B.I.N. BANK (JOINT-STOCK COMPANY) Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2007

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1 B.I.N. BANK (JOINT-STOCK COMPANY) Consolidated Financial Statements For the Year Ended

2 B.I.N. BANK (JOINT-STOCK COMPANY) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PREPARATION AND APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT 2-3 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER : Consolidated income statement 4 Consolidated balance sheet 5 Consolidated statement of changes in equity 6 Consolidated statement of cash flows 7-8 Notes to the consolidated financial statements 9-48

3 B.I.N. BANK (JOINT-STOCK COMPANY) STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PREPARATION AND APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER The following statement, which should be read in conjunction with the independent auditors responsibilities stated in the independent auditors report set out on pages 2-3, is made with a view to distinguishing the respective responsibilities of management and those of the independent auditors in relation to the consolidated financial statements of B.I.N. BANK (Joint-Stock Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group ). Management is responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements that present fairly the financial position of the Group at, the results of its operations, cash flows and changes in equity for the year then ended, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ). In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for: Selecting suitable accounting principles and applying them consistently; Making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; Stating whether IFRS have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the consolidated financial statements; and Preparing the consolidated financial statements on a going concern basis, unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue in business for the foreseeable future. Management is also responsible for: Designing, implementing and maintaining an effective and sound system of internal controls, throughout the Group; Maintaining proper accounting records that disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the Group, and which enable them to ensure that the consolidated financial statements of the Group comply with IFRS; Maintaining statutory accounting records in compliance with legislation and accounting standards of the Russian Federation; Taking such steps as are reasonably available to them to safeguard the assets of the Group; and Detecting and preventing fraud, errors and other irregularities. The consolidated financial statements for the year ended were authorized for issue on 14 March 2008 by the Bank s Management Board. On behalf of the Management Board: Acting President Chairman of the Board Vartan P. Dilanian Chief Accountant Svetlana A. Ayvaz 14 March March 2008 Moscow Moscow 1

4 ZAO Deloitte & Touche CIS Business Center Mokhovaya 4/7 Vozdvizhenka St., Bldg. 2 Moscow, Russia Tel: +7 (495) Fax: +7 (495) INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT To the Shareholders and the Management Board of B.I.N. BANK (Joint-Stock Company): Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of B.I.N. BANK (Joint- Stock Company), which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as at, and the consolidated income statement, consolidated statements of changes in equity and cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. Management s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. Auditor s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu

5 Opinion In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects the financial position of B.I.N. BANK (Joint-Stock Company) as at, and its financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. 14 March 2008 Moscow 3

6 B.I.N. BANK (JOINT-STOCK COMPANY) CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER (in Russian Roubles and in thousands, except for earnings per share which is in Roubles) Notes Year ended Year ended Interest income 4,26 7,770,014 5,326,906 Interest expense 4, 26 (4,168,323) (2,791,279) NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR IMPAIRMENT LOSSES ON INTEREST BEARING ASSETS 3,601,691 2,535,627 Initial recognition adjustment on interest bearing assets - (247,526) Provision for impairment losses on interest bearing assets 5, 26 (252,223) (574,053) NET INTEREST INCOME 3,349,468 1,714,048 Net gain on financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 6 406,314 16,097 Net gain on foreign exchange operations 7 522, ,703 Fee and commission income 8 1,442,638 1,348,952 Fee and commission expense 8 (247,909) (190,354) Other income 9 209,091 66,841 NET NON-INTEREST INCOME 2,332,684 1,509,239 OPERATING INCOME 5,682,152 3,223,287 OPERATING EXPENSES 10, 26 (3,954,495) (2,663,471) Provision for impairment losses on other transactions 5 (10,303) (8,802) PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX 1,717, ,014 Income tax expense 11 (449,740) (161,345) NET PROFIT 1,267, ,669 Attributable to: Equity holders of the parent 1,111, ,282 Minority interest 156,330 84,387 EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic and diluted (RUR) On behalf of the Management Board: Acting President Chairman of the Board Vartan P. Dilanian Chief Accountant Svetlana A. Ayvaz 14 March March 2008 Moscow Moscow The notes on pages 9-48 form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 4

