Standard Chartered Bank Botswana Limited

Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Results for Period ended 30th June 2023

The Directors have pleasure in announcing the Group (Standard Chartered Bank Botswana and its subsidiaries) unaudited financial results of the Bank for the Period ended 30 June 2023 together with comparative figures for 2022

Non-Funded income (NFI) down 8% year-on-year to close at P153.0m. The year-on-

Key Financial highlightsyear decline is largely attributed to thin margins on FX sales driven by heightened competitive pricing in the market and subdued Personal loan sales with a direct impact on insurance commission.

A new foreign exchange delivery capability allowing clients to transfer Chinese Yuan was also officially introduced to the market to continue to drive the Non-Funded Income (NFI) agenda through continued focus on the Affluent and Business Banking segments.

Standard Chartered Bank Botswana Limited

Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Interim Financial Results for Period ended 30th June 2023

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT

OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

P523m P241m

Operating income up 30%Profit before tax up 239%

P191m

26%

Profit after tax up 230%

Positive income-to-cost jaws

15%

34%

Customer loans and advances grew

Annualised ROE 34% (17%-Dec 2022)

15%; CCIB customer assets up 207%

17.1%

Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) at 17.1% against the regulatory requirement of 12.5%

Return on Equity and share price

34%

11%

10%

4.1

1.82.3

Positive income-to-cost jaws of 26% resulted in an improved Cost to income ratio (CIR), from 75% to 60% year on year. Expense efficiency is core to enabling the Bank to create positive operating leverage, whilst creating capacity to continue investing into strategic initiatives. Improving CIR will continue to be a key focus area.

Credit impairment normalized to P31m and the portfolio remains resilient with lower loan loss ratio.

Asset book increased 15% year -on-year largely due to facility utilisation. The Banks strategic intention to drive short term loans and targeted campaigns are expected to sustain asset book growth.

Net Interest Income and margin

30 Jun 23

30 Jun 22

P'000

P'000

Net Interest Income

370,080

235,975

Average Interest-earning Assets

15,162,106

14,911,125

Average Interest-bearing Liabilities

11,885,691

11,818,871

Gross Yield (%)

7.4

5.4

Rate Paid (%)

3.2

2.8

Net Yield

4.2

2.6

Net Margin (%)

4.9

3.2

Net interest income increased by 57% to P370m, with average interest earning assets growing by 2%. The growth in net interest income was also supported by strengthening margins, with net margin improving to 4.9% from 3.2%.

Credit Quality

30 Jun 23

30 Jun 22

P'000

P'000

Gross loans and Advances to customers

9,258,172

8,092,213

Of which Stage 1 and 2

9,095,982

7,864,710

Of which Stage 3

162,190

227,503

Expected Credit loss provisions

206,007

193,655

Of which Stage 1 and 2

93,398

104,973

Of which Stage 3

112,610

88,682

Net loans and Advances to customers

9,052,165

7,898,558

Of which Stage 1 and 2

9,002,584

7,759,737

Of which Stage 3

49,580

138,821

Collateral

1,176,536

2,614,502

Stage 1 and stage 2 exposures

1,121,731

2,275,636

Stage 3 exposures

54,805

338,866

Stage 1 and 2 ECL provisions increased by a modest 16% peddled by growth in the CPBB portfolio and CCIB asset book. Stage 3 impaired exposures decreased by 29% on the back of portfolio management strategies.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

30 Jun 23

30 Jun 22

P'000

P'000

Assets

We successfully relaunched our Affluent Segment in the first half which saw us increase our Relationship Management team and refresh our client value proposition for the segment. This area will continue to be an area of focus, and growth for the bank going forward. In pursuit of improving client experience and service agenda, we have further migrated clients to our self-service digital platforms. Digital adoption improved from 75% at the end of 2022 to 78.5% at the end first half of financial year 2023.

