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Bank Hapoalim B.M.

Investor Presentation Mar 3, 2025

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Bank Hapoalim Annual Report 2024

Disclaimer

This presentation includes condensed information and Special items in ROE, net profit and expenses refer to of reimbursement by insurance and potential income selected data from Bank Hapoalim's 2024 annual provision made in relation to the investigation of the from the disposal of real-estate properties owned by financial results. This presentation is not a substitute for US authorities. the Bank in the course of the relocation to the Poalim the Bank's 2024 Annual Financial Statements, which Center. The targets may not be realized, in full or in include the full financial information, including forward- The targets listed in this presentation constitute part, and the actual business results achieved may be looking information. The financial statements are forward-looking information, as defined in the materially different, due, among other factors, to the available on the Bank's website at Securities Law. The targets are based on various

may cause actual results to differ materially from those 3.3%-3.5% during the years of the plan. The Bank's plans and the financial targets are subject to

Data relating to business segments is presented according the Corporate Governance Report), including in to "operating segments based on management approach" connection with profit distribution, and do not include

www.bankhapoalim.com failure of the assumptions detailed above to -Investor Relations/Financial assumptions, estimates, and evaluations with regard to Information. materialize; changes in the business environment, in future events, the materialization of which is uncertain Israel and globally, and in macroeconomic conditions; Some of the information in this presentation that does and/ or not under the Bank's control, including the condition of the global economy; the economic, not refer to historical facts constitutes forward-looking assumptions regarding macroeconomic conditions, in political, and security situation in Israel and in the information, as defined in the Securities Law. line with expectations derived from the market; these region; regulatory changes and consequent restrictions include a Bank of Israel interest rate of 4.00% at the end Forward-looking statements regarding applicable to the Bank; or the materialization of any of of 2025 and 3.75% at the end of 2026, inflation of 2.3%- the Bank's business, financial condition, and results of the risk factors that affect the Bank. See the section 2.5% during the years of the plan, and GDP growth of operations are subject to risks and uncertainties that "Review of risks," below.

policies, as well as certain other risk factors detailed update the information regarding the financial targets approval of the financial statements, the details, from time to time in the Bank's filings with the at any time. manner of implementation, and impacts of which are securities authorities. still unclear; see the section "Regulatory initiatives" in as disclosed in note 28A in the Bank's annual report. the effects of one-time events, including recognition

contemplated. Such forward-looking statements changes that may be required from time to time, include, but are not limited to, product demand, In addition, the targets were set based on the existing including due to factors that may affect their pricing, market acceptance, changing economic regulation at the date of the report (not including the realization, as described above. Subject to the conditions, risks in product and technology outline for the banking system regarding which the directives of the law, the Bank shall not be obligated to development and the effect of the Bank's accounting Bank of Israel issued a press release close to the date of s accounti

2024 Annual Financial Review

Yadin Antebi, CEO Financial targets

2024: a year of growth, strong profitability and shareholder value creation

Financial targets for 2025-2026

* By cash dividend or share buyback, subjectto the guidelines of the Bank of Israel and all the relevant circumstances. (see item 2.3.2 in the financial report regarding capital and capital adequacy).

Key baseline assumptions for targets (as of March 2025)

BOI interest rate 4.00%
at
the
end
of
2025,
3.75%
at
the
end
of
2026,
in-line
with
market-implied
expectations
Inflation
(known CPI)
2.5%
in
2025,
2.3%
in
2026,
in-line
with
market-implied
expectations
GDP growth 3.3%
in
2025,
3.5%
in
2026
Other income Excluding
gains
from
real-estate
asset
realizations
*
and
recognition
of
insurance
reimbursement

*Insurance reimbursement: under a settlement agreement in the amount of USD 135 million. For further details, see note 25 of the 2024 annual report. Note: For a detailed disclosure regarding capital and capital distribution, see item 2.3.2 in the financial report.

