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Israel Discount Bank Ltd.

Investor Presentation Mar 11, 2024

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Disclaimer:

This document has been prepared by Israel Discount Bank Ltd. (the "Bank") solely for use by the Bank in its presentation of its 2023 full year and 4 th quarter report, as well as in strategic updates referred to in the Bank's reports. This presentation is not a substitute for the Bank's 2023 full year and 4 th quarter financial statements which include the full financial information including forward-looking Information. The English version of the financial statements are available on the Bank's investor relations website at www.investors.discountbank.co.il

This presentation includes forward-looking information, as defined in the Israeli Securities Law, 5728 - 1968. Such information includes, among other things, projections, objectives, estimates and assessments of the Bank, which relate to future events or issues, the occurrence of which is not certain and is outside the control of the Bank. Forward-looking information does not constitute proven, factual information, and is based solely on the viewpoint of the Bank's management, which is based, among other things, on analysis of general information that is known to the Bank's management as of the date of this presentation. Forward-looking information, by definition, is subject to the substantial risk of not coming to fruition, and such information is not definite and cannot be estimated in advance and is at times even beyond the Bank's control. The fulfillment of forward-looking information is impacted by risk factors that are characteristic of the Bank's activities and also by developments in the general environment and external factors that affect the Bank's operations, which cannot be estimated in advance and that by their nature are beyond the control of the Bank. Therefore, readers of this presentation are hereby warned that the results and achievements of the Bank in the future may be significantly different than those presented in the forward-looking information included in this presentation. Similarly, forward-looking projections and estimations are based on assumptions and information in the possession of the Bank as of the time of the presentation, and the Bank shall not be required to update or revise any such projection or estimation in order to reflect events or conditions that transpire after the date of the presentation.

Disclaimer regarding unsponsored American Depository Receipt (ADR):

U.S. depository institutions or banks may establish ADR programs in respect of the shares of certain non-U.S. issuers without the consent or participation of such issuers (the so called "Unsponsored ADRs"(. An ADR or American Depositary Receipt, which is issued by a U.S. bank or depository to evidence a share of a non-U.S. issuer that has been deposited with the U.S. bank or depository. An Unsponsored ADR program is set up without the cooperation of the non-U.S. issuer or even without its consent. Israel Discount Bank does not support or encourage the creation of Unsponsored ADR programs in respect of its securities and, in any event, disclaims any liability in connection with an Unsponsored ADR.

Israel Discount Bank makes no representation regarding its compliance with Rule 12g3-2(b) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Opening Remarks AGENDA

Avi Levi, CEO

2023 – KEEPING STRONG PERFORMANCE AMIDST MARKET TURBULENCE

** Consolidated figures for banking operations of Discount & Mercantile

** As calculated

CONTINUE OUR JOURNEY

Source: Company filings.

(1) In 2014 the Bank implemented its long-term strategic plan to improve its profitability and efficiency

Photography: Eyal Tagar

NAVIGATING THE ECONOMIC CHALLENGES IN 2024

  • The Israeli economy demonstrates resilience and has a history of fast recovery after war. The macro indicators exhibiting an upward momentum as of Jan 2024.
  • Governmental aid-plan for the business sector is essential for enduring economic growth with emphasis on supporting SMEs, reducing bureaucracy and reinstating the momentum in the construction sector.
  • For the banking sector, this year faces challenges with lower interest rates, reduced credit demand and a weakened business cycle.
  • Yet, Discount bank is committed to support the businesses and individuals adversely impacted by the war and to promote the economy.

CULTIVATING A CULTURE OF CHANGE & EXCELLENCE

  • Completing the transition to our new campus shifting residence and change our operational approach.
  • The new 150,000 sqm facility is aimed at leveraging the employee experience and improve cooperation among employees and departments.
  • Set up a framework for a nimble organization & an agile culture.
  • Sustaining leadership in the disruptive landscape of banking in Israel through our innovation and establishment of new ventures.

