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Banco Comercial Portugues

Interim / Quarterly Report Aug 29, 2013

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BANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO, S.A.

Public Traded Company Headquarters: Avenida da Liberdade, n.º 195, 1250 – 142 Lisboa - Portugal Registered in Lisbon C.R.C. no. 500 852 367 Share Capital: EUR 5.040.124.063,26

ACTIVITY AND RESULTS OF BANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO GROUP BANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO GROUP NTO GROUP AND BANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO

1ST HALF OF 201 HALF 2013

(Audited financial information under IFRS as implemented by the European Union) (According to article 9 of CMVM regulation nº 5/2008)

This report is a free translation into English of the original Portuguese version. In case of doubt or misinterpretation the Portuguese version will prevail.

Index

I. MANAGEMENT REPORT

1. Banco Espírito Santo activity and results Banco Espírito Santo in 1H2013 in 1H2013 1H2013

    1. Economic Overview Economic Overview
    1. Results Results Results
  • 3.1 Net Interest Income
  • 3.2 Fees and Commissions
  • 3.3 Capital Markets and Other Results
  • 3.4 Operating Costs
  • 3.5 Efficiency
  • 3.6 Provisions
  • 3.7 Profitability

4. Activity Activity Activity

  • 4.1 General overview
  • 4.2 Main business areas (Operating Segments)

5. Financial Strength and Other Indicators Financial Strength Other IndicatorsIndicators

  • 5.1 Credit Quality
  • 5.2 Liquidity, Solvency and Financial Strength
  • 5.3 Bank of Portugal Reference Indicators

6. Main Risks and Uncertainties in the second Main second half of 2013

7. Activity and Results of Banco Espírito Santo Activity and Results of Banco Espírito SantoActivity and Santo

  • 7.1 Business Performance and Asset Quality
  • 7.2 Operating Conditions, Productivity and Profitability

8. Sundry Disclosure Disclosure Disclosures

  • 8.1 Securities issued by BES Group and held by members of BES Corporate Bodies
  • 8.2 Qualified Holdings in BES Share Capital
  • 8.3 Own shares
  • 8.4 Recommendations of the Financial Stability Forum (FSF) and the Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS) concerning the Transparency of Information and the Valuation of Assets

9. Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformitywith the Financial Information Reported with the Financial Information Reportedwith the Reported

II. INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES

  • o Consolidated Interim Financial Statements and Notes
  • o Limited Review Report on Interim Consolidated Financial Information issued by the CMVM Registered Auditor

I. MANAGEMENT REPORT I. MANAGEMENT REPORTREPORT

1. BANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO GR GROUP ACTIVITY AND RESULTS IN OUP IN 1H 1H13

  • Reflecting the sharp economic contraction in Portugal induced by the international crisis and the austerity programme imposed on the country: the loan book grew by EUR 712 million (+2.8% annualised), driven by EUR 997 million growth in the corporate segment (+5.4% annualised) while loans to individuals continued to shrink, dropping to EUR 285 million (-4.1% annualised), due to lower demand and the amortisation of mortgage loans.
  • Customer deposits grew by 15.7% YoY (+EUR 5.1 billion), positively impacting the loan to deposits ratio, which dropped to 125% (Jun.12: 147%). BES Group's net funding from the ECB decreased to EUR 8.3 billion (Jun.12: EUR 13.7 billion), after the repayment in January of EUR 1.0 billion of the LTRO facility. The pool of collaterals eligible for rediscount with the ECB reached EUR 24.6 billion (Jun.12: EUR 27.0 billion).
  • The economic recession and its consequences, especially for businesses, caused an increase in the number of insolvencies, directly impacting impairment levels and provisions and adversely affecting income generation: banking income dropped by 17.6% while the provision charge increased by 75.3%, leading to a net loss of EUR 237.4 million in 1H13.
  • In light of the challenges faced by the financial sector and Portugal's economic and financial context, BES Group has launched a programme aimed at gradually streamlining and reducing costs. The programme will be implemented in 2013-2015 and is expected to generate savings of EUR 100 million in the period. The reduction in total staff costs was mainly driven by the decrease in domestic costs, which dropped by 3.7% (-4.6% without the impact of the new consolidations), underpinned by the reduction on variable remunerations and number of employees (by 104 employees).
  • The international area's net income reached EUR 18.9 million in 1H13, with the second quarter's profit (EUR 14.5 million) improving over the first's (EUR 4.4 million) despite the activity slowdown across the various platforms and the start-up phase of the Mozambique, Venezuela and Luxembourg units. The Luxembourg branch already reported positive profitability.
  • The overdue loans (>90 days) ratio increased to 5.1% (Dec.12: 3.9%) and the credit at risk ratio reached 10.7% (Dec.12: 9.4%). Provision charges were consequently increased to 2.16% of gross loans, from 1.62% in FY12. The balance of provisions for credit increased by 28.7% YoY, to EUR 3.1 billion.
  • The coverage of overdue loans and credit at risk for provisions was 120.4% and 57.1%, respectively. The Provisions for Credit / Gross Loans ratio continued to rise, reaching 6.1% (Jun.12: 4.8%).
  • As regards the recovery of credit at risk, 57% of loans to individuals and companies are collateralised by real guarantees, which are the value of real estate assets on the balance sheet to EUR 2.0 billion (the real estate is conservatively valued at the moment of foreclosure). The sales of these assets reached 225.5 million in 1H13 (+94%), with no relevant additional losses (a target real estate sale value of EUR 400 million was established for FY13).

  • The Core Tier I ratio was 10.4%, remaining above the Bank of Portugal's minimum requirement (10%), and 9.6% under the EBA criteria (minimum required: 9%).

  • At the end of 2Q13 the subsidiary BES Vida executed a monetisation transaction of its life risk portfolio under which all the inherent risks were transferred to Munich Reinsurance Company, one of the largest reinsurers in the world. The transaction had a positive impact of ca. 40 bps in the consolidated Core Tier I ratio and falls within a set of measures taken by the Group viewing the efficient management of its capital ratios.
  • BES Angola General Meeting held on 28 June 2013 elected new members for the Board: Mr. António Paulo Cassoma, a personality of renown in Angola, as Chairman, and Messrs. Arlindo Narciso das Chagas and Inocêncio Francisco Miguel, as non executive members. The meeting also approved a capital increase equivalent to USD 500 million.
  • On the 17th of June, BES reinforced its position in Moza Banco by acquiring 24%of the capital to Grupo Geocapital. BES now holds 49% of the share capital of Moza Banco.

Main Indicators

30-Jun-13 30-Jun-12 Change
ACTIVITY (euro million)
Total Assets (1) 96 388 98 041 -1,7%
Net Assets 82 646 85 292 -3,1%
Gross Loans 51 111 51 176 -0,1%
Customer Deposits 37 912 32 765 15,7%
Core Capital - BoP 6 293 6 708 -6,2%
Core Capital - EBA 5 785 6 319 -8,2%
SOLVENCY
Solvency Ratios (2)
- CORE TIER I - BoP 10,4% 10,5% -0,1 pp
- CORE TIER I - EBA 9,6% 9,9% -0,3 pp
- TIER I 10,1% 10,4% -0,3 pp
- TOTAL 10,7% 11,1% -0,4 pp
LIQUIDITY (euro million)
ECB funds (net) (3) 8 251 13 679 - 5 428
Repoable Assets 24 605 26 988 - 2 383
Loan/deposits ratio (4) (%) 125% 147% -22 pp
ASSET QUALITY
Overdue loans + 90 days / Gross loans 5,1% 3,3% 1,8 pp
Coverage of Overdue Loans + 90 days 120,4% 144,0% -23,6 pp
Credit at Risk 10,7% 7,9% 2,8 pp
Provisions for Credit / Gross loans 6,1% 4,8% 1,3 pp
Cost of risk (5) 2,16% 1,38% 0,78 pp
RESULTS & PROFITABILITY
Net income (EUR mn) -237,4 25,5 ….
ROE (6) -6,45% 0,64% ….
ROA -0,56% 0,07% ….
EFFICIENCY
Cost to Income 57,3% 47,0% 10,3 pp
Cost to Income (ex markets) 69,2% 52,8% 16,4 pp
BRANCH NETWORK
Retail Network 769 781 -12
- Domestic 652 678 -26
- International 117 103 14

(1) Net Assets + Asset Management + Other off-balance sheet liabilities + Securitised Credit

(2) Accroding to IRB Foundation; preliminary June 2013 data

(3) ncludes funds from and placements with the ECB System; positive = net borrowing; negative = net lending

(4) Ratio calculated according to BoP definition for the Funding & Capital Plan

(5) P&L provisions / Gross Loans

(6) Annualised Net Income

2. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT. ENVIRONMENT

The second quarter of 2013 was marked by high volatility in the financial markets. This was fuelled by the uncertainty around a possible tapering of quantitative easing (QE) by the North-American Federal Reserve, which drove up the 10-year Treasuries yield from 1.85% to 2.487% in the period.

In the eurozone, the 10-year Bunds yield followed this trend, rising from 1.289% to 1.728%. This context led to the appreciation of the dollar, not only against the euro (+1.43%, to EUR/USD 1.30), but particularly against the emerging markets' currencies (namely the real, against which the dollar climbed by 10.2%, to USD/BRL 2.229). The second quarter also saw signs of a moderate recovery of activity in the US and Japan and symptoms of recession in the entire eurozone, including the peripheral economies. Liquidity circulation in the eurozone, and especially in the periphery, continued to deteriorate. The 3-month Euribor registered a marginal increase in the quarter, from 0.211% to 0.218%. In this context, in May the ECB cut the rate on the main refinancing operations by 25bps, to 0.5%, suggesting that key interest rates would be kept low for a long period of time.

The equity market benefited from this combination of activity rebound and expansionary monetary policies. However, with volatility during the period and fears about QE tapering by the Fed, the main indices showed moderate increases at the end of the quarter. In the US the S&P500 and Dow Jones advanced by 2.36% and 2.27%, respectively, while in the eurozone the DAX and CAC40 gained 2.1% and 0.2%, and the IBEX slid by 1.99%. In China, the Shanghai Composite index fell by 11.5%, reflecting the cooling of activity associated to weaker monetary policy support. In Brazil, the Bovespa index slumped by 15.78%, driven by the hike in interest rates induced by inflationary pressures, the trimming of growth expectations, and the political and social strains flaring up at the end of the quarter.

In Portugal the Treasury made a new issue of long-term public debt in May (EUR 3 billion, maturity in 2024 and 5.669% yield) which met with a favourable reaction by the market. The second quarter was also marked by some signs of an upturn in activity, mainly visible in exports, and to a smaller extent in industrial output and retail sales. GDP is thought to have registered its first positive quarterly change since 2010 (of around 0.5%). However, the rise in market interest rates linked to the expected weakening of monetary stimuli by the Fed, the difficulties arising from the fiscal consolidation process and, already at the beginning of the third quarter, the deterioration in sentiment caused by a political crisis, interrupted the downward trend of public debt yields and spreads. Against this background, the PSI-20 lost 4.56% in the quarter.

3. RESULTS . RESULTS

The economic and financial adjustment programme in Portugal combined with the recession, which has also been spreading across the European Union, continued to impact the performance of the Portuguese financial sector during the reporting period. The positive change which the Portuguese GDP is expected to have had in the second quarter, the dynamics of the exporting sector, which showed to have originated a surplus in the external accounts, and the slight reversal in consumption trends, are signs that Portugal may be approaching the phase of recovery from current cycle, which we believe could gradually become more solid.

Income statement

EUR million
Jun,13 Jun,12 Change
absolute relative
Net Interest Income 470,4 607,6 - 137,2 -22,6%
+ Fees and Commissions 343,1 452,0 - 108,9 -24,1%
= Commercial Banking Income 813,5 1 059,6 - 246,1 -23,2%
+ Capital Markets and Other Results 168,9 131,9 37,0 28,0%
= Banking Income 982,4 1 191,5 - 209,1 -17,6%
- Operating Costs 563,0 559,5 3,5 0,6%
= Net Operating Income 419,4 632,0 - 212,6 -33,6%
- Provisions 747,3 426,3 321,0 75,3%
Credit 553,1 352,0 201,1 57,1%
Securities 52,8 18,8 34,0
Other 141,4 55,5 85,9
Income before Taxes and Minorities
=
- 327,9 205,7 - 533,6
- Income Tax - 103,0 101,4 - 204,4
- Special Tax on Banks 13,0 14,0 - 1,0 -7,1%
= Income Before Minorities - 237,9 90,3 - 328,2
- Minority Interests - 0,5 64,8 - 65,3
= Net Income - 237,4 25,5 - 262,9

Main points of BES Group's performance in 1H13

  • increased balance sheet equilibrium, namely underpinned by improvement of transformation ratio and liquidity and adequate capitalisation levels which continue to bolster the Group's resilience and its capacity to overcome the current recessive cycle;
  • revenues impacted by pressure on asset quality and the increase of impairments induced by the economic recession and the persistently high level of unemployment;
  • falls in both fees and commissions and in the net interest margin, which has also been under pressure from the increase in the cost of funding as a result of high competition, the inexistence of an interbank market and the wholesale funding market's demand for high spreads;
  • opportunities for trading gains narrowed by high volatility in the financial markets;
  • tight management of costs, especially domestic costs, through increased rationalisation of human and material resources.

In addition, at the end of Q2, the Group, through BES Vida, reinsured its life risk portfolio. This transaction, which falls within the measures taken by the Group viewing the efficient management of its capital ratios, had a positive impact of ca. 40 bps in the consolidated Core Tier I ratio and of EUR 128 million in the Group's results. Despite this transaction's positive contribution to results, the above factors were responsible for a EUR 237.4 million loss in the period.

Domestic and International Activity Domestic Activity

As in the previous quarter, domestic activity in the second quarter continued to suffer from the the economic recession, which impacted both banking income (-14.3%) and impairment costs (+76.6%), leading to a loss of EUR 256.3 million in 1H13.

The international area improved its performance in 2Q13, with results more than trebling compared to 1Q13 (EUR 4.4 million), to EUR 14.5 million. This was underpinned by the rebound in net interest income (+11.1% yoy vs. -2.9% in March) and the growth of banking income, which surpassed the previous quarters by 30.2%. The YoY reduction in the international results reflects not only the lower contribution of BES Angola but also the start-up of the new units abroad, namely in Mozambique (where the Group increased its stake in Moza Banco to 49%), Venezuela and Luxembourg.

DOMESTIC EUR million
INTERNATIONAL
Jun,13 Jun,12 Change Jun,13 Jun,12 Change
Net Interest Income 261,3 419,4 -37,7% 209,1 188,2 11,1%
+ Fees and Commissions 237,1 276,0 -14,1% 106,0 176,0 -39,8%
= Commercial Banking Income 498,4 695,4 -28,3% 315,1 364,2 -13,5%
+ Capital Markets and Other Results 189,1 106,3 77,8% - 20,2 25,6
= Banking Income 687,5 801,7 -14,3% 294,9 389,8 -24,3%
- Operating Costs 375,3 387,8 -3,2% 187,7 171,7 9,3%
= Net Operating Income 312,2 413,9 -24,6% 107,2 218,1 -50,8%
- Provisions 669,1 378,9 76,6% 78,2 47,4 64,9%
Credit 492,2 307,9 59,8% 60,9 44,1 38,2%
Securities 49,9 18,8 2,9 0,0
Other 127,0 52,2 14,4 3,3
Income before Taxes and Minorities
=
- 356,9 35,0 29,0 170,7 -83,0%
- Income Tax - 103,2 71,4 0,2 30,0
- Special Tax on Banks 13,0 14,0 -7,1% - - -
= Income Before Minorities - 266,7 - 50,4 28,8 140,7 -79,5%
- Minority Interests - 10,4 2,3 9,9 62,5 -84,1%
= Net Income - 256,3 - 52,7 18,9 78,2 -75,8%

Domestic and International Income Statement and International Income Statement

Main developments in the performance of the geographies where the Group operates and its business units abroad: recovery in the United Kingdom driven by the expansion of wholesale funding; positive evolution in the USA; lower contribution of African operations; and economic recession in Iberia negatively impacting the Group's units in Spain.

Breakdown of international results by geography of international results by geographytional geography

EUR million
Jun,13 Jun,12 Change
Africa(1) 7,7 43,0 - 35,3
Brazil 1,4 10,2 - 8,8
Spain - 14,3 10,5 ….
STRATEGIC TRIANGLE - 5,2 63,7 - 68,9
United Kingdom 19,4 11,4 8,0
USA 4,7 3,9 0,8
Other 0,0 - 0,8 0,8
TOTAL 18,9 78,2 - 59,3

(1) includes Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Libya and Algeria

3.1 Net interest income Net income

The 22.6% reduction in Net interest income, to EUR 470.4 million, was domestic driven and translates the constraints weighing on the Portuguese economy, the adjustment of the balance sheet to the existing financial restrictions, and the evolution and volatility of interest rates. In fact, though the volume of the interest earning business remained close to EUR 70 billion, the average interest rate on financial assets (credit, securities and other placements) fell by 69bps, largely surpassing the drop in the average rate of financial liabilities (-29bps YoY) and leading to a 40bps contraction in the margin (from 1.76% to 1.36%).

EUR million
Jun,13 Jun,12
Average
Balance
Avg Rate
(%)
NII Average
Balance
Avg Rate
(%)
NII
Interest Earnings Assets 69 763 4,66 1 614 69 435 5,37 1 848
Customer Loans 50 199 4,64 1 155 50 473 5,27 1 319
Other Assets 19 564 4,73 459 18 962 5,62 529
Other - - - 320 - -
Interest Earning Assets & Other 69 763 4,66 1 614 69 755 5,35 1 848
Interest Bearing Liabilities 66 663 3,46 1 144 69 755 3,59 1 240
Deposits 36 289 2,84 511 34 353 3,27 557
Other Liabilities 30 374 4,20 633 35 402 3,89 683
Other 3 100 - - -
-
-
Interest Bearing Liabilities & Other 69 763 3,30 1 144 69 755 3,59 1 240
NIM/NII 1,36 470 1,76 608
Euribor 3 M - average 0,21% 0,87%

Net interest income and Net interest margin Net margin

As in the previous quarters, NII management continued to be pursued amidst an adverse scenario marked by the following constraints: restricted access to the medium and long term financial markets; the inexistence of an interbank market; the need to reduce funding from the ECB; fierce competition over corporate, institutional and retail customer funds; poor performance of the economy with a negative impact on asset quality; the lack of stimuli to rekindle the economy and consequently weak demand for credit; and benchmark interest rates maintained at historical lows.

In this context revenues and costs had the following performance:

• Interest received totalled EUR 1,614 million, with the YoY declined their average rate (from 5.35% to 4.66%) nearly matching the drop in the 3-month Euribor (-69bps vs. –66bps). The average spreads implicit in the loan book had a small increase, to 4.43% (1H12: 4.40%);

• the cost of funding in 1H13 was EUR 1,144million, with the average rate on deposits dropping by 43bps YoY, to 2.84%, while the average rate on debt securities and other interest bearing liabilities increased by 31bps, to 4.20%, reflecting the reduction in the average amount of funding from the ECB (-EUR 2.4 billion) as well as the issuance of debt in the international market in 4Q12 and January 2013. The fact that the rate on interest bearing liabilities dropped by 29bps only, much less than the 3-month Euribor (-66bps) is a clear symptom of the pressure on the cost of liabilities endured by the financial sector and was the main factor behind the Net interest income reduction.

3.2 Fees and Commissions

Fees and commissions decreased by 24.1%, translating the overall activity downturn. If excluding the cost of the guarantees provided by the Portuguese State and the non recurrent fees booked in 1Q12, the reduction is less expressive (-5.6%).

EUR million
Jun,13 Jun,12 Change
Absolute relative
Collections 8,4 8,7 -0,3 -3,6%
Securities 38,7 37,4 1,3 3,5%
Guarantees 74,8 68,9 5,9 8,6%
Account management 37,7 39,2 -1,5 -3,9%
Commissions on loans and other (1) 82,3 80,9 1,4 1,7%
Documentary credit 35,9 42,8 -6,9 -16,2%
Asset management (2) 42,9 38,5 4,4 11,4%
Cards 17,8 20,4 -2,6 -12,7%
Bancassurance 11,3 27,5 -16,2 -59,1%
Other Services (3) -6,7 87,7 -94,4
TOTAL 343,1 452,0 -108,9 -24,1%
State Guarantees 30,1 27,4
BESA non-recurrent Commissions - 84,0
TOTAL (like-for-like) 373,2 395,4 -22,2 -5,6%

Fees and Commissions Fees Commissions

(1) Includes commissions on loans, project finance, export financing and factoring

(2) Includes investment funds and discretionary management

(3) Includes costs with State Guarantees

Commissions on guarantees rose by 8.6%; commissions and fees related to capital markets (namely commissions on securities) increased by 3.5%; and asset management fees were up by 11.4% YoY due to the expansion of investment funds and portfolio discretionary management activities.

Fees and commissions more directly linked to corporate business, namely financings (collections, loans, corporate and project finance) and documentary credits, declined, reflecting the economic context as well as the deleveraging process. Commission income from credit cards and account management (commissions on current accounts, transfers, and payment orders) were also harmed by the increase of unemployment and the impact on families of the austerity policies. Finally commissions on bancassurance products (saving and nonlife insurance products) continued to show a negative evolution.

Service quality has long been a strategic priority for and a differentiating factor of BES Group, and its improvement has supported the increase achieved in customer satisfaction levels. The results of the European Consumer Satisfaction Index (ECSI) - an international survey recognised for its credibility conducted in various European countries - confirm the success of this strategy. In 2012 BES scored in 2nd place in the overall Portuguese banking sector ranking and in 1st place in the ranking of the five largest national banks. BES achieved high marks in the various categories analysed by the survey – Quality, Expectations, Image and Price– particularly in key variables for customer satisfaction, such as attention to service, advisory capacity, meeting of deadlines, the quality and availability of branches and direct channels, service levels and the quality/price ratio.

Moreover, BES was named for the seventh consecutive year the best provider of sub-custody services in Portugal by the Global Finance magazine, based on the following selection criteria: customer relations, quality of service, competitive pricing, smooth handling of exception items, technology platforms, post-settlement operations, backup systems and knowledge of local regulations and practices.

3.3 Capital markets and other results markets and

Capital markets and other results totalled EUR 168.9 million, which compares with EUR 131.9 million in 1H12.

Capital markets and other results Capital other results

EUR million
Jun,13 Jun,12 Change
Interest rate, Credit and FX 47,5 320,4 -272,9
Interest rate 120,9 280,0 -159,1
Credit -42,8 10,1 -52,9
FX and Other -30,6 30,3 -60,9
Equity 39,5 -91,8 131,3
Trading -13,3 -192,4 179,1
Dividends 52,8 100,6 -47,8
Other Results 81,9 -96,7 178,6
TOTAL 168,9 131,9 37,0

The second quarter of 2013 was marked by fears about the withdrawal of incentives by the FED and by social instability in a number of emerging countries, leading investors to consider that these markets did not offer an adjusted risk premium. Given the prevailing economic climate at the end of the period, these countries' assets and currencies suffered a sharp devaluation.

The positive results achieved by BES Group are mainly explained by the divestment policy pursued, which mainly focused on the interest rate area.

"Other Results" includes EUR 182 million (gross) of the reinsurance of BES Vida's individual life risk portfolio.

3.4 Operating costs 3.4 Operating costs

Operating costs totalled EUR 563.0 million, in line with 1H12 (EUR 559.5 million), notwithstanding the impact of the international expansion and the new consolidations, without which they would have fallen by 0.5%.

Change EUR million
Jun,13 Jun,12 absolute relative
Staff Costs 289,5 291,5 -2,0 -0,7%
Administrative Costs 220,9 214,2 6,7 3,2%
Depreciation 52,6 53,8 -1,2 -2,2%
TOTAL 563,0 559,5 3,5 0,6%
Excluding new consolidations 554,4 557,3 -2,9 -0,5%
Domestic 375,3 387,8 -12,5 -3,2%
Excluding new consolidations 366,7 385,6 -18,9 -4,9%
International 187,7 171,7 16,0 9,3%

Operating costs costs

Domestic costs continued to shrink, dropping by 3.2% (-EUR 12.5 million), or by 4.9% if excluding the impact of the new consolidations. International costs increased by 9.3%, mainly reflecting the costs of expansion in the Angolan market.

EUR million
Change
Jun,13 Jun,12 absolute relative
Remunerations 231,3 233,7 -2,4 -1,0%
Pensions, Long term service benefits & Other 58,2 57,8 0,4 0,6%
TOTAL 289,5 291,5 -2,0 -0,7%
Excluindo novas consolidações
Excluding new Consolidations
286,9 290,6 -3,7 -1,2%
Domestic 185,5 192,6 -7,1 -3,7%
Excluding new Consolidations 182,9 191,7 -8,8 -4,6%
International 104,0 98,9 5,1 5,1%

Staff Costs

Domestic staff costs continued to drive the reduction in total staff costs, underpinned by the reduction on variable remunerations and number of employees (by 104 employees), decreased by 3.7% (-4.6% without the impact of the new consolidations).

The international staff costs increased by 5.1% as a result of the expansion of activities and consequent increase in the workforce (by 264 employees).

The general administrative costs increased by 3.2%, with international administrative costs rising by 17.2% while domestic decreased by 2.1%. Amortisation and depreciation, amounting to EUR 52.6 million, dropped from EUR 53.8 million YoY, having increased by 6.7% in the international area (which still needed to invest in tangible and intangible assets) and decreased by 5.4% in the domestic area as a result of the streamlining measures implemented and the closure of 26 branches since the end of 1H12.

Gradual cost-cutting plan

In light of the challenges currently faced by the financial sector and the country's economic and financial context, BES Group has launched a programme aimed at gradually streamlining and reducing operating costs. The programme will be implemented in 2013-2015 and is expected to generate savings of EUR 100 million in the period, of which 3% in 2013, 5% in 2014 and 6% in 2015.

3.5 Efficiency Efficiency

Efficiency indicators continued to be harmed by the reduction in both commercial banking income and total banking income, notwithstanding the reduction in domestic operating costs:

Jun,13 Jun,12 Change
Cost to Income 57,3% 47,0% 10,3 p.p.
Cost to Income (ex-markets) 69,2% 52,8% 16,4 p.p.

3.6 Provisions

Considering the adverse economic context, the Group recognised impairment costs of EUR 747.3 million in 1H13, which represents a YoY increase of 75.3%. The credit provision charge in the period totalled EUR 553.1 million (+57.1% YoY), while provisions for securities increased EUR 52.8 million, provisions for foreclosed real estate assets by EUR 79.4 million and provisions for impairments in other assets by EUR 62.0 million.

EUR million
Jun,13
Jun,12
Change
absolute relative
Credit Provisions 553,1 352,0 201,1 57,1%
Securities Provisions 52,8 18,8 34,0
Foreclosed Assets 79,4 15,1 64,3
Other Provisions 62,0 40,4 21,6 53,3%
TOTAL 747,3 426,3 321,0 75,3%

Provision charge

The balance of provisions for credit increased to EUR 3,134 million on June 30th, 2013 (+ 28.7% YoY), lifting the credit provisions/gross customer loans ratio to 6.1% (Jun.12: 4.8%).

Credit provisions Credit provisions

EUR million
Change
Jun,13 Jun,12 absolute relative
Gross Loans 51 111 51 176 - 65 -0,1%
Credit Provisioning Charge (1H13) 553,1 352,0 201,1 57,1%
Provisions for credit 3 134,2 2 434,7 699,5 28,7%
Provision Charge (annualised) 2,16% 1,38% 0,78 pp
Provisions for credit / Gross Loans 6,1% 4,8% 1,3 pp

The credit provision charge in 1H13 (2.16%) was 78bps higher than in 1H12 (1.38%).

3.7 Profitability Profitability

The table below shows the evolution of return on equity (ROE) and return on assets (ROA):

Jun,13 Jun,12
Return on Equity -6,45% 0,64%
Return on Assets -0,56% 0,07%

Profitability Profitability

(1) annualised data

The Group's profitability continues to be harmed by the demanding provisioning effort required in view of the deterioration of credit risk and the devaluation of certain assets as a result of the domestic recession.

4. ACTIVITY 4. .

4.1 General overview 4.1 General

During the first half of 2013 the activity of the financial sector and of BES Group continued to be dictated by a process of adjustment entailing the maintenance of capital ratios above the regulatory requirements and the deployment of a deleveraging process. In this context, the loan to deposits ratio registered a clear improvement, dropping to 125%, largely underpinned by a 15.7% YoY increase (+EUR 5.1 billion) in customer deposits. Customer funds acquisition was indeed one of the key aspects of the period, with relevant increases in on-balance sheet customer funds (+11.8%), bancassurance funds (+35.7%) and asset management funds (+12.0%) driving up total customer funds by EUR 6.2billion (+11.8% YoY), to EUR 58.6 billion.

30-Jun-13 Change
Jun,13/Jun,12
EUR million
Change
absolute
31-Dec-2012 30-Jun-12 absolute relative Jun,13/Dec,12
Total Asstes (1) 96 388 97 765 98 041 -1 653 -1,7% -1 377
Net Assets 82 646 83 691 85 292 -2 646 -3,1% -1 045
Customer Loans (gross) 51 111 50 399 51 176 - 65 -0,1% 712
Loans to Individuals 13 477 13 762 13 979 - 502 -3,6% - 285
- Mortgage 10 974 11 134 11 412 - 438 -3,8% - 160
- Other Loans to Individuals 2 503 2 628 2 567 - 64 -2,5% - 125
Corporate Lending 37 634 36 637 37 197 437 1,2% 997
(incl. transfer to restrucutring funds) 38 596 37 556 37 514 1 082 2,9% 1 040
Total Customer Funds 58 580 56 188 52 401 6 179 11,8% 2 392
On-Balance Sheet Customer Funds 47 410 44 785 42 425 4 985 11,8% 2 625
Deposits 37 912 34 540 32 765 5 147 15,7% 3 372
Debt Securities placed with Clients (2) 4 529 5 254 5 999 -1 470 -24,5% - 725
Life Insurance 4 969 4 991 3 661 1 308 35,7% - 22
Off-Balance Sheet Customer Funds 11 170 11 403 9 976 1 194 12,0% - 233
Loans/Deposits(3) 125% 137% 147% -22 p.p. -12 p.p.

Assets, Credit and Customer Funds Customer Funds

(1) Net Assets + Asset Management + Off-Balance sheet items + Non consolidated Secuiritised credit

(2) Includes funds associated with consolidated securitisations and commercial paper

(4) Ratio calculated based on the definition of BoP

On the other hand the credit portfolio increased by EUR 712 million (+2.8% annualised), supported by the corporate loan book, which grew by EUR 997 million (+5.4% annualised), once again highlighting the support always provided by BES Group to its corporate clients and most especially to the exporting firms. Loans to individuals continued to decrease, falling by EUR 285 million (-4.1% annualised) as a result of the contraction of demand and the amortisation of mortgage loans. On a comparable basis, i.e., adjusted for the effect of loan transfer to restructuring funds, corporate loans increased by 2.9% YoY.

The higher relative increase in deposits versus credit had a positive impact on the Group's liquidity, with the loan to deposits ratio dropping to 125% (Jun.12: 147%; Dec.12%: 137%).

Loan to deposits ratio Loan ratio

As to other funding components, net funding from the ECB decreased by 40% since the peak attained in June 2012, to EUR 8.3 billion, thus confirming the improvement in the Group's liquidity levels already observed in the last quarters. The increase in net funding versus Dec.12 is explained by the use of deposits held by the Group with the ECB, which dropped from EUR 3.4 billion (Dec.12) to EUR 1.2 billion (Jun.13).

(1) Calculated under the terms of BoP Funding & Capital Plan

In the first half of 2013, the structure of liabilities and equity continued to evolve along the previous lines, i.e., towards an increase in the share of customer deposits and lower reliance on the financial markets, thus making financial management more autonomous and less dependent on cyclical fluctuations in the debt markets.

Structure of liabilities and equity

In June 2013 deposits further consolidated their position as the main asset financing source (46%, or 52%, if including customer funds in the form of life insurance products), while debt securities accounted for 16% only a marked reversal since the end of 2009 (immediately before the escalation of the eurozone crisis at the start of 2010) when debt securities accounted for 43% and deposits for 31% only of the total asset financing sources.

Domestic and International Activity Domestic

The international units sought to benefit from the dynamics of the economies where they operate, namely the emerging economies: assets grew by 2.4% and the loan portfolio by 10.0%. Total customer funds decreased yoy 6.4%, driven by the debt securities placed with institutional clients, mainly by BES London branch.

EUR million
Domestic International
30-Jun-13 30-Jun-12 Change 30-Jun-13 30-Jun-12 Change
Total Assets (1) 67 351 69 675 -3,4% 29 037 28 366 2,4%
Assets 54 496 59 956 -5,8% 26 150 25 336 3,2%
Loans to Customers (gross) 38 377 39 604 -3,1% 12 734 11 572 10,0%
Total Customer Funds 43 902 36 719 19,6% 14 679 15 682 -6,4%
Loans/Deposits (2) 125% 147% -22 p .p . 126% 146% -20 p .p .

Domestic and International Activity

(1) Net Assets + Asset Management + Off-Balance sheet liabilities+ Non consolidated secuiritised credit

(2) Ratio calculated under the BoP definition

4.2 Main busine 4.2 Main .2 business areas (Operating Segments) ss areas (Operating Segments) Segments)

BESGroup overview Group overview

The BES Group develops its activity supported by a set of value propositions aimed at meeting the needs of its diverse client base: companies, institutions and individual clients. Its decision-making centre is located in Portugal, which is also its main market of operation.

The historic links with Africa and South America, notably with Angola and Brazil, the internationalisation of Portuguese companies, the growing interdependence of the Iberian economies and the large communities of Portuguese nationals established across various continents have provided the basis for the international expansion of BES Group.

When monitoring the performance of each business area, the Group considers the following Operating Segments:

  • Domestic Commercial Banking, which includes the Retail, Corporate, Institutional and Private Banking sub segments
  • International Commercial Banking
  • Investment Banking
  • Asset Management
  • Life Insurance (since the acquisition of BES Vida in May 2012)
  • Markets and Strategic Investments
  • Corporate Centre

Each segment is directly supported by dedicated structures, as well as by those central units whose activity is most closely related to each of these segments. These structures run individual monitoring of each operational unit of the Group (considered from the viewpoint of an investment centre) while the Executive Committee defines strategies and commercial plans for each Operating Segment.

As a complement to this, the Group uses a second segmentation of its activity and results according to geographical criteria, separating the performance of the units located in Portugal (Domestic Area) from that achieved by the units abroad (International Area).

4.2.1 Retail Retail .2.1 Retail

This segment includes activity with individuals and small businesses, most notably deposit taking, sale of saving products, commissions for account management, cards and other means of payment, insurance products, investment funds, brokerage of securities, custody services, mortgage credit, consumption credit and financing of small businesses.

EUR million
Jun,13 Jun,12 Change
BALANCE SHEET
Customer Loans (gross) 15 149 16 293 -7,0%
Customer Funds 13 304 12 611 5,5%
INCOME STATEMENT
Commercial Banking Income 309,4 281,0 10,1%
Capital Mkts & Other Results 15,6 19,6 -20,6%
Banking Income 325,0 300,6 8,1%
Operating Costs 192,2 208,1 -7,7%
Provisions 32,0 41,6 -23,1%
Income Before Tax 100,8 50,9 98,0%
Cost to Income 59,1% 69,2% -10,1 pp

Retail Banking

This business area was supported by a network of 652 branches in Portugal at the end of 1H13 (net reduction of 14 branches since the start of the year). This streamlining process permitted to achieve a 7.7% YoY reduction in operating costs. The network includes 43 on-site branches resulting from partnerships with insurance agents under the Assurfinance programme

Total retail customer funds increased by 9.65% YoY. On-balance sheet customer funds increased by 5.5% YoY, underpinned by the strong growth of deposits (+EUR 831 million YoY). The growth of retail customer funds, which is particularly expressive if considering the financial hardships currently faced by the Portuguese

families, is explained by the Group's capacity to devise added value solutions for its clients, even in very adverse market situations, and the trust placed by the clients in the BES brand.

The growth of Retail customer funds in 1H13 was also supported by an influx of new clients: a total of 48.6 thousand new clients were acquired in the period as a result of coordinated action between the branch network and other client acquisition channels, in particular the Cross-segment and Assurfinance programmes, as well as the external promoters, which maintained a decisive contribution to the commercial performance of Retail. Total client acquisition in 1H13, including the international units, reached 86.7 thousand clients, which represents a YoY increase of 13.0%.

The Retail area maintains a constant and dynamic management of the customer funds margin in order to protect banking income growth. In 1H13 the segment's banking income grew by 8.1%, underpinned by the expressive increase in customer funds combined with the streamlining of the net interest margin, which improved by 63 bps, to 2.76%. The increase in banking income, allied to reductions in costs and in impairment losses, allowed the area to increase pre-tax earnings to EUR 100.8 million.

During the period the area maintained its selective loan granting policies, and achieved significant results in cross-selling, where commercial results are supported by a wide range of innovative products, services and tools. Growth was particularly significant in several areas of insurance production, namely health insurance, where the launch of the 'Essential' formula drove a more than two-fold YoY increase in sales of new policies, and life insurance, where sales jumped by 33.8% YoY.

The use of the Direct Channels Direct Channels continued to increase: the internet banking service for individual clients – BESnet – achieved a 7.2% YoY increase (to 365 thous BESnet and) in the number of frequent users, maintaining its leading position in terms of internet banking penetration in Portugal, with a share of 44.9% of the customer base (according to the latest Marktest data), while the number of logins reached 19.6 million (+11.7% YoY). According to Marktest's latest data on user satisfaction with internet banking systems, BESnet achieved the highest level of satisfaction, leading in all eight assessment criteria (security, design, available services, ease of use, availability, page loading speed, transaction execution speed, global satisfaction with the internet banking service) surveyed in all monthly waves during the second quarter. The BESmobile BESmobile service maintained strong growth, with the number of very frequent users reaching 48.3 thousand at the end of 1H13, surpassing the number of clients who use this service through telephone banking. According to Marktest data, BES has reinforced its undisputed leadership in this channel, with more than 8.6% of the clients for whom BES is the first Bank saying they have used BESmobile in the last three months. The Direct Channels continued to play a key role in the relationship with the clients, providing the following: (i) access to the entire range of services, account enquiries and transactions which can be done remotely; (ii) sale of a range of products, namely saving and insurance products, which can be acquired directly through the internet, with the support of a phone operator, or by scheduling a meeting with the branch or account manager; (iii) ) integration of the CRM platforms between the branch, BESnet and BESdirecto, where the customised offers provided at the time the client interacts with the remote channel have proved very successful, confirming their adjustment to the clients' needs.

In the first half of 2013 Banco BEST BEST reached EUR 2.1 billion in customer assets under custody, and posted net earnings of EUR 6.0 million, a YoY increase of 37%. Banco Best was recently awarded three prizes that confirm its success as innovation leader in the offer of financial products and services in Portugal: "Best Site/Mobile App for E-commerce" in the "Navegantes XXI 2013" awards by ACEPI (the Portuguese Electronic Commerce and Interactive Advertising Association), which distinguish the best e-commerce and digital market projects. Considered one of the most comprehensive mobile banking services in the Portuguese market, Banco Best's Mobile Banking service offers not only all current banking operations but also an all-inclusive stock market mobile service, allowing online monitoring of the main global stock exchanges and trading on more than 1,200 securities. (ii) "Best B2B site" (ACEPI), also part of ACEPI's "Navegantes XXI 2013" awards – the 'B2B' and 'White Label' solutions were the winners in the "best B2B eCommerce site" category. Through these services Banco BEST acts as a global provider of wealth management services, being the only exporter in Portugal of banking services and technology. (iii) "Best Technological Projects in Portugal" (CIO Awards 2013) – the 'Best Guru" search engine was considered the best technological project developed in Portugal in the 2013 edition of the CIO awards promoted by IDC, the world leader in market intelligence. 'Best Guru" is an innovating investment search engine providing easy, fast and direct access to Banco Best's vast asset management and trading portfolio which comprises more than 2,000 investment funds from 40 fund managers, ca. 1,800 certificates, more than 1,000 equities traded in the main international markets as well as bonds and ETFs from all over the world.

The activity of Banco Espírito Santo dos Açores Banco dos Açores Açores continued to suffer from the situation of crisis lived in the country as well as in the region, while maintaining its strategy for the acquisition of new clients and the increase of its market share, backed by the signature of new protocols with regional companies and institutions. With loan granting decelerating, the Bank stepped up measures to monitor and recover problem loans, while putting an extra effort into attracting customer funds. Hence customer deposits increased by 3.0% YoY and customer loans decreased by 6.3%. Assets totalled EUR 459 million at the end of 1H13. The Bank posted a net loss for the period of EUR 276 thousand, mainly resulting from a 37% drop in Net interest income and a EUR 1.1 million YoY increase in the credit provision charge. Banco Espírito Santo dos Açores's General Meeting approved a EUR 1,137,500.00 share capital increase, to 18,637,500.00, this operation having taken place at the end of June.

4.2.2 Corporate and Institutional Clients .2.2 Clients

This business area includes the business with large and medium-sized companies, as well as with institutional and municipal clients. BES Group holds a significant position in the Corporate and Institutional Clients segment as a result of its support to the development of the national business community, where it targets companies with a good risk profile, innovative characteristics and a focus on exports.

EUR million
Jun,13 Jun,12 Change
BALANCE SHEET
Customer Loans (gross) 21 727 21 433 1,4%
Customer Funds 10 786 9 508 13,4%
INCOME STATEMENT
Commercial Banking Income 308,8 250,7 23,2%
Capital Mkts & Other Results 7,1 5,6 25,9%
Banking Income 315,9 256,3 23,2%
Operating Costs 29,7 31,4 -5,7%
Provisions 459,6 208,6 120,3%
Income Before Tax -173,4 16,2 ….
Cost to Income 9,4% 12,3% -2,9 pp

Corporate and Institutional Clients

This business area's results continue to be affected by the impact of overdue loan ratios, leading to the need to reinforce the segment's credit provisions. To counter this effect, the Group has taken action at various levels: (i) intensification of risk prevention practices, namely by increasing the collateralisation of both new loans and the loan portfolio; ii) regular revision of pricing policies for both credit spreads and interest rates on customer funds and elimination of commissioning discounts and exemptions; and (iii) optimisation of the cost basis. The action taken at the pricing policy level allowed for a 23.2% YoY increase in the segment's banking income in 1H13, while the cost restructuring measures resulted in a 5.7% YoY reduction in operating costs.

Despite the strong contraction of demand for credit from the business sector, new loans granted by BES Group remained practically on level with loan reimbursements, keeping the loan portfolio stable during the period – a fact that mirrors the Group's support to the corporate sector and the results of its specialised service for the exporting and innovative companies.

BES Group continues to support the Portuguese companies' internationalisation processes. Working together with the Group's sales force, the International Premium Unit's geographically specialised desks coordinate this effort, providing a dynamic offer that meets the clients' requirements in each phase of their internationalisation processes.

In 2013 the Unit has been focusing its support on introducing its clients to new markets and reinforcing their ties to existing connections. In 1H13 BES successfully organised trade missions to Indonesia, Timor and Algeria and is currently preparing a mission to Poland and a visit of Libyan entrepreneurs to Portugal, to take place in 1H13. Through these trade missions, in full 2013 BES plans to support approximately 100 Portuguese companies establish direct contacts with five different markets.

Coordination between demand (high-potential external markets and segments) and supply (Portuguese companies with production capacity and quality) is essential in the preparation of these missions. 'BES Fine

Trade', a statistical survey on tradable goods conducted by ES Research to track markets with potential, segments offering opportunities and products in demand, offers entrepreneurs a global vision of their potential strategic markets. Close ties with the relevant authorities in each country (city councils, associations, diplomats) and a strong relationship with the local banks are also key to the success of these missions.

In international trade, BES Group is market leader in trade finance with a share of 30.9%, recognised over the last seven years through consecutive awards as 'BEST Trade Finance Bank' from the Global Finance magazine. This positioning is supported on the one hand by the relation of proximity with clients built by the Group's team of international bankers and, where necessary, its trade finance experts, and on the other by the ever close links maintained with a vast network of correspondent banks by the Group's experienced team of bankers specialising in financial institutions. Finally, the capacity to respond to clients across the 25 countries where BES Group operates is further reinforced through coordination with the Group's International Units, translating into rising levels of commissions income.

Given the existing economic interconnection within the Iberian market, client acquisition and business development are supported by close cooperation between domestic and Spanish commercial networks: 90 new Iberian corporate clients were acquired in 1H13, and ca. 50% of all the Iberian companies with good risk profile are BES Group clients.

During 1H13 BES Group's team remained strongly engaged on providing support to Innovation and Entrepreneurship, tracking an increasingly large number of high potential opportunities, both commercial and technological, all over the country. The clear improvement in coordination within Portugal's 'Innovation Ecosystem" is starting to bear fruit, namely in terms of the quantity and quality of business leads which the Group may take up for investment or to support. More specifically, the number of investment deals closed in 1H13 was much higher than in the past, with five new Portuguese companies added to the portfolio of Espírito Santo Ventures. Over the last two years the Group's strategic bet on investment in start-ups has borne expressive results, with the number of investee companies in Portugal already reaching ca. 30.

BES has actively promoted the various PME Investe and PME Crescimento credit lines, two important tools to support the national SMEs' investment and growth, under which it has approved to date EUR 2,885 million of loans. In the case of the PME Crescimento 2013 line, BES is global leader with a share of 23.6% (EUR 279 million), as well as leader in support provided to the exporting companies, with a market share of 43.1%.

In the current market context, supporting companies' cash management continues to deserve particular attention. In this area, BES is the undisputed market leader in Factoring Solutions, with a market share of 25,8% that represents EUR 1,659 million of credit under management.

"BES Express Bill", a solution exclusively developed by BES to manage companies' payments and receipts, has been extremely important as a critical source of liquidity and a booster of confidence in business dealings. So far, more than 13,000 companies have subscribed to "BES Express Bill", with ca. EUR 2,400 million in facilities approved (guaranteeing the advancing of payments of more than EUR 12,000million per year).

The internet banking service for corporate clients - BESnetwork BESnetwork BESnetwork – reached 61 thausand frequent users in 1H13 (a YoY increase of 8.7%), while the number of logins rose by 13.7% YoY, to 8.4 million. In 2013 and for the second consecutive year BESmobile BESmobileBESmobile earned the award for best Mobile Banking services in Europe from the prestigious Global Finance magazine. The results were announced in July and also ranked BES as the Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank in Portugal (for the fourth time and the third in a row), confirming the quality and versatility of its BESnetwork service.

4.2.3 Private Banking Banking .2.3 Banking

This area is dedicated to the business with private high net worth clients, covering all products associated with these clients, notably deposits, discretionary management, custody services, brokerage of securities and insurance products.

EUR million
Jun,13 Jun,12 Change
BALANCE SHEET
Customer Loans (gross) 935 962 -2,8%
Customer Funds 1 647 1 924 -14,4%
INCOME STATEMENT
Commercial Banking Income 65,7 43,1 52,6%
Capital Mkts & Other Results 4,3 2,7 55,4%
Banking Income 70,0 45,8 52,8%
Operating Costs 8,4 9,0 -6,4%
Provisions 2,9 1,0 ….
Income Before Tax 58,6 35,8 63,7%
Cost to Income 12,1% 19,7% -7,6 pp

Private Banking

In this important business area, total customer funds grew by 5.3% YoY, underpinned by a strong increase in off-balance sheet funds (+13.8% YoY) that was driven by the clients' increasing preference for alternative investment products. In 1H13 deposits by private banking clients reversed the downward trend observed last year, growing by 10.5% since the end of 2012.

The segment's pre-tax profit increased to EUR 58.6 million. This improvement translates the measures taken during 2012 and 1H13 to enhance the customer funds margin (which led to a 52.8% increase in banking income) combined with the streamlining of the structure of operating costs (which fell by 6.4% YoY).

4.2.4 Interna Interna .2.4 International Commercial Banking tional Commercial Banking

This segment includes the retail units operating abroad, which maintained a globally positive performance during 1H13. Customer funds increased by 24.9%, largely driven by bond issues placed with institutional clients through BES London Branch, while customer loans grew by 11.4%, underpinned by the intensification of business in BES's subsidiary in Angola. Translating the reduction of banking income through the devaluation of the Venezuelan currency, and the increase in operating costs (+15.0%) and provisions (+117.8%), the pre-tax profit for the period was EUR 41.1 million, which is lower than in 1H12.

EUR million
Jun,13 Jun,12 Change
BALANCE SHEET
Customer Loans (gross) 12 144 10 900 11,4%
Customer Funds 10 942 8 762 24,9%
INCOME STATEMENT
Commercial Banking Income 261,7 293,6 -10,9%
Capital Mkts & Other Results -12,6 17,6 -171,2%
Banking Income 249,2 311,2 -19,8%
Operating Costs 125,1 108,8 15,0%
Provisions 82,9 38,0 118,1%
Income Before Tax 41,1 164,4 -75,0%
Cost to Income 50,2% 35,0% 15,2 pp

International Commercial Banking Commercial Banking

Notwithstanding the persistent climate of economic and financial instability in Spain and the world, BES Spain ES Spain Branch maintained a positive performance during the Branch second quarter of 2013. Main highlights in the period: (i) expansion of the network, with branch openings in Palma de Mallorca and Logroño (where the Bank was not yet present) and two outlets in Madrid; ii) customer deposits increased by 55.5% YoY (+ 46.4% since the end of 2012) while customer loans rose by 1.0% only – this validates the deployment of the branch's policy aimed at reinforcing its self-sufficiency in terms of funding; (iii) the volume of off balance sheet exposures (guarantees) remained flat at around EUR 1,300 million, which is in line with the trend in the previous months; iv) the international corporate activity support volume rose by 1.8%; v) the number of clients, mostly in retail and private banking (+40.7%), increased by 38.7% YoY, which is ca. 8,500 more than in December 2012; and (vi) continued implementation of the prudent credit risk management policy, involving a strong reinforcement of provisions in light of the evolution and direct and indirect effects of the economic situation. This permitted to maintain the rising trend of credit spreads, thus easing the pressure on the cost of liabilities due to intense deposit-taking competition within the Spanish banking system. Operating income grew by 5.3% YoY, to EUR 28.2 million, driven by the increase in banking income (+3.7%) combined with the reduction of costs (-2.5%).

BES London Branch (United Kingdom) concentrates its London Branch activity in wholesale banking in the European market. During the first half of 2013 assets remained above EUR 5.5 billion, underpinned by the EMTN programme, though reflecting some reduction in on-balance sheet customer funds. Customer deposits, however, were 108% higher than in December 2012. On the other hand, customer loans remained practically flat, both YoY (- 3.6%) and compared to the end of 2012 (-2.5%). Despite the adverse context banking income increased by 53% YoY, to EUR 27.2 million. Pursuing the work carried out in 2012, the structure of costs continued to be streamlined, leading to a 7% YoY reduction in costs.

At the end of 1H13 Espírito Santo Bank Espírito Bank (Miami/USA) showed a balance sheet characterised by high quality assets and strong capital and liquidity ratios, and the highest level ever of assets, credit and deposits. Compared with the end of 2012, assets increased by USD 100 million, deposits by USD 88.7 million (+17%) and credit by USD 66.1 million (+15%). This growth was fuelled by the budding recovery of the residential market in south Florida, where the bank promoted the acquisition of second homes by non-resident individuals – an attractive and low risk market segment – while maintaining its conservative and safe assessment standards. In 2013 ES Bank was confirmed its "5 star" ranking, awarded for the first time in 2012 by Bauer Financial, on the grounds of its asset quality and liquidity and solvency levels. Assets under management reached USD 1.4 billion on 30 June 2013.

BES New York Branch (USA) concentrates its activity Branch in wholesale banking, mainly in the US and Brazil. The persistence during 1H13 of restrictions on access to market liquidity required from the Bank extreme prudence in business development, focus on risk monitoring and management, and an effort for further deleveraging (the loan book was reduced by 24% YoY), in line with the Group's international strategy guidelines. The Branch posted net income for the period of EUR 3.8 million.

For Banco Espírito Santo de Angola de Angola, the first half of 2013 was marked by the start of implementation of the new Strategic Plan which aims to redefine the business model along the following lines: (i) evolution towards a banking model focusing on the higher value segments of corporate clients (top corporate) and individual clients (top private), the plan is to broaden the offer so as to allow penetration into new corporate segments (oil companies and SMEs) and retail segments (affluent segment), viewing an increase in the number of active clients; (ii) expansion of the network, opening new branches and corporate centres over a 2-year period; (iii) commercial strategy overhaul: implementation of marketing and communication media focused on the offer and creation of a new model of commercial dynamics; (iv) development of a multi-channel strategy permitting to extend the reach of client acquisition efforts and the provision of innovative services. BESA continued to deserve international recognition, being considered by the Global Finance magazine as the 'Best Bank in Angola' in 2012, the 'Best Trade Finance Bank' and the 'Best Foreign Exchange Provider'. At the end of 1H13 BESA's assets totalled EUR 8,489 million, a YoY rise of 12% that was driven by a 25% increase in the credit portfolio, to EUR 5,699 million. Over the same period customer funds increased by 7%. Banking income dropped

by 32% YoY, to EUR 116.4 million, essentially through the reduction in fees and commissions (the 1H12 banking income included non-recurrent commission income). Net interest income grew by 27%, to EUR 99.3 million, while operating costs increased by 23%. BESA posted net income for the period of EUR 25.9 million, a result that reflects the reduction in fees and commissions and the reinforcement of provisions to provide for the growth of credit.

BES Cape Verde focuses on local corporate banking a Cape Verde ctivity, where it mainly targets public sector companies, subsidiaries of Portuguese companies with interests in Cape Verde, and the local affluent market. In the first half of 2013 the Bank maintained its business volume practically flat (+0.5% vs. Dec.12), closing the period with assets of EUR 137 million.

