C-QUADRAT AMPEGA ASSET MANAGEMENT ARMENIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2017

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1 C-QUADRAT AMPEGA ASSET MANAGEMENT ARMENIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2017

2 Table of contents Page STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PREPARATION AND APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, INDEPENDENT AUDITOR S REPORT... 2 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT DECEMBER 31, Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended December 31, Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended December 31, Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, Notes to the financial statements 1. Reporting entity Statement of Compliance Application of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) Significant accounting policies Use of estimates and judgments Cash and cash equivalents Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Income tax Other assets Share capital Payables and accrued expenses Income from management fees Interest Income Net gain on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Fees and commission expense Administrative and other expenses Commitments and contingencies Fair value of financial instruments Capital risk management Financial risk management Related party disclosures... 32

3 Statement of Management s Responsibilities for the Preparation and Approval of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2017 Management is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements that present fairly the financial position of C-QUADRAT Ampega Asset Management Armenia LLC (the Company or C-QUADRAT ) as of December 31, 2017, and the results of its operations, cash flows and changes in shareholders equity for the year then ended, in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ). In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for: Properly selecting and applying accounting policies; Presenting information, including accounting policies, in a manner that provides relevant, reliable, comparable and understandable information; Providing additional disclosures when compliance with the specific requirements in IFRSs are insufficient to enable users to understand the impact of particular transactions, other events and conditions on the Company s financial position and financial performance; and Making an assessment of the Company s ability to continue as a going concern. Management is also responsible for: Designing, implementing and maintaining an effective and sound system of internal controls, throughout the Company; Maintaining adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company, and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements of the Company comply with IFRS; Maintaining statutory accounting records in compliance with Country legislation and accounting standards; Taking such steps as are reasonably available to them to safeguard the assets of the Company; and Preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities. The financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2017 were approved by management on April 17, On behalf of the Management: Arman Vardanyan Chief Executive Officer Isabella Adilkhanyan Chief Financial & Operations Officer April 17, 2018 Yerevan, Republic of Armenia 1

4 Deloitte Armenia CJSC Business Center "Imperium Plaza" 4/7, Amiryan St., 7th floor Yerevan, 0010, Armenia Tel: Fax: INDEPENDENT AUDITOR S REPORT To the Board of Directors of C-QUADRAT Ampega Asset Management Armenia LLC: Opinion We have audited the accompanying financial statements of C-QUADRAT Ampega Asset Management Armenia LLC, which comprise the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2017, and the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of C-QUADRAT Ampega Asset Management Armenia LLC as at December 31, 2017, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing ( ISAs ). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the IESBA Code ) together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the Republic of Armenia, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the IESBA Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with IFRSs, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company s financial reporting process. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms. Please see for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte CIS Deloitte Armenia CJSC. All rights reserved.

5 Auditor s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit 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 Company s internal control. Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management. Conclude on the appropriateness of management s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern. Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. Srbuhi Hakobyan Executive Director April 17, 2018 Yerevan, Republic of Armenia

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7 Statement of Financial Position at December 31, 2017 in AMD thousands Notes December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Assets Cash and cash equivalents 6 23,304 15,948 Due from banks - 245,034 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 7 617, ,553 Property, equipment and intangible assets 9,185 8,801 Deferred tax assets 8 3,687 31,383 Other assets 9 52,739 31,988 Total assets 706, ,707 Equity and liabilities Capital and reserves Share capital , ,000 Retained earnings/(accumulated deficit) 13,059 (139,600) Total equity 663, ,400 Liabilities Payables and accrued expenses 11 43,589 30,307 Total liabilities 43,589 30,307 Total equity and liabilities 706, ,707 The financial statements were authorized for issue on April 17, 2018 by the Management. Arman Vardanyan Chief Executive Officer Isabella Adilkhanyan Chief Financial & Operations Officer April 17, 2018 Yerevan, Republic of Armenia The notes on pages 8-31 form an integral part of these financial statements. 5