Preserving our Goals

To be the best financial institution for its customers, which creates maximum value to its shareholders over time

STANDING BY OUR CUSTOMERS AND SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY

Philanthropic activity for the residents of the south and for IDF soldiers

Discount has inaugurated the "Keren-Or", a specialized , assistance fund with an initial allocation of NIS 50 million dedicated to children and youths adversely affected by . the horrors of the war

  • Establishment of "Discount Command Center" Addresses the immediate needs of wounded soldiers in the rehabilitation . ward at Sheba hospital
  • .Discount is supporting two IDF regiments

The expenditure for BOI aid outline was lower than anticipated

  • . BoI has extended the aid-outline for an additional three months
  • The preliminary expenses for the six-months aid outline for affected . customers* was estimated in 4Q23 to be NIS 276 million at full utilization
  • Executed costs of benefits reduced to NIS 177 million, due to partial . demand
  • Total overall credit amount impacted was 15.8 bil, with NIS 1.1 bil thereof .subject to deferral

.Customers who live up to 7 km from the Gaza Strip & Deferral and exemptions to customers who are directly affected by the war **

AGENDA

Financial and Strategic Review

Asaf Pasternak, CFO

THE ECONOMY REGAINS MOMENTUM FOLLOWING THE FOURTH QUARTER SETBACK

** Market information Mar2024

DISCOUNT STRONG FUNDAMENTALS

  • Diversified loan book throughout the Bank and its subsidiaries in Israel and the USA.
  • Ample liquidity- LCR 130.7% ; Solid CET-1 10.71%.
  • Dividend payout has returned to 20%, keeping the commitment to our shareholder and for future growth.

The local capital market demonstrates resilience, and ample liquidity. The markets easily absorbed the impact of Moody's sovereign downgrade to A3.

2023 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Net income of NIS 4,192m and ROE of 15.7% in 2023, and net income of 919m and ROE of 13.2% in 4Q23, a record year.
  • Higher collective allowances: Credit loss expenses ratio mounted to 0.59% in 2023, and 0.59% in 4Q23, driven mainly by increase collective allowances to reflect our conservative credit risk approach. Non Performing Loans (NPL) out of total credit slightly increased to 0.91% in 4Q23, compared with 0.84% in 3Q23 and 0.62% in 4Q22.
  • Stable credit growth within key segments: Total credit grew by 7.6% YoY with medium enterprises growing by 16.4% YoY, corporates grew by 15.5% YoY and mortgage balance by 6.4% YoY. In 4Q23, there was a moderate increase of 0.2% in growth.
  • NII is impacted by increased CoF: NII inclined in 2023 by 25.8% compared with 2022, in 4Q23 NII declined by 5.6% compared with 3Q23 as CPI recorded a marginal growth of 0.1%. NII grew by 0.6% compared with 4Q22. Net Interest Margin (NIM) reduced to 2.83% in 4Q23 compared with 3.02% in 3Q23 and 2.98% in 4Q22.
  • Operating efficiency reached 49.6% and 45.9% w/o CAL, compared with 55.8% in 2022. In 4Q23 the operating efficiency ratio reached 53.4% compared with 51.8% in 3Q23 and 53.8% in 4Q22 as total income decreased by 3.9%, QoQ.
3 Net Income ROE Cost-Income
Ratio
Expenses Ratio
for Credit Loss
3 Net income ROE Cost-Income
Ratio
Expenses Ratio
for Credit Loss
2
Q
4
d
NIS 919m
3Q23: NIS 817m;
4Q22: NIS 939m
13.2%
3Q23: 12.0%;
4Q22: 15.4%
53.4%
3Q23: 51.8%;
4Q22: 53.8%
0.59%
3Q23: 0.91%
4Q22: 0.38%
2
0
2
d
NIS 4,192m
2022: NIS 3,495m
15.7%
2022: 15.1%
49.6%
2022: 55.8%
0.59%
2022: 0.18%
e
st
u
dj
A
NIS 821m
3Q23: NIS 817m;
4Q22: NIS 958m
11.8%
3Q23: 12.0%;
4Q22: 15.7%
55.2%
3Q23: 51.8%;
4Q22: 53.0%
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st
u
dj
A
NIS 4,026m
2022: NIS 3,190m
15.1%
2022: 13.8%
50.5%
2022: 57.4%

ROBUST GROWTH IN TOTAL CREDIT IN 2023

SIGNIFICANT INCOME GROWTH IN 2023

MAINTAINING A POSITIVE LONG-TERM JAWS RATIO

CREDIT LOSS EXPENSES ARE DECREASING AS THE IMPACT OF THE WAR ON THE ECONOMY IS CONTAINED

FY23 0.59% Collective allowances drives most of the overall Credit Loss Expenses the impact of the war has been mitigated (in NIS m and %)

Collective allowances Specific Basis

Ample allowance for Loan Loss Provisions from Total Credit**

* NPL: percent of non accrual from gross total credit.

