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ANZ Grindlays Bank Limited
Annual Report 1999
AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE DIRECTORS
We have audited the annexed balance sheet of the Pakistan Branches of ANZ Grindlays Bank Limited
as at 31 December 1999 and the related profit and loss account and cash flow statement together with
the notes forming part thereof for the year then ended, in which are incorporated the unaudited certified
returns from the branches except for five branches which have been audited by us and we state that we
have obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief were
necessary for the purposes of our audit and, after due verification thereof, found them satisfactory and,
we report that:
(a) in our opinion, proper books of account have been kept by the branches as required by the
Companies Ordinance, 1984 and the returns referred to above received from the branches have
been found adequate for the purposes of our audit;
b) in our opinion:
i) the balance sheet and profit and loss account together with the notes thereon have been
drawn up in conformity with the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962 and the Companies
Ordinance, 1984 and are in agreement with the books of account and are further in accordance
with accounting policies consistently applied;
ii) the expenditure incurred during the year was for the purpose of the branches' business;
and
iii) the business conducted, investments made and the expenditure incurred during the year
were in accordance with the objects of the branches and the transactions of the branches
which have come to our notice have been within the powers of the branches;
c) in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the
balance sheet, profit and loss account and cash flow statement together with the notes forming
part thereof give the information required by the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962 and the
Companies Ordinance, 1984 in the manner so required and except for the effect of matter
referred in note 21.3, give a true and fair view of the state of the branches' affairs as at 31
December 1999 and their true balance of the profit before incorporating head office expenses and
their cash flow for the year then ended; and
d) in our opinion, Zakat deductible at source under the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance, 1980 was
deducted by the branches and deposited in the Central Zakat Fund established under section 7 of
that Ordinance.
Karachi: Taseer Hadi Khalid & Co.
Date: 14 March, 2000 Chartered Accountants
BALANCE SHEET AS AT
DECEMBER 31, 1999
Note 1999 1998
           Rupees in '000
ASSETS
Cash 4 6,088,201 5,291,458
Balances with other banks 5 1,029,469 87,812
Money at call and short notice 6 196,000 --
Investments 7 3,778,581 10,675,796
Advances - Net of Provision 8 18,135,804 15,568,271
Opening fixed assets 9 109,023 83,092
Capital work-in-progress 10 67,574 120,881
Other assets 11 2,179,281 1,917,856
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31,583,933 33,745,166
LIABILITIES
Deposits and other accounts 12 22,074,053 28,495,209
Borrowings from other banks, agents, etc 13 5,341,518 1,354,899
Bills payable 14 200,874 211,488
other liabilities 15 2,745,001 2,552,908
----------------- -----------------
30,361,446 32,614,504
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NET ASSETS 1,222,487 1,130,662
========= =========
REPRESENTED BY
head Office capital account 16
Capital reserve 17 15,018 15,018
Unremitted profit 1,198,013 1,106,188
----------------- -----------------
1,213,031 1,121,206
Surplus on revaluation of fixed assets 9,456 9,456
----------------- -----------------
1,222,487 1,130,662
========= =========
MEMORANDUM ITEMS
Bills for collection 18 392,525 264,649
========= =========
Acceptances, endorsements and other obligations 3,981,749 3,687,381
========= =========
Contingent liabilities and commitments 19
The annexed notes form an integral part of these accounts.
Azhar Hamid Asif S. Sindhu
Country Head, Pakistan Head of Finance, Pakistan
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
Note 1999 1998
           Rupees in '000
Mark-up/interest and discount and/or return earned 3,861,437 4,974,817
Cost/Return on deposits, borrowings etc. 2,626,787 3,427,958
----------------- -----------------
1,234,650 1,546,859
Fees, commission & brokerage 528,075 517,103
Dividend income 22,506 20,823
Other operating income 20 173,847 241,315
----------------- -----------------
1,959,078 2,326,100
Operating expenses
Administrative expenses 21 833,172 808,517
Provision for non-performing advances -Net 8.2 103,149 156,454
Provision for diminution in value of investments -- 13,158
Other provisions 1,493 4,221
----------------- -----------------
937,814 982,350
----------------- -----------------
1,021,264 1,343,750
Other income 22 9,701 16,027
Other charges 23 18,272 2,190
----------------- -----------------
Net operational earnings 1,012,693 1,357,587
Restructuring cost 24 125,700 --
----------------- -----------------
Profit before taxation 886,993 1,357,587
Taxation
Current 25 512,846 759,954
Prior -- 60,546
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512,846 820,500
----------------- -----------------
Profit after taxation 374,147 537,087
Unremitted profit brought forward 1,106,188 919,101
----------------- -----------------
1,480,335 1,456,188
Remittance of profit to head office 282,322 350,000
----------------- -----------------
Unremitted profit 1,198,013 1,106,188
========= =========
The annexed notes form an integral part of these accounts.