8 Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended December 31, 2017 in AMD thousands Notes Income from management fees , ,414 Interest income 13 23,688 33,515 Other income Net gain on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 14 41,737 5,352 Fee and commission income Fee and commission expense 15 (64,357) (47,695) Net loss from trading in foreign currencies (628) (358) Foreign exchange translation gain/(loss) 2,364 (47) Administrative and other expenses 16 (263,517) (207,057) Profit before tax 180,566 28,246 Income tax (expense)/benefit 8 (27,907) 29,189 Profit for the year 152,659 57,435 Total comprehensive income for the year 152,659 57,435 The financial statements were authorized for issue on April 17, 2018 by the Management. Arman Vardanyan Chief Executive Officer Isabella Adilkhanyan Chief Financial & Operations Officer April 17, 2018 Yerevan, Republic of Armenia The notes on pages 8-31 form an integral part of these financial statements. 6

9 Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended December 31, 2017 Retained earnings/(accum ulated deficit) Total shareholders equity in AMD thousands Note Share Capital Balance at 31 December ,000 (197,035) 452,965 Total comprehensive income for the year - 57,435 57,435 Balance at 31 December ,000 (139,600) 510,400 Total comprehensive income for the year - 152, ,659 Balance at 31 December ,000 13, ,059 The financial statements were authorized for issue on April 17, 2018 by the Management. Arman Vardanyan Chief Executive Officer Isabella Adilkhanyan Chief Financial & Operations Officer April 17, 2018 Yerevan, Republic of Armenia The notes on pages 8-31 form an integral part of these financial statements. 7

10 Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2017 in AMD thousands Note Cash flows from operating activities Management fees received 421, ,286 Interest received 33,722 29,866 Salaries and related expenses paid (91,749) (80,328) Commission expenses paid (57,413) (46,079) Operations with foreign currencies (628) (358) Prepayments, operating and administrative expenses paid (164,097) (118,247) Net cash from operating activities 141,468 15,140 Cash flows from investing activities Investments in financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (506,000) - Proceeds from sale of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 137,544 - Deposits placed with banks (210,000) (306,000) Proceeds from deposits 445, ,000 Purchase of property, equipment and intangibles (3,550) (1,041) Net cash used in investing activities (137,006) (101,041) Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 4,462 (85,901) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 15, ,858 Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents 2,894 (9) Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year 6 23,304 15,948 The financial statements were authorized for issue on April 17, 2018 by the Management. Arman Vardanyan Chief Executive Officer Isabella Adilkhanyan Chief Financial & Operations Officer April 17, 2018 Yerevan, Republic of Armenia The notes on pages 8-31 form an integral part of these financial statements. 8

11 Notes to Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, Reporting entity C-QUADRAT Ampega Asset Management Armenia LLC ( Company ) was established on November 29, 2013 under the laws of the Republic of Armenia. The Company is registered in the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia as Investment funds manager and was given License N3. The Company s registered office is 37 Hanrapetutyan Street, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia. Regulating bodies of C-QUADRAT Ampega Asset Management Armenia LLC are Shareholders General Assembly, Supervisory Board and Chief Executive Officer Arman Vardanyan. As at December 31, 2017 the company had 7 employees (2016: 6 employees). The Company is ultimately controlled by C-QUADRAT Investment AG, registered office located at Schottenfeldgasse 20, 1070 Vienna, Austria, the parent company of C-QUADRAT Group. Information about Company s shareholders is disclosed in Note 10. The Company is a fund manager and operates the following mandatory pension funds: C-QUADRAT Ampega Fixed Income Pension Fund C-QUADRAT Ampega Conservative Pension Fund C-QUADRAT Ampega Balanced Pension Fund. Regulatory environment Central Bank of Armenia oversees the conduct of the Company s business in many ways, and may perform regular examinations to monitor compliance with applicable statutes, regulations and rules. These statutes, regulations and rules cover all aspects of the business, including sales and marketing activities, trading practices, treatment of customer assets, continuing education requirements for employees, anti-money laundering practices, know your client policies, recordkeeping and reporting, and supervision regarding the conduct of directors, officers and employees. Armenian business environment The Company s operations are conducted in the Republic of Armenia (RA). Consequently, the Company and its assets are exposed to the economic and financial markets of the Armenian Republic which display characteristics of an emerging market. The legal, currency, tax and regulatory frameworks continue development and are subject to varying interpretations and frequent changes which together with other legal and fiscal impediments contribute to the challenges faced by entities operating in the Republic of Armenia. As has happened in the past, actual or perceived financial problems or an increase in the perceived risks associated with investing in emerging economies could adversely affect the investment climate in Armenia and its economy in general. The Company s assets can be adversely affected by the general environment economic, corporate, securities market, regulatory, and geopolitical developments all play a role in asset valuations, trading activity, interest rates and overall investor engagement, and are outside of the Company s control. Deterioration in credit markets, reductions in short-term interest rates, and decreases in securities valuations negatively impact the equity of the Company. The future economic direction of Armenia is heavily influenced by the fiscal and monetary policies adopted by the government, together with developments in the legal, regulatory, and political environment. Management is unable to predict all developments which could have an impact on the financial sector and wider economy and consequently what effect, if any, they could have on the future earnings of the Company. Management believes it is taking all the necessary measures to support the sustainability and development of the Company. The accompanying financial statements reflect management s estimates of the potential effect of the current operating and business environment on the results and financial position. The future business environment may differ from management s estimates. 9

