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FBD Holding Plc Interim / Quarterly Report 2013

Jun 30, 2013

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC

27 August 2013

FBD HOLDINGS PLC

Half Yearly Report

For the Six Months Ended 30 June 2013

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Restated*
2013 2012
€000s €000s
• Gross written premium 175,910 174,729
• Operating profit 24,102 28,114
• Profit before taxation 19,091 21,846
Cent Cent
• Operating earnings per share 63 74
• Diluted earnings per share 49 57
• Ordinary dividend per share 15.75 12.25
• Net assets per share 740 666

OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Strong performance with half year profit before taxation of €19.1m.
  • As expected, profit in the period is lower than the first half of 2012 primarily due to reduced returns in global investment markets.
  • Key strategic initiatives deliver further growth in gross written premium, customer numbers and market share.
  • Industry leading combined operating ratio of 94.7% (2012: 92.5%).
  • Interim dividend increased 29% to 15.75 cent.
  • FBD Insurance capital base further strengthened with solvency level of 70%, up from 63% at 30 June 2012.
  • Increase in net asset value per share to €7.40.
  • Full year operating earnings per share guidance re-affirmed at 145 – 155 cent per share.

Commenting on the results, Andrew Langford, Group Chief Executive, said:

"These are excellent results in difficult economic conditions. Key strategic initiatives delivered an increase in premium and customer numbers in an insurance market that continued to contract, resulting in further growth in FBD's market share. We have maintained our prudent management of risk, reserving and investments. FBD has followed through on its commitment to increase its dividend, which is up 29% on 2012. The Group is in a strong position to progress its strategic plans and is investing in future growth. The Board is confident that FBD will continue to outperform its peers in delivering superior returns to shareholders".

*

Where applicable and unless otherwise stated, all comparative figures have been restated to exclude operations that were sold during 2012 and to reflect changes to IAS 19 "Employee Benefits".


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Enquiries
Telephone

FBD
Andrew Langford, Group Chief Executive
Cathal O'Caoimh, Group Finance Director
Peter Jackson, Head of Investor Relations
+353 1 409 3208

Murray Consultants
Joe Murray
+353 1 498 0300
Joe Heron

A presentation will be made to analysts at 9.30 am. today, a copy of which will be available on our Group website, www.fbdgroup.com from that time.

About FBD Holdings plc ("FBD")
The Group was established in the 1960s and is one of Ireland's largest property and casualty insurers looking after the insurance needs of farmers, private individuals and business owners.

Forward Looking Statements
Some statements in this announcement are forward-looking. They represent expectations for the Group's business, and involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events. The Group believes that current expectations and assumptions with respect to these forward-looking statements are reasonable. However, because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which are in some cases beyond the Group's control, actual results or performance may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

The following details relate to FBD's ordinary shares of €0.60 each which are publicly traded:

Listing Irish Stock Exchange UK Listing Authority
Listing Category Premium Premium (Equity)
Trading Venue Irish Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange
Market Main Securities Market Main Market
ISIN IE0003290289 IE0003290289
Ticker FBD.I or EG7.IR FBH.L

FBD HOLDINGS PLC

Half Yearly Report For the Six Months Ended 30 June 2013

INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT

OVERVIEW

FBD delivered a profit before taxation of €19.1m in the first half of 2013, building on its track record of superior returns in a difficult operating environment.

The strong profit figure was driven by an industry-leading combined operating ratio of 94.7%. This was achieved despite an above-average level of severe personal injury claims early in the period. Due primarily to reduced returns in global investment markets, profit before tax of €19.1m, as expected, was lower than the €21.8m achieved in the prior year. Operating earnings per share for the first half of 2013 were 63 cent compared to 74 cent in the first half of 2012.

While the Irish Insurance market declined further in the period, albeit at a slower pace than heretofore, FBD increased gross written premium to €175.9m (2012: €174.7m), with key strategic initiatives contributing to the outperformance. As a result, the Group's market share increased again in the first half of 2013.

Underwriting

FBD generated underwriting profit of €7.7m in the first half (2012: €11.2m).

Insurable values and risk in the Irish insurance market have reduced every year since 2008 as domestic demand has fallen. In the first half of 2013, the market contracted by circa 3%. However, FBD's gross written premium is up 0.7%, continuing its track record of market share growth. FBD's policy count grew by 1.7%, while the average customer premium reduced by 1%. FBD lowered rates for car insurance customers in 2012 where risk had reduced as a result of factors such as vehicle usage, safety measures or driver behaviour. As economic activity increases, it is likely that market rates will harden to compensate for the associated increase in risk. Encouragingly, there is some evidence that insurable values are stabilising in the first half of 2013.

FBD has made further progress in delivering on its strategic priorities and in aligning and optimising its business to continue to meet the needs of customers. FBD maintained its focus on the insurance needs of its key farm and direct business customers. This delivered growth in both agri and personal lines policies sold to these customers during the period. FBD's relationships with broker partners are developing well and business written is gaining momentum. The repositioning of No Nonsense has been very successful with growth in the first six months of 2013. No Nonsense also launched its 'smart driver' telematics offering, positioning itself for the inevitable shift in consumer sentiment towards this technology. Growth generated by these initiatives was somewhat offset by home insurance, where FBD has continued to maintain its underwriting discipline rather than compete with uneconomic rates in the market.

Net claims incurred reduced marginally to €100.6m (2012: €100.9m). The loss ratio increased from 67.0% to 68.8%. The Group achieved an excellent attritional loss ratio of 50.4% (full year 2012: 50.8%), driven by continued focus on risk selection, rating and claims management.

