GTBank Financial Report

CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT

Guaranty Trust Bank (UK) Limited grew its profit remained strong with 5.2% growth in Total Assets,
significantly by 163.2% from N0.35billion in 2016 to from N122.7billion in 2016 to N129.1billion in 2017.
N0.93billion in 2017. Total assets remained strong Customer Deposit grew by 6.8% from N82.9billion in
with 38.0% growth from N148.4billion in 2016 to 2016 to N88.5billion in 2017.
N204.8billion in 2017. Loan to customers for the year
stood at N38.0billion, which is a 36.3% growth from STAFF
N27.9billion reported in 2016. Customer deposit also
grew by 24.8% from N56.5billion in 2016 to N70.5billion Our people are always at the centre of everything that we
in 2017. do. Their ability to deliver as a team remains the driving
force for our sustained growth and is at the core of driving
Guaranty Trust Bank (Gambia) Limited operated from business value. It is for this reason that we continue to
sixteen strategic branches and made a Profit Before Tax provide employees with the resources and opportunities
of N1.63billion, an increase of 3.0% over the N1.58billion to build their careers, reach their full potential and remain
reported in December 2016. Total Assets fell by 15.8% effective and motivated. As physical embodiments of all
from N41.6billion in 2016 to N35.1billion in 2017 while that our brand stands for, we also continue to engage
Customer Deposits grew by 21.1% from N23.8billion in staff with our core values —Simplicity, Professionalism,
2016 to N28.8billion in 2017. Service, Friendliness, Excellence, Trustworthiness, Social
Responsibility and Innovation, which are the foundation
Guaranty Trust Bank (Liberia) Limited was awarded of our success.
“Best Internet Bank of the year” and “Best Retail Bank”
for the year 2017 by the Global Banking and Finance In 2017, we continued to invest in people-development
Award. The bank also received the “Best Bank of the initiatives at all levels to ensure that we build a strong
Year award ” by Liberian Business Awards. In terms of succession pipeline of present and future leaders. We also
financial performance, the Bank recorded growth across expanded on our wellness programs, such as the Orange
all financial indices. Profits Before Tax grew significantly Walk and Health Week, in order to aim to promote a
by 115.7% from N0.82billion in 2016 to N1.77billion healthy workforce and improve the productivity of our
in 2017. The Bank’s balance sheet grew by 18.2% with employees.
growth in Total Assets from N30.9billion in 2016 to
N36.5billion in 2017. Customer Deposits also grew by Beyond the several initiatives to motivate employees
23.1% from N22.3billion in 2016 to N27.5billion in 2017. and enhance organizational performance, we also
Loan to customers for the year stood at N24.6billion, promoted amongst staff the culture of giving. During the
which is a 68.6% growth from N14.6billion reported in year, our members of staff took on a nationwide social
2016. responsibility challenge by championing of over 100
social projects and causes across the 36 States of Nigeria
Guaranty Trust Bank (Cote D’ivoire) Limited continued and the Federal Capital Territory. Among these projects
operations in four strategic branches. In terms of financial were the building of blocks of classrooms for children
performance, the Bank recorded a PBT of N0.14billion in rural areas, the installation of Solar Power in the
in 2017 from a loss of N0.41billion in 2016. The children’s ward of a public hospital and the remodeling
bank’s balance sheet grew significantly by 39.3% from of a barbing salon in a federal prison.
N13.2billion in 2016 to N18.3billion in the year under
review. Customer Deposit remained strong growing The Staff Social Responsibility Campaign demonstrates
at 75.5% from N6.87billion in 2016 to N12.1billion in the commitment of staff to our organization’s strong
2017 while Loan to Customers grew by 23.1% from belief that of far greater importance to us, beyond
N5.6billion in 2016 to N6.9billion in 2017. providing first class financial service, is the role we play in
developing our host communities.
Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited has both GTBank
Uganda and GTBank Rwanda as its subsidiaries. The bank MACRO-ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
won the “Best Bank in Kenya Tier III” at the 2017 Banking
Award. During the year, the consolidated PBT figure for Given the gains recorded in 2017 and continuing
East Africa Bank declined by 37.2% from N1.7billion in improvements in key macro-economic indicators, it is
2016 to N1.0billion in 2017. The Bank’s balance sheet widely expected that the monetary and fiscal authorities
will consolidate on the 2017 gains in 2018. In line with

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this expectation, the Federal Government has tagged
the draft 2018 budget, “The Budget of Consolidation”.
The record 2018 budget of N8.6tn reflects a growth of
16% over the 2017 budget of N7.4tn. The 2018 budget
is predicated on a benchmark crude oil price of $45pbl,
exchange rate of N305/$ and crude oil production of
2.3mbpd, inflation rate of 12.4% and real GPD growth
of 3.5%.

The breakdown of the budget shows that 28% (N2.4tn)
of the total sum would be spent on capital expenditure
while 23% (N2.0tn) will be spent on debt service and
the balance of N4.2tn on salaries, overheads and
statutory transfers. We hope that the National Assembly
and the Executive will complete the budget process as
soon as possible so as to pave the way for accelerated
execution. The implementation of the budget is expected
to stimulate economic activities and create investing and
financing opportunities.

On our part, we are optimistic about the future and
will continue to position ourselves to take advantage of
the immense opportunities in all the markets in which
we operate in order to grow our earnings, improve
profitability and deliver returns to our esteemed
shareholders.

Thank you for your loyalty and continued support.

Mrs. Osaretin Demuren
Chairman, Guaranty Trust Bank

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MANAGING
DIRECTOR’S
STATEMENT

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LEADING FROM
THE FUTURE

SEGUN AGBAJE

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MANAGING DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT

Dear Shareholders, The Bank’s balance sheet remained strong with a 3.9%
growth in Total Assets and Contingents as the Bank
I am delighted to welcome you to the 28th Annual closed the year ended December 2017 with Total Assets
General Meeting of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc and present and Contingents of N3.845trillion and Shareholders’
your Bank’s scorecard for the 2017 financial year. Funds of N625.2Billion. In terms of Assets quality, NPL
ratio increased to 7.7% in December 2017 from 3.7%
2017 was a pivotal year for the Bank, in which we in December 2016 largely as a result of classification of a
focused on three core objectives - deliver strong, high- single exposure within the Nigerian Telecommunications
quality results for our shareholders; enhance our service Industry. However, non-performing loans would
experience across our digital channels; and develop moderate to 4.6%, which is below regulatory threshold,
products and initiatives that enable us provide our if we exclude this name from the NPL ratio computation.
customers with benefits beyond banking. We were Overall, asset quality remains stable with adequate
determined that our every action would enrich the lives coverage of 119.6%, while Capital remains strong with
of our stakeholders and the communities in which we CAR of 25.7%. On the backdrop of this result, Return
operate, and, having repositioned our retail business to on Equity (ROAE) and Return on Assets (ROAA) closed at
take advantage of the opportunities birthed by the digital 35.4% and 6.2% respectively.
revolution, we focused on transforming our organization
into a platform through which our customers can build Although our strong performance across all financial
their businesses and access all the resources that they indices is depicted in numbers, its true value is underpinned
need to make their lives better. by the relationships we build with our customers and
stakeholders. In 2017 we demonstrated the strength of
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to report to you that our relationships by not only adding more than 1.5 million
we recorded good progress on each of these objectives, customers to our customer base in the calendar year, but
despite the tough operating environment characterized also by making great strides in reconnecting with existing
by slow economic growth and political uncertainties. We customers whose accounts had gone dormant.
consolidated our position as one of the most efficient
and profitable Banks in Africa, improved the efficiency If our strong financial performance reflects the
of our digital channels whilst growing customer adoption fundamental strength of our businesses to deliver
of these channels, and expanded the support we offer sustainable long-term growth, then our non-financial
to small businesses through our Free Business Initiatives. highlights during the year showcase the attractiveness
In the paragraphs below, I will explain each of these of our brand. 2017 marked the 10th anniversary of the
successes in detail and share with you how we plan to do Bank’s listing on the London Stock Exchange whereby
more to grow our business whilst helping our customers we became the first Nigerian Bank to list on the London
and communities thrive. Stock Exchange, the first to dual list on an international
exchange, and the first Nigerian company to raise
DELIVERING FOR OUR SHAREHOLDERS international capital using listed Global Depositary
Receipts. The memories of that pioneering feat remain
Our growth strategy delivered in 2017. A review of the fresh in our minds and characterizes our successes over
results shows positive performance across all financial the past 10 years, during which we have grown to
indices, reaffirming the Bank’s position as one of the become one of Africa’s foremost financial institutions. It
most profitable and well managed financial institutions also inspires us to continue to lead the banking industry
in Nigeria. Gross earnings for the year grew by 1.1% especially during this time when digital technologies are
to N419.2billion from N414.6billion reported in the radically changing our competitive landscape.
December 2016; driven primarily by growth in interest
income as well as e-payment revenues. Profit before tax BUILDING OUR DIGITAL CAPABILITIES
stood at N200.2billion, representing a growth of 21.3%
over N165.1billion recorded in the corresponding year Technology is transforming the financial services sector,
ended December 2016. The Bank’s loan book dipped significantly impacting customer expectations and
by 8.9% from N1.590trillion recorded as at December fundamentally changing the banking industry as we know
2016 to N1.449trillion in December 2017 while customer it. For example, two of the biggest payment applications
deposits increased by 3.8% to N2.062trillion from in the world are operated by non-banks, demonstrating
N1.986trillion in December 2016. the threat posed by these digital players on traditional

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retail banking revenues. However, the digital revolution such as facial recognition and fingerprint technology,
has also birthed amazing opportunities, many of which the GTWorld Mobile App also offers another layer of
we have begun to unlock. Our investment in our digital security for financial transactions and at the same time
capabilities have allowed us to offer our customers guarantees a greater level of efficiency and convenience
banking services that are not only faster, easier and when banking with us via Smartphones. Futuristic in its
cheaper, but also more personal, smarter and readily functionalities and disruptive in its design, the GTWorld
accessible anywhere, anytime and from any device. Mobile App is the first step of our leap into the future of
financial technology.
Given that the needs of our more than 11 million
customers are constantly evolving and just as diverse as the While we continue to build our digital capabilities to
customers themselves, the importance of data cannot be include a rich variety of channels and services, we are
overstated; it empowers us with the information on how, also working to ensure that our customers enjoy the
and what, we should serve our customers and guides us same superior experience across all touch points. Hence,
in making the important decisions that drive the success we have improved the customer experience across all our
of the Bank. During the year, we launched our new Data touch points; from expanding the range of functionality
Centre, a state of the art facility with the best in class we offer on our internet, mobile and USSD banking
equipment that enhances the Bank’s operational and platforms, to ensuring better experience in our branches
processing capabilities. Our new Data Centre, running and providing more intelligent Automated Teller
on a 10G network capacity and powered by a substation Machines (ATM) to allow our customers save time and
and 3 XKVA standby generators, greatly reduces the risk money through efficient self-service.
of losing our data either to power outages, fire outbreaks
or system shutdowns. More importantly, it increases our Surely, offering customers a superior banking experience
ability to optimize data for product development and entails much more than improving our existing products
business growth and provides a solid base for our drive and services. It involves the digital transformation of, not
to lead the future of digital banking in Africa. just our products and services, but also the value we offer
customers; it is the reason we have redefined ourselves as
One of the first things we learned from our customer- a “Platform for Enriching Lives” focused on integrating
centric approach is that as diverse as our customers’ value adding services into our core banking offerings.
needs and lifestyles may be, they all want us to be there
when they really need us, wherever that may be—on the PROVIDING OUR CUSTOMERS WITH BENEFITS
road and without access to a bank branch or in remote BEYOND BANKING
communities without internet access. That is why we are
continuously enhancing our digital banking products to It is often said that great service and great value lead to
make banking services on-demand, simpler and faster loyal customers. This is certainly true. However, with the
for our customers. During the course of the year, we seismic shift in business models, powered by the internet
expanded the offering on our *737# platform to ensure and a generation of connected users, what constitutes
that we are able to offer full banking services to our great service and great value is changing radically,
customers from their mobile phones. We partnered especially for our Retail and SME customers, whose
with retailers to allow customers withdraw cash at demands are now more than just access to basic financial
select petrol stations and retail outlets by simply dialling services. This is the reason we strongly believe that the
*737#. We also extended the *737# platform to non- future of banking is a single integrated platform which
GTBank customers through the launch of the 737 App, connects customers not just to core banking offerings,
which allows any Nigerian use the 737 platform for their but also to everything that they need to thrive whether as
financial transactions regardless of where they bank. business owners, service providers or end-consumers. At
GTBank we are determined to lead this future.
Building a strong digital banking platform also entails
giving our customers the freedom to choose the channel During the year, we continued to transform our Bank into
on which they would like to be served. That is why we a single integrated platform, expanding our free business
launched GTWorld, our new mobile banking app that platforms to connect businesses to businesses as well as
breaks all market conventions, to offer a cutting-edge consumers, and integrating additional services into our
banking solution to our customers who are at the edge value offering. In May, 2017 we held the second edition of
of the digital curve. Featuring biometric authentication, the GTBank Food and Drink Fair, which brought together

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more than 160,000 people to patronize over 133 small football education programmes have also helped us
businesses in the food sector. The fair also featured engage over 70,000 youths in sports, inculcating in them
Food and Entrepreneurial Masterclasses, facilitated by the values of excellence and fair play whilst creating an
renowned international and indigenous chefs, to help avenue for the discovery of young talents and future
build the requisite capacity for business development. professional footballers.