** Calculated as percent of Loan Loss Provisions from total credit.

ROBUST AND DIVERSIFIED FUNDING BASE AND AMPLE LIQUIDITY

OUR STRATEGY

We aim to be the best financial institution for its customers, which creates maximum value to its shareholders over time

Key Strategic Pillars

Winning in Traditional Banking

  • Best customer experience
  • Accelerated growth in main focus areas
  • Banking excellence

Groundbreaking Innovation

  • PayBox
  • Greenlend
  • Cooperation with fintech
  • Open banking & aggregation

  • Mercantile
  • CAL
  • IDBNY
  • Discount Capital

OUR STRATEGY

We aim to be the best financial institution for its customers, which creates maximum value to its shareholders over time

Net Income ROE Efficiency Ratio
2025
TARGETS *
3,500m 12.5% 55.0%
2023
WHERE WE ARE
4,192m 15.7% 49.6%

In 2024 we intend to strengthen the focus on efficiency & banking excellence.

The 3Q24 reports will unveil a newly devised strategic plan for the year 2030.

SOLID PERFORMANCE ACROSS OUR MAIN SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

2023 Group Results With CAL w/o CAL *
Net
Income;
NIS
bn.
4,192 3,966
ROE 15.7% 15.4%
Efficiency
Ratio
49.6% 45.9%

* (1) The data for ICC has been totally eliminated, with no calculation in respect of the alternative use of the risk assets that would become available as a result of the separation as well as the yield produced by them and with no calculation of the gains produced by the realization of the holdings in ICC and the yield produced by the investment thereof in an alternative activity.

(2) In congruence of that stated above, the capital has been standardized so as to maintain the actually existing capital adequacy level, and accordingly, the return on equity has been standardized.

CET-1 CAPITAL RATIO IS EFFECTIVELY PROTECTED AGAINST MARKET VOLATILITY

DIVIDEND RATIO HAS BEEN INCREASED TO 20%

TO SUMMARIZE

.Record results for 2023, with net income of 4,192M NIS, and ROE of 15.7%

Responsible credit growth, with asset quality remaining solid – Credit growth of 7.6%, .attributed to Corporates & Medium Enterprises, mainly during the first 9 month of the year

Higher credit loss expense: Conservative credit risk approach resulted in elevated collective (allowances and driven our credit loss expense to 0.59%. Yet, the Non Performing Loans (NPL out of total credit grew only to 0.91% with a higher cover ratio amounting to 1.60%.

Strong growth in NII – NII is increased by 25.8% in 2023. In 4Q23 a decrease of 5.6% QoQ is contributed mainly to low CPI. In 4Q23 Net Interest Margin (NIM) reached 2.83% . compared with 3.02% in 3Q23 and 2.98% in 4Q22

Dividend payout is increased to a 20% distribution, in accordance with BoI directive and reflecting our confidence in our robust capital capacity and to ensure future growth & .expected demand for credit

