Standard Chartered Bank Botswana Limited

Half Year Unaudited Financial Results for Period ended 30th June 2022

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 2022 together with comparative figures for 2021

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

30 Jun 22

30 Jun 21

P'000s

P'000s

Interest revenue calculated using the

effective interest method

398,953

361,122

Interest expense calculated using the

effective interest method

(162,978)

(144,657)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF

FINANCIAL POSITION

30 Jun 22

30 Jun 21

P'000

P'000

Assets

Cash and balances with central bank

503,202

346,551

Loans and advances to banks

4,415,199

2,357,279

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF

CASH FLOWS

30 Jun 22

30 Jun 21

P'000

P'000

Cash flow from

operating activities:

Profit for the period

57,745

58,688

Adjustments for:

Economic Environment

Global & Regional Economy

The global economy is going through unprecedented times with recession risks rising in the US and Europe disrupting global growth in 2022/23. Cost pressures have risen following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while supply disruptions have failed to ease significantly. Heightened and persistent inflation has put pressure on central banks to act decisively. High inflation is weighing on households and businesses, yet in many economies, the pandemic-relatedbuild-up of government debt limits scope for fiscal support to offset spiralling food and energy bills. Global GDP is forecast to grow to 3.0% in 2022 and 2.9% in 2023. The US and Euro area are expected to enter recession later in 2022. Squeezed real incomes, the swift removal of policy accommodation, and very weak household and business confidence look set to take growth negative in Q4-2022 and Q1-2023.

While growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) surprised positively in Q1-2022, the good news is unlikely to last. The region's central banks have embarked on a more pronounced monetary tightening cycle in response to faster tightening in developed economies, along with increasing price pressures domestically. This is likely to offset the post-COVID normalisation of activity that boosted Q1 growth. Elevated food and energy prices are a severe headwind to SSA economies; increased fuel subsidies and measures to cushion the impact of high food prices are burdening government finances. Even Africa's large oil exporters have not benefited much from the oil rally this year, as they are unable to meet OPEC quotas because of underinvestment and are facing higher import bills for refined products.

Local Economy

Botswana's economic recovery will likely remain diamond-driven in H2- 2022. Robust diamond output and trading is expected, buoyed by demand for alternatives to Russian diamond supply. Strong diamond-sector growth should largely offset a probable softening of the domestic recovery as elevated inflationary pressures erode household real incomes. The GDP growth is forecasted to moderate to 4.8% in 2022 and 3.8% in 2023 from a high expansion of 11.4% in 2021.

Credit Quality

2022

2021

P'000

P'000

Gross loans and Advances to customers

8,092,213

8,835,547

Of which Stage 1 and 2

7,864,710

8,623,150

Of which Stage 3

227,503

212,397

Expected Credit loss provisions

193,655

173,533

Of which Stage 1 and 2

104,973

65,870

Of which Stage 3

88,682

107,663

Net loans and Advances to customers

7,898,558

8,698,423

Of which Stage 1 and 2

7,759,737

8,593,689

Of which Stage 3

138,821

104,734

Collateral

2,614,502

3,901,886

Stage 1 and stage 2 exposures

2,275,636

3,507,903

Stage 3 exposures

338,866

393,983

Stage 1 and 2 ECL provisions increased by 59% due to increased credit risk on the back of a challenging macro-economic environment and growth in the CPBB portfolio. Increased credit risk stems from anticipated impact of Ukraine/Russia war on the loan book.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

2022

2021

P'000

P'000

Assets

Loans and advances to banks

4,415,199

2,357,279

Loans and advances to customers

7,898,558

8,698,423

Other Assets

3,293,845

3,691,476

Total assets

15,607,602

14,747,178

Liabilities

Deposits from other banks

706,171

242,755

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. 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. 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.

