2Q and 1H 2023 Financial Results Report

TBC Bank Group PLC
10 August 2023
 

 

TBC BANK GROUP PLC ("TBC Bank")

2Q AND 1H 2023 UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This document contains forward-looking statements; such forward-looking statements contain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of TBC Bank Group PLC ("the Bank" or "the Group") to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding the Bank's present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Bank will operate in the future. Important factors that, in the view of the Bank, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, among others: the achievement of anticipated levels of profitability; growth, cost and recent acquisitions; the impact of competitive pricing; the ability to obtain the necessary regulatory approvals and licenses; the impact of developments in the Georgian and Uzbek economies; the impact of COVID-19; the political and legal environment; financial risk management; and the impact of general business and global economic conditions.

 

None of the future projections, expectations, estimates or prospects in this document should be taken as forecasts or promises, nor should they be taken as implying any indication, assurance or guarantee that the assumptions on which such future projections, expectations, estimates or prospects are based are accurate or exhaustive or, in the case of the assumptions, entirely covered in the document. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and, subject to compliance with applicable law and regulations, the Bank expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained in the document to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in factors affecting those statements.

 

Certain financial information contained in this presentation, which is prepared on the basis of the Group's accounting policies applied consistently from year to year, has been extracted from the Group's unaudited management accounts and financial statements. The areas in which the management accounts might differ from the International Financial Reporting Standards and/or generally accepted U.S. accounting principles could be significant; you should consult your own professional advisors and/or conduct your own due diligence for a complete and detailed understanding of such differences and any implications they might have on the relevant financial information contained in this presentation. Some numerical figures included in this report have been subjected to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, the numerical figures shown as totals in certain tables might not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures that preceded them.

 

 

 

 

2Q and 1H 2023 Consolidated Financial Results Conference Call Details

 

TBC Bank Group PLC ("TBC PLC") published its unaudited consolidated financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2023 on Thursday, 10 August 2023 at 7.00 am BST. The management team will host a conference call on the day at 2.00 pm BST to discuss the results.

 

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Contacts

 



 

 


Andrew Keeley

Director of Investor Relations and International Media

 

E-mail:  AKeeley@tbcbank.com.ge

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Table of Contents

 

2Q and 1H 2023 Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results Announcement

 

Interim Management Report

Financial Highlights 

Operational Highlights 

Letter from the Chief Executive Officer 

Economic Overview 

Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results Overview for 2Q 2023 

Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results Overview for 1H 2023 

 

Additional Disclosures 

1)          TBC Bank - Background 

2)          Consolidated Financial Statements and Key Ratios 2Q 2023 

3)          Consolidated Financial Statements and Key Ratios 1H 2023 

4)          Financial Disclosures by Business Lines 

5)          Market shares in Georgia 

6)          Loan Book Breakdown by Stages According IFRS 9 

7)          Glossary 

8)          Ratio Definitions and Exchange Rates 

 

Material Existing and Emerging Risks 

Statement of Directors' Responsibilities 

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Independent Review Report ..…………………………………………………………………....……….………….. 46

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position……………………………………….….………. 48

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income…….…...……….. 49

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity……………………....…………………..……… 51

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows…………………………………………..……….…….. 52

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements……………………………………………..…. 53

 



 

 

2Q and 1H 2023 Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results

2Q 2023 net profit reached GEL 293 million, up by 25% YoY, with ROE at 28.1%.

1H 2023 net profit stood at GEL 548 million, up by 20% YoY, with ROE at 26.7%.

 

European Union Market Abuse Regulation EU 596/2014 requires TBC Bank Group PLC to disclose that this announcement contains Inside Information, as defined in that Regulation.

The information in this announcement, which was approved by the Board of Directors on 9 August 2023, does not comprise statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. Statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022, which contained an unmodified audit report under Section 495 of the Companies Act 2006 and which did not make any statements under Section 498 of the Companies Act 2006, have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies in accordance with Section 441 of the Companies Act 2006.

The interim management report is on pages 5 to 43 and the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited) are on pages 44 to 96.

 

Financial Highlights

Inome statement

in thousands of GEL

2Q'23

1Q'23

2Q'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

1H'23

1H'22

Change YoY

Net interest income

399,338

366,791

303,572

31.5%

8.9%

766,129

592,191

29.4%

Net fee and commission income

105,636

92,438

75,572

39.8%

14.3%

198,074

141,462

40.0%

Other operating non-interest income

81,792

73,010

84,965

-3.7%

12.0%

154,802

143,248

8.1%

Operating profit

586,766

532,239

464,109

26.4%

10.2%

1,119,005

876,901

27.6%

Total credit loss allowance

(33,934)

(53,168)

(37,854)

-10.4%

-36.2%

(87,102)

(51,590)

68.8%

Operating expenses

(203,560)

(182,780)

(163,635)

24.4%

11.4%

(386,340)

(314,585)

22.8%

Profit before tax

349,272

296,291

262,620

33.0%

17.9%

645,563

510,726

26.4%

Income tax expense

(56,186)

(41,331)

(28,056)

NMF

35.9%

(97,517)

(52,181)

86.9%

Profit for the period

293,086

254,960

234,564

24.9%

15.0%

548,046

458,545

19.5%

 

Balance sheet

in thousands of GEL

Jun-23

Mar-23

Jun-22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

Total Assets

28,878,826

27,138,985

25,983,476

11.1%

6.4%

Gross Loans

19,360,689

18,321,341

17,534,515

10.4%

5.7%

Customer Deposits

18,992,492

17,297,630

15,772,905

20.4%

9.8%

Total Equity

4,331,529

4,238,958

3,756,763

15.3%

2.2%

CET 1 Capital (Basel III) per IFRS

3,920,004

3,667,479

n/a

n/a

6.9%

Tier 1 Capital (Basel III) per IFRS

4,443,544

4,179,559

n/a

n/a

6.3%

Total Capital (Basel III) per IFRS

4,947,830

4,601,884

n/a

n/a

7.5%

Risk Weighted Assets (Basel III) per IFRS

21,452,808

20,767,052

n/a

n/a

3.3%

Number of shares (in thousands)

55,140

54,991

55,156

0.0%

0.3%

 

Key Ratios

2Q'23

1Q'23

2Q'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

1H'23

1H'22

Change YoY

ROE

28.1%

25.2%

25.7%

2.4 pp

2.9 pp

26.7%

25.9%

0.8 pp

ROE - Georgia FS

27.8%

23.7%

25.1%

2.7 pp

4.1 pp

25.7%

25.4%

0.3 pp

ROA

4.2%

3.6%

3.7%

0.5 pp

0.6 pp

3.9%

3.7%

0.2 pp

ROA - Georgia FS

4.5%

3.8%

3.9%

0.6 pp

0.7 pp

4.1%

4.0%

0.1 pp

NIM

6.8%

6.4%

5.8%

1.0 pp

0.4 pp

6.6%

5.7%

0.9 pp

Cost to income

34.7%

34.3%

35.3%

-0.6 pp

0.4 pp

34.5%

35.9%

-1.4 pp

Cost to income - Georgia FS

30.2%

30.4%

30.3%

-0.1 pp

-0.2 pp

30.3%

30.5%

-0.2 pp

Cost of risk

0.6%

1.1%

0.9%

-0.3 pp

-0.5 pp

0.9%

0.6%

0.3 pp

NPL to gross loans

2.1%

2.2%

2.3%

-0.2 pp

-0.1 pp

2.1%

2.3%

-0.2 pp

NPL provision coverage ratio

89.3%

92.9%

99.8%

-10.5 pp

-3.6 pp

89.3%

99.8%

-10.5 pp

Total NPL coverage ratio

153.7%

154.8%

167.5%

-13.8 pp

-1.1 pp

153.7%

167.5%

-13.8 pp

CET 1 CAR (Basel III) per IFRS

18.3%

17.7%

n/a

n/a

0.6 pp

18.3%

n/a

n/a

Tier 1 CAR (Basel III) per IFRS

20.7%

20.1%

n/a

n/a

0.6 pp

20.7%

n/a

n/a

Total CAR (Basel III) per IFRS

23.1%

22.2%

n/a

n/a

0.9 pp

23.1%

n/a

n/a

Leverage (Times)

6.7x

6.4x

6.9x

-0.2x

0.3x

6.7x

6.9x

-0.2x

EPS (GEL)

5.33

4.57

4.26

25.1%

16.6%

9.90

8.37

18.3%

Diluted EPS (GEL)

5.25

4.50

4.14

26.8%

16.7%

9.76

8.13

20.0%

BVPS (GEL)

78.21

75.91

67.61

15.7%

3.0%

78.21

67.61

15.7%

Georgia FS refers to Georgian financial services.

For the ratio definitions please refer to appendix 8.

Operational Highlights

Customer base

In millions 

Jun'23

Mar'23

Jun'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

Total number of registered users

16.1

14.8

11.4

41%

9%

  Georgia

3.2

3.1

2.9

10%

3%

  Uzbekistan

12.9

11.7

8.5

52%

10%

Total MAU

5.1

5.1

3.7

38%

0%

   Georgia

1.6

1.5

1.4

14%

7%

   Uzbekistan

3.5

3.6

2.3

52%

-3%

Digital customers

 In thousands

Jun'23

Mar'23

Jun'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

Digital DAU Georgia

381

368

311

23%

4%

Digital MAU Georgia

849

829

704

21%

2%

Digital DAU/MAU Georgia

45%

44%

44%

1 pp

1 pp

Digital DAU Group

1,434

1,401

1,032

39%

2%

Digital MAU Group

4,295

4,432

2,959

45%

-3%

Digital DAU/MAU Group

33%

32%

35%

 -2 pp

 1 pp

Uzbekistan - key highlights

In thousands of GEL

Jun'23

Mar'23

Jun'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

Gross loans

526,843

407,993

181,345

NMF

29.1%

Customer accounts

457,340

374,429

235,780

94.0%

22.1%

 

 

2Q'23

1Q'23

Change QoQ

1H'23

Net profit (GEL, thousands)

12,505

12,707

-1.6%

25,212

ROE

22.1%

28.1%

-6.0 pp

25.1%

Georgian and Uzbek payments businesses 

In millions of GEL

2Q'23

1Q'23

2Q'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

1H'23

1H'22

Change YoY

Net revenue - Georgia

71.0

61.1

50.7

40.0%

16.2%

132.1

94.0

40.5%

Net revenue - Uzbekistan

16.8

16.5

12.0

40.0%

1.8%

33.3

21.5

54.9%

TNET - digital lifestyle platform in Georgia

In millions

2Q'23

1Q'23

2Q'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

1H'23

1H'22

Change YoY

Gross merchandise value (GMV, GEL)

52.8

30.4

28.1

87.9%

73.7%

83.2

42.9

93.9%

Number of transactions

4.2

3.4

3.0

40.0%

23.5%

7.6

5.9

28.8%

 


 

Letter from the Chief Executive Officer[1]

I am delighted to report that 2Q 2023 has seen further progress on the strong start to the year that we achieved in 1Q 2023, giving us a very strong first half of the year.  Our net profit amounted to GEL 293 million, up by 25% year-on-year, while our return on equity stood at 28.1%. For 1H 2023, our net profit stood at GEL 548 million, up by 20% year-on-year, with return on equity reaching 26.7%. I am proud to see that our fintech businesses in Uzbekistan are not only growing rapidly, but are also profitable, already accounting for almost 5% of the Group's profit in 1H 2023.

 

In light of our consistently strong business performance, I am pleased to report that the Board has declared an interim dividend of GEL 2.55 per share, payable in October 2022.

Updated mid-term targets

While we are pleased with the progress we are making on a number of fronts, we believe it is important to keep pushing ourselves to achieve more as we both grow our customer base and help our customers transact more, both in Georgia and Uzbekistan. As such, we have revisited and updated our mid-term guidance, providing a set of targets for 2023-25 for both the Group as a whole and our Uzbekistan operations. More details are provided later in my letter, but these include a target of above GEL1.5 billion net profit for the group in 2025, with ROE of above 23%, and at least GEL 200 million net profit and 80% loan growth in Uzbekistan.

We remain committed to combining profitable growth with returning capital to shareholders as appropriate, while continuing to invest in growth. Therefore, we are maintaining our dividend payout range at 25 to 35%.

 

This is an ambitious set of targets, but one that I personally feel confident that my excellent team at TBC can meet and, hopefully, beat.

 

I would also like to draw your attention to our improved disclosure in our financial statements and supplementary data, as we now provide full profit and loss and balance sheet split by our Georgian financial services, Uzbekistan and other businesses. We hope this will help enable investors and analysts to better model the key pillars of our business.

 

Economic growth remains robust, Georgian rate cuts have begun

Having expanded by 7.7% in 1Q 2023, the Georgian economy has continued to show robust growth, with an annual growth rate of 7.4% in 2Q 2023. This growth appears to be broad-based, notably with a material contribution from IT service exports. At the same time, annual headline inflation decreased to 0.3% in July, while the NBG remained hawkish throughout 2023 and delivered only a 0.5 pp cut from 11% in May and 0.25 pp in August.

 

Uzbekistan's economic performance also remains strong, with 5.7% GDP growth in the 2Q 2023 and 5.6% in the first half of 2023.

 

Strong financial and operating performance continued in 2Q 2023

In 2Q 2023, our operating income amounted to GEL 587 million, up by 26% year-on-year, driven by both interest and non-interest income. The growth in net interest income was led by an increase in net interest margin, up by 1.0 pp year-on-year to 6.8% in 2Q 2023, as well as loan book expansion of 10%. Over the same period, net fee and commission income increased by 40% year-on-year, mainly led by our payments business, while a slight decrease in other operating income was related to the normalization of FX gains.  Importantly, our positive operating jaws translated into a lower cost to income ratio of 34.7%, down by 0.6 pp year-on-year.

 

In terms of balance sheet growth, our gross loan book increased by 10% year-on -year, or by 16% in constant currency terms, with Uzbekistan accounting for 19% of the growth. Over the same period, customer deposits increased by 20%, or by 28% in constant currency terms, with a 7% contribution from Uzbekistan.

 

Our liquidity and capital positions remain strong. As of 30 June 2023, our CET1, Tier 1 and Total Capital ratios[2] stood at 18.3%, 20.7% and 23.1%, respectively, and remained comfortably above the minimum regulatory requirements by 3.9 pp, 3.9 pp and 3.2 pp, correspondingly. At the same time, we continued to operate with a high liquidity buffer, with our net stable funding (NSFR)2 and liquidity coverage (LCR)2 ratios standing at 130% and 125%, respectively.

 

Our key operational metrics also demonstrated good results. Our customer base continued to grow across the group, with retail monthly active users (MAU) reaching 5.1 million by the end of June 2023, out of which our Uzbek customers accounted for around 70%, compared to 3.7 million a year ago. At the same time, the number of digital MAU reached 4.3 million at the Group level, up by 45% year-on-year, driven by our fully digital Uzbek operations. This resulted in a group DAU/MAU ratio of 33% as of June 2023, while the DAU/MAU ratio for the Georgian business stood at 45%.  

 

Dynamic growth in our Uzbek business

In 2Q 2023, our Uzbek fintech businesses (TBC UZ and Payme) continued to generate positive returns with their combined net profit amounting to GEL 12.5 million for 2Q 2023, while return on equity stood at 22.1%. The net profit for 1H 2023 stood at GEL 25.2 million and return on equity was 25.1%. This was driven by net interest income, led by a strong expansion of TBC UZ's retail loan book, and net fee and commission income, related to the growth in payments transaction volumes of Payme.

 

At the end of 2Q 2023, TBC UZ retail loans amounted to GEL 527 million, up by 29% quarter-on-quarter, which translated into an unsecured consumer / micro loan market share[3] of 12.1%. At the same time, retail deposits reached GEL 457 million, up by 22% quarter-on-quarter, accounting for 2.6% of the retail deposit market share3. Meanwhile, in 2Q 2023, Payme's payments volumes rose by more than 40% year-on-year, reaching GEL 2.4 billion.

I would also like to highlight that the acquisition of the remaining 49% minority share in our Uzbek payments subsidiary, Payme, in May 2023 was an important milestone for our expansion strategy in Uzbekistan. This will allow us to capture the strong synergy potential between our payments business and our digital bank, TBC UZ, by leveraging our large user base and diverse product range.

 

Our digital ecosystem, TNET, demonstrated outstanding results

Our digital ecosystem, TNET, achieved strong growth in 2Q 2023 with gross merchandise value (GMV) reaching GEL 53 million up by 88% year-on-year and 74% quarter-on-quarter. This was driven by several business initiatives, mainly in lifestyle and e-commerce. 

 

Looking ahead - updated mid-term guidance

Our strong financial results, supported by the rapid growth of our fintechs in Uzbekistan, leaves me confident that we can continue to achieve superior results for our stakeholders. Therefore, I would like to present our updated mid-term targets for 2023-2025.

·      For the Group:

Digital monthly active users of more than 7 mln

Net profit CAGR of more than 15% to above GEL 1.5 bln

ROE of above 23%

Dividend pay-out ratio of 25%-35%

TNET GMV of above GEL 500 mln.

·      For Uzbekistan

Digital monthly active users of more than 5 mln

Net profit of above GEL 200 mln

Loan book CAGR of at least 80%.

 

Both myself and the whole TBC team remain firmly committed to delivering the best possible services for our customers and meeting our ambitious business targets for the group over the next 2-3 years.


 

Economic Overview

Georgia

Economic growth

Even though Georgia's economic expansion moderated somewhat after reaching 10.1% in 2022, the growth in the first half of 2023 was still very strong, with real GDP increasing by 7.7% in 1Q YoY and by 7.4% in 2Q, with an average of 7.6% in the first two quarters, according to Geostat's estimates.

External sector

The sustained negative impact of lower international commodity prices on both exports and imports noticeably affected external sector activity in 2Q 2023. Specifically, exports and imports growth moderated to 14.8% and 11.8% YoY, respectively. However, when assessing the half year dynamics, external trade remained elevated with a 19.3% YoY increase in exports and a 20.4% increase in imports in the first six months. Importantly, these commodity price dynamics particularly affected domestic commodity exports, while re-exports continued to perform strongly. At the same time, the share of IT services in Georgian exports increased notably, with migrants arriving over the past year being a major driver. On the imports side, investment goods constituted a considerable share of imports, indicating positive investment sentiment. The terms of trade remained broadly stable, supporting economic growth and the GEL.

Given last year's high base effect, which was caused by the high level of immigration in 2022, the annual growth of tourism inflows adjusted for the migration impact by the NBG normalized to 34.8% in 2Q 2023, while the figure for the half year was 57.9%. At the same time, while the share of conventional tourism in total inflows has increased lately, TBC Capital estimates that the YoY growth of tourism inflows in January-June 2023, including the expenses of migrants counted as residents by the NBG, was 81.8%. Remittances also maintained a positive momentum after adjustment for Russia, expanding by 42.7%[4] YoY in 2Q and by 22.0% in the first six months of 2023. FDIs slowed down in 1Q 2023 and decreased by 13.7% YoY, although the inflow remains strong considering the record-high level of investments last year.

Fiscal stimulus

The fiscal stimulus, although still sizable, negatively affected growth in 2021 as the deficit amounted to around 6.3% of GDP, after an expansionary 9.3% of GDP in 2020. In 2022, the deficit was even lower, at 2.5%. According to the Ministry of Finance, fiscal consolidation is expected to take place in the coming years with deficit-to-GDP ratios of 2.8% and 2.3% in 2023 and 2024, respectively.

Credit growth

As of June 2023, bank credit increased by 13.5% YoY, against 13.8% growth at the end of 1Q 2023, at constant exchange rates[5]. Amid further moderation in inflation, real credit growth strengthened from 8.3% YoY in March 2023 to 12.9% at the end of June 2023.

Inflation, monetary policy, and the exchange rate

Due to continued robust inflows, the US$/GEL exchange rate continued to perform strongly in 2Q 2023, although this trend was affected by shifts in the US$/GEL exchange rate expectations, likely driven by low inflation and the possibility of rate cuts, triggering deposit conversions from GEL to other currencies and a minor depreciation from 2.56 in March to 2.64 at the end of July.

As a result of a stronger GEL and disinflationary pass-through from international markets, CPI inflation continued to decline from 5.3% in March to 0.3% in July 2023. While the import component caused headline inflation to cool down significantly, service inflation remained relatively rigid. The NBG remained hawkish throughout 2023 and delivered only a 0.5 pp cut from 11% in May and 0.25 pp in August. The NBG also accumulated a substantial amount of reserves with a net purchase of US$ 1,058 million on the FX market in January-June 2023, taking total gross international reserves to US$ 5.1 billion.

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan also demonstrated solid economic activity with 5.7%[6] growth in the second quarter and 5.6% in the first half of 2023. External trade was strong as exports of goods increased by 18.6% and imports by 18.9% YoY in the same period6. Retail loan portfolio grew by 54.7% YoY at the end of May, with mortgage loans expanding by 26.7% and non-mortgage loans by 83.9%[7]. As in Georgia, inflation and the central bank policy rate also declined in Uzbekistan, from 12.3% and 15.0% in December 2022 to 9.0% and 14.0% in June 2023, respectively7. The US$/UZS continued its slight depreciation trend, standing at 11600.2 at the end of July 20237. While depreciating against the US$, in terms of REER the UZS gained value against Uzbekistan's main trade partners' currencies.

Going forward

After two, successive years of double-digit growth in Georgia, recent trends indicate that economic activity should moderate somewhat but remain strong in 2023, with the IMF and the NBG projecting growth of 6% and 5%, respectively, while TBC Capital's baseline stands at 7.2%. As for Uzbekistan, the consensus projection appears to be around 5.1%.

More information on the Georgian economy and financial sector can be found at www.tbccapital.ge.

 

Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results Overview for 2Q 2023

This statement provides a summary of the unaudited business and financial trends for 2Q 2023 for TBC Bank Group plc and its subsidiaries. The quarterly financial information and trends are unaudited.

TBC Bank Group PLC's financial results have been prepared in accordance with the UK-adopted International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Total assets and total liabilities for 31-Mar-2023 were restated due to replacement of IFRS4 with IFRS17. For more details, please refer to Note 2.

Please note that there might be slight differences in previous periods' figures due to rounding.

Net Interest Income

In 2Q 2023, net interest income amounted to GEL 399.3 million, up by 31.5% and 8.9% on a YoY and QoQ basis, respectively.

The YoY rise in interest income of GEL 159.1 million, or 28.8%, was mostly attributable to an increase in interest income from loans related to a rise in the respective yield by 1.6 pp, as well as an increase in the loan portfolio of GEL 1,826.2 million, or 10.4%.

The QoQ increase in interest income of GEL 39.7 million, or 5.9%, was mainly related to an increase in interest income from loans related to a 0.4 pp rise in the respective loan yield, as well as an increase in the loan portfolio of GEL 1,039.3 million, or 5.7%.

Interest expense increased by GEL 63.3 million, or 25.4%, on a YoY basis, mainly related to an increase in the deposit portfolio of GEL 3,219.6 million, or 20.4%, and a 1.2 pp growth in deposit costs.

On a QoQ basis, interest expense increased by GEL 7.1 million, or 2.3%, primarily driven by the increased portfolio in 2Q 2023 by GEL 1,694.9 million or 9.8%, while deposit cost remained stable.

In 2Q 2023, our NIM stood at 6.8%, up by 1.0 pp and 0.4 pp on YoY and QoQ basis, respectively.

In thousands of GEL

2Q'23

1Q'23

2Q'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

Interest income

711,820

672,150

552,719

28.8%

5.9%

Interest expense*

(312,482)

(305,359)

(249,147)

25.4%

2.3%

Net interest income

399,338

366,791

303,572

31.5%

8.9%


 

 

 

 

 

NIM

6.8%

6.4%

5.8%

1.0 pp

0.4 pp

* Interest expense includes net interest gains from currency swaps

 

Non-Interest Income

In 2Q 2023, total non-interest income increased by 16.8% and 13.3% on a YoY and QoQ basis, respectively, amounting to GEL 187.4 million.

Net fee and commission income increased by 39.8% and 14.3% on a YoY and QoQ basis, respectively. The increase was mainly related to increased payments transactions. In 2Q 2023, our Uzbek business contributed around 18% to the Group's net fee & commission income.

In 2Q 2023, net gains from FX operations decreased by 8.1% on a YoY basis, which was mainly related to a high base of 2Q 2022, while on a QoQ basis they remained broadly stable.

In thousands of GEL

Non-interest income

2Q'23

1Q'23

2Q'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

Net fee and commission income

105,636

92,438

75,572

39.8%

14.3%

Net gains from currency derivatives, foreign currency operations and translation

61,127

60,601

66,520

-8.1%

0.9%

Insurance profit

6,184

6,218

6,698

-7.7%

-0.5%

Other operating income

14,481

6,191

11,747

23.3%

NMF

Total other non-interest income

187,428

165,448

160,537

16.8%

13.3%

 

Credit Loss Allowance

Credit loss allowance for loans in 2Q 2023 amounted to GEL 29.4 million. In 2Q 2023, cost of risk stood at 0.6%.

In thousands of GEL

2Q'23

1Q'23

2Q'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

Credit loss allowance for loans to customers

(29,384)

(50,040)

(39,025)

-24.7%

-41.3%

Credit loss allowance for other transactions

(4,550)

(3,128)

1,171

NMF

45.5%

Total credit loss allowance

(33,934)

(53,168)

(37,854)

-10.4%

-36.2%

Operating profit after expected credit losses and non-financial asset impairment losses

552,832

479,071

426,255

29.7%

15.4%


 

 

 



Cost of risk

0.6%

1.1%

0.9%

-0.3 pp

-0.5 pp

 

Operating Expenses

In 2Q 2023, our operating expenses expanded by 24.4% and 11.4% on a YoY and QoQ basis, respectively.

Both the YoY and QoQ increases were mainly driven by an overall expansion of business in 2Q 2023. Importantly, our investments in the business are driving higher revenues, and our cost to income ratio declined to 34.7%, while our Georgian financial services' cost to income stood at 30.2%.

In thousands of GEL

Operating expenses

2Q'23

1Q'23

2Q'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

Staff costs

(108,724)

(103,426)

(90,332)

20.4%

5.1%

(Allowance)/recovery of provision for liabilities and charges

(50)

(71)

4

NMF

-29.6%

Depreciation and amortisation

(29,587)

(28,361)

(24,321)

21.7%

4.3%

Administrative and other operating expenses

(65,199)

(50,922)

(48,986)

33.1%

28.0%

Total operating expenses

(203,560)

(182,780)

(163,635)

24.4%

11.4%






 

Cost to income

34.7%

34.3%

35.3%

-0.6 pp

0.4 pp

Georgian financial services' cost to income

30.2%

30.4%

30.3%

-0.1 pp

-0.2 pp

 

Net Profit

Our net profit increased by 24.9% and 15.0% on a YoY and QoQ basis, respectively, and amounted to GEL 293.1 million, driven by robust income generation across the board, as well as strong asset quality.

The growth in effective tax rate YoY is related to the changes in tax legislation effective from 1 January 2023, according to which, the corporate income tax rate for banks increased from 15% to 20% and the potential shift to Estonian Tax Model was abolished.

As a result, in 2Q 2023 our ROE stood at 28.1%, while our ROA reached 4.2%.

 In thousands of GEL

2Q'23

1Q'23

2Q'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

Profit before tax

349,272

296,291

262,620

33.0%

17.9%

Income tax expense

(56,186)

(41,331)

(28,056)

NMF

35.9%

Profit for the period

293,086

254,960

234,564

24.9%

15.0%

Effective tax rate

16%

14%

11%

5 pp

2 pp






 

ROE

28.1%

25.2%

25.7%

2.4 pp

2.9 pp

Georgian financial services' ROE

27.8%

23.7%

25.1%

2.7 pp

4.1 pp

ROA

4.2%

3.6%

3.7%

0.5 pp

0.6 pp

Georgian financial services' ROA

4.5%

3.7%

3.9%

0.6 pp

0.8 pp

 

Funding and Liquidity

As of 30 June 2023, the total liquidity coverage ratio (LCR), as defined by the NBG, was 124.5%, above the 100% limit, while the LCR in GEL and FC stood at 130.4% and 119.2%, accordingly, above the respective limits of 75% and 100%.

Over the same period, the net stable funding ratio (NSFR), as defined by the NBG, stood at 129.8%, compared to the regulatory limit of 100%.

 

Jun'23

Mar'23

Change QoQ

Minimum net stable funding ratio, as defined by the NBG

100.0%

100.0%

0.0 pp

Net stable funding ratio as defined by the NBG*

129.8%

131.3%

-1.5 pp

 




Net loans to deposits + IFI funding

90.6%

92.9%

-2.3 pp

Leverage (Times)

6.7x

6.4x

0.3x

 




Minimum total liquidity coverage ratio, as defined by the NBG

100.0%

100.0%

0.0 pp

Minimum LCR in GEL, as defined by the NBG

75.0%

75.0%

0.0 pp

Minimum LCR in FC, as defined by the NBG

100.0%

100.0%

0.0 pp

 




Total liquidity coverage ratio, as defined by the NBG*

124.5%

135.7%

-11.2 pp

LCR in GEL, as defined by the NBG*

130.4%

164.2%

-33.8 pp

LCR in FC, as defined by the NBG*

119.2%

116.5%

2.7 pp

* Ratios are calculated per IFRS

Regulatory Capital for Georgian Bank

As of 30 June 2023, our CET1, Tier 1 and Total Capital ratios stood at 18.3%, 20.7% and 23.1%, respectively, and remained above the minimum regulatory requirements by 3.9 pp, 3.9 pp and 3.2 pp, accordingly, per IFRS.

The QoQ increases in all CET1, Tier 1 and Total capital adequacy ratios were mainly driven by strong net profit generation, which was partially offset by loan book growth.

In thousands of GEL

Jun'23

Mar'23

Change QoQ

CET 1 Capital

3,920,004

3,667,479

6.9%

Tier 1 Capital

4,443,544

4,179,559

6.3%

Total Capital

4,947,830

4,601,884

7.5%

Total Risk-weighted Exposures

21,452,808

20,767,052

3.3%

 




Minimum CET 1 ratio

14.4%

14.3%

0.1 pp

CET 1 Capital adequacy ratio

18.3%

17.7%

0.6 pp

 




Minimum Tier 1 ratio

16.8%

16.7%

0.1 pp

Tier 1 Capital adequacy ratio

20.7%

20.1%

0.6 pp

 




Minimum total capital adequacy ratio

19.9%

19.7%

0.2 pp

Total Capital adequacy ratio

23.1%

22.2%

0.9 pp

Ratios and numbers are calculated per IFRS

Loan Portfolio

As of 30 June 2023, the gross loan portfolio reached GEL 19,360.7 million, up by 5.7% QoQ, or by 4.4% on a constant currency basis.

By the end of June 2023, our Georgian financial services portfolio increased by 5.1% on a QoQ basis and reached GEL 18,816.1 million, with 3.9% growth on a constant currency basis. Over the same period, our Uzbek portfolio increased by 29.1% and stood at GEL 526.8 million, which translated into growth of 27.4% on a constant currency basis.

In thousands of GEL

Gross loans and advances to customers

Jun'23

Mar'23

Change QoQ

Georgian financial services (Georgia FS)

18,816,052

17,896,929

5.1%

Retail Georgia

6,945,911

6,739,925

3.1%

GEL

4,549,932

4,421,734

2.9%

FC

2,395,979

2,318,191

3.4%

CIB Georgia

6,920,263

6,493,610

6.6%

GEL

2,321,704

2,371,886

-2.1%

FC

4,598,559

4,121,724

11.6%

MSME Georgia

4,949,878

4,663,394

6.1%

GEL

2,675,925

2,577,034

3.8%

FC

2,273,953

2,086,360

9.0%

Uzbekistan

526,843

407,993

29.1%

UZS

526,843

407,993

29.1%

Total gross loans and advances to customers*

19,360,689

18,321,341

5.7%

* Total gross loans and advances to customers include Azerbaijan loan portfolio


2Q'23

1Q'23

2Q'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

Loan yields

12.8%

12.4%

11.2%

1.6 pp

0.4 pp

GEL

15.4%

14.9%

15.7%

-0.3 pp

0.5 pp

FC

8.4%

8.2%

6.6%

1.8 pp

0.2 pp

UZS

43.0%

43.6%

42.4%

0.6 pp

-0.6 pp

Georgia FS

12.0%

11.7%

10.9%

1.1 pp

0.3 pp

GEL

15.4%

14.9%

15.7%

-0.3 pp

0.5 pp

FC

8.4%

8.2%

6.6%

1.8 pp

0.2 pp

Uzbekistan

43.0%

43.6%

42.4%

0.6 pp

-0.6 pp

UZS

43.0%

43.6%

42.4%

0.6 pp

-0.6 pp

Total loan yields*

12.8%

12.4%

11.2%

1.6 pp

0.4 pp

* Total loans yields include Azerbaijan


Loan Portfolio Quality

Total PAR 90 and NPL to gross loans slightly improved on the Group level, mainly driven by retail Georgia sub-segment.

PAR 90

Jun'23

Mar'23

Change QoQ

Georgia FS

1.1%

1.2%

-0.1 pp

Retail Georgia

0.9%

1.1%

-0.2 pp

CIB Georgia

0.6%

0.8%

-0.2 pp

MSME Georgia

2.3%

2.2%

0.1 pp

Uzbekistan

2.2%

2.0%

0.2 pp

Total PAR 90*

1.2%

1.3%

-0.1 pp

* Total PAR 90 includes Azerbaijan

In thousands of GEL
Non-performing Loans (NPL)

Jun'23

Mar'23

Change QoQ

Georgia FS

387,626

386,474

0.3%

Retail Georgia

127,833

138,234

-7.5%

CIB Georgia

98,374

88,830

10.7%

MSME Georgia

161,419

159,410

1.3%

Uzbekistan

11,646

8,176

42.4%

Total non-performing loans*

400,989

396,433

1.1%

* Total non-performing loans include Azerbaijan NPLs

NPL to gross loans

Jun'23

Mar'23

Change QoQ

Georgia FS

2.1%

2.2%

-0.1 pp

Retail Georgia

1.8%

2.1%

-0.3 pp

CIB Georgia

1.4%

1.4%

0.0 pp

MSME Georgia

3.3%

3.4%

-0.1 pp

Uzbekistan

2.2%

2.0%

0.2 pp

Total NPL to gross loans*

2.1%

2.2%

-0.1 pp

* Total NPL to gross loans include Azerbaijan NPLs

NPL Coverage

Jun'23

Mar'23


Provision Coverage

Total Coverage**

Provision Coverage

Total Coverage**

Georgia FS

85.3%

150.9%

89.7%

152.1%

Retail Georgia

141.8%

192.4%

143.3%

188.1%

CIB Georgia

49.4%

110.5%

51.5%

114.6%

MSME Georgia

62.6%

142.7%

64.6%

140.9%

Uzbekistan

180.0%

180.0%

189.7%

189.7%

Total NPL coverage*

89.3%

153.7%

92.9%

154.8%


* Total NPL coverage include Azerbaijan loans coverage
** Total NPL coverage ratio includes provision and collateral coverage

Cost of Risk

In terms of cost of risk (CoR), the strong performance in 2Q 2023 was mainly driven by improved actual and estimated macroeconomic parameters in Georgia, which was also reflected in the strong performance of the loan book.

Our Uzbekistan business contributed 0.1 pp to the total CoR. In Uzbekistan, CoR was broadly stable on a YoY basis, while the QoQ increase was driven by the higher portfolio growth compared to 1Q 2023.

Cost of risk (CoR)

2Q'23

1Q'23

2Q'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

Georgia FS

0.5%

1.0%

0.9%

-0.4 pp

-0.5 pp

Retail Georgia

0.5%

1.4%

2.4%

-1.9 pp

-0.9 pp

CIB Georgia

0.2%

-0.1%

-0.1%

0.3 pp

0.3 pp

MSME Georgia

0.9%

2.1%

0.1%

0.8 pp

-1.2 pp

Uzbekistan

6.6%

5.6%

6.3%

0.3 pp

1.0 pp

Total cost of risk*

0.6%

1.1%

0.9%

-0.3 pp

-0.5 pp

* Total cost of risk includes Azerbaijan CoR

Deposit Portfolio

The total deposit portfolio amounted to GEL 18,992.5 million, up by 9.8% QoQ or by 8.5% on a constant currency basis.

As of 30 June 2023, the Georgian financial services portfolio increased by 9.9% on a QoQ basis and reached GEL 18,639.9 million, with 8.6% growth on a constant currency basis. Over the same period, our Uzbek portfolio increased by 22.1% and stood at GEL 457.3 million, translated into growth of 20.5% on a constant currency basis.


