ubl annual accounts dec 2012 for web.pdf

United Bank LimitedUNCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2012

U N I T E D B A N K L I M I T E D Directors Report to the Members On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to present to you the 54th Annual Report of United Bank Limited for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Financial Highlights UBL achieved a profit after tax of Rs 18.0 billion which is 16% higher than last year and translates into earnings per share of Rs 14.71 (2011: Rs 12.66). On a consolidated basis, UBL achieved a profit after tax of Rs 19.3 billion, an increase of 30% over 2011.

The Board of Directors is pleased to recommend a final cash dividend of Rs 3.5 per share i.e. 35% and a bonus share issue of Nil for the year ended December 31, 2012, bringing the total cash dividend for the year 2012 to 85%.

UBL has achieved a pre-tax profit of Rs 27.0 billion which is 12% higher than last year in a challenging operating environment. This has been achieved despite severe spread compression, through a growth in the balance sheet, improved non fund income and lower provisions.

The continually declining rate environment has resulted in yield on earning assets reducing by 100 bps over 2011. Cost of funds fell by only 13 bps as the increase in the minimum PLS saving rate limited rate reduction on deposits. Consequently, the net interest margin for 2012 was 87 bps lower than in 2011. The Bank was able to offset most of this spread compression through balance

sheet growth, with net interest income declining by 2% to Rs 38.6 billion in 2012.Total provisions declined by 40% from Rs 7.5 billion in 2011 to Rs 4.5 billion for 2012, while net credit loss ratio improved from 2.1% to 1.1%.

Non-interest income increased substantially, from Rs 12.7 billion to Rs 17.1 billion, a growth of 35% over last year. Fees and commissions grew by 17% to Rs 8.2 billion, mainly attributable to

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increase in remittances, FI commissions, improved general banking fees and cross-sell of bancassurance. Higher investments in mutual funds resulted in dividend income rising to Rs 2.7 billion, while derivatives income increased to Rs 3.0 billion, primarily on account of one-off gains.

Cost management Administrative expenses increased to Rs 23.5 billion in 2012. This increase was largely driven by the full year impact of the Banks 2011 branch network expansion program, substantial growth in the Omni branchless banking business and UBLs continuing investments in technology and business building. On a comparable basis, expense growth was contained to 10% over the prior year.

Growth in Balance Sheet UBL grew its balance sheet by 15% over December 2011. This was primarily funded by a growth in deposits which increased by 14.2% to Rs 700 Billion at December 2012. Domestic core deposits increased by 16%, while the Bank shed opportunistic and expensive deposits. The domestic low cost deposit ratio also improved, as did the CASA ratio, which improved from 80% in December

2011 to 83% in December 2012. Gross advances increased by 11.7% to Rs 409 billion in December 2012, up from Rs 366 billion in December 2011. Despite the reduction in interest rates, the advances to deposits ratio continued to reduce, in line with the rest of the banking sector

The Bank was able to deliver better returns as the return on average assets increased from 2.1% in 2011 to 2.2% in 2012 and the return on equity improved from 23.7% to 24.3%.

Strong Capital Ratios UBLs capital adequacy ratio (CAR) continued to strengthen year on year due to the banks organic capital generation capabilities. Total CAR improved from 14.3% in December 2011 to 14.8% in December 2012. Tier 1 CAR was maintained at 10.5% as in 2012, the bank paid interim dividends totaling Rs 5 per share in addition to the Rs 6 per share final dividend for the previous year. On a consolidated basis, the Tier 1 CAR as at December 2012 was 10.1% whilst total CAR was 14.7%.


Economy Review Structural issues have hampered growth and Pakistans economy continues to underperform. The energy demand-supply gap has widened further, with persistent shortage of natural gas. GDP growth in FY12 was 3.7%, up from 2.7% in FY11. However, Large Scale Manufacturing growth remains anemic with significant scope for improvement.

Pakistans budgetary gap widened further to 8.5% of GDP in FY12. Revenue generation has continued to lag growth in expenditure, as tax revenues remained at a regional low of 9.2% of GDP in FY12, even lower than in FY11. The recently announced tax amnesty scheme is yet to be approved by parliament, but would only be a one-time boost rather than a sustainable improvement in the tax base. Expenditures continue to rise with subsidies to electricity consumers still around Rs 30 billion per month, and the government unable to recover this through improved collection or distribution measures. While amounts received recently from the Coalition Support Fund have helped reduce the budget deficit to 2.4% of GDP for the first six months, energy subsidies, losses in public sector corporations and upcoming elections will keep the deficit under pressure. According to IMF estimates the budget deficit is expected to reach 7.0% of GDP against a target of 4.7%.

Pakistans external account issues have been temporarily smoothed over during the first half of FY13, due to a declining trade deficit, increased foreign remittances and US$ 1.8 billion received from the Coalition Support Fund. The trade deficit has reduced by 14% in 1HFY13, as a result of rising exports, driven by a pick-up in textiles. Imports have also remained subdued due to improved self-sufficiency on the agriculture front and a judicious import of petroleum and related products. The countrys current account has posted a nominal surplus during 1HFY13 compared to a deficit of US$ 2.4 billion during 1HFY12. However, overall foreign exchange reserves have fallen to their lowest levels since FY08. Pakistans currency also felt the pressure, and depreciated by 8% in 2012.

Inflation has been steadily decreasing in 2012, with single-digit numbers posted for each month of FY13. Inflation fell to 7.93% during December, and has averaged 8.32% for the first half of FY13. With falling inflation, the SBP has reduced its policy rate by 250 bps over the last six months to single digits. However, they have cautioned that the potential for further interest rate reduction is limited and is likely to hinge on how the balance of payments position develops.

Pakistans equity market emerged as one of the best performing markets in the world in 2012, returning 49% for the year. As interest rates reduced to single digits, equity prices responded favorably, with gains also fueled by rising corporate profitability in key sectors. Average daily trading volumes, however, remained low throughout the year despite a net inflow from foreign investors.


Banking sector deposits maintained their growth trajectory, increasing by 13.8% in 2012. Banking sector advances grew by 10.4% in 2012, largely due to a settlement of circular debt during the early part of the year. However, lending to the private sector remained sluggish, growing by only 3.3% during the year. Excess liquidity in the banking sector continues to be deployed in government securities. Circular debt in the power sector continues to accumulate, thus constraining the sectors borrowing capacity and impeding performance. Non-performing loans remained relatively under control for the industry, with a 1.2% growth during the first nine months of 2012. Consequently, the infection ratio reduced from 17.5% in December 2011 to 16.6% in September 2012.

International The International business remains a key contributor to the profitability and diversification of the overall UBL franchise. The macroeconomic indicators of the GCC countries have continued to show improvement leading to a positive outlook and growing business confidence, particularly in UAE. As a result, the business has revitalized lending within its targeted segment of the corporate portfolio and also re-launched the Personal Residential Mortgage product in UAE for top quality customers in select areas. Liquidity management remained a key focus area, helping to supplement the fixed income portfolio and supporting the development of wholesale banking, and in particular, the growing Financial Institutions business.

During the year a fully owned banking subsidiary was established in Tanzania to extend UBLs footprint to Africa, whilst United National Bank Limited, a subsidiary in UK, adopted the trade name of UBL UK, to better leverage the strength of the UBL brand.

Core banking system implementation The year 2012 has been significant in terms of roll out of the new Core Banking System (CBS) where 988 branches were successfully migrated, bringing the total number of branches on CBS to 1,246. As a result 93% of total domestic deposits, 98% of total domestic advances and the entire conventional domestic Trade Finance portfolio are now on CBS.

A formal plan has been developed for implementation of CBS in the International business. In the first phase, the 8 branches in UAE will be migrated to CBS by the end of 2013.

