His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said
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His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Co ntents Philosophy 4 Chairman’s Report 5 Board of Directors 9 Report on Corporate Governance 10 Management Team 17 Management Discussion & Analysis Report 18 Auditor’s Report 25 Statement of Financial Position 26 Statement of Comprehensive Income 27 Statement of Changes in Equity 28 Cash Flow Statement 29 Notes 30 3 Philosophy Our guiding philosophy is a system of fundamental beliefs and principles of our business. Our statement of the corporate philosophy attempts to capture the essence. We believe We believe the purpose of our business is to create superior value for all our Stakeholders with Increased profitability that reflects the positive aspects of effective corporate governance and evolve a culture that brings out the best in our employees, through empowerment and sell-realization. What we want to be Al Omaniya Financial services’ mission is to be the best financial services company through ethics and excellence today and tomorrow. What we want to do It is the sum of our decision about what we will do to achieve our mission in the environment we operate. Our strategy is to position the company as a specialized financial services company, which will serve select markets and optimize the productivity of our capital base. The principal components of our strategy are... Specialized financial services company The provision of financial services to consumers and corporate customers is the principal set of skills, which combine our activities. The core competency of our people is to put to test into areas where our skills are compatible with the requirements for success. Which will serve select markets The ability to identify potential markets where a sustainable advantage can be created is another concept in our strategy. When selecting markets, we choose the ones where we believe we have or can establish sustainable competitive advantages based upon a dedication to customer service, responsive decision-making and product innovation. Optimize the productivity of our capital base Balancing growth between businesess that requires us to carry assets and business that produce additional revenues and profits without adding to asset size. This produces a large stream of revenue and profits from a given capital base than a strategy focused principally on asset growth. The environment in which we operate changes constantly. Customer needs and expectations evolve in new directions. We review our strategies and remain flexible to prosper and grow in the years to come. 4 Chairman’s Repo rt It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Board of Directors, to present our 12th Annual Report, for the year ended 31st December 2009. Current Economic Scenario The acute phase of the financial meltdown has passed and the global economic recovery is underway both in the United States and worldwide due to the unprecedented fiscal stimulus and financial rescue efforts by the governments and the central banks. The world succeeded in avoiding large-scale contagion effects, including sovereign debt crisis, competitive exchange rate devaluations and trade wars. The latest IMF’s World Economic Report projects a modest but optimistic world output growth rate of 3.1% in 2010 as compared to 1.1% contraction in 2009, supported by the fundamentally strong emerging economies. In the year 2009, the Omani economy has been relatively resilient to the global slowdown and managed to clock a 3.7% growth in the Gross Domestic Product despite low oil prices and subdued capital flow. Increased oil production rates and continued infrastructure spending along with the favorable monetary policies helped in boosting investment and domestic demand and in taming the ill effects of the financial crisis. 5 Chairman’s Repo rt For the year 2010, the country has budgeted an ambitious layout of RO 7.18 billion, an increase of 11.8% over the previous year. The budgeted increase in investment expenditure for 2010 is 10.9%. The number of development projects and the encouraging oil prices, provide stability to the economy which is expected to record a growth rate of 6.1% at constant prices in the year ahead. Financial Highlights In the year 2009 the company achieved moderate growth in earnings and profitability despite the limited offtake. The company has achieved a profit after tax of RO 3.753 million as compared to RO 3.302 million in the previous year, resulting in a growth of 13.65%. The company’s net installment finance receivables stand at RO 114.5 million against RO 119 million in the previous year, with a marginal decline of 3.76%. The total assets size as of 31st December 2009 is RO 116.86 million. Given the economic climate, as a matter of abundant precaution, the company consolidated its position and focused on asset quality and house keeping rather than on aggressive growth. The company has provided RO 503,000/- towards allowance for impairments, for the year 2009. The total provision against impairment stands at RO 5.434 million as of 31st December 2009. During the year, the bonds were converted into equity and with this the company’s net worth stood at RO 33.923 million by Dec 2009. The company emerges as the largest NBFC in terms of assets size and net worth. The company continues to manage its treasury dynamically with a mix of borrowing instruments, enhancing the facilities, successfully renegotiating the prices competitively and realigning the maturities despite the volatility in the cost of funds and the tight credit market. The company had no cash flow distress, or serious deterioration in its asset quality, or any liquidity crunch during the year. Proposed Dividend It is our intention to continue the sustainable and progressive dividend policy that the company has followed since inception. Your directors have proposed a dividend of 25% for the year 2009 comprising 15% cash and 10% bonus stock bonds with face value of RO 1.000 (subject to the approval at the AGM), thus maintaining its track record of paying consistent dividends without interruption since inception. The bonus stock bond will be paid from the share premium reserve and will carry an annual coupon rate of 5.5% payable semi-annually and will be unsecured and listed on the Muscat Securities Market. The bonus stock bonds will be compulsorily converted into specific number of equity shares at the end of 24 months from the date of allotment at 80% of the weighted average closing price of the company’s equity traded on the Muscat Securities Market over the preceding three months prior to the record date of such conversion, subject to a minimum 100% of the book value as per the audited accounts of the company for the immediately preceding financial year of the company. This takes the cumulative dividend paid to shareholders to 228% since inception. Capital Enhancement During the year 2009, the company’s bonds got converted into fully paid up equity shares. The equity capital of the company stands at RO 15,557,787/- as of 31st December 2009. In order to comply with the Central Bank of Oman’s requirement of minimum paid up capital of RO 20 million by 2012, and to ensure funds for the long term growth and expansion needs, the company is in the final stage of raising partly convertible bonds of RO 20 million subject to the approvals of the shareholders and regulatory authorities. I thank the shareholders for their support and confidence reposed in the company. Concerns Diminishing margins due to intense competition, increase in the cost of funds and higher delinquencies due to reduced cash flow at the individual borrower level are causes of concern. The impact of the credit crunch and slow recovery could see increase in delinquencies resulting in dilution of the NPA coverage. 6 Chairman’s Repo rt Prognosis We foresee a challenging yet optimistic year ahead, given the expected economic turn around and the positive economic indicators. The company is very well poised to take advantage of the new spurts given the right capital structure, high net worth, free leverage and fresh funds. In addition to maintaining the good performance of the retail and corporate portfolios, the company has plans to diversify and concentrate more on good quality business in the new product lines like working capital, bridge loans, debt factoring , bills discounting and project and construction loans. Acknowledgement On behalf of the company and the Board of Directors, I would like to express my deep gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said for his vision and leadership, which is taking the Sultanate on the new path of development and prosperity. We are also grateful to the Central Bank of Oman, Capital Market Authority and other regulatory authorities for their guidance and support. We also thank our shareholders, bankers, dealers and customers for their continued trust, confidence and support. Last, but not the least, we acknowledge the dedication and commitment of the management and staff of the company. Khalid Said Al Wahaibi Chairman 7 8 Boards of Directo r s Khalid Said Salim Al Wahaibi Chairman of Board & Chairman of Audit Committee Shk. Khalid Mustahil Ahmed Al Mashani Deputy Chairman, Chairman of Executive Committee Shk. Hamood Mustahil Ahmed Al Mashani Director Zaki Hassan Ihsan Al Naseeb Director K.K. Abdul Razak Director Ibrahim Said Salim Al Wahaibi Director Saleh Nasser Aboud Al Habsi Director 9 Report on Corporate Governance for the Year ended 31st December 2009 COMPANY PHILOSOPHY ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE The Company has adopted the Corporate Governance framework introduced vide CBO circular no. BM/932 dated 4 February 2002, CMA regulations vide CMA circular no. 11/2002 and Capital Market Authority Administrative Decision No.5/2007. Good corporate governance is about commitment to ethical business standards, culture and ensuring that adequate standards exist to promote such behaviour through out the organisation by a pro-active governance culture that has consistently adopted industry leading standards. Al Omaniya Financial Services SAOG Board upholds the highest ethical, moral and legal standards and emphasis quality, transparency, integrity and honesty in all its dealing with strategic and business partners which are critical to our ongoing success and enhancement of all stakeholders’ value on a long term. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Al Omaniya Financial Services SAOG Board is an active well-informed and independent Board consisting of seven members all of them being non-executive and independent directors. The members were elected to Board at the Ordinary General Meeting held on 15 March 2009, for a term of 3 years ending 15 March 2012. The Board members are qualified and experienced professionals and businessmen, who provide effective guidance, motivation and broad based frame work, which enable the organisation to perform at high standards. The main responsibilities of the Board are to oversee the corporate strategies, review performance, ensure regulatory compliance and safeguard the interest of the shareholders. BRIEF PROFILE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Khalid Said Al Wahaibi, Chairman, has a Degree in Business Administration: International Business and majored in Arts & Political Science both through Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington, USA with an experience of more than 15 years in several senior management positions in a large conglomerate business group. He is also on the board of National Gas Company SAOG. Sheikh Khalid Mustahail Ahmed Al-Mashani, Deputy Chairman, is a Graduate in Economics and Masters in International Bounderies. He is also on the board of joint stock companies including the Deputy Chairman of Bank Muscat. Mr. K.K. Abdul Razak, Director, has Masters Degree in Economics and has an experience of more than three decades in senior management position. He holds directorship in various joint stock companies including Bank Muscat. Mr. Ibrahim Al Wahaibi, Director, has a Degree in Bachelor of Business Administration through University of San Diego, California, USA with an experience of more than 13 years in various senior positions in a large conglomerate business group. Mr. Saleh Nasser Aboud Al Habsi, Director, is MBA and M.Sc. in Finance both from University of Maryland of College Bark (USA), BSBA and BA from Boston University (USA) and the Director of MOD Pension Fund having 19 years experience in the Financial sector. He is also on the board of joint stock companies including National Bank of Oman. Mr. Zaki Hassan Al Naseeb, Director, is MBA from University of Salford (UK) and BSBA from Western International University (UK). He works in the finance department with Ministry of Defence. He also holds directorship in various joint stock companies. Sheikh Hamood Mustahail Ahmed Al-Mashani, Director, has a Diploma in Management from Kent University and Business & Economics from Yermuk, Jordan and is the CEO of Muscat Overseas LLC. He also holds directorship in various joint stock companies including Deputy Chairman of Bank Dhofar. BRIEF PROFILE OF TOP MANAGEMENT WITH EXECUTIVE POWERS Mr. Aftab Patel, Chief Executive Officer, is a Commerce Graduate and a Chartered Accountant with an experience of over 2 decades in several areas of banking, financial services, investments and general management. He was associated with reputable organization like A. F. Ferguson & Co. and ‘Associated Cement Co.’ in India. In Oman he was involved with a major corporate group and with a leading commercial bank as a profit centre head. He is head of the company since inception. 