12 As investment manager the Company is also subject to regulatory requirements relating to fiduciary duties to clients, performance fees, maintaining an effective compliance program, solicitation arrangements, conflicts of interest, advertising, limitations on agency cross and principal transactions between the advisor and advisory clients, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, disclosure requirements and general anti-fraud provisions. Financial institutions generally must have anti-money laundering procedures in place, implement specialized employee training programs and designate an anti-money laundering compliance officer. Further, regulatory activity in the areas of privacy and data protection continues to grow worldwide and is generally being driven by the growth of technology and related concerns about the rapid and widespread dissemination and use of information. To the extent they are applicable to the Company, it must comply with these global, federal, and local information-related laws and regulations. Management has established policies, procedures and systems designed to comply with these regulations. Going concern These financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company was created in 2013 and its main purpose is the management of funds collected in the framework of Pension reforms introduced in Armenia starting from the year These reforms are described in the Law of the Republic of Armenia on founded pensions (hereinafter Law ) that defines the structure of the mandatory and voluntary funded pension components of the pension system of Republic of Armenia and the process of their management. The case against mandatory payments was discussed at the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia (hereinafter Court ) in 2014 and according to the decision of the Court made on April 2, 2014 certain points of the Law were assessed as anti-constitutional. On June 21, 2014 RA National Assembly accepted amendments to the Law, whereas the compulsory participation to the funded pension system was set for state employees only, and the private employees had the right to voluntarily join the system till July 1, 2017, and thereafter postponed till July 1, 2018, after which participation was to be compulsory for all sectors employees. Naturally this affected the level of cash inflows to the pension funds and also to the Company in respect of its revenues. This turbulences and uncertainties led to irregular cash inflows to the funds under the Company s management. During the course of 2016 and 2017 the cash inflows to the Funds showed increased levels of volumes reaching from total of AMD 30,527 million under management as of December 31, 2016 to AMD 51,722 million of funds under management as at December 31, Correspondingly, the revenues of the Company increased significantly during 2017 reaching to AMD 441 million from the level of AMD 244 million for the comparative prior period. Management is of the belief that the Funds will continue to grow as the legilsation comes into full force and implementation. The commitment of the RA Government to reinforce the pension reforms and the law continues to be strong, which extends to the pension fund operators till the system is enforced as of July 1, The shareholders of the Company on their part have their continued commitment to the Company and endeavor to further support the revenues of the Company by considering introduction of complementary products and services in the area of fund management. As a result, management has stated that the going concern basis is appropriate for the preparation of these financial statements. 2. Statement of Compliance These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ( IFRS ). 10