The first phase of implementation of the Sierra Treasury Management System has been completed in 2012 with the launch of the Derivatives and Foreign Exchange modules. The next phase covering Money Markets, Fixed Income and Equities is planned for 2013.


Key developments during 2012

Home Remittances

UBL is now the market leader in the home remittances business with a market share of 22%. Home remittance volumes increased by 30% in 2012 to US$ 3 billion, earning much needed foreign exchange reserves for the country. This is a major accomplishment for the Bank and has been achieved through a superior Tez Raftar product offering. There was also a greater focus in target markets which originate higher remittance volumes, where UBL increased its overseas sales representation, along with brand building and joint marketing initiatives with overseas partners, thus improving the Banks reach and enhancing partner relationships and co-ordination.

Acquisition of Khushhali Bank Limited

A UBL led consortium successfully acquired a 67.45% stake for Rs 2.35 billion in Khushhali Bank Limited (KBL), a leading microfinance bank in Pakistan. In addition to UBL, the consortium comprises of US and European investors with considerable expertise and experience in the global microfinance arena, who are expected to bring value towards optimizing the significant potential of KBL. The consortium has re-constituted the KBL Board of Directors, and is assisting KBLs senior management in formulating a new and ambitious long-term strategic vision. UBL expects that KBL will be able to substantially expand its reach, grow its business and realize cost efficiencies by leveraging the synergies between KBL and UBL Omni.

UBL already held a 11.73% stake in KBL, which has now increased to 29.69%. Consequently, the consortium will now hold 79.18% of KBLs share capital.

Signature

UBL added 4 priority banking Signature lounges in 2012 taking the total to 13 and expanding its reach within the valuable high net-worth segment. Signature was launched in November 2009 and currently caters to over five thousand high net worth customers. Signature provides a complete range of retail banking products with exclusive and dedicated personnel and premises and also provides its customers with privileges through alliances with high-end partners.

The year 2012 also witnessed the launch of UBL's exclusive Airport Lounges in Karachi, free for use by UBL Signature customers. To date, over 10,000 customers have been served with


numbers growing steadily. UBL also continues to maintain its exclusive relationship with Port Grand in Karachi, which offers complimentary admission for UBL Signature customers along with attractive discounts at various establishments.

Instantaneous ATM/Debit Card for Omni account holders

UBL Omni successfully launched Pakistans first ATM/Debit card that is provided to branchless banking customers at the time of account opening. This feature has been very well received and has resulted in a multifold increase in the number of branchless banking accounts opened.

Collaboration with UBL Funds

UBL enhanced its partnership with UBL Fund Managers by offering its customers opportunities to invest in UBLs mutual funds through the UBL network. A nationwide training initiative, lasting 8 weeks and covering 220 branches, was conducted to provide staff in-depth training on the promotion and sale of UBL Funds. This has been supported by process improvements at both ends to facilitate customers. These initiatives will improve cross-sell and deepen relationships, particularly with high net worth customers, whilst providing them an expanded product suite and convenient, tax efficient financial solutions.

Bancassurance

To build on the success of the bancassurance initiative and expand its product range, UBL entered into an alliance with State Life Insurance Corporation. UBLs customers now have convenient access to a broad range of products to suit their needs from EFU Life, Jubilee Life and State Life Insurance.

Social Media

With a young and increasingly tech-savvy population in Pakistan, social media is an increasingly important channel for communicating with customers. In 2012, UBL revamped its website and created a presence on Facebook and Twitter, which are now important components in UBLs overall media strategy. These sites are witnessing increasingly regular interaction, providing customers with constant updates on product offerings and developments whilst also giving them an opportunity to provide feedback.

Launch of first electronic IPO

In 2012, UBL marked a significant milestone by introducing the first-ever online share subscription mechanism in Pakistan for the IPO of Aisha Steel Mills. This was a joint initiative of UBL, the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan, Aisha Steel Mills Limited and Arif Habib Limited. This was the first electronic IPO (eIPO) offered in Pakistan where customers applied for


shares online via UBLs internet banking platform through an entirely paperless process. For this achievement and initiative, UBL received a recognition award at the Pakistan IPO Summit 2012.

Credit Ratings The credit rating company JCR-VIS re-affirmed the Banks long-term entity rating at AA+ and the ratings of its three subordinated loan instruments at AA. The short term ratings remain at A-1+ which is the highest rating denoting the greatest certainty of timely payments by a financial institution. All ratings for UBL have been assigned a Stable outlook.

Capital Intelligence (CI), the international credit rating agency, has re-affirmed UBLs long-term and short-term Foreign Currency ratings at B- and B respectively in line with CIs sovereign ratings. In addition, the Banks Financial Strength rating has been re-affirmed at BB+, with the Outlook reaffirmed at Stable based on the Banks strong performance.

Future Outlook The first half of 2013 will be dominated by the build-up to elections and the related political uncertainties. The economic situation will remain challenging with a potentially precarious balance of payments position if foreign exchange reserves continue to fall.

On the budgetary front, the countrys fiscal deficit is again likely to surpass 7% of GDP in FY13, as the pressure on expenditure due to elections and continuing security issues are unlikely to be offset by improved tax collections. The deficit will continue to be funded through the domestic banking system, re-fueling an inflationary cycle and depriving the private sector of much needed credit. The energy crisis and circular debt remain difficult issues that need to be tackled with the utmost priority, both through measures to improve efficiency and through longer term investment, as the energy shortage continues to have an adverse impact on economic growth and prevent much needed industrial expansion and job creation.

Interest rates have already declined by 250 bps during the first six months of FY13. However, the minimum guaranteed return for PLS savings deposits remains at the increased level of 6%, resulting in severe spread compression for the banking sector. With spreads already at 5-year lows, the acquisition of low-cost deposits remains the key priority. The Bank is confident that its prudent risk management approach along with the significant growth in its network and continuous investment in people, technology and products will place it in a good position to manage the challenging environment ahead.

Awards and Recognitions UBL received several awards in 2012, which are a testament to its performance, the strength of its franchise and the innovative solutions offered to its customers:


2012 Bank of the Year in Pakistan Award, awarded by The Banker Magazine, an affiliate of the Financial Times, UK.

ASIAMONEY Best Domestic Bank Award for 2012

Pakistani Deal of the Year award from Acquisition International Magazine for the Khushhali Bank Limited transaction.

GSMA Global Mobile Award 2012 for Best Use of Mobile in Emergency or Humanitarian Situations and Financial Insights Innovation Award for Innovation in Cash Disbursements (G2P) in February 2012.

Best Islamic Deal in Pakistan by The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2012 for Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited USD 84 million Syndicated Islamic Finance Facility.

Asia Deal of the Year by Euromoney Air Finance Journal for PIAs Shariah Compliant Islamic Facility of USD 100 million. This was the first foreign currency commercially syndicated financing for a Pakistani corporate since 2007.

Transaction of the Year Award by CFA Pakistan Society for successfully executing one of the largest public offerings in 2011 of Engro Foods (Rs 1,875 million).

Best Credit Card Provider in the Consumers Choice Awards 2011 by The Consumers Association of Pakistan.

Statement under Clause XVI of the Code of Corporate Governance The Board of Directors is committed to ensuring that the requirements of corporate governance set by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan are fully met. The Bank has adopted good corporate governance practices and the Directors are pleased to report that:

The financial statements present fairly the state of affairs of the Bank, the result of its operations, cash flows and changes in equity.

Proper books of account of the Bank have been maintained.

Appropriate accounting policies have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements, except for the changes in accounting policies as described in note 5.1. Accounting estimates are based on reasonable and prudent judgment.


International Financial Reporting Standards, as applicable to Banks in Pakistan, have been followed in the preparation of the financial statements without any departure therefrom.