11 Report on Corporate Governance for the Year ended 31st December 2009 Mr. Salim Al Awadi, General Manager is a management accountant and MBA from University of Lincoln, with a rich experience in banking, oil and gas. Mrs. Latha Ramakrishnan, Assistant General Manager – Operations & Risk Management is a Cost Accountant and has worked with the company for the last 10 years in various capacities including Chief Accountant, Finance Manager and also co-ordinated in the company’s new IT system. Mr. Braik Al Amri, Assistant General Manager – Products & Services is a post graduate diploma holder in terminal management and has been with the company since November 2007. He has 10 years of experience in senior position. Details of the Board members, whom they are representing and details of their directorship in other SAOG companies excluding Al Omaniya Financial Services are set out in Table I No. of meetings attended Attendance at the last AGM Board Executive committee Audit committee Number of directorship in other public companies Mr. Khalid Said AlWahaibi, Chairman, representing Assarain Enterprise LLC Yes 5 - 2 1 Sheikh Khalid Mustahail Al Mashani, Deputy Chairman, representing himself Yes 4 3 - 3 Mr. Ibrahim Said Al Wahaibi, Director representing himself Yes 3 1 3 - Mr. Zaki Hassan Al Naseeb representing himself Yes 5 - 4 3 Mr. K. K. Abdul Razak, Director representing himself Yes 5 3 5 3 Mr. Saleh Nasser Aboud Al Habsi, Director representing MOD Pension Fund Yes 5 3 - 2 Sheikh Hamood Mushtahil Al Mashani, Director, representing Gulf Investment Services SAOG No 3 2 - 3 TABLE I BOARD MEETINGS The meetings are generally scheduled in advance and the notice of each Board meeting is given in writing to each director. The Board meets at least 4 times in a year with a minimum gap of 4 months between the meetings. The Company’s management, in consultation with the Chairman prepares the detailed agenda for the meeting. The CEO functions as the Board’s secretary. The Board papers and other explanatory notes are circulated well in advance. The Board has complete access to all information of the Company. During the year under review, the Board met 5 times. The meetings were held on 11 February, 15 March, 09 June, 28 September and 13 December 2009. The attendance of each director at the last AGM and Board meetings is set out in Table - I. 12 Report on Corporate Governance for the Year ended 31st December 2009 BOARD COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Executive Committee consists of five Directors, who are appointed by the Board. It is chaired by an independent director, who is nominated by the Board. The Executive Committee takes decisions on matters concerning the operations of the Company as per the powers conferred on them by the Board. The minimum quorum is 3 members and the committee functions within defined terms of reference and the minutes of the committee meetings are circulated and discussed with the Board. The Committee Chairman is Sheikh Khalid Mustahil Al Mashani and other members are Mr. Ibrahim Al Wahaibi, Mr. K. K. Abdul Razak, Mr. Saleh Nasser Al Habsi and Sheikh Hamood Mustahail Al Mashani. Sheikh Hamood was appointed as a member of the Executive Committee effective 15th March 2009. The Committee met 3 times during the year 2009 on 26 April, 28 September and 11 November 2009. The number of meetings attended by the members are set out in Table - 1. AUDIT COMMITTEE The Audit Committee consists of four independent and non-executive directors, who are appointed by the Board. The Audit Committee is constituted in accordance with the provisions of the Corporate Governance requirement. The Committee Chairman is Mr. Khalid Said Al Wahaibi and other members are Mr. Zaki Hassan Al Naseeb, Mr.Ibrahim Al Wahaibi and Mr.K.K. Abdul Razak. Mr. Khalid Al Wahaibi was nominated to the Audit Committee as the Chairman effective 15th March 2009 and before his nomination Mr. Zaki Hassan Al Naseeb was holding this position. All the members of the Audit Committee are qualified and experienced in the fields of finance and accounts. The quorum for the Audit Committee is two members. The Committee meets at least 4 times in a year. The working plan of the committee is approved by the Board. The terms of reference of the Audit Committee are as per the Annexure 3 of the code of Corporate Governance. The Audit Committee met 5 times during the year 2009 on 11 February, 14 April, 29 July, 20 October and 28 December 2009 and the number of meetings attended by the members are set out in Table - 1. INTERNAL CONTROL The Audit Committee, on behalf of the Board has regularly reviewed the internal control environment of the Company. The scope of internal audit is to obtain sufficient knowledge of specific business, risks and control status within the company, obtain sufficient data to support the risk assessment of the company, review of the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of operations and of the internal controls and identify and test the key internal controls. The Audit Committee has met the internal auditors during the year to review the internal audit reports, recommendations and management comments thereupon. They have also met the external auditors to review audit findings and management letter. The Audit Committee has also met the internal and external auditors in absence of management as required under the code of Corporate Governance. The Audit Committee has further briefed the Board on a quarterly basis at the board meeting about the effectiveness of internal controls in the company. The Audit Committee and the Board are pleased to inform the shareholders that an adequate and effective internal control system is in place and that there are no significant concerns. 13 Report on Corporate Governance for the Year ended 31st December 2009 Process of Nomination Of Directors The formation of the Board of Directors is subject to the provision of the Commercial Companies Law and as per CMA directives. REMUNERATION MATTERS During the year 2009, the Directors were paid sitting fees for the Board meetings, Executive Committee meetings and Audit Committee meetings, fees paid to each director is as follows – Director Sitting Fees in RO Mr. Khalid Said Al Wahaibi 4,000 Shiekh Khalid Musthail Al Mashani 3,900 Mr. Ibrahim Al Wahaibi 3,800 Mr.Saleh Nasser Aboud Al Habsi 4,500 Mr. K.K. Abdul Razak 7,000 Mr. Sheikh Hamood Mustahail Al Mashani 2,800 Mr. Zaki Hassan Ihsan Naseeb 5,000 The Board has proposed RO.125,564 as Directors’ Remuneration subject to the approval of the Shareholders at the AGM. The gross remuneration paid to the top 5 officers of the Company including variable components, traveling expenses outside Sultanate of Oman and cost of local transport during the year 2009 was RO.880,674 The severance notice period for these officers ranges from one to three months with end of service benefits payable as per Omani Labour Law. DETAILS OF NON-COMPLIANCE BY THE COMPANY The Company has complied with all the regulatory requirements during the year 2009. MEANS OF COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE SHAREHOLDERS Al Omaniya Financial Services SAOG has 304 shareholders; most of the major shareholders are institutional investors. The main channel of communication is through the annual report, which is mailed to them well before the AGM. The quarterly and annual results of the Company are published in both the Arabic and English newspapers. Quarterly results are mailed to the shareholders based on their request. The AGM is the principle forum for face-to-face communication with the shareholders and the Company. The Board acknowledges its responsibilities towards the shareholders and encourages open dialogue with them, whenever approached. The Company is in the process of developing its web site. Management Discussion and Analysis is given as part of annual report, which assures the fair presentation of the financial statements. 14 Report on Corporate Governance for the Year ended 31st December 2009 COMPULSORILY CONVERTIBLE BONDS In 2007, the company issued compulsorily convertible bonds on rights basis amounting to RO. 7.70 million. The bonds have been converted into 3,567,321 equity shares at the end of two years i.e. in July 2009. After this conversion, the total equity capital of the Company is RO 15,557,787 MARKET DATA a)The monthly high/low price of Company’s share during the year 2009 and performance in comparison to MSM banking sector index is given in the graph below: PERFORMANCE OF COMPANY COMPARED WITH BANKING SECTOR INDEX 3.200 16000 2.800 14000 2.400 12000 2.000 10000 1.600 8000 1.200 6000 0.800 4000 0.400 2000 AOFS SHARE HIGH PRICE AOFS SHARE LOW PRICE BANK SECTOR INDEX HIGH BANK SECTOR INDEX LOW 0.000 0 Jan-09 b) Feb-09 Mar-09 Apr-09 May-09 Jun-09 Jul-09 Aug-09 Sep-09 Oct-09 Nov-09 Dec-09 The distribution of Shareholding is as under: 15 Report on Corporate Governance for the Year ended 31st December 2009 MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AS ON 31 DECEMBER 2009 Sl.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 285 304 Shareholder Name Muscat Overseas HSBC - Ministry of Defence Pension Fund Assarain Enterprise LLC Al Taman Trading Establishment Gulf Investment Services Bank Muscat & Trust Al Ahlia Insurance Co. Dharamsey Nensey Hassan Ihsan Naseeb Civil Service Pension Fund National Life Insurance Co. Al Saoud Limited Oman Arab Bank Trust National Shares Investment Fund Public Authority for Social Insurance Royal Court Affairs ROP Pension Fund Qais Al Omaniya Establishment Haitham Awadh Bakhit Al Amri Sub-Total Other Shareholders TOTAL Number of Shares Percentage 2,433,268 1,733,936 1,337,411 1,116,171 729,000 752,747 345,950 630,694 624,985 1,614,088 340,351 286,907 360,176 246,208 378,415 263,471 241,516 303,216 245,612 13,984,122 1,573,665 15,557,787 15.64 11.15 8.60 7.17 4.69 4.84 2.22 4.05 4.02 10.37 2.19 1.84 2.32 1.58 2.43 1.69 1.55 1.95 1.58 89.88 10.12 100.00 Professional Profile of the statutory auditor Ernst & Young is one of Oman’s oldest established accounting firms, having had a permanent office in the country since 1974. The practice comprises one hundred and eighty professionals, and is working under the direction of three partners. The Oman office forms part of Ernst & Young’s Middle East practice, with over 135 partners and nearly 5,700 other professionals in 23 offices in 17 countries throughout the region. The Middle East practice is member firm of Ernst & Young Global, operating in more than 140 countries with approximately 144,000 personnel world-wide. The audit and other professional fees for the financial year 2009 is RO 11,000 The Company has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the applicable standards and rules and it has also complied with the provisions of the Corporate Governance and has reported it as per reporting requirements of Capital Market Authority. The Board hereby acknowledges that there is no material things that affect the continuation of the company and its ability to continue its operations during the next financial year. KHALID SAID AL WAHAIBI Chairman AFTAB PATEL Chief Executive Officer 16 Management Team Management Team Aftab Patel Chief Executive Officer Salim Abdullah Al Awadi General Manager Latha Ramakrishnan AGM - Operations and Risk Management Braik Musallam Al Amri AGM - Products and Services A. K. Mukundan Manager - Remedial Credit and Collection A. Raj Kumar Manager - Corporate Credit S. Chandrasekar Finance Manager Mohammad Ibrahim Abdulla Manager - IT Abdulla Al Houqani Manager - Personnel and Administration M.V.V. Ram Kumar Manager - Retail Credit 17 MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT 18 management discussion and analysis report Overview Al Omaniya Financial Services (AOFS) has completed thirteen years of successful operations in the leasing and financial services industry. Over its tenure of 13 years, the company has established a strong market presence and good systems and processes through its experience, and has crossed many significant milestones. It continues to demonstrate its excellence in its business strategies as a leading player in the country by offering a range of products and services. related notes appearing elsewhere in this report. The following discussion and analysis provides information that the management believes, is useful in understanding AOFS’s operating results and financial position. The discussion is based on AOFS’s continuing operations