As previously advised, severe personal injury claims experience, which can be very volatile especially over a short period, was ahead of historic norms in the early months of 2013. Since then it has begun its reversion towards norm. In contrast, severe weather experience was very benign in the period.


Severe weather events and large claims combined cost 18.4% in the first half of 2013 compared to a historic norm of 16.1%.

The level of expenses incurred in the first half of 2013 was flat on 2012. The expense ratio rose marginally from 25.6% to 25.9% as net earned premium declined, reflecting the reduction in premium written in 2012 relative to 2011.

FBD’s combined operating ratio for the first half of 2013 was a market leading 94.7%, compared to the 92.6% achieved in the first half of 2012. Longer-term investment return at €14.2m was lower than the €14.3m booked in the first half of 2012. The underwriting operating profit before taxation amounted to €21.9m (2012: €25.5m).

Financial Services

The Group’s financial services operations, which include premium instalment services and life, pension and investment broking (FBD Financial Solutions) less holding company costs, generated a solid performance in a tough operating environment, delivering an operating profit of €2.2m (2012: €2.6m). An increasing proportion of insurance customers are availing of premium instalment services.

Profit before taxation

Group operating profit before taxation was €24.1m (2012: €28.1m). The strong operating result was somewhat offset by impairment of property, plant and equipment of €0.3m (2012: Nil) and adverse investment return fluctuations of €4.3m (2012: €2.2m), which arose primarily because rates of return on bank deposits and bonds were at historic lows.

The Group’s share of the loss of the property and leisure joint venture was €0.4m, an improvement on the €0.7m loss in the same period in 2012. The joint venture’s trading has improved compared to 2012, with growth in occupancy, rate and revenue per room, particularly in the Irish market. Sales of units in La Cala continue to be strong and the last of the remaining units were sold in July. The joint venture continued to be cash generative in the period.

The Group achieved a profit before tax of €19.1m (2012: €21.8m).

Dividends

It is in the long-term interest of all stakeholders to maintain strong solvency and liquidity margins and the Board is determined that the Group’s capital position continues to be robust and allows for growth. The Group is committed to a progressive dividend policy and efficient management of capital.

The Board is satisfied that the significant increase in the level of dividend committed to at the publication of our 2012 results remains appropriate given the very strong profit performance, the robust financial position and the Board’s desire to move towards its target of a 40% to 50% operating pay-out ratio. The Board approved an interim dividend payment of 15.75c cent per share (2012: 12.25 cent), an increase of 29%. This increase in dividend moves the Group towards its desired pay-out ratio while maintaining a high dividend cover and providing the potential for a sustainable and progressive dividend in future years.

The interim dividend will be paid on 1 October 2013 to the holders of shares on the register on 6 September 2013. It is subject to dividend withholding tax (“DWT”) except for shareholders who are exempt from DWT and who have furnished a properly completed declaration of exemption to the Company’s Registrar, from whom further details may be obtained.

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Earnings per share

Operating earnings per share based on longer-term investment return amounted to 63 cent per ordinary share, compared to 74 cent in the first half of 2012. The fully diluted earnings per share was 49 cent (2012: 57 cent) per ordinary share.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

The Group's financial position further strengthened during the period. Ordinary shareholders' funds grew to €249.1m (December 2012: €241.3m). Net assets per ordinary share increased to 740 cent, up from 721 cent at December 2012.

Table 1 shows how the assets of the Group were invested at the beginning and end of the period.

Table 1 – Asset Allocation

30 June 2013 31 December 2012
Investment assets €m % €m %
Deposits and cash 513 60% 499 59%
Corporate bonds 140 17% 152 18%
Government bonds & approved securities 83 10% 110 13%
Equities 62 7% 60 7%
Unit trusts 23 3% - -
Own land & buildings 16 2% 16 2%
Investment property 11 1% 11 1%
Investment assets 848 100% 848 100%
Trade, other debtors and DAC 103 101
Reinsurers' share of technical provisions 47 55
Investment in joint venture 44 44
Plant and equipment 24 19
Total assets 1,066 1,067

International financial market volatility continues as evidenced by events in June. The reward provided by the market is insufficient to justify holding longer-dated assets. In such an environment, FBD's investment philosophy, like most of its peers globally, remains focussed on capital preservation, ensuring that customers and shareholders are protected. As a result, the Group has maintained a short-term, low-risk investment allocation.

The Group continues to be encouraged by policymakers' actions to address the euro crisis and the improvement in confidence in the global economy. As a result the Group has reduced the proportion of assets invested in cash and bonds at 30 June 2013 from 90% to 87%. The average term of these assets is far shorter than the corresponding liabilities, thereby reducing the risk of investment volatility.

FBD Group has a strong capital base and its balance sheet has further strengthened in the period. The Group has no debt. FBD Insurance has a solvency level of 70% of net earned premium at the end of June 2013, compared with 63% at June 2012. FBD has a prudent reserving policy that has delivered positive runoffs in each year since 2003. Reserving at 30 June 2013 was maintained at the same robust level as at the previous year end. The reserving ratio (net technical provisions divided by net earned premium) remains strong at 235%, up from 232% at 30 June 2012.


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OUTLOOK

Irish domestic demand is likely to stabilise in the second half of 2013, but is unlikely to return to growth in the short term.

However, FBD is committed to achieving profitable growth by constantly evolving its business to better serve the needs of customers. The Group will continue delivering products and services that matter to its farming and business customers. FBD expects to further increase penetration of key urban markets, in particular Dublin, and of the business insurance market, in partnership with brokers. These opportunities provide the Group with the ability to continue outperforming the market.