7 B.I.N. BANK (JOINT-STOCK COMPANY) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER (in Russian Roubles and in thousands) Notes ASSETS Cash and balances with the Central Bank of the Russian Federation 13 4,406,000 5,096,235 Precious metals 34,339 28,227 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 14 9,456,035 1,847,397 Due from banks 15 10,066,156 10,699,313 Loans to customers 16, 26 38,696,523 38,611,611 Property, plant, equipment and intangible assets 17 1,091, ,839 Current income tax assets - 22,098 Other assets , ,749 TOTAL ASSETS 64,285,473 57,018,469 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY LIABILITIES: Due to banks 19 3,515,335 3,616,246 Customer accounts 20, 26 47,245,099 37,342,917 Debt securities issued 21 4,884,854 8,831,083 Income tax liability 57,627 - Other provisions 5 36,677 30,888 Other liabilities ,891 45,405 Total liabilities 55,903,483 49,866,539 EQUITY: Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent: Share capital 23 4,959,052 4,959,052 Share premium 23 2,500,594 2,500,594 Retained earnings /(Accumulated deficit) 352,575 (758,709) Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 7,812,221 6,700,937 Minority interest 569, ,993 Total equity 8,381,990 7,151,930 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 64,285,473 57,018,469 On behalf of the Management Board: Acting President Chairman of the Board Vartan P. Dilanian Chief Accountant Svetlana A. Ayvaz 14 March March 2008 Moscow Moscow The notes on pages 9-48 form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 5

8 B.I.N. BANK (JOINT-STOCK COMPANY) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER (in Russian Roubles and in thousands) Share capital Share premium Retained earnings/ (Accumulated deficit) Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent Minority interest Total equity ,959,052 2,500,594 (1,063,991) 6,395, ,696 6,779,351 Dividends declared on - ordinary shares (17,090) (17,090) Net profit , ,282 84, ,669 4,959,052 2,500,594 (758,709) 6,700, ,993 7,151,930 Dividends declared on - ordinary shares (37,554) (37,554) Net profit - - 1,111,284 1,111, ,330 1,267,614 4,959,052 2,500, ,575 7,812, ,769 8,381,990 On behalf of the Management Board: Acting President Chairman of the Board Vartan P. Dilanian Chief Accountant Svetlana A. Ayvaz 14 March March 2008 Moscow Moscow The notes on pages 9-48 form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 6

9 B.I.N. BANK (JOINT-STOCK COMPANY) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER (in Russian Roubles and in thousands) Notes Year ended Year ended CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Profit before income tax 1,717, ,014 Adjustments for: Provision for impairment losses on interest bearing assets 252, ,053 Provision for impairment losses on other transactions 10,303 8,802 Amortization of discount on issued securities 40, ,983 Depreciation and amortization expense 148, ,484 Change in interest accruals, net 191, ,454 Initial recognition fair value adjustment on interest bearing assets - 247,526 Property disposal (gain)/loss (147,524) 8,630 Unrealized gain on foreign exchange operations (104,543) (106,329) Cash flows from operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities 2,107,889 1,771,617 Changes in operating assets and liabilities (Increase)/decrease in operating assets: Minimum reserve deposit with the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (61,550) (104,809) Precious metals (6,112) (1,800) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (1,774,877) (569,317) Due from banks 194,595 (1,171,120) Loans to customers (283,518) (16,480,705) Other assets (426,386) (38,793) Due to banks (58,992) 2,243,285 Customer accounts 10,026,423 11,305,278 Other liabilities 117,760 38,809 Cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities before taxation 9,835,232 (3,007,555) Income tax paid (370,015) (166,562) Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 9,465,217 (3,174,117) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of property, plant and equipment (714,313) (480,506) Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment 222,149 28,186 Net cash outflow from investing activities (492,164) (452,320) 7