13 3. Application of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) In the current year, the following new and revised Standards and Interpretations have been adopted. These adoption of these new and revised Standards and Interpretations has not resulted in any significant impact on the financial performance or financial position of the Company. Amendments to IAS 7 Disclosure Initiative The Company has applied these amendments for the first time in the current year. The amendments require an entity to provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financial activities, including both cash and non-cash changes. The application of these amendments has had no impact on the Company s financial statements. Amedments to IAS 12 Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses The Company has applied these amendments for the first time in the current year. The amendments clarify how an entity should evaluate whether there will be sufficient future taxable profits against which it can utilize a deductible temporary difference. The application of these amendments has had no impact on the Company s financial statements as the Company already assesses the sufficiency of future taxable profits in a way that is consistent with these amendments. Annual Improvements to IFRSs Cycle The Company has applied the amendments to IFRS 12 included in the Annual Improvements to IFRSs Cycle for the first time in current year. The other amendments included in this package are not yet mandatorily effective and they have not been early adopted by the Company. IFRS 12 states that an entity need not provide summarized financial information for interest in subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures that are classified (or included in a disposal group that is classified) as held for sale. The amendments clarify that this is the only concession from the disclosure requirements of IFRS 12 for such interest. The application of these amendments has had no effect on the Company s financial statements. New and revised IFRSs in issue but not yet effective The Company has not applied the following new and revised IFRSs that have been issued but are not yet effective: IFRS 9 Financial Instruments 1 IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (and the related Clarifications) 1 IFRS 16 Leases 2 Amendments to IFRSs Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards Cycle 1 IFRIC 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration 1 1 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, with earlier application permitted. 2 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019, with earlier application permitted. IFRS 9 Financial Instruments IFRS 9 issued in November 2009 introduced new requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets. IFRS 9 was subsequently amended in October 2010 to include requirements for the classification and measurement of financial liabilities and for derecognition, and in November 2013 to include the new requirements for general hedge accounting. Another revised version of IFRS 9 was issued in July 2014 mainly to include a) impairment requirements for financial assets and b) limited amendments to the classification and measurement requirements by introducing a fair value through 11

14 other comprehensive income (FVTOCI) measurement category for certain simple debt instruments. The key requirements of IFRS 9 are: Classification and measurement of financial assets. Financial assets are classified by reference to the business model within which they are held and their contractual cash flow characteristics. Specifically, debt instruments that are held within the business model whose objective is to collect the contractual cash flows, and that have contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding are generally measured at amortized cost after initial recognition. The 2014 version of IFRS 9 introduces a 'fair value through other comprehensive income' category for debt instruments held within the business model whose objective is achieved both by collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets, and that have contractual terms of the financial asset giving rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding which are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income after initial recognition. All other debt and equity investments are measured at their fair values. In addition, under IFRS 9, entities may make an irrevocable election to present subsequent changes in the fair value of an equity investment (that is not held for trading) in other comprehensive income, with only dividend income generally recognized in profit or loss. Classification and measurement of financial liabilities. Financial liabilities are classified in a similar manner to under IAS 39, however there are differences in the requirements applying to the measurement of an entity's own credit risk. IFRS 9 requires that the amount of change in the fair value of the financial liability that is attributable to changes in the credit risk of that liability is presented in other comprehensive income, unless the recognition of the effects of changes in the liability s credit risk in OCI would create or enlarge an accounting mismatch in profit or loss. Changes in fair value attributable to a financial liability s credit risk are not subsequently reclassified to profit or loss. Impairment. The 2014 version of IFRS 9 introduces an expected credit loss model for the measurement of the impairment of financial assets, as opposed to an incurred credit loss model under IAS 39. The expected credit loss model requires an entity to account for expected credit losses and changes in those expected credit losses at each reporting date to reflect changes in credit risk since initial recognition. In other words, it is no longer necessary for a credit event to have occurred before a credit loss is recognized. Hedge accounting. Introduces a new hedge accounting model that is designed to be more closely aligned with how entities undertake risk management activities when hedging financial and non-financial risk exposures. Under IFRS 9, greater flexibility has been introduced to the types of transactions eligible for hedge accounting, specifically broadening the types of instruments that qualify for hedging instruments and the types of risk components of non-financial items that are eligible for hedge accounting. In addition, the effectiveness test has been overhauled and replaced with the principal of an economic relationship. Retrospective assessment of hedge effectiveness is also no longer required. Enhanced disclosure requirements about an entity s risk management activities have also been introduced. Derecognition. The requirements for the derecognition of financial assets and liabilities are carried forward from IAS 39. The standard is effective from 1 January 2018 with early application permitted. Depending on the chosen approach to applying IFRS 9, the transition can involve one or more than one date of initial application for different requirements. The management of the Company anticipates that the application of IFRS 9 in the future may have a significant impact on amounts reported in respect of the Company's financial assets and financial liabilities. However, it is not practicable to provide a reasonable estimate of the effect of IFRS 9 until a detailed review has been completed. IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers IFRS 15 establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. IFRS 15 will supersede the current revenue recognition guidance including IAS 18 Revenue, IAS 11 Construction Contracts and the related Interpretations when it becomes effective. 12