and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and Certain statements in the MD&AR describing the company’s views, objectives, projections, estimates, expectations, etc. may be extrapolative within the ambit of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied. Important factors like changes in government regulations, tax laws, interest rates in the domestic and international markets, demand and supply of capital goods, etc. may influence the company’s operating results. Economic Overview The first half of Year 2009 saw a world wide economic crisis and sharp falls in crude prices resulting in fall in demand for capital goods. However, with specific reference to the Sultanate of Oman which follows an anti cyclical fiscal policy and its conservative, prudent and well regulated financial sector, the stress and decline was largely contained. The MSM 30 Index was at its lowest level in January 2009. The government launched an Investment Stabilization Fund in February 2009, which brought back liquidity and investors’ confidence in the market. Amid the global financial crisis, Oman is one of the few countries which improved its domestic outlook. The continuous oil rally in the international market and the improvement in commodity markets increased the business activity and corporate spending in the later part of 2009. We believe that the stable oil prices together with accumulated surpluses gave the region a better prospect to recover than other nations. The Oman government is expecting a growth of 6.1% in the Gross Domestic Product in the year 2010 as against a growth of 3.7% during the year 2009. The government expects a 14% increase in revenue, mainly from oil and gas. There are several developmental projects in the pipeline for the year 2010 and this will create additional job opportunities. Finance and Leasing Sector The business remained subdued during the first six months. Beginning the third quarter, the volumes are showing a growing trend. The potential for this sector is huge and we expect that the growth will begin to reflect in the growth of assets of the company. In the third quarter, the personal credit segment has also seen a growth of 10 to 15% and we expect this growth to continue. Further the government has awarded several infrastructure projects like new airports, seaport, roads, dry docks, etc amounting to around US$ 2 billion. With reasonable oil prices, growth in the country’s budget, the execution of new projects and reasonable liquidity combined with softening of interest rates, we believe that the sector will continue to show growth and we maintain extremely positive outlook for the future. 19 management discussion and analysis report Opportunities and Threats The company’s prudent and aggressive provisioning policy has given it an advantage and the NPA coverage of 229 % will help it in the current economic scenario to tide over any unforeseen losses. Assets in HP Financing 140 Figures in RO Million The company’s core competency is retail and corporate lending. In order to retain its competitive edge, the company has developed and strengthened its knowledge of the market and converted this knowledge into superior risk appraisal mechanisms and has a focused marketing approach towards selected customer segments especially the corporates. The focus during the year was consolidating and maintaining asset quality. The company added new credit lines of working capital loans to large corporate houses. Project financing, working capital and bill discounting are expected to provide momentum to company’s portfolio in the coming years. 125 120 100 91 80 60 40 119 64 43 20 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 NBFC’s are permitted a leverage of 5 times the net worth which means a capital adequacy of 20%. NBFC’s cannot grow on the strength of deposits as deposits are considered as part of leverage. This requires constant infusion of capital into the business and therefore could limit growth unless supported by inflows of fresh capital. The fiscal and economic policies of the government for the coming year 2010 are encouraging with increased oil revenues. The increased public spending on infrastructure will boost the growth both in economy and employment. However, shrinking cash flows and reduced liquidity could increase delinquencies and could require higher provisioning levels. The company has over the period, planned the necessary human resources, enhanced the capital base and developed new IT systems for profiting from the business opportunities that will arise. The intense unhealthy competition created by the players outside the industry contributes to the continuing decline in the yields bringing the bottom line under severe pressure. Changes in the laws and regulations, including their interpretation or implementation could affect the company’s financing opportunities and may limit the products or services it can provide. The company is properly geared up and confident to meet the challenges and exploit the available opportunities for a profitable and sustained growth. Product Wise Performance The company is primarily engaged in retail and corporate asset financing, offering a variety of specialised finance products under the brand name ‘Lifeline’ for self employed, salaried individuals, transport operators, small and large businesses. During the year, the company consolidated its position in the leasing segment and realigned its product mix by widening its base of small and big corporates. It regularly monitors the product mix to ensure a balanced risk portfolio, maximising the returns. The ‘Lifestyle’ loan segment (micro credit program) continues to do well and the company is in the process of extending the network and expanding the customer base. The company launched this product at the Sohar branch also to cater to the customers of the Sohar region. 20 management discussion and analysis report Our service has the unique attributes of speed, transparency, quick response, empathy, understanding customer concerns and ethical fair practices. We endeavour to build products and services around customer needs. Our deliverables of simple documentation, quick credit approvals, competitive interest rates and other value added services have created a large satisfied clientele for the company. Net Profit 4 3.5 Figures in RO Million The company foresees changes in the product lines and plans to develop working capital, bills discounting and project finance as other revenue streams and the company hopes to have 20 to 25% of its total assets in these products. The company has already conducted an initial market survey and has also written some business on these products. This should allow much more portfolio diversification and reduce the maturity mismatch as the tenure of this product is short to medium term. 3.8 3.3 3 2.5 2 1.5 2.2 1.6 1.8 1 0.5 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Risks and Concerns Managing risks means understanding the static and dynamic risks involved in our businesses and assessing the potential impacts and likelihood of each risk. The overall risk governance framework of the company includes strong corporate oversight, independent audit function and well laid down policies and processes. The company is exposed to strategic risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and interest rate risk. Strategic Risk Strategic risk is the potential for loss arising from ineffective business strategies, the absence of integrated business strategies, the inability to implement those strategies, and the inability to adapt the strategies to changes in the business environment. The company’s overall strategy is established and approved by the Board in consultation with the Management and the Senior Executive Team. The most significant strategic risks faced by the company are identified, assessed, managed and mitigated by Senior Management, with oversight by the Board. Credit Risk Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and will cause the other party to incur a financial loss. The company attempts to control credit risk by setting limits for individual borrowers, monitoring credit exposures, limiting transactions with specific counter parties and assessing continually the creditworthiness of counter parties. The default risk for the company is at an acceptable level. The company has substantially lowered its NPA percentage and has one of the lowest NPA levels in the industry. Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the company will be unable to meet its liabilities when they fall due. The business of lending has an inherent risk of liquidity arising from the mismatch of tenure of funds borrowed Vis a Vis lent, in addition to unforeseen adverse recovery patterns. To limit the liquidity risk, the Management through their carefully drawn up strategies, has diversified sources of funds, avoids undue concentration on a single lender, periodically reviews cash flows and manages its collection in a systematic manner. 21 management discussion and analysis report Interest Rate Risk The company manages this risk by matching the re-pricing of assets and liabilities through risk management strategies. Internal Control and Adequacy The company believes that Internal Control is a necessary concomitant of the principle of governance and has made conscious efforts to ensure quality in its deliverables and processes. Net Worth 40 33.9 35 Figures in RO Million Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates will affect future profitability or the fair values of financial instruments. The company is exposed to interest rate risk as a result of mismatches or gaps in the amounts of assets and liabilities and off balance sheet instruments that mature or re-price in a given period. 30 24.9 25 20 15 10 11.6 12.1 13.1 2005 2006 2007 5 0 2008 2009 The company has Board committees and Management committees, which are charged with strategic decision making, efficient and effective operations of the company and ensuring that good corporate governance policies, conforming to regulatory requirements are in place. The company has a well defined organization structure, clearly defined authority levels well documented policies and guidelines approved by the Board and good inhouse IT systems to ensure process efficiency. The company has put in place a mechanism to minimise operational risk by way of effective Internal Control Systems, Systems Review and an on–going Internal Audit programme. The company has a well balanced In house Internal Audit department and the internal auditor undertakes comprehensive audits and reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board. The Audit Committee of the Board reviews the internal audit reports, the adequacy of the internal controls and reports on the same to the Board. Financial Performance 2009 Operational Performance The year 2009 saw the company as emerging the largest NBFC in terms of asset size, profit, EPS, net worth and market capitalisation. Looking back, we take pride in the achievements of the company as a leading player in the industry with strong fundamental ratios, in earnings, yields, assets and lowest NPA’s. Today’s position has been achieved with careful planning and clear strategies, supported by sound vision and guidance by the Board. Following the aggressive growth in the last 2 years, the company consolidated its growth in the first six months of the year 2009 in view of the difficult economic environment. In this period the company focussed on asset quality and house keeping rather than on aggressive growth without affecting its top or bottom line. The company did not experience cash flow distress, liquidity crunch or serious deterioration in its asset quality. In fact the company has made more than adequate cash surpluses during the year. During the first half of the year 2009, the company’s strategies were directed towards Consolidating its position Retaining its market share from a smaller demand pool Maintaining the earnings. Focusing on remedial credit and collection 22 management discussion and analysis report From the beginning of the third quarter of 2009, as the economic climate showed some improvement, the company’s focus included: Good quality business volumes Introducing new product lines. Enhancing the credit facilities for funding requirements Raising long term funds for future expansion. The company’s hire purchase assets were moderately reduced by 3.76% over the last year and stand at RO 114.5 million at the year end. The gross revenue during the year 2009 grew by 6.9 % and stood at RO 12.508 million as compared to RO 11.7 million in the previous year. Due to intense and unhealthy competition and increased cost of funds, the spread has come under severe pressure in spite of which, the company was able to register yet another record profit of RO 3.75 million for the year 2009 producing an earnings per share of 277 baisas on the increased share capital. The company’s net worth now stands at RO 33.92 million, 36.3% higher than the previous year. The Book Value / Net Asset Value of the company’s share stands at RO 2.180 per share, which is one of the highest in the industry. The company has proposed a dividend of 25% (15% cash and 10% stock bonds) for the year 2009 and with this the total payout since inception works out to 228%. The non-performing loans of the company are under control and the company has more than adequate provisions as per the Central Bank of Oman’s requirements as well as the requirements of IFRS. Our coverage of non-performing assets stands at 229%. Performance review Details Total income Interest expenses Net Income Operating expenses Provision for doubtful debts Profit before taxation Taxation Net profit Gross HP assets Less: - Provisions Net HP assets Total Assets Net bank borrowings Net worth Earnings per share Debt Equity ratio (net bank borrowing) Return on net worth Provision as a percentage of assets Dividend % (in RO ‘000) 2004 4,132 (722) 3,410 (1,189) (508) 1,713 (202) 1,511 36,994 (4,801) 32,193 38,760 17,675 11,358 0.252 1.56 15.72% 12.98% 20% 2005 4,459 (834) 3,625 (1,265) (520) 1,840 (224) 1,616 43,261 (5,004) 38,257 42,147 22,948 11,676 0.249 1.97 14.03% 11.57% 21% Years 2006 5,677 (1,587) 4,090 (1,454) (525) 2,111 (250) 1,861 64,248 (5,135) 59,113 60,500 36,730 12,175 0.276 3.02 15.66% 7.99% 25.038% 2007 8,313 (2,867) 5,446 (1,965) (906) 2,575 (302) 2,273 90,947 (5,256) 85,691 88,783 48,035 13,085 0.337 3.67 18% 5.78% 25% 2008 11,700 (3,913) 7,787 (2,572) (1,467) 3,748 (446) 3,302 124,832 (5,831) 119,001 123,584 65,196 24,890 0.317 2.62 17.40% 4.67% 25% 2009 12,508 (5,269) 7,239 (2,561) (503) 4,175 (422) 3,753 119,952 (5,434) 114,518 116,861 59,464 33,923 0.277 1.75 13.66% 4.53% *25% * Dividend For 2009 (15% cash and 10% bonus stock bonds) Highlights - 2009 The gross income has grown by 6.9% from the previous year, though the average effective yield on assets has fallen from 10.55% in the previous year to 10.36% in the year 2009. 