United Overseas Bank Limited July 2007 This material that follows is a presentation of general background information about United Overseas Bank Limited s ( UOB or the Bank ) activities current at the date of the presentation. It is information given in summary form and does not purport to be complete. It is not to be relied upon as advice to investors or potential investors and does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular investor. This material should be considered with professional advice when deciding if an investment is appropriate. The Bank accepts no liability whatsoever with respect to the use of this document or its content.
Agenda 1. Introduction to UOB 2. Investment Highlights 3. Conclusion 1
UOB Overview Founding Founded in August 1935 by a group of Chinese businessmen and Datuk Wee Kheng Chiang, father of the present UOB Group Chairman, Mr Wee Cho Yaw Key Statistics Total Assets: S$166.7 billion Shareholder s Equity: S$17.5 billion Gross Loans: S$81.6 billion Customer Deposits: S$99.7 billion Expansion Over the decades, UOB expanded its regional reach through organic means and a series of acquisitions, targeting Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. UOB has also made recent inroads in China and Vietnam NIM: 2.18% Non-interest income / Total: 36.2% ROAA / ROAE: 1.27% / 12.4% Cost / Income: 39.5% Tier 1 / Total CAR: 11.1% / 16.2% Senior LT Debt Ratings: Aa1 (Moody s) A+ (S&P) AA- (Fitch) Note: Financial statistics are as of 2007 Q1 2
Singapore: Stable Operating and Supportive Regulatory Environment Real GDP Growth Private Consumption Growth 7.9 12.0 4.0 8.0 12.0 6.6 8.4 3.0 6.0 5.0 4.4 4.7 8.0 7.1 5.3 4.0 4.5 2.0 4.0 2.0 1.0 Unemployment Rate 3.1 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.6 0.0 2005A 2006A 2007F 2008F 2009F 0.0 2005A 2006A 2007F 2008F 2009F 0.0 2005A 2006A 2007F 2008F 2009F Note: A = Actual; F = Forecast Source: Economist Intelligence Unit (July 2007) Banking System Total Assets / Loans (In S$ billion) (In S$ billion) 400 509 500 300 398 425 400 353 363 161 171 179 183 195 200 300 117 119 120 121 131 200 100 100 45 52 59 62 63 0 0 2002A 2003A 2004A 2005A 2006A Housing Loans Other Loans Total Assets Source: MAS (July 2007) Macroeconomic indicators for Singapore remain positive Backed by sovereign ratings of Aaa by Moody s and AAA by S&P Strong regulator in MAS, supported by transparent and stable legal system Strong domestic economic growth continues to bode well for UOB's key Singaporean SME and property lending businesses 3
Key Asian Markets: Positive Macro Indicators Real GDP Growth Private Consumption Growth 12.0 10.410.7 10.0 8.0 7.7 8.0 7.0 5.9 5.9 5.7 6.0 5.5 6.0 5.0 4.3 4.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 China Vietnam Malaysia Indonesia Thailand 2006A 2007F Note: 2006 figure for Vietnam is estimated 7.1 7.8 6.2 6.5 5.8 5.9 4.0 3.2 3.1 2.6 Malaysia China Vietnam Indonesia Thailand 2006A 2007F Note: 2006 figures for China and Vietnam are estimated (In US$ billions) 1,0681,387 200 136145 82 99 100 65 73 41 49 11 15 0 China Singapore Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Vietnam 2006A 2007F Note: 2006 figure for Vietnam is estimated FX Reserve 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 1.7 1.6 Unemployment Rate 3.4 3.5 4.4 4.3 9.5 9.3 12.2 11.8 Thailand Malaysia Vietnam China Indonesia 2007F 2008F Note: A = Actual; F = Forecast Source: Economist Intelligence Unit (July 2007) Regional countries in which UOB has high or growing exposure to are expected to exhibit steady economic growth 4
Agenda 1. Introduction to UOB 2. Investment Highlights 3. Conclusion 5
Investment Highlights Focused on Capital Strength and Ratings Stability Singapore Bank with Regional Presence Robust Risk Management & Asset Quality Proven Track Record in Execution and Strong Commitment to Long term Growth Increasing Revenue and Profit Diversification 6
Strategic Focus To be recognized as a leader in consumer and SME banking services in the region with investment banking and treasury products in support 7
Leading Full Service Banking Platform Consumer Banking #1 Singaporean credit cards issuer Market leader in Singapore private home loans SME Banking SME market leader Global relationship management capability for customers going overseas and enhanced fee income capability Private Banking Capitalising on UOB s operating network to increase cross-selling Broadened product offerings Treasury Sales of structured products is ranked amongst top 10 Asian banks Strong trading and product structuring capabilities Investment Banking One of Singapore s major IPO underwriters Growing presence in capital markets activities in the region Asset Management Total AUM of S$24.2 billion UOB has leading expertise in the consumer and SME segments, it also offers a wide range of fee generating products which have increasingly contributed to profitability in recent years 8
