AHLI UNITED BANK K.S.C.P KUWAIT CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT 31 DECEMBER 2017

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1 AHLI UNITED BANK K.S.C.P KUWAIT CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT 31 DECEMBER 2017

2 Kuwait C o n t e n t s Page Independent Auditors Report 1-5 Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss 6 Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income 7 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 8 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 9-10 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

3 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS For the year ended 31 December Notes Financing income 3 148, ,589 Distribution to depositors 4 (43,980) (44,187) Net financing income 104,132 88,402 Net fees and commission income 5 10,522 10,618 Foreign exchange gains 2,612 4,006 Net (loss) gain on sale of investment properties (74) 2,949 Net gain on sale of investments 2,589 3,451 Other income ,627 Total operating income 120, ,053 Provision and impairment losses 7 (34,907) (31,679) Provision on asset held for sale - (5,813) Operating income after provisions and impairment losses 85,166 73,561 Staff costs (24,468) (20,624) Depreciation (2,586) (2,509) Other operating expenses (11,332) (10,758) Total operating expenses (38,386) (33,891) PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS 46,780 39,670 Taxation 8 (2,149) (1,873) Directors remuneration (168) (150) PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 44,463 37,647 Net profit for the year attributable to Bank s equity shareholders 44,463 40,348 Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests - (2,701) 44,463 37,647 Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to the Bank s equity shareholders (fils) The attached notes 1 to 29 form part of these consolidated financial statements. 6

4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the year ended 31 December Note Profit for the year 44,463 37,647 Other comprehensive (loss) income: Other comprehensive (loss) income to be reclassified to consolidated statement of profit or loss in subsequent periods: Net movement in cumulative changes in fair values of investments available for sale (446) (4,706) Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations 11 (276) Net other comprehensive loss to be reclassified to consolidated statement of profit or loss in subsequent periods (435) (4,982) Other comprehensive income not to be reclassified to consolidated statement of profit or loss in subsequent periods: Revaluation of freehold land 15 (74) 36 Net other comprehensive income not to be reclassified to consolidated statement of profit or loss in subsequent periods (74) 36 Other comprehensive loss for the year (509) (4,946) Total comprehensive income attributable to Bank s equity shareholders 43,954 36,393 Total comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests - (3,692) Total comprehensive income for the year 43,954 32,701 The attached notes 1 to 29 form part of these consolidated financial statements. 7

5 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Notes ASSETS Cash and balances with banks 10 42,329 44,144 Deposits with Central Bank of Kuwait 415, ,847 Deposits with other banks 222, ,280 Financing receivables 11 2,672,832 2,706,054 Investments available for sale , ,973 Investment in associate 13 9,318 10,162 Investment properties 14 38,026 23,055 Premises and equipment 15 33,273 31,393 Other assets 16 14,186 19,253 TOTAL ASSETS 3,665,579 3,692,161 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits from banks and other financial institutions 708, ,152 Deposits from customers 17 2,426,281 2,491,871 Other liabilities 18 62,843 52,450 3,197,991 3,246,473 EQUITY Share capital , ,237 Reserves , , , ,005 Treasury shares 20 (43,957) (43,957) Attributable to Bank s equity shareholders 406, ,048 Perpetual Tier 1 Sukuk 21 60,640 60,640 TOTAL EQUITY 467, ,688 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 3,665,579 3,692,161 Dr. Anwar Ali Al-Mudhaf Chairman Richard Groves Chief Executive Officer The attached notes 1 to 29 form part of these consolidated financial statements. 8

6 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY For the year ended 31 December 2017 Share capital Share premium Statutory reserve General reserve Attributable to Bank s equity shareholders Reserves Retained earnings Cumulative changes in fair values Property revaluation reserve Treasury shares reserve Foreign currency translation reserve Total reserves Treasury shares Perpetual Tier 1 Sukuk Total Equity Balance as at 1 January ,237 12,883 74,199 22, ,048 3,924 10, ,768 (43,957) 60, ,688 Profit for the year , , ,463 Other comprehensive (loss) income for the year (446) (74) - 11 (509) - - (509) Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year ,463 (446) (74) , ,954 Dividend 2016 (Note 19) (18,717) (18,717) - - (18,717) Bonus shares issued 2016 (Note 19) 13, (13,859) (13,859) Transfer to reserves (Note 19) - - 4,678 - (4,678) Profit payment on Tier 1 Sukuk (Note 21) (3,337) (3,337) - - (3,337) Balance as at 31 December ,096 12,883 78,877 22, ,920 3,478 9, ,809 (43,957) 60, ,588 The attached notes 1 to 29 form part of these consolidated financial statements. 9