Banco Espírito Santo do Oriente (Macau) maintained Oriente a positive performance in corporate banking and trade finance, underpinned by the trade flows between the Popular Republic of China and the Portuguese-speaking countries where BES Group has a strategic position. The Bank also reported growth in documentary transactions (e.g. L/C Advising/Forfaiting/Discount), supported by continuous commercial and operational action undertaken in cooperation with BES's International area and by the good relations held with the main Chinese Banks, with which it has entered instrumental agreements viewing the development of this type of business. The growth and stability of customer funds achieved over the last few years remain a key priority in the current context: the initiatives developed by the Bank targeting the various client segments resulted in a 75% YoY increase in deposits in 1H13. Notwithstanding the deceleration of global economic activity, the gross income for the period increased by 31% YoY.

Banque Espírito Santo et de la Vénétie (France) rep Santo la Vénétie orted gross operating income of EUR 8.6 million in 1H13, which represents a YoY increase of 1%. Commercial banking income rose by 1% while total banking income increased by 5% YoY, to EUR 22.5 million. Operating costs were up by 13% YoY, driven by the reorganisation of the teams dedicated to commercial operations and support and information and control systems, as well as by an increase in services provided by external consultants. Provisions, which translate the cost of risk, were reinforced by 158% YoY, reaching EUR 6.8 million. The Bank reported a net profit for the period of EUR 605 million.

In June 2013 BES increased its stake in Moza Banco Banco (Mozambique) to 49%. During 1H13 Moza Banco continued to deploy its commercial expansion plan, opening three new branches that increased the network to 23 units. Activity continued to grow at a strong pace: in local currency, assets increased by 220% YoY, while deposits and customer loans grew by 290% and 241%, respectively.

BES Venezuela Branch, opened in January 2012, has b Branch een focusing its activity on the establishment of closer ties with the Portuguese resident community and the local large companies and institutions. At the end of 1H13 the branch had total assets of EUR 146 million.

BES Luxembourg Branch, also opened in January 2012, Luxembourg Branch has been acting as a platform for business with the Portuguese emigrant community in the country as well as in neighbouring countries in central Europe, while offering the Group's global client base the possibility to do business in a safe and credible market. In June 2013 the branch had total assets of EUR 840 million, reporting a net profit for the period of EUR 1.3 million.

In Libya, now in a phase of political, social, and economic consolidation, Aman Bank Aman Bank is gradually resuming the implementation of its commercial plans and the reinforcement of its operations so as to be able to seize the growth opportunities arising in the country. The branch increased total assets by 6% in 1H13, posting a net profit of EUR 3.1 million.

4.2.5 Investment Banking .2.5 Banking

Investment banking includes advisory services in project finance, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and consolidation of liabilities, preparation and public or private placement of shares, bonds and other fixedincome and equity instruments, stock broking and other investment banking services. In addition, the bank offers traditional banking services to corporate and institutional clients.

EUR million
Jun,13 Jun,12 Change
BALANCE SHEET
Customer Loans (gross) 2 146 2 316 -7,3%
Customer Funds 1 067 1 052 1,4%
INCOME STATEMENT
Commercial Banking Income 93,1 105,4 -11,6%
Capital Mkts & Other Results 28,2 18,0 56,5%
Banking Income 121,3 123,4 -1,7%
Operating Costs 86,3 85,8 0,6%
Provisions 26,6 14,1 88,1%
Income Before Tax 8,4 23,5 -64,1%
Cost to Income 71,1% 69,5% 1,6 pp

Investment Banking Banking

The macroeconomic and political context unfolding during the second quarter exerted some pressure on investment banking business. However the capital markets business area maintained its buoyancy, and BES Investimento (BESI) led the main issues made in Portugal in the period as well as several operations in Poland, the United Kingdom, Mexico and Brazil. Banking income, amounting to EUR 121.3 million, was slightly lower (1.7%) than in 1Q13 while operating costs remained practically flat YoY (+0.6%). The pre-tax results were penalised by the increase in credit impairments, dropping by 64.1% YoY, to EUR 8.4 million.

The international area accounted for 57% of banking income. With the start-up of Lusitânia Capital, SOFOM, E.N.R., a non-banking fully owned subsidiary aiming to provide financial advisory services and support to projects in local currency, and the representation and advisory activities already developed through the local representative office, BESI now has a stronger presence in Mexico, one of the region's markets currently showing good development prospects.

Main operations concluded in 2Q13:

  • Mergers and Acquisitions In Portugal, BESI conclu Acquisitions ded the advisory services provided to China Three Gorges on the acquisition of 49% of the share capital of EDP Renováveis Portugal and 25% of the shareholder loans to this company (total implied enterprise value for 100% - EUR 1 billion) and to Arena Atlântida on the acquisition of Pavilhão Atlântico. BESI also advised DST on the sale of an asset to a real estate investment fund. In Brazil, the Bank provided advisory services to Codimetal on the acquisition of a 70% stake in Trefinox. At the end of 1H13 BESI maintained the leadership of the Portuguese M&A market by number and value of concluded transactions and ranked second in the Iberian market, by value of concluded transactions (Bloomberg data).
  • Project Finance and Securitisation In Brazil, BES Project Securitisation I granted a BRL 20 million bridge loan to ATTEND Ambiental, SPE, a 55/45 joint venture between Estre Ambiental and Sabesp for the construction and operation of a pre-treatment station of non-domestic effluents in the metropolitan region of São Paulo. The Bank also concluded the BRL 46 million long-term funding through BNDES for ViaBahia, responsible for the construction and operation of 680 kms of highways in the state of Bahia.
  • Acquisition Finance & Other Lending In Portugal, Acquisition & Lending BESI acted as Mandated Lead Arranger on the Arena Atlântida financing for the acquisition of the Pavilhão Atlântico, now renamed Meo Arena. In Poland, the Bank continued to support the business development of its various local and international clients, mostly through the issuance of bank guarantees, which totalled zloty 71 million in 2Q13. In Brazil, the Bank participated in the pre-export financing to the Los Grobo Ceagro group, with an amount of USD 4.5 million, and in the issuance of an Export Credit Note by Belagrícola (BESI participation of BRL 20 million). BESI also completed 49 financing operations for a total of BRL 267 million (including renewals), actively supporting Iberian companies in their business' expansion to Brazil.
  • Equity Capital Markets BESI acted: (i): in Poland Equity Markets , as Joint Global Coordinator and Joint Bookrunner on the accelerated bookbuilding sale of a 25% stake in KRUK by PE Fund Entreprise Investors (zloty 251.8 million); (ii) in Brazil, as Joint Bookrunner on the BHG's follow-on offering (BRL 378 million); and (iii) in the United Kingdom, as Joint Bookrunner on the placement of 131.6 million new shares of Vertu Motors Plc (GBP 50 million) and as Sole Bookrunner of the placement of 1.2 million existing shares of Ted Baker (GBP 20 million).

  • Debt Capital Markets BESI acted (i) in Iberia, as Debt Markets Joint Lead Manager on the Portugal Telecom (EUR 1 billion) and ESFIL (EUR 200 million) bond issues, as Sole Lead Manager on ESF Portugal (EUR 80 million), Sonae Investimentos (EUR 50 million) and Ascendi (EUR 15 million) bond issues and as Joint Global Coordinator on Benfica SAD's bond offering (EUR 45 million); (ii) in Brazil, as Joint Bookrunner on the infrastructure debentures issue of Concessionária Rodovias do Tietê (BRL 1065 million) and on the bond issue of Andrade Gutierrez (USD 500 million); and (iii) in Mexico, as Sole Lead Manager on the bond issue of Crediamigo (USD 30 million).

  • Brokerage BESI maintained a prominent position in Brokerage Portugal (3rd place with a 6.3% market share) and Spain (7th place with a 5.0% market share). The Bank reached the 25th position in Brazil's Bovespa ranking, with a market share of 1%, and the 19th position in the Polish brokers' ranking, with a market share of 1.5%.

BESI's activity was internationally recognized and the Bank was considered: (i) 'Best Investment Bank in Portugal', by the World Finance magazine; (ii) 'Best M&A House in Portugal', by the EMEA Finance magazine; and (iii) 'Best Investment Bank in Portugal', by the Euromoney magazine.

4.2.6 Asset Management Asset Management 2.6 Asset Management

This segment includes all the asset management activities of the Group, essentially conducted by Espírito Santo Activos Financeiros (ESAF), within Portugal and abroad (Spain, Luxembourg, Angola, and Brazil). ESAF's product range covers mutual funds, real estate funds and pension funds, besides providing discretionary and portfolio management services.

EUR million
Jun,13 Jun,12 Change
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT 15 723 13 125 19,8%
INCOME STATEMENT
Banking Income 30,0 34,1 -11,9%
Operating Costs 8,6 8,8 -1,6%
Provisions 0,1 0,8 -87,0%
Income Before Tax 21,3 24,5 -13,1%
Cost to Income 28,7% 25,7% 3,0 pp

Asset Management

The increase in assets under management was largely driven by growth in the real estate investment funds and portfolio discretionary management activities, and also by the activity developed in Luxembourg, which offset the reduction or stabilisation of volumes in the other business segments. International assets under management dropped by 5%, despite the increase achieved in Luxembourg.

In 2012 ESAF was named the best Asset Manager in Portugal in the Morningstar / Diário Económico awards, having also received the following accolades: (i) 'Best national bond manager'; (ii) 'Best national euro bond fund' (Espírito Santo Obrigações Europa); (iii) 'Best foreign euro bond fund' (Espírito Santo Euro Bond); and (iv) 'Best national mixed moderate euro fund' (Espírito Santo Estratégia Activa). In 2013 ESAF was distinguished in the Lipper Funds Awards in Spain and in Europe.

4.2.7 Life Insurance Life Insurance.2.7 Insurance

This business area comprises the activity developed by BES Vida, Companhia de Seguros, which provides both traditional and unit-linked insurance products as well as pension plans.

EUR million
Jun,13 Jun,12 Change
BALANCE SHEET
Customer Funds 4 969 3 661 35,7%
INCOME STATEMENT
Gross Margin of Insurance Business 300,2 40,3 ….
Operating Costs 5,6 2,1 161,6%
Provisions 0,2 1,8 -86,9%
Net Income 212,6 17,4 ….

Life Insurance Insurance

BES Vida's 1H13 results are influenced by the monetisation transaction of its life risk portfolio under which all the inherent risks were transferred to a reinsurer and BES Vida maintained the management of contracts and the relations with clients. The operation had a positive impact of ca. EUR 150 million on the Company's results. The results were also boosted by an increase in insurance production, which reached EUR 851.6 million, corresponding to a YoY rise of more than 469.3% in premium volume. Moreover, production of unit-linked products and pension plans also experienced strong growth in the period, while claims volume registered a sharp contraction (-35.9%) due to the reduction in financial products' redemption volume and the smaller amount of financial products coming to maturity.

4.2.8 Markets and Strategic Holdings Holdings .2.8 Holdings

This segment includes the global financial management activity of the Group, namely raising and placement of funds in the financial markets, as well as investment in and risk management of credit, interest rate, FX and equity instruments, whether of a strategic nature or as part of current trading activity. It also includes activity with non-resident institutional investors, as well as any activities arising from strategic decisions impacting the entire Group.

EUR million
Jun,13 Jun,12 Change
INCOME STATEMENT
Banking Income -429,2 79,8 ….
Operating Costs 30,4 24,9 21,9%
Provisions 142,9 120,4 18,7%
Income Before Tax -602,5 -65,5 ….

Markets and Strategic Holdings Holdings

Reflecting the reduction of funding from the ECB, the issue of bonds, namely in the international market at the end of 2012 and also in January 2013, and the establishment of spreads on strategic products sold to domestic corporate and retail clients that did not take into account the market's volatile conditions, the segment reported negative banking income in 1H13. This, combined with an increase in impairments in securities, real estate assets obtained through credit recoveries, and other assets, that raised the respective cost to EUR 142.9 million, explains the net loss of ca. EUR 602.5 million reported in the period.

5. FINANCIAL STRENGTH AND ASSET QUALITY AND ASSET QUALITY . QUALITY

5.1 Asset quality Asset quality .1

The table below summarises the evolution of credit, overdue loans, credit at risk, provisions for impairment losses and overdue loans ratios and provisions ratios.

30-Jun-13 31-Dec-12 Change
30-Jun-12 absolute relative
EUR million
Gross loans 51 111 50 399 51 176 712 1,4%
Overdue Loans 2 849 2 185 1 908 664 30,4%
Overdue Loans +90d 2 603 1 966 1 691 637 32,4%
Credit at risk (1) 5 485 4 758 4 049 727 15,3%
Provisions for Credit 3 134 2 692 2 435 442 16,5%
Indicators (%)
Overdue Loans / Gross Loans 5,6 4,3 3,7 1,3 p.p.
Overdue Loans +90d / Gross Loans 5,1 3,9 3,3 1,2 p.p.
Credit at risk (1) / Gross Loans 10,7 9,4 7,9 1,3 p.p.
Coverage of Overdue Loans 110,0 123,2 127,6 -13,2 p.p.
Coverage of Overdue Loans + 90d 120,4 136,9 144,0 -16,5 p.p.
Coverage of Credit at risk (1) 57,1 56,6 60,1 0,5 p.p.
Provisions for Credit / Gross Loans 6,1 5,3 4,8 0,8 p.p.
Cost of Risk 2,16 1,62 1,38 0,54 p.p.

Asset Quality Asset

(1) According to Instruction 23/2011 of Bank of Portugal. Credit at risk includes: a) total value of credit with capital or interest past due by 90 days or more; b) other restructured credit, where the principal or interest payments were past due by more than 90 days and have been capitalized or refinanced without full coverage by collaterals or the interest fallen due have not been fully paid by the debtor and c) credits of an insolvent or bankrupt debtor.

The Overdue loans + 90 days ratio increased to 5.1% (Dec.12: 3.9%), while credit at risk represents 10.7% of gross loans (Dec.12: 9.4%), with a provision coverage (excluding collaterals and guarantees) of 57.1% (Dec.12: 56.6%).

The Provisions for Credit / Gross Loans ratio continued to increase, reaching 6.1% (Dec.12: 5.3%).

The asset quality deterioration was sharpest in corporate credit, rising to 6.8% (Dec.12: 5.2%) and other loans to individuals and consumer credit, where it reached 8.1% (Dec.12: 7.4%), and lowest in mortgage credit, where the ratio was 0.9%, still below the 1.0% threshold.

30-Jun-13 31-Dec-12 30-Jun-12 Change
Overdue Loans 5,6% 4,3% 3,7% 1,3
Individuals 2,3% 2,2% 1,8% 0,1
- Mortgage 0,9% 0,9% 0,9% 0,0
- Other Purposes 8,1% 7,4% 6,0% 0,7
Corporate 6,8% 5,2% 4,4% 1,6

Overdue Loans Overdue

According to the statistics published by the Bank of Portugal (May 2013), the Group's overdue loan ratios compare favourably with those of the Portuguese banking sector, where corporate overdue loans stand at 9.8% (BES Group: 6.8%), mortgage overdue loans at 2.0% (BES Group: 0.9%) and other loans to individuals overdue loans at 12.3% (BES Group: 8.1%).

BES Group has been actively executing real guarantees through foreclosures, in light of a proactive recovery process. Foreclosed assets thus totalled EUR 2.0 billion, included in 'Non current assets held for sale'. These assets are initially booked at fair value based on the immediate sale value (ISV) of the property as determined at the time by an independent expert. In subsequent periods these real estate assets are subject to regular revaluations and whenever the new ISV is lower than balance sheet value, provisions for impairment losses are created or reinforced. The table below shows the distribution of these assets by the domestic and international areas.

EUR million
30-Jun-13 31-Mar-13 31-Dec-12
Domestic 2 185 2 122 1 965
International 138 137 120
Gross Value 2 323 2 259 2 085
Provisions 290 267 240
Net Value 2 032 1 992 1 845

Foreclosed Assets Foreclosed Assets

The Group actively promotes the sale of these properties, namely through various internal and external sales channels and innovative sale promotion strategies adapted to each channel and target market. With a sales target of EUR 400 million in full 2013, in 1H13 1,774 such properties were sold for a gross balance sheet value of EUR 225.5 million, which represents a YoY increase of 94%. No material gains or losses were determined on these sales.

5.2 Liquidity, Solvency and Financial Strength Solvency and Financial .2

5.2.1 Liquidity .2.1

Faced with the persistent weakness of economic activity and the need to maintain the stimuli to the European economy, in May 2013 the ECB cut the key benchmark rate by 25bps, from 0.75% to 0.5%, with the interest rate on the deposit facility maintained at 0%. The ECB also announced it would continue to conduct 3-month refinancing operations with full allotment at least until July 2014, thus providing liquidity insurance to banks for a longer period of time.

The ECB's stimuli contributed to drive down the peripheral public debt yields, with the 10-year Portuguese sovereign debt yield narrowing to 5.5% in May, from 7% at the start of the year.

In this context, Portugal issued in May a new 10-year benchmark government bond that raised EUR 3 billion, with the order book surpassing EUR 10 billion. The issue was placed with a spread of 400bps over the mid-swap rate (5.67% yield).

In June the statements proffered by the Chairman of the US Federal Reserved provoked adverse reactions in the markets, which interpreted his remarks as meaning that the monetary stimuli would be toned down as from the second half of 2013 and reference interest rates would be raised sooner than previously expected. This caused a reversal in the downward trend of public debt yields, with the 10-year Portuguese debt yield reaching 6.4% at the end of June.

At the end of June the portfolio of repoable securities amounted to EUR 24.6 billion, of which EUR 21.8 billion were eligible for rediscount with the European Central Bank. This amount includes exposure to Portuguese sovereign debt of EUR 4.4 billion (of which EUR 1.4 billion maturing in less than one year). BES Group's other peripheral European sovereign exposures totalled EUR 2.2 billion (of which EUR 1.5 billion maturing in less than one year), including EUR 1.9 billion of Spanish public debt, EUR 218 billion of Italian public debt, EUR 48 million of Greek public debt and no Irish public debt.

Net funding from the ECB totals EUR 8.3 billion, which represents a YoY reduction of EUR 5.4 billion.

5.2.2 Solvency .2.2

BES Group's solvency ratios are calculated under the Basel II regulations. From 1Q09 onwards BES Group has been authorised by the Bank of Portugal to use the Internal Ratings Based (IRB) approach for credit risk and the Standardised Approach – TSA method for operational risk.

Under the Portuguese banking regulations (Bank of Portugal Notice 3/2011) the Portuguese banks should report a Core Tier I ratio of 10% in December 2012. On the other hand, European banks, including Portuguese banks, should post a Core Tier I of 9% by June 30th, 2012, calculated according to the definition established by the European Banking Authority (EBA).

Basel III Recommendations III Recommendations

At the end of 3Q10, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision made several decisions regarding the functioning of the global financial system, that have resulted in a set of recommendations, named Basel III. Banks will have a transitory period (from January 1st, 2013 to January 1st, 2019) to comply with the approved rules, aimed at strengthening financial institutions and preventing new financial crises in the future.

Basel III rules have established the following regulatory framework to be gradually implemented by January 1st, 2019:

  • minimum Core Tier 1 of 7%, o.w. 4.5% minimum common equity and 2.5% capital conservation buffer;
  • minimum Tier 1 of 8.5%, o.w. 6.0% minimum and 2.5% capital conservation buffer;
  • total solvency ratio of 10.5%;
  • introduction of a countercyclical buffer, ranging from 0% to 2.5% of common equity, under conditions to be defined by the national regulatory authorities;
  • transitory period defined for the absorption of deductions to capital not eligible under BIS III and for the new deductions to capital;
  • definition of the leverage and liquidity ratios (short and long term) in certain conditions, to be defined.

BES Group closely follows the development process of the future regulatory framework, as well as all the efforts carried out to define the final rules for new capital ratios in the European Union.

Solvency Ratios Solvency

The table below provides the relevant information about risk weighted assets, regulatory capital and solvency ratios under the BISII IRB approach.

EUR million
30-Jun-13 31-Dec-12
Risk Weighted Assets (A) 60 685 61 681
Banking Book
Trading Book
Operational Risk
55 443
1 548
3 694
56 484
1 503
3 694
Regulatory Capital
Core Tier I (B) 6 293 6 471
Core Tier I EBA (B') 5 801 6 092
Tier I (C) 6 124 6 439
Tier II and Deductions 397 518
TOTAL (D) 6 521 6 957
Core Tier I (B/A) 10,4% 10,5%
Core Tier I EBA (E/A) 9,6% 9,9%
Tier I (C/A) 10,1% 10,4%
Solvency Ratio (D/A) 10,7% 11,3%

Risk Weighted Assets, Eligible Capital and Regulatory Capital ry

Core Tier I capital decreased by EUR 178 million in 1H13, mainly through the incorporation under capital instruments of the period's results (-EUR 237 million) and the change in negative fair value reserves (-EUR 63 million), these being in part offset by the reduction in intangible assets and goodwill (EUR 130 million), which include the impact of BES Vida reinsurance operation.

As a result of the reduction of capitals and risk weighted assets, the Core Tier ratio stands at 10.4%, meeting the Bank of Portugal's requirement (minimum of 10%); under the EBA calculation method, the Core Tier I ratio is 9.6%, which is above the minimum 9% established by the European authority.

5.3 Bank of Portugal Reference Indicators .3 Indicators

The table below lists the reference indicators under Bank of Portugal instruction no. 16/2004, as amended by instructions nos. 16/2008, 23/2011 and 23/2012, for June 2013 and June 2012.

30-Jun-13 %
30-Jun-12
SOLVENCY
Regulatory Capital / RWA (a) 10,7 11,1
Tier I / RWA(a) 10,1 10,4
Core Tier I / RWA (a) 10,4 10,5
ASSET QUALITY
Overdue & Doubtful Loans (b) / Gross Loans (c) 6,2 4,2
Overdue & Doubtful Loans net of Provisions (c)/ Net Loans(c) 0,0 -0,5
Credit at Risk(c/f) / Gross Loans(c) 10,7 7,9
Credit at Risk net of Provisions (c/f)/ Net Loans (c) 4,9 3,3
PROFITABILITY
Income before Tax and Minorities / Average net Assets -0,8 0,5
Banking Income (d)/Average Net Assets 2,4 2,9
Income before Tax and Minorities/ Average Equity(e) -8,9 5,9
EFFICIENCY
General Admin Costs (d)+ Depreciation / Banking Income (d) 57,3 47,0
Staff Costs / Banking Income (d) 29,5 24,5
TRANSFORMATION
(Gross Loans(c)- Credit Impairments(c) / Customer Deposits (f) 125 147

(a) Under IRB Foundation (b) According to BoP Circular Letter nº 99/2003/DSB ( c) According to BoP Instruction 22/2011 ( d) According to BoP instruction 16/2004

( e) Includes Minority Interests

( f) According to BoP instruction nº23/2004

The indicators show: (i) solvency ratios comply with the Bank of Portugal's recommended minimum levels; (ii) credit quality indicators deteriorated; iii) profitability indicators reflect the net loss reported in the period; (iv) efficiency levels deteriorated due to the reduction in banking income; and (v) the transformation ratio improved.

6. Main Risks and Uncertai 6. Main Risks and UncertaiMain Uncertainties in the second half of nties in the second half ofnties in of2013

The positive evolution of Portugal's GDP in the second quarter opened expectations that this performance would be confirmed in the second half of the year.

However, the economic and financial adjustment process which Portugal is going through and the recession that has also been affecting the European Union should continue to take their toll on the performance of the national financial sector over the next six months. Hence these are the main risks and uncertainties that may affect the activity and results of BES Group during the second half of 2013: (i) the Portuguese Government's level of success in achieving the goals and commitments agreed with the EC/ECB/IMF under the Economic and Financial Policy Memorandum; (ii) the general evolution of the financial markets, namely in connection to the pace of the gradual and conditional withdrawal of stimuli by the North-American monetary authority; (iii) the ECB's conduct of the monetary policy, particularly with regard to the future evolution of benchmark interest rates; (iv) the persistence of the Portuguese banking sector's difficulties of access to the monetary and financial markets; and (v) the need to bolster the attraction of customer funds in the current context where the Portuguese banks are struggling with restricted access to the international markets.

Faced with these prospects, BES Group's activity in the second half of the year should continue to be developed according to the following guidelines:

  • carrying on the commercial policies leading to the improvement of the loan to deposits ratio by promoting the attraction of customer funds and maintaining a selective loan granting policy; continue
  • continued focus on prudent financial management, maintaining adequate liquidity levels and adapting asset and liability management to the country's current economic and financial situation;
  • continued implementation of measures promoting an efficient balance sheet management viewing compliance with the capital ratio levels required by the Supervision Authorities;
  • continued development of mechanisms to reinforce risk mitigation, perception and control;
  • pursuing the provisioning policy for credit and other assets aligned to the evolution of risks;
  • further developing and implementing the "Gradual Cost-Cutting Plan" outlined for the 2013-2015 period;
  • maintaining support to the SMEs, in particular the exporting ones, backing their access to credit and their efforts in the search for new international markets, namely those where BES Group is present.

The attached Notes to the Financial Statements contain a description of the management approach to the main activity risks (credit, market, liquidity and operational risks) to which BES Group and BES are exposed through the regular development of their activities.

7. ACTIVITY AND RESULTS OF BANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO OF BANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO

7.1. Business Performance and Asset Quality and Asset Quality

BES registered a EUR 5.7 billion year-on-year drop in assets, mainly driven by a EUR 4.4 billion reduction in the available for sale portfolio (down by EUR 4.4 billion). On the funding side, customer deposits increased by EUR 4.7 billion, while bank funding (which includes operations with the ECB) decreased by EUR 8.1 billion.

On-balance sheet customer funds were up by 13.9% year-on-year, underpinned by a 16.0% increase in deposits, with total customer funds rising by 12.0%, to EUR 53.7 billion.

Activity Indicators

Eur million
30-Jun-13 30-Jun-12 Change
absolute relative
Net Assets 67 432 73 132 -5 700 -7,8%
Customer Loans 40 345 40 869 - 524 -1,3%
Loans to individuals 10 044 10 519 - 475 -4,5%
- Mortgage 8 012 8 350 - 338 -4,0%
- Other Loans to Individuals 2 032 2 169 - 137 -6,3%
Corporate Lending 30 301 30 350 - 49 -0,2%
Total Customer Funds 53 685 47 917 5 768 12,0%
- On-Balance Sheet Customer Funds 37 402 32 828 4 574 13,9%
Deposits 34 169 29 451 4 718 16,0%
Debt Securities placed with Clients 3 233 3 377 - 144 -4,3%
-Off-Balance Sheet Customer Funds 16 283 15 089 1 194 7,9%

In terms of asset quality, the overdue loans ratio (>90 days) increased to 5.98% (Dec.12: 4.58%), with a corresponding provision coverage of 116.6%. The ratio of provisions to total credit (outstanding and overdue) has been consistently increasing, reaching 6.97% (up from 5.35% in Jun.12).

30-Jun-13
31-Dec-2012
30-Jun-12
absolute relative
EUR million
Customer Loans (gross) 40 345 39 269 40 869 1 076 2,7%
Overdue Loans 2635,1 2003,0 1724,0 632,1 31,6%
Overdue Loans > 90 days 2412,1 1798,4 1526,4 613,7 34,1%
Provisions for Credit 2811,8 2402,1 2184,8 409,7 17,1%
(%)
Overdue Loans/Customer Loans (gross) 6,53 5,10 4,22 1,43 p.p.
Overdue Loans> 90 days/ Customer Loans (gross) 5,98 4,58 3,73 1,40 p.p.
Coverage of Overdue Loans 106,7 119,9 126,7 -13,2 p.p.
Coverage of Overdue Loans > 90 days 116,6 133,6 143,1 -17,0 p.p.
Provisions for Credit (Balance) / Customer Loans 6,97 6,12 5,35 0,85 p.p.

Asset Quality Asset

7.2. Results Results Results

BES's results in the period, a net loss of EUR 465.8 million, translate the reinforcement of provisions for impairments in light of the increase in the number of insolvencies and unemployment, which were also responsible for a significant drop in revenues. The economic recession and a domestic context of strong financial restrictions, namely very limited access to the capital markets, the inexistence of an interbank market, fierce competition over customer funds and benchmark interest rates maintained at historical lows, inevitably impacted the quality of assets and their contribution to banking income.

EUR million
Change
Jun,13 Jun,12 absolute relative
Net Interest Income 166,0 367,4 -201,4 -54,8%
+ Fees and Commissions 268,4 224,7 43,7 19,4%
= Commercial Banking Income 434,4 592,1 -157,7 -26,6%
+ Capital Markets and Other Results -63,1 309,5 -372,6 ….
= Banking Income 371,3 901,6 -530,3 -58,8%
- Operating Costs 371,2 381,1 -9,9 -2,6%
= Operating Income 0,1 520,5 -520,4 -100,0%
- Net Provisions 585,8 308,8 277,0 89,7%
Credit 492,1 277,7 214,4 77,2%
Securities 60,8 29,7 31,1 104,3%
Other 32,9 1,4 31,5 ….
= Income before Taxes -585,7 211,7 -797,4 ….
- Taxes -132,2 42,9 -175,1 ….
- Special tax on Banks 12,3 13,3 -1,0 -7,0%
= Net Income -465,8 155,5 -621,3 ….

Income Statement

Banking income fell by 58.8% relative to June 2012, driven by reductions in both net interest income (-54.8%), and in capital markets and other results (to a loss of EUR 63.1 million). On the other hand, fees and commissions increased by 19.4% while operating costs were reduced by 2.6%. Provisions were reinforced by a total of EUR 585.8 million (+ 89.7% YoY), of which 84% were provisions for loan impairments.

8. SUNDRY DISCLOSURES

8.1 Securities issued by BES and held by BES senior officers or

In compliance with Article 9 (1-a)) of CMVM regulation no. 5/2008, the table below lists the members of BES Corporate Bodies who on 30 June 2013 held securities or related financial instruments issued by BES.

Transactions in 1H13
Shareholder Shares Nº of shares
as of
31/12/2012
Date Acquisitions Disposals Price
(EUR)
Nº of shares
as of
30/06/2013
RICARDO ESPÍRITO SANTO SILVA SALGADO BES Shares 3 806 915 - - - -
3 806 915
JOSÉ MANUEL PINHEIRO ESPÍRITO SANTO SILVA BES Shares 1 009 271 - - - -
1 009 271
ANTÓNIO JOSÉ BAPTISTA DO SOUTO BES Shares 106 081 - - - -
106 081
JORGE ALBERTO CARVALHO MARTINS BES Shares 144 058 - - - -
144 058
ANÍBAL DA COSTA REIS DE OLIVEIRA BES Shares 1 010 000 1 010 000
MANUEL FERNANDO MONIZ GALVÃO ESPÍRITO
SANTO SILVA
BES Shares 6 831 - - - -
6 831
JOSÉ MARIA ESPÍRITO SANTO SILVA RICCIARDI BES Shares 30 000 - - - -
30 000
RUI MANUEL DUARTE SOUSA DA SILVEIRA BES Shares 6 366 - - - -
6 366
JOAQUIM ANÍBAL BRITO FREIXIAL DE GOES BES Shares 151 204 - - - -
151 204
RICARDO ABECASSIS ESPÍRITO SANTO SILVA BES Shares 160 000 - - - -
160 000
AMÍLCAR CARLOS FERREIRA DE MORAIS PIRES BES Shares 334 725 - - - -
334 725
JOÃO EDUARDO MOURA DA SILVA FREIXA BES Shares 131 281 - - - -
131 281
PEDRO MOSQUEIRA DO AMARAL BES Shares 192 500 - - - -
192 500
HORÁCIO LUIS AFONSO BES Shares 4 125 - - - -
4 125

Shareholdings of Board Members

Bondholding of Board Members

Transactions in 1H13
Bondholder Securities Nº of Bonds
as of
31/12/2012
Date Acquisitions Disposals Price
(EUR)
Nº of Bonds
as of
30/06/2013
ALBERTO ALVES DE OLIVEIRA PINTO Obrigações BES 4 anos 7%
(PTBEQGOM0015)
100 000 - - - - 100 000
Obrigações BES LDN 05/12
(SCEBESOOE0608)
252 000 13-02-2013 - 252 000 92% 0
JOSÉ MANUEL PINHEIRO ESPÍRITO
SANTO SILVA
Obrigações BES 5,625%
DUE junho 2014
200 000 - - - - 200 000
ANTÓNIO JOSÉ BAPTISTA DO SOUTO Obrigações BES 5,625%
DUE junho 2014
350 000 - - - - 350 000
Obrigações BES DUE
02/2013(PTBLMWOM0002)
350 000 30-01-2013 -
350 000
99% 0
Obrigações BES LDN 07/12
(SCBESOOE0678)
167 000 - - - - 167 000
JORGE ALBERTO CARVALHO MARTINS Obrigações BES 2009/
05-06-2014
250 000 - - - - 250 000
ANÍBAL DA COSTA REIS DE OLIVEIRA Obrigações BES Finance
0312 (SCBES0OE0567)
302 000 10-01-2013 - 116 000 86%
25-03-2013 - 186 000 87% 0
RUI MANUEL DUARTE SOUSA DA
SILVEIRA
Obrigações BES LDN 05/12
(SCBES0OE0626)
108 000 28-01-2013 - 108 000 91% 0
BES LUX 01/13 07P01
(SCBES0OE0779)
0 29-01-2013 140 000 - 71% 140 000
JOAQUIM ANÍBAL BRITO FREIXIAL DE
GOES
Obrigações BES 5,625%
DUE junho 2014
50 000 - - - - 50 000
AMÍLCAR CARLOS FERREIRA DE
MORAIS PIRES
Obrigações BES DUE
3,875% 2015
250 000 - - - - 250 000
Obrigações BES DUE
5,625% junho 2014
250 000 - - - - 250 000
JOÃO EDUARDO MOURA DA SILVA
FREIXA
Obrigações BES Finance
0312 (SCBES0OE0567)
233 000 25-03-2013 - 233 000 87% 0
Obrigações BES LDN 10/12
(SCBES0OE0752)
1 069 000 - - - - 1 069 000
RICARDO ABECASSIS ESPÍRITO
SANTO SILVA
Obrigações BES 5,625% 50 000 - - - - 50 000

For compliance with Article 14 (6 and 7) of CMVM Regulation no. 5/2008, the table below lists the transactions of BES shares or related financial instruments carried out during the first half of 2013 by other senior executives of BES or of companies having control over BES, or by persons having a close connection to the former.

Shareholding of Senior Officers

Nº of shares Transactions in 1H13 Nº of Shares
Shareholder Shares as of
31/12/2012
Date Acquisitions Disposals Price
(EUR)
as of
30/06/2013
António Manuel Rodrigues Marques BES Shares 133 797 - - - - 133 797
António Miguel Natário Rio -Tinto BES Shares 13 453 08-02-2013 - 13 453 0,997 0
Bernardo Leite Faria Espírito Santo BES Shares 7 636 - - - - 7 636
Isabel Maria Carvalho de Almeida Bernardino BES Shares 176 043 - - - - 176 043
João Filipe Carvalho Martins Pereira BES Shares 45 226 - - - - 45 226
João Maria de Magalhães Barros de Mello Franco BES Shares 82 385 - - - - 82 385
Jorge Daniel Lopes da Silva BES Shares 36 423 - - - - 36 423
José Alexandre Maganinho Pinto Ribeiro BES Shares 220 000 - - - - 220 000
Manuel José Dias de Freitas BES Shares 91 767 11-03-2013 - 80 000 0,960 11 767
Paulo António Estima da Costa Gonçalves Padrão BES Shares 18 023 - - - - 18 023
Pedro Roberto Menéres Cudell BES Shares 35 000 - - - - 35 000
Rui José Costa Raposo BES Shares 3 361 - - - - 3 361
Rui Manuel Fernandes Pires Guerra BES Shares 439 100 - - - - 439 100

Also for compliance with Article 14 (6 and 7) of CMVM Regulation no. 5/2008, there follows a list of the transactions of Banco Espírito Santo S.A. shares or related financial instruments carried out during the first half of 2013 by members of its corporate bodies and other senior executives.

Transactions in the 1H13

Date Securities Transaction Nº of
securitues
Price
(EUR)
António Miguel Natário Rio -Tinto 08-02-2013 BES Shares
Disposal
3 599 0,997
9 854 0,997
Manuel José Dias de Freitas 11-03-2013 BES Shares Disposal 7 958 0,960
72 042 0,960

8.2 Qualified Holdings in BES Share Capital Capital

The table below lists the qualified holdings in BES share capital as at 30 June 2013, calculated under the terms of Article 20 of the Securities Code, for compliance with the provisions of Article 9 (1-c)) of CMVM Regulation no. 05/2008.

March 2013
QUALIFIED STAKES N Shares % Voting
Rig hts
ESPIRITO SANTO FINANCIAL GROUP, S.A (Luxembourg )
- directly 42.982.596 1,07%
- through BESPAR, SGPS, S.A (controlled by Espirito Santo Financial (Portugal), SGPS, S.A.,
fully owned by Espirito Santo Financial Group S.A) 1.417.916.095 35,29%
- through members of its Board of Directors and Supervisory Bodies 7.421.472 0,18%
- through companies controlled directly and indirectly and/or members of its Board of Directors
and Supervisory Bodies 22.458.331 0,56%
Total attributable
Total attributable
1.4 90.778.4 9494
1.4 90.778.4 94
37,10%
CRÉDIT AGRICOLE, S.A (France)
- directly 434.252.321 10,81%
Total attributable
Total attributable
4
4 34 .252.321
.252.321
10,81%
BRADPORT, SGPS, S.A*
- directly 194.104.165 4,83%
Total attributable
Total attributable
194 .104 .165
.104 .165 .165
4 ,83%
SILCHESTER INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS LIMITED (UK)
- directly 226.727.742 5,64%
Total attributable
Total attributable
226.727.74 2
2 2
5,64 %
PORTUGAL TELECOM, SGPS, S.A
- through PT Prestações - Mandatária de aquisições e gestão de bens, S.A. 84.109.047 2,09%
- through members of its Board of Directors and Supervisory Bodies 485.929 0,01%
Total attributable
Total attributable
84
84 .594 .976
.976
84 .594 .976
2.10%
CAPITAL RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT
- directly 102.979.223 2,56%
Total attributable
Total attributable
102.979.223
102.979.223
102.979.223
2,56%

* Portug uese company fully owned by Banco Bradesco (Brasil)

8.3 BES Own Shares Own Shares Shares

Transactions involving the Bank's own shares in the first half of 2013 related exclusively to those carried out by the BES Vida, Companhia de Seguros, which held shares in BES.

Number of
shares
Price
(Eur)
Total
(euro thousand)
Balance as at dec 12 10 388 056 0,673 6 991
Acquisitions in the period (1) 2 084 826 0,896 1 868
Disposals in the period (1) 12 197 591 0,661 8 058
Balance as at June, 30 2013
June, 30 2013
275 291 275
275 291
2,909
-
801

Own shares

(1) Shares acquired/disposed that are now integrated and/or are not in BES Vida protfolio

Detailed information about movements in own shares is provided in Note 44 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

8.4 Recommendations of the Financial Stability Foru 8.4 of Forum (FSF) and the Committee of European Banking SF) the Committee of European Supervisors (CEBS) concerning the Transparency of Information and the Valuation of Assets nformation and the n

In its Circular Letter no. 58/2009/DSB of 5 August 2009, the Bank of Portugal reiterated "the need for institutions to maintain adequate compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Stability Forum (FSF), as well as those issued by the Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS), concerning the transparency of information and the valuation of assets, taking into account the proportionality principle", as set out in Circular Letters no. 46/08/DSBDR of 15 July 2008 and no. 97/08/DSB of 3 December 2008.

The Bank of Portugal recommends the inclusion in the reporting documents of a specific chapter or annex exclusively dedicated to the issues dealt with in the CEBS and FSF recommendations.

This chapter aims to ensure compliance with the Bank of Portugal's recommendation, including references to where the information provided may be found within the body of the Management Report or in the Notes to the Financial Statements, or, in the present case of an Interim Report, in other documents previously disclosed by BES Group, namely the 2012 Management Report and Notes to 2012 Financial Statements.

I. BUSINESS MODEL BUSINESS MODELMODEL

1. Description of the business model of the model

A detailed description of the Group's business model is provided in Item 4 of the 2012 Management Report. The performance of the Group's main business areas (operating segments) may be found in Item 4.2 of the first half of 2013 Management Report and in Note 41.

1 The numbering refers to the Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

2. Strategy and objectives objectivesobjectives

A detailed description of the Group's strategy and objectives is provided in Item 1 of the 2012 Management Report and Note 51 to the 2012 and first half of 2013 Financial Statements, under Funding and Capitalisation Plans (2011—2015), with no relevant changes in strategic guidelines since the publication of the reports.

The securitisation transactions are detailed in Note 49.

3., 4. and 5. 4. and Activities developed and contribution to the busin developed and to the business

Item 4.2 of the first half of 2013 Management Report and Note no. 4 contain detailed information about the activity developed and its contribution to the business.

II. RISK AND RISK MANAGEMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT

6. and 7. and 7. Description and nature of the risks incurred nature incurred

Item 6 of the 2012 Management Report describes how the Risk Management function is organised within BES Group; this information is still up to date.

Note 51 contains diverse information that in total allows the market to form a thorough perception about the risks incurred by the Group and the management mechanisms in place to monitor and control such risks.

III. IMPACT OF THE PERIOD OF FINANCIAL TURMOIL ON THE R OF TURMOIL RESULTS

8., 9., 10. and 11. Qualitative and quantitative description of the results and comparison of impacts between periods

Activity during 2012 was conducted in a climate of deterioration of Portugal's economic situation, with a negative impact on risk. Consequently the Group reinforced provisions by a total of EUR 1430.0 million (EUR 609.0 million more than in 2011).

For most of the first half of 2013 activity was framed by the continued aggravation of the country's economic situation and resulting strong increase in risk. The provision charge was consequently increased to 2.16% (FY12: 1.62%). In addition, the devaluation of financial instruments' prices during the period reduced the fair value reserve by EUR 233.2 million.

12. Decomposition of realised and non realised write-downs

The profit and loss of assets and liabilities held for trading and of assets at fair value and assets available for sale are detailed by financial instrument in Notes 7 and 8. In addition, non realised gains and losses on assets available for sale are detailed in Notes 23 and 45, while the most significant positions are decomposed in Note 23.

13. Financial turmoil and the price of the BES share

Item 1 of the 2012 Management Report and item III.8 of the 2012 Corporate Governance Report present the BES share price performance in 2012. During the first half of 2013 the BES share dropped from EUR 0,895 at the

start of the period to EUR 0.615 at the end of June, which represents a devaluation of 31.3%. We believe this devaluation, which mostly occurred in the latter part of the period, was associated to the uncertainty provoked by a possible tapering of quantitative easing by the North-American Federal Reserve, which affected the performance of equity markets at global level.

14. Maximum loss risk 14. Maximum loss

Note 51 contains the relevant information about potential losses in market stress situations.

15. Debt issued by the Group and results issued by Group

Note 50 describes the impact of debt revaluation and the methods used to calculate this impact on the Results.

IV. LEVEL AND TYPE OF EXPOSURES AFFECTED BY THE PERIOD TYPE OF EXPOSURES AFFECTED BY THE PERIODOF TURMOIL OF TURMOIL

    1. Nominal and fair value of exposures exposures
    1. Credit risk mitigators Credit risk mitigators mitigators

18. Information about the Group's exposures exposuresexposures

As at 30 June 2013 BES Group's total exposure to the peripheral Eurozone countries' public debt was EUR 6.6 billion (Dec.12: 3.9 billion), of which EUR 4.4 billion to Portugal (Dec.12: EUR 3.9 billion), EUR 1.9 billion to Spain (Dec.12: EUR 606 million), EUR 218 million to Italy (Dec.12: EUR 28 million), and EUR 48 million to Greece (Dec.12: EUR 3 million). The Group had no exposure to Irish public debt as of that date.

19. Movement in exposures between periods

Note 51 to the 2012 and first half of 2013 Financial Statements contains information comparing the exposures and results. Such information is considered sufficient taking into account the detail and quantification provided.

20. Non consolidated exposures exposures exposures

All the structures related to securitisation operations originated by the Group are presented in Note 49. None of the SPEs was consolidated due to the market turbulence.

21. Exposure to monoline insurers and quality of the a monoline insurers quality assets insured sets insured

The Group does not have exposures to monoline insurers.

V. ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND VAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND VALPOLICIES AND VALUATION METHODS UATION METHODSUATION METHODS

22. Structured products Structured products

These situations are described in Note 2 – Main accounting policies.

23. Special Purpose Entities (SPE) and consolidation consolidation

Disclosure available in Notes 2 and 49.

24. and 25. Fair value of financial instruments 24. and Fair value

See the comments to item 16 of this Annex. Notes 2 and 50 contain the conditions for utilisation of the fair value option as well as the methodology used to value the financial instruments.

VI. OTHER RELEVANT ASPECTS OF DISCLOSURE RELEVANT ASPECTS OF DISCLOSURE DISCLOSURE

26. Description of the disclos of the disclos disclosure policies and principl ure principles principles

The BES Group, within the context of accounting and financial information disclosure, complies with all the regulatory requirements, defined by the accounting standards or by the supervisory and regulatory entities.

At the same time, the Group aims to meet the best market practices in information disclosure, balancing the cost of preparing the relevant information with the benefit that it may provide to the users.

From the information made available to the Group's shareholders, clients, employees, supervisory entities and the public in general, we highlight the Annual, Interim and Quarterly Management Reports, the Financial Statements and the respective Notes, and the Corporate Governance Report.

The management reports and financial statements, released on a quarterly basis, are prepared under IFRS that comply with the highest degree of disclosure and transparency and facilitate comparison to other domestic and international banks.

The Corporate Governance Report provides a detailed view about the governing structure of the Group.

The Social Responsibility Report, which forms an integral part of the Annual Management Report, conveys the Group's perspective about social responsibility in the context of the numerous challenges that the modern world faces, whether of an environmental or social nature, or pertaining to innovation and entrepreneurship.

The website (www.bes.pt) is used as a favoured tool for disclosing all the relevant information about BES Group.

A detailed description of all the means used by the Group to communicate with the financial community is provided in item III.16 of the 2012 Corporate Governance Report.

9. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION REPORTED ORMATION REPORTED

In accordance with Article 246 (1-c)) of the Securities Code, the Board of Directors of Banco Espírito Santo, S.A., whose members are named hereunder, hereby declares that:

  • I. the individual financial statements of Banco Espírito Santo, S.A. (BES) for the six-month period ended 30 June 2013 were prepared in accordance with the Adjusted Accounting Standards (AAS), as determined by Bank of Portugal Notice no. 1/2005, of 21 February 2005;
  • II. the consolidated financial statements of Grupo Banco Espírito Santo, S.A. (BES Group) for the sixmonth period ended 30 June 2013 were prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adopted in the European Union and transposed into Portuguese legislation through Decree-Law no. 35 /2005, of 17 February;
  • III. to the extent of their knowledge the financial statements referred in (i) and (ii) provide a true and appropriate image of the assets, liabilities, equity and earnings of respectively BES and BES Group, in accordance with the referred Standards, and were approved by the Board of Directors during the meeting on 26 July 2013;
  • IV. the interim report relative to the six-month period ended 30 June 2013 refers the important events occurred during this period and their impact on the period's financial statements, describing the main risks and uncertainties foreseen for the following six months.