The system of internal control in the Bank is sound in design, and is effectively

implemented and monitored.

There are no significant doubts regarding the Banks ability to continue as a going concern.

There has been no material departure from the best practices of corporate governance.

Performance highlights for the last six years are attached to these unconsolidated

financial statements.

The Board has appointed the following three Committees with defined terms of reference

o Board Risk Management Committee (BRMC) o Board Human Resources & Compensation Committee (HRCC) o Board Audit Committee (BAC)

The number of Board Committee meetings attended during the year by each Director is shown below:

Name of Director Designation & Name of Committee BRMC HRCC BAC

Mr. Omar Z. Al Askari Director / Chairman HRCC / Member BRMC 4 3 -

Mr. Zameer Mohammed Choudrey Director / Chairman BAC - - 4

Mr. Amin Uddin Director / Member BAC - - 4

Mr. Arshad Ahmad Mir Director / Chairman BRMC 4 - -

Mr. Seerat Asghar Director / Member HRCC - 4 -

Mr. Rana Assad Amin* Director / Member BAC - - 3

Mr. Atif R. Bokhari President & CEO / Member HRCC & BRMC 4 4 -

*Mr. Rana Assad Amin was appointed to the Board in February 2012. Since the BAC is held prior to the Board meeting, Mr. Rana Assad Amin did not attend the February 2012 BAC.

The Bank operates five post retirement funds including the Provident Fund, Gratuity Fund, Pension Fund, Benevolent Fund, and General Provident Fund. The value of the investments of these funds based on their latest audited financial statements as at December 31, 2011 is as follows:


Amounts in 000

Employees Provident Fund 2,953,277

Employees Gratuity Fund 378,997

Staff Pension Fund 5,469,223

Staff General Provident Fund 1,241,572

Officers / Non-Officers Benevolent Fund 826,167

The Bank also operates two unfunded benefit schemes in the form of Post Retirement Medical and Compensated Absences.

Meetings of the Board During the year under review, the Board of Directors met six times. The number of meetings attended by each director during the year is shown below:

Name of the Director Designation Meetings attended

His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan Chairman 03

Sir Mohammed Anwar Pervez, OBE, HPk Deputy Chairman 06

Mr. Omar Z. Al Askari Director 04

Mr. Zameer Mohammed Choudrey Director 06

Mr. Rana Assad Amin Director 06

Mr. Amin Uddin Director 06

Mr. Arshad Ahmad Mir Director 06

Mr. Seerat Asghar Director 06

Mr. Atif R. Bokhari President & CEO 06

Change in Directors Mr. Rana Assad Amin was appointed as a Director by the Government of Pakistan with effect

from 21 February 2012 in place of Mr. Muhammad Sami Saeed. The Board records its

appreciation for Mr. Muhammad Sami Saeeds valuable contribution and services.


Directors Training Program In compliance of Clause (xi) of the Code of Corporate Governance, Mr. Seerat Asghar, Director,

successfully completed the Corporate Governance Leadership Skills program conducted by The

Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance. Last year, Mr Amin Uddin, Director, completed the

same program.

Pattern of Shareholding The pattern of shareholding as required u/s 236 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 and Clause (xvi) of the Code of Corporate Governance is given below: Shareholders No. of Shares % of Ordinary

Shares Bestway Group (BG) 625,191,261 51.07 Abu Dhabi Group (ADG) 67,329,867 5.50 State Bank of Pakistan 238,567,381 19.49 Government of Pakistan 3,354,550 0.27 Privatization Commission of Pakistan 1,714 0.00 General Public & Others 179,993,330 14.70 NIT 1,192,199 0.10 Banks, DFIs & NBFIs 26,083,910 2.13 Insurance Companies 10,029,107 0.82 Modarabas & Mutual Funds 11,288,893 0.92 Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan 1 0.00 * International GDRs (non-voting shares) 61,147,474 5.00 TOTAL OUTSTANDING SHARES 1,224,179,687 100.00 * ADG also holds 4.80% additional shares in the form of GDRs. The aggregate shares/GDRs held by the following are:

No. of

shares/GDRs a) Associated Companies, undertakings & related parties

- Bestway (Holdings) Limited 467,611,120 - Bestway Cement Limited 93,649,744

- ADG holding in the form of GDRs* 14,708,099

b) NIT -National Bank of Pakistan Trustee Department NI(U)T Fund 1,192,199 Modarabas & Mutual Funds** 11,288,893

c) Public sector companies and corporations 508,362


d) Banks, DFIs, NBFIs, Insurance Companies 36,113,017 e) Directors & CEO

-H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan 67,329,867 -Sir Mohammed Anwar Pervez,OBE,HPk 62,433,163 -Zameer Mohammed Choudrey 1,497,234

-Amin Uddin 2,750

-Arshad Ahmad Mir 2,500

-Atif R. Bokhari, President & CEO 1,515,029 f) -Executives*** 3,429,533

*Number of GDRs (one GDR represents four ordinary shares). ** Name wise detail of Modarabas & Mutual Funds is annexed with Categories of Shareholders. *** Figure for Executives includes 5,456 shares held by their spouses and minor children.

Shareholders holding 5% or more voting rights No. of shares % Bestway (Holdings) Limited 467,611,120 38.20 State Bank of Pakistan 238,567,381 19.49 Bestway Cement Limited 93,649,744 7.65 H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan 67,329,867 5.50 Sir Mohammed Anwar Pervez, OBE, HPk 62,433,163 5.10

Risk Management Framework Risk management is carried out under an integrated structure at the Bank. The overall risk

management process of the Bank is supervised by the Board Risk Management Committee

(BRMC), while the day to day functions are executed by the Risk & Credit Policy Group. The

Group is organized into the following six divisions, headed by senior executives:

Credit Policy & Research

Credit Risk Management

Consumer, Seasonal Finance & SME Products

Market and Treasury Risk and FI Risk Management

Operational Risk & Basel II

International Risk


The countrys economic environment in 2012 was not conducive for significant private sector

credit growth, despite interest rates falling to single digits by year end. UBLs asset portfolio

continued to be closely monitored and the Bank raised the bar in its risk management practices.

The updated and expanded Risk Acceptance Criteria (RAC) served as a key support tool in the

credit disbursement process. Regular publication of reports by the Credit Policy & Research

Division kept key business groups aware of vital economic and sectoral developments

throughout the year.

Credit Policy redesigned the Obligor Risk Rating (ORR) Model to reflect more objective ratings,

with separate models for Corporate, Commercial, SME and Individuals. Domestic and

International industry concentration limits were reviewed and amended to avoid risk

concentration in selected sectors and to direct business units towards a planned acquisition of

assets.

In its Consumer assets portfolio, UBL is now using an application scoring model as well as a

behavioral scoring model to improve and manage asset quality. Acquisitions are driven

primarily through targeting and selective lending to branch banking customers who have an

existing relationship with the Bank. A revised settlement policy as well as restructuring of the

collection and recovery functions proved to be effective risk management tools for improving

recoveries.

The Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) was maintained well above the prescribed regulatory

threshold throughout the year. The CAR calculation process has been optimized through

automation of the reporting to the State Bank of Pakistan under the Basel II Standardized

Approach. The Bank continued its efforts towards implementing the Operational Risk

Management Framework with an aim to understand the operational risk profile and improve

the overall control environment. Business Continuity Planning and Outsourcing Frameworks

are also in place to appropriately address the relevant risks. The Bank has further strengthened

its stress testing process by including more stringent and varied stress scenarios and testing

their impact on earnings, liquidity and capital adequacy. The results of the stress testing were

presented to senior management committees and the Board Risk Management Committee.