15 The core principle of IFRS 15 is that an entity should recognise revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Specifically, the Standard introduces a 5-step approach to revenue recognition: Identify the contract with the customer; Identify the performance obligations in the contract; Determine the transaction price; Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contracts; Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. Under IFRS 15, an entity recognizes revenue when or as a performance obligation is satisfied, i.e. when control of the goods or services underlying the particular performance obligation is transferred to the customer. Far more prescriptive guidance has been added in IFRS 15 to deal with specific scenarios. Furthermore, extensive disclosures are required by IFRS 15. In April 2016 the IASB issued Clarifications to IFRS 15 in relation to the identification of performance obligations, principal versus agent considerations, as well as licensing application guidance. The management do not anticipate that the application of IFRS 15 will have a significant impact on the financial position and/or financial performance of the Company. IFRS 16 Leases IFRS 16 introduces a comprehensive model for the identification of lease arrangements and accounting treatments for both lessors and lessees. IFRS 16 will supersede the current lease guidance including IAS 17 Leases and the related interpretations when it becomes effective. IFRS 16 distinguishes leases and service contracts on the basis of whether an identified asset is controlled by a customer. Distinctions of operating leases (off balance sheet) and finance leases (on balance sheet) are removed for lessee accounting, and is replaced by a model where a right-of-use asset and a corresponding liability have to be recognized for all leases by lessees (i.e. all on balance sheet) except for short-term leases and leases of low value assets. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost (subject to certain exceptions) less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, adjusted for any remeasurement of the lease liability. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at that date. Subsequently, the lease liability is adjusted for interest and lease payments, as well as the impact of lease modifications, amongst others. Furthermore, the classification of cash flows will also be affected as operating lease payments under IAS 17 are presented as operating cash flows; whereas under the IFRS 16 model, the lease payments will be split into a principal and an interest portion which will be presented as financing and operating cash flows respectively. In contrast to lessee accounting, IFRS 16 substantially carries forward the lessor accounting requirements in IAS 17, and continues to require a lessor to classify a lease either as an operating lease or a finance lease. Furthermore, extensive disclosures are required by IFRS 16. The management of the Company anticipates that the application of IFRS 16 may have a significant impact on the amounts recognized in the Company s financial statements. However, the impact cannot be estimated until a full review has been carried out. 13

16 Annual Improvements to IFRSs Cycle The Annual Improvements include amendments to IFRS 1 and IAS 28 which are not yet mandatorily effective for the Company. The package also includes amendments to IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities which is mandatorily effective for the Company in the current year see Note 4.4 for details of application. The amendments to IAS 28 clarify that the option for a venture capital organization and other similar entities to measure investments in associates and joint ventures at FVTPL is available separately for each associate or joint venture, and that election should be made at initial recognition of the associate or joint venture. In respect of the option for an entity that is not an investment entity (IE) to retain the fair value measurement applied by its associates and joint ventures that are IEs when applying the equity method, the amendments make a similar clarification that this choice is available for each IE associate or IE joint venture. The amendments apply retrospectively with earlier application permitted. Both the amendments to IFRS 1 and IAS 28 are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January The management of the Company do not anticipate that the application of the amendments in the future will have any impact on the Company s financial statements as the Company is neither a first-time adopter of IFRS nor a venture capital organization. Furthermore, the Company does not have any associate or joint venture that is an investment entity. IFRIC 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration IFRIC 22 addresses how to determine the date of transaction for the purpose of determining the exchange rate to use on initial recognition of an asset, expense or income, when consideration for that item has been paid or received in advance in a foreign currency which resulted in the recognition of a non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability (e.g. a non-refundable deposit or deferred revenue). The Interpretation specifies that the date of transaction is the date on which the entity initially recognises the non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability arising from the payment or receipt of advance consideration. If there are multiple payments or receipts in advance, the Interpretation requires an entity to determine the date of transaction for each payment or receipt of advance consideration. The Interpretation is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018 with earlier application permitted. Entities can apply the Interpretation either retrospectively or prospectively. Specific transition provisions apply to prospective application. The management of the Company do not anticipate that the application of the amendments in the future will have an impact on the Company s financial statements. This is because the Company already accounts for transactions involving the payment or receipt of advance consideration in a foreign currency in a way that is consistent with the amendments. 14