Lisbon, 26 July 2013

The Board of Directors

Ricardo Espírito Santo Silva Salgado, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Executive Committee

Amílcar Carlos Ferreira de Morais Pires, Carlos Ferreira de Morais Member of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee

BANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO, S.A..A. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF 30 JUNE 2013

Jun,12 Dec,12 Jun,13
(eur '000) (eur '000) (eur '000)
ASSETS
Cash and deposits at Central Banks 1 645 779 1 377 541 1 209 218
Deposits with banks 723 147 681 077 565 008
Financial assets held for trading 3 904 089 3 925 399 3 218 830
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 3 193 701 2 821 553 3 893 846
Available-for-sale financial assets 14 298 311 10 755 310 12 129 272
Loans and advances to banks 2 084 440 5 426 518 2 453 506
(of which of the European system of Central Banks) - (3 350 000) (1 200 000)
Loans and advances to customers 48 740 843 47 706 392 47 976 727
(Provisions) (2 434 698) (2 692 342) (3 134 195)
Held-to-maturity investments 1 310 181 941 549 1 025 271
Financial assets with repurchase agreements - - -
Hedging derivatives 484 841 516 520 391 719
Non-current assets held for sale 2 164 049 3 277 540 3 365 181
Investment properties 385 311 441 988 393 232
Other tangible assets 864 595 931 622 954 282
Intangible assets 485 202 555 326 404 514
Investments in associates 577 263 580 982 608 300
Current income tax assets 37 894 24 648 32 926
Deferred income tax assets 665 476 728 905 935 750
Reinsurance Technical Provisions 3 097 3 804 12 082
Other assets 3 723 982 2 994 154 3 046 075
Direct and Indirect Insurance Creditors 8 564 567 352 078
Other 3 715 418 2 993 587 2 693 997
TOTAL ASSETS 85 292 201 83 690 828 82 615 739
LIABILITIES
Deposits from central banks 14 355 628 10 893 320 10 041 724
(of which of the European System of Central Banks) (13 697 132) (10 279 382) (9 495 599)
Financial liabilities held for trading 2 166 806 2 122 025 1 568 181
Other financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - - -
Deposits from banks 5 767 090 5 088 658 5 197 142
Due to customers 32 764 762 34 540 323 37 911 655
Debt securities 15 615 163 15 424 061 12 732 272
Financial liabilities to transferred assets -
184 334
-
125 199
-
169 602
Hedging derivatives
Investment contracts 1 844 172 3 413 563 3 474 902
Non current liabilities held for sale 165 429 175 945 155 579
Provisions 186 671 236 950 192 602
Technical provisions 1 816 956 1 577 408 1 494 592
Current income tax liabilities 44 495 221 199 123 261
Deferred income tax liabilities 135 536 154 015 171 761
Capital instruments - - -
Other subordinated loans 833 727 839 816 830 932
Other liabilities 1 886 752 1 145 602 1 319 792
Direct and Indirect Insurance Creditors 11 098 2 040 22 415
Other liabilities 1 875 654 1 143 562 1 297 377
TOTAL LIABILITIES 77 767 521 75 958 084 75 383 997
EQUITY
Capital 5 040 124 5 040 124 5 040 124
Share Premium 1 066 932 1 069 517 1 068 670
Other capital instruments 29 469 29 295 29 322
Treasury stock ( 11 415) ( 6 991) ( 801)
Preference shares 193 094 193 289 167 952
Fair value reserve ( 821 210) ( 686 666) ( 885 760)
Other reserves and retained earnings 1 339 526 1 328 630 1 399 469
Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the bank 25 457 96 101 ( 237 455)
Prepaid dividends - - -
Minority interests 662 703 669 445 650 221
TOTAL EQUITY 7 524 680 7 732 744 7 231 742
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 85 292 201 83 690 828 82 615 739

Chief Account Board of Directors

BANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO, S.A. CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AS OF 30 JUNE 2013

Jun,12 Jun,13
(eur '000) (eur '000)
Interest and similar income 2 067 513 1 726 023
Interest expense and similar charges 1 459 870 1 255 637
Net Interest Income 607 643 470 386
Dividend income 100 575 52 751
Fee and Commission income 525 836 422 491
Fee and Commission expense 91 896 94 300
Net gains from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss ( 16 251) ( 162 404)
Net gains from available-for-sale financial assets 84 994 240 880
Net gains from foreign exchange differences ( 869) ( 1 755)
Net gains/ (losses) from sale of other assets ( 24 974) ( 4 126)
Insurance earned premiums net of reinsurance 16 734 14 977
Claims incurred net of reinsurance 76 266 122 469
Change on the technical provision net of reinsurance 60 650 274 477
Other operating income and expense ( 15 819) ( 122 603)
Operating income 1 170 357 968 305
Staff costs 291 512 289 532
General and administrative expenses 214 189 220 939
Depreciation and amortisation 53 756 52 499
Provisions impairment net of reversals 678 ( 29 777)
Loans impairment net of reversals 352 001 553 096
Impairment on other financial assets net of reversals 18 865 52 685
Impairment on other assets net of reversals 54 843 171 238
Negative consolidation differences - -
Equity accounted earnings 7 282 1 089
Net income before income tax and minorities 191 795 ( 340 818)
Income tax
Current tax 44 899 108 849
Deferred Tax 56 624 ( 211 753)
Net income 90 272 ( 237 914)
ow: profit after taxes of discontinued operations ( 2 582) ( 3 133)
Minority interests 64 815 ( 459)
Consolidated net income for the period 25 457 ( 237 455)

Chief Account Board of Directors

BANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO, S.A. INDIVIDUAL BALANCE SHEET AT JUNE, 30 2013

euro thousand
Jun,13
amount before
provisions,
impairment and
depreciations
provisions,
impairment
and
depreciations
Net amount Jun,12
ASSETS
Cash and deposits at Central Banks 451 915 - 451 915 905 445
Deposits with banks 176 147 - 176 147 208 357
Financial assets held for trading 1 386 109 - 1 386 109 1 968 947
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 3 092 980 - 3 092 980 2 057 090
Available-for-sale financial assets 9 596 514 286 708 9 309 806 13 702 088
Loans and advances to banks 6 501 392 55 6 501 337 6 434 969
Customer loans 40 344 697 2 423 904 37 920 793 39 105 280
Held-to-maturity investments 661 155 25 565 635 590 763 287
Repurchase agreements - - - -
Derivatives for risk management purposes 340 280 - 340 280 447 482
Non-current assets held for sale 1 555 691 213 581 1 342 110 1 067 709
Invesment properties - - - -
Proprety and equipment 1 074 199 744 782 329 417 357 388
Intangible assets 667 456 561 911 105 545 111 919
Investments in associates 2 494 468 398 887 2 095 581 1 950 504
Current income tax assets 1 552 - 1 552 571
Deferred income tax assets 971 608 - 971 608 757 740
Other assets 2 884 387 113 442 2 770 945 3 293 291
TOTAL ASSETS 4 768 835 67 431 715 73 132 067
LIABILITIES
Deposits from Central Banks
Financial liabilities held for trading
9 254 714
1 248 467
-
-
9 254 714
1 248 467
13 483 066
1 671 848
Other financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - - - -
Deposits from banks 5 106 462 - 5 106 462 8 975 915
Due to customers 34 169 149 - 34 169 149 29 451 165
Debt securities issued 8 887 163 - 8 887 163 9 251 204
Financial liabilities to transferred assets 775 072 - 775 072 1 071 907
Derivatives for risk management purposes 108 218 - 108 218 93 206
Non core liabilities held for sale - - - -
Provisions 515 598 - 515 598 545 455
Current income tax liabilities 33 330 - 33 330 10 938
Defered income tax liabilities 123 987 - 123 987 138 943
Equity instruments - - - -
Subordinated debt 796 665 - 796 665 799 330
Other liabilities 683 067 - 683 067 1 305 855
TOTAL DE PASSIVO
TOTAL LIABILITIES
- 61 701 892 66 798 832
EQUITY
Share capital 5 040 124 - 5 040 124 5 040 124
Share premium 1 060 774 - 1 060 774 1 059 036
Other equity instruments 220 756 - 220 756 225 958
Treasury stock ( 801) - ( 801) ( 801)
Fair value reserve ( 916 508) - ( 916 508) ( 764 371)
Other reserves and retained earnings 791 282 - 791 282 617 771
Profit for the year ( 465 804) - ( 465 804) 155 518
Dividends paid - - - -
TOTAL EQUITY 5 729 823 - 5 729 823 6 333 235
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 5 729 823 - 67 431 715 73 132 067

Chief Account

The Board of Directors

BANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO, S.A. INDIVIDUAL INCOME STATEMENT AT JUNE 30, 2013

EUR thousand
Jun,13 Jun,12
Interest and similar income 1 154 519 1 587 623
Interest expense and similar charges 988 482 1 220 238
Net Interest Income 166 037 367 385
Dividend income 61 167 86 169
Fee and comission income 406 105 322 644
Fee and comission expense 143 242 105 022
Net gains from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss ( 207 568) ( 48 218)
Net gains from available-for-sale financial assets 98 363 215 261
Net gains from foreign exchange differences ( 5 422) ( 7 390)
Net gains from sale of other assets 536 ( 12 469)
Other operating income and expense ( 17 056) 69 945
Operating Income 358 920 888 305
Staff costs 175 643 178 728
General and administrative expenses 155 175 159 869
Depreciation and amortisation 40 378 42 527
Provisions impairment net of reversals ( 31 050) ( 23 877)
Loans impairment net of reversals 500 729 290 952
Impairment on other financial assets net of reversals 60 759 29 740
Impairment on other assets net of reversals 55 319 11 970
Net Income Before Tax ( 598 033) 198 396
Income tax ( 132 229) 42 878
Current tax 3 140 22 422
Deferred tax ( 135 369) 20 456
Net Income ( 465 804) 155 518
ow: net income after discontinued operations ( 925) ( 2 655)

Chief Account Board of Directors

II. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES STATEMENTS AND

(in thousands of euro)
Period of 3 months ended as at Period of 6 months ended as at
Notes 30.06.2013 30.06.2012 30.06.2013 30.06.2012
Interest and similar income 5 865 670 995 264 1726023 2 067 513
Interest expense and similar charges 5 617 136 682 167 1 255 637 1459870
Net interest income 248 534 313 097 470 386 607 643
Dividend income 50 884 63 835 52751 100 575
Fee and commission income 6 212 968 284 066 422 491 525 836
Fee and commission expenses 6 (47777) (46485) (94300) (91896)
Net gains / (losses) from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 7 (91915) (13315) (162404) (16251)
Net gains / (losses) from available-for-sale financial assets 8 79878 144 834 240 880 84 994
Net gains / (losses) from foreign exchange differences 9 (16928) (33781) (1755) (869)
Net gains/ (losses) from the sale of other assets 10 2 2 1 5 (14336) (4126) (24722)
Insurance earned premiums net of reinsurance 11 (5075) 16 734 14 977 16734
Claims incurred net of reinsurance 12 (50392) (76266) (122469) (76266)
Change on the technical reserves net of reinsurance 13 224 160 60 650 274 477 60 650
Other operating income and expense 14 (83545) 43 5 7 5 (122603) 73767
Operating income 523 007 742 608 968 305 1 260 195
Staff costs 15 143 888 148 421 289 532 291 512
General and administrative expenses 17 112 025 112 006 220 939 214 189
Depreciation and amortisation 30 and 31 26 555 27 102 52 499 53 756
Provisions net of reversals 40 (24015) 6901 (29/11) 6/8
Loans impairment net of reversals and recoveries 25 365 953 203 045 553 096 352 001
Impairment on other financial assets net of reversals and recoveries 23, 24 and 26 34 382 16 591 52 685 18 865
Impairment on other assets net of reversals and recoveries 28, 31 and 34 130 861 9 1 9 2 171 238 54 843
Operating expenses 789 649 523 258 1 310 212 985 844
Gains on disposal of investments in subsidiaries and associates 1 (252) (252)
Losses arising on business combinations achieved in stages 1 and 55 (89586) (89586)
Diferenças de consolidação negativas
Share of profit of associates 32 (744) 3836 1 0 8 9 7 2 8 2
Profit before income tax (267386) 133 348 (340818) 191 795
Income tax
Current tax 41 65 175 3880 108 849 44 899
Deferred tax 41 (161812) 80 133 (211753) 56 624
(96637) 84 013 (102904) 101 523
Profit for the year (170749) 49 335 (237914) 90 272
Attributable to equity holders of the Bank (175419) 13 901 (237455) 25 457
Attributable to non-controlling interest 45 4670 35 434 (459) 64815
(170749) 49 335 (237914) 90 27 2
Earnings per share of profit attributable to the equity holders of the Bank
Basic (in Euro) 18 $-0.04$ 0.00 $-0.06$ 0.01
Diluted (in Euro) 18 $-0.04$ 0.00 $-0.06$ 0.01
Period of 3 months ended as at Period of 6 months ended as at un uruusanus or curo
30.06.2013 30.06.2012 30.06.2013 30.06.2012
Profit for the period
Attributable to equity holders of the Bank
Attributable to non-controlling interest
(175419)
4670
13 901
35 4 34
237 455)
459)
25 457
64 815
(170749) 49 335 (237914) 90 272
Other comprehensive income for the period
Items that wont be reclassified into the Income Statement
Long-term benefit (12297) (48370) (12297) (48462)
Income taxes on actuarial gains and losses from defined benefit obligations 1708) 48 370) (1708)
(14005) 14005 48 462)
Items that may be reclassified into the Income Statement
Exchange differences 40 949) 52731 5855 20 404
Income taxes on exchange differences on translating foreign operations 2056 (7278) 14959 3485
43 005) 45 4 53 9104 16919
Available-for-sale financial assets
Gains/ (losses) arising during the period
(144830) 252 174 (43904) 423 090
Reclassification adjustments for gains/ (losses) included in the profit or loss (45147) (127240) (186896) (64398)
Deferred taxes 33 611 3690 57 869 45 574)
(156366) 128 624 (172931) 313 118
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 384 125) 175 042 433 954) 371 847
Attributable to equity holders of the Bank (373997) 113 886 (434164) 297 620
Attributable to non-controlling interest (10128) 61 156 210 74 227
(384125) 175 042 (433954) 371 847
(in thousands of euro)
Notes 30.06.2013 31.12.2012
Assets
Cash and deposits at central banks 19 1 209 218 1 377 541
Deposits with banks 20 565 008 681 077
Financial assets held for trading 21 3 218 830 3925399
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 22 3893846 2821553
Available-for-sale financial assets 23 12 129 272 10 755 310
Loans and advances to banks 24 2 453 506 5426518
Loans and advances to customers 25 47 976 727 47 706 392
Held-to-maturity investments 26 1 025 271 941 549
Derivatives for risk management purposes 27 391 719 516 520
Non-current assets held for sale 28 3 3 6 5 1 8 1 3 277 540
Investment properties 29 393 232 441 988
Property and equipment 30 954 282 931 622
Intangible assets 31 434 889 555 326
Investments in associates 32 608 300 580 982
Current income tax assets 32 926 24 648
Deferred income tax assets 41 935 750 728 905
Technical reserves of reinsurance ceded 33 12 082 3804
Other assets 34 3 046 075 2994154
Debtors from the insurance business 352 078 567
Other assets 2693997 2993587
Total Assets 82 646 114 83 690 828
Liabilities
Deposits from central banks 35 10 041 724 10 893 320
Financial liabilities held for trading 21 1 568 181 2 122 025
Deposits from banks 36 5 197 142 5 088 658
Due to customers 37 37 911 655 34 540 323
Debt securities issued 38 12 732 272 15 424 061
Derivatives for risk management purposes 27 169 602 125 199
Investment contracts 39 3 474 902 3 413 563
Non-current liabilities held for sale 28 155 579 175 945
Provisions 40 192 602 236 950
Technical reserves of direct insurance 33 1 494 592 1 577 408
Current income tax liabilities 123 261 221 199
Deferred income tax liabilities 41 171 761 154 015
Subordinated debt 42
830 932 839 816
Other liabilities 43 1 350 167 1 145 602
Creditors from insurance operations
Other liabilities
22 415 2 0 4 0
1 327 752 1 143 562
Total Liabilities 75 414 372 75 958 084
Equity
Share capital 44 5 040 124 5 040 124
Share premium 44 1 068 670 1 069 517
Other equity instruments 44 29 322 29 29 5
Treasury stock 44 (801) (6991)
Preference shares 44 167 952 193 289
Other reserves, retained earnings and other comprehensive income
Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the Bank
45 513709
(237 455)
641 964
96 101
Total Equity attributable to equity holders of the Bank 6 581 521 7 063 299
Non-controlling interest 45 650 221 669 445
Total Equity 7 231 742 7 732 744
Total Equity and Liabilities 82 646 114 83 690 828
Other reserves, retained earnings and other comprehensive
income
Profit for the
Share capital Share
premium
Other equity
instruments
Treasury
stock
Preference
shares
Fair value
reserve
Other reserves.
retained earnings
and other
comprehensive
income
Total period
attributable to
equity holders
of the Bank
Total equity
attributable to equity
holders of the Bank
Non-
controlling
interest
Total
equity
Balance as at 31 december 2011 4 030 232 1 081 663 29 50 5 (997) 211 913 (445175) 805 645 360 470 (108758) 5 604 028 588 447 6 192 475
Other comprehensive income
Changes in fair value, net of taxes
Other comprehensive income appropriate from associates
Exchange differences, net of taxes
Profit for the period
313 742 (48277)
6 3 3 8
313 742
(48277)
6 3 3 8
25 457 313 742
(48277)
6 3 3 8
25 45 7
624)
185)
10 221
64 815
313 118
(48462)
16 559
90 272
Total comprehensive income in the period . . ÷. ÷. 313 742 (41939) 271 803 25 457 297 260 74 227 371 487
Capital increase
- issue of 2 556 688 387 nnew shares
- Costs with capital increase
Purchase of preference shares (see Note 44)
Transfer to reserves
Dividends on preference shares, net of taxes (b)
Variations of treasury stock (see Note 44)
Interest of other equity instruments, net of taxes (b)
Other movements
Other changes in minority interest (see Note 45)
1 009 892
1 009 892
(14616)
(14616)
(115)
(36) (10418) (18819) 7 206
108 758)
(10996)
(1409)
7 206
(108758)
(10996)
(1409)
108 758 995 276
1 009 892
(14616)
(11613)
(10996)
(10418)
(1409)
(151)
29 995 276
1 009 892
(14616)
(11613)
(10996)
(10418)
(1409)
(151)
29
Balance as at 30 june 2012 5 040 124 1 066 932 29 469 (11415) 193 094 (131433) 649 749 518 316 25 457 6 861 977 662 703 7 524 680
Other comprehensive income
Changes in fair value, net of taxes
Actuarial deviations, net of taxes
Other comprehensive income appropriate from associates
Exchange differences, net of taxes
Profit for the period
Total comprehensive income in the period
Capital increase
- costs with capital increase
Purchase of preference shares (see Note 44)
Purchase of other capital instruments
Transactions with non-controlling interests
Dividends on preference shares, net of taxes (a)
Variations of treasury stock (see Note 44)
Interest of other equity instruments, net of taxes (b)
Changes on Consolidated Perimeter (See note 45)
Other movements
2470
2 470
115
٠.
(210)
36
4 4 2 4 195 302 283
302 283
(124894)
(9800)
(43277)
(177971)
(2728)
497
4 8 5 9
(455)
(2837)
302 283
(124894)
(9800)
(43277)
124 312
(2728)
497
4 8 5 9
(455)
(2837)
70 644
70 644
302 283
(124894)
(9800)
(43277)
70 644
194 956
2470
2 470
(2533)
(210)
497
4 8 5 9
4 4 2 4
(455)
(2686)
646
306
(27251)
(41080)
(67379)
74 293
302 929
(124588)
(9800)
(70528)
29 5 64
127 577
2470
2 470
(2533)
(210)
497
4 8 5 9
4 4 2 4
(455)
74 293
(2686)
Other changes in minority interest (see Note 45) (172) (172)
Balance as at 31 december 2012 5 040 124 1 069 517 29 29 5 (6991) 193 289 170 850 471 114 641 964 96 101 7 063 299 669 445 7 732 744
Other comprehensive income
Changes in fair value, net of taxes
Actuarial deviations, net of taxes
Exchange differences, net of taxes
Profit for the period
Total comprehensive income in the period
(175386)
(175386)
(14025)
(7298)
(21323)
(175386)
(14025)
(7298)
(196709)
(237455)
(237455)
(175386)
(14025)
(7298)
(237455)
(434164)
2 4 5 5
20
1806
459
210
(172931)
(14005)
(9104)
(237914)
(433954)
Purchase of preference shares (see Note 44)
Transactions with non-controlling interests
Transfer to reserves
Dividends on preference shares, net of taxes (a)
Variations of treasury stock (see Note 44)
Interest of other equity instruments, net of taxes (b)
Changes on Consolidated Perimeter (See note 45)
Other movements
Other changes in minority interest (see Note 45)
Balance as at 30 june 2013
5 040 124 847)
1 068 670
27
29 3 22
6 190
(801)
(25337)
167 952
(4536) 5 7 7 7
(17500)
96 101
(8035)
(6529)
(954)
(406)
518 245
5 7 7 7
(17500)
96 101
(8035)
(6529)
(954)
(406)
513 709
(96101)
(237455)
(19560)
(17500)
(8035)
(339)
(954)
(1226)
6 581 521
(24216)
4 7 8 2
650 221
(19560)
(17500)
(8035)
(339)
[954]
(24216)
(1226)
4 7 8 2
7 231 742
(in thousands of euro)
Notes 30.06.2013 30.06.2012
Cash flows from operating activities
Interest and similar income received 1 566 170 1915739
Interest expense and similar charges paid (1189994) (1589770)
Fees and commission received 424 662 531 584
Fees and commission paid (97959) (95055)
Insurance premiums (113090) (61900)
Recoveries on loans previously written off 3508 12 068
Contributions to pensions' fund
Cash payments to employees and suppliers (503928) (202567)
89 369 510 099
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Deposits with central banks 1 261 686 4 396 608
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (1585798) 187 671
Loans and advances to banks 800 124 1 183 620
Deposits from banks 113 503 (475960)
Loans and advances to customers
Due to customers (1015840) (518818)
3 3 6 4 3 5 2 (1465095)
Derivatives for risk management purposes 66 155 197 681
Other operating assets and liabilities 333 199 (554611)
Net cash from operating activities before
income tax
3 426 750 3 461 195
Income taxes paid (77795) (26589)
Net cash from operating activities 3 348 955 3 434 606
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of subsidiaries and associates 1 (32969) (30161)
Sale of subsidiaries and associates 1 3 1 2 9 54 122
Dividends received 55 393 102 426
Acquisition of available-for-sale financial assets (29534914) (43 229 475)
Sale of available-for-sale financial assets 28 712 890 40 915 487
Held to maturity investments (68195) 215 262
Issued insurance investment contracts (18945) 1839316
Purchase of tangible and intangible assets and investment properties
Sale of tangible and intangible assets and investment properties
(93880)
1 1 8 3
(428361)
1 3 3 3
Net cash from investing activities (976 308) 560 051)
Cash flows from financing activities
Capital increase 995 276
Acquisition of preference shares (19560) (11613)
Bonds issued 3 133 460 8651605
Bonds paid (5792763) (11 533 178)
Subordinated debt issued
Subordinated debt paid (8229) (214151)
Treasury stock (339) (10418)
Interest from other equity instruments (954) (1409)
Dividends paid on ordinary shares
Dividends paid on preference shares (8035) (1096)
Net cash from financing activities (2696420) (2 134 884)
Net changes in cash and cash equivalents (323 773) 739 671
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 2 0 2 4 5 3 3 1 542 251
BES Vida full consolidation impact 54
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (1063) 42 631
Net changes in cash and cash equivalents (323773) 739 671
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 1699697 2 3 2 4 5 5 3
Cash and cash equivalents includes:
Cash 15 237 557 257819
Deposits at Central Banks 15 971 661 1 387 960
of which, restricted balances (74529) (44373)
Deposits with banks 16 565 008 723 147
Total 1699697 2 3 2 4 5 5 3

Grupo Banco Espírito Santo Santo

Notes to the interim consolidated financial statements as at 30 June 20 at 30 June 2013

(Amounts expressed in thousands of euro, except when indicated)

NOTE 1 – 1 –ACTIVITY AND GROUP STRUCTURE TIVITY STRUCTURE

Banco Espírito Santo, S.A. (Bank or BES) is a commercial bank headquartered in Portugal, Avenida da Liberdade, no. 195, Lisbon. The Bank is authorised by the Portuguese authorities, central banks and other regulatory authorities, to operate in Portugal and in the countries where its international branches are located.

BES's foundation dates back to the last quarter of the 19th century. The Bank began its operations as a commercial bank in 1937, following the merger of Banco Espírito Santo and Banco Comercial de Lisboa, from which resulted Banco Espírito Santo e Comercial de Lisboa. On 6 July 1999, the Bank changed its name to Banco Espírito Santo, S.A.. BES is the core of a financial group – BES Group – which includes the Bank and a number of financial entities located in Portugal and abroad.

BES is listed on the NYSE Euronext Lisbon. As at 30 June 2013, the Bank's subsidiary BES Finance, Ltd had also 193 thousands preference shares listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

Since 1992, BES is part of the Espírito Santo Group, therefore its financial statements are consolidated by BESPAR SGPS, S.A., headquartered in Rua de São Bernardo, no. 62, Lisbon, and as well by Espírito Santo Financial Group, S.A. (ESFG), with headquarters in Luxembourg.

BES Group has a network of 769 branches throughout Portugal (31 December 2012: 775), international branches in London, Spain, New York, Nassau, Cayman Islands, Cape Verde, Venezuela and Luxembourg, a branch in the Madeira Free Trade Zone and ten representative offices overseas.

Group companies where the Bank has a direct or indirect holding greater or equal to 20%, over which the Bank exercises control or has significant influence, and that were included in the consolidated financial statements, are as follows:

a) Subsidiaries consolidated directly by the Bank:

Established
Established
Acquired
Acquired
Headquartered ActivityActivity Activity % economic
interes tinteres t
Cons olidation
method
B ANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO, SA (B E S) 1 937 - Portugal Commercial banking
Banco E spírito S anto de Investimento, SA (BE S I) 1 993 1 997 Portugal Investment bank 1 00.00% Full consolidation
BE S-Vida, Companhia de Seguros, S A (BE S VIDA) 1 993 2006 Portugal Insurance 1 00.00% Full consolidation
Aman Bank for Commerce and Investment Stock Company 2003 201 0 Libya Commercial banking 40.00%
a)
Full consolidation
Avistar, SGP S, SA 2009 2009 Portugal Holding company 1 00.00% Full consolidation
E spírito Santo Servicios, SA 1 996 1 997 Spain Insurance 1 00.00% Full consolidation
E spírito Santo Activos Financieros, SA 1 988 2000 Spain Asset management 95.00% Full consolidation
E spírito Santo Vanguarda, S L 201 1 201 1 Spain Services provider 1 00.00% Full consolidation
Banco E spírito S anto dos Açores, S A (BAC) 2002 2002 Portugal Commercial banking 57,53% Full consolidation
BE ST - Banco E lectrónico de Serviço Total, SA (BE ST) 2001 2001 Portugal Internet banking 66.00% Full consolidation
BE S África, SGPS, SA 2009 2009 Portugal Holding company 1 00.00% Full consolidation
Banco E spírito S anto Angola, SA (BE SA) 2001 2001 Angola Commercial banking 51 .94% Full consolidation
BE SAACTIF - Sociedade Gestora de Fundos de Investimento, SA 2008 2008 Angola Asset management - Investment funds 63.70% Full consolidation
BE SAACTIF Pensões - Sociedade Gestora de Fundos de Pensões, SA 2009 2009 Angola Asset management - P ension funds 63.70% Full consolidation
Banco E spírito S anto do Oriente, SA (BE S OR) 1 996 1 996 Macau Commercial banking 99,75% Full consolidation
E spírito Santo Bank (E S BANK) 1 963 2000 USA Commercial banking 99.99% Full consolidation
BE S Beteiligungs, GmbH (BE S GMBH) 2006 2006 Germany Holding company 1 00.00% Full consolidation
BIC International Bank Ltd. (BIBL) 2000 2000 Cayman Islands Commercial banking 1 00.00% Full consolidation
Parsuni - Sociedade Unipessoal, S GPS 2004 2005 Portugal Holding company 1 00.00% Full consolidation
Praça do Marquês - S erviços Auxiliares, SA (PÇMARQUÊ S) 1 990 2007 Portugal Real estate 1 00.00% Full consolidation
E spírito Santo, plc. (E SPLC) 1 999 1 999 Ireland Non-bank finance company 99,99% Full consolidation
E SAF - E spírito Santo Activos Financeiros, S .G.P.S., SA (E S AF) 1 992 1 992 Portugal Holding company 89.99% Full consolidation
E S Tech Ventures, S.G.P .S., SA (E STV) 2000 2000 Portugal Holding company 1 00.00% Full consolidation
Banco E spirito S anto North American Capital Limited Liability Co. (BE SNAC) 1 990 1 990 USA Financing vehicle 1 00.00% Full consolidation
BE S Finance, Ltd. (BE S FINANCE ) 1 997 1 997 Cayman Islands Issue of preference shares and other securities 1 00.00% Full consolidation
E S, Recuperação de Crédito, ACE (E SRE C) 1 998 1 998 Portugal Financing vehicle 99.1 5% Full consolidation
E S Concessões, SGPS, SA (E S CONCE SSÕE S) 2002 2003 Portugal Holding company 71 .66% Full consolidation
E spírito Santo - Informática, ACE (E S INF) 2006 2006 Portugal Services provider 82.28% Full consolidation
E spírito Santo Prestação de Serviços, ACE 2 (E S ACE 2) 2006 2006 Portugal Services provider 88.26% Full consolidation
E SGE S T - E sp. S anto Gestão Instalações, Aprov. e Com., SA (E SGE ST) 1 995 1 995 Portugal Services provider 1 00.00% Full consolidation
E spírito Santo Representações, Ltda. (E SRE P ) 1 996 1 996 Brazil Representation office 99,99% Full consolidation
Quinta dos Cónegos - Sociedade Imobiliária, S A (CÓNE GOS) 1 991 2000 Portugal Real estate 81 .00% Full consolidation
Fundo de Capital de Risco - E S Ventures II 2006 2006 Portugal Venture capital fund 60.68% Full consolidation
Fundo de Capital de Risco - E S Ventures III 2009 2009 Portugal Venture capital fund 61 .1 4% Full consolidation
Fundo de Capital de Risco - BE S PME Capital Growth 2009 2009 Portugal Venture capital fund 1 00.00% Full consolidation
Fundo FCR PME / BE S 1 997 1 997 Portugal Venture capital fund 55.07% Full consolidation
Fundo Gestão Património Imobiliário - FUNGE PI - BE S 1 997 201 2 Portugal Real estate fund 82.1 7% Full consolidation
Fundo de Gestão de Património Imobiliário - FUNGE PI - BE S II 201 1 201 2 Portugal Real estate fund 94.54% Full consolidation
FUNGE RE - Fundo de Gestão de P atrimónio Imobiliário 1 997 201 2 Portugal Real estate fund 97.24% Full consolidation
ImoInvestimento – Fundo E special de Investimento Imobiliário Fechado 201 2 201 2 Portugal Real estate fund 1 00.00% Full consolidation
Prediloc Capital – Fundo E special de Investimento Imobiliáro Fechado 2006 201 2 Portugal Real estate fund 1 00.00% Full consolidation
BE S A Valorização – Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário Fechado 201 2 201 2 Angola Real estate fund 51 .94% Full consolidation
FLITPTRE L VIII, S A 201 1 201 1 Portugal Real estate 1 0.00%
a)
Full consolidation
OBLOG Consulting, S A 1 993 1 993 Portugal Software development 66.63% Full consolidation
BE S, Companhia de Seguros, S A (BE S SE GUROS ) 1 996 1 996 Portugal Insurance 25.00% E quity method
Société Civile Immobilière du 45 Avenue Georges Mandel (SCI GM) 1 995 1 995 France Real estate 22.50% E quity method
E SE GUR - E spírito Santo Segurança, S A (E SE GUR) 1 994 2004 Portugal S ecurity 44.00% E quity method
Locarent - Companhia Portuguesa de Aluguer de Viaturas, SA (LOCARE NT) 1 991 2003 Portugal Renting 50.00% E quity method
Banco Delle Tre Venezie, Spa 2006 2007 Italy Commercial banking 20.00% E quity method
Nanium, S A 1 996 201 0 Portugal Industry 41 .06% E quity method
Ascendi Douro - E stradas do Douro Interior, SA 2008 201 0 Portugal Motorway concession 1 8.57%
b)
E quity method
Ascendi P inhal Interior - E stradas do P inhal Interior, SA 201 0 201 0 Portugal Motorway concession 1 8.57%
b)
E quity method
UNICRE - Instituição Financeira de Crédito, SA 1 974 201 0 Portugal Non-bank finance company 1 7.50%
b)
E quity method
Ijar Leasing Argélie 201 1 201 1 Algeria Leasing 35.00% E quity method
Tranquilidade Corporação Angolana de Seguros, S.A. 2007 201 2 Angola Insurance 1 0.91 %
b)
E quity method
E denred P ortugal, SA 1 984 201 3 Portugal Services provider 50.00% E quity method

a) Thes e companies were fully cons olidated, as the Group exercis es control over their activities .

b) The percentage in the table above repres ents the Group's economic interest. Thes e companies were accounted for following the equity method, as the Group exercis es a s ignificant influence over them.

b) Sub-Groups

Established
Established
AcquiredAcquired Acquired
Acquired
Headquartered Headquartered ActivityActivity Activity % economic
interestinterest interest
Consolidation method
Banco Espírito Santo de Investimento, SA (BES I) 1 993
1 993
1 997
1 997
Portugal PortugalPortugal Portugal Investment bank Investment bank Investment bank 1 00.00% 1 00.00%1 00.00% 1 00.00% Full consolidation Full consolidation
E spírito Santo Capital - S ociedade de Capital de Risco, SA (E SCAPITAL) 1 988 1 996 Portugal Venture capital 1 00.00% Full consolidation
S E S Iberia 2004 2004 S pain Asset management 50.00% Full consolidation
HLC - Centrais de Cogeração, SA 1 999 1 999 Portugal Services provider 24.50% E quity method
Coporgest, SA 2002 2005 Portugal Services provider 25.00% E quity method
Synergy Industry and Technology, SA 2006 2006 S pain Holding company 26.00% E quity method
Salgar Investments 2007 2007 S pain Services provider 45.05% E quity method
2BCapital Luxembourg S.C.A SICAR 2011 201 1 Luxembourg Investment fund 42.12% E quity method
E S SI Comunicações SGPS , SA 1 998 1 998 Portugal Holding company 1 00.00% Full consolidation
E SS I SGP S, SA 1 997 1 997 Portugal Holding company 1 00.00% Full consolidation
E spírito Santo Investment Sp, Z.o.o. 2005 2005 Poland Services provider 1 00.00% Full consolidation
E spírito Santo Securities India 2011 201 1 India Brokerage house 75.00% Full consolidation
Lusitania Capital S.A.P.I. de C.V., SOFOM, E .N.R. 2013 201 3 Mexico Non-bank finance company 1 00.00% Full consolidation
E spírito S anto Investment Holding, Limited 2010 201 0 United Kindom Holding company 1 00.00% Full consolidation
E xecution Holding, Limited 2010 201 0 United Kindom Holding company 1 00.00% Full consolidation
MCO2 – Sociedade Gestora de Fundos de Investimento Mobiliário, SA 2008 2008 Portugal Asset management - investment funds 25.00% E quity method
E spírito Santo Investments PLC 1 996 1 996 Ireland Non-bank finance company 1 00.00% Full consolidation
E S SI Investimentos SGPS, S A 1 998 1 998 Portugal Holding company 1 00.00% Full consolidation
Polish Hotel Capital SP 2008 2008 Poland Services provider 33.00% E quity method
E spirito Santo Investimentos, SA 1 996 1 999 Brazil Holding company 1 00.00% Full consolidation
BE S Investimento do Brasil, S A 2000 2000 Brazil Investment Bank 80.00% Full consolidation
2BCapital, S A 2005 2005 Brazil Holding company 45.00% E quity method
2B Capital Luxembourg General Partners S arl 2011 201 1 Luxembourg Asset management 45.00% E quity method
BE S Securities do Brasil, S A 2000 2000 Brazil Brokerage house 80.00% Full consolidation
Gespar Participações, Ltda. 2001 2001 Brazil Holding company 80.00% Full consolidation
BE S Activos Financeiros, Ltda 2004 2004 Brazil Asset management 85.00% Full consolidation
FI Multimercado Treasury 2005 2005 Brazil Investment fund 80.00% Full consolidation
E spírito Santo Serviços Financeiros DTVM, S A 2009 201 0 Brazil Asset management 80.00% Full consolidation
R Invest, Ltda 2001 2009 Brazil Services provider 80.00% Full consolidation
R Consult Participações, Ltda 1 998 2009 Brazil Services provider 80.00% Full consolidation
BRB Internacional, S A 2001 2001 S pain E ntertainment 24.93% E quity method
Prosport - Com. Desportivas, S A 2001 2001 S pain Sporting goods trading 25.00% E quity method
Apolo Films, SL 2001 2001 S pain E ntertainment 25,15% E quity method
Cominvest- S GII, S A 1 993 1 993 Portugal Real E state 98.59% Full consolidation
Fundo E spírito Santo IBE RIA I 2004 2004 Portugal Venture capital fund 38.67% E quity method
Fundo FIM BE S Moderado 2004 2009 Brazil Investment fund 84.16% Full consolidation
Fundo BE S Absolute Return 2002 2009 Brazil Investment fund a)
43.61%
Full consolidation
BES Beteiligungs, GmbH (BES GMBH) 2006 2006 Germany Germany Germany Holding company Holding company 1 00.00% 1 00.00%1 00.00% Full consolidation consolidation
Bank E spírito Santo International, Ltd. (BE SIL) 1 983 2002 Cayman Islands Commercial banking 1 00.00% Full consolidation
BES África, SGPS, S A (BES ÁFRICA) 2006 2006 Portugal PortugalPortugal Portugal Holding company Holding company Holding company 1 00.00% 1 00.00%1 00.00% 1 00.00% Full consolidation Full consolidation
Banco E spírito Santo Cabo Verde, S A 2010 201 0 CapeVerde Commercial banking 99.99% Full consolidation
Moza Banco, SA 2008 201 0 Mozambique Commercial banking 49.00% E quity method
ESAF - Espírito S anto Activos Financeiros, S.G.P.S., SA (ESAF)
P.S.,
(ESAF)
1 992
1 992
1 992 Portugal PortugalPortugal Portugal Holding company Holding company Holding company 89.99% Full consolidation Full consolidation
E spírito Santo Fundos de Investimento Mobiliário, SA 1 987 1 987 Portugal Asset management - investment funds 89.99% Full consolidation
E spírito Santo International Management, SA 1 995 1 995 Luxembourg Asset management - investment funds 89.81% Full consolidation
E spírito Santo Fundos de Investimento Imobiliário, S A 1 992 1 992 Portugal Asset management - investment funds 89.99% Full consolidation
89.99%
E spírito Santo Fundo de Pensões, SA 1 989 1 989 Portugal Asset management - investment funds Full consolidation
Capital Mais - Assessoria Financeira, SA 1 998 1 998 Portugal Asset management - investment funds 89.99% Full consolidation
E spirito Santo International Asset Management, Ltd. 1 998 1 998 British Virgin Islands Asset management - investment funds 44.10% E quity method
E spírito Santo Gestão de Patrimónios, SA 1 987 1 987 Portugal Asset management - investment funds 89.99% Full consolidation
E S AF - E spírito Santo Participações Internacionais, SGPS , SA 1 996 1 996 Portugal Asset management - investment funds 89.99% Full consolidation
E S AF - International Distributors Associates, Ltd 2001 2001 British Virgin Islands Asset management - investment funds 89.99% Full consolidation
ES Tech Ventures, S .G.P.S., S A (ESTV) 2000 2000 Portugal PortugalPortugalPortugal Holding company Holding company Holding company 1 00.00% 1 00.00%1 00.00%1 00.00% Full consolidation Full consolidation
E S Ventures - Sociedade de Capital de Risco, S A 2005 2005 Portugal Venture capital fund 1 00.00% Full consolidation
Yunit S erviços, S A 2000 2000 Portugal Management of internet portals 33,33% E quity method
FCR E spírito S anto Ventures Inovação e Internacionalização 2011 201 1 Portugal Venture capital fund 50.00% E quity method
Fundo Bem Comum, FCR 2011 201 1 Portugal Venture capital fund 20.00% E quity method
E spírito Santo Contact Center, Gestão de Call Centers, SA (E SCC) 2000 2000 Portugal Call centers management company 41 .67% E quity method
Banque E spirito Santo et de la Vénétie, SA (E S Vénétie) 1 927 1 993 France Commercial banking 42.69% E quity method
Established
Established
AcquiredAcquiredAcquired
Acquired
Headquartered Headquartered ActivityActivity Activity % economic
interestinterest interest
Consolidation method
Fundo de Capital de Risco - ES Ventures II
Fundo de
de Risco -
Ventures II
2006
2006
2006 Portugal PortugalPortugalPortugal Venture capital fundcapital fund
Venture capital fund
60.68% Full consolidation Full consolidation
Atlantic Ventures Corporation 2006 2006 USA Holding company 60.68% Full consolidation
Sousacamp, SGPS, SA 2007 2007 Portugal Holding company 23.73% E quity method
Global Active - SGPS, SA 2006 2006 Portugal Holding company 27.1 0% E quity method
Outsystems, SA 2007 2007 Portugal IT Services b)
1 7.77%
E quity method
Corework s - Proj. Circuito Sist. E lect., SA 2006 2006 Portugal IT Services b)
1 9.64%
E quity method
Multiwave Photonics, SA 2003 2008 Portugal IT Services b)
1 2.60%
E quity method
Bio-Genesis 2007 2007 Brazil Holding company b)
1 8.1 6%
E quity method
Y Dreams - Informática, SA 2000 2009 Portugal IT Services 29.1 2% E quity method
Fundo de Capital de Risco - ES Ventures III
Fundo de
de Risco -
Ventures III
2009
2009
2009 Portugal PortugalPortugalPortugal Venture capital fund capital fund 61 .1 4% 4%61 4% Full consolidation consolidation
Nutrigreen, SA 2007 2009 Portugal Services provider 1 2.23%
b)
E quity method
Advance Ciclone Systems, SA 2008 2009 Portugal Treatment and elimination of residues b)
1 9.56%
E quity method
Watson Brown, HSM, Ltd 1 997 2009 United Kingdom Recycling rubber 21 .95% E quity method
Domática, E lectrónica e Informática, SA 2002 201 1 Portugal IT Services b)
1 4.42%
E quity method
Sociedade Agrícola Turística e Imobiliária da Várzea da Lagoa, SA 201 2 201 2 Portugal Promoção imobiliária 100.00% Integral
Fundo FCR PME / BES 1 997 1 997 Portugal PortugalPortugalPortugal Venture capital fund capital fund 55.07% Full consolidation consolidation
Mobile World - Comunicações. SA 2009 2009 Portugal Telecommunications 26.98% E quity method
MMCI - Multimédia, SA 2008 2008 Portugal Holding company 26.98% E quity method
TLCI 2 - Soluções Integradas de Telecomunicações, SA 2006 2006 Portugal Telecommunications 26.98% E quity method
E nk rott SA 2006 2006 Portugal Management and water treatment 1 6.52%
b)
E quity method
Palexpo - Imagem E mpresarial, SA 2009 2009 Portugal Furniture manufacturing 27.26% E quity method
Rodi - Sink s & Ideas, SA 2006 2006 Portugal Metal industry 24.81 % E quity method
Espírito Santo Activos Financieros, SA 1 988
1 988
2000
2000
Spain Asset managementmanagement
Asset management
95.00% Full consolidation consolidation
E spírito Santo Gestión, SA, SGIIC 2001 2001 Spain Asset management 95.00% Full consolidation
E spírito Santo Pensiones, S.G.F.P., SA 2001 2001 Spain Asset management - pension funds 95.00% Full consolidation
Espírito Santo Bank (ESBANK) 1 963
1 963
2000
2000
USA Commercial banking banking banking 99.99% Full consolidation consolidation
E S Financial Services, Inc. 2000 2000 USA Brok erage house 99.99% Full consolidation
Tagide Properties, Inc. 1 991 1 991 USA Real estate 99.99% Full consolidation
E S Investment Advisors, Inc. 201 1 201 1 USA Investment consulting 99.99% Full consolidation
BES-Vida, Companhia de Seguros, SA (BES VIDA)
BES-Vida,
Seguros,
(BES VIDA)
1 993
1 9
2006 93 2006 Portugal PortugalPortugalPortugal Insurance Insurance 1 00.00% 00.00%1 00.00% Full consolidation consolidation
Caravela Defensive Fund 2006 201 2 Luxembourg Investment fund 1 00.00% Full consolidation
Caravela Balanced Fund 2006 201 2 Luxembourg Investment fund 54.95% Full consolidation
E S Plano Dinâmico 2008 201 2 Portugal Investment fund 97.79% Full consolidation
E S Arrendamento 2009 201 2 Portugal Investment fund 1 00.00% Full consolidation
E spirito Santo Investments SICAV-SIF Liquidity Fund 201 2 201 3 Luxembourg Investment fund 51 .1 3% Full consolidation
Orey Reabilitação Urbana 2006 201 2 Portugal Investment fund 77.32% Full consolidation
Fimes Oriente 2004 201 2 Portugal Investment fund 1 00.00% Full consolidation
ES Concessões, SGPS, SA (ES CONCESSÕES)
(ES CONCESSÕES)
2002
2002
2003 Portugal PortugalPortugalPortugal Holding company company 71 .66% .66% .66% Full consolidation consolidation
E S Concessions International Holding, BV 2010 201 0 Netherlands Holding company 71 .66% Full consolidation
E mpark - Aparcamientos y Servicios, SA 1 968 2009 Spain Management of park ing lots b)
1 5.92%
E quity method
E S Concessions Latam, BV 201 1 201 1 Netherlands Holding company 71 .66% Full consolidation
Concesionaria Autopista Perote-Xalapa, CV 2008 2008 Mexico Motorway concession b)
1 4.33%
E quity method
Ascendi Group SGPS, SA 201 0 201 0 Portugal Holding company 28.66% E quity method
Auvisa - Autovia de los Viñedos, SA 2003 201 0 Spain Motorway concession 35.83% E quity method

a) These companies were fully consolidated, as the Group controls its activities.

b) The percentage in the table above represents the Group's economic interest. These companies were accounted for under the equity method, as the Group exercises a significant influence over them, in accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 2.2.

Additionally, in accordance with SIC 12, the Group consolidates the following special purpose entities:

Established
Established
AcquiredAcquired
Acquired
Headquartered
Headquartered
Headquartered
% economic interest
% economic interest
Consolidation method
Lusitano SME No.1 plc (*) 2006 2006 Ireland 100% Full Consolidation
Lusitano Mortgages No.6 plc (*) 2007 2007 Ireland 100% Full Consolidation
Lusitano Project Finance No.1, FTC (*) 2007 201 1 Portugal 100% Full Consolidation
Lusitano Mortgages No.7 plc (*) 2008 2008 Ireland 100% Full Consolidation
Lusitano Leverage Finance No. 1 BV (*) 201 0 201 0 Netherlands 100% Full Consolidation
Lusitano Finance No. 3 (*) 201 1 201 1 Portugal 100% Full Consolidation
IM BE S E mpresas 1 (*) 201 1 201 1 Spain 100% Full Consolidation
CLN Magnolia Finance 2038 2008 2008 Ireland 100% Full Consolidation

(*) Entities set-up in the s cope of securitis ation trans actions (See Note 43).

The consolidation of these entities had the following impact on the Group's accounts:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31 .1 2.201 2
Deposits with banks 1 93 478 1 95 586
Due to costumers (net of impairment) 3 499 558 3 803 343
Debt securities issued 71 1 528 703 797

The main changes in the Group structure that occurred in 2013 are highlighted as follows:

  • Subsidiaries

  • During the first half of 2013, BESI acquired the remaining share capital of Espírito Santo Investment Holding, Limited becoming to hold 100% of the share capital of the Company;

  • Associates (see Note 32)
  • In June 2013, following the sale of the business associated with BES À La Card meal banking card, the Bank acquired a 50% interest in Edenred Portugal, S.A., this company being currently included in the consolidated financial statements under the equity method. The acquisition cost, amounting to euro 928 thousands, was determined based on the fair value of the business transferred net of the elimination of the unrealized profit in the extent of BES interest in Edenred;
  • As at June 30, 2013 Bes África acquired 23.9% of Moza Banco share capital by an amount of euro 24 856 thousands, becoming to hold 49% of this subsidiary. The acquisition generated an additional goodwill of euro 16 872 thousands. Following this transaction total goodwill amounts to euro 21 065 thousands and is accounted for under associates.

The main changes in the Group structure that occurred during the six month period ended 30 June 2012 are highlighted as follows:

  • Subsidiaries (see Note 54)

• In May 2012, BES acquired an additional 50% of the capital of BES Vida, by an amount of euro 225 million, becoming to hold the total share capital of the company and started to consolidate this entity under the full consolidation method;

  • Associates (see Note 32)

  • In In April 2012, ES Capital acquired 42.99% of 2BCapital Luxembourg S.C.A SICAR, for the amount of euro 854 thousands. In May 2012, following the capital increase of the company, ES Capital invested an additional euro 15.6 million;

  • In June 2012, ES Concessões transferred its shareholding in SCUTVIAS Autoestradas da Beira Interior, SA and Portivas – Portagem de Vias, SA to Ascendi Group, SGPS, SA, this operation generated a loss in the amount of euro 296 thousands.

During the six months period ended as at 30 June 2013 and 2012, the movements regarding acquisitions and disposals of investments in subsidiaries and associates are presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.2013
Aquisitions Disposals
Aquisition
price
Other
investments (a)
Total Sale Price Other
Total
reimbursements
Gain/(Loss) on
disposals
Subsidiaries
BE S África - 28 000 28 000 - - - -
E spírito Santo Investment Holding 20 281 1 1 71 4 31 995 - - - -
E S Tech Ventures - 6 500 6 500 - - - -
20 281 46 214 66 495 - - - -
Associates
Moza Banco - 24 856 24 856 - - - -
E denred 8 1 1 3 - 8 1 1 3 ( 3 1 29) - ( 3 1 29) -
8 113 24 856 32 969 ( 3 129) - ( 3 129) -
28 394 71 070 99 464 ( 3 129) - ( 3 129) -
(in thousands of euro)
30.06.2012
Aquisitions Disposals
Aquisition
price
Other
investments (a)
Total Sale Price Other
Total
reimbursements
Gain/(Loss) on
disposals
Subsidiaries
BE S Vida (b)
225 000 - 225 000 - - - ( 89 586)
225 000 - 225 000 - - - ( 89 586)
Associates
Moza Banco - 2 033 2 033 - - - -
E mpark - - - - ( 2 584) ( 2 584) -
Portvias - - - ( 1 067) - ( 1 067) 590
Scutvias - - - ( 49 783) - ( 49 783) ( 886)
Ascendi Group - 1 1 462 1 1 462 - - - -
Coreworks - - - - ( 286) ( 286) -
Sousacamp - - - - ( 3 700) ( 3 700) -
Fin Solutia - - - ( 1 21 9) - ( 1 21 9) ( 6)
2B Capital Luxembourg 854 1 5 61 9 1 6 473 - - - -
Nova Figfort - - - ( 71 9) - ( 71 9) -
Sopratutto Cafés - - - ( 1 334) - ( 1 334) 50
Y dreams - 204 204 - ( 71 1 ) ( 71 1 ) -
MRN - Manutenção de Rodovias Nacionais, SA (c) - - - - ( 1 1 ) ( 1 1 ) -
854 29 318 30 172 ( 54 122) ( 7 292) ( 61 414) ( 252)
225 854 29 318 255 172 ( 54 122) ( 7 292) ( 61 414) ( 89 838)

(a) Capital increases and loan to companies in w hich the Group has interest

(b) These companies w ere fully consolidated, as the Group exercises control over their activities.

(c) Company that ceased to integrate the Group consolidation perimeter, and that is currently booked on the assets held for sale portfolio.

NOTE 2 – –SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOU SUMMARY ACCOU ACCOUNTING POLICIES OLICIES OLICIES

2.1. Basis of preparation 2.1. Basis

In accordance with Regulation (EC) no. 1606/2002, of 19 July from the European Council and Parliament, and its adoption into Portuguese Law through Decree-Law no. 35/2005, of 17 February and Regulation no. 1/2005 from the Bank of Portugal, Banco Espírito Santo, S.A. ("BES" or "the Bank") is required to prepare its consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union ("EU").

IFRS comprise accounting standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and its predecessor body as well as interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") and its predecessor body.

These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting and do not include all the information required in the preparation of a complete set of consolidated financial statements which will be prepared for the year ending 31 December 2013.

The accounting policies applied by the Group in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2013 are consistent with the ones used in the preparation of the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2012, except for the adoption of IFRS 13 'Fair Value Measurement', IAS 19 (Revised) 'Employee Benefits' (2011) and of the changes to IAS 1 'Presentation of Financial Statements' as described below:

• IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement

IFRS 13 establishes a single framework for measuring fair value and making disclosures about fair value measurements, when such measurements are required or permitted by other IFRSs. In particular, it unifies the definition of fair value as the price at which an orderly transaction to sell an asset or to transfer a liability would take place between market participants at the measurement date.

In accordance with the transitional provisions of IFRS 13, the Group has applied the new fair value measurement guidance prospectively.

Notwithstanding the above, the change had no significant impact on the measurement of the Group's assets and liabilities.

• IAS 19 (Revised) Employee Benefits (2011)

As a result of IAS 19 (2011), the Group has changed its accounting policy with respect to the basis for determining the income or expense related to defined benefit. Under IAS 19 (2011), the Group determines the net interest expense (income) for the period on the net defined benefit liability (asset) by applying the discount rate used to measure the defined benefit obligation at the beginning of the annual period to the net defined benefit liability (asset) at the beginning of the annual period. Consequently, the net interest expense (income) includes interest cost on the defined benefit obligation net of a theoretical return on the plan assets, both calculated using the discount rate applied in the determination of the defined benefit obligation.

Previously, the Group determined interest income on plan assets based on their long-term rate of expected return.

The adoption of IAS 19 (Revised) had no significant impact on the measurement of the Group's assets and liabilities.

• IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements - Presentation of items of other comprehensive income

As a result of the amendments to IAS 1, the Group has modified the presentation of items of other comprehensive income in its consolidated statement of other comprehensive income, to present separately items that would be reclassified to profit or loss in the future from those that would never be. Comparative information has also been re-presented accordingly.

The adoption of the amendment to IAS 1 has no impact on the recognised assets, liabilities and comprehensive income of the Group.

The Group acquired, in May 2012, the remaining 50% of BES Vida share capital and the control over its activities. Therefore, from that date, BES Vida, which previously qualified as an associate and was included for in the consolidated financial statements up to May 2012 under the equity method, is now being fully consolidated by the Group. Further details are provided in Note 54.

These consolidated financial statements are expressed in thousands of euro, rounded to the nearest thousands, and have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for the assets and liabilities accounted at fair value, namely, derivative contracts, financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, available-for-sale financial assets, recognised assets and liabilities that are hedged, in a fair value hedge, in respect of the risk that is being hedged.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the application of judgement and the use of estimates and assumptions by management that affects the process of applying the Group's accounting policies and the reported amounts of income, expenses, assets and liabilities. Actual results in the future may differ from those reported. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements are disclosed in Note 3.

These consolidated financial statements were approved in the Board of Directors meeting held on 26 July 2013.

2.2. Basis of consolidation 2.2. Basis of consolidation

These consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of BES and its subsidiaries ("the Group" or "BES Group"), and the results attributable to the Group from its associates.

These accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Group companies, during all the periods covered by the consolidated financial statements.

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are entities over which the Group exercises control. Control is presumed to exist when the Group owns more than one half of the voting rights. Additionally, control also exists when the Group has the power to, directly or indirectly, govern the financial and operating policies of the entity, so as to obtain benefits from its activities, even if its shareholding is equal or less than 50%. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group until the date that control ceases.

Accumulated losses of a subsidiary are attributed proportionally to the owners of the parent and to the non-controlling interest even if this results in non-controlling interest having a deficit balance.

In a business combination achieved in stages (step acquisition) where control is obtained, the Group remeasures its previously held non-controlling interest in the acquiree at its acquisition date fair value and recognises the resulting gain or loss in the income statement when determining the respective goodwill. At the time of a partial sale, from which arises a loss of control of a subsidiary, any remaining non-controlling interest retained is remeasured to fair value at the date the control is lost and the resulting gain or loss is recognised against the income statement.

Associates

Associates are entities over which the Group has significant influence over the company's financial and operating policies but not its control. Generally when the Group owns more than 20% of the voting rights it is presumed that it has significant influence. However, even if the Group owns less than 20% of the voting rights, it can have significant influence through the participation in the policy-making processes of the associated entity or the representation in its executive board of directors.

Investments in associates are accounted for under the equity method from the date on which significant influence is transferred to the Group until the date that significant influence ceases. The book value of the investments in associates includes the value of the respective goodwill determined on acquisition and is presented net of impairment losses.

In a step acquisition that results in the Group obtaining significant influence over an entity, any previously held stake in that entity is remeasured to fair value through the income statement when the equity method is first applied.

If the Group's share of losses of an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, including any long-term interest, the Group discontinues the application of the equity method, except when it has a legal or constructive obligation of covering those losses or has made payments on behalf of the associate.

Gains or losses on sales of shares in associate companies are recognised in the income statement even if that sale does not result in the loss of significant influence.

Special purpose entities ("SPE")

The Group consolidates certain special purpose entities ("SPE"), specifically created to accomplish a narrow and well defined objective, when the substance of the relationship with those entities indicates that they are controlled by the Group, regardless the percentage of equity held.

The evaluation of the existence of control is made based on the criteria established by SIC 12 – Consolidation Special Purpose Entities, which can be summarised as follows:

  • In substance, the activities of the SPE are being conducted in accordance with the specific needs of the Group's business, so that the Group obtains the benefits from these activities;
  • In substance the Group has the decision-making powers to obtain the majority of the benefits from the activities of the SPE;
  • In substance, the Group has rights to obtain the majority of the benefits of the SPE, and therefore may be exposed to the inherent risks of its activities;

• In substance, the Group retains the majority of residual or ownership risks related to the SPE so as to obtain the benefits from its activities.

Investment funds managed by the Group stment Group

As part of the asset management activity, the Group manages investment funds on behalf of the unitholders. The financial statements of these funds are not consolidated by the Group except in the cases where control is exercised over its activity based on the criteria established by SIC 12. It is assumed that there is control over a fund when the Group holds more than 50% of the units.

Goodwill

Goodwill resulting from business combinations that occurred until 1 January 2004 was offset against reserves, according to the option granted by IFRS 1, adopted by the Group on the date of transition to the IFRS.

Goodwill resulting from business combinations that occurred from 1 January 2004 until 31 December 2009 was accounted under the purchase method. The acquisition cost was measured as the fair value, at the acquisition date, of the assets and equity instruments given and liabilities incurred or assumed plus any costs directly attributable to the acquisition.

Goodwill represents the difference between the cost of acquisition and the fair value of the Group's share of identifiable net assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired.

For acquisitions on or after 1 January 2010, in accordance with IFRS 3 – Business Combinations, the Group measures goodwill as the fair value of the consideration transferred including the fair value of any previously held non-controlling interests in the acquire, less the net recognised amount (generally fair value) of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, all measured as of the acquisition date. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

At the acquisition date, the non-controlling interests are measured at their proportionate interest in the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired and of the liabilities assumed, without the correspondent portion of goodwill. As a result, the goodwill recognised in these consolidated financial statements corresponds only to the portion attributable to the equity holders of the Bank.

In accordance with IFRS 3 – Business Combinations, goodwill is recognised as an asset at its cost and is not amortised. Goodwill relating to the acquisition of associates is included in the book value of the investment in those associates determined using the equity method. Negative goodwill is recognised directly in the income statement in the period the business combination occurs.

The recoverable amount of the goodwill recognised as an asset is reviewed annually, regardless of whether there is any indication of impairment. Impairment losses are recognised directly in the income statement. The recoverable amount corresponds to the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. In determining value in use, estimated futures cash flows are discounted using a rate that reflects market conditions, time value and business risks.

Transactions with non- Transactions with non-controlling interests controlling interests

Acquisitions of non-controlling interest are accounted for as transactions with equity holders in their capacity as equity holders and therefore no goodwill is recognised as a result of such a transaction. Any difference between the consideration paid and the amount of non-controlling interest acquired is accounted for as a movement in equity. Similarly, sales of non-controlling interest and dilutions from which does not result a loss of control, are accounted for as transactions with equity holders in their capacity as equity holders and therefore no gain or loss is recognised in the income statement. Any difference between the sale proceeds and the recognised amount of non-controlling interest in the consolidated financial statements is accounted for as a movement in equity.