2024 Annual Financial Review

Strategic focus

Strategic focus

Leadership in retail banking

Accelerating growth by focusing on sales and service

Customer interactions across channels, per month

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Maximizing potential in housing loans

to increase market share

sales, service, and models including complex in the mortgage center (SLA)

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Re-org of the Updating Expanding the A significant leap in mortgage operation: compensation customer base, service, particularly retention contact transactions application process

Leadership in corporate banking

Accelerating growth through process improvements

Continued leadership in capital markets activities

and expansion of Poalim Equity operations

bit – a unique driver of innovation in the Israeli market

3 million active users

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New revenue streams

Transaction fee 0.6% on incoming payments above NIS 25k per year.

Payment account

  • Reduces current clearing fees
  • Expands the bank's deposit base

Improvement in operational efficiency

Efficiency plan of 770 (net) employee positions

When concluded, the plan will lead to cost savings of NIS 300 million per year, before tax.

Focus on cost savings in other expenses

Gen AI & data

Embedding data as a cross-organizational resource, integrated into workflows

Leveraging data for underwriting, sales, service, email and more

2024 Annual Financial Review

Ram Gev, CFO Financials

2024 and 4Q24 key messages

Profitability
Strong
profitability
in
the
full
year
and
fourth
quarter
of
2024:
ROE
of
13.8%
and
10.8%,
respectively.

Full-year
and
fourth-quarter
quarter2024
net
profit
were
impacted
by
a
~NIS
400
m
(net)
expense
for
an
early
retirement
plan.
Growth
Strong
credit
growth
across
allsegment
of
operations;
8.9%
YoY
and
3.0%
QoQ.

Growth
wasrecorded
while
NPL
ratio
continued
to
improve,
currently
0.59%.
Capital and
distribution

Total
distribution
of
net
profit
in
respect
of
the
fourth
quarter
amounts
to
40%,
including
cash
dividend
and
share
buyback.

Capital
and
liquidity
ratios
continue
to
be
substantially
higher
than
requirements,
reflecting
significant
buffers.
Financial
targets

New
financial
targets
introduced
for
2025-2026.
Strong and stable profitability Significant and responsible growth Robust capital and liquidity position
ROE Impact of
retirement plan
Credit NPL CET-1 ratio Profit distribution
13.8% 597 m
NIS
+8.9% 0.59% 11.80% 40%
2024 Before tax YoY NPL ratio LCR Retail deposit ratio
d
10.8%
4Q24
400 m
~NIS
Net
+3.0%
QoQ
255%
NPL coverage ratio
131% 57%

Continued strong profitability

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Significant growth momentum in the fourth quarter and full year

Credit growth across all segments of operation NIS billion

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Continued financing income growth

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Fourth quarter financing income and margin impacted by CPI differences; excluding CPI contribution, core financing income soared

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Growth in customer activity reflected in strong fee volume

Fees in 2023 and 2024 were impacted by benefits granted to customers to help cope with the Swords of Iron War.

Benefits granted amounted to NIS 30 million in 2023, and NIS 67 million in 2024.

Early retirement plan affected expenses; will positively impact future results

Total expenses, NIS million

Early retirement plan:

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  • Planned reduction of 770 (net) employee positions by 2028.
  • The actual pace of retirements will be aligned with the progress ofthe Bank'sstrategic plan.
  • The efficiency plan, when concluded, is expected to lead to cost savings of approx. NIS 300 million per year, before tax effect.

The decrease in salary and related expenses in 2024 was impacted by approx. NIS 200 m in respect of the collective wage agreement recorded in 2023, partially offset by an increase in bonuses. Current salary and related expenses remained stable in 2024. Other expenses were impacted by donations and aid granted in connection with the war, in the amount of approx. NIS 84 million (vs. NIS 10 million in 2023), and an increase in expenses for legal proceedings (primarily in the second half of 2024) and in IT expenses.

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Continuous improvement in productivity ratios to support future profitability. Growth and retirement plan creates further potential

Further build of the collective allowance alongside income from individual allowance

Provision for credit losses, NIS million

In 2024, income was recorded in respect of the individual allowance as a result of recoveries from a small number of borrowers.

High credit quality metrics; low NPL ratio alongside allowance of more than double the NPLs

NPL coverage ratio* 255% 161% 174% 137% Total problematic debt, NPL ratio & NPL coverage ratio NIS million NPL ratio 3,871 4,091 5,054 Special mention 2,614 1,115 858 872 4,785 4,681 1,018 4,258 3,178 *** 2021 2022 2023 Non-accruing Substandard 2024 1.11% 0.97% 0.87% 0.59% 9,771 9,630 9,250 7,744 ***

* Balance sheet allowance for credit losses to NPL.