7 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (CONTINUED) For the year ended 31 December 2017 Share capital Share premium Statutory reserve General reserve Attributable to Bank s equity shareholders Reserves Retained earnings Cumulative changes in fair values Property revaluation reserve Treasury shares reserve Foreign currency translation reserve Total reserves Treasury shares Perpetual Tier 1 Sukuk Noncontrolling interests Total Equity Balance as at 1 January ,488 12,883 69,962 22, ,189 7,792 10, ,627 (43,957) - 4, ,835 Profit (loss) for the year , , (2,701) 37,647 Other comprehensive (loss) income for the year (3,868) 36 - (123) (3,955) - - (991) (4,946) Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year ,348 (3,868) 36 - (123) 36, (3,692) 32,701 Dividend 2015 (Note 19) (7,090) (7,090) (7,090) Bonus shares issued 2015 (Note 19) 15, (15,749) (15,749) Transfer to reserves (Note 19) - - 4,237 - (4,237) Proceeds from issue of perpetual Tier 1 Sukuk (Note 21) ,640-60,640 Perpetual Tier 1 Sukuk issuance cost (Note 21) (413) (413) (413) Other movement (985) (985) Balance as at 31 December ,237 12,883 74,199 22, ,048 3,924 10, ,768 (43,957) 60, ,688 The attached notes 1 to 29 form part of these consolidated financial statements. 10

8 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the year ended 31 December Notes OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net profit for the year 44,463 37,647 Adjustments for: Net loss (gain) on sale of investment properties 74 (2,949) Net gain on sale of investments (2,589) (3,451) Share of results from associate Dividend income 6 (688) (1,173) Net income from investment properties 6 (105) (403) Depreciation 2,586 2,509 Provision and impairment losses 7 34,907 31,679 Amortisation of sukuk premium Provision on asset held for sale - 5,813 Operating profit before changes in operating assets and liabilities 79,930 70,278 Changes in operating assets / liabilities: Deposits with Central Bank of Kuwait 11,221 (161,649) Deposits with other banks 17,016 (25,753) Financing receivables 6,567 (65,360) Other assets 5,489 7,790 Deposits from banks and other financial institutions 6,852 (127,837) Deposits from customers (65,590) (168,758) Other liabilities 4,935 1,353 Net cash from (used in) operating activities 66,420 (469,936) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of investments available for sale (358,069) (394,198) Sale and redemption of investments available for sale 344, ,693 Purchase of investment properties (21,409) - Proceeds from sale of investment properties 4,517 8,784 Purchase of premises and equipment (4,540) (4,116) Net income from investment properties Dividend from associate Dividend income received ,173 Net cash used in investing activities (33,813) (58,797) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from issue of Perpetual Tier 1 Sukuk 21-60,640 Perpetual Tier 1 Sukuk issuing cost - (413) Profit payment on Tier 1 Sukuk (3,337) - Dividend paid to shareholders 19 (18,717) (7,090) Net cash (used in) from financing activities (22,054) 53,137 NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 10,553 (475,596) Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 77, ,644 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 31 DECEMBER 10 87,601 77,048 Financing income received amounted to KD 149,972 thousand (2016: KD 132,613 thousand) and distribution to depositotrs paid amounted to KD 45,735 thousand (2016: KD 39,178 thousand). The attached notes 1 to 29 form part of these consolidated financial statements. 11