In thousands of GEL

Customer accounts

Jun'23

Mar'23

Change QoQ

Georgia FS

18,639,911

16,958,444

9.9%

Retail Georgia

6,985,211

6,455,890

8.2%

GEL

2,242,193

1,941,188

15.5%

FC

4,743,018

4,514,702

5.1%

CIB Georgia

9,048,955

8,302,775

9.0%

GEL

5,169,170

4,641,378

11.4%

FC

3,879,785

3,661,397

6.0%

MSME Georgia

1,638,612

1,590,496

3.0%

GEL

889,834

829,378

7.3%

FC

748,778

761,118

-1.6%

MOF

967,133

609,283

58.7%

GEL

967,133

609,283

58.7%

Uzbekistan

457,340

374,429

22.1%

FC

1,322

1,196

10.5%

UZS

456,018

373,233

22.2%

Total customer accounts*

18,992,492

17,297,630

9.8%

* Total customer accounts are adjusted for eliminations

 

Deposit rates

2Q'23

1Q'23

2Q'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

 Deposit rates

4.9%

4.9%

3.7%

1.2 pp

0.0 pp

 GEL

8.3%

8.8%

7.7%

0.6 pp

-0.5 pp

 FC

0.8%

0.7%

0.9%

-0.1 pp

0.1 pp

 UZS

25.0%

25.4%

23.0%

2.0 pp

-0.4 pp

Georgian financial services

4.5%

4.5%

3.5%

1.0 pp

0.0 pp

 GEL

8.4%

8.8%

7.8%

0.6 pp

-0.4 pp

 FC

0.8%

0.7%

0.9%

-0.1 pp

0.1 pp

Uzbek business

24.9%

25.3%

23.0%

1.9 pp

-0.4 pp

    FC

4.7%

4.9%

n/a

n/a

-0.2 pp

UZS

25.0%

25.4%

23.0%

2.0 pp

-0.4 pp

Total deposit rates*

4.9%

4.9%

3.7%

1.2 pp

0.0 pp

* Total deposits rates include MOF deposits



 

Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results Overview for 1H 2023

This statement provides a summary of the unaudited business and financial trends for 1H 2023 for TBC Bank Group plc and its subsidiaries. The semi-annual financial information and trends are unaudited.

TBC Bank Group PLC's financial results have been prepared in accordance with the UK-adopted International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Total equity and total liabilities were restated for 30-Jun-2022 due to a change in the accounting of option contracts. As a result, ROE and leverage ratios were restated for 1H 2022. In addition, total assets and total liabilities for 30-Jun-2022 were restated due to replacement of IFRS4 with IFRS17. For more details, please refer to Note 2.

Please also note that there might be slight differences in previous periods' figures due to rounding.

Net Interest Income

In 1H 2023, net interest income amounted to GEL 766.1 million, up by 29.4% on a YoY basis.

The YoY rise in interest income by GEL 303.5 million, or 28.1%, was mostly attributable to an increase in interest income from loans related to a GEL 1,826.2 million, or 10.4%, increase in the respective portfolio, as well as a 1.6 pp rise in the respective yield.

YoY interest expense increased by GEL 129.6 million, or 26.5%, mainly related to an increase in the deposit portfolio of GEL 3,219.6 million, or 20.4%, and a 1.2 pp growth in deposit cost.

In 1H 2023, our NIM stood at 6.6%, up by 0.9 pp on a YoY basis.

In thousands of GEL

1H'23

1H'22

Change YoY

Interest income

1,383,970

1,080,462

28.1%

Interest expense*

(617,841)

(488,271)

26.5%

Net interest income

766,129

592,191

29.4%


 

 


NIM

6.6%

5.7%

0.9 pp

* Interest expense includes net interest gains from currency swaps

 

Non-Interest Income

Total non-interest income amounted to GEL 352.9 million in 1H 2023, increasing by 23.9% on a YoY basis. 

Net fee and commission income increased by 40.0% on a YoY basis, related to increased payments transactions both in Georgia and Uzbekistan. Our Uzbek business contributed 18% of the Group's net fee and commission income.

In thousands of GEL

Other non-interest income

1H'23

1H'22

Change YoY

Net fee and commission income

198,074

141,462

40.0%

Net gains from currency derivatives, foreign currency operations and translation

121,728

114,377

6.4%

Insurance profit

12,402

10,965

13.1%

Other operating income

20,672

17,906

15.4%

Total other non-interest income

352,876

284,710

23.9%

 

Credit Loss Allowance

Credit loss allowance for loans in 1H 2023 amounted to GEL 79.4 million, which translated into a 0.9% cost of risk.

In thousands of GEL

1H'23

1H'22

Change YoY

Credit loss (allowance)/recovery for loans to customers

(79,424)

(50,522)

57.2%

Credit loss allowance for other transactions

(7,678)

(1,068)

NMF

Total credit loss (allowance)/recovery

(87,102)

(51,590)

68.8%

Operating income after expected credit and non-financial asset impairment losses

1,031,903

825,311

25.0%


 



Cost of risk

0.9%

0.6%

0.3 pp

 

Operating Expenses

In 1H 2023, our operating expenses expanded by 22.8% on a YoY basis.

In the first half of 2023, the annual increase in operating expenses was mainly driven by overall business expansion, both locally and internationally.

Our investments into the business are continuing to drive strong income generation, and our cost to income ratio amounted to 34.5%, down by 1.4 pp, while our Georgian financial services' cost to income stood at 30.3%, down by 0.2 pp.

In thousands of GEL

Operating expenses

1H'23

1H'22

Change YoY

Staff costs

(212,150)

(176,491)

20.2%

Allowance of provision for liabilities and charges

(121)

(60)

NMF

Depreciation and amortisation

(57,948)

(47,332)

22.4%

Administrative and other operating expenses

(116,121)

(90,702)

28.0%

Total operating expenses

(386,340)

(314,585)

22.8%

 




Cost to income

34.5%

35.9%

-1.4 pp

Georgian financial services' cost to income

30.3%

30.5%

-0.2 pp

 

Net Profit

In 1H 2023, we delivered robust profitability and generated GEL 548.0 million in net profit, up by 19.5% YoY, driven by robust income generation across the board, as well as strong asset quality.

The growth in effective tax rate YoY is related to the changes in tax legislation effective from 1 January 2023, according to which, the corporate income tax rate for banks increased from 15% to 20% and the potential shift to Estonian Tax Model was abolished.

As a result, our ROE and ROA for 1H 2023 reached 26.7% and 3.9%, accordingly.

In thousands of GEL

1H'23

1H'22

Change YoY

Profit before tax

645,563

510,726

26.4%

Income tax expense

(97,517)

(52,181)

86.9%

Profit for the period

548,046

458,545

19.5%

Effective tax rate

15%

10%

5 pp

 




ROE

26.7%

25.9%

0.8 pp

Georgian financial services' ROE

25.7%

25.4%

0.3 pp

ROA

3.9%

3.7%

0.2 pp

Georgian financial services' ROA

4.1%

4.0%

0.1 pp

 


Loan Portfolio

As of 30 June 2023, the gross loan portfolio reached GEL 19,360.7 million, up by 10.4% YoY or 16.4% on a constant currency basis.

By the end of June 2023, the Georgian financial services' portfolio increased by 8.5% on a YoY basis and reached GEL 18,816.1 million, with 14.0% growth on a constant currency basis. Over the same period, our Uzbek portfolio increased almost three times and reached GEL 526.8 million.

In thousands of GEL

Gross loans and advances to customers

Jun'23

Jun'22

Change YoY

Georgian financial services (Georgia FS)

18,816,052

17,334,394

8.5%

Retail Georgia

6,945,911

6,472,248

7.3%

GEL

4,549,932

3,994,645

13.9%

FC

2,395,979

2,477,603

-3.3%

CIB Georgia

6,920,263

6,462,635

7.1%

GEL

2,321,704

2,083,255

11.4%

FC

4,598,559

4,379,380

5.0%

MSME Georgia

4,949,878

4,399,511

12.5%

GEL

2,675,925

2,357,652

13.5%

FC

2,273,953

2,041,859

11.4%

Uzbekistan

526,843

181,345

NMF

UZS

526,843

181,345

NMF

Total gross loans and advances to customers*

19,360,689

17,534,515

10.4%

* Total gross loans and advances to customers include Azerbaijan loan portfolio


1H'23

1H'22

Change YoY

Loan yields

12.6%

11.0%

1.6 pp

GEL

15.2%

15.6%

-0.4 pp

FC

8.3%

6.5%

1.8 pp

UZS

43.1%

41.8%

1.3 pp

Georgia FS

11.9%

10.8%

1.1 pp

GEL

15.2%

15.6%

-0.4 pp

FC

8.3%

6.5%

1.8 pp

Uzbekistan

43.1%

41.8%

1.3 pp

UZS

43.1%

41.8%

1.3 pp

Total loan yields*

12.6%

11.0%

1.6 pp

* Total loans yields include Azerbaijan

Loan Portfolio Quality

In 1H 2023, PAR 90 for our Georgia FS decreased by 0.3 pp YoY and stood at 1.1%. This improvement was observed across all sub-segments. Over the same period, NPL to gross loans stood at 2.1%, down by 0.2 pp. This decrease was mainly driven by the retail and MSME sub-segments.

Over the same period, both PAR 90 and NPL for the Uzbek business remained broadly stable and stood at 2.2%.

Par 90

Jun'23

Jun'22

Change YoY

Georgia FS

1.1%

1.4%

-0.3 pp

Retail Georgia

0.9%

1.2%

-0.3 pp

CIB Georgia

0.6%

0.7%

-0.1 pp

MSME Georgia

2.3%

2.6%

-0.3 pp

Uzbekistan

2.2%

2.1%

0.1 pp

Total PAR 90*

1.2%

1.4%

-0.2 pp

* Total PAR 90 includes Azerbaijan

 

In thousands of GEL
Non-performing Loans (NPL)

Jun'23

Jun'22

Change YoY

Georgia FS

387,626

400,520

-3.2%

Retail Georgia

127,833

147,847

-13.5%

CIB Georgia

98,374

84,314

16.7%

MSME Georgia

161,419

168,359

-4.1%

Uzbekistan

11,646

3,849

NMF

Total non-performing loans*

400,989

407,855

-1.7%

* Total non-performing loans include Azerbaijan NPLs

 

NPL to gross loans

Jun'23

Jun'22

Change YoY

Georgia FS

2.1%

2.3%

-0.2 pp

Retail Georgia

1.8%

2.3%

-0.5 pp

CIB Georgia

1.4%

1.3%

0.1 pp

MSME Georgia

3.3%

3.8%

-0.5 pp

Uzbekistan

2.2%

2.1%

0.1 pp

Total NPL to gross loans*

2.1%

2.3%

-0.2 pp

* Total NPL to gross loans include Azerbaijan NPLs

 

NPL Coverage

Jun'23

Jun'22


Provision Coverage

Total Coverage**

Provision Coverage

Total Coverage**

Georgia FS

85.3%

150.9%

97.6%

164.4%

Retail Georgia

141.8%

192.4%

167.6%

218.4%

CIB Georgia

49.4%

110.5%

55.4%

118.7%

MSME Georgia

62.6%

142.7%

57.5%

139.9%

Uzbekistan

180.0%

180.0%

142.5%

142.5%

Total NPL coverage*

89.3%

153.7%

99.8%

167.5%


* Total NPL coverage include Azerbaijan loans coverage
** Total NPL coverage ratio includes provision and collateral coverage

Cost of Risk

In 1H 2023, our cost of risk amounted to 0.9%.

In the first half of 2023, cost of risk (CoR) for our Georgia FS amounted to 0.8%, up by 0.2 pp on a YoY basis. The increase was mainly caused by the unusually low CoR for the MSME sub-segment in 1H 2022.  

Over the same period, cost of risk of our Uzbek business amounted to 6.1%, up by 0.7 pp on a YoY basis. The increase was mainly driven by the enhancement of the provisioning approach with more internal data accumulated since the launch of the Uzbek bank.

Cost of risk (CoR)

1H'23

1H'22

Change YoY

Georgia FS

0.8%

0.6%

0.2 pp

Retail Georgia

1.0%

1.5%

-0.5 pp

CIB Georgia

0.0%

-0.1%

0.1 pp

MSME Georgia

1.5%

0.3%

1.2 pp

Uzbekistan

6.1%

5.4%

0.7 pp

Total cost of risk*

0.9%

0.6%

0.3 pp

* Total cost of risk includes Azerbaijan CoR

 

Deposit Portfolio

The total deposit portfolio amounted to GEL 18,992.5 million, increasing by 20.4% YoY or 27.5% on a constant currency basis.

As of 30 June 2023, the Georgian financial services' portfolio increased by 19.4% on a YoY basis and reached GEL 18,639.9 million, with 26.0% growth on a constant currency basis. Over the same period, our Uzbek portfolio almost doubled and stood at GEL 457.3 million.

In thousands of GEL

Customer accounts

Jun'23

Jun'22

Change YoY

Georgia FS

18,639,911

15,612,455

19.4%

Retail Georgia

6,985,211

5,671,380

23.2%

GEL

2,242,193

1,571,547

42.7%

FC

4,743,018

4,099,833

15.7%

CIB Georgia

9,048,955

7,659,931

18.1%

GEL

5,169,170

3,176,650

62.7%

FC

3,879,785

4,483,281

-13.5%

MSME Georgia

1,638,612

1,566,524

4.6%

GEL

889,834

723,118

23.1%

FC

748,778

843,406

-11.2%

MOF

967,133

714,620

35.3%

GEL

967,133

714,620

35.3%

Uzbekistan

457,340

235,780

94.0%

FC

1,322

-

NMF

UZS

456,018

235,780

93.4%

Total customer accounts*

18,992,492

15,772,905

20.4%

* Total customer accounts are adjusted for eliminations

Deposit rates

1H'23

1H'22

Change YoY

 Deposit rates

4.9%

3.7%

1.2 pp

 GEL

8.5%

7.6%

0.9 pp

 FC

0.7%

1.0%

-0.3 pp

 UZS

25.1%

22.3%

2.8 pp

Georgian financial services

4.5%

3.5%

1.0 pp

 GEL

8.6%

7.6%

1.0 pp

 FC

0.8%

1.0%

-0.2 pp

Uzbek business

25.0%

22.3%

2.7 pp

    FC

4.8%

n/a

n/a

UZS

25.1%

22.3%

2.8 pp

Total deposit rates*

4.9%

3.7%

1.2 pp

* Total deposit rates include MOF deposits

Additional Disclosures

1)   TBC Bank - Background

TBC Bank Group PLC ("TBC PLC") is a public limited company registered in England and Wales. TBC PLC is the parent company of JSC TBC Bank ("TBC Bank") and a group of companies that principally operate in Georgia in the financial sector. TBC PLC also offers non-financial services via TNET, the largest digital ecosystem in Georgia. Since 2019, TBC PLC has expanded its operations into Uzbekistan by operating fast growing retail digital financial services in the country. TBC PLC is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol TBCG and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. It is also a member of the FTSE4Good Index Series and the MSCI United Kingdom Small Cap Index.

TBC Bank, together with its subsidiaries, is a leading universal banking group in Georgia, with a total market share of 38.8% of customer loans and 40.1% of customer deposits as of 30 June 2023, according to data published by the National Bank of Georgia.

2)   Consolidated Financial Statements and Key Ratios 2Q 2023

Consolidated Balance Sheet

In thousands of GEL 

Jun'23

Mar'23

ASSETS



Cash and cash equivalents

2,940,359

2,188,553

Due from other banks

52,550

38,738

Mandatory cash balances with National Bank of Georgia and the Central Bank of Uzbekistan

1,706,981

1,817,145

Loans and advances to customers

19,002,657

17,953,053

Investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

2,942,679

3,047,598

Bonds carried at amortised cost

87,213

30,967

Finance lease receivables

338,203

316,247

Investment properties

20,741

21,080

Current income tax prepayment

3,005

856

Deferred income tax asset

12,573

13,867

Other financial assets

266,969

258,135

Other assets

441,756

426,343

Premises and equipment

463,407

448,041

Right of use assets

117,634

112,977

Intangible assets

418,468

401,326

Goodwill

59,964

59,964

Investments in associates

3,667

4,095

TOTAL ASSETS

28,878,826

27,138,985

LIABILITIES     

 

 

Due to credit institutions

2,448,662

2,596,880

Customer accounts

18,992,492

17,297,630

Lease liabilities

87,324

79,989

Other financial liabilities

387,595

345,017

Current income tax liability

27,559

6,659

Debt Securities in issue

1,392,872

1,324,815

Deferred income tax liability

112,095

114,300

Provision for liabilities and charges

20,767

19,228

Other liabilities

91,839

67,026

Redemption liability

347,044

464,805

Subordinated debt

639,048

583,678

TOTAL LIABILITIES

24,547,297

22,900,027

EQUITY     

 

 

Share capital

1,682

1,676

Shares held by trust

(75,470)

(37,239)

Share premium

272,930

261,719

Retained earnings

3,984,493

3,993,387

Merger reserve

402,862

402,862

Share based payment reserve

5,181

(2,815)

Fair value reserve for investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

16,461

13,503

Cumulative currency translation reserve

(36,804)

(41,024)

Other reserve

(347,044)

(464,805)

Equity attributable to owners of the parent

4,224,291

4,127,264

Non-controlling interest

107,238

111,694

TOTAL EQUITY

4,331,529

4,238,958

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

28,878,826

27,138,985

 


Consolidated Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income

In thousands of GEL 

 2Q'23

 1Q'23

 2Q'22

Interest income

711,820

672,150

552,719

Interest expense

(312,482)

(305,359)

(249,147)

Net interest income

399,338

366,791

303,572

Fee and commission income

161,729

151,801

127,490

Fee and commission expense

(56,093)

(59,363)

(51,918)

Net fee and commission income

105,636

92,438

75,572

Insurance contract revenue

31,552

29,524

27,201

Reinsurance service result

(1,517)

(2,870)

(614)

Insurance service claims and expenses incurred

(23,851)

(20,436)

(19,889)

Insurance profit

6,184

6,218

6,698

Net gains from currency derivatives, foreign currency operations and translation

61,127

60,601

66,520

Net gains from disposal of investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

2,307

2,012

108

Other operating income

11,906

3,905

11,461

Share of profit of associates

268

274

178

Other operating non-interest income

75,608

66,792

78,267

Credit loss allowance for loans to customers

(29,384)

(50,040)

(39,025)

Credit loss (allowance)/recovery for finance lease receivable

(1,059)

(1,073)

883

Credit loss (allowance)/recovery for performance guarantees and credit related commitments

(1,273)

337

(1,659)

Credit loss (allowance)/recovery for other financial assets

(2,136)

(1,954)

992

Credit loss recovery/(allowance) for financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

134

(296)

1,183

Net impairment of non-financial assets

(216)

(142)

(228)

Operating income after expected credit and non-financial asset impairment losses

552,832

479,071

426,255

Losses from modifications of financial instruments

-

-

-

Staff costs

(108,724)

(103,426)

(90,332)

Depreciation and amortisation

(29,587)

(28,361)

(24,321)

(Allowance)/recovery of provision for liabilities and charges

(50)

(71)

4

Administrative and other operating expenses

(65,199)

(50,922)

(48,986)

Operating expenses

(203,560)

(182,780)

(163,635)

Profit before tax

349,272

296,291

262,620

Income tax expense

(56,186)

(41,331)

(28,056)

Profit for the period

293,086

254,960

234,564

Other comprehensive income:




Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:




Movement in fair value reserve

2,958

8,036

(1,597)

Exchange differences on translation to presentation currency

4,220

(5,166)

(8,703)

Other comprehensive income for the period

7,178

2,870

(10,300)

Total comprehensive income for the period

300,264

257,830

224,264

Profit attributable to:




 - Shareholders of TBCG

288,791

248,668

233,799

 - Non-controlling interest

4,295

6,292

765

Profit for the period

293,086

254,960

234,564

Total comprehensive income is attributable to:




 - Shareholders of TBCG

295,969

251,538

223,499

 - Non-controlling interest

4,295

6,292

765

Total comprehensive income for the period

300,264

257,830

224,264

* Interest expense includes net interest gains from currency swaps

 



  Key Ratios 2Q'23

Total equity and total liabilities were restated for 30-Jun-2022 due to a change in the accounting of option contracts. As a result, ROE and leverage ratios were restated for 2Q 2022.

Average Balances

The average balances included in this document are calculated as the average of the relevant monthly balances as of the end of each month. Balances have been extracted from TBC's unaudited and consolidated management accounts, which were prepared from TBC's accounting records. These were used by the management for monitoring and control purposes.

Ratios (based on monthly averages, where applicable)

2Q'23

1Q'23

2Q'22

 




Profitability ratios:




ROE1

28.1%

25.2%

25.7%

ROA2

4.2%

3.6%

3.7%

Cost to income3

34.7%

34.3%

35.3%

NIM4

6.8%

6.4%

5.8%

Loan yields5

12.8%

12.4%

11.2%

Deposit rates6

4.9%

4.9%

3.7%

Cost of funding7

5.6%

5.4%

4.8%





Asset quality & portfolio concentration:




Cost of risk9

0.6%

1.1%

0.9%

PAR 90 to Gross Loans9

1.2%

1.3%

1.4%

NPLs to Gross Loans10

2.1%

2.2%

2.3%

NPL provision coverage11

89.3%

92.9%

99.8%

Total NPL coverage12

153.7%

154.8%

167.5%

Credit loss level to Gross Loans13

1.8%

2.0%

2.3%

Related Party Loans to Gross Loans14

0.1%

0.1%

0.1%

Top 10 Borrowers to Total Portfolio15

5.8%

6.0%

6.6%

Top 20 Borrowers to Total Portfolio16

8.7%

9.0%

8.8%





Capital & liquidity positions:




Net Loans to Deposits plus IFI Funding17

90.6%

92.9%

97.7%

Net Stable Funding Ratio** 18

129.8%

131.3%

n/a

Liquidity Coverage Ratio** 19

124.5%

135.7%

n/a

Leverage20

 6.7x

 6.4x

 6.9x

CET 1 CAR* (Basel III)21

18.3%

17.7%

n/a

Tier 1 CAR* (Basel III)22

20.7%

20.1%

n/a

Total 1 CAR* (Basel III)23

23.1%

22.2%

n/a

* Ratios are calculated per IFRS

 

For the ratio definitions and exchange rates, please refer to appendix 8.



3)   Consolidated Financial Statements and Key Ratios 1H 2023

Consolidated Balance Sheet

In thousands of GEL 

Jun'23

Jun'22

ASSETS



Cash and cash equivalents

2,940,359

2,739,226

Due from other banks

52,550

42,552

Mandatory cash balances with National Bank of Georgia and the Central Bank of Uzbekistan

1,706,981

2,108,455

Loans and advances to customers

19,002,657

17,131,009

Investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

2,942,679

1,915,987

Bonds carried at amortised cost

87,213

27,962

Finance lease receivables

338,203

253,057

Investment properties

20,741

20,506

Current income tax prepayment

3,005

1,565

Deferred income tax asset

12,573

13,876

Other financial assets

266,969

365,207

Other assets

441,756

448,588

Premises and equipment

463,407

429,726

Right of use assets

117,634

77,039

Intangible assets

418,468

345,291

Goodwill

59,964

59,964

Investments in associates

3,667

3,466

TOTAL ASSETS

28,878,826

25,983,476

LIABILITIES

 


Due to credit institutions

2,448,662

3,575,808

Customer accounts

18,992,492

15,772,905

Lease liabilities

87,324

70,491

Other financial liabilities

387,595

300,152

Current income tax liability

27,559

13,870

Debt Securities in issue

1,392,872

1,514,106

Deferred income tax liability

112,095

4,349

Provision for liabilities and charges

20,767

16,650

Other liabilities

91,839

69,571

Redemption liability

347,044

254,492

Subordinated debt

639,048

634,319

TOTAL LIABILITIES

24,547,297

22,226,713

EQUITY

 


Share capital

1,682

1,682

Shares held by trust

(75,470)

(7,900)

Share premium

272,930

283,430

Retained earnings

3,984,493

3,345,183

Merger reserve

402,862

402,862

Share based payment reserve

5,181

(12,488)

Fair value reserve for investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

16,461

(25,609)

Cumulative currency translation reserve

(36,804)

(18,023)

Other reserve

(347,044)

(254,492)

Equity attributable to owners of the parent

4,224,291

3,714,645

Non-controlling interest

107,238

42,118

TOTAL EQUITY

4,331,529

3,756,763

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

28,878,826

25,983,476

 


Consolidated Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income

In thousands of GEL 

1H'23

1H'22

Interest income

1,383,970

1,080,462

Interest expense*

(617,841)

(488,271)

Net interest income

766,129

592,191

Fee and commission income

313,530

240,383

Fee and commission expense

(115,456)

(98,921)

Net fee and commission income

198,074

141,462

Insurance contract revenue

61,076

51,369

Reinsurance service result

(4,387)

(3,260)

Insurance service claims and expenses incurred

(44,287)

(37,144)

Insurance profit

12,402

10,965

Net gains from currency derivatives, foreign currency operations and translation

121,728

114,377

Net gains from disposal of investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

4,319

2,225

Other operating income

15,811

15,558

Share of profit of associates

542

123

Other operating non-interest income

142,400

132,283

Credit loss allowance for loans to customers

(79,424)

(50,522)

Credit loss allowance for finance lease receivable

(2,132)

(562)

Credit loss allowance for performance guarantees and credit related commitments

(936)

(1,070)

Credit loss allowance for other financial assets

(4,090)

(698)

Credit loss (allowance)/recovery for financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

(162)

1,268

Net impairment of non-financial assets

(358)

(6)

Operating income after expected credit and non-financial asset impairment losses

1,031,903

825,311

Staff costs

(212,150)

(176,491)

Depreciation and amortisation

(57,948)

(47,332)

Allowance of provision for liabilities and charges

(121)

(60)

Administrative and other operating expenses

(116,121)

(90,702)

Operating expenses

(386,340)

(314,585)

Profit before tax

645,563

510,726

Income tax expense

(97,517)

(52,181)

Profit for the period

548,046

458,545

Other comprehensive income:



Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:



Movement in fair value reserve

10,994

(14,747)

Exchange differences on translation to presentation currency

(946)

(8,573)

Other comprehensive income for the period

10,048

(23,320)

Total comprehensive income for the period

558,094

435,225

Profit attributable to:



 - Shareholders of TBCG

537,459

458,465

 - Non-controlling interest

10,587

80

Profit for the period

548,046

458,545

Total comprehensive income is attributable to:



 - Shareholders of TBCG

547,507

435,145

 - Non-controlling interest

10,587

80

Total comprehensive income for the period

558,094

435,225

* Interest expense includes net interest gains from currency swaps

 

 

 

Key Ratios 1H'23

Total equity and total liabilities were restated for 30-Jun-2022 due to a change in the accounting of option contracts. As a result, ROE and leverage ratios were restated for 1H 2022.

Average Balances

The average balances included in this document are calculated as the average of the relevant monthly balances as of the end of each month. Balances have been extracted from TBC's unaudited and consolidated management accounts, which were prepared from TBC's accounting records. These were used by the management for monitoring and control purposes.

Ratios (based on monthly averages, where applicable)

1H'23

1H'22

 



Profitability ratios:

 


ROE1

26.7%

25.9%

ROA2

3.9%

3.7%

Cost to income3

34.5%

35.9%

NIM4

6.6%

5.7%

Loan yields5

12.6%

11.0%

Deposit rates6

4.9%

3.7%

Cost of funding7

5.5%

4.8%




Asset quality & portfolio concentration:

 


Cost of risk9

0.9%

0.6%

PAR 90 to Gross Loans9

1.2%

1.4%

NPLs to Gross Loans10

2.1%

2.3%

NPL provision coverage11

89.3%

99.8%

Total NPL coverage12

153.7%

167.5%

Credit loss level to Gross Loans13

1.8%

2.3%

Related Party Loans to Gross Loans14

0.1%

0.1%

Top 10 Borrowers to Total Portfolio15

5.8%

6.6%

Top 20 Borrowers to Total Portfolio16

8.7%

8.8%




Capital & liquidity positions:

 


Net Loans to Deposits plus IFI Funding17

90.6%

97.7%

Net Stable Funding Ratio** 18

129.8%

n/a

Liquidity Coverage Ratio** 19

124.5%

n/a

Leverage20

 6.7x

 6.9x

CET 1 CAR* (Basel III)21

18.3%

n/a

Tier 1 CAR* (Basel III)22

20.7%

n/a

Total 1 CAR* (Basel III)23

23.1%

n/a

* Ratios are calculated per IFRS


For the ratio definitions and exchange rates, please refer to appendix 8.


4)   Financial Disclosures by Business Lines

The definitions of business lines are defined in Note 17.

Consolidated Balance Sheet Mar'23

In thousands of GEL 

Georgia FS

Uzbekistan*

Payme

TBC UZ

Other**

Group

ASSETS







Cash and cash equivalents

2,035,505

149,564

19,318

139,530

3,484

2,188,553

Due from other banks

38,708

-

-

-

30

38,738

Mandatory cash balances with National Bank of Georgia and Central Bank of Uzbekistan

1,814,320

2,825

-

2,825

-

1,817,145

Loans and advances to customers

17,550,137

392,483

-

392,483

10,433

17,953,053

Investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

3,047,597

-

-

-

1

3,047,598

Bonds carried at amortised cost

8,317

22,650

-

22,650

-

30,967

Finance lease receivables

285,724

24,075

-

24,075

6,448

316,247

Investment properties

21,080

-

-

-

-

21,080

Current income tax prepayment

40

-

-

-

816

856

Deferred income tax asset

122

13,423

-

13,423

322

13,867

Other financial assets

274,727

2,676

5,348

-

(19,268)

258,135

Other assets

413,708

12,652

1,947

10,705

(17)

426,343

Premises and equipment

431,318

12,491

2,219

10,272

4,232

448,041

Right of use assets

103,208

7,850

1,789

6,061

1,919

112,977

Intangible assets

321,687

22,201

1,052

21,149

57,438

401,326

Goodwill

28,197

1,912

-

1,912

29,855

59,964

Investments in associates

18,711

-

-

-

(14,616)

4,095

TOTAL ASSETS    

26,393,106

664,802

31,673

645,085

81,077

27,138,985

LIABILITIES     







Due to credit institutions

2,530,753

19,877

-

19,877

46,250

2,596,880

Customer accounts    

16,958,443

374,429

-

383,713

(35,242)

17,297,630

Lease liabilities

69,988

8,520

1,784

6,736

1,481

79,989

Other financial liabilities

726,484

19,065

18,467

598

(400,532)

345,017

Current income tax liability  

6,626

-

-

-

33

6,659

Debt Securities in issue

1,159,541

-

-

-

165,274

1,324,815

Deferred income tax liability  

114,280

-

-

-

20

114,300

Provisions for liabilities and charges 

19,228

-

-

-

-

19,228

Other liabilities    

51,335

17,695

1,145

19,222

(2,004)

67,026

Redemption liability

-

-

-

-

464,805

464,805

Subordinated debt    

583,678

-

-

-

-

583,678

TOTAL LIABILITIES    

22,220,356

439,586

21,396

430,146

240,085

22,900,027

EQUITY     







Share capital

28,498

277,189

495

276,694

(304,011)

1,676

Shares held by trust

-

-

-

-

(37,239)

(37,239)

Share premium

521,190

27,860

-

27,860

(287,331)

261,719

Retained earnings

3,667,049

(51,549)

14,059

(65,608)

377,887

3,993,387

Merger reserve

-

67

67

-

402,795

402,862

Share based payment reserve

(57,660)

-

-

-

54,845

(2,815)

Fair value reserve for investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

13,498

211

211

-

(206)

13,503

Cumulative currency translation reserve

-

(28,562)

(4,555)

(24,007)

(12,462)

(41,024)

Other reserve

-

-

-

-

(464,805)

(464,805)

Net assets attributable to owners

4,172,575

225,216

10,277

214,939

(270,527)

4,127,264

Non-controlling interest    

175

-

-

-

111,519

111,694

TOTAL EQUITY    

4,172,750

225,216

10,277

214,939

(159,008)

4,238,958

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  

26,393,106

664,802

31,673

645,085

81,077

27,138,985

* Includes intergroup eliminations

** Includes Azerbaijan, TNET, other subsidiaries and intra-group eliminations

 


Consolidated Balance Sheet Jun'23

In thousands of GEL 

Georgia FS

Uzbekistan*

Payme

TBC UZ

Other**

Group

ASSETS







Cash and cash equivalents

2,866,361

68,577

3,976

64,828

5,421

2,940,359

Due from other banks

52,523

-

-

-

27

52,550

Mandatory cash balances with National Bank of Georgia and Central Bank of Uzbekistan

1,703,444

3,537

-

3,537

-

1,706,981

Loans and advances to customers

18,485,251

505,878

-

505,878

11,528

19,002,657

Investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

2,942,679

-

-

-

-

2,942,679

Bonds carried at amortised cost

9,382

77,831

-

77,831

-

87,213

Finance lease receivables

305,761

25,366

-

25,366

7,076

338,203

Investment properties

20,741

-

-

-

-

20,741

Current income tax prepayment

2,508

-

-

-

497

3,005

Deferred income tax asset

122

11,993

-

11,993

458

12,573

Other financial assets

282,803

1,850

5,482

-

(17,684)

266,969

Other assets

424,040

16,715

2,056

14,659

1,001

441,756

Premises and equipment

446,146

12,803

2,450

10,353

4,458

463,407

Right of use assets

108,579

7,210

1,614

5,596

1,845

117,634

Intangible assets

329,917

22,916

2,182

20,734

65,635

418,468

Goodwill

28,197

1,912

-

1,912

29,855

59,964

Investments in associates

18,284

-

-

-

(14,617)

3,667

TOTAL ASSETS    

28,026,738

756,588

17,760

742,687

95,500

28,878,826

LIABILITIES     







Due to credit institutions

2,417,293

29,083

-

29,083

2,286

2,448,662

Customer accounts    

18,639,911

457,340

-

457,567

(104,759)

18,992,492

Lease liabilities

77,869

8,018

1,677

6,341

1,437

87,324

Other financial liabilities

369,419

2,389

1,790

599

15,787

387,595

Current income tax liability  

27,523

-

-

-

36

27,559

Debt Securities in issue

1,223,719

-

-

-

169,153

1,392,872

Deferred income tax liability  

112,071

-

-

-

24

112,095

Provisions for liabilities and charges 

20,767

-

-

-

-

20,767

Other liabilities    

58,215

28,652

3,300

28,984

4,972

91,839

Redemption liability

-

-

-

-

347,044

347,044

Subordinated debt    

639,048

-

-

-

-

639,048

TOTAL LIABILITIES    

23,585,835

525,482

6,767

522,574

435,980

24,547,297

EQUITY     






-

Share capital

28,498

277,189

495

276,694

(304,005)

1,682

Shares held by trust

-

-

-

-

(75,470)

(75,470)

Share premium

521,190

27,860

-

27,860

(276,120)

272,930

Retained earnings

3,965,894

(48,584)

14,820

(63,404)

67,183

3,984,493

Merger reserve

-

67

67

-

402,795

402,862

Share based payment reserve

(91,320)

-

-

-

96,501

5,181

Fair value reserve for investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

16,456

211

211

-

(206)

16,461

Cumulative currency translation reserve

-

(25,637)

(4,600)

(21,037)

(11,167)

(36,804)

Other reserve

-

-

-

-

(347,044)

(347,044)

Net assets attributable to owners

4,440,718

231,106

10,993

220,113

(447,533)

4,224,291

Non-controlling interest    

185

-

-

-

107,053

107,238

TOTAL EQUITY    

4,440,903

231,106

10,993

220,113

(340,480)

4,331,529

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  

28,026,738

756,588

17,760

742,687

95,500

28,878,826

* Includes intergroup eliminations

** Includes Azerbaijan, TNET, other subsidiaries and intra-group eliminations



Consolidated Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income 1Q'23

In thousands of GEL 

Georgia FS

Uzbekistan**

Payme

TBC UZ

Other

***

 Group

Interest income

624,316

46,266

-

46,266

1,568

672,150

Interest expense*

(280,005)

(23,138)

(90)

(23,048)

(2,216)

(305,359)

Net interest income

344,311

23,128

(90)

23,218

(648)

366,791

Fee and commission income

129,740

20,863

18,261

5,309

1,198

151,801

Fee and commission expense

(55,319)

(4,005)

(1,649)

(5,063)

(39)

(59,363)

Net fee and commission income

74,421

16,858

16,612

246

1,159

92,438

Insurance profit

6,398

-

-

-

(180)

6,218

Net gains from currency derivatives, foreign currency operations and translation

62,914

68

2

66

(2,381)

60,601

Net gains from disposal of investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

2,012

-

-

-

-

2,012

Other operating income

2,877

28

1

27

1,000

3,905

Share of profit of associates

274

-

-

-

-

274

Other operating non-interest income

74,475

96

3

93

(1,561)

73,010

Credit loss allowance for loans to customers

(45,198)

(5,241)

-

(5,241)

399

(50,040)

Credit loss allowance for finance lease receivable

(786)

(335)

-

(335)

48

(1,073)

Credit loss recovery for performance guarantees and credit related commitments

337

-

-

-

-

337

Credit loss allowance for other financial assets

(1,680)

(274)

(179)

(95)

-

(1,954)

Credit loss allowance for financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

(296)

-

-

-

-

(296)

Net recovery of non-financial assets

312

-

-

-

(454)

(142)

Operating income after expected credit and non-financial asset impairment losses

445,896

34,232

16,346

17,886

(1,057)

479,071

Staff costs

(86,607)

(8,990)

(2,217)

(6,773)

(7,829)

(103,426)

Depreciation and amortisation

(24,587)

(2,110)

(248)

(1,862)

(1,664)

(28,361)

