Auditor s Report and Financial Statements For the year ended
The University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) Statement of Financial Position As at ($ thousands) 2012 2011 ASSETS Investments (Note 3) $ 919,789 $ 881,073 Contribution Receivable Member 5 Employer 258 380 Accrued Income Receivable 4,096 4,013 TOTAL ASSETS 924,143 885,471 LIABILITIES Amounts Payable and Benefits in Process 1,180 1,052 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,180 1,052 NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS $ 922,963 $ 884,419 PENSION OBLIGATIONS (Note 2e) 1,044,343 958,497 PLAN DEFICIT $ (121,380) $ (74,078)
The Unversity of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits For the year ended ($ thousands) Member Member Employer Pension Guarantee Pensioner Pensioner Total Total Regular Voluntary Regular Excess Funding Account Solvency Account 2012 2011 INCREASE IN ASSETS Contributions $ 19,875 $ $ 19,875 $ $ $ $ 39,750 $ 35,606 Transfers 202 202 204 Special payment re unfunded liability (Note 11) 4,039 4,039 4,039 Current service funding (Note 11) 3,367 3,367 4,426 Investment income (Note 7) 8,025 170 8,022 1,664 7,630 295 25,806 27,455 Current period change in fair value of investments (Note 8) 13,548 287 13,543 2,808 12,880 498 43,564 (48,108) 41,448 659 41,440 7,839 20,510 4,832 116,728 23,622 DECREASE IN ASSETS Retirement benefit payments 14,743 689 14,709 4,607 31,499 66,247 65,996 Refunds and transfers 3,057 60 3,057 4 6,178 7,376 Benefits on death 671 13 671 117 66 1,538 1,550 Administrative expenses (Note 10) 1,313 28 1,312 272 1,248 48 4,221 3,853 19,784 790 19,749 5,000 32,813 48 78,184 78,775 INTRA PLAN TRANSFERS To Pensioner Account (Note 6) (10,764) (23) (10,769) (4,694) 26,250 NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) FOR THE YEAR 10,900 (154) 10,922 (1,855) 13,947 4,784 38,544 (55,153) NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 276,238 6,062 276,131 60,040 257,971 7,977 884,419 939,572 NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS AT THE END OF THE YEAR $ 287,138 $ 5,908 $ 287,053 $ 58,185 $ 271,918 $ 12,761 $ 922,963 $ 884,419
University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) Statement of Changes in Pension Obligations For the year ended ($ thousands) 2012 2011 Actuarial present value of pension obligations (accrued pension benefits) at beginning of year $ 958,497 $ 980,424 Interest accrued on benefits 64,616 7,314 Benefits accrued 43,669 39,047 Benefits paid (73,963) (74,922) Experience losses 40 6,634 Assumption changes 51,484 - Actuarial present value of pension obligations (accrued pension benefits) at end of year $ 1,044,343 $ 958,497
1. Description of Plan General The University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) (the Plan ) is a trusteed plan administered in accordance with The Pension Benefits Act of the Province of Manitoba and with provisions of The Income Tax Act (Canada). The Pension Committee of the Plan is the Administrator. The University of Manitoba is the Plan sponsor. CIBC Mellon Trust Company has been appointed trustee and custodian in accordance with the terms of a Trust Agreement between the Pension Committee and CIBC Mellon Trust Company. The following description of the Plan is a summary only. For more complete information, reference should be made to the plan document. Eligibility Staff members of the University of Manitoba other than those eligible for membership in either The University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1970) or The University of Manitoba GFT Pension Plan (1986), are eligible for membership in The University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993). Funding The Plan members contributed at the rate of 8.0% of salary less an adjustment for the Canada Pension Plan during 2012. A plan amendment was approved in 2010 which increases contributions to 9.0% effective January 1, 2013. The University matches these contributions. If an actuarial valuation reveals a deficiency in the fund, The Pension Benefits Act of the Province of Manitoba requires that the University make additional contributions to fund the deficiency. Retirement Benefits At retirement the Plan provides that, the Member's Contribution Account and University Contribution Account are applied to establish retirement income known as a plan annuity. This annuity is determined using a pension factor 1
established by the Actuary and is paid from the Plan. The Plan provides that if the defined benefit pension based on a formula involving the member's years of service and highest average earnings exceeds the plan annuity, the difference (known as a supplementary pension) is paid from the Plan. The Plan provides for retirement benefits paid from the Plan to be increased using an excess interest approach, provided such increase can be afforded by the Plan as confirmed by the Actuary. Survivor Benefits In the event of the death of a member who is receiving a plan annuity, the amounts payable, if any, shall be paid in accordance with the form of the retirement benefits selected. If the recipient of the death benefit is not the eligible spouse and the benefit consists of the remaining payments under a guarantee period, the recipient may elect either to receive the remaining payments on a monthly basis or to receive an actuarially equivalent lump sum benefit. Termination Benefits The Plan provides for full and immediate vesting on termination of employment subject to the provisions of The Pension Benefits Act of the Province of Manitoba. Pre-retirement Death Benefits The benefit on death prior to retirement is the accumulated values of a Member's Contribution Account and the Member's University Contribution Account, including any supplementary pension for members who are eligible to retire. 2. Significant Accounting Policies a) Basis of Accounting The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for pension plans. The University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) has adopted Part II (Private Enterprises) accounting standards for all accounting policies that do not relate to the valuation of the investment portfolio or pension obligations. 2