Azhar Hamid Asif S. Sindhu
Country Head, Pakistan Head of Finance, Pakistan
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
1999 1998
         Rupees in '000
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit before taxation 886,993 1,357,587
Adjustments:
Depreciation 13,128 10,913
Provision for diminution in the value of investments -- 13,158
Provision against non-performing advances - Net 103,149 156,454
Net profit on sale of fixed assets (5,521) (7,943)
Dividend income (22,506) (20,823)
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975,243 1,509,346
(Increase)/Decrease in operating assets
Advances (2,670,681) (968,392)
Other assets 14,344 581,058
---------------- ----------------
(2,656,337)     ' (387,336)
Increase/(Decrease) in operating liabilities
Deposits and other accounts (6,421,156) (2,013,901)
Bills payable (10,615) (314,601)
Other liabilities (54,733) 78,145
---------------- ----------------
(6,486,504) (2,250,357)
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Cash flow before tax (8,167,598) (1,128,347)
Income tax paid (788,615) (1,192,918)
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Net cash flow from operating activities (8,956,213) (2,321,265)
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Sale proceeds from investment securities - Net 6,897,215 461,662
Dividend income 22,506 20,823
Capital expenditure incurred 11,366 (55,224)
Sale proceeds of fixed assets 8,403 8,346
---------------- ----------------
Net cash flow from investing activities 6,939,490 435,607
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings from banks, agents, etc. 3,986,619 860,943
Increase in capital on account of revaluation 246,826 81,595
Remittance to head office (282,322) (350,000)
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Net cash flow from financing activities 3,951,123 592,538
Increase/(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalent 1,934,400 (1,293,120)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 5,379,270 6,672,390
---------------- ----------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year 7,313,670 5,379,270
========= =========
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash 6,088,201 5,291,458
Balances with other banks 1,029,469 87,812
Money at call and short notice 196,000 --
---------------- ----------------
7,313,670 5,379,270
========= =========
Azhar Hamid Asif S. Sindhu
Country Head, Pakistan Head of Finance, Pakistan
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
1. STATUS AND NATURE OF BUSINESS
ANZ Grindlays Bank Limited is a foreign banking company registered in the State of Victoria,
Australia. The ultimate holding company of the bank is Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
Limited. The bank operates through a network of fifteen branches in Pakistan which are engaged in
banking services as defined in the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962.
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
In accordance with the directives of the Federal Government regarding the shifting of the banking
system to the Islamic modes, the State Bank of Pakistan has issued various circulars from time to
time. One permissible form of trade-related mode of financing companies of purchase of goods by
the bank from their customers and resale to them at appropriate mark-up in price on deferred payment
basis. The purchase and resale arising under these arrangements are not reflected in these
financial statements as such but are restricted to the amount of facility actually utilised and the
appropriate portion of mark-up thereon.
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
3.1 Historical cost convention
These accounts have been prepared using the historical cost convention as modified by the
revaluation of certain premises.
3.2 Staff retirement benefits
3.2.1 Defined contribution plan
The bank operates an approved funded provident fund scheme for all its permanent employees,
except expatriates, which is administered by the board of trustees. Equal monthly contributions are
made, both by the bank and its employees, to the fund at the rate of 10 percent of basic salaries of
employees.
3.2.2 Defined benefit plans
The bank operates approved funded pension and gratuity schemes covering all its permanent
employees, except expatriates, which are administered by the boards of trustees. The most recent
actuarial valuation was carded out on 01 January 1998 using "Attained Age Normal Actuarial Cost
Method". At latest actuarial valuation date, the aggregate positions of the fair value of funds' assets,
the book provisions and the actuarial liabilities of the pension funds and gratuity were Rs. 173.176
million, Rs. 5.073 million and Rs. 261.489 million respectively.
As per policy, the bank has arranged to obtain approval for special contribution from the
Commissioner of Income Tax to the extent to which payments from the funds fall short of available
resources; as granted by the tax authorities in prior years.
Main valuation assumptions used for actuarial valuation were as under:
·    Discount rate is 12 percent per annum.
·   Expected rate of increase in pension is 6 percent per annum.
·    Expected rate of increase in management staff salaries is 11.8 percent per annum.
·    Expected rate of increase in workmen staff salaries is 14 percent per annum.
·    Expected rate of return on investment is 12 percent per annum.
3.3 Taxation
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year using tax rates enacted
at the balance sheet date and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.
The bank accounts for deferred taxation using the liability method on all material timing differences.
However, deferred tax debit balance, if any, is not recognised in the financial statements.
3.4 Advances
Advances are stated net of specific and general provisions. Specific provision is made for non-per-
forming advances to reduce book value of such advances to their expected realizable value in 
compliance with the Prudential Regulations of the State Bank of Pakistan and the bank's own criteria.