Strategic Priorities

  • Be the leading bank for the Affluent leveraging our international footprint and expertise to provide them with the best in class local and international banking services.
    Build a profitable mass segment enabled by partnerships, data and digital infrastructure.
    Digitise and automate processes to offer exceptional end-to-end client experiences and drive efficiency
    Be the market leader in offering personalised and well-researched wealth propositions with digital enabling wider participation of all clients in

investment solutions.•••

Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking (CCIB)

CCIB net operating income recorded a 60% year-on-year growth. This represents consecutive annual growth following the strategic refocus of the business on specific business segments. This is in line with our differentiation strategy to leverage our international banking expertise and local knowledge to introduce value adding financial solutions to our clients. During the period, the business continued to introduce innovative derivative products to mitigate risks and improve the yield for our clients.

We have also continued in our digital transformation journey becoming the first bank in Botswana to process end to end trade financing and disbursement to clients on our platform. This in turn is improving cost efficiency. The uptake and appetite is encouraging. We are going further to introduce and incubate new products into the market working closely with our clients.

The balance sheet remains strong and the underlying fundamentals driving growth are solid. Impairment recorded a net release of P15.6m as a result of portfolio management initiatives to optimize the book. Total assets increased 300%. Liabilities recorded a 6% drop as the business took tactical measure to optimize the deposit mix to avoid increasing cost of funding due to the tightening liquidity experienced in the market.

Our focus on return on tangible equity yielded growth in profit before tax which is 4 times the previous reporting period (4x) demonstrating that our strategy is driving positive outcomes for the business.

Strategic priorities

  • Financial markets. Deepening of our derivative business focusing on financial institutions and corporates.
  • Introducing our investment banking product: Mergers and acquisitions, Credit Advisory, Capital Structuring, Debt Capital Markets (local and Eurobonds), Leverage finance.
  • Sustainable Finance to help clients transition to net zero carbon emissions.
  • Digital banking. Process integration to migrate existing manual processes to end-to-end digital experience for our clients.

We remain cognisant of changing macroeconomic variables in the local and international markets as we focus on long-term fundamentals to reinforce our differentiation strategy of building a sustainable business.

People & Culture

Stated

Revaluation

Statutory

Retained

Capital

Treasury

Fair

Total

Capital

reserve

credit

earnings

contribution

reserve

value

reserve

reserve

Group

P'000

P'000

P'000

P'000

P'000

P'000

P'000

P'000

Balance at 01 January 2022

179,273

29,397

19,152

429,843

428,213

(31,566 )

(5,831 )

1,048,481

Total comprehensive income

Profit for the period

57,745

57,745

Other movements

Other comprehensive income

"Fair value adjustment

items measured at fair value through

other comprehensive income "

2990

2990

Transactions with owners of the bank

Dividends to equity holders - paid

(60,311)

Distributions to holders of

subordinated capital securities

(15,150)

(15,150 )

Balance at 30 June 2022

179,273

29,397

19,152

412,127

428,213

(31,566 )

(2,841 )

1,033,755

Balance at 01 July 2022

179,273

29,397

19,152

412,127

428,213

(31,566 )

(2,841 )

1,033,755

Total comprehensive income

Profit for the period

144,081

144,081

Other movements

1,985

1,985

Other comprehensive income

" Fair value adjustment

items measured at fair value through

other comprehensive income "

(8,011 )

(8,011 )

Transactions with owners of the bank

Dividends to equity holders - paid

Distributions to holders of

subordinated capital securities

(15,150)

(15,150 )

Balance at 31 December 2022

179,273

29,397

19,152

543,043

428,213

(31,566 )

(10,852 )

1,156,660

Balance at 01 January 2023

179,273

29,397

19,152

543,043

428,213

(31,566 )

(10,852 )

1,156,660

Total comprehensive income

Profit for the year

190,731

190,731

Other movements

(923)

(923 )

Other comprehensive income

-

"Fair value adjustment

items measured at fair value through

other comprehensive income"

2,437

2,437

Transactions with owners of the bank

Dividends to equity holders - paid

(201,826)

(201,826 )

Distributions to holders of

subordinated capital securities

(15,150)

(15,150 )

Balance at 30 June 2023

179,273

29,397

19,152

515,875

428,213

(31,566 )

(8,415 )