The Market & Treasury Risk function, under the supervision of the Market Risk Committee is

responsible for estimating, monitoring and reporting market risk inherent in on & off balance

sheet exposures of the Bank. They also monitor and proactively seek to improve the effective

implementation of the market risk management policy. Sensitivity and scenario analyses are

routinely employed to assess the potential risk of proposed as well as existing investments.

Building on the initiatives taken last year, focus continues towards developing greater reliance

on quantitative methods, improved limit setting and review mechanism of exposures. Steps

were also taken to establish a mechanism for liquidity risk monitoring in line with guidelines

provided by the SBP and Basel III. The completion of the Sierra Treasury Management System

rollout in 2013 will significantly strengthen the Treasury monitoring function.

Meanwhile, the International Market Risk function continues to work closely with International

Treasury to manage the Market and Treasury risk effectively. For effective liquidity risk

management, they routinely do stress testing, scenario analysis, contingency funding plans and

compute Basel III liquidity ratios.

With an improved environment in countries within the UBL International umbrella, wholesale

banking yielded favorable results while remaining within acceptable risk parameters. The Risk

function also worked closely with the Financial Institutions group, providing country analysis to

support expansion into new non-presence markets and products.

Auditors The present auditors M/S. BDO Ebrahim & Co., Chartered Accountants, retire and, being

eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. M/s.

Ernst & Young Ford Rhodes Sidat Hyder, Chartered Accountants, retire and in pursuance of the

Code of Corporate Governance become ineligible for re-appointment having completed a term

of five years.

The Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Board Audit Committee, recommends

M/s. BDO Ebrahim & Co., Chartered Accountants, for re-appointment and M/s. KPMG Taseer

Hadi & Co, Chartered Accountants., as auditors of the Bank in place of M/s. Ernst & Young Ford

Rhodes Sidat Hyder, Chartered Accountants.


Conclusion In conclusion, I extend my thanks and appreciation to UBL shareholders and customers as well

as to my fellow members of the Board of Directors for their trust and support. We

acknowledge the efforts and dedication demonstrated by our staff and would also like to

express our earnest appreciation to the Government, the State Bank of Pakistan, the Securities

& Exchange Commission and other regulatory bodies for their continued support.

For and on behalf of the Board, Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan Chairman Abu Dhabi February 24, 2013

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REVIEW REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ON THE STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE BEST PRACTICES OF CODE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

We have reviewed the Statement of Compliance with the best practices (the Statement) contained in the Code of Corporate Governance (the Code) for the year endedI December 31, 2012 prepared by the Board of Directors of UNITED BANK LIMITED (the Bank)

to comply with the Listing Regulations of the Karachi Stock Exchange Limited, Lahore Stock

Exchange Limited and Islamabad Stock Exchange Limited, where the Bank is listed.

I The responsibility for complfance with the Code is that of the Board of Directors of the Bank.

Our responsibility is to review, to the extent Where such compliance can be objectively - <

verified, whether the Statement reflects the status of the Bank's compliance with the

provisions of the Code and report if it does not. A review is limited primcg-ily to inquiries of

the Bank's personnel, and review of various documents prepared by the Bank to comply with

the Code.

As part of our audit of financial statements we are required to obtain an understanding of the

accounting and internal control systems sufficient to plan the audit and develop an effective

audit approach. We are not required to consider whether the Board's statement on internal

control covers all risks and controls, or to form an opinion on the effectiveness of such

internal controls, the Bank's corporate governance procedures and risks.

Further, the Listing Regulations require the Bank to place before the Board of Directors for

their consideration and approval, related party transactions distinguishing between

transactions carried out on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's length

transactions and transactions which are not executed at arm's length price recording proper

justification for using such alternate pricing mechanism. Further, all such transactions are

also required to be separately placed before the Audit Committee. We are only required and

have ensured compliance of requirement to the extent of approval of related party

transactions by the Board of Directors and placement of such transactions before the Audit

Committee. We have not carried out any procedures to determine whether the related party

transactions were undertaken at arm's length price or not.

Based on our reView, nothing has come to our attention which causes us to believe that the 'Statement90es not appropriately reflect the Bank's compliance, in all material respects, 'with the best practices contained in the Code as applicable to the Bank for the year ended ,,December 31, 2012. )

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;Audit Engagement Partner: ,Zulfikar Ali Causer

Date: 24 FEB 2013 Karachi

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Audit Engagement Partner: Shabbir Yunus

U N I T E D B A N K L I M I T E D STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 This statement is being presented to comply with the Code of Corporate Governance (The Code) contained in the Listing Regulation No. 35 of the Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad Stock Exchanges for the purpose of establishing a framework of good governance, whereby a listed company is managed in compliance with the best practices of corporate governance. The Bank has applied the principles contained in the Code in the following manner:

1. The Bank encourages representation of independent non-executive directors and directors representing minority interests on its board of directors.. At present the board includes:

Category Names

Independent Directors Mr. Amin Uddin Mr. Arshad Ahmad Mir

Executive Director Mr. Atif R. Bokhari, President & CEO

Non-Executive Directors His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan Sir Mohammed Anwar Pervez, OBE, HPk Mr. Omar Z. Al Askari Mr. Zameer Mohammed Choudrey Mr. Seerat Asghar Mr. Rana Assad Amin

The independent directors meets the criteria of independence under clause I (b) of the CCG

2. The Directors have confirmed that none of them is serving as a Director in more than seven listed companies, including this Bank.

3. All the resident directors of the Bank are registered as taxpayers and none of them has defaulted

in payment of any loan to a banking company, a DFI or an NBFI or, being a member of a stock exchange, has been declared as a defaulter by that stock exchange.

4. Mr. Rana Assad Amin was appointed as a Director of UBL in place of Mr. Muhammad Sami Saeed with effect from 21 February 2012 as a GOP nominee.

5. The Bank has prepared a Code of Conduct and has ensured that appropriate steps have been

taken to disseminate it throughout the Bank along with its supporting policies and procedures.

6. The Board has developed a vision / mission statement, overall corporate strategy and significant policies of the Bank. A complete record of particulars of significant policies along with the dates on which they were approved or amended has been maintained.

7. All the powers of the Board have been duly exercised and decisions on material transactions,

including the appointment and the determination of remuneration and terms and conditions of employment of the Chief Executive Officer, other executive and non-executive directors, have been taken by the Board.

8. The meetings of the Board were presided over by the Chairman and, in his absence, by the

Deputy Chairman. The Board met at least once in every quarter. Written notices of the Board


meeting, along with the agenda and working papers, were circulated at least seven days before the meetings. The minutes of the meetings were appropriately recorded and circulated.

9. In compliance of Clause (xi) of The Code, Mr. Seerat Asghar Director UBL, have completed the Corporate Governance Leadership Skills program conducted by Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance in February 2012.

10. The appointments of the Chief Financial Officer, the Company Secretary and the Head of Internal Audit including their remuneration and terms of employment have been approved by the Board.

11. The Directors Report for the year has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of the Code and fully describes the salient matters required to be disclosed.

12. The financial statements of the Bank were duly endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer and the

Chief Financial Officer before approval of the Board.

13. The Directors, Chief Executive Officer and Executives do not hold any interest in the shares of the Bank other than those disclosed in the pattern of shareholding.

14. The Bank has complied with all corporate and financial reporting requirements of the Code.

15. The Board has formed an audit committee. It comprises of three members, all of whom are non-

executive Directors.

16. The meetings of the audit committee are held at least once every quarter prior to the approval of interim and final results of the Bank and as required by the Code. The terms of reference of the committee have been formulated and advised to the committee for compliance.

17. The Board has also constituted a Human Resource and Compensation Committee comprising of two non-executives and one executive Director. The Chairman of the Committee is a non-executive Director.

