment positions held for trading. VaR exposures form part of the market risk monitoring which is reviewed daily against the limit approved by the Board. The trading activities are controlled through the Market Risk Limit (MRL), which is a function of the Parent Company’s qualifying capital and the trading income generated throughout the year. RMD reports compliance to the MRL and trader’s VaR limits on a daily basis. If the MRL of individual trader’s limit is exceeded, such occurrence is promptly reported to the Treasurer, Chief Risk Officer and the President, and further to the Board through the RMC. The table below pertains to interest rate risk of the Parent Company’s fixed income trading portfolio: Year-end VaR Average VaR Highest VaR Lowest VaR 2014 P =200,969 107,839 233,073 8,023 2013 =13,122 P 67,046 324,284 3,392 The year-end VaR for 2014 was based on the Parent Company’s fixed trading book valued at P =9.9 billion with average yields of 3.73% and 3.90% for the Peso and Foreign currency denominated bonds respectively. Its average maturities are 8 years and 5 months for the Peso portfolio and 11 years and 2 months for the foreign currency portfolio. The year-end VaR for 2013 was based on a portfolio position size equal to = P1.20 billion with an average yield of 3.56% and average maturity of 5 years and 5 months. The market risk in the Parent Company’s IRS trading positions is shown in the table below: 2014 P =8,674 4,521 8,674 3,789 Year-end VaR Average VaR Highest VaR Lowest VaR The Parent Company commenced entering into IRS in 2014 and its outstanding IRS deals have a total notional amount of $10.00 million where the Parent Company pays fixed rate and receives floating rate interest. The table below pertains to the market risk of the Parent Company’s equity trading positions: Year-end VaR Average VaR Highest VaR Lowest VaR 2014 P =664 13,618 49,371 664 2013 =39,759 P 60,457 87,143 39,759 *SGVFS010664* - 53 Foreign Currency Risk The Parent Company holds foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, thus, fluctuations on the foreign exchange rates can affect the financial and cash flows of the Parent Company. Managing the foreign exchange exposure is important for banks with exposures in foreign currencies. It includes managing foreign currency positions in order to control the impact of changes in exchange rates on the financial position of the Parent Company. The VaR below pertains to foreign exchange risk of the Parent Company: 2014 P =4,369 1,780 6,571 10 Year-end VaR Average VaR Highest VaR Lowest VaR 2013 =1,963 P 2,423 8,364 13 The Parent Company’s foreign currency exposures emanate from its net open spot and forward FX purchase and sell transactions, and net foreign currency income accumulated over the years of its operations. Foreign currency-denominated deposits are generally used to fund the Parent Company’s foreign currency-denominated loan and investment portfolio in the FCDU. In the FCDU books, BSP requires banks to match the foreign currency assets with the foreign currency liabilities. Thus, banks are required to maintain at all times a 100.00% cover for their currency liabilities held through FCDU. The Parent Company is in compliance with said regulation as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. Total foreign exchange currency position is monitored through the daily BSP FX position reports, which are subject to the overbought and oversold limits set by the BSP at 20.00% of unimpaired capital or $50.00 million, whichever is lower. Internal limits regarding the intraday trading and end-of-day trading positions in FX, which take into account the trading desk and the branch FX transactions, are also monitored. The table below summarizes the exposure to foreign exchange risk of the Parent Company as of December 31, 2014 and 2013: Assets Gross FX assets Contingent FX assets Liabilities Gross FX liabilities Contingent FX liabilities Net exposure USD 2014 Other Currencies Total $624,465 58,080 682,545 $13,224 13,224 $637,689 58,080 695,769 573,872 98,000 671,872 $10,673 11,028 78 11,106 $2,118 584,900 98,078 682,978 $12,791 *SGVFS010664* - 54 - Assets Gross FX assets Contingent FX assets Liabilities Gross FX liabilities Contingent FX liabilities Net exposure USD 2013 Other Currencies Total $494,222 31,524 525,746 $1,203 − 1,203 $495,425 31,524 526,949 462,080 59,000 521,080 $4,666 81 24 105 $1,098 462,161 59,024 521,185 $5,764 The table below indicates the sensitivity currencies which the Parent Company had significant exposures as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (amounts in millions): Foreign currency appreciates (depreciates) +10.00% -10.00% USD P =47.73 (47.73) 2014 GBP P =1.09 1.09 EUR P =3.41 3.41 JPY P =.60 .60 Foreign currency appreciates (depreciates) +10.00% -10.00% USD P =20.72 (20.72) 2013 GBP P =1.96 (1.96) EUR P =1.85 (1.85) JPY P =.25 (.25) The analysis calculates the effect of a reasonably possible movement of the currency rate against Peso, with all other variables held constant on the statement of income. A negative amount reflects a potential net reduction in statement of income while a positive amount reflects net potential increase. There is no other impact on the Parent Company’s equity other than those already affecting the statements of income. Market Risk in the Banking Book Interest rate risk A critical element of risk management program consists of measuring and monitoring the risks associated with fluctuations in market interest rates on the Group’s net interest income. The shortterm nature of its assets and liabilities reduces the exposure of its net interest income to such risks. The Parent Company employs re-pricing gap analysis on a monthly basis to measure the interest rate sensitivity of its assets and liabilities. The re-pricing gap analysis measures, for any given period, any mismatches between the amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities that would re-price, or mature (for contracts that do not re-price), during that period. The re-pricing gap is calculated by first distributing the assets and liabilities contained in the Group’s statement of financial position into tenor buckets according to the time remaining to the next re-pricing date (or the time remaining to maturity if there is no re-pricing), and then obtaining the difference between the total of the re-pricing (interest rate sensitive) assets and re-pricing (interest rate sensitive) liabilities. If there is a positive gap, there is asset sensitivity which generally means that an increase in interest rates would have a positive effect on the Group’s net interest income. If there is a negative gap, this generally means that an increase in interest rates would have a negative effect on net interest income. *SGVFS010664* - 55 The following table provides for the average interest rates by period of re-pricing (or by period of maturity if there is no re-pricing) of the Group as of December 31, 2014 and 2013: RBU Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables Investment securities Financial liabilities: Deposit liabilities Bills payable Subordinated debt FCDU Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables Investment securities Financial liabilities: Deposit liabilities RBU Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables Investment securities Financial liabilities: Deposit liabilities Bills payable Subordinated debt FCDU Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables Investment securities Financial liabilities: Deposit liabilities Up to 1 month >1 month to 3 months 2014 >3 months to 6 months >6 months to 12 months >12 months − 2.27% − − 4.55% 3.63% − 4.86% − − 6.46% − − 9.25% 3.10% 1.59% 1.51% − 1.92% − − 2.43% − − 4.23% − − 3.60% − 6.03% − 3.04% 0.61% − 2.79% − − 3.78% − − 4.86% − − 6.72% 4.00% 1.36% 1.27% 1.56% 1.68% 2.56% Up to 1 month >1 month to 3 months 2013 >3 months to 6 months >6 months to 12 months >12 months 1.99% 4.82% 2.49% − 5.23% 2.49% − 5.21% − − 7.15% − − 8.04% 3.08% 1.08% 0.77% 8.63% 1.43% 0.68% − 1.65% − − 4.01% − − 4.26% − 7.65% 0.19% 1.49% 3.15% − − 3.15% − 3.55% 3.15% − 5.35% − − 6.77% 3.24% 1.34% 1.37% 1.43% 1.63% 2.54% The following table provides for the average interest rates by period of re-pricing (or by period of maturity if there is no re-pricing) of the Parent Company as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 RBU Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables Investment securities Financial liabilities: Deposit liabilities Bills payable Subordinated debt FCDU Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables Investment securities Financial liabilities: Deposit liabilities Up to 1 month >1 month to 3 months 2014 >3 months to 6 months >6 months to 12 months >12 months − 2.28% − − 4.54% 3.63% − 4.81% − − 6.22% − − 9.41% 3.10% 1.60% 1.51% − 1.95% − − 2.44% − − 4.31% − − 7.62% 6.03% − 3.04% 0.61% − 2.79% − − 3.78% − − 4.86% − − 6.72% 4.00% 1.36% 1.27% 1.56% 1.68% 2.56% *SGVFS010664* - 56 - RBU Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables Investment securities Financial liabilities: Deposit liabilities Bills payable Subordinated debt FCDU Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables Investment securities Financial liabilities: Deposit liabilities Up to 1 month >1 month to 3 months 2013 >3 months to 6 months >6 months to 12 months >12 months 1.99% 4.92% 2.49% − 6.41% 2.49% − 7.34% − − 9.77% − − 9.34% 3.08% 1.06% 0.77% 8.63% 1.40% 0.68% − 1.54% − − 4.14% − − 4.26% − 7.50% 0.19% 1.49% 3.15% − − 3.15% − 3.55% 3.15% − 5.35% − − 6.77% 3.24% 1.34% 1.37% 1.43% 1.63% 2.54% The following tables sets forth the interest rate re-pricing gap of the Group as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (amounts in millions): 2014 Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables Investment securities Contingent assets Total financial assets Financial liabilities: Deposit liabilities Bills and acceptances payable Subordinated debt Contingent liabilities Total financial liabilities Asset-liability gap Up to 1 month > 1 to 3 months > 3 to 6 months >6 to 12 months >12 months Total P =− 29,634 2,422 2 32,058 P =− 6,030 2,212 672 8,914 P =− 3,753 2,201 − 5,954 P =− 2,207 3,246 4 5,457 P =− 55,609 7,455 − 63,064 P =− 97,233 17,536 678 115,447 42,730 5,289 − − 48,019 (P = 15,961) 14,504 − − − 14,504 (P = 5,590) 2,183 − − 6 2,189 P = 3,765 1,285 − − − 1,285 P = 4,172 16,423 − 6,500 669 23,592 P = 39,472 77,125 5,289 6,500 675 89,589 P = 25,858 Up to 1 month > 1 to 3 months > 3 to 6 months >6 to 12 months >12 months Total P =2,512 30,721 870 34,103 = P– 4,136 708 4,844 = P– 4,549 13 4,562 = P– 4,470 – 4,470 = P– 30,548 8,173 38,721 P =2,512 74,424 9,764 86,700 29,768 2,251 1,250 22 33,291 P =812 3,619 1,032 – – 4,651 P =193 545 – – – 545 P =4,017 360 – – – 360 P =4,110 14,462 – 1,613 – 16,075 P =22,646 48,754 3,283 2,863 22 54,922 P =31,778 2013 Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables Investment securities Total financial assets Financial liabilities: Deposit liabilities Bills and acceptances payable Subordinated debt Contingent liabilities Total financial liabilities Asset-liability gap *SGVFS010664* - 57 The following tables sets forth the interest rate re-pricing gap of the Parent Company as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (amounts in millions): 2014 Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables Investment securities Contingent assets Total financial assets Financial liabilities: Deposit liabilities Bills and acceptances payable Subordinated debt Contingent liabilities Total financial liabilities Asset-liability gap Up to 1 month > 1 to 3 months > 3 to 6 months >6 to 12 months >12 months Total P =− 29,928 2,422 2 32,352 P =− 6,012 2,212 672 8,896 P =− 3,734 2,201 − 5,935 P =− 2,134 3,246 4 5,384 P =− 49,703 7,455 − 57,158 P =− 91,511 17,536 678 109,725 1,264 − − − 1,264 P = 4,120 16,423 − 6,500 669 23,592 P = 33,566 73,126 5,289 6,500 675 85,590 P = 24,135 39,445 5,289 − − 44,734 (P = 12,382) 13,829 − − − 13,829 (P = 4,933) 2,165 − − 6 2,171 P = 3,764 Up to 1 month > 1 to 3 months > 3 to 6 months >6 to 12 months >12 months Total P =2,512 30,839 870 34,221 = P− 4,116 708 4,824 = P− 4,530 13 4,543 = P− 4,434 − 4,434 = P− 27,433 8,173 35,606 P =2,512 71,352 9,764 83,628 28,209 2,251 1,250 22 31,732 P =2,489 3,153 1,032 − − 4,185 P =639 512 − − − 512 P =4,031 339 − − − 339 P =4,095 14,462 − 1,500 − 15,962 P =19,644 46,675 3,283 2,750 22 52,730 P =30,898 2013 Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables Investment securities Total financial assets Financial liabilities: Deposit liabilities Bills and acceptances payable Subordinated debt Contingent liabilities Total financial liabilities Asset-liability gap With the above negative re-pricing profile, the Group could expect positive returns from the following months after the end of 2014 should there be a downward movement in interest rates. The Group also monitors its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates by using scenario analysis to estimate the impact of interest rate movements on its interest income. This is done by modeling the impact to the Group’s interest income and interest expenses of different parallel changes in the interest rate curve, assuming the parallel change only occurs once and the interest rate curve after the parallel change does not change again for the next twelve months. The following table sets forth, for the period indicated, the impact of changes in interest rates on the Group’s non-trading net interest income (amounts in millions). There is no other impact on the Group’s equity other than those already affecting the statements of income. Change in basis points +100bps -100bps 2014 (P =165.5) 165.5 2013 P44.8 = (44.8) *SGVFS010664* - 58 The following table sets forth, for the period indicated, the impact of changes in interest rates on the Parent Company’s non-trading net interest income (amounts in millions). There is no other impact on the Parent Company’s equity other than those already affecting the statements of income. Change in basis points +100bps -100bps 2014 (P =149.7) 149.7 2013 =64.6 P (64.6) Market Risk Weighting as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 The table below shows the different market risk-weighted assets (in millions) of the Parent Company using the standardized approach: Type of Market Risk Exposure Interest Rate Exposures Foreign Exchange Exposures Equity Exposures 2014 P =7,791 572 – P =8,363 2013 =1,874 P 256 7 =2,137 P Only the Parent Company has a trading book portfolio. Operational Risk Operational risk is the loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems or from external events. It includes legal, compliance and reputational risks but excludes strategic risk. Adopting the Basic Indicator Approach in computing, below is the total operational risk-weighted assets of the Group and Parent Company (amounts in millions). Group Parent Company 2014 P =18,151 17,419 2013 =15,338 P 14,701 2012 =12,973 P 12,229 Other Risk Exposures Group risk exposures other than credit, market, liquidity and operational, while existent, are deemed insignificant relative to the mentioned risks and if taken in isolation. Hence, management of these risks are instead collectively performed and made an integral part of the Group’s internal capital adequacy assessment process (ICAAP) and enterprise risk management initiatives. The last internal capital adequacy assessment results of the Group show that these other risks remain insignificant to pose a threat on the Group’s capacity to comply with the minimum capital adequacy ratio of 10% as prescribed by BSP. *SGVFS010664* - 59 - 5. Fair Value Measurement The following table provides the fair value hierarchy of the Group’s and of the Parent Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value and those for which fair values are required to be disclosed: Carrying Value Assets measured at fair value Financial assets Financial assets at FVTPL: HFT investments: Government securities Private bonds Equity securities Derivative assets Financial assets at FVTOCI Assets for which fair values are disclosed Financial assets Investment securities at amortized cost: Government securities Private bonds Loans and receivables Receivable from customers: Corporate lending Consumer lending Unquoted debt securities Non-financial assets Investment properties Total assets Liabilities measured at fair value Financial liabilities Derivative liabilities Liabilities for which fair values are disclosed Financial liabilities Deposit liabilities Time LTNCD Subordinated debt Total liabilities P = 7,391,724 2,565,307 225,659 10,182,690 110,668 14,419 P = 7,391,724 2,565,307 225,659 10,182,690 110,668 14,419 P = 7,255,622 2,565,307 225,659 10,046,588 – 14,419 P = 136,102 – – 136,102 110,668 – P =– – – – – – 7,536,445 1,258,433 8,794,878 7,660,169 1,258,656 8,918,825 7,433,658 1,258,656 8,692,314 226,511 – 226,511 – – – 55,161,693 64,004,558 291,836 119,458,087 55,019,062 58,798,980 291,836 114,109,878 – – – – – – – – 55,019,062 58,798,980 291,836 114,109,878 912,687 P = 139,473,429 1,285,877 P = 134,622,357 – P = 18,753,321 – P = 473,281 1,285,877 P = 115,395,755 P = 101,290 P = 101,290 P =– P = 101,290 P =– 69,027,909 8,033,623 77,061,532 6,463,731 P = 83,626,553 69,029,018 8,825,239 77,854,257 7,462,161 P = 85,417,708 – – – – P =– – – – – P = 101,290 69,029,018 8,825,239 77,854,257 7,462,161 P = 85,316,418 Carrying Value Assets measured at fair value Financial assets Financial assets at FVTPL: HFT investments: Government securities Private bonds Equity securities Consolidated 2014 Fair Value Quoted Prices Significant Significant in active observable unobservable market inputs inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total P =691,437 543,626 713,640 1,948,703 Consolidated 2013 Fair Value Significant observable Quoted Prices in inputs active market (Level 2) Total (Level 1) P =691,437 543,626 713,640 1,948,703 P =553,340 543,626 713,640 1,810,606 P =138,097 – – 138,097 Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) = P– – – – (Forward) *SGVFS010664* - 60 - Derivative assets Financial assets at FVTOCI Assets for which fair values are disclosed Financial assets Investment securities at amortized cost: Government securities Private bonds Loans and receivables Receivable from customers: Corporate lending Consumer lending Unquoted debt securities Non-financial assets Investment properties Total assets Liabilities measured at fair value Financial liabilities Derivative liabilities Liabilities for which fair values are disclosed Financial liabilities Deposit liabilities Time LTNCD Subordinated debt Total liabilities Carrying Value = P90 10,733 Derivative assets Financial assets at FVTOCI Assets for which fair values are disclosed Financial assets Investment securities at amortized cost: Government securities Private bonds Loans and receivables Receivable from customers: Corporate lending Consumer lending Unquoted debt securities Non-financial assets Investment properties Total assets Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) = P– – 7,667,254 1,413,066 9,080,320 7,826,667 1,455,827 9,282,494 7,601,814 1,455,827 9,057,641 224,853 – 224,853 – – – 47,558,271 41,871,825 208,753 89,638,849 47,011,932 50,102,457 208,753 97,323,142 – – – – – – – – 47,011,932 50,102,457 208,753 97,323,142 1,006,716 P =101,685,411 1,420,398 P =109,985,560 – P =10,878,980 – P =363,040 1,420,398 P =98,743,540 P =21,978 P =21,978 = P– P =21,978 = P– 41,275,731 5,466,003 46,741,734 2,862,500 P =49,626,212 41,314,743 6,997,876 48,312,619 4,099,986 P =52,434,583 – – – – = P– – – – – P =21,978 41,314,743 6,997,876 48,312,619 4,099,986 P =52,412,605 Carrying Value Assets measured at fair value Financial assets Financial assets at FVTPL: HFT investments: Government securities Private bonds Equity securities Consolidated 2013 Fair Value Significant observable Quoted Prices in inputs active market (Level 2) Total (Level 1) = P90 = P– = P90 10,733 10,733 – Parent Company 2014 Fair Value Quoted Prices Significant Significant in active observable unobservable market inputs inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total P = 7,391,724 2,565,307 225,659 10,182,690 110,668 14,419 P = 7,391,724 2,565,307 225,659 10,182,690 110,668 14,419 P = 7,255,622 2,565,307 225,659 10,046,588 – 14,419 P = 136,102 – – 136,102 110,668 – P =– – – – – – 7,536,445 1,258,433 8,794,878 7,660,169 1,258,656 8,918,825 7,433,658 1,258,656 8,692,314 226,511 – 226,511 – – – 55,461,693 58,162,486 209,097 113,833,276 55,019,062 58,798,980 209,097 114,027,139 – – – – – – – – 55,019,062 58,798,980 209,097 114,027,139 911,987 P = 133,847,918 1,285,174 P = 134,538,915 – P = 18,753,321 – P = 473,281 1,285,174 P = 115,312,313 *SGVFS010664* - 61 - Carrying Value Liabilities measured at fair value Financial liabilities Derivative liabilities Liabilities for which fair values are disclosed Financial liabilities Deposit liabilities Time LTNCD Subordinated debt Total liabilities P = 101,290 P = 101,290 P =– P = 101,290 P =– 65,029,612 8,033,623 73,063,235 6,463,731 P = 79,628,256 65,029,772 8,825,239 73,855,011 7,462,161 P = 81,418,462 – – – – P =– – – – – P = 101,290 65,029,772 8,825,239 73,855,011 7,462,161 P = 81,317,172 Carrying Value Assets measured at fair value Financial assets Financial assets at FVTPL: HFT investments: Government securities Private bonds Equity securities Derivative assets Financial assets at FVTOCI Assets for which fair values are disclosed Financial assets Investment securities at amortized cost: Government securities Private bonds Loans and receivables Receivable from customers: Corporate lending Consumer lending Unquoted debt securities Non-financial assets Investment properties Total assets Liabilities measured at fair value Financial liabilities Derivative liabilities Liabilities for which fair values are disclosed Financial liabilities Deposit liabilities Time LTNCD Subordinated debt Total liabilities Parent Company 2014 Fair Value Quoted Prices Significant Significant in active observable unobservable market inputs inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total Parent Company 2013 Fair Value Significant observable Quoted Prices in inputs active market (Level 2) Total (Level 1) Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) P =691,437 543,626 713,640 1,948,703 90 10,733 P =691,437 543,626 713,640 1,948,703 90 10,733 P =553,340 543,626 713,640 1,810,606 – 10,733 P =138,097 – – 138,097 90 – = P– – – – – – 7,667,254 1,412,653 9,079,907 7,826,667 1,455,414 9,282,081 7,601,814 1,455,414 9,057,228 224,853 – 224,853 – – – 47,558,271 41,887,643 208,132 89,654,046 47,011,932 46,716,063 208,132 93,936,127 – – – – – – – – 47,011,932 46,716,063 208,132 93,936,127 811,423 P =101,504,902 1,048,808 P =106,226,542 – P =10,878,567 – P =363,040 1,048,808 P =94,984,935 P =21,978 P =21,978 = P– P =21,978 = P– 41,275,731 5,466,003 46,741,734 2,750,000 P =49,513,712 41,379,781 6,997,876 48,377,657 3,952,174 P =52,351,809 – – – – = P– – – – – P =21,978 41,379,781 6,997,876 48,377,657 3,952,174 P =52,329,831 *SGVFS010664* - 62 In 2014 and 2013, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements, and no transfers into and out of Level 3 fair value measurements. The methods and assumptions used by the Group in estimating the fair value of the financial instruments are: COCI, due from BSP and other banks and IBLR - The carrying amounts approximate fair values due to the short-term nature of these accounts. IBLR consist mostly of overnight deposits and floating rate placements. Loans and receivables - Fair values of loans and receivables are estimated using the discounted cash flow methodology, using the Parent Company’s current incremental lending rates for similar types of loans and receivables. Debt securities - Fair values are generally based on quoted market prices. If the market prices are not readily available, fair values are estimated using either values obtained from independent parties offering pricing services or adjusted quoted market prices of comparable investments or using the discounted cash flow methodology. Equity securities - Fair values of quoted equity securities are based on quoted market prices. Unquoted equity investments are simply carried at cost since there is insufficient information available to determine fair values and there are no indicators that the investments are impaired. Derivative instruments - Fair values of derivative instruments, mainly forward foreign exchange contracts, are valued using a valuation technique with market observable inputs. The most frequently applied valuation technique is forward pricing, which uses present value calculations. The model incorporates various inputs including the foreign exchange rates and interest rate curves prevailing at the statement of financial position date. Liabilities - The fair values of liabilities approximate their carrying amounts due to either the demand nature or the relatively short-term maturities of these liabilities except for time deposit liabilities, LTNCD and subordinated debt whose fair value are estimated using the discounted cash flow methodology using the Parent Company’s incremental borrowing rates for similar borrowings with maturities consistent with those remaining for the liability being valued. Derivative Financial Instruments The Parent Company’s freestanding derivative financial instruments, which mainly consist of foreign currency forward contracts and swaps, and interest rate swaps, are transactions not designated as hedges. The table below sets out information about the Parent Company’s derivative financial instruments and the related fair value as of December 31, 2014 and 2013: Foreign Currency Forward Contracts and Swaps Notional amount Derivative assets Derivative liabilities 2014 $40,000 P =13,661 6,450 2013 $32,000 =90 P 22,017 Interest Rate Swaps Notional amount Derivative assets Derivative liabilities 2014 $10,000 P =97,007 94,840 2013 $– =– P – *SGVFS010664* - 63 The net movements in fair value changes of all derivative instruments are as follows: 2014 Derivative assets (liabilities) - net at beginning of year Changes in fair value of derivatives Fair value of settled instruments Derivative assets (liabilities) - net at end of year (P =21,927) (827,779) 859,084 P =9,378 2013 (P =56,368) (3,585,414) 3,619,855 (P =21,927) Fair value changes of foreign currency forwards and swaps are recognized as Foreign exchange gain in the statements of income while fair value changes of interest rate swaps are recognized as part of Trading and securities gain (see Note 8). 