10 B.I.N. BANK (JOINT-STOCK COMPANY) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER (in Russian Roubles and in thousands) Notes Year ended Year ended CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Repayment of debt securities issued to raise a finance (3,783,986) 5,699,902 Dividends paid (36,828) (16,703) Net cash (outflow)/inflow from financing activities (3,820,814) 5,683,199 Effect of changes in foreign exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents (30,528) (98,159) NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 5,121,711 1,958,603 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 13 6,252,357 4,293,754 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year 13 11,374,068 6,252,357 Interest paid and received by the Group during the year ended amounted to RUR 3,910,313 thousand and RUR 7,699,673 thousand, respectively. Interest paid and received by the Group during the year ended amounted to RUR 3,062,338 thousand and RUR 5,330,273 thousand, respectively. On behalf of the Management Board: Acting President Chairman of the Board Vartan P. Dilanian Chief Accountant Svetlana A. Ayvaz 14 March March 2008 Moscow Moscow The notes on pages 9-48 form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 8

11 B.I.N. BANK (JOINT-STOCK COMPANY) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1. ORGANISATION B.I.N. BANK (Joint-Stock Company) (the Bank ) is a joint-stock bank, which was incorporated in the Russian Federation in The Bank is regulated by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (the CBR ) and conducts its business under general license number 2562 and renders a complete package of banking services to corporate clients engaged in various industries as well as to individuals. The registered office of the Bank is located at: 5a Grodnenskaya St., Moscow, , Russian Federation. As at the Bank has 22 branches, 61 sub-branches and 35 representative offices operating in Moscow and other regions of the Russian Federation. The Bank is a parent company of a banking group (the Group ) which includes the following enterprise consolidated in the financial statements: The Bank ownership interest (voting rights), % Name Country of operation As at As at JSCB Vyatka-Bank Russian Federation 0% (90.03%) 4.98% (90.03%) Joint-Stock Commercial Bank Vyatka-Bank (JSCB Vyatka-Bank ) is engaged in banking activities within the Russian Federation. The financial statements of JSCB Vyatka-Bank were consolidated into the Bank s financial statements beginning 1 January Though B.I.N. BANK (Joint-Stock Company) does not have control over JSCB Vyatka-Bank through direct holding it has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an investee entity. As at and, the following shareholders owned issued shares of the Bank. Legal shareholders LLC TradeWest 19.99% 19.99% GNK TITON 19.99% 19.99% CJSC Universal Assets 19.99% 19.99% LLC Business Centre Zubarevsky 17.88% 17.88% CJSC Chaika Plaza 9.20% 9.20% OJSC IK Nadezhnost 3.23% 3.23% LLC Spetspromavtomatika 2.96% 2.96% CJSC PFK BIN 2.96% 2.96% CJSC Rossiysky Neftyanoy Export 2.93% 2.93% Other (less than 0.5% each) 0.87% 0.87% Total 100% 100% Ultimate shareholders Shishkhanov Mikail Osmanovich 87.07% 67.05% Kerimov Suleiman Abusaidovich % Gutseriev Sait-Salam Safarbekovich 6.19% 6.19% Other 6.74% 6.77% 100% 100% These consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Management Board of the Bank on 14 March

12 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting basis These financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ( IASB ) and Interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ( IFRIC ). These financial statements are presented in thousands of Russian Roubles ( RUR ), unless otherwise indicated. These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for the measurement at fair value of certain financial instruments. In accordance with IAS 29 the economy of Russian Federation was considered to be hyperinflationary during 2002 and prior years. Starting 1 January 2003, the Russian economy is no longer considered to be hyperinflationary and the values of non-monetary assets, liabilities and equity as stated in measuring units as of 2002 have formed the basis for the amounts carried forward. The Group maintains its accounting records in accordance with Russian law. These financial statements have been prepared from the Russian statutory accounting records and have been adjusted to conform with IFRS. These adjustments include certain reclassifications to reflect the economic substance of underlying transactions including reclassifications of certain assets and liabilities, income and expenses to appropriate financial statement captions. Key assumptions The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts. Such estimates and assumptions are based on the information available to the Group s management as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. Therefore, actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions. Estimates that are particularly susceptible to change relate to the provisions for impairment losses and the fair value of financial instruments. Key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the balance sheet date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial period include: Allowance for impairment losses on loans to customers 1,849,899 1,597,676 Loans to customers are measured at amortised cost less allowance for impairment losses. The estimation of allowances for impairments involves the exercise of significant judgment. The Group estimates allowances for impairment with the objective of maintaining balance sheet provisions at a level believed by management to be sufficient to absorb probable losses incurred in the Group s loan portfolio. The calculation of provisions on impaired loans is based on the likelihood of the asset being written off and the estimated loss on such a write-off. These assessments are made using statistical techniques based on historic experience. These determinations are supplemented by various formulaic calculations and the application of management judgment. 10