1,131,928

Jun 21

Jun 22

Jun 23

Return on Equity

Share price

Return on Tangible Equity

32%

18%

10%

Jun 21

Jun 22

Jun 23

Economic Environment

Global & Regional Economy

Recessionary conditions are probable in some of the major economies; the US, UK and the Euro area starting in the Q4:2023 and Q1-2024. The Federal reserve paused its aggressive series of interest rate hikes in June but raised key interest rate by 0.25% in July as it continues to fight persistent inflation. For the Eurozone, weak global trade poses a risk and if trade does not recover in the coming months, Europe could face a higher risk of slipping back into recession. The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates by 25 bps during its July meeting. China's recovery has lost momentum in recent months, after a strong start to the year as pent-up consumer demand was unleashed. Unlike China's previous recoveries, which were fuelled by real-estate and investment activity, this one is driven mainly by consumer spending and services. The People's Bank of China (PBoC) cut key policy rates for the second time in three months, at the August meeting, highlighting that the authorities are ramping up monetary easing efforts to boost the economy.

Growth across Sub-Saharan Africa remains sluggish, dragged down by uncertainty in the global economy, the underperformance of the continent's largest economies, high inflation, and a sharp deceleration of investment growth.

Local Economy

The economy expanded by 5.4% in the first quarter of 2023, largely supported by mining output which grew by 10.8%. Diamond production, which is the largest mining contributor, grew by 12% year-on-year, being the highest level since 2016. Despite the strong start of the year, the economy is likely to be tested in the second half of the year due to the potential risks to global diamond demand.

Headline inflation decelerated quickly to below the objective range at 1.5%, the lowest since August 2020, after peaking to 14.6% in August 2022. The aggressive decline in inflation is largely driven by the base effects and easing transportation costs. The Monetary Policy Committee projects that inflation will remain within the 3-6% objective range into the medium term.

Business Performance

The bank continues to deliver an improving financial performance with strong top line and returns trajectories. Profit before tax up by 239% to P241m, our highest half year profit since 2014. This was achieved through solid income performance, growing by 30% year on year with the growth coming from both underlying business momentum particularly in Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking (CCIB) and improving interest rate environment.

Gross interest income closed at P561.4m, up 41% annually reflecting the benefits of growth in the corporate book (P1.3bn asset growth) and asset portfolio price alignment (151bps increase).

We maintained a resilient liquidity position over the period with a strategic focus on optimal deposit mix. Low cost deposit mobilisation is expected to gradually reduce the holding of expensive deposits.

Loans and advances to banks

70,328

43,545

Due from related parties

3,948,439

4,371,653

Loans and advances to customers

9,052,165

7,898,558

Other assets

3,170,219

3,293,846

Total assets

16,241,151

15,607,602

Liabilities

Deposits from other banks

827,711

502,062

Due to related parties

590,477

204,109

Deposits from customers

12,665,950

12,854,728

Other liabilities

1,025,085

1,012,949

Total liabilities

15,109,223

14,573,847

Equity

1,131,928

1,033,755

Advances-to-deposits Ratio (%)

73

61

Liquid Assets Ratio (%)

15.3

16.4

Total Loans and advances to customers increased by 14.6% to P9.1bn. Significant increase largely due to trade facility utilisation in CCIB. There were positive signs of recovery for CPBB asset volumes in the second quarter after a slow start to the year. CPBB assets relatively flat year-on-year, with marginal growth in Personal loans offsetting a decline in mortgages.

Customer deposits (excl banks) down 2% year-on-year to P12.7bn. Decline is due to strategy to optimise the funding mix. The strategic funding plan remains robust underpinned by Current & Savings accounts (CASA) opportunities in the CCIB segment.

Risk Weighted Assets (RWA)

30 Jun 23

30 Jun 22

P'000

P'000

By Risk Type

Credit

7,428,748

7,572,061

Market

28,880

187,424

Operational

767,987

753,413

Total RWAs

8,225,615

8,512,898

Total RWA down by P131m (2%) ending first half of the financial year at P8,2bn largely driven by Credit Risk RWA which closed at P7.4bn from P7.6bn and recording an improved capital adequacy ratio at 17.1% culminating from RWA optimisation initiatives over the period.