Strategic Priorities

  • Digitise to drive growth and improve client experience
  • Differentiate through our offering for the Affluent segment
  • Turnaround non-profitable products and segments
  • Improve efficiency and achieve a well-controlled environment

Under a complex operating environment, the business delivered positive highlights noted below:

  • Launched a new foreign exchange delivery capability for Chinese Yuan in March 2022.
  • Digital CX awards: Best Hybrid Customer Experience- Branch 2022 (April 2022)
  • Digital CX award: Excellence in Omni-Channel Customer Experience (April 2022)
  • Revenue growth of 2% year on year
  • Expenses were contained registering a 3% drop compared to prior year

Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking

The CCIB business segment posted a resilient performance despite the volatile macro environment.

Profit before tax grew to P27.8mn year on year from a negative of P1.6m in the prior year. We are also pleased with the strong underlying business momentum and the early progress we have made against the four strategic pillars we outlined at the beginning of the year - building a sustainable business;

Net interest income

235,975

216,465

Fee and commission income

131,948

118,468

Other income

44,706

39,136

Less: Commission expense

(9,667)

(11,640)

Net fee and commission income

166,987

145,964

Net operating income

402,962

362,429

Operating expenses

Staff expenses

(114,105)

(119,953)

Other expenses

(187,945)

(189,894)

Total operating expenses

(302,050)

(309,847)

Profit before impairment losses

100,912

52,582

Credit loss expense on financial assets

(29,985)

22,659

Profit before income tax

70,927

75,241

Income tax expenses

(13,182)

(16,553)

Total comprehensive income

for the period

57,745

58,688

Number of ordinary shares in issue

during the period at 100 thebe

per share

298,350,611

298,350,611

Headline EPS

19.35

19.67

Basic and diluted earnings per share

(thebe)

19.35

19.67

Dividend per share (thebe) - declared

and paid in the year

20.21

16.00

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR

THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

Investment securities

2,399,615

3,011,495

Loans and advances to customers

7,898,558

8,698,423

Other assets

221,141

176,771

Tax refundable

12,729

15,936

Property and equipment

89,882

82,122

Intangible Assets and goodwill

44,882

37,011

Deferred taxation

22,394

21,590

Total assets

15,607,602

14,747,178

Liabilities

Deposits from other banks

706,171

242,755

Deposits from customers

12,854,728

12,302,807

Unsettled Treasury bills

75,000

-

Other liabilities

223,072

389,830

Restructuring provision

-

23,205

Taxation payable

2,310

14,509

Senior and subordinated debt

712,566

712,566

Total liabilities

14,573,847

13,685,672

Equity

Stated capital

179,273

179,273

Additional Capital Contribution

428,213

428,213

Reserves

426,269

454,020

Total equity

1,033,755

1,061,506

Total liabilities and equity

15,607,602

14,747,178

Interest Income

(398,953)

(361,122)

Interest Expense

162,978

144,657

-

Taxation

13,182

16,553

-

Depreciation

13,947

14,129

-

Amortisation on intangibles

5,581

4,583

- Impairment loss on loans and

advances

29,985

(22,659)

-

Unrealised foreign exchange

(gains)/losses

(2,651)

277

- Movement in restructuring provision

-

47

(118,186)

(144,847)

Change in investment securities

227,048

(903,494)

Change in loans and advances to

customers

(212,576)

(649,448)

Change in other assets

(4,289)

(7,964)

Change in deposits from other banks

52,830

144,192

Change in amounts due from customers

236,722

453,197

Unsettled Treasury bills

(124,246)

(29,878)

Change in other liabilities

(51,873)

(59,322)

5,430

(1,197,564)

Taxation paid

(8,289)

(14,271)

Interest income

398,953

361,122

Interest expense

(162,978)

(144,657)

Net cash generated from / (used in)

operating activities

233,116

(995,370)

Cash flow from investing activities

Acquisition of property and equipment

(7,341)

(20,456)

Acquisition of intangibles

(1,458)

(2,813)

Net cash used in investing activities

(8,799)

(23,269)

Headline inflation reached 14.3% y/y in July, a 14-year high, following a further hike to domestic fuel prices in June (transport accounts for 23.4% of the CPI basket). Inflation will remain in double digits throughout H2-2022, mainly on revised domestic fuel price assumptions. A faster-than-expected increase in administered prices would pose upside risks to our inflation forecasts. The Bank of Botswana (BoB) projects that inflation will fall within the objective range from the third quarter of 2024. In response to rising general prices, BoB raised its policy rate by 50bps to 2.65% in August bringing the total cumulative tightening since the introduction of the new policy rate in April 2022 to 151bps.