FBD’s policy to only write profitable business at sustainable rates will continue. The Group has the ambition, capability and capital strength to take advantage of appropriate market opportunities that provide profitable growth.

The Group will continue to deliver improvements in those aspects of claims costs that it can control, and expects to maintain the attritional loss ratio achieved in the first half of 2013 throughout the remainder of 2013. It is expected that the severe personal injury claims experience, which can be volatile in any short period, will revert towards historic norms.

As global investment returns will remain low, insurance companies are likely to become more reliant on underwriting profit to achieve an adequate return on investment. FBD will continue to prioritise capital protection over investment return. Low returns on deposits and bonds will lead to negative investment fluctuations in the short term. In a rising interest rate environment, our current asset allocation positions FBD to benefit from higher investment returns as they materialise.

FBD has a strong capital base and balance sheet, a low-risk investment allocation and a prudent reserving strategy. The Group is in a very strong position to progress its strategic plans by investing in future growth. The Board is confident that FBD will continue to outperform its peers in delivering superior returns to shareholders. FBD has demonstrated its capacity to deliver returns in difficult market conditions and is well positioned to deliver long-term profitable growth.

The Group re-affirms its previous guidance, subject to exceptional events arising, for full year 2013 operating earnings per share of between 145 and 155 cent.

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Under the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007 the Group is required to give a description of the principal risks and uncertainties it faces.

The Board considers that the risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2012 continue to reflect the principal risks and uncertainties of the Group over the remainder of the financial year. In the 2012 Annual Report, risk was categorised as general insurance risk, capital management risk, operational risk, liquidity risk, market risk, credit risk, concentration risk and macro-economic risk.

Further information on these risks is included in pages 110 to 120 of the 2012 Annual Report, which quantifies the sensitivity of parameters such as loss ratio, equity and property values and exchange and interest rates. The risks and uncertainties have not altered and movement in the parameters described above may be experienced in future periods.

The Group has a risk management policy which provides a systematic, effective and efficient way for managing risk in the organisation and ensures it is consistent with the overall business strategy and the risk appetite of the Group.


Risk appetite is a measure of the amount and type of risks the Group is willing to accept or not accept over a defined period of time in the pursuit of its objectives. The Group’s risk appetite seeks to encourage measured and appropriate risk taking to ensure that risks are aligned to business strategy and objectives.

The risk appetite in the Group’s underwriting subsidiary is driven by an overarching desire to protect its solvency at all times. Through the proactive management of risk, it ensures that it does not have or will not take on an individual risk or combination of risks that could threaten its solvency. This ensures that it has, and will have at all times, sufficient capital to pay its policyholders and all other creditors in full as liabilities fall due.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

There were no related party transactions in the half year that have materially affected the financial position or performance of the Group.

AUDIT REVIEW

This half yearly financial report has not been audited or reviewed by the auditors of the Group.

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
For the half year ended 30 June 2013

Notes Half year ended 30/06/13 (unaudited) €000s Restated half year ended 30/06/12 (unaudited) €000s Restated year ended 31/12/12 (audited) €000s
Revenue 4 197,975 198,665 389,810
Income
Gross premium written 175,910 174,729 344,255
Reinsurance premiums (24,233) (24,201) (47,646)
Net premium written 151,677 150,528 296,609
Gross change in provision for unearned premiums (4,992) 5 4,119
Reinsurers' share of change in provision for unearned premiums (356) 128 (103)
Net premium earned 146,329 150,661 300,625
Net investment return 3 9,894 12,091 24,979
Financial services income 6,872 6,644 14,693
Total income 163,095 169,396 340,297
Expenses
Net claims and benefits (100,615) (100,941) (191,873)
Other underwriting expenses 5 (38,004) (38,491) (76,785)
Financial services expenses (4,678) (4,079) (9,058)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment (300) - (996)
Write-off of investment - (2,582) (2,586)
Restructuring and other costs - (739) (5,095)
Share of results of joint venture (407) (718) (1,655)
Profit before taxation 19,091 21,846 52,249
Income taxation charge (2,386) (2,731) (7,545)
Profit for the period from continuing operations 16,705 19,115 44,704
Discontinued operations
Profit for the period from discontinued operations, including profit on sale - 12 3,748
Profit for the period 16,705 19,127 48,452
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 16,685 19,077 48,353
Non-controlling interests 20 50 99
16,705 19,127 48,452

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

For the half year ended 30 June 2013

Notes Half year ended 30/06/13 (unaudited) Cent Restated half year ended 30/06/12 (unaudited) Cent Restated year ended 31/12/12 (audited) Cent
Earnings per share
From continuing operations
Basic 8(a) 50 57 133
Diluted 8(a) 49 57 131
From continuing and discontinued operations
Basic 8(a) 50 57 144
Diluted 8(a) 49 57 142

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the half year ended 30 June 2013

Half year ended 30/06/13 (unaudited) €000s Restated half year ended 30/06/12 (unaudited) €000s Restated year ended 31/12/12 (audited) €000s
Profit for the period 16,705 19,127 48,452
Items that will or may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:
Net (loss)/gain on available for sale assets (659) - 1,122
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:
Actuarial gain/(loss) on retirement benefit obligations - 326 (8,693)
Taxation (charge)/credit relating to items not to be reclassified in subsequent periods - (41) 1,052
Other comprehensive (expense)/income after taxation (659) 285 (6,519)
Total comprehensive income for the period 16,046 19,412 41,933
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 16,026 19,362 41,834
Non-controlling interests 20 50 99
16,046 19,412 41,933