Gains or losses on a dilution or on sale of a portion of an interest, from which results a loss of control, are accounted for by the Group in the income statement.

Foreign currency translation translation

The financial statements of each of the Group entities are prepared using their functional currency which is defined as the currency of the primary economic environment in which that entity operates. The consolidated financial statements are prepared in euro, which is BES's functional and presentation currency.

The financial statements of each of the Group entities that have a functional currency different from the euro are translated into euro as follows:

  • Assets and liabilities are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date;
  • Income and expenses are translated into the functional currency at approximate rates of the rates ruling at the dates of the transactions;
  • The exchange differences resulting from the translation of the equity at the beginning of the period using the exchange rates at the beginning of the period and at the balance sheet date are accounted for against reserves net of deferred taxes. The exchange differences arising from the translation of income and expenses at the rates ruling at the dates of the transactions and at the balance sheet date are accounted for against reserves. When the entity is sold such exchange differences are recognised in the income statement as a part of the gain or loss on sale.

Balances and transactions eliminated in consolidation

Inter-company balances and transactions, including any unrealised gains and losses on transactions between Group companies, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements, unless unrealised losses provide evidence of an impairment loss that should be recognised in the consolidated financial statements.

Unrealised gains on transactions between the Group and its associates are eliminated to the extent of the Group's interest in the associates. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment loss.

2.3. Foreign currency transactions 2.3. Foreign currency transactionsy transactions

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to euro at the foreign exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation are recognised in the income statement.

Non-monetary assets and liabilities in a foreign currency that are measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at fair value are translated to euro at the foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates the fair value was determined. The resulting exchange differences are accounted for in the income statement, except if related to equity instruments classified as availablefor-sale, which are accounted for in equity, within the fair value reserve.

2.4. Derivative financial instruments and hedge acc hedge accounting struments accounting ounting

Classification

Derivatives for risk management purposes includes (i) hedging derivatives and (ii) derivatives used to manage the risk of certain financial assets and financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss that were not classified as being hedging derivatives.

All other derivatives are classified as trading derivatives.

Recognition and measurement measurement

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into (trade date). Subsequent to initial recognition, the fair value of derivative financial instruments is remeasured on a regular basis and the resulting gains or losses on re-measurement are recognised directly in the income statement, except for derivatives designated as hedging instruments. The recognition of the resulting gains or losses of the derivatives designated as hedging instruments depends on the nature of the risk being hedged and of the hedge model used.

Fair values are obtained from quoted market prices, in active markets, if available or are determined using valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow models and options pricing models, as appropriate.

Derivatives traded in organised markets, namely futures and some options, are recognised as trading derivatives, being marked to market on a daily basis and the resulting gains or losses are recognised directly in the income statement. Once the fair value changes on these derivatives are settled daily through the margin accounts held by the Group, these derivatives do not present any fair value on the balance sheet. The margin accounts are included under the caption Other assets (see Note 34) and comprise the minimum collateral mandatory for open positions.

Hedge accounting

• Classification criteria

Hedge accounting is used for derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments, provided the following criteria are met:

  • (i) At the inception of the hedge, the hedge relationship is identified and documented, including the identification of the hedged item and of the hedging instrument and the evaluation of the effectiveness of the hedge;
  • (ii) The hedge is expected to be highly effective, both at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis;
  • (iii) The effectiveness of the hedge can be reliably measured, both at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis;
  • (iv) For cash flows hedges, the cash flows are highly probable of occurring.
  • Fair value hedge

In a fair value hedge, the book value of the hedged asset or liability, determined in accordance with the respective accounting policy, is adjusted to reflect the changes in its fair value that are attributable to the risks being hedged. Changes in the fair value of the derivatives that are designated as hedging instruments are recorded in the income statement, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the risk being hedged.

If the hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, the derivative financial instrument is transferred to the trading portfolio and the hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. The cumulative adjustment to the carrying amount of a hedged item for which the effective interest rate method is used is amortised to the income statement over the period to maturity.

• Cash Flow hedge

When a derivative financial instrument is designated as a hedge of the variability in highly probable future cash flows, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the hedging derivatives is recognised in equity. Amounts accumulated in equity are recycled to the income statement in the periods in which the hedged item will affect the income statement. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income statement.

When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss recognised in equity at that time is recognised in the income statement when the hedged transaction also affects the income statement. When a hedged transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss reported in equity is recognised immediately in the income statement and the hedging instrument is reclassified for the trading portfolio.

Embedded derivatives derivatives

Derivatives that are embedded in other financial instruments are treated as separate derivatives when their economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host contract and the host contract is not carried at fair value through profit or loss. These embedded derivatives are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in the income statement.

2.5. Loans and advances to customers

Loans and advances to customers include loans and advances originated by the Group, which are not intended to be sold in the short term. Loans and advances to customers are recognised when cash is advanced to borrowers.

Loans and advances to customers are derecognised from the balance sheet when (i) the contractual rights to receive their cash flows have expired, (ii) the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership or (iii) although retaining some but not substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership, the Group has transferred the control over the assets.

Loans and advances to customers are initially recorded at fair value plus transaction costs and are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method, less impairment losses.

In accordance with the documented strategy for risk management, the Group contracts derivative financial instruments to manage certain risks of a portion of the loan portfolio, without applying, however, the provisions of hedge accounting as mentioned in Note 2.4. These loans are measured at fair value through profit or loss, in order to eliminate a measurement inconsistency resulting from measuring loans and derivatives for risk management purposes on different basis (accounting mismatch). This procedure is in accordance with the accounting policy for classification, recognition and measurement of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, as described in Note 2.6.

Impairment

The Group assesses, at each balance sheet date, whether there is objective evidence of impairment within its loan portfolio. Impairment losses identified are recognised in the income statement, and are subsequently reversed through the income statement if, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment losses decreases.

A loan or a loan portfolio, defined as a group of loans with similar credit risk characteristics, is impaired when: (i) there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after its initial recognition and (ii) that event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the loan or of the loan portfolio, that can be reliably estimated.

The Group first assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists individually for each loan. In this assessment the Group uses the information that feeds the credit risk models implemented and takes into consideration the following factors:

  • the aggregate exposure to the customer and the existence of non-performing loans;
  • the viability of the customer's business model and its capability to trade successfully and to generate sufficient cash flow to service their debt obligations;
  • the extent of other creditors' commitments ranking ahead of the Group;
  • the existence, nature and estimated realisable value of collaterals;
  • the exposure of the customer within the financial sector;
  • the amount and timing of expected recoveries.

When loans have been individually assessed and no evidence of loss has been identified, these loans are grouped together on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics for the purpose of evaluating the impairment on a portfolio basis (collective assessment). Loans that are assessed individually and found to be impaired are not included in a collective assessment for impairment.

If an impairment loss is identified on an individual basis, the amount of the impairment loss to be recognised is calculated as the difference between the book value of the loan and the present value of the expected future cash flows (considering the recovery period), discounted at the original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of impaired loans is reduced through the use of an allowance account. If a loan has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring the impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract rules.

The changes in the recognised impairment losses attributable to the unwinding of discount are recognised as interest and similar income.

The calculation of the present value of the estimated future cash flows of a collateralised loan reflects the cash flows that may result from foreclosure less costs for obtaining and selling the collateral.

For the purposes of a collective evaluation of impairment, loans are grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics, taking in consideration the Group's credit risk management process. Future cash flows in a group of loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment are estimated on the basis of the contractual cash flows of the loans in the Group and historical loss experience. The methodology and assumptions used for estimating future cash flows are reviewed regularly by the Group with the purpose of reducing any differences between loss estimates and actual loss experience.

When a loan is considered by the Group as uncollectible and an impairment loss of 100% was recognised, it is written off against the related allowance for loan impairment.

2.6. Other financial assets 2.6. Other financial assetsassets

Classification

The Group classifies other financial assets at initial recognition in the following categories:

• Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

This category includes: (i) financial assets held for trading, which are those acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term or that are owned as part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that are managed together and for which there is evidence of a recent actual pattern of short-term profit taking and (ii) financial assets that are designated at fair value through profit or loss at inception.

The Group classifies, at inception, certain financial assets at fair value through profit or loss when:

  • Such financial assets are managed, measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis;
  • Such financial assets are being hedged (on an economical basis), in order to eliminate an accounting mismatch; or
  • Such financial assets contain an embedded derivative.

The structured products acquired by the Group corresponding to financial instruments containing one or more embedded derivatives meet the above mentioned conditions, and, in accordance, are classified under the fair value through profit or loss category.

• Held-to-maturity investments

Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities that the Group's management has the positive intention and ability to hold until its maturity and that are not classified, at inception, as at fair value through profit or loss or as available-forsale.

• Available-for-sale financial assets

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets (i) intended to be held for an indefinite period of time, (ii) designated as available-for-sale at initial recognition or (iii) that are not classified in the other categories referred to above.

Initial recognition, initial measurement and derecognition

Purchases and sales of: (i) financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, (ii) held-to-maturity investments and (iii) available-for-sale financial assets, are recognised on trade-date – the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset.

Financial assets are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, in which case these transaction costs are directly recognised in the income statement.

Financial assets are derecognised when (i) the contractual rights to receive their cash flows have expired, (ii) the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership or (iii) although retaining some but not substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership, the Group has transferred the control over the assets.

Subsequent measurement

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently carried at fair value and gains and losses arising from changes in their fair value are included in the income statement in the period in which they arise.

Available-for-sale financial assets are also subsequently carried at fair value. However, gains and losses arising from changes in their fair value are recognised directly in equity, until the financial assets are derecognised or impaired, at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in equity is recognised in the income statement. Foreign exchange differences arising from equity investments classified as available-for-sale are also recognised in equity, while foreign exchange differences arising from debt investments are recognised in the income statement. Interest, calculated using the effective interest rate method and dividends are recognised in the income statement.

Held-to-maturity investments are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, net of any impairment losses recognised.

The fair values of quoted investments in active markets are based on current bid prices. For unlisted securities the Group establishes fair value by using (i) valuation techniques, including the use of recent arm's length transactions, discounted cash flow analysis and option pricing models and (ii) valuation assumptions based on market information.

Reclassifications between categories Reclassifications between

The Group only reclassifies non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities, from the available-for-sale financial assets category to the held-to-maturity investments category, if it has the intention and ability to hold those financial assets until maturity.

Reclassifications between these categories are made at the fair value of the assets reclassified on the date of the reclassification. The difference between this fair value and the respective nominal value is recognised in the income statement until maturity, based on the effective interest rate method. The fair value reserve at the date of the reclassification is also recognised in the income statement, based on the effective interest rate method.

Impairment Impairment

The Group assesses periodically whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired.

A financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after their initial recognition, such as: (i) for equity securities, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the security below its cost, and (ii) for debt securities, when that event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets, that can be reliably estimated.

For held-to-maturity investments, the amount of the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (considering the recovery period) discounted at the financial asset's original effective interest rate and are recognised in the income statement. The carrying amount of the impaired assets is reduced through the use of an allowance account. If a held-to-maturity investment has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract. For held-to-maturity investments if, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed through the income statement.

If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on available-for-sale financial assets has been incurred, the cumulative loss recognised in equity – measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognised in the income statement – is taken to the income statement. If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases, the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed through the income statement up to the acquisition cost if the increase is objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised, except in relation to equity instruments, in which case the reversal is recognised in equity.

2.7. Sale and repurchase agreements 2.7. Sale

Securities sold subject to repurchase agreements (repos) at a fixed price or at the sales price plus a lender's return are not derecognised. The corresponding liability is included in amounts due to banks or to customers, as appropriate. The difference between sale and repurchase price is treated as interest and accrued over the life of the agreements using the effective interest rate method.

Securities purchased under agreements to resell (reverse repos) at a fixed price or at the purchase price plus a lender's return are not recognised, being the purchase price paid recorded as loans and advances to banks or customers, as appropriate. The difference between purchase and resale price is treated as interest and accrued over the life of the agreements using the effective interest rate method.

Securities lent under lending agreements are not derecognised being classified and measured in accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 2.6. Securities borrowed under borrowing agreements are not recognised in the balance sheet.

2.8. Financial liabilities 2.8. Financial liabilities

An instrument is classified as a financial liability when it contains a contractual obligation to transfer cash or another financial asset, independently from its legal form.

Non-derivatives financial liabilities include deposits from banks and due to customers, loans, debt securities, subordinated debt and short sales. Preference shares issued are considered to be financial liabilities when the Group assumes the obligation of reimbursement and/or to pay dividends.

The financial liabilities are recognised (i) initially at fair value less transaction costs and (ii) subsequently at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method, except for short sales and financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss, which are measured at fair value.

The Group designates, at inception, certain financial liabilities as at fair value through profit or loss when:

  • Such financial liabilities are being hedged (on an economical basis), in order to eliminate an accounting mismatch; or
  • Such financial liabilities contain embedded derivatives.

The structured products issued by the Group meet the above mentioned conditions and, in accordance, are classified under the fair value through profit or loss category.

The fair value of quoted financial liabilities is based on the current price. In the absence of a quoted price, the Group establishes the fair value by using valuation techniques based on market information, including the own credit risk of the issuer.

If the Group repurchases debt issued, it is derecognised from the balance sheet and the difference between the carrying amount of the liability and its acquisition cost is recognised in the income statement.

2.9. Financial Guarantees Guarantees

Financial guarantee contracts are contracts that require the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payments when due in accordance with the terms of a debt instrument, namely the payment of principal and/or interests.

Financial guarantees are initially recognised in the financial statements at fair value on the date that the guarantee is issued. Subsequently financial guarantees are measured at the higher of (i) the fair value recognised on initial recognition or (ii) any financial obligation arising as a result of the guarantees at the balance sheet date. Any increase in the liability relating to guarantees is taken to the income statement.

The financial guarantee contracts issued by the Group normally have a stated maturity date and a periodic fee, usually paid in advance on a quarterly basis. This fee varies depending on the counterparty risk, the amount and the time period of the contract. Therefore, the fair value of the financial guarantee contracts issued by the Group, at the inception date, equal the initial fee received, which is recognised in the income statement over the period to which it relates. The subsequent periodic fees are recognised in the income statement in period to which they relate.

2.10. Equity instruments instruments

An instrument is classified as an equity instrument when it does not contain a contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial asset, independently from its legal form, being a contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities.

Transaction costs directly attributable to the issue of equity instruments are recognised under equity as a deduction from the proceeds. Amounts paid or received related to acquisitions or sales of equity instruments are recognised in equity, net of transaction costs.

Distributions to holders of an equity instrument are debited directly to equity as dividends, when declared.

Preference shares issued are considered as equity instruments if the Group has no contractual obligation to redeem and if dividends, non cumulative, are paid only if and when declared by the Group.

2.11. Offsetting financial instruments 2.11. Offsetting

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

2.12. Non- Non-current assets held current held-for-sale

Non-current assets or disposal groups (groups of assets to be disposed of together and related liabilities that include at least a non-current asset) are classified as held for sale when their carrying amounts will be recovered principally through sale (including those acquired exclusively with a view to its subsequent disposal), the assets or disposal groups are available for immediate sale and is highly probable.

Immediately before classification as held for sale, the measurement of the non-current assets or all assets and liabilities in a disposal group, is brought up to date in accordance with the applicable IFRS. Subsquently, these assets or disposal group are measured at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

In the scope of its activity, the Group incurs in the risk from failure of the borrower to repay all the amounts due. In case of loans and advances with mortgage collateral, the Group acquires the asset held as collateral in exchange from loans. In accordance with the requirements of Regime Geral das Instituições de Crédito e Sociedades Financeiras (RGICSF), banks are prevented, unless authorised by the Bank of Portugal, from acquiring property that is not essential to their daily operations (no. 1 of article 112 of RGICSF) being able to acquire, however, property in exchange for loans granted by the Group. This property must be sold within 2 years, period that may be extended by written authorization from the Bank of Portugal and in conditions to be determined by this authority (no. 114 of art of RGICSF).

It is Group's objective to immediately dispose all property acquired in exchange for loans. This property is classified as non-current assets held-for-sale and initially recognised at the lower of its fair value less costs to sell and the carrying amount of the loans. Subsequently, this property is measured at the lower of its carrying amount and the corresponding fair value less costs to sell and is not depreciated. Any subsequent write-down of the acquired property to fair value is recorded in the income statement.

Property valuations are performed in accordance with one of the following methodologies, which are applied in accordance with the specific situation of the asset:

a) Market Method

The Market Comparison Criteria takes as reference transaction values of similar and comparable property to the property under valuation, obtained through market searching carried out in the zone. b) Income Method

Under this method, the property is valued based on the capitalization of its net income, discounted for the present moment, through the discounted cash-flows method.

c) Cost Method

This method separates the value of property on its basic components: Urbane Ground Value and Urbanity Value; Construction value; and Indirect Costs Value.

The valuations are performed by independent specialized entities. The valuation reports are analysed internally with the gauging of processes adequacy, by comparing the sales values with the reevaluated values.

2.13. Property and equipment 2.13. Property and

Property and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The value includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or are recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the period in which they are incurred.

Land is not depreciated. Depreciation of other assets is calculated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

Number of years
Buildings 35 to 50
Improvements in leasehold property 1 0
Computer equipment 4 to 5
Furniture 4 to 1 0
Fixtures 5 to 1 0
Security equipment 4 to 1 0
Office equipment 4 to 1 0
Motor vehicles 4
Other equipment 5

When there is an indication that an asset may be impaired, IAS 36 requires that its recoverable amount is estimated and an impairment loss recognised when the net book value of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement.

The recoverable amount is determined as the greater of its net selling price and value in use which is based on the net present value of future cash flows arising from the continuing use and ultimate disposal of the asset.

2.14. Intangible assets Intangible assets

The costs incurred with the acquisition, production and development of software are capitalised, as well as the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific software. These costs are amortised on a straight line basis during their expected useful lives, which is usually between three to six years.

Costs that are directly associated with the development of identifiable specific software applications and that will probably generate economic benefits beyond one year, are recognised as intangible assets. These costs include employee costs from the Group companies specialised in IT directly associated with the development of the referred software.

All remaining costs associated with IT services are recognised as an expense as incurred.

2.15. Leases

The Group classifies its lease agreements as finance leases or operating leases taking into consideration the substance of the transaction rather than its legal form, in accordance with IAS 17 – Leases. A lease is classified as a finance lease if it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

Operating leases

Payments made under operating leases are charged to the income statement in the period to which they relate.

Finance leases leases

• As lessee

Finance lease contracts are recorded at inception date, both under assets and liabilities, at the cost of the asset leased, which is equal to the present value of outstanding lease instalments. Instalments comprise (i) an interest charge, which is recognised in the income statement and (ii) the repayment of principal, which is deducted from liabilities. Financial charges are recognised as costs over the lease period, in order to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of liability for each period.

• As lessor

Assets leased out are recorded in the balance sheet as loans granted, for the amount equal to the net investment made in the leased assets.

Interest included in instalments charged to customers is recorded as interest income, while repayments of principal also included in the instalments, is deducted from the amount of the loans granted. The recognition of the interest reflects a constant periodic rate of return on the lessor's net outstanding investment.

2.16. Employee benefits benefits

Pensions

Arising from the signing of the "Acordo Colectivo de Trabalho" (ACT) and subsequent amendments resulting from the 3 tripartite agreements as described in Note 13, the Bank and other Group entities set up pension funds and other mechanisms to cover the liabilities with pensions on retirement and disability, widows' pension and health-care benefits.

The pension liabilities and health care benefits are covered by funds that are managed by ESAF – Espírito Santo Fundos de Pensões, S.A., a Group's subsidiary.

The pension plans of the Group are classified as defined benefit plans, since the criteria to determine the pension benefit to be received by employees on retirement are predefined and usually depend on factors such as age, years of service and level of salary.

The liability with pensions is calculated semi-annually by the Group, as at 31 December and 30 June for each plan individually, using the projected unit credit method, and is reviewed annually by qualified independent actuaries. The discount rate used in this calculation is determined based on market rates of emissions associated with high quality corporate bonds, denominated in the currency in which benefits will be paid and with a similar maturity to the date of termination of the plan.

The Group determines the net interest expense (income) for the period on the net defined benefit liability (asset) by applying the discount rate used to measure the defined benefit obligation at the beginning of the annual period to the net defined benefit liability (asset) at the beginning of the annual period, taking into account any changes in the net defined benefit liability (asset) during the period as a result of contributions and benefit payments. Consequently, the net interest expense (income) includes interest cost on the defined benefit obligation net of a theoretical return on the plan assets, both calculated using the discount rate applied in the determination of the defined benefit obligation.

Actuarial gains and losses determined semi-annually and resulting from (i) the differences between financial and actuarial assumptions used and real values obtained and (ii) the changes in actuarial assumptions, are recognised under share capital in the balance other comprehensive income.

At each period, the Group recognises as a cost in the income statement a net total amount that comprises (i) the service cost, (ii) the interest cost, (iii) the expected return on plan assets, (iv) effect early retirement, and (v) effect of settlement or curtailment occurred during the period. Early retirement costs corresponds to an increase on the liabilities due to the fact the employee retires before reaching 65 years of age.

The Group makes payments to the funds in order to maintain its solvency and to comply with the following minimum levels: (i) the liability with pensioners shall be totally funded at the end of each year, and (ii) the liability related to past services cost with employees in service shall be funded at a minimum level of 95%.

Semiannually, the Group assesses for each plan separately, the recoverability of any recognised asset in relation to the defined benefit pension plans, based on the expectation of reductions in future contributions to the funds.

Health care benefits benefits

The Group provides to its banking employees health care benefits through a specific Social-Medical Assistance Service. This Social-Medical Assistance Service (SAMS) is an autonomous entity which is managed by the respective Union.

SAMS provides to its beneficiaries services and/or contributions on medical assistance expenses, diagnostics, medicines, hospital confinement and surgical operations, in accordance with its financing availability and internal regulations.

The annual contribution of the Group to SAMS amounts to 6.5% of the total annual remuneration of employees, including, among others, the holiday and Christmas subsidy.

The measurement and recognition of the Group's liability with post-retirement healthcare benefits is similar to the measurement and recognition of the pension liability described above. These benefits are covered by the Pension Fund which at present covers all responsibilities with pensions and health care benefits.

Long-term service benefits term benefits

In accordance with the ACT "Acordo Colectivo de Trabalho" for the banking sector, the Group has assumed the commitment to pay to current employees that achieve 15, 25 and 30 years of service within the Group, long-term service premiums corresponding, respectively, to 1, 2 and 3 months of their effective monthly remuneration earned at the date the premiums are paid.

At the date of early retirement or disability, employees have the right to a premium proportional to what they would earn if they remained in service until the next payment date.

These long-term service benefits are accounted for by the Group in accordance with IAS 19 as other longterm employee benefits.

The liability with long-term service benefits is calculated semi-annually, at the balance sheet date, by the Group using the projected unit credit method. The actuarial assumptions used are based on the expectations about future salary increases and mortality tables. The discount rate used in this calculation was determined based on the same methodology described for pensions.

In each period the increase in the liability for long-term service premiums, including actuarial gains and losses and past service costs is charged to the income statement.

Variable Variableremuneration payment plan on financial instruments remuneration plan on instruments(PRVIF) (PRVIF) (PRVIF)

Following the recommendations of the Supervising and Regulatory authorities, on the shareholders General Meeting, held in 6 April 2010 it was approved a new remuneration policy for the Executive Committee members. This policy consists in giving to the Executive Committee members a fixed remuneration, which should represent approximately 45% of the total remuneration, and a variable component representing around 55% of the total remuneration. The variable remuneration shall have two components: one associated with short-term performance and another with medium-term performance. Half of the short-term component must be paid in cash and the remaining 50% should be paid over a three years period, with half of these payments to be made in cash and the remaining through the attribution of shares. The medium-term component has associated a share options program with the exercise of the options set at 3 years from the date of its attribution.

The execution of PRVIF regarding the total remunerations in cash, number of shares and options attributable to each Executive Committee member will be determined by the Remuneration Committee.

Regarding the first scheme, the attribution of PRVIF shares to the beneficiaries is performed on a deferred basis over a period of three years ( 1st year: 33%; 2nd year: 33% and 3rd year: 34%) and is subject to the achievement of a Return on Equity (ROE) greater than or equal to 5%.

Regarding the attribution of options to the beneficiaries is also performed by the Remuneration Committee, and the exercise price is equal to the single average of the closing prices of BES shares on NYSE Euronext Lisbon during the 20 days preceding the day of attribution of the options, plus 10%. The option can only be exercised at maturity and the beneficiary may choose between the physical settlement or the financial settlement of the options.

PRVIF provides for the granting of options on BES shares to the Bank Top Management. The options are granted by the Board of Directors to the beneficiaries in identical terms to those explained above for the attribution of options to the members of the Executive Committee.

PRVIF is accounted for under IFRS rules (IFRS 2 and IAS 19).

Bonus to employees and to employees tothe Board of Directors the

In accordance with IAS 19 Employee benefits, the bonus payment to employees and to the Board of Directors is recognised in the income statement in the period to which they relate.

2.17. Income tax Income tax

Income tax for the period comprises current tax and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the income statement except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is recognised in equity. Income tax recognised directly in equity relating to fair value re-measurement of available-for-sale financial assets and cash flow hedges is subsequently recognised in the income statement when gains or losses giving rise to the income tax are also recognised in the income statement.

Current tax is the tax expected to be paid on the taxable profit for the period, calculated using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date at each jurisdiction.

Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their respective tax basis, and is calculated using the tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date in any jurisdiction and that are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences except for goodwill, not deductible for tax purposes, differences arising on initial recognition of assets and liabilities that affect neither accounting nor taxable profit and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that probably they will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be deducted.

The Group offsets deferred taxes assets and liabilities for each subsidiary, whenever (i) the subsidiary has a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities, and (ii) they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority. This offset is therefore performed at each subsidiary level, being the deferred tax asset presented in the consolidated balance sheet the sum of the subsidiaries' amounts which present deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liability presented in the consolidated balance sheet the sum of the subsidiaries' amounts which present deferred tax liabilities.

2.18. Provisions

Provisions are recognised when: (i) the Group has present legal or constructive obligation, (ii) it is probable that settlement will be required in the future and (iii) a reliable estimate of the obligation can be made.

When the effect of the passage of time (discount) is material, the provision corresponds to the net present value of the expected future payments, discounted at an appropriate rate considering the risk associated to the obligation.

Restructuring provisions are recognised when the Group has approved a detailed and formal restructuring plan and such restructuring either has commenced or has been announced publicly.

A provision for onerous contracts is recognised when the expected benefits to be derived by the Group from a contract are lower than the unavoidable costs of meeting its obligation under the contract. The provision is measured at the present value of the lower of the expected cost of terminating the contract and the expected net costs of continuing with the contract.

2.19. Interest income and expense

Interest income and expense are recognised in the income statement under interest and similar income and interest expense and similar charges for all non-derivative financial instruments measured at amortised cost and for the available-for-sale financial assets, using the effective interest rate method. Interest income arising from non-derivative financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss is also included under interest and similar income or interest expense and similar charges, respectively.

The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or, when appropriate, a shorter period to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. The effective interest rate is calculated at inception and it is not subsequently revised, except in what concerns financial assets and liabilities with a variable interest rate. In this case the effective interest rate is periodically revised, having in consideration the impact of the change in the reference interest rate in the estimated future cash-flows.

When calculating the effective interest rate, the Group estimates cash flows considering all contractual terms of the financial instrument (for example, prepayment options) but does not consider future credit losses. The calculation includes all fees and commissions paid or received that are an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and all other premiums or discounts. In the case of financial assets or groups of similar financial assets for which an impairment loss was recognised, interest income is calculated using the interest rate used to measure the impairment loss.

For derivative financial instruments, except for derivatives for risk management purposes (see Note 2.4), the interest component of the changes in their fair value is not separated out and is classified under net gains/(losses) from financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. The interest component of the changes in the fair value of derivatives for risk management purposes is recognised under interest and similar income or interest expense and similar charges.

2.20. Fee and commission income

Fees and commissions are recognised as follows:

  • Fees and commissions that are earned on the execution of a significant act, as loan syndication fees, are recognised as income when the significant act has been completed;
  • Fees and commissions earned over the period in which the services are provided are recognised as income in the period the services are provided;
  • Fees and commissions that are an integral part of the effective interest rate of a financial instrument are recognised as income using the effective interest rate method.

2.21. Dividend income

Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established.

2.22. Segmental reporting reporting

The Group adopted IFRS 8 – Segmental reporting, for the disclosure of the financial information by operating segments (see Note 4).

A business segment is a group of assets and operations engaged in providing products or services that are subject to risks and returns that are different from those of other business segments.

The results of the operating segments are periodically reviewed by the Management for decisions taking purposes. The Group prepares on a regular basis, financial information regarding the operating segments, which is reported to the Management.

A geographical segment is engaged in providing products or services within a particular economic environment that are subject to risks and return that are different from those of segments operating in other economic environments.

2.23. Earnings per share 2.23. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income available to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, excluding the average number of ordinary shares purchased by the Group and held as treasury stock.

For the diluted earnings per share, the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding is adjusted to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares, such as convertible debt and share options granted to employees. Potential or contingent share issuances are treated as dilutive when their conversion to shares would decrease net earnings per share.

2.24. Cash and cash equivalents

For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise balances with less than three months' maturity from the inception date, including cash, deposits with banks and deposits at Central Banks.

Cash and cash equivalents exclude restricted balances with central banks.

2.25. Investment properties Investment properties properties

The Group classifies as investment property the property held to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both. Investment property is recognised initially at cost, including transaction costs that are directly attributable expenditures, and subsequently at their fair value. Changes in the fair value determined at each balance sheet date are recognised in the income statement. Investment property is not amortised.

Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only when it is probable that it will give rise to future economic benefits in excess of the originally assessed standard of performance of the asset.

2.26. Insurance contracts contracts

The Group issues contracts that contain insurance risk, financial risk or a combination of both insurance and financial risk. A contract, under which the Group accepts significant insurance risk from another party, by agreeing to compensate that party on the occurrence of a specified uncertain future event, is classified as an insurance contract.

A contract issued by the Group without significant insurance risk, but on which financial risk is transferred with discretionary participating features is classified as investment contract recognised and measured in accordance with the accounting policies applicable to insurance contracts (IFRS 4). A contract issued by the Group that transfers only financial risk, without discretionary participating features, is classified as an investment contract and accounted for as a financial instrument (IAS 39).

The financial assets held by the Group to cover the liabilities arising under insurance and investment contracts are classified and accounted for in the same way as other Group financial assets.

Insurance contracts and investment contracts with discretionary participating features are recognised and measured as follows:

Premiums

Gross written premiums are recognised for as income in the period to which they respect, in accordance with the accrual accounting principle. Reinsurance premiums ceded are accounted for as expense in the period to which they respect in the same way as gross written premiums.

Acquisition costs

Acquisition costs that are directly or indirectly related to the selling of insurance and investment contracts with discretionary participating features are capitalized and deferred through the life of the contracts. Deferred acquisition costs are subject to recoverability testing at the time of the insurance policy or investment contract is issued and subject to impairment test (liability adequacy test) at each reporting date.

Claims reserves

Claims outstanding reflects the estimated total outstanding liability for reported claims and for incurred but not reported claims (IBNR). Reserves for both reported and not reported claims are estimated by management based on experience and available data using statistical methods. Claims reserves are not discounted.

Life assurance reserve

The life assurance reserve reflects the present value of the Group's future obligations arising from life policies (insurance contracts and investment contracts with discretionary participating features) written and is calculated in accordance with recognised actuarial methods within the scope of applicable legislation.

Reserve for bonus and rebates

The reserve for bonus and rebates corresponds to the amounts attributed to policyholders or beneficiaries of insurance or investment contracts, in the form of profit participation, which have not yet been specifically allocated and included in the life assurance reserve.

Shadow accounting

In accordance with IFRS 4, the unrealised gains and losses on the assets covering liabilities arising out from insurance and investment contracts with discretionary participating features are attributable to policyholders, to the extent that it is expected that policyholders will participate on those unrealised gains and losses when they became realised in accordance with the terms of the contracts and applicable legislation, by recording those amounts under liabilities.

Liability adequacy test Liability adequacy test

At each reporting date, the Group performs a liability adequacy test to the insurance and investment contracts with discretionary participating features liabilities. The assessment of the liabilities is performed using the best estimate of future cash flows under each contract, discounted at a risk free rate. The liability adequacy test is performed product by product or aggregate basis when contracts are subject to broadly similar risks and managed as a single portfolio. Any deficiency determined, if exists, is recognised directly through income.

Unearned premium reserve

The reserve for unearned gross written premiums and reinsurance ceded premiums reflects the part of the written premiums before the end of the period for which the risk period continues after the end of the period.

NOTE 3 – 3 –CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS IN AP CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS IN APPLYING ACCOUNTING POLICIES LYING

IFRS set forth a range of accounting treatments and require management to apply judgement and make estimates in deciding which treatment is most appropriate. The most significant of these accounting policies, are discussed in this section in order to improve understanding of how their application affects the Group's reported results and related disclosure. A broader description of the accounting policies applied by the Group is shown in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Because in many cases there are other alternatives to the accounting treatment chosen by management, the Group's reported results would differ if a different treatment were chosen. Management believes that the choices made are appropriate and that the financial statements present the Group's financial position and results fairly in all material aspects.

3.1. Impairment of available- Impairment of available-for-sale financial sale financial financialassets

The Group determines that available-for-sale financial assets are impaired when there has been a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value below its cost or when it has identified an event with impact on the estimated future cash flows of the assets. This determination requires judgement based on all available relevant information, including the normal volatility of the financial instruments prices. Considering the high volatility of the markets, the Group has considered the following parameters when assessing the existence of impairment losses:

  • (i) Equity securities: significant decline in market value in relation to the acquisition cost or market value below the acquisition cost for a prolonged period;
  • (ii) Debt securities: objective evidence of events that have an impact on the estimated future cash flows of these assets.

In addition, valuations are generally obtained through market quotation or valuation models that may require assumptions or judgement in making estimates of fair value.

Alternative methodologies and the use of different assumptions and estimates could result in a higher level of impairment losses recognised with a consequent impact in the income statement of the Group.

3.2. Fair value of derivatives 3.2. Fair of derivativesand other assets and other assets and other and liabilities at fair value and liabilities at fair valueat value

Fair values are based on listed market prices if available; otherwise fair value is determined either by dealer price quotations (both for that transaction or for similar instruments traded) or by pricing models, based on net present value of estimated future cash flows which take into account market conditions for the underlying instruments, time value, yield curve and volatility factors. These pricing models may require assumptions or judgements in estimating fair values.

Consequently, the use of a different model or different assumptions or judgements in applying a particular model may have produced different financial results from the ones reported.

3.3. Impairment losses on loans and advances 3.3. Impairment losses on advances

The Group reviews its loan portfolios to assess impairment on a regular basis, as described in Note 2.5.

The evaluation process in determining whether an impairment loss should be recorded in the income statement is subject to numerous estimates and judgements. The frequency of default, risk ratings, loss recovery rates and the estimation of both the amount and timing of future cash flows, among other factors, are considered in making this evaluation.

Alternative methodologies and the use of different assumptions and estimates could result in a different level of impairment losses with a consequent impact in the consolidated income statement of the Group.

3.4. Goodwill impairment impairment

Goodwill recoverable amount recognised as an asset of the Group is revised annually regardless the existence of impairment losses.

For this purpose, the carrying amount of the business units of the Group for which goodwill has been recognised is compared with the respective recoverable amount. A goodwill impairment loss is recognised when the carrying amount of the business unit exceeds the respective recoverable amount.

In the absence of an available market value, the recoverable amount is determined using cash flows/ dividends predictions, applying a discount rate that includes a risk premium appropriated to the business unit being tested.

Changes in the expected cash flows and in the discount rate may lead to different conclusions from those that led to the preparation of these financial statements.

3.5. Securitisations and special purpose entities ( 3.5. Securitisations purpose entities (SPE) ties (SPE)

The Group sponsors the formation of special purpose entities (SPEs) primarily for asset securitisation transactions.

The Group does not consolidate SPEs that it does not control. As it can sometimes be difficult to determine whether the Group does control an SPE, it makes judgements about its exposure to the risks and rewards, as well as about its ability to make operational decisions for the SPE in question (see Note 2.2).

The determination of the SPEs that needs to be consolidated by the Group requires the use of estimates and assumptions in determining the respective expected residual gains and losses and which party retains the majority of such residual gains and losses. Different estimates and assumptions could lead the Group to a different scope of consolidation with a direct impact in net income.

3.6. Held- Held-to-maturity investments maturity investments

The Group follows the guidance of IAS 39 on classifying non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity as held-to-maturity. This classification requires significant judgement.

In making this judgement, the Group evaluates its intention and ability to hold such investments to maturity. If the Group fails to keep these investments to maturity other than for the specific circumstances – for example, selling an insignificant amount close to maturity – it will be required to reclassify the entire class as available-for-sale. The investments would therefore be measured at fair value instead of amortised cost.

Held-to-maturity investments are subject to impairment tests made by the Group. The use of different assumptions and estimates could have an impact on the income statement of the Group.

3.7. Income taxes 3.7. Income taxes

The Group is subject to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Significant interpretations and estimates are required in determining the worldwide amount for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business.

Different interpretations and estimates would result in a different level of income taxes, current and deferred, recognised in the period.

The Tax Authorities are entitled to review the Bank and its subsidiaries located in Portugal's determination of annual taxable earnings, for a period of four years or six years in case there are tax losses brought forward. Hence, it is possible that some additional taxes may be assessed, mainly as a result of differences in interpretation of the tax law. However, the Board of Directors of the Bank, and those of its subsidiaries, are confident that there will be no material tax assessments within the context of the financial statements.

3.8. Pension and other employees' benefits 3.8. Pension other employees' benefits

Determining pension liabilities requires the use of assumptions and estimates, including the use of actuarial projections, estimated returns on investment, and other factors that could impact the cost and liability of the pension plan.

Changes in these assumptions could materially affect these values.

3.9. Insurance and investment contracts liabilities Insurance and liabilities liabilities

Insurance and investment contracts liabilities represent liabilities for future insurance policy benefits. Insurance reserves for traditional life insurance, annuities, and workmen's compensation policies have been calculated based upon mortality, morbidity, persistency and interest rate assumptions applicable to those coverages. The assumptions used reflect the Groups' and market experience and may be revised if it is determined that future experience will differ substantially from that previously assumed. Insurance and investment contracts liabilities include: (i) life mathematical reserve, (ii) reserve for bonus and rebates, (iii) claims reserves, (iv) unexpired risk reserve and (v) unearned premiums reserve. Claims reserves include estimated provisions for both reported and unreported claims incurred and related expenses.

When claims are made by or against policyholders, any amounts that the Group pays or expects to pay are recorded as losses. The Group establishes reserves for payment of losses for claims that arise from its insurance and investment contracts.

In determining their insurance reserves and investment contracts liabilities, the Group's insurance companies perform a continuing review of their overall positions, their reserving techniques and their reinsurance coverage. The reserves are also reviewed periodically by qualified actuaries.

The Group maintains property and casualty loss reserves to cover the estimated ultimate unpaid liability for losses with respect to both reported and not reported claims incurred as of the end of each accounting year.

NOTE 4 – –SEGMENT REPORTING SEGMENT

BES Group activities are focused on the financial sector and are directed to companies, institutionals and private customers. The Group's decision centre is in Portugal, which makes it its privileged market. The historical link with Brazil and Africa, the globalization of the Portuguese companies and the Portuguese emigration to several countries, led to an internationalisation of the Group, which already has an international structure contributing significantly to the Group's activities and results.

The Group's products and services includes deposits, loans to retail and corporate customers, fund management, broker and custodian services, investment banking services and the commercialization of life and non-life insurance products. Additionally, the Group makes short, medium and long term investments in the financial and currency exchange markets with the objective of taking advantages from the prices changes or to have a return from its available resources.

The Group has BES as its main operating unit - with 623 branches in Portugal and with branches in London, New York, Spain (28 branches), Nassau, Cayman Islands, Cape Verde, Venezuela, Luxembourg and Madeira Free Zone and 10 representation offices – with BES Investmento (investment banking); BES Angola (46 branches); BES Açores (18 branches); Banco BEST (10 branches); Espírito Santo Bank; BES Oriente; Aman Bank; BES Vénétie; Espírito Santo Activos Financeiros (ESAF); BES Seguros (non life insurance) and BES Vida, among other companies.

When evaluating the performance by business area, the Group considers the following Operating Segments: (1) Domestic Commercial Banking, including Retail, Corporate, Institutional and Private Banking; (2) International Commercial Banking; (3) Investment Banking; (4) Asset Management; (5) Life insurance; (6) Capital Markets and Strategic Investments; and (7) Corporative Centre. Each segment includes the BES structures that directly or indirectly relate to it, and also the other units of the Group whose activities are most related to one of these segments. In addition to the individual evaluation of each operating unit of the Group (considered as an investment centre), the Executive Committee defines strategies, commercial programs and performance evaluation for each operating segment.

Complementary, the Group uses a second segmentation of its activities and results according to geographic criteria, segregating the activity and the results generated from the units located in Portugal (domestic activities) from the units located abroad (international activities).

4.1. Operating Segments Description Operating Segments Description

Each of the operating segments includes the following activities, products, customers and Group structures:

Domestic Commercial Banking

This operating segment includes all the banking activity with corporate and institutional customers developed in Portugal, based in the branch offices network, corporate centres and other channels and includes the following:

  • a) Retail: corresponds to all activity developed by BES in Portugal with private customers and small businesses, fundamentally originated by the branches network, agent network and electronic channels. The financial information of the segment relates to, among other products and services, mortgage loans, consumer credit, financing the clients' activity, deposits repayable on demand and term deposits, retirement plans and other insurance products to private customers, commissions over account management and electronic payments, the investment funds crossselling and brokerage and custodian services.
  • b) Corporate and Institutional: includes BES activities in Portugal with small, medium and large companies, through its commercial structure dedicated to this segment, which includes 25 corporate centres. Also includes activities with institutional and municipal customers. The main products considered on this segment are: discounted bills, leasing, factoring and short and long term loans; includes deposits and guarantees, custodian services, letters of credit, electronic payments management and other services.
  • c) Private Banking: Private Banking: includes private banking activity of BES, all profit, loss and assets and liabilities associated to customers classified as private by BES. The main products considered on this segment are: deposits; discretionary management, selling of investment funds, custodian services, brokerage services and insurance products.

International Commercial Banking International Commercial Banking al Banking

This operating segment includes the units located abroad, which banking activities are focused on corporate and retail customers, excluding investment banking and asset management, which are integrated in the corresponding segments.

Among the units comprising this segment are BES Angola and Spain, London, New York, Cape Verde, Luxembourg and Venezuela branches. The main products included in this segment are deposits, credit, leveraged finance, structured trade finance and project finance operations. This segment, in the context of the funding strategy, has been assuming a relevant role, mainly within institutional customers.

Investment Banking

Includes assets, liabilities, profits and losses of the operating units that consolidate in BES Investimento, which comprises all the investment banking activities of the Group originated in Portugal and abroad. In addition to the lending activity, deposits and other forms of funding, it includes Project Finance advisory services, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and debt consolidation, initial public offerings (shares and bonds), brokerage and other investment banking services.

Asset Management Asset Management

This segment includes the asset management activities developed by ESAF in Portugal and abroad (Spain, Brazil, Angola e Luxembourg). ESAF's products includes all types of funds - investment funds, real estate funds and pension funds, and also includes discretionary management services and portfolio management.

Life Insurance Insurance

This segment includes the activities of BES-Vida, through the sale of traditional and investment insurances and retirement plans to BES customers.

Capital Markets and strategic investments Markets

This segment includes the financial management of the Group, namely the investments in capital markets instruments (equity and debt), whether they are integrated in trading, fair value, available for sale or held to maturity financial assets portfolios. Also included in this segment is the Group's investment in non-controlling strategic positions, as well as all the activity inherent to interest rate and exchange rate risk management, long and short positions on financial instruments management, which allow the Group to take advantage of the price changes in those markets where these instruments are exchanged.

Corporative centre

This area does not correspond to an operating segment. It refers to an aggregation of corporative structures acting throughout the entire Group, such as, areas related to the Board of Directors, Compliance, Planning, Financial and Accounting, Risk management, Investor Relations, Internal Audit, Organization and Quality, among others.

4.2. Allocation criteria of the activity and results to the operating segments the

The financial information presented for each segment was prepared in accordance with the criteria followed for the preparation of internal information analysed by the decision makers of the Group, as required by IFRS.

The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the financial information related with the operating segments are consistent with the ones used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements, which are described in Note 2, being also adopted the following principles:

Measurement of profit or loss from operating segments

The Group uses net income before taxes as the measure of profit or loss for evaluating the performance of each operating segment.

Autonomous Operating Segments

As mentioned above, each operating unit (branches abroad, affiliated and associated entities) is evaluated separately, as these units are considered investment centres. Additionally, considering the characteristics of the business developed by these units, they are fully included in one of the operating segments, assets, liabilities, equity, income and expenses.

BES structures dedicated to segments

BES activity comprises most of its operating segments and therefore its activity is disaggregated.

For the purpose of allocating the financial information, the following principles are used: (i) the origin of the operation, i.e., the operation is allocated to the same segment as the commercial structure that originated it, even though, in a subsequent phase, the group makes a strategic decision in order to securitize some of these originated assets; (ii) the allocation of a commercial margin to mass-products, established in a high level when the products are launched; (iii) the allocation of a margin directly negotiated by the commercial structures with the clients for non-mass-products; (iv) the allocation of direct costs from commercial and central structures dedicated to the segment; (v) the allocation of indirect cost (central support and IT services) determined in accordance with specific drivers and with the Cost Based Approach (CBA) model; (vi) the allocation of credit risk determined in accordance with the impairment model; (vii) the allocation of the Bank total equity to the capital markets and strategic investments segment.

The transactions between the independent and autonomous units of the Group are made at market prices; the price of the services between the structures of each unit, namely the price established for funding between units, is determined by the margins process referred above (which vary in accordance with the strategic relevance of the product and the balance between funding and lending); the remaining internal transactions are allocated to the segments in accordance with CBA without any margin from the supplier; the strategic decisions and/ or of exceptional nature are analysed on a case by case basis, being the income and/ or costs generally allocated to the Capital Markets and Strategic Investments segment.

The interest rate risk, exchange risk, liquidity risk and others, except for credit risk, are included in the Financial Department, whose mission is to make the Bank's financial management. The related activity and results are included in Capital Markets and Strategic Investments segment.

Interest and similar income/expense Interest and similar income/expense

Since the Group's activities are exclusively related to the financial sector, the major income results from the difference between interest received on assets and interest paid from liabilities. This situation and the fact that the segments evaluation is based on negotiated margins or determined previously to each product, leads to the results on the intermediation activity being presented, as permitted by IFRS 8 paragraph 23, as the net value of interest under the designation of Financial Income.

Consolidated Investments under the Equity Method the Equity

Investments in associated companies consolidated under the equity method are included in Capital Markets and Strategic Investments segment, in case of BES associates. For other companies of the Group, the same entities are included in the segment they relate to.

Non current assets

Non current assets, according to IFRS 8, include Other Tangible Assets and Intangible Assets. BES includes these assets on the Capital Markets and Strategic Investments segment; the non current assets held by the subsidiaries are allocated to the segment in which these subsidiaries develop their business.

Income taxes

Income tax is a part of the Group net income but does not affect the evaluation of most of the Operating Segments. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are included in the Capital Markets and Strategic Investments segment.

Post Employment Benefits Post Employment Benefits

Assets under post employment benefits are managed in a similar way to deferred income taxes assets, and are included in the Capital Markets and Strategic Investments segment. The factors that influence the amount of responsibilities and the amount of the funds assets correspond, mainly, to external elements; it is Group's policy not to include these factors on the performance evaluation of the operating segments, which activities relate to customers.

Domestic and International Areas

In the disclosure of financial information by geographical areas, the operating units that integrate the International Area are: BES Angola and its branches, BES África, Aman Bank, BES Oriente, Espírito Santo Bank, BES Cape Verde; Espírito Santo Vénétie, Banco Delle Tre Venezie, Moza Bank, Ijar Leasing Argélie and the branches in London, Spain, New York, Cape Verde, Venezuela and Luxembourg and the operating units located abroad from BES Investimento and ESAF.

The financial elements related to the international area are presented in the financial statements of those units with the respective consolidation and elimination adjustments.

(in thousands of euro)
Period of 6 months ended as at
30.06.2013
Retail Corporate and
Institutional
Private banking International
commercial
banking
Investment
banking
Asset
management
Insurance Capital markets
and strategic
investments
Corporative
centre
Total
Net interest income 217 786 175 706 57 433 194 777 38 779 979 78 641 ( 293 71 5) - 470 386
Other operating income 1 07 099 140 204 1 2 568 54 265 81 548 29 047 221 521 ( 1 48 333) - 497 91 9
Total operating income 324 885 31 5 910 70 001 249 042 1 20 327 30 026 300 1 62 ( 442 048) - 968 305
Operating expenses 224 137 489 270 1 1 359 208 01 6 1 1 2 866 8 730 5 850 1 73 281 76 703 1 310 21 2
Includes:
Provisions/Impairment 31 968 459 616 2 921 82 904 26 583 1 07 237 142 903 - 747 239
Gains on disposal of investments in subsidiaries and associates - - - - - - - - - -
Share of profit of associates - - - 1 20 420 - - 549 - 1 089
Profit before income tax and non-controlling interests 1 00 748 1 748 ( 173 360) 360)
( 173 360)
58 642 41 1 46 41 46 7 881 7 881 21 296 294 312 ( 614 780) 614 780) ( 76 703) ( 76 703)( 703) ( 340 81 8)
Intersegment operating income 424 1 6 186 - 98 896 ( 5 073) ( 6 829) ( 11 7) ( 89 992) - 1 3 495
Total Net Assets 1 5 421 842
421 842
24 141 712 24 141 712
24 141 712
1 707 739 1 707 739 1 23 920 990 23 920 990 920 6 602 285 6 602 285 6 602 285 208 1 95 208 1 95 7 384 768 7 384 768 3 258 583 3 258 583 258 583 - 82 646 11 4 82 646 11 4
Total Liabilities 1 5 232 21 0
232 21
24 5 071
24 31 5 071
1 649 142 1 22 240 934 240 5 91 8 273 5 8 273 29 994 6 949 966 ( 921 21 8) 921 8) - 75 414 372 75
Investments in associates - - - 8 860 57 71 3 - - 541 727 - 608 300

The primary segments reporting are presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Period of 6 months ended as at
30.06.2012
Retail Corporate and
Institutional
Private banking International
commercial
banking
Investment
banking
Asset
management
Insurance Capital markets
and strategic
investments
Corporative
centre
Total
Net interest income 1 82 781 1 1 5 1 37 35 320 156 461 45 883 1 709 30 1 01 40 251 - 607 643
Other operating income 1 1 7 701 1 41 1 86 1 0 493 154 470 76 240 32 388 10 238 1 09 836 - 652 552
Total operating income 300 482 256 323 45 81 3 31 0 931 1 22 123 34 097 40 339 1 50 087 - 1 260 1 95
Operating expenses 249 656 240 073 1 0 040 146 843 99 931 9 584 3 952 1 45 310 80 455 985 844
Includes:
Provisions/Impairment 41 565 208 625 1 027 38 01 7 1 4 1 34 823 1 806 120 390 - 426 387
Gains on disposal of investments in subsidiaries and associates - - - - ( 6) - - ( 246) - ( 252)
Diferenças de consolidação negativas - - - - - - - ( 89 586) - ( 89 586)
Share of profit of associates - - - 300 687 - - 6 295 - 7 282
Profit before income tax and non-controlling interests 50 826 50 826 1 6 250 1 35 773 35 773 164 388 22 873 22 873 24 51 3 24 36 387 36 387 ( 78 760) 78 760)( 760) ( 80 455) ( 455)( 455) 1 91 795 1
Intersegment operating income 4 611 1 5 566 6 249 032 ( 7 046) ( 7 1 25) ( 420) ( 241 199) - 13 425
Total Net Assets 1 5 633 394
5 633 394
23 032 898 1 491 1 00 1 491 00 22 096 488 22 6 484 489 6 484 489 1 89 948 1 89 6 657 573 657 573 8 1 04 938 1 04 - 83 690 828
Total Liabilities 1 5 542 1 45
5 542 45
23 032 898 1 491 1 49 1 491 49 20 607 324 20 5 745 347 5 745 347 23 622 23 6 385 553 385 553 3 1 30 046 1 30 - 75 958 084
Investments in associates - - - 8 539 57 456 - - 51 4 987 - 580 982

The secondary segment information is prepared in accordance with the geographical distribution of the Group's business units, as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
Portugal Spain France /
Luxembourg
United
Kingdom
United S tates
of America
Brazil Angola Cape Verde Macao Other Total
Net profit for the period ( 256 358) ( 1 4 284) ( 3 631 ) 1 9 361 4 685 1 425 6 028 930 2 605 1 784 ( 237 455)
Net assets 56 495 830 5 597 889 91 9 453 5 453 703 1 224 409 2 676 51 5 8 547 1 1 8 201 486 339 443 1 1 90 268 82 646 1 1 4
Capital expenditure (Property and equipment) 3 058 1 360 - 31 6 94 3 490 74 349 3 - 257 82 927
Capital expenditure (Intangible assets) 9 261 1 403 - 269 69 628 1 43 1 76 - 2 663 1 4 61 2
(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 2
Portugal Spain France /
Luxembourg
United
Kingdom
United S tates
of America
Brazil Angola Cape Verde Macao Other Total
Net profit for the period ( 52 736) 1 0 545 2 1 57 1 1 406 3 862 1 0 246 40 21 7 1 485 2 007 ( 3 732) 25 457
Net assets * 59 1 75 822 4 652 643 464 238 5 944 423 1 393 230 2 439 976 7 970 699 208 048 446 385 995 364 83 690 828
Capital expenditure (Property and equipment) * 9 929 2 939 976 388 44 305 1 26 709 1 81 - 7 329 1 48 800
Capital expenditure (Intangible assets) * 375 338 4 31 8 51 887 1 49 901 382 444 - 6 038 388 508

* - Amounts refer to the year ended as at 31 December 201 2

NOTE 5 – –NET INTEREST INCOME NET INTEREST INCOMENET INTEREST INCOME

This balance is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Period of six months ended as at
30.06.201 3
3
30.06.201 2
Interest and similar income
Interest from loans and advances 1 1 55 1 27 1 31 7 963
Interest from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 1 26 1 29 1 21 069
Interest from deposits with banks 21 477 38 841
Interest from available-for-sale financial assets 1 85 209 283 698
Interest from held-to-maturity financial assets 206 893 259 720
Interest from derivatives for risk management purposes 20 352 31 522
Other interest and similar income 1 0 836 1 4 700
1 726 023 2 067 51 3 51 3
Interest ex pense and similar charges
Interest from debt securities 424 054 41 3 690
Interest from amounts due to customers 51 1 351 557 249
Interest from deposits from central banks and other banks 1 72 978 233 488
Interest from subordinated debt 1 07 844 21 3 949
Interest from derivatives for risk management purposes 34 998 34 782
Other interest expense and similar charges 4 41 2 6 71 2
1 255 637 1 459 870
470 386 607 643

Interest from loans and advances includes an amount of euro 48 501 thousands (30 June 2012: euro 37 898 thousands) related to the unwind of discount regarding the impairment losses of loans and advances to customers that are overdue (see Note 25).