23 The net assets have reduced moderately by 3.76%. The company has made a provision of 7.21% of its net instalment finance income towards doubtful debts and the cumulative provision including reserved finance interest represents 229% of the gross impaired outstandings. The cumulative provision for doubtful debts including reserved finance interest stands at RO 5.434 million which is 4.53% of the gross instalment finance debtors. Human Resources Employees are a critical part of our competitive advantage. We have sound Human Resource policies, on and off the job training, counselling and a scientifically designed reward system, which helps us create a dependable, highly skilled and motivated work force. Our Omanisation percentage stands at 61.2 %. Our Customer AOFS is committed to delivering superior value through a powerful, distinctive branding which ensures better customer retention, better value and increased business with each customer. Our huge client base stands testimony to this fact. Capital Structure During the year the compulsorily convertible bonds issued in 2007 were converted, taking the share capital of the company to RO 15.557 million and the net worth to Ro 33.9 million, the highest in the industry. The company has a sound capital structure giving it the advantage of huge leveraging ability and at the same time low service cost on the equity capital. This allows for flexibility and trust of lenders, consistency on earnings and dividends and low cost pricing. The company has proposed to raise long term funds by issuing partly convertible bonds up to RO 20 million subject to all necessary approvals. The issue process is in the final stage and the funds will help the company meet its long term capital needs for expansion and to comply with the minimum capital requirement of Central Bank of Oman. Future Outlook The company believes that its integrated business model has provided a solid foundation to the company enabling it to perform effectively in spite of the present economic scenario. Given the following strong advantages, the company shall be able to take advantage of the significant growth opportunities with cautious approach depending upon the general business conditions. Highly automated and sophisticated business processes and systems to service both individual and corporate clients. Tie up with all major suppliers of capital goods and automobiles Ability to attract high quality business and the ability to assume appropriate risk and volume with the well developed credit analysis and monitoring system in place. Well established sophisticated automated remedial credit and monitoring system in place. Ability to offer value added products to the large base of good corporate clients in addition to existing product lines. The company has developed its infrastructure in the new IT system and continues to develop new processes and innovative operating methodologies, creating new product lines, strengthening the back office procedures, updating the policy manuals and practising sound corporate governance. From inception till date the company has been delivering on its commitment of increasing shareholders’ wealth. It’s a relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to continual improvement. Our endeavor is to constantly seek out new processes, products and efficiencies aimed at making things better for our customers. Our success is attributable to the dedication of our employees and our continued focus on keeping commitments to our stakeholders, viz. shareholders, customers and the community. We recognize that we are only as good as our last commitment and our aim is to build on our heritage of success and to make AOFS, the leading service provider for today and the next generation. AFTAB PATEL Chief Executive Officer 24 Statement of Financial position AT 31st December 2009 Notes ASSETS Bank balances and cash Deposit with the Central Bank of Oman Instalment finance debtors Other assets and prepayments Property and equipment Deferred tax asset 6 7 8 9 10 5 TOTAL ASSETS 2009 RO 2008 RO 663,260 50,000 114,518,067 149,198 868,341 612,039 2,742,748 50,000 119,000,839 126,375 1,007,329 656,540 116,860,905 123,583,831 33,500,000 12,350,000 26,627,083 9,746,707 713,976 27,450,000 9,600,000 40,539,114 7,701,845 12,620,526 782,510 82,937,766 98,693,995 15,557,787 6,148,576 5,185,929 7,030,847 11,529,294 3,818,055 3,843,098 5,699,389 33,923,139 24,889,836 116,860,905 123,583,831 2.180 2.159 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES Short term loans Deposits Term loans Compulsorily convertible bonds Other liabilities Income tax payable 11 12 13 14 15 5 Total liabilities EQUITY Share capital Share premium Legal reserve Retained earnings 16 17 18 Total equity TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Net assets per share The report of the Auditors is set forth on page 25. The attached notes 1 to 27 form an integral part of these financial statement. The financial statements were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the board of directors on 9 February 2010. Chairman Director 26 statement of comprehensive income For the year ended 31 December 2009 Notes Instalment finance income Interest expense NET INSTALMENT FINANCE INCOME Other income Operating expenses Depreciation Allowance for impairment (net) 3 4 10 8 PROFIT BEFORE TAX Income tax expense 5 PROFIT AND TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 2009 2008 RO RO 12,248,750 (5,269,244) 11,425,315 (3,913,085) 6,979,506 7,512,230 259,691 (2,390,429) (170,756) (503,000) 274,920 (2,407,019) (164,971) (1,467,000) 4,175,012 3,748,160 (422,402) (446,179) 3,752,610 3,301,981 Basic earnings per share 20 0.277 0.317 Diluted earnings per share 21 0.277 0.314 There were no items of other comprehensive income applicable for 2008 and 2009. 27 statement of changes in equity For the year ended 31 December 2009 Notes Balance at 1 January 2008 Issue of bonus shares Proceeds from rights issue Dividends paid Profit and total comprehensive income for the year Transfer to legal reserve Balance at 31 December 2008 Conversion of compulsory convertible bonds Issue of bonus shares Dividends paid Profit and total comprehensive income for the year Transfer to legal reserve Balance at 31 December 2009 19 16 19 18 14 19 19 18 Share capital RO 6,750,000 270,000 4,509,294 - Share premium RO Legal reserve RO Retained earnings RO Total RO 5,411,153 - 2,250,000 - 4,084,908 (270,000) (1,417,500) 13,084,908 9,920,447 (1,417,500) (1,593,098) 1,593,098 3,301,981 - 3,301,981 - 11,529,294 3,818,055 3,843,098 5,699,389 24,889,836 3,567,321 461,172 - 4,134,524 (461,172) - - (2,421,152) 7,701,845 (2,421,152) (1,342,831) 1,342,831 3,752,610 - 3,752,610 - 6,148,576 5,185,929 7,030,847 33,923,139 - - 15,557,787 28 statement of cash flows For the year ended 31 December 2009 2009 RO 2008 RO 4,175,012 3,748,160 170,756 (7,536) 503,000 164,971 (144) 1,467,000 4,841,232 5,379,987 3,979,772 (22,823) (2,873,819) (446,435) (34,776,792) 87,656 (1,259,801) (224,459) 5,477,927 (30,793,409) (32,732) 8,500 (121,690) 380 Net cash used in investing activities (24,232) (121,310) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Short term loans (net) Deposits Term loans (net) Dividends paid Proceeds from issue of right shares 6,050,000 2,750,000 (13,912,031) (2,421,152) - (4,500,000) 5,250,000 23,205,780 (1,417,500) 9,920,447 (7,533,183) 32,458,727 (2,079,488) 1,544,008 2,742,748 1,198,740 663,260 2,742,748 Notes OPERATING ACTIVITIES Profit before taxation Adjustments for: Depreciation Profit on disposal of property and equipment Allowance for impairment (net) 10 3 8 Operating profit before changes in operating assets and liabilities: Instalment finance debtors Other assets and prepayments Other liabilities Income tax paid Cash from (used in) operating activities INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of property and equipment Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 10 19 16 Net cash (used in) from financing activities (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year 6 29 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 1 LEGAL STATUS AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES Al Omaniya Financial Services SAOG is an Omani General Joint Stock Company, licensed by the Central Bank of Oman and registered under the Commercial Companies Law of the Sultanate of Oman. The company is engaged in the hire purchase and lease finance for vehicles and other assets. The Company’s registered office is at PO. Box 1087, Jibroo, Postal Code 114, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. The Company operates in the Sultanate of Oman and employed 98 employees as of 31 December 2009 (2008- 93) 2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES The significant accounting policies adopted are as follows: 2.1 Basis of preparation The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention. The accounting records are maintained in Rial Omani which is the functional and reporting currency for these financial statements. 2.2 Statement of compliance The financial statements of the company have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), applicable regulations of the Central Bank of Oman, applicable requirements of the Commercial Companies Law and the Capital Market Authority of the Sultanate of Oman. 2.3 Significant accounting judgments and estimates In the process of applying the company’s accounting policies, management has used its judgments and made estimates in determining the amounts recognised in the financial statements. The most significant use of judgments and estimates are as follows: Going concern The company’s management has made an assessment of the company’s ability to continue as a going concern and is satisfied that the company has the resources to continue in business for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, the management is not aware of any material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt upon the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, the financial statements continue to be prepared on the going concern basis. Impairment losses on instalment finance debtors The company reviews its individually significant loans and advances at each statement of financial position date to assess whether an impairment loss should be recorded in the statement of comprehensive 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. In estimating these cash flows, the company makes judgments about the borrower’s financial situation and the net realisable value of collateral. These estimates are based on assumptions about a number of factors and actual results may differ, resulting in future changes to the allowance. Loans and advances that have been assessed individually and found not to be impaired and all individually insignificant loans and advances are then assessed collectively, in groups of assets with similar risk characteristics, to determine whether provision should be made due to 30 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) incurred loss events for which there is objective evidence but whose effects are not yet evident. The collective assessment takes account of data from the loan portfolio (such as credit quality, levels of arrears, credit utilisation, loan to collateral ratios etc.), concentrations of risks and economic data (including levels of unemployment, real estate prices indices and the performance of different individual groups). Deferred tax assets Deferred tax assets are recognised for all unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses can be utilised. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised, based upon the likely timing and level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies. 2.4 Changes in accounting policy and disclosures The accounting policies are consistent with those used in the previous financial year, except for where the company has adopted certain new standards, amendments and interpretations to IFRS. New standards, amendments and interpretations to IFRS relevant to the company The adoption of these standards, amendments and interpretations did not have any effect on the financial performance or position of the company. They did, however, give rise to additional disclosures. IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements This standard requires an entity to present all owner changes in equity and all non-owner changes to be presented in either in one statement of comprehensive income or in two separate statements of income and comprehensive income. The revised standard also requires that the income tax effect of each component of comprehensive income be disclosed. In addition, it requires entities to present a comparative statement of financial position as at the beginning of the earliest comparative period when the entity has applied an accounting policy retrospectively, makes a retrospective restatement, or reclassifies items in the financial statements. The company has elected to present comprehensive income in one statement of comprehensive income. Amendments to IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures - Improving Disclosures about Financial Instruments The amended standard requires additional disclosures about fair value measurement and liquidity risk. Fair value measurements related to items recorded at fair value are to be disclosed by source of inputs using a three level fair value hierarchy, by class, for all financial instruments recognised at fair value. In addition, a reconciliation between the beginning and ending balance for level 3 fair value measurements is now required, as well as significant transfers between levels in the fair value hierarchy. The amendments also clarify the requirements for liquidity risk disclosures with respect to derivative transactions and assets used for liquidity management. The fair value measurement disclosures are presented in note 24. The liquidity risk disclosures are not significantly impacted by the amendments and are presented in note 27. IFRS 8 Operating Segments effective 1 January 2009 IFRS 8 replaced IAS 14 Segment Reporting upon its effective date. The Company concluded that IFRS 8 has no major implication on the financial reporting as the Company operates in finance sector and its operations are confined to the Sultanate of Oman. Related details are set out in note 22. 31 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 2 2.4 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) Changes in accounting policy and disclosures (continued) Standards, amendments and interpretations effective in 2009 but not relevant for company operations are as follows: The following interpretations of published standards are mandatory for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009 but are not relevant to the company’s operations: IFRS 2 IAS 20 IAS 29 IAS 32 IAS 40 IAS 41 IFRIC 9 IFRIC 15 IFRIC 18 Share-based Payment: Vesting Conditions and Cancellations; Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance; Financial Reporting In Hyperinflationary Economies; Financial Instruments: Presentation and IAS 1 Puttable Financial Instruments and Obligations Arising on Liquidation; Investment Properties; Agriculture; Remeasurement of Embedded Derivatives and IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement; Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate; and Transfers of Assets from Customers The following standards, amendments and interpretations are not yet effective: Phase 1 of IFRS 9 On 12 November 2009, the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) published phase 1 of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, the accounting standard that will eventually replace IAS 39: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. Whilst IFRS 9 is not mandatory until 1 January 2013, entities may adopt for reporting periods ending on or after 31 December 2009. The phase 1 of the standard when adopted is not expected to have any significant impact on the company’s financial statements. IFRIC 17 Distributions of Non-cash Assets to Owners This interpretation is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2009 with early application permitted. It provides guidance on how to account for non-cash distributions to owners. The interpretation clarifies when to recognise a liability, how to measure it and the associated assets, and when to derecognise the asset and liability. The company does not expect IFRIC 17 to have an impact on the financial statements. Other IASB Standards and Interpretations that have been issued but are not yet mandatory, and have not been adopted by the company, are not expected to have a material impact on the company’s financial statements. 2.5 Summary of significant accounting polices Revenue recognition 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. Interest, which is doubtful of recovery, is reserved and excluded from income until it is received in cash. Penal charges and other fees are recognised when earned. 32 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) Directors’ remuneration The board of directors’ remuneration is accrued within the limits specified by the Capital Market Authority and the requirements of the Commercial Companies Law of the Sultanate of Oman. Taxation Taxation is provided for in accordance with Omani fiscal regulations. Income tax on the profit or loss for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly to equity, in which case it is recognised as other comprehensive income/expense. Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. Deferred income tax is provided, using the liability method, on all temporary differences at the balance sheet date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on laws that have been enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences and carry-forward of unused tax assets and unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and the carry-forward of unused tax assets and unused tax losses can be utilised. Cash and cash equivalents All bank balances with maturity of three months or less from the date of placement are considered to be cash equivalents. Instalment finance debtors Installment finance debtors are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method less any amounts written off, provision for impairment and reserved interest. Property and equipment Property and equipment are stated at historical cost, less accumulated depreciation. Cost represents purchase cost together with any incidental costs of acquisition. Land is not depreciated. The cost of property and equipment is depreciated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives are: Motor vehicle Furniture and office equipment Buildings 5 years 5 years 25 years The carrying values of property and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Where the carrying amount of an asset is greater than its estimated recoverable amount it is written down immediately to its recoverable amount. Gains and losses on disposals of property and equipment are determined by reference to their carrying amounts and are recognised in the income statement. 33 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) Compulsorily convertible bonds Compulsorily convertible bonds are non derivative financial instruments for which the entity is obliged to deliver a variable number of the entity’s own share. These are recorded as financial liabilities until conversion to shares and are carried on the balance sheet at their principal amounts. Interest is charged as it accrues, with unpaid amounts included in other liabilities. Bank borrowings All loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received less directly attributable transaction costs. After initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Deposits Customer deposits are carried at cost less amounts repaid. Other liabilities Liabilities are recognised for amounts to be paid for goods and services received, whether or not billed to the company. Employees end of service benefits End of service benefits are accrued in accordance with the terms of employment of the company’s expatriate employees at the balance sheet date, having regard to the requirements of the Oman Labour Law 2003. Payment is made to the Omani Government Social Security Scheme under the Royal Decree 71/91 for Omani employees. Foreign currencies Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. All differences are taken to the income statement. Derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities Financial assets: A financial asset (in whole or in part) is derecognised where: (a) (b) (c) the right to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or the company has transferred it rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass through’ arrangement; and either (i) the company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership, or (ii) the company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the assets but has transferred control over the asset or a proportion of the asset. When the company 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 of the asset, the asset is recognised 34 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) to the extent of the company’s continuing involvement in the asset. In that case, the company also recognises an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the company has retained. Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that the company could be required to repay. Financial liabilities: A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. 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 recognised in profit or loss. Impairment of financial assets The company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or a 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 reorganisation and where observable data indicate that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults. If such evidence exists, the impairment loss is recognized in the statement of comprehensive income. Impairment of installment finance debtors For installment finance debtors carried at amortised cost, the company first assesses individually whether objective evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individually significant, or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. If the company determines that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an 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 them for impairment. Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is, or continues to be, recognised are not included in a collective assessment of impairment. If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future expected credit losses that have not yet been incurred). The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account and the amount of the loss is recognised in the income statement. Loans together with the associated allowance are written off when there is no realistic prospect of future recovery and all collateral has been realised or has been transferred to the company. If, in a subsequent year, the amount of the estimated impairment loss increases or decreases because of an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is increased or reduced by adjusting the allowance account. If a future write-off is later recovered, the recovery is credited to the impairment loss provision. For the purpose of a collective evaluation of impairment, financial assets are grouped on the basis of the company’s risk exposures that considers credit risk characteristics such as asset type, industry, collateral type, past-due status and other relevant factors. 