FBD HOLDINGS PLC

PRO FORMA RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATING PROFIT TO PROFIT AFTER TAXATION
For the half year ended 30 June 2013

Notes Half year ended 30/06/13 (unaudited) €000s Restated half year ended 30/06/12 (unaudited) €000s Restated year ended 31/12/12 (audited) €000s
Continuing operations
Operating profit
Underwriting 5 21,908 25,549 59,719
Financial services 4 2,194 2,565 5,635
Operating profit before taxation 24,102 28,114 65,354
Investment return – fluctuations 3 (4,304) (2,229) (2,773)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment (300) - (996)
Restructuring and other costs - (3,321) (7,681)
Share of results of joint venture (407) (718) (1,655)
Profit before taxation 19,091 21,846 52,249
Income taxation charge (2,386) (2,731) (7,545)
Profit after taxation on continuing operations 16,705 19,115 44,704
Discontinued operations
Profit for the period from discontinued operations, including profit on sale - 12 3,748
Profit for the period 16,705 19,127 48,452
Cent Restated cent Restated cent
Operating earnings per share
From continuing operations 8(a) 63 74 170
From continuing and discontinued operations 8(b) 63 74 170

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
At 30 June 2013

| ASSETS | 30/06/13
(unaudited)
€000s | 30/06/12
(unaudited)
€000s | 31/12/12
(audited)
€000s |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Property, plant and equipment | 39,970 | 32,346 | 35,821 |
| Investment property | 10,833 | 8,300 | 10,686 |
| Investment in joint venture | 43,559 | 44,903 | 43,966 |
| Loans | 1,048 | 23,838 | 1,096 |
| Deferred taxation asset | 4,798 | 8,478 | 4,798 |
| Financial assets | | | |
| Investments held to maturity | 30,618 | 230,125 | 30,850 |
| Available for sale investments | 136,260 | 46,218 | 148,885 |
| Investments held for trading | 141,667 | 32,946 | 142,958 |
| Deposits with banks | 487,667 | 450,563 | 473,874 |
| | 796,212 | 759,852 | 796,567 |
| Reinsurance assets | | | |
| Provision for unearned premiums | 19,926 | 20,514 | 20,282 |
| Claims outstanding | 26,773 | 38,858 | 35,095 |
| | 46,699 | 59,372 | 55,377 |
| Current taxation asset | 2,305 | 914 | 4,705 |
| Deferred acquisition costs | 25,458 | 22,349 | 24,652 |
| Other receivables | 68,756 | 70,755 | 63,726 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 26,232 | 23,410 | 25,711 |
| Total assets | 1,065,870 | 1,054,517 | 1,067,105 |

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued)
At 30 June 2013

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Notes 30/06/13 (unaudited) €000s 30/06/12 (unaudited) €000s 31/12/12 (audited) €000s
Equity
Ordinary share capital 7 21,409 21,409 21,409
Capital reserves 17,385 16,169 16,835
Retained earnings 210,334 184,241 203,015
Shareholders' funds - equity interests 249,128 221,819 241,259
Preference share capital 2,923 2,923 2,923
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 252,051 224,742 244,182
Non-controlling interests 377 428 477
Total equity 252,428 225,170 244,659
Liabilities
Insurance contract liabilities
Provision for unearned premiums 175,235 174,552 170,243
Claims outstanding 568,053 589,048 581,132
743,288 763,600 751,375
Retirement benefit obligation 30,766 21,692 30,766
Deferred taxation liability 691 9,643 691
Payables 38,697 34,412 39,614
Total liabilities 813,442 829,347 822,446
Total equity and liabilities 1,065,870 1,054,517 1,067,105

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the half year ended 30 June 2013

Half year ended 30/06/13 (unaudited) €000s Restated half year ended 30/06/12 (unaudited) €000s Restated year ended 31/12/12 (audited) €000s
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before taxation 19,091 21,859 56,061
Adjustments for:
(Profit)/loss on investments held for trading (2,135) 99 (4,963)
Loss on investments held to maturity 232 738 998
Loss on investments available for sale 2,176 2,944 3,646
Interest and dividend income (9,666) (12,026) (24,793)
Interest expense 1 2 4
Profit on loan realisation - - (4,969)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 3,889 3,561 7,006
Share-based payment expense 550 242 908
Impairment of investment property - 518 1,318
Revaluation of investment property (300) - -
Impairment of property, plant and equipment 300 - 996
Write-off of available for sale assets, net of provisions - - 2,586
Increase/(decrease) in insurance contract liabilities 590 (9,333) (17,563)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes 153 - 569
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment - - 121
Gain on sale of subsidiaries - - (4,113)
Joint venture trading result before taxation 407 718 1,655
Operating cash flows before movement in working capital 15,288 9,322 19,467
Increase in receivables and deferred acquisition costs (5,704) (4,454) (6,834)
(Decrease)/increase in payables (916) 270 7,557
Cash generated from operations 8,668 5,138 20,190
Interest and dividend income received 9,533 6,402 25,004
Interest paid (1) (2) (4)
Income taxes refunded/(paid) 14 (1,553) (5,606)
Net cash from operating activities 18,214 9,985 39,584
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of investments held for trading (95,608) (14,757) (217,562)
Sale of investments held for trading 99,034 16,320 114,175
Realisation of investments held to maturity - 174,985 374,000
Purchase of available for sale investments (46,843) (79,036) (158,707)
Sale of available for sale investments 56,631 36,156 10,703
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (8,334) (2,110) (10,187)
Sale of property, plant and equipment - - 40
Investment property acquired on exercise of loan security - - (3,186)
Decrease/(increase) in loans and advances 47 (752) 26,391
Increase in deposits invested with banks (13,793) (145,242) (168,553)
Net cash outflow from sale of subsidiaries - - (4,981)
Net cash used in investing activities (8,866) (14,436) (37,867)