The second edition of our GTBank Fashion Weekend, In 2017, we developed new and innovative CSR initiatives
held in November 2017 was much bigger than the first. to support our communities. One of these is the YouRead
We hosted over 120,000 guests and gave dozens of Initiative, which we created to rekindle people’s interest
small businesses in the fashion industry the space and in reading whilst connecting individuals and communities
opportunity to attract new customers and expand into to all the information and knowledge that they need to
new markets locally and internationally. Beyond the thrive. Under the YouRead initiative, we remodelled the
massive impact of these events on the businesses of our Herbert Macaulay Library Yaba, one of Nigeria’s foremost
SMEs, the GTBank Food and Drink and Fashion Weekend libraries, from its state of disrepair into a state of the art
have become major events in the social calendars of our digital library equipped with internet facilities. We did
customers and non-customers, across the country and this because we understand the fundamental role that
abroad, further positioning our organization as not just public libraries play in the lifelong mental and intellectual
a bank, but also a destination for amazing experiences. development of individuals as well as in enabling broad
societal development. Since our remodelling of the
Our innovative approach to supporting SMEs has not Herbert Macaulay Library, the facility has re-emerged
gone unnoticed. During the year we were recognized by as a vibrant centre for personal learning and group
the Euromoney magazine as the Best Bank in Africa for interactions, and we have continued to leverage the
SMEs for strengthening small businesses through our non- space to host book readings, art activations and other
profit consumer-focused fairs and the SME MarketHub, programmes aimed at providing a platform for people
our free e-commerce platform which connects over to read.
12,000 small businesses to millions of consumers online.
In recognition of the value we bring to the communities
Apart from the accolades from reputable international we serve in terms of our core banking business and our
organizations, it is the thousands of personal testimonials CSR efforts, we received numerous international awards
we receive from our SME customers that speak to the true for product and service innovation and sound corporate
value of our approach to supporting small businesses. governance principles. Some of the international awards
Behind these small businesses are hard-working fathers, received include the Best Corporate Governance –
enterprising mothers and incredibly passionate youths Financial Services – Africa from Ethical Boardroom, African
creating brilliant products and services in the face of Bank of the Year from the African Banker Magazine, the
tough socio-economic challenges; and when they share Best Bank in Nigeria from The Euromoney Magazine,
their remarkable stories of record sales and new business the Best Bank for CSR in Africa by the EMEA Finance
frontiers that they achieved due to our free business Magazine and the Best Digital Bank by the International
platforms, we see not just the impact of our efforts at Finance Magazine, amongst several others.
Promoting Enterprise but the immense capacity of our
organization as a Platform for Enriching Lives. Locally we were recognized by the Central Bank of Nigeria
Electronic Payment Incentive Scheme (EPIS) Efficiency
As a platform for enriching lives, we are also fully Awards as the Best Bank for Customer Experience
integrating corporate social responsibility into our (Electronic Platform Experience), Instant Payments
business model such that our CSR initiatives now form a Transaction Efficiency, Cashless Drive, Point of Sale Card
core part of the normal way we go about our business. Transaction Efficiency and Electronic Data Rendition
Every year we expand on our longstanding CSR initiatives, Compliance and Integrity. To give you some context;
such as the Orange Ribbon Initiative, through which we these awards meant we were the highest recipient of
have, in the last 6 years, offered more than 14,000 people the CBN EPIS awards for the second consecutive year,
training on how to manage Autism Spectrum Disorders, reflecting our position as Nigeria’s leading financial
provided free one-on-one consultation services to over institution on e-payments and digital banking solutions.
3,200 children and led a sustained campaign to tackle
the stigma facing people living with Autism. Our annual

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We know that some of the challenges in our of the curve, but because we will always stay true to the
macroeconomic environment that made 2017 a tough values of hard work, transparency, integrity and putting
year will persist in 2018. This is joined by the rapid pace the customer at the centre of everything that we do.
of change, driven by technology, which is making it These values, which have propelled us to becoming a
increasingly difficult to anticipate the future and easier Proudly African and Truly International financial institution
for others to compete. However, we are confident that will also guide our transformation into a platform that
we have the strategy and exceptionally talented people enables economic growth, serves society and creates
to consolidate our leading position as the most profitable value for our customers, our people, the communities we
and best-run financial institution in Africa. serve and for you, our shareholders.

We will also continue to lead the future of banking, not Thank you for your continued support.
just because we will continue to pursue technological
advancements and digital capabilities that keep us ahead

Segun Agbaje
Managing Director/CEO
Guaranty Trust Bank plc

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REPORT

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Mrs. O.A. Demuren Mr. J.K.O. Agbaje

CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO

Mr. O.M. Agusto

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. K.A Adeola Mr. I. Hassan Mr. H.A. Oyinlola

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Ms. I. L. Akpofure Mr. B.T. Soyoye Mrs. V.O. Adefala

NON-EXECUTIVE NON-EXECUTIVE NON-EXECUTIVE
(INDEPENDENT) DIRECTOR (INDEPENDENT) DIRECTOR (INDEPENDENT) DIRECTOR

(Appointed with effect from September 12, 2017)

Mr. A.A Odeyemi Mrs. O.O. Omotola Mr. A.A. Oyedeji

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. H. Musa Mr. J.M. Lawal Mr. E.E. Obebeduo

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPANY SECRETARY

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For the financial year ended December 31, 2017 The Bank’s principal activity remains the provision of
commercial banking services to its customers, such as
The Directors of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (“the Bank”) retail banking, granting of loans and advances, corporate
are pleased to present their report on the affairs of the finance, money market activities and related services, as
Bank and its subsidiaries (“the Group”), together with well as foreign exchange operations.
the Group audited financial statements and the Auditor’s
report for the financial year ended December 31, 2017. The Bank has the following overseas subsidiaries:
Guaranty Trust Bank (Gambia) Limited, Guaranty Trust
Legal form and principal activity Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank
(Ghana) Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank (United Kingdom)
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc was incorporated as a private Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank (Liberia) Limited, Guaranty
limited liability company on July 20, 1990, and obtained Trust Bank (Cote d’Ivoire) S.A., Guaranty Trust Bank
a license to operate as a commercial bank on August 1, (Kenya) Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank (Rwanda) Limited,
1990. The Bank commenced operations on February 11, Guaranty Trust Bank (Uganda) Limited, Guaranty Trust
1991. It became a public limited company on April 2, Bank (Tanzania) Limited, as well as GTB Finance B.V.
1996, with the listing of its shares on The Nigerian Stock Netherlands, the special purpose entity used to raise
Exchange on September 9, 1996. The Bank was issued a funds from the international financial market.
Universal Banking license by the Central Bank of Nigeria
on February 5, 2001. The financial results of all the subsidiaries have been
consolidated in these financial statements.
The Bank was issued a Commercial Banking License
with International Scope on December 20, 2012, by the Operating results
Central Bank of Nigeria, following the divestment from
all its non-banking subsidiaries in compliance with the The Group’s Gross earnings increased by 1.1%. Highlights
Central Bank of Nigeria regulation on Scope of Banking of the Group’s operating results for the financial year
Activities and other Ancillary Matters. ended December 31, 2017, are as follows:

Gross Earnings Group Group Parent Parent
Profit before income tax Dec-17 Dec-16 Dec-17 Dec-16
Income tax expense N’000 N’000 N’000 N’000
Profit for the year 419,226,271 414,615,587 360,237,308 365,916,859
Profit attributable to: 200,242,020 165,136,461 186,204,604 154,005,487
Equity holders of the parent entity (29,772,387) (32,855,806) (24,919,924) (27,168,695)
Non-controlling interests 170,469,633 132,280,655 161,284,680 126,836,792
Earnings Per Share (Kobo) - Basic
Earnings Per Share (Kobo) - Diluted 169,602,315 131,341,742 161,284,680 126,836,792
867,318 938,913 - -
603 467
603 467 548 431
548 431

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Dividend share of 50 Kobo (bringing the total dividend for the
financial year ended December 31, 2017, to N2.70k
During the 2017 financial year, Directors declared and (2016: N2.00k per share). Withholding tax would be
paid an interim dividend of 30 Kobo per ordinary share deducted at the point of payment.
on the issued capital of 29,431,179,224 Ordinary Shares
of 50 Kobo each, for the half-year period ended June 30, Directors and their interest
2017.
The Directors who held office during the year under
Withholding tax was deducted at the time of payment. review, together with their direct and indirect interests in
There was no income tax consequence on the Bank as a the issued share capital (including the Global Depositary
result of the dividend pay-out, as the Bank is only required Receipts (GDRs)) of the Company as recorded in the
to deduct this tax at source on behalf of Tax authorities in register of Directors Shareholding and/or as notified by
Nigeria. The tax so withheld represents advance payment the Directors for the purposes of sections 275 and 276
of income tax by the recipient shareholders. of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004 and the
listing requirements of The Nigerian Stock Exchange is
The Directors recommend the payment of a final dividend noted below:
of N2.40k (Two Naira and Forty Kobo only) per ordinary

Names Direct 1Indirect Direct 1Indirect Holding
1 Mrs. O. A. Demuren Holding Holding Holding December 2016
December 2017 December 2017 December 2016
Shares of 50k each -
Shares of 50k each 356,581 9,481,350
2,940,300
356,581 - 32,146,651
-
2 Mr. J. K. O. Agbaje 32,146,651 9,481,350 5,608,118 -
3,181,640 -
3 Mrs. C. N. Echeozo2 2,108,118 2,940,300 1,000,000 -
4 Mr. K. A. Adeola 3,181,640 - -
5 Mr. O. M. Agusto - 630,838 -
6 Mr. I. Hassan 200,000 - - -
7 Mr. H. A. Oyinlola 630,838 - - 234,350
8 Ms. I. L. Akpofure - - 1,688,550
9 Mr. B. T. Soyoye - - -
10 Mrs. V. O. Adefala3 - - 160,000 -
11 Mrs. O. O. Omotola - 452,531 -
12 Mr. A. A. Odeyemi 160,000 234,350 7,661,601
13 Mr. A. A. Oyedeji 452,331 1,688,550 492,787
14 Mr. H. Musa 7,661,601
15 Mr. J. M. Lawal4 492,787 508,000 2,875
2,875 12,500 20,195
137,382
116,400

1Indirect shareholding includes underlying shares of GDRs (Global Depository Receipts)
2Retired with effect from March 16, 2017
3Appointed to the Board with effect from September 12, 2017
4Appointed to the Board with effect from March 17, 2017

There has been no material change to Directors’ shareholdings within the year under review.

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Directors’ Remuneration

The Bank ensures that remuneration paid to its Directors complies with the provisions of the codes of corporate
governance issued by its regulators.

In compliance with Section 34(5) of the Code of Corporate Governance for Public Companies as issued by the Securities
and Exchange Commission, the Bank makes disclosure of the remuneration paid to its Directors as follows:

Type of Description Timing
package Fixed

Basic Salary §§ Part of gross salary package for Executive
Directors only.
Paid monthly during the

§§ Reflects the banking industry competitive salary financial year.
package and the extent to which the Bank’s
objectives have been met for the financial year.

13th month salary §§ Part of gross salary package for Executive
Directors only.
Paid last month of the

§§ Reflects the banking industry competitive salary financial year.
package and the extent to which the Bank’s
objectives have been met for the financial year.

Directors fee §§ Paid annually on the day of the Annual General Paid annually on the day
Meeting (‘AGM’) to Non-Executive Directors only. of the AGM.

Sitting allowance §§ Allowance paid to Non-Executive Directors only
for attending Board and Board Committee Paid after each Meeting
Meetings.