These statements do not reflect an individual plan member s benefit security. b) Financial Instruments The financial instruments of the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) consist of contributions receivable, accrued income receivable, investments, accounts payable, and benefits in process (payable). The Plan recognizes and derecognizes all financial assets and liabilities in accordance with Financial Instruments, Section 3856, of Part II of the CICA Handbook. All investment assets and liabilities are measured at fair value based on International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS 39). Initially, all financial assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value on the Statement of Financial Position. Subsequent measurement is determined by the classification of each financial asset and liability. Investment assets and liabilities are measured at fair value with the change in fair value recognized in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits. Financial instruments classified as contributions receivable, accrued income receivable, accounts payable, and benefits in process (payable) are measured at amortized cost. Fair values of investments are determined as follows: Fixed Income Short-term investments are recorded at cost which approximates market value. Bonds and debentures are valued at market by an independent securities valuation company. Equity Publicly traded securities are recorded at year end market prices. Derivatives Derivatives are valued at market by an independent securities valuation company. 3
c) Foreign Currency Translation The fair value of investments denominated in foreign currencies is translated into Canadian dollars at the exchange rate in effect at year end and the resulting change is included in the change in fair value of investments. Revenue and expense transactions are translated at the exchange rates prevailing on the dates of the transactions and are included in investment income or the change in fair value of investments (realized gains or losses) or administrative expenses at the translated amounts. d) Allocation of Income/Loss to Individual Plan Members Investment income/loss is determined and allocated to individual member accounts monthly. Investment income/loss for a month consists of dividend and interest income, realized gains or losses on the sale of investments and unrealized capital market gains or losses. Expenses as defined in the service agreement are deducted before the allocation is made. Net investment income/loss is distributed pro-rata to all member accounts based on the member s account balance at the beginning of the month. e) Pension Obligations The University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) is a hybrid pension plan that includes defined benefit and defined contribution components. The pension obligations of a defined benefit pension plan are the actuarial present value of accrued pension benefits determined by applying best estimate assumptions and the projected benefit method prorated on service. f) Use of Estimates In preparing these financial statements, estimates and assumptions have been used that primarily affect the reported values of certain assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of changes in net assets available for benefits during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 4
g) Future Accounting Standards 3. Investments In November 2011, the Accounting Standards Board of Canada amended Section 4600 in Part IV of the CICA Handbook. These changes came as a result of the issuance of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 13, Fair Value Measurements in Part 1 of the CICA Handbook. IFRS 13 replaces the accounting standard IAS 39 for fair value measurement. The mandatory application date of IFRS 13 is for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013. As at ($ thousands) Cost Fair Value % of Asset Mix at Fair Value Cash and short-term investments $ 19,790 $ 19,789 2.2% Bonds and debentures 392,774 410,924 44.7% Canadian equities 263,243 318,532 34.6% Foreign equities 170,288 170,544 18.5% $846,095 $919,789 100.0% As at December 31, 2011 ($ thousands) Cost Fair Value % of Asset Mix at Fair Value Cash and short-term investments $ 13,545 $ 13,542 1.5% Bonds and debentures 395,708 416,514 47.3% Canadian equities 268,446 296,408 33.6% Foreign equities 179,128 154,609 17.6% $856,827 $ 881,073 100.0% 5