6. Segment Reporting The Group’s main operating businesses are organized and managed primarily, according to the current organizational structure. Each segment represents a strategic business unit that caters to the bank’s identified markets. The Group’s business segments are: (a) Retail banking - this segment mainly covers traditional branch banking products and services such as deposits, back-to-back/emerging market loans and other over-the-counter (OTC) transactions. It likewise caters to the needs of high net-worth clients for alternative investment channels. It includes entire transaction processing, service delivery and infrastructure consisting of the Group’s network of branches, automated teller machines as well as its internet banking platform; (b) Corporate banking - this segment handles lending and trade financing for both large corporations and middle market clients; (c) Consumer banking - this segment primarily caters to loans for individuals; (d) Treasury and Trust - this segment consists of Treasury and Trust operations of the Group. Treasury focuses on providing money market, trading and treasury services, as well as the management of the Group’s funding operations through debt securities, placements and acceptances with other banks. Trust includes fund management, investment management services, custodianship, administration and collateral agency services, and stock and transfer agency services. In addition, the Parent Company through Trust, provides retail customers with alternative investment opportunities through its unit investment fund products; The ‘Elimination Items’ includes the Group’s executive office and elimination items related to the Group’s segment reporting framework. Management monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment assets are those operating assets employed by a segment in its operating activities and are either directly attributable to the segment or can be allocated to the segment on a reasonable basis. Segment liabilities are those operating liabilities that result from the operating activities of a segment and are either directly attributable to the segment or can be allocated to the segment on a reasonable basis. Interest income is reported net, as management primarily relies on the net interest income as performance measure, not the gross income and expense. *SGVFS010664* - 64 The Group’s revenue-producing assets are located in the Philippines (i.e., one geographical location); therefore, geographical segment information is no longer presented. The Group has no significant customers which contribute 10.00% or more of the consolidated revenue, net of interest expense. The segment results include internal transfer pricing adjustments across business units as deemed appropriate by management. Transactions between segments are conducted at estimated market rates on an arm’s length basis. Interest is charged/credited to the business units based on a pool rate which approximates the marginal cost of funds. Segment information of the Group as of and for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 follow (amounts in millions): Retail Banking Statement of Income Net Interest Income: Third Party Intersegment Noninterest Income Revenue - Net of Interest Expense Noninterest Expense Income Before Income Tax Provision for Income Tax Net Income for the Year Statement of Financial Position Total Assets Total Liabilities Statement of Income Depreciation and Amortization Provision for Impairment and Credit Losses Statement of Income Net Interest Income: Third Party Intersegment Noninterest Income Revenue - Net of Interest Expense Noninterest Expense Income Before Income Tax Provision for Income Tax Net Income for the Year Statement of Financial Position Total Assets Total Liabilities Statement of Income Depreciation and Amortization Provision for Impairment and Credit Losses Corporate Banking 2014 Consumer Treasury Elimination Banking and Trust Items Total P = 2,754 53 2,807 765 3,572 (4,180) (608) − (P =608) P =703 578 1,281 214 1,495 (746) 749 − P =749 P =6,263 − 6,263 2,839 9,102 (6,281) 2,821 − P =2,821 P =84 − 84 810 894 (267) 627 − P =627 P =222 (631) (409) 232 (177) (775) (952) (564) (P =1,516) P =37,246 141,846 P =61,300 36,105 P =57,649 2,971 P =18,048 14,360 P =14,020 (28,467) 574 24 191 15 58 862 5 251 2,642 − 413 3,311 Retail Banking Corporate Banking 2013 Consumer Treasury Elimination Banking and Trust Items Total P =2,122 50 2,172 654 2,826 (3,440) (614) − (P =614) P =10,026 − 10,026 4,860 14,886 (12,249) 2,637 (564) P =2,073 P =188,263 166,815 P =597 426 1,023 56 1,079 (761) 318 − P =318 P =5,334 − 5,334 2,391 7,725 (5,456) 2,269 − P =2,269 = P5 − 5 1,474 1,479 (267) 1,212 − P =1,212 P =335 (476) (141) 197 56 (966) (910) (219) (P =1,129) P =8,393 − 8,393 4,772 13,165 (10,890) 2,275 (219) P =2,056 P =25,539 109,315 P =47,192 21,556 P =44,414 1,806 P =10,124 10,579 P =15,030 (20,350) 417 27 191 17 66 718 3 376 2,191 4 526 3,100 P =142,299 122,906 *SGVFS010664* - 65 - Retail Banking Statement of Income Net Interest Income: Third Party Intersegment Noninterest Income Revenue - Net of Interest Expense Noninterest Expense Income Before Income Tax Provision for Income Tax Net Income for the Year Statement of Financial Position Total Assets Total Liabilities Statement of Income Depreciation and Amortization Provision for Impairment and Credit Losses P =1,702 30 1,732 726 2,458 (2,668) (210) (27) (P =237) Corporate Banking 2012 Consumer Treasury Elimination Banking and Trust Items Total P =315 321 636 72 708 (394) 314 (11) P =303 P =3,676 − 3,676 1,554 5,230 (4,024) 1,206 379 P =1,585 P =90 − 90 1,353 1,443 (265) 1,178 (29) P =1,149 P =305 (351) (46) (9) (55) (441) (496) (488) (P =984) P =6,088 − 6,088 3,696 9,784 (7,792) 1,992 (176) P =1,816 P =22,152 94,377 P =35,424 15,318 P =39,246 1,088 P =13,067 7,464 P =11,514 (14,165) P =121,403 104,082 328 19 141 25 48 − 42 1,514 − (25) 561 1,531 Noninterest income consists of service charges, fees and commissions, gain on sale of assets, gain on asset foreclosure and dacion transactions, trading and securities gain, gain on sale of investment securities at amortized cost, foreign exchange gain, trust income and miscellaneous income. Noninterest expense consists of compensation and fringe benefits, taxes and licenses, depreciation and amortization, rent, amortization of intangible assets, provision for impairment and credit losses, and miscellaneous expenses. 7. Business Combination and Merger Acquisition of East West Rural Bank, Inc. (formerly FinMan Rural Bank, Inc.) On January 26, 2012, the BOD of the Parent Company approved the acquisition of the outstanding shares of FRBI. FRBI is a rural bank engaged in deposit-taking, rural credit, and consumer lending services to the public. On February 9, 2012, the Parent Company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the majority shareholders of FRBI to acquire all of the outstanding shares of FRBI. On June 20, 2012, the BSP approved the acquisition of up to 100.00% of the total outstanding shares of FRBI. On July 11, 2012, the Parent Company obtained control of FRBI through the purchase of 83.17% of the outstanding capital stock of FRBI for = P34.10 million. The Parent Company acquired additional shares of FRBI amounting to P =20.00 million, thereby increasing its ownership to 91.58% as of December 31, 2012. On January 23, 2013, the Parent Company acquired the remaining non-controlling interest amounting to = P6.90 million, thereby increasing its ownership to 100.00%. The Parent Company has elected to measure the non-controlling interest in the acquiree at fair value. *SGVFS010664* - 66 The fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired at the date of acquisition are as follows: Fair Value recognized on acquisition date Assets Cash and other cash items Due from BSP Due from other banks Investment securities at amortized cost Loans and receivables Property and equipment Other assets Liabilities Deposit liabilities Accrued taxes, interest and other expenses Other liabilities Fair value of net assets acquired =243 P 376 13,779 410 6,005 7,219 315 28,347 9,895 383 547 10,825 =17,522 P The goodwill recognized by the Parent Company can be attributed to the synergy potentially to be gained by the microfinance business from the planned integration of GBI and FRBI. Consideration transferred Non-controlling interest measured at fair value Fair value of the net assets acquired Goodwill =34,098 P 6,902 (17,522) =23,478 P Analysis of cash flows on acquisition: Consideration transferred Net cash acquired with the subsidiary* Net cash outflow (included in cash flows from investing activities) P34,098 = (14,398) P =19,700 *includes Cash and other cash items, Due from BSP and Due from other banks. From the date of acquisition to December 31, 2012, the total operating income and net loss of FRBI consolidated to the Group amounted to P =3.00 million and P =0.29 million, respectively. If the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of the year, the Group’s total operating income would have increased by P =2.03 million while net income before tax would have increased by P =0.02 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. Acquisition of Green Bank (a Rural Bank), Inc. (GBI) On May 5, 2011, the BOD of the Parent Company approved the acquisition of the outstanding shares of GBI. GBI is a rural bank in the Caraga region with branches scattered across the Visayas and Mindanao. On May 24, 2011, the Parent Company, GBI, and the majority shareholders of GBI entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire the shares representing 84.78% of the outstanding shares of GBI. *SGVFS010664* - 67 On August 12, 2011, the BSP approved the acquisition of up to 100.00% of the total outstanding shares of GBI. On the same date, the BSP approved in-principle the granting of certain incentives to the Parent Company. Subsequently, on January 30, 2012, the Parent Company obtained the final approval of the BSP on the said incentives. On August 19, 2011, the Parent Company acquired 84.78% of the voting shares of GBI. It is on this date that the Parent Company effectively obtained control of GBI. The acquisition provides the Parent Company the opportunity to expand its nationwide footprint, given GBI’s wide network of 46 branches and 94 microfinance-oriented other banking offices, and to pursue the microfinance model of GBI. The Parent Company has elected to measure the non-controlling interest in the acquiree at fair value. The fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired at the date of acquisition are as follows: Fair Value recognized on acquisition date Assets Cash and other cash items Due from BSP Due from other banks Loans and receivables Property and equipment Investment properties Other assets Liabilities Deposit liabilities Bills payable Unsecured subordinated debt Accrued taxes, interest and other expenses Other liabilities Fair value of net liabilities acquired =98,503 P 10,843 318,009 1,097,181 220,035 186,377 33,009 1,963,957 1,193,553 1,062,878 111,282 206,388 26,633 2,600,734 (P =636,777) In addition to the above identifiable assets and liabilities, the Group recognized the fair value of branch licenses acquired as a result of the business combination amounting to = P625.40 million and the related deferred tax liability of = P187.62 million. Consideration transferred Non-controlling interest measured at fair value Fair value of net liabilities acquired, including the fair value of branch licenses, net of deferred tax liability Goodwill =158,548 P 16,452 198,996 =373,996 P *SGVFS010664* - 68 The goodwill recognized by the Parent Company can be attributed to factors such as increase in geographical presence and customer base due to branch licenses acquired. Merger of Green Bank, Inc. with the Parent Company On June 21, 2013, the Parent Company and GBI entered into a Plan of Merger Agreement. Under the agreement, GBI will be merged to the Parent Company upon completion of its equity restructuring and the transfer of certain assets and liabilities to EWRB. GBI’s equity restructuring and the transfer of assets and liabilities to EWRB were completed in 2013. On March 28, 2014 and June 5, 2014, the BSP and the SEC, respectively, approved the merger of the Parent Company and GBI. On July 31, 2014, the Parent Company and GBI concluded its merger. The assets and liabilities of GBI merged to the Parent Company were based on the carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements of the Parent Company. The following are the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities of GBI (including the goodwill, branch licenses and related deferred tax liability recognized at the acquisition of GBI in 2011) merged to Parent Company at the date of merger: Carrying value recognized on date of merger Assets Due from BSP Loans and receivables Bank premises, furniture, fixtures and equipment (Note 10) Investment properties (Note 11) Branch licenses (Note 12) Goodwill (Note 12) Other assets Liabilities Subordinated notes Bills payable Deferred tax liability of branch licenses Accounts payable and accrued expenses Other liabilities Carrying amount of the net assets merged =7,269 P 141,663 22,870 189,146 625,400 373,996 2,661 1,363,005 112,500 128,200 187,620 32,467 174 460,961 =902,044 P The excess of the carrying amount of the net assets of GBI merged to the Parent Company over the carrying amount of the Parent Company’s Investment in GBI was recognized as an adjustment to Surplus, as shown below: Carrying amount of the net assets merged Carrying amount of the Parent Company’s Investment in GBI Adjustment to Surplus =902,044 P 888,650 =13,394 P *SGVFS010664* - 69 - 8. Trading and Investment Securities The Group and the Parent Company have the following trading and investment securities: Consolidated Financial assets at FVTPL Financial assets at FVTOCI Investment securities at amortized cost 2014 P =10,182,690 14,419 8,794,878 P =18,991,987 2013 P =1,948,703 10,733 9,080,320 P =11,039,756 Parent Company 2013 2014 P =1,948,703 P =10,182,690 10,733 14,419 9,079,907 8,794,878 P =11,039,343 P =18,991,987 Financial assets at FVTPL Financial assets at FVTPL of the Group and of the Parent Company consist of: Held-for-trading: Government securities Private bonds Equity securities 2014 2013 P =7,391,724 2,565,307 225,659 P =10,182,690 =691,437 P 543,626 713,640 =1,948,703 P As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, financial assets at FVTPL include net unrealized gain of P =52.65 million and = P131.15 million, respectively, for the Group and for the Parent Company. Financial assets at FVTOCI As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, financial assets at FVTOCI of the Group and of the Parent Company consist of: Quoted equity securities Unquoted equity securities 2014 P =7,273 7,146 P =14,419 2013 =7,486 P 3,247 =10,733 P The Group has designated the above equity investments as at FVTOCI because they are held for long-term investments rather than for trading. The unquoted equity securities pertain to golf shares. In 2014 and 2013, no dividends were recognized on these equity investments and no cumulative gain or loss was transferred within equity. The movements in Net unrealized gain on financial assets at FVTOCI follow: Balance at beginning Unrealized gains for the year Balance at end 2014 P =1,925 3,797 P =5,722 2013 =1,174 P 751 =1,925 P *SGVFS010664* - 70 Investment securities at amortized cost As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, investment securities at amortized cost of the Group and of the Parent Company consist of: Consolidated Government securities Private bonds 2014 P =7,536,445 1,258,433 P =8,794,878 2013 P =7,667,254 1,413,066 P =9,080,320 Parent Company 2013 2014 P =7,667,254 P =7,536,445 1,412,653 1,258,433 P =9,079,907 P =8,794,878 Peso-denominated government bonds have effective interest rates ranging from 5.70% to 6.02% in 2014, 2013 and 2012. Foreign currency-denominated bonds have effective interest rates ranging from 2.87% to 7.07% in 2014, 2013, and 2012. In 2014, the Parent Company sold securities carried at amortized cost, with aggregate carrying amount of P =3.62 billion, and recognized a gain amounting to = P306.00 million. The gain is presented as Gain on sale of investment securities at amortized cost in the statement of income. The sale was driven by the need to improve the capital position of the Parent Company in relation to the change in the regulatory capital requirements caused by the Basel III implementation. As a result of the sale in 2014, subsequent acquisitions of investment securities in the affected portfolios will be classified as financial assets at FVTPL while the remaining securities will remain to be classified as investment securities at amortized cost. As of December 31, 2014, the remaining investment securities in the affected portfolios amounted to P =926.73 million. Additions to the portfolios subsequent to the sale amounted to = P106.48 million and is carried at fair value through profit or loss. In 2013, the Parent Company sold government securities carried at amortized cost, with aggregate carrying amount of P =1.10 billion, and recognized a gain amounting to P =572.49 million. The gain is presented as Gain on sale of investment securities at amortized cost in the statement of income. The securities were sold to fund the lending requirement for FDC. As a result of the sale in 2013, subsequent acquisitions of investment securities in the affected portfolio will be classified as financial assets at FVTPL while the remaining securities will remain to be classified as investment securities at amortized cost. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the remaining government securities in the portfolio amounted to = P233.57 million and = P231.42 million, respectively. There were no additions to the portfolio subsequent to the sale. In 2012, the Parent Company sold government securities classified as investment securities at amortized cost with aggregate carrying amount of P =1.29 billion and recognized a gain amounting to = P276.88 million, which is presented as Gain on sale of investment securities at amortized cost in the statement of income. The sale was contemplated to secure financing for the Parent Company’s capital expenditures on branch expansion. The Parent Company concluded that the sale is consistent with its business model of managing financial assets to collect contractual cash flows. Refer to Note 3 for the judgments made related to the sale and derecognition of investment securities at amortized cost. Interest income on trading and investment securities follows: Financial assets at FVTPL Investment securities at amortized cost 2014 P = 169,745 391,861 P = 561,606 Consolidated 2013 P =106,912 426,454 P =533,366 2012 P =185,963 656,299 P =842,262 Parent Company 2013 2012 2014 P =106,912 P =185,963 P = 169,745 426,447 656,298 391,861 P =533,359 P =842,261 P = 561,606 *SGVFS010664* - 71 Trading and securities gain of the Group and of the Parent Company consists of: 2013 P =1,005,237 − 1,005,237 572,490 P =1,577,727 2014 P =497,352 2,173 499,525 305,997 P =805,522 Financial assets at FVTPL Interest rate swaps Investment securities at amortized cost 2012 P =988,110 − 988,110 276,883 P =1,264,993 On June 25, 2012, the BOD approved the change in the Parent Company’s business model. Management deemed it necessary to change the way it manages its investment securities because of significant changes in its strategic plans, funding structure and cash flow profile brought about by the IPO and its branch expansion program. Accordingly, the Parent Company made certain reclassifications pursuant to the new business model effective July 1, 2012, resulting in P =711.89 million of Trading and securities gain in the statement of income representing the difference between the aggregate amortized cost of certain securities amounting to P =5.58 billion and their aggregate fair value of = P6.29 billion at the reclassification date. Refer to Note 3 for the discussion on the change in the business model. 9. Loans and Receivables Loans and receivables consist of: Consolidated 2013 2014 Receivables from customers: Corporate lending Consumer lending Unearned discounts P =56,486,240 65,827,805 122,314,045 (182,014) 122,132,031 Unquoted debt securities: Government securities Private bonds Other receivables: Accounts receivable Accrued interest receivable Sales contracts receivable Allowance for credit and impairment losses (Note 14) P =49,015,326 47,256,601 96,271,927 (636,865) 95,635,062 Parent Company 2013 2014 P =56,786,240 59,878,190 116,664,430 (155,728) 116,508,702 P =49,015,326 44,198,217 93,213,543 (589,681) 92,623,862 39,429 352,062 391,491 37,184 342,897 380,081 39,429 341,323 380,752 36,563 342,897 379,460 1,304,002 1,198,722 208,328 2,711,052 125,234,574 985,244 784,853 177,690 1,947,787 97,962,930 1,867,317 1,163,810 208,328 3,239,455 120,128,909 1,415,482 723,205 162,797 2,301,484 95,304,806 (3,811,163) P =121,423,411 (4,002,355) P =93,960,575 (3,728,222) P =116,400,687 (3,975,337) P =91,329,469 Credit card receivables under consumer lending amounted to P =21.55 billion and = P19.41 billion as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Receivables from customers consist of: Consolidated Loans and discounts Customers’ liabilities under letters of credit/trust receipts Bills purchased 2014 P =117,895,627 2013 P =91,645,274 2014 P =112,246,012 Parent Company 2013 P =88,586,890 3,317,693 1,100,725 P =122,314,045 2,704,310 1,922,343 P =96,271,927 3,317,693 1,100,725 P =116,664,430 2,704,310 1,922,343 P =93,213,543 *SGVFS010664* - 72 In 2013, the Parent Company entered into a purchase of receivables agreement with EWRB, whereby the Parent Company will purchase, on a without recourse basis, certain salary loans of EWRB. In 2014 and 2013, the total salary loans purchased by the Parent Company amounted to P =5.74 billion and = P2.91 billion, respectively. The Parent Company’s acquisition cost of the salary loans approximate the fair value at the acquisition date. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, outstanding salary loans purchased from EWRB, included in Loans and discounts of the Parent Company, amounted to = P3.89 billion and = P2.49 billion, respectively. In connection with the purchase of receivables agreement, the Parent Company and EWRB also entered into an account servicing and collection agreement whereby the Parent Company agreed to pay service fees equivalent to 0.37% of the loan amounts collected by EWRB on behalf of the Parent Company. The service fees paid by the Parent Company to EWRB amounted to = P16.48 million and P =1.67 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively (see Note 26). The Parent Company has a memorandum of understanding with Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI), an entity under common control of FDC, whereby the Parent Company will purchase, on a without recourse basis, installment contracts receivable from FLI. On various dates in 2013 and 2012, several deeds of assignment were executed wherein FLI sold, assigned and transferred without recourse to the Parent Company all the rights, titles and interest in various loan accounts and the related mortgages. In 2014 and 2013, the total receivables purchased by the Parent Company without recourse under the terms of the foregoing assignment agreement amounted to nil and = P0.27 billion, respectively. Outstanding receivables purchased included in Loans and discounts amounted to P =0.86 billion and = P1.31 billion as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Parent Company’s acquisition cost of the installment contracts receivable approximates fair value at the acquisition date. The Parent Company and FLI also entered into an account servicing and collection agreement wherein the Parent Company would pay service fees equivalent to 1.12% of loan amounts collected by FLI on behalf of the Parent Company related to its purchase of installment contracts receivable. The total service fees paid by the Parent Company to FLI amounted to P =5.43 million and = P2.58 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively (see Note 26). A reconciliation of the allowance for impairment and credit losses per class of loans and receivables for the Group and the Parent Company as of December 31, 2014 follows: At January 1 Provision for impairment and credit losses (Note 14) Write-off (Note 14) Interest accrued on impaired loans At December 31 Specific impairment Collective impairment Gross amount of individually impaired loans At January 1 Provision for impairment and credit losses (Note 14) Write-off (Note 14) Interest accrued on impaired loans At December 31 Consolidated 2014 Corporate Lending Consumer Lending P = 1,427,055 P = 1,747,911 196,637 (274,927) (24,218) P = 1,324,547 P = 558,859 765,688 P = 1,324,547 P = 931,129 2,922,177 (3,028,855) − P = 1,641,233 = P− 1,641,233 P = 1,641,233 = P− Parent Company 2014 Corporate Lending Consumer Lending P = 1,427,055 P = 1,720,893 196,637 (274,927) (24,218) P = 1,324,547 2,867,938 (3,028,855) − P = 1,559,976 Others P = 827,389 Total P = 4,002,355 149,119 (131,125) − P = 845,383 P = 171,655 673,728 P = 845,383 P = 380,752 3,267,933 (3,434,907) (24,218) P = 3,811,163 P = 730,514 3,080,649 P = 3,811,163 P = 1,311,881 Others P = 827,389 Total P = 3,975,337 147,435 (131,125) − P = 843,699 3,212,010 (3,434,907) (24,218) P = 3,728,222 *SGVFS010664* - 73 - Specific impairment Collective impairment Gross amount of individually impaired loans Parent Company 2014 Corporate Lending Consumer Lending P = 558,859 P =− 765,688 1,559,976 P = 1,324,547 P = 1,559,976 P = 931,129 P =− Others P = 171,655 672,044 P = 843,699 P = 380,752 Total P = 730,514 2,997,708 P = 3,728,222 P = 1,311,881 A reconciliation of the allowance for the impairment and credit losses per class of loans and receivables for the Group and the Parent Company as of December 31, 2013 follows: Consolidated 2013 Corporate Lending Consumer Lending Others P =1,068,639 P =1,429,929 P =655,497 At January 1 Provision for impairment and credit losses (Note 14) Write-off (Note 14) Interest accrued on impaired loans At December 31 Specific impairment Collective impairment 411,967 (6,210) (47,341) P =1,427,055 P =948,461 478,594 P =1,427,055 Gross amount of individually impaired loans P =963,228 2,229,435 (1,911,453) − P =1,747,911 = P− 1,747,911 P =1,747,911 354,747 (182,855) − P =827,389 = P− 827,389 P =827,389 = P− = P− Parent Company 2013 Corporate Lending Consumer Lending Others P =1,068,639 P =1,408,488 P =655,497 At January 1 Provision for impairment and credit losses (Note 14) Write-off (Note 14) Interest accrued on impaired loans At December 31 Specific impairment Collective impairment 411,967 (6,210) (47,341) P =1,427,055 P =948,461 478,594 P =1,427,055 Gross amount of individually impaired loans P =963,228 2,112,733 (1,800,328) − P =1,720,893 = P− 1,720,893 P =1,720,893 354,747 (182,855) − P =827,389 = P− 827,389 P =827,389 = P− = P− Total P =3,154,065 2,996,149 (2,100,518) (47,341) P =4,002,355 P =948,461 3,053,894 P =4,002,355 P =963,228 Total P =3,132,624 2,879,447 (1,989,393) (47,341) P =3,975,337 P =948,461 3,026,876 P =3,975,337 P =963,228 The Parent Company took possession of various properties previously held as collateral with an estimated value of = P487.60 million in 2014, = P563.45 million in 2013 and P =357.76 million in 2012 (see Notes 11 and 13). The following is a reconciliation of the individual and collective allowances for impairment and credit losses on loans and receivables of the Group and of the Parent Company: Consolidated At January 1 Provision for impairment and credit losses Write-off Interest accrued on impaired loans At December 31 Specific Impairment P = 948,461 81,198 (274,927) (24,218) P = 730,514 2014 Collective Impairment P = 3,053,894 3,186,735 (3,159,980) − P = 3,080,649 Total P = 4,002,355 3,267,933 (3,434,907) (24,218) P = 3,811,163 Specific Impairment P =632,691 369,321 (6,210) (47,341) P =948,461 2013 Collective Impairment P =2,521,374 Total P =3,154,065 2,626,828 (2,094,308) − P =3,053,894 2,996,149 (2,100,518) (47,341) P =4,002,355 *SGVFS010664* - 74 Parent Company 2014 Collective Impairment P = 3,026,876 Specific Impairment P = 948,461 At January 1 Provision for impairment and credit losses Write-off Interest accrued on impaired loans At December 31 81,198 (274,927) (24,218) P = 730,514 Total P = 3,975,337 3,130,812 (3,159,980) − P = 2,997,708 3,212,010 (3,434,907) (24,218) P = 3,728,222 Specific Impairment P =632,691 369,321 (6,210) (47,341) P =948,461 2013 Collective Impairment P =2,499,933 Total P =3,132,624 2,510,126 (1,983,183) − P =3,026,876 2,879,447 (1,989,393) (47,341) P =3,975,337 Interest income on loans and receivables consist of: 2014 P = 11,019,641 6,403 24,218 P = 11,050,262 Receivables from customers Unquoted debt securities Interest accrued on impaired loans Consolidated 2013 P =9,106,302 7,237 47,341 P =9,160,880 2012 P =6,772,393 21,951 41,177 P =6,835,521 2014 P = 10,520,104 6,402 24,218 P = 10,550,724 Parent Company 2013 2012 P =8,706,551 P =6,625,128 7,237 21,951 47,341 41,177 P =8,761,129 P =6,688,256 BSP Reporting Of the total receivables from customers of the Parent Company as of December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 33.43%, 33.27%, and 34.70%, respectively, are subject to periodic interest repricing. The remaining peso receivables from customers earn annual fixed interest rates ranging from 1.13% to 23.68%, 1.50% to 16.96%, and 2.23% to 23.86% in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, while foreign currency-denominated receivables from customers earn annual fixed interest rates ranging from 3.08% to 7.56%, 1.56% to 7.56% and 2.78% to 9.00% in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The details of the secured and unsecured receivables from customers of the Group and of the Parent Company follow: Consolidated Gross Amount Loans secured by: Chattel Real estate Hold-out on deposit Others Unsecured P = 21,509,682 18,275,599 6,129,665 2,266,396 48,181,342 73,950,689 P = 122,132,031 Parent Company 2013 2014 % 17.61 14.96 5.02 1.86 39.45 60.55 100.00 Gross Amount = P10,691,354 12,079,279 6,986,624 4,455,937 34,213,194 61,421,868 = P95,635,062 2013 2014 % Gross Amount 11.18 P = 21,509,682 12.63 16,974,840 7.31 6,129,665 4.66 5,062,078 35.78 49,676,265 64.22 66,832,437 100.00 P = 116,508,702 % 18.46 14.57 5.26 4.34 42.63 57.37 100.00 Gross Amount = P10,691,353 11,933,785 6,986,624 4,455,937 34,067,699 58,556,163 = P92,623,862 % 11.54 12.88 7.54 4.82 36.78 63.22 100.00 Information on the concentration of credit as to industry follows (in millions): Consolidated 2014 Personal consumption Real estate, renting and business activity Wholesale and retail trade Manufacturing Financial intermediaries Agriculture, fisheries and forestry Transportation, storage and communications Others Gross Amount = 51,501 P Parent Company 2013 % 42.17 Gross Amount P =35,819 19,132 14,245 6,800 5,697 15.67 11.66 5.57 4.66 2,347 955 21,455 = 122,132 P 2014 % 37.45 Gross Amount = 47,523 P 14,108 11,871 6,307 5,941 14.75 12.41 6.60 6.21 1.92 1,214 0.78 17.57 100.00 661 19,714 P =95,635 2013 % 40.79 Gross Amount P =33,295 % 35.95 19,102 14,213 6,795 4,944 16.40 12.20 5.83 4.24 14,096 11,933 6,298 5,541 15.22 12.88 6.80 5.98 1.27 1,657 1.42 606 0.65 0.69 20.62 100.00 954 21,321 = 116,509 P 0.82 18.30 100.00 658 20,197 P =92,624 0.71 21.81 100.00 *SGVFS010664* - 75 BSP Circular No. 351 allows banks to exclude from nonperforming classification receivables classified as ‘Loss’ in the latest examination of the BSP which are fully covered by allowance for credit losses, provided that interest on said receivables shall not be accrued and that such receivables shall be deducted from the total receivable portfolio for purposes of computing NPLs. Subsequently, the BSP issued BSP Circular No. 772, which requires banks to compute their net NPLs by deducting the specific allowance for credit losses on the total loan portfolio from the gross NPLs. The specific allowance for credit losses shall not be deducted from the total loan portfolio in computing the NPL ratio. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, NPLs of the Group and of the Parent Company as reported to the BSP follow: Gross NPLs Deductions as required by the BSP Consolidated 2013 2014 P =5,311,975 P =5,769,505 (2,743,840) (2,112,161) P =2,568,135 P =3,657,344 Parent Company 2013 2014 P =4,648,407 P =5,576,281 (2,224,252) (1,947,018) P =2,424,155 P =3,629,263 As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, secured and unsecured NPLs of the Group and of the Parent Company as reported to the BSP follow: Consolidated Secured Unsecured 2014 P =3,214,825 2,554,680 P =5,769,505 2013 P =2,151,441 3,160,534 P =5,311,975 Parent Company 2013 2014 P =2,016,763 P =3,214,825 2,631,644 2,361,456 P =4,648,407 P =5,576,281 10. Property and Equipment The composition of and movements in the Group’s property and equipment follow: Land Cost As of January 1 Additions Disposals As of December 31 Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization As of January 1 Depreciation and amortization Disposals As of December 31 Allowance for Impairment Losses (Note 14) As of January 1 Disposals As of December 31 Net Book Value Buildings 2014 Furniture, Fixtures and Leasehold Equipment Improvements Total P = 959,298 21,438 (10,294) 970,442 P = 1,862,956 237,747 (439,372) 1,661,331 P = 2,312,119 546,618 (194) 2,858,543 P = 5,424,866 805,803 (618,986) 5,611,683 − − − − 77,467 28,741 (8,271) 97,937 1,221,114 293,640 (432,896) 1,081,858 672,120 246,726 (62) 918,784 1,970,701 569,107 (441,229) 2,098,579 − 1,424 (1,424) − P = 872,505 P = 290,493 − (169,126) 121,367 − P = 121,367 − − − P = 579,473 − − − P = 1,939,759 1,424 (1,424) − P = 3,513,104 *SGVFS010664* - 76 - Land Cost As of January 1 Additions Disposals As of December 31 Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization As of January 1 Depreciation and amortization Disposals As of December 31 Allowance for Impairment Losses (Note 14) Provision during the year Disposals As of December 31 Net Book Value P =298,692 − (8,199) 290,493 Buildings 2013 Furniture, Fixtures and Leasehold Equipment Improvements Total P =919,934 62,557 (23,193) 959,298 P =1,528,710 421,945 (87,699) 1,862,956 P =1,614,702 731,619 (34,202) 2,312,119 P =4,362,038 1,216,121 (153,293) 5,424,866 − − − − 53,710 30,080 (6,323) 77,467 1,043,391 254,690 (76,967) 1,221,114 524,248 182,046 (34,174) 672,120 1,621,349 466,816 (117,464) 1,970,701 − − − P =290,493 1,955 (531) 1,424 P =880,407 − − − P =641,842 − − − P =1,639,999 1,955 (531) 1,424 P =3,452,741 As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the cost of fully depreciated property and equipment still in use by the Group amounted to = P845.45 million and = P981.12 million, respectively. The composition of and movements in the Parent Company’s property and equipment follow: Land Cost As of January 1 Additions Acquired from merger (Note 7) Disposals As of December 31 Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization As of January 1 Depreciation and amortization Acquired from merger (Note 7) Disposals As of December 31 Net Book Value Cost As of January 1 Additions Disposals As of December 31 Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization As of January 1 Depreciation and amortization Disposals As of December 31 Net Book Value Buildings 2014 Furniture, Fixtures and Leasehold Equipment Improvements Total P = 263,804 − 5,353 (169,127) 100,030 P = 868,799 21,043 31,650 − 921,492 P = 1,856,651 202,700 − (435,634) 1,623,717 P = 2,324,974 506,003 − − 2,830,977 P = 5,314,228 729,746 37,003 (604,761) 5,476,216 − − − − − P = 100,030 54,562 26,594 14,133 − 95,289 P = 826,203 1,242,027 277,731 − (429,330) 1,090,428 P = 533,289 697,008 242,049 − − 939,057 P = 1,891,920 1,993,597 546,374 14,133 (429,330) 2,124,774 P = 3,351,442 2013 Furniture, Fixtures and Leasehold Equipment Improvements Land Buildings Total P =263,804 − − 263,804 P =807,518 61,281 − 868,799 P =1,505,265 401,358 (49,972) 1,856,651 P =1,599,007 725,967 − 2,324,974 P =4,175,594 1,188,606 (49,972) 5,314,228 − − − − P =263,804 31,923 22,639 − 54,562 P =814,237 1,050,468 240,835 (49,276) 1,242,027 P =614,624 520,671 176,337 − 697,008 P =1,627,966 1,603,062 439,811 (49,276) 1,993,597 P =3,320,631 In 2014, the Parent Company sold a land previously intended for an office site with a carrying value of = P169.13 million to Filinvest Alabang, Inc. (FAI), an entity under common control of FDC, that resulted in a gain amounting to = P264.13 million, included under Gain on sale of assets in the statement of income. Under the terms of the sale, the selling price of = P433.26 million is payable annually for five (5) years until 2019 with a fixed interest rate of 6.00% per annum. As of *SGVFS010664* - 77 December 31, 2014, the accounts receivable (included under Loans and receivable in the statement of financial position) recognized by the Parent Company for this sale transaction amounted to P =411.60 million (see Note 26). As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the cost of fully depreciated property and equipment still in use by the Parent Company amounted to P =704.70 million and P =862.55 million, respectively. 11. Investment Properties The composition of and movements in the Group’s investment properties follow: 2014 Buildings and Land Improvements Cost At January 1 Additions Disposals At December 31 Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization At January 1 Depreciation and amortization Disposals At December 31 Accumulated Impairment Losses (Note 14) At January 1 Disposals At December 31 Net Book Value Cost At January 1 Additions Disposals At December 31 Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization At January 1 Depreciation and amortization Disposals At December 31 Accumulated Impairment Losses (Note 14) At January 1 Provisions during the year Disposals At December 31 Net Book Value =847,004 P 51,952 (149,178) 749,778 − − − − 142,662 (57,403) 85,259 =664,519 P Total =571,672 P 44,171 (94,463) 521,380 =1,418,676 P 96,123 (243,641) 1,271,158 248,231 46,849 (36,350) 258,730 248,231 46,849 (36,350) 258,730 21,067 (6,585) 14,482 =248,168 P 163,729 (63,988) 99,741 =912,687 P Land 2013 Buildings and Improvements P796,858 = 209,064 (158,918) 847,004 P502,897 = 134,486 (65,711) 571,672 =1,299,755 P 343,550 (224,629) 1,418,676 218,281 50,250 (20,300) 248,231 218,281 50,250 (20,300) 248,231 14,098 15,439 (8,470) 21,067 =302,374 P 143,826 34,529 (14,626) 163,729 =1,006,716 P − − − − 129,728 19,090 (6,156) 142,662 =704,342 P Total *SGVFS010664* - 78 The composition of and movements in the Parent Company’s investment properties follow: 2014 Buildings and Land Improvements Cost At January 1 Additions Acquired from merger (Note 7) Disposals At December 31 Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization At January 1 Depreciation and amortization Acquired from merger (Note 7) Disposals At December 31 Accumulated Impairment Losses (Note 14) At January 1 Disposals At December 31 Net Book Value =698,634 P 42,566 148,953 (142,937) 747,216 − − − − − 142,662 (57,403) 85,259 =661,957 P Land Cost At January 1 Additions Disposals At December 31 Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization At January 1 Depreciation and amortization Disposals At December 31 Accumulated Impairment Losses (Note 14) At January 1 Provision during the year Disposals At December 31 Net Book Value P623,953 = 105,233 (30,552) 698,634 − − − − 131,203 15,913 (4,454) 142,662 =555,972 P Total =508,412 P 52,771 51,186 (94,474) 517,895 =1,207,046 P 95,337 200,139 (237,411) 1,265,111 231,894 46,845 10,993 (36,349) 253,383 231,894 46,845 10,993 (36,349) 253,383 21,067 (6,585) 14,482 =250,030 P 163,729 (63,988) 99,741 =911,987 P 2013 Buildings and Improvements Total P459,367 = 110,897 (61,852) 508,412 =1,083,320 P 216,130 (92,404) 1,207,046 207,886 43,691 (19,683) 231,894 207,886 43,691 (19,683) 231,894 13,896 15,333 (8,162) 21,067 =255,451 P 145,099 31,246 (12,616) 163,729 =811,423 P The Group’s and the Parent Company’s investment properties consist entirely of real estate properties and land improvements acquired in settlement of loans and receivables. The aggregate fair value of the investment properties of the Group amounted to P =1.29 billion and P =1.42 billion as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The aggregate fair value of the investment properties of the Parent Company amounted to P =1.29 billion and = P1.05 billion as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. Fair value has been determined based on valuations made by independent and/or in-house appraisers. Valuations were derived on the basis of recent sales of similar properties in the same area as the investment properties taking into account the economic conditions prevailing at the time the valuations were made. *SGVFS010664* - 79 As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the carrying values of foreclosed investment properties of the Group and of the Parent Company still subject to redemption period by the borrower amounted to = P58.79 million and = P153.70 million, respectively. Direct operating expenses from investment properties not generating rent income amounted to P =47.83 million, P =49.33 million and = P69.87 million for the Group in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and = P47.83 million, P =43.57 million and = P64.75 million for the Parent Company in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 12. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the intangible assets of the Group consist of: Cost As of January 1 Acquisitions Write-off As of December 31 Accumulated Amortization As of January 1 Amortization Write-off As of December 31 Net Book Value Cost As of January 1 Acquisitions As of December 31 Accumulated Amort ization As of January 1 Amortization As of December 31 Net Book Value 2014 Customer Relationship Core Deposits Goodwill Branch Licenses P = 1,316,728 − − 1,316,728 P = 1,662,200 505,196 − 2,167,396 P = 154,626 − − 154,626 P = 40,433 − − 40,433 P = 977,873 455,523 (2,651) 1,430,745 P = 4,151,860 960,719 (2,651) 5,109,928 − − − − P = 1,316,728 − − − − P = 2,167,396 20,838 4,312 − 25,150 P = 129,476 19,542 4,043 − 23,585 P = 16,848 455,745 183,326 (2,651) 636,420 P = 794,325 496,125 191,681 (2,651) 685,155 P = 4,424,773 Goodwill Branch Licenses 2013 Customer Relationship Core Deposits Capitalized Software Total P =1,316,728 − 1,316,728 P =1,447,400 214,800 1,662,200 P =154,626 − 154,626 P =40,433 − 40,433 P =794,758 183,115 977,873 P =3,753,945 397,915 4,151,860 − − − P =1,316,728 − − − P =1,662,200 17,639 3,199 20,838 P =133,788 14,387 5,155 19,542 P =20,891 322,068 133,677 455,745 P =522,128 354,094 142,031 496,125 P =3,655,735 Capitalized Software Total As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the intangible assets of the Parent Company consist of: Cost As of January 1 Acquisitions Acquired from merger (Note 7) As of December 31, 2013 Accumulated Amortization As of January 1 Amortization As of December 31 Net Book Value 2014 Customer Relationship Core Deposits Capitalized Software Total Goodwill Branch Licenses P = 919,254 − 373,996 1,293,250 P = 1,036,800 505,196 625,400 2,167,396 P = 154,626 − − 154,626 P = 40,433 − − 40,433 P = 963,136 401,008 − 1,364,144 P = 3,114,249 906,204 999,396 5,019,849 − − − P = 1,293,250 − − − P = 2,167,396 20,838 4,312 25,150 P = 129,476 19,542 4,043 23,585 P = 16,848 446,839 174,033 620,872 P = 743,272 487,219 182,388 669,607 P = 4,350,242 *SGVFS010664* - 80 - Cost As of January 1 Acquisitions As of December 31 Accumulated Amortization As of January 1 Amortization As of December 31 Net Book Value Goodwill Branch Licenses 2013 Customer Relationship Core Deposits Capitalized Software Total P =919,254 − 919,254 P =822,000 214,800 1,036,800 P =154,626 − 154,626 P =40,433 − 40,433 P =783,147 179,989 963,136 P =2,719,460 394,789 3,114,249 − − − P =919,254 − − − P =1,036,800 17,639 3,199 20,838 P =133,788 14,387 5,155 19,542 P =20,891 316,892 129,947 446,839 P =516,297 348,918 138,301 487,219 P =2,627,030 Goodwill The acquisition of EWRB in 2012 resulted in goodwill amounting P =23.48 million, which has been allocated to EWRB (see Note 7). The acquisition of GBI in 2011 resulted in goodwill amounting to P =374.00 million. The goodwill has been allocated to branch operations of GBI (see Note 7). As discussed in Note 1, on October 31, 2013, GBI transferred certain assets and liabilities to EWRB. The assets and liabilities transferred include the branches where the goodwill from the acquisition of GBI had been allocated. The branches coming from GBI were combined with the branch operations of EWRB after the transfer. Consequently, the goodwill from the acquisition of EWRB and GBI amounting to = P23.48 million and = P374.00 million, respectively, are now allocated to the branch operations of EWRB, which is now considered as a single CGU for purposes of impairment testing. The business combination between the Parent Company and AIG Philam Savings Bank (AIGPASB) Group in 2009 resulted in goodwill amounting to P =769.04 million, which has been allocated to the auto and credit cards lending unit acquired from the AIGPASB Group. The business combination between the Parent Company and Ecology Savings Bank (ESBI) in 2003 resulted in goodwill amounting to P =172.80 million, which has been allocated to various branches acquired from ESBI. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the carrying amount of goodwill, after impairment recognized in prior years, amounted to P =150.21 million. Key assumptions used in value in use calculations The recoverable amount of the consumer business lending and branch units have been determined based on value in use calculations using cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by the management covering a five-year period. The discount rates applied to the cash flow projections is 11.68% and 13.09% in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Discount rates Discount rates reflect the current market assessment of the risk specific to each CGU. Sensitivity to changes in assumptions Management believes that no reasonably possible change in any of the above key assumptions would cause the carrying value of the units to exceed their recoverable amount. Customer Relationship and Core Deposits The business combination between the Parent Company and AIG Philam Savings Bank (AIGPASB) Group in 2009 resulted in acquisition of customer relationship and core deposits amounting to P =154.63 million and P =40.43 million, respectively. *SGVFS010664* - 81 Branch Licenses Branch licenses of the Group amounting to P =2.17 billion as of December 31, 2014 represents: 25 branch licenses acquired by the Parent Company from the BSP amounting to P =505.20 million in 2014, 10 branch licenses acquired by the Parent Company from the BSP amounting to P =214.80 million in 2013, 42 branch licenses acquired by the Parent Company from the BSP amounting to P =822.00 million in 2012 and and 46 branch licenses acquired by the Parent Company from the acquisition of GBI amounting to = P625.40 million in 2011. Branch licenses of the Parent Company amounting to P =2.17 billion as of December 31, 2014 represents: 25 branch licenses acquired by the Parent Company from the BSP amounting to P =505.20 million and 46 branch licenses merged to the Parent Company from GBI amounting to P =625.40 million (see Note 7) in 2014, 10 branch licenses acquired by the Parent Company from the BSP amounting to = P214.80 million in 2013 and 42 branch licenses acquired by the Parent Company from the BSP amounting to = P822.00 million in 2012. Capitalized Software Capitalized software pertains to computer software licenses and programs acquired by the Group and Parent Company for its banking operations. Included in the 2014 and 2013 acquisitions are software licenses acquired by the Group for the upgrade of its core banking systems amounting to = P438.31 million and = P153.66 million, respectively. 13. Other Assets This account consists of: Consolidated Returned cash and other cash items Other repossessed assets Security deposits Card acquisition costs Prepaid expenses Derivative assets (Note 5) Documentary stamps Miscellaneous Allowance for impairment losses (Note 14) 2014 P =632,970 204,546 197,488 145,479 115,519 110,668 54,020 1,048,039 2,508,729 (85,623) P =2,423,106 Parent Company As of December 31 2013 2013 2014 P =39,536 P =39,301 P =632,970 172,646 172,646 204,546 195,835 189,098 189,413 136,555 136,555 145,479 99,326 95,819 109,420 90 90 110,668 36,893 36,893 54,020 284,274 275,562 1,045,119 965,155 945,964 2,491,635 (67,656) (67,656) (85,623) P =897,499 P =878,308 P =2,406,012 As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, miscellaneous assets of the Group and Parent Company include sundry debits and interoffice floats amounting to P =805.66 million and = P120.93 million, respectively. The movements in the allowance for impairment losses on other assets of the Group and the Parent Company follow: 2014 Accumulated Impairment Losses (Note 14) As of January 1 Provision during the year Reversal of allowance from disposals Write-off As of December 31 P =67,656 43,416 (11,304) (14,145) P =85,623 2013 =51,574 P 65,008 (31,506) (17,420) =67,656 P *SGVFS010664* - 82 The movements in other repossessed assets of the Group and the Parent Company follow: 2013 2014 Cost As of January 1 Additions Disposals As of December 31 Accumulated Depreciation As of January 1 Depreciation and amortization Disposals As of December 31 Net Book Value, gross of impairment Accumulated Impairment Losses As of January 1 Provision during the year Disposals As of December 31 Net Book Value, net of impairment P =206,246 392,267 (364,210) 234,303 =159,176 P 347,316 (300,246) 206,246 33,600 54,335 (58,178) 29,757 204,546 24,299 58,549 (49,248) 33,600 172,646 10,452 10,296 (11,304) 9,444 P =195,102 15,656 26,302 (31,506) 10,452 =162,194 P 14. Allowance for Impairment and Credit Losses Details of and changes in the allowance for impairment and credit losses follow: Consolidated 2014 Balances at the beginning of year: Loans and receivables (Note 9) Investment properties (Note 11) Property and equipment (Note 10) Other assets (Note 13) Provisions charged to current operations (Notes 9, 10, 11 and 13) Interest accrued on impaired loans Write-off of loans and receivables Reversal of allowance on disposals of property and equipment, investment properties and other repossessed assets (Notes 10, 11 and 13) Write-off of other assets Balances at the end of year: Loans and receivables (Note 9) Property and equipment (Note 10) Investment properties (Note 11) Other assets (Note 13) 2013 Parent Company 2014 2013 P =4,002,355 163,729 1,424 67,656 4,235,164 P =3,154,065 143,826 − 51,574 3,349,465 P =3,975,337 163,729 − 67,656 4,206,722 P =3,132,624 145,099 − 51,574 3,329,297 3,311,349 (24,218) (3,434,907) 3,097,641 (47,341) (2,100,518) 3,255,426 (24,218) (3,434,907) 2,975,701 (47,341) (1,989,393) (76,716) (14,145) (46,663) (17,420) (75,292) (14,145) (44,122) (17,420) 3,811,163 − 99,741 85,623 P =3,996,527 4,002,355 1,424 163,729 67,656 P =4,235,164 3,728,222 − 99,741 85,623 P =3,913,586 3,975,337 − 163,729 67,656 P =4,206,722 *SGVFS010664* - 83 - 15. Deposit Liabilities BSP Circular No. 753, which took effect April 6, 2012, promulgated the unification of the statutory/ legal and liquidity reserve requirement effective on non-FCDU deposit liabilities from 8.00% to 6.00% and reserve requirement on long-term negotiable certificates of deposits from 3.00% to 7.00%. With the new regulations, only demand deposit accounts maintained by banks with the BSP are eligible for compliance with reserve requirements. This was tantamount to the exclusion of government securities and cash in vault as eligible reserves. On April 11, 2014, BSP Circular 830 took effect which increased the reserve requirements on non-FCDU deposit liabilities by 1-percentage-point to 7.00%. BSP Circular 832 further increased the reserve requirements of non-FCDU deposit liabilities to 8.00% starting on the reserve week of May 30, 2014. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Parent Company is in compliance with such regulations. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, Due from BSP of the Parent Company amounting to = P23.06 billion and = P15.89 billion, respectively, were set aside as reserves for deposit liabilities, as reported to the BSP. Of the total deposit liabilities of the Parent Company as of December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, about 52.19%, 42.93% and 46.28%, respectively, are subject to periodic interest repricing. The remaining deposit liabilities earn annual fixed interest rates ranging from 0.50% to 6.25% in 2014, 3.25% to 9.50% in 2013, and 1.21% to 5.23% in 2012. The Group’s interest expense on deposit liabilities amounted to P =1.33 billion, = P1.17 billion and P =1.42 billion in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. The Parent Company’s interest expense on deposit liabilities amounted to = P1.26 billion in 2014, = P1.04 billion in 2013 and = P1.39 billion in 2012. Long-term Negotiable Certificates of Deposits due 2018 (LTNCD Series 1) In 2013 and 2012, the Parent Company issued 5.00% fixed coupon rate (average EIR of 4.37%) unsecured LTNCD maturing on May 18, 2018. The first tranche of the LTNCD Series 1 amounting to = P1.53 billion was issued at a discount on November 23, 2012, and the second to seventh tranches aggregating to P =3.12 billion were issued at a premium in February to May 2013. The net premium, net of debt issue costs, related to the issuance of the LTNCD Series 1 in 2013 and 2012 amounted to = P107.91 million and P =10.64 million, respectively. Long-term Negotiable Certificates of Deposits due 2019 (LTNCD Series 2) In 2013, the Parent Company issued 3.25% fixed coupon rate (average EIR of 3.48%) unsecured LTNCD maturing on June 9, 2019. The first to third tranches of the LTNCD Series 2 aggregating to = P0.74 billion were issued in December 2013. The discount, net of debt issue costs related to the issuance of the LTNCD Series 2 in 2013 amounted to = P8.42 million. The fourth and fifth tranches of the LTNCD Series 2 aggregating to = P1.74 billion were issued in February and April 2014, respectively. The discount, net of debt issue costs, related to the issuance of the LTNCD Series 2 in 2014 amounted to P =85.05 million. Long-term Negotiable Certificates of Deposits due 2020 (LTNCD Series 3) In 2014, the Parent Company issued 4.50% fixed coupon rate (average EIR of 4.42%) unsecured LTNCD maturing on April 24, 2020. The first tranche of the LTNCD Series 3 amounting to = P0.93 billion was issued in October 2014. The discount, net of debt issue costs, related to the issuance of the LTNCD Series 3 in 2014 amounted to = P4.63 million. *SGVFS010664* - 84 The movements in unamortized net premium (discount) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 follow: Beginning balance Premium (discount) of issuances during the year Amortization during the year Ending balance 2014 P =67,565 (89,675) (3,408) (P =25,518) 2013 (P =10,643) 99,496 (21,288) =67,565 P 16. Bills and Acceptances Payable Banks and other financial institutions Outstanding acceptances BSP Consolidated 2013 2014 P =3,274,219 P = 5,289,389 5,903 28,263 8,813 − P =3,288,935 P =5,317,652 Parent Company 2013 2014 P =3,274,224 P = 5,289,389 5,903 28,263 8,813 − P =3,288,940 P =5,317,652 As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, investments in government securities of the Parent Company (included in Investment securities at amortized cost in the statements of financial position) with face value of = P3.32 billion and = P2.90 billion, respectively, and fair value of = P4.01 billion and P =3.44 billion, respectively, were pledged with other banks as collateral for borrowings amounting to = P3.27 million and = P2.83 billion, respectively. Bills payable to the BSP, other banks and other financial institutions are subject to annual interest rates ranging from 0.50% to 3.22% in 2014, 0.60% to 3.50% in 2013, and 0.65% to 5.00% in 2012. The Group’s interest expense on bills and acceptances payable amounted to P =39.90 million in 2014, = P40.23 million in 2013 and P =66.85 million in 2012. The Parent Company’s interest expense on bills and acceptances payable amounted to P =39.90 million in 2014 and = P38.85 million in 2013 and = P70.40 million in 2012. 17. Accrued Taxes, Interest and Other Expenses This account consists of: Accrued other expenses Accrued interest payable Accrued taxes Consolidated 2013 2014 P =758,361 P = 862,748 223,663 348,356 56,151 130,171 P =1,038,175 P =1,341,275 Parent Company 2013 2014 P =743,424 P =842,525 217,976 343,435 50,211 83,493 P =1,011,611 P =1,269,453 Accrued expenses pertain to accruals of various operating expenses such as rent, utilities, management and professional fees, employee bonus and other expenses of similar nature. *SGVFS010664* - 85 - 18. Subordinated Debt The Group’s and the Parent Company’s subordinated debt consists of (in millions): Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes due 2025 Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes due 2021 Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes due 2019 Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes due 2018 Face Value P =5,000 1,500 1,250 113 P =7,863 Carrying Value Consolidated Parent Company 2013 2013 2014 2014 = P− = P− P =4,964 P =4,964 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,250 1,250 − − 113 − − − P =2,750 P =2,863 P =6,464 P =6,464 Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes due 2025 On July 4, 2014, the Parent Company issued 5.50% coupon rate Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated note (the 2025 Notes) with par value of = P5.00 billion, maturing on January 4, 2025, but callable on January 4, 2020. The 2025 Notes qualify as Tier 2 capital pursuant to BSP Circular No. 781 (Basel III), BSP Circular No. 826 on risk disclosure requirements for the loss absorption features of capital instruments, and other related circulars and issuances of the BSP. Unless the 2025 Notes are previously redeemed, the 2025 Notes are repayable to the Noteholders at 100.00% of their face value or at par on the maturity date of January 4, 2025. From and including the issue date to, but excluding the optional redemption date of January 4, 2020, the 2025 Notes bear interest at the rate of 5.50% per annum and shall be payable quarterly in arrears on January 4, April 4, July 4, and October 4 of each year, which commenced on October 4, 2014. Unless the 2025 Notes are previously redeemed, the interest rate will be reset at the equivalent of the prevailing 5-year PDST-R2 at reset date plus initial spread (i.e. the difference between the Initial interest rate and the prevailing 5-year PDST R2 at the pricing date of the initial tranche). The 2025 Notes are redeemable at the option of the Parent Company in whole but not in part on the call option date at 100% of the face value plus accrued but unpaid interest, subject to the following conditions: a. the Parent Company has obtained prior written approval and complied with the requirements of the BSP prior to redemption of the 2025 Notes b. the 2025 Notes are replaced with capital of the same or better quality and the replacement of this capital is done at conditions which are sustainable for the income capacity of the Parent Company, or c. the Parent Company demonstrates that its capital position is above the minimum capital requirements after redemption is exercised d. the Parent Company is not in breach of (and would not, following such redemption, be in breach) of applicable regulatory capital requirements (including regulatory capital buffers) e. the Parent Company is solvent at the time of redemption of the 2025 Notes and immediately thereafter. Furthermore, upon the occurrence of a Tax Redemption Event or a Regulatory Redemption Event, the Parent Company may, subject to compliance with BSP rules and BSP approval, and upon prior approval of the BSP and with prior written notice to the Noteholders on record, redeem all and not less than all of the outstanding 2025 Notes prior to the stated maturity by paying the Noteholder the Redemption Option Amount which, (a) in the case of a Tax Redemption Event is an amount equal to 100% of the face value of the 2025 Notes plus accrued interest at the interest rate relating to the then current interest period up to but excluding the date of such redemption, and (b) in the *SGVFS010664* - 86 case of a Regulatory Redemption Event is an amount equal to 100% of the face value of the 2025 Notes plus accrued interest at the interest rate relating to the then current Interest Period up to but excluding the date of such redemption (the “Redemption Option Date”). The 2025 Notes have a loss absorption feature which means that the 2025 Notes are subject to a Non-Viability Write-Down in case of a Non-Viability Event. Non-viability is defined as a deviation from a certain level of Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Ratio or inability of the Parent Company to continue business (closure) or any other event as determined by the BSP, whichever comes earlier. A Non-Viability Event is deemed to have occurred when the Parent Company is considered non-viable as determined by the BSP. Upon the occurrence of a Non-Viability Event, the Parent Company shall write-down the principal amount of the 2025 Notes to the extent required by the BSP, which could go to as low as zero. Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments shall be utilized first before Tier 2 capital instruments are written-down, until the viability of the Issuer is re-established. In the event the Parent Company does not have AT1 capital instruments, then the write-down shall automatically apply to Tier 2 capital. Loss absorption measure is subject to the following conditions: a. the principal amount of all series of Tier 1 Loss Absorbing Instruments outstanding having been Written-Down to zero or converted into common equity of the Parent Company (where possible) irrevocably, in accordance with, and to the extent possible pursuant to, their terms (the “Tier 1 Write-Down”) b. the Tier 1 Write-Down having been insufficient to cure the Non-Viability Event c. the Parent Company giving the relevant Non-Viability Notice to the Public Trustee and the Registrar and Paying Agent Each Noteholder irrevocably agrees and acknowledges that it may not exercise or claim any right of set-off in respect of any amount owed to it by the Parent Company arising under or in connection with the 2025 Notes and it shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, waive and be deemed to have waived all such rights of set-off. Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes due 2021 On July 2, 2010, the Parent Company issued 7.50% coupon rate Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated note (the 2021 Notes) with par value of = P1.50 billion, maturing on January 2, 2021 but callable on January 2, 2016, and with step-up in interest if not called. Unless the 2021 Notes are previously redeemed, the 2021 Notes are repayable to the Noteholders at 100.00% of their face value or at par on the maturity date of January 2, 2021. From and including the issue date to, but excluding the optional redemption date of January 2, 2016, the 2021 Notes bear interest at the rate of 7.50% per annum and shall be payable semi-annually in arrears on January 2 and July 2 of each year, commencing on January 2, 2011. Unless the 2021 Notes are previously redeemed, the interest rate from and including January 2, 2016 to, but excluding January 2, 2021, will be reset and such Step-Up interest shall be payable semi-annually in arrears on January 2 and July 2 of each year, commencing on July 2, 2016. *SGVFS010664* - 87 The Step-Up interest rate shall be computed as the higher of: a. 80.00% of the 5-year on-the-run Philippine Treasury benchmark bid yield (PDST-F) on optional redemption date plus the Step-Up spread of 3.44% per annum. The Step-Up spread is defined as follows: Step-Up spread = 150.00% of the difference between the Interest Rate and 80.00% of the 5-year PDST-F on the Pricing Date, preceding the initial Issue Date, equivalent to 3.44% per annum. b. 150.00% of the difference between the interest rate and the 5-year PDST-F on the pricing date preceding the initial issue date plus the 5-year PDST-F on the optional redemption date. Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes due 2019 On July 25, 2008, the Parent Company issued 8.63% coupon rate Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated note (the 2019 Notes) with par value of = P1.50 billion, maturing on January 26, 2019 but callable on January 25, 2014, and with step-up in interest if not called. Unless the 2019 Notes are previously redeemed, the 2019 Notes are repayable to the Noteholders at 100.00% of their face value or at par on the maturity date of January 26, 2019. From and including the issue date to, but excluding the optional redemption date of January 25, 2014, the 2019 Notes bear interest at the rate of 8.63% per annum and shall be payable semi-annually in arrears on January 25 and July 25 of each year, commencing on January 25, 2009. Unless the 2019 Notes are previously redeemed, the interest rate from and including January 25, 2014 to, but excluding January 26, 2019, will be reset and such Step-Up interest shall be payable semi-annually in arrears on January 25 and July 25 of each year, commencing on July 25, 2014. The Step-Up rate shall be computed as the higher of: a. 80.00% of the 5-year on-the-run Philippine Treasury benchmark bid yield (PDST-F) on optional redemption date plus the Step-Up spread. The Step-Up spread is defined as follows: Step-Up spread = 150.00% [8.25% - 80.00% (5-year PDST-F on the pricing date before the initial issue date)] b. 150.00% of the difference between the interest rate and the 5-year PDST-F on the pricing date preceding the initial issue date plus the 5-year PDST-F on the optional redemption date. On January 25, 2014, the Parent Company exercised its call option on the P =1.25 billion 2019 Notes due on January 26, 2019 and with optional redemption date of January 25, 2014. The redemption was approved by the Parent Company’s BOD on August 29, 2013 and by the BSP on November 7, 2013. The call option amount was the sum of the face value of the Notes, plus accrued interest amounting to P =53.85 million, covering the 11th interest period from July 25, 2013 to January 25, 2014 at the interest rate of 8.625%, as of but excluding the call option date. Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes due 2018 On March 12, 2008, GBI issued 9.72% per annum Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes (the 2018 Notes) in favor of Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) with par value of = P112.50 million, maturing on March 13, 2018 but callable on March 13, 2013, and with step-up in interest if not called. The issuance of the 2018 Notes under the terms approved by the BOD was approved by the BSP on February 14, 2008. *SGVFS010664* - 88 Among the significant terms and conditions of the issuance of the 2018 Notes are: a. The 2018 Notes must be issued and fully paid up. Only the net proceeds received from the issuance of the 2018 Notes shall be included as capital. b. The 2018 Notes bear interest at 9.72% per annum for the first five years of the term, payable quarterly. On the next 5 years, the rate will be reset at 5-year PDST-F at the time of extension plus a spread of 4.00% per annum or 10.00% per annum, whichever is higher, subject to allowable interest rate step-up regulation of the BSP. Upon resetting in 2013, the interest rate has been fixed at 10.72%. c. The 2018 Notes are neither secured nor covered by a guarantee by GBI or related party of GBI or other arrangement that legally or economically enhances the priority of the claim of any holder of the 2018 Notes as against depositors and other creditors. d. The 2018 Notes shall not have a priority claim, in respect of principal and coupon payments in the event of winding up of the Issuer, which is higher than or equal with that of depositors and other creditors. e. The 2018 Notes cannot be terminated by LBP before maturity date. f. LBP cannot set off any amount that it may owe to GBI against the 2018 Notes. g. The payment of principal may be accelerated only in the event of insolvency of GBI. h. The coupon rate or the formulation for calculating coupon payments shall be fixed at the time of the issuance of the 2018 Notes and may not be linked to the credit standing of GBI. The 2018 Notes was included in the net assets of GBI that were merged with the Parent Company (see Note 7). On October 31, 2014, the Parent Company redeemed the 2018 Notes at P =112.50 million plus accrued interest and taxes of = P1.70 million. The Group’s interest expense on subordinated debt amounted to P =258.71 million in 2014, P =232.16 million in 2013 and = P232.36 million in 2012. The Parent Company’s interest expense on subordinated debt amounted to P =258.71 million in 2014 and = P220.31 million in 2013 and 2012. 19. Other Liabilities This account consists of: Accounts payable Bills purchased-contra Deferred revenue Retention payable Marginal deposits and letters of credit Derivative liabilities (Note 5) Withholding tax payable Net retirement obligation (Note 24) Payment orders payable Miscellaneous Consolidated 2013 2014 P =1,223,604 P =2,082,995 1,363,885 993,784 381,376 463,510 174,451 183,305 – 115,369 22,017 101,290 52,202 66,790 1,364 26,925 52,844 12,145 325,634 516,967 P =3,597,377 P =4,563,080 Parent Company 2013 2014 P =1,102,960 P =2,052,446 1,363,885 993,784 381,376 463,510 174,451 183,305 – 115,369 22,017 101,290 49,846 64,670 1,198 25,927 52,844 12,145 325,063 516,017 P =3,473,640 P =4,528,463 *SGVFS010664* - 89 Deferred revenue pertains to deferral and release of loyalty points program transactions and membership fees and dues. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, miscellaneous liabilities of the Group and Parent Company include sundry credits and interoffice floats amounting to = P253.5 million and = P247.61 million, respectively. 