13 The Group considers accounting estimates related to provisions/impairment for loans/investments as key sources of estimation uncertainty because: (i) they are highly susceptible to change from period to period as the assumptions about future default rates and valuation of losses relating to impaired loans/investments and advances are based on recent performance experience, and (ii) any significant difference between the Group s estimated losses (as reflected in the provisions) and actual losses will require the Group to take provisions which, if significantly different, could have a material impact on its future income statement and its balance sheet. The Group s assumptions about estimated losses are based on past performance, past customer/issuer behaviour, the credit quality of recent underwritten business and general economic conditions, which are not necessarily an indication of future losses. Discussion of taxation is presented in Note 24. Functional currency The functional currency of these financial statements is the Russian Rouble. 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of consolidation The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Bank and entity controlled by the Bank (its subsidiary) made up to each year. Control is achieved where the Bank has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an investee entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. On acquisition, the assets and liabilities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary are measured at their fair values at the date of acquisition. Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill. Any deficiency of the cost of acquisition below the fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired (i.e. discount on acquisition) is credited to the consolidated income statement in the period of acquisition. The minority interest is stated at the minority s proportion of the fair values of the assets and liabilities recognized. Subsequently, any losses applicable to the minority interest in excess of the minority interest are allocated against the interests of the parent. The equity attributable to equity holders of the parent and net income attributable to minority shareholders interests are shown separately in the consolidated balance sheet and income statement, respectively. For a business combination involving entities or business under common control all assets and liabilities of a subsidiary are measured at their carrying values recorded in the stand-alone financial statements with the difference between the carrying value of the acquired share in net assets of the subsidiary and the cost of acquisition recorded directly in equity attributable to the equity holders of the parent. The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated income statement from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of a subsidiary to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by the Group. All significant intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation. The difference, if any, between the carrying amount of minority interest and the amount received on its purchase is recognized in equity attributable to the equity holders of the parent. 11

14 Recognition and measurement of financial instruments The Group recognizes financial assets and liabilities on its consolidated balance sheet when it becomes a party to the contractual obligation of the instrument. Regular way purchase and sale of the financial assets and liabilities are recognized using settlement date accounting. Regular way purchases of financial instruments that will be subsequently measured at fair value between trade date and settlement date are accounted for in the same way as for acquired instruments. Financial assets and liabilities are initially recognized at fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset or financial liability not at fair value through profit or loss transaction costs that are directly attributable to acquisition or issue of the financial asset or financial liability. The accounting policies for subsequent re-measurement of these items are disclosed in the respective accounting policies set out below. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, unrestricted balances on correspondent and time deposit accounts with the Central Bank of the Russian Federation with original maturity within 90 days, advances to banks in countries included in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ( OECD ), except for margin deposits for operations with plastic cards and government securities carried at fair value through profit or loss, which may be converted to cash within a short period of time. For purposes of determining cash flows, the minimum reserve deposit required by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation is not included as a cash equivalent due to restrictions on its availability. Accounting policy was changed in. Now the Group considers all government securities carried at fair value through profit and loss as cash and cash equivalents. Precious metals Assets and liabilities denominated in precious metals are translated at the current rate computed based on the second fixing of the London Metal Exchange rates using the RUR/USD exchange rate effective at the date. Changes in the bid prices are recorded in net gain/(loss) on operations with precious metal in other income. Due from banks In the normal course of business, the Group maintains advances and deposits for various periods of time with other banks. Due from banks are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Amounts due from credit institutions are carried net of any allowance for impairment losses. Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss represent derivative instruments or securities acquired principally for the purpose of selling them in the near future, or are a part of portfolio of identified financial instruments that are managed together and for which there is evidence of a recent and actual pattern of short-term profit taking or securities that upon initial recognition are designated by the Group at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are initially recorded and subsequently measured at fair value. The Group uses quoted market prices to determine fair value for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Fair value adjustment on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss is recognized in the consolidated income statement for the period. The Group does not reclassify financial instruments in or out of this category while they are held. The Group enters into derivative financial instruments to manage currency and liquidity risks and for trading purposes. They include forwards on foreign currency, precious metals and securities. Derivative financial instruments that are entered by the Group are not qualified for hedge accounting. 12

