Investor Presentation • Mar 11, 2024
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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.
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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.

Avi Levi, CEO


** Consolidated figures for banking operations of Discount & Mercantile
** As calculated

Source: Company filings.
(1) In 2014 the Bank implemented its long-term strategic plan to improve its profitability and efficiency



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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

The expenditure for BOI aid outline was lower than anticipated

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


** Market information Mar2024

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

| 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% |
e st u dj A |
NIS 4,026m 2022: NIS 3,190m |
15.1% 2022: 13.8% |
50.5% 2022: 57.4% |





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


* NPL: percent of non accrual from gross total credit.
** Calculated as percent of Loan Loss Provisions from total credit.

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| 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.


| 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.






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


| 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
| 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

| 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 |

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% |
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% |
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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