9 1. INCORPORATION AND ACTIVITIES Ahli United Bank K.S.C.P. ( the Bank ) is a public shareholding company incorporated in Kuwait in 1971 and is listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange. It is engaged in carrying out banking activities in accordance with Islamic Sharia'a and is regulated by the Central Bank of Kuwait ( CBK ). Its registered office is at Darwazat Al-Abdul Razzak, P.O. Box 71, Safat 12168, Kuwait. The Bank commenced operations as an Islamic bank from 1 April From that date, all activities are conducted in accordance with Islamic Sharia a, as approved by the Bank s Fatwa and Sharia a Supervisory Board. The Bank is a subsidiary of Ahli United Bank B.S.C., a Bahraini bank (the Parent ), listed on the Bahrain and Kuwait Stock Exchanges., the Bank holds 50.12% (2016: 50.12%) effective interest in its subsidiary, Kuwait and Middle East Financial Investment Company K.S.C.P. ( KMEFIC ), a company incorporated in the State of Kuwait. KMEFIC is listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange and engaged in investment and portfolio management activities for its own account and for its clients. The consolidated financial statements comprising the financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiary (the Group ) were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Bank on 16 January 2018 and are subject to the approval of the Ordinary General Assembly of the shareholders of the Bank. The Ordinary General Assembly of the Shareholders has the power to amend these consolidated financial statements after issuance. 2. SUMMARY SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 2.1 Basis of preparation The consolidated financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention except for the re-measurement at fair value of investments available for sale, freehold land and derivative financial instruments. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Kuwaiti Dinars ("KD"), which is also the functional currency of the Bank, rounded to the nearest thousand except when otherwise indicated. 2.2 Statement of compliance The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ) issued by the International Accounting Standard Board ( IASB ), as adopted for use by the State of Kuwait for financial services institutions regulated by the Central Bank of Kuwait. These regulations require adoption of all IFRSs except for the International Accounting Standard (IAS) 39: Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement requirement for collective provision, which has been replaced by the Central Bank of Kuwait s requirement for a minimum general provision as described under the accounting policy for impairment of financial assets. 2.3 Changes in accounting policies The accounting policies applied are consistent with those used in the previous year. Amendments to IFRSs which are effective for annual accounting period starting from 1 January 2017 did not have any material impact on the accounting policies, financial position or performance of the Group. 12

10 2. SUMMARY SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 2.4 New and revised IASB Standards, but not yet effective Standards issued but not yet effective up to the date of issuance of the Group s consolidated financial statements are listed below. The Group intends to adopt those standards when they become effective. IFRS 9: Financial Instruments The IASB issued the final version of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments in July 2014, that replaces IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement and all previous versions of IFRS 9. IFRS 9 brings together all three aspects of the accounting for financial instruments project: classification and measurement, impairment and hedge accounting. IFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, with early application permitted. Except for hedge accounting, retrospective application is required but providing comparative information is not compulsory. For hedge accounting, the requirements are generally applied prospectively, with some limited exceptions. The Group plans to adopt the new standard on the required effective date from 1 January The Group will avail of the exemption allowing it not to restate comparative information for prior periods. Differences in the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities resulting from the adoption of IFRS 9 will be recognised in opening retained earnings and reserves as at 1 January During the year 2017, the Group has performed a detailed impact assessment of IFRS 9. This assessment is based on currently available information and may be subject to changes arising from further reasonable and supportable information being made available to the Group, until the Group presents its first consolidated financial statements that include the date of initial application. (a) Classification and measurement IFRS 9 has a new classification and measurement approach for financial assets that reflect the business model in which assets are managed and their cash flow characteristics. IFRS 9 contains three classification categories for financial assets: measured at Amortised Cost, Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income ( FVOCI ) (with and without recycling of gains or losses to profit or loss on derecognition of debt and equity instruments, respectively) and Fair Value Through Profit or Loss ( FVTPL ). The standard eliminates the existing IAS 39 categories of held to maturity, loans and receivables and available for sale. The Group has evaluated the classification and measurement criteria to be adopted for various financial assets considering the IFRS 9 requirements with respect to the business model and contractual cash flow characteristics ( CCC ) / Solely payment of principal and profit ( SPPP ). The Group does not expect a significant impact on its consolidated statement of financial position from applying the classification and measurement requirements of IFRS 9 except that for certain financial assets held as available-for-sale with gains and losses recorded in OCI mainly representing Group s investment in Sukuks as disclosed in Note 12, which will instead be measured at amortised cost. At 31 December 2017, the Group has equity securities classified as available-for-sale held for long term strategic purposes. Under IFRS 9, the Group has designated these investments as measured at FVOCI. Consequently, all fair value gains and losses will be reported in OCI, no impairment losses will be recognised in consolidated statement of profit or loss and no gains or losses will be recycled to consolidated statement of profit or loss on disposal. 13