15 Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements In the normal course of business the Group enters into sale and purchase back agreements ( repos ) and purchase and sale back agreements of financial assets ( reverse repos ). Repos and reverse repos are utilized by the Group as an element of its treasury management and trading business. A repo is an agreement to transfer a financial asset to another party in exchange for cash or other consideration and a concurrent obligation to reacquire the financial assets at a future date for an amount equal to the cash or other consideration exchanged plus interest. These agreements are accounted for as financing transactions. Financial assets sold under repo are retained in the consolidated financial statements and consideration received under these agreements is recorded as collaterized deposit received within customer accounts. Assets purchased under reverse repos are recorded in the consolidated financial statements as cash placed on deposit which is collaterized by securities and other assets and are classified within balances due from banks. In the event that assets purchased under reverse repo are sold to third parties, the results are recorded with the gain or loss included in net gains/(losses) on respective assets. Any related income or expense arising from the pricing difference between purchase and sale of the underlying assets is recognized as interest income or expense. Loans to customers Loans to customers are non-derivative assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market other than those classified in other categories of financial assets. Loans granted by the Group are initially recognized at fair value plus related transaction costs. Where the fair value of consideration given does not equal the fair value of the loan, for example where the loan is issued at lower than market rates, the difference between the fair value of consideration given and the fair value of the loan is recognized as a loss on initial recognition of the loan. Subsequently, loans are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Loans to customers are carried net of any allowance for impairment losses. Write off of loans and advances Loans and advances are written off against allowance for impairment losses in case of uncollectibility of loans and advances, including through repossession of collateral. Loans and advances are written off after management has exercised all possibilities available to collect amounts due to the Group and after the Group has sold all available collateral. Impairment losses The Group accounts for impairment losses of financial assets that are not carried at fair value when there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. The impairment losses are measured as the difference between carrying amounts and the present value of expected future cash flows, including amounts recoverable from guarantees and collateral, discounted at the financial asset s original effective interest rate, for financial assets which are carried at amortised cost. If in a subsequent period the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed by adjusting an allowance account. For financial assets carried at cost the impairment losses are measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the financial asset and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Such impairment losses are not reversed. The determination of impairment losses is based on an analysis of the risk assets and reflects the amount which, in the judgment of management, is adequate to provide for losses incurred. Provisions are made as a result of an individual appraisal of risk assets for financial assets that are individually significant, and an individual or collective assessment for financial assets that are not individually significant. 13

16 The change in impairment losses is charged to profit either through allowance account (financial assets that are carried at amortized cost) or direct write-off (financial assets carried at cost). The total of the impairment losses is deducted in arriving at assets as shown in the balance sheet. Factors that the Group considers in determining whether it has objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred include information about the debtors or issuers liquidity, solvency and business and financial risk exposures, levels of and trends in delinquencies for similar financial assets, national and local economic trends and conditions, and the fair value of collateral and guarantees. These and other factors may, either individually or taken together, provide sufficient objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred in a financial asset or group of financial assets. It should be understood that estimates of losses involve an exercise of judgment. While it is possible that in particular periods the Group may sustain losses which are substantial relative for impairment losses, it is the judgment of management that the impairment losses are adequate to absorb losses incurred on risk assets, at the balance sheet date. Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, acquired after 1 January 2003 are carried at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any recognized impairment loss, if any. Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, acquired before 1 January 2003 are carried at historical cost restated for inflation less accumulated depreciation and any recognized impairment loss, if any. Depreciation is charged on the carrying value of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets and is designed to write off assets over their useful economic lives. It is calculated on a straight line basis at the following annual prescribed rates: Buildings and other real estate 2% Furniture and computer equipment 25% Intangible assets 15%-33.3% Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the related leased asset. Expenses related to repairs and renewals are charged when incurred and included in operating expenses unless they qualify for capitalization. The carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to assess whether they are recorded in excess of their recoverable amounts, and where carrying values exceed this estimated recoverable amount, assets are written down to their recoverable amount. Impairment is recognized in the respective period and is included in operating expenses. After the recognition of an impairment loss the depreciation charge for property, plant and equipment and intangible assets is adjusted in future periods to allocate the assets revised carrying value, less its residual value (if any), on a systematic basis over its remaining useful life. Taxation Income tax expense represents the sum of the current and deferred tax expense. The current tax expense is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the consolidated income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group s current tax expense is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted during the reporting period. 14