35 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 Future cash flows on a group of financial assets that are collectively evaluated for impairment are estimated on the basis of historical loss experience for assets with credit risk characteristics similar to those in the group. Historical loss experience is adjusted on the basis of current observable data to reflect the effects of current conditions that did not affect the years 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 year to year (such as changes in, asset prices, payment status, repeated requests for reschedulement or other factors that are indicative of incurred losses in the group and their magnitude). The methodology and assumptions used for estimating future cash flows are reviewed regularly to reduce any differences between loss estimates and actual loss experience. Renegotiated installement finance debtors The company closely monitors its non performing loans in order to regularise them. If unsuccessful, the company seeks to restructure loans rather than to take possession of collateral. This 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 subject to regulatory guidance. Management continuously reviews renegotiated loans to ensure that all criteria are met and that future payments are likely to occur. The loans continue to be subject to an individual or collective impairment assessment, calculated using the loan’s original effective interest rate. Provisions Provisions are recognised when the company has an obligation (legal or constructive) arising from a past event, and the costs to settle the obligation are both probable and able to be reliably measured. Dividend on ordinary shares Dividends on ordinary shares are recognised as a liability and deducted from equity when they are approved by the company’s shareholders. Interim dividends are deducted from equity when they are paid. Fair values The fair value of interest-bearing items is estimated based on discounted cash flows using interest rates for items with similar terms and risk characteristics. 3 OTHER INCOME 2009 RO Interest on deposits Documentation and related charges Profit on sale of property and equipment Other income 2008 RO 31,617 16,646 153,582 196,465 7,536 144 66,956 61,665 259,691 274,920 36 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 4 OPERATING EXPENSES 2009 2008 RO RO Salary costs 870,476 777,319 Other staff related costs 989,981 988,709 Board of directors’ remuneration (note 23) 125,564 114,985 Advertising 24,735 101,228 Rent 15,341 21,330 Telephone and postage 32,010 50,650 Employees’ end of service benefits (note 15) 48,190 42,369 Miscellaneous expenses 63,401 59,903 Professional fees 23,604 58,824 Fuel and maintenance 40,915 48,350 Directors’ sitting fees and travelling expenses (note 23) 31,000 28,669 Contribution towards the Public Authority for Social Insurance Scheme 33,933 29,878 Printing and stationery 17,469 25,364 Fees and other charges 24,631 14,586 Annual general meeting expenses 15,000 10,440 Insurance 19,100 17,100 Travelling 15,079 17,315 2,390,429 2,407,019 2009 2008 RO RO 454,933 523,869 Deferred tax relating to temporary differences 44,501 (77,690) Prior years (77,032) 5 TAXATION Income statement: Current year - 422,402 446,179 Current year 454,933 523,869 Prior years 259,043 258,641 713,976 782,510 Current liability: 37 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 5 TAXATION (continued) 2009 2008 RO RO Deferred tax asset: At 1 January 656,540 578,850 Movement for the year (44,501) 77,690 At 31 December 612,039 656,540 616,006 659,358 (3,967) (2,818) 612,039 656,540 The deferred asset comprises the following temporary differences: Loan loss provisions Fixed assets The relationship between the tax expense and the accounting profit can be explained as follows: Accounting profit Expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit: Loan loss provision movement Depreciation Taxable profit Effective rate of income tax 2009 2008 RO RO 4,175,012 3,748,160 1,643 785 (351,580) 649,360 (3,967) (2,726) 3,821,108 4,395,579 10.89% 13.97% The tax rate applicable to the company is 12% (2008 - 12%). For the purpose of determining the tax expense for the year, the accounting profit has been adjusted for tax purposes. Adjustments for tax purposes include items relating to both income and taxes. After giving effect to these adjustments, the average effective tax rate is estimated to 11.94% (2008 – 13.97%). The difference between the applicable tax rate of 12% (2008 - 12%) and the effective tax rate of 11.94 % (2008 – 13.97%) arises due to the tax effect of income not considered to be taxable and expenses that are not considered to be deductible. The adjustments are based on the current understanding of the existing tax laws, regulations and practices. During the year, the company has received a judgement from the Tax Committee rejecting the appeal filed by the company against the disallowance of provision for doubtful debts for the years 2004 and 2005. There is no additional tax liability on account of the rejection of the appeal. Tax assessments of the company for the year 2006 to 2009 has not been finalised by the tax department. The management believe that additional taxes, if any, that may become payable on finalisation of the assessments in respect of the open years would not be material to the company’s financial position as at 31 December 2009. The deferred tax asset has been recognised at the effective tax rate of 12% (2008 - 12%). 38 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 6 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Bank and cash balances Short term deposit with commercial banks 2009 2008 RO RO 663,260 635,383 - 2,107,365 663,260 2,742,748 Deposit with commercial banks are short term in nature, denominated in Rial Omani and carries an effective annual interest rate of 4%. 7 DEPOSITS WITH THE CENTRAL BANK OF OMAN The deposit represents a capital deposit with the Central Bank of Oman made in accordance with the Banking Law of 1974. The deposit is only repayable if the company terminates its instalment finance business within the Sultanate of Oman and settles all outstanding obligations and claims arising from that business. 8 INSTALLMENT FINANCE DEBTORS 2009 2008 RO RO Gross investment in finance leases: Corporate debtors 79,984,049 89,097,420 Retail debtors 57,379,216 55,373,882 137,363,265 144,471,302 (17,411,155) (19,638,838) 119,952,110 124,832,464 (5,434,043) (5,831,625) 114,518,067 119,000,839 59,012,024 54,058,623 Later than one year and not later than three years 63,090,373 70,160,571 Later than three years 15,260,868 20,252,108 137,363,265 144,471,302 Less: unearned finance interest Less: Allowance for impairment Lease payments receivable at 31 December Gross investment in finance leases comprise: Not later than one year 39 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 8 INSTALLMENT FINANCE DEBTORS (continued) Instalment finance debtors are stated net of accumulated allowance for impairment and reserved finance interest. The movements in accumulated allowance for impairment and reserved finance interest for the year is analysed as follows: 2009 2008 RO RO Accumulated allowance for impairment At 1 January 5,497,050 4,845,291 Provided during the year 1,040,415 1,616,145 Released during the year (537,415) (149,145) Amounts written off (866,664) (815,241) 5,133,386 5,497,050 334,575 410,999 Reserved during the year 65,843 21,628 Released during the year (65,843) (21,628) Amounts written off (33,918) (76,424) At 31 December 300,657 334,575 5,434,043 5,831,625 At 31 December Reserved finance interest At 1 January Total impairment allowances Instalment finance debtors include amounts advanced to clients, interest on the amounts advanced and related charges. In the event of default in the settlement of debts, the company has recourse to the client. Finance interest is reserved by the company to comply with the rules, regulations and guidelines issued by the Central Bank of Oman against impaired instalment finance debtors. As of 31 December 2009 instalment finance debtors on which interest is not being accrued, or where interest is reserved, amounted to RO 2,371,211 (2008 - RO 1,158,770). The instalment finance debtors are denominated in Rial Omani and, are charged an effective annual interest rate of 10.36% (2008 - 10.55%). The effective annual interest rate bands of instalment finance debtors are as follows: 2009 2008 RO RO Less than 10% 60,573,570 89,177,179 More than 10% 59,378,540 35,655,285 119,952,110 124,832,464 40 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 9 OTHER ASSETS AND PREPAYMENTS 2009 RO 124,141 25,057 ---------------149,198 ---------------- Prepaid expenses Other receivables 10 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land and building Cost 1 January 2009 Additions Disposals RO Furniture and office equipment RO Vehicles RO Construction work in progress RO 2008 RO 80,617 45,758 ---------------126,375 ---------------- Total RO 619,384 - 799,526 25,483 - 230,111 (19,248) 7,249 - 1,649,021 32,732 (19,248) 619,384 825,009 210,863 7,249 1,662,505 Depreciation 1 January 2009 Charge for the year Disposals 43,810 23,897 - 485,021 105,591 - 112,861 41,268 (18,284) - 641,692 170,756 (18,284) 31 December 2009 67,707 590,612 135,845 - 794,164 551,677 234,397 75,018 7,249 868,341 Vehicles Total RO RO 31 December 2009 Net book value 31 December 2009 Cost 1 January 2008 Additions Disposals RO Furniture and office equipment RO 619,384 - 693,430 109,290 (3,194) 217,711 12,400 - 1,530,525 121,690 (3,194) 31 December 2008 619,384 799,526 230,111 1,649,021 Depreciation 1 January 2008 Charge for the year Disposals 19,914 23,896 - 391,545 96,434 (2,958) 68,220 44,641 - 479,679 164,971 (2,958) 31 December 2008 43,810 485,021 112,861 641,692 Net book value 31 December 2008 575,574 314,505 117,250 1,007,329 Land and building 41 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 11 SHORT TERM LOANS Short term loans are obtained from local commercial banks and are secured by a mortgage over the company’s assets (2008 – secured by a mortgage over the company’s assets). The mortgage is registered with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Short term loans carry interest at an effective annual interest rate of 6.76% (2008 – 6.24%) and are due to mature within 12 months from the balance sheet date (2008 - within 12 months). 12 DEPOSITS Deposits include deposits from Ministry of Defence Pension Fund, a related party, amounting to RO 10,000,000 (2008: RO 6,500,000). Deposits carry interest in the range of 5.20% to 6.80% (2008 – 4.50% to 6.35%) are due to mature within 12 to 24 months from the balance sheet date. 13 TERM LOANS Long term loans – RO Long term loans – US $ Annual 2009 2008 interest rate RO RO 7% to 7.50% 26,627,083 38,616,666 - 1,922,448 26,627,083 40,539,114 3.28% The company’s bankers hold a pari passu charge over all the assets of the company for the credit facilities granted. In addition, the company is required to maintain certain performance and coverage ratios. The related maturity profile and interest rate risk are given in note 25 and 26 respectively. 14 COMPULSORILY CONVERTIBLE BONDS In 2007, the company issued compulsorily convertible bonds on rights basis amounting to RO 7.70 million. The bonds carry an annual coupon rate of 7.5% payable every six months, in arrears. The bonds were compulsorily converted into equity shares in July 2009 at a conversion price of RO. 2.159 per share. The conversion price was derived based on 82.5% of the average closing price of the shares of the company, prevailing during the last three months immediately preceding the conversion dates. Accordingly 3,567,321 equity shares of RO 1 were allotted to the bondholders resulting in increases in share capital and share premium accounts by RO 3,567,321 and RO 4,134,524 respectively. 42 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 15 OTHER LIABILITIES 2009 2008 RO RO Accounts payable 7,769,367 10,713,774 Accrued expenses 1,612,098 1,599,779 Board of directors’ remuneration (note 23) 125,564 115,485 Employees’ end of service benefits 239,678 191,488 9,746,707 12,620,526 Accounts payable are normally settled within 90 days. During the year unclaimed dividend amounting to RO 2,964 pertaining to year 2008 and unclaimed bond interest (due for the second and third six monthly payments) amounting to RO 686 have been transferred to Investors Trust Fund with Capital Market Authority. In accordance with Oman labour law the Company accrues for end of service benefit for its non Omani employees. Movements in the related liability recognised in the balance sheet are as follows: Balance at 1 January Provided during the year (note 4) End of service benefits paid Balance at 31 December 16 2009 2008 RO RO 191,488 152,938 48,190 42,369 - (3,819) 239,678 191,488 SHARE CAPITAL Authorised - shares of RO 1 each 2009 RO 20,000,000 2008 RO 20,000,000 Issued and fully paid - shares of RO 1 each 15,557,787 11,529,294 During the year, following the approval of the shareholders at the annual general meeting the company issued bonus shares of RO 461,172 by utilising the share premium reserve account (2008 – RO 270,000). The details regarding conversion of compulsory convertible bonds into equity are included in note 14. According to the confirmations received from the Muscat Depository and Securities Registration Company SAOC (MDSRC) details of major shareholders who own 10% or more of the company’s shares, whether in their name, or through a nominee account are as follows: Muscat Overseas Co. LLC 2009 % of holding 2009 Number of shares 2008 % of holding 2008 Number of shares 15.64% 2,433,268 12.26% 1,288,402 Ministry of Defence Pension Fund 11.15% 1,733,936 11.05% 1,413,875 Civil Service Pension Fund 10.37% 1,614,088 3.95% 455,297 43 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 17 SHARE PREMIUM RESERVE The share premium account represents premium collected by the company at the time of rights issue during 2008 and conversion of compulsorily convertible bonds (note 14) amounting to RO 5,411,153 and RO 4,134,524 respectively. The share premium reserve of RO 1,342,831 (2008 - RO 1,593,098) has been transferred to legal reserve. During the year, share premium reserve of RO 461,172 was utilised to issue bonus shares. 