Capital Base and ratios

30 Jun 23

30 Jun 22

P'000

P'000

CET1 Capital

490,881

528,192

Additional Tier 1 Capital (AT1)

400,000

400,000

Tier 1 Capital

890,881

928,192

Tier 2 Capital

519,796

390,768

Total Capital

1,410,677

1,318,960

Capital adequacy ratio (%)

17.1%

15.5%

Regulatory Threshold (%)

12.5%

12.5%

Capital ratios remain within regulatory limits with Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) ending first half of the financial year 2023 at 17.1% and as such no capital concerns are anticipated into full year 2023.

Segment performance

Consumer, Private and Business Banking

Consumer, Private & Business Banking delivered a strong financial performance in first half of the financial year 2023, underpinned by a solid revenue growth and excellent returns. first half of the financial year 2023 Revenue grew by 17% year-on- year to P329m. This notable growth was mainly driven by a substantial increase in interest income, growing by 30% year-on-year supported by the higher interest rate environment.

However, this was partly offset by a decline in fee income. Fee revenue decreased by 3% year-on-year largely due to subdued wealth management income as momentum was impacted by market headwinds and competitive pricing.

As the only international bank in Botswana with investment advisory and multi asset investment platform, we continue onboarding additional mutual funds to offer a diversified portfolio to our clients.

Standard Chartered bank's takes the experience of all colleagues journeys with the organization very seriously. The bank believes that here for good means promoting a work environment that is safe and doing work that is both meaningful and purpose- led. To ensure that this aspiration is achieved, the bank implemented a fair pay charter in 2020. Fair pay charter is the bank's commitment to its employees and clients that supports prosperity, fairness & psychological safety.

We have set our aspiration to create an inclusive and innovative performance culture underpinned by conduct and sustainability. Creating an environment which is fair in recognising the ability, performance and potential of all our colleagues, is core to that aspiration. Through the charter we have been able to achieve the below highlights on our commitments on fair pay, benefits and wellbeing. This also helps us reflect on where there is still more to do;

  • 30 days annual leave for all colleagues in promotion of ensuring staff lead a fulfilled work life balance
    20 weeks parental leave for all colleagues irrespective of gender or marital status to also remove any differentiation on gender

9 months prolonged ill-health leave to support rehabilitation•

Outlook

We are proud to be part of a Global Bank that connects the world's dynamic markets and currently operating in 53 countries. The businesses we serve and partner with remain focal in our pursuit to be an innovative bank that meets their banking requirements. Our 2023 to 2025 strategy has adopted the following five strategic actions that support the delivery of the Group Chapter 3 strategy and increase shareholder value.

We aimed to optimize our distribution model through partnerships; drive our brand visibility; enhance employee experience; deliver client centric services and solutions; as well as to maintain high double-digit Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE); 25% by 2025. Great progress has been made in every area as evidenced by our strong financial performance in the first half of 2023.

Eazy Pula, our agent Banking product, was launched in March 2023 is now available at 44 sites across Botswana, ensuring that our brand reaches far places like Shakawe, where we previously had no presence. Through partnerships, our target is to have 100 active agent banking sites, offering everyday banking solutions to the larger population including those in remote areas by end of year. Our diversion away from brick and mortar, and our concerted move into digital, forms part of our strategy to deliver a more efficient and superior client experience.

We wish to reassure you all, that after 126 years of doing business in Botswana, we are even more committed to ensuring that our legacy remains relevant as we increase our footprint and become more visible countrywide. We are continuing to invest in our distribution network, albeit away from the traditional way of banking. Our personal loan value proposition was recently enhanced, offering clients a maximum loan amount of P700,000, to assist clients with major projects and large bills.

We recognize the evolving needs of our market and as the nation aspires to become a high-income economy, we aim to evolve with our clients to achieve this goal. As we continue to anticipate our client's needs, we look forward to a great second half of the year. All our key performance indicators are trending in the right direction and the businesses have in place targeted initiatives to further drive performance into the rest of 2023. The Management Team and Board remain focused on delivering the strategy while creating exceptional long-term value for our shareholders. We look forward to continuing to serve our clients and the country at large in 2023 and beyond.