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (continued)

For the half year ended 30 June 2013

Cash flows from financing activities
Ordinary and preference dividends paid (10,058) (7,742) (12,273)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (120) (80) (80)
Proceeds of re-issue of ordinary shares 1,351 25 689
Net cash used in financing activities (8,827) (7,797) (11,664)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 521 (12,248) (9,947)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 25,711 35,658 35,658
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 26,232 23,410 25,711

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
For the half year ended 30 June 2013

Ordinary share capital Capital reserves Retained earnings Attributable to ordinary shareholders Preference share capital Non-controlling interests Total equity
€000s €000s €000s €000s €000s €000s €000s
Balance at 1 January 2012 21,409 15,927 172,596 209,932 2,923 458 213,313
Profit after taxation from continuing operations – restated - - 19,065 19,065 - 50 19,115
Profit after taxation from discontinued operations – restated - - 12 12 - - 12
Other comprehensive income – restated - - 285 285 - - 285
Total comprehensive income for the period 21,409 15,927 191,958 229,294 2,923 508 232,725
Recognition of share based payments - 242 - 242 - - 242
Re-issue of ordinary shares - - 25 25 - - 25
Dividends paid on ordinary shares - - (7,742) (7,742) - - (7,742)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests - - - - - (80) (80)
Balance at 30 June 2012 21,409 16,169 184,241 221,819 2,923 428 225,170
Balance at 1 January 2013 21,409 16,835 203,015 241,259 2,923 477 244,659
Profit after taxation - - 16,685 16,685 - 20 16,705
Other comprehensive expense - - (659) (659) - - (659)
Total comprehensive income for the period 21,409 16,835 219,041 257,285 2,923 497 260,705
Recognition of share based payments - 550 - 550 - - 550
Re-issue of ordinary shares - - 1,351 1,351 - - 1,351
Dividends paid on ordinary shares - - (10,058) (10,058) - - (10,058)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests - - - - - (120) (120)
Balance at 30 June 2013 21,409 17,385 210,334 249,128 2,923 377 252,428

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the half year ended 30 June 2013

Note 1 – General information

The information for the year ended 31 December 2012 does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 19 of the Companies (Amendment) Act 1986. A copy of the statutory accounts for that year has been delivered to the Register of Companies. The auditors' report on those accounts was not qualified and did not contain any matters to which attention was drawn by way of emphasis.

This half yearly financial report has not been audited or reviewed by the auditors of the Group.

Note 2 – Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The annual financial statements of FBD Holdings plc are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRSs") as adopted by the European Union. The condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by the European Union.

Comparative figures for the half year ended 30 June 2012 and the full year ended 31 December 2012 in the Condensed Consolidated Income Statement, the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and relevant notes as indicated have been restated to reflect changes to IAS 19 "Employee Benefits". Comparative figures for the half year ended 30 June 2012 in the Condensed Consolidated Income Statement and relevant notes as indicated have been restated to reflect comparatives for the discontinued operation in 2012.

Going concern

The Directors are satisfied that the Group has sufficient resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future, a period of not less than twelve months from the date of this report. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

Changes in accounting policy

In the current year, the Group has adopted the amendments to IAS 1 "Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income", IAS 19 (revised 2011) "Employee Benefits" and IFRS 13 "Fair Value Measurement". Otherwise, the same accounting policies, presentation and methods of computation are followed in the condensed set of financial statements for the six month period ended 30 June 2013 as those applied to prepare the Group Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2012.

The amendments to IAS 1 require items of other comprehensive income to be grouped by those items that will or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss and those that will never be reclassified, together with their associated income taxation.

IAS 19 (revised 2011) and the related consequential amendments have impacted the accounting for the Group's defined benefit scheme, by replacing the interest cost and expected return on plan assets with a net interest charge on the net defined benefit liability. This has resulted in the restatement of the comparative figures in the Condensed Consolidated Income Statement and corresponding opposite entries in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income. The impact of these restatements is to reduce profit after taxation by €285,000 for the six months ended 30 June 2012 and by €570,000 for the 12 months to 31 December 2012. There is no change to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. As the Group has always recognised actuarial gains and losses immediately there has been no effect on the prior year defined benefit obligation.

IFRS 13 establishes a framework for measuring fair value and introduces new disclosures. The Group has adopted the disclosure requirements in respect of financial instruments in note 11. Financial instruments measured at fair value continue to be valued using the techniques set out in the accounting policies used in the 2012 Annual Report.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the half year ended 30 June 2013

Critical accounting estimates and judgements in applying accounting policies.

The critical accounting estimates and judgements used by the Group in applying accounting policies are the same as those used to prepare the Group Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2012. While there have been some changes in estimates of amounts in the current financial period, these changes do not have a significant impact in the results for the period.

Note 3 – Longer term investment return

Half year ended 30/06/13 (unaudited) €000s Restated half year ended 30/06/12 (unaudited) €000s Year ended 31/12/12 (audited) €000s
Longer term investment return 14,198 14,320 27,752
Investment return fluctuations (4,304) (2,229) (2,773)
Actual investment return 9,894 12,091 24,979

The rates of investment return underlying the calculation of the longer term investment return are set out below. These rates are reviewed annually and reflect both historical experience and the Directors' current expectations for longer term investment returns.