18 LEGAL RESERVE In accordance with the Commercial Companies Law of the Sultanate of Oman, 10% of the profit for the year is required to be transferred to the legal reserve. At 31 December 2009 the legal reserve has reached one third of the issued share capital after the transfer of RO 1,342,831 to the reserve from the share premium account, on conversion of compulsory convertible bonds into equity. The company has resolved to discontinue such further transfers as the reserve totals one third of the issued capital. The reserve is not available for distribution. 19 DIVIDENDS PAID AND PROPOSED A stock dividend of 4% totalling to 461,172 shares of RO 1 each and cash dividend of RO 0.210 per ordinary share totalling to RO 2,421,152 proposed for the financial year 2008 was approved at the Annual General Meeting held in March 2009 and subsequently credited to shareholders account during the year (Dividend for the year 2007 – RO 0.210 per share totalling RO 1,417,500 and stock dividend of 4% totalling 270,000 shares). For the year 2009, a cash dividend of 15% (RO 0.150 per ordinary share) amounting to RO 2,333,668 and a bonus stock bond of 10% totalling to 1,555,779 of RO 1 each has been proposed by the Board of Directors and will be submitted for the formal approval at the Annual General Meeting of the company to be held in March 2010. These bonus stock bonds will carry an annual coupon rate of 5.5%, payable semi annually. The interest will be calculated on the basis of 365 days per year on the nominal value of the bonus stock bond. These bonus stock bonds will be unsecured and listed on the Muscat Securities Market (MSM). The bonus stock bonds will be compulsorily converted into specific number of equity shares at the end of 24 months from the date of allotment at 80% of the weighted average closing price of the company’s equity traded on the MSM over the preceding three months prior to the record date of such conversion, subject to a minimum 100% of the book value as per the audited accounts of the company for the immediately preceding financial year of the company. 20 BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit for the year by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are as follows: Profit for the year Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year Basic earnings per share 2009 2008 RO RO 3,752,610 3,301,981 13,543,541 10,401,971 0.277 0.317 44 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 During the year ended 31 December 2009, the company issued 461,172 (2008: 270,000) bonus shares of RO 1 each to the existing shareholders. As the bonus issue was without consideration, the number of ordinary shares outstanding before the event is adjusted for the proportionate change in the number of ordinary shares outstanding as if the event had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented. 21 DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE The diluted earnings per share has been presented for the previous year as the company had issued compulsorily convertible bonds, which would have an impact on earnings per share when exercised. As per the original terms of issue the bonds were compulsorily converted into equity in July 2009 (note 14). Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of the company (after adjusting interest on the convertible bonds, net of tax) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares. Profit for the year adjusted for the effect of interest on convertible bonds (net of tax) Weighted average number of shares adjusted for the effect of dilution Diluted earnings per share 2009 RO 2008 RO 3,752,610 3,811,697 13,543,541 0.277 12,148,421 0.314 The diluted earnings as of 31 December 2009 is same as basic earnings per share. The company has not issued any instruments which would have an impact on earnings per share when exercised. 22 SEGMENT INFORMATION The company operates in the finance industry and its operations are confined to the Sultanate of Oman. Details regarding the company’s corporate and retail loans are included in note 8. None of the company’s single customer contributed more than 10% of its instalment finance income. 23 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS These represent transactions with related parties as set out in accordance with International Accounting Standard 24, related party disclosures. Pricing policies and the terms of the transactions are approved by the company’s board of directors and are considered by the board of directors to be at arm’s length consistent with the standard terms applied by the company. Transactions with related parties or holders of 10% or more of the company’s shares or their family members, included in the income statement are as follows: 2008 2009 RO RO Income statement Instalment finance income (major shareholder) 8,797 11,927 Directors’ sitting fees and remuneration including travelling expenses 143,654 156,564 Employees related cost of senior management 829,290 880,674 Details of board of directors’ remuneration and sitting fee are disclosed in notes 4 and 15. 45 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 Balance sheet At 31 December 2009, the following balances were outstanding of related parties or holders of 10% or more of the company’s shares: 2008 2009 Members of the board of directors Receivables Payables Receivables Payables RO RO RO RO 124,594 121,469 83,038 115,485 Deposits from Ministry of Defence Pension Fund (major shareholder) 24 - 10,000,000 - 6,500,000 124,594 10,121,469 83,038 6,615,485 FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS It is the company’s intention to hold loans and advances to customers to maturity. As a result the fair value of performing loans is arrived at using the discounted cash flow analysis based on a discount rate equal to the prevailing market rates of interest for loans having similar terms and conditions. The company considers that the fair value of financial instruments at 31 December 2009 and 2008 are not significantly different to their carrying value at each of those dates. Fair value hierarchy The company uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instruments by valuation technique: Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2: other techniques for which all inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable, either directly or indirectly; and Level 3: techniques which use inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value that are not based on observable market data. As at 31 December 2009 and 2008, the company had no financial instruments which were recorded at fair values. 46 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 25 MATURITY PROFILE OF THE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES The maturity profile of the assets, liabilities and equity as of 31 December 2009 was as follows: Up to 1 month 2 to 3 Months 4 to 6 months RO RO RO 6 months Subtotal to 1 year less than 12 months RO 1 to 3 Years Over 3 years Subtotal over 12 months Total RO RO RO RO RO ASSETS Bank balances and cash and deposit with Central Bank 663,260 Instalment finance debtors 9,553,580 7,820,206 10,035,248 22,504,651 49,913,685 55,460,936 9,143,446 Property and equipment 13,125 26,250 39,375 85,998 164,748 223,605 479,988 Other assets and prepayments 40,554 30,944 39,917 37,783 149,198 Deferred tax asset - - - Total assets 10,270,519 - - - - 663,260 - - 50,000 50,000 713,260 64,604,382 114,518,067 703,593 868,341 - - - 149,198 - 612,039 612,039 612,039 7,877,400 10,114,540 22,628,432 50,890,891 55,684,541 10,285,473 65,970,014 116,860,905 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Short term loans 8,400,000 25,100,000 - - 33,500,000 - - - 33,500,000 Deposits 1,500,000 1,000,000 3,750,000 6,100,000 12,350,000 - - - 12,350,000 762,500 166,666 2,310,416 6,472,915 9,712,497 13,308,336 3,606,250 16,914,586 26,627,083 3,009,582 2,878,783 2,828,404 79,344 8,796,113 783,399 167,195 950,594 9,746,707 422,402 291,574 291,574 713,976 33,923,139 33,923,139 Term loans Other liabilities Income tax payable - 422,402 - - Equity - - - - Total liabilities and equity 13,672,082 29,567,851 Net (3,401,563) (21,690,451) - - 33,923,139 8,888,820 12,652,259 64,781,012 14,383,309 37,696,584 52,079,893 116,860,905 1,225,720 13,890,121 9,976,173 (13,890,121) 41,301,232 (27,411,111) 47 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 25 MATURITY PROFILE OF THE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued) The maturity profile of the assets and liabilities as of 31 December 2008 is as follows: ASSETS Bank balances and cash and deposit with Central Bank Instalment finance debtors Property and equipment Other assets and prepayments Deferred tax asset Up to 1 month RO 2 to 3 Months RO 4 to 6 months RO 2,742,748 - - 3,899,121 7,496,444 14,287 56,936 28,574 22,478 1 to 3 Years RO - 2,742,748 - 10,262,910 22,624,481 44,282,956 42,861 28,526 85,721 18,435 171,443 126,375 Over 3 years RO Subtotal over 12 months RO Total RO 50,000 50,000 2,792,748 61,402,818 13,315,065 74,717,883 119,000,839 332,002 - 503,884 - 835,886 - 1,007,329 126,375 656,540 656,540 656,540 - - - - - 6,713,092 7,547,496 10,334,297 22,728,637 47,323,522 61,734,820 14,525,489 76,260,309 123,583,831 13,000,000 500,000 966,666 - 8,100,000 750,000 - 6,350,000 2,000,000 8,487,500 - 1,500,000 8,306,250 - 27,450,000 4,000,000 18,510,416 - 5,600,000 20,359,948 - 1,668,750 7,701,845 5,600,000 22,028,698 7,701,845 27,450,000 9,600,000 40,539,114 7,701,845 5,888,747 - 5,528,678 446,179 - 611,068 - - 12,028,493 446,179 - 254,901 336,331 - 337,132 24,889,836 592,033 336,331 24,889,836 12,620,526 782,510 24,889,836 Total liabilities and equity 20,355,413 14,824,857 17,448,568 9,806,250 62,435,088 26,551,180 34,597,563 61,148,743 123,583,831 Net (13,642,321) (7,277,361) (7,114,271) 12,922,387 (15,111,566) 35,183,640 (20,072,074) 15,111,566 Total assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Short term loans Deposits Term loans Compulsorily convertible bonds Other liabilities Income tax payable Equity - Subtotal 6 months less than to 1 year 12 months RO RO 48 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 26 INTEREST RATE RISK The interest rate charged and paid by the company are similar to the prevailing market interest rates. The company’s interest rate sensitivity position, based on the contractual re-pricing or maturity dates is set out below: Floating rate or within three months RO 4 to 6 6 months to Months one year RO RO 1 to 3 years RO Over Non interest 3 years sensitive RO RO 50,000 46,818 Total RO ASSETS Bank balances and cash and deposit with central bank Instalment finance debtors Property and equipment Other assets and prepayments Deferred tax asset 13,373,785 - 14,035,248 - 22,504,653 - 55,460,936 - 9,143,445 - Total assets 13,990,227 14,035,248 22,504,653 55,460,936 9,193,445 1,676,396 116,860,905 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Short term loans Deposits Term loans Other liabilities Income tax payable Equity 33,500,000 1,500,000 929,166 - 4,750,000 2,310,416 - 6,100,000 6,472,915 - 13,308,336 - 3,606,250 - 9,746,707 713,976 33,923,139 33,500,000 12,350,000 26,627,083 9,746,707 713,976 33,923,139, Total liabilities and equity 35,929,166 7,060,416 12,572,915 13,308,336 3,606,250 44,383,822 116,860,905 Interest rate sensitivity gap (21,938,939) 6,974,832 9,931,738 - 42,152,600 - 5,587,195 - (42,707,426) - - Cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap (21,938,939) (14,964,107) (5,032,369) 37,120,231 42,707,426 - - 616,442 - - - 713,260 114,518,067 868,341 868,341 149,198 149,198 612,039 612,039 49 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 26 INTEREST RATE RISK (continued) The company’s interest sensitivity position based on contractual repricing arrangements at 31 December 2008 is as follows: ASSETS Bank balances and cash and deposit with central bank Instalment finance debtors Property and equipment Other assets and prepayments Deferred tax asset Floating rate or within three months RO 4 to 6 Months RO 6 months to one year RO 1 to 3 years RO Over 3 years RO Non interest sensitive RO Total RO 50,000 27,782 2,792,748 2,714,966 - - - 11,395,565 - 10,262,910 - 22,624,481 - 61,402,818 - 13,315,065 - 1,007,329 126,375 656,540 119,000,839 1,007,329 126,375 656,540 Total assets 14,110,531 10,262,910 22,624,481 61,402,818 13,365,065 1,818,026 123,583,831 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Short term loans Deposits Term loans Compulsorily convertible bonds Other liabilities Income tax payable Equity 27,450,000 500,000 1,716,666 - 2,000,000 8,487,500 - 