4. Risk Management Fair values of investments are exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. a) Market risk Market risk consists of other price risk, interest rate risk and foreign currency risk. i) Other price risk Other price risk is the risk that the value of an investment will fluctuate as a result of changes in market conditions, whether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual investment, or factors affecting all securities traded in the market. To mitigate the impact of other price risk, the Plan invests in a diversified portfolio of investments based on an approved Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures. Asset class diversification reduces risk. Within each asset class, risk is managed by quality constraints on investments, restrictions on investments in private placements and investment style diversification. The Plan s target asset allocation reflects a risk/return trade-off which was assessed by the Pension Committee on the basis of long-term prospects in the capital market taking into account the 1993 Plan s benefits, liabilities and financial situation with consideration given to all factors that may affect funding, solvency and the ability of the Plan to meet its financial obligations. The Plan s target asset allocation based on fair value is the following: Fixed Income 44% Canadian Equity 35% Foreign Equity 20% Cash Accounts 1% Target variances of ± 5 percentage points are allowed with the Fixed Income, Canadian and Foreign Equity Asset Classes. 6
ii) Interest rate risk Interest rate risk refers to the effect on the market value of assets and liabilities due to fluctuations in interest rates. The value of the Plan s fixed income assets is directly affected by changes in nominal and real interest rates. The impact of a change in the interest rates by 50 basis points would result in the fixed income portfolio market value changing by $12.4 million (2011 - $11.28 million). The established investment policies for the fixed income investment portfolio have guidelines on concentration, duration, and distribution which are designed to partially mitigate the risks of interest rate volatility. Pension liabilities are exposed to fluctuations in long-term interest rates as well as expectations in salary escalation. iii) Foreign currency risk Foreign currency risk is the risk that the value of an investment will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. Forward foreign exchange contracts are used to manage currency exposure in connection with securities purchased in foreign currency. Forward contracts are contractual agreements to exchange specified securities at an agreed upon exchange rate and at a settlement date in the future. The Plan s exposure (incorporating the impact of forward contracts) in cash and investments to foreign currencies reported in Canadian dollars is shown below: Currency Exposure As at ($ thousands) Percentage Canadian $741,893 80.66% US dollar 101,067 10.99% Euro 21,612 2.35% British Pound sterling 20,367 2.21% Japanese Yen 15,577 1.69% Swiss Franc 6,741 0.73% Australian dollar 4,504 0.49% Swedish Krona 1,943 0.21% Singapore dollar 1,789 0.20% Hong Kong dollar 1,767 0.19% Other currencies 2,529 0.28% Total $919,789 100.00% 7
As at December 31, 2011 Currency Exposure ($ thousands) Percentage Canadian $ 728,426 82.68% US dollar 87,800 9.97% Euro 18,967 2.15% British Pound sterling 16,263 1.85% Japanese Yen 12,772 1.45% Swiss Franc 5,264 0.58% Hong Kong dollar 3,459 0.39% Australian dollar 3,580 0.41% Other currencies 4,542 0.52% Total $ 881,073 100.00% A 10 percent increase or decrease in exchange rates, with all other variables held constant, would result in a change in unrealized gains (losses) of $17.5 million (2011 unrealized gains (losses) of $14.9 million). b) Credit risk Credit risk arises from the potential for an investee to fail or for a counterparty to default on its contractual obligations to the Plan. Credit risk is limited by dealing with counterparties that are considered to be of high quality relative to their obligations, by obtaining collateral where appropriate, through investment diversification and by setting and monitoring compliance with portfolio guidelines as set in the Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures. At, the Plan s maximum credit risk exposure relates to bonds and debentures, short-term investments and cash totaling $430.71 million (2011 - $430.05 million), contributions receivable of $257,565 (2011 - $384,736) and accrued income of $4.096 million (2011 - $4.013 million) totaling $435.06 million (2011 - $434.45 million). 8
The Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures establishes limits for ownership of any investment and acceptable credit ratings. In the case of bonds, no more than 20% of the fixed income securities shall have a minimum credit rating of BBB by DBRS or the equivalent rating by another recognized agency. The breakdown of the fixed income investment portfolio by credit rating from various rating agencies is presented below: Credit Rating Fair Value ($ thousands) December 31, 2011 Fair Value ($ thousands) AAA $185,277 45.1% $174,031 41.8% AA 78,843 19.2% 91,501 22.0% A 126,498 30.8% 138,790 33.3% BBB and lower 20,306 4.9% 12,192 2.9% $410,924 100.0% $416,514 100.0% c) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk of being unable to generate sufficient cash, or its equivalent, in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet contractual obligations as they come due. The Plan is exposed to liquidity risk through its responsibility to pay benefits on a timely basis and fund their outstanding investment contractual obligations. The established investment policies mitigate liquidity risk by holding various income producing assets and limiting exposure to non-liquid asset classes. The term to maturity and the related market values of fixed income investments are as follows: Term to Maturity ($ thousands) December 31, 2011 Less than one year $ 45,318 $ 78,475 One to five years 200,437 153,439 Over five years 165,169 184,600 Total fixed income investments $ 410,924 $ 416,514 9