11 2. SUMMARY SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 2.4 New and revised IASB Standards, but not yet effective (continued) IFRS 9: Financial Instruments (continued) (a) Classification and measurement (continued) Financing receivables will be held under the business model to collect contractual cash flows and are expected to give rise to cash flows representing solely payments of principal and profit. The Group analysed the contractual cash flow characteristics of those instruments and concluded that they meet the criteria for amortised cost measurement under IFRS 9. Therefore, reclassification for these instruments is not required. There will be no impact on the Group s accounting for financial liabilities, as the new requirements only affect the accounting for financial liabilities that are designated at fair value through profit or loss and the Group does not have any such liabilities. The de-recognition rules under IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement have not been changed. (b) Impairment of financial assets IFRS 9 replaces the incurred loss model in IAS 39 with a forward-looking expected credit loss ( ECL ) model. This will require considerable judgement about how changes in economic factors affect ECLs, which will be determined on a probability-weighted basis. The ECL model contains a three stage approach which is based on the change in credit quality of financial assets since initial recognition. Under Stage 1, where there has not been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, an amount equal to 12 months ECL will be recorded. Under Stage 2, where there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition but the financial instruments are not considered credit impaired, an amount equal to the default probability weighted lifetime ECL will be recorded. Under the Stage 3, where there is objective evidence of impairment at the reporting date these financial instruments will be classified as credit impaired and an amount equal to the lifetime ECL will be recorded for the financial assets. The assessment of credit risk and the estimation of ECL are required to be unbiased and probabilityweighted, and should incorporate all available information which is relevant to the assessment including information about past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of economic conditions at the reporting date. In addition, the estimation of ECL should take into account the time value of money. As a result, the recognition and measurement of impairment are intended to be more forward-looking than under IAS 39 and the resulting impairment charge will tend to be more volatile. The Group has completed the development and testing of operating models and methodologies for the calculation of ECL. The Group has also performed parallel runs during the year to gain a better understanding of the potential effect of the new standard and for the governance framework to gain experience. The Group continues to revise, refine and validate the impairment models and related process controls in advance of 31 March 2018 reporting. The Group will determine the potential impact of the expected credit loss provision in accordance with IFRS 9 during the period ended 31 March The Group will also comply with instructions issued by the Central Bank of Kuwait in this regard. 14

12 2. SUMMARY SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 2.4 New and revised IASB Standards, but not yet effective (continued) IFRS 9: Financial Instruments (continued) (c) Hedge accounting The Group determined that all existing hedge relationships that are currently designated in effective hedging relationships will continue to qualify for hedge accounting under IFRS 9. As IFRS 9 does not change the general principles of how an entity accounts for effective hedges, applying the hedging requirements of IFRS 9 will not have a significant impact on Group s consolidated financial statements. (d) Disclosure The new Standard also introduces expanded disclosure requirements and changes in presentation. These are expected to change the nature and extent of the Group s disclosures about its financial instruments particularly in the year of the adoption of the new Standard. The Group s assessment included an analysis to identify data gaps against current process and the Group is in process of implementing the system and controls changes that it believes will be necessary to capture the required data. IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with customers IFRS 15 was issued by IASB on 28 May 2014, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January IFRS 15 supersedes IAS 11 Construction Contracts and IAS 18 Revenue along with related IFRIC 13, IFRIC 15, IFRIC 18 and SIC 31 from the effective date. This new Standard removes inconsistencies and weaknesses in previous revenue recognition requirements, provides a more robust framework for addressing revenue issues and improves comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions and capital markets. The Group does not expect any impact upon adoption of this Standard. IFRS 16: Leases In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16 Leases with an effective date of annual periods beginning on or after 1 January IFRS 16 results in lessees accounting for most leases within the scope of the Standard in a manner similar to the way in which finance leases are currently accounted for under IAS 17 Leases. Lessees will recognise a right of use asset and a corresponding financial liability on the balance sheet. The asset will be amortised over the length of the lease and the financial liability measured at amortised cost. Lessor accounting remains substantially the same as in IAS 17. The Group is in the process of evaluating the impact of IFRS 16 on the Group's consolidated financial statements, but does not expect any significant effect on adoption of this Standard. 2.5 Basis of consolidation The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Bank as at 31 December 2017 and its subsidiary. Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. Specifically, the Group controls an investee if and only if the Group has: Power over the investee (i.e. existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee) Exposure or rights to variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns 15