1,500,000 8,306,250 - 5,600,000 20,359,948 - 1,668,750 7,701,845 - 12,620,526 782,510 24,889,836 27,450,000 9,600,000 40,539,114 7,701,845 12,620,526 782,510 24,889,836 Total liabilities and equity 29,666,666 10487,500 9,806,250 25,959,948 9,370,595 38,292,872 123,583,831 Interest rate sensitivity gap (15,556,135) (224,590) 12,818,231 35,442,870 3,994,470 (36,474,846) - Cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap (15,556,135) (15,780,725) (2,962,494) 32,480,376 36,474,846 - - 50 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 27 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT The primary objective of the risk management system is to safeguard the company’s capital, its financial resources and from various risks. The company has exposure to the following risk from its use of financial instruments: • • • • Credit risk Liquidity risk Market risk Operational risk The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the company’s risk management framework. The Board has established the policies and procedures and internal checks and balances to keep the risk at an acceptable level. (a) Credit risk Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will fail to discharge an obligation and cause the other party to incur a financial loss. The company attempts to control credit risk by setting limits for individual borrowers, monitoring credit exposures, limiting transactions with specific counter parties and assessing continually the creditworthiness of counter parties. In addition, the company obtains security where appropriate, enters into collateral arrangements with counter parties, and limits the duration of the exposures. Exposure to credit The credit exposure of the company at 31 December is as follows: Installment finance debtors past due but not impaired 1 - 89 days 2009 RO 2008 RO 6,533,506 4,350,738 90 – 179 days 180 – 269 days 270 – 364 days 365 days and above 1,570,757 717,804 82,538 112 814,157 227,799 101,872 14,942 Past due and impaired 2,371,211 1,158,770 Neither past due nor impaired 111,047,393 119,322,956 Total installment finance debtors 119,952,110 124,832,464 Less: allowance for impairment: Specific Collective (320,577) (5,113,466) (153,798) (5,677,827) Total allowance for impairment (5,434,043) (5,831,625) 114,518,067 119,000,839 Lease payments receivable 51 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 27 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Risk concentrations of the maximum exposure to credit risk Concentrations arise when a number of counterparties are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographic region, or have similar economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic, political or other conditions. Concentrations indicate the relative sensitivity of the company’s performance to developments affecting a particular industry or geographic location. There is no significant industry concentration. Concentration of risk is managed by client/counterparty and by industry sector exposures. There is no significant credit exposure relating to instalment finance debtors to any single counterparty as of 31 December 2009 and 2008. An industry sector analysis of the company’s instalment finance debtors before taking into account collateral held is as follows: Gross maximum Gross maximum exposure exposure 2008 2009 RO’000 RO’000 Personal loans Business loan - Services - Trading - Manufacturing - Construction 48,454 51,224 6,469 1,436 12,369 46,357 56,291 8,494 1,784 11,906 119,952 124,832 Delinquency risk Delinquency risk refers to instalment finance debtor and other credit exposures that have become non-performing during the period of the credit term. An instalment finance debtor is considered impaired when, in the management’s opinion, it can no longer be reasonably assured that it will be able to collect the full amount of principal and interest when due. The company treats an instalment finance debtor as non-performing as per the established norms of the Central Bank of Oman and creates specific impairment allowances individually based on the regulatory guidelines. The company as per International Financial Reporting Standard establishes specific allowances for all impaired instalment finance debtor when the estimated value of the instalment finance debtor is less than its recorded value, based on discounting of expected future cash flows. In addition collective provision is created. The company writes off an instalment finance debtor when it determines that the instalment finance debtor is uncollectible. This determination is reached after considering information such as the occurrence of significant changes in the customer’s financial position such that the borrower can no longer pay the obligation, or proceeds from the sale of the asset or collateral security will not be sufficient to pay back the entire exposure. Upon approval from the Board of Directors the amount is written off. Collateral securities The company holds collateral securities against the instalment finance debtor in the form of mortgage interests over property. Estimate of fair value are based on the value of the collateral assessed at the time of borrowing, except when an instalment finance debtor is individually assessed as impaired. 52 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 27 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Settlement risk The settlement risk is the risk of loss due to the failure of a company to honour its obligations to deliver cash, securities or other assets as contractually agreed. To avoid settlement risks, the company ensures that all control systems are in place to keep the errors to a minimum. (b) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the company will be unable to meet its liabilities when they fall due. The business of lending has an inherent risk of liquidity arising from the mismatch of tenure of funds borrowed vis-à-vis lent, in addition to unforeseen adverse recovery patterns. The company is constantly on the vigil and judiciously manages the funds with an innovate mix of borrowing instruments. Liabilities are contracted and structured based on the behavioral pattern of the assets in terms of maturity and re-pricing structure. To limit the liquidity risk, the management through their carefully drawn up strategies, has diversified sources of funds, avoids undue concentration on a single lender and manages its collection in a systematic manner. During the year, the company completed medium to long term funding arrangements that have effectively addressed and mitigated the apparent mismatch in the maturity of assets and liabilities. Cash flows are monitored continuously and appropriate steps are taken to set right mismatches if any, to address the liquidity risk. The table below summarises the maturity profile of the company’s assets and liabilities based on contractual repayment arrangements. The contractual maturities of assets and liabilities have been determined on the basis of the remaining period at the balance sheet date to the contractual maturity date and do not take account of the effective maturities as indicated by the company’s deposit retention history and the availability of liquid funds. The maturity profile of assets and liabilities is set out in note 25. Residual contractual maturities of financial liabilities The table below summarises the maturity profile of the company’s liabilities as at 31 December 2009 based on contractual repayment arrangements. The contractual maturities of liabilities have been determined on the basis of the remaining period at the balance sheet date to the contractual maturity date and after taking into account of the effective maturities as indicated by the company’s deposit retention history and the availability of liquid funds. Short term loans Deposits Term loans Other liabilities Income tax payable Total Carrying amount RO Gross nominal outflow RO Within 3 months RO 3 - 12 months RO Over 1 year RO 33,500,000 12,350,000 26,627,083 9,746,707 713,976 33,816,125 12,773,580 29,903,337 9,746,707 713,976 33,816,125 2,515,463 931,976 5,888,365 422,402 10,258,117 9,238,197 2,907,748 - 19,733,164 950,594 259,043 82,937,766 86,953,725 43,574,331 22,404,062 20,942,801 53 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 27 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Residual contractual maturities of financial liabilities as of 31 December 2008: Carrying amount RO Gross nominal outflow Within 3 months RO RO 3 - 12 months RO Over 1 year RO Short term loans Deposits Term loans Compulsorily convertible bonds Other liabilities Income tax payable 27,450,000 9,600,000 40,539,114 7,701,845 12,620,526 713,976 27,870,384 10,458,245 44,179,984 8,277,901 12,620,526 713,976 21,310,144 577,212 1,746,340 291,193 11,417,426 446,179 6,560,240 6,586,114 19,320,402 284,863 611,067 - 3,294,919 23,113,242 7,701,845 592,033 267,797 Total 98,625,461 104,121,016 35,788,494 33,362,686 34,969,836 (c) Market risk Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as interest rate, equity prices and foreign exchange rates will affect the company’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising the return on risk. Interest rate risk Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates will affect future profitability of the fair values of financial instruments. The company is exposed to interest rate risk as a result of mismatches of interest rate repricing of assets and liabilities and off balance sheet instruments that mature or re-price in a given period. The company manages this risk by matching the re-pricing of assets and liabilities through risk management strategies. Revision in the interest rates by the existing lenders and changes in the interest rates consequent to economic forces is a risk faced by any financial institution. Though the company’s loan portfolio comprises predominantly of fixed interest rates the company manages its treasury in such a way that the targeted margin is maintained and the risk is kept within acceptable levels. The following table shows the sensitivity to the company’s net interest income that would result out of a possible change in interest rates Change in Interest rate Increase in interest rate Increase in interest rate Decrease in interest rate Change in basis points Sensitivity to net interest income (RO ‘000) +100 bps +150 bps - 25 bps 601 902 (150) 54 notes to the financial statements 31st December 2009 27 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) (d) Operational risk The Operational risk is the risk of direct or indirect loss arising from a wide variety of causes associated with the company’s processes, personnel, technology and infrastructure, and from external factors other than credit, market and liquidity risks such as those arising from legal and regulatory requirements and generally accepted standards of corporate behaviour. Operational risks arise from all of the company’s operations and are faced by all business entities. The company has put in place the mechanism to minimise operational risk by way of effective internal control systems, systems review and an on-going internal audit programme. During the year one of the leading audit firms was appointed to provide internal audit services in addition to the in house internal audit function and evaluate the major risk areas. The internal auditors of the company undertake comprehensive audits and report directly to the Audit Committee of the Board. The Audit Committee of the Board review the internal audit reports, the adequacy of the internal controls and report on the same to the Board. (e) Capital management The primary objective of the company’s capital management is to ensure that it maintains healthy capital ratios in order to support its business and maximise shareholder value. The company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in business conditions. No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes during the year ended 31 December 2009 and 31 December 2008. The company’s lead regulator Central Bank of Oman sets and monitors capital requirements as a whole. In implementing current capital requirements Central Bank of Oman requires the company to increase its minimum paid up share capital to RO 10 million by June 2009. The company has achieved the minimum paid up capital requirement set by the regulatory authority well in advance and the current capital is well above the minimum capital requirement set by the regulatory authority. Going forward the company is required to increase its paid up share capital to RO 20 million by year 2012. To achieve the minimum capital requirement and to meet the long term funding requirement the company is considering to raise RO.20 Million partly convertible bonds with the tenor of five years through book building exercise. (f) Currency risk Currency risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The company’s assets and liabilities are denominated in Rial Omani and hence there is no currency risk. The foreign currency loan is denominated in United States Dollar, which is pegged to Rail Omani. 55 NOTES 56