17 Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilized. Such assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and associates, and interests in joint ventures, except where the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realized. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the consolidated income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are offset and reported net on the balance sheet if: The Group has a legally enforceable right to set off current income tax assets against current income tax liabilities; and Deferred income tax assets and the deferred income tax liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on the same taxable entity. Russia also has various other taxes, which are assessed on the Group s activities. These taxes are included as a component of operating expenses in the condensed interim consolidated income statement. Due to banks, customer accounts and debt securities issued Due to banks, customer accounts and debt securities issued are initially recognized at fair value. Subsequently, amounts due are stated at amortized cost and any difference between net proceeds and the redemption value is recognized in the consolidated income statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method. Provisions Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the obligation can be made. Financial guarantee contracts issued and letters of credit Financial guarantee contracts and letters of credit issued by the Group are credit insurance that provides for specified payments to be made to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payment when due under the original or modified terms of a debt instrument. Such financial guarantee contracts and letters of credit issued are initially recognized at fair value. Subsequently they are measured at the higher of (a) the amount recognized as a provision and (b) the amount initially recognized less, where appropriate, cumulative amortization of initial premium revenue received over the financial guarantee contracts or letter of credit issued. 15

18 Share capital and share premium Contributions to share capital, made before 1 January 2003 are recognized at their cost restated for inflation. Contributions to share capital, made after 1 January 2003 are recognized at cost. Share premium represents the excess of contributions over the nominal value of the shares issued. Dividends on ordinary shares are recognized in equity as a reduction in the period in which they are declared. Dividends that are declared after the balance sheet date are treated as a subsequent event under International Accounting Standard 10 Events after the Balance Sheet Date ( IAS 10 ) and disclosed accordingly. Retirement and other benefit obligations In accordance with the requirements of the Russian legislation state pension system provides for the calculation of current payments by the employer as a percentage of current total payments to staff. This expense is charged in the period the related salaries are earned. Upon retirement all retirement benefit payments are made by pension funds selected by employees. The Group does not have any pension arrangements separate from the State pension system of the Russian Federation. In addition, the Group has no post-retirement benefits or other significant compensated benefits requiring accrual. Recognition of income and expense Interest income and expense are recognized on an accrual basis using the effective interest method. The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial asset or a financial liability (or group of financial assets or financial liabilities) and of allocating the interest income or interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or, when appropriate, a shorter period to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. Once a financial asset or a group of similar financial assets has been written down (partly written down) as a result of an impairment loss, interest income is thereafter recognized using the rate of interest used to discount the future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss. Interests earned on assets at fair value are classified within interest income. Loan origination fees are deferred, together with the related direct costs, and recognized as an adjustment to the effective interest rate of the loan. Where it is probable that a loan commitment will lead to a specific lending arrangement, the loan commitment fees are deferred, together with the related direct costs, and recognized as an adjustment to the effective interest rate of the resulting loan. Where it is unlikely that a loan commitment will lead to a specific lending arrangement, the loan commitment fees are recognized in the consolidated income statement over the remaining period of the loan commitment. Where a loan commitment expires without resulting in a loan, the loan commitment fee is recognized in the consolidated income statement on expiry. Loan servicing fees are recognized as revenue as the services are provided. Loan syndication fees are recognized in the consolidated income statement when the syndication has been completed. All other commissions are recognized when services are provided. Foreign currency translation Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into RUR at the appropriate spot rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Foreign currency transactions are accounted for at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Profits and losses arising from these translations are included in net gain on foreign exchange operations. 16