Business Performance

The Bank delivered a strong set of results for the first half of the year in a complex operating environment. The surge in funding costs on the back of reduced market liquidity impacted performance in the first quarter.

Revenue growth was significantly higher than cost growth resulting in strong positive jaws of 1,400 basis points. Income grew by 11% y/y underpinned by growth across all segments. Net interest income was a drag on performance in the first quarter due to pressure on margins. However, the second quarter saw a strong rebound, benefiting from improved margins. Non funded income is on upward trajectory, growing by 14% y/y supported by momentum of economic recovery, with transactional activity recovering to pre-pandemic levels. Our Corporate Commercial and Institutional Banking (CCIB) registered 41% income growth driven by strong H1 momentum, with broad based revenue drivers.

In the Consumer, Private and Business Banking (CPBB) segment, the priority has been to deliver efficiencies, continue to digitise in our personal segment, and progress with investment solutions into our affluent segment while continuing to serve our Business Banking clients with liquidity and FX solutions. With this focus CPBB' was able to deliver 2 per cent income growth year-on year.

Operating expenses were down 3% y/y, largely attributable to sustained cost discipline across functions. Cost to income ratio improved from 85% to 75% 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 cost to income (CIR) ratio will continue to be a key focus area.

Asset quality remained resilient in the half, with stable underlying credit metrics despite a year-on year increase in the impairment charge. Credit impairment reflective of the loan portfolio quality with a loan loss ratio of only 0.4% and BWP30m impairment charge.

Profit before tax declined by 6% y/y to BWP71m due to non- recurrence of a significant ECL release recorded in H1 2021, mainly from the CPBB portfolio.

Net Interest Income and margin

2021

2022

P'000

P'000

Net Interest Income

235,975

216,465

Average Interest-earning Assets

14,911,125

14,130,060

Average Interest-bearing Liabilities

11,818,871

10,953,049

Gross Yield (%)

5.4

5.1

Rate Paid (%)

2.8

2.6

Net Yield

2.6

2.5

Net Margin (%)

3.2

3.1

Net interest income increased by 9% to BWP236m, with average interest earning assets growing by 6%. The growth in net interest income was also supported by strengthening margins, with net margin improving to 3.2% from 3.1% on the back of rising interest rates.

Key Financial highlights

Deposits from customers

12,854,728

12,302,807

Other Liabilities

1,012,948

1,140,110

Total liabilities

14,573,847

13,685,672

Equity

1,033,755

1,061,506

Advances-to-deposits Ratio (%)

61

71

Liquid Assets Ratio (%)

16.4

17.2

Total Loans and advances to customers declined by 9% to BWP7.9bn. There were positive signs of recovery for asset volumes in the second quarter after a slow start to the year. CPBB assets relatively flat y/y, with marginal growth in Personal loans offsetting a decline in mortgages. CCIB assets declined by P0.7bn to P0.6bn, the balance sheet drop was a function of the segment's balance sheet composition, which is predominantly short term and transactional hence achieving efficiency in capital allocation.

Customer deposits up 4% y/y to BWP12.8bn. The growth was primarily driven by call accounts, registering 61% y/y growth on the back of the 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

2022

2021

P'000

P'000

By Risk Type

Credit

7,572,061

7,156,449

Market

187,424

34,709

Operational

753,413

728,720

Total RWAs

8,512,898

7,919,878

Total RWA increased by 7% to P8.5bn, largely driven by Credit Risk RWA which closed at P7.6bn from P7.2bn due to an increase in corporate term loans. Through the RWA optimisation initiatives, the bank aims to further improve the capital adequacy ratio going forward.