Changes on the Board Mrs. Victoria Osondu Adefala as an Independent Non–
Executive Director, effective from September 12, 2017.
In the course of the financial year ended December The appointment of Mrs. Adefala has been approved by
31, 2017, Mrs Cathy Echeozo retired from the Board the CBN and will be presented to Shareholders at the 28th
with effect from March 16, 2017, having served as Annual General Meeting.
an Executive Director for three (3) terms of four (4)
years each (i.e. twelve years) which is the maximum Following the appointment of Mrs. Adefala, the Bank
term stipulated for Executive Directors in line with the now has three (3) Independent Non-Executive Directors,
Bank’s Code of Corporate Governance. In view of Mrs. appointed based on the criteria laid down by the CBN for
Echeozo’s retirement, the Board appointed Mr. Mobolaji the appointment of Independent Directors.
Jubril Lawal as an Executive Director, with effect from
March 17, 2017, to fill the vacancy. Profile of Mrs. Victoria Osondu Adefala

The appointment of Mr. Lawal has been approved by the Mrs. Victoria Osondu Adefala holds a Bachelor of Laws
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and by the Shareholders’ (LL.B) degree (1987) from the University of Lagos, Lagos
at the 27th Annual General Meeting of the Bank. State, Nigeria and a Master’s degree in International Law
(LL.M) from the University of Houston Bates Law School,
Also in the course of the year, the Board appointed Houston, Texas. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in
1988.
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Mrs. Victoria Osondu Adefala is a seasoned professional Directors (excluding Executive Directors) or if their
with over twenty-four (24) years work experience in number is not a multiple of three, the number nearest to
diverse industries including Manufacturing, Finance but not greater than one-third, should retire from office
and Transportation as well as the Legal profession, at each biennial Annual General Meeting. In view of the
having worked with the African Chamber of Commerce, fact that we had two Directors retire by rotation at the
Houston, Texas, Michelin Nigeria Limited and Alstom 27th Annual General Meeting, in compliance with this
Nigeria Limited (Alstom). section, no Director would be retiring by rotation at the
28th Annual General Meeting.
Mrs. Adefala served as the Country President and
Managing Director of Alstom up till 2016. Prior to Directors Interest in Contracts
working at Alstom, she was an Executive Director at
Michelin Nigeria Limited, and sits on the Board of both For the purpose of Section 277 of the Companies and
local and international companies. Allied Matters Act (2004), Mr. K. A. Adeola disclosed
to the Board his indirect interest in Touchdown Travels
Mrs. Adefala is the Managing Partner of WHITGIFT Law Limited, a company in which his brother serves as director.
firm. She is in her early fifties and is primarily resident in Touchdown Travels Limited provided airline tickets to the
Nigeria. Bank in the course of the year on an ad-hoc basis.

Retirement by Rotation The selection and conduct of the company is in conformity
with rules of ethics and acceptable standards. In addition,
The provisions of Article 84(b) of the Articles of the Bank ensures that all transactions with the company
Association of the Bank provides that one-third of the are conducted at arm’s length at all times.

Shareholding analysis

The analysis of the distribution of the shares of the Bank as at December 31, 2017, is as follows:

Share Range Number Of Shareholders % of Shareholder Number Of Holdings % Shareholding
250,665 76.3331 763,622,921 2.5946
1 - 10,000 58,736 17.8864 4.3029
9,164 2.7906 1,266,405,297 2.1894
10,001 - 50,000 7,782 2.3698 644,379,900 5.3706
902 0.2747 2.1354
50,001 - 100,000 863 0.2628 1,580,624,716 5.8554
107 0.0326 628,482,968 2.4020
100,001 - 500,000 113 0.0344 9.2390
23 0.0070 1,723,300,894 5.7148
500,001 - 1,000,000 19 0.0058 706,941,691
3 0.0009 14.0906
1,000,001 - 5,000,000 4 0.0012 2,719,153,014 8.8038
1 0.0003 1,681,941,488
5,000,001 - 10,000,000 328,382 99.9997 4,147,024,209 18.0435
1 0.0003 2,591,074,257 9.3652
10,000,001 - 50,000,000 328,383 5,310,409,469
100.0000 2,756,279,013 90.1073
50,000,001 - 100,000,000 26,519,639,837 9.8927
2,911,539,387
100,000,001 - 500,000,000 29,431,179,224 100.0000

500,000,001 - 1,000,000,000

1,000,000,001 - 2,000,000,000

2,000,000,001 - 5,000,000,000

SUB TOTAL   

GTBANK GDR UNDERLYING SHARES

TOTAL   

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

According to the Register of Members as at December 31, 2017, no individual shareholder held more than 5% of the
issued share capital of the Bank except for the following:

SHAREHOLDER NO. OF SHARES HELD PERCENTAGE OF SHAREHOLDING
GTBank GDR (underlying shares) 2,911,539,387 9.8927
Stanbic Nominees Nigeria Limited 9,482,159,399 32.2181

Citibank Nigeria Limited (“Citibank”) held the 32.22% of the Bank’s shares largely in trading accounts
2,911,539,387 units of shares in its capacity as custodian on behalf of various investors. Stanbic does not exercise
for the underlying shares of the Global Depositary personal voting rights on the said shares.
Receipts (GDRs) issued by the Bank in July 2007, and
listed on the London Stock Exchange. The role merely Donations and charitable gifts
confers legal responsibility for the safe custody of the
shares on Citibank as custodian. Citibank does not In order to identify with the aspirations of various
exercise any investor rights over the underlying shares as sections of the society, the Group donated a total sum of
beneficial owner. All the rights reside with the various N867,113,525 (December 31, 2016: N449,616,533) as
GDR holders who have the right to convert their GDRs to donations and charitable contributions during the year
ordinary shares. under review. It comprises contributions to Educational
organizations, Art and Cultural organizations, and
Stanbic Nominees Nigeria Limited (“Stanbic”) held Professional organizations amongst others.

A listing of the beneficiary organizations and the amounts donated to them is shown in the table:

SECTOR BENEFICIARY/PROJECT AMOUNT (N)
Arts Workshops for Artists - Art 635 5,179,215
  Support for African Artists - Tate Partnership 6,388,000

  Yinka Shonibare Art Exhibition 2,215,000
Community Development Future Awards 15,000,000

  Maternal & Child Health Support 1,741,475
  Nigerian Police Force 300,000,000
  Nominate A Service Champ
  Sickle Cell Staff Support - Orange Heart 725,375
  Support for people living with Autism - Orange Ribbon 7,500,200
  Security Trust Fund 49,432,555
  50,000,000
  She Leads Africa- Entrepreneurship Support
 Education 5,040,000
  Support for children affected by war & conflicts - Swiss Red Cross Partnership
  Adopt-a-School 66,301,793
  Camp GTBank 6,546,850
Financial Literacy in Secondary Schools
  Masters Cup 11,674,944
  8,633,126
 
34,571,160
Environment
Others Principals Cup (Lagos & Ogun) 117,620,133
Grand Total Super Cup 10,534,206
Tertiary Institution Support 1,756,500
Re-build of Herbert Macaulay Library - You Read Initiative
159,453,594

Roundabout Maintenance 565,000
Others 6,234,400
  867,113,525

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Post balance sheet events

There were no post balance sheet events which could have a material effect on the financial position of the Group
as at December 31, 2017 and profit attributable to equity holders on the date other than as disclosed in the financial
statements.

Research and development
The Bank on a continuous basis carries out research into new banking products and services.

Gender Analysis

The average number and percentage of males and females employed during the year ended December 31, 2017,
vis-a-vis total workforce is as follows:

Male Female Total Male Female
Number 1,480 3,284
Percentage
1,804
Employees 55% 45%

Gender analysis in average terms of Board and Top Management as at December 31, 2017 is as follows:

Male Female Total Male Female
Percentage
Number 14 29%
54 71% 39%
Board 10 4 68 61% 37%
Top Management (AGM - GM) 63%
Total 33 21

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Detailed Gender analysis in average terms of Board and Top Management as at December 31, 2017 is as
follows:

Male Female Total Male Female
Percentage
Number 22 45%
18 55% 39%
Assistant General Manager 12 10 14 61% 29%
Deputy General Manager 71% 20%
11 7 5 80%
General Manager 1 100% 0%
Executive Director 10 4 8 62.5% 37.5%
Managing Director 68 63%
Non-Executive Directors 41 37%
Total
10

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Human Resources Policy (2) Diversity and Inclusion

(1) Recruitment The Bank treats all employees, prospective employees
and customers fairly and equally, regardless of their
The Bank conforms with all regulatory requirements in gender, sexual orientation, family status, race, colour,
the employment of staff, whilst also ensuring that only nationality, ethnic or national origin, religious belief,
fit and proper persons are approved for appointment age, physical or mental disability or any such factor.
to Board or Top Management positions.  All prescribed
pre-employment screening for prospective employees The Bank seeks to achieve a minimum of 30% and 40%
and other requirements for regulatory confirmation of female representation at Board and Top Management
Top Management appointments are duly implemented. levels respectively, subject to identification of candidates

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

with appropriate skills.  For the purpose of this Employees are adequately insured against occupational
statement, “Board” refers to Managing Director/CEO, and other hazards. In addition, the Bank provides medical
Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors while facilities to its employees and their immediate families
“Top Management” refers to General Manager, Deputy at its expense.  In line with the status of the Bank as a
General Manager and Assistant General Manager grades. family-friendly organization, we operate a crèche facility
at our Head Office and Ilupeju Branch and have plans
(3) Employment of Physically Challenged Persons to expand to other locations in due course.  There is a
state-of-the-art gymnasium for staff at our Head Office. 
The Bank operates a non-discriminatory policy in the This is in addition to the registration of staff members
consideration of applications for employment, including at fitness centres (within their vicinity) and social clubs
those received from physically challenged persons. towards achieving employee wellness.

In the event of any employee becoming physically The Bank has in place a number of training programmes,
challenged in the course of employment, where possible, workshops and enlightenment programmes/publications
the Bank is in a position to arrange training to ensure designed to equip staff members with basic health
the continuous employment of such a person without management tips, first aid, fire prevention and other
subjecting him/her to any disadvantage in his/her career occupational safety skills. Fire prevention and fire-fighting
development. In the year under review, the Bank had equipment are installed in strategic locations within the
three persons on its staff list with physical challenges. Bank’s premises.

(4) Employee Involvement and Training The Bank operates a Group Life and Group Personal
Accident (formerly known as Workmen’s Compensation)
The Bank encourages participation of employees in Insurance cover and Employee Compensation Act
arriving at decisions in respect of matters affecting contributions for the benefits of its employees. It also
their well-being through various forums including town operates a contributory pension plan in line with the
hall meetings. Towards this end, the Bank provides Pension Reform Act 2004 (amended in 2014) as well as a
opportunities where employees deliberate on issues terminal gratuity scheme for its employees.
affecting the Bank and employee interests, with a view
to making inputs to decisions thereon. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD

The Bank places a high premium on the development Erhi Obebeduo
of its workforce. Consequently, the Bank sponsored its Company Secretary
employees for various training courses, both locally and FRC/2017/NBA/00000016024
overseas, in the year under review.  The Bank has also Plot 635, Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
gone into partnership with top-notch executive business January 24, 2018
schools in Europe and North America to deliver world-
class technical and leadership training to employees in
Nigeria. 

(5) Health, Safety and Welfare of Employees

The Bank maintains business premises designed with
a view to guaranteeing the safety and healthy living
conditions of its employees and customers alike.

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STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities in Relation Going Concern:
to the Financial Statements for the year ended The Directors have made assessment of the Company’s
December 31, 2017 ability to continue as a going concern and have no reason
to believe that the Bank will not remain a going concern
The Directors accept responsibility for the preparation of in the years ahead.
the financial statements set out from pages 78 – 313
that give a true and fair view in accordance with the Resulting from the above, the directors have a reasonable
requirements of the International Financial Reporting expectation that the company has adequate resources
Standards. to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Thus,
directors continued the adoption of the going concern
The Directors further accept responsibility for maintaining basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial
adequate accounting records as required by the statements.
Companies and Allied Matters Act of Nigeria and for such
internal control as the Directors determine is necessary to
enable the preparation of financial statements that are
free from material misstatement whether due to fraud
or error.

SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE DIRECTORS BY:

HARUNA MUSA SEGUN AGBAJE
FRC/2017/CIBN/00000016515 FRC/2013/CIBN/00000001782
24 January, 2018 24 January, 2018

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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

For the year ended December 31, 2017

To the members of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
In accordance with the provisions of Section 359 (6) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004, the members of
the Audit Committee of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc hereby report as follows:

§§ We have exercised our statutory functions under Section 359 (6) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004
and acknowledge the co-operation of management and staff in the conduct of these responsibilities.

§§ We are of the opinion that the accounting and reporting policies of the Bank and Group are in accordance
with legal requirements and agreed ethical practices and that the scope and planning of both the external and
internal audits for the year ended December 31, 2017 were satisfactory and reinforce the Group’s internal control
systems.

§§ We are satisfied that the Bank has complied with the provisions of Central Bank of Nigeria circular
BSD/1/2004 dated 18 February, 2004 on “Disclosure of directors’ related credits in the financial statements of
banks”, and hereby confirm that an aggregate amount of N631,288,000 (31 December, 2016: N438,857,000)
was outstanding as at 31 December, 2017. The status of performance of insider related credits is as disclosed in
Note 47d.

§§ We have deliberated with the External Auditors, who have confirmed that necessary cooperation was received
from management in the course of their statutory audit and we are satisfied with management’s responses to
the External Auditor’s recommendations on accounting and internal control matters and with the effectiveness
of the Bank’s system of accounting and internal control.