Interest from derivatives for risk management purposes includes, in accordance with the accounting policy described in Notes 2.4 and 2.19, interests from hedging derivatives and from derivatives used to manage the risk of certain financial assets and financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss in accordance with the accounting policies described in Notes 2.5, 2.6 and 2.8.

NOTE 6 – –NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME INCOME

This balance is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Period of six months ended as at
30.06.201 3
3
30.06.201 2
2
Fee and commission income
From banking services 231 048 31 2 500
From guarantees granted 1 1 1 573 11 2 449
From transactions with securities 34 936 32 350
From commitments assumed to third parties 1 2 930 1 7 688
Other fee and commission income 32 004 50 849
422 491
422
525 836
525
Fee and commission ex penses
From banking services rendered by third parties 41 650 39 947
From transactions with securities 1 0 671 1 5 058
From guarantees received 30 941 28 1 61
Other fee and commission expenses 1 1 038 8 730
94 300
94
91 896
91
328 191
328
433
433 940

Fee and commission expenses from guarantees received includes as at 30 June 2013, the amount of euro 30.1 million (30 June 2012: euro 27.4 million) related with the guarantees received from the Portuguese government in relation with the debt issued by the Group.

NOTE 7 – 7 –NET GAINS / (LOSSES) FROM FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FIN NET (LOSSES) FROM AND FINANCIAL LIABILITI NCIAL LIABILITI LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE ES VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

This balance is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Period of six months ended as at
30.06.201 3 30.06.201 2
Gains
Gains
Losses
Losses
Total Gains Losses Total
Assets and liabilities held for trading
Bonds and other fixed income securities
Issued by government and public entities 65 000 1 23 536 ( 58 536) 230 01 6 72 830 1 57 1 86
Issued by other entities 8 029 7 51 5 51 4 6 087 24 058 ( 1 7 971 )
Shares 26 579 41 572 ( 1 4 993) 25 749 38 41 4 ( 1 2 665)
Other variable income securities 233 1 72 61 88 269 ( 1 81 )
99 841
841
1 72 795
795
( 72 954) 954) 954) 261 940 1 35 571 35 1 26 369 369
Derivative financial instruments
E xchange rate contracts 961 060 964 840 ( 3 780) 687 930 71 4 683 ( 26 753)
Interest rate contracts 3 1 82 208 3 278 223 ( 96 01 5) 3 204 541 3 1 51 572 52 969
E quity/Index contracts 1 61 3 947 1 61 4 654 ( 707) 542 051 543 689 ( 1 638)
Credit default contracts 296 609 329 263 ( 32 654) 378 071 407 822 ( 29 751 )
Other 1 6 71 9 1 2 878 3 841 25 693 9 449 1 6 244
6 070 543
543
6 1 99 858 858
6 1 99 858
( 1 29 31 5) ( 1 29 31 5) ( 1 5) 4 838 286 4 838 286 4 4 827 21 5 4 827 21 5 4 5 1 1 071 1 1 071
6 1 70 384
384
6 372 653 653
6 372 653
( 202 269) ( 202 269) ( 202 269) 5 1 00 226 5 1 00 226 5 00 4 962 786 4 962 786 4 1 37 440 1 37 440
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Securities
Bonds and other fixed income securities
Issued by government and public entities 1 8 042 3 443 1 4 599 30 762 1 87 30 575
Issued by other entities 25 242 25 483 ( 241 ) 1 6 21 0 1 8 51 4 ( 2 304)
Shares 1 2 840 4 769 8 071 ( 1 1 20) 4 01 7 ( 5 1 37)
Other variable income securities 38 392 61 1 77 ( 22 785) 1 8 272 1 1 6 549 ( 98 277)
94 51 6
6
94 872
872
( 356) 356) 356) 64 1 24 64 1 39 267 39 ( 75 1 43) ( 1
Other financial assets(1 ) 36 31 9 9 204 27 1 1 5 1 4 950 1 5 598 ( 648)
Financial liabilities(1 ) 1 86 838 1 73 732 1 3 1 06 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 89 01 3 ( 77 900)
31 7 673
31 673
277 808
808
39 865 865 1 90 1 87 90 343 878 ( 1 53 691 ) ( 691
6 488 057
057
6 650 461
461
( 1 62 404) ( 1 404) 404) 5 290 41 3 5 41 5 306 664 5 ( 1 6 251 ) ( 1 251

(1 ) Includes the fair value change of hedged assets and liabilities or at fair value option.

As at 30 June 2013, this balance includes a negative effect of euro 35.7 million related to the change in fair value of financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss attributable to the Group's credit risk component (30 June 2012: positive effect of euro 12.1 million).

NOTE 8 – –NET GAINS NET GAINS/ (LOSSES) / (LOSSES)FROM AVAILABLE FROM AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS SALE ASSETS

(in thousands of euro)
Period of six months ended as at
30.06.201 3
3
30.06.2012
30.06.2012
Gains
Gains
Losses
Losses
Total Gains Losses Total
Bonds and other fixed income securities
Issued by government and public entities 229 924 1 2 165 21 7 759 255 763 22 333 233 430
Issued by other entities 6 101 6 082 1 9 53 624 34 896 1 8 728
Shares 21 346 3 421 1 7 925 37 001 200 308 ( 163 307)
Other variable income securities 9 790 4 61 3 5 177 7 964 1 1 821 ( 3 857)
267 161
267
26 281
26 281
240 880 240 354 352 269 358 84 994

This balance is analysed as follows:

During 2012, the Group sold at market prices through the overall stock exchange 82.9 million ordinary shares of EDP and 113.0 million ordinary shares of Portugal Telecom. These transactions generated a realised net loss of euro 181.2 million. During the six month period ended 30 June 2013, the Group did not make any major transactions on the shares of either Portugal Telecom or EDP.

Related party transactions are described in Note 48.

NOTE 9 – –NET GAINS NET GAINS/ (LOSSES) / (LOSSES)FROM FOREIGN EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES FROM FOREIGN EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES

This balance is analysed as follows:

Period of six months ended as at (in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 2
2
Gains
Gains
Losses
Losses
Total Gains Losses Total
Foreign exchange translation 509 939 51 1 694 ( 1 755) 525 256 526 1 25 ( 869)
509 939
939
51 1 694
1
( 1 755) 755) 755) 525 256 526 1 25 25 ( 869)

This balance includes the exchange differences arising on translating monetary assets and liabilities at the exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date in accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 2.3.

NOTE 10 10–NET GAINS / NET / (LOSSES)FROM THE SALE OF OTHER ASSETS FROM THE SALE ASSETS

This balance is analysed as follows:

(in thousand of euro)
Period of six months ended as at
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 2
30.06.201 2
Loans and advances to customers ( 489) ( 1 7 41 2)
Non current assets held for trade ( 4 41 2) ( 3 636)
Other 775 ( 3 674)
( 4 1 26)
26)
( 24 722)
24

As at 30 June 2012, Loans and advances to customers include a loss of euro 16.2 million related to the sale of euro 108.1 million of credits realized within the deleverage program of the Group. During the six month period ended 30 June 2013 the Group did not register any material gains or losses.

NOTE 11 – –INSURANCE EARNED PREMIUMS, NET OF REIN INSURANCE NET OF REINSURANCE SURANCESURANCE

The insurance earned premiums, net of reinsurance, can be analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Period of six months ended as at
30.06.201 3
3
30.06.201 2
30.06.201 2
Gross written premiums 42 363 1 7 324
Reinsurance premiums ceded ( 27 344) ( 588)
Net premiums written 1 5 01 9 1 6 736
Change in the provision for unearned premiums, net of reinsurance ( 42) ( 2)
E arned premiums, net of reinsurance 1 4 977 1 6 734

Gross written premiums from life insurance business are analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Period of six months ended as at
30.06.201 3
3
30.06.201 2
30.06.201 2
Annuities - 372
Risk contracts 30 044 9 898
Saving contracts with profit sharing 1 2 31 9 7 054
42 363 1 7 324

The reinsurance premiums ceded respect to cover the risk of death and longevity of contracts made in the traditional segments.

In accordance with IFRS 4, the contracts issued by the Group for which there is only a transfer of financial risk, with no discretionary participating features, are classified as investment contracts and accounted for as financial liabilities.

Contracts for which the investment risk is borne by insurance contracts and fixed rate without profit are not accounted for as premiums.

NOTE 12 – –CLAIMS INCURRED, NET OF REINSURANCE CLAIMS INCURRED, NET REINSURANCE

Claims incurred, net of reinsurance are analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Period of six months ended as at
30.06.201 3
3
30.06.201 2
30.06.201 2
Claims paid
Gross amount ( 134 876) ( 81 854)
Reinsurance share 5 422 5 009
( 129 454) ( 76 845)
Change in claims outstanding reserve
Gross amount 7 802 321
Reinsurance share ( 817) 258
6 985 579
( 122 469) ( 76 266)

NOTE 13 – –CHANGE IN THE TECHNICAL RESERVES, CHANGE RESERVES,NET OF REINSURANCE NET OF REINSURANCE

The change in the technical reserves, net of reinsurance is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Period of six months ended as at
30.06.2013
30.06.2013
30.06.2012
30.06.2012
Mathematical reserves 85 063 58 1 51
Reserve for participating features ( 883) ( 720)
Other tecnical reserves ( 42) 2 846
Reserve for reinsurance 10 045 373
Commissions and participating features from reinsurance 1 80 294 -
274 477 60 650

Commissions and reinsurance profit sharing includes the net upfront fee, resulting from the signing of a reinsurance treaty in which BES Vida reinsures the life insurance risk portfolio at 100%, including all insurance policies in force as at 30 June 2013.

From this date, BES Vida will cede to the reinsurer all premiums and claims associated with the policies included in this treaty. The Company will perform the servicing of these contracts, as well as the distribution of the respective products.

Under this treaty, BES Vida received an upfront fee, having transferred all the risks and benefits associated with these contracts. On that basis, the risk of (i) life, (ii) disability, and (iii) cancellation of contracts were transferred. As such the upfront fee is recognized on the present date, net of the respective in Value in force of the portfolio recognized as an asset, at the date of acquisition of BES Vida (see notes 31 and 54)

NOTE 14 – –OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES OTHER OPERATING AND EXPENSES

This balance is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Period of six months ended as at
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 2
Other operating income / (ex penses)
IT related business 2 171 3 220
Gains on repurchase of Group debt securities (see Notes 38 and 42) ( 1 4 808) 99 737
Non recurring gains on credit operations 3 508 12 068
Non recurring gains on advisory services 864 2 528
Direct and indirect taxes ( 20 462) ( 21 061)
Contributions to the deposits guarantee fund ( 6 31 2) ( 4 71 7)
Other operating expenses resulting from the activity of held for sale companies ( 42 054) ( 7 397)
Membership and donations ( 3 970) ( 4 390)
Other ( 41 540) ( 6 221)
( 1 22 603)
1 22
73 767

Direct and indirect taxes include an amount of euro 13.0 million (30 June 2012: euro 14.0 million) relating to the cost related with the introduction of a Banking levy, created by Law No. 55-A/2010, of 31 December prorogued by Law No. 64-B/2011 of 30 December and Law No. 66-B/2012 of 31 December (see Note 41).

NOTE 15 – –STAFF COSTS STAFF COSTSCOSTS

This balance is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Period of six months ended as at
30.06.201 3
3
30.06.201
30.06.201 2
Wages and salaries 220 702 222 924
Remuneration 21 9 494 220 736
Long-term service benefits (see Note 1 6) 1 208 2 1 88
Mandatory social charges 48 870 51 31 7
Pension costs (see Note 1 6) 8 1 88 4 307
Other costs 1 1 772 1 2 964
289 532
289
291
291 51 2

As at 30 June 2013, other costs include the amount of euro 463 thousands (30 June 2012: euro 752 thousands) related with the variable remuneration plan on financial instruments (PRVIF) of BES in accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 2.16. The details of this plan implemented by the Group are presented in Note 16.

As at 30 June 2013 and 2012, the number of employees of the Group is analysed as follows:

30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 2
BE S employees 6 656 6 694
Financial sector subsidiaries employees 3 408 3 21 0
Financial sector group entities employees
Financial sector
entities employees
1 0 064
1 0 064
9 904

NOTA 16 – –EMPLOYEES BENEFITS EMPLOYEES BENEFITSEMPLOYEES BENEFITS

Pension and health- Pension and health-care benefits -care benefits care benefits

In compliance with the collective labor agreement (ACT) for the banking sector established with the unions, the Bank undertook the commitment to grant its employees, or their families, pension on retirement and disability, and widows' pension. Pension payments consist of a rising percentage based on years of service, applicable to each year's negotiated salary table for the active work force.

As at 30 December 1987, the Bank estabilished a pension fund to cover the above mentioned liabilities with pension payments. Later, after obtaining the authorisation from the Portuguese Insurance Institute, the Bank has changed the pension fund contract in order to allow the coverage of all pension liabilities, health care benefits and, in 2009, the death allowance. The pensions funds in Portugal are managed by ESAF – Espírito Santo Fundo de Pensões, S.A.

However, it should be noted that in what concerns the banking subsidiaries, the employees hired after 31 March 2008 are covered by the Portuguese Social Security scheme.

Additionally, with the publication of Decree-Law n.1-A / 2011 of January 3, all banking sector employees beneficiaries of "CAFEB – Caixa de Abono de Família dos Empregados Bancários" were integrated into the General Social Security Scheme from 1 January 2011, which assumed the protection of banking sector employees in the contingencies of maternity, paternity and adoption and even old age, remaining under the responsibility of the banks the protection in sickness, disability, survivor and death.

Retirement pensions of banking employees integrated into the General Social Security Regime continue to be calculated according to the provisions of ACT and other conventions. Banking employees, however, are entitled to receive a pension under the general regime, which amount takes into account the number of years of discounts for that scheme. Banks are responsible for the difference between the pension determined in accordance with the provisions of ACT and that the one that the banking employees are entitled to receive from the General Social Security Regime.

The contribution rate to the Social Security Regime is 26.6%, 23.6% paid by the employer and 3% paid by the employees, instead of Caixa de Abono de Família dos Empregados Bancários (CAFEB), abolished by the same law. In consequence of this change, the pension rights of active employers is to be covered under the terms defined by the General Social Security Regime, taking into account the length of service from 1 January 2011 until retirement. The differential required to support the guaranteed pension in terms of the ACT is paid by the Banks.

At the end of 2011 following the third tripartite agreement established between the Portuguese Government, the Portuguese Banking Association and the banking sector employees unions, it was decided to transfer to the Social Security Regime the banks liabilities with pension in payment as at 31 December, 2011.

The tripartite agreement established, provides for the transfer to the Social Security sphere of the liabilities with pensions in payment as of 31 December 2011 at constant values (0% discount rate). The responsibilities relating to updates of pensions value, other pension benefits in addition to those to be borne by the Social Security, health-care benefits, death allowance and deferred survivor pensions, will remain in the sphere of responsibility of the banks with the correspondent funding being provided through the respective pension funds.

The banks pension funds assets, specifically allocated to the cover of the transferred liabilities were also be transferred to the Social Security.

Being thus a definitive and irreversible transfer of the liabilities with pensions in payment (even if only on a portion of the benefit), the conditions set out in IAS 19 'Employee benefits' underlying the concept of settlement were met, as the obligation with pension in payment as at 31 December, 2011 extinguished at the date of transfer.

Assumptions
30-06-201 3 3 31 -1 2-201 2
1 st through 4th
year
5th and
subsequent
years
1 st through 4th
year
5th and
subsequent
years
Actuarial Assumptions
E xpected return of plan assets 4.50% 5.50%
Discount rate 4.50% 4.50%
Pensions increase rate 0.00% 0.75% 0.00% 0.75%
S alaries increase rate 1 .00% 1 .75% 1 .00% 1 .75%
Mortality table men TV 73/77 - 1 year
Mortality table woman TV 88/90

The key actuarial assumptions used to calculate pension liabilities are as follows:

The number of persons covered by the plan is as follows:

30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31
31 .1 2.201 2
2
E mployees 6 023 5 31 1
Pensioners 5 744 5 734
TOTAL 1 1 767
767
1 1 045
1 1 045

The application of IAS 19 on responsibilities and coverage levels reportable to 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012 is presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.2013
30.06.2013
31.12.2012
31.12.2012
Assets / (liabilities) recog nised in the balance sheet
Total oblig ations (1 207 708)
207 708)
(1 206 283)
(1 206 283)
Pensioners ( 438 832) ( 448 265)
Employees ( 768 876) ( 758 018)
Coverag e
Fair value of plan assets 1 202 329
329
1 220 885
220
Net assets/(liabilities) in balance sheet (see Note 34 and 4 3) ( 5 379)
379)
14 602
14
Acumulated actuarial deviations recog nised in other comprehensive income
income
1 091 029 029
1 091 029
1 078 732 1 078 732

In accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 2.16 – Employees Benefits, the Group liability with pensions is calculated semi-annually.

In accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 2.16 and following the requirements of IAS 19 – Employees benefits, the Group assesses at each balance sheet date and for each plan separately, the recoverability of the recognised assets in relation to the defined benefit pension plans based on the expectation of reductions in future contributions to the funds.

The changes in the defined benefit obligation can be analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.2013 31.12.2012
Defined benefit oblig ation at the beg inning of the period
period
1 206 283
283
1
1 077 864
Service cost 8 188 12 012
Interest cost 27 103 58 994
Plan participants' contribution 1 591 3 259
Actuarial (gains) / losses:
- changes in actuarial assumptions - 65 366
- experience adjustments ( 16 393) 40 300
Pensions paid by the fund ( 14 808) ( 27 481)
Transfer to the Social Security regime of the liabilities with pensions in payment - ( 21 813)
Exchange differences and other ( 4 256) ( 2 218)
Defined benefit oblig ation at the end of the period 1 207 708
708
1 206 283

The change in the fair value of the plan assets for the six months period ended as at 30 June 2013 and for the year ended 31 December 2012 is analysed as follows:

(in thousand of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31 .1 2.201 2
.1
2
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the period
eriod
1 220 885
1 220 885
1 1 84 878 1 1 84 878
Actual return on plan assets ( 1 063) ( 24 299)
Group contributions - 86 41 0
Plan participants' contributions 1 591 3 259
Pensions paid by the fund ( 1 4 808) ( 27 481 )
E xchange differences and other ( 4 276) ( 1 882)
Fair value of plan assets at the end of the period
of
assets
the period
1 202 329 1 202 329
1
1 220 885 1 220 885

The fair value of plan assets can be analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.2012
Shares 209 965 178 654
Bonds 364 501 335 192
Real estate 431 289 370 769
Other 1 96 574 336 270
Total 1 202 329
1 202
1 220 885
1 220 885

The real estate assets rented to BES Group and securities issued by Group companies which are part of the plan assets are analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 1
31 .1 2.201 1
Shares 2 925 1 200
Bonds 2 595 6 382
Real estate 227 751 298 022
Total 233 271 305 604

During the year ended 31 December 2012 the Group acquired 49 779 and 37 115 thounsands units of Fungere Fund and Fungepi Fund to the Group pensions funds, by a global amount of euro 158.1 million and euro 87.2 million, respectively.

The changes in the accumulated actuarial gains and losses are analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.2013
30.06.2013
31.12.2012
31.12.2012
Accumulated actuarial (g ains) and losses recog nised in other
comprehensive income at the beg inning of the period
1 078 732 886 964
Actuarial (gains) / losses
- changes in actuarial assumptions - 65 366
- experience adjustments 11 309 127 103
Other 988 ( 701)
Accumulated actuarial (g ains) and losses recog nised in other
comprehensive income at the end of the period
income
the
period
1 091 029 091 029
1 091
029
1 078 732
1 078 732

The period costs can be analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Period of six months ended as at
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 2
30.06.201 2
Service cost 8 1 88 6 431
Interest cost 464 ( 2 1 24)
Net benefit cost 8 652 4 307

In compliance with the previously mentioned on the Note 2.16, from 1st of January 2013 and following the revision of IAS 19 – Employees Benefits, the income/expenses from interest became to be recognised by their net value under the interest (income/expense) and similar caption.

The changes in the net assets/ (liabilities) recognised in the balance sheet is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1
At the beginning of the period 1 4 602
1 4
1 07 01 4
1 07 01 4
Net periodic benefit cost ( 8 652) ( 8 544)
Actuarial (gains)/ losses recognised on other comprehensive income ( 1 1 309) ( 1 91 768)
Contributions of the period and pensions paid by the Group - 86 41 0
Other (a) ( 20) 21 490
At the end of the period ( 5 379)
5 379)
1 4 602
4

(a) In 201 2, this amount includes a profit of euro 21 .8 million related to the liability decrease w ith death subsidy.

The evolution of the defined benefit obligations, fair value of plan assets and of the experience adjustments gains/ (losses) in the past 5 years, is presented as follows:

( in thousands of euro)
30.06.2013 31.12.2012 31.12.2011 31.12.2010 31.12.2009
Defined benefit obligation (1 207 708) (1 206 283) (1 077 864) (2 205 366) (2 125 202)
Fair value of plan asssets 1 202 329 1 220 885 1 184 878 2 206 313 2 198 280
(Un)/over funded liabilities ( 5 379) 14 602 107 014 947 73 078
(Gains)/losses from experience adjustments arising on defined benefit obligation ( 16 393) 40 300 ( 110 266) 25 201 51 583
(Gains)/losses from experience adjustments arising on plan assets 27 702 86 803 268 043 66 895 ( 90 994)

Variable remuneration payment plan on financial instruments (PRVIF) truments

Following the recommendations of the Supervising and Regulatory authorities, on the shareholders General Meeting, held in 6 April 2010 it was approved a new remuneration policy for the Executive Committee members. This policy consists in giving to the Executive Committee members a fixed remuneration, which should represent approximately 45% of the total remuneration, and a variable component representing around 55% of the total remuneration. The variable remuneration shall have two components: one associated with short-term performance and another with medium-term performance. Half of the short-term component must be paid in cash and the remaining 50% should be paid over a three years period, with half of these payments to be made in cash and the remaining through the attribution of shares. The medium-term component has associated a share options program with the exercise of the options set at 3 years from the date of its attribution.

Regarding the first scheme, the attribution of PRVIF shares to the beneficiaries is performed on a deferred basis over a period of three years ( 1st year: 33%; 2nd year: 33% and 3rd year: 34%) and is subject to the achievement of a Return on Equity (ROE) greater than or equal to 5%.

Regarding the attribution of options to the beneficiaries is also performed by the Remuneration Committee, and the exercise price is equal to the single average of the closing prices of BES shares on NYSE Euronext Lisbon during the 20 days preceding the day of attribution of the options, plus 10%.

The option can only be exercised at maturity and the beneficiary may choose between the physical settlement or the financial settlement of the options.

The plans' initial fair value was calculated using an option valuation model with the following assumptions:

Option valuation assumption
st attribution
1
2nd attribution
Inicial reference date 1 2.04.201 1 1 2.1 0.201 2
Final reference date 31 .03.201 4 1 5.01 .201 6
Rights granted to employees 2 250 000 6 280 045
Reference price (in euro) 3.47 0.67
Interest rate 2.31 % 0.67%
Volatility 40.0% 65.00%
Inicial fair value of the plan (in thousands of euro) 1 1 30 1 940

PRVIF is accounted for in accordance with the applicable IFRS rules (IFRS 2 and IAS 19). During 2013, the Group registered, against liabilities, a cost of euro 463 thousands (30 June 2012: euro 752 thousands) related to the amortization of the initial options premium granted.

Long-term service benefits term benefits

As referred in Note 2.16, for employees that achieve certain years of service, the Bank pays long term service premiums, calculated based on the effective monthly remuneration earned at the date the premiums are due. At the date of early retirement or disability, employees have the right to a premium proportional to that they would earn if they remained in service until the next payment date.

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the Group's liabilities regarding this benefits amount to euro 28 226 thousands and euro 28 691 thousands, respectively (see Note 43). The costs incurred in the first semester of 2013 with long-term service benefits amounted to euro 1 208 thousands (30 June 2012: euro 2 188 thousands).

The actuarial assumptions used in the calculation of the liabilities are those presented for the calculation of pensions (when applicable).

NOTE 17 – –GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES ENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

This balance is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Period of six months ended as at
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 2
30.06.201 2
Rental costs 37 844 35 833
Advertising costs 1 3 654 1 7 395
Communication costs 22 069 23 090
Maintenance and related services 1 1 21 2 1 0 903
Travelling and representation costs 1 6 427 1 4 767
Transportation 3 593 4 1 62
Insurance costs 4 295 4 352
IT services 31 846 31 971
Independent work 3 920 4 007
Temporary work 2 331 2 467
E lectronic payment systems 5 406 6 271
Legal costs 9 822 8 698
Consultants and external auditors 1 4 723 1 0 21 4
Water, energy and fuel 5 868 5 548
Consumables 2 589 2 91 4
Other costs 35 340 31 597
220 939
220
21 4 1 89
21 4 1 89

The balance other costs includes, among others, specialised services with security, information, databases, costs with training and external suppliers.

NOTE 18 18–EARNINGS PER SHA EARNINGS SHARE

Basic earnings per share earnings

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to equity holders of the Bank by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.

(in thousands of euro)
Period of six
months ended as at
Year ended
as at
Period of six
months ended as at
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
.1 2.201 2
30.06.201 2
Profit attributable to the equity holders of the Bank (1 ) ( 237 303)
237
92 578
92 578
26 078 26 078
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (thousands) 4 01 7 928 3 096 971 2 1 76 01 3
Weighted average number of treasury stock (thousands) ( 1 31 8) ( 1 1 91 0) ( 1 6 201 )
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding (thousands)
ing (thousands)
4 01 6 61 0
01
0
3 085 061 085 2 1 59 81 2 1 81
Basic earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the Bank (in euro) (0.06)
(0.06)
0.03
0.03
0.01

(1) Net profit for the period adjus ted by the dividend from preference s hares and from perpetual bonds interes t, and res ults form the repurchas e of preference s hares .

Diluted earnings per share

The diluted earnings per share is calculated considering the profit attributable to the equity holders of the Bank and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.

The diluted earnings per share are not different from the basic earning per share as the outstanding plans of PRVIF do not have a dilutive effect.

NOTE 19 – –CASH AND DEPOSITS AT CENTRAL BANKS CASH AND DEPOSITS BANKS

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, this balance is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
Cash 237 557 303 538
Deposits at central banks 1 2 21 5
959 446
26 1 36
1 047 867
Bank of Portugal
Other central banks
971 661 1 074 003
1 209 21 8
1
21 8
1 377 541
1 377 541

The deposits at Central Banks include mandatory deposits with the Bank of Portugal intended to satisfy legal minimum cash requirements, for an amount of euro 12 215 thousands (31 December 2012: euro 26 136 thousands). According to the European Central Bank Regulation (CE) no. 1745/2003, of 12 September 2003, minimum cash requirements kept as deposits with the Bank of Portugal earn interest, and correspond to 1% of deposits and debt certificates maturing in less than 2 years, excluding deposits and debt certificates of institutions subject to the European System of Central Banks' minimum reserves requirements. As at 30 June 2013 these deposits have earned interest at an average rate of 0.50% (31 December 2012: 0.89%).

The fulfilment of the minimum cash requirements for a given period of observation is monitored taking into account the value of bank deposits with the Bank of Portugal during the referred period. The balance of the bank account with the Bank of Portugal as at 30 June 2013, was included in the observation period from 12 June 2013 to 9 July 2013, which corresponded to an average minimum cash requirements of euro 264.3 million.

NOTE 20 – –DEPOSITS WITH BANKS DEPOSITS WITH BANKS

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, this balance is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31.1 2.201 2
Deposits with banks in Portugal
Repayable on demand 81 659 1 38 854
Uncollected cheques 75 1 45 1 07 354
1 56 804
1
804
246 208
246 208
Deposits with banks abroad
Repayable on demand 375 940 392 183
Uncollected cheques 2 999 8 962
Other 29 265 33 724
408 204
408 204
434 869
434 869
565 008
565 008
681 077
681 077

Uncollected cheques in Portugal and abroad were sent for collection during the first working days following the reference dates.

NOTE 21 – –FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR TRADING FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES TRADING

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.2012
2.2012
Financial assets held for trading
Securities
Bonds and other fixed income securities
Issued by government and public entities 1 207 959 1 347 806
Issued by other entities 344 760 259 203
Shares 41 1 77 51 91 1
Other variable income securities 1 275 2 01 4
1 595 1 71
595 1 71
1 660 934
660 934
Derivatives
Derivative financial instruments with positive fair value 1 623 659 2 264 465
3 21 8 830
21 830
3 925 399
3 925 399
Financial liabilities held for trading
Derivative financial instruments with negative fair value 1 552 775 2 1 21 229
Short sales 1 5 406 796
1 568 1 81
568 1 81
2 1 22 025
1 22 025

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, this balance is analysed as follows:

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012 the analysis of the securities held for trading by the period to maturity, is presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
Up to 3 months 1 06 474 1 38 71 0
3 to 1 2 months 76 507 1 30 677
1 to 5 years 1 208 395 757 798
More than 5 years 1 61 343 576 1 27
Undetermined 42 452 57 622
1 595 1 71
595
1 660 934
1 660 934

In accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 2.6, securities held for trading are those which are bought to be traded in the short-term, regardless of their maturity.

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the exposure to peripheral Euro zone countries public debt is analysed in Note 51.

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, derivative financial instruments can be analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3 31 .1 2.201 2
Notional Notional Liabilities
1 2 443
2 002
3 695 266 3 344 1 04
1 27 443 - - 278 31 7 - -
87 425 1 1 8 945 1 8 343
89 233 1 1 5 406
4 41 4 940 57 241 57 909 2 41 4 534 41 41 5 46 846
16 330 473
330
1
1 12 1 39
39
93 363 363 1 2 073 273 073 75 826 826 79 634 634
1 6
1 81 2 560
1 556
38 562
-
597 218 365 367 1 903 388 1 341 1 341
39 805 055
805
1 413 1 00
1
00
1 292 985 985 41 81 9 049 81 9 1 996 798 1 798 1 854 035 035
24 936
1 31 1 46
-
-
2 413 568
413
55 427
55 427
1 38 020 1 38 020 020 3 555 81 2 3 555 81 2 555 2 1 46 928 1 46 928 1 928 1 56 082 1 56 082
2 213 1 28 42 993 28 407 2 774 780 44 91 3 31 478
2 1 21 229 229
2 1 08 301
2 1 07 370
3 700 495
900 000
27 293 576
87 000
3 976 442
6 950 819
904 409
946 037
53 223
509 899
60 762 224
762
Assets
Assets
23 082
3 689
28 1 27
486
1 378 235
96
33 918
-
26 341
29 086
-
-
1
1 623 659
Fair Value
Liabilities
Liabilities
8 025
2 370
25 059
-
1 260 037
96
32 485
-
69 71 8
68 302
-
-
1 552 775 775
1 21 7 845
1 226 399
3 357 723
200 000
30 649 333
363 000
4 918 557
3 784 771
664 51 6
2 71 2 479
96 583
82 234
60 222 91 4 222 4
Fair Value
Assets
6 968
1 753
25 690
-
1 953 058
1 556
40 843
-
86 202
60 726
-
-
2 264 465 2 465

a) Derivatives traded in organised markets, whose fair value is settled daily through the margin accounts.

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the analysis of trading derivatives by the period to maturity is presented as follows:

30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
(in thousands of euro)
Notional
Notional
Fair
Fair value (net)
(net)
Fair value (net)
Notional NotionalNotional Fair value (net)
Fair value (net)
Up to 3 months 1 5 057 041 ( 1 4 61 9) 1 3 956 784 71 1 33
3 to 1 2 months 9 561 562 ( 25 856) 9 998 962 ( 46 401 )
1 to 5 years 1 9 586 268 27 070 1 8 71 9 605 21 460
More than 5 years 1 6 557 353 84 289 1 7 547 563 97 044
60 762 224
762 224
70 884 60 222 91 4 60 222 91 1 43 236 236

NOTE 22 – –OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFI OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS OR LOSS

This balance is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31
31 .1 2.201 2
Bonds and other fixed income securities
Issued by government and public entities
Issued by other entities
1 323 905
1 368 533
51 5 994
1 1 1 8 425
S hares and other variable income securities 1 201 408 1 1 87 1 34
3 893 846
893 846
2 821 553
2 821 553

In light of IAS 39 and in accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 2.6, the Group designated these financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, in accordance with the documented risk management and investment strategy, considering that these financial assets (i) are managed and evaluated on a fair value basis and/or (ii) have embedded derivatives.

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the analysis of the financial assets at fair value through profit or loss by the period to maturity is presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.2013
30.06.2013
31 .1 2.2012
.1 2.2012
Up to 3 months 518 090 486 789
3 to 1 2 months 1 505 905 239 972
1 to 5 years 243 659 224 257
More than 5 years 386 1 56 733 700
Undetermined 1 240 036 1 1 36 835
3 893 846 2 821 553 2 821 553

NOTE 23 – –AVAILABLE AVAILABLE AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS ASSETS

(in thousands of euro)
Fair value reserve Impairment Book
Cost (1 ) Positive
Positive
Negative
Negative
losses value
Bonds and other fixed income securities
Issued by government and public entities 6 335 806 58 870 ( 53 489) - 6 341 1 87
Issued by other entities 3 260 850 63 594 ( 61 946) ( 27 71 2) 3 234 786
Shares 1 526 31 4 96 665 ( 94 830) ( 21 3 980) 1 31 4 1 69
Other variable income securities 1 293 61 5 11 459 ( 22 777) ( 43 167) 1 239 1 30
Balance as at 31 december 201 2
at 31 december
2
1 2 41 6 585
1 2 41 6 585
230 588 230 588 588 ( 233 042) ( 233 042)042) ( 284 859) ( 284 859)859) 1 2 1 29 272 1 2 1 29 272
Bonds and other fixed income securities
Issued by government and public entities 4 405 389 - - - 4 405 389
Issued by other entities 3 887 038 266 574 ( 79 726) ( 1 7 171 ) 4 056 71 5
Shares 1 557 346 82 153 ( 45 387) ( 185 190) 1 408 922
Other variable income securities 908 326 16 472 ( 4 908) ( 35 606) 884 284
Balance as at 31 December 201 1
at 31 December
1
1 0 758 099 365 199 199 ( 1 30 021 ) ) ( 237 967) 967) 1 0 755 31 0 1 0 755 0

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, this balance is analysed as follows:

(1 ) Acquisition cost relating to shares and other variable income securities and amortised cost relating to debt securities.

As at 30 June 2013, the exposure to debt of peripheral countries in the euro area is analysed in Note 51 – Risk Management.

In accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 2.6, the Group assesses periodically whether there is objective evidence of impairment on the available-for-sale financial assets, following the judgment criteria's described in Note 3.1.

The changes occurred in impairment losses of available-for-sale financial assets are presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31 .1 2.201 2
2
.1
30.06.201 2 30.06.201
Balance at the beginning of the period 237 967 1 88 236 1 68 282
Charge for the period 64 1 33 81 774 21 459
Charge off ( 7 422) ( 24 382) ( 4 044)
Write back for the period ( 1 0 1 49) ( 3 062) ( 863)
E xchange differences and other 330 ( 4 599) 3 402
Balance at the end of the period 284 859
859
237 967 237 967
237 967
1 88 236 1 88 236

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the analysis of available-for-sale assets by the period to maturity is presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
Up to 3 months 2 298 1 77 2 859 487
3 to 1 2 months 2 276 466 1 263 81 4
1 to 5 years 1 899 480 1 227 774
More than 5 years 3 31 5 664 3 1 1 4 31 6
Undetermined 2 339 485 2 289 91 9
1 2 1 29 272
1 1 29 272
1 0 755 31 0
1 0 755 31 0

The main equity exposures that contribute to the fair value reserve, as at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, can be analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
Acquisition Fair value reserve Book
Description cost Positive
Positive
Negative
Negative
Impairment value
Portugal Telecom 346 678 - ( 77 61 8) - 269 060
E DP- E nergias de Portugal 1 73 826 41 01 0 - - 21 4 836
Banque Marocaine du Commerce E xtérieur 81 004 1 440 - - 82 444
601 508
601 508
42 450 450
42 450
( 77 61 8) ( 77 61 8) 8) - 566 340 566 340

(in thousands of euro) 31 .1 2.201 2 Positive Negative Positive Negative Portugal Telecom 346 637 - ( 1 0 757) - 335 880 E DP- E nergias de Portugal 1 73 826 24 447 - - 198 273 Banque Marocaine du Commerce E xtérieur 81 004 - ( 1 5 81 3) - 65 1 91 601 467 24 447 601 467 24 447 447 ( 26 570) ( 26 570) 570) - 599 344 599 344 Book value Description Acquisition cost Fair value reserve Impairment

During the first semester of 2012, the Group sold at market prices 82.9 million ordinary shares of EDP, and 113.0 million ordinary shares of Portugal Telecom. These transactions generated a realised net loss of euro 181.2 million.

During the six month period ended 30 June 2013, the Group did not make any major transactions on the shares of either Portugal Telecom or EDP.

NOTE 24 – –LOANS AND ADVANCES TO BANKS LOANS AND ADVANCES

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, this balance is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
Loans and advances to banks in Portugal
Deposits at central banks 1 200 000 3 350 000
Deposits at other banks 266 706 39 372
Loans 1 1 4 006 1 27 581
Very short term deposits 20 001 34 085
Other loans and advances 1 220 84 474
1 601 933
601
3 635 51 2
635
Loans and advances to banks abroad
Deposits 42 940 833 223
Very short term deposits 1 93 759 1 48 696
Loans 442 1 33 703 798
Other loans and advances 1 73 042 1 05 653
851 874
851
1 791 370
791
Impairment losses ( 301 ) ( 364)
2 453 506
453
5 426 51 8
5 426 51 8

The main loans and advances to banks in Portugal, as at 30 June 2013, bear interest at an average annual interest rate of 1.46% (31 December 2012: 1.73%). The main loans and advances to banks abroad bear interest at an average annual interest rate of 0.24%.

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the analysis of loans and advances to banks by the period to maturity is presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31 .1 2.201 2
.1
2
Up to 3 months 1 946 441 5 063 1 07
3 to 1 2 months 200 081 96 652
1 to 5 years 25 871 79 623
More than 5 years 281 41 4 1 87 427
Undetermined - 73
2 453 807
807
5 426 882
426 882

The changes occurred during the year in impairment losses of loans and advances to banks are presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .12.201231 .12.2012
31 .12.2012
30.06.201 2 30.06.201 2
Balance at the beginning of the period 364 297 21 9
Charge for the period 93 257 1 1 09
Write back for the period ( 160) ( 1 69) ( 1 038)
E xchange differences and other 4 ( 21 ) 7
Balance at the end of the period 301 364 364 297

NOTE 25 25–LOANS AND ADVANCES TO CUSTOMERS LOANS AND ADVANCES TO

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31 .1
31 .1 2.201 2
Domestic loans
Corporate
Loans 1 3 41 1 426 1 2 605 085
Commercial lines of credits 4 926 242 5 247 361
Finance leases 2 382 396 2 560 544
Discounted bills 407 005 454 624
Factoring 1 404 661 1 41 2 476
Overdrafts 43 379 76 303
Other loans 1 1 5 976 31 0 1 68
Retail
Mortgage loans 9 885 760 1 0 067 1 67
Consumer and other loans 1 595 498 1 726 91 0
34 1 72 343
34
34 460 638
34 460 638
Foreign loans
Corporate
Loans 9 065 937 8 593 536
Commercial lines of credits 2 1 35 306 2 1 81 087
Finance leases 72 41 8 69 732
Discounted bills 1 63 566 1 45 877
Factoring 56 692 52 494
Overdrafts 633 952 581 680
Other loans 272 290 458 646
Retail
Mortgage loans 984 659 964 525
Consumer and other loans 704 555 705 091
1 4 089 375
1 4
1 3 752 668
1 3 752 668
Overdue loans and interest
Up to 3 months 246 426 21 9 41 6
From 3 months to 1 year 783 349 608 075
From 1 to 3 years 1 1 40 553 791 568
More than 3 years 678 876 566 369
2 849 204
2
2 1 85 428
1 85 428
51 1 1 0 922
51
50 398 734
50 398 734
Impairment losses (3 1 34 1 95) (2 692 342)
47 976 727
47
47 706 392
47 706 392

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, this balance is analysed as follows:

As at 30 June 2013, the balance loans and advances to customers (net of impairment) includes an amount of euro 3 499.6 million (31 December 2012: euro 3 803.3 million) related to securitised loans following the consolidation of the securitisation vehicles (see Notes 1 and 49), according to the accounting policy described in Note 2.2. The liabilities related to these securitisations are booked under debt securities issued (see Notes 38 and 49).

As at 30 June 2013, loans and advances include euro 5 567.5 million of mortgage loans that collateralise the issue of covered bonds (31 December 2012: euro 5 605.1 million) (see Note 38).

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the analysis of loans and advances to customers by the period to maturity is presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.2013
30.06.2013
31.12.2012
31.12.2012
Up to 3 months 7 602 095 7 932 875
3 to 12 months 5 999 546 6 143 518
1 to 5 years 10 688 777 10 058 945
More than 5 years 23 971 300 24 077 968
Undetermined 2 849 204 2 185 428
51 110 922
51
50 398 734
50 398

The changes occurred in impairment losses of loans and advances to customers are presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 22
31 .1 2.201 2
30.06.201 2 30.06.201 2
Balance at the beginning of the period 2 692 342 2 434 698 2 1 67 444
Charge for the period 790 463 571 1 09 445 044
Charge off ( 63 546) ( 1 62 291 ) ( 46 203)
Write back of the period ( 237 367) ( 1 08 278) ( 93 043)
Unwind of discount ( 48 501 ) ( 40 392) ( 37 898)
E xchange differences and other 804 ( 2 504) ( 646)
Balance at the end of the period 3 1 34 1 95
3
2 692 342 2 434 698

The unwind of discount represents the interest on overdue loans, recognised as interest and similar income, as impairment losses are calculated using the discounted cash flows method.

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the detail of loans and advances to customers and impairment losses can be analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
individual basis Loans with impairment
losses calculated on an
Loans with impairment
losses calculated on a
portfolio basis
Total
Gross
amount
Impairment Gross
amount
Impairment Gross
amount
Impairment Net Loans
Impairment
Corporate loans 1 2 950 41 3 2 61 1 949 24 683 833 1 50 754 37 634 246 2 762 703 34 871 543
Mortgage loans 2 322 003 1 64 045 8 652 389 8 665 10 974 392 1 72 71 0 1 0 801 682
Consumers loans - other 540 996 1 71 1 78 1 961 288 27 604 2 502 284 1 98 782 2 303 502
Total 1 5 81 3 41 2 2 947 1 72 35 297 51 0 1 87 023 51 1 1 0 922 3 1 34 1 95 47 976 727
(in thousands of euro)
31 .1 2.201 2
individual basis Loans with impairment
losses calculated on an
Loans with impairment
losses calculated on a
portfolio basis
Total
Gross
amount
Impairment Gross
amount
Impairment Gross
amount
Impairment Net Loans
Impairment
Corporate loans 12 51 0 484 2 1 95 708 24 126 648 1 49 576 36 637 132 2 345 284 34 291 848
Mortgage loans 2 362 525 1 60 135 8 771 297 6 884 1 1 1 33 822 1 67 019 1 0 966 803
Consumers loans - other 585 945 1 68 948 2 041 835 11 091 2 627 780 1 80 039 2 447 741
Total 15 458 954 2 524 791 34 939 780 1 67 551 50 398 734 2 692 342 47 706 392

The impairment calculated on an individual basis corresponds to the impairment related to loans with objective evidence of impairment and to loans classified as "Higher Credit Risk." The objective evidence of impairment occurs when there is a default event, i.e., from the moment that a significant change occurs in the lender-borrower relationship and the lender is subject to a loss. The "Higher Credit Risk" corresponds to loans without objective evidence of impairment but that present higher risk signs (e.g. customers with overdue loans; litigations; higher risk rating / scoring; allocated to the Companies Monitoring Department).

The interest recognised as interest and similar income during the first semester of 2013 in relation to these loans amounted to euro 346.1 million (31 December 2012: euro 825.4 million), which includes the effect of the unwind of discount in connection with overdue loans.

The Group requires that some credit operations be collateralised, in order to mitigate credit risk. The most common types of collaterals held are mortgages and securities. The fair value of these collaterals is determined at the date the loan is advanced to customers, being periodically reassessed.

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.2013
30.06.2013
31.12.2012
31.12.2012
Credit Value Fair Value
collateral
Credit Value Fair Value
collateral
Mortg ag e loans
Mortgages 10 786 857 10 764 599 10 951 831 10 930 789
Pawns 5 087 4 014 4 739 4 570
Not collateralised 182 448 - 177 252 -
10 974 392 10 768 613 11 133 822 10 935 359
Individuals loans
Mortgages 304 898 286 243 310 561 291 897
Pawns 399 001 296 160 585 020 388 748
Not collateralised 1 798 385 - 1 732 199 -
2 502 284 582 403 2 627 780 680 645
Companies loans
Mortgages 9 425 461 8 390 019 10 034 387 9 122 921
Pawns 4 569 963 2 847 834 6 884 077 3 562 838
Not collateralised 23 638 822 - 19 718 668 -
37 634 246 11 237 853 36 637 132 12 685 759
Total 51 110 922
110
22 588 869
22 588
22 588 869
50 398 734
50 398
50 398 734
24 301 763
24 301 763

The collateral received regarding credit operations can be analysed as follows:

NOTE 26 26–HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS MATURITY INVESTMENTS

The held-to-maturity investments can be analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31
31 .1 2.201 2
Bonds and other fixed income securities
Issued by government and public entities 403 583 295 271
Issued by other entities 647 253 685 389
1 050 836
050
980
980 660
Impairment losses ( 25 565) ( 39 1 1 1 )
1 025 271
025
941 549
941 549

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the analysis of held-to-maturity investments by the period to maturity is presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31.12.2012
31.12.2012
Up to 3 months 1 02 245 1 4 715
3 to 12 months 36 520 175 566
1 to 5 years 387 1 47 230 854
More than 5 years 524 924 559 525
1 050 836
1
980 660

The changes occurred in impairment losses of held-to-maturity investments are presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
2.201 2 2
30.06.201 2 30.06.201
Balance at the beginning of the period 39 1 1 1 30 048 32 31 6
Charge for the period ( 1 232) 9 062 ( 1 802)
Charge off ( 1 2 31 5) - ( 467)
E xchange differences and other 1 1 1
Balance at the end of the period 25 565
25
39 1 1
39 1 1 1
30 048 30 048

The securities pledged as collateral by the Group are analysed in Note 46.

NOTE 27 – –DERIVATIVES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT PURPOSES DERIVATIVES MANAGEMENT PURPOSES PURPOSES

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the fair value of the derivatives for risk management purposes can be analysed as follows:

30.06.201 3 31 .1 2.201 2
Hedging Risk
management
Total
Total
Hedging
Hedging
Risk
management
Total
Derivatives for risk management purposes
Derivatives for risk management purposes - assets 1 38 535 253 1 84 391 71 9 1 53 897 362 623 51 6 520
Derivatives for risk management purposes - liabilities ( 83 934) ( 85 668) ( 1 69 602) ( 43 581 ) ( 81 61 8) ( 1 25 1 99)
54 601
601
1 67 51 6 1 6
1 67 51 6
222 1 1 7 222 1 1 7 1 7 1 1 0 31 6 1 1 0 31 6 1 1 6 281 005 281 005 281 391 321 391 321
Fair value component of assets and liabilities
being hedged
Financial assets
Loans and advances to customers 49 438 - 49 438 22 391 - 22 391
49 438
438
-
-
49 438 438 22 391 391 - 22 391
Financial liabilities
Deposits from banks ( 57 054) - ( 57 054) ( 67 996) - ( 67 996)
Due to customers ( 646) ( 54 732) ( 55 378) ( 787) ( 90 099) ( 90 886)
Debt securities issued ( 24 340) 40 003 1 5 663 ( 38 472) 47 631 9 1 59
( 82 040)
(
040)
( 1 4 729)
729)
( 96 769) 769) ( 1 07 255) 1 255) 255) ( 42 468) 42 468) ( 1 49 723) 1
( 32 602)
(
602)
( 1 4 729)
729)
( 47 331 ) 331 ) ( 84 864) ( 864) 864) ( 42 468) 42 468) ( 1 27 332) 1

As mentioned in the accounting policy described in Note 2.4, derivatives for risk management purposes include hedging derivatives and derivatives contracted to manage the risk of certain financial assets and financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss (and that were not classified as hedging derivatives).

Changes in the fair value of the hedged items mentioned above and of the respective hedging derivatives are recognised in the income statement under net gains/ (losses) from financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (See Note 7).

As at 30 June 2013, the ineffectiveness of the fair value hedge operations amounted to euro 2.6 million (30 June 2012: euro 0.2 million) and was recognised in the income statement. BES Group evaluates on an ongoing basis the effectiveness of the hedges.

As at 30 June 2013, the fair value of the financial liabilities at fair value through profits and losses, includes a positive cumulative effect of euro 131.4 million (31 December 2012: positive cumulative effect of euro 167.1 million) attributable to the Group's own credit risk.

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the analysis of derivatives for risk management purposes by the period to maturity is presented as follows:

30.06.201 3 31 .1 2.201 2
Notional
Notional
Fair Value
ValueValue
Notional Notional Notional Fair Value
Up to 3 months 1 344 522 6 51 4 1 674 024 1 3 571
3 to 1 2 months 6 582 335 1 1 929 2 361 702 25 889
1 to 5 years 7 308 343 1 1 4 91 1 7 205 288 205 686
More than 5 years 1 358 377 88 763 984 230 1 46 1 75
1 6 593 577
1 6 593
222 1 1 7
222 1 1
1 2 225 244 1 2 391 321 391 321

NOTE 28 – –NON-CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALECURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, this balance is analysed as follows:

30.06.201 3
3
31 .12.2012
Ativo
Ativo
Passivo
Passivo
Ativo Passivo Passivo
Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries acquired exclusively
for resale purposes 657 925 1 55 579 1 579 731 767 767 175 945
Property held for sale 3 071 747 - 2 843 378 -
E quipment 3 708 - 2 524 -
Other 3 501 - 3 501 -
3 078 956 - 2 849 403 -
Impairment losses ( 371 700) ( 303 630)
2 707 256
2
-
-
2 545 773 2 773 -
3 365 1 81
3
1 55 579 1 579
1 55 579
3 277 540 3 277 540 3 540 175 945 175 945

he amounts presented refer to (i) investments in entities controlled by the Group, which have been acquired exclusively with the purpose of being sold in the short term, and (ii) assets acquired in exchange for loans and discontinued branches available for immediate sale.

As at 30 June 2013, the amount of property held for sale includes euro 20 629 thousands (31 December 2012: euro 21 598 thousands) related to discontinued branches, in relation to which the Group recognised an impairment loss amounting to euro 10 585 thousands (31 December 2012: euro 11 193 thousands).

The changes occurred in impairment losses are presented as follows:

(thousands of euro)
30.06.2013
30.06.2013
31 .1 2.201 2
2
30.06.201 2 30.06.201 2
Balance at the beginning of the period
Balance at the beginning of the period
303 630 1 75
865
1 81 449
Changes in the consolidation scope - 1 1 6 654 -
Charge/ Write back of the period 147 028 1 9 969 20 209
Charge off ( 81 066) ( 4 31 9) ( 25 345)
E xchange differences and others 2 1 08 ( 4 539) ( 448)
Balance at the end of the period 371 700
700
303 630 1 75 865 75

The changes occurred during the period ended as at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012 in non-current assets held for sale (excluding the assets of subsidiaries acquired exclusively with the purpose of being sold in the short term), are presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31
31 .1 2.201 2
2
Balance at the beginning of the period
the
the period
2 849 403 1 5
36 884
Changes in the consolidation scope 1 8 024 530 343
Additions 393 047 996 260
Sales ( 221 279) ( 21 8 735)
Other 39 761 4 651
Balance at the end of the period 3 078 956
3
2 849 403
849

The Group has implemented a plan for the immediate sale of non-current assets held for sale. However, given the current market conditions it was not possible, in some situations, to sell them within the expected time frame. However, the Group continues to work towards the achievement of the sales plan established.

Following the sales occurred in first six months of 2013, the Group realised a loss amounting to euro 4 412 thousands (31 December 2012: euro 5 914 thousands).

NOTE 29 – –INVESTMENT PROPERTIES INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

The movement in investment properties for the period ended 30 June 2013 can be analysed as follows:

(thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
2.201
Balance at the beginning of the period 441 988 -
Change in the scope of consolidation a) - 446 1 35
Improvements 21 6 748
Other ( 48 972) ( 4 895)
393 232 441 988

a) Related w ith the inclusion of BES Vida, Fungere and Fungepi into the Group consolidation perimeter.