Established Regional Banking Franchise Total Assets Breakdown Other ASEAN 2.7% Thailand 5.1% Other Asia- Pacific 9.7% Malaysia 8.5% RoW 6.8% Singapore 67.1% Profit Before Tax Breakdown THAILAND 156 branches / offices CHINA 11 branches / offices HONG KONG & TAIWAN 10 branches / offices Thailand 1.7% Other ASEAN 4.0% Other Asia- Pacific 3.6% Malaysia 9.8% Rest of World 5.9% Singapore 74.9% MALAYSIA 43 branches / offices SINGAPORE 72 branches / offices VIETNAM 1 branch / office INDONESIA 218 branches / offices Note: As of Dec 31, 2006 UOB has successfully built a solid regional banking platform with its 4 key South East Asian pillars and is expanding its presence in the rapidly growing China and Vietnam markets 9
Proven Execution Track Record Profit (S$ millions) 2,600 2006: S$2,570m 2,400 2,200 2,000 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 Acquired CKB in 1971 Acquired FEB in 1984 Acquired LWB in 1973 Acquired ICB in 1987 Acquired BOA in 2004 Acquired OUB in 2001 1985:S$99m 1980:S$68m 1995:S$633m 1990:S$226m Acquired Buana in 2005 2005: S$1,709m 2004:S$1,452m 2000:S$913m Acquired UOBR & UOBP in 1999 0 1935 1945 1955 1965 1975 1985 1995 2005 2010 10
Consistently Strong Financial Performance Pre-Provisioning Operating Income Net Profit (In S$ million) 4,000 04-06 CAGR = 23.5% 3,101 3,000 613 2,000 1,000 2,032 2,337 2,488 0 722 2004 2005 2006 07Q1 (In S$ million) 04-06 CAGR = 33.1% 2,571 2,500 689 2,000 1,500 1,000 1,452 1,709 1,882 500 518 0 2004 2005 2006 07Q1 Note: S$613 million earned in 2006 is a one-time gain Note: S$689 million earned in 2006 is a one-time gain Return on Average Assets Return on Average Equity 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 1.19 1.25 1.21 2004 2005 2006 - Excl. one time gain 1.65 2006 - Incl. one time gain 1.27 07Q1 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 10.8 12.4 12.3 2004 2005 2006 - Excl. one time gain 17.0 2006 - Incl. one time gain 12.4 07Q1 Over the past few years, UOB has consistently recorded increases in income and profitability 11
Competitive Against Local and International Peers Top End Net Interest Margin Efficient Cost Management 2.50 2.00 2.20 2.19 2.18 2.02 2.01 60.0 40.0 26.9 31.8 39.5 42.7 61.6 20.0 1.50 CBA DBS UOB OCBC Lloyds 0.0 Lloyds OCBC UOB DBS CBA Competitive ROAA Well-Maintained Liquidity 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 1.76 1.27 1.25 1.12 0.86 150.0 100.0 50.0 69.2 79.3 81.2 136.7 155.5 0.00 OCBC UOB DBS CBA Lloyds 0.0 DBS UOB OCBC Lloyds CBA Source: Latest available company reports UOB s prudent management and steadily growing financial strength continue to enhance its competitiveness in Singapore and abroad 12
Well-Diversified Loan Portfolio Gross Loans Breakdown Gross Loans / Loan-Deposit (S$ in billion) Transport / Storage / Communication 5% Housing Loans 24% Other 6% Buidling and Construction 10% Manufacturing 12% Non-Bank FIs 16% (In S$ million) 90,000 81.4 80.5 78.5 79.3 80.0 81,563 80,000 79,380 70.0 60.0 69,846 70,000 67,977 50.0 40.0 60,000 Individuals 13% Note: As of Mar 31, 2007 Total S$81,563 million General Commerce 14% 50,000 Dec-04 Dec-05 Dec-06 Mar-07 Gross Loans Loan Deposit Ratio 30.0 20.0 Over the years, UOB has consistently grown its well-diversified loan portfolio while maintaining stable levels of liquidity and a healthy focus on mortgages 13
Diversified and Growing Fee Income Non-Interest / Fee & Commission Income (In S$ million) 2,500 Fee & Commission Income 04-06 CAGR = 19.2% 2,000 1,414 1,514 1,500 1,104 514 511 1,000 398 432 500 706 900 1,003 173-259 2004 2005 2006 07Q1 Fee & Commission Income Other Non-Interest Income Note: 2006 excludes a one-time income of S$613 million Fee & Commission Income Breakdown 2006 Total = S$1,003 million 2007 1Q Total = S$259 million Trade Related 16.2% Futures Broking 3.5% Other 2.7% Credit Card 14.6% Highest Ratio of Fee & Comm. Income 20.0 10.0 0.0 21.7 21.3 20.0 16.1 11.5 UOB CBA DBS OCBC Lloyds Source: Latest available companies reports Service Charges 6.9% Loan Related 16.9% Note: As of Mar 31, 2007 Investment Related 15.4% Fund Management 23.8% UOB has continuously expanded its fee income business to diversify its income base and enhance profitability levels. More recently, UOB has successfully targeted existing SME customers for their wealth management business potential 14