Alhaji M.A. Usman
Chairman, Audit Committee1
January 22, 2018

Members of the Audit Committee are:

1. Mr. A. B. Akisanmi2 - Former Chairman
Current Chairman
2. Alhaji M.A. Usman3 -
Shareholder’s Representatives
3. Mrs. Sandra Mbagwu-Fagbemi

4. Mrs. A. Kuye

5. Mr. Bode Agusto

6. Ibrahim Hassan

7. Ms. Imoni Akpofure

In attendance: Secretary
Mr. Segun Fadahunsi -

1Waiver has been obtained from Financial Reporting Council (FRC) for Alhaji M. A. Usman the Chairman of Audit Committee to sign the 2017 Annual Accounts
pending full registration with FRC.
2 Ceased to be a member of the Committee in April 2017
3 Appointed as the Chairman of the Committee at the Meeting which held in April, 2017

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Report of External Consultants on the Board Performance Appraisal of Guaranty
Trust Bank Plc

We have performed the procedures agreed with Guaranty Trust Bank Plc in respect of the
appraisal of the Board of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc for the year ended 31 December, 2017 in
accordance with the guidelines of Section 2.8.3 of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Revised
Code of Corporate Governance (CCG) 2014. Our engagement was undertaken in accordance
with the International Standard on Related Services applicable to agreed-upon procedures’
engagements.

The procedures were performed in accordance with the the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Revised Code of Corporate Governance (CCG) 2014 which mandates an annual appraisal of
the Board and individual directors with specific focus on the Board structure and composition,
responsibilities, proceedings and relationships, individual director’s competences and respective
roles in the performance of the Board.

The evaluation is limited in nature, and as such may not necessarily disclose all significant
matters about the company or reveal irregularities, if any, in the underlying information.

Our approach included the review of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc’s Corporate Governance
framework, and all relevant policies and procedures. We obtained written representation through
online questionnaires administered to the Board members and conducted face to face interviews
and conference calls with the directors and key personnel of the Company. On the basis of our
work, the Board of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc has largely complied with the requirements of
Section 2.8.3 of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Revised Code of Corporate Governance
(CCG) 2014 during the year ended December 31, 2017.

The outcome of the review and our recommendations have been articulated and included in our
detailed report to the Board.

Bunmi Akinde
Partner Advisory Services
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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited.

Independent auditor’s report
To the Members of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
Report on the audit of the consolidated and separate financial statements

Our opinion §§ the consolidated and separate statements of financial
position as at 31 December 2017;
In our opinion, the consolidated and separate financial
statements give a true and fair view of the consolidated and §§ the consolidated and separate income statements for
separate financial position of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (“the the year then ended;
bank”) and its subsidiaries (together “the group”) as at 31
December 2017, and of their consolidated and separate §§ the consolidated and separate statements of other
financial performance and their consolidated and separate comprehensive income for the year then ended;
cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with
the International Financial Reporting Standards and the §§ the consolidated and separate statements of changes in
requirements of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, the equity for the year then ended;
Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act and the Financial
Reporting Council of Nigeria Act. §§ the consolidated and separate statements of cash flows
for the year then ended; and
What we have audited
§§ the notes to the consolidated and separate financial
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc’s consolidated and separate statements, which include a summary of significant
financial statements comprise: accounting policies.

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 consolidated and separate financial
statements section of our report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Independence

We are independent of the Group in accordance with the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ Code of
Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code). We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the
IESBA Code.

Key audit matters

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the
consolidated and separate financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our
audit of the consolidated and separate financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not
provide a separate opinion on these matters.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Chartered Accountants, Landmark Towers, 5B Water Corporation Road, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Key audit matter How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Allowance for impairment assessment We adopted a substantive approach in assessing the
(N60.2billion) allowance for impairment made by management.

We focused on this area due to the size of the loans and We applied a risk based target testing approach in
advances balance net of impairment (N1.2trillion) and selecting a sample of credit facilities for detailed reviews
because it requires significant judgement both for the of related customer files and account statements. Our
timing and recognition of impairment and the estimation reviews included checking the details of the borrowers’
of the size of any such impairment. account history, the nature of the facility, the industry
and other factors that could indicate deterioration in the
The main components are a specific loss component financial condition of the borrowers and their capacity to
that relates to individually significant exposures, and a repay. For other facilities not subjected to detailed review
collective loan loss impairment, established for a group of of customer files, we tested for impairment triggers
financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics that using computer assisted audit techniques. For all facilities
were collectively assessed for impairment. we selected, we formed our own judgement as to the
classification of the facility and challenged management
See notes 4(f), 6, 11, 28 and 29 to the consolidated and where our classification differed from theirs.
separate financial statements.
We obtained and checked evidence supporting estimates of
We focused on: future cash flows used in the specific impairment calculation
for significant facilities where impairment triggers were
• The valuation of collaterals and other evidence of future identified. Such evidence include collateral valuation
cash flows used in the impairment calculation for the reports and agreed terms of settlement. We confirmed that
facilities individually assessed for specific impairment specific impairment was charged where the carrying value
because of their impact on the determination of of the facilities exceed their recoverable value. Otherwise,
recoverable amount; we confirmed that the significant facilities were included in
the collective impairment model.
• Internal rating model developed by management to
assess the credit quality and measure the default risk We assessed the reasonableness of management’s
of the obligors; assumptions with respect to inputs into the collective
impairment model. In this regard, we assessed the
• The incurred loan loss impairment model which is used probability of default (PD) by using the downgrades on
in arriving at the loan impairment charge because the obligor ratings between prior year and current year. We
assumptions used in the model are subjective and evaluated the reasonableness of the Loss Given Default
highly sensitive to the changes in economic and credit (LGD) by comparing it with the bank’s data. We then verified
conditions across the different segments and industries. the accuracy of the inputs and recalculated the collective
impairment amount.
Allowance for impairment is considered a key audit matter
in the consolidated and separate financial statements.

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Assessment for impairment of goodwill We reviewed management’s identification of CGUs
(N8.6billion) which is based on each geographical area the group
has invested in rather than each subsidiary as there
We focused on this area because of the significant are synergistic effects on subsidiaries in a particular
judgement involved in estimating the carrying amount geographical area.
of goodwill at year end (N8.6billion). See note 32 of the
financial statement. In particular, the directors exercised Furthermore, we evaluated the composition of
judgement in identifying the Cash Generating Units management’s future cash flow forecasts for each CGU
(CGUs) to which goodwill is allocated, determining the and assessed the reasonableness of assumptions made
recoverable amounts of the CGUs and the assumptions by management in relation to the growth rates and
applied within the value-in-use calculations. the weighted average cost of capital. We compared
management’s cash flow forecasts to actual results
This matter is considered a key audit matter in the from prior years’ audited financial statements to assess
consolidated financial statements only. reasonableness of the current year’s cash flow forecast.

We challenged management’s assumptions in the
forecasts for long term growth rate and discount rate.

Disclosure of the impact of IFRS 9 transition (N83.36bn We understood and critically assessed classification and
– N86.36bn) measurement decisions in line with IFRS 9. We tested
the ECL model developed by the Group and gained an
On 1 January 2018, the Group transitioned to financial understanding of various controls around the model.
instruments accounting standard IFRS 9 which replaced IAS
39. We used our credit modelling experts in our assessment
of the judgements and assumptions supporting the
The estimated transition impact is disclosed in note 3d and ECL requirements of the standard. We re-performed
50 of the consolidated and separate financial statement in certain model calculations to confirm the risk parameter
accordance with IAS 8. outputs. We assessed reasonableness of forward
looking information incorporated into the impairment
We focused on this area because of the significant calculations. We also challenged the multiple economic
judgement applied in estimating the impairment scenarios chosen and the weighting applied to non-linear
allowances under an expected credit loss (ECL) model. ECLs losses.
are expected to incorporate forward looking information,
reflecting management’s view of potential future We assessed the adequacy of the underlying disclosures
economic environments. The complexity involved requires related to the transition impact.
management to develop new methodologies involving
the use of significant judgements. The standard also
introduces new requirements around the classification and
measurement of financial instruments, potentially resulting
in fair value differences. In order to meet the requirements
of the new standard, significant changes have also been
made to systems, processes and controls with effect from
1 January 2018.

Disclosure of IFRS 9 impact is considered a key audit matter
in the consolidated and separate financial statements.

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Other information Our opinion on the consolidated and separate financial
statements does not cover the other information and
The directors are responsible for the other information. The we do not and will not express any form of assurance
other information comprises the Corporate Governance conclusion thereon.
Report, Subsidiary Governance Report, Sustainability
Report, Reports & Feedback, Anti-money Laundering In connection with our audit of the consolidated and
and Combating Financing Terrorists Framework, Internal separate financial statements, our responsibility is to
Control and Risk Management systems, Directors’ read the other information identified above and, in doing
Report, Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities, Report so, consider whether the other information is materially
of the Audit Committee, Regulatory Requirements under inconsistent with the consolidated and separate financial
the IFRS Regime, Operational Risk Management, Agents statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or
and Agent’s Location, Activities of cards operations, otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on
Value Added Statement, Five Year Financial Summary the work we have performed on the other information
and Shareholders Information (but does not include that we obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report,
the consolidated and separate financial statements and we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this
our auditor’s report thereon), which we obtained prior other information, we are required to report that fact.
to the date of this auditor’s report, and the Chairman’s We have nothing to report in this regard.
statement, Managing Director’s statement, Report of the
independent consultants on the appraisal of the board When we read the other information not yet received,
of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Branch network, Corporate if we conclude that there is a material misstatement
directory, Corporate Social Responsibility report, Products therein, we are required to communicate the matter
& services, Corporate information which are expected to to those charged with governance.
be made available to us after that date.

Responsibilities of the directors and those charged In preparing the consolidated and separate financial
with governance for the consolidated and separate statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the
financial statements Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing,
as applicable, matters related to going concern and
The directors are responsible for the preparation of the using the going concern basis of accounting unless the
consolidated and separate financial statements that give directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease
a true and fair view in accordance with the International operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Financial Reporting Standards and the requirements of
the Companies and Allied Matters Act, the Financial Those charged with governance are responsible for
Reporting Council of Nigeria Act, the Banks and Other overseeing the Group’s financial reporting process.
Financial Institutions Act, and for such internal control
as the directors determine is necessary to enable the
preparation of consolidated and separate financial
statements that are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error.

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Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the report to the related disclosures in the consolidated
consolidated and separate financial statements and separate financial statements or, if such
disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence
about whether the consolidated and separate obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report.
financial statements as a whole are free from material However, future events or conditions may cause
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and
not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance content of the consolidated and separate financial
with ISAs will always detect a material misstatement statements, including the disclosures, and whether
when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or the consolidated and separate financial statements
error and are considered material if, individually or in represent the underlying transactions and events in
the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to a manner that achieves fair presentation.
influence the economic decisions of users taken on
the basis of these consolidated and separate financial • Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence
statements. regarding the financial information of the entities
or business activities within the Group to express an
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise opinion on the consolidated and separate financial
professional judgment and maintain professional statements. We are responsible for the direction,
scepticism throughout the audit. We also: supervision and performance of the group audit. We
remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement
of the consolidated and separate financial We communicate with those charged with governance
statements, whether due to fraud or error, design regarding, among other matters, the planned scope
and perform audit procedures responsive to those and timing of the audit and significant audit findings,
risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient including any significant deficiencies in internal control
and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. that we identify during our audit.
The risk of not detecting a material misstatement
resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting We also provide those charged with governance with
from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, a statement that we have complied with relevant
intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the ethical requirements regarding independence, and to
override of internal control. communicate with them all relationships and other
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
to the audit in order to design audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not From the matters communicated with those charged
for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the with governance, we determine those matters that were
effectiveness of the Group’s internal control. of most significance in the audit of the consolidated and
separate financial statements of the current period and
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these
policies used and the reasonableness of matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation
accounting estimates and related disclosures precludes public disclosure about the matter or when,
made by the directors. in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that
a matter should not be communicated in our report
• Conclude on the appropriateness of the director’s because the adverse consequences of doing so would
use of the going concern basis of accounting and, reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest
based on the audit evidence obtained, whether benefits of such communication.
a material uncertainty exists related to events or
conditions that may cast significant doubt on the
Group’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

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Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

The Companies and Allied Matters Act and the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act require that in carrying out
our audit we consider and report to you on the following matters. We confirm that:

i) we have obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were
necessary for the purposes of our audit;

ii) the bank has kept proper books of account, so far as appears from our examination of those books and returns
adequate for our audit have been received from branches not visited by us;

iii) the bank’s statement of financial position, income statement and statement of other comprehensive income are
in agreement with the books of account.

iv) the information required by Central Bank of Nigeria Circular BSD/1/2004 on insider related credits is disclosed in
Note 47 to the consolidated and separate financial statements; and

v) except for the contraventions disclosed in Note 48 to the consolidated and separate financial statements, the
bank has complied with the requirements of the relevant circulars issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