17 4. Significant accounting policies 4.1 Basis of preparation These financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the Company is a going concern and will continue in operation for the foreseeable future. These financial statements are presented in thousands of Armenian Drams ( AMD thousand ), unless otherwise indicated. These financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for financial instruments that are measured at fair values at the end of each reporting period, as explained in the accounting policies below. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services. 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, regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique. In estimating the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Company takes into account the characteristics of the asset or liability if market participants would take those characteristics into account when pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Fair value for measurement and/or disclosure purposes in these financial statements is determined on such a basis, except for leasing transactions that are within the scope of IAS 17, and measurements that have some similarities to fair value but are not fair value, such as value in use for IAS 36. In addition, for financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorized into Level 1, 2 or 3 based on the degree to which the inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety, which are described as follows: Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date; Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The Company maintains its accounting records in accordance with the law of Armenia. These financial statements have been prepared from the statutory accounting records and have been adjusted to conform to IFRS. Functional and presentation currency Items included in the financial statements are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates (the functional currency). Armenian dram is the currency of the Republic of Armenia and the Company s functional and presentation currency. All financial information is presented rounded to the nearest thousands of dram, except when otherwise indicated. Offsetting Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statement of financial position only when there is a legal enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realize the assets and settle the liability simultaneously. Income and expense is not offset in the statement of profit or loss unless required or permitted by any accounting standard or interpretation, and as specifically disclosed in the accounting policies of the Company. The principal accounting policies are set out below. 15

18 4.2 Revenue recognition Interest income Interest income from a financial asset is recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of income can be measured reliably. 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 receipts (including all fees on points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the debt instrument, or (where appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition. 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. Interest earned on assets at fair value is classified within interest income. Asset management activities Asset management fees are based upon daily balances of net asset value of the funds under the Company s management. Assets under management and under custody of the Company are not assets of the Company and therefore are not recognized in the statement of financial position. The Company is not exposed to any credit risk relating to such placements, as it does not guarantee these investments. Income from investments at fair value through profit or loss The Company has investments in the units of the funds, including in funds under its management. The units are recognized at either quoted prices in active markets or at net asset value per unit acquired and subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. In the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income net gain from financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss includes all realized and unrealized fair value changes and foreign exchange differences, but excludes interest and dividend income. 4.3 Foreign currency Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the appropriate exchange closing rate at the dates of the transactions. In the absence of exchange closing rates, average daily exchange rate published by Central Bank of RA is used. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date are retranslated into the functional currency at the exchange rate at that date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are retranslated into the functional currency at the exchange rate at the date that the fair value was determined. Foreign currency differences arising on retranslation are recognized in profit or loss as net foreign exchange gain (loss), except for those arising on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss, which are recognized as a component of net gain or loss from financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss. Below are the relevant exchange rates which were used by the Company for the purpose of these financial statements: Average Rate Spot Rate December 31, 2017 December 31,2016 AMD/1 US Dollar AMD/1 Euro