The carrying amount of investment property is the fair value of the properties as determined by a registered and independent appraiser having an appropriate recognised professional qualification and recent experience in the location and category of the property being valued. Fair values were determined having regard to recent market transactions for similar properties in the same locations as the Group's investment property when available.

Investment property includes a number of commercial properties that are leased to third parties. Most lease contracts do not have a specified term being possible for the lessee to cancel at any time. However, for a small portion of commercial properties leased to third parties on average the leases contain an initial non-cancellable period of 10 years. Subsequent renewals are negotiated with the lessee.

NOTE 30 – –PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT PROPERTY

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, this balance is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
31 .1 2.201 2
2
31 .1 2.201 1
31 .1 2.201 1
Property
For own use 473 824 472 650
Improvements in leasehold property 230 555 228 098
Other 1 088 1 1 39
705 467
705
701 887
887
Equipment
Computer equipment 293 027 308 497
Fixtures 1 40 563 1 42 759
Furniture 1 33 456 1 31 075
S ecurity equipment 44 240 42 469
Office equipment 35 557 34 961
Motor vehicles 1 4 704 1 2 627
Other 1 543 6 1 35
663 090
663
678 523
678 523
Other 624 624
1 369 1 81
1 369
1 381 034
034
Work in progress
Improvements in leasehold property 31 4 344
Property for own use 429 01 7 396 237
E quipment 2 445 2 092
Other 75 54
431 851
431
398 727
727
1 801 032
1 801
1 779 761
1 779 761
Accumulated depreciation ( 846 750) ( 848 1 39)
954 282
954
931 622
622

The movement in this balance was as follows:

(milhares de euros)
Property
Property
Equipment Equipment
Equipment
Other Work in
progress
Total
Custo de aquisição
Balance as at 31 December 201 1
as
December
1
686 681 651 863 863 643 326 485 485 1 665 672 665
Acquisitions 2 745 1 6 064 - 1 0 933 29 742
Disposals ( 1 8 304) ( 9 464) ( 1 7) - ( 27 785)
Transfers (a) 21 638 1 595 - ( 28 712) ( 5 479)
E xchange differences and other (b) 1 0 41 4 9 338 2 7 606 27 360
Balance as at 30 J une 201 2
as
J
201 2
703 174
703 174
669 396 669 396 396 628 31 6 31 2 31 6 31 2 6 31 1 689 51 0 1 689 51 0
Acquisitions 2 665 1 1 551 - 104 842 1 1 9 058
Disposals ( 1 987) ( 3 1 01) 1 ( 850) ( 5 937)
Transfers (a) 1 221 3 41 4 - ( 5 880) ( 1 245)
E xchange differences and other ( 3 186) ( 2 737) ( 5) ( 1 5 697) ( 21 625)
Balance as at 31 December 201 2
as
December
2
701 887 678 523 523 624 398 727 727 1 779 761 779
Acquisitions 780 9 357 - 72 790 82 927
Disposals ( 3 521 ) ( 22 098) - - ( 25 61 9)
Transfers (a) 3 922 676 - ( 6 11 0) ( 1 51 2)
E xchange differences and other 2 399 ( 3 368) - ( 33 556) ( 34 525)
Balance as at 30 J une 201 3
as
J
201 3
705 467 663 090 090 624 431 851 851 1 801 032 801
Depreciation
Balance as at 31 December 201 1
as
December
1
288 649
288 649
525 076 525 076 076 269 - 81 3 994 81 3 994
Acquisitions 1 0 943 20 034 6 - 30 983
Disposals ( 1 7 673) ( 8 984) - - ( 26 657)
Transfers (a) ( 846) ( 362) - - ( 1 208)
E xchange differences and other (b) 262 7 585 ( 44) - 7 803
Balance as at 30 J une 201 2
as
J
201 2
281 335
281 335
543 349 543 349 349 231 - 824 91 5 824 91 5
Acquisitions 1 1 063 1 9 872 4 - 30 939
Disposals ( 994) 1 21 9 - - 225
Transfers (a) ( 264) ( 51) - - ( 31 5)
E xchange differences and other ( 787) ( 6 900) 62 - ( 7 625)
Balance as at 31 December 201 2
as
December
2
290 353 557 489 489 297 - 848 1 39 848 1
Acquisitions 1 0 534 1 8 884 - - 29 41 8
Disposals ( 3 521 ) ( 20 91 5) - - ( 24 436)
Transfers (a) ( 368) ( 1 04) - - ( 472)
E xchange differences and other ( 152) ( 5 657) ( 90) - ( 5 899)
Balance as at 30 J une 201 3
as
J
201 3
296 846
296 846
549 697 549 697 697 207 - 846 750 846 750
Net amount as at 30 J une 201 3
amount
30 J une
3
408 621 1 1 3 393 1 3 393 41 7 7 431 851 851 954 282 954
Net amount as at 31 December 201 2
amount
31
201 2
41 1 534
41
1 21 034 21 034 327 398 727 727 931 622 931
Net amount as at 30 J une 201 2
amount
30 J une
2
421 839
421 839
1 26 047 1 26 047 26 047 397 31 6 31 2 31 6 31 2 6 31 864 595 864 595

(a) Property and equipment transferred to the balance other assets, referring to discontinued branches transferred to the balance non-current assets held for sale.

(b) Includes euro 8 743 thousand from property, euro 7 91 9 thousand from equipment and euro 6 647 thousand of accumulated depreciation related to the inclusion of BE S Vida in the consolidation scope.

NOTE 31–INTANGIBLE ASSETS INTANGIBLE

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
Goodwill 31 1 1 05 31 3 665 31 3 665
(a)
Value In Force
- 1 09 937 1
Internally developed
Software
65 260 58 1 86
Acquired to third parties
Software
Other
654 21 9
952
645 01 0
951
655 1 71 645 961
Work in progress 31 586
31
33 701
33 701
1 063 1 22 1 1 61 450 1
Accumulated amortisation
Impairment losses
(61 8 561 )
(9 672)
(596 345)
(9 779)
434 889 555 326

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, this balance is analysed as follows:

(a) related to BES Vida; under the reinsurance operation of the life insurance portfolio, the remaining amount w as booked under Other liabilities (see note 43)

Goodwill is registered in accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 2.2. and is presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
31 .12.201 2
.12.201 2
31 .1 2.2011
.1
S ubsidiaries
BE S Vida 234 574 234 574
E S Investment Holding (a) 46 237 48 567
E S Gestion 2 459 2 459
Aman Bank 16 046 1 6 046
Concordia 1 649 1 756
Other 2 247 2 370
Other cash-generating units
Leasing and Factoring 7 893 7 893
311 1 05
1 05
31 3 665
31 3 665
Impairment losses (9 672) (9 779)
301 433
433
303 886
886

(a) Company that holds Execution Noble

In 2012, the Group acquired control of BES Vida and determined at acquisition date the fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities. The fair value of assets and liabilities included the amount of 107 768 thousands euros (76 515 thousands euros, net of tax) related to the value in force of life insurance individual risk portfolio, which was recognized as an intangible asset (see Note 54). This asset will be amortized over the remaining life of the acquired contracts.

However, considering the reinsurance treaty signed in 2013 and described in Note 13, which reinsures the entire portfolio of life insurance individual risk portfolio at 100%, including all policies in force in the Group as at 30 June 2013, transferring to the reinsurer all the risks and benefits associated with these contracts, the respective value in force in the net amount of 137 476 thousands euros was derecognised. The value in force of the remaining force acquired contracts, in the net amount of 30 375 thousands euros, possesses the nature of liability and, as such, was transferred to other liabilities (see Note 43).

The costs incurred by the Group unit specialized on the implementation of IT solutions, which will bring future economic benefits, are included in the intangible assets internally developed (see Note 2.14).

The movement in this balance was as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Goodwill and
Value In Force
Software
Software
Other Work in
progress
Total
Acquisition cost
Balance as at 31 December 2011
2011
Acquisitions:
97 739
97 739
658 1 13 658 1 13 658 1 13 917 26 413 783 1 82 783 1 82
Internally developed - - - 3 633 3 633
Acquired from third parties (a) 278 032 5 287 - 8 021 291 340
Disposals - (1 411 ) - ( 1 04) (1 51 5)
Transfers
E xchange differences and other (b) (c) (b) (c) (c)
-
(18 069)
6 333
1 0 1 17
-
37
(6 333)
30
-
(7 885)
Balance as at 30 J une 2012
2012
357 702
702
678 439 678 439 954 31 660 1 068 755 068
Acquisitions:
Internally developed - 54 - 4 624 4 678
Acquired from third parties (a) 66 479 6 246 - 1 6 1 31 88 856
Disposals - ( 3) - 1 ( 2)
Transfers
E xchange differences and other
-
( 579)
1 9 922
(1 462)
-
( 3)
(1 9 922)
1 207
-
( 837)
Balance as at 31 December 2012
2012
423 602
602
703 1 96 703 1 96 1 951 33 701 33 701 1 161 450 1 161
Acquisitions:
Internally developed - - - 3 659 3 659
Acquired from third parties - 4 445 2 6 506 1 0 953
Disposals (e) (1 37 476) ( 443) - - (137 919)
Transfers (e) 30 375 1 1 476 - (1 1 476) 30 375
E xchange differences and other (5 396) 805 ( 1 ) ( 804) (5 396)
Balance as at 30 J une 2013
2013
311 105
311 105
71 9 479 71 479 71 952 31 586 1 063 1 22 1 063 1 22
Amortisations
Balance as at 31 December 2011
2011
- 542 344 542 344 878 - 543 222 543
Amortizações do período - 22 746 27 - 22 773
Abates / vendas
Variação cambial e outros movimentos (d)
-
-
(1 310)
9 1 61
-
-
-
-
(1 31 0)
9 161
Balance as at 30 J une 2012 - 572 941 572 941 572 941 905 - 573 846 573 846
Amortisations of the period - 23 370 9 - 23 379
Disposals - ( 8) - - ( 8)
E xchange differences and other - ( 873) 1 - ( 872)
Balance as at 31 December 2012
2012
-
-
595 430 595 430 595 430 915 - 596 345 596 345
Amortisations of the period - 23 080 1 - 23 081
Disposals - ( 443) - - ( 443)
E xchange differences and other - ( 422) - - ( 422)
Balance as at 30 J une 2013 - 61 7 645 61 7 645 645 916 - 61 8 561 8
Impairment
Balance as at 31 December 2011
2011
9 628
9 628
- - - 9 628
Variação cambial e outros movimentos 79 - - - 79
Balance as at 30 J une 2012
2012
9 707
707
- - - 9 707
E xchange differences and other 72 - - - 72
Balance as at 31 December 2012
2012
9 779
9 779
- - - 9 779
E xchange differences and other ( 107) - - - ( 1 07)
Balance as at 30 J une 2013
2013
9 672
672
- - - 9 672
Net amount as at 30 J une 201 3
at
une
3
301 433
301 433
101 834 101 834 36 31 586 434 889 434
Net amount as at 31 December 2012
at
December 2012
413 823
823
107 766 107 766 36 33 701 33 555 326 555
Net amount as at 30 J une 201 2
at
une
2
347 995
995
105 498 105 498 49 31 660 485 202 485

(a) Goodwill and VIF relates to BE S Vida control ac (a) quisition.

(b) Includes euro 19 682 thousands regarding Gespas (b) tor goodwill derecognition.

(c) Includes euro 8 91 7 thousands from BE S Vida con (c) trol acquisition (see Note 54).

(d) Includes euro 8 791 thousands from BE S Vida con (d) trol acquisition (see Note 54).

(e) Parcial sale of the VIF in relation to the control acquisi (e) tion over BE S Vida, under the reinsurance operation of the life insurance portfolio, the remaining amount was booked under Other liabilities (see Note 43)

NOTE 32 – –INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES INVESTMENTS ASSOCIATES

The financial information concerning associates is presented in the following table:
(in thousands of euro)
As s etsAs ets ets Liabilities Liabilities
Equity
Incom e e e Profit/(Los s )
for the period
30.0 6.2013 31.12.2012 30.06.2013 31.12.2012 30.06.2013 31.12.2012 30 .06.2013 30.06.2012 30.06.2013 30 .06.2012
BES VIDA - - - - - - - - - -
ES VÉNÉTIE 1 401 049 1 61 6 961 1 228 1 1 7 1 444 71 5 1 72 932 1 72 246 34 433 41 379 605 3 930
LOCARENT 261 821 285 740 251 445 277 404 1 0 376 8 336 42 499 37 531 61 7 1 422
BES SEGUROS 1 1 0 550 1 20 243 83 738 89 039 26 81 2 31 204 33 332 33 1 99 3 003 3 250
ESEGUR 38 479 39 1 21 27 677 28 526 1 0 802 1 0 595 26 1 54 23 671 340 550
FUNDO ES IBERIA 1 4 906 1 3 894 28 1 69 1 4 878 1 3 725 295 21 ( 3) ( 1 25)
SCI GEORGES MANDEL 1 1 006 1 1 271 35 9 1 0 971 1 1 262 486 483 300 301
BRB INTERNACIONAL 1 2 663 1 2 883 1 1 759 1 2 407 904 476 481 3 537 ( 1 71 ) 84
AUTOPISTA PEROTE-XALAPA 650 1 79 650 1 79 521 1 67 521 1 67 1 29 01 2 1 29 01 2 - - - ( 57)
ASCENDI GROUP 4 056 000 4 056 000 3 656 000 3 656 000 400 000 400 000 - 63 000 - 7 400
EMPARK 776 050 782 872 661 227 651 074 1 1 4 823 1 31 798 73 21 9 44 849 ( 1 752) ( 2 1 1 8)
AUV ISA - AUTOV IA DE LOS V IÑEDOS 21 6 000 21 6 000 222 000 222 000 ( 6 000) ( 6 000) - 3 706 - 1 9
UNICRE 397 644 305 005 271 874 1 79 941 1 25 770 1 25 064 94 839 21 6 355 5 681 3 631
MOZA BANCO 270 501 1 86 71 9 237 339 1 54 683 33 1 62 32 036 1 5 964 5 624 ( 1 354) ( 2 388)
RODI SINKS & IDEAS 44 035 43 446 20 930 20 537 23 1 05 22 909 6 1 38 6 939 462 825
Participation Cos t Economic Interes t t Book V alue Book alue
Book V alue
Share of profits of as s ociates
Share of profits of as s ociates
30.06.2013 31.12.2012 30.06.2012 30.06.2013 31.12.2012 30.06.2012 30.06.2013 31.12.2012 30.06.2012 30.06.2013 31.12.2012 30.06.2012
BES V IDA a) - - - - - 0.00% - - - - 2 761 2 761
ES V ÉNÉTIE 42 293 42 293 42 293 42.69% 42.69% 42.69% 73 965 73 672 72 338 258 4 403 1 678
LOCARENT 2 967 2 967 2 967 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 5 498 4 478 3 892 309 1 298 71 1
BES SEGUROS 3 749 3 749 3 749 25.00% 25.00% 25.00% 6 700 7 798 5 925 750 1 743 81 3
ESEGUR 9 634 9 634 9 634 44.00% 44.00% 44.00% 1 1 597 11 506 11 486 150 262 242
FUNDO ES IBERIA 7 087 7 087 8 708 38.67% 38.67% 38.67% 6 097 5 649 5 780 51 8 261 393
SCI GEORGES MANDEL 2 401 2 401 2 401 22.50% 22.50% 22.50% 2 468 2 534 2 469 68 1 33 68
BRB INTERNACIONAL 1 0 659 1 0 659 1 0 659 24.93% 25.00% 25.00% 226 1 19 291 107 ( 216) ( 44)
AUTOPISTA PEROTE-XALAPA b) 36 678 36 678 36 678 1 4.33% 1 4.33% 1 4.33% 30 802 30 802 27 088 - 3 647 ( 1 01 )
ASCENDI GROUP 179 772 179 772 179 772 28.66% 28.66% 28.66% 1 86 955 1 86 955 1 83 476 - 6 566 3 881
EMPARK b) 52 429 52 429 52 429 1 5.92% 1 5.92% 1 5.92% 48 371 50 090 52 078 ( 926) ( 2 1 93) ( 99)
AUVISA - AUTOV IA DE LOS VIÑEDOS 41 056 41 056 41 056 35.83% 35.83% 35.83% 34 792 34 792 37 358 - ( 2 531 ) 34
UNICRE b) 1 1 497 1 1 497 1 1 497 1 7.50% 1 7.50% 1 7.50% 22 01 0 21 886 20 1 98 994 1 970 635
MOZA BANCO 37 707 1 2 791 1 1 833 49.00% 25.10% 25.1 0% 37 31 4 12 234 12 652 ( 447) ( 826) ( 599)
RODI SINKS & IDEAS 1 240 1 240 1 240 24.81 % 24.81 % 24.81 % 8 1 98 8 1 29 7 725 70 1 94 1 98
Others 148 430 140 507 139 996 1 33 307 1 30 338 1 34 507 ( 762) ( 9 1 60) ( 3 289)
587 599 554 760 599 554 760 554 91 2 554 91 608 300
608
580 982
580
577 263 1 089 1 089 8 31 2 2 7 282 7

b) Although the Group's economic interest is less t b) han 20% , this entities w ere consolidated under the equity method, as the Group exercises a significant influence over their activities.

The movement occurred in this balance is presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
Balance at the beginning of the period 580 982 806 999
Disposals ( 3 1 29) ( 58 905)
Acquisitions (see Note 1 ) 32 969 32 41 8
S hare of profit of associates 1 089 8 31 2
Fair value reserve from investments in associates - 43 084
Dividends received ( 2 642) ( 3 423)
Changes in the consolidation scope - ( 243 790)
E xchange differences and other ( 969) ( 3 71 3)
Balance at the end of the period 608 300 580 982 580 982

The changes in consolidation scope in 2012 arise from the full consolidation of BES Vida from 1 May 2012, which up to that date was included in the consolidated financial statements following the equity method (see Note 54).

NOTE 33 – –TECHNICAL RESERVES TECHNICAL RESERVES

The direct insurance and reinsurance ceded technical reserves are analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3 31 .1 2.201 2
Direct insurance Reinsurance
ceded
Total
Total
Direct insurance
Direct insurance
Reinsurance
ceded
Total
Unearned premiums reserve 2 660 - 2 660 2 61 8 - 2 61 8
Life mathematical reserve 1 460 015 ( 10 1 74) 1 449 841 1 545 079 ( 129) 1 544 950
Claims outstanding reserve 21 916 ( 803) 21 1 13 27 447 ( 1 621) 25 826
Reserve for participating features 1 0 001 ( 1 1 05) 8 896 2 264 ( 2 054) 21 0
1 494 592 ( 12 082) 1 482 510 1 577 408 ( 3 804) 1 573 604

In accordance with IFRS 4, the contracts issued by the Group for which there is only a transfer of financial risk, with no discretionary profit sharing, are classified as investment contracts and accounted for as financial liabilities (see Note 39).

The life mathematical reserve is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3 31 .1 2.201 2
Reinsurance
Direct insurance
ceded
Total
Total
Direct insurance
Direct insurance
Reinsurance
ceded
Total
Traditional 29 855 ( 1 0 1 74) 1 9 681 31 979 ( 1 29) 31 850
S aving contracts with profit sharing 1 430 1 60 - 1 430 1 60 1 51 3 1 00 - 1 51 3 1 00
1 460 01 5 ( 1 0 1 74) 1 449 841 1 545 079 ( 1 29) 1 544 950

The claims outstanding reserve is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3 31 .1 2.201 2
Reinsurance
Direct insurance
ceded
Total
Total
Direct insurance
Direct insurance
Reinsurance
ceded
Total
Traditional 1 3 291 ( 803) 1 2 488 1 4 31 6 ( 1 621 ) 1 2 695
Saving contracts with profit sharing 8 625 - 8 625 1 3 1 31 - 1 3 1 31
21 91 6 ( 803) 21 1 1 3 27 447 ( 1 621 ) 25 826

The claims outstanding reserve represents unsettled claims occurred before the balance sheet date and include an estimated provision in the amount of euro 437 thousands for claims incurred before 30 June 2013 (31 December 2012: euro 429 thousands), but not reported (IBNR).

The movements on the claims outstanding reserve of direct insurance business are analyzed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3 31 .1 2.201 2
Direct
insurance
Reinsurance
ceded
Total Direct
insurance
Reinsurance
ceded
Total
Balance at the beginning of the period 27 447
27
( 1 621 )
) )
25 826 25 826 - - -
Change in the scope of consolidation - - - 30 1 94 ( 1 257) 28 937
Plus incurred claims - -
Current year 1 41 352 ( 6 581 ) 1 34 771 362 235 ( 1 1 01 ) 361 1 34
Prior years ( 1 2 007) ( 403) ( 1 2 41 0) 1 830 ( 1 1 7) 1 71 3
Less paid claims related to
Current year ( 1 20 892) 7 646 ( 1 1 3 246) ( 361 834) 640 ( 361 1 94)
Prior years ( 1 3 984) 1 56 ( 1 3 828) ( 4 978) 21 4 ( 4 764)
Balance at the end of the period
Balance
end
period
21 91 6
21 91
( 803) ( 803)803) 21 1 1 3 21 1 3 27 447 ( 1 621 ) ( 1 621 ) 25 826

The reserve for bonuses and rebates corresponds to the amounts attributed to policyholders or beneficiaries of insurance and investment contracts with profit sharing, in the form of profit participation, which have not yet been specifically allocated and included in the life mathematical reserve.

The movement in the reserve for bonuses and rebates for the period ended as at 30 June 2013 is as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3 31 .1 2.201 2
Direct
insurance
Reinsurance
ceded
Total Direct
insurance
Reinsurance
ceded
Total
Balance at the begginning of the period 2 264 ( 2 054) 21 0 - - -
Changes in the scope of consolidation - - - 1 326 ( 804) 522
Amounts paid ( 537) 2 227 1 690 ( 1 70) 1 87 1 7
E stimated attributable amounts 8 274 ( 1 278) 6 996 1 1 08 ( 1 437) ( 329)
Balance at the end of the period 1 0 001 ( 1 1 05) 8 896 2 264 ( 2 054) 21 0

As at 30 June 2013, the provision for rate commitments, which refers to the result obtained in the liability adequacy test, is null. This test was performed by taking in considerations the most accurate estimates at the date of the balance sheet, in compliance with the accounting policy mentioned in Note 3.

NOTE 34 – –OTHER ASSETS OTHER ASSETS

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the balance other asset is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31.1 2.201 2
31.1 2.201 2
Debtors
Deposits placed with futures contracts 1 398 71 8 1 664 467
Recoverable government subsidies on mortgages loans 36 732 38 658
Debtors for unrealised capital of subsidiaries 7 000 7 000
Public sector 1 43 367 1 44 697
Debtors from the insurance business 352 078 567
Sundry debtors 598 41 5 628 668
2 536 31 0 2 484 057
Impairment losses on debtors ( 1 63 322) ( 234 987)
2 372 988 2 249 070 2 249 070
Other assets
Gold, other precious metals, numismatics,
and other liquid assets 1 0 037 10 834
Other assets 202 355 1 85 994
21 2 392 1 96 828 96 828
Accrued income 60 823
60
48
48 41 5
5
Deferred acquisition costs 1 36 251
1 36
1 14 766
1 14 766
Other sundry assets
Foreign exchange transactions pending settlement 6 563 16 1 79
Stock exchange transactions pending settlement 1 88 1 86 1 54 257
Other transactions pending settlement 68 872 200 037
263 621 370 473 370 473
Assets recognised on pensions - 14 602
3 046 075 2 994 1 54 2 994 54

Receivables from insurance operations, includes the receivable amount of 343 417 thousands euros, related to the upfront fee resulting of the signing of a reinsurance treaty, that reinsures the entire portfolio of life insurance individual risk at 100%, including all policies in force at BES Vida, with reference to 30 June 2013 (see Note 13). This amount was received in July 2013.

Sundry debtors include loans to companies in which the Group has a non-controlling interest, as follows: - euro 100 million related with loans to Locarent – Companhia Portuguesa de Aluguer de Viaturas, S.A. (31 December 2012: euro 100 million)

  • euro 67.8 million of loans to entities within the Group's venture capital business, of which euro 47.9 million are provided for (31 December 2012: euro 67.2 million, of which euro 30.7 million were provided for)
  • 87.2 million of loans and junior securities following the transfer of loans/assets to companies and specialized funds, of which euro 83.4 million are provided for (31 December 2012: euro 94.3 million, of which euro 87.7 million were provided for).

As at 30 June 2013, the balance prepayments and deferred costs includes the amount of euro 75 248 thousands (31 December 2012: euro 64 901 thousands) related to the difference between the nominal amount of loans granted to Group's employees under the collective labour agreement for the banking sector (ACT) and their respective fair value at grant date, calculated in accordance with IAS 39. This amount is charged to the income statement over the lower period between the remaining maturity of the loan granted, and the estimated remaining service life of the employee.

The stock exchange transactions pending settlement refer to transactions with securities on behalf of third parties, recorded on trade date and pending settlement, in accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 2.6.

The movements occurred in impairment losses are presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31.1 2.201 22
31.1 2.201 2
30.06.201 2 30.06.201 2
Balance at the beginning of the period 234 987 83 986 47 861
Charge for the period 25 991 1 55 731 38 41 1
Charge off ( 98 568) ( 239) ( 1 1 6)
Write back of the period ( 1 781) ( 9 650) ( 3 777)
Other 2 693 5 1 59 1 607
Balance at the end of the period 1 63 322 234 987 83 986 986

NOTE 35 – –DEPOSITS FROM CENTRAL BANKS DEPOSITS BANKS

The balance deposits from central banks is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.2013
30.06.2013
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
From the European System of Central Banks
Deposits 1 45 599 1 29 382
Other funds 9 350 000 1 0 1 50 000
9 495 599
495
1 0 279 382
1 279
From other Central Banks
Deposits 546 125 61 3 938
546 125
546
61 3
61 3 938
1 0 041 724
1 041
1 0 893 320
1 0 893 320

As at 30 June 2013, Other funds from the European System of Central Banks includes euro 9 358 million (31 December 2012: euro 10 156 million), covered by securities pledged as collaterals (see Note 46).

As at 30 June 2013, the balance Deposits from other Central Banks includes the amount of euro 362 million related to deposits with Angola National Bank (31 December 2012: euro 431 million).

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012 the analysis of deposits from banks by the period to maturity is presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
Up to 3 months 930 052 1 50 206
1 to 5 years 9 1 1 1 672 1 0 743 1 1 4
1 0 041 724
724
1 0 893 320
320

NOTE 36 – –DEPOSITS FROM BANKS DEPOSITS FROM BANKS

The balance deposits from banks is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1
31 .1 2.201 2
2
Domestic
Deposits 348 024 383 720
Very short term funds 63 369 40 1 72
Repurchase agreements 1 4 66 579
Other funds 2 295 4 487
41 3 702
3
494 958
958
International
Deposits 530 988 504 679
Loans 2 725 984 2 315 433
Very short term funds 1 44 51 8 1 94 475
Repurchase agreements 1 1 52 274 1 311 1 62
Other funds 229 676 267 951
4 783 440
783
4
4 593 700
700
5 1 97 142
97
5 088 658
5 088 658

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012 the analysis of deposits from banks by the period to maturity is presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
2 596 851 2 363 81 3
1 1 09 461 1 327 967
855 627 669 591
635 203 727 287
5 1 97 1 42
5 97 42
5 088 658
5 088 658

NOTE 37 – –DUE TO CUSTOMERS DUE TO

The balance due to customers is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.2013
30.06.2013
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
Repayable on demand
Demand deposits 10 506 273 1 0 458 336
Time deposits
Time deposits 24 772 036 21 71 9 358
Other 64 81 3 56 391
24 836 849 21 775 749
21 775 749
Savings accounts
Pensioners 1 52 350 28 022
Other 1 826 676 1 645 970
1 979 026 1 673 992 1 673 992
Other funds
Repurchase agreements 229 1 09 242 150
Other 360 398 390 096
589 507 632 246 246
37 91 1 655 34
34 540 323
323

The analysis of the amounts due to customers by the period to maturity is as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
Repayable on demand 1 0 506 273 10 458 336
Term liabilities
Up to 3 months 1 2 220 628 11 024 506
From 3 months to 1 year 8 561 631 6 51 7 1 98
From1 to 5 years 6 428 232 6 1 69 1 47
More than 5 years 1 94 891 371 1 36
27 405 382
405
24 081 987
24 081 987
37 91 1 655 34
34 540 323

NOTE 38 – –DEBT SECURITIES ISSUED DEBT SECURITIES ISSUEDDEBT ISSUED

The balance debt securities issued is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31 .1 2.201 2
2
E uro Medium Term Notes (E MTN) 8 605 088 1 0 033 382
Certificates of deposit 378 720 61 2 033
Bonds 1 439 362 2 366 1 1 9
Covered bonds 894 750 864 1 00
Other 1 41 4 352 1 548 427
1 2 732 272
732 272
1 5 424 061
1 5 424 061

As at 30 June 2013, bonds issued by the Group includes the amount of euro 4 750 million of debt securities issued with a guarantee from the Portuguese Republic (31 December 2012: euro 4 750 million).

Under the covered bonds programme, which has a maximum amount of 10 000 million, the Group issued covered bonds for a total amount of euro 4 040 million. The main characteristics of these issues are as follows:

Description Nominal
value
Book value
(in thousands
Issue date
Issue date
Maturity date date
Maturity date
Interest payment
Interest payment
Interest rate Rating
(in thousands
of euro)
of euro) Moody's
Moody's
DBRS
DBRS
BE S Covered bond 3,375% 1 000 000 853 71 5 1 7-1 1 -2009 1 7-02-201 5 Annually 3.375% Baa3 AL
BE S Covered bond DUE J UL 1 7 1 000 000 - 07-07-201 0 09-07-201 7 Annually 6 month E uribor + 0.60% Baa3 AL
BE S Covered bond 21 /07/201 7 1 000 000 33 21 -07-201 0 21 -07-201 7 Annually 6 month E uribor + 0.60% Baa3 AL
BE S Covered bond DUE 4,6% 40 000 41 002 1 5-1 2-201 0 26-01 -201 7 Annually Fixed rate 4,6% Baa3 AL
BE S Covered bond HIPOT. 201 8 1 000 000 - 25-01 -201 1 25-01 -201 8 Annually 6 month E uribor + 0.60% Baa3 AL
4 040 000
000
894 750

These covered bonds are guaranteed by a cover assets pool, comprised of mortgage credit assets and limited classes of other assets, that the issuer of mortgage covered bonds shall maintain segregated and over which the holders of the relevant covered bonds have a statutory special creditor privilege. These conditions are set up in Decree-Law no. 59/2006, Regulations 5/2006, 6/2006, 7/2006 and 8/2006 of the Bank of Portugal and Instruction 13/2006 of the Bank of Portugal.

As at 30 June 2013, the mortgage loans that collateralise these covered bonds amount to euro 5 567.5 million (31 December 2012: euro 5 605.1 million) (see Note 25).

The changes occurred in debt securities issued during the first six months of 2013 are analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Balance as at
31 .1 2.201 2
Issues
Issues
Repayments Net
repurchase
Other
movements a)
Balance as at
30.06.201 3
E uro Medium Term Notes (E MTN) 10 033 382 973 807 ( 2 1 91 757) ( 1 34 51 4) ( 75 830) 8 605 088
Certificates of deposit 61 2 033 - ( 231 780) -
b)
( 1 533) 378 720
Bonds 2 366 1 1 9 - ( 874 808) ( 69 000) 17 051 1 439 362
Covered bonds 864 1 00 - - 49 929 ( 19 279) 894 750
Other 1 548 427 2 1 59 653 (2 325 650) 1 221 30 701 1 41 4 352
15 424 061
424 061
3 1 33 460
3 1 33 460
(5 623 995) (5 623 995)623 995) ( 1 52 364) ( 1 52 364)( 1 364) ( 48 890) ( 48 890) 890) 1 2 732 272 1 2 732 272

a) Other movements include accrued interest, corrections by hedging operations, fair value adjustments and foreign exchanges differences.

b) Certificates of deposit are presented at the net value, considering their short term maturity.

The analysis of debt securities issued by the period to maturity is presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31 .1 2.201 2
2
Up to 3 months 1 430 452 2 466 1 03
3 to 1 2 months 2 651 481 1 345 865
1 to 5 years 5 11 8 776 7 367 491
More than 5 years 3 531 563 4 244 602
1 2 732 272
1 732 272
1 5 424 061
1 5 424 061

The main characteristics of debt securities issued during the first semester of 2013, are presented as follows:

30.06.2013 (in thousands of euro)
Issuer
Issuer
Desig nation Currency
Currency
Book value Maturity Maturity Interest rate
BES BES 4.75% 2018 EUR 486 682 2018 Fixed rate: 4.75%
BES (Luxembourg branch) BES Luxembourg 3.5% 02/01/43 EUR 71 897 2043 Fixed rate - 3.5%
BES (Luxembourg branch) BES Luxembourg 3.5% 23/01/43 EUR 71 358 2043 Fixed rate - 3.5%
BES (Luxembourg branch) BES Luxembourg 3.5% 19/02/2043 EUR 84 758 2043 Fixed rate - 3.5%
BES (Luxembourg branch) BES Luxembourg 3.5% 18/03/2043 EUR 55 799 2043 Fixed rate - 3.5%
ES Investment Plc ESIP DEC2015 FTD CRD LKD a) EUR 4 547 2015 b)
ES Investment Plc ESIP AUTOCALL JAN20 EQL a) EUR 302 2020 c)
ES Investment Plc ESIP SX5E BOOSTER JAN2016 a) EUR 2 296 2016 SX5E Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP SX5E BULLISH JAN2016 a) EUR 2 505 2016 SX5E Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP AUTOCALL EDP EQL JAN2015 a) EUR 1 779 2015 EDP Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP 2Y AUTOCALL EDP EQL FEB2015 a) EUR 1 933 2015 EDP Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP 2Y AUTOCAL EQL3 EDP FEB2015 a) EUR 1 808 2015 EDP Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP 4Y AUTOCALL FEB2017 EQL a) EUR 9 042 2017 d)
ES Investment Plc ESIP 2Y AUTOCALL BES EQL FEB2015 a) EUR 644 2015 BES Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP 2Y AUTOCALL EQL REP FEB2015 a) EUR 1 320 2015 REPSOL Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP BULLISH IBERIA MAR2016 a) EUR 4 230 2016 e)
ES Investment Plc ESIP TURKISH LIRA EQL MAR2018 a) EUR 4 035 2018 EUR/TRY Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP 3Y WIN MAR2016 a) EUR 1 683 2016 f)
ES Investment Plc ESIP REPSOL 2Y EQTY LINKED MAR15 a) EUR 905 2015 REPSOL Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP BARCLAYS 2Y EQL MAR2015 a) EUR 458 2015 BARCLAYS Linkked
ES Investment Plc ESIP CLN GALP MAR2018 a) EUR 5 845 2018 EUR GALP CLN Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP 3Y AUTOCAL IBERIA EQL MAR16 a) EUR 926 2016 e)
ES Investment Plc ESIP BASKET+NOTES APR2016 a) EUR 1 396 2016 i)
ES Investment Plc ESIP BULLISH PAISES PERIF APR16 a) EUR 894 2016 Baskets of Index PSI20, MIB and IBEX30
ES Investment Plc ESIP AC INDICES GLOBAIS APR16 a) EUR 897 2016 Baskets of Index Eurostoxx, SP500 and Nikkei
ES Investment Plc ESIP USD CLN GALP MAR2018 a) USD 7 768 2018 USD GALP CLN Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP 3Y AC SAN TELE REP APR2016 a) EUR 875 2016 g)
ES Investment Plc ESIP AMAZON EQL APR2014 a) EUR 722 2014 Amazon Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP APPLE EQL APR2015 a) EUR 831 2015 Apple Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP BULLISH EUROSTOXX APR2016 a) EUR 1 169 2016 Eurostoxx Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP BULLISH EWZ APR2016 a) EUR 854 2016 EWZ Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP BULLISH HSCEI APR2016 a) EUR 874 2016 HSCEI Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP 3Y AC ENER. EOLICA MAY16 a) EUR 2 410 2016 EDP & Iberdrola Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP 3Y WIN MAY16 a) EUR 1 551 2016 Baskets of Index Eurostoxx, SP500 and Nikkei
ES Investment Plc ESIP AC REPSOL 9.6% MAY2014 a) EUR 996 2014 Repsol Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP AC REPSOL JUN2014 a) EUR 1 828 2014 Repsol Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP CLN PT INT FIN 3.5Y DEC16 a) EUR 11 072 2016 Credit Linked Note Portugal Telecom
ES Investment Plc ESIP FEB16 BULLISH ES AFRICA LKD a) EUR 1 295 2018 Espirito Santo Africa Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP WRC BBVA SAN MAY2014 a) EUR 941 2014 BBVA & Santander Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP CLN TELECOM ITALIA JUNE16 a) EUR 5 938 2016 Credit Linked Note Telecom Italia
ES Investment Plc ESIP 3Y AC BBVA JUN16 a) EUR 585 2016 BBVA Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP 3Y AC GALP&REPSOL JUN16 a) EUR 637 2016 GALP and REPSOL Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP USD CLN ESFPORTUGA 3Y MAY16 a) USD 5 477 2016 ESFP CLN
ES Investment Plc ESIP CLN ESFPORTUGAL 3Y MAY16 a) EUR 6 398 2016 ESFP CLN
ES Investment Plc ESIP 3Y BULLISH REINO UNID JUN16 a) EUR 398 2016 UKX Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP CLN ESFPORTUGAL 3Y N MAY16 a) EUR 7 317 2016 ESFP CLN
ES Investment Plc ESIP 3Y BULLISH BRAZ REAL JUN16 a) EUR 1 627 2016 EUR/BRL Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP PT INT. FINANCE DEC16 a) EUR 2 432 2016 PT CLN
ES Investment Plc ESIP 3Y AC ENERGIA IBERICA JUN16 a) EUR 2 362 2016 GALP and REPSOL Linked
ES Investment Plc ESIP FTD TI, ENEL, PT CLN SEP16 a) EUR 1 377 2016 TELECOM ITALIA, ENEL, PT CLN
ES Investment Plc ESIP FTD BRISA, EDP, PT CL SEP16 a) EUR 1 965 2016 BRISA, EDP, PT CLN
BESI BESI MAR2018 FTD CRD LKD a) EUR 3 096 2018 h)
BESI BESI MAR2016 FTD CRD LKD USD a) EUR 2 107 2016 h)
BESI BES INVESTIMENTO DO 4.00000 29/05/2014 USD 7 955 2014 2,90%
BESI LCI - until 1 year BRL 3 639 2014 CDI 89% to 98%
ESPLC BES0713_09E BESESPLC04/07/2013 EUR 150 252 2013 0,72%
ESPLC BES0713_10E BESESPLC08/07/2013 EUR 130 216 2013 0,73%
ESPLC BES0813_11E BESESPLC13/08/2013 EUR 123 110 2013 0,70%
ESPLC BES0813_12E BESESPLC14/08/2013 EUR 127 102 2013 0,69%
ESPLC BES0813_13E BESESPLC28/08/2013 EUR 120 075 2013 0,70%
ESPLC BES0913_14E BESESPLC17/09/2013 EUR 160 034 2013 0,70%
ESPLC BES0913_15E BESESPLC18/09/2013 EUR 140 027 2013 0,69%

a) emissions with embedded derivatives or at fair value options

b) Indexed to basket of Loan FTD: Telecom Italia, EDP, Portugal Telecom.

c) Indexed to basket of Equities Repsol, BSCH, Nestle.

d) Indexed to basket of Equities EDP, Portugal Telecom and GALP. e) Indexed to basket of Index PSI20 and IBEX.

f) Indexed to basket of Indexes Ishares MSCI Brazil Index Fund, Russian Depositary Index USD, S&P ASX 200.

g) Indexed to basket of Equities BBVA, BSCH and Repsol.

h) Indexed to basket of Loan FTD: Arcelor Mittal, Telefonica and Intesa SPA.

i) basket of Equities: Coca-Cola, France Telecom, Vivendi and YUM Brands Inc

NOTE 39 – –INVESTMENT CONTRACTS TMENT CONTRACTS

The liabilities arising from investment contracts are analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euros)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
Fixed rate investment contracts 1 955 1 28 1 298 933
Investment contracts in which the financial risk is borne by the
policyholder
1 51 9 774 2 1 1 4 630
3 474 902 3 41 3 563

In accordance with IFRS 4, the insurance contracts issued by the Group for which there is only a transfer of financial risk, with no discretionary participating features, are classified as investment contracts.

The movement in the liabilities arising out from the investment contracts with fixed rate is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euros)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
.1 2.201
Balance at the begginning of the period 1 298 933 -
Change in the consolidation scope - 376 975
Net deposits received 726 048 1 057 880
Benefits paid ( 1 04 899) ( 1 43 288)
Change on the deferred acquisition costs ( 1 800) ( 1 0 601 )
Technical interest charged 36 846 1 7 967
Balance at the end of the period 1 955 1 28 1 298 933

The movement in the liabilities arising out from the investment contracts in which the financial risk is borne by the policyholder is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euros)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
.1 2.201
Balance at the begginning of the period 2 1 14 630 -
Change in the consolidation scope - 1 91 6 883
Net deposits received 1 32 01 3 260 993
Benefits paid ( 763 977) ( 220 506)
Changes in financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - ( 2 1 76)
Technical result 37 1 08 1 59 436
Balance at the end of the period 1 519 774 2 1 1 4 630

NOTE 40 – 40 –PROVISIONS PROVISIONS PROVISIONS

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the balance of provisions presents the following movements:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
.1
2 2
30.06.201 2 2
Balance at the beginning of the period
period
236 950
236 950
1 86 671 1 86 671 1 86 1 90 450 1 90 450
Change in the scope of consolidation - - 1 6 945
Charge for the period ( 29 777) 56 300 678
Charge off ( 956) ( 2 230) ( 1 5 724)
E xchange differences and other ( 1 3 61 5) ( 3 791 ) ( 5 678)
Balance at the end of the period 1 92 602
1 92
236 950 1 86 671 1 86

Provisions for an amount of euro 192 602 thousands (31 December 2012: euro 236 950 thousands) are intended to cover certain contingencies related to the Group's activities, the more relevant being as follows:

  • Contingencies in connection with the exchange, during 2000, of Banco Boavista Interatlântico shares for Bradesco shares. The Group has provisions for an amount of approximately euro 55.3 million (31 December 2012: euro 60.3 million) to cover these contingencies;
  • Contingencies in connection with legal processes established following the bankruptcy of clients which might imply losses for the Group. Provisions for an amount of euro 44.2 million as at 30 June 2013 (31 December 2012: euro 67.7 million) were established to cover these losses;
  • Contingencies for ongoing tax processes. To cover these contingencies, the Group maintains provisions of approximately euro 36.1 million (31 December 2012: euro 36.1 million);
  • The remaining balance of approximately euro 57.0 million (31 December 2012: euro 72.9 million), is maintained to cover potential losses in connection with the normal activities of the Group, such as frauds, robbery and on-going judicial cases.

NOTE 41 – –INCOME TAXES INCOME TAXES INCOME TAXES

The Bank and its subsidiaries domiciled in Portugal are subject to taxation in accordance with the corporate income tax code (IRC) and to local taxes.

Income taxes (current or deferred) are recognised in the income statement except in cases where the underlying transactions have been reflected in equity items. In these situations, the corresponding tax is also charged to equity, not affecting the net profit for the year.

As at 30 June 2013, the current tax calculation for the Group's entities covered by the Portuguese tax legislation, used an IRC and City surcharge ("Derrama Municipal") rate of 26.5%, according to Law no. 107- B/2003, of 31 December and Law no. 2/2007, of 15 January (which approved the Local Finance Law, "Lei das Finanças Locais"), plus an additional fee up to 5% on the State surcharge ("Derrama Estadual") over taxable income above 10 million, according to Law No. 64-B/2011, of 30 December (2012 State Budget Law, "Lei do Orçamento do Estado para 2012").

Deferred taxes are calculated based on tax rates anticipated to be in force at the temporary differences reversal date, which corresponds to the rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date.

To the extent that the change in rates provided by Law 64-B/2011 of 30 December 2011 (State Budget Law for 2012), applies only to the years ended 2012 and 2013 and it is estimated that in these years no reversal of temporary differences with significant net effect will occur, it was not taken into account in the calculation of the deferred taxes as at 31 December 2011 and 2012. Thus, for the years in question, deferred tax was calculated based on the aggregate rate of 29%, resulting from the sum of IRC (25%), City surcharge (1.5%) and State surcharge (2.5% ) rates above referred. Deferred tax assets relating to tax losses is determined based on the income tax rate of 25%.

The Portuguese Tax Authorities are entitled to review the annual tax return of the Group subsidiaries domiciled in Portugal for a period of four years. Hence, it is possible that some additional taxes may be assessed, mainly as a result of differences in interpretation of the tax law. However, the Board of Directors of the Group subsidiaries domiciled in Portugal are confident that there will be no material differences arising from tax assessments within the context of the financial statements.

Income taxes of the Group's entities located abroad are subject to the tax laws prevailing in the respective countries where they operate.

The deferred tax assets and liabilities recognised in the balance sheet as at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012 can be analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Assets
Assets
LiabilitiesLiabilities
Liabilities
Net
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
2
30.06.201 3 3 3 31 .1 2.201 2 31 2.201 2 30.06.201 3 30.06.201 3 31 .1 2.201 2 2
Financial instruments 87 548 74 257 ( 70 041 ) ( 1 06 71 7) 1 7 507 ( 32 460)
Loans and advances to customers impairment 462 261 402 750 - - 462 261 402 750
Property and equipment 263 271 ( 8 820) ( 8 901) ( 8 557) ( 8 630)
Intangible assets 1 02 1 02 - - 1 02 1 02
Investments in subsidiaries and associates - - ( 1 35 866) ( 1 63 986) ( 1 35 866) ( 1 63 986)
Provisions 52 562 54 356 - - 52 562 54 356
Pensions 243 1 1 9 257 901 ( 35 507) ( 35 507) 207 61 2 222 394
Long-term service benefits 7 720 7 726 - - 7 720 7 726
Debt securities issued 557 - - ( 1 01 0) 557 ( 1 01 0)
Other 8 621 1 6 81 5 - ( 4 1 1 7) 8 621 1 2 698
Tax losses brought forward 1 51 470 80 654 - 296 1 51 470 80 950
Deferred tax asset / (liability)
Deferred tax
(liability)
1 01 4 223 894 832 ( 250 234) ( 250 234) ( 31 9 942) ( 31 9 942) 763 989 989 574 890 890
Assets / liabilities compensation for deferred taxes ( 78 473) ( 1 65 927) 78 473 1 65 927 - -
Deferred tax asset / (liability), net
Deferred tax
(liability),
935 750 728 905 ( 1 71 761 ) ( 1 71 ) ( 1 54 01 5) ( 1 54 01 5) 763 989 989 574 890 890

The changes in deferred taxes were recognised as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31
31 .1 2.201 2
Balance at the beginning of the period 574 890 601 624
Recognised in the income statement 21 1 753 52 434
Recognised in fair value reserve ( 8 1 75) ( 56 61 7)
Recognised in equity - other comprehensive income ( 1 6 667) 9 882
Recognised in other reserves 2 685 ( 30 280)
Changes in the scope of consolidation - ( 291 )
E xchange differences and other ( 497) ( 1 862)
Balance at the end of the period (Assets/ (Liabilities))
ies))
763
763 989
574 890 574

(in thousands of euro) Recognised in (profit) /loss Recognised in reserves Recognised in (profit) /loss Recognised in reserves Financial Instruments ( 58 1 42) 8 1 75 ( 1 6 371 ) 60 205 Loans and advances to customers impairment ( 59 51 1 ) - ( 69 029) - Property and equipment ( 73) - ( 1 53) - Investments in subsidiaries and associates ( 36 734) 1 0 500 81 689 ( 3 528) Provisions 1 794 - ( 20 343) - Pensions 2 346 1 2 388 4 005 ( 6 354) Long-term service benefits 6 - 459 - Debt securities issued ( 1 567) - 1 21 4 - Other 792 950 ( 1 633) - Tax losses brought forward ( 60 664) ( 9 856) ( 32 272) 26 692 Deferred taxes ( 21 1 753) 22 1 57 ( 52 434) 77 01 5 Current taxes 1 08 849 ( 65 941 ) 1 35 350 43 390 Total tax recognised (profit) /loss ( 1 02 904) tax (profit) /loss 904)904) ( 43 784) 784) 784) 82 91 6 91 6 120 405 30.06.201 3 31 .1 2.201 2 30.06.201 3 31 .1 2.201 2

The deferred tax recognised in the income statement and reserves, during the six months period ended 30 June 2013 and the year 2012 is analysed as follows:

The current tax accounted for in reserves as at 30 June 2013 in the amount of euro 65 941 thousands, relates with unrealised losses recognised in the fair value reserve associated with the insurance activity (31 December 2012: euro 59 247 thousands related with unrealised gains). As at 31 December 2012, the current tax accounted for in reserves, also included a tax credit of euro 7 773 thousands from negative equity changes (primarily related to pension funds benefits).

The reconciliation of the income tax rate can be analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3 31 .1 2.201 2
%
%
Amount
Amount
% Amount
Profit before taxes ( 340 81 8)
(
202 752
Banking levy 1 2 971 27 91 0
Profit before tax for the tax rate reconciliation ( 327 847)
(
230 662
475 092
S tatutory tax rate 25.0 31 .5
Income tax calculated based on the statutory tax rate ( 81 962) 72 659
Tax-exempt dividends 3.3 ( 1 0 947) 3.7 ( 1 2 1 47)
Tax-exempt profits (off shore) (0.9) 2 982 9.9 ( 32 449)
Tax-exempt gains (1 .1 ) 3 445 (1 9.5) 63 887
Non-taxable share of profit in associates 0.1 ( 234) 0.7 ( 2 41 0)
Non deductible costs (2.7) 8 797 (6.2) 20 375
Changes in estimates 5.8 ( 1 8 979) 1 8.3 ( 59 968)
Non deductible losses arising from subsidiaries acquisition 0.0 - (1 0.1 ) 33 230
Other 1 .8 ( 6 006) 0.1 ( 261 )

( 1 02 904) ( 02 904)
( 1 02 904)
82 91 6 82 91 6

Following the Law No. 55-A/2010 of 31 December, was established a Banking levy, which is not elegible as a tax cost, and whose regime was extende by Law no. 64-B/2011, of 30 December. As at 30 June 2013, the Group recongnised a cost of euro 13.0 million (31 December 2012: euro 14.0 million, which was included in Other operating income and expenses – Direct and indirect taxes (see Note 14).

NOTE 42 – –SUBORDINATED DEBT SUBORDINATED DEBT

The balance subordinated debt is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
Bonds 767 092 774 473
Perpetual Bonds 63 840 65 343
830 932
932
839 81 6
839 81 6

The main features of the subordinated debt are presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
Issuer
Issuer
Designation Currency
Currency
Issue Date
Date
Amount
Issued
Carrying
amount
Interest Rate Maturity
BE S Finance Subordinated perpetual bonds E UR 2002 30 843 23 642 E uribor 3M + 2.83% 201 3
a)
BE S Finance Subordinated perpetual bonds E UR 2004 95 767 1 9 802 4.50% 201 5
a)
BE S Finance Bonds E UR 2008 20 000 20 1 69 E uribor 3M + 1 % 201 8
BE SI Bonds BRL 2007 21 1 34 1 9 036 1 .30% 201 4
BE SI Bonds BRL 2008 1 0 099 1 0 881 1 .30% 201 5
BE SI Bonds E UR 2005 60 000 1 1 063 5.33% 201 5
BE SI Bonds E UR 2003 1 0 000 265 5.50% 2033
BE S Bonds E UR 2004 25 000 22 588 E uribor 6M + 1 .25% 201 4
BE S Bonds E UR 2008 41 550 3 868 E uribor 3M + 1 % 201 8
BE S Bonds E UR 2008 638 450 596 464 E uribor 3M + 8.5% 201 9
BE S Bonds E UR 2008 50 000 50 077 E uribor 3M + 1 .05% 201 8
BE S Bonds E UR 2011 8 1 74 8 585 Fixed rate 1 0% 2021
BE S Vida Bonds E UR 2002 45 000 24 096 E uribor 3M + 2.20% 2022
BE S Vida Subordinated perpetual bonds E UR 2002 45 000 20 396 E uribor 3M + 2.50% 201 3
a)
1 1 01 01 7
1
830 932
830 932

a) Call option date

The changes occurred in subordinated debt during the first six months of 2013 are analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Balance as at
31 .1 2.201 2
Issues
Issues
Repayments
Repayments
Net
Repurchases
Other
movements (a)
Balance as at
30.06.201 3
Bonds 774 473 - ( 1 945) ( 5 287) ( 1 49) 767 092
Perpetual Bonds (b) 65 343 - - ( 1 023) ( 480) 63 840
839 81 6 - ( 1 945) ( 945)945) ( 6 31 0) 31 0)0) ( 629) 629)629) 830 932 830 932

In accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 2.8, debt issued repurchased by the Group is derecognised from the balance sheet and the difference between the carrying amount of the liability and its acquisition cost is recognised in the income statement. Following the repurchases performed until 30 June 2013, the Group has recognised a gain in the amount of euro 26 million (30 June 2012: gain of euro 39.7 million) (see Notes 14 and 38).

NOTE 43 – –OTHER LIABILITIES OTHER LIABILITIES LIABILITIES

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the balance other liabilities is analysed as follows:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- --
(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31 .1 2.201 2
2.201 2
Creditors
Public sector 1 42 492 1 35 693
Deposit accounts 1 78 046 1 73 955
Sundry creditors
Creditors from transactions with securities 1 07 761 89 357
S uppliers 31 746 49 61 9
Creditors from factoring operations 5 865 3 509
Creditors from insurance operations 22 41 5 2 040
Other sundry creditors 21 9 993 228 052
708 31 8 682 225
Accrued ex penses
Long-term service benefits (see Note 1 6) 28 226 28 691
Other accrued expenses 201 576 1 27 430
229 802 1 56 1 21
Deferred income 53 1 86 22 267
Other sundry liabilities
Stock exchange transactions pending settlement 257 329 92 363
Foreign exchange transactions pending settlement 7 51 5 1 9 999
Other transactions pending settlement 88 638 1 72 627
353 482 284 989
Net liabilities with retirement pensions (see Note 1 6) 5 379 -
1 350 1 67
1 67
1 1 45 602
1

As at 30 June 2013, the Deferred income includes the amount of 30,375 thousands euros relating to the value in force of the remaining contracts acquired of BES Vida, after the reinsurance transaction of life insurance risk portfolio held in the first half of 2013 (see Notes 13 and 31). This amount will be amortised against income over the remaining life of the respective contracts.