Half year ended 30/06/13 (unaudited) % Half year ended 30/06/12 (unaudited) % Year ended 31/12/12 (audited) %
Government bonds 3.00 3.00 3.00
Other quoted debt securities 4.00 4.00 4.00
Investments held to maturity Actual rates Actual rates Actual rates
Quoted shares 6.75 6.75 6.75
Deposits with banks 2.75 3.00 2.75
Investment properties 6.25 6.25 6.25

Note 4 – Segmental information

(a) Operating segments

For management purposes in both 2012 and 2013, the Group is organised in two operating segments - underwriting and financial services. These two segments are the basis upon which information is reported to the chief operating decision maker, the Group Chief Executive, for the purpose of resource allocation and assessment of segmental performance. Discrete financial information is prepared and reviewed on a regular basis for these two segments.

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the half year ended 30 June 2013

The principal activities of the Group are underwriting of general insurance business and financial services.

The following is an analysis of the Group's revenue and results from continuing operations by reportable segments:

| Half year ended 30/06/2013 | Underwriting
€000s | Financial Services
€000s | Total
€000s |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Revenue | 191,103 | 6,872 | 197,975 |
| Operating profit | 21,908 | 2,194 | 24,102 |
| Investment return – fluctuations | (4,304) | - | (4,304) |
| Impairment of property, plant and equipment | (300) | - | (300) |
| Share of results of joint venture | - | (407) | (407) |
| Profit before taxation | 17,304 | 1,787 | 19,091 |
| Income taxation charge | (2,163) | (223) | (2,386) |
| Profit after taxation | 15,141 | 1,564 | 16,705 |
| Half year ended 30/06/2012 | Restated Underwriting
€000s | Financial Services
€000s | Restated Total
€000s |
| Revenue | 192,021 | 6,644 | 198,665 |
| Operating profit | 25,549 | 2,565 | 28,114 |
| Investment return – fluctuations | (2,229) | - | (2,229) |
| Restructuring and other costs | (739) | (2,582) | (3,321) |
| Share of results of joint venture | - | (718) | (718) |
| Profit/(loss) before taxation | 22,581 | (735) | 21,846 |
| Income taxation (charge)/credit | (2,823) | 92 | (2,731) |
| Profit/(loss) after taxation | 19,758 | (643) | 19,115 |
| Year ended 31/12/2012 | Restated Underwriting
€000s | Financial Services
€000s | Restated Total
€000s |
| Revenue | 375,117 | 14,693 | 389,810 |
| Operating profit | 59,719 | 5,635 | 65,354 |
| Investment return – fluctuations | (2,773) | - | (2,773) |
| Impairment of property, plant and equipment | (996) | - | (996) |
| Restructuring and other costs | (2095) | (5,586) | (7,681) |
| Share of results of joint venture | - | (1,655) | (1,655) |
| Profit/(loss) before taxation | 53,855 | (1,606) | 52,249 |
| Income taxation charge | (7,435) | (110) | (7,545) |
| Profit/(loss) after taxation | 46,420 | (1,716) | 44,704 |

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the half year ended 30 June 2012

The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group accounting policies. Segment profit represents the profit earned by each segment. Central administration costs and Directors' salaries are allocated based on actual activity. Restructuring costs and income taxation are direct costs of each segment. Segment profit is the measure reported to the chief operating decision maker, the Group Chief Executive, for the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segmental reporting.

There has been no material change to the assets by reportable segment from the disclosure in the 2012 Annual Report.

(b) Geographical segments

The Group's operations are located in Ireland.

Note 5 – Underwriting result

Half year ended 30/06/13 (unaudited) €000s Restated half year ended 30/06/12 (unaudited) €000s Restated year ended 31/12/12 (audited) €000s
Gross premium written 175,910 174,729 344,255
Net premium earned 146,329 150,661 300,625
Net claims incurred (100,615) (100,941) (191,873)
45,714 49,720 108,752
Gross management expenses (41,944) (41,482) (84,838)
Deferred acquisition costs 806 150 2,453
Reinsurers share of expenses 5,264 4,497 8,692
Broker commissions payable (2,130) (1,656) (3,092)
Net operating expenses (38,004) (38,491) (76,785)
Underwriting result 7,710 11,229 31,967
Longer-term investment return 14,198 14,320 27,752
Operating profit before taxation 21,908 25,549 59,719

The Group's half yearly results are not subject to any significant impact arising from the seasonality or cyclicality of operations.

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the half year ended 30 June 2013

Note 6 – Dividends

Half year ended 30/06/13 (unaudited) €000s Half year ended 30/06/12 (unaudited) €000s Year ended 31/12/12 (audited) €000s
Paid in Period:
2012 interim dividend of 12.25 cent per share on ordinary shares of €0.60 each - - 4,080
2012 final dividend of 30.00 cent (2011: 23.25 cent) per share on ordinary shares of €0.60 each 10,058 7,742 7,742
Dividend of 8.4 cent per share on 14% non-cumulative Preference shares of €0.60 each - - 113
Dividend of 4.8 cent per share on 8% non-cumulative preference shares of €0.60 each - - 169
Dividend of 4.8 cent per share on 8% non-cumulative preference shares of €0.60 each - - 169
10,058 7,742 12,273
Approved but not paid:
2011 dividend of 4.8 cent per share on 8% non-cumulative preference shares of €0.60 each - 169 -
2012 dividend at 8.4 cent per share on 14% non-cumulative preference shares of €0.60 each - 113 -
- 282 -
Proposed:
2012 dividend of 4.8 cent per share on 8% non-cumulative preference shares of €0.60 each 169 169 169
2012 final dividend of 30.00 cent per share on ordinary shares of €0.60 each - - 10,033
2013 interim dividend of 15.75 cent (2012:12.25 cent) per share on ordinary shares of €0.60 each 5,302 4,080 -
5,471 4,249 10,202