13 2 SUMMARY SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 2.5 Basis of consolidation (continued) When the Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee, the Group considers all relevant facts and circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee, including: The contractual arrangement with the other vote holders of the investee Rights arising from other contractual arrangements The Group s voting rights and potential voting rights The Group re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to the elements of control. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the Group loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income from the date the Group gains control until the date the Group ceases to control the subsidiary. Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income (OCI) are attributed to the equity holders of the parent of the Group and to the non-controlling interests, even if this results in the noncontrolling interests having a deficit balance. All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions between members of the Group are eliminated in full on consolidation. A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction. If the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognizes the related assets (including goodwill), liabilities, non-controlling interest and other components of equity while any resultant gain or loss is recognised in consolidated statement of profit or loss. Any investment retained is recognised at fair value. 2.6 Financial instruments Classification As per IAS 39, the Group classifies its financial instruments as investments at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, investments available for sale or financial liability other than at fair value through profit or loss. Management determines the appropriate classification of each instrument at the time of acquisition. (i) Investments at fair value through profit or loss These are financial assets that are either financial assets held for trading or those designated as investments at fair value through profit or loss upon initial recognition. A financial asset is classified in this category only if they are acquired principally for the purpose of generating profit from shortterm fluctuation in price or if so designated by the management in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy and reported to key management personnel on that basis. This includes all derivative financial instruments, other than those designated as effective hedging instruments. 16

14 2 SUMMARY SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 2.6 Financial instruments (continued) Classification (continued) (ii) Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Cash and balances with banks, deposits with Central Bank of Kuwait, deposits with other banks, financing receivables, and certain other assets are classified as loans and receivables. The Bank offers Sharia'a compliant products and services such as Murabaha, Musawamah, Wakala and Ijara. Murabaha is the sale of commodities, real estate and certain other assets at cost plus an agreed profit mark-up whereby the seller informs the purchaser of the cost of the product purchased and the amount of profit to be recognized Musawamah is an agreement under which negotiations between a buyer and a seller preclude the disclosure of sellers cost. Wakala is an agreement whereby the Group provides a sum of money to a customer under an agency arrangement, who invests it according to specific conditions in return for a fee. The agent is obliged to return the amount in case of default, negligence or violation of any terms and conditions of the Wakala. Ijara is an agreement whereby the Bank (lessor) purchases or constructs an asset for lease according to the customer s request (lessee), based on his promise to lease the asset for a specific period and against certain rent instalments. Ijara could end by transferring the ownership of the asset to the lessee. (iii) Investments available for sale These are financial assets either designated as available for sale or are not classified as fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, and held to maturity. (iv) Financial liabilities other than at fair value through profit or loss Financial liabilities which are not held for trading are classified as other than at fair value through profit or loss. Deposits from banks and other financial institutions, deposits from customers and certain other liabilities are classified as financial liabilities other than at fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities include depositors accounts created by Murabaha, Mudaraba and Wakala contracts. Recognition and de-recognition A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the settlement date, i.e. the date that the Group receives or delivers the asset. Changes in fair value between the trade date and settlement date are recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss or in the consolidated statement of other comprehensive income in accordance with the policy applicable to the related instrument. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame generally established by regulation or convention in the market place. 17