The stock exchange transactions pending settlement refer to transactions with securities on behalf of third parties, recorded on trade date and pending settlement, in accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 2.6.

NOTE 44 – 44 –SHARE CAPITAL, SHARE PREMIUM, TREASURY STOCK AND P SHARE CAPITAL, SHARE PREFERENCE SHARES EFERENCE SHARES SHARES

Ordinary shares Ordinary shares

As at 30 June 2013, the Bank's share capital in the amount of euro 5 040.1 million, was represented by 4 017 928 471 ordinary shares, which were subscribed and fully paid by the following entities:

% Capital
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
BE S PAR - S ociedade Gestora de Participações Sociais, S .A. 35.29% 35.29%
Credit Agricole, S .A. (França) 1 0.81 % 1 0.81 %
Silchester International Investors Limited (Reino Unido) 5.64% 5.76%
Bradport, SGPS, S.A. (1 ) 4.83% 4.83%
Capital Research and Management Company (E UA) 2.56% -
PT Prestações - Mandatária de Aquisições e Gestão de Bens, S .A.(2) 2.09% 2.09%
E spírito S anto Financial Group, S .A. (Luxemburgo) 1 .07% 0.74%
Outros 37.71 % 40.48%
1 00.00%
00.00%
1 00.00%

(1 ) Portuguese Law company w holly ow ned by Banco Bradesco (Brazil), to w hich are attributable the voting rights.

(2) Company fully and indirectly dominated by Portugal Telecom, SGPS, SA.

Preference shares

The BES Finance issued 450 thousands non-voting preference shares, which were listed in the Luxembourg stock Exchange in July 2003. In March 2004, 150 thousands preference shares were additionally issued forming a single series with the existing preference shares, in a total amount of euro 600 million. The face value of these shares is euro 1 000 and is wholly (but not partially) redeemable by option of the issuer at its face value, as at 2 July 2014, subject to prior approvals of BES and Bank of Portugal. During the year ended 31 December 2011, the Group acquired 388 thousands preference shares, issued by BES Finance, of which 197 thousands were acquired in scope of the exchange offer over securities referred to above.

In the year ended 31 December 2012, the Group acquired 19 000 preference shares, having recorded a net gain in the amount of euro 4.5 million recognised in Other reserves.

During the first semester of 2013, the Group acquired 25 337 thousands of preference shares, leading to the recognition of a gain (net of tax) of euro 5 777 thousands. As at 30 June 2013 there were 168 thousands preference shares in circulation with a book value of euro 168,0 millions.

These preference shares pay an annual non cumulative preferred dividend, if and when declared by the Board of Directors of the issuer, of 5.58% per annum on nominal value. The dividend is paid on 2 July of each year, beginning 2 July 2004 and ending 2 July 2014.

If the issuer does not redeem these preference shares on 2 July 2014, the dividend applicable rate will be the 3 months Euribor plus 2.65%, with payments on 2 January, 2 April, 2 July and 2 October of each year, if declared by the Board of Directors of the issuer.

BES unconditionally guarantees dividends and principal repayment related to the above mentioned issue, until the limit of the dividends previously declared by the Board of Directors of the issuer.

These shares rank lower than any BES liability, and pari passu relative to any preference shares that may come to be issued by the Bank.

Share Premiums Share Premiums

In the period ended as at 30 June 2013, share premiums are represented by euro 1 068 670 thousands related to the premium paid by the shareholders following the share capital increases.

Other equity instruments

The Group issued during 2010, perpetual subordinated bonds with interest conditioned in the total amount of euro 320 million, of which euro 270 million were issued by BES and the remaining euro 50 million by BESI. These bonds have an interest conditioned non-cumulative, payable only if and when declared by the Board of Directors.

Other equity instruments issued by BES reduced by an amount of euro 240 448 thousands and Noncontrolling interests issued by BESI reduced by an amount of euro 46 269 thousands.

These bonds are subordinated in respect of any liability of BES and BESI and pari passu in respect of any subordinated bonds with identical characteristics that may be issued by the Bank. Given their characteristics, these obligations are considered as equity instruments in accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 2.10.

(in thousands of euro)
Issuer
Issuer
Issue date
date
Issue
Currency Currency Currency Book Value Value Value Interest rate rate rate Coupon date Reimbursement
possibility (2)
BE S
BE S
Dec/1 0
Dec/1 0
E UR
USD
26 21 7
3 1 05
8.50%
8.00%
15/Mar and 1 4/Sep
15/Mar and 1 4/Sep
From Sep/15
From Sep/15
29 322
BE SI (1 ) Oct/1 0 E UR 3 681 8.50% 20/Apr and 20/Oct From Oct/15
33 003

The main characteristics of these equity instruments are presented as follows:

(1) BE SI iss ue is included in the balance non-controlling interes t (s ee Note 45)

(2) The reimburs ement of these s ecurities may be performed in full, but not partially, at the option of the is s uer, s ubject to prior approval of the Bank of Portugal.

During the period ended 30 June 2013, the Group made an interest payment in the amount of euro 1 425 thousands, which was recorded as a deduction to equity.

Treasury stock Treasury stock

During 2011, BES acquired own shares under PRVIF (see Note 16). As at 27 January 2012, BES sold 67 184 shares, following the retirement of two directors to whom had been assigned 33 592 shares on the distribution of results in 2010, according to PRVIF approved by the General Meeting held on 6 April 2010 and in accordance with the proposal of the Board on the acquisition and disposal of own shares approved at the General Meeting on 31 March 2011.

The movement in treasury stocks is analysed as follows:

30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
Number of
s hares
Amount
(thous ands of euro)
Number of
s hares
Amount
(thous ands of euro)
Transactions under PRVIF
Opening balance (1 ) 275 291 801 342 475 997
Shares sold (2) - - 67 1 84 ( 1 96)
275 291 801 275 291 801
Other transactions
Opening balance 1 0 1 1 2 765 6 1 90 - -
Changes in the scope of consolidation (3) - - 68 333 226 43 51 5
Shares acquired (4) 2 084 826 1 868 1 1 268 1 61 5 409
Shares sold (4) 1 2 1 97 591 ( 8 058) 69 488 622 ( 42 734)
- - 1 0 1 1 2 765 6 1 90
Balanced as at 30 J une 201 3
as
J
3
275 291 801 1 0 388 05
6
6 991

(1 ) Shares acquired under PRVIF, at a price of 2.909 euro per share.

(2) Shares sold under PRVIF, at a price of 1 .31 5 euro per share in J anuary 201 2.

(3) Respects to BES shares in BES Vida portfolio, follow ing the control acquisition in May 201 2.

(4) Shares acquired/sold that became part/left to be part of BES Vida portfolio.

NOTE 45 – 45 –FAIR VALUE RESERVE, OTHER RESERVES AND RETAINED EA FAIR AND RETAINED EARNINGS AND NINGS NON-CONTROLLING CONTROLLING CONTROLLING INTEREST INTEREST

Legal r Legal reserve

The legal reserve can only be used to absorb accumulated losses or to increase the amount of the share capital. Portuguese legislation applicable to the banking sector (Article 97 of Decree-Law no. 298/92, 31 December) requires that 10% of the profit for the year be transferred to the legal reserve until it is equal to the share capital.

Fair value reserve

The fair value reserve represents the amount of the unrealized gains and losses arising from securities classified as available-for-sale, net of impairment losses recognised in the income statement in the year/previous years. The amount of this reserve is shown net of deferred taxes and non-controlling interests.

The changes in these balances were as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Other comprehensive income, other reserves and retained earnings
Available for
sale financial
assets
Deferred
tax reserves
Total fair
value
reserve reserve
Actuarial
deviations (net
of tax es)
Exchange
differences
(net of tax es)
Legal reserve Other reserves
and retained
earnings
Total Other
reserves and
retained
earnings
Total
( 51 5 827) 51 827)
( 51 5 827)
70 652 70 652 70 70 ( 445 1 75) ( 445 1 75) ( 1 75) ( 641 31 5) ( 641 31 5) ( 5) 92 85 000 85 000 85 85 1 361 868 1 361 868 361 868 805 645 805 645 360 470 360 470
-
-
-
-
371 81 2
-
-
-
-
-
( 58 070)
-
-
-
-
-
31 3 742
-
-
( 48 277)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6 338
-
-
-
-
-
-
7 206
-
( 1 409)
( 1 0 996)
-
-
7 206
( 48 277)
( 1 409)
( 1 0 996)
-
6 338
7 206
( 48 277)
( 1 409)
( 1 0 996)
31 3 742
6 338
( 1 08 758)
51 8 31 6 51 8 31 6
( 2 728)
- - - ( 1 24 894) - - - ( 1 24 894) ( 1 24 894)
- - - - - - ( 455) ( 455) ( 455)
- - - - - - 4 859 4 859 4 859
375 651 ( 73 368) 302 283 - - - - - 302 283
- - - - ( 43 277) - - ( 43 277) ( 43 277)
- - - - - - 497 497 497
- - - - - - ( 9 800) ( 9 800) ( 9 800)
- - - - - - ( 2 837) ( 2 837) ( 2 837)
231 636 231 636
231 636
( 60 786) ( 60 786)( 60 786) 60 786) 1 70 850 1 70 850 1 850 ( 81 4 486) ( 81 4 486) ( 486) ( 36 847) ( 36 847)( 847) ( 847) 85 000 85 000 85 85 1 237 447 1 237 447 237 447 471 1 1 4 471 1 1 4 1 4 641 964 641 964
5 777
( 1 4 025)
( 954)
( 8 035)
( 1 75 386)
( 7 298)
96 1 01
( 6 529)
( 1 7 500)
- - - - - - ( 406) ( 406) ( 406)
( 1 61 9)( 9) 9)
(
( 2 91 7)
2 7)( 7)
( 4 536) 536)( 536) ( 828 51 1 ) ( ) ) ( 44 1 45) ( 1 45)( 45) 97 1 97 97 1 293 704 293 704 51 8 245 51 3 709 51 709
-
( 1 44 01 5)
1
5)
-
-
-
-
-
( 233 255)
-
-
-
-
-
1 2 582 1 2 1 2
1 2 582
-
-
-
-
-
57 869
-
-
-
-
Fair value reserve
-
( 1 31 433) ( 1 31 433) ( 1 433)
-
-
-
-
-
( 1 75 386)
-
-
-
-
-
( 689 592) ( 689 592) ( 592)
-
-
( 1 4 025)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6 430
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 7 298)
-
-
-
-
85 000 85 000 85 85
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1 2 1 97
-
-
( 1 08 758)
1 247 91 1 1 247 91 1 247 1
( 2 728)
5 777
-
( 954)
( 8 035)
-
-
83 904
( 6 529)
( 1 7 500)
( 1 08 758)
649 749 649 749
( 2 728)
5 777
( 1 4 025)
( 954)
( 8 035)
-
( 7 298)
96 1 01
( 6 529)
( 1 7 500)

(a) - value net tax (a)

The fair value reserve is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.2013 31.1 2.2012 2.2012
Balance at the beginning of the period 1 70 850
1
850
( 445 1 75)
(
1 75)
Changes in fair value ( 41 767) 1 177 565
Disposals during the period ( 240 705) ( 600 206)
Impairment recognised during the period 49 217 99 308
Increase in share capital of subsidiaries (a) - 70 796
Deferred taxes recognised in reserves during the period 57 869 ( 131 438)
Balance at the end of the period ( 4 536)
( 4 536)
170 850
850

(a) BE S Vida

Non-controlling Interests controlling Interests

Non-controlling interests by subsidiary are analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.2013
30.06.2013
31 .1 2.2012
31 .1 2.2012
Balance
sheet
Income
statement
Balance
sheet
Income
statement
BE S ANGOLA 407 872 8 679 396 369 25 554
BE S I a) 3 681 - 3 681 -
AMAN BANK 36 802 1 843 34 974 1 745
E S CONCE SS ÕE S 23 001 ( 2 569) 25 868 ( 5 673)
FCR VE NTURE S II 1 8 251 (
652)
1 7 676 499
BE S Securities 4 967 (
11 2)
5 480 (
1 47)
BE S Investimento do Brasil 32 785 41 3 32 886 2 292
E SAF 1 3 564 1 1 32 1 2 887 1 991
BE S AÇORE S 1 7 1 26 (
939)
1 8 018 530
E spirito Santo Investment Holding - ( 1 521 ) 3 967 ( 4 607)
BE S T 20 320 2 1 46 1 8 1 61 2 989
FCR VE NTURE S III 1 6 565 ( 2 265) 1 7 043 ( 1 855)
FUNGE PI 49 738 ( 6 795) 56 537 (
570)
Other 5 549 181 25 898 987
650 221 (
459) 459)
459)
(
669 445 669 23 735

a) Corresponds to the emission of other equity instruments (see Note 42).

The movements in non-controlling interests as at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012 are analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3 31 .1 2.201 2
Non-controlling interests at the beginning of the period
eriod
669 445 588 447 588
Changes in the scope of consolidation ( 7 022) 74 293
Increase/ (decrease) in share capital of subsidiaries ( 2 823) 1 3 527
Dividends paid ( 906) ( 2 924)
Changes in fair value reserve 2 455 22
E xchange differences and other ( 1 0 469) ( 27 655)
Profit for the year/period ( 459) 23 735
Non-controlling interests at the end of the period 650 221 669 445 669 445

NOTE 46 – 46 –OFF-BALANCE SH BALANCE SHEET ITEMS EET ITEMS

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, this balance can be analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
Contingent liabilities
Guarantees and stand by letters of credit 7 831 396 8 023 520
Assets pledged as collateral 21 401 985 21 632 555
Open documentary credits 3 872 877 3 776 399
Other 420 41 7 531 757
33 526 675
33
675
33 964 231
33 964 231
Commitments
Revocable commitments 5 766 662 5 462 823
Irrevocable commitments 3 1 41 487 3 280 971
8 908 1 49
49
8 743 794
8
794

Guarantees and standby letters of credits are banking operations that do not imply any out-flow by the Group.

As at 30 June 2013, the balance assets pledged as collateral include:

  • Securities pledged as collateral to the Bank of Portugal in the scope of a liquidity facility collateralised by securities for an amount of euro 11.6 billion (31 December 2012: euro 13.5 billion);
  • Securities pledged as collateral to the Portuguese Securities and Exchange Commission (CMVM) in the scope of the Investors Indemnity System (Sistema de Indemnização aos Investidores) in the amount of euro 17.9 million (31 December 2012: euro 20.8 million);
  • Securities pledged as collateral to the Deposits Guarantee Fund (Fundo de Garantia de Depósitos) for an amount of euro 82.6 million (31 December 2012: euro 82.6 million);
  • Securities pledged as collateral to the European Investment Bank in the amount of euro 1 432.5 million (31 December 2012: euro 1 822.5 million).

The above mentioned securities pledged as collateral are booked in the available-for-sale portfolio and they can be executed in case the Group does not fulfil its obligations under the terms of the contracts.

Documentary credits are irrevocable commitments by the Group, in the name of its clients, to pay or order to pay a certain amount to a supplier of goods or services, within a determined term, against the exhibition of the expedition documentation of the goods or service provided. The condition of irrevocable consists of the fact that the terms initially agreed can only be changed or cancelled with the agreement of all parties.

Revocable and irrevocable commitments represent contractual agreements to extend credit to the Group's customers (eg. unused credit lines). These agreements are, generally, contracted for fixed periods of time or with other expiration requisites and usually require the payment of a commission. Substantially, all credit commitments require that clients maintain certain conditions verified at the time when the credit was granted.

Despite the characteristics of these contingent liabilities and commitments, these operations require a previous rigorous risk assessment of the client and its business, like any other commercial operation. When necessary, the Group require that these operations are collateralised. As it is expected that the majority of these operations will mature without any use of funds, these amounts do not represent necessarily future out-flows.

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
Securities and other items held for safekeeping on behalf of customers 52 243 962 54 335 220
Assets for collection on behalf of clients 257 271 294 295
Securitised loans under management (servicing) 2 571 968 2 671 390
Other responsibilities related with banking services 8 892 1 1 9 8 784 286
63 965 320
63
66 085 1 91
66 085 1 91

Additionally, the off-balance sheet items related to banking services provided are as follows:

NOTE 47 – –ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENTASSETS MANAGEMENT

In accordance with the legislation in force, the fund management companies and the depositary bank are jointly liable before the participants of the funds for the non fulfilment of the obligations assumed under the terms of the Law and the management regulations of the funds.

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the amount of the investment funds managed by the Group is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31 .1 2.201 2
31
2
Securities investment funds 5 500 735 5 1 1 5 043
Real estate investment funds 1 080 881 1 075 678
Pension funds 1 874 1 00 1 783 359
Bancassurance 99 487 89 662
Portfolio management 1 1 51 563 1 960 206
Others 1 463 332 1 378 639
1 1 1 70 098
1 1
1 1 402 587
1 1
587

The amounts recognised in these accounts are measured at fair value determined at the balance sheet date.

NOTE 48 – –RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS TRANSACTIONS

The entities considered to be BES Group related parties together with the subsidiaries referred in Note 1, as defined by IAS 24, are as follows:

Grupo BES Associates companies ESFG's subsidiaries, associates and related entities
Tranquilidade Corporação Angolana de Seguros, S.A. Group Credit Agricole
Fin Solutia - Consultoria e Gestão de Créditos, SA Saxo Bank
Polish Hotel Capital SP The Atlantic Company ( Portugal ) - Turismo e Urbanização, SA
MCO2 – Sociedade Gestora de Fundos de Investimento Mobiliário
Hlc - Centrais de Cogeração, SA
Agribahia, S/A
Atr - Actividades Turisticas e Representações, Lda
Coporgest Aveiro Incorporated
Synergy Industry and Technology, S.A. Beach Heath Investments, Ltd
Salgar Investments Companhia Agricola Botucatu, SA
2BCapital, SA Casas da Cidade - Residências Sénior, SA
2B Capital Luxembourg S.C.A SICAR Cerca da Aldeia - Sociedade Imobiliária, SA
2B Capital Luxembourg General Partners SARL
Espírito Santo IBERIA I
Cimenta - Empreendimentos Imobiliários, SA
Cidadeplatina - Construção SA
Apolo Films SL Clarendon Properties, Inc.
Brb Internacional, S.A. Clube de Campo da Comporta - Actividades Desportivas e Lazer, Lda
Prosport, SA Club de Campo Villar Ollala, SA
Banque Espirito Santo et de la Vénétie, SA Clup Vip - Marketing de Acontecimentos, SA
YUNIT - Serviços, SA Clube Residencial da Boavista, SA
E.S. Contact Center - Gestão de Call Centers, SA
Fundo de Capital de Risco Espírito Santo Ventures Inovação e Internacionalização
Companhia Brasileira de Agropecuária Cobrape
Coimbra Jardim Hotel - Sociedade de Gestão Hoteleira, S.A.
Fundo Bem Comum FCR Construcciones Sarrión, SL
Esiam - Espirito Santo International Asset Management, Ltd Ganadera Corina Campos y Haciendas, S/A
Société 45 Avenue Georges Mandel, SA E.S.B. Finance Ltd
BES, Companhia de Seguros , SA Eastelco - Consultoria e Comunicação, SA
Locarent - Companhia Portuguesa de Aluguer de Viaturas, SA E.S. Asset Administration, Ltd.
Esegur - Empresa de Segurança, SA
Ascendi Group, SGPS, SA
Espírito Santo Cachoeira Desenvolvimento Imobiliário Ltda
ES Comercial Agrícola, Ltda
Empark Aparcamientos y Servicios SA Espírito Santo Guarujá Desenvolvimento Imobiliário Ltda
Concesionaria Autopista Perote-Xalapa, CV ES Holding Administração e Participações, S/A
Autovia De Los Vinedos, SA Espírito Santo Hotéis, SGPS, SA
SOUSACAMP, SGPS, SA Espirito Santo Industrial ( BVI ), SA
GLOBAL ACTIVE - GESTÃO P.S.SGPS, SA Espírito Santo Indaiatuba Desenvolvimento Imobiliário Ltda
OUTSYSTEMS, SA
Coreworks - Proj. Circuito Sist. Elect., SA
Espirito Santo Industrial, SA
Espírito Santo Industrial ( Portugal ) - SGPS, SA
Multiwave Photonics, SA Espirito Santo Irmãos - Sociedade Gestora de Participações Sociais, SA
BIO-GENESIS Espírito Santo Itatiba Desenvolvimento Imobiliário Ltda
YDreams - Informática, SA Espírito Santo Primavera Desenvolvimento Imobiliário Ltda
Nutrigreen, S.A. ES Private Equity, Ltd
Advance Ciclone Systems, SA Espirito Santo Property (Brasil) S/A
WATSON BROWN HSM, Ltd
Domática, Electrónica e Informática, SA
Espírito Santo Services, SA
Espirito Santo Tourism, Ltd
MMCI - Multimédia, SA Espirito Santo Tourism ( Europe ), SA
Mobile World - Comunicações, SA Espírito Santo Venture Ltd
Enkrott SA Espírito Santo Viagens - Sociedade Gestora de Participações Sociais, SA
Rodi Sinks & Ideas, SA ES Viagens e Turismo, Lda
Palexpo - Imagem Empresarial, SA
TLCI 2 - Soluções Integradas de Telecomunicações, SA
Espírito Santo Viagens - Consultoria e Serviços, SA
Escae Consultoria, Administração e Empreendimento, Ltda
BANCO DELLE TRE VENEZIE SPA Escopar - Sociedade Gestora de Participações Sociais, SA
NANIUM , SA ESDI Administração e Participações Ltda
IJAR LEASING ALGÉRIE Esger - Empresa de Serviços e Consultoria, SA
Ascendi Pinhal Interior Estradas do Pinhal Interior, SA Espirito Santo International (BVI), SA
Ascendi Douro Estradas do Douro Interior, SA
Unicre - Cartão Internacional de Crédito, SA
E.S. International Overseas, Ltd.
Esim - Espirito Santo Imobiliário, SA
Edenred Portugal, S.A. E.S. - Espírito Santo, Mediação Imobiliária, S.A.
MOZA BANCO Espirito Santo Property SA
ESFG's subsidiaries, associates and related entities Espirito Santo Property Holding, SA
Espírito Santo Property España, S.L.
Bespar - Sociedade Gestora de Participações Sociais, SA Espart - Espirito Santo Participações Financeiras, SGPS, SA
Banque Privée Espírito Santo
Banque Privée Espírito Santo Sucursal Portugal
Espirito Santo Resources, Ltd
Espirito Santo Resources ( Portugal ), SA
ES Bank (Panama), SA E.S. Resources Overseas, Ltd
ES Bankers (Dubai) Limited Espírito Santo Resources SA
Espirito Santo Financial ( Portugal ), SGPS, SA Estoril Inc
Espirito Santo Financial Group, SA Euroamerican Finance Corporation, Inc.
ESFG International, Ltd
Esfil - Espírito Santo Financiére, S.A. ( Luxemburgo )
Euroamerican Finance SA
Euroatlantic, Inc.
Espírito Santo International SA Fafer - Empreendimentos Turisticos e de Construção, SA
Espírito Santo Saúde SGPS, S.A. Fimoges - Sociedade Gestora de Fundos de Investimento Imobiliário, SA
Clínica Parque dos Poetas, SA GES Finance Limited
Cliria - Hospital Privado de Aveiro, SA Gesfimo - Espirito Santo, Irmãos, Soc. Gestora de Fundos de Investimento Imobiliários,SA
ES Saúde - Residência com Serviços Senior, S.A. Gestres - Gestão Estratégica Espirito Santo, SA
Espírito Santo - Unidades de Saúde e de Apoio à Terceira Idade, S.A.
Genomed, Diagnóstico de Medicina Molecular, SA
Goggles Marine, Ltd
Sociedade Agricola Golondrina, S/A
HCI - Health Care International, Inc HDC - Serviços de Turismo e Imobiliário, SA
HME Gestão Hospitalar Herdade da Comporta - Actividades Agro Silvícolas e Turísticas, SA
Hospital da Arrábida - Gaia, SA
Hoteis Tivoli, SA
Hospital da Luz - Centro Clínico da Amadora, SA Hotelagos, SA
Hospital da Luz, SA Hospital Residêncial do Mar, SA
Hospor - Hospitais Portugueses, SA I.A.C. UK, Limited
Instituto de Radiologia Dr. Idálio de Oliveira - Centro de Radiologia Médica, S.A.
RML - Residência Medicalizada de Loures, SGPS, SA
Inter-Atlântico, S/A
Iber Foods - Produtos Alimentares e Biológicos, SA
Surgicare - Unidades de Saúde, SA Imopca, SA
Vila Lusitano - Unidades de Saúde, SA Lote Dois - Empreendimentos Turisticos SA
Key Space Investments LLC Luzboa, SA
Marignan Gestion, SA Luzboa Um, SA
Omnium Lyonnais de Participations Industrielles, SA
Partran - Sociedade Gestora de Participações Sociais, SA
Luzboa Dois, SA
Luzboa Três, SA
Société Antillaise de Gestion Financiére, S.A. - SAGEFI Luzboa Quatro, SA
Société Lyonnaise de Marchands de Biens BEMS, SGPS, SA
Companhia de Seguros Tranquilidade, SA Margrimar - Mármores e Granitos, SA
T - Vida, Companhia de Seguros, SA Marinoteis - Sociedade de Promoção e Construção de Hoteis, SA
Seguros Logo, SA
Advancecare - Gestão e Serviços de Saúde, SA
Marmetal - Mármores e Materiais de Construção, SA
Metal - Lobos Serralharia e Carpintaria, Lda
Pastor Vida, S.A de Seguros y Reaseguros Multiger - Sociedade de Gestão e Investimento Imobiliário, SA
Esumédica - Prestação de Cuidados Médicos, SA Mundo Vip - Operadores Turísticos, SA
Europe Assistance - Companhia Portuguesa de Seguros de Assistência, SA Net Viagens - Agência de Viagens e Turismo, SA
BESV Courtage SA Novagest Assets Management, Ltd
AOC Patrimoine, SA
ES Consultancy Singapore
Opca Angola, SA
Opca Moçambique, Lda
Opcatelecom - Infraestuturas de Comunicação, SA
ESFG's subsidiaries, associates and related entities ESFG's subsidiaries, associates and related entities
OPWAY - Engenharia, SA Solférias - Operadores Turísticos, Lda
OPWAY Imobiliária, SA Sopol - Concessões, SGPS, SA
OPWAY - SGPS, SA Sotal - Sociedade de Gestão Hoteleira, S.A.
Pavi do Brasil - Pré-Fabricação, Tecnologia e Serviços, Lda. Space - Sociedad Peninsular de Aviación, Comércio e Excursiones, SA
Pavicentro - Pré-Fabricação, SA Suliglor - Imobiliária do Sul, SA
Pavilis - Pré-Fabricação, SA TA DMC Brasil - Viagens e Turismo, SA
Paviseu - Materiais Pré-Fabricados, SA Agência de Viagens Tagus, S.A.
Pavitel, SARL Construtora do Tamega Madeira SA
Personda - Sociedade de Perfurações e Sondagens, SA Construtora do Tamega Madeira SGPS SA
Placon - Estudos e Projectos de Construção, Lda Terras de Bragança Participações, Ltda
Pojuca, SA Timeantube Comércio e Serviços de Confecções, Ltda
Pontave - Construções, SA Tivoli Gare do Oriente - Sociedade de Gestão Hoteleira, S.A.
Agência Receptivo Praia do Forte, Ltda TOP A DMC Viajes, SA
Praia do Forte Operadora de Turismo, Ltda Top Atlântico - Viagens e Turismo, SA
Grupo Proyectos y Servicios Sarrion, SA Top Atlântico DMC, SA
Quinray Technologies Corp. Transcontinental - Empreendimentos Hoteleiros, SA
Quinta da Areia - Sociedade Agrícola Quinta da Areia, SA Turifonte, Empreendimentos Hoteleiros, SA
Sociedade Agricola Quinta D. Manuel I, SA Turistrader - Sociedade de Desenvolvimento Turístico, SA
Recigreen - Reciclagem e Gestão Ambiental, SA Ushuaia - Gestão e Trading Internacional Limited
Recigroup - Industrias de Reciclagem, SGPS, SA Sociedade Agricola Turistica e Imobiliária Várzea Lagoa, SA
Recipav - Engenharia e Pavimentos, Unipessoal, Lda Viveiros da Herdade da Comporta - Produção de Plantas Ornamentais, Lda
Recipneu - Empresa Nacional de Reciclagem de Pneus, Lda Ribeira do Marchante, Administração de Bens Móveis e Imóveis, S.A.
Santa Mónica - Empreendimentos Turísticos, SA Casa da Saudade, Administração de Bens Móveis e Imóveis, S.A.
Saramagos S/A Empreendimentos e Participações Angra Moura-Sociedade de Administração de Bens,S.A.
Société Congolaise de Construction et Travaux Publiques, SARL Sociedade de Administração de Bens - Casa de Bons Ares, S.A.
Series - Serviços Imobiliários Espirito Santo, SA ACRO, Sociedade Gestora de Participações Sociais, S.A.
Sociedade Gestora do Hospital de Loures, SA Diliva, Sociedade de Investimentos Imobiliários, S.A.
Sintra Empreendimentos Imobiliários, Ltda

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the balances and transactions with related parties are presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3 31 .1 2.201 2
Assets
Assets
Liabilities
Liabilities
Guarantees Guarantees Guarantees Income Ex penses Ex penses Assets Liabilities Liabilities Guarantees Guarantees Guarantees Income Expenses
Associates companies
BE S VÉ NÉ TIE 1 41 747 735 5 636 6 - 726 91 0 623 5 627 2 705 -
ASCE NDI GROUP S GPS 327 01 3 30 447 26 900 1 0 274 1 45 299 462 3 781 28 364 1 1 278 2
LOCARE NT 1 22 31 6 875 - 1 479 4 776 1 29 81 8 3 723 - 2 692 1 1 006
AE NOR DOURO 271 894 2 783 1 3 470 4 425 - 271 887 3 461 1 1 000 8 985 -
NANIUM 34 283 8 61 6 1 8 331 1 29 50 35 327 4 272 1 8 349 306 4
E MPARK 49 088 - 4 685 1 1 79 - 49 1 79 - 4 684 3 872 246
ASCE NDI PINHAL INTE RIOR 1 1 4 775 5 929 1 6 374 1 877 - 98 356 2 051 1 5 374 3 073 -
PALE XPO 7 238 1 78 26 227 - 7 266 1 24 26 537 -
BE S S E GUROS 1 09 1 7 268 - 85 9 630 1 8 456 - 41 5 1 6
E SE GUR 7 235 2 2 388 548 1 59 7 680 3 2 105 1 055 430
E S CONTACT CE NTE R 1 662 - 40 40 31 0 1 858 - 43 90 874
UNICRE - 28 - - - 26 2 - 1 -
OTHE RS 65 238 69 1 38 1 0 602 1 604 204 58 358 24 459 1 1 508 1 2 278 1 250
1 1 42 598
1 1
598
1 35 999 1 999
1 35 999
98 452 98 452 452 21 873 21 873 21 5 653 1 686 757 1 686 757 1 686 60 955 60 955 60 97 080 97 080 47 287 47 287 287 1 3 828 1 3 828

Balances and transactions with the above referred entities relate mainly to loans and advances and deposits in the scope of the banking activity of the Group. The liabilities relate mainly to bank deposits taken.

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the total amount of assets and liabilities of BES Group with ESFG (Bank holding) and related companies, is as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
Assets
Loans and
advances to banks
Loans
Loans
Securities
Securities
Other Total Guarantees Liabilities Income
Income
Ex penses
Shareholders
E S FINANCIAL GROUP - - 4 244 28 4 272 - 1 00 065 32 271
E S F PORTUGAL - - 99 984 75 1 00 059 - 4 582 868 1
BE SPAR - - - - - - 1 89 - -
GRUPO CRÉ DIT AGRICOLE 1 080 91 6 966 1 1 0 8 247 1 080 362 5 -
Subsidiaries, associates from shareholders
PARTRAN - - - - - - 21 - -
E S PÍRITO SANTO FINANCIÉ RE , SA - 7 645 8 771 - 1 6 41 6 - 262 475 334 66
COMPANHIA S E GUROS TRANQUILIDADE - 87 969 - 385 88 354 21 492 77 338 1 298 722
BANQUE PRIVÉ E E S PÍRITO SANTO 1 6 297 - - 6 1 6 303 8 235 26 635 1 74 1 82
E S BANK PANAMA 22 936 - - - 22 936 - 9 985 1 596 -
E S S AUDE - 1 7 854 48 227 1 3 66 094 4 006 1 4 202 336 1
T - VIDA - 42 447 1 61 790 1 1 46 205 383 - 1 62 296 452 69
E S UMÉ DICA - 1 000 - 6 1 006 4 78 29 49
E UROP AS SIS TANCE - - - - - 25 1 773 25 7
Other
E S IRMÃOS - - - - - - 649 - -
OPWAY - 7 080 - 2 206 9 286 45 878 909 89 -
CONSTRUCCIONE S SARRION - 1 5 960 - - 1 5 960 8 747 - 54 -
E S PÍRITO SANTO RE SOURCE S - - - 9 9 - 275 22 92
Other 29 265 58 393 20 988 321 1 08 967 9 885 26 223 4 752 1 1 06
TOTAL 69 578
69
238 439 238
238 439
350 970 350 970 350 970 4 305 663 292 663 292 663 292 99 352 99 352 99 352 688 057 688 057 688 1 0 066 1 0 066 066 2 566
(in thousands of euro)
31 .1 2.201 2
Assets
Loans and
advances to banks
Loans
Loans
S ecuritiesecurities
S ecurities
Other Total Guarantees
Guarantees
Liabilities
Liabilities
Income
Income
Ex penses
Ex penses
Shareholders
E S FINANCIAL GROUP 548 - 40 632 2 41 1 82 - 28 1 1 86 -
E SF PORTUGAL - - 72 666 - 72 666 - 1 09 2 349 -
BE S PAR - - - - - - 386 - -
GRUPO CRÉ DIT AGRICOLE 973 1 08 1 01 6 1 1 0 2 207 1 080 271 1 0 -
Subsidiaries, associates from shareholders
PARTRAN - - - - - - 22 - -
E SPÍRITO SANTO FINANCIÉ RE , S A - 7 579 - - 7 579 - 1 53 - -
COMPANHIA S E GUROS TRANQUILIDADE - 1 50 1 50 - 520 1 50 670 21 979 1 1 6 657 1 582 1 200
BANQUE PRIVÉ E E S PÍRITO S ANTO 1 5 794 - - 1 1 1 5 805 8 01 8 32 904 503 351
E S BANK PANAMA 1 35 000 - - - 1 35 000 - 35 51 2 1 0 1 39 -
E S SAUDE - 1 8 484 45 1 1 2 64 63 660 24 269 1 3 1 40 464 2
T - VIDA - 55 560 9 291 1 63 65 01 4 - 98 61 1 492 364
E SUMÉ DICA - 1 000 - - 1 000 4 24 80 81
E UROP AS SISTANCE - 24 - 34 58 25 2 749 57 -
Other
E S IRMÃOS - 1 04 570 - - 1 04 570 - 1 4 708 -
OPWAY - 3 645 - 2 686 6 331 48 029 35 089 362 225
CONS TRUCCIONE S SARRION - 1 6 527 - - 1 6 527 8 745 - 233 -
E SPÍRITO SANTO RE SOURCE S - 1 1 - 1 9 30 - 2 359 51 221
OUTRAS - 62 048 20 971 1 075 84 094 1 7 294 32 368 5 1 62 2 438
TOTAL 1 52 31 5 41 9 706 41 9 706 1 89 688 1 89 688 1 89 688 4 684 766 393 766 393 393 1 29 443 1 29 443 1 29 370 383 370 383 27 378 27 378 4 882

As at 30 June 2013, loans granted by BES Group to the members of the Board of Directors of ESFG that are not simultaneously members of the Board of Directors of BES, amounted to euro 2 833 thousands (31 December 2012: euro 4 047 thousands).

All transactions with related parties are made on an arms length basis, under the fair value principle.

Credits granted to members of the Board of Directors correspond to operations under the BES core business, being excluded from the nr. 1, 2, 3 and 4 of article 397 of the Código das Sociedades Comerciais.

However, credit granted by the Group to members of the Board of Directors of credit institutions are under the scope of article 85 of the Regime Geral das Instituições de Crédito e Sociedades Financeiras (RGICSF) being these operations subject to reporting to the Bank of Portugal, under the terms of Instruction nr. 17/2011, of August 2011.

  • It cannot be granted credit to executive members of the Board of Directors and to the Fiscal Board (including first degree relatives), with the exception of operations (i) with a social purpose, (ii) under the company policies, or (iii) resulting from the use of credit cards in conditions similar to the ones applied to the general clients with similar risk profile. All these exception are included in nr. 4 of article 85 of RGICSF; - Credit operations with non-executive members of the Board of Directors are subject to approval by a majority of at least two thirds of the remaining Board Members and can only be granted with the approval of the Fiscal Board, in accordance with nr. 8 of article 85 of RGICSF;

  • The credit is granted and approved at market prices and the Board Member involved in the operation cannot intervene in the decision making process.

All credits granted to Board Members fulfill the above mentioned requirements.

All credits granted to related parties are included in the impairment model, being subject to provisions in the same manner that the commercial credits granted by the Group. As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, none of the credits granted to related parties were subject to individual impairment. However, these credits are subject to an impairment evaluation on a portfolio basis, as referred in Note 2.5 – Loans and advances to customers.

(in thousands of euro)

NOTE 49 – –SECURITISATION TRANSACTIONS SECURITISATION TRANSACTIONS

As at 30 June 2013, the outstanding securitisation transactions performed by the Group were as follows:

Designation
Designation
Initial datedate
Initial date
Original amountamount
Original amount
Current amount
Current amount
Current amount
Asset securitised
Asset securitised
Lusitano Mortgages No.1 plc December 2002 1 000 000 346 548 Mortgage loans (subsidised regime)
Lusitano Mortgages No.2 plc November 2003 1 000 000 345 939 Mortgage loans (subsidised and general regime)
Lusitano Mortgages No.3 plc November 2004 1 200 000 501 483 Mortgage loans (general regime)
Lusitano Mortgages No.4 plc September 2005 1 200 000 575 529 Mortgage loans (general regime)
Lusitano Mortgages No.5 plc September 2006 1 400 000 802 469 Mortgage loans (general regime)
Lusitano SME No.1 plc 01 October 2006 862 607 208 298 Loans to small and medium entities
Lusitano Mortgages No.6 plc J uly 2007 1 1 00 000 739 384 Mortgage loans (general regime)
Lusitano Project Finance No.1 , FTC December 2007 1 079 1 00 1 25 1 74 (1 ) Project Finance Loans
Lusitano Mortgages No.7 plc September 2008 1 900 000 1 759 329 Mortgage loans (general regime)
Lusitano Leverage finance No. 1 BV February 201 0 51 6 534 (2) 84 575 Leverage Finance Loans
Lusitano Finance N.º 3 November 201 1 657 981 354 951 Retail loans
IM BE S E mpresas 1 November 201 1 485 000 31 4 696 Loans to small and medium entities

(2) This securitis ation includes the amount of euro 382 062 thousand of mortgage loans from BE S and an amountof euro 1 34 472 thousand of mortgage loans from BE SI and BE S Vénétie, (1) In March 201 1 , the credit portfolio associated to this securitisation was partially sold, with the remaining (domes tic credit) been to "Lusitano Project Finance Nº. 1 FTC".

As permitted by IFRS 1, the Group has applied the derecognition requirements of IAS 39 for the transactions entered into after 1 January 2004. Therefore, the assets derecognised until that date, in accordance with the previous accounting policies, were not restated in the balance sheet.

The assets sold in the securitisation transactions Lusitano Mortgages No.3, Lusitano Mortgages No.4 and Lusitano Mortgages No.5, performed after 1 January 2004, were derecognised considering that the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.

In accordance with SIC 12, the Group fully consolidates Lusitano SME No. 1, plc, Lusitano Mortgages No.6 plc, Lusitano Project Finance No. 1 FTC and Lusitano Mortgages No.7 plc as it retains the majority of the risks and rewards associated with the activity of these SPE's. Therefore, the respective assets and liabilities are included in the consolidated balance sheet of the Group. The other securitisation vehicles are not included in the consolidated financial statements of the Group as it has not retained the majority of the risks and rewards of ownership.

In 2011 there were two securitization transactions: loans to households (Lusitano Finance Nº3) with loan originated by BES and other of corporate loans (IM BES Empresas 1) with loans originated by BES Spanish branch. During 2010 it was set-up two securitization operations of corporate loans (Lusitano Leverage Finance Nº1) which includes loans from BES London Branch, BESI and ES Vénétie and other of corporate loans and commercial paper (Lusitano SME Nº2), and the latter been repaid in March 2012. These loans were not derecognised considering that the group has not transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.

NOTE 50 – –FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FAIR VALUE OF LIABILITIES

The fair value of financial assets and liabilities, for the Group, is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
Fair Value
Amortised Cost Quoted Market
Prices
Valuation models
based on
observable
market
information
Valuation models
based on non
observable
market
information
Book Value Fair Value
Balance as at 30 J une 2013
Cash and deposits at central banks
Deposits with banks
Other financial assets held for trading
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Available-for-sale financial assets
Loans and advances to banks
Loans and advances to customers
1 209 218
565 008
-
-
a)
7 447
2 453 506
47 554 229
-
-
1 323 369
2 217 735
6 931 1 21
-
-
-
-
1 891 859
1 444 764
4 1 88 966
-
422 498
-
-
3 602
231 347
1 001 738
-
-
1 209 21 8
565 008
3 218 830
3 893 846
1 2 1 29 272
2 453 506
47 976 727
1 209 21 8
565 008
3 21 8 830
3 893 846
12 129 272
2 453 506
45 148 641
Held-to-maturity investments
Derivatives for risk management purposes
1 025 271
-
-
-
-
391 71 9
-
-
1 025 271
391 71 9
939 1 1 1
391 71 9
Financial assets 52 81 4 679
4
1 0 472 225 1 0 225
1 0 472 225
8 339 806 8 339 806 8 806 1 236 687 1 236 687 1 72 863 397 72 863 397 863 69 949 1 51 69 949 1 51
Deposits from central banks
Financial liabilities held for trading
Deposits from banks
Due to customers
Debt securities issued
Derivatives for risk management purposes
Investment contracts
S ubordinated debt
10 041 724
-
4 542 225
28 495 993
9 71 4 1 08
-
1 955 1 28
830 667
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1 568 181
654 91 7
9 415 662
3 018 164
1 69 602
1 519 774
265
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1 0 041 724
1 568 181
5 1 97 142
37 911 655
1 2 732 272
1 69 602
3 474 902
830 932
10 041 724
1 568 181
5 041 068
37 91 1 655
12 481 395
169 602
3 081 527
779 744
Financial liabilities 55 579 845 - - 1 6 346 565 1 6 565 - 71 926 41 0 926 71 074 896 074
Balance as at 31 December 2012
Cash and deposits at central banks
Deposits with banks
Other financial assets held for trading
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Available-for-sale financial assets
Loans and advances to banks
Loans and advances to customers
Held-to-maturity investments
Derivatives for risk management purposes
1 377 541
681 077
-
-
a)
8 605
5 426 518
47 194 030
941 549
-
-
-
1 484 1 12
1 387 979
5 008 676
-
-
-
-
-
-
2 441 287
1 1 53 990
4 778 336
-
512 362
-
516 520
-
-
-
279 584
959 693
-
-
-
-
1 377 541
681 077
3 925 399
2 821 553
1 0 755 31 0
5 426 51 8
47 706 392
941 549
516 520
1 377 541
681 077
3 925 399
2 821 553
10 755 310
5 426 51 8
44 684 1 22
879 265
51 6 520
Financial assets 55 629 320 7 880 767 7 880 767 7 767 9 402 495 9 402 495 9 495 1 239 277 1 239 277 1 74 1 51 859 74 1 51 859 51 71 067 305 71 067 305
Deposits from central banks
Financial liabilities held for trading
Deposits from banks
Due to customers
Debt securities issued
Derivatives for risk management purposes
Investment contracts
S ubordinated debt
10 893 320
-
4 476 381
25 743 341
12 764 479
-
1 298 933
839 553
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2 1 22 025
612 277
8 796 982
2 659 582
1 25 199
2 1 14 630
263
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1 0 893 320
2 1 22 025
5 088 658
34 540 323
1 5 424 061
1 25 199
3 413 563
839 81 6
10 893 320
2 122 025
4 898 506
34 540 323
15 990 921
125 1 99
3 61 5 405
81 1 686
Financial liabilities 56 01 6 007
6
-
-
1 6 430 958 1 6 430 958 1 6 958 - 72 446 965 72 446 965 446 72 997 385 72 997 385

a) Assets at acquisition cost net of impairment losses. These assets refer to equity instruments issued by non-quoted entities in relation to w hich no recent transactions w ere identified or is not possible to estimate reliably its fair value.

BES Group determines the fair value of its financial assets and liabilities in accordance with the following hierarchy:

Quoted market prices – this category includes finan Quoted prices cial assets with available quoted market prices in official markets and with dealer prices quotations provided by entities that usually provide transaction prices for these assets/liabilities traded in active markets.

Valuation models based on observable market Valuation models on observable market information information – consists on the use of internal valuation techniques, namely discounted cash flow models and option pricing models which imply the use of estimates and require judgments that vary in accordance with the complexity of the financial instrument. Notwithstanding, the Group uses observable market data such as interest rate curves, credit spreads, volatility and market indexes. Includes also instruments with dealer price quotations but which are not traded in active markets.

Valuation models based Valuation models basedon non-observable market information observable market information –consists on the use of internal valuation models or quotations provided by third parties but which imply the use of non-observable market information. Changes in the parameters used in 2012 and 2011, have no significant impact to the Group consolidated financial statements.

The movements of the financial assets valued based on non-observable market information, during the first six months of 2013, can be analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.2013
30.06.2013
31 .12.2012
Balance at the beggining of the year 1 239 277 263 194
Acquisitions 11 7 984 989 342
Disposals ( 130 730) ( 1 7 604)
Transfers 36 190 6 593
Changes in value ( 26 034) ( 2 248)
Balance at the end of the year/period 1 236 687 1 239 277

The main assumptions and inputs used during the years ended 2011 and 2010 in the valuation models are presented as follows:

Cash and deposits at central banks, Deposits with banks and Loans and advances to banks Considering the short term nature of these financial instruments, carrying value is a reasonable estimate of its fair value.

Loans and advances to customers

The fair value of loans and advances to customers is estimated based on the discount of the expected future cash flows of capital and interest, assuming that the installments are paid on the dates that have been contractually defined. The expected future cash flows of loans with similar credit risk characteristics are estimated collectively. The discount rates used by the Group are current interest rates used in loans with similar characteristics.

Held-to-maturity investments

The fair values of these financial instruments are based on quoted market prices, when available. For unlisted securities the fair value is estimated by discounting the expected future cash-flows.

Deposits from central banks and Deposits from banks

Considering the short term nature of these financial instruments, carrying value is a reasonable estimate of its fair value

Due to customers

The fair value of these financial instruments is estimated based on the discount of the expected future cash flows of capital and interest, assuming that the installments are paid on the dates that have been contractually defined. The discount rates used by the Group are the current interest rates used in instruments with similar characteristics. Considering that the applicable interest rates to these instruments are floating interest rates and that the period to maturity is substantially less than one year, the difference between fair value and book value is not significant.

Debt securities issued and Subordinated debt

The fair value of these instruments is based on market prices, when available. When not available, the Group estimates its fair value by discounting the expected future cash-flows.

NOTE 51 – –RISK MANAGEMENT RISK MANAGEMENT

A qualitative outlook of the risk management at the Group is presented below:

Credit risk

Credit risk represents the potential financial loss arising from the failure of a borrower or counterparty to honour its contractual obligation. Credit risk is essentially present in traditional banking products – loans, guarantees granted and contingent liabilities – and in trading products – swaps, forwards and options (counterparty risk). Regarding credit default swaps, the net exposure between selling and buying positions in relation to each reference entity, is also considered as credit risk to the Group. The credit default swaps are accounted for at fair value in accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 2.4.

Credit portfolio management is an ongoing process that requires the interaction between the various teams responsible for the risk management during the consecutive stages of the credit process. This approach is complemented by the continuous introduction of improvements in the methodologies, in the risk assessment and control tools, as well as in procedures and decision processes.

The risk profile of BES Group is analysed on a regular basis by the risk committees, especially in what concerns the evolution of credit exposures and monitoring of credit losses.