AGENDA

Q&A

Avi Levi, CEO Asaf Pasternak, CFO Yossi Beressi, Chief Accountant

APPENDICES

ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK: P&L AND SELECTED RATIOS

NIS m 4Q23 3Q23 4Q22 vs.3Q23 vs.4Q22 2023 2022 change
Net interest income 2,555 2,707 2,540 )5.6%( 0.6% 10,936 8,693 25.8%
Credit loss expenses 390 596 230 )34.6%( 69.6% 1,502 407 269.0%
Non-interest financing income 295 312 248 )5.4%( 19.0% 1,218 417 192.1%
Commissions 821 918 857 )10.6%( )4.2%( 3,495 3,404 2.7%
Other income 118 6 9 425 430 )1.2%(
Total non-interest income 1,234 1,236 1,114 )0.2%( 10.8% 5,138 4,251 20.9%
Total income 3,789 3,943 3,654 )3.9%( 3.7% 16,074 12,944 24.2%
Salaries and related expenses 979 972 988 0.7% )0.9%( 3,850 3,568 7.9%
Maintenance & depreciation 363 384 313 )5.5%( 16.0% 1,397 1,232 13.4%
Other expenses 680 687 666 )1.0%( 2.1% 2,719 2,417 12.5%
Total operating and other expenses 2,022 2,043 1,967 )1.0%( 2.8% 7,966 7,217 10.4%
Income before taxes 1,377 1,304 1,457 5.6% )5.5%( 6,606 5,320 24.2%
Provision for taxes on income 470 457 516 2.8% )8.9%( 2,316 1,806 28.2%
Income after taxes 907 847 941 7.1% )3.6%( 4,290 3,514 22.1%
Net income attributable to shareholders 919 817 939 12.5% )2.1%( 4,192 3,495 19.9%
ROE 13.2% 12.0% 15.4% 15.7% 15.1%
Cost income ratio 53.4% 51.8% 53.8% 49.6% 55.8%
CET-1 ratio 10.71% 10.36% 10.25% 10.71% 10.25%
NIM 2.83% 3.02% 2.98% 3.08% 2.69%
Rate of credit loss expenses 0.59% 0.91% 0.38% 0.59% 0.18%
NPL ratio 0.91% 0.84% 0.62% 0.91% 0.62%
Dividend per share (in Agurot)* 14.86 9.91 15.18

* Dividend in respect of the relevant period

ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK: SELECTED BALANCE SHEET ITEMS

NIS m 31.12.23 30.09.23 31.12.22
Cash and deposits with banks 51,115 57,552 65,713
Securities 59,268 52,380 44,794
Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell 851 1,150 857
Credit to the public 262,941 262,463 244,288
Provision for credit losses )4,214( )4,034( )3,209(
Credit to the public, net 258,727 258,429 241,079
Credit to governments 3,073 3,313 2,599
Investment in investee companies 471 468 486
Buildings and equipment 4,535 4,502 3,904
Intangible assets and goodwill 161 162 162
Assets in respect of derivative instruments 11,106 14,857 11,420
Other assets 6,417 6,389 5,740
Total Assets 395,724 399,202 376,754
Deposits from the public 297,597 298,435 292,293
Deposits from banks and governments 11,404 14,668 15,493
Securities borrowed or sold via repo agreements* 12,642 11,007 3,739
Bonds and subordinated debt notes 15,491 16,225 12,308
Liabilities in respect of derivative instruments 10,469 11,445 9,348
Other liabilities 18,883 19,031 18,095
Total liabilities 366,486 370,811 351,276
Equity capital attributed to the Bank's shareholders 28,474 27,621 24,880
Non-controlling rights in consolidated companies 764 770 598
Total equity 29,238 28,391 25,478
Total Liabilities and Equity 395,724 399,202 376,754

* Including securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell

ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK: ADJUSTMENTS TO P&L

NIS m 2023 2022 2021
Reported net income 4,192 3,495 2,773
Profit from the sale of rights in Visa Europe - )20( -
Realization of assets )239( )315( )38(
Nonrecurring awards - - 155
Redemption of jubilee awards - - 19
Effect of settlement - 30 94
Provisions stemming from the separation of ICC 73 - -
Expenses of vacating the Management Building of IDB Bank - - 13
Total )166( )305( 243
Adjusted net income 4,026 3,190 3,016

MERCANTILE: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Main P&L and Balance Sheet metrics and selected ratios