18. The Board has set up an effective internal audit function. Personnel of the Internal Audit

Department are suitably qualified and experienced for the purpose and are conversant with the policies and procedures of the Bank.

19. The statutory auditors of the Bank have confirmed that they have been given a satisfactory rating

under the Quality Control Review Program of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, that they or any of the partners of the firm, their spouses and minor children do not hold shares of the Bank and that the firm and all its partners are in compliance with International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) guidelines on Code of Ethics as adopted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.

20. The statutory auditors or the persons associated with them have not been appointed to provide

other services except in accordance with the listing regulations and the auditors confirmed that they have observed IFAC guidelines in this regard.

21. The Closed Period, prior to the announcement of interim/final results, and business decisions, which may materially affect the market price of companys securities, was determined and intimated to directors, employees and stock exchanges.


22. Material/price sensitive information has been disseminated among all market participants at

once through stock exchanges.

23. We confirm that all other material principles enshrined in the CCG have been complied with.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

NAHAYAN MABARAK AL NAHAYAN Chairman

Abu Dhabi Date: February 24, 2013

BOO EBRAHIM ft CO. ERNST ft YOUNG FORD RHODES SlOAT HYDER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS

We have audited the annexed unconsolidated statement of financial position of UNITED BANK LIMITED (the Bank) as at December 31, 2012 and, the related unconsolidated profit and loss account, unconsolidated statement of comprehensive income, unconsolidated cash flow statement, and unconsolidated statement of changes in equity, together with the notes forming part thereof (here-inafter referred to as the 'financial statements') for the year then ended, in which are incorporated the unaudited certified returns from the branches except for forty branches which have been'audited by us and fourteen branches audited by auditors abroad and we state that 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.

It is the responsibility of the Bank's Board of Directors to establish and maintain cl system of internal control, and prepare and present the finaricial statements in conformity with approved accounting standards and the requirements, of the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962 (LVII of 1962), and the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).: Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the Intern~tional Standards on Auditing as applicable in Pakistan. These standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of any material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence support1ng the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting policies and significant estimates made by management, as well as, evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion and after due verification, which in case of loans and advances covered more than sixty percent of the total loans and advances of the Bank, we report that:

(a) in our opinion proper books of account have been kept by the Bank as required by the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984), and the returns referred to above received from the branches have been found adequate for the purposes of our audit;

(b) in our opinion: (i) the unconsolidated statement of financial position and unconsolidated profit and loss

account together with the notes thereon have been drawn up in conformity with the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962 (LVII of 1962), and the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984), and are in agreement with the books of account and are further in accordance with accounting policies consistently applied except for the change in accounting policy as stated in note 5.1 to the accompanying financial statements, with which we concur;

(11 ) the expenditure incurred during the year was for the purpose of the Bank's business; and

(iii) the business conducted, investments made and the expenditure incurred during the year were in accordance with the objects of the Bank and the transactions of the Bank which have come to our notice have been within the powers of the Bank;

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(c) in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us the unconsolidated statement of financial position, unconsolidated profit and loss account, unconsolidated statement of comprehensive income, unconsolidated cash flow statement and unconsolidated statement of changes in equity, together with the notes forming part thereof conform with approved accounting standards as applicable in Pakistan and give the information required by the Banking Compani.es Ordinance, 1962 (LVII of 1962), and the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984), in the manner so required and give a true and fair view of the state of the Bank's affairs as at December 31, 2012 and its true balance of the profit, its comprehensive income, its cash flows and changes in equity for the year then ended; and

(d) in our opinion zakat deductible at source under the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance, 1980 (XVIII of 1980), was deducted by the Bank and deposited in the Central Zakat Fund established under Section 7 of that Ordinance.

BOO EBRAHIM 8: CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ~.

Audit Engagement Partner: Zu lfikar Ali Causer

Date: 24 FEB 2013 Karachi

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UNCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2012

Note 2012 2011

ASSETSCash and balances with treasury banks 6 94,081,133 86,216,168 Balances with other banks 7 15,234,326 14,385,823 Lendings to financial institutions 8 21,953,458 11,890,082 Investments 9 349,590,182 294,410,661 Advances

Performing 10 350,500,822 314,187,793 Non-performing - net of provision 10 13,862,980 11,159,415

364,363,802 325,347,208 Operating fixed assets 11 24,431,069 22,981,878 Deferred tax asset - net 12 - 1,991,185 Other assets 13 24,744,682 20,836,736

894,398,652 778,059,741 LIABILITIESBills payable 15 7,600,633 5,879,043 Borrowings 16 67,214,445 49,953,251 Deposits and other accounts 17 699,935,518 612,980,139 Subordinated loans 18 9,319,264 11,317,080 Liabilities against assets subject to finance lease - - Deferred tax liability - net 12 277,970 - Other liabilities 19 18,886,996 18,777,320

803,234,826 698,906,833 NET ASSETS 91,163,826 79,152,908

REPRESENTED BY:Share capital 20 12,241,798 12,241,798 Reserves 29,044,219 24,847,019 Unappropriated profit 36,341,135 33,534,116

77,627,152 70,622,933 Surplus on revaluation of assets - net of deferred tax 21 13,536,674 8,529,975

91,163,826 79,152,908

CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS 22

The annexed notes from 1 to 48 and annexures form an integral part of these unconsolidated financial statements.

Atif R. Bokhari Rana Assad Amin Sir Mohammed Anwar Pervez, OBE, HPk Nahayan Mabarak Al NahayanPresident and Director Deputy Chairman ChairmanChief Executive Officer

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UNCONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

Note 2012 2011

Mark-up / return / interest earned 24 73,507,415 70,450,897 Mark-up / return / interest expensed 25 34,947,698 31,025,869 Net mark-up / interest income 38,559,717 39,425,028

Provision against loans and advances - net 10.4 3,245,268 6,194,973 Provision against lendings to financial institutions - net 8.4 168,492 345,858 Provision for diminution in value of investments - net 9.3 438,149 410,085 Bad debts written off directly 10.5 284,991 340,416

4,136,900 7,291,332 Net mark-up / return / interest income after provisions 34,422,817 32,133,696

Non mark-up / interest incomeFee, commission and brokerage income 8,162,535 6,949,191 Dividend income 2,664,242 786,496 Income from dealing in foreign currencies 1,862,585 2,078,260 Gain on sale of securities - net 26 464,386 518,710 Unrealized gain / (loss) on revaluation of investments classified as

held for trading 9.4 2,236 (43,750) Other income 27 3,975,234 2,429,346 Total non mark-up / interest income 17,131,218 12,718,253

51,554,035 44,851,949 Non mark-up / interest expensesAdministrative expenses 28 23,528,112 19,784,894 Other provisions - net 29 361,928 226,204 Workers' Welfare Fund 30 531,106 513,121 Other charges 31 103,962 104,939 Total non mark-up / interest expenses 24,525,108 20,629,158 Profit before taxation 27,028,927 24,222,791

Taxation - Current 32 8,947,398 8,946,039 Taxation - Prior years 32 497,000 679,290 Taxation - Deferred 32 (422,199) (902,201)

9,022,199 8,723,128 Profit after taxation 18,006,728 15,499,663

Earnings per share - basic and diluted 33 14.71 12.66



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UNCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

2012 2011

Profit after taxation 18,006,728 15,499,663

Other comprehensive income:Exchange differences on translation of net investment in foreign branches 2,355,526 1,541,259

Gain on cash flow hedges 63,078 103,319 Related deferred tax liability on cash flow hedges (22,077) (36,162)

41,001 67,157 2,396,527 1,608,416

Comprehensive income transferred to equity - net of tax 20,403,255 17,108,079



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The surplus arising on revaluation of assets has been reported in accordance with the requirements of the CompaniesOrdinance, 1984 and the directives of the State Bank of Pakistan in a separate account below equity.

UNCONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

Note 2012 2011

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIESProfit before taxation 27,028,927 24,222,791 Less: Dividend income 2,664,242 786,496

24,364,685 23,436,295 Adjustments: Depreciation 1,506,194 1,234,055 Amortization 405,878 300,667 Workers' Welfare Fund 531,106 513,121 Provision for retirement benefits 629,431 422,027 Provision against loans and advances - net 3,245,268 6,194,973 Provision against lendings to financial institutions - net 168,492 345,858 Provision for diminution in value of investments - net 438,149 410,085 Reversal of provision in respect of investments disposed off during the year (1,753,199) (350,995) Provision against off balance sheet items 249 4,144 Gain on sale of fixed assets (24,879) (39,679) Bad debts written-off directly 284,991 340,416 Amortization of cash flow hedges 63,078 103,319 Unrealized (gain) / loss on revaluation of investments classified as held for trading (2,236) 43,750 Provision against other assets 190,619 89,935

5,683,141 9,611,676 30,047,826 33,047,971

Decrease / (increase) in operating assets Lendings to financial institutions (10,231,868) (301,162) Held for trading securities (3,774,334) 15,167,282 Advances (42,546,853) 1,849,575 Other assets (excluding advance taxation) (1,473,415) (1,716,492)

(58,026,470) 14,999,203 (Decrease) / increase in operating liabilities Bills payable 1,721,590 833,228 Borrowings 17,261,194 4,848,402 Deposits and other accounts 86,955,379 62,334,372 Other liabilities (excluding current taxation) (723,869) (591,477)

105,214,294 67,424,525 77,235,650 115,471,699

Staff retirement benefits paid (233,436) (223,725) Income taxes paid (12,270,353) (9,030,163) Net cash inflow from operating activities 64,731,861 106,217,811

CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIESNet investment in securities (42,282,964) (84,544,558) Dividend income received 2,708,558 737,762 Investment in operating fixed assets (3,433,626) (2,165,297) Sale proceeds from disposal of operating fixed assets 97,907 112,861 Net cash outflow from investing activities (42,910,125) (85,859,232)

NET CASH OUTFLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIESRepayments of subordinated loans (1,997,816) (668,668) Dividends paid (13,465,978) (6,732,989) Net cash outflow from financing activities (15,463,794) (7,401,657) Exchange differences on translation of net investment in foreign branches 2,355,526 1,541,259 Increase in cash and cash equivalents 8,713,468 14,498,181

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 100,601,991 86,103,810

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 34 109,315,459 100,601,991



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UNCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

Exchange translation

reserve

Cash flow hedge reserve

Balance as at January 1, 2011 12,241,798 14,446,898 7,370,891 (129,152) 26,250,489 60,180,924

Transactions with owners recorded directly in equity for the year ended December 31, 2011

Final cash dividend - December 31, 2010 declaredsubsequent to the year end at Rs.4.0 per share - - - - (4,896,719) (4,896,719)

Interim cash dividend - June 30, 2011 declaredat Rs.1.5 per share - - - - (1,836,270) (1,836,270)

- - - - (6,732,989) (6,732,989)

Total comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2011

Profit after taxation for the year ended December 31, 2011 - - - - 15,499,663 15,499,663 Other comprehensive income - net of tax - - 1,541,259 67,157 - 1,608,416 Total comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2011 - - 1,541,259 67,157 15,499,663 17,108,079

Transfer from surplus on revaluation of fixed assets to unappropriated profit - net of tax - - - - 66,919 66,919

Transfer to statutory reserve - 1,549,966 - - (1,549,966) -

Balance as at December 31, 2011 12,241,798 15,996,864 8,912,150 (61,995) 33,534,116 70,622,933

Transactions with owners recorded directly in equity for the year ended December 31, 2012

Final cash dividend - December 31, 2011 declaredsubsequent to the year end at Rs.6.0 per share - - - - (7,345,078) (7,345,078)

Interim cash dividend - March 31, 2012 declaredat Re.1.0 per share - - - - (1,224,180) (1,224,180)

Interim cash dividend - June 30, 2012 declaredat Rs.2.0 per share - - - - (2,448,360) (2,448,360)

Interim cash dividend - September 30, 2012 declaredat Rs.2.0 per share - - - - (2,448,360) (2,448,360)

- - - - (13,465,978) (13,465,978)

Total comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2012

Profit after taxation for the year ended December 31, 2012 - - - - 18,006,728 18,006,728 Other comprehensive income - net of tax - - 2,355,526 41,001 - 2,396,527 Total comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2012 - - 2,355,526 41,001 18,006,728 20,403,255

Transfer from surplus on revaluation of fixed assets to unappropriated profit - net of tax - - - - 66,942 66,942

Transfer to statutory reserve - 1,800,673 - - (1,800,673) -

Balance as at December 31, 2012 12,241,798 17,797,537 11,267,676 (20,994) 36,341,135 77,627,152

Appropriations made by the Board of Directors subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2012 are disclosed in note 46 to these unconsolidated financial statements.



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Share capital Unapprop-riated profit

TotalStatutory reserve

Capital reserves

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE UNCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

1. STATUS AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

2.1

2.2

3. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4 Standards, interpretations and amendments to approved accounting standards that are not yet effective

The following revised standards, amendments and interpretations with respect to the approved accounting standards asapplicable in Pakistan would be effective from the dates mentioned below against the respective standard orinterpretation:

These unconsolidated financial statements represent the separate financial statements of the Bank. The consolidatedfinancial statements of the Bank and its subsidiary companies are presented separately.

United Bank Limited (the Bank) is a banking company incorporated in Pakistan and is engaged in commercial bankingand related services. The Bank's registered office and principal office are situated at UBL Building, Jinnah Avenue, BlueArea, Islamabad and at State Life Building No. 1, I. I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi respectively. The Bank operates 1,278 (2011: 1,218) branches inside Pakistan including 19 (2011: 14) Islamic Banking branches and 1 (2011: 1) branch inKarachi Export Processing Zone. The Bank also operates 18 (2011: 17) branches outside Pakistan as at December 31,2012.

In accordance with the directives of the Federal Government regarding the shifting of the banking system to Islamicmodes, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued various circulars from time to time. Permissible forms of trade-related modes of financing include purchase of goods by banks from their customers and immediate resale to them atappropriate mark-up in price on deferred payment basis. The purchases and sales arising under these arrangements arenot reflected in these unconsolidated financial statements as such, but are restricted to the amount of facility actuallyutilized and the appropriate portion of mark-up thereon. The Islamic Banking branches of the Bank have complied withthe requirements set out under the Islamic Financial Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of CharteredAccountants of Pakistan and notified under the provisions of the Companies Ordinance, 1984.

The SBP, vide BSD Circular letter No. 10, dated August 26, 2002 has deferred the applicability of InternationalAccounting Standard 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement and International Accounting Standard40, Investment Property for banking companies till further instructions. Further, according to the notification of the SECPissued vide SRO 411(I)/2008 dated April 28, 2008, IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures has not been madeapplicable for banks. Accordingly, the requirements of these standards have not been considered in the preparation ofthese unconsolidated financial statements. However, investments have been classified and valued in accordance withthe requirements of various circulars issued by the SBP.

These unconsolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with approved accounting standards asapplicable in Pakistan, the requirements of the Companies Ordinance, 1984, the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962and the directives issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the SBP. Approvedaccounting standards comprise of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and interpretations issued by theInternational Accounting Standards Board and Islamic Financial Accounting Standards (IFAS) issued by the Institute ofChartered Accountants of Pakistan. Wherever the requirements of the Companies Ordinance, 1984, the BankingCompanies Ordinance, 1962 or the directives issued by the SECP and the SBP differ with the requirements of IFRS orIFAS, the requirements of the Companies Ordinance, 1984, the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962 or the saiddirectives prevail.