Allowance of provision for liabilities and charges

(71)

-

-

-

-

(71)

Administrative and other operating expenses

(38,803)

(10,114)

(2,279)

(7,835)

(2,005)

(50,922)

Operating expenses

(150,068)

(21,214)

(4,744)

(16,470)

(11,498)

(182,780)

Profit before tax

295,828

13,018

11,602

1,416

(12,555)

296,291

Income tax expense

(41,016)

(311)

-

(311)

(4)

(41,331)

Profit for the period

254,812

12,707

11,602

1,105

(12,559)

254,960

Profit attributable to:



 

 



 - Shareholders of TBCG

254,801

12,707

11,602

1,105

(18,840)

248,668

 - Non-controlling interest

11

-

-

-

6,281

6,292

Profit for the period

254,812

12,707

11,602

1,105

(12,559)

254,960

* Interest expense includes net interest gains from currency swaps

** Includes intergroup eliminations

*** Includes Azerbaijan, TNET, other subsidiaries and intra-group eliminations



Consolidated Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income 2Q'23

In thousands of GEL 

Georgia FS

Uzbekistan**

Payme

TBC UZ

Other

***

Group

Interest income

653,209

56,989

-

56,989

1,622

711,820

Interest expense*

(285,241)

(27,228)

(83)

(27,145)

(13)

(312,482)

Net interest income

367,968

29,761

(83)

29,844

1,609

399,338

Fee and commission income

136,481

24,978

18,451

17,204

270

161,729

Fee and commission expense

(49,501)

(6,467)

(1,553)

(15,591)

(125)

(56,093)

Net fee and commission income

86,980

18,511

16,898

1,613

145

105,636

Insurance profit

6,362

-

-

-

(178)

6,184

Net gains from currency derivatives, foreign currency operations and translation

70,405

15

1

14

(9,293)

61,127

Net gains from disposal of investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

2,307

-

-

-

-

2,307

Other operating income

9,037

4

-

4

2,865

11,906

Share of profit of associates

268

-

-

-

-

268

Other operating non-interest income

88,379

19

1

18

(6,606)

81,792

Credit loss allowance for loans to customers

(22,054)

(7,641)

-

(7,641)

311

(29,384)

Credit loss allowance for finance lease receivable

(473)

(586)

-

(586)

-

(1,059)

Credit loss allowance for performance guarantees and credit related commitments

(1,273)

-

-

-

-

(1,273)

Credit loss allowance for other financial assets

(2,030)

(106)

(84)

(22)

-

(2,136)

Credit loss recovery for financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

134

-

-

-

-

134

Net impairment of non-financial assets

(121)

-

-

-

(95)

(216)

Operating income after expected credit and non-financial asset impairment losses

517,510

39,958

16,732

23,226

(4,636)

552,832

Staff costs

(90,862)

(9,310)

(2,767)

(6,543)

(8,552)

(108,724)

Depreciation and amortisation

(25,706)

(2,120)

(237)

(1,883)

(1,761)

(29,587)

Allowance of provision for liabilities and charges

(50)

-

-

-

-

(50)

Administrative and other operating expenses

(47,488)

(14,711)

(3,427)

(11,284)

(3,000)

(65,199)

Operating expenses

(164,106)

(26,141)

(6,431)

(19,710)

(13,313)

(203,560)

Profit before tax

353,404

13,817

10,301

3,516

(17,949)

349,272

Income tax (expense)/credit

(54,942)

(1,312)

-

(1,312)

68

(56,186)

Profit for the period

298,462

12,505

10,301

2,204

(17,881)

293,086

Profit attributable to:



 

 



 - Shareholders of TBCG

298,452

12,505

10,301

2,204

(22,166)

288,791

 - Non-controlling interest

10

-

-

-

4,285

4,295

Profit for the period

298,462

12,505

10,301

2,204

(17,881)

293,086

* Interest expense includes net interest gains from currency swaps

** Includes intergroup eliminations

*** Includes Azerbaijan, TNET, other subsidiaries and intra-group eliminations

 


Consolidated Key Ratios by Business Lines

1Q'23

Georgia FS

Uzbekistan

Group

Profitability ratios:

 



ROE1

23.7%

28.1%

25.2%

ROA2

3.7%

8.9%

3.6%

Cost to income3

30.4%

52.9%

34.3%

NIM4

6.1%

19.7%

6.4%

Loan yields5

11.7%

43.6%

12.4%

Deposit rates6

4.5%

25.3%

4.9%

Cost of funding7

5.1%

24.9%

5.4%





Asset quality & portfolio concentration:

 



Cost of risk8

1.0%

5.6%

1.1%

PAR 90 to Gross Loans9

1.2%

2.0%

1.3%

NPLs to Gross Loans10

2.2%

2.0%

2.2%

NPL provision coverage11

89.7%

189.7%

92.9%

Total NPL coverage12

152.1%

189.7%

154.8%

 

2Q'23

Georgia FS

Uzbekistan

Group

Profitability ratios:

 



ROE1

27.8%

22.1%

28.1%

ROA2

4.5%

7.1%

4.2%

Cost to income3

30.2%

54.1%

34.7%

NIM4

6.5%

20.1%

6.8%

Loan yields5

12.0%

43.0%

12.8%

Deposit rates6

4.5%

24.9%

4.9%

Cost of funding7

5.2%

24.5%

5.6%





Asset quality & portfolio concentration:

 



Cost of risk8

0.5%

6.6%

0.6%

PAR 90 to Gross Loans9

1.1%

2.2%

1.2%

NPLs to Gross Loans10

2.1%

2.2%

2.1%

NPL provision coverage11

85.3%

180.0%

89.3%

Total NPL coverage12

150.9%

180.0%

153.7%

 

1H'23

Georgia FS

Uzbekistan

Group

Profitability ratios:

 



ROE1

25.7%

25.1%

26.70%

ROA2

4.1%

8.0%

3.9%

Cost to income3

30.3%

53.6%

34.5%

NIM4

6.3%

20.1%

6.6%

Loan yields5

11.9%

43.1%

12.6%

Deposit rates6

4.5%

25.0%

4.9%

Cost of funding7

5.2%

24.6%

5.5%





Asset quality & portfolio concentration:

 



Cost of risk8

0.8%

6.1%

0.9%

PAR 90 to Gross Loans9

1.1%

2.2%

1.2%

NPLs to Gross Loans10

2.1%

2.2%

2.1%

NPL provision coverage11

85.3%

180.0%

89.3%

Total NPL coverage12

150.9%

180.0%

153.7%

 

For the ratio definitions and exchange rates, please refer to appendix 8.

 

 

5)   Market shares[8] in Georgia

Market shares

Jun'23

Mar'23

Jun'22

Change YoY

Change QoQ

Total loans

38.8%

39.1%

39.1%

-0.3 pp

-0.3 pp

Individual loans

38.3%

38.4%

38.5%

-0.2 pp

-0.1 pp

Legal entities loans

39.5%

39.8%

39.7%

-0.2 pp

-0.3 pp

Total deposits

40.1%

39.3%

40.7%

-0.6 pp

0.8 pp

Individual deposits

37.9%

37.7%

39.2%

-1.3 pp

0.2 pp

Legal entities deposits

42.4%

41.1%

42.4%

 0.0 pp

 1.3 pp

 

 


6)   Loan Book Breakdown by Stages According IFRS 9

In millions of GEL
Total loans*

Jun'23

Mar'23

Jun'22

Stage

Gross loans

Loan loss provisions

Gross loans

Loan loss provisions

Gross loans

Loan loss provisions

1

17,687

99

16,470

101

15,480

109

2

1,279

100

1,461

104

1,610

114

3

395

159

390

163

445

181

Total

19,361

358

18,321

368

17,535

404

 







Georgia FS Retail

Jun'23

Mar'23

Jun'22

Stage

Gross loans

Loan loss provisions

Gross loans

Loan loss provisions

Gross loans

Loan loss provisions

1

6,249

48

5,953

52

5,647

60

2

584

64

664

69

661

90

3

113

71

123

77

163

93

Total

6,946

183

6,740

198

6,471

243

 







Georgia FS CIB

Jun'23

Mar'23

Jun'22

Stage

Gross loans

Loan loss provisions

Gross loans

Loan loss provisions

Gross loans

Loan loss provisions

1

6,474

18

5,980

18

5,777

21

2

346

0

424

1

602

1

3

100

30

90

27

84

25

Total

6,920

48

6,494

46

6,463

47

 







Georgia FS MSME

Jun'23

Mar'23

Jun'22

Stage

Gross loans

Loan loss provisions

Gross loans

Loan loss provisions

Gross loans

Loan loss provisions

1

4,463

24

4,145

24

3,874

25

2

320

28

352

29

337

21

3

167

48

166

50

189

56

Total

4,950

100

4,663

103

4,400

102

 







Uzbekistan

Jun'23

Mar'23

Jun'22

Stage

Gross loans

Loan loss provisions

Gross loans

Loan loss provisions

Gross loans

Loan loss provisions

1

492

8

384

7

171

3

2

22

4

15

3

6

0

3

13

9

9

6

4

2

Total

527

21

408

16

181

5

* Total loans include Azerbaijan loan portfolio

7)   Glossary

Terminology

Definition

BVPS

Book value per share.

Digital daily active users (Digital DAU)

The number of retail digital users, who logged into our digital channels at least once per day.

Digital monthly active users (Digital MAU)

The number of retail digital users, who logged into our digital channels at least once a month.

EPS

Earnings per share.

Gross merchandise value (GMV)

GMV equals the total value of sales over the given period, including auctions through housing and auto platforms, as well as listing fees.

IFI

Internatiodnal Financial Institutions.

Jaw ratio

Difference between growth rate of operating income and expenses.

NBG

National Bank of Georgia.

Net combined ratio

Net insurance claims plus acquisition costs and administrative expenses divided by net earned premium.

8)   Ratio Definitions and Exchange Rates

Ratio definitions

1. Return on average total equity (ROE) equals net profit attributable to owners divided by the monthly average of total shareholders' equity attributable to the PLC's equity holders for the same period; annualised where applicable.

2. Return on average total assets (ROA) equals net profit of the period divided by monthly average total assets for the same period; annualised where applicable.

3. Cost to income ratio equals total operating expenses for the period divided by the total revenue for the same period. (Revenue represents the sum of net interest income, net fee and commission income and other non-interest income).

4. Net interest margin (NIM) is net interest income divided by monthly average interest-earning assets; annualised where applicable. Interest-earning assets include investment securities (excluding CIB shares), net investment in finance lease, net loans, and amounts due from credit institutions.

5. Loan yields equal interest income on loans and advances to customers divided by monthly average gross loans and advances to customers; annualised where applicable.

6. Deposit rates equal interest expense on customer accounts divided by monthly average total customer deposits; annualised where applicable.

7. Cost of funding equals sum of the total interest expense and net interest gains on currency swaps (entered for funding management purposes), divided by monthly average interest-bearing liabilities; annualised where applicable.

8. Cost of risk equals credit loss allowance for loans to customers divided by monthly average gross loans and advances to customers; annualised where applicable.

9. PAR 90 to gross loans ratio equals loans for which principal or interest repayment is overdue for more than 90 days divided by the gross loan portfolio for the same period.

10. NPLs to gross loans equals loans with 90 days past due on principal or interest payments, and loans with a well-defined weakness, regardless of the existence of any past-due amount or of the number of days past due divided by the gross loan portfolio for the same period.

11. NPL provision coverage equals total credit loss allowance for loans to customers divided by the NPL loans.

12. Total NPL coverage equals total credit loss allowance plus the minimum of collateral amount of the respective NPL loan (after applying haircuts in the range of 0%-50% for cash, gold, real estate and PPE) and its gross loan exposure divided by the gross exposure of total NPL loans.

13. Credit loss level to gross loans equals credit loss allowance for loans to customers divided by the gross loan portfolio for the same period.

14. Related party loans to total loans equals related party loans divided by the gross loan portfolio.

15. Top 10 borrowers to total portfolio equals the total loan amount of the top 10 borrowers divided by the gross loan portfolio.

16. Top 20 borrowers to total portfolio equals the total loan amount of the top 20 borrowers divided by the gross loan portfolio.

17. Net loans to deposits plus IFI funding ratio equals net loans divided by total deposits plus borrowings received from international financial institutions.

18. Net stable funding ratio equals the available amount of stable funding divided by the required amount of stable funding as defined by NBG in line with Basel III guidelines. Calculations are made for TBC Bank standalone, based on IFRS.

19. Liquidity coverage ratio equals high-quality liquid assets divided by the total net cash outflow amount as defined by the NBG. Calculations are made for TBC Bank standalone, based on IFRS.

20. Leverage equals total assets to total equity.

21. CET 1 CAR equals CET 1 capital divided by total risk weighted assets, both calculated in accordance with requirements of the NBG Basel III standards. Calculations are made for TBC Bank standalone, based on IFRS.

22. Tier 1 CAR equals tier I capital divided by total risk weighted assets, both calculated in accordance with the requirements of the NBG Basel III standards. Calculations are made for TBC Bank standalone, based on IFRS.

23. Total CAR equals total capital divided by total risk weighted assets, both calculated in accordance with the requirements of the NBG Basel III standards. Calculations are made for TBC Bank standalone, based on IFRS.

Exchange Rates

To calculate the QoQ growth of the Balance Sheet items without the currency exchange rate effect, we used the US$/GEL exchange rate of 2.5604 as of 31 March 2023. To calculate the YoY growth without the currency exchange rate effect, we used the US$/GEL exchange rate of 2.9289 as of 30 June 2022. As of 30 June 2023, the US$/GEL exchange rate equalled 2.6177. For P&L items growth calculations without the currency effect, we used the average US$/GEL exchange rate for the following periods: 2Q 2023 of 2.5586, 1Q 2023 of 2.6372, 2Q 2022 of 2.9967, 1H 2023 of 2.5975, 1H 2022 of 3.0548. 


Material Existing and Emerging Risks

Risk Management is a critical pillar of the Group's strategy. It is essential to identify emerging risks and uncertainties that could adversely impact the Group's performance, financial condition, and prospects. This section analyses the material principal and emerging risks and uncertainties that the Group faces. However, we cannot exclude the possibility of the Group's performance being affected by risks and uncertainties other than those listed below. Since there remains some uncertainty regarding the war in Ukraine, its potential impact is summarised as a separate risk in the emerging risks section.

In this section, the main focus is on the key subsidiary of the Group - JSC TBC Bank (the Bank), the bank based in Georgia - unless there is a reference to the Group itself.

 

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

1.     Credit risk is an integral part of the Group's business activities.

Risk description

Credit risk is the greatest material risk faced by the Group, given that the Group is principally engaged in traditional lending activities. The Group's customers include legal entities as well as individual borrowers. Due to the high level of dollarisation in Georgia's financial sector, currency-induced credit risk is a component of credit risk, which relates to risks arising from foreign currency-denominated loans to unhedged borrowers in the Group's portfolio. Credit risk also includes concentration risk, which is the risk related to credit portfolio quality deterioration as a result of large exposures to single borrowers or groups of connected borrowers, or loan concentration in certain economic industries. Losses may be further aggravated by unfavourable macroeconomic conditions. These risks are described in more detail as separate principal risks. In addition, credit risk also includes counterparty credit risk, as the Group engages in various financial transactions with both banking and non-banking financial institutions.

Risk mitigation

A comprehensive credit risk assessment framework is in place with a clear division of duties among the parties involved in the credit analysis and approval process. The credit assessment process differs by segment and product type to reflect the diverse nature of these asset classes. The rules for manual and automated underwriting are developed and validated by units within the risk function, which are independent of the origination and business development units.

The Group uses a robust monitoring system to react promptly to macro and micro developments, identify weaknesses in the credit portfolio, and outline solutions to make informed risk management decisions. Monitoring processes are tailored to the specifics of individual segments, encompassing individual credit exposures, overall portfolio performance, and external trends that may impact the portfolio's risk profile. Additionally, the Group uses a comprehensive portfolio supervision system to identify weakened credit exposures and take prompt, early remedial actions when necessary.

The Group's credit portfolio is highly diversified across customer types, product types and industry segments, which minimises credit risk at the Group level. As of 30 June 2023, the retail segment represented 38.7% of the total portfolio, which was comprised of 58.8% mortgage and 41.2% non-mortgage exposures. No single business sector represented more than 8% of the total portfolio as of 30 June 2023.

Collateral represents the most significant credit risk mitigation tool for the Group, making effective collateral management one of the key risk management components. The Group has a largely collateralised portfolio in all its segments, with real estate representing a major share of collateral. As of 30 June 2023, 76.5% of the Group's portfolio was secured by cash, real estate or gold.

To manage counterparty risk, the Bank internally defines limits on an individual basis for each counterparty, by limiting the expected loss from both treasury and trade finance exposures. As of 30 June 2023, the Bank's interbank exposure was concentrated among high "A" - grade credit rating' banks, assigned by external agencies, such as Fitch, Moody's and Standard and Poor's. Additionally, the Bank actively performs stress testing and scenario analysis in order to check the resilience of borrowers under various stress conditions.

2.     The Bank faces currency-induced credit risk due to the high share of loans denominated in foreign currencies in the Bank's portfolio.

Risk description

While the Group's banking business in Uzbekistan is focused on lending in the local currency, the banking business in Georgia has a significant portfolio in foreign currencies. A potential material GEL depreciation is one of the most significant risks that could negatively impact portfolio quality. As of 30 June 2023, 50.7% of the Group's total gross loans and advances to customers (before provision for loan impairment) was denominated in foreign currencies. The income of many customers is directly linked to foreign currencies via remittances, tourism or exports. Nevertheless, customers may not be protected against significant fluctuations in the GEL exchange rate against the currency of the loan. The GEL remains in free float and is exposed to a range of internal and external factors that, in some circumstances, could lead to its depreciation. In the first half of 2023, the average US$/GEL currency exchange rate strengthened by 3.2% year-on-year.

Risk mitigation

Particular attention is paid to currency-induced credit risk, due to the high share of loans denominated in foreign currencies in the Bank's portfolio. The vulnerability to exchange rate depreciation is monitored in order to promptly implement an action plan, as and when needed. The ability to withstand a certain amount of exchange rate depreciation is incorporated into the credit underwriting standards, which also include significant currency depreciation buffers for unhedged borrowers. In addition, the Bank holds significant capital against currency-induced credit risk. Given the experience and knowledge built through recent currency volatility, the Bank is in a good position to promptly mitigate exchange rate depreciation risks. In January 2019, Georgian government authorities continued their efforts to reduce the economy's dependence on foreign currency financing by increasing the cap to GEL 200,000, under which loans must be disbursed in the local currency. In addition, under the NBG's responsible lending regulations, unhedged retail borrowers are required to have highly conservative Payment-to-Income (PTI) and Loan-to-Value (LTV) thresholds. The Bank has set a strategy to decrease the share of foreign currency loans in its total portfolio. Annual targets have been defined in the medium-term strategy, gradually decreasing the share of foreign currency. The Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) is closely monitoring the achievement of these targets.

3.     The Bank is exposed to concentration risk.

Risk description

The Bank has large individual exposures to single-name borrowers whose potential default would entail increased credit losses and higher impairment charges. The Bank's portfolio is well diversified across sectors, resulting in only a moderate vulnerability to sector concentration risks. However, should exposure to common risk drivers increase, the risks are expected to amplify accordingly. At a consolidated level, the Group's maximum exposure to the single largest industry (real estate) stood at 8% of the loan portfolio as of 30 June 2023. At the same time, exposure to the 20 largest borrowers stood at 8.7% of the loan portfolio.

Risk mitigation

The Bank constantly monitors the concentrations of its exposure to single counterparties, as well as sectors and common risk drivers, and introduces limits for risk mitigation. As part of its risk appetite framework, the Bank limits both single-name and sector concentrations. Stringent monitoring tools are in place to ensure compliance with the established limits.

Moreover, the Bank has dedicated restructuring teams to manage borrowers who face financial difficulties. In addition, the concentration buffer under Pillar 2 helps to ensure that the Bank remains adequately capitalised to mitigate concentration risks.

4.     The Group's performance may be compromised by adverse developments in the economic environment.

Risk description

A potential slowdown in economic growth in Georgia will likely have an adverse impact on the repayment capacity of borrowers, restraining their future investment and expansion plans. Negative macroeconomic developments could compromise the Group's performance in various ways, such as exchange rate depreciation, a spike in interest rates, rising unemployment, a decrease in household disposable income, falling property prices, worsening loan collateralisation, or falling debt service capabilities of companies as a result of decreasing sales. Potential political and economic instability in Georgia's neighboring countries and main trading/economic partners could negatively affect its economic outlook through worsening current and financial accounts in the balance of payments (e.g. decreased exports, tourism inflows, remittances and foreign direct investments).

After two years of consecutive double-digit growth, Georgian economy again expanded by a very strong 7.6% in the first two quarters of 2023. The migration effect caused by Russian invasion of Ukraine appears to be enduring, while conventional tourism is recovering. Despite price-driven reductions in commodity exports and imports, foreign trade and FDIs also remained resilient. Disinflationary movement in consumer price dynamics, mainly driven by the imported component, led the annual CPI growth to decelerate, standing at 0.3% in July 2023. Strong inflows enabled the GEL to continue appreciating, however, this trend was affected by the shifts in the USD/GEL exchange rate expectations likely driven by the low inflation and possible rate cuts, triggering deposit conversions from GEL to FX and causing rate volatility in May and June. The NBG remained hawkish throughout 2023 and delivered only a 0.5 pp cut from 11% in May and 0.25 pp in August. Also, the central bank accumulated a substantial amount of reserves with net purchase of 1,058 USD mln in January-June 2023.

Uzbekistan, the second country of Group operations, also demonstrated solid economic activity with 5.7%  growth in the second quarter and 5.6% in the 1H of 2023. As in Georgia, inflation and central bank policy rate have also declined in Uzbekistan, from 12.3% and 15% in December to 9% and 14% in June, respectively. The USD/UZS maintained its slight depreciation trend standing at 11600.2 at the end of July 2023. While depreciating against the USD, in terms of REER against Uzbekistan's main trade partners' currencies, the UZS has gained a value.

Risk mitigation

To decrease its vulnerability to economic cycles, the Group identifies cyclical industries and proactively manages its underwriting approach and clients within its risk appetite framework. The Group has in place a macroeconomic monitoring process that relies on close, recurrent observation of the economic developments in Georgia and neighbouring countries to identify early warning signals indicating imminent economic risks. This system allows the Group to promptly assess significant economic and political events and analyse their implications for the Group's performance. These implications are duly translated into specific action plans with regards to reviewing underwriting standards, risk appetite metrics or limits, including the limits for each of the most vulnerable industries. Additionally, the stress testing and scenario analysis conducted during the credit review and portfolio-monitoring processes enables the Group to evaluate the impact of macroeconomic shocks on its business in advance. Resilience towards a changing macroeconomic environment is incorporated into the Group's credit underwriting standards. As such, borrowers are expected to withstand certain adverse economic developments through prudent financials, debt-servicing capabilities and conservative collateral coverage.

Taking into account the regional crisis, the Group adjusted its risk management framework, leveraging its pre-existing stress testing practices. This included more thorough and frequent monitoring of the portfolio as well as stress testing, to ensure close control of changes in capital, liquidity, and portfolio quality in times of increased uncertainty.

For more details on the developments in the economies of the Group's operations in 1H 2023, please refer to the Economic Overview section on pages 9-10.

5.    The Bank faces the risk of not meeting the minimum regulatory requirements, which may compromise growth and strategic targets. Additionally, adverse changes in FX rates may impact capital adequacy ratios.

 

Risk description

The NBG sets a capital adequacy framework, with capital requirements consisting of a Pillar 1 minimum requirement, a Pillar 2 requirement, and combined (systemic, countercyclical and conservation) buffers. The buffers were introduced gradually, with the phase-in of concentration risk and Net GRAPE buffers completed in March 2023.

The Bank's capitalization as of 30 June 2023 stood at:

•      18.3% for CET 1, with an updated regulatory minimum requirement of 14.4%;

•      20.7% for Tier 1, with an updated regulatory minimum requirement of 16.8%; and

•      23.1% for Total capital, with an updated regulatory minimum requirement of 19.9%.

These ratios were above the respective regulatory minimums.

In January 2023, the NBG made amendments to the systemic risk buffer calculation methodology. According to the new methodology, the current systemic risk buffer for TBC Bank amounts to 2.5%, while the buffer can be increased by 0.5% if the Bank's non-banking deposits market share in the previous three months exceeds 40%. The Bank must comply with the increased requirement for a 12-month period unless the average market share during the previous 12-month falls below 40%.

In March 2023, the Financial Stability Committee of the NBG decided to set the neutral (base) rate of the countercyclical buffer at 1%. A 12-month deadline was set for banks to meet this requirement, effective from March 2024.

GEL volatility remains a significant risk to the Bank's capital adequacy. A 10% GEL depreciation would translate into drops of 0.8 pp, 0.7 pp and 0.6 pp in the Bank's CET 1, Tier 1 and Total regulatory capital adequacy ratios, respectively.

Risk mitigation

The Bank undertakes stress testing and sensitivity analysis to quantify extra capital consumption under different scenarios. Such analyses indicate that the Bank holds sufficient capital to meet the current minimum regulatory requirements. These analyses are used to set appropriate risk appetite buffers internally, on top of the regulatory requirements. Capital forecasts, as well as the results of stress testing and what-if scenarios, are actively monitored with the involvement of the Bank's Executive Management and the Risk Committee of the Supervisory Board to help ensure prudent management and timely action, when needed.

6.     The Group is exposed to regulatory and enforcement action risk.

Risk description

The Group's activities are highly regulated and thus face regulatory risk. In Georgia, the NBG sets lending limits and other economic ratios (including, but not limited to, lending, liquidity, and investment ratios) along with the mandatory capital adequacy ratio. In addition to comply with the minimum reserves and financial ratios, the Bank is required to submit periodic reports. It is also subject to the Georgian tax code and other relevant laws.

Following the Company's listing on the London Stock Exchange's premium segment, the Group became subject to increased regulations from the UK Financial Conduct Authority. In addition to its banking operations, the Group also offers other regulated financial services products, including leasing, insurance and brokerage services. As a result of its expansion into Uzbekistan, the Group's regulatory compliance requirements have increased. Uzbekistan has a highly regulated banking environment.

The Group is also subject to financial covenants in its debt agreements. For more information, see the Group's Audited Financial Statements.

Risk mitigation

The Group has established systems and processes to ensure full regulatory compliance, which are embedded in all levels of the Group's operations. The Group's "three lines of defence" model defines the roles and responsibilities for risk management. Each bank, in Georgia and Uzbekistan, has a dedicated compliance department, which acts as the second line of defence, reports directly to the respective Chief Executive Officer, and has a primary role in the management of regulatory compliance risk. The Group's Audit Committee is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance at the Board level. The Group has the following processes and tools in place to identify, assess, monitor and report the risks in order to remain within the risk appetite limits:

·    A regulatory change management process, according to which the Group conducts horizon scanning of upcoming regulatory requirements, analyzes changes to regulations and monitors the internal process compliance with the new requirements;

·    Compliance checks/RCSA, which enable the Group to proactively identify, assess and manage regulatory incompliances;

·    A new product risk approval process, which ensures that the new product/process is in compliance with regulatory requirements;

·    Monitoring of KRI, as defined by the Group's risk appetite framework;

·    Properly designed escalation procedures; and

·    Regular trainings and awareness raising for staff.

 

7.     The Group is exposed to financial sanctions risk.

Risk description

Various countries, groups of countries and organizations have for many years maintained various restrictions on activity with targeted countries, individuals or industries. The risks associated with those sanctions have increased, particularly in recent years.

Historically, Georgia has enjoyed close business relations with Russia and Ukraine. The aggression launched by the Russian Federation against Ukraine on the 24th of February 2022 resulted in a vigorous international response, which included the imposition of the tough economic sanctions by the US, the EU, the UK and other countries. As a consequence, Russian and Belarusian members of legislative and government agencies, oligarchs, businessmen, state-owned companies, financial institutions and other legal entities have been directly sanctioned, while numerous economic restrictions and trade prohibitions have been enforced on specific sectors of activity and categories of goods and services in Russia, Belarus, Crimea and other occupied territories. Leading countries are tightening and expanding the sanctions program by extending some restrictions and adding new entities and individuals to their list.  Moreover, as a consequence of the conflict, many Russian citizens have relocated to Georgia. Considering the level of interaction between the Bank, Russia and Russian citizens, and the amplitude of the sanctions' prohibitions and restrictions, the risk of being involved in attempts to circumvent sanctions has substantially increased.

In addition to the sanctions risk related to Russia, a significant increase in international shipping costs has exposed Georgia to the risk of financing of transshipment via Iran for its import and export activities with Asian countries, which is prohibited by the US government.

Breaches of the US, EU and UK sanctions regime would expose the Group to fines and regulatory actions by the local regulator, the National Bank of Georgia, and by US, EU or UK authorities and enforcement agencies. In addition to the regulatory risk, the Group also faces a reputational risk, mainly with its correspondent banks and other financial third party relationships.

Risk mitigation

In line with the Group's risk appetite and the instructions of the National Bank of Georgia, the Group implemented processes and procedures designed to ensure compliance with local, UN, US, EU and UK sanctions regimes. The Group seeks to avoid any transactions of any nature with direct or indirect sanctioned parties, goods or services, and to not facilitate in any manner the circumvention of UN, US, EU and UK sanctions programmes.

To this effect, the Group has recently strengthened its sanctions programme via a number of actions with the support of external advisors: the performance of an enterprise-wide sanctions risk assessment, the issuance of a new Sanctions Policy and Procedure, and the reinforcement of client on-boarding and relationship management, while it continues to strengthen its close transactions monitoring and additional due diligence in case of Russian related transactions or potential transshipment via Iran, to review and fine-tune its screening tools and conduct enhanced sanctions training.

8.     Liquidity risk is inherent in the Group's operations.

Risk description

While the Group currently has sufficient financial resources available to meet its obligations as they fall due, liquidity risk is inherent in banking operations and can be heightened by numerous factors. These include an overreliance on, or an inability to access, a particular source of funding, as well as changes in credit ratings or market-wide phenomena. Access to credit for companies in emerging markets is significantly influenced by the level of investor confidence and, as such, any factors affecting investor confidence (e.g. a downgrade in credit ratings, central bank or state interventions, or debt restructurings in a relevant industry) could influence the price or availability of funding for companies operating in any of these markets. The Bank is in compliance with the minimum liquidity requirements set by the NBG, which include the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR). As of 30 June 2023, the net loan to deposits plus international financial institution funding ratio stood at 90.6%, the liquidity coverage ratio at 124.5%, and the net stable funding ratio at 129.8%. These figures are all well above the NBG's minimum requirements or guidance for such ratios. After the aggression launched by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, starting from March 2023 non-residents' deposits showed an uptrend, mainly due to Russian citizens relocating to Georgia. To avoid a potential negative impact on the liquidity position of the Georgian banking sector, in May 2023, NBG amended the LCR calculation guidelines, introducing a more conservative approach to the current and saving deposits placed by the migrants from the Russian Federation, effective from 1 September 2023.

Risk mitigation

To mitigate this risk, the Bank holds a solid liquidity position and performs outflow scenario analyses for both normal and stress circumstances to make sure that it has adequate liquid assets and cash inflows. The Group maintains a diversified funding structure to manage the respective liquidity risks. There is adequate liquidity to withstand significant withdrawals of customer deposits, but the unexpected and rapid withdrawal of a substantial number of deposits could have a material adverse impact on the Group's business, financial condition, and results of operations and/or prospects.

Stress testing is a major tool for managing liquidity risk. Stress testing is performed within the ILAAP and Recovery Plan frameworks. The former assesses the adequacy of the liquidity position and relevant buffers and whether they can sustain plausible severe shocks, while the latter provides a set of possible actions that could be taken in the unlikely event of regulatory requirement breaches to support a fast recovery in the liquidity position. The liquidity risk position and compliance with internal limits are closely monitored by the Assets and Liabilities Management Committee (ALCO) of the Bank.

9.     Any decline in the Group's net interest income or net interest margin (NIM) could lead to a reduction in profitability and the accumulation of organic capital.

Risk description

Net interest income accounts for most of the Group's total income. Consequently, fluctuations in its NIM affect the results of its operations. New regulations and the high level of competition could drive interest rates down, compromising the Group's profitability. At the same time, the cost of funding is largely exogenous to the Group and is derived from both local and international markets.

In 1H 2023, the strong 0.9 pp YoY growth in NIM to 6.6% was mainly driven by loan yields growth and balance sheet management. As of 30 June 2023, GEL 5,038 million in assets (18%) and GEL 3,774 million in liabilities (16%) were floating in GEL, compared to GEL 3,347 million in assets (12%) and GEL 945 million in liabilities (4%) that were floating in relation to the LIBOR/SOFR/Euribor rates. The Bank was in compliance with the Economic Value of Equity (EVE) sensitivity limit set by the NBG of 15% of Tier 1 capital, with the ratio standing at 6.7% as of 30 June 2023.

Risk mitigation

The Bank continues to focus on fee and commission income growth to safeguard itself from possible margin compressions on lending and deposit products in the future. To meet its asset-liability objectives and manage the interest rate risk, the Bank uses a high-quality investment securities portfolio, long-term funding and derivative contracts. For more details, please refer to the interest rate risk in note 22.

10.  The Group faces a growing and evolving threat of cyber-attacks.

Risk description

No material cyber-security breaches have happened at the Bank in recent years. Nonetheless, the Group's rising dependency on IT systems increases its exposure to potential cyber-attacks. Given their increasing sophistication, potential cyber-attacks may lead to significant security breaches. Such risks change rapidly and require continued focus and investment.

Risk mitigation

In order to mitigate the risks associated with cyber-attacks and ensure clients' security, the Group continuously updates and enhances its in-depth security strategy. It strives to evolve its mitigation mechanisms, covering multiple preventive and detective controls ranging from the data and end-point computers to edge firewalls.

A Security Operations Centre has been built, which monitors every possible anomaly identified across the organisation's network in order to detect potential incidents and respond to them effectively. At least once a year, a full information security and cyber security threat analysis is performed, taking into consideration the relevant regional and sector specific perspectives. Moreover, at least once a year a detailed examination of information security matters is presented to the Technology and Data Committee of the Board. At least once every two years, as part of this analysis, an external consultant is contracted to assess the efficiency of our capabilities against industry best practices and real-world cyber-attack scenarios. This analysis gives the Group a broad overview and detailed insight, which help to further enhance its information and cyber security systems. In addition, cyber-attack readiness exercises are performed on a regular basis. These exercises evaluate the actual position of the Group in this area and provide a benchmark against international best practices.

Employees play a crucial role in information security. As a result, annual mandatory training sessions are conducted for all employees, comprised of remote learning courses on security issues, fraud and phishing simulations, and informative emails to further assist our employees with information security matters. New employees are also given training as part of the onboarding process. These measures ensure that employees are fully aware of their responsibilities and are prepared for various security threats.

The Information Security Steering Committee governs information and cyber security to ensure that relevant risks are at an acceptable level and that management processes are continuously improved. Moreover, disaster recovery plans are in place to ensure business continuity in case of need.

In 2021, the Bank received an ISO 27001 certification for its information security management system, which demonstrates that the Bank is following robust information security practices effectively, in order to protect its information and information systems from different types of threats. In 2022, an ISO 27001 surveillance audit was completed, and the Bank retained the certification.

In 2022, a Red Team exercise was carried out, the results of which were used to ensure that the Bank's in-depth security capabilities remain highly effective. In the same year, two more audits were conducted to assess the Bank against the Cyber Security Management Framework and the SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF). No critical findings and major non-compliances were identified during these exercises. The Cyber Security Management Framework is defined by National Bank of Georgia, based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Management Framework.

The Group has not experienced any material information security breaches in the last three years.

 

11.  The Group is exposed to the operational risk inherent in the Group's business, and, unless proactively managed, could materially impact the Group's profitability and reputation.

Risk description

One of the main risks that the Group faces is operational risk, which is the risk of loss resulting from internal and external fraud events, inadequate processes or products, business disruptions and systems failures, human error or damages to assets.

The increased complexity and diversification of operations, coupled with the digitalisation of the banking sector, mean that fraud risks are evolving. External fraud events may arise from the actions of third parties against the Group, most frequently involving events related to banking cards, loans and client phishing. Internal fraud events arise from actions committed by the Group's employees, although such events happen less frequently. During the reporting period, the Group faced several instances of fraud, none of which had a material impact on the Group's profit and loss statement.  The rapid growth in digital crime has exacerbated the threat of fraud, with fraudsters adopting new techniques and approaches to obtain funds illegally. Therefore, unless properly monitored and managed, the potential impact could become substantial.

The Group is exposed to other operational risks such as: breakdowns in processes, controls or procedures; and system failures or cyber-attacks from an external party with the intention of making the Group's services or supporting infrastructure unavailable to its intended users, which in turn may jeopardise sensitive information and the financial transactions of the Group, its clients, or counterparties. Moreover, the Group is subject to risks that cause disruption to systems performing critical functions or business disruption arising from events wholly or partially beyond its control, such as natural disasters, transport or utility failures, etc., which may result in losses or reductions in service to customers and/or economic losses to the Group.