19 4.4 Financial instruments The Company recognizes financial assets and liabilities in its statement of financial position when it becomes a party to the contractual obligations of the instrument. Regular way purchases and sales of financial assets and liabilities are recognized using settlement date accounting. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame established by regulation or convention in the marketplace. Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognized immediately in profit or loss. Financial assets. Financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: financial assets at fair value through profit or loss ( FVTPL ), held to maturity ( HTM ) investments, available-forsale ( AFS ) financial assets and loans and receivables. The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition. Financial assets at FVTPL. Financial assets are classified as at FVTPL when the financial asset is either held for trading or it is designated as at FVTPL. A financial asset is classified as held for trading if: It has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling it in the near term; or On initial recognition it is part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that the Company manages together and has a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; or It is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument. A financial asset other than a financial asset held for trading may be designated as at FVTPL upon initial recognition if: Such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise; or The financial asset forms part of a group of financial assets or financial liabilities or both, which is managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with the Company's documented risk management or investment strategy, and information about the grouping is provided internally on that basis; or It forms part of a contract containing one or more embedded derivatives, and IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement permits the entire combined contract (asset or liability) to be designated as at FVTPL. Financial assets at FVTPL are stated at fair value, with any gains or losses arising on remeasurement recognized in profit or loss. The net gain or loss recognized in profit or loss incorporates any dividend and interest earned on the financial asset and is included in the other gains and losses and interest income line item, respectively, in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. Fair value is determined in the manner described (see Note 18). Held to maturity investments. Held to maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity dates that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. Held to maturity investments are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method less any impairment. If the Company were to sell or reclassify more than an insignificant amount of held to maturity investments before maturity (other than in certain specific circumstances), the entire category would be tainted and would have to be reclassified as available-for-sale. Furthermore, the Company would be prohibited from classifying any financial asset as held to maturity during the current financial year and following two financial years. 17

20 Available-for-sale financial assets. Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated as available-for-sale or are not classified as (a) loans and receivables, (b) held to maturity investments or (c) financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Listed shares and listed redeemable notes held by the Company that are traded in an active market are classified as AFS and are stated at fair value. The Company also has investments in unlisted shares that are not traded in an active market but that are also classified as AFS financial assets and stated at fair value (because the Company management considers that fair value can be reliably measured). Fair value is determined in the manner described (see Note 20). Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the investments revaluation reserve, with the exception of other-than-temporary impairment losses, interest calculated using the effective interest method, dividend income and foreign exchange gains and losses on monetary assets, which are recognized in profit or loss. Where the investment is disposed of or is determined to be impaired, the cumulative gain or loss previously accumulated in the investments revaluation reserve is reclassified to profit or loss. The fair value of AFS monetary assets denominated in a foreign currency is determined in that foreign currency and translated at the spot rate at the end of the reporting period. The foreign exchange gains and losses that are recognized in profit or loss are determined based on the amortized cost of the monetary asset. Other foreign exchange gains and losses are recognized in other comprehensive income. AFS equity investments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and whose fair value cannot be reliably measured are measured at cost less any identified impairment losses at the end of each reporting period. Loans and receivables. Trade receivables, loans, and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market (including balances with the Central Bank of Armenia, due from banks, loans to customers and other financial assets) are classified as loans and receivables. Loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment. Interest income is recognized by applying the effective interest rate, except for short-term receivables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial. Impairment of financial assets. Financial assets, other than those at FVTPL, are assessed for indicators of impairment at the end of each reporting period. Financial assets are considered to be impaired when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been affected. For listed and unlisted equity investments classified as AFS, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the security below its cost is considered to be objective evidence of impairment. For all other financial assets, objective evidence of impairment could include: Significant financial difficulty of the issuer or counterparty; or Breach of contract, such as default or delinquency in interest or principal payments; It becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or financial re-organization; or Disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties. For certain categories of financial asset, such as loans and receivables, assets that are assessed not to be impaired individually are, in addition, assessed for impairment on a collective basis. Objective evidence of impairment for a portfolio of loans and receivables could include the Company s past experience of collecting payments, an increase in the number of delayed payments in the portfolio, as well as observable changes in national or local economic conditions that correlate with default on receivables. For financial assets carried at amortized cost, the amount of the impairment loss recognized is the difference between the asset s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset s original effective interest rate. 18