Advances are written-off where there is no realistic prospect of recovery.
3.5 Investments
Securities held for yield or capital growth purposes (investment securities) are carded at cost less
provision for any permanent diminution in value. The difference between the face value and purchase
price is amortised over the remaining life of security. Securities held for trading purposes
(dealing securities) are stated at market value, with resultant gain or loss recognised in the profit and
loss account.
3.6 Operating fixed assets and depreciation
These are stated at cost or revalued amount less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is
charged using straight-line method at rates permitted by the State Bank of Pakistan. Full month's
depreciation is charged in the month of addition whereas no depreciation is charged in the month of
disposal. Profit or loss on disposal is taken to income currently.
3.7 Foreign currencies
Foreign currency transactions are translated in rupees at exchange rates prevailing on the date of
transaction. Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are revalued in rupees at the exchange rates
prevailing at the balance sheet date, except foreign currency deposits for which forward cover is
taken from State Bank of Pakistan. These deposits are translated at their respective cover rates.
Outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts are valued at the rates applicable to their respective
maturities. Exchange gains and losses are included in income currently.
3.8 Revenue recognition
Mark-up/Return on advances and investments is recognised on accrual basis, except income which
warrant carry forward in compliance with the Prudential Regulations of the State Bank of Pakistan
and the bank's own criteria. Dividend income is accounted for in the accounts when the right to
receive the dividend is established.
1999 1998
           Rupees in '000
4. CASH
In hand
Local currency 4.1 548,884 300,322
Foreign currencies 169,898 151,594
With State Bank of Pakistan in
Special deposit account
Foreign currency capital account 16 2,171,626 1,924,800
Deposits against swap funds 1,899,308 1,553,554
Local currency current account 1,280,530 1,353,211
With National Bank of Pakistan in
Local currency current account 17,955 7,977
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6,088,201 5,291,458
========== ==========
4.1 This includes National Prize Bonds of Rs. 14.721 million (1998: Rs. 2.547 million).
5. BALANCES WITH OTHER BANKS
These represent balances held outside Pakistan in current accounts.
6. MONEY AT CALL AND SHORT NOTICE
This carries mark-up at the rate of 10.50 percent per annum payable on monthly basis within
the maturity date of 31 January 2000.
1999 1998
           Rupees in '000
7. INVESTMENTS
Investment Securities
Federal Investments Bonds 1,557,100 1,051,228
Federal and Provincial Governments loans 286,513 332,902
Government Treasury Bills 1,830,864 9,187,562
Investments in subsidiary company and associated undertaking 86,500 86,500
Fully paid-up ordinary shares of unlisted companies 2,031 2,031
National Investment Trust Units 31,389 31,389
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3,794,397 10,691,612
Provision for diminution in the value of investments (15,816) (15,816)
---------------- ----------------
3,778,581 10,675,796
========== ==========
Market value of quoted investments 3,505,119 10,352,769
========== ==========
Book value of unquoted investments 333,043 379,432
========== ==========
7.1 Investments include securities having a book value of Rs 16.6 million (1998:39.588 million) pledged
with State Bank of Pakistan as security to facilitate T.T. discounting facility to Pakistan branches of
the bank, (including an amount earmarked against the facilities allocated prior to 31 December 1999
to branches now in Bangladesh).
7.2 Investments also include securities having a book value of Rs. 274.8 million (1998: Rs. 274.8 million)
pledged with State Bank of Pakistan as security to facilitate same day Rupee credit against surrender
of foreign currency deposits.
7.3 At 31 December 1999, securities held under resale commitments (reserve repo) with book value of
Rs. 912 million (1998: Rs. 4,571 million) were included in investments, while securities sold under
repurchase commitments (repo) with book value of Rs. 1,745 million (1998: 1,793 million) were
excluded from investments.
1999 1998
            Rupees in '000
8. ADVANCES - Net of provision
Loans, cash credits, overdrafts, etc.
In Pakistan 17,861,646 15,125,253
Bills discounted and purchased
Payable in Pakistan 367,938 794,056
Payable outside Pakistan 429,921 158,837
---------------- ----------------
18,659,505 16,078,146
General and specific provision for
non-performing advances 8.2 (523,701) (509,875)
---------------- ----------------
18,135,804 15,568,271
========== ==========
Advances include Rs. 763.791 million (1998: Rs. 747.14 million) which have been placed on non-
performing status.
8.1 Particulars of advances
In local currency 17,705,883 15,409,434
In foreign currencies 429,921 158,837
---------------- ----------------
18,135,804 15,568,271
========== ==========
Debts considered good in respect of which
the bank is fully secured 18,135,804 15,568,271
Debts considered good for which the bank holds no
security other than the debtors' personal security -- --
Debts considered good secured by the personal
liabilities of one or more parties in addition to the
personal security of the debtors -- --
Debts considered doubtful or bad not provided for -- --