For: PricewaterhouseCoopers 26 February 2018
Chartered Accountants
Lagos, Nigeria


Engagement Partner: Obioma Ubah

FRC/2013/ICAN/00000002002

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FINANCIALS

Statements of financial position

As at 31 December 2017

In thousands of Nigerian Naira Notes Group Group Parent Parent
Dec-2017 Dec-2016 Dec-2017 Dec-2016
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 4, 8, 23 641,973,784 455,863,305 455,296,196 233,847,233
Financial assets held for trading 4, 8, 24 23,945,661 12,053,919 16,652,356 6,321,370
Derivative financial assets 25 2,839,078 1,042,470 2,839,078 1,042,470
Investment securities:
– Available for sale 4, 8, 26 517,492,733 448,056,733 453,089,625 408,246,905
– Held to maturity 4, 8, 26 96,466,598 80,155,825 2,007,253 5,219,262
Assets pledged as collateral 4, 8, 27 58,976,175 48,216,412
Loans and advances to banks 4, 8, 28 750,361 653,718 58,961,722 48,205,702
Loans and advances to customers 4, 8, 29 43,480 29,943
Restricted deposits & other assets 34 1,448,533,430 1,589,429,834
Investment in subsidiaries 30 444,946,897 371,995,835 1,265,971,688 1,417,217,952
Property and equipment 31 - - 433,528,669 364,152,777
Intangible assets 32 98,669,998 93,488,055 46,207,004 43,968,474
Deferred tax assets 33 14,834,954 13,858,906 84,979,798 81,710,025
1,666,990 1,578,427 4,501,296 3,377,961
Assets classified as held for sale - -
Total assets 3,351,096,659 3,116,393,439
2,824,078,165 2,613,340,074
Liabilities
Deposits from banks 34(b) - - 850,820 -
Deposits from customers 3,351,096,659 3,116,393,439 2,824,928,985 2,613,340,074
Financial liabilities held for trading
Derivative financial liabilities 4, 8, 35 85,430,514 125,067,848 42,360 40,438
Other liabilities 4, 8, 36 2,062,047,633 1,986,246,232 1,697,560,947 1,681,184,820
Current income tax liabilities 4, 8, 37
Deferred tax liabilities 25 2,647,469 2,065,402 2,647,469 2,065,402
Debt securities issued 8, 39 2,606,586 987,502 2,606,586 987,502
Other borrowed funds 21 218,349,244 197,251,819
4, 8, 33 24,147,356 115,682,490 24,009,770 90,060,440
Liabilities included in assets classified as held for 4, 8, 38 18,076,225 17,928,279 12,814,766 17,819,039
sale 41 92,131,923 17,641,384 92,131,923 11,946,699
Total liabilities 220,491,914 210,671,384
2,725,928,864 126,237,863 2,239,737,024 -
219,633,604 332,317,881
2,611,490,604 2,136,422,221

34(b) - - 847,600 -
2,725,928,864 2,611,490,604 2,240,584,624 2,136,422,221

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Statements of financial position (Continued)

As at 31 December 2017

In thousands of Nigerian Naira Notes Group Group Parent Parent
Dec-2017 Dec-2016 Dec-2017 Dec-2016

Equity 42
Capital and reserves attributable to equity
holders of the parent entity 14,715,590 14,715,590 14,715,590 14,715,590
123,471,114 123,471,114 123,471,114 123,471,114
Share capital
(5,291,245) (5,291,245) - -
Share premium 128,386,206 90,273,587 115,361,824 83,989,499
352,403,527 272,891,094 330,795,833 254,741,650
Treasury shares 613,685,192 496,060,140 584,344,361 476,917,853

Retained earnings 11,482,603 8,842,695 - -
625,167,795 504,902,835 584,344,361 476,917,853
Other components of equity 3,351,096,659 3,116,393,439 2,824,928,985 2,613,340,074
Total equity attributable to owners of the
Parent
Non-controlling interests in equity
Total equity
Total equity and liabilities

Approved by the Board of Directors on 24 January 2018:

Chief Financial Officer Executive Director
Banji Adeniyi Haruna Musa

FRC/2013/ICAN/00000004318 FRC/2017/CIBN/00000016515

Group Managing Director
Segun Agbaje

FRC/2013/CIBN/00000001782

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements .

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Income Statements

For the year ended 31 December 2017

In thousands of Nigerian Naira Notes Group Restated1 Parent Restated1
Dec-2017 Group Dec-2017 Parent
Interest income 9
Interest expense 10 327,333,512 Dec-2016 284,442,547 Dec-2016
Net interest income (80,670,351) 262,494,101 (66,792,928) 226,579,479
Loan impairment charges 11 246,663,161 (67,093,923) 217,649,619 (55,551,522)
Net interest income after loan impairment charges (12,169,120) 195,400,178 (10,834,612) 171,027,957
Fee and commission income 12 234,494,041 (65,290,310) 206,815,007 (63,542,640)
Fee and commission expense 13 130,109,868 107,485,317
Net fee and commission income 42,921,857 30,048,147
Net gains on financial instruments classified as held for 14 (2,189,661) 39,403,171 (1,561,766) 28,527,039
trading 15 40,732,196 (3,456,257) 28,486,381 (2,947,714)
Other income 16 35,946,914 25,579,325
Net impairment loss on financial assets 17 11,338,819 6,542,636
Personnel expenses 18 37,632,083 5,218,451 39,203,978 2,248,241
Operating lease expenses 19 107,499,864 108,562,100
Depreciation and amortization 20 (696,680) (696,680)
Other operating expenses (32,832,341) - (22,354,351) -
Profit before income tax 21 (29,453,465) (20,704,772)
Income tax expense (1,596,413) (654,665)
Profit for the year (15,383,697) (1,375,228) (13,042,425) (670,172)
(73,445,988) (15,249,366) (58,095,277) (12,730,298)
Profit attributable to: 200,242,020 (67,560,577) 186,204,604 (55,764,254)
Equity holders of the parent entity (29,772,387) 165,136,461 (24,919,924) 154,005,487
Non-controlling interests 170,469,633 (32,855,806) 161,284,680 (27,168,695)
132,280,655 126,836,792
169,602,315
867,318 131,341,742 161,284,680 126,836,792
938,913 - -
170,469,633
132,280,655 161,284,680 126,836,792
6.03
Earnings per share for the profit from continuing operations 6.03 4.31
attributable to the equity holders of the parent entity during 4.31
the year (expressed in naira per share):

– Basic 22 4.67 5.48
– Diluted 22 4.67 5.48
1See Note 50

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements .

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Statements of other comprehensive income

For the year ended 31 December 2017

In thousands of Nigerian Naira Notes Group Group Parent Parent
Profit for the year Dec-2017 Dec-2016 Dec-2017 Dec-2016

170,469,633 132,280,655 161,284,680 126,836,792

Other comprehensive income:
Other comprehensive income not to be reclassified to

profit or loss in subsequent years:

Remeasurements of post-employment benefit obligations 839,010 1,902,940 839,010 1,902,940
Income tax relating to remeasurements of post-
(251,703) (570,882) (251,703) (570,882)
employment benefit obligations 587,307 1,332,058 587,307 1,332,058

Other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit
or loss in subsequent years:

Foreign currency translation differences for foreign 2,937,026 22,134,976 - -
operations
Income tax relating to foreign currency translation 21 (881,108) (6,640,493) - -
differences for foreign operations
Net change in fair value of available for sale financial 9,739,861 (6,445,561) 8,472,052 (6,878,440)
assets
Income tax relating to net change in fair value of available 21 (2,963,957) 1,982,410 (2,583,614) 2,112,274
for sale financial assets
8,831,822 11,031,332 5,888,438 (4,766,166)
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the year 9,419,129 12,363,390 6,475,745 (3,434,108)

Total comprehensive income attributable to: 179,888,762 144,644,045 167,760,425 123,402,684

Equity holders of the parent entity 177,958,969 141,517,020 167,760,425 123,402,684
Non-controlling interests 1,929,793 -
Total comprehensive income for the year 3,127,025 -
179,888,762 123,402,684
144,644,045 167,760,425

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements .

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

December 2017
Group

In thousands of Nigerian Naira Share Share Regulatory Other Treasury Fair value Foreign Retained Total equity Non- Total
capital premium risk regulatory shares reserve currency equity
translation earnings attributable controlling
reserve reserves
reserve to parent interest

Balance at 1 January 2017 14,715,590 123,471,114 55,734,605 209,185,386 (5,291,245) (663,687) 8,634,790 90,273,587 496,060,140 8,842,695 504,902,835

Total comprehensive income for the - - - - - - - 169,602,315 169,602,315 867,318 170,469,633

year:
Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income, net - - - - - - 1,871,482 - 1,871,482 184,436 2,055,918

of tax: - - - - -- - 587,307 587,307 - 587,307
Foreign currency translation difference -
Remeasurements of post-employment - - - - - 5,897,865 - - 5,897,865 878,039 6,775,904
-
benefit obligations (net of tax) - - - - 5,897,865 1,871,482 587,307 8,356,654 1,062,475 9,419,129
Fair value adjustment
Total other comprehensive income - - - - 5,897,865 1,871,482 170,189,622 177,958,969 1,929,793 179,888,762
Total comprehensive income

Transactions with equity holders, -- 15,483,586 56,259,500 -- - (71,743,086) -- -
recorded directly in equity:
Transfers for the year - - - - - - - - - 960,750 960,750
Inflow from NCI on acquisition of - - - - - - - (60,333,917) (60,333,917) (250,635) (60,584,552)
subsidiary - - 15,483,586 56,259,500 - - - (132,077,003) (60,333,917) (59,623,802)
Dividend to equity holders 14,715,590 123,471,114 71,218,191 265,444,886 (5,291,245) 5,234,178 10,506,272 128,386,206 613,685,192 710,115 625,167,795
11,482,603
Balance at 31 December 2017

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

December 2016
Group

In thousands of Nigerian Naira Share Share Regulatory Other Treasury Fair value Foreign Retained Total equity Non- Total
capital premium risk regulatory currency earnings equity
shares reserve translation attributable controlling
reserve reserves
reserve to parent interest

Balance at 1 January 2016 14,715,590 123,471,114 53,793,105 169,730,267 (4,754,156) 3,938,817 (4,810,934) 51,089,585 407,173,388 6,388,550 413,561,938

Total comprehensive income for - - - - - - - 131,341,742 131,341,742 938,913 132,280,655

the year:
Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income, net

of tax:
Foreign currency translation

difference - - - - - - 13,445,724 - 13,445,724 2,048,759 15,494,483
Remeasurements of post-

employment benefit obligations (net

of tax) - - - - -- - 1,332,058 1,332,058 - 1,332,058

Fair value adjustment - - - - - (4,602,504) - - (4,602,504) 139,353 (4,463,151)

Total other comprehensive income - - - - - (4,602,504) 13,445,724 1,332,058 10,175,278 2,188,112 12,363,390

Total comprehensive income - - - - - (4,602,504) 13,445,724 132,673,800 141,517,020 3,127,025 144,644,045

Transactions with equity holders, - - 1,941,500 39,455,119 - - - (41,396,619) - --
recorded directly in equity: - - - - - - - - -
Transfers for the year - - - - (537,089) - - - (537,089) (470,293) (470,293)
Inflow from non-controlling interest - - - - - - - (52,093,179)
(Acquisition)/disposal of own shares - - (537,089) - - (52,093,179) (52,630,268) - (537,089)
Dividends to equity holders 14,715,590 123,471,114 1,941,500 39,455,119 (5,291,245) (663,687) 8,634,790 (93,489,798) 496,060,140
55,734,605 209,185,386 (202,587) (52,295,766)
Balance at 31 December 2016 90,273,587
(672,880) (53,303,148)

8,842,695 504,902,835

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Statement of Changes in Equity
December 2017
Parent

In thousands of Nigerian Naira Share Share Regulatory Other Fair value Retained Total
capital premium risk regulatory reserve earnings equity
Balance at 1 January 2017
reserve reserves1 476,917,853
Total comprehensive income for the year:
Profit for the year 14,715,590 123,471,114 52,324,178 203,418,152 (1,000,680) 83,989,499 161,284,680

Other comprehensive income, net of tax: - - - - - 161,284,680 587,307
Remeasurements of post-employment benefit obligations (net of tax) 5,888,438
Fair value adjustment - - - - - 587,307 6,475,745
Total other comprehensive income 167,760,425
Total comprehensive income -- - - 5,888,438 -
-
Transactions with equity holders, recorded directly in equity: -- - - 5,888,438 587,307 (60,333,917)
Transfers for the year (60,333,917)
Dividend to equity holders - - - - 5,888,438 161,871,987 584,344,361

Balance at 31 December 2017 - - 15,438,501 54,727,244 - (70,165,745)
- - - - - (60,333,917)
1 Please refer to Note 42b(ix) for further breakdown - - - (130,499,662)
14,715,590 123,471,114 15,438,501 54,727,244 4,887,758 115,361,824
67,762,679 258,145,396