19 Rates of exchange The exchange rates at the year-end used by the Group in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements are as follows: RUR/1 US Dollar RUR/1 Euro RUR/Gold bullion (1 ounce) Fiduciary activities The Group provides depositary services to its customers that include transactions with securities on their depo accounts. Assets accepted and liabilities incurred under the fiduciary activities are not included in the Group s financial statements. The Group accepts the operational risk on these activities, but the Group s customers bear the credit and market risks associated with such operations. Segment reporting A segment is a distinguishable component of the Group that is engaged either in providing products or services (business segment) or in providing products or services within a particular economic environment (geographical segment), which is subject to risks and rewards that are different from those of other segments. Segments with a majority of revenue earned from sales to external customers and whose revenue, result or assets are ten per cent or more of all the segments are reported separately. Geographical segments of the Group have been reported separately within these consolidated financial statements based on the ultimate domicile of the counterparty, e.g. based on economic risk rather than legal risk of the counterparty. Adoption of new standards In the current year, the Group has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (the IASB) and the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (the IFRIC) of the IASB that are relevant to its operations and effective for reporting periods beginning on 1 January. The adoption of these new and revised Standards and Interpretations has not resulted in significant changes to the Group s accounting policies that have affected the amounts reported for the current or prior years except for the effect of application of IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosure ( IFRS 7 ). IFRS 7 is effective for the annual period beginning on or after 1 January. IFRS 7 establishes new requirements and recommendations on financial instrument disclosure. Adoption of IFRS 7 did not affect the classification and measurement of Group s financial instruments in the consolidated financial statements. Additional information was disclosed in the financials statements for the current and comparative reporting periods as required by IFRS 7. According to IAS 1 Presentation of financial statements Disclosures (IAS 1), Group shall disclose information that enables users of its financial statements to evaluate the entities objectives, policies and processes for managing capital. At the date of these financial statements the following Standards and Interpretations applicable to the Group were issued but not yet effective for these financial statements: Effective 1 January 2009, IFRS 8 Operating Segments will replace IAS 14 Operating Segments. The management is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this Standard in future period. 17

20 Prior period reclassifications Certain reclassifications have been made to consolidated financial statements to conform to presentation for the year ended as current year presentation provides better view of financial performance of the Group. Nature of reclassification Amount Income statement caption as per previously issued report Income statement caption as per the current report Reclassification of fee and commission income from settlements to operations with plastic cards 50,462 Reclassification of fee and commission expense from settlements to plastic cards services 14,892 Commission income settlements Commission expense settlements Commission income operations with plastic cards Commission expense plastic cards services 4. NET INTEREST INCOME Interest income comprises Year ended Year ended - interest income on assets that has been written down/partly written down as a result of an impairment loss 6,840,876 4,209,317 - interest income on unimpaired assets 601, ,068 - interest income on assets at fair value through profit or loss 327, ,521 Total interest income 7,770,014 5,326,906 Interest income on assets recorded at amortized cost comprises: - interest on loans to customers 7,049,972 4,779,909 - interest on loans and advances to banks 392, ,476 Total interest income on financial assets recorded at amortized cost 7,442,574 5,169,385 Interest income on assets at fair value through profit or loss: - interest income on financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss 327, ,521 Total interest income on assets at fair value through profit or loss 327, ,521 Interest expense comprises Interest on liabilities recorded at amortized cost (4,168,323) (2,791,279) Total interest expense (4,168,323) (2,791,279) Interest expense on liabilities recorded at amortized cost comprise: Interest on customer accounts (3,579,105) (2,167,887) Interest on deposits from banks (345,961) (262,804) Interest on debt securities issued (243,257) (360,588) Total interest expense on financial assets recorded at amortized cost (4,168,323) (2,791,279) Net interest income before provision for impairment losses on interest bearing assets 3,601,691 2,535,627 18