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** Allowance in respect of loans, including off-balance sheet items, of total loans.

*** Proforma data. The proforma allowance for credit losses includes the effect of the initial implementation of CECL.

Largest-in-sector retail base provides a competitive advantage

Substantial organic capital generation

The gap between the current CET-1 ratio and the minimum internal target reflects a substantial capital surplus, to serve various future growth scenarios, potential further capital distribution, a buffer for negative scenarios, etc.

CET-1 capital ratio Strong growth in shareholders' equity, NIS billion

* Relief valid until December 31, 2025. The minimum regulatory requirement pre-relief is 6%. For additional information regarding capital requirements, refer to note 24 in the FY24 report.

Continued distribution of 40% of net profit

* Calculated as the dividend per share declared in respect of the last four quarters' profits, including 4Q24, divided by share price on the record date of each distribution or declaration.

Future relocation to Poalim Center: potential to increase productivity and record capital gains

Today, the bank's headquarters are scattered over eight buildings owned by the bank in Tel Aviv. The main sites are:

50 Rothschild Blvd. & Menora building 63 Yehuda Halevy St.

Construction rights for:

tower

Mixed-use designation for residential, office, and commercial spaces

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33% owned by the bank

Mixed-use designation for residential, office, and commercial spaces

Rubinstein Towers Fully owned by the bank

Poalim Center

A 40-story office tower with area of ~66,000 sq.m.

A central, accessible location near a major transportation hub

An innovative, smart, tech-based tower compliant with LEED Gold green building standards

One Bank -full synergy, partnership, and agility

A leap forward in the employee experience

Relocation planned for 2026

A full year of war resulted in low growth, yet far from recession

Assuming the ceasefire holds, the worst is behind us

GDP growth, source: CBS

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Tight labor market

The fiscal picture has improved and risk premiums declined, opening the way to a more accommodative monetary policy

10-year government bond yields, source: Bloomberg Implied interest rates, source: Bloomberg

Risk premiums have declined Interest rates expected to decrease

2024 and 4Q24 key takeaways

We introduced financial targets for the years 2025-2026: Net profit of NIS 8.5-9.5 billion; ROE of ~ 14%-15%; to NPLs was 255%. Annual credit growth of 7%; Distribution of at least 50% of net profit.

NPL continued to decline, bringing the NPL ratio to 0.59%; credit-loss allowance

Continued strong profitability – ROE of 13.8% in 2024 and 10.8% in 4Q24, impacted by ~NIS 400 m (net) expense for early retirement plan.

Strong organic capital generation creates a large capital buffer and allows for a total distribution of 40% of net profit.

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Strong credit growth in the quarter and full year; growth was broad-based across all segments.

The Board of Directors resolved to elect Noam Hanegbi as the Chairperson of the Bank. The appointment took effect on Feb. 18, 2025.

Appendix

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Key balance sheet items NIS million

Year ended 2023 2024
Cash on hand and deposits with banks 107,730 117,053
Securities 127,122 121,838
Net credit to the public 407,381 443,483
Deposits from the public 554,595 574,285
Deposits from banks 9,085 10,837
Bonds and subordinated notes 21,800 20,190
Shareholders' equity 52,430 58,150
Total balance sheet 686,530 720,844

Note: For a full balance sheet analysis, please refer to the bank's financial statements for FY24.

Key profit and loss items NIS million

Year ended 2023 2024
Total net financing profit 17,352 17,909
Fees and other income 4,030 4,051
Total income 21,382 21,960
Wages (4,577) (4,486)
Maintenance and depreciation of buildings and equipment (1,477) (1,445)
Other expenses (2,177) (3,076)
Total operating and other expenses (8,231) (9,007)
Provision for credit losses (1,879) (693)
Profit before taxes 11,272 12,260
Provision for taxes on profit (3,930) (4,559)
Net profit 7,360 7,635
ROE 15.0% 13.8%

Israel's leading financial institution

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