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the half year ended 30 June 2013

Note 7 – Ordinary share capital

Number Half year ended 30/06/13 (unaudited) €000s Half year ended 30/06/12 (unaudited) €000s Year ended 31/12/12 (audited) €000s
(i) Ordinary shares of €0.60 each
Authorised:
At beginning and end of period 51,326,000 30,796 30,796 30,796
Issued and fully paid:
At beginning and end of period 35,461,206 21,277 21,277 21,277
(ii) ‘A’ Ordinary shares of €0.01 each
Authorised:
At beginning and end of period 120,000,000 1,200 1,200 1,200
Issued and fully paid:
At beginning and end of period 13,169,428 132 132 132
Total Ordinary Share Capital 21,409 21,409 21,409

The number of ordinary shares of €0.60 each held as treasury shares at 30 June 2013 was 1,796,812.


FBD HOLDINGS PLC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the half year ended 30 June 2013

a) The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to the ordinary shareholders is based on the following data:

Note 8 – Earnings per €0.60 ordinary share

Half year ended 30/06/13 (unaudited) €000s Restated half year ended 30/06/12 (unaudited) €000s Restated year ended 31/12/12 (audited) €000s
Earnings
Profit for the period 16,705 19,127 48,452
Non-controlling interests (20) (50) (99)
Preference dividend - - (282)
Profit for the purpose of basic and diluted earnings per share 16,685 19,077 48,071
Adjustments to exclude profit for the period from discontinued operations - (12) (3,748)
Earnings from continuing operations for the purpose of basic and diluted earnings per share excluding discontinued operations 16,685 19,065 44,323
Number of shares 30/06/13 30/06/12 31/12/12
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share 33,498,253 33,300,795 33,443,894
Effect of dilutive potential of share options outstanding 399,123 225,221 350,406
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of diluted earnings per share 33,897,376 33,526,016 33,794,300
From continuing operations Cent Restated cent Restated cent
Basic earnings per share 50 57 133
Diluted earnings per share 49 57 131
From continuing and discontinued operations
Basic earnings per share 50 57 144
Diluted earnings per share 49 57 142

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the half year ended 30 June 2013

Note 8 – Earnings per €0.60 ordinary share (continued)

The ‘A’ ordinary shares of €0.01 each that are in issue have no impact on the earnings per share calculation.

b) The calculation of the operating earnings per share, which is supplementary to the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards, is based on the following data:

Half year ended 30/06/13 (unaudited) €000s Restated half year ended 30/06/12 (unaudited) €000s Restated year ended 31/12/12 (audited) €000s
Earnings
Operating profit after taxation* 21,114 24,821 57,090
Non-controlling interests (20) (50) (99)
Preference dividends - - (282)
21,094 24,771 56,709
Adjustments to exclude operating (profit)/loss for the period from discontinued operations - (194) 160
21,094 24,577 56,869
Cent Restated cent Restated cent
Operating earnings per share – continuing operations 63 74 170
Operating earnings per share – from continuing and discontinued operations 63 74 170
  • Effective taxation rate of 12.4%.

Note 9 – Capital Commitments

Half year ended 30/06/13 (unaudited) €000s Half year ended 30/06/12 (unaudited) €000s Year ended 31/12/12 (audited) €000s
Capital commitments at period end authorised by the Directors but not provided for in the financial statements:
Contracted for 387 - 1,300
Not contracted for 11,436 19,000 17,700

The capital commitments authorised by the Directors but not contracted for relate to an investment in the underwriting policy administrative system to be undertaken over a three to four year period.

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the half year ended 30 June 2013

Note 10 – Retirement Benefit Obligation

The defined benefit obligation as at 30 June 2013 is calculated using the latest actuarial valuation as at 31 December 2012. There have not been any significant fluctuations or one-time events since that time that would require adjustment to the actuarial assumptions made at 31 December 2012.

Note 11 – Financial Instruments

(a) Financial assets

| | 30/06/13
(unaudited)
€000s | 30/06/12
(unaudited)
€000s | 31/12/12
(audited)
€000s |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (i) At amortised cost | | | |
| Investments held to maturity | 30,618 | 230,125 | 30,850 |
| (ii) At fair value | | | |
| Available for sale investments – unquoted investments | 2,630 | 3,405 | 2,405 |
| Available for sale investments – quoted debt securities | 133,630 | 42,813 | 146,480 |
| Investments held for trading – quoted shares | 61,879 | 29,137 | 60,282 |
| Investments held for trading – quoted debt securities | 52,803 | - | 78,867 |
| Investments held for trading – unit trusts | 23,176 | - | - |
| Investments held for trading – unquoted debt securities | 3,809 | 3,809 | 3,809 |
| (iii) At cost | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 26,232 | 23,410 | 25,711 |
| Deposits with banks | 487,667 | 450,653 | 473,874 |

The fair value of investments held to maturity at closing bid prices at 30 June 2013 was €31,245,000 (30 June 2012: €231,502,000; 31 December 2012: €31,899,000).