The Bank's Ordinary shares are listed on all three stock exchanges in Pakistan. Its Global Depository Receipts (GDRs)are on the list of the UK Listing Authority and the London Stock Exchange Professional Securities Market. These GDRsare also eligible for trading on the International Order Book System of the London Stock Exchange. Further, the GDRsconstitute an offering in the United States only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the USSecurities Act of 1933 and an offering outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S.

The financial results of the Islamic Banking branches of the Bank have been included in these unconsolidated financialstatements for reporting purposes, after eliminating material inter-branch transactions / balances. Key financial figures ofthe Islamic Banking branches are disclosed in note 45 to these unconsolidated financial statements.

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Standard or Interpretation

IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements - Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income

IAS 32 - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - (Amendment)

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Standard or Interpretation

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments: Classification and Measurement

IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements

IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities

IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement

The Bank expects that the adoption of the above revisions, amendments and interpretations of the standards will notaffect the Bank's financial statements in the period of initial application other than the revision to IAS 19 EmployeeBenefits as described below:

The significant changes to IAS 19 are as follows:

For defined benefit plans, the option to defer recognition of actuarial gains and losses (i.e., the corridor approach)has been removed. As revised, actuarial gains and losses are recognized in other comprehensive income whenthey occur. Amounts recorded in the profit and loss account are limited to current and past service costs, gains orlosses on settlements, and net interest income (expense). All other changes in the net defined benefit obligation arerecognized directly in other comprehensive income with no subsequent recycling through the profit and lossaccount.

The following new standards have been issued by the IASB, but have not yet been notified by the SECP for application inPakistan.

Effective date (annual periods beginning on or

after)

IAS 19 - Employee Benefits (Revised) January 01, 2013

January 01, 2014

July 01, 2012

The distinction between short-term and long-term employee benefits will be based on the expected timing ofsettlement rather than the employees entitlement to the benefits.

The revised standard has new or revised disclosure requirements. The disclosures now include quantitativeinformation regarding the sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation to a reasonably possible change in eachsignificant actuarial assumption.

The Bank is currently assessing the full impact of the above amendments to IAS 19 on its unconsolidated financialstatements. It is expected that the adoption of the said amendments, which are effective only from January 1, 2013, willresult in a change in the Bank's accounting policy related to recognition of actuarial gains and losses (note 5.10.3) and inthe recognition of cumulative unrecognized actuarial gain amounting to Rs.1,500.005 million in other comprehensiveincome in the period of initial application.

In addition to the above amendments, improvements to various accounting standards have also been issued by theIASB. Such improvements are generally effective for accounting periods beginning on or after January 01, 2013. TheBank expects that such improvements to the standards will not have any material impact on the Company's financialstatements in the period of initial application.

IASB Effective date (annual periods

beginningon or after)

January 01, 2015

IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements January 01, 2013

January 01, 2013

January 01, 2013

January 01, 2013

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4. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT

4.1 Accounting convention

4.2 Critical accounting estimates and judgments

i) classification of investments (notes 5.4 and 9)ii) provision against investments (notes 5.4 and 9.3), lendings to financial institutions (note 8.4) and

advances (notes 5.5 and 10.4)iii) income taxes (notes 5.8 and 32)iv) staff retirement benefits (notes 5.10 and 36)v) fair value of derivatives (notes 5.15.2 and 19.3)vi) operating fixed assets, depreciation and amortization (notes 5.6 and 11)vii) impairment (note 5.7)

5. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

5.1 Significant accounting policies

5.2 Cash and cash equivalents

5.3 Lendings to / borrowings from financial institutions

5.3.1 Purchase under resale agreements

The adoption of the above amended standard did not have a material effect on these unconsolidated financialstatements.

The preparation of these unconsolidated financial statements in conformity with approved accounting standards requiresmanagement to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilitiesand income and expenses. It also requires management to exercise judgment in the application of its accountingpolicies. The estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believedto be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects onlythat period, or in the period of revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

The Bank has adopted the following amended accounting standard which became effective during the year. Other thanthis, the accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these unconsolidated financial statements are consistent withthose of the previous financial year.

Securities held as collateral are not recognized in the unconsolidated financial statements, unless these are sold to thirdparties, in which case the obligation to return them is recorded at fair value as a trading liability under borrowings fromfinancial institutions.

The Bank enters into transactions of reverse repos and repos at contracted rates for a specified period of time. Theseare recorded as under:

IAS 12 - Income taxes (Amendment) - Recovery of underlying assets

Securities purchased under agreement to resell (reverse repo) are included in lendings to financial institutions. Thedifferential between the purchase price and the resale price is amortized over the period of the agreement and recordedas income.

Significant accounting estimates and areas where judgments were made by management in the application ofaccounting policies are as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the cash flow statement represent cash and balances with treasury banksand balances with other banks.

These unconsolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except that certainoperating fixed assets have been stated at revalued amounts and certain investments and derivative financialinstruments have been stated at fair value.

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5.3.2 Sale under repurchase agreements

5.4 Investments

Held for trading

Held to maturity

Available for sale

Initial measurement

Subsequent measurement

Held for trading

Held to maturity

Available for sale

These are measured at subsequent reporting dates at fair value. Gains and losses on re-measurement are included inthe profit and loss account.

Unquoted equity securities are valued at the lower of cost and break-up value. The break-up value of these securities iscalculated with reference to the net assets of the investee company as per the latest available audited financialstatements. A decline in the carrying value is charged to the profit and loss account. A subsequent increase in thecarrying value, upto the cost of the investment, is credited to profit and loss account. Investments in other unquotedsecurities are valued at cost less impairment, if any.

These are investments, other than those in subsidiaries and associates, that do not fall under the held for trading or heldto maturity categories.

All regular way purchases and sales of investments are recognized on the trade date, i.e., the date that the Bankcommits to purchase or sell the investment. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of investments thatrequire delivery of investments within the time frame generally established by regulation or convention in the marketplace.

Quoted securities classified as available for sale investments are measured at subsequent reporting dates at fair value.Any surplus / deficit arising thereon is kept in a separate account shown in the statement of financial position belowequity and is taken to the profit and loss account when actually realized upon disposal or when the investment isconsidered to be impaired.

These are securities which are either acquired for generating a profit from short-term fluctuations in market prices,interest rate movements and dealer's margin, or are securities included in a portfolio in which a pattern of short termprofit taking exists.

Investments of the Bank, other than investments in subsidiaries and associates, are classified as held for trading, held tomaturity and available for sale.

These are securities with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities, in respect of which the Bank has thepositive intent and ability to hold to maturity.

These are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, less any impairment loss recognized toreflect irrecoverable amounts.

Investments are initially recognized at fair value which, in the case of investments other than held for trading, includestransaction costs associated with the investments.

Securities sold subject to a re-purchase agreement (repo) are retained in the unconsolidated financial statements asinvestments and the counterparty liability is included in borrowings from financial institutions. The differential between thesale price and the repurchase price is accrued over the period of the agreement and recorded as an expense.

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Investments in Subsidiaries and Associates

5.5 Advances

5.6 Operating fixed assets and depreciation

5.6.1 Owned

5.6.2 Leased (Ijarah)

Ijarah income is recognized on an accrual basis as and when the rental becomes due.

Investments in subsidiaries and associates are valued at cost less impairment, if any. A reversal of an impairment losson subsidiaries and associates is recognized as it arises provided the increased carrying value does not exceed cost.