20. Maturity Analysis of Assets and Liabilities The following tables show an analysis of assets and liabilities analyzed according to whether they are expected to be recovered or settled within one year and beyond one year from the statement of financial position date: Consolidated Financial assets: Cash and other cash items Due from BSP Due from other banks IBLR Financial assets at FVTPL (Note 8) Investments at FVTOCI (Note 8) Investment securities at amortized cost (Note 8) Loans and receivables - gross (Note 9) Nonfinancial assets: Property and equipment (Note 10) Investment properties (Note 11) Deferred tax assets (Note 23) Goodwill and other intangible assets (Note 12) Other assets (Note 13) Allowances for impairment and credit losses on loans and receivables (Note 14) Unearned discounts (Note 9) Financial liabilities: Deposit liabilities Bills and acceptances payable (Note 16) Cashiers’ checks and demand drafts payable Subordinated debt (Note 18) Accrued interest, taxes and other expenses (Note 17) Other liabilities (Note 19) Nonfinancial liabilities: Income tax payable Accrued interest, taxes and other expenses (Note 17) Other liabilities (Note 19) Total Less than 12 months 2013 Over 12 months Total P =− − − − P = 5,993,499 23,128,678 3,580,528 2,893,384 P =3,884,538 18,537,655 1,751,824 3,116,529 = P− − − − P =3,884,538 18,537,655 1,751,824 3,116,529 10,182,690 − 10,182,690 1,948,703 − 1,948,703 − 14,419 14,419 − 10,733 10,733 − 8,794,878 8,794,878 − 9,080,320 9,080,320 60,968,220 106,746,999 64,448,368 73,257,665 125,416,588 180,004,664 57,216,009 86,455,258 41,383,786 50,474,839 98,599,795 136,930,097 − 3,513,104 3,513,104 − 3,452,741 3,452,741 − − 912,687 977,426 912,687 977,426 − − 1,006,716 995,125 1,006,716 995,125 − 2,094,421 2,094,421 108,841,420 4,424,773 328,685 10,156,675 83,414,340 4,424,773 2,423,106 12,251,096 192,255,760 − 307,628 307,628 86,762,886 3,655,735 589,871 9,700,188 60,175,027 3,655,735 897,499 10,007,816 146,937,913 − − P =86,762,886 − − P =60,175,027 (4,002,355) (636,865) P =142,298,693 Less than 12 months 2014 Over 12 months P = 5,993,499 23,128,678 3,580,528 2,893,384 − − P = 108,841,420 (3,811,163) (3,811,163) (182,014) (182,014) P = 79,421,163 P = 188,262,583 P = 114,474,883 P = 33,212,596 P = 147,687,479 P =102,121,470 P =9,054,625 P =111,176,095 5,317,652 − 5,317,652 3,288,935 − 3,288,935 1,256,982 − − 6,463,731 1,256,982 6,463,731 866,457 − 2,862,500 866,457 2,862,500 1,252,060 2,397,713 124,699,290 − 183,305 39,859,632 1,252,060 2,581,018 164,558,922 982,024 1,093,516 108,352,402 − 257,154 12,174,279 982,024 1,350,670 120,526,681 184,577 − 184,577 76,935 − 76,935 89,215 1,516,171 1,789,963 P = 126,489,253 − 465,891 465,891 P = 40,325,523 89,215 1,982,062 2,255,854 P = 166,814,776 56,151 1,416,087 1,549,173 P =109,901,575 − 830,620 830,620 P =13,004,899 56,151 2,246,707 2,379,793 P =122,906,474 *SGVFS010664* - 90 Parent Company Financial assets: Cash and other cash items Due from BSP Due from other banks IBLR Financial assets at FVTPL (Note 8) Investments at FVTOCI (Note 8) Investment securities at amortized cost (Note 8) Loans and receivables - gross (Note 9) Nonfinancial assets: Investment in subsidiaries (Note 7) Property and equipment (Note 10) Investment properties (Note 11) Deferred tax assets (Note 23) Goodwill and other intangible assets (Note 12) Other assets (Note 13) Allowances for impairment and credit losses on loans and receivables (Note 14) Unearned discounts (Note 9) Financial liabilities: Deposit liabilities Bills and acceptances payable (Note 16) Cashiers’ checks and demand drafts payable Subordinated debt (Note 18) Accrued interest, taxes and other expenses (Note 17) Other liabilities (Note 19) Nonfinancial liabilities: Income tax payable Accrued interest, taxes and other expenses (Note 17) Other liabilities (Note 19) Total Less than 12 months 2013 Over 12 months Total P =− − − − P = 5,912,309 22,970,798 3,493,976 2,893,384 P =3,811,185 18,404,125 1,604,404 3,116,529 = P− − − − P =3,811,185 18,404,125 1,604,404 3,116,529 10,182,690 − 10,182,690 1,948,703 − 1,948,703 − 14,419 14,419 − 10,733 10,733 − 8,794,878 8,794,878 − 9,079,907 9,079,907 61,485,884 106,939,041 58,798,753 67,608,050 120,284,637 174,547,091 56,509,839 85,394,785 39,384,648 48,475,288 95,894,487 133,870,073 − 521,000 521,000 − 1,409,449 1,409,449 − 3,351,442 3,351,442 − 3,320,631 3,320,631 − − 911,987 952,751 911,987 952,751 − − 811,423 1,176,342 811,423 1,176,342 − 2,077,327 2,077,327 109,016,368 4,350,242 328,685 10,416,107 78,024,157 4,350,242 2,406,012 12,493,434 187,040,525 − 307,628 307,628 85,702,413 2,627,030 570,680 9,915,555 58,390,843 2,627,030 878,308 10,223,183 144,093,256 Less than 12 months 2014 Over 12 months P = 5,912,309 22,970,798 3,493,976 2,893,384 − − P = 109,016,368 (3,728,222) (3,728,222) (155,728) (155,728) P = 74,140,207 P = 183,156,575 − − P =85,702,413 − − P =58,390,843 (3,975,337) (589,681) P =139,528,238 P = 113,955,417 P = 29,214,299 P = 143,169,716 P =99,686,240 P =9,045,448 P =108,731,688 5,317,652 − 5,317,652 3,288,940 − 3,288,940 1,256,982 − − 6,463,731 1,256,982 6,463,731 866,457 − − 2,750,000 866,457 2,750,000 1,190,052 2,364,554 124,084,657 − 183,305 35,861,335 1,190,052 2,547,859 159,945,992 961,400 1,093,516 105,896,553 − 964,037 12,759,485 961,400 2,057,553 118,656,038 127,952 − 127,952 52,208 − 52,208 79,401 1,514,713 1,722,066 P = 125,806,723 − 465,891 465,891 P = 36,327,226 79,401 1,980,604 2,187,957 P = 162,133,949 50,211 1,416,087 1,518,506 P =107,415,059 − − − P =12,759,485 50,211 1,416,087 1,518,506 P =120,174,544 21. Equity Capital Management The Parent Company actively manages its capital to comply with regulatory requirements, enable growth targets, withstand plausible stress events and be at par with the Parent Company’s peers. The primary objective of the Parent Company’s capital management is to ensure that it maintains adequate capital to cover risks inherent to its banking activities without prejudice to optimizing shareholders’ value. *SGVFS010664* - 91 Regulatory Qualifying Capital Under existing BSP regulations, the determination of the Parent Company’s compliance with regulatory requirements and ratios is based on the amount of the Parent Company’s ‘unimpaired capital’ (regulatory net worth) reported to the BSP, which is determined on the basis of regulatory policies. In addition, the risk-based Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of a bank, expressed as a percentage of qualifying capital to risk-weighted assets, should not be less than 10.00% for both solo basis (head office and branches) and consolidated basis (Parent Company and subsidiaries engaged in financial allied undertakings). Qualifying capital and risk-weighted assets are computed based on BSP regulations. Effective January 1, 2014, the Group complied with BSP issued Circular No. 781, Basel III Implementing Guidelines on Minimum Capital Requirements, which provides the implementing guidelines on the revised risk-based capital adequacy framework particularly on the minimum capital and disclosure requirements for universal banks and commercial banks, as well as their subsidiary banks and quasi-banks, in accordance with the Basel III standards. The Circular sets out a minimum Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 6.00% and Tier 1 capital ratio of 7.50%. It also introduces a capital conservation buffer of 2.50% comprised of CET1 capital. The BSP’s existing requirement for Total CAR remains unchanged at 10.00% and these ratios shall be maintained at all times. Further, existing capital instruments as of December 31, 2010 which do not meet the eligibility criteria for capital instruments under the revised capital framework shall no longer be recognized as capital. Capital instruments issued under BSP Circular Nos. 709 and 716 (the circulars amending the definition of qualifying capital particularly on Hybrid Tier 1 and Lower Tier 2 capitals), and before the effectivity of BSP Circular No. 781, shall be recognized as qualifying capital only until December 31, 2015. In addition to changes in minimum capital requirements, this Circular also requires various regulatory adjustments in the calculation of qualifying capital. On June 27, 2014, the BSP issued Circular No. 839, REST Limit for Real Estate Exposures which provides the implementing guidelines on the prudential REST limit for universal, commercial, and thrift banks on their aggregate real estate exposures. The Group should maintain CET1 and CAR levels at the regulatory prescribed minimums, on a solo and consolidated basis, even after the simulated results of a 25.00% write-off to the Group’s real estate exposures. These shall be complied with at all times. Prior to January 1, 2014, the risk-based capital ratio of the Parent Company is computed in accordance with the capital adequacy requirements of the New Capital Accord or Basel II, as contained in the implementation guidelines of BSP Circular No. 538. The capital-to-risk assets ratio reported to the BSP as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 based on Basel III and Basel II, respectively, are shown in the table below (amounts in millions): Tier 1 capital CET1 capital Less required deductions Subtotal Less: deductions from Tier 1 capital Net Tier 1 Capital Tier 2 capital Less deductions from Tier 2 capital Net Tier 2 Capital Total Qualifying capital Consolidated 2013 2014 P =19,128 P =21,209 – 21,209 2,463 6,264 16,665 14,945 – – 16,665 14,945 3,896 6,023 – – 3,896 6,023 P =20,561 P =20,968 Parent Company 2014 P =20,784 20,784 6,986 13,798 – 13,798 5,961 – 5,961 P =19,759 2013 P =19,130 – 2,380 16,750 704 16,046 3,739 705 3,034 P =19,080 *SGVFS010664* - 92 Presented below are the composition of qualifying capital and the related deductions as reported to the BSP (amounts in millions): Consolidated 2014 Tier 1 capital: Paid up common stock Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Undivided profits Cumulative foreign currency translation Minority interest Core Tier 1 capital Deductions from Tier 1 capital: Total outstanding unsecured credit accommodation to a DOSRI and subsidiary Investments in equity securities Defined benefit asset Deferred income tax Goodwill and other intangible assets Total Deductions Total Tier 1 Capital Tier 2 capital: General loan loss provision Unsecured subordinated debt Total Tier 2 capital Deductions from Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital Qualifying capital: Net Tier 1 capital Net Tier 2 capital Total qualifying capital Capital requirements: Credit risk Market risk Operational risk Total capital requirements CET1 capital ratio Tier 1 capital ratio Total capital ratio 2013 Parent Company 2014 2013 P =11,284 979 6,849 2,084 13 – 21,209 P =11,284 979 4,804 2,050 5 6 19,128 P =11,284 979 6,861 1,647 13 – 20,784 P =11,284 979 4,910 1,952 5 – 19,130 583 240 26 990 4,425 6,264 14,945 160 – – 986 1,317 2,463 16,665 883 761 26 966 4,350 6,986 13,798 288 – – 1,173 919 2,380 16,750 1,060 4,963 6,023 – 1,033 2,863 3,896 – 998 4,963 5,961 – 989 2,750 3,739 1,409 14,945 6,023 20,968 16,665 3,896 20,561 13,798 5,961 19,759 16,046 3,034 19,080 133,495 8,363 18,152 P =160,010 103,266 2,137 15,322 P =120,725 127,826 8,363 17,419 P =153,608 99,189 2,137 14,703 P =116,029 9.34% 9.34% 13.10% – 13.80% 17.03% 8.98% 8.98% 12.86% – 13.83% 16.45% Qualifying capital and risk-weighted assets (RWA) are computed based on BSP regulations. Under Basel III, the regulatory Gross Qualifying Capital of the Parent Company consists of Tier 1 (core), composed of Common Equity Tier 1 and Additional Tier 1, and Tier 2 (supplementary) capital. Tier 1 capital comprises share capital, retained earnings (including current year profit) and non-controlling interest less required deductions such as deferred income tax and unsecured credit accommodations to DOSRI. Tier 2 capital includes unsecured subordinated debts, revaluation reserves and general loan loss provision. Certain items are deducted from the regulatory Gross Qualifying Capital, such as but not limited to equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiary banks and other financial allied undertakings, but excluding investments in debt capital instruments of unconsolidated subsidiary banks (for solo basis) and equity investments in subsidiary and non-financial allied undertakings. *SGVFS010664* - 93 Risk-weighted assets are determined by assigning defined risk weights to the statement of financial position exposure and to the credit equivalent amounts of off-balance sheet exposures. Certain items are deducted from risk-weighted assets, such as the excess of general loan loss provision over the amount permitted to be included in Tier 2 capital. The risk weights vary from 0.00% to 150.00% depending on the type of exposure, with the risk weights of off-balance sheet exposures being subjected further to credit conversion factors. Below is a summary of risk weights and selected exposure types: Risk weight 0.00% Exposure/Asset type* Cash on hand; claims collateralized by securities issued by the national government, BSP; loans covered by the Trade and Investment Development Corporation of the Philippines; real estate mortgages covered by the Home Guarantee Corporation 20.00% COCI, claims guaranteed by Philippine incorporated banks/quasi-banks with the highest credit quality; claims guaranteed by foreign incorporated banks with the highest credit quality; loans to exporters to the extent guaranteed by Small Business Guarantee and Finance Corporation 50.00% Housing loans fully secured by first mortgage on residential property; Local Government Unit (LGU) bonds which are covered by Deed of Assignment of Internal Revenue allotment of the LGU and guaranteed by the LGU Guarantee Corporation 75.00% Direct loans of defined Small Medium Enterprise (SME) and microfinance loans portfolio; non-performing housing loans fully secured by first mortgage 100.00% All other assets (e.g., real estate assets) excluding those deducted from capital (e.g., deferred income tax) 150.00% All non-performing loans (except non-performing housing loans fully secured by first mortgage) and all non-performing debt securities * Not all inclusive With respect to off-balance sheet exposures, the exposure amount is multiplied by a credit conversion factor (CCF), ranging from 0.00% to 100.00%, to arrive at the credit equivalent amount, before the risk weight factor is multiplied to arrive at the risk-weighted exposure. Direct credit substitutes (e.g., guarantees) have a CCF of 100.00%, while items not involving credit risk has a CCF of 0.00%. In the case of derivatives, the credit equivalent amount (against which the risk weight factor is multiplied to arrive at the risk-weighted exposure) is generally the sum of the current credit exposure or replacement cost (the positive fair value or zero if the fair value is negative or zero) and an estimate of the potential future credit exposure or add-on. The add-on ranges from 0.00% to 1.50% (interest rate-related) and from 1.00% to 7.50% (exchange rate-related), depending on the residual maturity of the contract. For credit-linked notes and similar instruments, the riskweighted exposure is the higher of the exposure based on the risk weight of the issuer’s collateral or the reference entity or entities. *SGVFS010664* - 94 The risk-weighted CAR is calculated by dividing the sum of its Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital, as defined under BSP regulations, by its risk-weighted assets. The risk-weighted assets, as defined by the BSP regulations, consist of all of the assets on the balance sheet at their respective book values, together with certain other off-balance sheet items, weighted by certain percentages depending on the risks associated with the type of assets. The determination of compliance with regulatory requirements and ratios is based on the amount of the Parent Company’s ‘unimpaired capital’ (regulatory net worth) as reported to the BSP, which is determined on the basis of regulatory accounting practices which differ from PFRS in some respects. In 2014 and 2013, the Parent Company has complied with the required 10.00% capital adequacy ratio of the BSP. The policies and processes guiding the determination of the sufficiency of capital of the Parent Company have been incorporated in the Parent Company’s Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) which supplements the BSP’s risk-based capital adequacy framework under BSP Circular Nos. 538 and 639 to comply with the requirements of the BSP. While the Parent Company has added the ICAAP to its capital management policies and processes, there were no changes made on the objectives and policies for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Parent Company has taken into consideration the impact of the foregoing requirements to ensure that the appropriate level and quality of capital are maintained on an ongoing basis. Capital Stock Capital stock consist of: Common stock - P =10.00 par value Authorized - 1,500,000,000 shares Issued and outstanding - 1,128,409,610 shares =15,000,000 P 11,284,096 On January 19, 2012 and February 10, 2012, the Parent Company received cash from its shareholders totaling = P3.00 billion as deposits for future stock subscription for 300 million common shares which were subsequently issued in March 2012. Also in the same period, the preferred shareholders converted a total of 300 million preferred shares amounting to P =3.00 billion to 300 million common shares. With the approvals by the PSE of the Parent Company’s application for listing and by the SEC for the Registration Statement both on March 14, 2012, a total of 245,316,200 common shares, with P =10.00 par value per share, representing 21.70% of outstanding capital stock, were offered and subscribed through an initial public offering at = P18.50 per share on April 20 to 26, 2012. The common shares comprise of (a) 141,056,800 new shares issued by the Parent Company by way of a primary offer, and (b) 104,259,400 existing shares offered by FDC, the selling shareholder, pursuant to a secondary offer. Subsequently, on September 5, 2012, 36,715,300 shares under the over-allotment option were exercised at a price of P =18.50 per share that brought the subscriptions to 25.00% of the outstanding capital stock. The Parent Company’s common shares were listed and commenced trading in the PSE on May 7, 2012. The total proceeds raised by the Parent Company from the sale of primary offer shares amounted to = P2.61 billion while the net proceeds (after deduction of direct costs related to equity issuance) amounted to = P2.39 billion. *SGVFS010664* - 95 - 22. Income and Expenses Service charges, fees and commissions consist of: Credit Cards Loans Deposits Remittances Others 2014 P = 1,790,379 1,021,233 385,523 7,144 93,560 P = 3,297,839 Consolidated 2013 P =1,614,723 460,944 318,319 1,113 133,371 P =2,528,470 2012 P =1,193,859 143,359 292,661 − 230,344 P =1,860,223 2014 P = 1,790,379 393,108 385,523 7,144 93,560 P = 2,669,714 Parent Company 2013 2012 P =1,614,723 P =1,193,859 174,234 143,357 318,319 292,661 1,113 − 96,478 107,277 P =2,204,867 P =1,737,154 Service charges include late payment charges, pre-termination fees on loans and service charges on deposit taking-related transactions. Fees and commissions include credit card membership fees, interchange fees, merchant discounts and other commissions. Miscellaneous income consists of: Recovery on charged-off assets Rental income Dividend income Others 2014 P = 150,192 4,546 22,221 45,072 P = 222,031 Consolidated 2013 P =299,399 3,333 76,946 27,249 P =406,927 2012 P =183,537 3,823 975 83,902 P =272,237 2014 P = 148,344 4,546 22,221 39,749 P = 214,860 Parent Company 2013 P =297,781 3,333 76,946 22,972 P =401,032 2012 P =180,821 3,823 975 42,499 P =228,118 Others include referral income earned on insurance premiums charged through credit cards. Miscellaneous expenses consist of: Service charges, fees and commissions Advertising Security, messengerial and janitorial services Postage, telephone, cables and telegram Brokerage fees Insurance Transportation and travel Technological fees Power, light and water Stationery and Supplies Management and other professional fees Entertainment, amusement and recreation Repairs and maintenance Litigation expenses Supervision fees Others 2014 P = 657,067 407,578 Consolidated 2013 P =494,454 395,164 2012 P =363,722 420,141 2014 P = 635,241 401,688 Parent Company 2013 P =485,648 394,513 429,635 323,304 206,896 264,238 194,571 242,537 183,769 79,992 81,768 362,303 282,808 239,503 211,207 189,705 179,279 165,633 74,742 57,000 271,631 156,915 161,194 185,419 151,334 143,240 122,391 95,945 52,289 403,015 310,845 223,378 249,577 167,762 242,519 171,983 73,088 79,733 340,782 274,372 239,503 197,357 156,789 178,866 155,079 68,156 53,818 253,743 146,840 161,194 176,655 141,237 143,201 110,939 89,401 47,970 48,223 74,303 37,099 42,353 190,230 P = 3,463,563 47,970 40,525 37,763 35,431 137,845 P =2,951,332 45,781 39,353 22,893 25,870 324,883 P =2,583,001 45,306 63,836 37,072 41,010 184,540 P = 3,330,593 43,838 31,635 36,753 34,270 127,160 P =2,818,539 39,310 33,132 22,893 25,427 298,000 P =2,473,200 2012 P =363,630 419,628 Others include payments for subscriptions, membership fees, trainings, donations and contributions, delivery and freight expenses, fines, penalties, other charges and clearing fees. *SGVFS010664* - 96 - 23. Income and Other Taxes Under Philippine tax laws, the RBU of the Parent Company and its subsidiaries are subject to percentage and other taxes (presented as Taxes and licenses in the statements of income) as well as income taxes. Percentage and other taxes paid consist principally of gross receipts tax and documentary stamp taxes. Income taxes include corporate income tax, as discussed below, and final taxes paid which represents final withholding tax on gross interest income from government securities and other deposit substitutes and income from FCDU transactions. These income taxes, as well as the deferred tax benefits and provisions, are presented as Provision for income tax in the statements of income. Republic Act (RA) No. 9397, An Act Amending National Internal Revenue Code, provides that the Regular Corporate Income Tax (RCIT) rate shall be 30.00% and the interest expense allowed as a deductible expense shall be reduced by 33.00% of interest income subjected to final tax. An MCIT of 2.00% of modified gross income is computed and compared with the RCIT. Any excess of MCIT over the RCIT is deferred and can be used as a tax credit against future income tax liability for the next three years. In addition, NOLCO is allowed as a deduction from taxable income in the next three years from the period of incurrence. FCDU offshore income (income from non-residents) is tax-exempt while gross onshore income (income from residents) is generally subject to 10.00% gross income tax. In addition, interest income on deposit placements with other FCDUs and offshore banking units is subject to a 7.50% final tax. RA No. 9294, which became effective in May 2004, provides that the income derived by the FCDU from foreign currency transactions with non-residents, Offshore Banking Units (OBUs), local commercial banks including branches of foreign banks is tax-exempt while interest income on foreign currency loans from residents other than OBUs or other depository banks under the expanded system is subject to 10.00% income tax. In 2011, the BIR issued Revenue Regulation 14-2011, which prescribes the proper allocation of costs and expenses among the income earnings of financial institutions for income tax reporting. Only costs and expenses attributable to the operations of the RBU can be claimed as deduction to arrive at the taxable income of the RBU subject to the RCIT. All costs and expenses pertaining to the FCDU/EFCDU are excluded from the RBU’s taxable income. Within the RBU, common costs and expenses should be allocated among taxable income, tax-paid income and tax-exempt income using the specific identification or the allocation method. Provision for income tax consists of: Current: Regular corporate income tax Final tax Deferred 2014 Consolidated 2013 P = 461,276 77,563 538,839 25,206 P = 564,045 P =171,993 68,809 240,802 (22,146) P =218,656 2012 P =84,873 120,369 207,592 (31,590) P =176,002 2014 P = 275,722 77,281 353,003 43,411 P = 396,414 Parent Company 2013 P =146,917 66,946 213,863 (30,324) P =183,539 2012 P =84,873 120,151 205,024 (17,009) P =188,015 *SGVFS010664* - 97 The components of the Group’s and the Parent Company’s net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 follow: Consolidated 2014 Deferred tax asset on: Allowance for impairment and credit losses Accumulated depreciation of assets foreclosed or dacioned Accrued expenses Unamortized past service cost Net retirement obligation Unrealized trading loss Deferred tax liability on: Branch licenses acquired from business combination (Note 7) Gain on asset foreclosure and dacion transactions Unrealized foreign exchange gain Excess of fair value over carrying value of net assets acquired from business combinations Prepaid rent Parent Company 2013 2014 2013 P =1,082,393 P =1,270,549 P =1,068,408 P =1,262,016 94,596 134,341 4,889 8,062 144 1,324,425 80,892 61,141 5,958 4,240 46 1,422,826 94,595 123,841 4,889 7,763 144 1,299,640 76,914 61,141 