The following tables provide an analysis of financial instruments that are measured subsequent to initial recognition at fair value, grouped into Levels 1 to 3 based on the degree to which the fair value is observable.

  • Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
  • Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
  • Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). Among the valuation techniques used are cost, net asset or net book value or the net present value of future cash flows based on conservative operating projections.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the half year ended 30 June 2013

| 30 June 2013 (unaudited) | Level 1
€000s | Level 2
€000s | Level 3
€000s | Total
€000s |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Investments held for trading | | | | |
| Quoted shares | 61,879 | - | - | 61,879 |
| Quoted debt securities | 52,803 | - | - | 52,803 |
| UCIT Funds | 23,176 | - | - | 23,176 |
| Unquoted debt securities | - | 3,809 | - | 3,809 |
| AFS investments | | | | |
| Quoted debt securities | 133,630 | - | - | 133,630 |
| Unquoted investments | - | - | 2,630 | 2,630 |
| | 271,488 | 3,809 | 2,630 | 277,927 |
| 30 June 2012 (unaudited) | Level 1
€000s | Level 2
€000s | Level 3
€000s | Total
€000s |
| Investments held for trading | | | | |
| Quoted shares | 29,137 | - | - | 29,137 |
| Unquoted debt securities | - | 3,809 | - | 3,809 |
| AFS investments | | | | |
| Quoted debt securities | 42,813 | - | - | 42,813 |
| Unquoted investments | - | - | 3,405 | 3,405 |
| | 71,950 | 3,809 | 3,405 | 79,164 |
| 31 December 2012 (audited) | Level 1
€000s | Level 2
€000s | Level 3
€000s | Total
€000s |
| Investments held for trading | | | | |
| Quoted shares | 60,282 | - | - | 60,282 |
| Quoted debt securities | 78,867 | - | - | 78,867 |
| Unquoted debt securities | - | 3,809 | - | 3,809 |
| AFS investments | | | | |
| Quoted debt securities | 146,480 | - | - | 146,480 |
| Unquoted investments | - | - | 2,405 | 2,405 |
| | 285,629 | 3,809 | 2,405 | 291,843 |

A reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurement of financial assets is shown in the table below:

| | 30/06/13
(unaudited)
€000s | 30/06/12
(unaudited)
€000s | 31/12/12
(audited)
€000s |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Opening balance Level 3 financial assets | 2,405 | 6,282 | 6,282 |
| Additions | 250 | - | - |
| Disposals | (25) | - | - |
| Unrealised losses recognised in Consolidated Income Statement | - | - | (1,000) |
| Write-off of available for sale assets | - | (2,877) | (2,877) |
| Closing balance Level 3 financial assets | 2,630 | 3,405 | 2,405 |

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the half year ended 30 June 2013

Available for sale investments grouped into Level 3 comprise unquoted securities and consist of a number of small investments. The values attributable to these investments are derived from a number of valuation techniques including cost, net asset or net book value or the net present value of future cash flows based on conservative operating projections. A change in one or more of these inputs could have a significant impact on valuations. The maximum exposure the Group has in relation to Level 3 valued financial assets at 30 June 2013 is €2,630,000 (30 June 2012: €3,405,000; 31 December 2012: €2,405,000).

(b) Financial liabilities

The Group’s financial liabilities consist of payables as disclosed in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

Note 12 – Transactions with related parties

Farmer Business Developments plc has a substantial shareholding in the Group at 30 June 2013.

During 2011 a joint venture was formed between the Group and Farmer Business Developments plc to own and manage the hotel and golf assets previously 100% owned by the Group. Further details on this joint venture are disclosed in the 2012 Annual Report. As part of the establishment of the joint venture, a loan of €7,500,000, guaranteed by FBD Holdings plc, was provided to the joint venture by Farmer Business Developments plc.

Included in the financial statements at the period end is €469,895 (2012: €209,794) due on demand from Farmer Business Developments plc. This balance is made up of recharges for services provided together with recoverable costs and interest. Interest is charged on this balance at the market rate.

For the purposes of the disclosure requirements of IAS 24, the term “key management personnel” (i.e. those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group) comprises the Board of Directors. Full disclosure in relation to the compensation of the Board of Directors and details of Directors’ share options are provided in the Report on Directors’ Remuneration in the 2012 Annual Report.

Note 13 – Contingent liabilities and contingent assets

There were no contingent liabilities or contingent assets at 30 June 2013, 30 June 2012 or 31 December 2012.

Note 14 – Approval of Half Yearly Report

The half yearly report was approved by the Board of Directors of FBD Holdings plc on 26 August 2013.

Note 15 – Information

This half yearly report along with the Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2012 are available on the Company’s website at www.fbdgroup.com.

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FBD HOLDINGS PLC
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the half year ended 30 June 2013

RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

The Directors are responsible for preparing the Half Yearly Financial Report in accordance with the Transparency (Directive 2004/109/EC) Regulations 2007, the related Transparency Rules of the Central Bank of Ireland and with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union.

We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

a) the Group condensed set of interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” as adopted by the European Union;
b) the interim management report includes a fair review of the important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year, and their impact on the condensed set of interim financial statements and the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year;
c) the interim management report includes a fair review of related party transactions that have occurred during the first six months of the current financial year and that have materially affected the financial position or the performance of the Group during that period, and any changes in the related parties’ transactions described in the last Annual Report that could have a material effect on the financial position or performance of the Group in the first six months of the current financial year.

On behalf of the Board

Michael Berkery
Chairman

Andrew Langford
Group Chief Executive

26 August 2013

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