The operational risks discussed above are also applicable where the Group relies on outsourcing services from third parties. Considering the dynamic environment and sophistication of both banking services and possible fraudsters, the importance of constantly improving processes, controls, procedures and systems is heightened to ensure risk prevention and reduce the risk of loss to the Group.

Risk mitigation

The Group actively monitors, detects and prevents risks arising from operational risk events and has permanent monitoring processes in place to detect unusual activities or process weaknesses in a timely manner. The risk and control self-assessment exercise (RCSA) focuses on identifying residual risks in key processes, subject to the respective corrective actions. Through our continuous efforts to monitor and mitigate operational risks, coupled with the high level of sophistication of our internal processes, the Group ensures the timely identification and control of operational risk-related activities.Various policies, processes and procedures are in place to control and mitigate operational risks, including, but not limited to:

•  the Bank's Risk Assessment Policy, which enables thorough risk evaluation prior to the adoption of new products, services, or procedures;

•  the Bank's Outsourcing Risk Management Policy, which enables the Bank to control outsourcing (vendor) risk arising from adverse events and risk concentrations due to failures in vendor selection, insufficient controls and oversight over a vendor and/or services provided by a vendor, and other impacts on the vendor;

•  the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Policy, which enables the Group to continuously evaluate existing and potential risks, establish risk mitigation strategies and systematically monitor the progress of risk mitigation plans. The completion of these plans is also part of the respective managers' key performance indicators

Moreover to further mitigate operational risks driven by fraudulent activities, the bank has introduced sophiticated ditigal fraud prevention system, which analyses client behaviour to further minimise external fraud threats.

12.  The Group remains exposed to some reputational risk.

Risk Description

There are reputational risks to which the Group may be exposed, such as risks related to international sanctions imposed on Russia in response to the war in Ukraine, the potential exit of some correspondent banks from the country, isolated cases of anti-banking narratives in the media, particularly in the run-up to the election cycle, cases of phishing and other cybercrimes, as well as risks associated with the process of digitalisation. However, none of these risks is unique to the Group as they apply to the entire banking sector.

Risk Mitigation

To mitigate the possibility of reputational risks, the Group works continuously to maintain strong brand recognition among its stakeholders. The Group follows all relevant external and internal policies and procedures to minimise the impact of direct and indirect reputational risks. The Group monitors its brand value through public opinion studies and surveys and by receiving feedback from stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Dedicated internal and external marketing and communications teams actively monitor mainstream media and social media coverage on a daily basis. These teams monitor risks, develop scenarios and create respective contingency plans. The Group tries to identify early warning signs of potential reputational or brand damage in order to mitigate it and elevate it to the attention of the Board before it escalates. A special Task Force is in place at the top management level, comprised of strategic communications, marketing and legal teams, to manage reputational risks when they occur. Communications and cyber security teams conduct extensive awareness-raising campaigns on cyber security and financial literacy, involving the media, the Banking Association of Georgia and Edufin (TBC's inhouse financial education platform), aimed at mitigating and preventing cyber threats and phishing cases.

13.  The Group faces the risk that its strategic initiatives do not translate into long-term sustainable value for its stakeholders.

Risk Description

The Group may face the risk of developing a business strategy that does not safeguard long-term value creation in an environment of changing customer needs, competition and regulatory restrictions. In addition, increased uncertainty stemming from the major economic and social disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine, may hamper the Group's ability to effectively develop and execute its strategic initiatives in a timely manner and thereby compromise its capacity for long-term value creation.

Risk Mitigation

The principal reason for building a portfolio of strategic initiatives is to diversify the Group's revenue and value pockets and  to optimise the evolution of the enterprise value over the strategy time horizon. The Group conducts annual strategic review sessions involving the Board, executive management and middle management in order to ensure that it remains on the right track and assesses business performance from different perspectives, concentrating its analysis on key trends and market practices, both in regional and global markets. In addition, the Bank continuously works with the world's leading consultants in order to enhance its strategy. Furthermore, the Group conducts quarterly analyses and monitors the metrics used to measure strategy execution, and in case of any significant deviations, it takes corrective or mitigation actions.

14.  The Group is exposed to risks related to its ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees.

Risk Description

The Group faces the risk of losing key personnel or failing to attract, develop and retain skilled or qualified employees based on its objectives. The transformation into a digital company leads to increased demand for IT professionals across the Group.

Risk Mitigation

The aim of the Group is to adapt to the rapidly changing business environment, increase leadership capabilities, achieve a high level of engagement among employees, and equip them with the necessary skills. To this end, the Group actively monitors the labor market both in Georgia and abroad, proactively recruiting the best candidates and expanding the networks of key personnel. The Group treats all employees equally and fairly, supporting and coaching them to succeed. Ensuring equal opportunity in all areas of human resource management such as selection, promotion, training and development, is critical to retaining employee engagement and satisfaction across our workforce.

We have a succession planning framework developed for senior positions in order to ensure a smooth transition and to offer promotion opportunities to employees. In addition, we launched a Talent Management framework, ensuring the constant identification of the talent and monitoring their development within the Group.

In order to support professional education and work-based learning in the field of technology, TBC Bank established TBC IT Academy in 2019, which continues to strengthen the IT ecosystem in the country. TBC IT academy is fully funded by TBC Bank and teaches key skills such as Front-end and Back-end development, Android and iOS mobile development, a DevOps, Java, Test Automation and OutSystems.

Candidates selected for courses have the opportunity to become highly paid professionals in the field of information technology by working on bootcamps, practical lectures, mentorship sessions and real projects under the guidance of leading specialists of TBC Bank. Courses are updated through consultations with top management, which allows us to integrate the latest trends in the field into the teaching process.

The IT academy also enables the Bank to ensure the development of technological skills of existing employees, allowing them to transition into tech-based professions and digitize and automate their day-to-day work. Since 2020, more than 1000 employees have been trained in the academy in a wide range of topics including Tech Upskilling, SQL Basic, SQL Advance, Power BI, Manual Testing, and BA.

In the post-pandemic world, we allow all back-office employees to work remotely or from the office. This initiative not only resulted in improved employee satisfaction levels, but also increased efficiency across the Group.

EMERGING RISKS

Emerging risks have significant unknown components and may affect the performance of the Group over a long-term horizon. We believe the following risks have the potential to increase in significance over time and could have a similar impact on the Group as the principal risks.

1.   The Group's performance may be compromised by adverse developments in the region, in particular the war in Ukraine, the possible spread of the geopolitical crisis and/or the potential outflow of migrants from Georgia.

Risk description

While inflows to the Georgian economy are quite diversified, the country is still vulnerable to geopolitical and economic developments in its region. In particular, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the consequent sanctions imposed on Russia and the resulting elevated uncertainties have an adverse impact on the Georgian economy.

At the same time, while the migration effect continues to make an important contribution to economic growth in 2023, any sizeable outflow could lead to a deterioration in the business environment. The reverse would probably be the case in any rapid conflict resolution scenario, which would create positive economic spill overs as well, such as the likely stronger rebound of growth in Russia and Ukraine.

Moreover, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and related uncertainties going forward pose a risk to the business environment in Uzbekistan, including but not limited to the geopolitical tensions in Central Asia.

Risk mitigation

The Group actively employs stress testing and other risk measurement and monitoring tools to ensure that early triggers are identified and translated into specific action plans to minimize the negative impact on the Bank's capital adequacy, liquidity, and portfolio quality in times of increased uncertainty.

2.     The Group is exposed to the risks inherent in international operations.

Risk description

Our subsidiary, TBC Bank Uzbekistan, launched its operations in 2020. We have already invested US$ 64 million in the charter capital of the Bank while our partners, EBRD and IFC, have invested a total of US$ 44 million. Our payments business in Uzbekistan, Payme, is one of the industry leaders in the country, providing payment services to retail and business clients. In May 2023, the Group the acquired the minority share in Payme and currently owns 100%. Our plans foresee a minimum 51% shareholding in our international businesses. Our Uzbek operations are expected to contribute up to GEL 200 million to the Group's net profit over the medium to long term.

Both TBC Bank Uzbekistan and Payme operate through digital channels; a disruption of the digital platforms deployed may have a material negative impact on their operations. The risk management framework deployed at TBC Bank Uzbekistan enables the Group to manage potential disruptions swiftly.

The risk posed by the operating environment in Uzbekistan may change the Group's risk profile. This investment exposes the Group to Uzbekistan's macroeconomic, political and regulatory environments, including but not limited to exposure to risks arising from credit, market, operational and capital adequacy risks as well as risks related to political stability.

The Uzbek economy is well diversified with no major reliance on a particular industry. It has one of the lowest public debts as a percentage of GDP in the region and high international reserves, implying macroeconomic stability as well as room for future high growth. The Government of Uzbekistan plans to reform the economy and open the country up to foreign investment. While the operational environment in Uzbekistan can be assessed as attractive, there are important risks that could materially affect the Group's performance in the country. Among others, this includes the possible spread of the geopolitical crisis to Central Asia.

Risk mitigation

The Group's strategy is to follow an asset-light, limited capital investment approach with a strong focus on digital channels and to invest in stages, to make sure that we are comfortable with the results and the operating environment before committing additional investment. The digital platform supporting TBC Bank Uzbekistan has strong governance and risk management practices in place, which enable the Bank to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. The Group partners with international financial institutions, which have taken a shareholding in the Uzbek bank in order to ensure the funding of our business plan and provide sufficient flexibility across our operations in Uzbekistan.

Payme has strengthened its risk management structure by establishing operational risk, information security and compliance risk management functions. Furthermore, the Company has developed a comprehensive risk management plan and is currently working on implementation of the TBC Group Risk management framework and practices.

Overall, from the Group's perspective, international expansion will result in the diversification of business lines and revenue streams, balancing the overall risk profile of the Group.

3.     The Group is exposed to the risks arising from climate change.

Risk description

The risks associated with climate change have both a physical impact, arising from more frequent and severe weather changes, and a transitional impact that may entail extensive policy, legal and technological changes to reduce the ecological footprint of households and businesses. For the Group, both risks could materialise through impaired asset values and the deteriorating creditworthiness of our customers, which could result in a reduction of the Group's profitability. The Group may also become exposed to reputational risks because of its lending to, or other business operations with, customers deemed to be contributing to climate change.

Risk mitigation

The Group's objective is to act responsibly and manage the environmental and social risks associated with its operations in order to minimise negative impacts on the environment. This approach enables us to reduce our ecological footprint by using resources efficiently and promoting environmentally friendly measures in order to mitigate climate change.

The Group has in place an Environmental Policy, which governs its Environmental Management System ("EMS") and ensures that the Group's operations adhere to the applicable environmental, health, safety and labor regulations and practices. We take all reasonable steps to support our customers in fulfilling their environmental and social responsibilities. The management of environmental and social risks is embedded in the Group's lending process through the application of the EMS. The Group has developed risk management procedures to identify, assess, manage and monitor environmental and social risks. These procedures are fully integrated in the Group's credit risk management process. Our Environmental Policy is fully compliant with Georgian environmental legislation and follows international best practices (the full policy is available at www.tbcbankgroup.com).

In order to increase our understanding of climate-related risks to the Bank's loan portfolio, in 2021 the Bank performed a high-level sectoral risk assessment, since different sectors might be vulnerable to different climate-related risks over different time horizons. The risk assessment focused on economic sectors such as energy, oil and gas, metals and mining, tourism, agriculture, food industry, healthcare, construction and real estate. In 2022, we advanced our TCFD framework further, especially in strategic planning and risk management.

The Bank aims to increase its understanding of climate-related risks and their longer-term impacts over the coming years, which will enable it to further develop its approach to mitigation. Furthermore, the Group's portfolio has strong collateral coverage, with around 74% of the loan book collateralised with cash, real estate or gold. Since the collateral evaluation procedure includes monitoring, any need to change collateral values arises from our regular collateral monitoring process.

In June 2023, the Group released its full-scale sustainability report for the year 2022 in reference to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) helps the private sector to understand and realise its role and influence on sustainable development issues such as climate change, human rights and governance. The report is designed for all interested parties and groups in Georgia and abroad and aims to give them clear, fact-based information about the social, economic and environmental impact of our activities in 2022. It presents our endeavours to create value for our employees, clients, suppliers, partners and society as a whole. The Sustainability Report 2022 is available at www.tbcbankgroup.com.

Statement of Directors' Responsibilities

The Directors are required to prepare the condensed consolidated financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is not appropriate. They are satisfied that the Group has the resources to continue in business for the foreseeable future and that the financial statements continue to be prepared on a going concern basis.

The Directors confirm that to the best of their knowledge:

·      the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the UK, and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules ('DTR') sourcebook of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority;

·      this Interim Report 2023 gives a true, fair, balanced and understandable view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Company; and

·      this Interim Report 2023 includes a fair review of the information required by:

DTR 4.2.7R, being an indication of: important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year ending 31 December 2023 and their impact on the condensed set of financial statements; and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year; and

DTR 4.2.8R, being: related party transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the financial year ending 31 December 2023, which have materially affected the financial position or performance of TBC Bank during that period; and any changes in the related parties transactions described in the Annual Report and Accounts 2022 that could materially affect the financial position or performance of TBC Bank during the first six months of the financial year ending 31 December 2023.

 

Signed on behalf of the Board by:

Vakhtang Butskhrikidze

CEO

9 August 2023

 


TBC Bank Group PLC Board of Directors:

 

Chairman

Arne Berggren


Executive Directors

Vakhtang Butskhrikidze (CEO)

Non-executive Directors

Eran Klein

Tsira Kemularia

Janet Heckman

Per Anders Fasth

Thymios Kyriakopoulos

Nino Suknidze

Rajeev Sawhney

 



 

TBC BANK GROUP PLC

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial

Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

30 June 2023

 


 

Contents

 

 

Independent Review Report.................................................................................................................................46

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position......................................................................48

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income.....................49

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity.................................................................... 51

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows............................................................................... 52

 

                                                                        

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

 

1  Introduction

2  Significant Accounting Policies

3  Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements in Applying Accounting Policies

4  Cash and Cash Equivalents

5  Due from Other Banks

6  Mandatory Cash Balances with the National Bank of Georgia and the Central Bank of Uzbekistan

7  Loans and Advances to Customers

8  Premises, Equipment and Intangible Assets

9  Due to Credit Institutions

10 Customer Accounts

11 Provisions for Performance Guarantees, Credit Related Commitment Liabilities and Charges

12 Debt Securities in Issue

13 Subordinated Debt

14 Equity

15 Share Based Payments

16 Earnings per Share

17 Segment Analysis

18 Interest Income and Expense

19 Fee and Commission Income and Expense

20 Net Gains from Currency  Derivatives, Foreign Currency Operations and Translation

21 Income Taxes

22 Financial and Other Risk Management

23 Contingencies and Commitments

24 Fair Value Disclosures

25 Related Party Transactions

 


Independent review report to TBC Bank Group plc

Report on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

Our conclusion

We have reviewed TBC Bank Group plc's condensed consolidated interim financial statements (the "interim financial statements") in the 2Q and 1H 2023 Financial Results of TBC Bank Group plc for the 6 month period ended 30 June 2023 (the "period").

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim financial statements are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with UK adopted International Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting' and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

The interim financial statements comprise:

·    the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2023;

·    the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the period then ended;

·    the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows for the period then ended;

·    the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity for the period then ended; and

·    the explanatory notes to the interim financial statements.

The interim financial statements included in the 2Q and 1H 2023 Financial Results of TBC Bank Group plc have been prepared in accordance with UK adopted International Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting' and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

Basis for conclusion

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK) 2410, 'Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity' issued by the Financial Reporting Council for use in the United Kingdom ("ISRE (UK) 2410"). A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures.

A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) and, consequently, does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

We have read the other information contained in the 2Q and 1H 2023 Financial Results and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the interim financial statements.

Conclusions relating to going concern

Based on our review procedures, which are less extensive than those performed in an audit as described in the Basis for conclusion section of this report, nothing has come to our attention to suggest that the directors have inappropriately adopted the going concern basis of accounting or that the directors have identified material uncertainties relating to going concern that are not appropriately disclosed. This conclusion is based on the review procedures performed in accordance with ISRE (UK) 2410. However, future events or conditions may cause the group to cease to continue as a going concern.

Responsibilities for the interim financial statements and the review

Our responsibilities and those of the directors

The 2Q and 1H 2023 Financial Results, including the interim financial statements, is the responsibility of, and has been approved by the directors. The directors are responsible for preparing the 2Q and 1H 2023 Financial Results in accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority. In preparing the 2Q and 1H 2023 Financial Results, including the interim financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the group's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the interim financial statements in the 2Q and 1H 2023 Financial Results based on our review. Our conclusion, including our Conclusions relating to going concern, is based on procedures that are less extensive than audit procedures, as described in the Basis for conclusion paragraph of this report. This report, including the conclusion, has been prepared for and only for the company for the purpose of complying with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving this conclusion, accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it may come save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing.

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chartered Accountants

Edinburgh

9 August 2023


 

in thousands of GEL

Note

30 June 2023

(Unaudited)

31 December 2022

(Restated, unaudited)

ASSETS

 



Cash and cash equivalents

4

2,940,359

3,860,813

Due from other banks

5

52,550

41,854

Mandatory cash balances with National Bank of Georgia and the Central Bank of Uzbekistan

6

1,706,981

2,049,985

Loans and advances to customers

7

19,002,657

17,832,606

Investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income


 2,942,679

2,885,088

Bonds carried at amortised cost


 87,213

37,392

Repurchase receivables


  - 

267,495

Finance lease receivables


 338,203

312,334

Investment properties


 20,741

22,154

Current income tax prepayment


 3,005

430

Deferred income tax asset


 12,573

16,705

Other financial assets


266,969

 235,963*

Other assets


 441,756

 422,928*

Premises and equipment

8

 463,407

442,886

Right of use assets


 117,634

112,625

Intangible assets

8

 418,468

383,198

Goodwill


 59,964

59,964

Investments in associates


 3,667

3,721

TOTAL ASSETS


28,878,826

28,988,141*

LIABILITIES

 



Due to credit institutions

9

 2,448,662

3,940,660

Customer accounts

10

 18,992,492

18,036,533

Other financial liabilities


 387,595

 294,546*

Current income tax liability


 27,559

1,647

Deferred income tax liability


 112,095

112,877

Debt securities in issue

12

 1,392,872

1,361,573

Provision for liabilities and charges

11

20,767

 19,908*

Other liabilities


91,839

 101,736*

Lease liabilities


 87,324

84,770

Subordinated debt

13

639,048

590,148

Redemption liability

14

347,044

477,329

TOTAL LIABILITIES


24,547,297

25,021,727*

EQUITY

 



Share Capital

14

 1,682

1,681

Shares held by trust

14

 (75,470)

(7,900)

Treasury shares


  - 

(25,541)

Share premium


 272,930

269,938

Retained earnings


 3,984,493

3,745,191*

Merger reserve


 402,862

402,862

Share based payment reserve

15

 5,181

1,090

Fair value reserve for investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income


 16,461

5,467

Cumulative currency translation reserve


 (36,804)

(35,858)

Other reserve

14

(347,044)

(477,329)

Equity attributable to owners of the parent


 4,224,291

3,879,601*

Non-controlling interest


 107,238

86,813

TOTAL EQUITY


 4,331,529

3,966,414*

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY


28,878,826

28,988,141*

*Starting from January 2023 the Group has adopted IFRS 17 and according to the standard requirements retrospectively applied presentation of respective balances for 2022 as described in note 2.

 

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements on pages 48 to 96 were approved by the Board of Directors on 9 August 2023 signed on its behalf by:

                                                                           
                                                                                
___________________________                            

Vakhtang Butskhrikidze                                                                     

Chief Executive Officer                                                                        


 


Six months ended

 

Note

30 June 2023 (Unaudited)

30 June 2022

(Restated, unaudited)

In thousands of GEL

Interest income

18

 1,383,970

 1,080,462

    Interest income calculated using effective interest rate method

18

 1,343,535

 1,049,545

    Other interest income

18

 40,435

 30,917

Interest expense

18

 (656,865)

 (489,988)

Net interest gains on currency swaps

18

 39,024

 1,717

Net interest income

 

 766,129

 592,191

Fee and commission income

19

 313,530

 240,383

Fee and commission expense

19

 (115,456)

 (98,921)

Net fee and commission income

 

 198,074

 141,462

Insurance contract revenue

 

 61,076

 51,369*

Reinsurance service result

 

(4,387)

 (3,260)*

Insurance service claims and expenses incurred

 

(44,287)

 (37,144)*

Insurance profit

 

 12,402

10,965

Net gains from currency derivatives, foreign currency operations and translation

20

 121,728

 114,377

Net gains from disposal of investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income


 4,319

 2,225

Other operating income


 15,811

 15,558

Share of profit of associates


 542

 123

Other operating non-interest income


 142,400

 132,283

Credit loss allowance for loans to customers

7

 (79,424)

 (50,522)

Credit loss allowance for finance lease receivables


 (2,132)

 (562)

Credit loss allowance for performance guarantees

11

(1,424)

 (1,352)

Credit loss reversal for credit related commitments

11

488

282

Credit loss allowance for other financial assets


 (4,090)

 (698)

Credit loss (allowance)/reversal for financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income


 (162)

 1,268

Net impairment of non-financial assets


 (358)

 (6)

Operating income after expected credit and non-financial asset impairment losses


 1,031,903

 825,311

Staff costs

 

 (212,150)

 (176,491)

Depreciation and amortization

8

 (57,948)

 (47,332)

Allowance of provision for liabilities and charges


 (121)

 (60)

Administrative and other operating expenses


 (116,121)

 (90,702)

Operating expenses

 

 (386,340)

 (314,585)

Profit before tax

 

 645,563

 510,726

Income tax expense


 (97,517)

 (52,181)

Profit for the period

 

 548,046

 458,545

Other comprehensive income for the period:

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

 



Movement in fair value reserve for investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income


10,994

 (14,747)

Exchange differences on translation to presentation currency


(946)

 (8,573)

Other comprehensive income/(expense) for the period

 

10,048

 (23,320)

Total comprehensive income for the PERIOD

 

558,094

435,225





*Starting from January 2023 the Group has adopted IFRS 17 and according to the standard requirements retrospectively applied presentation of respective balances for 2022 as described in note 2.

 


Six months ended

 


30 June 2023

30 June 2022

In thousands of GEL

Note

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Profit is attributable to:




- Shareholders of TBCG

 

 537,459

458,465

- Non-controlling interest

 

 10,587

80

Profit for the period

 

                      548,046

458,545

Total comprehensive income is attributable to:




- Shareholders of TBCG

 

                        547,507

435,145

- Non-controlling interest

 

                          10,587

80

Total comprehensive income for the period

 

                      558,094

435,225

Earnings per share for profit attributable to the owners of the Group:




- Basic earnings per share

16

9.90

8.37

- Diluted earnings per share

16

9.76

8.13

 

 

in thousands of GEL

Note

Share Capital

Shares held by trust

Share premium

Treasury shares

Merger reserve

Share based payments reserve

Other Reserves*

Fair value reserve for investment securities at FVTOCI

Cumulative currency translation reserve

Retained earnings

Total equity excluding non-controlling interest

Non-controlling interest

Total Equity

Balance as of 31 December 2021 (as originally presented)


1,682

(25,489)

283,430

-

402,862

(5,135)

(238,455)

(10,862)

(9,450)

3,007,132

 3,405,715

 48,059

 3,453,774

Impact of adopting IFRS 17**

2

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

 182

 182

  - 

 182

Balance as of 31 December 2021 (restated)


1,682

(25,489)

283,430

-

402,862

(5,135)

(238,455)

(10,862)

(9,450)

 3,007,314

 3,405,897

 48,059

 3,453,956

  Profit for the six months ended 30 June 2022 (unaudited)


-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

458,465

458,465

80

458,545

  Other comprehensive expense for six months ended 30 June 2022 (unaudited)


-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(14,747)

(8,573)

-

(23,320)

-

(23,320)

Total comprehensive (expense)/income for six months ended 30 June 2022 (unaudited)


-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(14,747)

(8,573)

458,465

435,145

80

435,225

  Share based payment expense

15

-

-

-

-

-

13,857

-

-

-

-

13,857

-

13,857

  Delivery of SBP shares to employees


-

17,589

-

-

-

(21,210)

-

-

-

-

(3,621)

-

(3,621)

  Dividends declared

14

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(118,653)

(118,653)

(6,393)

(125,046)

  Sale of interest to NCI


-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

432

432

(432)

-

  Purchase of additional interest from NCI


-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,150)

(1,150)

(676)

(1,826)

  Remeasurement of redemption liability


-

-

-

-

-

-

(16,037)

-

-

-

 (16,037)

 -

 (16,037)

  Other movements


-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

 (1,225)

 (1,225)

 1,480

 255

  Balance as of 30 June 2022 (restated, unaudited)


1,682

(7,900)

283,430

-

402,862

(12,488)

(254,492)

(25,609)

(18,023)

 3,345,183

 3,714,645

 42,118

 3,756,763

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of 31 December 2022 (as originally presented)


1,681

(7,900)

269,938

(25,541)

402,862

1,090

(477,329)

5,467

(35,858)

3,744,727

 3,879,137

 86,813

3,965,950

Impact of adopting IFRS 17**

2

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

464

464

-

464

Balance as of 1 January 2023 (restated)


1,681

(7,900)

269,938

(25,541)

402,862

1,090

(477,329)

5,467

(35,858)

 3,745,191

 3,879,601

 86,813

 3,966,414

  Profit for the six months ended 30 June 2023 (unaudited)


-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

537,459

537,459

10,587

548,046

Other comprehensive income/(expense) for the six months ended 30 June 2023 (unaudited):


  - 

  - 

  - 

 -

  - 

  - 

  - 

 10,994

 (946)

  - 

 10,048

10,048

  Disposal of investment securities measured

at fair value through other comprehensive income


  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

 (4,089)

  - 

  - 

 (4,089)

(4,089)

  Other effects during the period


  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

 15,083

 (946)

  - 

 14,137

14,137

Total comprehensive income for the six months ended 30 June 2023 (unaudited)


  - 

  - 

  - 

-

  - 

  - 

  - 

 10,994

 (946)

 537,459

 547,507

10,587

558,094

  Share issue for scrip dividend


 5

  - 

 11,211

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

 11,216

  - 

 11,216

  Share based payment expense

15

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

 15,140

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

 15,140

  - 

 15,140

  Delivery of SBP shares to employees


  - 

 7,334

  - 

  - 

  - 

 (11,049)

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

 (3,715)

  - 

 (3,715)

  Shares cancelled


 (4)

  - 

 (8,219)

 8,223

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  Share buy-back

14

  - 

 (50,102)

  - 

 (7,484)

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

 (57,586)

  - 

 (57,586)

  Shares transferred to shares held by trust


  - 

 (24,802)

  - 

 24,802

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

-

-

  Dividends declared


  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

 (159,976)

 (159,976)

(15,657)

(175,633)

  Capital injection from NCI shareholders


  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

28,996

28,996

  Purchase of additional interest from NCI


  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

 141,234

  - 

  - 

 (137,750)

 3,484

 (3,484)

  - 

  Remeasurement of redemption liability


  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

 (10,949)

  - 

  - 

  - 

 (10,949)

  - 

 (10,949)

  Other movements


  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

 (431)

 (431)

 (17)

 (448)

Balance as of 30 June 2023 (unaudited)


 1,682

 (75,470)

 272,930

-

 402,862

 5,181

 (347,044)

 16,461

 (36,804)

 3,984,493

 4,224,291

 107,238

 4,331,529
























*Certain amounts do not correspond to the 2022 condensed consolidated interim statements as they reflect the certain restatements as described in note 2.

**Starting from January 2023 the Group has adopted IFRS 17 and according to the standard requirements retrospectively applied presentation of respective balances for 2022 as described in note 2.

 



Six months ended

 

In thousands of GEL

Note

30 June 2023 (Unaudited)

30 June 2022 (Restated, unaudited)

Cash flows from operating activities

 



Interest received


1,317,323

 1,066,917

Interest received on currency swaps

18

39,024

 1,717

Interest paid


 (639,389)

 (457,690)

Fees and commissions received


 326,436

 238,253

Fees and commissions paid


 (152,638)

 (100,019)

Insurance contract revenue received


 69,641

 58,476

Insurance service claims and expenses paid


 (31,014)

 (25,406)

Cash received from trading in foreign currencies


87,999

  181,032*

Other operating income received


 26,934

  15,176

Staff costs paid


(226,318)

 (203,676)

Administrative and other operating expenses paid


(122,773)

(109,560)

Income tax paid


 (77,804)

 (141,955)

Cash flows from operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

617,421

523,265*

Net change in operating assets




Due from other banks and mandatory cash balances with the National Bank of Georgia and the Central Bank of Uzbekistan


 280,201

 69,536

Loans and advances to customers


 (1,458,877)

 (1,379,575)

Finance lease receivables


(24,530)

21,659

Other financial assets


(45,569)

18,613*

Other assets


 43,486

 (3,306)

Net change in operating liabilities




Due to other banks


 (406,557)

 216,265

Customer accounts


 1,256,933

1,353,808*

Other financial liabilities


68,167

(5,920)*

Other liabilities and provision for liabilities and charges


18,999

 1,902

Net cash flows from operating activities

 

349,674

 816,247

Cash flows from/(used in) investing activities

 



Acquisition of investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income


(497,536)

 (823,569)

Proceeds from redemption at maturity/disposal of investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income


700,760

829,150

Acquisition of bonds carried at amortised cost


(125,091)

 (133,443)

Proceeds from redemption of bonds carried at amortised cost


72,513

 152,162

Acquisition of premises, equipment and intangible assets

8

(80,730)

 (80,250)

Proceeds from disposal of premises, equipment and intangible assets

8

456

 6,991

Proceeds from disposal of investment properties


1,963

 4,241

Dividend received


696

-

Net cash from/(used in) investing activities


 73,031

 (44,718)**

Cash flows (used in)/from financing activities




Proceeds from other borrowed funds


 213,120

 1,691,343

Redemption of other borrowed funds


 (1,275,176)

 (1,232,431)

Repayment of principal of lease liabilities


 (9,227)

 (7,872)

Proceeds from subordinated debt


 69,154

 46,259

Redemption of subordinated debt


 (2,618)

-

Proceeds from debt securities in issue


 134,420

 47,209

Redemption of debt securities in issue


 (64,200)

 (161,978)

Purchase of additional interest from minority shareholders


(146,571)

 (1,826)**

Cash injection from NCI shareholders


28,996

-

Cash paid for share buy-back


(58,991)

-

Dividends paid


(165,782)

 (5,867)

Net cash flows (used in)/from financing activities


 (1,276,875)

 374,837**

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents


(66,284)

 (129,277)

Net (decrease)/ increase in cash and cash equivalents


(920,454)

 1,017,089

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

4

3,860,813

 1,722,137

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

4

2,940,359

 2,739,226

*These amounts do not correspond to the 2022 condensed consolidated interim statements as they reflect the certain restatements as described in note 2.

**Management has changed the classification of Purchase of additional interest from minority shareholders for 2022 as required by IFRS standards and moved it from investing to financing activities.

1           Introduction

Principal activity.  TBC Bank Group PLC is a public limited by shares company, incorporated in the United Kingdom. TBC Bank Group PLC held 99.88% of the share capital of JSC TBC Bank (hereafter the "Bank") as at 30 June 2023 (31 December 2022: 99.88%), thus representing the Bank's ultimate parent company. The Bank is a parent of a group of companies incorporated in Georgia, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan and its primary business activities include providing banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage and card processing services to corporate and individual customers. TBC Bank Group PLC and its subsidiaries is referred as "TBCG" or "Group". The Group's list of subsidiaries is provided below.

The shares of TBCG ("TBCG Shares") were admitted to the Premium Listing segment of the Official List of the UK Listing Authority and admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange PLC's main market for listed securities effective on 10 August 2016 (the "Admission"). TBC Bank Group PLC's registered legal address is 100 Bishopsgate, C/O Law Debenture, London, England, EC2N 4AG. Registered number of TBC Bank Group PLC is 10029943. The Bank is the Group's main operating unit and it accounts for most of the Group's activities.

JSC TBC Bank was incorporated on 17 December 1992 and is domiciled in Georgia. The Bank is a joint stock company limited by shares and was arranged in accordance with Georgian regulations. The Bank's registered address and place of business is 7 Marjanishvili Street, 0102 Tbilisi, Georgia.

The Bank's principal business activity is universal banking operations that include corporate, small and medium enterprises, retail and micro operations within Georgia. The Bank has been operating since 20 January 1993 under a general banking license issued by the National Bank of Georgia ("NBG"). In 2018, the Bank launched a fully digital bank, Space. In 2020, TBC Bank Group PLC established TBC Bank Uzbekistan JSC, which is operating through the Space digital banking platform.

The Bank had 125 branches[9] within Georgia as at 30 June 2023. (As at 30 June 2022: 131 branches). 

The Group had 10,679 employees mainly within Georgia as at 30 June 2023. (As at 30 June 2022: 10,065 employees).

As at 30 June 2023 and 31 December 2022, the following shareholders directly owned more than 3% of the total outstanding shares of the Group. Other shareholders individually owned less than 3% of the outstanding shares. As at 30 June 2023 and 31 December 2022, the Group had no ultimate controlling party.

Shareholders

30 June 2023 ownership interest

31 December 2022 ownership interest

Dunross & Co.

6.53%

6.58%

Allan Gray Investment Management

5.35%

5.66%

BlackRock

4.31%

3.99%

Vanguard Group

4.27%

3.91%

JPMorgan Asset Management

3.83%

3.86%

Fidelity International

3.03%

3.88%

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

3.00%

3.54%

Founders*

15.90%

16.04%

Other**

53.78%

52.54%

Total

100.00%

100.00%

* Includes effective ownership of Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze.

** Other includes individual as well as corporate shareholders.

 

  

1           Introduction (Continued)

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements ("financial statements") include the following principal subsidiaries:

 

Proportion of voting rights and ordinary share capital

 

 

 

Subsidiary Name

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

Principal place of business or incorporation

Year of incorpo-ration

Industry

JSC TBC Bank

99.88%

99.88%

Tbilisi, Georgia

1992

Banking

United Financial Corporation JSC

99.53%

99.53%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2001

Card processing

TBC Capital LLC

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

1999

Brokerage

TBC Leasing JSC

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2003

Leasing

TBC Kredit LLC

100.00%

100.00%

Baku, Azerbaijan

1999

Non-banking credit institution

TBC Pay LLC

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2008

Processing

TBC Invest-Georgia LLC

100.00%

100.00%

Ramat Gan, Israel

2011

Financial services

     Index LLC

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2009

Real estate management

     TBC Asset Management LLC

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2021

Asset management

         Globally Diversified Bond Fund JSC

100.00%

N/A

Tbilisi, Georgia

2023

Asset management

TBC Insurance JSC

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2014

Insurance

    Redmed  LLC

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2019

Healthcare e-commerce

T Net LLC

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2019

Asset management

   Online Tickets LLC[10]

N/A

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2015

Retail Trade

 TKT UZ

100.00%

100.00%

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

2019

Retail Trade

   Artarea.ge LLC

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2012

PR and marketing

      SABA LLC

85.00%

85.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2012

Education

      TBC Art Gallery LLC

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2012

PR and marketing

Inspired LLC[11]

100.00%

51.00%

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

2011

Processing

Marjanishvili 7 LLC

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2020

Banking experience improving service

TBC Bank Uzbekistan JSC

60.24%

60.24%

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

2020

Banking

   TBC Fin service LLC

100.00%

100.00%

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

2019

Retail leasing

TBC Group Support LLC

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2020

Group risk and knowledge centre

Space JSC

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2021

Software services

   Space International JSC

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2021

Software services

 

The Group has investments in the following associates:

 

Associate name

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

Principal place of business or incorporation

Year of incorporation

Principal activities

CreditInfo Georgia JSC

21.05%

21.05%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2005

Financial intermediation

Tbilisi Stock Exchange JSC

28.83%

28.83%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2015

Finance, Service

Georgian Central Securities Depository JSC

26.90%

26.90%

Tbilisi, Georgia

1999

Finance, Service

Georgian Stock Exchange JSC[12]

17.31%

17.31%

Tbilisi, Georgia

1999

Finance, Service

Kavkasreestri JSC12

10.01%

10.01%

Tbilisi, Georgia

1998

Finance, Service

 

The country of incorporation is also the principal area of operation of each of the above subsidiaries and associates.

 


 

1           Introduction (Continued)

The Group's corporate structure consists of related undertakings, comprising subsidiaries and associates, not consolidated or equity accounted for due to immateriality. A full list of these undertakings, the country of incorporation and the ownership of each share class is set out below.