NIS m 4Q23 3Q23 4Q22 Vs. 3Q23 Vs. 4Q22 2023 2022 Change
Net interest income 536 577 521 )7.1%( 2.9% 2,284 1,746 30.8%
Non-interest income 209 104 97 101.0% 115.5% 533 376 41.8%
Total income 745 681 618 9.4% 20.6% 2,817 2,122 32.8%
Operating & other expenses 252 275 310 )8.4%( )18.7%( 1,048 1,051 )0.3%(
Net income
-
Adjusted
188 197 151 )4.6%( 24.5% 880 601 46.4%
Return on equity -
Adjusted
15.5% 17.1% 15.1% 19.7% 15.7%
Cost-income ratio -
Adjusted
40.1% 40.4% 50.2% 38.8% 49.5%
Rate of credit loss expenses 0.76% 0.68% 0.73% 0.70% 0.38%
NIM 3.64% 3.83% 3.39% 3.75% 2.92%
Total assets 63,789 61,388 64,786 3.9% )1.5%(
Credit to the public, net 45,678 45,081 42,569 1.3% 7.3%
Securities 7,410 6,881 6,988 7.7% 6.0%
Deposits from the public 50,306 48,788 51,047 3.1% )1.5%(
Total equity 4,977 4,725 4,055 5.3% 22.7%
2023 2022 Change
2.284 1,746 30.8%
533 376 41.8%
2,817 2,122 32.8%
1,048 1,051 (0.3%)
330 601 46.4%
19.7% 15.7%
38.8% 49.5%
0.70% 0.38%
3.75% 2.92%

IDBBANK: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Main P&L and Balance Sheet metrics and selected ratios

USD m 4Q23 3Q23 4Q22 Vs. 3Q23 Vs. 4Q22 2023 2022 Change
Net Interest Income 80 82 92 )2.4%( )13.0%( 335 335 -
Non-Interest Expenses )10( 21 12 N/A N/A 45 68 )33.8%(
Total Income 70 103 104 )32.0%( )32.7%( 380 403 )5.7%(
Operating & Other Expenses 77 74 64 4.1% 20.3% 292 255 14.5%
Net Income )5( 17 32 )129.4%( )115.6%( 64 114 )43.9%(
Return on Equity )1.8%( 5.9% 11.5% )130.5%( )115.7%( 5.5% 10.2%
Cost-Income Ratio 110.0% 71.8% 61.5% 53.2% 78.9% 76.8% 63.4%
Credit Loss Expenses ratio 0.24% 0.25% 0.06% N/A N/A 0.10% )0.03%(
NIM 2.77% 2.86% 3.19% )3.1%( )13.2%( 2.90% 2.80%
Total Assets 12,219 12,443 12,512 )1.8%( )2.3%(
Loans, net 8,102 8,236 8,154 )1.6%( )0.6%(
Securities 2,608 2,714 2,460 )3.9%( 6.0%
Deposits from the Public 10,316 10,318 10,479 )0.0%( )1.6%(
Total Equity 1,222 1,169 1,121 4.5% 9.0%
2023 2022 Change
335 335
ਪੰਜ 68 (33.8%)
380 403 (5.7%)
297 255 14.5%
64 114 (43.9%)
5.5% 10.2%
76.8% 63.4%
0.10% (0.03%)
2.90% 2.80%

CAL: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Main P&L and Balance Sheet metrics and selected ratios

NIS m 4Q23 3Q23 4Q22 Vs. 3Q23 Vs. 4Q22 2023 2022 Change
Income From Credit Card Transactions 401 480 428 )16.5%( )6.3%( 1,751 1,651 6.1%
Credit Loss Expense 98 93 43 5.4% 127.9% 285 97 193.8%
Non-Interest Financing Expenses - 9 )7( N/A N/A 310 102 203.9%
Total Income 614 701 599 )12.4%( 2.5% 2,883 2,433 18.5%
Total Expenses
(excluding credit loss expenses)
474 502 498 )5.6%( )4.8%( 2,001 1,895 5.6%
Net income
-
Adjusted
24 79 39 )69.6%( )38.5%( 277 286 )3.1%(
Return on equity -
Adjusted
3.8% 13.3% 7.6% 12.0% 13.2%
Cost-income ratio -
Adjusted
77.5% 71.6% 83.1% 74.3% 78.9%
Total assets 19,378 20,454 18,547 )5.3%( 4.5%
Interest bearing credit 9,005 9,103 8,183 )1.1%( 10.0%
Consumer credit 7,741 7,770 7,034 )0.4%( 10.1%
Total equity 2,447 2,444 2,120 0.1% 15.4%
2023 2022 Change
1,751 1,651 6.1%
285 97 193.8%
310 102 203.9%
2,883 2,433 18.5%
2,001 1,895 5.6%
277 286 (3.1%)
12.0% 13.2%
74.3% 78.9%

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