15 2 SUMMARY SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 2.6 Financial instruments (continued) Recognition and de-recognition (continued) A financial asset (in whole or in part) is derecognised either when: (i) the contractual rights to receive the cash flows from the asset have expired or (ii) the Group has retained its right to receive cash flows from the assets but has assumed an obligation to pay them in full without material delay to a third party under a pass through arrangement; or (iii) the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset and either (a) has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset. Where the Group has transferred its right to receive cash flows from an asset 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 to the extent of the Group s continuing involvement in the asset. A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expired. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same counterparty on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. Measurement All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at fair value of the consideration given plus transaction costs except for financial assets classified as investments at fair value through profit or loss. Transaction costs on financial assets classified as investments at fair value through profit or loss are recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. On subsequent measurement financial assets classified as investments at fair value through profit or loss are measured and carried at fair value. Realised and unrealised gains / losses arising from changes in fair value are included in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. Loans and receivables are carried at amortised cost using effective yield method, less any provision for impairment. Those classified as investments available for sale are subsequently measured at fair value until the investment is sold or otherwise disposed of, or the investment is determined to be impaired, at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in other comprehensive income is included in the consolidated statement of profit or loss for the year. Financial liabilities other than at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Impairment of financial assets At each reporting date, the Group assesses 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 impaired, if and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that have occurred after the initial recognition of the asset and that loss event has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated. If such evidence exists, the asset or group of financial assets is written down to its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of a profit-bearing instrument is estimated based on the net present value of future cash flows discounted at original profit rates, and of equity instrument is determined with reference to market rates or appropriate valuation models. For variable profit rate bearing instruments, the net present value of future cash flows is discounted at the current effective profit rate determined under the contract. 18

16 2 SUMMARY SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 2.6 Financial instruments (continued) Impairment of financial assets (continued) The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account and the amount of impairment loss is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. The Group assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists on an individual basis for each individually significant financing and collectively for others. The main criteria that the Group uses to determine that there is objective evidence of impairment includes whether any payment of principal or profit are overdue by more than 90 days or there are any known difficulties in the cash flows including the sustainability of the counterparty s business plan, credit rating downgrades, breach of original terms of the contract, its ability to improve performance once a financial difficulty has arisen, deterioration in the value of collateral, bankruptcy, other financial reorganization, and economical or legal reasons. The impairment losses are evaluated at each reporting date, unless unforeseen circumstances require more careful attention. Financial guarantees and letter of credit are assessed and provisions are made in a similar manner as for financing receivables. Financing receivables 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 Group. 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 write-off is later recovered, the recovery is credited to the Provision for impairment in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. For equity instruments classified as investments available for sale, impairment losses are not reversed through the consolidated statement of profit or loss; any increase in the fair value subsequent to the recognition of impairment loss, is recognised in the consolidated statement of other comprehensive income. For Sukuk classified as investments available for sale, if in a subsequent year, the fair value of the Sukuk increases and the increase can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss; the impairment loss is reversed through the consolidated statement of profit or loss. General provision In accordance with the Central Bank of Kuwait s instructions, a minimum general provision is made on all applicable credit facilities (net of certain categories of collateral) that are not provided for specifically. In March 2007, the CBK issued a circular amending the basis of making minimum general provisions on facilities changing the rate from 2% to 1% for cash facilities and 0.5% for noncash facilities. The required rates were to be applied effective from 1 January 2007 on the net increase in facilities, net of certain categories of collateral during the reporting period. The minimum general provision in excess of the present 1% for cash facilities and 0.5% for non-cash facilities is retained as a general provision until further directives are received from the CBK. 19

17 2 SUMMARY SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 2.6 Financial instruments (continued) Fair values measurement Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either: In the principal market for the asset or liability, or In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible to by the Group. The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest. A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant's ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use. The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs. All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the consolidated financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole: Level 1:- Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 2 :- Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable Level 3 :- Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable For financial instruments quoted in an active market, fair value is determined by reference to quoted market prices. Bid prices are used for assets and offer prices are used for liabilities. The fair value of investments in mutual funds, unit trusts or similar investment vehicles are based on the last published net assets value. For unquoted financial instruments fair value is determined by reference to the market value of a similar investment, discounted cash flows, other appropriate valuation models or brokers quotes. For financial instruments carried at amortised cost, the fair value is estimated by discounting future cash flows at the current market rate of return for similar financial instruments. For investments in equity instruments, where a reasonable estimate of fair value cannot be determined, the investment is carried at cost. 20