 

 

Proportion of voting rights and ordinary share capital

 

 

 

Company name

30 June

2023

31 December 2022

Principal place of business or incorporation

Year of incorpo-ration

Industry

TBC Invest International LLC[13]

99.88%

99.88%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2016

Investment Vehicle

University Development Fund13

33.29%

33.29%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2007

Education

Natural Products of Georgia LLC13

24.97%

24.97%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2001

Trade, Service

TBC Trade LLC13

99.88%

99.88%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2008

Trade, Service

Diversified Credit Portfolio JSC

99.88%

99.88%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2021

Asset Management

Freeshop.ge LLC13

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2010

Retail Trade

The.ge LLC13

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2012

Retail Trade

Mypost LLC13

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2019

Postal Service

Billing Solutions LLC13

51.00%

51.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2019

Software Services

Vendoo LLC (Geo)13

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2018

Retail Leasing

F Solutions LLC13

100.00%

100.00%

Tbilisi, Georgia

2016

Software Services

Operating environment of the Group

Georgia, where Group's most activities are located, displays certain characteristics of an emerging market. The legal, tax and regulatory frameworks continue to develop and are subject to frequent changes and varying interpretations (Note 22). Despite initial expectations of negative impact of Russia-Ukrainian war on the Georgian economy, the growth came in at 10.1% in 2022 driven not only by the migration inflow and increased remittances, but also on the back of increased net export of goods and FDIs. The strong momentum continues as the first half GDP growth came in at 7.6%, which exceeded previous expectations. Important to note that the main driver was net exports, with an increased share of IT sector. Consequently, the outlook for the Georgian economy has improved with 7.0%, 4.8% and 5.3% in 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively.

However, the baseline strongly depends on the global developments. While the Georgian economy is so far resilient against recently elevated global slowdown risks and adverse economic impacts of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there is a probability of more severe spill-over effects. The materialization of these risks could severely restrict economic activity in Georgia, negatively impact business environment and clients of the Group.

For the purpose of measurement of expected credit losses ("ECL") the Group uses supportable forward-looking information, including forecasts of macroeconomic variables. As with any economic forecast, however, the projections and likelihoods of their occurrence are subject to a high degree of inherent uncertainty and therefore the actual outcomes may be significantly different from those projected.

Climate Impact

Although global market conditions have affected market confidence and consumer spending patterns, the Group remains well placed to continue displaying strong financial results. The Group has reviewed its exposure to climate-related risks, but has not identified any risks that could significantly impact the financial performance or position of the Group as at 30 June 2023. See more details outlined in risk management disclosures in note 22.

2           Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of preparation. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements for six months ended 30 June 2023 for the Group has been prepared in accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and in accordance with UK-adopted International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all the notes, normally included in annual consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, this report is to be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022, which were prepared in accordance with UK-adopted International Accounting Standards and with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, for the group, in accordance with, international financial reporting standards adopted pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 as it applies in the European Union.

2          Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been reviewed, not audited. The auditor's review conclusion is included in this report.

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not comprise statutory accounts within the meaning of section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. Statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022 were approved by the board of directors on 13 April 2023 and delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The report of the auditors on those accounts was unqualified, did not contain an emphasis of the matter paragraph and did not contain any statement under section 498 of the Companies Act 2006.

Going Concern. The Board has fully reviewed the available information pertaining to the material existing and emerging risks, strategy, financial health, profitability of operations, liquidity, and solvency of the Group, and determined that the Group's business remains a going concern. The Directors have not identified any material uncertainties that could threaten the going concern assumption and have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to remain operational and solvent for the foreseeable future (which is, for this purpose, a period of 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements).

In reaching this assessment, the Directors have specifically considered the implications of political instability in the region and the war in Ukraine on the Group's performance and projected funding and capital position and also taken into account the impact of further stress scenarios. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements are prepared in line with the going concern basis of accounting.

Presentation currency. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in thousands of Georgian Lari ("GEL thousands"), except per-share amounts and unless otherwise indicated.

Restatement to recognise the redemption liability for put option with non-controlling interest. In 2019 and 2021 the TBC Bank Group PLC has entered into option agreements with minority shareholders of Inspired LLC and TBC Bank Uzbekistan JSC, respectively. According to the option agreements above, the parties are granted call and put options to acquire or sell the non-controlling interest shares, within pre-defined periods at an agreed price.

The terms of call and put options are symmetrical to each other.

As far as the businesses in Uzbekistan continue growing, the Group has reassessed the accounting treatment for put options granted to minority shareholders under the option agreements. After the careful consideration, the Group has identified that according to IAS 32 requirements, the present value of the put option exercise price should have been recognised as a redemption liability, which may arise in future for potential acquisition of NCI shares, since the decision to do so is wholly at the discretion of the minority shareholders. The standard requirement holds, even if the put option is out of the money and NCI shareholders are not expected to exercise the option in future.

As a result of the above, in the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 the Group has restated previous year balances by recognising redemption liability for put options at initial recognition and accordingly comparative figures for 30 June 2022 in condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been restated. Considering that the ownership interest has been retained by minority shareholders, the non-controlling interest has not been derecognised in the statement of financial position and the offsetting effect of redemption liability has been recognised in the other reserves. The redemption liability has been subsequently remeasured for the end of each reporting period, the effects of which have been reflected by adjusting redemption liability and other reserve balances, respectively.

in thousands of GEL

30 June 2022

(As originally presented)

Restatement

30 June 2022

(As restated)

Redemption liability

-

254,492

254,492

Other reserves

-

(254,492)

(254,492)

Changes in presentation of the consolidated statement of cash flows of TBC Bank Group PLC within operating activity

To correct the presentation of cash flow items related to foreign exchange differences within the operating activities of consolidated statements of cash flows of TBC Bank Group PLC, the management corrected certain financial statement line items in 2022 annual report and accordingly comparative figures for 30 June 2022 in condensed consolidated interim financial statements. For details refer to the table below and for further information refer to note 20:

in thousands of GEL

30 June 2022

(As originally presented)

Restatement

30 June 2022

(As restated)

 

 

 

 

Cash received from trading in foreign currencies

122,269

 58,763

 181,032

Other financial assets

  (3,765)

 22,378

 18,613

Customer accounts

1,413,867

 (60,059)

 1,353,808

Other financial liabilities

15,162

 (21,082)

 (5,920)

2          Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Consolidated financial statements. Subsidiaries are those investees, including structured entities, that the Group controls because it (i) has power to direct relevant activities of the investees that significantly affect their returns, (ii) has exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investees, and (iii) has the ability to use its power over the investees to affect the amount of investor's returns. The existence and effect of substantive rights, including substantive potential voting rights, are considered when assessing whether the Group has power over another entity. For a right to be substantive, the holder must have practical ability to exercise that right when decisions about the direction of the relevant activities of the investee need to be made. The Group may have power over an investee even when it holds less than the majority of voting power in it. In such a case, the Group assesses the size of its voting rights relative to the size and dispersion of holdings of the other vote holders to determine if it has de-facto power over the investee. Protective rights of other investors, such as those that relate to fundamental changes of investee's activities or apply only in exceptional circumstances, do not prevent the Group from controlling an investee. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group, and are deconsolidated from the date on which control ceases. 

Accounting policies and relevant changes within. The same accounting policies and methods of computation were followed in the preparation of this condensed consolidated interim financial statements as compared with the annual consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Interim period tax measurement. Interim period income tax expense is accrued using the effective tax rate that would be applicable to expected total annual earnings, that is, the estimated weighted average annual effective income tax rate applied to the pre-tax income of the interim period.

Adoption of New or Revised Standards and Interpretations. The Group adopts every required standard enhancement that becomes effective during the period. During six months period ended 2023, apart from IFRS 17 which is stated below the Group did not have effects or it was immaterial to disclose from adopting the new pronouncements effective from 1 January 2023:

Deferred tax related to assets and liabilities arising from a single transaction - Amendments to IAS 12 (issued on 7 May 2021 and effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023).

Classification of liabilities as current or non-current, deferral of effective date - Amendments to IAS 1 (issued on 15 July 2020 and effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023).

Amendments to IAS 8: Definition of Accounting Estimates (issued on 12 February 2021 and effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023). The amendment to IAS 8 clarified how companies should distinguish changes in accounting policies from changes in accounting estimates.

Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2: Disclosure of Accounting policies (issued on 12 February 2021 and effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023). IAS 1 was amended to require companies to disclose their material accounting policy information rather than their significant accounting policies.

IFRS 17 "Insurance Contracts" (issued on 18 May 2017 and effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022, the effective date subsequently modified to 1 January 2023 by the Amendments to IFRS 17 as discussed below). In May 2017, the IASB issued IFRS 17, Insurance Contracts. IFRS 17 replaces IFRS 4 and sets out principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of insurance contracts that are in the scope of IFRS 17. In June 2020, the IASB issued Amendments to IFRS 17, introducing various changes to assist entities implementing the Standard, and moving an effective date to 1 January 2023.

Scope.  IFRS 17 applies to the following contracts: (a) insurance contracts issued by the Group, (b) reinsurance contracts held by the Group and (c) investment contracts with discretionary participation features issued by the Group. IFRS 17 generally applies to the whole set of rights and obligations created by an insurance contract. Cash flows generated by such rights and obligations should normally be incorporated in the measurement of assets and liabilities associated with an insurance contract. However, an insurance contract can also contain components which are excluded from the scope of IFRS 17 and should be accounted for under different standards, subject to specific criteria: (a) embedded derivatives, (b) investment components, and (c) promises to transfer to a policyholder distinct goods or services other than insurance contract services.

Level of aggregation. IFRS 17 requires to identify portfolios of insurance contracts. A portfolio of insurance contracts is defined as insurance contracts that are subject to similar risks and managed together. Portfolios should be further disaggregated into profitability-based groups of insurance contracts that are, on initial recognition: (a) onerous, if any, (b) profitable, with no significant possibility of subsequently becoming onerous, if any, and (c) remaining contracts, if any. IFRS 17 prohibits to include contracts issued more than one year apart in the same group, a requirement commonly referred to as annual cohort requirement.

Contract boundary. The contract boundary concept is used to determine which cash flows should be considered in the measurement of an insurance contract. Cash flows that are not within the boundary of an insurance contract relate to future insurance contracts. The Group generally determines the contract boundary with a reference to its ability to reprice the insurance contract as a whole.

2 Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Expected future cash flows. Included in the measurement of each group of contracts within the scope of IFRS 17 are all the future cash flows within the boundary of each group of contracts. The estimates of these future cash flows are based on probability-weighted expected future cash flows. The Group estimates which cash flows are expected and the probability that they will occur as at the measurement date. In making these expectations, the Group uses information about past events, current conditions, and forecasts of future conditions.

Where estimates of expenses-related cash flows are determined at the portfolio level or higher, they are allocated to groups of contracts on a systematic basis, such as activity-based costing method. The Group has determined that this method results in a systematic and rational allocation. Similar methods are consistently applied to allocate expenses of a similar nature. Expenses of an administrative policy maintenance nature are allocated to groups of contracts based on the gross earned premium of groups.

Discount rates. The estimates of future cash flows should be adjusted to reflect the time value of money and the financial risks related to future cash flows, such as currency and liquidity risk associated with those cash flows, to the extent that the financial risks have not been included in the estimates of cash flows. The discount rates should: (a) reflect the time value of money, the characteristics of the cash flows and the liquidity characteristics of the insurance contracts, (b) be consistent with observable current market prices for financial instruments with cash flows whose characteristics are consistent with those of the insurance contracts, in terms of, for example, timing, currency and liquidity, and (c) exclude the effect of factors that influence such observable market prices but do not affect the future cash flows of the insurance contracts. As the Group issues insurance contracts with 1 year or less contract boundary, discounting is ignored.

Risk adjustment for non-financial risk. The risk adjustment for non-financial risk is included in the expected cash flows to represent compensation required for bearing the non-financial risk arising from uncertainty in future cash flows. Under IFRS 17 requirements, the risk adjustment for non-financial risk includes: (a) the degree of diversification benefit that the entity includes when determining the compensation that it requires for bearing that risk, and (b) both favourable and unfavourable outcomes in a way that reflects the entity's degree of risk aversion.

Contractual service margin. The contractual service margin (CSM) is a component of the carrying amount of the asset or liability for a group of insurance contracts representing the unearned profit that the entity will recognize as it provides insurance contract services under the insurance contracts in the group. Pattern of CSM recognition would be thus determined based on the coverage units, reflecting the pattern under which the insurance contract service benefit is transferred to the policyholder of the insurance contracts.

Insurance contract services are the services that the Group provides to a policyholder of an insurance contract and comprise of coverage for an insurance event. Considering the short-term nature of the Group's insurance contracts and the insurance coverage that is evenly distributed over time, the Group uses contract period as a coverage unit for each portfolio.

Measurement approaches. IFRS 17 allows to apply following measurement approaches to insurance contracts issued and reinsurance contracts held: (a) general model, (b) premium allocation approach and (c) variable fee approach. 

General model. This approach is applied to all insurance contracts, unless they have direct participation features or the contract is eligible for, and the entity elects to apply, the premium allocation approach.

Premium allocation approach. This approach is an optional simplification of the measurement of the liability for remaining coverage, for insurance contracts with short-term coverage. A group of insurance contracts is eligible for the premium allocation approach if, at inception: (a) each contract in the group has a coverage period (that is, the period in which the entity provides insurance contract services) of one year or less; or (b) the measurement of the liability for remaining coverage for the group using the premium allocation approach is reasonably expected to produce a measurement which is not materially different from using the general model or the variable fee approach.

The Group uses Premium allocation approach (PAA) for its total portfolio. The difference between PAA and IFRS 4 accounting policy consists of calculation of risk adjustment under IFRS 17 and change in exchange rate effect on liability for remaining coverage.

Variable fee approach. This approach is applied to insurance contracts with direct participation features. Such contracts are substantially investment-related service contracts under which an entity promises an investment return based on underlying items. This approach cannot be used for the measurement of reinsurance contracts issued or held. The Group does not use Variable fee approach for any of its contracts.

Insurance finance income and expenses. Insurance finance income or expenses reflect the changes in the carrying amount of the group of insurance contracts that relate to financial risks. They comprise the effect of the time value of money (that is, the accretion of interest on all of the fulfilment cash flows, the risk adjustment for non-financial risk and the contractual service margin) as well as the effect of financial risk and changes in financial risks. IFRS 17 allows, as an accounting policy, to disaggregate insurance finance income or expenses for the period between profit or loss and other comprehensive income. The Group's policy is to account total insurance finance income and expenses in the statement of profit or loss.

Reinsurance contracts held. IFRS 17 allows options in presenting income or expenses from reinsurance contracts held, other than insurance finance income or expenses. The Group elected to present a single net amount in net expenses from reinsurance contracts held.

2          Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

IFRS 17 Transition. Adoption of IFRS 17 affected financial reporting processes and procedures of the Group, as applications of the core principles outlined above has required additional information to be gathered and processed.

After the transition to IFRS 17 the Group has used following measurement approaches for its insurance subsidiary, depending on the type of contract:


Product classification

Measurement model

Motor Insurance

Insurance contracts

Premium allocation approach

Border MTPL

Insurance contracts

Premium allocation approach

Property Insurance

Insurance contracts

Premium allocation approach

Agro (Crop) Insurance

Insurance contracts

Premium allocation approach

TBC Bank Borrowers' Credit Life Insurance

Insurance contracts

Premium allocation approach

Health-related Insurance

Insurance contracts

Premium allocation approach

Liability and Other Insurance

Insurance contracts

Premium allocation approach

The Group has applied the full retrospective approach for all of its portfolios of insurance contracts.

For each group of contracts, cash flows related to the future service are shown as Liability for Remaining Coverage (LRC) or Asset for Remaining Coverage (ARC), depending on the sign of the net cash flow. Insurance receivables, Deferred acquisition costs, Unearned premium reserve and Commission payables are combined to form LRC / ARC. Similarly, Reinsurance Share in UPR, Commission receivable from reinsurance, Reinsurance Payables and Reinsurance commission reserve together form ARC / LRC depending on the sign of the net cash flows.

Liability for Incurred Claims (LIC) represents Company's obligation to investigate and pay valid claims for insured events that have already occurred, including events that have occurred but for which claims have not yet been reported. Reported But Not Settled (RBNS) and Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) claims reserves are combined to form LIC. Asset for Incurred Claims (AIC) shows reinsurance share in LIC and is calculated in a similar manner.

Aforementioned elements are presented in a following way below:

·      Insurance contract assets,

·      Reinsurance contract assets,

·      Insurance contract liabilities,

·      Reinsurance contract liabilities

 

2          Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Effects on Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position, after the transition to IFRS 17 are presented below:

in thousands of GEL

31 December 2022 (as originally presented)

Effect of Adopting of IFRS 17 recorded directly through equity**

31 December 2022 (as restated following IFRS 17 Adoption)



Other assets*

 429,121

 (6,193)

 422,928


Reinsurer's assets

 10,351

 (10,351)

  - 


Deferred acquisition cost

 1,997

 (1,997)

  - 


Insurance contract assets

  - 

 48

 48


Reinsurance contract assets

  - 

 6,107

 6,107







Other financial assets*

 273,805

 (37,842)

 235,963


Insurance and reinsurance receivables

 45,069

 (37,842)

 7,227







Provisions for liabilities and charges*

 34,988

 (15,080)

 19,908


Provision related to insurance activities

 15,080

 (15,080)

  - 







Other financial liabilities*

 275,781

 18,765

 294,546


Other financial liabilities

 9,368

 (2,425)

 6,943


Insurance contracts liabilities under IFRS 4

 12,846

 (12,846)

  - 


Reinsurance contract liabilities

  - 

 6,945

 6,945


Insurance contracts liabilities under IFRS 17

  - 

 27,091

 27,091







Other liabilities*

 149,920

 (48,184)

 101,736


Other liabilities

 48,184

 (48,184)

-


 

*Totals do not reconcile to the below breakdown considering these amounts represent only insurance related balances.
**Total effect of adoption of IFRS 17 amounted GEL 464 thousand and is recorded directly through equity in retained earnings.

 

in thousands of GEL

31 December 2021 (as originally presented)

Effect of Adopting of IFRS 17 recorded directly through equity**

31 December 2021 (as restated following IFRS 17 Adoption)



Other assets*

 397,079

 (3,970)

 393,109


Reinsurer's assets

 8,834

 (8,834)

  - 


Deferred acquisition cost

 1,474

 (1,474)

  - 


Reinsurance contract assets

  - 

 6,338

 6,338







Other financial assets*

 453,115

 (29,115)

 424,000


Insurance and reinsurance receivables

 32,474

 (29,115)

 3,359







Provisions for liabilities and charges*

 25,358

 (9,512)

 15,846


Provision related to insurance activities

 9,512

 (9,512)

  - 







Other financial liabilities*

 139,811

 13,568

 153,379


Other financial liabilities

 6,635

 (2,202)

 4,433


Insurance contracts liabilities under IFRS 4

 7,825

 (7,825)

  - 


Reinsurance contract liabilities

  - 

 3,599

 3,599


Insurance contracts liabilities under IFRS 17

  - 

 19,996

 19,996







Other liabilities*

 130,972

 (37,323)

 93,649


Other Liabilities

 37,323

 (37,323)

  - 


 

* Totals do not reconcile to the below breakdown considering these amounts represent only insurance related balances.

** Total effect of adoption of IFRS 17 amounted GEL 182 thousand and is recorded directly through equity in retained earnings.

 

2          Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Effects on Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, after the transition to IFRS 17 are presented below:

in thousands of GEL

30 June 2022 (as originally presented)

IFRS 17 adoption effect

30 June 2022 (as restated)

Insurance premium earned

 51,369

 (51,369)

 -

Reinsurers share in insurance premium earned

 (8,100)

 8,100

 -

Insurance claims

 (37,144)

 37,144

 -

Reinsures share in insurance claims

 4,840

 (4,840)

 -

Insurance contract revenue

 -

 51,369

 51,369

Reinsurance service result

 -

 (3,260)

 (3,260)

Insurance service claims and expenses incurred

 -

 (37,144)

 (37,144)

3               Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements in Applying Accounting Policies

The Bank makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on the management's experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The management also makes certain judgements, apart from those involving estimations, in the process of applying the accounting policies. Judgements and estimates that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and estimates that can cause a significant adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are the following:

Judgements and estimates related to ECL measurement. Measurement of ECLs is a significant estimate that involves determination of methodology, development of models and preparation of data inputs. Expert management judgement is also an essential part of calculating expected credit losses.

Management considers the significant management judgements and estimates in calculating ECL as follows:

Judgements used to define criteria used in definition of default. The Bank defines default using both quantitative and qualitative criteria. Borrower is classified as defaulted if:

·      any amount of contractual repayments is past due more than 90 days; or

·    factors indicating the borrower's unlikeliness-to-pay.

In addition, default exit criteria is defined using judgement as well as whether default should be applied on a borrower or exposure level.

 

Judgements used to define criteria for assessing if there has been a significant increase in credit risk (SICR) which is defined using both quantitative and qualitative criteria.

 

Qualitative factors usually include judgements around delinquency period of more than 30 days on contractual repayments; exposure is restructured, but is not defaulted; borrower is classified as "watch".

 

On a quantitative basis the Bank assess change in probability of default parameter for each particular exposure since initial recognition and compares it to the predefined threshold. When absolute change in probability of default exceeds the applicable threshold, SICR is deemed to have occurred and exposure is transferred to Stage 2. Quantitative indicator of SICR is applied to retail and micro segments, where the Bank has sufficient number of observations.

 

The table below represents the sensitivity analysis of (i) 20% decrease of SICR thresholds (quantitative criteria applied for retail and micro exposures described above. (ii) 10% increase in total number of stage 2 borrowers:

In thousands of GEL

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

20% decrease in SICR thresholds

 

Increase credit loss allowance on loans and advances by GEL 1,686. Change of the Bank's cost of credit risk ratio by 2 basis points

Increase credit loss allowance on loans and advances by GEL 2,106. Change of the Bank's cost of credit risk ratio by 1 basis points.

10% increase in Number of Stage 2 Contracts

Increase credit loss allowance on loans and advances by GEL 1,325.

Change of the Bank's cost of credit risk ratio by 1 basis points

Increase credit loss allowance on loans and advances by GEL 1,639.

Change of the Bank's cost of credit risk ratio by 1 basis points.

 

 

Judgements used for calculation of credit risk parameters namely exposure at default (EAD), probability of default (PD) and loss given default (LGD). The judgements include and are not limited by:

 

(i)            definition of the segmentation for risk parameters estimation purposes, 

(ii)           decision whether simplified or more complex models can be used,

(iii)          time since default date after which no material recoveries are expected,

(iv)          collateral haircuts from market value as well as the average workout period for collateral discounting.

 

 

3      Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements in Applying Accounting Policies (Continued)

The table below describes sensitivity on 10% increase of PD and LGD estimates:

In thousands of GEL

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

10% increase (decrease) in PD estimates

 

Increase (decrease) credit loss allowance on loans and advances by GEL 18,294 (GEL 17,324). Change of the Bank's cost of credit risk ratio by 21 (19) basis points

Increase (decrease) credit loss allowance on loans and advances by GEL 19,891 (GEL 18,843). Change of the Bank's cost of credit risk ratio by 12 (11) basis points

 10% increase (decrease) in LGD estimates

 

Increase (decrease) credit loss allowance on loans and advances by GEL 27,388 (GEL 29,326).

Change of the Bank's cost of credit risk ratio by 31 (33) basis points

Increase (decrease) credit loss allowance on loans and advances by GEL 31,635 (GEL 31,770).

Change of the Bank's cost of credit risk ratio by 19 (19) basis points

Estimates used for forward-looking macroeconomic scenarios and judgements made for their probability weightings.

For forward-looking information purposes, the Bank defines three macro scenarios. The scenarios are defined as baseline (most likely), upside (better than most likely) and downside (worse than most likely) scenarios of the state of the Georgian economy.

Estimates applied in differentiating between these three scenarios represent GDP, USD/GEL rate, RE price, employment levels, monetary policy rate and other macro variables. Under usual conditions, the scenario weights applied are 50%, 25% and 25% for the base case, upside and downside scenarios respectively. As at 30 June 2023 the weights remained the same as at 31 December 2022 - 50%, 25% and 25% for the base, upside and downside scenarios respectively. Based on the changes of the macro environment the Bank modifies the weightings based on expert judgement.

The table below describes the unweighted ECL for each economic scenario as at 30 June 2023:

 

In thousands of GEL

Baseline

Upside

Downside

Weighted

Corporate

 48,044

 48,044

 50,301

 48,608

MSME

 104,068

 102,655

 106,152

 104,208

Consumer

 175,814

 174,893

 177,017

 175,522

Mortgage

 29,655

 29,478

 29,988

 29,694

Total

 357,581

 355,070

 363,458

 358,032

 

The table below describes the unweighted ECL for each economic scenario as at 31 December 2022:

 

In thousands of GEL

Baseline

Upside

Downside

Weighted

Corporate

             45,775

             45,456

             48,827

             46,458

MSME

             95,991

             94,270

             98,169

             96,112

Consumer

           195,873

           194,897

           196,927

           195,883

Mortgage

             33,856

             33,520

             34,422

             33,912

Total

           371,495

           368,143

           378,345

           372,365

The following table describes the key macroeconomic variables under each scenario for future 3-year period as at 30 June 2023:

 

Baseline

 

Upside

 

Downside

Growth rates YoY, %

2023

2024

2025


2023

2024

2025


2023

2024

2025

GDP

7.0%

4.8%

5.3%


8.0%

6.9%

8.1%


5.9%

2.5%

2.3%

USD/GEL rate end of period (EOP)

2.6

2.7

2.6


2.30

2.4

2.2


2.8

3.0

2.9

RE Price (in USD)

20.9%

-6.6%

-0.2%


23.2%

-0.7%

5.9%


17.5%

-16.3%

-10.1%

Employment

2.6%

0.4%

0.6%


2.9%

0.9%

1.3%


2.2%

-0.1%

0.0%

Monetary policy rate (EOP, Level)

9.5%

8.0%

7.8%


9.0%

7.2%

6.8%


10.4%

9.4%

9.5%

The following table describes the key macroeconomic variables under each scenario for future 3-year period as at 31 December 2022:

 

Baseline

 

Upside

 

Downside

Growth rates YoY, %

2023

2024

2025


2023

2024

2025


2023

2024

2025

 

GDP

3.5%

5.4%

5.2%


5.2%

7.9%

8.4%


1.7%

2.7%

1.9%

 

USD/GEL rate (EOP)

2.80

2.65

2.60


2.47

2.31

2.24


3.06

2.92

2.90

 

RE Price (in USD)

19.8%

-2.0%

-1.3%


24.2%

4.1%

4.8%


11.6%

-13.1%

-12.5%

 

Employment (EOP)

1.9%

-0.8%

-0.2%


2.5%

-0.1%

0.6%


1.5%

-1.3%

-0.9%

 

Monetary policy rate (EOP, Level)

9.0%

7.8%

7.8%


8.4%

7.0%

6.8%


10.1%

9.3%

9.6%

 
















 

 

3      Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements in Applying Accounting Policies (Continued)

The Bank assessed the impact of changes in GDP growth, unemployment and monetary policy rate variables on ECL as a most critical estimates applied in ECL assessment.

 

The sensitivity analysis was performed separately for each of the variable to show their significant in ECL assessment, but changes in those variables may not happen in isolation as various economic factors tend to be correlated across the scenarios. The variables were adjusted in all three macroeconomic scenarios and the staging has been maintained unchanged. From the assessment of forward looking scenarios, management is comfortable with the scenarios capturing the non-linearity of the losses.

 

The table below shows the impact of +/-20% change in GDP growth, unemployment and monetary policy variables across all scenarios on the Bank's ECL as at 30 June 2023:

 


Change in GDP growth

Change in unemployment

Change in Monetary Policy

in thousands of GEL

20%   increase

20%  decrease

20%   increase

20%  decrease

20%   increase

20%  decrease

Impact on ECL

(1,054)

1,215

1,057

(964)

696

(604)

 

The table below shows the impact of +/-20% change in GDP growth, unemployment and monetary policy variables across all scenarios on the Bank's ECL as at 31 December 2022:

 

 

 

Change in GDP growth

Change in unemployment

Change in Monetary Policy

in thousands of GEL

20%   increase

20%  decrease

20%   increase

20%  decrease

20%   increase

20%  decrease

Impact on ECL

(987)

1,038

1,341

(1,231)

710

(616)

 

Individual assessment: Individual assessment is mainly used for stage 2 and stage 3 individually significant borrowers.

 

For selecting individually significant exposures, the management uses the following estimated thresholds above which exposures[14] are selected for individual review: for stage 2 - to GEL 10 million and for stage 3 - GEL 4 million. Additionally, the Bank may arbitrarily designate selected exposures to individual measurement of ECL based on the Bank's credit risk management or underwriting

 

departments' decision. The individual assessment takes into account latest available information in order to define ECL under baseline, upside and downside scenarios.

 

Post Model Adjustments PMAs are a specific set of management adjustments to address known model limitations, either in model methodology or model inputs. PMAs are made based on analysis of model inputs and parameters to determine the required modifications in order to improve model accuracy.

 

Post model overlays. Post model overlays (PMOs) reflect management judgement that mainly rely on expert judgement and are applied directly to expected credit losses at an aggregated level.

Once implemented, post model overlays and adjustments are re-assessed at each reporting date to determine the validity of the adjustments.  The appropriateness of PMAs and PMOs is subject to rigorous review and challenge. The post model overlays and adjustments review and the approval process go through same phases as the ECL process governance.

 

As at 31 December 2022 Bank introduced a PMA for clients affected by the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Specifically, the default definition was modified for restructured, war-affected exposures amounting to GEL 5,170 thousand as at 30 June 2023 (GEL 8,174 thousand as at December 2022). Restructured exposures are transferred to stage 2 instead of stage 3, however, for that particular exposures a lower number of days past due ('DPD') will be used for default recognition: namely, instead of applying a standard 90 DPD, default will be recognised earlier at 30 DPD after the end of grace period.  The effect of this PMA on staging shares amounts to 0.03 PP (0.05 pp as at December 2022). while the effect on ECL amounted to GEL 600 thousand as at 30 June 2023 (GEL 2,340 thousand as at 31 December 2022) in case those exposures were in stage 3.


4    Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

In thousands of GEL

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

Cash on hand

 1,021,023

1,243,238

Cash balances with the National Bank of Georgia and Central bank of Uzbekistan (other than mandatory reserve deposits)

 409,083

334,823

Correspondent accounts and overnight placements with other banks

 947,119

1,446,565

Placements with and receivables from other banks with original maturities of less than three months

563,380

466,596

Reverse sale and repurchase agreements with other banks with original maturities of less than three months

-

370,022

Total gross amount of cash and cash equivalents

2,940,605

3,861,244

Less: credit loss allowance by stages

(246)

(431)

Stage 1

(246)

(431)

Total cash and cash equivalents

2,940,359

3,860,813

As 30 June 2023, 95% of the correspondent accounts and overnight placements with other banks was placed with OECD (The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) banking institutions (31 December 2022: 95%).

As 30 June 2023, GEL 364,807 thousand was placed on interbank term deposits with two OECD banks and none with non-OECD (As at 31 December 2022, GEL 303,206 thousand was placed on interbank term deposits with one OECD bank and none with non-OECD bank). Interest rate analysis of cash and cash equivalents is disclosed in Note 22.

 

5    Due from Other Banks

Amounts due from other banks include placements with original maturities of more than three months, that are not collateralised and represent neither past due nor impaired amounts at the 30 June 2023 and 31 December 2022.

As at 30 June 2023 the Group had 1 placement, with original maturities of more than three months and with aggregated amounts above GEL 5,000 thousand amounting GEL 13,111 thousand (2022: none). The total aggregated amount of placements with other banks with original maturities of more than three months was GEL 52,245 thousand (2022: GEL 41,161 thousand) or 99.4% of the total amount due from other banks (2022: 98.4%).

As at 30 June 2023 GEL 681 thousand (2022: GEL 693 thousand) were kept on deposits as restricted cash under an arrangement with a credit card company or credit card related services with other banks.

For the estimated fair values of due from other bank balances please refer to Note 24.

For the purpose of ECL measurement due from other banks balances are included in Stage 1. The ECL for these balances at 30 June 2023 is GEL 376 thousand (2022: GEL 19 thousand).

 

6    Mandatory Cash Balances with the National Bank of Georgia and the Central Bank of Uzbekistan

Mandatory cash balances with the National Bank of Georgia ("NBG") represent amounts deposited with the NBG. Resident financial institutions are required to maintain an interest-earning obligatory reserve with the NBG, the amount of which depends on the level of funds attracted by the financial institutions. The Bank earned up to 10.86%, 0% and 0% annual interest in GEL, USD and EUR respectively on mandatory reserve with NBG during six months period ended 30 June 2023 (2022: 10.88%, 2.17% and (0.7%) in GEL, USD and EUR respectively).

 

Mandatory cash balances with the Central Bank of Uzbekistan ("CBU") represents of 20% amount placed and frozen on special account with Central Bank of Uzbekistan ("CBU") 80% of amount maintained on corresponding account with CBU. Resident financial institutions are required to keep non-interest-earning obligatory balances with the CBU, the amount of which depends on the level of funds attracted by the financial institutions and through clients' accounts. The amount placed in CBU are denominated in UZS.

 

In January 2023, Fitch Ratings has affirmed Georgia's Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDRs) at 'BB', the outlook was revised to Positive from Stable. The Country Ceiling Rating is affirmed at 'BBB- ', while short-term foreign and local-currency IDRs are kept at 'B'.


7          Loans and Advances to Customers

In thousands of GEL

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

Corporate loans

6,920,263

6,282,469

Loans to micro, small and medium enterprises

4,955,391

4,809,415

Consumer loans

3,083,138

2,859,915

Mortgage loans

4,401,897

4,253,172

Total gross loans and advances to customers at amortised cost (AC)

19,360,689

18,204,971

Less: credit loss allowance

 (358,032)

(372,365)

Stage 1

 (99,311)

(107,354)

Stage 2

 (99,803)

(99,161)

Stage 3

 (158,918)

(165,850)

Total loans and advances to customers at amortised cost (AC)

 19,002,657

17,832,606

As at 30 June 2023, no loans and advances to customers have been pledged to local banks or other financial institutions as collateral with respect to other borrowed funds (31 December 2022: GEL 958,530 thousand).

Total credit loss allowance includes PMAs amounted to GEL 600 thousand and GEL 2,340 thousand for 30 June 2023 and YE 2022 respectively.

The following tables disclose the changes in the credit loss allowance and gross carrying amount for loans and advances to customers carried at amortised cost between the beginning and the end of the reporting periods. Major movements in the table are described below:

·      Transfers occur between Stage 1, 2 and 3, due to significant increases (or decreases) of credit risk or exposures becoming defaulted in the period, and the consequent "step up" (or "step down") between 12-month and Lifetime ECL. It should be noted, that:

For loans, which existed at the beginning of the period, opening exposures are disclosed as transfer amounts, while subsequent changes are disclosed in other respective lines;

For newly issued loans, exposures upon issuance are disclosed as transfer amounts;

·      New originated or purchased gives us information regarding gross loans issued and corresponding credit loss allowance created during the period (however, exposures which were issued and repaid during the period and issued to refinance existing loans are excluded);

·      Derecognised during the period refers to the balance of loans and credit loss allowance at the beginning of the period, which were repaid during the period. Exposures which were issued and repaid during the period, written off or refinanced by other loans, are excluded;

·      Net repayments refers to the net changes in gross carrying amounts, which is loan disbursements less repayments, excluding loans that were fully repaid;

·      Write-offs refer to write off of loans during the period;

·      Foreign exchange movements refers to the translation of assets denominated in foreign currencies and effect to translation in presentational currency for foreign subsidiary;

·      Net re-measurement due to stage transfers and risk parameters changes refers to the movements in ECL as a result of transfer of exposure between stages or changes in risk parameters and forward looking expectations;

·      Modification refers to changes in terms that do not result in derecognition;

·      Re-segmentation refers to the transfer of loans from one reporting segment to another. For presentation purposes, amounts are rounded to the nearest thousands of GEL, which in certain cases is disclosed as nil.