5. Valuation of Financial Instruments at Fair Value The Plan measures the fair value of investments using the following fair value hierarchy that reflects the significant inputs used in making the measurements: a) quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1); b) inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e., as prices) or indirectly (i.e., derived from prices) (Level 2); and c) inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) (Level 3). The tables below analyze investments, measured at fair value at year end, by the level in the fair value hierarchy into which the fair value measurement is categorized: ($ thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash $ 2,256 $ 2,256 Short-term investments $ 17,533 17,533 Bonds and debentures 410,924 410,924 Canadian equities 267,285 51,247 318,532 Foreign equities 170,544 170,544 $440,085 $ 479,704 $ 919,789 December 31, 2011 ($ thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash $ 1,242 $ 1,242 Short-term investments $ 12,300 12,300 Bonds and debentures 416,514 416,514 Canadian equities 246,937 49,471 296,408 Foreign equities 122,472 32,137 154,609 $370,651 $ 510,422 $ 881,073 10
6. Pensioner Account At retirement, the members of this Plan have the option of leaving their funds within the Plan. If the member selects this option, their total account is transferred from their member and university accounts to the Pensioner Account. Effective December 1, 2008 the mortality basis changed significantly. This change was based on the recommendations from a mortality study based on the Plan s mortality experience. As a result an amendment was made subdividing the Pensioner Account allocations between Plan Pensions for pre-december 1, 2008 and post-november 30, 2008 retirements. As at, the pre-december 1, 2008 Pensioner Account has a balance of $194.2 million and the post-november 30, 2008 Pensioner Account #2 has a balance of $77.7 million. 7. Investment Income ($ thousands) The following table represents the investment income for the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993). The allocation to individual plan members is described in Note 2d. 2012 2011 (Note 15) Interest $15,433 $ 16,502 Dividend 10,373 10,953 Total Investment Income $25,806 $ 27,455 8. Current Period Change in Fair Value of Investments ($ thousands) The following table represents the realized and unrealized gains and losses for the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993). The allocation to individual plan members is described in Note 2d. 2012 2011 (Note 15) Net realized (losses)/gains on the sale of investments $ (5,884) $ 18,229 Net unrealized market gains (losses) 49,448 (66,337) Total Current Period Change in Fair Value of Investments $ 43,564 $ (48,108) 11
9. Administration Charge The Administration charge to the Plan represents the cost for staff dedicated to the administration of the Plan. The University of Manitoba provides for all office equipment and supplies to support the administration of the Plan including the costs related to the maintenance of the pension administration system, the accounting system and the human resource and payroll system used to collect data relative to the operation of the Plan. 10. Administrative Expenses ($ thousands) The following table represents the administrative expenses for the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993). With the governance changes, effective November 1, 2011, the Pension Committee, as the new Administrator, appoints the actuary, auditors, consulting and legal firms. As a consequence, these expenses are paid by the Plan. The allocation to individual plan members is described in Note 2d. 2012 2011 (Note 15) Investment Manager fees $2,565 $2,479 Custodial fee 405 392 University of Manitoba administration charge 554 562 Transaction costs 481 327 Actuary fees 51 13 Consulting 49 - Legal 42 - Audit fees 21 17 Other expenses 53 63 Total expenses $4,221 $3,853 12
11. Employer Special Payments In accordance with The University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) document, the University is responsible to fund the Plan by matching members contributions and to make any additional special payments required under The Pension Benefits Act. Based on the results of The University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) Valuation report, as at December 31, 2009, the University was required to fund two types of special payments; the Going Concern deficit payments of $4.039 million and the current service cost (cost of benefits that arise in the period to the next valuation date) of $3.36 million. These additional payments, which are in addition to the matching contributions, will continue to be paid by the University until the Pension Plan s deficit is eliminated. 