Capital Base and ratios

2022

2021

P'000

P'000

CET1 Capital

528,192

544,012

Additional Tier 1 Capital (AT1)

400,000

400,000

Tier 1 Capital

928,192

944,012

Tier 2 Capital

390,768

456,206

Total Capital

1,318,960

1,400,218

Capital adequacy ratio (%)

15.5

17.7

Regulatory Threshold (%)

12.5

12.5

Capital ratios remain within regulatory limits with Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) ending H1 at 15.5% against temporary CAR relief of 12.5%; Tier 1 ended H1 at 11% against regulatory limit of 7.5%.

No capital concerns anticipated.

Segment performance

Consumer, Private and Business Banking

Consumer, Private & Business Banking remained resilient and delivered modest growth in the first half of the year despite a challenging operating environment characterised by high inflation and reduced market liquidity. Revenue increased by 2% year on year on the back of improved interest income and trading in foreign exchange.

In our efforts to digitise to drive growth and improve client experience and service, the business has achieved a digital acquisition rate of 99% and 73% digital utilisation/adoption respectively with a target to reach utilisation of more than 80% by December 2022. Following the successful launch of digital initiatives such as Cardless Cash functionality, Bank2Wallet functionality and our Digital only smart branches (Express Banking Centres), the business has been recognised with two digital banking awards this year.

The bank continues to invest in its digital and sustainability agenda in our aim to be the most sustainable bank in Botswana. As part of our sustainability agenda, we opened the "First Ever Solar Powered" branch. We are also actively supporting our clients to acquire solar installations through partnerships with leading providers in the market.

becoming a truly digital bank; developing trade corridors; and streamlining our focus to key market segments to improve returns and differentiation. This is yielding positive results in terms of quality of the balance sheet and income mix.

Our top line grew by 41% recording improved performance across each reporting line. Deposits from clients have shown resilience despite the portfolio re-alignment completed in the prior year and posted a 7% growth, indicating that the fundamental base of the segment is strong. The drop in advances to clients is a function of the segment's balance sheet composition, which is predominantly short term and transactional in nature hence achieving efficiency in capital allocation. As a result, credit impairment charge was contained at 1% of total revenue.

To drive our China corridor business, we launched a comprehensive suite of onshore renminbi (RMB) financial services. This is another first in the Botswana market and provides our client access to onshore RMB current accounts, trade facilities, foreign exchange spot and forward solution, investment solutions such as Bond connect, CIBM Direct and corporate loans, amongst others.

The investments we have been making in our digital platforms to deliver digital transformation continues to yield results with costs on a down trajectory. The digital strategy aims to avail a full end to end digital experience to our clients.

The recent geopolitical events have strengthened the outlook for rates, albeit making the outlook for the pace of economic recovery less predictable. Consequently, we anticipate near-term headwinds and continue to focus on long-term fundamentals to build a sustainable business.

Outlook

This year the Bank is celebrating 125years in Botswana and continues to be the Bank of many firsts. In line with our sustainability agenda, in the month of April 2022, we launched the installation of a solar system at our flagship branch in Main Mall which will displace 10.4 tons of Carbon Dioxide per year. This is another first by the Bank and is a true embodiment of our brand promise "Here for Good".

The Bank is making good headway towards the delivery of the 2022 strategy given the dynamic economic environment both locally and internationally. As the Bank continues to manage the remnants of covid, the pandemic has cemented digital as the preferred channel, therefore making our unique digital capabilities a source of competitive advantage. Our corporate and individual clients are beneficiaries of our award-winning digital platforms wherein we have added digital partnerships and enhanced functionalities with the aim to deliver more in H2 2022.

Steady progress is being made towards the delivery of one of our strategic pillars being Affluent and growth is anticipated in this area, which will be driven by our unique personalized investment products and a refreshed cohort of relationship managers that have received extensive training to offer client centric service. There is clear focus towards the delivery of the Banks other strategic pillars, and as we execute our strategy, we will continue to put our clients at the centre of everything we do.

We remain confident that we will deliver a sustainable performance in 2022 leveraging of economic tailwinds and adequate management of possible headwinds.