 

7           Loans and Advances to Customers (Continued)

 

Total loans

Gross carrying amount

Credit loss allowance

 

 

In thousands of GEL

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

At 1 January 2023

 16,395,090

 1,412,781

 397,100

 18,204,971

 107,354

 99,161

 165,850

 372,365

Movements with impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:

Transfers:

- to lifetime (from Stage 1 and Stage 3 to Stage 2)

(1,172,894)

1,198,217

(25,323)

-

(41,531)

51,537

(10,006)

-

- to defaulted (from Stage 1 and Stage 2 to Stage 3)

(29,506)

(229,468)

258,974

-

(1,914)

(48,400)

50,314

-

- to 12-months ECL (from Stage 2 and Stage 3 to Stage 1)

900,958

(900,359)

(599)

-

63,233

(63,088)

(145)

-

New originated or purchased

5,746,738

-

-

5,746,738

80,140

-

-

80,140

Derecognised or fully repaid during the period

(2,754,401)

(106,327)

(65,339)

(2,926,067)

(39,689)

(5,368)

(10,756)

(55,813)

Net repayments

(1,257,680)

(85,569)

(46,092)

(1,389,341)

-

-

-

-

Net re-measurement due to stage transfers, changes in risk parameters and repayments16

-

-

-

-

(67,333)

66,269

82,985

81,921

Movements without impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:




 

Write-offs

-

-

(117,683)

(117,683)

-

-

(117,683)

(117,683)

Changes in accrued interest

27,164

6,963

(2,070)

32,057

-

-

-

-

Modification

966

108

76

1,150

-

-

-

-

Foreign exchange movements

(169,540)

(17,159)

(4,437)

(191,136)

(949)

(308)

(1,641)

(2,898)

At 30 June 2023

17,686,895

1,279,187

394,607

19,360,689

99,311

99,803

158,918

358,032











 

Total loans

Gross carrying amount

Credit loss allowance

 

In thousands of GEL

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

At 1 January 2022

14,602,402

1,935,370

509,619

17,047,391

104,058

120,832

185,356

410,246

Movements with impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:

Transfers:

 

 

 

 

- to lifetime (from Stage 1 and Stage 3 to Stage 2)

(1,282,597)

1,360,185

(77,588)

-

(42,556)

71,545

(28,989)

-

- to defaulted (from Stage 1 and Stage 2 to Stage 3)

(17,791)

(183,725)

201,516

-

(5,618)

(48,929)

54,547

-

- to 12-months ECL (from Stage 2 and Stage 3 to Stage 1)

1,195,748

(1,183,785)

(11,963)

-

76,059

(75,608)

(451)

-

New originated or purchased

4,748,310

-

-

4,748,310

97,102

-

-

97,102

Derecognised or fully repaid during the period

(2,114,706)

(103,815)

(45,497)

(2,264,018)

(24,694)

(7,603)

(14,791)

(47,088)

Net repayments

(1,001,427)

(106,619)

(35,604)

(1,143,650)

-

-

-

-

Net re-measurement due to stage transfers, changes in risk parameters and repayments[15]

-

-

-

-

(94,255)

54,772

67,009

27,526

Movements without impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:

Write-offs

-

-

(80,121)

(80,121)

-

-

(80,121)

(80,121)

Changes in accrued interest

(22,631)

3,780

3,903

(14,948)

-

-

-

-

Modification

2,413

485

398

3,296

-

-

-

-

Foreign exchange movements

(629,412)

(112,300)

(20,033)

(761,745)

(1,143)

(1,039)

(1,977)

(4,159)

At 30 June 2022

15,480,309

1,609,576

444,630

17,534,515

108,953

113,970

180,583

403,506

 

 

7           Loans and Advances to Customers (Continued)

Corporate loans

Gross carrying amount

Credit loss allowance

 

In thousands of GEL

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

At 1 January 2023

 5,741,400

 458,334

 82,735

 6,282,469

 18,930

 1,214

 26,314

 46,458

Movements with impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:

 

 

 

 

Transfers:




 




 

- to lifetime (from Stage 1 and Stage 3 to Stage 2)

 (34,151)

 34,151

  - 

  - 

 (119)

 119

  - 

  - 

- to defaulted (from Stage 1 and Stage 2 to Stage 3)

 (15,983)

 (29,808)

 45,791

  - 

 (899)

 (1,168)

 2,067

  - 

- to 12-months ECL (from Stage 2 and Stage 3 to Stage 1)

 48,324

 (48,324)

  - 

  - 

 228

 (228)

  - 

  - 

New originated or purchased

 2,537,235

  - 

  - 

 2,537,235

 19,224

  - 

  - 

 19,224

Derecognised or fully repaid during the period

 (1,635,693)

 (47,874)

 (22,118)

 (1,705,685)

 (22,509)

 (121)

 (1,184)

 (23,814)

Net repayments

 (288,995)

 (14,908)

 (5,273)

 (309,176)

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

Net re-measurement due to stage transfers, changes in risk parameters and repayments

                                           -  

                                       -  

                                    -  

                                       -  

                        3,091

                            688

                             3,281

                           7,060

Movements without impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:




 

Re-segmentation

 182,572

  - 

 (468)

 182,104

 544

  - 

 (236)

 308

Write-offs

  - 

  - 

 (1)

 (1)

  - 

  - 

 (1)

 (1)

Changes in accrued interest

 9,377

 4,427

 (264)

 13,540

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

Modification

 419

 (17)

 20

 422

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

Foreign Exchange movements

 (70,517)

 (9,581)

 (547)

 (80,645)

 (324)

 (24)

 (279)

 (627)

At 30 June 2023

 6,473,988

 346,400

 99,875

 6,920,263

 18,166

 480

 29,962

 48,608

 

 

Corporate loans

Gross carrying amount

Credit loss allowance

 

In thousands of GEL

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

At 1 January 2022

 5,743,444

 712,548

 91,749

 6,547,741

 24,404

 1,310

 25,017

 50,731

Movements with impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:

 

 

 

 

Transfers:




 




 

- to lifetime (from Stage 1 and Stage 3 to Stage 2)

(125,146)

126,638

(1,492)

-

(596)

1,225

(629)

-

- to defaulted (from Stage 1 and Stage 2 to Stage 3)

(180)

(15,283)

15,463

-

(21)

(126)

147

-

- to 12-months ECL (from Stage 2 and Stage 3 to Stage 1)

113,965

(102,115)

(11,850)

-

1,351

(976)

(375)

-

New originated or purchased

1,605,744

-

-

1,605,744

31,927

-

-

31,927

Derecognised or fully repaid during the period

(1,178,698)

(32,914)

(4,724)

(1,216,336)

(10,036)

(170)

(548)

(10,754)

Net repayments

(113,347)

(32,155)

(1,651)

(147,153)

-

-

-

-

Net re-measurement due to stage transfers, changes in risk parameters and repayments

-

-

-

-

(26,086)

(185)

2,949

(23,322)

Movements without impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:




 

Re-segmentation

 63,965

 12,049

  - 

 76,014

 171

 10

  - 

 181

Write-offs

  - 

  - 

 (1,127)

 (1,127)

  - 

  - 

 (1,127)

 (1,127)

Changes in accrued interest

 (36,469)

 (52)

 733

 (35,788)

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

Modification

 1,000

 81

 39

 1,120

 -

  - 

  - 

 -

Foreign Exchange movements

 (297,468)

 (67,020)

 (3,092)

 (367,580)

 (596)

 (48)

 (247)

 (891)

At 30 June 2022

 5,776,810

 601,777

 84,048

 6,462,635

 20,518

 1,040

 25,187

 46,745


 

7           Loans and Advances to Customers (Continued)

 

 

Loans to micro, small and medium enterprises

 

 

Gross carrying amount

 

 

Credit loss allowance

 

In thousands of GEL

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

At 1 January 2023

4,327,742

317,830

163,843

4,809,415

24,938

23,961

47,213

96,112

Movements with impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:

 

 

 

 

Transfers:




 




 

- to lifetime (from Stage 1 and Stage 3 to Stage 2)

 (392,846)

 400,430

 (7,584)

-

 (9,575)

 11,562

 (1,987)

  - 

- to defaulted (from Stage 1 and Stage 2 to Stage 3)

 (802)

 (96,199)

 97,001

  - 

 (155)

 (13,398)

 13,553

  - 

- to 12-months ECL (from Stage 2 and Stage 3 to Stage 1)

 250,624

 (250,624)

-

-

 16,359

 (16,359)

-

-

New originated or purchased

 1,190,006

  - 

  - 

 1,190,006

 20,784

  - 

  - 

 20,784

Derecognised or fully repaid during the period

 (340,199)

 (19,918)

 (18,702)

 (378,819)

 (2,626)

 (1,223)

 (3,856)

 (7,705)

Net repayments

 (376,187)

 (28,615)

 (29,105)

 (433,907)

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

Net re-measurement due to stage transfers, changes in risk parameters and repayments

                                             -  

                                       -  

                                       -  

                                       -  

                         (24,376)

                          24,783

                          26,729

                         27,136

Movements without impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:




 

Re-segmentation

 (176,568)

 (153)

  - 

 (176,721)

 (514)

 (25)

  - 

 (539)

Write-offs

  - 

-

 (30,779)

 (30,779)

  - 

-

 (30,779)

 (30,779)

Changes in accrued interest

 18,804

 1,288

 (4,305)

 15,787

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

Modifications

 91

 88

 (18)

 161

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

Foreign exchange  movements

 (35,423)

 (1,813)

 (2,516)

 (39,752)

 (186)

 (35)

 (580)

 (801)

At 30 June 2023

 4,465,242

 322,314

 167,835

 4,955,391

 24,649

 29,266

 50,293

 104,208

 

 

 

Loans to micro, small and medium enterprises

 

 

Gross carrying amount

 

 

Credit loss allowance

 

 

In thousands of GEL

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

 

At 1 January 2022

 3,519,842

 413,339

 208,124

 4,141,305

 20,487

 32,234

 60,380

 113,101

 

Movements with impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:

 

 

 

 

 

Transfers:




 




 

 

- to lifetime (from Stage 1 and Stage 3 to Stage 2)

(318,444)

343,438

(24,994)

-

(6,483)

15,053

(8,570)

-

 

- to defaulted (from Stage 1 and Stage 2 to Stage 3)

(985)

(69,996)

70,981

-

(313)

(12,804)

13,117

-

 

- to 12-months ECL (from Stage 2 and Stage 3 to Stage 1)

276,127

(276,127)

-

-

19,518

(19,518)

-

-

 

New originated or purchased

1,260,886

-

-

1,260,886

15,280

-

-

15,280

 

Derecognised or fully repaid during the period

(365,611)

(24,171)

(15,963)

(405,745)

(4,129)

(2,024)

(3,945)

(10,098)

 

Net repayments

(304,876)

(25,701)

(16,854)

(347,431)

-

-

-

-

 

Net re-measurement due to stage transfers, changes in risk parameters and repayments

-

-

-

-

(22,077)

8,656

18,630

5,209

 

Movements without impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:




 

 

Re-segmentation

(59,468)

(11,287)

27

(70,728)

(134)

60

-

(74)

 

Write-offs

-

-

(21,375)

(21,375)

-

-

(21,375)

(21,375)

 

Changes in accrued interest

15,971

2,509

1,002

19,482

-

-

-

-

 

Modifications

324

140

198

662

-

-

-

-

 

Foreign exchange  movements

(146,702)

(14,248)

(10,795)

(171,745)

(293)

(276)

(828)

(1,397)

 

At 30 June 2022

3,877,064

337,896

190,351

4,405,311

21,856

21,381

57,409

100,646

 

Consumer loans

Gross carrying amount

Credit loss allowance

 

In thousands of GEL

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

At 1 January 2023

2,521,782

240,812

97,321

2,859,915

61,186

64,286

70,411

195,883

Movements with impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:

 

 

 

 

Transfers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- to lifetime (from Stage 1 and Stage 3 to Stage 2)

 (337,432)

 343,239

 (5,807)

-

 (30,694)

 33,760

 (3,066)

  - 

- to defaulted (from Stage 1 and Stage 2 to Stage 3)

 (10,884)

 (85,444)

 96,328

  - 

 (634)

 (32,913)

 33,547

  - 

- to 12-months ECL (from Stage 2 and Stage 3 to Stage 1)

 207,994

 (207,435)

 (559)

 -

 41,134

 (40,996)

 (138)

-

New originated or purchased

 1,379,416

  - 

  - 

 1,379,416

 39,562

  - 

  - 

 39,562

Derecognised or fully repaid during the period

 (601,282)

 (16,689)

 (17,885)

 (635,856)

 (14,437)

 (3,393)

 (3,167)

 (20,997)

Net repayments

 (385,651)

 (24,705)

 (6,007)

 (416,363)

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

Net re-measurement due to stage transfers, changes in risk parameters and repayments

                                           -  

                                       -  

                                    -  

                                       -  

                         (41,182)

                          41,241

                          47,138

                         47,197

Movements without impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:

 

 

 

 

Re-segmentation

 649

 436

 (27)

 1,058

 (13)

 20

 (5)

 2

Write-offs

-

-

 (85,156)

 (85,156)

-

-

 (85,156)

 (85,156)

Changes in accrued interest

 588

 1,671

 2,767

 5,026

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

Modification

 262

 (23)

 19

 258

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

Foreign exchange movements

 (23,552)

 (954)

 (654)

 (25,160)

 (411)

 (152)

 (406)

 (969)

At 30 June 2023

 2,751,890

 250,908

 80,340

 3,083,138

 54,511

 61,853

 59,158

 175,522
















7        Loans and Advances to Customers (Continued)

 

Consumer loans

Gross carrying amount

Credit loss allowance

 

In thousands of GEL

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

At 1 January 2022

 1,920,145

 239,240

 86,519

 2,245,904

 56,365

 65,208

 61,355

 182,928

Movements with impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:

 

 

 

 

Transfers:

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

- to lifetime (from Stage 1 and Stage 3 to Stage 2)

(343,847)

354,918

(11,071)

-

(33,740)

40,719

(6,979)

-

- to defaulted (from Stage 1 and Stage 2 to Stage 3)

(10,820)

(78,136)

88,956

-

(4,488)

(34,428)

38,916

-

- to 12-months ECL (from Stage 2 and Stage 3 to Stage 1)

208,669

(208,556)

(113)

-

42,800

(42,724)

(76)

-

New originated or purchased

1,265,105

-

-

1,265,105

49,248

-

-

49,248

Derecognised or fully repaid during the period

(415,618)

(20,118)

(10,516)

(446,252)

(10,399)

(4,287)

(5,420)

(20,106)

Net repayments

(386,266)

(25,030)

(6,817)

(418,113)

-

-

-

-

Net re-measurement due to stage transfers, changes in risk parameters and repayments

-

-

-

-

(35,335)

55,247

35,894

55,806

Movements without impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:

 

 

 

 

Re-segmentation

1,353

(139)

(27)

1,187

(52)

(12)

-

(64)

Write-offs

-

-

(55,021)

(55,021)

-

-

(55,021)

(55,021)

Changes in accrued interest

1,274

2,392

2,911

6,577

-

-

-

-

Modification

647

156

66

869

-

-

-

-

Foreign exchange movements

(22,303)

(1,849)

(779)

(24,931)

(113)

(109)

(92)

(314)

At 30 June 2022

2,218,339

262,878

94,108

2,575,325

64,286

79,614

68,577

212,477

 

Mortgage loans

Gross carrying amount

Credit loss allowance

 

In thousands of GEL

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

At 1 January 2023

3,804,166

395,805

53,201

4,253,172

2,300

9,700

21,912

33,912

Movements with impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:

 

 

 

 

Transfers:




 




 

- to lifetime (from Stage 1 and Stage 3 to Stage 2)

 (408,465)

 420,397

 (11,932)

-

 (1,143)

 6,096

 (4,953)

  - 

- to defaulted (from Stage 1 and Stage 2 to Stage 3)

 (1,837)

 (18,017)

 19,854

  - 

 (226)

 (921)

 1,147

  - 

- to 12-months ECL (from Stage 2 and Stage 3 to Stage 1)

 394,016

 (393,976)

 (40)

 -

 5,512

 (5,505)

 (7)

-

New originated or purchased

 640,081

  - 

  - 

 640,081

 570

  - 

  - 

 570

Derecognised or fully repaid during the period

 (177,227)

 (21,846)

 (6,634)

 (205,707)

 (117)

 (631)

 (2,549)

 (3,297)

Net repayments

 (206,847)

 (17,341)

 (5,707)

 (229,895)

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

Net re-measurement due to stage transfers, changes in risk parameters and repayments

                                           -  

                                       -  

                                    -  

                                           -  

                       (4,866)

                              (443)

                             5,837

                                528

Movements without impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:




 

Re-segmentation

 (6,653)

 (283)

 495

 (6,441)

 (17)

 5

 241

 229

Write-offs

  - 

  - 

 (1,747)

 (1,747)

  - 

  - 

 (1,747)

 (1,747)

Changes in accrued interest

 (1,605)

 (423)

 (268)

 (2,296)

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

Modification

 194

 60

 55

 309

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

Foreign exchange movements

 (40,048)

 (4,811)

 (720)

 (45,579)

 (28)

 (97)

 (376)

 (501)

At 30 June 2023

 3,995,775

 359,565

 46,557

 4,401,897

 1,985

 8,204

 19,505

 29,694

Mortgage loans

Gross carrying amount

Credit loss allowance

 

In thousands of GEL

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

Stage 1

(12-months ECL)

Stage 2

(lifetime ECL for SICR)

Stage 3

(lifetime ECL for defaulted)

Total

At 1 January 2022

 3,418,971

 570,243

 123,227

 4,112,441

 2,802

 22,080

 38,604

 63,486

Movements with impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:

Transfers:




 




 

- to lifetime (from Stage 1 and Stage 3 to Stage 2)

(495,160)

535,191

(40,031)

-

(1,737)

14,548

(12,811)

-

- to defaulted (from Stage 1 and Stage 2 to Stage 3)

(5,806)

(20,310)

26,116

-

(796)

(1,571)

2,367

-

- to 12-months ECL (from Stage 2 and Stage 3 to Stage 1)

596,987

(596,987)

-

-

12,390

(12,390)

-

-

New originated or purchased

616,575

-

-

616,575

647

-

-

647

Derecognised or fully repaid during the period

(154,779)

(26,612)

(14,294)

(195,685)

(130)

(1,122)

(4,878)

(6,130)

Net repayments

(196,938)

(23,733)

(10,282)

(230,953)

-

-

-

-

Net re-measurement due to stage transfers, changes in risk parameters and repayments

-

-

-

-

(10,757)

(8,946)

9,536

(10,167)

Movements without impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period:

Re-segmentation

(5,850)

(623)

-

(6,473)

15

(58)

-

(43)

Write-offs

-

-

(2,598)

(2,598)

-

-

(2,598)

(2,598)

Changes in accrued interest

(3,407)

(1,069)

(743)

(5,219)

-

-

-

-

Modification

442

108

95

645

-

-

-

-

Foreign exchange movements

(162,939)

(29,183)

(5,367)

(197,489)

(141)

(606)

(810)

(1,557)

At 30 June 2022

3,608,096

407,025

76,123

4,091,244

2,293

11,935

29,410

43,638













 7       Loans and Advances to Customers (Continued)

 

 

The contractual amounts outstanding on loans to customers that have been written off during the period partially or fully, but are still subject to enforcement activity was principal amount GEL 16,070 thousand (31 December 2022: GEL 22,535 thousand), accrued interest GEL 1,741 thousand (31 December 2022: GEL 4,160 thousand) and accrued off balance sheet penalty GEL 1,808 thousand (31 December 2022: GEL 2,814 thousand).

 


 

7           Loans and Advances to Customers (Continued)

The table below presents the economic sector risk concentrations within the customer loan portfolio:

 

 

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

In thousands of GEL

Amount

%

Amount

%

Individual

 7,826,447

40%

 7,199,092

40%

Real Estate

 1,582,473

8%

 1,564,352

9%

Construction

 1,261,093

6%

 1,073,761

6%

Hospitality, Restaurants & Leisure

 1,164,669

6%

 1,147,098

6%

Trade

 1,133,322

6%

 1,054,958

6%

Food Industry

 953,053

5%

 1,060,058

6%

Agriculture

 896,788

5%

 822,779

5%

Energy & Utilities

 894,700

5%

 947,441

5%

Healthcare

 514,024

3%

 451,304

2%

Services

 415,782

2%

 388,517

2%

Automotive

 321,471

2%

 297,558

2%

Transportation

 248,758

1%

 240,535

1%

Pawn Shops

 204,978

1%

 196,489

1%

Metals and Mining

 177,267

1%

 179,365

1%

Financial Services

 153,156

1%

 262,675

1%

Communication

 39,531

0%

 30,758

0%

Other

 1,573,177

8%

 1,288,231

7%

Total gross loans and advances to customers

19,360,689

100%

18,204,971

100%









 

As of 30 June 2023, the Group had 181 borrowers (31 December 2022: 177 borrowers) with the aggregated gross loan amounts above GEL 10,000 thousand. The total aggregated amount of these loans was GEL 4,877,871 thousand (31 December 2022: GEL 4,510,504 thousand) or 25.2% of the gross loan portfolio (31 December 2022: 24.8%).

The amount and type of collateral required depends on an assessment of the credit risk of the counterparty.  There are three key types of collateral:

·      Real estate;

·      Movable property including fixed assets, inventory and precious metals;

·      Financial assets including deposits, shares, and third party guarantees.

The gross carrying amount of loans by stages that have been modified since initial recognition at a time when the loss allowance was measured at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses and for which the loss allowance has changed during the reporting period to an amount equal to 12-month expected credit losses loans are the following:

 

in thousands of GEL

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

Stage 1

 808,287

 354,308

Stage 2

 93,524

 184,044

Stage 3

 1,420

 49,975

Total

 903,231

588,327

At the central level a specific unit manages collateral to ensure that they serve as an adequate mitigation for credit risk management purposes. In line with the Group's internal policies, collateral provided to loans are evaluated by the internal appraisal group (external reviewers are used in case of loans to related parties or specific cases when complex objects are appraised). The internal appraisal group is part of the collateral management unit and, in order to ensure adequate and objective appraisal procedures, it is independent from the loan granting process. Real estate collateral of significant value is re-evaluated annually by internal appraisers. Statistical methods are used to monitor the value of real estate collateral that are of non-significant value and other types of collateral such as movable assets and precious metals.

In some instances, where the discounted recovery from the liquidation of collateral (adjusted for the liquidity haircut and discounted for the period of expected selling time) is larger than the estimated exposure at default, no credit loss allowance is recognised. Collateral values include the contractual price of third-party guarantees, which, due to their nature, are capped at the loan's carrying value.

Refer to Note 24 for the estimated fair value of each class of loans and advances to customers. Interest rate analysis of loans and advances to customers is disclosed in Note 22. Information on related party balances is disclosed in Note 25.


8          Premises, Equipment and Intangible Assets

 

 

In thousands of GEL

Land, Premises and leasehold improvements

Office and Other
equipment*

Construction in
progress

Total premises and

equipment

Intangible Assets

Total

At Cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-Jan-22

 205,892

 294,568

 110,489

 610,949

 450,482

 1,061,431

Additions

 6,848

 32,986

 15,503

 55,337

 57,515

 112,852

Transfers within premises and equipment

 4,390

   -  

 (4,390)

   -  

   -  

   -  

Transfer to financial leases and repossessed assets

   -  

 (323)

   -  

 (323)

   -  

 (323)

Disposals

 (424)

 (6,609)

 (1,475)

 (8,508)

 (7,531)

 (16,039)

Impairment reversal/(charge)

 618

 (5)

 490

 1,103

   -  

 1,103

Effect of translation to presentation currency

 (25)

 (223)

 (38)

 (286)

 (789)

 (1,075)

30-Jun-22

217,299

320,394

120,579

658,272

499,677

1,157,949





 


 

1-Jan-23

198,896

337,661

129,775

666,332

559,547

1,225,879

Additions

4,717

26,390

18,088

49,195

64,950

114,145

Disposals

 (151)

 (3,234)

 (436)

 (3,821)

 (240)

 (4,061)

Impairment charge

-

(13)

(247)

(260)

-

(260)

Effect of translation to presentation currency

 (23)

 (1,023)

 (31)

 (1,077)

 (1,212)

 (2,289)

30-Jun-23

203,439

359,781

147,149

710,369

623,045

1,333,414





 


 

Accumulated depreciation / amortisation




 


 

1-Jan-22

 (46,144)

 (172,299)

 -   

 (218,443)

 (130,519)

 (348,962)

Depreciation / amortisation charge

 (3,011)

 (11,133)

   -  

 (14,144)

 (23,886)

 (38,030)

Elimination of accumulated depreciation / amortisation on disposals

127

3,805

   -  

3,932

 -

3,932

Effect of translation to presentation currency

29

80

   -  

109

19

128

30-Jun-22

 (48,999)

 (179,547)

  - 

 (228,546)

 (154,386)

 (382,932)





 


 

1-Jan-23

 (40,063)

 (183,383)

  -   

 (223,446)

 (176,349)

 (399,795)

Depreciation / amortisation charge

 (1,501)

 (12,508)

 -  

 (14,009)

 (30,097)

 (44,106)

Elimination of accumulated depreciation / amortisation on disposals

 42

 1,769

 -  

 1,811

 26

 1,837

Reversal of elimination of accumulated depreciation

 (3,299)

 (8,083)

  - 

 (11,382)

 1,845

 (9,537)

Effect of translation to presentation currency

 1

 63

 -  

 64

(2)

62

30-Jun-23

 (44,820)

 (202,142)

 -  

 (246,962)

 (204,577)

 (451,539)





 


 

Carrying amount




 


 

30-Jun-22

 168,300

 140,847

 120,579

 429,726

 345,291

 775,017

30-Jun-23

158,619

157,639

147,149

463,407

418,468

881,875

 

*Office and other equipment include furniture and fixtures, computer and office equipment, motor vehicles as well as other equipment.

 

Depreciation and amortisation charge presented on the face of the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income include depreciation and amortisation charge of premises and equipment, investment properties and intangible assets.

Construction in progress consists of construction and refurbishment of branch premises and the Bank's new headquarter, that will be transferred to premises upon completion.

9          Due to Credit Institutions

In thousands of GEL

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

Due to other banks



Correspondent accounts and overnight placements

163,513

334,081

Deposits from banks

64,245

41,957

Sale and repurchase agreements with other banks

-

262,415

Total due to other banks

227,758

638,453

Other borrowed funds



Borrowings from foreign banks and international financial institutions

2,192,536

2,192,451

Borrowings from other local banks and financial institutions

28,368

79,222

Borrowings from National Bank of Georgia

-

1,030,534

Total other borrowed funds

2,220,904

3,302,207

Total amounts due to credit institutions

2,448,662

3,940,660

 

10        Customer Accounts

In thousands of GEL

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

State and public organisations

 

 

Current/settlement accounts

1,030,895

1,053,255

Term deposits

1,008,446

553,743

Other legal entities



Current/settlement accounts

6,082,927

5,752,571

Term deposits

1,081,631

1,236,063

Individuals



Current/settlement accounts

5,566,405

5,375,570

Term deposits

4,222,188

4,065,331

Total customer accounts

18,992,492

18,036,533

 

State and public organisations include government owned businesses.

 

Economic sector concentrations within customer accounts are as follows:

 

 

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

In thousands of GEL

Amount

    %

Amount

%

Individuals

9,783,257

51%

 9,432,022

52%

Financial services

1,633,101

9%

 1,164,373

6%

Trade

1,542,820

8%

 1,568,181

9%

Government sector

1,340,466

7%

 623,953

3%

Services

803,204

4%

 828,692

5%

Construction

601,858

3%

 773,603

4%

Energy & utilities

547,786

3%

 1,073,229

6%

Real estate

526,164

3%

 545,959

3%

Transportation

500,192

3%

 452,229

3%

Healthcare

140,701

1%

 169,611

1%

Hospitality & leisure

218,113

1%

 223,906

1%

Agriculture

110,444

1%

 77,068

1%

Metals and mining

28,891

0%

 26,514

0%

Other

1,215,495

6%

 1,077,193

6%

Total customer accounts

18,992,492

100%

18,036,533

100%

As at 30 June 2023 the Group had 145 customers (31 December 2022: 154 customers) with balances above GEL 10,000 thousand. Their aggregate balance was GEL 7,117,243 thousand (31 December 2022: GEL 6,275,976 thousand) or 37.5% of total customer accounts (31 December 2022: 34.8%).

As at 30 June 2023 included in customer accounts are deposits of GEL 111,696 thousand and GEL 125,194 thousand (31 December 2022: GEL 72,591 thousand and GEL 188,699 thousand) held as collateral for irrevocable commitments under letters of credit and guarantees issued, respectively. The latter is discussed in Note 23. As at 30 June 2023, deposits held as collateral for loans to customers amounted to GEL 691,347 thousand (31 December 2022: GEL 478,295 thousand).  Refer to Note 24 for the disclosure of the fair value of customer accounts. Information on related party balances is disclosed in Note 25.

11        Provisions for Performance Guarantees, Credit Related Commitment Liabilities and Charges

Movements in provisions for performance guarantees, credit related commitment and liabilities and charges are as follows:

In thousands of GEL

Perfor-mance guarantees

Credit related commitments

Provision for other liabilities and charges

Provision related to insurance activities

Total

Carrying amount as of 31 December 2022

7,206

3,177

10,152

14,453

34,988

Impact of adopting IFRS 17*

-

-

(627)

(14,453)

(15,080)

Carrying amount as of 1 January 2023

7,206

3,177

9,525

-

19,908

Charges less releases recorded in profit or loss

 1,424

 (488)

 121

-

1,057

Effect of translation to presentation currency

 (71)

 (41)

  (86) 

 -

 (198)

Carrying amount at 30 June 2023

8,559

2,648

9,560

-

20,767

 




 

 

In thousands of GEL

Perfor-mance guarantees

Credit related commitments

Provision for other liabilities and charges

Provision related to insurance activities

Total

Carrying amount as of 1 January 2022

4,620

3,624

7,952

9,162

25,358

Charges less releases recorded in profit or loss

1,352

(282)

60

4,918

6,048

Effect of translation to presentation currency

(139)

(127)

-

(140)

(406)

Carrying amount at 30 June 2022

5,833

3,215

8,012

13,940

31,000

*For details of IFRS 17 adoption please refer to note 2.

Credit related commitments and performance guarantees: Impairment allowance estimation methods differ for (i) letter of credits and guarantees and (ii) undrawn credit lines. For letter of credits and guarantees allowance estimation purposes the Group applies the staged approach and classifies them in stage 1, stage 2 or stage 3. Significant stage 2 and stage 3 guarantees are assessed individually. Non-significant stage 3 as well as all stage 1 and stage 2 guarantees and letter of credits are assessed collectively using exposure, marginal probability of conversion, loss given default and discount factor. Amount of the expected allowance differs based on the classification of the facility in the respective stage.

 

For impairment allowance assessment purposes, for undrawn exposures the Group distinguishes between revocable and irrevocable loan commitments. For revocable commitments, the Group does not create an impairment allowance. As for the irrevocable undisbursed exposures the Group estimates utilization parameter (which represents expected limit utilization percentage conditional on the default event) in order to convert off-balance part of the exposure to on-balance.

 

Performance guarantees are contracts that provide compensation if another party fails to perform a contractual, commercial or legal obligation. Where the performance guarantee provides the Group with contractual indemnification rights to recover any payments made to the guarantee holder from the applicant and such rights are covered by collateral, they are treated as a loan commitment provided to the applicant, if the bank concludes that there is no event with commercial substance that could cause the bank to incur an overall loss on the guarantee arrangement. Such performance guarantees are initially recognised at their fair value, which is normally evidenced by the amount of fees received. This amount is amortised on a straight line basis over the life of the contract. At the end of each reporting period, the performance guarantee contracts are measured at the higher of (i) the unamortised balance of the amount at initial recognition and (ii) the amount of the loss allowance determined based on the expected credit loss model.

12        Debt Securities in Issue

As of 30 June 2023, debt securities in issue comprised of:

in thousands of GEL

Currency

Carrying amount as of 30 June 2023

Maturity Date

Coupon rate

Effective interest rate

Bonds issued on Irish Stock Exchange

USD

595,952

6/19/2024

5.80%

6.50%

Bonds issued on Irish Stock Exchange

USD

332,490

10/3/2024

10.80%

11.40%

Bonds issued on Irish Stock Exchange

USD

198,556

2/4/2027

8.90%

9.90%

Private placement

USD

81,847

8/18/2024

5.00%

5.50%

Bonds issued on Georgian Stock Exchange JSC

GEL

68,737

3/20/2026

TIBR 3M+2.75%

15.31%

Private placement

USD

40,027

5/11/2024

6.00%

6.60%

Private placement

USD

39,342

3/20/2026

7.00%

7.60%

Private placement

USD

17,722

4/29/2030

8.00%

8.50%

Bonds issued on Georgian Stock Exchange JSC

GEL

10,262

6/27/2026

TIBR 3M+2.75%

15.31%

Baku Stock Exchange CJSC

AZN

 4,780

9/23/2023

12.00%

12.40%

Baku Stock Exchange CJSC

AZN

 1,547

6/6/2024

12.00%

12.40%

Baku Stock Exchange CJSC

AZN

 1,610

7/15/2024

12.00%

12.40%

Total debt securities in issue

 

1,392,872

 

 

 

12       Debt Securities in Issue (continued)

As of 31 December 2022, debt securities in issue comprised of:

in thousands of GEL

Currency

Carrying amount as of 31 December 2022

Maturity Date

Coupon rate

Effective interest rate

Bonds issued on Irish Stock Exchange

USD

614,748

6/19/2024

5.80%

6.40%

Bonds issued on Irish Stock Exchange

USD

342,698

10/3/2024

10.80%

11.40%

Bonds issued on Irish Stock Exchange

USD

204,477

2/4/2027

8.90%

9.90%

Private placement

USD

84,766

8/18/2024

5.00%

5.40%

Private placement

USD

40,838

5/11/2024

6.00%

6.10%

Bonds issued on Georgian Stock Exchange JSC

GEL

38,550

3/20/2023

TIBR 3M+3.25%

12.50%

Private placement

USD

27,349

3/19/2023

6.50%

7.10%

Baku Stock Exchange CJSC

AZN

4,904

9/23/2023

12.00%

12.40%

Baku Stock Exchange CJSC

AZN

1,652

6/6/2024

12.00%

12.40%

Baku Stock Exchange CJSC

AZN

1,591

7/15/2024

12.00%

12.40%

Total debt securities in issue

 

1,361,573

 

 

 

 

On 20 March 2023 the TBC Bank Group PLC completed the transaction of USD 15 million 3-year 7% senior unsecured bonds issue (the "Notes"). The private placement is direct, unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Group, issued in Georgia. 

 

On 20 March 2023, TBC Leasing JSC placed senior secured bonds of amount GEL 100 million on the Georgian Stock Exchange JSC out of which as of 30 June 2023 GEL 88.71 million was sold to investors. The coupon rate of securities is variable, 2.75% added to the 3-month Tbilisi Interbank Interest rate. Fitch rates the bonds 'BB-'.

 

On 27 April 2023, the Bank has issued USD 30 million 7-year, 8% Subordinated notes, through the private placement, out of which as of 30 June 2023 USD 6.7 million was sold to investors.

 

On 28 June 2023, TBC Leasing JSC issued Green Bonds of amount GEL 15 million on the Georgian Stock Exchange JSC. The coupon rate of securities is variable, 2.75% added to the 3-month Tbilisi Interbank Interest rate. Fitch rates the bonds 'BB-'.

 

On 14 July 2022 the TBC Kredit LLC issued interest-baring paperless unsecured bond in the amount of AZN 1 million, with 2 year maturity at 12%.

 

On 7 June 2022 the TBC Kredit completed the transaction of AZN 1 million 2-year 12% named, interest-baring, paperless, unsecured bonds issue (the "Notes").

 

On 12 May 2022 the TBC Bank Group PLC completed the transaction of USD 15 million 2-year 6% senior unsecured bonds issue (the "Notes"). The private placement is direct, unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Group, issued in Georgia. 

 

On 6 April 2022 the Bank completed the partial redemption of 2019 issued senior bond in the amount of USD 55 million and incurred transaction fee of USD 0.2 million. Consideration paid amounted to USD 52 million. The difference between amount paid and amortised cost of the bond adjusted with transaction fee was accounted as a gain on extinguishment of debt in the amount of USD 2 million recognized within other operating income.

 

On 28 October 2021, the Bank completed the transaction of USD 75 million 8.894% yield Additional Tier 1 Capital Perpetual Subordinated Notes issue ("AT1 Notes") and successfully returned to the international capital markets. The AT1 Notes are listed on the regulated market of Euronext Dublin and are rated B- by Fitch.

 

On 23 September 2021 the TBC Kredit completed the transaction of AZN 3 million 2-year 12% named, interest-baring, paperless, unsecured bonds issue (the "Notes").

 

On 18 August 2021 the TBC Bank Group PLC completed the transaction of USD 31 million 3-year 5% senior unsecured bonds issue (the "Notes"). The private placement is direct, unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Group, issued in Georgia. 

 

On 3 July 2019 the Bank completed the transaction of a debut inaugural USD 125 million 10.75% yield Additional Tier 1 Capital Perpetual Subordinated Notes issue ("AT1 Notes"). The AT1 Notes are listed on the regulated market of Euronext Dublin and are rated B- by Fitch. The AT1 Notes have been simultaneously listed on JSC Georgian Stock Exchange, making it the first dual-listed international offering of additional Tier 1 Capital Notes from Georgia.

 

On 19 June 2019 the Bank completed the transaction of a debut USD 300 million 5-year 5.75% (6% yield) senior unsecured bonds issue. The Notes are listed on the regulated market of Euronext Dublin and are rated Ba2 by Moody's and BB- by Fitch. The Notes have been simultaneously listed on JSC Georgian Stock Exchange, making it the first dual-listed international offering of senior unsecured Notes from Georgia.