Assets leased out under Ijarah are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, ifany. Assets under Ijarah are depreciated over the term of the lease.

Land and buildings are revalued by professionally qualified valuers with sufficient regularity to ensure that their netcarrying value does not differ materially from their fair value. A surplus arising on revaluation is credited to the surplus onrevaluation of fixed assets account. Any deficit arising on subsequent revaluation of fixed assets is adjusted against thebalance in the above-mentioned surplus account as allowed under the provisions of the Companies Ordinance, 1984.The surplus on revaluation of fixed assets, to the extent of incremental depreciation, is transferred to unappropriatedprofit.

The Bank determines write-offs in accordance with the criteria prescribed by the SBP vide BPRD Circular No. 06 datedJune 05, 2007.

Advances are stated net of specific and general provisions which are charged to the profit and loss account. Specificprovision against domestic advances and general provision against domestic consumer loans are determined on thebasis of the Prudential Regulations and other directives issued by the SBP. General and specific provisions pertaining tooverseas advances are made in accordance with the requirements of the monetary agencies and the regulatoryauthorities of the respective countries. If circumstances warrant, the Bank, from time to time, makes general provisionagainst weaknesses in its portfolio on the basis of management's estimation. Advances are written off when there is norealistic prospect of recovery. The amount so written off is a book entry without prejudice to the Bank's right of recoveryagainst the customer.

Provision for diminution in the value of securities (except term finance certificates) is made for impairment, if any.Provision for diminution in the value of term finance certificates is made as per the ageing criteria prescribed by thePrudential Regulations issued by the SBP.

Gains and losses on disposal of investments in subsidiaries and associates is included in the profit and loss account.

Gains and losses on sale of fixed assets are included in the profit and loss account, except that the related surplus onrevaluation of fixed assets (net of deferred tax) is transferred directly to unappropriated profit.

Major renewals and improvements are capitalized and the assets so replaced, if any, are retired. Normal repairs andmaintenance are charged to the profit and loss account as and when incurred.

Depreciation on additions is charged from the month the asset is available for use. No depreciation is charged in themonth of disposal.

Property and equipment, other than land (which is not depreciated) and capital work-in-progress, are stated at cost orrevalued amount less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses (if any). Land is carried at revaluedamount less impairment losses while capital work-in-progress is stated at cost less impairment losses. The cost and theaccumulated depreciation of property and equipment of foreign branches include exchange differences arising oncurrency translation at the year-end rates of exchange.

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the depreciable amount of the assets over their expected useful lives at therates specified in note 11.2 to these unconsolidated financial statements. The depreciation charge for the year iscalculated on a straight line basis after taking into account the residual value, if any. The residual values and useful livesare reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at each statement of financial position date.

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5.6.3 Intangible assets

5.7 Impairment

Impairment in available for sale equity investments

Impairment in investments in associates and subsidiaries

Impairment in non-financial assets (excluding deferred tax)

5.8 Taxation

5.8.1 Current

5.8.2 Prior years

5.8.3 Deferred

The carrying amounts of non-financial assets are reviewed at each reporting date for impairment whenever events orchanges in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of these assets may not be recoverable. If such indicationexists, and where the carrying value exceeds the estimated recoverable amount, assets are written down to theirrecoverable amount. The resulting impairment loss is charged to the profit and loss account except for an impairmentloss on revalued assets, which is adjusted against the related revaluation surplus to the extent that the impairment lossdoes not exceed the revaluation surplus.

Available for sale equity investments are impaired when there has been a significant or prolonged decline in the fair valuebelow their cost. The determination of what is significant or prolonged requires judgment. In making this judgment, theBank evaluates, among other factors, the normal volatility in share price.

Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses, if any. The costand the accumulated amortization of intangible assets of foreign branches include exchange differences arising oncurrency translation at the year-end rates of exchange. Amortization is calculated so as to write off the amortizableamount of the assets over their expected useful lives at the rates specified in note 11.3 to these unconsolidated financialstatements. The amortization charge for the year is calculated on a straight line basis after taking into account theresidual value, if any. The residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at each statement offinancial position date. Amortization on additions is charged from the month the asset is available for use.

Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available againstwhich the assets can be utilized.

Provision for current taxation is based on taxable income for the year determined in accordance with the prevailing lawsfor taxation on income earned from local as well as foreign operations. The charge for current tax is calculated usingprevailing tax rates.

The charge for prior years consists of adjustments relating to prior years, arising from assessments made during thecurrent year.

Deferred tax is recognized using the liability method on all major temporary differences between the amounts attributedto assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax iscalculated at the rates that are expected to apply to the period when the differences are expected to reverse, based ontax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the statement of financial position date.

The Bank considers that a decline in the recoverable value of the investment in associates and subsidiaries below theircost may be evidence of impairment. Recoverable value is calculated as the higher of fair value less costs to sell andvalue in use. An impairment loss is recognized when the recoverable value falls below the carrying value and is chargedto the profit and loss account. A subsequent reversal of an impairment loss, upto the cost of the investment in associatesand subsidiaries, is credited to the profit and loss account.

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5.9 Provisions

5.10 Staff retirement and other benefits

5.10.1 Staff retirement benefit schemes

The Bank operates the following staff retirement schemes for its employees

a)

- an approved contributory provident fund (defined contribution scheme); and- an approved gratuity scheme (defined benefit scheme).

b) For employees who have not opted for the new scheme introduced in 1991, the Bank operates

- an approved non-contributory provident fund in lieu of the contributory provident fund; and- an approved funded pension scheme, introduced in 1986 (defined benefit scheme).

5.10.2 Other benefits

a) Employees' compensated absences

b) Post retirement medical benefits (defined benefit scheme)

Provisions are recognized when the Bank has a legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events which makes itprobable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the amount can bemade.

For new employees and for those who opted for the new scheme introduced in 1991, the Bank operates

Provision against identified non-funded losses is recognized when intimated and reasonable certainty exists for the Bankto settle the obligation. The provision is charged to the profit and loss account net of expected recovery and the provisionis classified under other liabilities.

The Bank also operates a contributory benevolent fund for all its eligible employees (defined benefit scheme).

The Bank makes provisions for compensated vested and non-vested absences accumulated by its eligibleemployees on the basis of actuarial advice under the Projected Unit Credit Method.

Provisions are reviewed at each statement of financial position date and are adjusted to reflect the current best estimate.

Annual contributions towards defined benefit schemes are made on the basis of actuarial advice using the Projected UnitCredit Method.

For defined contribution schemes, the Bank pays contributions to the fund on a periodic basis. The Bank has no furtherpayment obligation once the contributions have been paid. The contributions are recognized as an expense when theyare due. Prepaid contributions are recognized as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction of the futurepayments is available.

The Bank provides post retirement medical benefits to eligible retired employees. Provision is made annually tomeet the cost of such medical benefits on the basis of actuarial advice under the Projected Unit Credit Method.

In 2001, the Bank modified the pension scheme and introduced a conversion option for employees covered under option(b) above to move to option (a). This conversion option ceased on December 31, 2003.

The Bank also recognizes a deferred tax asset / liability on the cash flow hedge reserve and on the deficit / surplus onrevaluation of fixed assets and securities which is adjusted against the related deficit / surplus in accordance with therequirements of the IAS 12, Income Taxes.

The carrying amount of the deferred tax asset is reviewed at each statement of financial position date and reduced to theextent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the deferred taxasset to be utilized.

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c) Employee motivation and retention scheme

5.10.3 Actuarial gains and losses

5.11 Subordinated loans

5.12 Borrowings / deposits

a) Borrowings / deposits are recorded at the proceeds received.

b) The cost of borrowings / deposits is recognized as an expense in the period in which this is incurred.

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