Risk & Capital Management Framework Risk Management Credit and Country Risk Management Credit Committee (weekly) Executive Committee (monthly) Board of Directors (quarterly) Market Risk Management Asset Liability Committee (bi-weekly) Executive Committee (monthly) Board of Directors (quarterly) Basel II Operational Risk Management Management Committee (monthly) Executive Committee (monthly) Board of Directors (quarterly) Substantial investments and significant progress has been made to align the bank to Basel II initiatives On track to adopt an Internal Rating Based Approach (IRBA) in 2008 Working towards the use of Internal Models for market risk capital charge 15
Improving Asset Quality and Adequate Provisioning Decreasing Non-Performing Loans Maintaining Adequate Coverage (In S$ million) 8,000 8.00 8.00 200 188.6 7,000 172.6 6,000 5.60 6.00 150 138.6 159.4 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 1,787 350 3,347 938 464 2,529 4.00 3.70 886 880 160 160 2,119 1,946 4.00 2.00 100 50 67.9 69.0 79.2 84.5 - Dec-04 Dec-05 Dec-06 Mar-07 Substandard Doubtful Loss NPL ratio 0.00 0 Dec-04 Dec-05 Dec-06 Mar-07 Coverage of Total NPLs Coverage of Unsecured NPLs UOB s strong risk management framework and adoption of prudent provisioning policies have contributed to a significant improvement in asset quality and impairment coverage 16
Robust Capitalization Levels Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) Stronger Capitalization than Peers 20.00 20.00 15.00 15.60 16.10 16.30 16.20 15.00 16.20 13.10 15.40 13.60 10.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.10 10.00 11.10 9.60 8.20 10.70 7.06 9.78 5.00 5.00 0.00 Dec-04 Dec-05 Dec-06 Mar-07 Tier 1 CAR Total CAR 0.00 UOB OCBC DBS Lloyds CBA Tier 1 CAR Total CAR Source: Latest available company reports UOB has consistently maintained robust core capitalization levels and ranks among the highest capitalized banks globally 17
One of the World's Leading Credits Bank Financial Strength Credit Ratings Rating B+ B B- C+ C B B B B+ B Moody's S&P Fitch LT Deposit Issuer Rating LT Rating Individual Rating / Support UOB Aa1 A+ AA- B / 2 OCBC Aa1 A+ AA- B / 2 DBS Aa1 AA- AA- B / 2 Lloyds Aaa AA AA+ A / 1 CBA Aa1 AA AA A / B / 2 C- Moody s LT Deposit Rating D+ D D- UOB OCBC DBS Lloyds CBA Source: Moody s as of July 2007 Aa1 Aa2 Aa3 A1 Source: As of July 2007 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Year UOB is one of the highest rated banks globally, Aa1 (stable outlook) by Moody s, and A+ for long-term counterparty credit (stable outlook) by S&P 18
Stable Funding and Proactive Debt Management Core Deposits Mix Changes to MAS Guidelines Current/ Saving / Other deposits 24.5% Fixed deposits 50.2% Banker deposits 25.3% Effective March 2007, Singapore authorities lowered the Tier 1 CAR requirement from 7% to 6%. The total CAR requirement remains unchanged at 10% MAS also allowed a broader range of Tier 2 instruments to qualify as Tier 2 capital, thereby allowing dated LT2 instruments to be issued. Up to 50% of Tier 2 can be made up of these new instruments International Debt Issuance Track Record Debt Maturity Profile Issued Description Coupon Tier 1 (Moody's/S&P/Fitch: Aa3/A-/A+) Amount (millions) Dec/05 Perp NC '16 5.796% US$500 (Year of maturity) 2016 766 2015 2014 1,532 1,000 Upper Tier 2 (Moody's/S&P/Fitch: Aa2/A-/A+) Aug/04 Sep '19 C '14 5.375% US$1,000 Aug/04 Sep '19 C '14 4.1% S$1,000 Jun/03 10 yr Bullet '13 4.5% US$1,000 2013 2012 2011 (In S$ millions) 1,532 1,300 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 Aug/01 Sep '16 C '11 4.95% S$1300 Note: Includes debts issued by UOB Bank only, not UOB Group 19
Agenda 1. Introduction to UOB 2. Investment Highlights 3. Conclusion 20
Conclusion 1 Large Presence Across the Region 5 One of the Best Capitalized and Highest Rated 2 Proven Execution Track Record and Strong Commitment to Long term Growth 4 Robust Risk Management and Improving Asset Quality 3 Strong Operating Platform and Diversification Targeted for Growth UOB s mission: To be a premier banking group in the Asia-Pacific region, committed to providing quality products and excellent customer service 21
Awards and Accolades Best Local Private Bank Singapore (2 nd position) Best Corporate Governance Singapore Best FIG Borrower Asia Best Domestic Bank Singapore 2007 2006 2006 Best Bank - Singapore Best Sub-Custodian Bank Singapore Top 10 Best Managed Companies Singapore Top 10 Best Investor Relations Singapore Most Valuable Singapore Brand 2 nd position 2006 2006 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Locally and overseas, with the Bank s strong financial performance and regional reputation, it continues to receive strong endorsement with numerous accolades from leading publications, trade organisations and the investment community 22