5,958 359 46 1,406,434 187,620 105,380 9,060 187,620 97,392 94,987 187,620 105,270 9,060 − 88,528 94,987 44,939 − 346,999 P =977,426 46,577 1,125 427,701 P =995,125 44,939 − 346,889 P =952,751 46,577 − 230,092 P =1,176,342 As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Group and the Parent Company did not recognize deferred tax assets on the following temporary differences: Consolidated 2013 2014 P =394,890 P =388,550 8,134 − P =403,024 P =385,550 Allowance for credit and impairment losses NOLCO Parent Company 2014 P =352,226 − P =352,226 2013 = P− − = P− Provision for deferred income tax charged directly to OCI during the year for the Group and the Parent Company follows: Consolidated 2014 P =7,507 Remeasurements on retirement plan Parent Company 2013 2014 P =158 P =7,440 2013 P =158 The reconciliation of statutory income tax at statutory tax rate to the effective income tax follows: Statutory income tax Additions to (reductions from) income taxes resulting from the tax effects of: Nondeductible expenses FCDU income Non taxable and tax-exempt income Interest income subjected to final tax net of tax paid Change in unrecognized deferred tax assets and others Effective income tax 2014 P = 791,227 Consolidated 2013 = P682,317 2012 = P597,715 2014 P = 618,889 Parent Company 2013 = P652,359 2012 = P610,069 233,066 (250,539) (139,699) 185,303 (73,524) (639,005) 135,428 (186,543) (255,598) 232,698 (250,539) (139,699) 180,061 (73,524) (516,165) 135,062 (186,543) (237,827) (35,356) (62,767) (132,771) (35,021) (59,192) (132,746) (34,654) P = 564,045 126,332 = P218,656 17,771 = P176,002 (29,914) P = 396,414 − = P183,539 − = P188,015 *SGVFS010664* - 98 - 24. Retirement Plan The existing regulatory framework, RA No. 7641, the Retirement Pay Law requires companies with at least ten (10) employees to pay retirement benefits to qualified private sector employees in the absence of any retirement plan in the entity, provided however that the employee’s retirement benefits under any collective bargaining and other agreements shall not be less than those provided under the law. The law does not require minimum funding of the plan. Parent Company The Parent Company has a funded, noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan (the Plan) covering substantially all of its officers and regular employees. Under the Plan, all covered officers and employees are entitled to cash benefits (equivalent to 125.00% of the final monthly salary for every year of service depending on the tenure of the employee) after satisfying certain age and service requirements. The Parent Company’s retirement plan is in the form of a trust administered by the Parent Company’s Trust Division under the supervision of the Retirement Committee. GBI GBI has a funded, noncontributory defined benefit plan covering substantially all of its officers and regular employees. The benefits are based on years of service and final compensation. The retirement plan provides retirement benefits equal to 100.00% of the final monthly salary for every year of service. The retirement plan is in the form of a trust administered by the Parent Company’s Trust Division. As of December 31, 2013, GBI only has four remaining employees. As a result of GBI’s transfer of its assets and liabilities to EWRB (see Note 1), the employment of GBI’s employees had been terminated. These employees were hired by EWRB after their termination from GBI. The total amount of retirement benefits paid by GBI to its employees amounted to = P42.27 million. Loss on settlement of the retirement plan amounting to = P24.65 million was recognized and included in Compensation and fringe benefits expense in the consolidated statement of income. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no retirement benefits accruing to the remaining employees of GBI. EWRB In 2013, EWRB provided a noncontributory defined benefit plan covering substantially all of its officers and regular employees. The benefits are based on years of service and final compensation. The retirement plan provides retirement benefits equal to 100.00% of the final monthly salary for every year of service. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the retirement plan of EWRB is unfunded. Prior to 2013, EWRB provides accrual for retirement benefits of its employees based on the requirements of RA No. 7641. The net retirement obligation included in ‘Other liabilities’ in the statements of financial position are as follows: Present value of the defined benefit obligation Fair value of plan assets Net retirement obligation Consolidated 2013 2014 P =432,948 P =555,340 431,584 528,415 P =1,364 P =26,925 Parent Company 2013 2014 P =432,782 P =554,342 431,584 528,415 P =1,198 P =25,927 *SGVFS010664* - 99 Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 recognized in the statements of financial position follow: Balance at beginning of year Current service cost Interest cost Loss on settlement Remeasurement (gains) losses: Actuarial losses arising from deviations of experience from assumptions Actuarial losses (gains) arising from changes in financial assumptions Actuarial gains arising from changes in demographic assumptions Benefits paid Balance at end of year Consolidated 2013 2014 P =342,590 P =432,948 76,300 89,280 20,439 18,186 24,647 − Parent Company 2013 2014 P =322,467 P =432,782 74,391 88,678 19,670 18,177 − − 44,863 75,822 44,777 75,822 (10,849) 150,447 (10,984) 150,447 − (19,088) P =555,340 (185,747) (71,550) P =432,948 − (19,088) P =554,342 (185,747) (24,268) P =432,782 Changes in the fair value of plan assets are as follows: Balance at beginning of year Contributions Interest income Remeasurements Benefits paid Balance at end of year Consolidated 2013 2014 P =315,547 P =431,584 82,438 88,802 19,228 18,126 41,050 8,991 (26,679) (19,088) P =431,584 P =528,415 Parent Company 2013 2014 P =313,538 P =431,584 82,138 88,802 19,126 18,126 41,050 8,991 (24,268) (19,088) P =431,584 P =528,415 The fair value of plan assets by class are as follows: Cash and cash equivalents Debt instruments: Government securities Private securities Equity instruments: Financial services Holding Real estate Telecommunications Retail Utilities Mining Manufacturing Services Transportation Others Fair value of plan assets Consolidated 2013 2014 P =275,907 P =284,756 Parent Company 2013 2014 P =275,907 P =284,756 56,475 81,097 54,502 30,330 56,475 81,097 54,502 30,330 66,685 9,879 8,859 8,662 3,720 3,714 1,493 1,062 − − 2,013 P =528,415 12,684 23,801 7,273 8,319 3,032 4,970 2,008 3,358 4,343 234 823 P =431,584 66,685 9,879 8,859 8,662 3,720 3,714 1,493 1,062 − − 2,013 P =528,415 12,684 23,801 7,273 8,319 3,032 4,970 2,008 3,358 4,343 234 823 P =431,584 The Group’s plan assets are carried at fair value. All equity and debt instruments held have quoted prices in active market. The fair value of other assets and liabilities, which include deposits in banks, accrued interest and other receivables and trust fee payables, approximate their carrying amount due to the short-term nature of these accounts. The plan assets are diversified investments and are not exposed to concentration risk. *SGVFS010664* - 100 Each year, an Asset-Liability Matching Study (ALMS) is performed with the result being analyzed in terms of risk-and-return profiles. The Group’s current strategic investment strategy consists of 70.00% of debt instruments, 25.00% of equity instruments, and 5.00% cash. The Group expects to contribute P =88.70 million to the plans in 2015. The cost of defined benefit retirement plans as well as the present value of the benefit obligation are determined using actuarial valuations. The actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions. The principal assumptions used are shown below: Parent Company 2014 Discount rate At January 1 At December 31 Future salary increase rate Average remaining working life 4.20% 4.40% 5.00% 15 EWRB 2014 2013 6.10% 4.20% 5.00% 19 5.20% 4.53% 5.00% 16 2013 5.99% 5.20% 5.00% 24 The sensitivity analysis below has been determined based on reasonably possible changes of each significant assumption on the defined benefit obligation as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, assuming all other assumptions were held constant. Decrease in discount rate of 1% Increase in salary rate increase of 1% Improvement in employee turnover by 10% Increase in defined benefit obligation Consolidated Parent Company 2013 2013 2014 2014 P =50,250 P =50,215 P =59,734 P =59,485 49,371 49,336 58,388 58,142 20,988 20,960 24,134 23,925 The amounts included in Compensation and fringe benefits expense in the statements of income are as follows: Current service cost Net interest expense (income) Loss on settlement Expense recognized 2014 P =89,280 60 − P =89,340 Consolidated 2013 P =76,300 1,211 24,647 P =102,158 2012 P =50,762 (1,393) − P =49,369 Parent Company 2013 2012 2014 P =74,391 P =49,986 P =88,678 544 (2,791) 51 − − − P =74,935 P =47,195 P =88,729 25. Leases The Group leases several premises occupied by its head office and branches. Some leases are subject to annual escalation of 5.00% to 10.00% and for periods ranging from 5 to 15 years, renewable upon mutual agreement of both parties. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the total rentals of the Group charged to operations amounted to P =629.29 million, P =542.47 million and = P410.18 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, total rentals charged to operations by the Parent Company amounted to P =607.01 million, = P518.23 million and = P386.66 million, respectively. Future minimum annual rentals payable under the aforementioned lease agreements follow: Within one year After one year but not more than five years More than five years Consolidated 2013 2014 P =441,672 P =663,588 1,783,259 2,328,911 2,304,121 1,704,035 P =4,529,052 P =4,696,534 Parent Company 2013 2014 P =424,498 P =637,067 1,742,601 2,238,372 2,220,774 1,640,297 P =4,387,873 P =4,515,736 *SGVFS010664* - 101 - 26. Related Party Transactions Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. The Group’s related parties include: · key management personnel, close family members of key management personnel, and entities which are controlled, significantly influenced by or for which significant voting power is held by key management personnel or their close family members, · subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates and their respective subsidiaries, and · post-employment benefit plans for the benefit of the Group’s employees. The Group has several business relationships with related parties. Transactions with such parties are made in the ordinary course of business and on substantially same terms, including interest and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other parties. These transactions also did not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable conditions. The amounts and the balances arising from the foregoing significant related party transactions of the Group and of the Parent Company are as follows: 2014 Amount/ Volume Outstanding Balance P =− P = 5,621,850 Deposit liabilities − 2,864,568 Accrued interest receivable − 60,224 Accrued expenses − 13,297 − 228,219 2,954 3,500,000 − − − 37,777 Deposit liabilities − 259,726 Accrued interest receivable − 90 3,440 846 − − − 2,310,222 Receivables purchased − 857,158 Financial assets at FVTPL − 99,680 Deposit liabilities − 15,815,423 Accrued interest receivable − 17,048 Guarantees and commitments − 5,267,068 Category Significant investors: Loans receivable Guarantees and commitments Interest income Interest expense Key management personnel: Loans receivable Interest income Interest expense Other related parties: Loans receivable Terms and Conditions/Nature Loans granted with a term of seven years, interest of 4.50%, secured, no impairment Deposit liabilities with interest ranging from 0.50% to 1.00% Interest income accrued on outstanding loans receivable Payable for management and professional fees paid by FDC (reimbursement for expenses) Unused credit lines Interest income on loans receivable Interest expense on deposit liabilities Loans granted with terms ranging from three to twenty years, interest ranging from 5.59% to 10.42%, secured at 98% Deposit liabilities with interest ranging from 0.50% to 5.88% Interest income accrued on outstanding loans receivable Interest income on loans receivable Interest expense on deposit liabilities Loans granted with terms ranging from two months to thirteen and a half years, interest ranging from 3.75% to 6.40%, 76% secured by real estate and chattel mortgage, no impairment Receivables purchased by the Parent Company from FLI FLI- issued debt securities held for trading by the Parent Company, with interest rates ranging from 5.40% to 5.64%, unimpaired Deposit liabilities with interest ranging from 0.50% to 5.88% Interest income accrued on outstanding loans receivable Unused credit lines *SGVFS010664* - 102 2014 Amount/ Volume P =− Outstanding Balance P = 411,597 Gain on sale of land 264,132 − Interest income Interest expense Service fee expense 21,406 220,370 5,434 − − − 37,407 − Category Accounts receivable Rent expense Terms and Conditions/Nature Receivable from FAI on the sale of land by the Parent Company, payable in 5 years, interest of 6.00% (Note 10) Gain recognized on the sale of the Parent Company’s land to FAI (Note 10) Interest income on loans receivable Interest expense on deposit liabilities Service fees paid to FLI for account servicing equivalent to 1.12% of loan amounts collected by FLI on behalf of the Parent Company (see Note 9) Rent expenses paid for lease transactions with other related parties such as Filinvest Asia Corporation, FAI and FLI 2013 Amount/ Volume Outstanding Balance P =5,621,850 = P5,621,850 Deposit liabilities − 5,019,354 Accrued interest receivable − 33,599 Accrued expenses − 7,427 − 57,476 700 3,878,150 − − − 29,528 Deposit liabilities − 194,467 Accrued interest receivable − 257 2,567 702 − − 900 729,431 266,777 1,305,636 Deposit liabilities − 2,782,334 Accrued interest receivable − 390 Guarantees and commitments Accounts receivables − − 20,271,800 746 Interest income Interest expense Service fee expense 26,654 8,765 2,582 − − − Rent expense 41,033 − Category Significant investors: Loans receivable Guarantees and commitments Interest income Interest expense Key management personnel: Loans receivable Interest income Interest expense Other related parties: Loans receivable Receivables purchased Terms and Conditions/Nature Loans granted with a term of one year, interest of 4.50%, secured, no impairment Deposit liabilities with interest ranging from 0.00% to 1.00% Interest income accrued on outstanding loans receivable Payable for management and professional fees paid by FDC (reimbursement for expenses) Unused credit lines Interest income on loans receivable Interest expense on deposit liabilities Loans granted with terms ranging from five to fifteen years, interest ranging from 5.59% to 10.20%, unsecured, no impairment Deposit liabilities with interest ranging from 0.00% to 5.88% Interest income accrued on outstanding loans receivable Interest income on loans receivable Interest expense on deposit liabilities Loans granted with terms ranging from three months to five years, interest ranging from 4.00% to 4.50%, secured by real estate and chattel mortgage, no impairment Receivables purchased by the Parent Company from FLI Deposit liabilities with interest ranging from 0.00% to 5.88% Interest income accrued on outstanding loans receivable Unused credit lines Noninterest-bearing advances, payable on demand, no impairment Interest income on loans receivable Interest expense on deposit liabilities Service fees paid to FLI for account servicing equivalent to 1.12% of loan amounts collected by FLI on behalf of the Parent Company (see Note 9) Rent expenses paid for lease transactions with other related parties such as Filinvest Asia Corporation, Filinvest Alabang, Inc. and FLI The Group’s significant investors pertain to FDC, the immediate Parent Company of the Group, and FDC Forex Corporation (a company under common control of FDC). *SGVFS010664* - 103 Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group, directly or indirectly. The Group considers the members of the Management Committee to constitute key management personnel for purposes of PAS 24. The Group provides banking services to its key management personnel. Other related parties pertain to the Group’s affiliates (subsidiaries of FDC). The Group and the Parent Company had no outright purchases and outright sale of debt securities with significant shareholders and key management personnel in 2014 and 2013. In 2014, the Parent Company purchased peso-denominated debt securities issued by Filinvest Land, Inc., an affiliate, with market value amounting to = P99.68 million as of December 31, 2014. No provision and allowance for loan losses was recognized by the Group for loans to significant investors, key management personnel and other related parties in 2014 and 2013. The Parent Company’s subsidiaries have no transactions with related parties outside of the Group. The transactions disclosed above are the same for the Group and the Parent Company. Parent Company Related Party Transactions Transactions between the Parent Company and its subsidiary (EWRB) meet the definition of related party transactions. Details of the Parent Company’s subsidiary are disclosed in Note 1. In addition to the transactions discussed above, the following are the transactions between the Parent Company and its subsidiary that are recognized in the Parent Company’s statements of financial position and statements of income and eliminated in the consolidated financial statements: 2014 Category Subsidiaries: Loans receivable Amount/ Volume Outstanding Balance P = 300,000 P = 300,000 Receivables purchased 5,740,168 3,890,662 Accrued interest receivable − 7,887 Accounts receivable − 564,845 Deposit liabilities Accounts payable − − 166,573 72,206 2,537 579 16,482 − − − Interest income Interest expense Service fee expense Terms and Conditions/ Nature Loans granted with a term of one month or 30 days, interest rate of 4.00%, unsecured, no impairment Receivables purchased by the Parent Company from EWRB (Note 9) Interest on receivables purchased from EWRB and loans granted to EWRB at 4.00% per annum Amount collected by EWRB from borrowers on behalf of the Parent Company that remained unremitted by EWRB Deposit liabilities with interest rates of 0.05% to 5.87% Cash reloading transactions between EWRB and the Parent Company Interest income on outstanding loans receivable Interest expense on deposit liabilities Service fees paid to EWRB for account servicing equivalent to 0.37% of loan amounts collected by EWRB in behalf of the Parent Company for the receivables purchased (see Note 9) *SGVFS010664* - 104 2013 Category Subsidiaries: Loans receivable Receivables purchased Amount/ Volume Outstanding Balance P =1,007 P =128,200 2,908,212 2,486,170 − − 1,369 – 1,665 3,371,800 148,868 − − − Guarantees and commitments Deposit liabilities Interest income Interest expense Service fee expense Terms and Conditions/ Nature Loans granted with a term of one month or 30 days, interest rate of 4.00%, unsecured, no impairment Receivables purchased by the Parent Company from EWRB Unused credit lines Deposit liabilities with interest rate of 0.00% Interest income on outstanding loans receivable Interest expense on deposit liabilities Service fees paid to EWRB for account servicing equivalent to 0.37% of loan amounts collected by EWRB in behalf of the Parent Company for the receivables purchased (see Note 9) Transactions with Retirement Plans Under PFRS, certain post-employment benefit plans are considered as related parties. The Parent Company’s retirement plan is in the form of a trust administered by the Parent Company’s Trust Division under the supervision of the Retirement Committee. The values of the assets of the fund are as follows: 2014 P =284,756 104,074 137,572 2,013 P =528,415 Cash and cash equivalents Equity instruments Debt instruments Others 2013 =275,907 P 70,022 84,832 823 =431,584 P As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, cash and cash equivalents include the savings deposit with the Parent Company amounting to = P3.87 million and = P16.41 million, respectively, and debt instruments include investments in the Parent Company’s LTNCD amounting to P =62.10 million and = P62.24 million, respectively. Equity instruments include investments in the Parent Company’s PhilEquity Institutional Feeder Fund amounting to P =61.36 million, equivalent to 61,273 shares with fair market value of = P1,001.37 per share and the Parent Company’s equity securities amounting to = P0.72 million, equivalent to 30,000 common shares with fair market value of P =23.95 per share as of December 31, 2014, and = P0.73 million equivalent to 30,000 common shares with fair market value of P =24.30 per share as of December 31, 2013. The following are the amounts recognized by the retirement plan arising from its transactions with the Parent Company for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. Trust fees Interest income on savings deposit Interest income on investments in LTNCD Gain (loss) on investments in equity shares 2014 =2,462 P 136 2013 P2,095 = 4,796 2012 =1,265 P 149 2,942 2,669 45 1,232 91 (30) *SGVFS010664* - 105 Remunerations of Directors and other Key Management Personnel Total remunerations of key management personnel are as follows: Short-term employee benefits Post employment benefits 2014 P = 160,477 8,192 P = 168,669 Consolidated 2013 P =197,933 7,448 P =205,381 2012 P =231,210 4,320 P =235,530 2014 P = 146,966 8,192 P = 155,158 Parent Company 2013 P =187,535 4,160 P =191,695 2012 P =225,199 4,320 P =229,519 Remunerations given to directors which were approved by the Board Remuneration Committee amounted to = P13.08 million in 2014, = P10.16 million in 2013 and = P7.30 million in 2012 for the Group and the Parent Company. Regulatory Reporting As required by BSP, the Group discloses loan transactions with investees and with certain directors, officers, stockholders and related interests (DOSRI). Existing banking regulations limit the amount of individual loans to DOSRI, 70.00% of which must be secured, to the total of their respective deposits and book value of their respective investments in the lending company within the Group. In the aggregate, loans to DOSRI generally should not exceed total equity or 15.00% of total loan portfolio, whichever is lower. BSP Circular No. 423 dated March 15, 2004 amended the definition of DOSRI accounts. The following table shows information relating to the loans, other credit accommodations and guarantees classified as DOSRI accounts under regulations existing prior to said Circular, and new DOSRI loans, other credit accommodations granted under said circular: Total outstanding DOSRI accounts Percent of DOSRI accounts granted prior to effectivity of BSP Circular No. 423 to total loans Percent of DOSRI accounts granted after effectivity of BSP Circular No. 423 to total loans Percent of DOSRI accounts to total loans Percent of unsecured DOSRI accounts to total DOSRI accounts Percent of past due DOSRI accounts to total DOSRI accounts 2014 P = 7,759,327 Consolidated 2013 2012 P =6,394,361 P =1,596,916 2014 P = 8,085,550 Parent Company 2013 2012 P =6,394,361 P =1,596,916 0.000% 0.000% 0.001% 0.000% 0.000% 0.001% 6.283% 6.283% 6.494% 6.495% 2.27% 2.27% 6.869% 6.869% 6.738% 6.738% 2.27% 2.27% 3.315% 2.499% 19.71% 7.216% 2.499% 19.71% 0.001% 0.067% 0.00% 0.001% 0.067% 0.00% The amounts of loans disclosed for related parties above differ with the amounts disclosed for key management personnel since the composition of DOSRI is more expansive that of key management personnel. BSP Circular No. 560 provides that the total outstanding loans, other credit accommodation and guarantees to each of the bank’s/quasi-bank’s subsidiaries and affiliates shall not exceed 10.00% of the net worth of the lending bank/quasi-bank, provided that the unsecured portion of which shall not exceed 5.00% of such net worth. Further, the total outstanding loans, credit accommodations and guarantees to all subsidiaries and affiliates shall not exceed 20.00% of the net worth of the lending bank/quasi-bank; and the subsidiaries and affiliates of the lending bank/quasi-bank are not related interest of any director, officer and/or stockholder of the lending institution, except where such director, officer or stockholder sits in the BOD or is appointed officer of such corporation as representative of the bank/quasi-bank. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Parent Company is in compliance with these requirements. *SGVFS010664* - 106 On May 12, 2009, BSP issued Circular No. 654 allowing a separate individual limit of twenty-five (25.00%) of the net worth of the lending bank/quasi-bank to loans of banks/quasi-banks to their subsidiaries and affiliates engaged in energy and power generation. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Parent Company is in compliance with these requirements. 27. Trust Operations Securities and other properties held by the Parent Company in fiduciary or agency capacity for clients and beneficiaries are not included in the accompanying statements of financial position since these are not assets of the Parent Company. The combined trust and managed funds of the Trust Department of the Parent Company amounted to P =6.91 billion and = P7.80 billion as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Government securities with total face value of = P119.82 million and = P161.90 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, are deposited with the BSP in compliance with current banking regulations related to the Parent Company’s trust functions. These government securities are recorded as part of investment securities at amortized cost as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. In accordance with BSP regulations, 10.00% of the profits realized by the Parent Company from its trust operations are appropriated to surplus reserves. The yearly appropriation is required until the surplus reserves for trust operations amounts to 20.00% of the Parent Company’s authorized capital stock. The Parent Company’s income from its trust operations amounted to P =20.37 million, P =29.02 million and = P27.84 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 28. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities In the normal course of the Group’s operations, there are various outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities which are not reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The Group does not anticipate material unreserved losses as a result of these transactions. The Group has several loan related suits and claims that remain unsettled. It is not practicable to estimate the potential financial impact of these contingencies. However, in the opinion of management, the suits and claims, if decided adversely, will not involve sums having a material effect on the Group’s financial statements. The following is a summary of commitments and contingencies of the Parent Company at their peso-equivalent contractual amounts arising from off-balance sheet items: Unused credit line - credit cards Trust department accounts (Note 27) Forward exchange sold Treasurer/cashier/manager’s checks Unused commercial letters of credit Spot exchange bought 2014 =28,580,201 P 6,914,400 4,516,250 2,424,865 2,194,609 1,703,870 2013 =26,932,813 P 7,819,270 2,308,540 4,867,487 2,965,080 1,711,332 2012 P22,108,158 = 13,803,205 7,150,910 5,258,228 1,348,261 1,429,038 (Forward) *SGVFS010664* - 107 2013 =957,760 P 12,581 930,110 37,132 676 27 27 2014 =1,149,045 P 350,747 240,947 111,494 756 27 2,097 Outstanding guarantees Late deposits/payments received Inward bills for collection Outward bills for collection Items held for safekeeping Unsold traveler’s check Others 2012 =483,008 P 20,202 68,507 14,010 555 25 20 29. Financial Performance Earnings per share amounts were computed as follows: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company Net income attributable to common shareholders of the Parent Company Weighted average number of outstanding common shares Weighted average number of convertible preferred shares Total weighted average number of outstanding common and convertible preferred shares Basic EPS (b/c) Diluted EPS (a/e) 2014 2013 2012 P =2,073,378 P =2,055,570 P =1,817,409 2,073,378 2,055,570 1,817,409 1,128,410 1,128,410 981,391 − − 50,000 1,128,410 1.84 1.84 1,128,410 1.82 1.82 1,031,391 1.85 1.76 The following basic ratios measure the financial performance of the Group and of the Parent Company: Return on average equity Return on average assets Net interest margin on average earning assets 2014 10.17% 1.28% Consolidated 2013 11.11% 1.60% 2012 11.86% 1.87% 2014 8.26% 1.03% 8.05% 8.43% 7.04% 6.93% Parent Company 2013 10.65% 1.59% 8.02% 2012 12.04% 1.92% 7.03% 30. Offsetting of Financial Assets and Liabilities The amendments to PFRS 7, which is effective January 1, 2013, require the Group to disclose information about rights of offset and related arrangements (such as collateral posting requirements) for financial instruments subject to enforceable master netting agreements or similar arrangements. The effects of these arrangements are disclosed in the succeeding tables. *SGVFS010664* - 108 Financial assets December 31, 2014 Gross amounts offset in Gross carrying accordance with amounts (before the offsetting offsetting) criteria [a] [b] Derivative assets (Note 5) = P– P = 110,668 Total = P– P = 110,668 Financial assets recognized at end of reporting period by type Net amount presented in statements of financial position [a-b] [c] P = 110,668 P = 110,668 Effect of remaining rights of set-off (including rights to set off financial collateral) that do not meet PAS 32 offsetting criteria Fair value of financial Financial collateral instruments [d] = P– = P– = P– = P– Net exposure [c-d] [e] P = 110,668 P = 110,668 Effect of remaining rights of set-off (including rights to set off financial collateral) that do not meet PAS 32 offsetting criteria Fair value of Financial financial instruments collateral [d] = P– = P– = P– = P– Net exposure [c-d] [e] P =90 P =90 Effect of remaining rights of set-off (including rights to set off financial collateral) that do not meet PAS 32 offsetting criteria Fair value of Financial financial instruments collateral [d] = P– = P– – 3,265,389 = P– P = 3,265,389 Net exposure [c-d] [e] P = 101,290 – P = 101,290 Effect of remaining rights of set-off (including rights to set off financial collateral) that do not meet PAS 32 offsetting criteria Fair value of Financial financial instruments collateral [d] = P– = P– – 63,572 = P– = P63,572 Net exposure [c-d] [e] = P22,017 – = P22,017 December 31, 2013 Net amount presented in statements of financial position [a-b] [c] P =90 P =90 Gross amounts offset in Gross carrying accordance with the offsetting amounts (before criteria offsetting) [a] [b] Derivative assets (Note 5) P =90 = P– Total P =90 = P– Financial assets recognized at end of reporting period by type Financial liabilities December 31, 2014 Gross amounts offset in Gross carrying accordance with amounts (before the offsetting criteria offsetting) [a] [b] Derivative liabilities (Note 5) = P– P = 101,290 Bills payable* (Note 16 ) – 3,265,389 Total = P– P = 3,366,679 Financial liabilities recognized at end of reporting period by type Net amount presented in statements of financial position [a-b] [c] P = 101,290 3,265,389 P = 3,366,679 December 31, 2013 Net amount presented in Gross amounts statements of Financial liabilities offset in financial recognized at Gross carrying accordance with position end of reporting amounts (before the offsetting [a-b] period by type criteria offsetting) [a] [b] [c] Derivative liabilities (Note 5) = P22,017 = P– = P22,017 Bills payable* (Note 16) 63,752 – 63,752 = P85, 769 Total = P85,769 = P– * Included in bills and acceptances payable in the statements of financial position The amounts disclosed in column (d) include those rights to set-off amounts that are only enforceable and exercisable in the event of default, insolvency or bankruptcy. This includes amounts related to financial collateral both received and pledged, whether cash or non-cash collateral, excluding the extent of over-collateralization. *SGVFS010664* - 109 - 31. Notes to Statement of Cash Flows Transfers from loans and receivables to investment properties as a result of foreclosures amounted to = P76.71 million, P =249.77 million and = P84.40 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012 respectively, for the Group, and = P76.29 million, P =125.58 million and = P72.44 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012 respectively, for the Parent Company. Amounts mentioned are exclusive of gain on asset foreclosure and dacion transactions amounting to P =19.42 million, P =93.78 million and P =42.41 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012 respectively, for the Group, and = P19.05 million, P =90.55 million and = P29.85 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for the Parent Company. In 2014, the Parent Company sold a land with a carrying value of P =169.13 million to FAI. The selling price of = P433.26 million is payable annually for 5 years. In 2013, the Parent Company applied deposits for future stock subscription amounting to P =700.00 million and = P120.00 million as payments for the acquisitions of 441,000,000 common shares of GBI and 46,000,000 common shares of EWRB, respectively. In 2012, the Parent Company assigned to GBI bills payable amounting to P =700.00 million as deposits for subscription of 46,000,000 common shares of GBI. Also in 2012, the preferred shareholders converted a total of 300 million preferred shares amounting to P =3.00 billion to 300 million common shares. 32. Events Subsequent to Reporting Period Stock Rights Offering On January 29, 2015, the Board of Directors, in its regular meeting, approved a rights offering to be offered first to certain eligible shareholders of the Parent Company (“Stock Rights Offer”) subject to market conditions and receipt of regulatory approvals. The Stock Rights Offer will be conducted by way of offering common shares from unissued portion of the Parent Company’s authorized capital stock. 33. Supplementary Information Required Under Revenue Regulations 15-2010 Supplementary Information under RR No. 15-2010 On November 25, 2010, the BIR issued RR No. 15-2010, requiring the inclusion of information on various taxes paid and accrued during the taxable year in the notes to the financial statements. The Parent Company reported and/or paid the following types of taxes for the year ended December 31, 2014: Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) The Parent Company is subject to GRT on its gross income from Philippine sources. GRT is imposed on interest, commissions and discounts from lending activities at 5.00% or 1.00%, depending on the remaining maturities of instruments from which such receipts are derived, and at 7.00% on non-lending fees and commissions, trading and foreign exchange gains and other items constituting gross income. *SGVFS010664* - 110 Details of the Parent Company's income and GRT accounts in 2014 are as follows: Income derived from lending activities Other income Gross Receipts =11,758,610 P 1,580,809 =13,339,419 P Gross Receipts Tax =540,829 P 110,657 =651,486 P Exclusive of the above GRT schedule, the Parent Company charged GRT to its clients amounting to = P6.76 million in 2014. Other Taxes and Licenses For the year ended December 31, 2014, other taxes and licenses included in ‘Taxes and licenses’ account of the Parent Company consist of: Documentary stamps taxes Local taxes Fringe benefit taxes Others =176,190 P 19,418 15,251 23,306 =234,165 P Withholding Taxes Details of withholding taxes remitted and balances as of December 31, 2014 are as follows: Withholding taxes on compensation and benefits Expanded withholding taxes Final withholding taxes Total Remittances =439,467 P 128,967 159,383 =727,817 P Balance =28,710 P 20,073 15,887 =64,670 P On February 20, 2015, a Formal Letter of Demand was received from the BIR assessing the Parent Company for deficiency taxes, including interests and surcharges, in the amount of = P18.35 million. This amount was accepted and settled on February 23, 2015. The Parent Company has no other outstanding assessments from the BIR as of December 31, 2014. *SGVFS010664* EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014 Annex I: Reconciliation of retained earnings available for dividend declaration Annex II: Schedule of financial ratios Annex III: Conglomerate map Annex IV: List of all Philippine Financial Reporting Standards Annex V: Supplementary Schedules required under SRC Rule 68, As Amended ANNEX I EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION RECONCILIATION OF RETAINED EARNINGS AVAILABLE FOR DIVIDEND DECLARATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014 Presented is the reconciliation of retained earnings available for dividend declaration of the Parent Company as of December 31, 2014 with amendments based on SEC Bulletin No. 14, Presentation of Reconciliation of Retained Earnings (amounts in thousands): Unappropriated retained earnings available for dividend declaration, beginning P =5,349,265 Net income actually earned/realized during the year 1,666,551 Net income during the year closed to retained earnings 7,105,816 Less: Interest accrued on impaired loans Unrealized gain on trading securities Deferred tax assets recognized through profit or loss Unrealized gain on investment properties 24,218 (381,965) (43,411) 10,615 Add: Realized gain on trading securities, categorized as unrealized in prior years Realized gain on investment properties, categorized as unrealized in prior years 62,733 60,769 7,619,861 Less appropriation during the period Total unappropriated retained earnings available for dividend declaration, ending 2,037 P =7,617,824 *SGVFS010664* ANNEX II EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE OF FINANCIAL RATIOS AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND 2013 Below are the financial ratios that are relevant to the Group for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013: Current ratio(1) Solvency ratio(2) Debt-to-equity(3) Asset-to-equity(4) Interest rate coverage ratio(5) Profitability ratio Return on asset (6) Return on equity (7) Net profit margin(8) Gross profit margin(9) 2014 86.05% 112.86% 7.78 8.78 260.70% 2013 78.41% 115.78% 6.34 7.34 255.42% 1.28% 10.17% 22.61% 85.93% 1.60% 11.11% 8.43% 85.15% 1 Current assets divided by current liabilities 2 Total assets divided by total liabilities 3 Total liabilities divided by total equity 4 Total assets divided by total equity 5 Income before interest and taxes divided by interest expense 6. Net income divided by average total assets. Average total assets is based on average monthly balances 7. Net income attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company divided by average total equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company. Average total equity is based on average monthly balances 8 Income before income tax over total interest income 9 Net interest income over total interest income *SGVFS010664* ANNEX III EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONGLOMERATE MAP AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014 Below is a map showing the relationship between and among the Group and its ultimate parent company, subsidiaries, and affiliate as of December 31, 2014: *SGVFS010664* ANNEX IV EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION LIST OF ALL PHILIPPINE FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (PFRS) AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014 Below is the list of all Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), Philippine Accounting Standards (PAS) and Philippine Interpretations of International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) as of December 31, 2014: PHILIPPINE FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS Effective as of December 31, 2014 Adopted Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements Conceptual Framework Phase A: Objectives and qualitative characteristics 3 PFRSs Practice Statement Management Commentary 3 Not Adopted Not Applicable 3 Philippine Financial Reporting Standards PFRS 1 (Revised) PFRS 2 First-time Adoption of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards 3 Amendments to PFRS 1 and PAS 27: Cost of an Investment in a Subsidiary, Jointly Controlled Entity or Associate 3 Amendments to PFRS 1: Additional Exemptions for Firsttime Adopters 3 Amendment to PFRS 1: Limited Exemption from Comparative PFRS 7 Disclosures for First-time Adopters 3 Amendments to PFRS 1: Severe Hyperinflation and Removal of Fixed Date for First-time Adopters 3 Amendments to PFRS 1: Government Loans 3 Share-based Payment 3 Amendments to PFRS 2: Vesting Conditions and Cancellations 3 Amendments to PFRS 2: Group Cash-settled Share-based Payment Transactions 3 PFRS 3 (Revised) Business Combinations PFRS 4 Insurance Contracts Amendments to PAS 39 and PFRS 4: Financial Guarantee Contracts 3 3 3 PFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations 3 PFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources 3 PFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures 3 Amendments to PAS 39 and PFRS 7: Reclassification of Financial Assets 3 Amendments to PAS 39 and PFRS 7: Reclassification of Financial Assets - Effective Date and Transition 3 Amendments to PFRS 7: Improving Disclosures about Financial Instruments 3 *SGVFS010664* -2- PHILIPPINE FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS Effective as of December 31, 2014 Adopted Amendments to PFRS 7: Disclosures - Transfers of Financial Assets 3 Amendments to PFRS 7: Disclosures - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities 3 Amendments to PFRS 7: Mandatory Effective Date of PFRS 9 and Transition Disclosures 3 PFRS 8 Operating Segments 3 PFRS 9 Financial Instruments (2010 version)* 3 Amendments to PFRS 9: Mandatory Effective Date of PFRS 9 and Transition Disclosures 3 PFRS 10 Not Adopted Financial Instruments (2013 version) 3 Financial Instruments (2014 version) 3 Consolidated Financial Statements Not Applicable 3 Amendments to PFRS 10, PFRS12 and PAS27: Investment Entities 3 Amendments to PFRS 10 and PAS 28: Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture 3 PFRS 11 (Amended) Joint Arrangements 3 PFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities 3 Amendments to PFRS 11: Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in Joint Operations 3 3 Amendments to PFRS 10, PFRS12 and PAS27: Investment Entities 3 PFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement PFRS 14 Regulatory Deferral Accounts 3 IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 3 Philippine Accounting Standards PAS 1 (Revised) Presentation of Financial Statements 3 Amendment to PAS 1: Capital Disclosures 3 3 Amendments to PAS 32 and PAS 1: Puttable Financial Instruments and Obligations Arising on Liquidation Amendments to PAS 1: Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income 3 3 PAS 2 Inventories PAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows 3 PAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors 3 PAS 10 Events after the Reporting Period 3 PAS 11 Construction Contracts 3 *SGVFS010664* -3- PHILIPPINE FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS Effective as of December 31, 2014 PAS 12 PAS 16 Adopted Income Taxes 3 Amendment to PAS 12 - Deferred Tax: Recovery of Underlying Assets 3 Property, Plant and Equipment 3 Not Adopted Amendments to PAS 16 and PAS 38: Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortization 3 Amendments to PAS 16 and PAS 41: Bearer Plants 3 PAS 17 Leases 3 PAS 18 Revenue 3 PAS 19 (Amended) Employee Benefits 3 Amendments to PAS 19: Actuarial Gains and Losses, Group Plans and Disclosures 3 Amendments to PAS 19: Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions 3 PAS 20 Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance PAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates Not Applicable 3 3 Amendment: Net Investment in a Foreign Operation 3 PAS 23 (Revised) Borrowing Costs 3 PAS 24 (Revised) Related Party Disclosures 3 PAS 26 Accounting and Reporting by Retirement Benefit Plans 3 PAS 27 (Amended) Separate Financial Statements 3 3 Amendments to PFRS 10, PFRS12 and PAS27: Investment Entities 3 Amendments to PAS 27: Equity Method in Separate Financial Statements 3 PAS 28 (Amended) Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures PAS 29 Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies 3 PAS 31 Interests in Joint Ventures 3 PAS 32 Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation 3 Amendments to PAS 32 and PAS 1: Puttable Financial Instruments and Obligations Arising on Liquidation 3 Amendment to PAS 32: Classification of Rights Issues 3 Amendments to PAS 32: Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities 3 PAS 33 Earnings per Share 3 PAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting 3 Amendment to PAS 34: Interim Financial Reporting and Segment Information for Total Assets and Liabilities 3 *SGVFS010664* -4- PHILIPPINE FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS Effective as of December 31, 2014 Adopted Impairment of Assets 3 Amendments to PAS 36: Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets 3 PAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets 3 PAS 38 Intangible Assets 3 Amendments to PAS 16 and PAS 38: Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortization 3 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement 3 Amendments to PAS 39: Transition and Initial Recognition of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities 3 PAS 36 PAS 39 Amendments to PAS 39: The Fair Value Option 3 Amendments to PAS 39 and PFRS 4: Financial Guarantee Contracts 3 Amendments to PAS 39 and PFRS 7: Reclassification of Financial Assets 3 Amendments to PAS 39 and PFRS 7: Reclassification of Financial Assets – Effective Date and Transition 3 3 Amendments to Philippine Interpretation IFRIC–9 and PAS 39: Embedded Derivatives PAS 41 Not Applicable 3 Amendments to PAS 39: Cash Flow Hedge Accounting of Forecast Intragroup Transactions PAS 40 Not Adopted Amendment to PAS 39: Eligible Hedged Items 3 Amendment to PAS 39: Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting 3 Investment Property 3 Amendment to PAS 40: Investment Property 3 3 Agriculture Philippine Interpretations IFRIC 1 Changes in Existing Decommissioning, Restoration and Similar Liabilities 3 IFRIC 2 Members’ Share in Co-operative Entities and Similar Instruments 3 IFRIC 4 Determining Whether an Arrangement Contains a Lease IFRIC 5 Rights to Interests arising from Decommissioning, Restoration and Environmental Rehabilitation Funds 3 IFRIC 6 Liabilities arising from Participating in a Specific Market - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 3 IFRIC 7 Applying the Restatement Approach under PAS 29 Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies 3 IFRIC 8 Scope of PFRS 2 3 IFRIC 9 Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives 3 Amendments to Philippine Interpretation IFRIC–9 and PAS 39: Embedded Derivatives 3 3 *SGVFS010664* -5- PHILIPPINE FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS Effective as of December 31, 2014 Adopted Not Adopted Not Applicable IFRIC 10 Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment 3 IFRIC 11 PFRS 2 - Group and Treasury Share Transactions 3 IFRIC 12 Service Concession Arrangements 3 IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes 3 IFRIC 14 The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and their Interaction 3 Amendments to Philippine Interpretations IFRIC - 14, Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement 3 IFRIC 15 Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate 3 IFRIC 16 Hedges of a Net Investment in a Foreign Operation 3 IFRIC 17 Distributions of Non-cash Assets to Owners 3 IFRIC 18 Transfers of Assets from Customers 3 IFRIC 19 Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments 3 IFRIC 20 Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine 3 IFRIC 21 Levies 3 SIC-7 Introduction of the Euro 3 SIC-10 Government Assistance - No Specific Relation to Operating Activities 3 SIC-12 Consolidation - Special Purpose Entities 3 SIC-13 Amendment to SIC - 12: Scope of SIC 12 3 Jointly Controlled Entities - Non-Monetary Contributions by Venturers 3 SIC-15 Operating Leases - Incentives 3 SIC-25 Income Taxes - Changes in the Tax Status of an Entity or its Shareholders 3 SIC-27 Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal Form of a Lease 3 SIC-29 Service Concession Arrangements: Disclosures. 