18 2 SUMMARY SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 2.7 Islamic Forward Agreements and Hedging For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by reassessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period. For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Group has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as explained above. Offsetting Financial assets and financial liabilities are only offset and the net amount reported in the consolidated statement of financial position when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the Group intends to settle on a net basis. The Group makes use of Islamic derivative instruments to manage exposures to profit rate, foreign currency and credit risks. Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost (including transaction costs) and subsequently measured at their fair value. Islamic Forward Agreements In the ordinary course of business, the Bank enters into various types of transactions that involve financial instruments represented in forward foreign exchange agreements (Waad) to mitigate foreign currency risk. A Waad is a financial transaction between two parties where payments are dependent upon movements in price of one or more underlying financial instruments, reference rate or index in accordance with Islamic Sharia a. The notional amount, disclosed gross, is the amount of a Waad s underlying asset/ liability and is the basis upon which changes in the value are measured. The notional amounts indicate the volume of transactions outstanding at the year-end and are neither indicative of the market risk nor credit risk. For derivative contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting, any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of the derivative contract are taken directly to the consolidated statement of profit or loss. Profit rate swaps Profit rate swaps are contractual agreements between two parties and may involve exchange of profit or exchange of both principal and profit for a fixed period of time based on contractual terms. The notional amounts indicate the volume of transactions outstanding at the period-end and are neither indicative of the market risk nor credit risk. Most of the Group s profit rate swaps are held for hedging. 21

19 2 SUMMARY SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 2.7 Islamic Forward Agreements and Hedging (continued) At the inception of a hedge relationship, the Group formally designates and documents the hedge relationship to which the Group wishes to apply hedge accounting and the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge. The documentation includes identification of the hedging instrument, the hedged item or transaction, the nature of the risk being hedged and how the entity will assess the effectiveness of changes in the hedging instrument s fair value in offsetting the exposure to changes in the hedged item s fair value or cash flows attributable to the hedged risk. Such hedges are expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows and are assessed on an ongoing basis to determine that they actually have been highly effective throughout the financial reporting periods for which they were designated. For the purposes of hedge accounting, hedges are classified into two categories: (a) fair value hedges when hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognised asset or liability or an unrecognised firm commitment; and (b) cash flow hedges, when hedging exposure to variability in cash flows that is either attributable to a particular risk associated with a recognised asset or liability or a highly probable forecast transaction or a foreign currency risk in an unrecognised firm commitment. The changes in fair value of the hedging instrument that qualify and is designated as fair value hedge is recorded in the consolidated statement of profit or loss, together with changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk. If the hedge accounting is discontinued, the fair value adjustment to the hedged item is amortised to the consolidated statement of profit or loss over the period to maturity of the previously designated hedge relationship using the effective profit rate. If the hedged item is derecognised, the unamortised fair value is recognised immediately in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. When an unrecognised firm commitment is designated as a hedged item, the subsequent cumulative change in the fair value of the firm commitment attributable to the hedged risk is recognised as an asset or liability with a corresponding gain or loss recognised in consolidated statement of profit or loss. For those contracts classified as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognised directly as other comprehensive income in the cash flow hedge reserve, while any ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. Amounts recognised as other comprehensive income are transferred to the consolidated statement of profit or loss when the hedged transaction affects profit or loss, such as when the hedged financial income or financial expense is recognised or when a forecast sale occurs. Where the hedged item is the cost of a non-financial asset or non-financial liability, the amounts recognised as other comprehensive income are transferred to the initial carrying amount of the non-financial asset or liability. If the forecast transaction or firm commitment is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in fair value reserve are transferred to the consolidated statement of profit or loss. If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised without replacement or rollover, or if its designation as a hedge is revoked, any cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in other comprehensive income remains in other comprehensive income until the forecast transaction or firm commitment affects profit or loss. 22