By order of the Board

Doreen Khama

Mpho Masupe

Chairperson

Managing Director

Gaborone

03 August 2022

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

Balances 1 January 2021

179,273

25,696

19,152

447,197

428,213

(31,566)

(7,978)

1,059,987

Total comprehensive income

Profit for the year

-

-

-

60,311

-

-

-

60,311

Fair value adjustment:

Items measured at fair value through

other comprehensive income

-

3,701

-

-

-

-

2,147

5,848

Transactions with owners of the bank

Dividends to equity holders - paid

-

-

-

(47,365)

-

-

-

(47,365)

Distributions to holders of

subordinated capital securities

-

-

-

(30,300)

-

-

-

(30,300)

Balance at 31 December 2021

179,273

29,397

19,152

429,843

428,213

(31,566)

(5,831) 1,048,481

Balances 1 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 year

-

-

-

57,745

-

-

-

57,745

Fair value adjustment:

Items measured at fair value through

other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,990

2,990

Transactions with owners of the bank

Dividends to equity holders - paid

-

-

-

(60,311)

-

-

-

(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

CONSOLIDATED SEGMENTAL REPORTING

Consumer,

Corporate

Total

Private &

Commercial &

Business

Institutional

Banking

Banking

P'000

P'000

P'000

2022

Statement of Profit or Loss

Interest revenue calculated using the effective interest method

168,555

67,420

235,975

Trading Income

16,023

24,726

40,749

Net fee and commission income

96,543

29,695

126,238

Net operating income

281,121

121,841

402,962

Operating expenses

(209,778)

(92,272)

(302,050)

Profit before impairment losses

71,343

29,569

100,912

Credit loss expense on financial assets

(28,281)

(1,704)

(29,985)

Segment profit (loss) before taxation

43,062

27,865

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

2021

Statement of Profit or Loss

Interest revenue calculated using the effective interest method

174,930

41,535

216,465

Trading income

14,060

22,805

36,865

Net fee and commission income

87,195

21,904

109,099

Net operating income

276,185

86,244

362,429

Operating expenses

(216,247)

(93,601)

(309,847)

Profit before impairment losses

59,938

(7,356)

52,582

Credit loss expense on financial assets

16,947

5,712

22,659

Cash flow from financing activities

Issue of senior unsecured bond notes

-

323,566

Interest paid on subordinated debt

(20,398)

(8,772)

Dividends paid

(60,311)

(47,736)

Lease liability interest payments

(898)

(833)

Lease liability capital payments

(8,598)

(9,127)

Distribution payment to holders of

subordinated capital securities

(15,150)

(15,150)

Net cash used in financing activities

(105,355)

241,948

Increase/ (Decrease) in cash and cash

equivalents

118,962

(776,690)

Cash and cash equivalents:

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January

4,795,983

3,477,463

Net foreign exchange differences

3,456

3,057

Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June

4,918,401

2,703,830

  • The financial statements of SCB Insurance Agency and Botswana Education Trust have been consolidated using uniform accounting policies for like transactions and other events in similar circumstances.
  • Cash and cash equivalent are cash balances and balances held with Central Bank and other financial institutions with maturity of 0 -3months.

2%

6%

14% business volumes

6%

Profit after tax down

Total balance sheet

Net fees and

Profit before

2% to P58 million

grew 6%

commission

tax down 6%

up 14% driven

to P71 million

by improved

Capital Adequacy

4%

Customer deposits up

11%

Operating

Interest expense

Ratio (CAR) at 15.5%

4% year on year

income up 11% to

up 13%, due to

against the regulatory

P403 million

reduced liquidity

15.5% requirement of 12.5%

13%environment

Segment profit (loss) before taxation

76,885

(1,644)

75,241

Income tax expense

(16,553)

Profit for the year

58,688

Investment securities

-

3,011,495

3,011,495

Loans and advances to customers

7,365,624

1,332,799

8,698,423

Other assets for reportable segments

161,522

2,875,738

3,037,260

Total assets for reportable segments

7,527,146

7,220,032

14,747,178

Deposits from non bank customers

4,263,967

8,038,840

12,302,807

Other liabilities for reportable segments

(78,295)

1,461,160

1,382,865

Total liabilities for reportable segments

4,185,672

9,500,000

13,685,672

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