By order of the Board

Doreen Khama

Mpho Masupe

Chairperson

Managing Director

Gaborone

11 August 2023

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

30 Jun 23

30 Jun 22

P'000s

P'000s

Interest income

561,410

398,953

Interest expense

(191,330)

(162,978)

Net interest income

370,080

235,975

Fees and commission income

126,651

131,948

Fees and commission expense

(15,694)

(9,667)

Net fee and commission income

110,957

122,281

Net trading income

40,475

44,706

Other operating income

1,521

-

Operating income

523,033

402,962

Staff costs

(118,637)

(114,022)

Premises costs

(230)

(113)

General administrative expenses

(175,885)

(168,386)

Depreciation and amortization

(18,823)

(19,529)

Operating expenses

(313,575)

(302,050)

Operating profit before impairment

losses and taxation

209,458

100,912

Credit impairment

31,293

(29,985)

Profit before taxation

240,751

70,927

Taxation

(50,020)

(13,182)

Profit for the year

190,731

57,745

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF

FINANCIAL POSITION

30 Jun

31 Dec

30 Jun

23

22

22

P '000

P '000

P '000

Assets

Cash and balances

831,654

491,618

503,202

at central banks

Derivative financial

-

770

3,809

instruments

Loans and advances

70,328

45,078

43,545

to banks

Loans and

advances

9,052,165

7,775,324

7,898,558

to customers

Investment

1,970,515

2,444,488

2,399,615

securities

Other assets

29,981

40,175

55,213

Due from related

3,948,439

5,266,269

4,371,653

parties

Current tax assets

-

-

12,729

Prepayments and

167,989

166,408

162,121

accrued income

Investments in

subsidiary

-

-

-

undertakings

Goodwill and

57,426

63,150

44,882

intangible assets

Property, plant and

87,613

101,599

89,882

equipment

Deferred tax assets

25,041

30,126

22,394

Total assets

16,241,151

16,425,005

15,607,602

Liabilities

827,711

860,239

502,062

Deposits by banks

Customer

12,665,950

13,024,890

12,854,728

accounts

Derivative

financial

1,198

469

5,328

instruments

Debt securities in

323,566

323,566

323,566

issue

Other liabilities

121,172

139,986

218,412

Due to related

590,477

377,750

204,109

parties

Current tax

25,057

20,634

2,310

liabilities

Accruals and

161,235

129,366

73,173

deferred income

Subordinated

389,000

389,000

389,000

liabilities

Provisions for

liabilities and

3,858

2,445

1,159

charges

Total liabilities

15,109,223

15,268,345

14,573,847

Equity

179,273

179,273

179,303

Stated capital

Retained earnings

524,442

549,173

426,239

and other reserves

Total parent

company

703,715

728,446

605,542

shareholders' equity

Capital

428,213

428,213

428,213

contribution

Total equity

excluding

non-controlling

1,131,928

1,156,660

1,033,755

interests

Total equity

1,131,928

1,156,660

1,033,755

Total equity and

16,241,151

16,425,005

15,607,602

liabilities

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF

CASH FLOWS

30 June 23

31 Dec 22

30 Jun 22

P '000

P '000

P '000

Cash flows from

operating activities

190,731

201,826

57,745

Profit for the year

Adjustments for:

(561,410 )

(919,289)

(398,953)

Interest income

Interest expense

191,330

336,140

162,978

Taxation

50,020

51,252

13,182

Depreciation

13,176

28,477

13,947

Amortisation on

5,647

12,185

5,581

intangibles

Net impairment loss on

(29,651 )

1,255

29,985

loans and advances

Unrealised foreign

(9,922 )

(20,034)

(2,651)

exchange (gains)/losses

Modification gains

(1,521 )

(1,878)

-

Movement in provisions

-

-

-

Profit on sale of asset

-

(1,062)

-

Movements before

changes in working

(151,600 )

(311,127)

(118,186)

capital

Change in derivative

financial instruments

770

20,305

(2,768)

assets

Change in investment

473,973

182,059

229,816

securities

Change in loans and

(1,247,190 )

(58,734)

(212,576)

advances to customers

Change in other assets

10,194

27,013

9,211

Change in prepayments

(1,580 )

(21)

(13,500)

and accrued income

Change in deposits from

(32,529 )

442,584

84,223

other banks

Change in Customer

(358,940 )