12. Capital Disclosures In the context of the Plan, capital is defined as the net assets available for pension benefits. Externally imposed capital requirements relate to the administration of the Plan in accordance with the terms of the Plan, The Pension Benefits Act of the Province of Manitoba and the provisions of The Income Tax Act (Canada). The Pension Committee of the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993), as the Administrator of the Plan have developed appropriate risk management strategies, as described in Note 4, to preserve the net assets available for pension benefits. The Plan has complied with externally imposed capital requirements during the year ended. There were no changes in capital management during the period. 13. Actuarial Valuations An actuarial valuation for financial reporting purposes, effective was completed in 2013 by Eckler Ltd., a firm of consulting actuaries. In this valuation, the accrued pension obligation is the sum of the defined contribution account balances at market value and the actuarial present value of defined benefits (pensions in pay and future supplementary pensions). The actuarial present value of defined benefits is based on a number of assumptions about future events including interest rates, rate of salary increases, mortality, retirement rates and termination rates. The major assumptions used in determining the actuarial present value of pension benefits for the defined benefit component of the Plan are: 13
2012 Investment earnings 1 6.00% Discount rate 2 5.75% Future Base Rate 3 3.5% Salary increases 4 3.5% Asset smoothing 5 1.0049 Mortality Uninsured Pensioner 1994, adjusted for plan experience, projected generationally 1. Defined contribution account balances plus future contributions are assumed to increase at this net rate of return on investments. 2. Defined benefits are discounted at this rate, except that benefits for pensioners who retired on or after December 1, 2008 are discounted at the lesser of the discount rate and the Base Rate in effect at retirement. 3. The Base Rate together with the mortality table is used to determine the plan annuity provided by the defined contribution account balances for future retirements. 4. Other salary-related amounts (e.g. YMPE, maximum contributions) are also assumed to increase at this rate. In addition to this increase, salaries for academic members are assumed to increase for reasons of promotion and merit at rates that vary by age. 5. For the purpose only of determining whether a supplementary pension would be payable, the defined contribution account balances at the valuation date are multiplied by the asset smoothing factor. The purpose of the asset smoothing is to moderate swings in contribution requirements due to investment earnings. An actuarial valuation, for funding purposes, effective, will be completed in 2013 by Eckler Ltd. This valuation will be filed with regulators. The next required funding valuation will be effective December 31, 2013 and filed in 2014. 14. Investments Greater Than 1% Based on the legislative requirements of Section 3.29 of the Pension Benefits Regulations, the following is a list of individual investments held by the Pension Plan where the fair value is greater than one percent ($9.2 million) of the fair value of all the investments of the Pension Plan: 14
Investment Description Fair Value ($ thousands) Canada Housing Trust No 1 2.200% 15-Mar-2014 SER 26 42,800 Government of Canada 3.000% 01-Jun-2014 25,136 Toronto Dominion Bank Common Shares 17,977 Bank of Nova Scotia Common Shares 17,953 Royal Bank of Canada Common Shares 15,197 Government of Canada 1.500% 01-Aug-2015 SER A388 13,015 Government of Canada 3.500% 01-Jun-2013 SER YN80 11,990 Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Common Shares 11,497 Canada Housing Trust No 1 3.15% 15-Jun-2014 SER 28 10,026 Cdn Imperial Bank of Commerce Common Shares 9,835 Province of Ontario 4.700% 02-Jun-2037 9,410 Pooled Fund GWL Canadian Equity Fund #3 51,247 Based on the units held in these pooled funds, there is no individual investment within these funds which has a fair value greater than 1% of the fair value of all the investments of the Pension Plan. 15. Comparative Figures As a result of amendments on May 31, 2011 to The Pension Benefits Act, C.C.S.M. c. P32 and associated regulations many changes took place including the expiration of the Master Trust on October 31, 2011. The Master Trust co-mingled the three University of Manitoba Pension Plans assets and combined reporting for investments, accrued income receivable, investment income, current period change in fair value of investments and administrative expenses. The last audited statement for the Master Trust was for the ten months ended October 31, 2011. 15
Effective November 1, 2011, the assets of the three pension plans were separated and transferred from the Master Trust. Audited statements for the Plan were prepared for the two months ended December 31, 2011. In the Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits, the comparative figures for employee and employer contributions and benefits reflect the direct receipts and disbursements for the Plan. The comparative figures for investment income, current period change in fair value of investments and administrative expenses combine the Plan s pro-rata share under the Master Trust reporting for the 10 months ended October 31, 2011 and those results for the period from November 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 under separate financial reporting. 16