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
2.201
Deposits with banks 2 790 1 75 3 799 1 29
Financial assets held for trading 3 1 76 378 3 871 474
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 2 692 438 1 634 41 9
Available-for-sale financial assets 9 575 973 8 462 1 04
Loans and advances to customers 47 976 727 47 706 392
Held-to-maturity investments 1 025 271 941 549
Derivatives for risk management purposes 391 71 9 51 6 520
Other assets 532 648 480 754
Guarantees granted 7 831 396 8 023 520
S tand by letters of credit 3 872 877 3 776 399
Irrevocable commitments 3 1 41 487 3 280 971
Credit risk associated to the credit derivatives reference entities 472 443 489 884
83 479 532
83 479 532
82 983 1 1 5
82 983

BES Group credit risk exposure is analysed as follows:

The analysis of the risk exposure by sector of activity, as at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, can be analysed as follows:

30.06.2013 (in thousands of euro)
Loans and advances to
customers
Financial
assets held
for trading
Other
financial
assets at fair
value through
Derivatives
for risk
management
Available-for-sale financial
assets
Held-to-maturity
investments
Guarantees
granted
Gross amount Impairment profit and loss purposes Gross amount Impairment Gross amount Impairment
Agriculture 426 110 ( 27 476) 3 372 - - 7 485 - - - 31 750
Mining 299 078 ( 11 532) 6 670 6 430 - 11 407 ( 724) - - 47 422
Food, beverage and tobacco 979 274 ( 44 297) 34 052 102 772 - 124 966 ( 52) 4 995 - 80 238
Textiles 356 521 ( 34 732) 1 093 - - 9 491 ( 3 958) - - 13 241
Shoes 62 566 ( 7 392) 73 - - 489 ( 499) - - 2 572
Wood and cork 146 608 ( 29 227) 374 25 282 - 86 326 ( 1 330) - - 6 877
Printing and publishing 399 566 ( 21 553) 6 100 - - 16 971 ( 11 985) - - 74 003
Refining and oil 3 201 ( 105) 195 17 630 - 38 824 - - - 4 979
Chemicals and rubber 656 817 ( 17 158) 22 858 29 233 - 15 199 ( 12 979) - - 111 818
Non-metallic minerals 371 544 ( 30 120) 1 938 - - 12 730 ( 7 586) - - 18 439
Metallic products 871 681 ( 48 873) 8 355 5 566 - 2 049 - - - 148 266
Production of machinery, equipment and electric devices 272 892 ( 9 805) 3 085 44 422 - 31 957 ( 3 583) - - 126 947
Production of transport material 120 437 ( 3 749) 676 29 902 - 44 717 ( 108) - - 24 514
Other transforming industries 408 077 ( 26 365) 628 51 249 - 61 000 ( 16 425) 9 494 - 42 916
Electricity, gas and water 1 563 238 ( 14 273) 150 673 20 083 - 414 558 ( 507) - - 472 811
Construction 3 651 972 ( 457 026) 326 302 182 635 - 175 527 ( 1 688) 4 233 - 2 324 577
Wholesale and retail 3 263 125 ( 369 963) 14 542 87 589 - 70 265 ( 22 437) 3 902 - 550 945
Tourism 1 444 438 ( 124 236) 4 058 27 399 - 35 954 ( 391) - - 96 883
Transports and communications 2 903 304 ( 58 560) 240 724 50 739 - 205 604 ( 25 595) 10 797 - 984 970
Financial activities 3 991 871 ( 178 315) 755 530 1 636 327 391 719 3 400 125 ( 87 655) 486 822 ( 14 354) 251 403
Real estate activities 5 749 051 ( 457 670) 30 208 71 953 - 79 333 ( 4 511) 1 301 - 368 374
Services provided to companies 4 653 276 ( 468 937) 360 395 97 348 - 774 692 ( 36 004) 39 223 - 1 377 786
Public services 1 618 529 ( 24 070) 1 214 296 1 323 905 - 6 341 187 - 403 583 - 201 215
Non-profit organisations 3 271 447 ( 292 995) 31 605 81 444 - 400 533 ( 46 838) 86 486 ( 11 211) 410 064
Mortgage loans 10 974 392 ( 172 710) - - - - - - - 7
Consumers loans 2 502 284 ( 198 782) - - - - - - - 55 223
Other 149 623 ( 4 274) 1 028 1 938 - 52 742 ( 4) - - 3 156
TOTAL 51
922 (3
51 110 922 (3 134 195)
195)
3 218 830 3 3 893 84 6 3 84 391 719 719 12 4 14 131 12 ( 284 859) 859) 1 050 836 1 ( 25 565) 25 565) 7 831 396 831 396
(in thousands of euro)
31 .1 2.201 2
Loans and advances to
customers
Financial
assets held
for trading
Other
financial
assets at fair
value through
Derivatives for
risk
management
Available-for-sale financial
assets
Held-to-maturity investments Guarantees
granted
Gross
amount
Impairment profit and
loss
purposes Gross
amount
Impairment Gross
amount
Impairment
Agriculture 434 485 ( 27 1 52) 1 4 202 - - 1 0 725 ( 6) - - 36 677
Mining 309 229 ( 1 1 966) 3 742 1 1 708 - 1 2 969 ( 675) - - 53 656
Food, beverage and tobacco 974 407 ( 50 542) 25 727 2 685 - 1 0 395 ( 52) - - 1 02 293
Textiles 31 6 309 ( 31 090) 862 - - 1 0 425 ( 3 958) - - 1 2 779
Shoes 63 359 ( 6 843) 38 - - 499 ( 499) - - 2 063
Wood and cork 1 47 345 ( 23 1 21 ) 480 2 236 - 4 366 ( 1 330) - - 7 466
Printing and publishing 331 889 ( 1 5 601 ) 6 683 - - 1 1 968 ( 1 1 968) - - 84 260
Refining and oil 6 976 ( 45) 4 81 7 3 385 - 1 1 61 8 - - - 5 425
Chemicals and rubber 61 6 899 ( 1 4 1 49) 20 744 1 471 - 24 009 ( 1 3 276) - - 1 02 280
Non-metallic minerals 363 449 ( 28 435) 431 - - 1 3 1 03 ( 7 958) - - 20 1 52
Metallic products 877 1 38 ( 48 939) 1 4 592 1 94 - 2 407 - - - 1 55 603
Production of machinery, equipment and electric devices 280 584 ( 1 1 883) 3 079 584 - 31 249 ( 5 632) - - 1 20 022
Production of transport material 1 1 3 698 ( 9 677) 630 1 0 741 1 4 33 298 ( 3 438) - - 34 662
Other transforming industries 389 355 ( 27 340) 1 61 1 2 642 - 31 758 ( 1 1 280) - - 38 449
E lectricity, gas and water 1 458 334 ( 1 1 032) 1 55 360 23 846 - 687 307 - - - 487 693
Construction 4 429 927 ( 368 41 7) 41 6 606 57 643 - 27 858 ( 1 688) - - 2 292 61 9
Wholesale and retail 3 1 88 671 ( 289 276) 1 0 81 0 1 366 - 33 764 ( 1 5 430) 1 537 - 546 904
Tourism 1 453 1 73 ( 91 21 5) 1 4 625 65 301 - 39 439 ( 379) - - 1 01 949
Transports and communications 2 1 52 1 59 ( 46 964) 291 1 75 1 8 483 - 271 487 ( 8 91 6) 9 894 - 1 01 0 767
Financial activities 3 952 1 38 ( 1 23 257) 1 045 792 1 901 531 51 6 506 3 650 620 ( 70 301 ) 526 584 ( 20 794) 1 61 474
Real estate activities 6 249 967 ( 431 61 1 ) 52 371 70 000 - 201 741 ( 1 891 ) 1 299 - 456 531
Services provided to companies 4 749 1 80 ( 369 927) 344 883 91 424 - 1 1 56 930 ( 33 1 97) 39 1 39 - 1 484 41 4
Public services 954 941 ( 22 959) 1 361 1 85 51 5 994 - 4 405 389 - 295 271 - 227 1 98
Non-profit organisations 2 682 267 ( 268 571 ) 1 33 1 28 38 356 - 303 008 ( 46 089) 1 06 936 ( 1 8 31 7) 402 493
Mortgage loans 1 1 1 33 822 ( 1 67 01 9) - - - - - - - 9
Consumers loans 2 627 780 ( 1 80 039) - - - - - - - 70 704
Other 1 41 253 ( 1 5 272) 1 826 1 963 - 6 945 ( 4) - - 4 978
TOTAL 50 398 734
398
(2
(2 692 342)
342) 342)
3 925 399 925 2 821 553 2 553 51 6 520 6 1 0 993 277 1 993 ( 237 967) 967) 967) 980 660 980 ( 39 1 1 1 ) 1 ) ) 8 023 520 023
Rating/S coring models
Rating/S coring models
Internal scale
[aaa;a-]
[bbb+;-bbb-]
Large companies
[bb+;bb-]
[b+;b-]
ccc+
8-9
1 0-1 1
1 2-1 3
1 4-1 5
Medium enterprises
1 6-1 7
1 8-1 9
20-21
22-23
24-25
30.06.201 3 (in million of euro)
31 .1 2.201 2
Credit
amount
(%) Credit
amount
(%)
7 0.01 % 8 0.02%
2 944 5.76% 2 31 3 4.59%
4 556 8.91 % 4 997 9.91 %
6 331 1 2.39% 8 080 1 6.02%
1 61 6 3.1 6% 1 277 2.53%
533 1 .04% 535 1 .06%
533 1 .04% 532 1 .06%
588 1 .1 5% 632 1 .25%
458 0.90% 438 0.87%
474 0.93% 567 1 .1 3%
284 0.56% 342 0.68%
336 0.66% 347 0.69%
225 0.44% 294 0.58%
1 51 0 2.95% 1 659 3.29%
A 61 0.1 2% 71 0.1 4%
B 352 0.69% 305 0.61 %
C 563 1 .1 0% 620 1 .23%
S mall enterprises
D
269 0.53% 31 1 0.62%
E 222 0.43% 251 0.50%
F 471 0.92% 557 1 .1 1 %
01 1 1 78 2.30% 1 1 96 2.37%
02 4 299 8.41 % 4 341 8.61 %
03 1 502 2.94% 1 492 2.96%
04 720 1 .41 % 71 0 1 .41 %
Mortgage loans
05
51 7 1 .01 % 503 1 .00%
06 505 0.99% 488 0.97%
07 654 1 .28% 679 1 .35%
08 842 1 .65% 953 1 .88%
01 93 0.1 8% 86 0.1 7%
02 60 0.1 2% 66 0.1 3%
03 1 33 0.26% 1 30 0.26%
04 252 0.49% 31 2 0.62%
05 1 23 0.24% 1 36 0.27%
Private individuals
06
1 70 0.33% 1 98 0.39%
07 1 50 0.29% 1 44 0.29%
08 1 1 6 0.23% 1 09 0.22%
09 21 9 0.43% 260 0.52%
1 0 4 0.01 % 4 0.01 %
No internal rating/scoring loans 1 7 241 33.74% 1 4 456 28.68%
TOTAL 51 1 1 1
51 1 1
1 00.00%
1 00.00%
50 399 50 399 50 399 1 00.00%
1 00.00%

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the analysis of the loan portfolio by rating is as follows:

Market risk

Market risk is the possible loss resulting from an adverse change in the value of a financial instrument due to fluctuations in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, share prices, commodities prices, volatility and credit spread.

The market risk management is integrated with the balance sheet management through the Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO). This committee is responsible for defining policies for the structuring and composition of the balance sheet, and for the control of exposures to interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risk.

The main measure of market risk is the assessment of potential losses under adverse market conditions, for which the Value at Risk (VaR) valuation criteria is used. BES's VaR model uses the Monte Carlo simulation, based on a confidence level of 99% and an investment period of 10 days. Volatilities and correlations are historical, based on an observation period of one year. As a complement to VaR stress testing has been developed, allowing to evaluate the impact of potential losses higher than the ones considered by VaR.

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
3
31 .1 2.201 2
.1
2
E xchange Risk 1 0 537 3 399
Interest rate risk 8 566 8 793
Shares and commodities 1 3 995 1 5 026
Volatility 6 61 9 7 1 1 2
Credit S pread 1 5 484 1 3 887
Diversification effect ( 1 1 471 ) ( 1 0 1 05)
Total 43 730 38 1 1 2

Group has a VaR of euro 43 730 thousands (31 December 2012: euro 38 112 thousands), for its trading positions.

Following the recommendations of Basel II (Pilar 2) and Instructions nº19/2005, of the Bank of Portugal BES Group calculates its exposure to interest rate risk based on the methodology of the Bank of International Settlement (BIS), classifying all balance and off-balance balances which are not part of the trading portfolio, by repricing intervals.

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
E ligible Non sentitive Up to 3 months 3 to 6 months 6 to 1 2 months 1 to 5 years More than 5
amounts years
Cash and deposits 4 241 1 33 31 5 701 3 761 1 20 1 49 505 61 0 540 1 3 656
Loans and advances to customers 50 1 75 876 - 29 723 540 8 21 7 542 3 1 70 1 72 6 344 448 2 720 1 74
S ecurities 1 8 940 562 7 027 91 7 3 928 330 1 1 34 41 0 2 538 967 1 657 657 2 653 282
Debt securities issued 344 980 344 980 - - - - -
Total 37 41 2 990
990
9
9 501 457
457
5 709 749 749 8 002 645 002 645 5 387 1 1 3 5 3
Deposits from Banks 1 5 1 00 226 - 1 3 689 645 720 753 1 1 5 450 321 1 39 253 239
Due to customers 37 365 854 - 23 281 1 21 2 882 043 5 236 882 5 930 070 35 737
S ecurities issue 1 3 343 390 - 3 386 909 343 261 2 235 073 4 797 328 2 580 81 9
Investiments contracts 3 474 902 1 026 962 - - - 1 581 1 1 5 866 824
Debt securities issued 1 494 592 29 737 1 4 421 350 636 - 71 0 356 389 443
Total 40 372 097
097
4 296 6934 693
4 296 693
7 587 404 7 587 404404 1 3 340 008 1 3 340 0081 340 008 4 1 26 063 4 1 26 063
GAP (assets - liabilities) (3 708 31 1 ) (2 959 1 07) 5 204 764 (1 877 656) (5 337 364) 1 261 050
Off Balance sheet ( 3 01 5) (1 1 41 0 1 81 ) (1 1 03 1 50) 6 526 482 6 207 720 ( 223 886)
S tructural GAP (3 71 1 326)
(3
1 326)
(1 4 369 288)
369
288)
4 1 01 61 4 4 1 4 4 4 648 827 827 827 870 357 870 357 1 037 1 64 1
Accumulated GAP (1 4 369 288)
369 288)
(1
(1 0 267 673)
673)
(5 61 8 847) 61 847) 847) (4 748 490) (4 748 490) (3 71 1 326) (3
(in thousands of euro)
31 .1 2.201 2
E ligible Non sentitive Up to 3 months 3 to 6 months 6 to 1 2 months 1 to 5 years More than 5
amounts years
Loans and advances to customers 7 492 060 438 71 3 6 664 597 269 579 1 03 370 1 5 754 46
S ecurities 49 673 250 - 29 71 2 842 8 957 736 2 736 21 0 5 965 359 2 301 1 03
Debt securities issued 1 6 725 064 7 367 973 4 002 972 1 359 061 1 058 477 1 742 554 1 1 94 026
Total 40 380 41 1
1
1 0 586 3760 376
1 0 586 376
3 898 057 3 898 057 057 7 723 668 7 723 668723 668 3 495 1 75 3 495 1 75
Deposits from banks 1 5 867 594 - 1 4 1 82 895 525 694 648 472 270 027 240 506
Due to customers 34 031 479 - 22 337 278 2 929 281 3 066 320 5 685 1 75 1 3 424
S ecurities issue 1 5 858 652 - 5 1 39 450 752 979 279 880 6 547 539 3 1 38 805
Investment contracts 3 31 9 944 545 779 25 622 371 293 - 1 671 301 705 950
Tecnical provision 1 547 697 1 531 1 05 - - - 5 904 1 0 689
Total 41 685 244
244
4 579 247
247
4
3 994 673 673 673 1 4 1 79 946 1 1 946 4 1 09 373 4 1 373
GAP (assets - liabilities) (2 464 796) (1 304 833) 6 007 1 29 ( 96 61 6) (6 456 278) ( 61 4 1 98)
Off Balance S heet (6 1 1 4 471 ) ( 751 350) 509 366 6 289 980 66 475
S tructural GAP (2 464 796)
(2
796)
(7 41 9 305)
305)
9
5 255 779 5 779 41 2 750 2 750 ( 1 66 298) ( 66 298) ( 547 723) (
Accumulated GAP (7 41 9 305)
9 305)
(2 1 63 525)1 525)
(2 1 63 525)
(1 750 775) (1 750 775)750 775) (1 91 7 073) (1 91 7 073)(1 91 7 073) (2 464 796) (2 464 796)

The following table presents the average balances, interests and interest rates in relation to the Group's major assets and liabilities categories, for the six months period ended 30 June 2013 and for the year ended as at 31 December 2012:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3 31 .1 2.201 2
Average
balance for
the year
Interest for
the year
Av erage
interest
rate
Average
balance for
the year
Interest for
the year
Av erage
interest
rate
Monetary assets 5 1 22 937 1 20 578 4.75% 4 885 099 1 92 458 3.94%
Loans and advances to customers 50 1 98 737 1 1 55 127 4.64% 50 31 5 71 5 2 527 274 5.02%
Securities 1 4 440 873 338 062 4.72% 1 4 242 252 850 845 5.97%
Differencial applications - - - - - -
Financial Assets 69 762 549 1 61 3 767 1 3 4.66% 69 443 065 69 443 065 3 570 577 5.1 4% 5.1 4%
Monetary Liabilities 1 5 407 503 1 72 978 2.26% 1 7 566 965 41 9 1 67 2.39%
Due to consumers 36 289 404 51 1 351 2.84% 34 029 787 1 037 769 3.05%
Other 1 4 965 735 459 052 6.1 9% 1 6 564 422 933 1 33 5.63%
Differencial liabilities 3 099 906 - - 1 281 892 - -
Financial Liabilities 69 762 549 1 1 43 381 1 3.31 % % 69 443 066 69 443 066 2 390 069 3.44%
Net interest income 470 386 1 .36% .36% 1 1 80 508 1 .70% .70%
1 .70%

Foreign Exchange Risk

In relation to foreign exchange risk, the breakdown of assets and liabilities by currency as at 30 June 2013 and 31 of December of 2012, is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3 31.12.2012
Spot
Spot
Forward
Forward
Other
elements
Net ex posure
posure
Spot
Spot
Forward Forward Other
elements
Net ex posure
USD United Stades Dollars ( 1 51 922) 194 219 195 487 237 784 ( 802 201) 842 328 32 097 72 224
GBP Great Britain P ounds 425 974 ( 395 456) ( 8 687) 21 831 466 168 ( 467 042) ( 1 057) ( 1 931)
BRL Brazillian real 1 72 519 ( 120 060) ( 53 471) ( 1 012) 1 87 801 ( 1 83 686) ( 4 738) ( 623)
DKK Danish Krone 12 339 ( 1 1 926) - 413 21 947 ( 21 579) - 368
J PY
J apanese yene
( 6 504) 5 411 ( 1 349) ( 2 442) 27 297 5 1 71 ( 40 1 66) ( 7 698)
CHF S wiss franc 47 840 2 586 ( 60 773) ( 10 347) 9 944 ( 6 962) ( 1 286) 1 696
S E K S wedish krone 3 227 ( 1 351 ) ( 1 981) ( 1 05) 7 403 ( 7 778) ( 53) ( 428)
NOK Norwegian krone ( 88 1 60) 87 896 1 981 1 717 ( 49 539) 49 807 69 337
CAD Canadian Dollar 3 569 ( 1 203) ( 2 969) ( 603) 22 866 ( 23 290) ( 7 227) ( 7 651)
ZAR
Rand
( 6 425) 6 733 - 308 ( 5 569) 4 475 497 ( 597)
AUD Australian Dollar ( 22 679) 36 776 ( 1 1 567) 2 530 ( 8 51 0) 10 1 24 1 7 1 631
AOA Kwanza ( 54 912) ( 76 967) - ( 1 31 879) ( 53 208) - - ( 53 208)
CZK
Czach koruna
( 486) 489 - 3 5 - - 5
MXN Mexican P eso 64 472 ( 64 1 12) - 360 63 789 ( 75 772) 9 338 ( 2 645)
Others ( 40 017) 50 324 21 91 6 32 222 1 6 727 45 008 34 626 96 361
358 835
835
(
( 286 641 )
641 ) )
78 587 587 1 50 780 780 ( 95 080) 080) 080) 1 70 804 804 22 1 1 7 1 1 7 97 841 97 841

Exposure to peripheral Eurozone countries public debt

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012 the exposure to public debt from peripheral Eurozone countries which are monitored by the Group is analysed as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
Loans and
Advances to
Customers
Financial Assets
held for trading at
fair value
Derivatives
instruments (1 )
Available-for-sale
financial assets
Held-to-maturity
investments
Total
Portugal 927 591 862 488 23 301 3 419 987 1 33 831 5 367 1 98
Spain 1 02 613 675 478 ( 63) 1 243 848 - 2 021 876
Greece - 3 376 - 45 002 - 48 378
Irland - - - - - -
Italy - 403 - 217 1 85 - 21 7 588
Hungary - - - - - -
1 030 204
1
204
1 541 745
541
23 238 23 4 926 022 4 1 33 831 1 33 831 7 655 040 655 040

(1) Net values: receivable/(payable)

(in thousands of euro)
31 .1 2.201 2
Loans and
Advances to
Customers
Financial Assets
held for trading at
fair value
Derivatives
instruments (1 )
Available-for-sale
financial assets
Held-to-maturity
investments
Total
Portugal 935 771 592 985 31 1 43 2 468 941 1 28 1 47 4 1 56 987
S pain 1 1 1 1 21 568 ( 76) 605 499 - 71 7 1 1 2
Greece - 3 439 - - - 3 439
Irland - - - - 24 894 24 894
Italy - 6 225 - 21 290 - 27 51 5
Hungary - - - - - -
1 046 892
1
603 21 7 603
603 21 7
31 067 31 067 3 095 730 3 095 730 095 730 1 53 041 1 53 041 53 4 929 947 4 929 947

(1) Net values: receivable/(payable)

All the exposures presented above, except loans and advances to customers, are recorded in the Group's balance sheet at fair value, which is based on market quotations or, in relation to derivatives, based on valuation techniques with observable market data. Loans and advances to customers are recorded at amortized cost net of impairment losses.

A detailed exposure regarding securities recorded in financial assets available-for-sale, financial assets held for trading, financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and held to maturity investments can be analysed as follows:

(in millions of euro)
30.06.201 3
Nominal
Amount
Market value Accrued
interest
Book value
value
Impairment Fair value
reserves
Available-for-sale financial assets
Portugal 3 652 398
652
3
3 397 690
22 297 297 3 41 9 987 9 - 1 6 647 647
Maturity up to 1 year 909 903 901 590 57 901 647 - ( 725)
Maturity exceeding 1 year 2 742 495 2 496 1 00 22 240 2 51 8 340 - 1 7 372
Spain 1 243 821
243
1
1 235 427
8 421 8 421 1 243 848 243 - ( 4 258) 258)
Maturity up to 1 year 806 200 796 753 1 66 796 91 9 ( 1 211 )
Maturity exceeding 1 year 437 621 438 674 8 255 446 929 - ( 3 047)
Grécia 105 003
105
44 279 723 45 002 45 - ( 9 1 53) 1
Maturidade até 1 ano - - - - - -
Maturidade superior 1 ano 105 003 44 279 723 45 002 - ( 9 1 53)
Italy 220 000
220
21 6 771 21
21 6 771
414 21 7 185 21 7 185 7 - 73
Maturity up to 1 year 100 000 98 645 - 98 645 - -
Maturity exceeding 1 year 120 000 11 8 126 414 11 8 540 - 73
5 221 222
221
4 894 1 67 4 67
4 894 1 67
31 855 31 855 855 4 926 022 4 926 022 926 - 3 309
Financial assets held for trading
Portugal 178 779 164 71 5 5 830 170 545 - -
Spain 34 926 42 828 7 435 50 263 - -
21 3 705
21 3
207 543 1 3 265 3 265 220 808 220 - -
Financial assets at fair value
Portugal 662 108 684 090 7 853 691 943 - -
Spain 630 434 625 206 9 625 21 5 - -
Greece 7 568 3 324 52 3 376 - -
Italy 400 402 1 403 - -
1 300 510
300
1 31
1 31 3 022
7 91 5 7 91 1 320 937 320 - -
Financial assets held to maturity
Portugal 137 000 135 523 4 585 133 831 - -
137 000
137
135 523 4 585 133 831 133 - -
(in millions of euro)
31 .1 2.2012
Nominal
Amount
Market value Accrued
interest
Book value
Book value
Impairment Fair value
reserves
Available-for-sale financial assets
Portugal 2 669 666
2
666
2 421 241 47 700 47 2 468 941 2 - 1 91 1 42 1
Maturity up to 1 year 1 87 331 186 1 35 1 1 3 1 86 248 - 498
Maturity exceeding 1 year 2 482 335 2 235 1 06 47 587 2 282 693 - 1 90 644
Spain 61 6 092
6 092
597 401 8 098 8 605 499 - 2 1 90 2 1
Maturity up to 1 year 389 350 383 681 325 384 006 - 796
Maturity exceeding 1 year 226 742 21 3 720 7 773 221 493 - 1 394
Italy 20 000
000
20 867 423 21 290 - 478
Maturity up to 1 year - - - - - -
Maturity exceeding 1 year 20 000 20 867 423 21 290 - 478
3 305 758
3
758
3 039 509 56 221 56 3 095 730 3 - 1 93 81 0 81
Financial assets held for trading
Portugal 1 58 946 141 676 3 807 1 45 483 - -
Spain 304 302 - 302 - -
1 59 250
250
141 978 3 807 1 45 785 - -
Financial assets at fair value
Portugal 523 775 439 544 7 958 447 502 - -
Spain 260 259 7 266 - -
Greece 1 29 655 3 439 - 3 439 - -
Italy 5 969 6 224 1 6 225 - -
659 659
659
449 466 7 966 457 432 - -
Financial assets held to maturity
Portugal
1 37 000 126 431 1 71 6 1 28 147 - -
Irland 24 000 24 051 844 24 894 - -
1 61 000
000
150 482
150 482
2 560 1 53 041 1 53 041 - -

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk derives from the potential inability to fund assets while satisfying commitments on due dates and from potential difficulties in liquidating positions in portfolio without incurring in excessive losses.

The liquidity risk can be divided into two types:

  • Assets liquidity (market liquidity risk) unable to sell a particular asset due to lack of liquidity in the market, which results in extending the bid / offer spread or applying a haircut to the market value.
  • Funding (funding liquidity risk) unable to, within the desired timeframe and currency, fund assets in the market and / or refinance debt that is due. This inability can be reflected by a significant increase of the financing cost or the requirement of collateral to obtain funds. The difficulty of (re) financing can lead to asset sales, even incurring in significant losses. The risk of (re) financing should be minimized through adequate diversification of funding sources and maturities.

The first half of 2013 was characterized by the maintenance of the trend that market was recovering, lead by the reduction of risk aversion and the decrease of the peripheral countries sovereign debts yields sustained by the central banks strong expansionist policies. Within this context, on February a significant number of banks reimbursed the LTRO (Long Term Refinancing Operation) granted on December 2011, in the amount of 137 billions of euros. Bes Group reimbursed in advance euro 1 billion in relation with the referred credit operation.

Taking advantage of the favorable conditions, the Group went to the international capital markets with one senior debt emission, not guaranteed, with 5 years maturity, in the amount of euro 500 million, anticipating some reimbursements that were due during 2013 (euro 1.9 billions).

However, the impasse resulting from the Italian elections, as well as the measures announced in relation to the Cyprus request for financial aid, brought uncertainty to the market agents, leading again to an uncertainty climate and risk aversion, and as a consequence the increase of the spreads on the peripheral European countries loans. This movement was partly reversed on April.

At the end of the first half of 2013, the value of the portfolio of assets eligible for rediscount operations was euro 24.6 billions, of which euro 21.8 billions with the European Central Bank.

The overall exposure to liquidity risk is assessed through reports that provide not only identify the negative mismatch, but also how to make coverage an a dynamic basis.

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
E ligible
amounts
Up to 7 days From 7 days to
1 month
From 1 to 3
months
From 3 to 6
months
From 6 months
to 1 year
More than 1
year
ASS ETS
Cash and deposits with banks 316 31 6 - - - - -
Loans and advances to banks and central banks 3 925 3 585 1 30 31 1 44 2 34
Loans and advances to customers 42 797 599 794 1 461 1 860 1 61 7 36 466
S ecurities 29 282 2 580 1 454 1 658 1 573 2 949 1 9 068
Debt securities issues 345 - 345 - - - -
Other Assets, net 2 1 30 738 428 - 3 1 25 836
Off Balance sheet (Commitments and Derivatives) 7 750 820 87 476 457 573 5 336
Total 8
8 638
3 238
238
3 626 4 037 5 266 61 740 61 740 740
LIABILITIES
Deposits from banks, central banks and other loans 1 5 329 2 81 2 587 499 677 1 93 1 0 562
Due to customers 37 1 37 1 1 24 2 099 926 300 652 32 035
S ecurities 1 3 264 1 65 271 1 055 1 59 2 390 9 223
Investments contracts 3 475 33 1 7 44 1 02 251 3 027
Debt securities issues 1 495 3 5 1 2 23 74 1 378
Other short-term liabilities 1 929 1 325 528 - - 1 75
Off Balance sheet (Commitments and Derivatives) 1 1 1 30 879 228 660 570 565 8 229
Total 6 341
6
3 735
735
3 1 96 1 831 4 1 26 64 529
GAP (Assets - Liabilities) 2 297
2 297
( 497) 497)
( 497)
428 2 206 1 1 41 1 41
Accumulated GAP 2 297
2
1 800
800 800
2 228 4 434 5 575
Buffer > 1 2 months 2 805
(in thousands of euro)
31 .1 2.201 2
E ligible
amounts
Up to 7 days From 7 days to
1 month
From 1 to 3
months
From 3 to 6
months
From 6
months to 1
year
More than 1
year
ASSETS
Cash and deposits with banks 420 420 - - - - -
Loans and advances to banks and central banks 7 072 5 61 4 504 607 223 95 30
Loans and advances to customers 43 500 561 1 1 70 1 41 1 1 501 2 291 36 566
Securities 25 684 2 601 1 1 40 2 226 889 1 500 1 7 328
Debt securities issues 4 4 - - - - -
Other Assets, net 1 81 6 1 81 6 - - - - -
Off Balance sheet (Commitments and Derivatives) 6 570 31 3 1 39 268 454 51 3 4 883
Total 1 1 329 329 1 1 329 2 953
2 953
4 51 2 4 51 3 067 4 399 58 807
LIABILITIES
Deposits from banks, central banks and other loans 1 6 1 1 0 2 092 51 5 680 479 770 1 1 573
Due to customers 33 789 594 957 1 974 731 1 38 29 396
Securities 1 5 862 1 76 441 1 936 927 278 1 2 1 03
Investments contracts 3 320 21 1 83 63 1 62 2 989
Debt securities issues 1 548 1 0 5 1 4 28 71 1 41 8
Other short-term liabilities 1 589 1 589 - - - - -
Off Balance sheet (Commitments and Derivatives) 1 0 1 88 330 201 41 7 624 520 8 096
Total 4 81 2 2 2 1 20
1 20 20
5 1 04 2 852 1 939 65 575
GAP (Assets - Liabilities) 6 51 5 5
5
833
833
( 593) 593) 21 4 2 459
Accumulated GAP 6 51 5 6 51 5
5
7 348
7 348
6 755 6 970 9 429
Buffer > 1 2 months 581

The one year cumulative gap went from euro 9 429 million in December 2012 to euro 5 575 million in June 2013. These amounts include BES Vida.

Additionally, and in accordance with Instruction no. 13/2009 of Bank of Portugal, the liquidity gap is defined by the indicator [(Net Assets - Volatile Liabilities) / (Assets - Net assets) * 100] on each residual cumulative maturity scale. Net assets include cash and net securities and volatile liabilities include

issuances, commitments, derivatives and other liabilities. This indicator allows a characterization of the wholesale risk of the institutions.

As at 30 June 2013, BES Group one year liquidity gap was -2.3, which compares with -1.7 as at 31 December 2012. This negative evolution does not reflect, by the ratio definition, the increase of liquidity securities with maturities over one year in portfolio. It should be noted that the above figures, calculated in accordance with Instruction no. 13/2009 of Bank of Portugal, do not include BES Vida, whose activity is regulated by the Portuguese Insurance Institute ("Instituto de Seguros de Portugal"), that establishes exposure limits for diversification and prudential spread.

In order to try to anticipate possible constraints, BES Group considers extreme scenarios in terms of liquidity (moderate and severe), different timeframes and different impact areas (systemic, specific to the Bank and combined). For example, in the systemic scenario is simulated the closure of the wholesale market, while in the specific scenario to the Bank is simulated the run-off of customer deposits from retail and non-retail, with different severity levels.

In January 2013, under the Basel III framework, the Bank of International Settlements published new legislation regarding the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR). As at 31 December 2012, the Group has met on this ratio the limit set for 2015.

Operational risk

Operational risk represents the risk of losses resulting from failures in internal procedures, people behaviors, information systems and external events. It is understood, therefore, operational risk as the sum of the following risks: operational, information systems, compliance and reputation.

To manage operational risk, it was developed and implemented a system that standardizes, systematizes and regulates the frequency of actions with the objective of identification, monitoring, controlling and mitigation of risk. The system is supported at organizational level by a unit within the Global Risk Department, exclusively dedicated to this task, and by representatives designated by each of the relevant departments and subsidiaries.

Insurance business specific risk (life insurance)

Underwriting

There are written rules that establish the guidelines to consider in the risk acceptance, and which were based on the analysis performed over several portfolio indicators to enable matching the best possible price to the risk. The information provided by the Company's reinsurers is also taken into account and the underwriting policies are defined by business segment.

Pricing

The Company aims to set prices sufficient and adequate to cover all commitments (outstanding claims, expenses and cost of capital).

Upstream, the price suitability is tested through techniques of realistic cash flow projections and downstream, the profitability of each product or group of products is monitored annually when calculating the Market Consistent Embedded Value.

There are metrics and guidelines defined by the Company setting out the minimum requirements for profitability of any new product, as well as to perform sensitivity analysis. The calculation of the Market Consistent Embedded Value is conducted once a year by the Company and reviewed by external consultants.

Reserving

In general, the Company's policy is prudential and uses recognized actuarial methods fulfilling the legislation in force. The main policy objective is to record appropriate and adequate reserves so that the Company meets all its future liabilities. For each line of business, the Company records reserves within their liabilities for future claims and segregate assets to represent these reserves. This requires the preparation of estimates and the use of assumptions that may affect the assets and liabilities amounts in future years.

Such estimates and assumptions are periodically evaluated, including through statistical analysis of historical internal and / or external data. The adequacy of estimated liabilities for the insurance activity is reviewed annually. If the technical reserves are not sufficient to cover the present value of expected future cash flows (claims, costs and commissions), the insuffciencty is immediately recognized through additional reserves.

Claim management

The risk associated to the claim management procedures has it origin on the possibility that an increase responsibility may occur, by insufficient or deficient quality of the data used in the provision calculation process, or increase in the expenses related to the litigations management, as an consequence of a insufficient management of the referred procedures.

In relation to this type of risk, there are clear and formalized rules in that define the procedures and controls in the claims management procedures.

Reinsurance

BES Vida celebrates reinsurance contracts in order to limit its exposure to risk. Reinsurance may be performed for each single insurance contract (optional reinsurance), namely when the coverage level required by the insurer exceeds subscription internal limits, or based in the portfolio (reinsurance to be treated), in which the individual exposures from the insured are within the internal limits, but there is a unacceptable risk due to the accumulation of claims.

Insurance specific risk

Biometric risks

Biometric risks include the risks of longevity, mortality and disability. The longevity risk covers the uncertainty in the ultimate loss due to policyholders living longer than expected and can arise for example, in annuities. The longevity risk is managed through pricing, underwriting policy and by regularly reviewing the mortality tables used to set prices and create reserves in compliance. The mortality risk is linked to an increase of the mortality rate which may have an impact on insurances that guarantee capital in the event of death. This risk is mitigated through underwriting policies, regular review of the mortality tables used and reinsurance. The disability risk covers the uncertainty of actual losses due to disability rates higher than expected.

The sensitivity of the portfolio to biometric risks is analyzed through realistic cash flow projections - Market Consistent Embedded Value Model.

Non-collection risk

The non-collection risk relates to the risk of nonpayment of premiums and cancellation of policies. The redemption and cancellation rates are monitored regularly in order to monitor its impact on the Company's portfolio. The portfolio's sensitivity to this risk is analyzed through realistic cash flow projections - Market Consistent Embedded Value Model.

The main assumptions used by type of contract are as follows:

Mortality Table
Table
Technical rate
Technical rate
Retirements savings plans and capitalization products
Up to December 1 997 GKM 80 4%
From J anuary 1 998 to February 1 999 GKM 80 3.25%
From J uly 1 999 to February 2003 GKM 80 2.25% and 3%
From Mars 2003 to December 2003 GKM 80 2.75%
After J anuary 2004 GKM 80 Set per calendar year (*)
Insurance in case of life
Rents
Up to J une 2002 TV 73/77 4%
From J uly 2002 to December 2003 TV 73/77 3%
From J anuary 2004 to August 2006 GKF 95 3%
After September 2006 GKM - 3 years 2%
Other insurance
Insurance in case of death
Up to December 2004 GKM 80 4%
After J anuary 2005 GKM 80 0% to 2%
Insurance mixed
Up to September 1 998 GKM 80 4%
After October 1 998 GKM 80 3%

(*) In the years of 201 2 and 201 1 the technical rate w as 2%

For liability adequacy test purposes, the mortality assumptions are based on best estimates derived from portfolio experience investigations. Future cash flows are evaluated and discounted at government bonds rate.

The mortality assumptions used are as follows:

Mortality Table
Rents GRM 95
S avings and Other contracts 30% GKM 80

Capital management and solvability ratio

The main objective of the Group capital management is to ensure compliance with the Group's strategic objectives in terms of capital adequacy, respecting and enforcing the minimum capital requirements set by supervisors.

The definition of the strategy in terms of capital adequacy is made by the Executive Committee and is integrated in the global goals of the Group.

The Group is subject to Bank of Portugal supervision that, under the capital adequacy Directive from the CE, establishes the prudential rules to be attended by the institutions under its supervision. These rules determine a minimum solvability ratio in relation to the requirements of the assumed risks that institutions have to fulfill.

In the scope of the implementation of the new capital accord Basel II, and using the permission granted by the new prudential regime established by Decree-Law 103/2007 and Decree-Law 104/2007, the Group was authorized to use, starting 31 March 2009, the approach based in the use of internal models for credit risks (Foundation Internal Rating Based Approach – IRBF) for credit risk and the Standardized Approach – TSA) for operational risk.

The capital elements of BES Group are divided into: Basic Own Funds, Complementary Own Funds and Deductions, as follows:

  • Core Tier I: This category includes mainly the share capital, share premiums, elegible reserves, the net profit for the year retained when certified and non-controlling interests. The fair value reserves are excluded except for the deduction of negative fair value reserves associated with shares or other equity instruments, is also deductible to Core Tier I the following balance shets amounts goodwill, intangible assets, negative actuarial deviations arising from liabilities with post-employment benefits to employees above the prudential corridor limit and, where applicable, the net loss for the period.
  • Basic Own Funds (BOF): In addition to the amounts considered as Core Tier I, this category includes the preference shares and hybrid capital instruments. It can be deducted from capital half of the value converted into equity, above 10%, in financial institutions and insurance companies. Following the implementation of the IRB method for credit risk, is now also adjusted 50% of the expected loss amount for exposures on the part that exceeds the sum of value adjustments and existing reserves.
  • Complementary Own Funds (COF): Essentially incorporates the subordinated eligible debt and 45% of the positive fair value reserve associated with equity securities. The book value of investments in banking and insurance associates is deducted in 50% of its value, is also deducted 50% of the expected losses of the risk positions less any existing provisions, following the application of the IRBF method for credit risk
  • Deductions (D): Essentially incorporates the prudential amortization of assets received as a recovery of non-performing loans.

Additionally there are several rules that limit the composition of the capital basis. The prudential rules determine that the COF cannot exceed the BOF. Also, some components of the COF (Lower Tier II) cannot exceed 50% of the BOF.

In May 2011 and in the context of the negotiation of the Financial Assistance Programme to Portugal – with the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund – the Bank of Portugal issued the Notice 3/2011, establishing new minimum levels of solvency to be followed by the financial groups subject to its supervision. Therefore, Portuguese credit institutions must reach a Core Tier I ratio of no less than 9% by 31 December 2011 and 10% by 31 December 2012. At the same time, european banks must reach a Core Tier I ratio of 9% as defined by the European Banking Authority (EBA).

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the main movements occurred in BOF are as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31 .1 2.201 2
6 439
6
6 1 71
71
- 995
( 24) ( 1 9)
( 236) 42
( 1 0) 2
1 22 ( 1 66)
( 24) ( 526)
( 3) ( 1 2)
( 1 1 3) ( 1 64)
( 63) 1 42
36 ( 26)
6 1 24
6
6 439
6 439

The capital adequacy of BES Group as at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012 is presented as follows:

(in thousands of euro)
30.06.201 3
30.06.201 3
31 .1 2.201 2
31 .1 2.201 2
A - Capital Requirements
Share Capital, Issue Premium and Treasury stock 6 1 02 6 074
E legible reserves and retained earnings (excluding fair value reserves) 1 001 1 237
Minority Interest 577 587
Intangible assets ( 1 33) ( 1 41 )
Changes on actuarial Losses ( 765) ( 741 )
Goodwill ( 384) ( 506)
Fair value reserves with an impact on BOF ( 1 1 5) ( 52)
Recognition of the impact of adopting IFRS 1 0 1 3
Basic own funds ex cluding preference shares (Core Tier I)
ier I)
( A1 ) )
( A1 )
6 293 6 293 6 471 6 471
Hybrid instuments, elegible for Tier I 202 226
Deductions in connection with investments held in banking and insurance entities ( 371 ) ( 258)
Own Funds for the determination of the EBA Core Tier I ratio
r I ratio
( C )
( C )
5 803 5 803 6 092 6 092
Basic own funds (Tier I) ( A2 ) 6 1 24 1 6 439 6 439
Positive fair value reserves (45% ) 53 47
E ligible subordinated debt 792 801
Deductions in connection with investments held in banking and insurance entities ( 371 ) ( 258)
Complementary own funds (Tier II) 474 590 590
Deductions ( 77) ( 77)
( 77)
( 72)(
( 72)
Eligible own funds ( A3 )
( A3 )
6 521
6 521
6 957 6 957
B- Risk Weighted Assets
Calculated according Notice 5/2007 (Credit Risk) 55 443 56 484
Calculated according Notice 8/2007 (Market Risk) 1 548 1 503
Calculated according Notice 9/2007 (Operational Risk) 3 694 3 694
Risk Weighted Assets Total ( B )
(
)
60 685 61 681 681
C- Prudential Ratios
Core Tier 1 ( A1 / B ) 1 0.4% 1 0.5%
Core Tier 1 E BA (C / B ) 9.6% 9.9%
Tier 1 ( A2 / B ) 1 0.1 % 1 0.4%
S olvency Ratio ( A3 / B )
(
B )
1 0.7% 0.7%
1 0.7%
1 1 .3% 1 1 .3% 1

Financing and capitalization plans (2011 - 2015)

According to the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies signed between the Portuguese Government and the European Commission (EC), European Central Bank (ECB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF), Portuguese banks, and financial holding companies that consolidate Portuguese banking subsidiaries, have to quarterly develop financing and capitalization plans for the period from 2011 to 2015, in order to achieve the following objectives:

  • The loans to deposits ratio should reach a maximum value of 120% from December 2014, inclusive;
  • The stable funding ratio should be 100% from December 2014, inclusive;
  • The Core Tier I ratio should be 10% as at 31 December 2012 as established in Notice 3/2011 of Bank of Portugal.

Additionally, the financing plans should consider that the dependence of domestic funds from its branches and subsidiaries abroad should be minimized; must reduce its funding dependence from the ECB; consider a progressive access to the short-term market and a progressive opening of the medium and long term market from the fourth quarter of 2013; and should be supported by commercial policies to support the Portuguese economy sectors, namely the small and medium enterprises.

In order to prepare the initial plan and the quarterly reviews, projections on the relevant domestic macroeconomic variables, of GDP growth in the geographic areas of greatest relevance to the activities of the banks and further projections of interest rates and other reference parameters necessary for drawing up the plans are provided by the Bank of Portugal in conjunction with the EC/ECB/IMF. In the context of the plan for the period in reference, it is also noted the fact that the same is being object of a stress test exercise where the banks should, in a extreme scenario, present a Core Tier I ratio higher than 6% during the period (2011-2015).

NOTE 52 52 –CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTSCONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS

Securitization transactions

During the year 2011 and 2012, the securitization transactions originated by BES suffered successive rating downgrades, following the downgrades attributed by various rating agencies to the Portuguese Republic and Portuguese banks. Traditionally, these operations include in their structures different risk protection mechanisms, namely the substitution of counterparties when credit ratings fall below minimum levels required by rating agencies or by triggering corrective actions enabling the mitigation of the exposure risk to those counterparties.

In addition, BES acted as swap counterparty in two of its operations (Lusitano Mortgage No.6 and Lusitano Mortgage No.7). The performance of these functions in securitization transactions is restricted to entities that meet the minimum rating levels established by the rating agencies. Therefore, following the downgrades, BES position in the operation Lusitano Mortgage No.6 was transferred to a financial institution that meets the eligibility criteria of the agencies and in the operation Lusitano Motgage No.7, the Group preceded to the restructuring of the operation.

Additionally, following the Portuguese Republic downgrade by Moody's in February 2012, this agency set the maximum rating attributable to bonds issued in securitized operations as Baa1. Thus, the operation of securitization of small and medium enterprises settled by BES in December 2010 – Lusitano SME No.2 – lost the eligibility for rediscount at ECB and BES chose to exercise the call option in 23rd March 2012.

Covered Bonds

The issues of covered bonds also suffered a strong impact caused by the downgrade of the Portuguese Republic and the Portuguese banks. As a result, BES could no longer be the counterparty in interest rate swaps transactions and proceeded to its transfer and, in some cases, to its cancelation.

Contract Support Annex (CSA)

BES has a set of contracts negotiated with counterparties with who trades derivative in the OTC market. CSA takes the form of collateral agreement established between two parties dealing with each other derivatives Over-the-Counter, with the main objective to provide protection against credit risk, establishing for the purpose a set of rules regarding the collateral. Derivatives transactions are regulated by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) and have a minimum margin of risk that may change according to the parties rating.

NOTE 53 – –ASSETS TRANSFER ASSETS TRANSFER

As part of the restructuring process of the Portuguese real estate sector, several initiatives have been launched in order to create financial, operational and management conditions to revitalize the sector. Accordingly, the Government, in close liaison with the business and the financial sector, including BES Group, encouraged the creation of companies and specialized funds that, through merger, consolidation and integrated management, would obtain the required synergies to recover the sector. Pursuing the goals established, were created companies (parent companies), where BES Group has minority interests (in partnership with other banks that also have a minority interest), and which in turn now hold almost all of the capital of certain subsidiaries (subsidiaries of those parent companies) in order to acquire certain real estate bank loans.

During 2012 and in the first semester of 2013, BES transferred financial assets (mainly corporate loans) to the subsidiaries of the parent companies. These entities are responsible for managing the assets received as collateral, which after the transfer of loans the great majority of the financial assets transferred under these operations, was derecognized from the Group balance sheet, considering that the group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership, have the goal to implement a plan to increase its value.

These acquiring entities (the subsidiaries of the parent companies) have a specific management structure, fully autonomous from the banks, selected on the date of their incorporation and have the following main responsibilities:

  • define the entity's purpose;
  • administer and manage on an exclusive and independent way the assets acquired, determine objectives and investment policy and the manner to conduct the entity's management and affairs.

The acquiring entities are predominantly financed through the issuance of senior equity instruments fully underwritten by the parent company. The amount of capital represented by senior securities equals the fair value of the underlying asset, determined through a negotiation process based on evaluations made by both parties. These securities are remunerated at an interest rate that reflects the risk of the company holding the assets. Additionally, the funding can be supplemented through banks underwriting of junior capital instruments equal to the difference between the book value of the loans transferred and the fair value based on the senior securities valuation. These junior instruments, when underwrited by BES Group shall entitle to a contingent positive amount if the assets transferred value, when sold, exceeds the amount of senior securities plus its remuneration. Normally, the amount of the junior security is limited to a maximum of 25% of the total amount resulting from the senior and junior securities issued.

Given that these junior securities reflect a differential assessment of the assets transferred, based on valuation performed by independent bodies and a negotiation process between the parties, they are fully provided for in the Group's balance sheet.

Therefore, following the transfer of assets, the Group subscribed:

  • equity instruments, representing the share capital of the parent companies' which cash flows that will enable its recovery come from a wide range of assets transferred by the various banks. These securities are recorded under financial assets available for sale and are measured at market value with valuation regularly reported by those parent companies whose accounts are audited at the end of each year;
  • junior instruments issued by the acquiring companied (the subsidiaries of the parent companied) which are fully provided for thus reflecting the best impairment estimation of the financial assets transferred.

The instruments subscribed by BES Group clearly resulted in a minority position in the capital of the parent companies and of its subsidiaries.

In this context, having no control but being exposed to some risk and rewards of ownership in relation to the transferred assets through the securities as referred above, the Group, in accordance with IAS 39.21, conducted an analysis in order to compare the exposure to the variability of risks and rewards of the transferred assets before and after the operation and concluded that it has not retained substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. Additionally, and considering that also no control has been retained, it proceeded in accordance with IAS 93.20c (i) to the derecognition of the assets transferred and the recognition of the assets received in return, as shown in the following table:

(in thousands of euro)
Amounts at transfer date
Amount of the assets transferred Securities subscribed
Net assets
transferred
Transfer
amount
Result of the
transfer
Shares
(senior securities)
J unior
securities
Total Impairment Net amount
As at 31 December 201 2
Tourism Recovery Fund, FCR 282 1 21 282 1 21 - 256 891 34 906 291 797 (34 906) 256 891
FLIT SICAV 252 866 254 547 1 682 235 303 23 247 258 550 (23 247) 235 304
Discovery Portugal Real E state Fund 96 1 96 93 208 (2 988) 96 81 2 - 96 81 2 - 96 81 2
Vallis Construction Sector Fund 66 272 66 272 - 81 002 21 992 1 02 994 (21 992) 81 002
1 st Semester 201 3 -
Fundo Vallis Construction Sector 1 6 980 1 6 980 - 1 607 2 874 4 481 (2 874) 1 607
FLIT SICAV 75 835 74 1 35 (1 700) 1 1 332 (7 1 1 5) 4 21 6 7 1 1 5 1 1 332
Discovery Portugal Real E state Fund 1 331 900 ( 431 ) 4 365 - 4 365 - 4 365
Tourism Recovery Fund, FCR - - - 1 249 - 1 249 - 1 249
791 601
791 601
788 1 63
788 1 63
(3 437) 437) 688 561 561 75 904 764 464 764 (75 904) 904)(75 904) 688 562

As showed in the table above, the junior securities underwritten specifically as part of the transfer of assets are fully provided for. The provision amount recorded for these transactions amounts to approximately euro 75.9 million.

Although the junior securities are fully provided for, the Group also maintains an indirect exposure to the assets transferred through its minority interest in the pool of assets transferred by other banks, through the subscribed shares of the parent companies.

There was however an operation with the company FLITPTREL VIII in relation to which, by the fact that the acquiring company substantial holds assets transferred by BES Group and considering the holding of junior securities, the variability test resulted in a substantial exposure to all risks and benefits. In this circumstance, the operation, amounting to euro 60 million, remained recognized in the Group's balance sheet under Other assets.

NOTE54 –BUSINESS COMBINATIONS BUSINESS COMBINATIONSBUSINESS COMBINATIONS

BES VIDA

Until 30 April 2012, BES held a 50% interest in BES-Vida, Companhia de Seguros, S.A. (BES Vida), a life insurance company, which distributes its products in Portugal and Spain, through BES branch network. Crédit Agricole owned the remaining 50 % and controlled its activities.

As referred in Note 1, in May 2012, BES acquired, from Credit Agricole, the remaining 50% of the share capital of BES Vida with the objective of leveraging the marketing of BES Vida's insurance products.

Following this acquisition, BES became to hold the entire share capital of BES Vida and has the management control over its activities. Therefore, BES Vida, which qualified as an associated and was included in the consolidated financial statements of BES following the equity method, has become a subsidiary and is being fully consolidated since May 2012.

The total investment amounted to euro 225 million euro, paid in cash and BES Vida reimbursed, in October 2012, the additional paid-in capital amounting to euro 125 million.

This transaction was accounted for in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 42 of IFRS 3 related with business combination achieved in stages, which requires any previously held equity interest in the acquire, to be remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date and the resulting gain or loss to be recognised in the income statement. The amounts recognised in the fair value reserve up to the date in which control in acquired, are required to be recycled to the income statement.

As at 1 May 2012, the balance sheet of BES-Vida included in the BES Group consolidated financial statements can be analysed as follows:

BES VIDA
Balance sheet
01.05.2012
(in thousands of euro)
Assets
Cash and deposits with banks 1 98 648
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 2 759 1 00
Available-for-sale financial assets 1 91 7 328
Held-to-maturity investments 1 59 551
Property and equipment 93 864
Intangible assets 1 07 768
Technical reserves of reinsurance ceded 2 51 2
Income tax assets 1 1 2
Other assets 1 78 71 2
5 41 7 595
Liabilities
Technical reserves 1 880 631
Investment contracts 3 053 344
Other financial liabilities 1 94 434
Income tax liabilities 33 469
Other liabilities 40 291
5 202 1 69
Equity
Share Capital 50 000
Other reserves and retained earnings 1 65 426
21 5 426
5 41 7 595

The fair value of recognised identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed include, under Intangible assets, the amount of euro 107 768 thousands (euro 76 515 thousands net of assets) related to the present value of the business in force acquired related to life insurance contracts (Value in Force). This asset will be amortised over the remaining lifetime of the acquired contracts.

The goodwill recognized as a result of this acquisition amounts to approximately euro 234 574 thousands and is detailed as follows:

% in thousands
of euro
Goodwill as the excess of:
Consideration paid
225 000
Fair value, determined at the aquisition date, of the 50% interest previously held in
BE S Vida
225 000
450 000
Over:
Fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired 1 00 21 5 426
Goodwill 234 574

The goodwill is attributable mainly to the potential growth of the market where BES-Vida operates.

The impact in the income statement of measuring at fair value the previously held equity interest in BES Vida, representing 50% of its share capital, following the requirements of paragraph 42 of IFRS 3, can be analysed as follows:

in thousands
of euro
50% interest previously held in BE S Vida
Fair value 225 000
Book value 243 790
Loss on remeasurement of the previously held equity interest in BE S Vida ( 1 8 790)
Recognition in the income statement of the fair value reserve
of BE S Vida appropriated by BE S on the consolidation up to the acquisition date ( 70 796)
Loss arising from the acquisition of control in BE S Vida ( 89 586)

The impact of fully consolidating BES Vida resulted in a gain of euro 68.7 million included in the Group's profit for the first half of 2012 which can be determined, detailed as follows:

  • measurement of the 50% share capital already held by the Group in the amount of euro -89.6 million; effect of eliminating intra-group transactions amounting to euro 35.5 million, bringing the total impact in the first full consolidation to euro -54.1 million, net of taxes;

  • Appropriation trough the equity method of the net profit generated by BES Vida from 1 January to 30 April 2012, amounting to euro 2.8 million; and

  • Appropriation through the consolidation method of the net profit generated by BES Vida from 1 May until 31 December 2012, net of consolidation adjustments, amounting to euro 120.0 million.

If BES Vida had been fully consolidated since 1 January 2012, the net profit for the period would be higher by approximately euro 2 761 thousands.

LIMITED REVIEW REPORT ON INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION PREPARED BY THE CMVM REGISTERED AUDITOR

(This report is a free translation to English from the Portuguese version)

Introduction

  • 1. In accordance with the requirements of the Código dos Valores Mobiliários ("CVM"), we present our Limited Review Report on the interim consolidated financial information for the sixmonths period ended 30 June 2013 of Banco Espírito Santo, S.A., ('the Bank') which includes: the Report of the Board of Directors, the consolidated balance sheet (with a total assets of 82,615,739 thousands of euro and total equity attributable to the equity holders of the Bank of 6,581,521 thousands of euro, including a net loss attributable to the equity holders of the Bank of 237,455 thousands of euro), the consolidated statements of income, of comprehensive income, of cash flows and of changes in equity for the six-months period then ended and the corresponding Notes to the accounts.
  • 2. The amounts included in the interim financial statements and in the additional financial information were derived from the accounting records.

Responsibilities

  • 3. The Board of Directors is responsible for:
  • a) the preparation of the consolidated financial statements that present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Bank and its subsidiaries, the consolidated results of its operations, its consolidated comprehensive income and its consolidated cash flows;
  • b) maintaining historical financial information, prepared in accordance with IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting which is complete, true, current, clear, objective and lawful as required by the CVM;
  • c) the adoption of adequate accounting policies and criteria;
  • d) maintaining an appropriate system of internal control; and
  • e) the communication of any relevant fact that may have influenced their activity, financial position or results.
  • 4. Our responsibility is to verify the consolidated financial information included in the above referred documents, namely as to whether it is complete, true, current, clear, objective and lawful as required by the CVM, in order to issue a professional and independent report based on our review.

Scope

  • 5. The work that we have performed was conducted with the objective of obtaining a moderate level of assurance about whether the financial information mentioned above is free of material misstatements. Our work was performed based on the Technical Standards and Review/Audit Guidelines issued by the 'Ordem dos Revisores Oficiais de Contas' (the Portuguese Institute of Chartered Accountants), and planned in accordance with that objective and included the following procedures:
  • a) mainly, inquiries and analytical procedures performed to review:
    • the reliability of the assertions included in the interim consolidated financial information;
    • the adequacy of the accounting policies adopted, considering the circumstances and the consistency of their application;
    • the application of the going concern principle;
    • the presentation of the interim consolidated financial information;
    • if the interim consolidated financial information is complete, true, current, clear, objective and lawful; and
  • b) substantive tests on material non current transactions.
  • 6. Our review also included the verification that the consolidated financial information contained in interim the Report of the Board of Directors is consistent with the remaining documents mentioned above.
  • 7. We believe that our work provides a reasonable basis to issue our report on the interim consolidated financial information.

Conclusion

8. Based on our review, which was performed with the objective of obtaining moderate assurance, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim consolidated financial information for the six-months period ended 30 June 2013, is not free of material misstatements that affects its compliance with the IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting and that is not complete, true, current, clear, objective and lawful.

Lisbon, 14 August 2013

KPMG & Associados Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas, S.A. (nº 189) Represented by Sílvia Cristina de Sá Velho Corrêa da Silva Gomes(ROC N.º 1131)

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