20 2 SUMMARY SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 2.7 Islamic Forward Agreements and Hedging (continued) The Group discontinues hedge accounting when the following criteria are met: a) it is determined that the hedging instrument is not, or has ceased to be, highly effective as a hedge; b) the hedging instrument expires, or is sold, terminated, or exercised; c) the hedged item matures or is sold or repaid; or d) a forecast transaction is no longer deemed highly probable. 2.8 Financial guarantees In the ordinary course of business, the Group provides financial guarantees, consisting of letter of credit, guarantees and acceptances. Financial guarantees are initially recognised in the consolidated financial statements at fair value, being the premium received, in other liabilities. The premium received is amortized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss on a straight line basis over the life of the guarantee. Subsequent to initial recognition, the Group s liability under each guarantee is measured at the higher of the amortised premium received and the best estimate of net cash flow required to settle any financial obligation arising as a result of the guarantee. 2.9 Renegotiated financing receivables Where considered appropriate, the Group seeks to restructure past due financing receivables. This may involve extending the payment arrangements and the agreement of new financing conditions including enhancing collateral position. Management continuously reviews renegotiated financing receivables, if any, to ensure that all criteria are met and that future payments are likely to occur. Once the terms have been renegotiated, the facility is neither considered past due nor impaired Investment in associate The Group s investment in its associate is accounted for using the equity method. An associate is an entity in which the Group has significant influence. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee, but is not control or joint control over those policies. Under the equity method, the investment in associate is carried in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost plus post acquisition changes in the Group s share of net assets of the associate. Goodwill relating to the associate is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is neither amortised nor individually tested for impairment. The consolidated statement of profit or loss reflects the share of the results of operations of the associate. Where there has been a change recognised directly in the other comprehensive income of the associate, the Group recognises its share of any changes and discloses this, when applicable, in the consolidated statement of other comprehensive income. Unrealised gains and losses resulting from transactions between the Group and the associate are eliminated to the extent of the interest in the associate. The Group s share of profit attributable to equity holders of an associate is shown on the face of the consolidated statement of profit or loss. The financial statements of the associate are prepared for the same reporting period as the Group. Where necessary, adjustments are made to bring the accounting policies in line with those of the Group. 23

21 2 SUMMARY SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognise an additional impairment loss on the Group s investment in its associate. The Group determines at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that the investment in the associate is impaired. If this is the case the Group calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of the associate and its carrying value and recognises the amount in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. Upon loss of significant influence over the associate, the Group measures and recognises any retained investment at its fair value. Any difference between the carrying amount of the associate upon loss of significant influence and the fair value of the retaining investment and proceeds from disposal is recognised in consolidated statement of profit or loss Investment properties Land and buildings held for the purpose of capital appreciation or for long term rental yields and not occupied by the Group are classified as investment properties. Investment properties are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation (based on an estimated useful life of forty years using the straight line method) and accumulated impairment. Any gains or losses on the retirement or disposal of an investment property are recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss in the period of retirement or when sale is completed. Fair values of investment properties are determined by appraisers having an appropriate recognised professional qualification and recent experience in the location and category of the property being valued. The fair value measurement takes into account a market participant's ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use Premises and equipment Freehold land is initially recognised at cost and not depreciated. After initial recognition freehold land is carried at the revalued amount, which is the fair value at the date of revaluation. The revaluation is carried out periodically by professional property evaluators. The resultant revaluation surplus or deficit is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income to the extent the deficit does not exceed the previously recognised surplus. The portion of the revaluation deficit that exceeds a previously recognised revaluation surplus is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. To the extent that a revaluation surplus reverses a revaluation decrease previously recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss, the increase is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. Upon disposal, the revaluation reserve relating to the freehold land sold is transferred to retained earnings. Buildings, other premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses if any. Depreciation of buildings and other premises and equipment is provided on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The estimated useful lives of the assets for the calculation of depreciation are as follows: Buildings Other premises and equipment 40 to 45 years 2 to 5 years When assets are sold or retired, their cost and accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any gain or loss resulting from their disposal is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. 24