13        Subordinated Debt

As of 30 June 2023, subordinated debt issued by the following counterparties comprised of:

 

In thousands of GEL

Grant Date

Maturity Date

Currency

Agreement Interest Rate

Outstanding amount in original currency

Outstanding amount in GEL

Asian Developement Bank

10/18/2016

12/31/2026

USD

9.99%

51,071

133,688

Private lenders

6/8/2017-3/31/2023

11/18/2024-6/30/2031

USD

 8.00-8.50%

38,804

101,577

Global Climate Partnership Fund

11/20/2018

11/20/2028

USD

12.02%

25,091

65,681

European Fund for Southeast Europe

12/21/2018

12/21/2028

USD

8.84%

20,074

52,547

Green for Growth Fund

12/18/2015

12/16/2030

USD

10.95%

15,417

40,356

BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund

6/9/2023

6/9/2033

USD

11.48%

19,931

52,173

BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund

12/14/2018

12/15/2025

USD

9.28%

14,993

39,246

BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund

12/14/2018

12/14/2028

USD

9.28%

14,971

39,191

European Fund for Southeast Europe

12/18/2015

12/16/2030

USD

10.95%

7,708

20,177

European Fund for Southeast Europe

3/15/2016

3/17/2031

USD

10.95%

7,706

20,172

ResponsAbility SICAV (Lux) Micro and SME Finance Leaders

4/7/2022

4/7/2032

USD

10.79%

6,085

15,930

ResponsAbility SICAV (Lux) Micro and SME Finance Fund

11/30/2018

11/30/2028

USD

11.68%

5,957

15,594

ResponsAbility SICAV (Lux) Micro and SME Finance Fund

4/7/2022

4/7/2032

USD

10.79%

5,173

13,540

ResponsAbility SICAV (Lux) - Financial Inclusion Fund

4/7/2022

4/7/2032

USD

10.79%

3,956

10,354

ResponsAbility SICAV (Lux) - Financial Inclusion Fund

11/30/2018

11/30/2028

USD

11.68%

3,129

8,192

ResponsAbility SICAV (Lux) - Microfinance Leaders

11/30/2018

11/30/2028

USD

11.68%

1,009

2,642

Triple Jump Innovation Fund

3/14/2023

4/15/2028

USD

9.00%

3,051

7,988

Total subordinated debt

 

 

 

 

 

639,048

 

As of 31 December 2022, subordinated debt issued by the following counterparties comprised of:

 

In thousands of GEL

Grant Date

Maturity Date

Currency

Agreement Interest Rate

Outstanding amount in original currency

Outstanding amount in GEL

Asian Developement Bank

10/18/2016

12/31/2026

USD

 12.19%

51,001

137,804

Private lenders

6/8/2017-12/6/2022

1/25/2023-3/31/2028

USD

 8-9.5%

36,271

98,008

Global Climate Partnership Fund

11/20/2018

11/20/2028

USD

 9.16%

25,097

67,813

European Fund for Southeast Europe

12/21/2018

12/21/2028

USD

 8.84%

20,079

54,252

Green for Growth Fund

12/18/2015

12/16/2030

USD

9.74%

15,359

41,501

BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund

12/14/2018

12/15/2025

USD

9.28%

14,986

40,492

BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund

12/14/2018

12/14/2028

USD

9.28%

14,968

40,443

European Fund for Southeast Europe

12/18/2015

12/16/2030

USD

9.74%

7,679

20,749

European Fund for Southeast Europe

3/15/2016

3/17/2031

USD

9.74%

7,678

20,745

ResponsAbility SICAV (Lux) Micro and SME Finance Leaders

4/7/2022

4/7/2032

USD

9.94%

6,080

16,428

ResponsAbility SICAV (Lux) Micro and SME Finance Fund

11/30/2018

11/30/2028

USD

11.31%

5,955

16,091

ResponsAbility SICAV (Lux) Micro and SME Finance Fund

4/7/2022

4/7/2032

USD

9.94%

5,168

13,964

ResponsAbility SICAV (Lux) - Financial Inclusion Fund

4/7/2022

4/7/2032

USD

9.94%

3,952

10,679

ResponsAbility SICAV (Lux) - Financial Inclusion Fund

11/30/2018

11/30/2028

USD

11.31%

3,128

8,453

ResponsAbility SICAV (Lux) - Microfinance Leaders

11/30/2018

11/30/2028

USD

11.31%

1,009

2,726

Total subordinated debt

 

 

 

 

 

590,148

 

The debt ranks after all other creditors in case of liquidation, except AT1 Notes.

 

Refer to Note 24 for the disclosure of the fair value of subordinated debt

14        Equity

Share capital

 

In thousands of GEL except for number of shares

Number of

ordinary shares

Share capital

As of 1 January 2022

55,155,896

1,682

Scrip dividend issued

 536,515

 18

Shares cancelled

 (589,645)

 (19)

As of 31 December 2022

 55,102,766

 1,681

Scrip dividend issued

 148,797

 5

Shares cancelled

 (111,347)

 (4)

As of 30 June 2023

 55,140,216

 1,682

As of 30 June 2023 the total authorised number of ordinary shares was 55,140,216 shares (31 December 2022: 55,102,766 shares). Each share has a nominal value of one British Penny. All issued ordinary shares are fully paid and entitled to dividends.

Dividends

On 18 April 2023, TBC Bank Group PLC's Board of directors declared a final dividend of GEL 2.95 per share payable by cash or shares (under TBC Bank Group PLC's scrip dividend program) at the option of the Shareholders. The record date was on 12 May 2023 and dividend was paid on 14 June 2023. As a result, the company has issued additional 148,797 shares to meet requests of those shareholders who opted to share dividend.

On 12 August 2022, TBC Bank Group PLC's Board of directors declared an interim dividend of GEL 2.5 per share payable by cash or shares (under TBC Bank Group PLC's scrip dividend program) at the option of the Shareholders. The record date was on 16 September 2022 and dividend was paid on 14 October 2022. As a result, the company has issued additional 212,991 shares to meet requests of those shareholders who opted to share dividend.

On 16 June 2022, TBC Bank Group PLC's shareholders passed a resolution to declare a final dividend of GEL 2.16 per share payable by cash or shares (under TBC Bank Group PLC's scrip dividend program) at the option of the Shareholders. The record date was on 17 June 2022 and dividend was paid on 15 July 2022. As a result, the company has issued additional 323,524 shares to meet requests of those shareholders who opted to share dividend.

Shares held by trust

Part of the shares are held by employee benefit trust (EBT) for the purpose of future employee share based payments plan. The number of shares held by trust as at 30 June 2023 comprised 1,125,706 shares (31 December 2022: 226,126 shares). The EBT has waived its rights to receive dividends on such shares.

Other reserve

in thousands of GEL

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

Other reserves at the beginning of the year

 477,329

 238,455

Derecognition of redemption liability during the period

 (141,234)

-

Remeasurement of redemption liability during the period*

 10,949

 238,874

Other reserves at the end of the period

 347,044

 477,329

*Remeasurement contains the effects of changes of exchange rate, unwinding accrual and expected results.

Option agreement with TBC Bank Uzbekistan JSC minority shareholders

In September 2021, the Group entered into the agreement with existing minority interest shareholders of TBC Bank Uzbekistan JSC allowing the parties to exercise call and put options for acquisition of minority shares. As part of the option agreement, the selling shareholders have a put option to sell their remaining minority stake in the TBC Bank Uzbekistan JSC beginning on the sixth anniversary of the date of the Investor Subscription Agreement continuing for so long thereafter as either option-holder holds any option-holder shares or has any obligation to subscribe for any option-holder shares under its Investor Subscription Agreement. During 2022 the Group has challenged the proper accounting treatment for put options granted to minority shareholders applied in previous periods, which has been revised and as a result caused the restatement of previous year balances (for more details please refer to Note 2). According to revisited accounting treatment, at initial recognition, the Group has recognised the present value of exercise price to purchase the remaining minority shares as redemption liability, having the offsetting side to other reserves in equity. The liability has been subsequently remeasured as required by IFRS by adjusting liability and other reserve balances. 

 

The non-controlling interest arising from the consolidated financial statements has not been de-recognised in line with IFRS requirements as ownership interest has been retained by minority shareholders.

 

The redemption liability is carried at amortised cost and interest is unwound as well as subsequent remeasurement effects on each reporting date are recorded through other reserves in equity, as allowed by IFRS for transactions where the non-controlling participants remain exposed to the risks and rewards associated with the subsidiary's shares.

 

14         Equity (continued)

Option agreement with Inspired LLC minority shareholders

 

In April 2019, the Group entered into the agreement with existing minority interest shareholders of Inspired LLC allowing the parties to exercise call and put options for acquisition of minority shares. As part of the option agreement, the selling shareholders have a put option to sell their remaining minority stake in the Inspired LLC beginning from 48 months to 72 months (inclusive) from the closing date prescribed in the agreement. During 2022 the Group has challenged the proper accounting treatment for put options granted to minority shareholders applied in previous periods, which has been revised and as a result caused the restatement of previous year balances (for more details please refer to Note 2). According to revisited accounting treatment, at initial recognition, the Group has recognised the present value of exercise price to purchase the remaining minority shares as redemption liability, having the offsetting side to other reserves in equity. The liability has been subsequently remeasured as required by IFRS by adjusting liability and other reserve balances. Such requirement arises given the put option agreement had been signed with holders of the non-controlling interest (NCI) of subsidiary entity.

 

The non-controlling interest arising from the consolidated financial statements has not been de-recognised in line with IFRS requirements as ownership interest has been retained by minority shareholders.

 

The redemption liability is carried at amortised cost and interest is unwound as well as subsequent remeasurement effects on each reporting date are recorded through other reserves in equity, as allowed by IFRS.

 

In May 2023 TBC Bank Group PLC finalized the acquisition process of the remaining 49% interest of Inspired LLC. The acquisition price paid to minority shareholders amounted to GEL 141,234 thousand. Accordingly, respective redemption liability has been derecognized as it is fully settled at the acquisition date.


15        Share Based Payments

2022-2024 remuneration scheme:

The current compensation system was approved by shareholders at the TBC Bank Group PLC's Annual General Meeting in June 2021 and came into effect on 1 January 2022. It covers the period 2022-2024 inclusive.

Share salary 2022-2024

The base salary of the executive management board members of the Bank, including TBC Bank Group PLC CEO (the "Top Management") is determined based on market practice and provides with a competitive fixed income to efficiently retain and reward TBC's leadership.

For the CEO (both in his capacity as JSC TBC Bank's and TBC Bank Group PLC's CEO) the base salary comprises cash salary payable in GEL on a monthly basis and share salary.  Salary shares are delivered during the first quarter of the second year (i.e. the year after the performance year). The number of shares is calculated based on the average share price of the last 10 days preceding the Remuneration Committee decision date. Shares do not have deferral period, are not subject to malus and claw back or any other restrictions and are vested immediately upon delivery.

The Deputy CEO's base salary comprises only cash and is payable in GEL on a monthly basis. 

Variable Remuneration

Variable remuneration of the Top Management consists of the annual bonus delivered in shares (the "Annual Bonus") and the share awards under Long Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP Award"). 60% of variable remuneration is LTIP Award and the remaining 40% constitutes the Annual Bonus.

Variable remuneration (Annual Bonus and LTIP Awards) are subject to meeting eligibility "gate KPIs", which, based on the Remuneration Committee's recommendation, can be amended every year by the Board, and will only be paid if the  "gate KPIs" are met.

(a)   Annual Bonus under Deferred Share plan 2022-2024

Annual Bonus is delivered in TBC PLC shares. The Top Management receives annual bonus entirely in TBC PLC shares and it does not comprise any cash component. The Annual Bonus KPIs are set at the beginning of each year in relation to that year by the Remuneration Committee.

The maximum opportunity of the Annual Bonus for each member of the Top Management is fixed at 135% of fixed salary.  For achieving target performance, no more than 50% of the maximum Annual Bonus opportunity is payable. For threshold performance, no Annual Bonus is paid. The number of Shares to be allocated is calculated based on the average share price of the last 10 days preceding the Remuneration Committee's decision date. Annual Bonus share awards are governed by the Deferred Share Plan of TBC PLC as amended from time to time (the "Deferred Share Plan").

 

15    Share Based Payments (Continued)

The Top Management's Annual Bonus awards are subject to a holding period (but not continued employment) over 2 years period with 50% being released after one year and remaining 50% being released at the end of second year. The Annual Bonus is subject to malus and claw back provisions as described in the Deferred Share Plan. During the holding period, participants are entitled to vote at the shareholder meetings and receive dividends.

(b)   Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) 2022-2024

Long term incentive plan is used to provide a strong motivational tool to achieve long term performance conditions and to provide rewards to the extent those performance conditions are achieved. Performance conditions are chosen to align the Group's and the Bank's executive directors' interests with strategic objectives of the Group over multi-year periods and encourage a long-term view.

The level of LTIP Award grant is determined pro rata from the LTIP maximum opportunity based on the assessment of the base i.e., prior year's Annual Bonus corporate KPIs performance. LTIP Awards granted will then be subject to 3-year LTIP forward-looking performance conditions and will vest at the end of 5-year period following the grant. LTIP Award forward-looking KPIs are set at the beginning of each year in relation to that year's cycle by the Remuneration Committee.

The maximum opportunity of the LTIP Award in any given year is 161% of salary. 100% of the award will crystalize for achieving the maximum performance set for each measure. At threshold level of performance, for each measure, 25% of the award will crystalize. The Remuneration Committee has the discretion, any time after an award has been granted, to reduce (including to zero) an award if the Remuneration Committee considers that either the underlying financial performance of the Bank or the performance of the individual is such that the level of vesting cannot be justified. The Participants are not entitled to any dividend or voting rights until the LTIP Award vests.

2019-2021 remuneration system:

The compensation system was approved by shareholders at the AGM on 21 May 2018 and came into effect on 1 January 2019 and it covers the period 2019-2021 inclusive.

Deferred share salary 2019-2021

Part of the top management salary was paid with shares with the objective of closely promoting the long-term success of the Group and aligning senior executive directors' and shareholders' interests.  Shares were usually delivered during the first quarter of the second year (i.e. the year after the performance year). 50% of the shares had 1 year deferral period and the remaining 50% were deferred for 2 years from the delivery date. The shares were registered in the trustees name as nominee for the participants and the participants were entitled to receive dividends. Starting from 2021, deferred share salary is no longer subject to the deferral and will be vested immediately upon delivery.

Deferred Bonus plan 2019-2021

The annual bonus for the top management was determined as to the extent that the annual KPIs have been met. Shares were usually delivered during the first quarter of the second year (i.e. the year after the performance year) and the exact date was determined by the Board. 50% of the shares had 1 year deferral period and the remaining 50% was deferred for 2 years from the delivery date. The shares were registered in the trustees name as nominee for the participants and the participants were entitled to receive dividends.

Annual KPIs were set by the Remuneration Committee at the beginning of each year in relation to that year and approved by the Board. To the extent that the KPIs were achieved, the Remuneration Committee may recommend to the Board whether an award may be made and the amount of such award. The Group did not pay guaranteed bonuses to executive directors. The nature of the KPIs with their specific weightings and targets is disclosed in the published annual report. Awards are subject to the Group's malus and clawback policies until the end of the relevant holding period. If at any time after making the award there is a material misstatement in the financial results for the year in respect of which the award was formally granted, the Remuneration Committee can recommend to the Board that some or all of the award for that year or any subsequent financial year that is unvested (or unpaid) to lapse (or not be paid).

The number of shares was calculated based on the average share price of the last 10 days preceding the committee decision date.

Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) 2019-2021

Long term incentive plan is used to provide a strong motivational tool to achieve long term performance conditions and to provide rewards to the extent those performance conditions are achieved. Performance conditions are chosen to align the Group's and the Bank's executive directors' interests with strategic objectives of the Group over multi-year periods and encourage a long-term view. In order for the shares to be delivered, the executive directors need to meet rolling performance conditions over the 3 year performance period.

15    Share Based Payments (Continued)

Tabular information on the schemes is given below:

 

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

Number of unvested shares at the beginning of the period

2,044,604

2,125,246

Number of shares granted

 

 

Number of shares granted - Deferred salary* 

-

36,659

Number of shares granted - Deferred bonus*

-

286,301

Number of shares granted - LTIP*

-

424,114

Number of shares granted - Middle management, subsidiaries' management and other eligible employees**

259,769

-

Number of shares granted

259,769

747,074

Change in estimates for 2023-2024 awards

(237,233)

-  

Change in estimates of number of shares expected to be awarded

(237,233)

-  

Change in number of shares awarded for 2022 based on actual share price, exchange rate and KPI accomplishment

(60,610)

(35,879)

Number of shares vested


 

2018 year award - 80% vesting

-

(456,815)

2019 year award - MM 33% vesting

(48,838)

(47,401)

2019 year award - TM 50% vesting

-

(137,779)

2020 year award - MM 33% vesting

(14,846)

(14,846)

2020 year award - TM 50% vesting

(45,902)

(45,902)

2021 year award - TM 100% vesting

-

(89,094)

2021 year award - MM 33% vesting

(34,438)

-

2021 year award - TM 50% vesting

(64,307)

-

2022 year award - TM 100% vesting

(10,802)

-

Number of shares vested

(219,133)

(791,837)

Number of unvested shares at the end of the period

1,787,397

2,044,604

*2022 amounts represent 2022-2024 remuneration schemes for top management granted in 2022.

**2023 amounts represent 2023-2024 remuneration schemes for middle management granted in 2023.

 

Expense recognised as staff cost during the period was GEL 16,072 thousand (30 June 2022: GEL 13,857 thousand).

Tax part of the existing bonus system is accounted under equity settled basis.

Staff costs related to equity settled part of the share based payment schemes are recognised in the income statement on a straight line basis over the vesting period of each relevant tranche and corresponding entry is credited to share based payment reserve in equity.

In 2019 the Group established employee benefit trust (EBT) set up by the Executive Equity Compensation Trustee - Sanne Fiduciary Services Limited (the "Trustee") which acts as the trustee of the Group's share based payments plan. It purchases TBC Bank Group PLC's shares from the open market and holds them before they are awarded to participants and vesting date is due. The number of shares to be purchased and held are instructed by the TBC Bank Group PLC's. The shares are presented as treasury shares under Shares held by trust category in the Statement of Financial Position until they are awarded to participants. As at 30 June 2023 the share number held by Trustee was 1,125,706 (31 December 2022: 226,126), which represents 2% of total outstanding shares (31 December 2022: 0.4%).

16        Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to the owners of the Group by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period.

In thousands of GEL except for number of shares

30 June 2023

30 June 2022

Profit for the period attributable to the owners of the Group

537,459

458,465

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue 

54,264,880

54,772,304

Basic earnings per ordinary share attributable to the owners of the Group (expressed in GEL per share)

9.90

8.37

Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to owners of the Group by the weighted average number of ordinary shares adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares during the year. Ordinary shares with dilutive potential represent those shares, that were granted to the participants of the share based payments scheme and are not yet distributed .

In thousands of GEL except for number of shares

30 June 2023

30 June 2022

Profit for the period attributable to the owners of the Group

537,459

458,465

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares during the period

55,093,204

56,423,254

Diluted earnings per ordinary share attributable to the owners of the Group (expressed in GEL per share)

9.76

8.13

17        Segment Analysis

The Management Board (the "Board") is the chief operating decision maker (CODM) and it reviews the Group's internal reporting in order to assess the performance and to allocate resources.

Following changes to the Group's strategic focus, the management has reconsidered the existing segmentation of the Group by disclosing two major segments, while other relatively immaterial business directions are all combined into another segment, which is in line with how CODM analyses the Group results and make group level decisions. The segments are aggregated considering the similarity of business nature, geography and other economic characteristics:  

According to the updated segment definition starting from 1 January 2023, the operating segments are defined as follows:

Georgian financial services include JSC TBC Bank with its Georgian subsidiaries and JSC TBC Insurance, with its subsidiaries. The Georgia financial service segment consist of three major business sub-segments, while treasury, leasing and insurance businesses are combined into corporate and other sub-segment:

 

·      Corporate - a legal entity/group of affiliated entities with an annual revenue exceeding GEL 20.0 million or which has been granted facilities of more than GEL 7.5 million. Some other business customers may also be assigned to the CIB sub-segment or transferred to the MSME sub-segment on a discretionary basis. In addition, CIB includes Wealth Management (WM) private banking services to high-net-worth individuals with a threshold of US$ 250,000 on assets under management (AUM), as well as on a discretionary basis;

·      Retail - non-business individual customers;

·      Micro, small and medium enterprises - business customers who are not included in the CIB segment;

·      Corporate center and other - comprises the treasury operations, TBC Leasing and TBC Insurance.

·      Uzbekistan operations - TBC Bank Uzbekistan with respective subsidiaries and Payme (Inspired LLC);

·      Other operations and eliminations - includes non-material or non-financial subsidiaries of the group and intra-group eliminations.

The reportable segments are the same as the operating segments.

No revenue from transactions with a single external customer or counterparty amounted to 10% or more of the Group's total revenue in 2023 and 2022.

Allocation of indirect expenses is performed based on drivers identified for each type of cost where possible. If there is no identifiable driver for any type of expense/overhead cost, those expenses are allocated between segments based on the same logic as applied for the expenses with similar nature (e.g. other operating expenses would follow the pattern of closest category of operating expenses).

The intersegment transfer pricing methodology is an internally developed tool founded on matched maturity logics. It is used to effectively manage liquidity and mitigate interest rate risks within the Group. The process entails the corporate centre borrowing monetary amounts (deposits) from different business segments. Compensation for each deposit is based on its specific currency, duration, type, liquidity and capital requirements, ensuring equitable treatment for each segment. In turn, business segments borrow funds from the corporate centre to finance loans and other assets. The pricing for each borrowing transaction is determined based on factors such as the currency, loan type (fixed, floating, mixed interest rates), loan duration, and capital requirement.

17         Segment Analysis (Continued)

A summary of the Group's reportable segments as 30 June 2023 and 2022 is provided below:

Segment disclosure below is prepared with the effect of 2023 re-segmentations as described above:

 

 

 

in thousands of GEL

Corporate

Retail

Micro, small and medium enterprises

Corporate centre and other

Georgian financial services

Uzbekistan operations

Other operations and eliminations

Total

30 June 2023





 

 

 

 

Interest income

 361,534

 430,853

 275,633

 209,505

 1,277,525

 103,255

 3,190

 1,383,970

Interest expense

 (260,180)

 (82,276)

 (5,933)

 (255,881)

 (604,270)

 (50,366)

 (2,229)

 (656,865)

Net interest gains on currency swaps

 2,130

 224

 14

 36,656

 39,024

  - 

  - 

 39,024

Inter-segment interest income/(expense)

 152,459

 (102,235)

 (114,778)

 64,554

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

Net interest income

 255,943

 246,566

 154,936

 54,834

 712,279

 52,889

 961

 766,129

Fee and commission income

 47,333

 177,876

 41,012

  - 

 266,221

 45,841

 1,468

 313,530

Fee and commission expense

 (8,354)

 (70,348)

 (23,575)

 (2,543)

 (104,820)

 (10,472)

 (164)

 (115,456)

Net fee and commission income

 38,979

 107,528

 17,437

 (2,543)

 161,401

 35,369

 1,304

 198,074

Insurance profit/(loss)

  - 

  - 

  - 

 12,760

 12,760

  - 

 (358)

 12,402

Net gains/(losses) from derivatives, foreign currency operations and translation

 52,044

 41,197

 24,176

 15,902

 133,319

 83

 (11,674)

 121,728

Net gains from disposal of investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

  - 

  - 

  - 

 4,319

 4,319

  - 

  - 

 4,319

Other operating income

 7,033

 3,373

 1,117

 391

 11,914

 32

 3,865

 15,811

Share of profit of associate

  - 

  - 

  - 

 542

 542

  - 

  - 

 542

Other operating non-interest income/(expense) and insurance profit/(loss)

 59,077

 44,570

 25,293

 33,914

 162,854

 115

 (8,167)

 154,802

Credit loss (allowance)/reversal for loans to customers

 (733)

 (32,276)

 (34,243)

  - 

 (67,252)

 (12,882)

 710

 (79,424)

Credit loss (allowance)/reversal for finance lease receivables

  - 

  - 

  - 

 (1,259)

 (1,259)

 (921)

 48

 (2,132)

Credit loss (allowance)/reversal for performance guarantees

 (1,459)

 (2)

 37

  - 

 (1,424)

  - 

  - 

 (1,424)

Credit loss reversal for credit related commitments

 171

 149

 168

  - 

 488

  - 

  - 

 488

Credit loss allowance for other financial assets

 (2,033)

 (79)

  - 

 (1,598)

 (3,710)

 (380)

  - 

 (4,090)

Credit loss allowance for financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

 (110)

  - 

  - 

 (52)

 (162)

  - 

  - 

 (162)

Net recovery/(impairment) of non-financial assets

 25

 41

 125

  - 

 191

  - 

 (549)

 (358)

Operating income/(expense) after expected credit and non-financial asset impairment losses

 349,860

 366,497

 163,753

 83,296

 963,406

 74,190

 (5,693)

 1,031,903

Staff costs

 (30,215)

 (91,157)

 (39,309)

 (16,788)

 (177,469)

 (18,300)

 (16,381)

 (212,150)

Depreciation and amortization

 (5,991)

 (32,284)

 (9,505)

 (2,513)

 (50,293)

 (4,230)

 (3,425)

 (57,948)

Provision for liabilities and charges

  - 

  - 

  - 

 (121)

 (121)

  - 

  - 

 (121)

Administrative and other operating expenses

 (8,350)

 (53,778)

 (14,427)

 (9,736)

 (86,291)

 (24,825)

 (5,005)

 (116,121)

Operating expenses

 (44,556)

 (177,219)

 (63,241)

 (29,158)

 (314,174)

 (47,355)

 (24,811)

 (386,340)

Profit/(loss) before tax

 305,304

 189,278

 100,512

 54,138

 649,232

 26,835

 (30,504)

 645,563

Income tax (expense)/release

 (44,320)

 (27,115)

 (14,985)

 (9,538)

 (95,958)

 (1,623)

 64

 (97,517)

Profit/(loss) for the period

 260,984

 162,163

 85,527

 44,600

 553,274

 25,212

 (30,440)

 548,046

30 June 2023





 

 

 

 

Total gross loans and advances to customers reported

6,920,263

6,945,911

4,949,878

18,816,052

526,843

17,794

19,360,689

Total customer accounts reported

9,048,955

6,985,211

1,638,612

967,133

18,639,911

457,340

(104,759)

18,992,492

Total credit related commitments and performance guarantees

2,793,182

163,669

395,911

3,352,762

-

-

3,352,762

17         Segment Analysis (Continued)

For comparison purposes segment disclosure below is prepared with the effect of 2023 re-segmentations as described above:

 

 

 

in thousands of GEL

Corporate

Retail

Micro, small and medium enterprises

Corporate centre and other

Georgian financial services

Uzbekistan operations

Other operations and eliminations

Total

30 June 2022





 

 

 

 

Interest income

312,653

388,836

218,574

120,011

1,040,074

37,163

3,225

1,080,462

Interest expense

(166,332)

(55,906)

(4,770)

(235,434)

(462,442)

(24,274)

(3,272)

(489,988)

Net interest gains on currency swaps

1,717

1,717

-

-

1,717

Inter-segment interest income/(expense)

49,321

(121,894)

(101,944)

174,517

-

-

-

Net interest income/(expense)

195,642

211,036

111,860

60,811

579,349

12,889

(47)

592,191

Fee and commission income

41,870

159,233

13,691

6

214,800

26,348

(765)

240,383

Fee and commission expense

(4,186)

(81,777)

(5,787)

(86)

(91,836)

(7,013)

(72)

(98,921)

Net fee and commission income/(expense)

37,684

77,456

7,904

(80)

122,964

19,335

(837)

141,462

Insurance profit/(loss)

11,044

11,044

-

(79)

10,965

Net gains/(losses) from derivatives, foreign currency operations and translation

60,491

33,444

22,673

4,922

121,530

(358)

(6,795)

114,377

Net gains from disposal of investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

910

1,315

2,225

-

-

2,225

Other operating income

944

2,289

382

7,303

10,918

5

4,635

15,558

Share of (loss)/profit of associate

(126)

249

123

-

-

123

Other operating non-interest income/(expense) and insurance profit/(loss)

62,219

35,733

23,055

24,833

145,840

(353)

(2,239)

143,248

Credit loss reversal/(allowance) for loans to customers

4,178

(47,848)

(6,443)

(50,113)

(3,738)

3,329

(50,522)

Credit loss (allowance)/reversal for finance lease receivables

(753)

(753)

(352)

543

(562)

Credit loss (allowance)/reversal for performance guarantees

(1,362)

(3)

13

(1,352)

-

-

(1,352)

Credit loss reversal for credit related commitments

67

149

66

282

-

-

282

Credit loss reversal/(allowance) for other financial assets

1,062

(32)

(1,728)

(698)

-

-

(698)

Credit loss (allowance)/reversal for financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

(140)

1,408

1,268

-

-

1,268

Net recovery/(impairment) of non-financial assets

331

(23)

(217)

(85)

6

-

(12)

(6)

Operating income after expected credit and non-financial asset impairment losses

299,681

276,468

136,238

84,406

796,793

27,781

737

825,311

Staff costs

(25,838)

(79,853)

(30,625)

(9,784)

(146,100)

(18,530)

(11,861)

(176,491)

Depreciation and amortization

(3,125)

(29,207)

(6,779)

(2,350)

(41,461)

(3,538)

(2,333)

(47,332)

Provision for liabilities and charges

(60)

(60)

-

-

(60)

Administrative and other operating expenses

(8,305)

(44,119)

(10,743)

(7,738)

(70,905)

(15,304)

(4,493)

(90,702)

Operating expenses

(37,268)

(153,179)

(48,147)

(19,932)

(258,526)

(37,372)

(18,687)

(314,585)

Profit/(loss) before tax

262,413

123,289

88,091

64,474

538,267

(9,591)

(17,950)

510,726

Income tax (expense)/release

(26,258)

(13,651)

(9,112)

(7,362)

(56,383)

4,342

(140)

(52,181)

Profit for the period

236,155

109,638

78,979

57,112

481,884

(5,249)

(18,090)

458,545

30 June 2022





 

 

 

 

Total gross loans and advances to customers reported

6,688,195

6,472,248

4,173,951

17,334,394

181,345

18,776

17,534,515

Total customer accounts reported

7,708,834

5,671,379

1,517,621

714,620

15,612,454

235,780

(75,329)

15,772,905

Total credit related commitments and performance guarantees

2,517,672

168,123

345,985

3,031,780

-

-

3,031,780

 

17         Segment Analysis (Continued)

Segment disclosure below is prepared without the effect of 2023 re-segmentations as described above:

 

 

 

in thousands of GEL

Corporate

Retail

Micro, small and medium enterprises

Corporate centre and other operations

Total

30 June 2022





 

Interest income

304,834

419,335

226,646

129,647

1,080,462

Interest expense

(164,737)

(79,072)

(5,331)

(240,848)

(489,988)

Net interest gains on currency swaps

-

-

-

1,717

1,717

Inter-segment interest income/(expense)

51,754

(121,894)

(104,377)

174,517

-

Net interest income

191,851

218,369

116,938

65,033

592,191

Fee and commission income

39,489

159,233

15,305

26,356

240,383

Fee and commission expense

(4,187)

(81,714)

(5,780)

(7,240)

(98,921)

Net fee and commission income

35,302

77,519

9,525

19,116

141,462

Insurance profit

-

-

-

10,965

10,965

Net gains/(losses) from derivatives, foreign currency operations and translation

59,481

33,468

23,683

(2,255)

114,377

Net gains from disposal of investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

910

-

-

1,315

2,225

Other operating income

944

2,265

382

11,967

15,558

Share of (loss)/profit of associate

(126)

-

-

249

123

Other operating non-interest income and insurance profit

61,209

35,733

24,065

22,241

143,248

Credit loss reversal/(allowance) for loans to customers

3,080

(49,932)

(3,670)

-

(50,522)

Credit loss allowance for finance lease receivables

-

-

-

(562)

(562)

Credit loss (allowance)/reversal for performance guarantees

 (1,362)

 (3)

13

  - 

(1,352)

Credit loss reversal for credit related commitments

67

149

66

-

282

Credit loss reversal/(allowance) for other financial assets

1,062

(32)

-

(1,728)

(698)

Credit loss (allowance)/reversal for financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

(140)

-

-

1,408

1,268

Net recovery/(impairment) of non-financial assets

331

(23)

(217)

(97)

(6)

Operating income after expected credit and non-financial asset impairment losses

291,400

281,780

146,720

105,411

825,311

Staff costs

(27,117)

(80,643)

(31,076)

(37,655)

(176,491)

Depreciation and amortization

(3,216)

(29,289)

(6,823)

(8,004)

(47,332)

Provision for liabilities and charges

-

-

-

(60)

(60)

Administrative and other operating expenses

(9,790)

(44,772)

(11,394)

(24,746)

(90,702)

Operating expenses

(40,123)

(154,704)

(49,293)

(70,465)

(314,585)

Profit before tax

251,277

127,076

97,427

34,946

510,726

Income tax expense

(25,434)

(13,651)

(9,944)

(3,152)

(52,181)

Profit for the period

225,843

113,425

87,483

31,794

458,545

30 June 2022





 

Total gross loans and advances to customers reported

6,462,635

6,666,569

4,405,311

-

17,534,515

Total customer accounts reported

7,589,188

5,906,886

1,562,211

714,620

15,772,905

Total credit related commitments and performance guarantees

2,485,086

168,123

378,571

-

3,031,780

 

17         Segment Analysis (Continued)

Segment disclosure below is prepared with the effect of 2023 re-segmentations as described above:

in thousands of GEL

Corporate

Retail

Micro, small and medium enterprises

Corporate centre and other

Georgian financial services

Uzbekistan operations

Other operations and eliminations

Total

30 June 2023





 

 

 

 

-   Fee and commission income

 47,333

 177,876

 41,012

  - 

 266,221

 45,841

 1,468

 313,530

-   Other operating income

 7,033

 3,373

 1,117

 391

 11,914

 32

 3,865

 15,811

Total

 54,366

 181,249

 42,129

 391

 278,135

 45,873

 5,333

 329,341

Timing of revenue recognition:





 

 

 

 

-   At point in time

 54,279

 180,802

 42,107

 391

 277,579

 45,873

 5,333

 328,785

-   Over a period of time

 87

 447

 22

  - 

 556

  - 

  - 

 556

 

For comparison purposes segment disclosure below is prepared with the effect of 2023 re-segmentations as described above:

in thousands of GEL

Corporate

Retail

Micro, small and medium enterprises

Corporate centre and other

Georgian financial services

Uzbekistan operations

Other operations and eliminations

Total

30 June 2022





 

 

 

 

-   Fee and commission income

 41,870

 159,233

 13,691

 6

 214,800

 26,348

 (765)

 240,383

-   Other operating income

 944

 2,289

 382

 7,303

 10,918

 5

 4,635

 15,558

Total

 42,814

 161,522

 14,073

 7,309

 225,718

 26,353

 3,870

 255,941

Timing of revenue recognition:





 

 

 

 

-   At point in time

 42,814

 161,039

 14,073

 7,309

 225,235

 26,353

 3,870

 255,458

-   Over a period of time

  - 

 483

  - 

  - 

 483

  - 

  - 

 483

 

Segment disclosure below is prepared without the effect of 2023 re-segmentations as described above:

in thousands of GEL

Corporate

Retail

Micro, small and medium enterprises

Corporate centre and other operations

Total

30 June 2022





 

-   Fee and commission income

39,489

159,233

15,305

26,356

240,383

-   Other operating income

944

2,265

382

11,967

15,558

Total

40,433

161,498

15,687

38,323

255,941

Timing of revenue recognition:





 

-   At point in time

 40,433

 161,015

 15,687

 38,323

 255,458

-   Over a period of time

 -

 483

 -  

 -  

 483

18        Interest Income and Expense

in thousands of GEL

30 June 2023

30 June 2022

Interest income calculated using effective interest method



Loans and advances to customers

 1,148,170

939,473

Investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

 142,676

87,612

Due from other banks

 47,797

16,279

Bonds carried at amortised cost

 3,400

3,512

Other financial asset

 1,492

2,669

Other interest income



Finance lease receivables

40,435

30,917

Total interest income

 1,383,970

1,080,462

Interest expense



 Customer accounts

 (428,316)

(279,815)

 Due to credit institutions

 (143,143)

(116,760)

 Subordinated debt

 (29,233)

(25,803)

 Debt securities in issue

 (54,269)

(65,726)

Other interest expense



 Lease liabilities

(1,904)

(1,884)

Total interest expense

 (656,865)

(489,988)

Net gains on currency swaps

 39,024

1,717

Net interest income

 766,129

592,191

 

During the six months ended 30 June 2023 the interest accrued on defaulted loans amounted to GEL 16,373 thousand (30 June 2022: 17,099 GEL thousand).

 

During six months ended 30 June 2023 capitalized borrowing costs in the amount of GEL 994 thousand (six months ended 30 June 2022: GEL 897 thousand), was attributable to the development of the Bank's headquarters. The capitalisation rate used to determine the amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation is weighted average of interest bearing liabilities by currencies: 9.3% in GEL, 1.9% in USD and 0.7 % in EUR. (2022: 8.6% in GEL, 2.5% in USD and 0.5% in EUR).