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FINANCIALS Share Share Regulatory Other Fair value Retained Total
capital premium risk regulatory reserve earnings equity
Statement of Changes in Equity
December 2016 reserve reserves 405,608,348
Parent
14,715,590 123,471,114 52,241,013 165,367,114 3,765,486 46,048,031 126,836,792
In thousands of Nigerian Naira
- - - - - 126,836,792 1,332,058
Balance at 1 January 2016 (4,766,166)
- - - - - 1,332,058 (3,434,108)
Total comprehensive income for the year: 123,402,684
Profit for the year -- - - (4,766,166) -
-
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: -- - - (4,766,166) 1,332,058 (52,093,179)
Remeasurements of post-employment benefit obligations (net of tax) (52,093,179)
Fair value adjustment - - - - (4,766,166) 128,168,850 476,917,853
Total other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income - - 83,165 38,051,038 - (38,134,203)
- - - - - (52,093,179)
Transactions with equity holders, recorded directly in equity: - - - (90,227,382)
Transfers for the year 14,715,590 123,471,114 83,165 38,051,038 (1,000,680)
Dividend to equity holders 52,324,178 203,418,152 83,989,499

Balance at 31 December 2016

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Statements of Cash flows

For the year ended 31 December 2017

In thousands of Nigerian Naira Notes Group Group Parent Parent
Dec-2017 Dec-2016 Dec-2017 Dec-2016

Cash flows from operating activities 170,469,633 132,280,655 161,284,680 126,836,792
Profit for the year
Adjustments for: 19, 31 13,420,623 13,537,146 11,439,516 11,461,319
Depreciation of property and equipment 1,963,074 1,712,220 1,602,909 1,268,979
Amortisation of Intangibles 15 (101,587) (74,948) (38,594) (36,266)
Gain on disposal of property and equipment 21, 34(b)
Gain on repossessed collateral (3,476,869) (7,578,407) (3,476,869) (7,578,407)
Impairment on financial assets 13,713,536 66,127,118 11,828,151 64,026,771
Net interest income (246,663,161) (195,400,178) (217,649,619) (171,027,957)
Foreign exchange gains (25,540,198) (87,289,532) (23,926,663) (86,358,293)
Fair value changes for FVTPL
Derivatives fair value changes (7,692) 7,754 (7,692) 7,754
Dividend income (177,524) (54,968) (177,524) (54,968)
Income tax expense (179,310) (93,237) (3,558,832) (2,546,148)
Other non-cash items 29,772,387 32,855,806 24,919,924 27,168,695
(38,212) (38,212)
64,036 (44,008,783) 64,036 (36,869,941)
(46,743,052) (37,696,577)

Net changes in: (11,834,406) 26,837,030 (10,323,294) 18,746,494
Financial assets held for trading (10,757,398) 13,742,539 (10,756,020) 13,740,568
Assets pledged as collateral (22,730,007) (22,376,554)
Loans and advances to banks (9,451,025) 203,461,473 (5,900,174) 118,596,170
Loans and advances to customers 196,636,958 (52,315,214) 192,911,634 (53,342,557)
Restricted deposits and other assets (41,857,075) 78,759,321 (42,429,700)
Deposits from banks (52,975,050) 150,059,142 497
Deposits from customers 1,922 113,021,266
Financial liabilities held for trading 34,241,098 2,065,402 (12,411,380)
Other liabilities 582,067 (11,827,395) 2,065,402
388,052,291 582,067 (13,730,934)
84,117,685 88,927,171 176,720,352
188,702,854 200,602,226

Interest received 320,690,405 259,818,523 277,799,440 223,903,900
Interest paid (80,488,743) (66,826,707) (66,611,320) (55,284,307)
240,201,662 192,991,816 211,188,120 168,619,593

Income tax paid 382,161,464 537,035,324 374,093,769 308,470,004
Net cash provided by operating activities (25,001,610) (26,070,542) (20,696,442) (21,585,865)
357,159,854 510,964,782 353,397,327 286,884,139

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Statements of Cash flows

For the year ended 31 December 2017

In thousands of Nigerian Naira Notes Group Group Parent Parent
Dec-2017 Dec-2016 Dec-2017 Dec-2016

Cash flows from investing activities 625,108,960 894,817,978 663,770,005 894,817,978
Redemption of investment securities
Purchase of investment securities (697,073,315) (1,005,131,946) (697,073,315) (981,030,167)
Dividends received
Purchase of property and equipment 179,310 93,237 3,558,832 2,546,148
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment
Purchase of intangible assets 31 (19,003,518) (15,753,352) (14,780,301) (14,049,044)
Additional investment in subsidiary
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities 800,706 420,630 109,606 106,714

32 (2,863,251) (2,392,426) (2,726,244) (2,153,981)

30 - - - (2,062,693)

(92,851,108) (127,945,879) (47,141,417) (101,825,045)

Cash flows from financing activities 43 (41,681,921) (156,447,729) (40,754,537) -
Repayment of debt securities issued 30 (50,018,470) (138,920,556) (39,526,457) (196,959,871)
Repayment of long term borrowings
Increase in long term borrowings 23(b) 35,869,527 43,770,500 35,869,527 43,770,500
Finance lease repayments (1,513,030) (1,331,093) (1,513,030) (1,331,093)
Purchase of treasury shares
Dividends paid to owners - (537,089) - -
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest (60,333,917) (52,093,179) (60,333,917) (52,093,179)
Increase/(decrease) in non-controlling interest
Net cash used in financing activities (250,635) (202,587) - -
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 960,750 (470,293) - -
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year (306,232,026) (106,258,414) (206,613,643)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held (116,967,696) 76,786,877 199,997,496 (21,554,549)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year 147,341,050 254,633,215 210,862,662 173,133,109
432,548,424 101,128,332 15,565,338 59,284,102
29,285,423 432,548,424 426,425,496 210,862,662
609,174,897

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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POLICIES

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1. Reporting entity arrangements are measured at fair value.
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (“the Bank” or “the Parent”) §§ The liability for defined benefit obligations is
is a company domiciled in Nigeria. The address of the
Bank’s registered office is Plot 635, Akin Adesola Street, recognized as the present value of the defined
Victoria Island, Lagos. These separate and consolidated benefit obligation less the fair value of the
financial statements, for the financial year ended plan assets.
31 Dec 2017, are prepared for the Parent and the §§ The plan assets for defined benefit obligations
Group (Bank and its subsidiaries, separately referred are measured at fair value.
to as “Group entities”) respectively. The Parent and §§ Assets and liabilities held for trading are
the Group entities are primarily involved in investment, measured at fair value.
corporate, commercial and retail banking. §§ Assets and Liabilities held to maturity are
measured at amortised cost.
2. Basis of preparation §§ Loans and Receivables are measured at amortised
The Consolidated and separate financial statements of the cost.
parent and the Group have been prepared in accordance
with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as c. Use of Estimates and Judgements
issued by the International Accounting Standards Board The preparation of the financial statements in
(IASB), the requirements of the Companies and Allied
Matters Act and with the Banks and Other Financial conformity with IFRS requires the directors to make
Institutions Act. judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect
These Consolidated and Separate financial statements the application of policies and reported amounts
have been audited and were authorised for issue by the of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The
directors on 24th January, 2018. estimates and associated assumptions are based
on historical experience and various other factors
3. (a) Significant Accounting Policies that are believed to be reasonable under the
The accounting policies set out below have been applied circumstances, the results of which form the basis
consistently to all periods presented in these financial of making the judgements about carrying values of
statements. All entities within the group apply the same assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
accounting policies. from other sources. Actual results may differ from
these estimates.
a. Functional and presentation currency The estimates and underlying assumptions are
These Consolidated and Separate financial reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to
accounting estimates are recognized in the period
statements are presented in Nigerian Naira, which in which the estimate is revised and in any future
is the Parent’s functional currency. Except where periods affected. Information about significant areas
indicated, financial information presented in Naira of estimation, uncertainties and critical judgements
has been rounded to the nearest thousand. in applying accounting policies that have the most
significant effect on the amounts recognised in
b. Basis of measurement the financial statements are described in note 6.
These financial statements have been prepared on
d. Changes to accounting policies
the historical cost basis except for the following: New and amended standards and interpretations
§§ Derivative financial instruments which are The accounting policies adopted are consistent with

measured at fair value. those of the previous financial period.
§§ Non-derivative financial instruments, carried at
Standards and interpretations effective during the
fair value through profit or loss, are measured at reporting period
fair value. Amendments to the following standard(s) became
§§ Available-for-sale financial assets are measured effective in the annual period starting from 1st January,
at fair value through equity. However, when the 2017. The new reporting requirements as a result of the
fair value of the Available-for-sale financial assets amendments and/or clarifications have been evaluated
cannot be measured reliably, they are measured and their impact or otherwise are noted below:
at cost less impairment.
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• Amendments to IFRS 12 - Disclosure of Interests carried at fair value, where the carrying amount
in Other Entities is less than the nominal value because of market
The amendments to this standard clarify that all changes but where the entity expects to collect
disclosure requirements of IFRS 12 other than all contractual cash flows. Also, deferred tax asset
summarized financial information as contained in can be recognized on items of property, plant and
paragraphs B10–B16, also apply to any interests that equipment measured at cost and where the entity
are classified as held for sale, held for distribution expects to generate benefits exceeding that cost.
to owners or discontinued operations in accordance However, there must be sufficient evidence to show
with IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and that it is probable that the entity will recover an asset
Discontinued Operations. This amendment does not for more than its carrying amount.
have any material impact on the Bank/Group.
The Bank/Group currently recognizes deferred
• Amendments to IAS 12 - Income Taxes: tax asssets that may arise as a result of fair value
Recognition of Deferred tax Assets for changes in debt instruments classified as available-
Unrealised Losses for-sale, as specified in the Bank’s accounting policy
The amendments to IAS 12 sheds more light under Income Tax. Therefore, this amendment has
on the position regarding unrealized loss on no impact on the group.
debt instruments measured at fair value and the
recognition of deferred tax assets for such items. • Amendments to IAS 7 – Statement of Cash
Unrealized losses on debt instruments measured at Flows
fair value in the financial statements but measured The amendments to IAS 7 became effective for
at cost for tax purposes give rise to a deductible annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017.
temporary difference regardless of whether the The aim is to provide disclosures that enable users of
holder expects to recover the carrying amount of the financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities
debt by sale or by use. Further clarification was made arising from financing activities. As such, entities are
that the carrying amount of an asset does not limit required to provide further information on changes
the estimation of probable future taxable profits. in liabilities and/or assets arising from financing
Also, when comparing deductible taxable difference activities such as changes from financing cash flows;
with future taxable profits, the future taxable profits changes arising from obtaining or losing control of
should exclude tax deductions resulting from the subsidiaries or other businesses; effect of changes
reversal of those deductible temporary differences. in foreign exchange rates; changes in fair values;
Moreover, an entity is required to assess a deferred and other changes. Entities are also not required to
tax asset in combination with other deferred tax provide comparatives in the first year of adoption.
assets. Where tax law restricts the utilization of tax In fulfilment of this new disclosure requirement, the
losses, an entity would assess a deferred tax asset Bank/Group has provided a reconciliation in Note
in combination with other deferred tax assets of the 41 between the opening and closing balances of all
same type. liabilities whose cash flow movements are disclosed
as part of financing activities in the cash flow
The amendments clarify that the existence of a statement, for the year ended December 31, 2017.
deductible temporary difference depends solely on
a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset
and its tax base at the end of the reporting period,
and is not affected by possible future changes in the
carrying amount or expected manner of recovery of
the asset. Therefore, as long as the tax base remains
at the original cost of the asset, there is a temporary
difference. This now makes it possible for an entity
to recognize deferred tax asset on debt instruments

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• Standards and interpretations issued/amended but not yet effective
The following standards have been issued or amended by the IASB but are yet to become effective:

Standard Content Effective Date

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers: 1-Jan-18
IAS 28 Clarifications to IFRS 15 1-Jan-18
Amendments to IAS 28 Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures:
IFRS 1 Clarifications concerning Fair Value Measurements 1-Jan-18
IFRS 2 1-Jan-18
Amendments to IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial
IAS 40 Reporting: 1-Jan-18
IFRIC 22 Deletion of short-term exemptions for first time adopters 1-Jan-18
IFRS 4 Amendments to IFRS 2 Share-based Payment: 1-Jan-18
IFRS 9 Clarification and measurement of Share-based payment transactions 1-Jan-18
IFRS 16 1-Jan-19
IFRS 17 Amendments to IAS 40 Investment Property: 1-Jan-21
Clarification on transfers of property to, or from, investment property

Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration
Amendments to IFRS 4 – Applying IFRS 9 Financial Instruments with
IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts

Financial Instruments: To replace IAS 39

Leases

Insurance Contracts

The Group has not applied the following new or amended There is no material impact arising from the adoption
standards in preparing these consolidated and separate of IFRS 15 as a significant part of the Bank’s revenue
financial statements as it plans to adopt these standards at is outside the scope of the standard. IFRS 15 becomes
their respective effective dates. Commentaries on these effective for 1 January 2018.
new standards/amendments are provided below.
• Amendments to IAS 28 - Investment in
• IFRS 15 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers Associates and Joint ventures
In May 2014, the IASB issued IFRS 15 Revenue
The amendments allow the investor, when
from Contracts with Customers which replaces the applying the equity method, to retain the fair value
existing standard IAS 18 Revenue. IFRS 15 establishes measurement applied by the investment entity’s
principles for reporting the nature, amount, timing associate or joint venture to its interests in subsidiaries.
and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising Furthermore, the amendments also clarify that a
from an entity’s contract with customers. The full gain or loss is recognised when a transfer to
standard introduces a new five step model for revenue an associate or joint venture involves a business as
recognition to be applied to contracts with customers defined in IFRS 3 Business Combinations. Any gain
except for revenue arising from items such as financial or loss resulting from the sale or contribution of
instruments, insurance contracts and leases. In April assets that does not constitute a business, however,
2016, the IASB issued clarity on revenue recognition is recognised only to the extent of the unrelated
relating to identifying performance obligations, investors’ interests in the associate or joint venture.
application guidance on principal versus agent and
licenses of intellectual property. The IASB published an amendment to IAS 28 on
Long-term interests in associates and joint ventures’

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in October 2017 to clarify that an entity should apply issued IFRIC 22 which clarifies the date of transaction
IFRS 9 (including its impairment requirements) to for the purpose of determining the exchange rate to
long-term interests in an associate or joint venture to use on initial recognition of related asset, expense
which it does not apply the equity method. or income, when an entity has received or paid
This amendment does not impact the Group as it advance consideration in foreign currency. The
does not have long term interests in associates and committee explained that the date of transaction for
joint ventures. the purpose of determining exchange rate to use on
initial recognition of related asset, expense or income
• Amendments to IFRS 1 - First time Adoption is the date on which an entity initially recognizes
of IFRS: Deletion of short- term exemptions for the non-monetary assets or non-monetary liabilities
first time adopters arising from the payment or receipt of advance
consideration. Also, the Interpretation need not
The IASB deleted short term exemptions granted be applied to income taxes, insurance contracts or
to first time adopters of IFRS as those reliefs are no reinsurance contracts. These amendments do not
longer necessary. This amendment does not have have any material impact on the Group.
any impact on the Group.

• Amendments to IFRS 2 - Share Based Payment • Amendments to IFRS 4 – Insurance Contract,
- Classification and measurment of share based regarding implementation of IFRS 9
payment transactions The IASB issued the amendments to IFRS4 providing
two options for entities that issue insurance contracts
This standard clarifies classification and measurement within the scope of IFRS 4:
of share based payment transactions with net
settlement features for withholding tax obligations • an option that permits entities to reclassify, from
(i.e. equity settled share based payment for profit or loss to other comprehensive income, some
employees and cash settled share based payment of the income or expenses arising from designated
for withholding taxes). It grants an exemption to financial assets; this is called the overlay approach;
alleviate operational issues encountered in dividing
the share based payment into cash-settled and • an optional temporary exemption from applying IFRS
equity-settled component. The amendments also 9 for entities whose predominant activity is issuing
clarify modifications to terms and conditions that contracts within the scope of IFRS 4; this is called the
change classifications from cash-settled to equity- deferral approach.
settled as well as application of non-market vesting
conditions and market non-vesting conditions. These An entity choosing to apply the overlay approach
amendments do not have any material impact on the retrospectively to qualifying financial assets does
Group. so when it first applies IFRS 9. An entity choosing
to apply the deferral approach does so for annual
• Amendments to IAS 40 – Investment Property periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. This
– Transfers of Investment Property amendment does not have any impact on the Group
as it does not issue any insurance contract within the
The amendment to IAS 40 clarifies the requirements scope of IFRS 4.
on transfers to, or from, investment property. Transfer
into, or out of investment property should be made • IFRS 9 - Financial instruments
only when there has been a change in use of the The IASB issued the final version of IFRS 9 Financial
property; and such a change in use would involve
an assessment of whether the property qualifies as Instruments in July 2014 to replace the existing
an investment property. That change in use should standard IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition
be supported by evidence. This amendment does not and Measurement, effective for periods beginning
have any impact on the Group. on or after 1 January 2018. The standard introduces
a new approach for classification and measurement,
• IFRIC 22 – Foreign Currency Transactions and impairment and general hedge accounting
Advance Consideration requirement.

The IFRS Interpretation Committee (IFRIC) of the IASB

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IFRS 9 adopts a principle-based approach to measurement in line with the provision.
the classification of financial assets considering
entity’s business model for managing the asset • IFRS 16 – Leases
and contractual cash flow characteristics. Based on The IASB issued the new standard for accounting
these principles, financial assets are measured at
fair value through profit or loss, fair value through for leases - IFRS 16 Leases in January 2016. The new
other comprehensive income or amortized cost. For standard does not significantly change the accounting
financial liabilities, there is no fundamental change for leases for lessors. However it requires lessees to
in the classification and measurement model under recognise most leases on their balance sheets as lease
IFRS 9. However, for financial liabilities designated liabilities, with the corresponding right-of-use assets.
at fair value through profit or loss, gains or losses Lessees must apply a single model for all recognised
attributable to changes in own credit risk will be leases, but will have the option not to recognise
presented in Other Comprehensive Income. ‘short-term’ leases and leases of ‘low-value’ assets.
Generally, the profit or loss recognition pattern for
The standard also requires entities to adopt Expected recognised leases will be similar to today’s finance
Credit Loss Impairment (ECL) model for all financial lease accounting, with interest and depreciation
assets not measured at fair value through profit expense recognised separately in the statement of
or loss. The ECL model assesses changes in credit profit or loss.
quality since initial recognition using a three stage
approach. The stages are: IFRS 16 is effective for annual periods beginning
on or after 1 January 2019. Early application is
Stage 1 – these are financial assets that have not permitted provided the new revenue standard, IFRS
deteriorated significantly in credit quality since 15, is applied on the same date. Lessees must adopt
initial recognition or that have low credit risk at the IFRS 16 using either a full retrospective or a modified
reporting date. For these assets, entities are required retrospective approach. The Group is currently
to recognize a 12 month expected loss allowance on evaluating the impact of this new Standard on its
initial recognition. Interest revenue is calculated on Financial Statements.
the gross carrying amount of the asset.
• IFRS 17 - Insurance Contracts
Stage 2 – these are financial assets that have IFRS 17 was issued in May 2017 and applies to
experienced significant increase in credit risk since
initial recognition but do not have objective evidence annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1
of impairment. For these assets, lifetime ECL are January 2021. The new IFRS 17 standard establishes
recognized, but interest revenue is still calculated on the principles for the recognition, measurement,
the gross carrying amount of the asset. presentation and disclosure of Insurance contracts
within the scope of the Standard. The objective
Stage 3 – these are financial assets that have of IFRS 17 is to ensure an entity provides relevant
objective evidence of impairment at the reporting information that faithfully represents those
date. For these assets, lifetime ECL are recognized contracts. This information gives a basis for users
and interest revenue is calculated on the net carrying of financial statements to assess the effect that
amount (that is, net of credit allowance). insurance contracts have on the entity’s financial
position, financial performance and cash flows. This
Finally, the hedge accounting provisions of the standard does not impact the Group in any way as
standard requires entities to align the accounting of the Bank and its subsidiary companies do not engage
hedge relationships more closely with an entity’s risk in insurance business.
management practices, permits hedge accounting
to be applied more broadly to a greater variety 3. (b) Other Accounting Policies
of hedging instruments and requires additional Other accounting policies that have been applied are:
disclosures. Hedge accounting requirement aspect
of the standard does not apply to the Bank as it does (a) Consolidation
not have any financial instrument that qualifies for The financial statements of the subsidiaries used to
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prepared as of the parent company’s reporting date. The established GTB Finance B.V. Netherlands as a Structured
consolidation principles are unchanged as against the Entity to raise funds from the international financial
comparative period. market. The Bank has, however, substituted the liability
and the investment in the Entity, and is now carried as
(i) Subsidiaries Held For Sale.
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Parent.
Control exists when the Parent has: (iii) Accounting method of consolidation
§§ power over the investee; Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on
§§ exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its which control is transferred to the Group. The results of
the subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the period
involvement with the investee; and are included in the consolidated financial statements
§§ the ability to use its power over the investee to from the effective acquisition date and or up to the
effective date on which control ceases, as appropriate.
affect the amount of the investor’s returns. The integration of the subsidiaries into the consolidated
financial statements is based on consistent accounting
Acquisition of subsidiaries and valuation methods for similar transactions and other
Business combinations are accounted for using the occurrences under similar circumstances.
acquisition method as at the acquisition date, which is
the date on which control is transferred to the Parent. (iv) Transactions eliminated on consolidation
The Group measures goodwill as the fair value of the Intra-group balances, income and expenses (except for
consideration transferred including the recognised foreign currency translation gains or losses) arising from
amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, intra-group transactions, are eliminated in preparing
less the net recognised amount (generally fair value) of the consolidated financial statements. Unrealised gains
the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, arising from transactions with subsidiaries, associates and
all measured as of the acquisition date. When the jointly controlled entities are eliminated to the extent of
excess is negative, a bargain purchase gain is recognised the Group’s interest in the entity. Unrealised losses are
immediately in profit or loss. eliminated in the same way as unrealised gains, but only
to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.
The Group elects on a transaction-by-transaction basis Profits and losses resulting from intra-group transactions
whether to measure at the acquisition date components are also eliminated.
of non-controlling interests in the acquiree at its fair value,
or at its proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable (v) Non-controlling interest
net assets. All other components of non-controlling The group applies IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial
interests are measured at their acquisition-date fair Statements (2011) in accounting for acquisitions of
values, unless another measurement basis is required non-controlling interests. Under this accounting policy,
by IFRS. Transaction costs, other than those associated acquisitions of non-controlling interests are accounted
with the issue of debt or equity securities, that the Group for as transactions with equity holders in their capacity as
incurs in connection with a business combination are owners and therefore no goodwill is recognised as a result
expensed as incurred. of such transactions. The adjustments to non-controlling
interests are based on the proportionate amount of the
(ii) Structured entity net assets of the subsidiary.
A structured entity is an entity that has been designed so
that voting or similar rights are not the dominant factor (b) Foreign currency translation
in deciding who controls the entity, such as when any
voting rights relate to administrative tasks only and the (i) Functional and presentation currency
relevant activities are directed by means of contractual Items included in the financial statements of each of
arrangements. A structured entity is consolidated if the the Group entities are measured using the currency of
Group is exposed, or has rights to variable returns from the primary economic environment in which the entity
its involvement with the Structured Entity and has the operates (‘the functional currency’).
ability to affect those returns through its power over the
Structured Entity. Power is the current ability to direct the
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(ii) Transactions and balances position presented are translated at the closing rate
Foreign currency transactions, that is transactions at the date of that statement of financial position;
denominated, or that require settlement in a foreign §§ Income and expenses for each Income statement
currency, are translated into the functional currency are translated at average exchange rates (unless
using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the this average is not a reasonable approximation of
transactions. the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the
transaction dates, in which case income and expenses
Monetary items denominated in foreign currency are are translated at the dates of the transactions);
translated using the closing rate as at the reporting §§ All resulting exchange differences are recognised in
date. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost other comprehensive income.
denominated in a foreign currency are translated with Exchange differences arising from the above process
the exchange rate as at the date of initial recognition; non are reported in shareholders’ equity as ‘Foreign
monetary items in a foreign currency that are measured currency translation reserve’.
at fair value are translated using the exchange rates at
the date when the fair value was determined. On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the
translation of the net investment in foreign entities, and
Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the of borrowings and other currency instruments designated
settlement of foreign currency transactions and from as hedges of such investments, are taken to ‘Other
the year end translation of monetary assets and liabilities comprehensive income’. When a foreign operation
denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in is disposed of, or partially disposed of, such exchange
the Income statement, except when deferred in equity differences are recognised in the consolidated income
as gains or losses from qualifying cash flow hedging statement as part of the gain or loss on sale.
instruments or qualifying net investment hedging
instruments. Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the
acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and
All foreign exchange gains and losses recognised in liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the
the Income statement are presented net in the Income closing rate.
statement within the corresponding item. Foreign
exchange gains and losses on other comprehensive (c) Interest
income items are presented in other comprehensive Interest income and expense for all interest-earning and
income within the corresponding item. interest-bearing financial instruments are recognised
in the income statement within “interest income” and
In the case of changes in the fair value of monetary assets “interest expense” using the effective interest method.
denominated in foreign currency classified as available The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts
for sale, a distinction is made between translation the estimated future cash payments and receipts through
differences resulting from changes in amortised cost of the expected life of the financial asset or liability (or,
the security and other changes in the carrying amount of where appropriate, the next re-pricing date) to the
the security. Translation differences related to changes carrying amount of the financial asset or liability. When
in the amortised cost are recognised in profit or loss, calculating the effective interest rate, the Group estimates
and other changes in the carrying amount, except future cash flows considering all contractual terms of the
impairment, are recognised in equity. financial instruments but not future credit losses.