3 SIC-31 Revenue - Barter Transactions Involving Advertising Services 3 SIC-32 Intangible Assets - Web Site Costs 3 *This standard has been early adopted by the Bank. *SGVFS010664* ANNEX V EAST WEST BANKING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES REQUIRED UNDER SRC RULE 68, AS AMENDED AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014 Below are the additional information and schedules required by SRC Rule 68, as amended that are relevant to the Group. This information is presented for purposes of filing with the SEC and is not required part of the basic financial statements. Schedule A. Financial Assets Below is the detailed schedule of the Group’s financial assets as of December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands): Name of issuing entity and association of each issue Financial assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss Debt securities Bureau of Treasury Republic of The Philippines First Pacific Company Ltd International Container Terminal Services Rizal Commercial Banking Corp Republic of Indonesa SM Investment Corp Pertamina (Pertij) FPT Finance Limited Filinvest Land Inc Korea Development Bank Banco de Oro PSALM ROP warrants Citibank Manila Credit Suisse Equity securities San Miguel Corporation LGU Guarantee Corporation Victorias Millings Corporation Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation Number of shares/principal amount of bonds and notes Amount shown Value based in the statement on market Income of financial quotation at received and position end of year accrued 4,068,876 1,840,094 775,445 633,906 365,094 313,040 223,600 223,600 100,620 99,680 89,440 4,472 716 P =4,153,447 2,812,791 780,800 657,060 367,339 377,926 223,600 233,560 110,074 99,680 88,640 4,555 856 P =4,153,447 2,812,791 780,800 657,060 367,339 377,926 223,600 233,560 110,074 99,680 88,640 4,555 856 P =11,085 51,551 7,809 6,846 10,540 5,394 7,358 1,644 294 421 372 161 27 78 43 25,826 20,878 25,826 20,878 – – 2,847 shares 50 shares 50 shares 9 shares 215,195 10,213 229 21 P =10,182,690 215,195 10,213 229 21 P =10,182,690 – – – – P =103,052 *SGVFS010664* -2- Name of issuing entity and association of each issue Investment Securities at Amortized Cost: Republic of the Philippines National Power Corp. International Container Terminal Services Bank Of China Power Sector Asset and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Philippine Power Trust I Republic of Indonesia Bank of America Corp Citigroup Inc. FPT Finance Ltd Development Bank of the Phils First Pacific Company Ltd Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income: Roxas Holdings, Inc. Aboitiz Transport System Corporation Asiatrust Development Bank Empire East Land Holdings, Inc. Caliraya Golf Phil. Clearing House Corp. PDSH Total Number of shares/principal amount of bonds and notes Amount shown in the statement of financial position Value based on market quotation at end of year Income received and accrued 3,037,283 2,894,726 P =4,046,260 3,037,300 P =4,033,094 3,168,711 P =117,816 147,851 894,400 347,686 910,943 347,490 912,288 346,367 9,131 2,991 220,921 186,206 44,720 – – – – – 7,625,942 223,560 182,837 46,488 – – – – – 8,794,878 226,511 184,343 47,507 – – – – – 8,918,821 13,378 34,209 22,976 5,868 5,165 4,858 4,578 2,789 371,610 914 shares 242 shares 18 shares 3 shares – – – 6,126 808 127 213 3,120 2,469 1,556 14,419 P =18,991,987 6,126 808 127 213 18,187 2,469 1,556 29,486 P =19,130,997 – – – – – – – – P =475,112 *SGVFS010664* -3Schedule B. Amounts receivable from directors, officers, employees, related parties and principal stockholders (other than related parties) Below is the schedule of advances to employees of the Group with balances above = P100,000 as of December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands): Balance at beginning of year Additions Collections Write off Current Not current Balance at end of year Abad, Virginia O. - 223 - - 61 162 223 Abalon, Edgar Allan C. - 296 - - 85 211 296 Abella, Maria Melanie L. - 288 - - 70 218 288 183 - 65 - 79 39 118 Abulencia, Maria Veronica L. - 230 - - 61 169 230 Afable, Ruby Charo T. - 240 - - 61 179 240 Agcaoili, Ana Jean E. 182 - 73 - 85 23 108 Alcala, Mary Jane D. 279 - 48 - 70 160 230 - 277 - - 93 184 277 232 108 44 - 141 155 296 - 226 - - 61 165 226 Andal, Reginald R. 201 - 42 - 57 102 159 Andrade, Ian Daleo R. 252 - 61 - 79 111 190 Angga, Emiliana A. - 383 - - 138 245 383 Anonuevo, Janus C. 268 - 47 - 67 154 221 - 146 - - 57 89 146 Abreu, Raoul Antonio J. Alcazar, Jose Gerardo D. Alonde, Rizel A. Amora, Michael Angelo B. Antonio, Mary Grace M. Apaliso, Victor F. Jr. 543 - 221 - 255 67 322 Apuli, Ranulfo T. Jr. - 142 - - 56 87 142 Aquino, Grace V. - 121 - - 49 71 121 Aquino, Lorna M. - 250 - - 61 189 250 Arevalo, Perla R. 204 164 46 - 123 199 322 Arintok, Ariann O. 169 - 35 - 48 86 134 - 125 - - 46 79 125 232 - 44 - 61 127 188 - 247 - - 70 177 247 Arnaldo, Jennifer A. Asuncion, Mary Gay T. Asuncion, Rodolfo V. 1,200 - 578 - 622 - 622 Atienza, Jason Anthony V. Atienza, Alan E. 269 - 59 - 79 131 210 Auza, Jonathan L. 306 - 55 - 79 171 251 Bajo, Wilbert Aldrin R. 641 - 21 - 87 534 620 Balatbat, Maria Jocelyn B. 240 - 49 - 67 124 190 Baldoman, Rogelio A. - 111 - - 43 68 111 Bales, Joel C. - 137 - - 50 86 137 Banal, Aerol Paul B. 169 - 55 - 67 48 114 Banal, Conrad Anthony Dominic L. 328 - 67 - 91 169 261 Bandol, Jessie C. 276 - 65 - 85 126 211 Banez, Pedro Catalino P. 233 - 44 - 61 128 189 - 133 - - 50 83 133 161 - 35 - 46 80 126 Baro, Rexie G. Basilio, Jeziel P. - 117 - - 44 73 117 Bauson, Marissa A. Basilio, Pelagio Iii G. 710 - 150 - 203 356 559 Bautista, Alexander Glen E. 280 216 49 - 164 283 447 *SGVFS010664* -4- Bautista, Ericson H. Bautista, John Rey A. Balance at beginning of year Additions Collections Write off Current Not current Balance at end of year 186 165 41 - 120 190 310 - 114 - - 72 42 114 Bautista, Maria Regina J. 213 - 40 - 56 117 173 Bautista, Meybel L. 315 - 55 - 79 181 261 Bayani, Ma Teresa L. 396 - 71 - 102 222 325 - 101 - - 101 - 101 216 - 42 - 58 116 174 Bayot, Emilia B. Bernabe, Imelda F. Billedo, Ma Christina L. - 191 - - 49 142 191 Biscocho, Gay A. 240 - 43 - 61 136 197 Bombais, Rosemarie C. 267 - 49 - 70 147 217 - 247 - - 61 186 247 Borja, Grace M. 232 - 63 - 79 90 169 Borres, Kristoffer Alexis N. 214 - 46 - 70 98 168 Borromeo, Ray Karlo R. 232 - 44 - 61 127 188 Buenaventura, Imelda M. - 188 - - 47 141 188 Buendia, Angelica S. - 316 - - 143 173 316 Bondoc, Priscilla F. Cabahug, Janet C. - 111 - - 44 67 111 235 - 43 - 61 132 193 - 247 - - 70 177 247 Cadano, Johoanna R. 397 - 136 - 163 98 261 Cairo, Abigail Joan U. 201 179 46 - 169 164 333 Calixto, Tristan Jorel R. - 194 - - 47 147 194 Camilo, Virgilio L. - 447 - - 223 224 447 Campanera, Ma Riezl R. - 193 - - 53 140 193 Canedo, Noemi S. 191 - 57 - 70 64 134 Canillas, Emmanuel Ramon Zamora Itf. 179 - 67 - 79 33 112 Capili, Maria Aileen M. 260 - 51 - 70 139 209 - 198 - - 75 123 198 Cariaga, Catherine M. 235 180 43 - 127 245 372 Caberoy, Ginalyn D. Cabusao, Ma Jerreza D. Capobianco, Anna Marie F. Cariaga, Eric V. 186 - 48 - 61 77 138 Carlos, Violeta A. 236 - 25 - 70 141 211 Caro, Rowena R. 226 - 44 - 61 121 181 - 221 - - 60 161 221 178 - 48 - 61 69 130 Casambros, Nympha D. Castillo, Mara Siena L. Castro, Angelene Elvira L. - 215 - - 61 154 215 Castro, John Philip M. - 219 - - 61 158 219 Castro, Ma Francesca H. - 273 - - 70 203 273 Catane, Roberto Paul D. 217 - 44 - 61 113 174 Catapang, Ritchie C. - 233 - - 61 172 233 Cayabyab, Pamela Shiela M. - 211 - - 61 151 211 Ceniza, Minnie P. - 126 - - 49 77 126 Chan, Mary Jane C. 241 - 72 - 75 94 169 Cheng, Jolly Allan O. 211 - 45 - 61 105 166 Ching, Alan John P. 271 - 49 - 70 152 222 Ching, Jean Margarette L. 231 - 53 - 70 108 178 Ching, Zulaika Jane D. - 219 - - 57 162 219 Chua, Catherine Ann H. - 219 - - 61 158 219 Chua, Jenice D. - 479 - - 161 318 479 *SGVFS010664* -5- Balance at beginning of year Chua, Paulina L. Chua, Tan Guat Dolores L. Claveria, Leah P. Not current Balance at end of year 68 85 153 61 161 222 Additions Collections Write off Current 218 - 65 - - 222 - - - 100 - - 44 56 100 248 - 58 - 79 111 190 Co, Aris G. - 296 - - 85 211 296 Co, Renato D. - 225 - - 58 167 225 Co, Ruth G. - 289 - - 79 210 289 Cobarrubias, Malcolm A. 193 - 47 - 61 85 146 Cobarrubias, Maria Cristina S. 250 - 42 - 61 147 208 - 111 - - 64 46 111 Contreras, Yolanda G. 222 - 45 - 61 117 178 Corpuz, Denise S. 236 - 43 - 61 132 193 Cotabato Sugar Central Company Inc - 400,000 - - 400,000 - 400,000 Cruz, Anne Rachelle R. 287 - 48 - 70 169 239 Clutario, Ma Luisa T. Concepcion, Anna Lorraine G. Cruz, Christian C. 250 - 41 - 61 147 208 Cruz, Flordeliza M. 177 - 47 - 61 69 129 Cruz, Florence G. 199 - 45 - 61 93 154 Cruz, Napoleon S. Jr. 543 - 142 - 182 219 401 Cuaton, Ursulo L. Jr. II 371 130 90 - 178 233 411 Dagoy, Divine Grace F. 209 - 37 - 53 119 172 - 200,000 - - 200,000 - 200,000 Davao Sugar Central Co Inc David, Arnold Thomas Rafael L. 283 - 48 - 70 165 235 De, Guzman Pricilla G. 239 - 42 - 61 136 197 De, Guzman Rachelle D. 184 - 46 - 61 77 138 De, Leon Anna Liza D. 441 - 126 - 158 157 315 De, Leon Maribeth N. 238 - 62 - 68 108 176 De, Luna Baltazar Randy B. 419 - 127 - 160 131 291 De, Peralta Margareth M. 277 161 49 - 177 211 388 Del, Rosario Raquel Y. 217 - 44 - 61 113 174 Dela Cruz, Efren O. Jr. - 550 - - 221 329 550 Dela, Cruz Adonis S. - 393 - - 146 247 393 Dela, Cruz Glennmore G. 289 - 58 - 79 152 231 Dela, Cruz Marinella A. 214 - 40 - 61 113 173 Delos Santos, Nova B. 166 - 49 - 61 56 116 Deocampo, Joanne B. 184 - 46 - 61 77 138 - 246 - - 61 186 246 Detubio, Carmen Q. Dimla, Eduardo S. Jr. Dmci, Project Developers Inc. Dogillo, Shella A. Dolina, Maria Luisa M. Ducado, Mary Nell A. 1,680 - 91 - 263 1,327 1,590 214,900 24,919 8,765 - 12,181 218,873 231,054 - 120 - - 62 58 120 222 - 45 - 61 117 178 - 213 - - 58 155 213 260 - 78 - 99 84 183 Dumlao, Philip C. - 244 - - 61 183 244 Dytuco, Dona Marie R. - 223 - - 61 162 223 Ebora, Leovelino D. 242 - 42 - 61 140 200 Enanosa, Carlo I. 274 - 67 - 86 120 206 Dumalaog, Rosemarie R. *SGVFS010664* -6- Balance at beginning of year Additions Collections Write off Current Not current Balance at end of year - 219 - - 61 158 219 Episcope, Henry C. 227 - 49 - 67 111 178 Erana, Maria Gloria Dulce F. 217 - 51 - 67 99 166 Escalicas, Ma Isabel G. 250 - 41 - 61 147 208 Escoses, Ermelyn D. 264 - 59 - 79 126 205 Esguerra, Arnold B. 223 - 42 - 58 122 181 - - 51 73 124 Encarnacion, Maria Esmeralda E. Fajardo, Annaliza O. - 124 FDC Misamis Power Corporation - 1,478,302 - - - 1,478,302 1,478,302 FDC Utilities, Inc. - 602 - - 247 355 602 10,668 1,077 963 - 2,398 8,385 10,782 528 - 275 - 253 - 253 Fernandez, Jacqueline S. Filarchipelago, Hospitality Inc. Filinvest, Development Corporation. Filomeno, Gay S. Florendo, Portia Gilda D. Flores, Gerald H. Foja, Jacobo G. Francia, Odelon T. Jr. Gaba, Glenda S. 5,621,850 - - - - 5,621,850 5,621,850 - 230 - - 61 169 230 221 - 53 - 66 102 168 - 252 - - 70 182 252 205 231 55 - 153 228 381 1,257 284 52 - 219 1,270 1,488 - 247 - - 61 186 247 Gacasan, Rosalina C. 247 - 39 - 61 147 207 Galicia, Olivia S. 185 - 55 - 70 60 130 Galita, Gina Marie C. - 600 - - 322 278 600 Gasco, Brian Lesly Hegel S. - 116 - - 44 72 116 Geronimo, John Gil M. 300 - 62 - 68 170 238 Gloez, Arthur S. Jr. 178 - 48 - 61 69 129 Go, Irene Q. 235 - 55 - 60 120 180 Gonzales, Edylene D. - 215 - - 61 154 215 Guerrero, Nilo B. 151 - 43 - 56 51 107 Guino, Frances Lea C. 286 - 65 - 85 136 221 Gutierrez, Johnell T. - 289 - - 79 210 289 Gutierrez, Windy B. 233 - 44 - 61 128 189 Hebron, Marinela C. 236 - 43 - 61 132 193 - 317 - - 142 175 317 Honorico, Tootsie I. 250 - 60 - 79 111 191 Hulguin, Joseph A. 226 - 44 - 61 121 181 Hementera, Jonah M. Ignacio, Felipe A. - 102 - - 80 22 102 217 - 44 - 61 113 174 - 347 - - 147 200 347 399 - 88 - 116 195 311 2,328 - 136 - 352 1,840 2,192 Jonsay, Jayvee B. - 247 - - 61 186 247 Jose, Hannah Guitar G. - 211 - - 61 151 211 Joven, Rhoda T. 222 - 54 - 70 98 168 Junio, Ma Karen B. 174 - 49 - 61 64 125 Kimpo, Cherry Ann Vanessa C. 251 - 52 - 70 130 200 Kosca, Reginald Dennis B. 231 - 41 - 58 131 190 Iremedio, December E. Isidro, Rod Louie Jefferson C. James, Marvin A. Jaucian, Eufrocina B. *SGVFS010664* -7- Balance at beginning of year Lacambra, Gemma C. Lacea, Jonne Ann R. Additions Collections Write off Current Not current Balance at end of year 279 - 59 - 79 142 221 - 244 - - 61 183 244 Lacsamana, Judy Ulysses A. 232 - 44 - 61 127 188 Ladaban, Justin Robert G. 396 296 120 - 234 339 572 Laguda, Janette S. 511 - 119 - 162 230 392 Lama, Mary Ann B. 225 - 52 - 70 102 172 Lampano, Moises G. 162 - 57 - 70 34 104 Landrito, Ivah Marizol D. 187 284 85 - 179 208 387 Laus, Willeth L. - 225 - - 55 170 225 Layug, Jennifer G. - 230 - - 61 169 230 214 - 44 - 61 109 170 4,251 - 198 - 633 3,420 4,053 Legaspina, Joanne Marie R. - 237 - - 61 176 237 Leuterio, Kristine Karen R. 226 - 41 - 61 124 185 Ligayo, Michael H. - 192 - - 54 139 192 Lim, Karen D. - 234 - - 61 173 234 Lim, Stanley Jason G. - 244 - - 61 183 244 Lima, Ma Barbara V. 250 - 42 - 61 147 208 Lim-Marohombsar, Maria Cecilia M. 215 - 45 - 61 109 170 - 237 - - 61 176 237 Lazaro, Zaida Angelita P. Legaspi, Jocelyn C. Lingad, Alexander F. Locsin, Raul Raymund C. 269 - 65 - 68 136 204 Lopez, Anna Lyn M. - 102 - - 40 61 102 Lopez, Maylene R. - 280 - - 70 211 280 Lopez, Paul John B. - 247 - - 70 177 247 Lotho, Glenn B. 220 - 95 - 113 12 125 Lumbres, Ma Susana Editha G. 193 - 43 - 61 89 150 Lumuthang, Rodney A. - 244 - - 70 174 244 Macaballug, Carmina D. - 122 - - 47 75 122 Macapagal, Jahil L. 265 - 66 - 85 114 199 Macaraeg, Sally Marie D. 265 - 60 - 79 126 205 Magadia, Jizell P. 150 - 47 - 55 48 103 Magadia, Marlowe L. - 211 - - 61 151 211 Magdales, Gerardo C. 208 - 54 - 70 84 154 Maglaki, Jeannette D. 211 378 18 - 151 420 571 Magnaye, Racquel F. 267 291 50 - 187 321 508 Maipid, Paolo Juan Miguel D. 193 - 47 - 61 85 146 Makilan, Claudette G. 235 - 43 - 61 132 193 Mamalayan, Paulino O. 196 - 46 - 61 89 150 Mancilla, Rose Elizabeth B. - 203 - - 55 149 203 Manggalo, Debbie T. - 250 - - 61 189 250 1,048 - 131 - 214 703 917 - 210 - - 89 121 210 501 - 17 - 69 414 483 - 129 - - 49 80 129 250 - 42 - 61 147 208 Maribojoc, Maria Cristina L. - 237 - - 61 176 237 Marqueses, Ofelia D. - 174 - - 87 87 174 Manguiat, Katherine N. Maningas, Gisela Michelle S. Manuel, Karleen L. Maramag, Maria Katrina N. Marcelo, Jasmin Mae C. *SGVFS010664* -8- Mateo, Maria Romina M. Medina, Carlota A. Balance at beginning of year Additions Collections Write off Current Not current Balance at end of year - 147 - - 73 74 147 208 - 70 - 84 54 138 Medina, Iv Aristeo N. - 251 - - 70 181 251 Medina, Lizel N. - 247 - - 61 186 247 Mendez, Mary Joy C. - 201 - - 55 146 201 Mercado, Joel M. - 756 - - 253 503 756 Minoza, Eliza Grace C. - 225 - - 55 170 225 - 206 - - 59 147 206 Molina, George T. Mirabueno, Jo-Anne G. 209 309 63 - 203 252 455 Morales, Cyrus C. 233 - 44 - 61 128 189 Mortel, Maria Kristina A. 254 - 50 - 70 134 204 Mosqueda, Evangeline A. 261 245 108 - 278 121 398 Munoz, Richard Benjamin S. 176 - 60 - 70 46 116 Narciso, Paolo D. 233 - 41 - 61 131 192 Narvacan, Genalyn M. - 103 - - 65 38 103 Nasol, Severino D. - 237 - - 61 176 237 Natividad, Noel U. - 244 - - 67 177 244 Navarrete, Marife S. - 211 - - 61 150 211 Navarro, Michael B. - 104 - - 44 60 104 Navidad, Jose Ma Oscar. 316 - 56 - 79 181 261 Nayve, Julie Adelyn A. 164 - 48 - 61 55 116 Ng, Estrella B. 233 - 44 - 61 128 189 Nicasio, Myra P. 214 - 44 - 61 109 170 Nonato, Herman D. 184 - 65 - 68 51 119 Nufable, Emerson B. - 107 - - 78 29 107 Olalia, Agnes M. - 272 - - 70 202 272 Olalia, Anthony M. 208 - 46 - 61 101 162 Olarte, Harold T. 243 - 42 - 61 140 201 Ona, Lourdes A. 304 300 58 - 196 350 547 Ong, Catherine C. 188 - 73 - 85 30 115 Ong, Christina J. 219 - 62 - 79 78 158 Ong, Ma Noemi S. 193 - 47 - 61 86 146 Ong, Michael S. - 204 - - 52 151 204 Orcine, Iii William Cipriano D. - 219 - - 61 158 219 211 - 46 - 61 105 166 - 161 - - 61 100 161 182 - 48 - 61 73 134 - 128 - - 50 78 128 444 - 151 - 187 106 293 - 280 - - 70 210 280 238 279 103 - 201 213 415 Panganiban, Maricel G. - 101 - - 58 43 101 Panganiban, Rogel L. - 237 - - 61 176 237 217 - 44 - 61 113 174 - 200 - - 55 145 200 2,482 149 132 - 446 2,053 2,499 419 - 108 - 139 171 310 - 124 - - 33 92 124 Ortiz, Toni Regina L. Pagtakhan, Mark Alvin A. Palo, Danilo N. Palomo, Jesus Enrico L. Pama, Cristina O. Pamfilo, Ma Anna Lourdes D. Pangan, Noel S. Papag, Marita B. Paragas, Lex C. Paras, Ana Maria L. Pascual, Conrad Paul D. Jr. Payawal, Roberto A. *SGVFS010664* -9- Balance at beginning of year Additions Collections Write off Current Not current Balance at end of year Pe, Benito Florence Y. 292 - 56 - 79 157 236 Penafiel, Evangeline S. 206 - 45 - 61 101 162 Penaloza, Allan M. 206 - 45 - 61 101 162 Penarubia, Allan T. 208 - 54 - 70 84 154 Perez, Soraya F. 207 299 36 - 230 240 470 Pilares, Mylene L. 316 439 62 - 252 441 693 - 121 - - 65 57 121 Pineda, Edgardo B. Posadas, Jomar N. - 134 - - 58 76 134 Presingular, Gerard John C. 206 - 43 - 58 105 163 Prudente, Sarah Melissa A. - 244 - - 61 183 244 Puno, Ma Christina C. 264 - 59 - 79 126 205 Purugganan, Francesco Michael D. 368 - 117 - 145 106 251 Que, Kathryn . 209 - 55 - 70 84 154 Que, Sharon D. 247 - 42 - 61 143 204 Rabor, Almira D. 250 - 44 - 61 145 206 Ramirez, Claire L. - 260 - - 67 194 260 196 123 46 - 116 157 273 Ramos, Harold D. - 116 - - 47 68 116 Ramos, Karren B. 200 - 43 - 61 97 158 Ramos, Xavier C. 1,396 - 318 - 444 635 1,079 Raymundo, Redentor E. - 234 - - 61 173 234 Reboredo, Raymond T. 212 - 88 - 97 27 124 Reburiano, Ma Carina L. - 244 - - 61 183 244 Regalado, Daphne Xandra Z. - 222 - - 61 161 222 Resurreccion, Mary Anne L. Ramiscal, Gerna Joanne G. 217 - 44 - 61 113 174 Reyes, Annabelle M. - 241 - - 96 144 241 Reyes, Crispin A. - 260 - - 70 190 260 Reyes, Frederick D. - 384 - - 150 234 384 Reyes, Lovely M. 307 - 67 - 95 146 240 Reyes, Ma Leonora Y. 209 - 78 - 93 39 132 - 213 - - 55 158 213 Reynoso, Nina May Q. 216 - 56 - 73 87 160 Ricaforte, Gracia Regina E. 177 - 47 - 61 69 130 - 195 - - 50 145 195 192 - 46 - 61 85 146 - 115 - - 64 52 115 Rivera, Ravi P. Jr. 180 - 56 - 70 54 124 Rodriguez, Paulo Jose L. 187 263 56 - 189 205 394 Reyes, Rosselyn Grace P. Ringor, Rowena Y. Rito, Irene D. Rivano, Lucas Andre A. Rojas, Jocelyn D. - 223 - - 61 162 223 161 - 47 - 61 53 114 - 275 - - 79 196 275 Saguinsin, Jannet D. 255 191 51 - 144 251 395 Salazar, Adrian Wilson E. 229 221 52 - 164 234 398 Salvador, Dino Antonio A. 239 - 42 - 61 136 196 Salvador, Francis Alexandre A. 221 - 44 - 61 117 177 Salvador, Sheila C. 173 - 53 - 67 53 120 Sampang, Renato Z. 693 151 286 - 289 269 558 Rosal, Frederick Voltaire J. Rosario, Suzette C. *SGVFS010664* - 10 - Samson, Joy P. Balance at beginning of year Additions Collections Write off Current Not current Balance at end of year 184 247 68 - 142 221 363 San, Agustin Maria Luz R. - 223 - - 61 162 223 San, Jose Alina F. - 215 - - 61 154 215 San, Jose Editha N. - 287 - - 153 133 287 Sangalang, Catherine D. 208 - 54 - 70 84 154 Sangalang, Mai G. 236 - 78 - 92 66 158 Sangkula, Sheena E. 219 - 42 - 59 117 177 Santos, Broderick C. 313 - 56 - 79 178 257 Santos, Silvino C. Jr. - 208 - - 58 150 208 Savellano, Roland M. - 185 - - 107 78 185 See, Evelyn O. 185 - 48 - 61 77 138 Sen, Neil Allen A. 313 - 73 - 97 143 240 Serrano, Mineleo C. 201 - 65 - 79 56 135 Sibug, Maria Theresa C. 402 - 130 - 159 114 273 - 1,030 - - 306 724 1,030 185 - 34 - 48 103 151 Siochi, Alberto Antonio E. - 237 - - 61 176 237 Siongco, Ma Liza C. - 303 - - 79 224 303 259 - 64 - 84 112 196 - 154 - - 98 56 154 Soliongco, Jocelyn V. 247 - 52 - 70 125 195 Soliven, Erlie G. 202 - 57 - 73 72 145 Soller, Amada Ma Laarni C. 188 - 46 - 61 81 142 Soriano, Leila V. 166 - 40 - 52 73 125 Soriano, Maricel C. 209 - 92 - 105 12 117 Sta, Maria Esther S. - 144 - - 96 48 144 Suerte, Felipe Rowen G. - 451 - - 140 311 451 Sugay, Rachel Joy R. - 107 - - 48 59 107 226 - 44 - 61 121 181 1,636 - 417 - 488 731 1,219 Sy, Rosemarie G. 230 - 55 - 60 115 175 Tan, Catherine T. 201 - 53 - 67 81 148 Tee, Lorita C. 203 - 69 - 85 49 134 - 333 - - 111 222 333 Teves, Marie Antoinette G. 154 - 46 - 56 52 108 Ticzon, Wilroy V. 288 - 49 - 70 169 239 Tinio, Karsten T. 254 283 51 - 180 306 486 Tomboc, Juancho A. 181 - 62 - 68 51 119 Topacio, Mary Ann E. 247 166 42 - 127 243 371 - 223 - - 57 166 223 Sierra, Abigail G. Sigua, Ann Grace D. Siongco, Yvette Rhodora A. Sisican, Lilibeth R. Suico, Arnel T. Susmerano, Gerardo . Teves, Elmer A. Trangia, Jude Thaddeus T. Trinidad, Arlene R. 174 - 64 - 74 37 111 Tuason, Geraldine M. 233 - 44 - 61 128 189 Tubu, Charisse C. 249 - 41 - 61 147 208 Tumao, Maria Leah L. 217 - 44 - 61 113 174 3,378 - 309 - 600 2,469 3,069 200 - 40 - 55 105 160 - 796 - - 372 424 796 8,231 - 529 - 1,294 6,408 7,702 Tumbaga, Allan John M. Ty, Maria Cristina C. Uy, Ernesto T. Uy, Ivy B. *SGVFS010664* - 11 - Balance at beginning of year Additions Uy, Wennievic Y. Valderrama, Liberty B. Valencia, Ma Shenie S. Collections Write off Current Not current Balance at end of year - 230 - - 61 169 230 217 274 54 - 177 260 436 - 301 - - 85 216 301 Valenzuela, Nico B. 233 - 44 - 61 128 189 Valera, Valerie Mariflor G. 256 - 61 - 79 117 196 - 462 - - 170 292 462 Velasco, Rufina Anabelle M. 168 - 59 - 70 39 109 Valoria, Elzon P. Vergel, De Dios Anthony V. 228 138 43 - 127 196 324 Verzosa, Eugenio C. 219 - 45 - 61 113 174 Viernes, Jovito M. 214 - 55 - 70 89 159 Villa, Archibald V. 270 - 61 - 66 143 209 Villano, Robin Melchor Jon V. 209 - 63 - 79 67 146 Villano, Robin Melchor V. 277 - 87 - 106 84 190 - 217 - - 57 161 217 182 - 48 - 61 73 134 Villar, Rhamil B. Villarama, Maria Aileen A. Villaraza, Alessandro L. 2,859 - 135 - 369 2,355 2,724 Villegas, Maria Corazon R. 267 - 50 - 70 146 216 Viray, Cecilia P. 288 - 49 - 70 169 239 Vives, Jason P. 247 - 42 - 61 143 204 Yadao, Israel C. Jr. 491 - 118 - 155 217 373 Yambao, Ralph Eduardo A. 185 - 38 - 52 96 147 - 189 - - 49 141 189 Yuson, Dyan Ann D. 153 - 45 - 57 52 108 Yuson, Ephraim Vincent M. 236 - 43 - 61 132 193 Zamora, Jovito N. 206 382 65 - 257 266 523 Zepeda, Djhoanna R. 242 152 45 - 149 200 349 Young, Christian Irving B. Schedule C. Amounts receivable from related parties which are eliminated during the consolidation of financial statements Below is the schedule of receivables from related parties which are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands): Green Bank (A Rural Bank), Inc. East West Rural Bank Balance at beginning of year =128,200 P 450,125 =578,325 P Additions =– P 5,017,359 = 5,017,359 P Collections = 128,200 P 4,906,466 =5,034,666 P Balance at end of year =– P 561,018 =561,018 P *SGVFS010664* - 12 Schedule D. Intangible Assets As of December 31, 2014, the goodwill and intangible assets in the Group’s consolidated statements of financial position follow (amounts in thousands): Goodwill Branch licenses Capitalized software Customer relationship Core deposits Balance at beginning of year =1,316,728 P 1,662,200 522,128 133,788 20,891 =3,655,735 P Additions =– P 505,196 455,523 – – =960,719 P Charged to cost and expenses =– P – 183,326 4,312 4,043 =191,681 P Balance at end of year =1,316,728 P 2,167,396 794,325 129,476 16,848 =4,424,773 P *SGVFS010664* - 13 Schedule E. Long-term Debt Details of the Group’s long term debt* as of December 31, 2014 follow (amounts in millions): Amount P =4,964 1,500 P =6,464 Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes due 2025 Lower Tier 2 unsecured subordinated notes due 2021 Current = P– – = P– Noncurrent P =4,964 1,500 P =6,464 *Excludes long-term negotiable certificates of deposit, that are classified as deposit liabilities in the statement of financial position. Schedule F. Indebtedness to Related Parties (long term loan obligations to related parties) The Group has no outstanding long term loan obligations to its related parties as of December 31, 2014. Schedule G. Guarantees of Securities of Other Issuers The Group does not have guarantees of securities of other issuers as of December 31, 2014. Schedule H. Capital Stock Below is the schedule of the Group’s issued and outstanding capital stock as of December 31, 2014 (amounts in thousands): Number of Shares Title of issue East West Banking Corporation common shares Authorized Issued and outstanding as shown under related statement of financial position Reserved for options, warrants, conversion and other rights 1,500,000 1,128,410 – Related parties Held by Directors, Officers and Employees Others 846,378 10,555 271,477 *SGVFS010664*