21 5. ALLOWANCE FOR IMPAIRMENT LOSSES, OTHER PROVISIONS The movements in allowance for impairment losses on interest earning assets were as follows: Loans to customers ,023,623 Provision 574,053 1,597,676 Provision 252,223 1,849,899 The movements in allowances for impairment losses on other transactions were as follows: Other assets Guarantees and other commitments Total ,086 22,086 Provision - 8,802 8,802-30,888 30,888 Provision 4,514 5,789 10,303 4,514 36,677 41,191 Allowance for impairment losses on assets is deducted from respective assets. Allowance for impairment losses on other transactions is presented in liabilities. 6. NET GAIN ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS For the years ended and, net gain on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss of RUR 406,314 thousand and RUR 16,097 thousand, respectively, represents net gain on debt securities. 7. NET GAIN ON FOREIGN EXCHANGE OPERATIONS Net gain on foreign exchange operations comprises: Year ended Year ended Dealing, net 605, ,024 Translation differences, net (83,154) (16,321) Total net gain on foreign exchange operations 522, ,703 19

22 8. FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME AND EXPENSE Fee and commission income and expense comprise: Year ended Year ended Fee and commission income Settlements 510, ,995 Cash operations 388, ,438 Operations with plastic cards 182,958 69,636 Organization of financing for clients 179, ,732 Documentary operations 130,109 85,558 Other 51,309 30,593 Total fee and commission income 1,442,638 1,348,952 Fee and commission expense Organization of financing (90,814) (25,876) Settlements (67,835) (75,497) Cash operations (39,001) (34,677) Plastic cards services (34,770) (21,484) Documentary operations (208) (3,856) Services of Settlements Clearing centre - (8,054) Other (15,281) (20,910) Total fee and commission expense (247,909) (190,354) 9. OTHER INCOME Year ended Year ended Gain on disposal of property 147,524 - Consulting services to clients 15,104 8,200 Property rental income 13,003 8,391 Dividends received 1,702 26,936 Gain on operations with precious metals - 3,355 Other income 31,758 19,959 Total other income 209,091 66, OPERATING EXPENSES Operating expenses comprise: Year ended Year ended Staff costs 2,052,487 1,205,770 Operating leases 318, ,106 Unified social tax 250, ,631 Taxes, other than income tax 244, ,078 Advertising costs 195, ,508 Depreciation and amortization 148, ,484 Property, plant and equipment maintenance 128,519 96,014 20

23 Year ended Year ended Payments to the Deposit Insurance Fund 126, ,093 Professional services 125,243 89,441 Communications 66,255 63,909 Security expenses 60,488 48,060 ATM processing expenses 41,433 31,648 Business trip expenses 29,868 29,868 Stationery 25,685 19,327 Charity and sponsorship expenses 20,966 38,103 Medical Insurance 20,383 17,100 Custom duties paid 7,109 10,128 Loss on disposal of fixed assets - 8,630 Other expenses 92,933 70,573 Total operating expenses 3,954,495 2,663, INCOME TAXES The Group provides for taxes based on the tax accounts maintained and prepared in accordance with the tax regulations of countries where the Group and its subsidiaries operate and which may differ from International Financial Reporting Standards. The income tax rate for coupon income for state and municipal bonds is 15%, for other type of income it is 24%. The Group is subject to certain permanent tax differences due to non-tax deductibility of certain expenses and a tax free regime for certain income. Deferred taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for tax purposes. Temporary differences as at and relate mostly to different methods of income and expense recognition as well as to recorded values of certain assets. Temporary differences as at and comprise: Deferred assets Due from banks and loans to customers 403, ,484 Other assets 185, ,399 Property, plant,equipment and intangible assets 28,354 - Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - 1,087 Total deferred assets 618, ,970 Deferred liabilities Other liabilities (136,276) - Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (67,995) - Property, plant, equipment and intangible assets - (113,431) Total deferred liabilities (204,271) (113,431) Net deferred assets 413, ,539 Net deferred tax asset at the statutory tax rate (24%) 99,344 71,169 Less: unrecognized deferred tax asset (99,344) (71,169) Net deferred tax asset