(iii) Group Entities The calculation of the effective interest rate includes
The results and financial position of all the Group entities contractual fees paid or received , transaction costs, and
(none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary discounts or premiums that are an integral part of the
economy) that have a functional currency different effective interest rate.
from the presentation currency are translated into the
presentation currency as follows: Transaction costs are incremental costs that are directly
attributable to the acquisition, issue or disposal of a
§§ Assets and liabilities for each statement of financial financial asset or liability.

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Interest income and expense presented in the Income (g) Dividend income
statement include: Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive
income is established. Dividends on trading equities are
§§ Interest on financial assets and liabilities measured reflected as a component of net trading income. Dividend
at amortised cost calculated on an effective interest income on long term equity investments is recognised as
rate basis. a component of other operating income.

§§ Interest on financial assets measured at fair value (h) Leases
through profit or loss calculated on an effective Leases are accounted for in accordance with IAS 17
interest rate basis. and IFRIC 4. They are divided into finance leases and
operating leases.
§§ Interest on financial assets measured at fair value
through OCI calculated on an effective interest rate (a) The Group is the lessee
basis.
(i) Operating lease
(d) Fees and commission Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and
Fees and Commission that are integral to the effective rewards of ownership are retained by another party,
interest rate on a financial asset are included in the the lessor, are classified as operating leases. Payments,
measurement of the effective interest rate. Fees, such as including prepayments, made under operating leases
processing and management fees charged for assessing (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are
the financial position of the borrower, evaluating and charged to the income statements on a straight-line
reviewing guarantee, collateral and other security, basis over the period of the lease. When an operating
negotiation of instruments’ terms, preparing and processing lease is terminated before the lease period has expired,
documentation and finalising the transaction are an any payment required to be made to the lessor by way
integral part of the effective interest rate on a financial of penalty is recognised as an expense in the period in
asset or liability and are included in the measurement of which termination takes place.
the effective interest rate of financial assets or liabilities.
Other fees and commissions which relates mainly to (ii) Finance lease
transaction and service fees, including loan account Leases, where the Group has substantially all the risks
structuring and service fees, investment management and rewards of ownership, are classified as finance
and other fiduciary activity fees, sales commission, leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the lease’s
placement line fees, syndication fees and guarantee commencement at the lower of the fair value of the
issuance fees are recognised as the related services are leased property and the present value of the minimum
provided / performed. lease payments. Each lease payment is allocated between
the liability and finance charges so as to achieve a
(e) Net trading income constant rate on the outstanding balance of the finance
Net trading income comprises gains less losses related to lease.
trading assets and liabilities, and it includes all fair value
changes, dividends and foreign exchange differences.

(f) Net income from other financial instruments The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance
at fair value through profit or loss charges, are included in other liabilities. The interest
element of the finance cost is charged to the Income
Net income from other financial instruments at fair statement over the lease period so as to produce a
value through profit or loss relates to derivatives held constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining
for risk management purposes that do not form part of balance of the liability for each period.
qualifying hedge relationships.
Fair value changes on other derivatives held for risk (b) The Group is the lessor
management purposes, and other financial assets and When assets are leased to a third party under finance
liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss, lease terms, the present value of the lease income is
are presented in Other operating income – Mark to recognised as a receivable. The difference between the
market gain/(loss) on trading investments in the Income gross receivable and the present value of the receivable
statement.

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is recognised as unearned finance income. Lease income of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not
is recognised over the term of the lease using the net a business combination and that affects neither
investment method (before tax), which reflects a constant accounting nor taxable profit or loss;
periodic rate of return. §§ temporary differences related to investments in
subsidiaries where the timing of the reversal of the
(I) Income Tax temporary difference is controlled by the Group
and it is probable that they will not reverse in the
(a) Current income tax foreseeable future; and
Income tax payable is calculated on the basis of the §§ temporary differences arising on the initial recognition
applicable tax law in the respective jurisdiction and it of goodwill.
consists of Company Income Tax, Education tax and
NITDEF tax. Company Income tax is assessed at a statutory Deferred tax assets are recognised when it is probable
rate of 30% of total profit or Dividend Paid for the year, that future taxable profit will be available against which
whichever is higher. Education tax is computed as 2% of these temporary differences can be utilised. The tax
assessable profit while NITDEF tax is a 1% levy on Profit effects of carry-forwards of unused losses or unused tax
before tax of the Bank. credits are recognised as an asset when it is probable
that future taxable profits will be available against which
Current income tax is recognised as an expense for the these losses can be utilised. Deferred tax related to fair
period except to the extent that current tax is related to value re-measurement of available-for-sale investments
items that are charged or credited in other comprehensive and cash flow hedges, which are recognised in other
income or directly to equity. In these circumstances, comprehensive income, is also recognised in the other
deferred tax is charged or credit to other comprehensive comprehensive income and subsequently in the income
income or to equity (for example, current tax on available- statement together with the deferred gain or loss.
for-sale investment).
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a
Where the Group has tax losses that can be relieved legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities
only by carrying it forward against taxable profits of against current tax assets, and they relate to taxes levied
future periods, a deductible temporary difference arises. by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or
Those losses carried forward are set off against deferred on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current
tax liabilities carried in the consolidated statement of tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets
financial position. and liabilities will be realised simultaneously.

The Group evaluates positions stated in tax returns; (J) Financial assets and liabilities
ensuring information disclosed are in agreement with
the underlying tax liability, which has been adequately (i) Recognition
provided for in the financial statements. The Group initially recognises loans and advances,
Deposits, Debt securities issued and Subordinated
(b) Deferred income tax liabilities on the date that the Bank becomes a party
Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability to the contract. All other financial assets and liabilities
method, on temporary differences arising between (including assets and liabilities designated at fair value
the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying through profit or loss) are initially recognised on the
amounts in the financial statements. Deferred income trade date at which the Group becomes a party to the
tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have contractual provisions of the instrument.
been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of
the reporting period and are expected to apply when (ii) Measurement
the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the All financial instruments are measured initially at their
deferred income tax liability is settled. fair value plus transaction costs, except in the case of
financial assets and financial liabilities recorded at fair
However, the deferred income tax is not recognised for: value through profit or loss where transaction cost are
§§ temporary differences on the initial recognition expensed in the income statement.

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Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss techniques. In these techniques, fair values are estimated
are subsequently measured at fair value. Held to from observable data in respect of similar financial
maturity financial assets and Loans and receivables are instruments, using models to estimate the present
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the value of expected future cash flows or other valuation
effective interest rate. Available for sale financial assets techniques, using inputs (for example, NIBOR, LIBOR
are subsequently measured at fair value through equity yield curve, FX rates, volatilities and counterparty spreads)
except where the fair value cannot be reliably measured. existing at the end of the reporting period.

Non-trade financial liabilities are measured at amortised The Group uses widely recognised valuation models for
cost. Liabilities held for trading are measured at fair value. determining fair values of non-standardised financial
Subsequent recognition of financial assets and liabilities instruments of lower complexity, such as options or
is at amortised cost or fair value. interest rate and currency swaps. For these financial
instruments, inputs into models are generally market-
Changes in the fair value of monetary and non monetary observable.
securities classified as available-for-sale are recognised
in their comprehensive income (OCI). When securities For more complex instruments, the Group uses internally
classified as available for sale are sold or impaired, the developed models, which are usually based on valuation
accumulated fair value adjustments recognized in equity methods and techniques generally recognised as
are included in the income statements as “gains or losses standard within the industry. Valuation models are used
from investment securities”. primarily to value derivatives transacted in the over-the-
counter market, unlisted debt securities (including those
(a) Amortised cost measurement with embedded derivatives) and other debt instruments
The amortised cost of a financial asset or liability is the for which markets were or have become illiquid. Some of
amount at which the financial asset or liability is measured the inputs to these models may not be market observable
at initial recognition, minus principal repayments, plus or and are therefore estimated based on assumptions.
minus the cumulative amortisation using the effective
interest method of any difference between the initial In cases when the fair value of unlisted equity instruments
amount recognised and the maturity amount, minus any cannot be determined reliably, the instruments are carried
reduction for impairment. at cost less impairment. For the purpose of disclosure,
the fair value for loans and advances as well as liabilities
(b) Fair value measurement to banks and customers are determined using a present
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an value model on the basis of contractually agreed cash
asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction flows, taking into account credit quality, liquidity and
between market participants at the measurement date. costs.
For financial instruments traded in active markets, the
determination of fair values of financial assets and (iii) Offsetting
financial liabilities is based on quoted market prices Financial assets and liabilities are set off and the net
or dealer price quotations. This includes listed equity amount presented in the statements of financial position
securities and quoted debt instruments on major when, and only when, the Group has a legal right to
exchanges (for example, NSE, LSE) and broker quotes set off the amounts and intends either to settle on a
from Bloomberg and Reuters. net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability
simultaneously.
A financial instrument is regarded as quoted in an active Income and expenses are presented on a net basis only
market if it is traded in a market with sufficient frequency when permitted under IFRSs, or for gains and losses
and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing arising from a group of similar transactions such as in the
basis on the instrument. Otherwise, the market is to be Group’s trading activity.
regarded as inactive.
(iv) De-recognition
For financial instruments with no readily available quoted On derecognition of a financial asset, the difference
market price, fair value is determined using valuation between the carrying amount of the asset (or the carrying

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amount allocated to the portion of the asset transferred), Derecognition of a financial liability occurs only when
and the sum of (i) the consideration received (including the obligation is extinguished. A financial liability is said
any new asset obtained less any new liability assumed) to be extinguished when the obligation is discharged,
and (ii) any cumulative gain or loss that had been cancelled or expired.
recognized in other comprehensive income is recognized
in profit or loss. (v) Classification
The classification of financial instruments depends on
The Group derecognizes a financial asset when the the purpose and management’s intention for which
contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset the financial instruments were acquired and their
expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual characteristics. The Group’s classification of financial assets
cash flows in a transaction in which substantially all the and liabilities are in accordance with IAS 39, viz:
risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are
transferred or in which the Group neither transfers nor (a) Loans and Receivables
retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership The group’s loans and receivable comprises loans and
and it does not retain control of the financial asset. Any advances, cash and cash equivalent and other receivables.
interest in such transferred financial asset that qualify for Loans and advances are non-derivative financial assets
derecognition that is created or retained by the Group is with fixed or determinable payments that are not
recognized as a separate asset or liability. quoted in an active market and that the Group does not
intend to sell immediately or in the near term.
In certain transactions the Group retains the obligations
to service the transferred financial asset for a fee. When the Group purchases a financial asset and
The transferred asset is derecognized if it meets the simultaneously enters into an agreement to resell the
derecognition criteria. An asset or liability is recognized asset (or a substantially similar asset) at a fixed price on
for the servicing contract, depending on whether the a future date (“reverse repo or stock borrowing”), the
servicing fee is more than adequate (asset) or is less than arrangement is accounted for as a loan or advance, and
adequate (liability) for performing the servicing. the underlying asset is not recognised in the Group’s
financial statements.
The Group enters into transactions whereby it transfers
assets recognized on its statement of financial position, Cash and cash equivalents include notes and coins on
but retains either all or substantially all of the risks and hand, Unrestricted balances held with central banks,
rewards of the transferred assets or a portion of them. If Balances held with other banks , Money market
all or substantially all risks and rewards are retained, then placements and highly liquid financial assets with
the transferred assets are not derecognized. Transfers of original maturities of less than three months, which are
assets with retention of all or substantially all risks and subject to insignificant risk of changes in their fair value,
rewards include, for example, securities lending and and are used by the Group in the management of its
repurchase transactions. short-term commitments. Cash and cash equivalents are
carried at amortised cost in the Statements of financial
When assets are sold to a third party with a concurrent position.
total rate of return swap on the transferred assets, the
transaction is accounted for as a secured financing (b) Available-for-sale investments
transaction similar to repurchase transactions as the Available-for-sale investments are non-derivative
Group retains all or substantially all the risks and rewards investments that are not designated as anothercategory
of ownership of such assets. of financial assets. Unquoted equity securities whose fair
value cannot be reliably measured are carried at cost.
In transactions in which the Group neither retains All other available-for-sale investments are carried at fair
nor transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of value.
ownership of a financial asset and it retains control over
the asset, the Group continues to recognize the asset to Interest income from debt instruments is recognised in
the extent of its continuing involvement, determined by profit or loss using the effective interest method while
the extent to which it is exposed to changes in the value Dividend income from Equity instrument is recognised
of the transferred asset. in profit or loss when the Group becomes entitled to the

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