406,884

236,722

accounts

Change in other liabilities

(9,887 )

(279,901)

(192,033)

Change in derivative

financial instruments

729

(4,142)

1,589

liabilities

Change in due to related

212,727

142,064

(31,393)

parties

Change in accruals and

31,868

(19,740)

14,325

deferred income

Change in provisions for

1,413

717

-

liabilities and charges

Taxation paid

(1,070,052 )

547,960

5,430

(40,512 )

(26,395)

(8,289)

Interest received

561,410

901,525

398,953

Interest paid

(191,330 )

(236,137)

(162,978)

Net cash flows from

(740,484 )

1,186,953

233,116

operating activities

Cash flows from investing

activities

Acquisition of property

(1,567 )

(1,766)

(7,341)

and equipment

Acquisition of intangibles

(516 )

(26,330)

(1,458)

Proceeds from sale of

-

3,500

-

property equipment

Net cash used in investing

(2,083)

(24,596)

(8,799)

activities

Cash flows from

financing activities

Interest paid on

(18,067 )

(23,604)

(20,398)

subordinated liabilities

Interest paid on debt

(12,677 )

(22,550)

-

securities

Lease liability capital

(5,142)

(18,778)

(898)

payments

Lease liability interest

(1,182)

(2,232)

(8,598)

payments

Dividends paid

(201,826 )

(60,311)

(60,311)

Distribution payment to

holders of subordinated

(15,150 )

(30,300)

(15,150)

capital securities

Net cash (used in)/from

(254,044 )

(157,775)

(105,355)

financing activities

Increase in cash and cash

(996,611 )

1,004,582

118,962

equivalents

Cash and cash

5,802,965

4,795,980

4,795,983

equivalents at 1 January

Net foreign exchange

44,067

2,403

3,456

differences

Cash and cash

equivalents at the end

4,850,421

5,802,965

4,918,401

of the period/year

CONSOLIDATED SEGMENTAL REPORTING

Consumer, Private &

Corporate Commercial

Total

Business Banking

& Institutional Banking

Period ended 30 June 2023

Profit and Loss

Interest revenue calculated using the effective interest method

219,676

150,404

370,080

Net fee and commission income

108,876

44,077

152,953

Net operating income

328,552

194,481

523,033

Operating expenses

(224,844 )

(88,731)

(313,575)

Profit before impairment losses

103,708

105,750

209,458

Credit loss expense on financial assets

15,762

15,531

31,293

Segment profit (loss) before taxation

119,470

121,281

240,751

Income tax expense

(50,020)

Profit for the year

190,731

Statement of financial Position

Investment securities

-

1,970,515

1,970,515

Loans and advances to customers

7,188,175

1,863,989

9,052,165

Other assets for reportable segments

173,710

5,044,761

5,218,471

Total assets for reportable segments

7,361,885

8,879,265

16,241,151

Deposits from non bank customers

4,508,551

8,157,399

12,665,950

Other liabilities for reportable segments

(135,638 )

2,578,911

2,443,273

Total liabilities for reportable segments

4,372,913

10,736,310

15,109,223

Period ended 30 June 2022

Profit and Loss

Interest revenue calculated using the effective interest method

168,555

67,420

235,975

Net fee and commission income

112,565

54,421

166,986

Net operating income

281,120

121,841

402,961

Operating expenses

(209,777)

(92,272)

(302,050)

Profit before impairment losses

71,343

29,569

100,912

Credit loss expense on financial assets

(28,280 )

(1,704)

(29,985)

Segment profit (loss) before taxation

43,063

27,864

70,927

Income tax expense

(13,182)

Profit for the year

57,745

Statement of financial Position

Investment securities

-

2,399,615

2,399,615

Loans and advances to customers

7,292,190

606,368

7,898,558

Other assets for reportable segments

168,193

5,141,236

5,309,429

Total assets for reportable segments

7,460,383

8,147,219

15,607,602

Deposits from non bank customers

4,246,579

8,608,149

12,854,728

Other liabilities for reportable segments

(109,898 )

1,829,017

1,719,119

Total liabilities for reportable segments

4,136,681

10,437,166

14,573,847

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