 

19        Fee and Commission Income and Expense

Fee and commission income and expense for 30 June 2023 and 2022 are as follows:

 

in thousands of GEL

30 June 2023

30 June 2022

Fee and commission income in respect of financial instruments not at fair value through profit or loss:



 Card operations

142,649

111,175

 Settlement transactions

93,521

82,936

 Guarantees issued

20,943

19,851

 Cash transactions

25,543

5,419

 Issuance of letters of credit

4,379

3,165

 Foreign exchange operations

2,494

2,526

 Other

24,001

15,311

Total fee and commission income

313,530

240,383

Fee and commission expense in respect of financial instruments not at fair value through profit or loss:



 Card operations

83,024

70,863

 Settlement transactions

11,196

10,337

 Cash transactions

8,282

3,879

 Guarantees received

907

1,470

 Letters of credit

1,361

524

 Foreign exchange operations

7

148

 Other

10,679

11,700

Total fee and commission expense

115,456

98,921

Net fee and commission income

198,074

141,462

 

20    Net Gains from Currency Derivatives, Foreign Currency Operations and Translation

in thousands of GEL

30 June 2023

30 June 2022

Net gains from trading in foreign currencies

90,261

 182,329

Net gains/(losses) from foreign exchange translation

31,765

 (68,059)

Net (losses)/gains from derivative financial instruments other than derivatives on foreign currency

(298)

 107

Total net gains from currency derivatives, foreign currency operations and translation

121,728

 114,377

 

Management has corrected the presentation of translation gains/losses from derivatives on foreign currency. Gains of GEL 60,060 thousand was presented as "Net gains/(losses) from foreign exchange translation" in 2022 interim condensed consolidated financial statement accounts and was reclassified to "Net gains from trading in foreign currencies", comparatives and condensed consolidated interim statement of cash flows has been restated accordingly.

 

in thousands of GEL

30 June 2022

(As originally presented)

Reclassification

30 June 2022

(as restated)

Net gains from trading in foreign currencies

 122,269

60,060

 182,329

Net gains/(losses) from foreign exchange translation

 (7,999)

(60,060)

 (68,059)

21    Income Taxes

In 2022 the Government of Georgia has approved the changes to the current corporate tax model in Georgia for financial institutions applicable from 2023. According to the announced changes, the financial sector will no longer switch to the Estonian tax model, which was expected to exempt banks from paying corporate taxes on retained earnings and only required a payment of 15% corporate tax rate on distributed earnings. In addition, with the effect from 2023, the existing corporate tax rate for banks will be increased from 15% to 20% (applied for only taxable income portion, while non-taxable incomes are excluded). At the same time dividends will no longer be taxed with 5% dividend tax.

 

As at 30 June 2023, the weighted average income tax rate is 20% (six months ended 30 June 2022: 15%).

22    Financial and Other Risk Management

Climate risk

The Group's largest operations are located in Georgia hence the climate risk overview is done by the management from Georgian perspective. The Georgia's 2030 Climate Change Strategy and Climate Action Plan lays out different policy measures on which TBC Bank based its identification of the potential impact of the policy measures on different economic sectors. As a summary of the potential impact of the various transition risks and physical risks identified, the transitional risks in Georgia are low, considering, that trade and services dominate the Georgian economy, the policy measures outlined in the Georgia's 2030 Climate Change Strategy will have overall low impact on the economic sectors, especially in short and medium term. The Georgia's 2030 Climate Change Strategy takes into consideration that Georgia is a transitional and growing economy, and therefore the government strategy is not to impede the growth of the GDP with policy measures and rather to support a smooth transition where necessary. It is worth noting, that the economic sectors most affected by transitional risks world-wide such as mining crude petroleum, natural gas and metal ores, manufacturing coke and refined petroleum products are present to the extremely limited extend in Georgia, resulting in a low overall impact of transitional measures on economic growth, if any.  In order to increase the understanding of climate-related risks on its loan portfolio, the Bank performed a high-level sectoral risk assessment, as different sectors might be vulnerable to different climate-related risks over different time horizons; furthermore, the Bank performed climate stress testing of the credit portfolio. The maturity structure of the loan portfolio shows that the largest part of assets is distributed in the time horizons that are much shorter than the impacts of climate change, especially of physical risks, can be materialized in Georgia. Therefore, the bank has not made any adjustment to the level of provisions purely related to climate risk. On the other hand, the understanding of climate related risks, which have longer-term impacts need to be increased in coming years, therefore, when the bank has a more definitive analysis, it will further develop the approach, how to consider climate risks in provisioning. No post model adjustments (PMAs) or Post model overlays (PMOs) have been posted for 2023 in this regard.

Market risk

The Bank follows the Basel Committee's definition of market risk as the risk of losses in on- and off-balance sheet positions arising from movements in market prices. This risk is principally made up of (a) risks pertaining to interest rate instruments and equities in the trading book and (b) foreign exchange rate risk (or currency risk) and commodities risk throughout the Bank. The Bank's strategy is not to be involved in trading book activity or investments in commodities. Accordingly, the Bank's exposure to market risk is primarily limited to foreign exchange rate risk in the structural book.

Currency risk

Foreign exchange rate risk arises from the potential change in foreign currency exchange rates, which can affect the value of a financial instrument. This risk stems from the open currency positions created due to mismatches in foreign currency assets and liabilities. The NBG requires the Bank to monitor both balance sheet and total aggregate (including off-balance sheet) open currency positions and to maintain the later one within 20% of the Bank's regulatory capital. The Asset-Liability Management Committee ("ALCO") has set limits on the level of exposure by currency as well as on aggregate exposure positions which are more conservative than those set by

22         Financial and Other Risk Management (Continued)

the NBG. The Bank's compliance with such limits is monitored daily by the heads of the Treasury and Financial Risk Management Divisions.

Currency risk management framework is governed through the Market Risk Management Policy.  The table below summarises the Group's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk at the balance sheet date. While managing open currency position the Group considers part of the provisions to be denominated in the USD, Euro and other currencies. Gross amount of currency swap deposits is included in Derivatives. Therefore, total financial assets and liabilities below are not traceable with either balance sheet or liquidity risk management tables, where net amount of gross currency swaps is presented.

As of 30 June 2023

 

in thousands of GEL

Monetary financial assets

Monetary financial liabilities

Derivatives*

Net position

Georgian Lari

13,369,478

(10,827,498)

661,793

3,203,773

US Dollar

8,587,407

(10,496,748)

1,898,903

(10,438)

Euro

4,454,782

(1,932,377)

(2,528,924)

(6,519)

Other

925,944

(712,137)

(27,032)

186,775

Total

27,337,611

(23,968,760)

4,740

3,373,591

*Starting from 2022 management presents the undiscounted gross amount of currency derivatives in currency risk management table above as it reflects Bank's actual risk management policy principles. The derivative amounts in the table above do not reconcile to note 24 as that one includes fair values of derivative financial instruments.

 

As of 31 December 2022

 

in thousands of GEL

Monetary financial assets

Monetary financial liabilities

Derivatives

Net position

Georgian Lari

13,473,913

(10,881,999)

528,501

3,120,415

US Dollar

9,133,236

(10,959,719)

1,826,759

276

Euro

4,210,470

(1,933,880)

(2,323,860)

(47,270)

Other

705,911

(552,540)

(31,929)

121,442

Total

27,523,530*

(24,328,138)*

(529)

3,194,863*

*Starting from January 2023 the Group has adopted IFRS 17 and according to the standard requirements retrospectively applied presentation of respective balances for 2022 as described in note 2.

 

US Dollar strengthening by 20% (weakening 20%) would decrease Group's profit or loss and equity in H1 2023 by GEL 2,088 thousand (increase by GEL 2,088 thousand). Euro strengthening by 20% (weakening 20%) would decrease Group's profit or loss and equity in 2023 by GEL 1,304 thousand (increase by GEL 1,304 thousand).

 

US Dollar strengthening by 20% (weakening 20%) would increase Group's profit or loss and equity in 2022 by GEL 55 thousand (decrease by GEL 55 thousand). Euro strengthening by 20% (weakening 20%) would decrease Group's profit or loss and equity in 2022 by GEL 9,454 thousand (increase by GEL 9,454 thousand).

 

Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk arises from potential changes in the market interest rates that can adversely affect the fair value or future cash flows of the financial instrument. This risk can arise from maturity mismatches of assets and liabilities, as well as from the re-pricing characteristics of such assets and liabilities.

 

The biggest share of the Bank's deposits and the part of the loans are at fixed interest rates, while a portion of the Bank's borrowings is at a floating interest rate. In case of need, the Bank also applies for interest rate risk hedging instruments in order to mitigate interest rate risk. Furthermore, many of the Bank's loans to customers contain a clause allowing it to adjust the interest rate on the loan in case of adverse interest rate movements, thereby limiting the Bank's exposure to interest rate risk. The management also believes that the Bank's interest rate margins provide a reasonable buffer to mitigate the effect of possible adverse interest rate movements.

 

The Group employs an advanced framework for the management of interest rate risk by establishing appropriate Risk Appetite limits, monitoring compliance with them and preparing forecasts. From September 2020 the NBG introduced regulation on interest rate risk and set the limit for Economic Value of Equity (EVE) sensitivity at 15% of NBG Tier 1 Capital. The main principles and assumptions of NBG IRR methodology are in line with Basel standards and EBA guidelines developed for IRR management purposes.

 

According to NBG guidelines the net interest income sensitivity under parallel shifts of interest rate scenarios are maintained for monitoring purposes, while EVE sensitivity is calculated under 6 predefined stress scenarios of interest rate changes and the limit is applied to the worst case scenario result. Interest rate risk is managed by the financial risk management division and is monitored by the ALCO, which decides on actions that are necessary for effective interest rate risk management and follows up on their implementation. The major aspects of interest rate risk management development and the respective reporting are periodically provided to the Management Board, the Supervisory Board and the Risk Committee.


22         Financial and Other Risk Management (Continued)

Following main assumptions under NBG IRR Regulation and EBA 2018 guidelines, at 30 June, 2023, if interest rates had been 200 basis points higher, with all other variables held constant, net interest income would have been GEL 58 million higher, mainly as a result of higher interest income on variable interest assets (30 June 2022: GEL 92 million). If interest rates at 30 June, 2023 had been 200 basis points lower with all other variables held constant, net interest income for the year would have been GEL 65 million lower, mainly as a result of lower interest income on variable interest assets (30 June 2022: GEL 49 million).

At 30 June, 2023, if interest rates had been 200 basis points lower, with all other variables held constant, other comprehensive income would have been GEL 30.1 million higher (30 June 2022: GEL 52.7 million), as a result of an increase in the fair value of fixed rate financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income and repurchase receivables. If interest rates at 30 June, 2023 had been 200 basis points higher with all other variables held constant, Other comprehensive income would have been GEL 30.1 million lower (30 June 2022: GEL 43.1 million), as a result of decrease in the fair value of fixed rate financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.

The Bank calculates the impact of changes in interest rates using both Net Interest Income and Economic Value sensitivity. Net Interest Income sensitivity measures the impact of a change of interest rates along the various maturities on the yield curve on the net interest revenue for the nearest year. Economic Value measures the impact of a change of interest rates along the various maturities on the yield curve on the present value of the Group's assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet instruments. When performing Net Interest Income and Economic Value sensitivity analysis, the Bank uses parallel shifts in interest rates as well as number of different scenarios. TBC Bank closely monitors the adverse effect of possible parallel yield curve shift scenarios on net interest income over a one-year period to ensure compliance with the predefined risk appetite of the Bank.

 

In order to manage interest rate risk the Bank establishes appropriate limits. The Bank monitors compliance with the limits and prepares forecasts. ALCO decides on actions that are necessary for effective interest rate risk management and follows up on the implementation. Periodic reporting is done to Management Board and the Board's Risk, Committee.

Liquidity risk

The liquidity risk is the risk that TBC Bank either does not have sufficient financial resources available to meet all of its obligations and commitments as they fall due, or can access those resources only at a high cost. The risk is managed by the Financial Risk Management and Treasury Departments and is monitored by the ALCO.

 

The principal objectives of the TBC Bank's liquidity risk management policy are to: (i) ensure the availability of funds in order to meet claims arising from total liabilities and off-balance sheet commitments, both actual and contingent, at an economic price; (ii) recognise any structural mismatch existing within TBC Bank's statement of financial position and set monitoring ratios to manage funding in line with well-balanced growth; and (iii) monitor liquidity and funding on an on-going basis to ensure that approved business targets are met without compromising the risk profile of the Bank.

The liquidity risk is categorised into two risk types: the funding liquidity risk and the market liquidity risk.

Funding liquidity risk

The funding liquidity risk is the risk that TBC will not be able to efficiently meet both expected and unexpected current and future cash flow and collateral needs without affecting either its daily operations or its financial condition. To manage funding liquidity risk TBC Bank uses the Liquidity Coverage ratio and the Net Stable Funding ratio set, forth under Basel III, and defined further by the NBG. In addition the Bank performs stress tests and "what-if" scenario analysis. With Liquidity Coverage Ratio ("NBG LCR"), in addition to Basel III guidelines conservative approaches are applied to the deposits' withdrawal rates depending on the clients group's concentration. For NBG LCR the limits are set by currency (GEL, FC, Total). TBC monitors compliance with NBG LCR limits on a daily basis. On a monthly basis the Bank also monitors compliance with the set limit for NBG NSFR.

The Liquidity Coverage Ratio is used to help manage short-term liquidity risks. The Bank's liquidity risk management framework is designed to comprehensively project cash flows arising from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items over certain time buckets and ensure that NBG LCR limits, are met on a daily basis.

 

The Net Stable Funding ratio is used for long-term liquidity risk management to promote resilience over a longer time horizon by creating additional incentives for TBC Bank to rely on more stable sources of funding on a continuous basis. The Bank also monitors deposit concentration for large deposits and set limits for non-Georgian residents deposits share in total deposit portfolio.

 

The management believes, that a strong and diversified funding structure is one of TBC Bank's differentiators. The Bank relies on relatively stable deposits from Georgia as the main source of funding. In order to maintain and further enhance the liability structure TBC Bank sets the targets for deposits and IFI funding within the Bank's risk appetite.

The Bank's liquidity position was strong as of 30 June 2023, both LCR and NSFR ratios well above the NBG minimum requirements of 100%.

23    Contingencies and Commitments

Legal and regulatory matters

 

When determining the level of provision to be set up with regards to such matters, or the amount (not subject to provisioning) to be disclosed in the financial statements, the management seeks both internal and external professional advice. The management believes that the provision recorded in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements is adequate and the amount (not subject to provisioning) need not be disclosed as it will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or the results of future operations of the Group.

 

Tax legislation

 

Georgian, Azerbaijanian and Uzbekistan tax and customs legislation is subject to varying interpretations, and changes, which can occur frequently. The management's interpretation of the legislation as applied to the Group's transactions and activity may be challenged by the relevant authorities. In Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, the tax review periods for the five preceding calendar years remain open to review by authorities. In Georgia, the period of limitation for tax review is three years. To respond to the risks, the Group has engaged external tax specialists to carry out periodic reviews of the Group's taxation policies and tax filings. The Group's management believes that its interpretation of the relevant legislation is appropriate, and the Group's tax and customs positions will be substantially sustained. During the first half of 2023, there were no new decisions from the Georgian tax authorities or judicial rulings that impacted our tax disputes. As such, our tax reserve level remained consistent at 7 million GEL, the same as it was at the end of 2022.

Compliance with covenants 

The Group is subject to certain covenants primarily related to its borrowings. Non-compliance with such covenants may result in negative consequences for the Group including growth in the cost of borrowings and declaration of default. The Group was in compliance with all covenants as of 30 June 2023 and 31 December 2022.

Management of capital

The Bank manages capital requirements under regulatory rules. The Bank complied with all its externally imposed capital requirements throughout the reporting period.

Credit related commitments and financial guarantees

The primary purpose of these instruments is to ensure that funds are available to a customer as required. Financial guarantees and standby letters of credit, which represent the irrevocable assurances that the Group will make payments in the event that a customer cannot meet its obligations to third parties, carry the same credit risk as loans. Documentary and commercial letters of credit, that are written undertakings by the Group on behalf of a customer authorising a third party to draw drafts on the Group up to a stipulated amount under specific terms and conditions, are collateralised by the underlying shipments of goods to which they relate or cash deposits and therefore carry less risk than a direct borrowing.

Commitments to extend credit represent unused portions of authorisations to prolong credit in the form of loans, guarantees or letters of credit. With respect to credit risk on commitments to extend credit, the Group is potentially exposed to a loss in an amount equal to the total unused commitments. However, the likely amount of loss is lower than the total unused commitments since most commitments to extend credit are contingent upon customers maintaining specific credit standards. The Group monitors the term to maturity of credit related commitments because longer-term commitments generally have a greater degree of credit risk than shorter-term ones.

 

23         Contingencies and Commitments (Continued)

As of 30 June 2023 outstanding credit related commitments are as follows:

in thousands of GEL

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Undrawn credit lines

 1,146,891

 29,798

 5,096

Letters of credit issued

 192,627

 -  

 -  

Financial guarantees issued

 435,552

 1,012

 2,104

Total credit related commitments (before provision)

 1,775,070

 30,810

 7,200

Undrawn credit lines

 (1,248)

 (294)

 -  

Letters of credit issued

 (330)

 -  

 -  

Financial guarantees issued

 (776)

 -  

 -  

Credit loss allowance for credit related commitments

 (2,354)

 (294)

 -  

Total credit related commitments

 1,772,716

 30,516

 7,200

 

As of 31 December 2022 Outstanding credit related commitments are as follows:

in thousands of GEL

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Undrawn credit lines

1,008,262

40,296

2,667

Letters of credit issued

232,066

-  

-  

Financial guarantees issued

399,820

1,044

50

Total credit related commitments (before provision)

1,640,148

41,340

2,717

Undrawn credit lines

(1,531)

(364)

(47)

Letters of credit issued

(436)

-  

-  

Financial guarantees issued

(799)

-  

-  

Credit loss allowance for credit related commitments

(2,766)

(364)

(47)

Total credit related commitments

1,637,382

40,976

2,670

 

Performance guarantees. Performance guarantees are contracts that provide compensation in case of another party fails to perform a contractual obligation. Such contracts do not transfer credit risk. The risk under the performance guarantee contracts is the possibility that the insured event occurs (i.e.: the failure to perform the contractual obligation by another party). The key risks the Group faces are significant fluctuations in the frequency and severity of payments incurred on such contracts, relative to expectations.

Outstanding amount of performance guarantees and respective provision by stages as of 30 June 2023 is stage 1 - GEL 1,512,302 thousand and GEL 2,686 thousand (31 December 2022: GEL 1,494,985 thousand and GEL 2,997 thousand), stage 2 - GEL  1,051 thousand and GEL 4 thousand (21 December 2022: GEL 12,704 thousand and GEL 4 thousand),stage 3 - GEL  26,329 thousand and GEL  5,869 thousand (31 December 2022: GEL 15,831 thousand and GEL 4,204 thousand).

Fair value of credit related commitments and financial guarantees provisions was GEL 2,646 thousand as at 30 June 2023 (31 December 2022: GEL 3,177 thousand).

Total credit related commitments and performance guarantees are denominated in currencies as follows:

In thousands of GEL

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

Georgian Lari

 1,596,932

       1,457,283

US Dollars

 1,123,843

       1,195,206

Euro

 552,422

          484,040

Other

 79,565

           71,196

Total

3,352,762

       3,207,725

Capital expenditure commitments. As at 30 June 2023, the Group had contractual capital expenditure commitments amounting to GEL 109,231 thousand (31 December 2022: GEL 134,674 thousand). Out of total amount contractual commitments related to the head office construction amounted GEL 76,046 thousand (31 December 2022: GEL 105,623 thousand).

24             Fair Value Disclosures

(a) Recurring fair value measurements

Recurring fair value measurements are those that the accounting standards require or permit in the statement of financial position at the end of each reporting period. The level in the fair value hierarchy into which the recurring fair value measurements are categorised as follows:

 


in thousands of GEL

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total Fair Value

Carrying value

Assets carried at fair value 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial assets






Investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

 

- Corporate Bonds

55,772

1,256,076

-

1,311,848

1,311,848

- Foreign government treasury bills

34,596

-

-

34,596

34,596

- Ministry of Finance of Georgia Treasury Bills

24,013

1,571,070

-

1,595,083

1,595,083

- Corporate shares

-

-

1,152

1,152

1,152

Investment securities measured at fair value through profit and loss

 

 

- Foreign exchange forwards and gross settled currency swaps, included in other financial assets or due from banks

-

81,457

-

81,457

81,457

-Investment held at fair value through profit or loss

-

-

7,782

7,782

7,782

Total assets recurring fair value measurements

114,381

2,908,603

8,934

3,031,918

3,031,918

Liabilities carried at fair value






Financial liabilities






Foreign exchange forwards and gross settled currency swaps, included in other financial liabilities

  - 

 93,575

  - 

 93,575

 93,575

Total liabilities recurring fair value measurements

  - 

 93,575

  - 

 93,575

 93,575

 


in thousands of GEL

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total Fair Value

Carrying value

Assets carried at fair value 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial assets






Investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

 

- Corporate Bonds

36,763

1,251,816

-  

1,288,579

1,288,579

- Foreign government treasury bills

35,617

-  

-  

35,617

35,617

- Ministry of Finance of Georgia Treasury Bills

4,430

1,555,437

-  

1,559,867

1,559,867

- Repurchase receivables

267,495

-  

-  

267,495

267,495

- Corporate shares

-

-  

1,025

1,025

1,025

Investment securities measured at fair value through profit and loss

 

 

- Foreign exchange forwards and gross settled currency swaps, included in other financial assets or due from banks

-

57,887

-  

57,887

57,887

-Investment held at fair value through profit or loss

-

-  

9,704

9,704

9,704

Total assets recurring fair value measurements

344,305

2,865,140

10,729

3,220,174

3,220,174

Liabilities carried at fair value






Financial liabilities






Foreign exchange forwards and gross settled currency swaps, included in other financial liabilities

  - 

 72,188

  - 

 72,188

 72,188

Total liabilities recurring fair value measurements

  - 

 72,188

  - 

 72,188

 72,188

 

24         Fair Value Disclosures (Continued)

There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended 30 June 2023 (2022: none).

The description of the valuation technique and the description of inputs used in the fair value measurement for level 2 measurements:

 

in thousands of GEL

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

Valuation technique

Inputs used

ASSETS CARRIED AT FAIR VALUE




- Ministry of Finance of Georgia Treasury Bills, foreign government treasury bills, corporate bonds

2,827,146

2,807,253

Discounted cash flows ("DCF")

Government bonds yield curve

- Foreign exchange forwards and gross settled currency swaps, included in due from banks

 81,457

57,887

Forward pricing using present value calculations

Official exchange rate, risk-free rate

Total assets recurring fair value measurements at level 2

 2,908,603

2,865,140

 

 

LIABILITIES CARRIED AT FAIR VALUE



- Foreign exchange forwards included in other financial liabilities

 93,575

 72,188

Forward pricing using present value calculations

Official exchange rate, risk-free rate

Total liabilities recurring fair value measurements at level 2

 93,575

 72,188

 


 

The description of the valuation technique and the description of inputs used in the fair value measurement for level 3 measurements:

 

in thousands of GEL

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

Valuation technique

Inputs used

Assets carried at fair value




- Investment held at fair value through profit or loss

7,782

9,704

Discounted cash flows ("DCF")

Weighted average borrowing interest rate

- Corporate shares

1,152

1,025

Discounted cash flows ("DCF")

Government bonds yield curve

Total assets recurring fair value measurements at level 3

8,934

10,729

 

 

 

There were no changes in the valuation technique for the level 2 and level 3 recurring fair value measurements during the six month period ended 30 June 2023 (2021: none). 

 

Sensitivity of the input to fair value - increase/(decrease) in projected cash flows by 10% would result in increase/(decrease) in fair value by GEL 684 thousand/(GEL 684 thousand).

 

 (b) Assets and liabilities not measured at fair value but for which fair value is disclosed

 

Fair values analysed by level in the fair value hierarchy and carrying value of assets not measured at fair value are as follows:

 


30 June 2023

 

in thousands of GEL

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total Fair Value

Carrying Value

FINANCIAL ASSETS




 


Cash and cash equivalents

 1,021,023

 1,919,336

  - 

 2,940,359

 2,940,359

Due from other banks

  - 

 52,550

  - 

 52,550

 52,550

Mandatory cash balances with NBG and CBU

  - 

 1,706,981

  - 

 1,706,981

 1,706,981

Loans and advances to customers:


 

 

- Corporate loans

7,009,164

7,009,164

6,871,655

- Consumer loans

3,163,706

3,163,706

2,907,616

- Mortgage loans

4,767,342

4,767,342

4,372,203

- Loans to micro, small and medium enterprises

4,915,202

4,915,202

4,851,183

Bonds carried at amortised cost

87,213

-  

87,213

87,213

Finance lease receivables

-  

-  

324,686

324,686

338,203

Other financial assets

177,730

177,730

177,730

NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS




 

Investment properties, at cost

29,955

29,955

20,741

TOTAL ASSETS

1,021,023

3,766,080

20,387,785

25,174,888

24,326,434

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES



 


Customer accounts

  - 

 12,680,227

 6,293,651

 18,973,878

 18,992,492

Debt securities in issue

 1,371,638

  - 

  - 

 1,371,638

 1,392,872

Due to credit institutions

  - 

  - 

 2,444,620

 2,444,620

 2,448,662

Other financial liabilities

  - 

  - 

381,344

381,344

381,344

Subordinated debt

  - 

  - 

 628,008

 628,008

 639,048

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 1,371,638

 12,680,227

9,747,623

23,799,488

23,854,418

24         Fair Value Disclosures (Continued)


31 December 2022

 

in thousands of GEL

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total Fair Value

Carrying Value

Financial assets




 


Cash and cash equivalents

1,243,238

2,617,575

  - 

3,860,813

3,860,813

Due from other banks

  - 

41,854

  - 

41,854

41,854

Mandatory cash balances with NBG and CBU

  - 

2,049,985

  - 

2,049,985

2,049,985

Loans and advances to customers: 




- Corporate loans

-

-

6,336,111

6,336,111

6,236,011

- Consumer loans

-

-

2,997,498

2,997,498

2,664,032

- Mortgage loans

-

-

4,863,317

4,863,317

4,219,260

- Loans to micro, small and medium enterprises

-

-

4,708,953

4,708,953

4,713,303

Bonds carried at amortised cost

-

37,392

-

37,392

37,392

Finance lease receivables



312,300

312,300

312,334

Other financial assets

-

-

168,372*

168,372*

168,372*

Non-financial assets





Investment properties, at cost

-

-

25,683

25,683

22,154

Total assets

1,243,238

4,746,806

19,412,234*

25,402,278*

24,325,510*

Financial liabilities





Customer accounts

-

12,181,397

5,841,319

18,022,716

18,036,533

Debt securities in issue

1,340,444

-

-

1,340,444

1,361,573

Due to credit institutions

-

-

3,936,243

3,936,243

3,940,660

Other financial liabilities

-

-

307,128*

307,128*

307,128*

Subordinated debt

-

-

587,218

587,218

590,148

Total liabilities

1,340,444

12,181,397

10,671,908*

24,193,749*

24,236,042*

*Starting from January 2023 the Group has adopted IFRS 17 and according to the standard requirements retrospectively applied presentation of respective balances for 2022 as described in note 2.

The fair values of financial assets and liabilities in the level 2 and level 3 of fair value hierarchy were estimated using the discounted cash flows valuation technique. The fair value of unquoted fixed interest rate instruments was calculated based on estimated future cash flows expected to be received discounted at current interest rates for new instruments with similar credit risk and remaining maturity. The fair value of investment properties was estimated using market comparatives.

Amounts due to credit institutions were discounted at the Group's own incremental borrowing rate. Liabilities due on demand were discounted from the first date that the Group could be required to pay the amount.

There were no changes in the valuation technique for the level 2 and level 3 measurements of assets and liabilities not measured at fair values in the six months ended 30 June 2023 (2022: none).

25    Related Party Transactions

Pursuant to IAS 24 "Related Party Disclosures", parties are generally considered to be related if the parties are under common control or one party has the ability to control the other or it can exercise significant influence over the other party in taking financial or operational decisions. In considering each possible related party relationship, attention is directed to the substance of the relationship, not merely the legal form:

·      Parties with material ownership stake (more than 5% beneficial ownership stake for 2023 and 2022) in the TBCG or with representatives in the Board of Directors are considered as Significant Shareholders.

·      The key management personnel include members of TBCG's Board of Directors and the Management Board of the Bank.

·      Related parties not included in significant shareholders and key management personnel are presented in other related parties.

Transactions between TBC Bank Group PLC and its subsidiaries also meet the definition of related party transactions. Where these are eliminated on consolidation, they are not disclosed in the Group Financial Statements.

25         Related Party Transactions (Continued)

The outstanding balances with related parties were as follows:

 

in thousands of GEL

Contractual interest rate

Significant shareholders

Key management personnel

Other related parties

 

Associates

30 June 2023






Gross amount of loans and advances to customers

3.9%-36.0%

  - 

 5,766

 1,866

  - 

Credit loss allowance for loans and advances to customers

-

  - 

 1

 2

  - 

Customer accounts

0%-12.4%

2,564

12,346

32,468

2,149

31 December 2022






Gross amount of loans and advances to customers

4.4%-36.0%

  - 

 6,097

 1,135

-

Credit loss allowance for loans and advances to customers

-

  - 

 3

 -

-

Customer accounts

0%-12.5%

 1,248

 25,557

51,039

4,341

 

The Group's income and expense items with related parties except from key management compensation were as follows:

 

in thousands of GEL

Significant shareholders

Key management personnel

Other related parties

 

Associates

30 June 2023

 

 

 

 

Interest income - loans and advances to customers

  - 

 121

 46

  - 

Interest expense

 14

 174

 322

 82

Fee and commission income

 3

 9

 71

 1

Administrative and other operating expenses (excluding staff costs)

-

668

-

-

30 June 2022

 




Interest income - loans and advances to customers

 -

 100

 49

  - 

Interest expense

 6

 195

 267

 56

Interest expense with EBRD

22,488

-

-

-

Fee and commission income

 3

 10

 73

 1

Administrative and other operating expenses (excluding staff costs)

 -

 297

  - 

  - 

 

The aggregate loan amounts advanced to, and repaid, by related parties during the period end 30 June 2023 were as follows:

 

In thousands of GEL

Significant shareholders

Key management personnel

Other related parties

Amounts advanced to related parties during the period

 1

 823

 1,794

Amounts repaid by related parties during the period

 (1)

 (1,117)

 (1,117)

 

Aggregate amounts of loans advanced to and repaid by related parties during the six months ended 30 June 2022 were as follows:

 

In thousands of GEL

Significant shareholders

Key management personnel

Other related parties

Amounts advanced to related parties during the period

 43

 1,173

 631

Amounts repaid by related parties during the period

 (59)

 (1,387)

 (647)

 

The compensation of the TBCG Board of Directors and the Bank's Management Board is presented below:

 

 

Expense over the six months ended

In thousands of GEL

30 June 2023

30 June 2022

Salaries and related benefits

6,341

7,216

Equity-settled share-based compensation

8,230

10,109

Total

14,571

17,325

 

Included in salaries and bonuses for six months ended 30 June 2023 GEL 1,141 thousand relates to compensation for directors of TBCG paid by TBC Bank Group PLC (six months ended 30 June 2022: GEL 1,275 thousand).

A full list of related undertakings and the country of incorporation is set out below.

 

 

Company Name

Country of incorporation



JSC TBC Bank

7 Marjanishvili Street, 0102, Tbilisi, Georgia


United Financial Corporation JSC

154 Agmashenebeli Avenue, 0112, Tbilisi, Georgia


TBC Capital LLC

11 Chavchavadze Avenue, 0179, Tbilisi, Georgia


TBC Leasing JSC

76 Chavchavadze Avenue, 0162, Tbilisi, Georgia


TBC Kredit LLC

71-77, 28 May Street, AZ1010, Baku, Azerbaijan


TBC Pay LLC

7 Marjanishvili Street, 0102, Tbilisi, Georgia


TBC Invest-Georgia LLC

7 Jabonitsky street, 52520, Tel Aviv, Israel


Index LLC

8 Tetelashvili, 0102,, Tbilisi, Georgia


TBC Insurance JSC

24B, Al. Kazbegi Avenue, 0160, Tbilisi, Georgia


TBC Invest International LLC

7 Marjanishvili Street, 0102, Tbilisi, Georgia


University Development Fund

1 Chavchavadze Avenue, 0128, Tbilisi, Georgia


CreditInfo Georgia JSC

2 Tarkhnishvili street, 0179, Tbilisi, Georgia


Online Tickets LLC

3 Irakli Abashidze street, 0179, Tbilisi, Georgia


VENDOO LLC (Geo)

44 Petre Kavtaradze Street, 0128, Tbilisi, Georgia


Natural Products of Georgia LLC

1 Chavchavadze Avenue, 0128, Tbilisi, Georgia


Mobi Plus JSC

45 Vajha Pshavela Street, 0177, Tbilisi, Georgia


Mineral Oil Distribution Corporation JSC

11 Tskalsadeni Street, 0153, Tbilisi, Georgia


Georgian Card   JSC

106 Beliashvili Street, 0159, Tbilisi Georgia


74 Chavchavadze Avenue, 0162, Tbilisi, Georgia


Givi Zaldastanishvili American Academy In Georgia JSC

37 Chavchavadze Avenue, 0162, Tbilisi Georgia


United Clearing Centre

5 Sulkhan Saba Street, 0105, Tbilisi, Georgia


Banking and Finance Academy of Georgia

123, Agmashenebeli Avenue, 0112, Tbilisi, Georgia


Tbilisi's City JSC

15 Rustaveli Avenue, 0108, Tbilisi Georgia


TBC Trade LLC

11A Chavchavadze Ave, 0179, Tbilisi, Georgia


Redmed LLC

25 Al. Kazbegi Avenue, 0160, Tbilisi, Georgia


T Net LLC

 7 Marjanishvili st. Didube-chugureti District, Tbilisi,Georgia


TKT UZ

12, Shota Rustaveli, Yakkasaray district, Tashkent, Uzbekistan


Mypost LLC

129a Sh. Nutsubidze St.  Vake,Tbilisi, Georgia


Billing Solutions LLC

14 Khelovanta St.  Isani, Tbilisi, Georgia


F Solutions LLC

36, Kakheti Hwy, Isani-Samgori District, Tbilisi, Georgia


Inspired LLC

1, Chust, Mirzo Ulugbek district, Tashkent, Uzbekistan


TBC Fin service LLC

10B, Fidokor, Yakkasaray, Tashkent, Uzbekistan


Marjanishvili 7 LLC

 7 Marjanishvili st. Didube-chugureti District, Tbilisi,Georgia


TBC Bank Uzbekistan JSC

118/1, Amir Temur Avenue, Yunusobod district, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 


TBC Group Support LLC

 7 Marjanishvili st. Didube-chugureti District, Tbilisi,Georgia


Tbilisi Stock Exchange JSC

floor 2th block 8, 71 Vazha Pshavela Ave, Tbilisi, Georgia


Georgian Stock Exchange JSC

74a chavchavadzis avenue, vake-saburtalo, Tbilisi, Georgia


Kavkasreestri JSC

74a chavchavadzis avenue, vake-saburtalo, Tbilisi, Georgia


Freeshop.ge LLC

74 chavchavadzis avenue, vake-saburtalo, Tbilisi, Georgia


The.ge LLC

20 amaglebis st. old Tbilisi, Georgia


SABA LLC

5, Gabashvili street, vake-saburtalo Tbilisi, Georgia


Artarea.ge LLC

25 Al. Kazbegi Avenue, 0160, Tbilisi, Georgia


TBC Art Gallery LLC

6, Tsimakuridze str, Tbilisi, Georgia


TBC Asset Management LLC

7 Marjanishvili Street, 0102, Tbilisi, Georgia


Swift

1 Adele Avenue, B-1310, La Hulpe, Belgium


Space International JSC

7 Marjanishvili Street, 0102, Tbilisi, Georgia


Space JSC

7 Marjanishvili Street, 0102, Tbilisi, Georgia


Diversified Credit Portfolio JSC

7 Marjanishvili Street, 0102, Tbilisi, Georgia


Globally Diversified Bond Fund JSC

7 Marjanishvili Street, 0102, Tbilisi, Georgia


 

 

 

 

 



[1] Note: For better presentation purposes, certain financial numbers are rounded the nearest whole number.

[2] Reported per IFRS.

[3] Based on data published by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan.

[4] Remittances from Russia are adjusted for double counting with tourism inflows and other similar effects, based on TBC Capital estimates.

[5] Based on data published by NBG and FX-adjusted by TBC, based on Dec-2022 end of period exchange rate.

[6] Based on data published by Uzstat.

[7] Based on data published by Central Bank of Uzbekistan.

[8] Based on data published by the National Bank of Georgia.

[9] Excluding pawnshops units.

[10] Online Tickets LLC was merged with T Net LLC during 2023.

[11] In May 2023 TBC Bank Group PLC finalized acquisition of remaining 49% interest in Inspired LLC.

[12] The Group has a significant influence on Georgian Stock Exchange JSC and Kavkasreestri JSC with representatives in management board.

[13] Dormant.

[14] Total exposure of the bank toward the borrower or group of interconnected borrowers.

[15] Movements with impact on credit loss allowance charge for the period differs from statement of profit or loss with amount of recoveries GEL 26,824 thousand as at 30 June 2023 (30 June 2022: GEL 27,018 thousands). The amount of recoveries include recoveries from sale of written off portfolio in the amount of GEL 14,601 thousand sold in 2023.

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