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01 Man Group plc Annual Report 2013
Highlights 2 Chairman's statement 3
Strategic framework 4 Business model 6
| CEO's Performance review Progress against key priorities |
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| Performance | Deliver strong risk adjusted long-term investment performance |
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| Growth | Focus on generating high-alpha investment opportunities | |
| Distribution | Ensure distribution effectiveness | |
| Efficiency | Cost reduction and maintaining balance sheet efficiency |
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| – Outlook | 13 | |
| CFO's Financial review – Key performance indicators |
14 15 |
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| Risk management | People and corporate responsibility | 20 24 |
| Board of directors | 26 |
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| Corporate governance report | 28 |
| Audit and Risk Committee report | 34 |
| Nomination Committee report | 38 |
| Directors' remuneration report | 40 |
| Directors' report | 60 |
| Financial statements | 62 |
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| Directors' responsibility statement | 63 |
| Independent auditors' report | 64 |
| Group income statement | 67 |
| Group statement of comprehensive income | 67 |
| Group balance sheet | 68 |
| Group cash flow statement | 69 |
| Group statement of changes in equity | 70 |
| Notes to the Group financial statements | 71 |
| Five year record | 100 |
| Parent Company financial information | 101 |
| Notes to the Parent Company financial statements | 102 |
| Shareholder information | 105 |
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| Man's literary sponsorships | 107 |
| Charitable trust | 108 |
\$54.1bn
Down 5% from \$57.0bn at 31 December 2012 and up 1% excluding guaranteed products. The decrease comprises: net outflows of \$3.6bn, de-gearing and other movements of \$2.1bn, negative FX of \$1.5bn, partly offset by positive investment performance of \$4.3bn.
Sales
\$16.1bn
Split \$10.2bn alternatives and \$5.9bn long only. The \$3.3bn or 26% increase compared to the year ended 31 December 2012 was split \$1.2bn in alternatives and \$2.1bn in long only. 71% of the total gross sales were from GLG, 15% from AHL/MSS and 14% from FRM.
Net flows
\$(3.6)bn
Compared to net outflows of \$7.3bn in the year ended 31 December 2012. Excluding guaranteed products net outflows were \$2.4bn with a \$2.9bn net outflow from alternatives partially offset by a \$0.5bn inflow into long only.
Gross revenue comprised \$967m of management fees and \$193m of performance fees. Revenue was impacted by: the decrease in FUM, a decline in the aggregate gross management fee margin from 209bps in the prior period to 179bps in 2013 (as a result of the continuing product mix shift) partially offset by an increase in performance fees, the majority of which were from GLG. Revenue was \$1,299m for the prior period.
Adjusted management fee earnings per share for the year ended 31 December 2012 were 9.2 cents. The decrease reflects the decline in our management fee revenue streams due to the reduction in FUM and aggregate gross management fee margin partially offset by cost savings and tax credits. A reconciliation to the statutory earnings per share is given in Note 10 to the financial statements.
Comprises adjusted net management fee income of \$175m and net performance fee income of \$122m. Adjusted profit before tax for year ended 31 December 2012 was \$275m comprising adjusted net management fee income of \$220m and net performance fee income of \$55m.
Up 20% compared to the year ended 31 December 2012. The increase reflects higher net performance fees and tax credits partially offset by lower net management fee earnings. A reconciliation to the statutory earnings per share is given in Note 10 to the financial statements.
Reflects adjusting items including the impairment of FRM goodwill (\$69m), redundancy costs (\$36m), onerous lease provisions and accelerated depreciation (\$71m) and amortisation of acquired intangibles (\$66m). A full reconciliation between the statutory profit and adjusted profit for the year is given in Note 2 of the financial statements. The loss before tax for the year ended 31 December 2012 was \$748m.
Reflects goodwill impairment, amortisation of acquired intangibles and restructuring charges incurred in the year. Diluted loss per share for the year ended 31 December 2012 was 45.8 cents.
03 Man Group plc Annual Report 2013
Jon Aisbitt Chairman
2013 proved to be another tough year for our business. While the first quarter saw a return to a more stable environment, the rest of the year was impacted by uncertainty regarding the cessation of the US Federal Reserve's asset purchase programme which led to the de-risking and sell off of bond and equity portfolios. As a result, the performance of Man's funds in these later quarters was mixed; certain GLG discretionary strategies performed well while AHL and FRM returns were negative or flat. The negative AHL performance resulted in a further reduction in our high margin guaranteed product and the renewed volatility and uncertainty subdued investor appetite overall and resulted in a net outflow for the year.
The headline results on the opposite page show the negative impacts of this degear and net outflow on FUM and management fee revenues. Cost savings and higher performance fees from GLG resulted in increased adjusted profits for the year. The Board focuses on adjusted profit as this reflects the recurring revenue and costs that drive our future cashflows. Statutory profit was \$56 million compared to a statutory loss of \$748 million in 2012. Against this trading background, the Board has continued to focus on the core business priorities of driving strong investment performance, creating opportunities for growth, ensuring effective distribution and delivering cost and balance sheet efficiency.
The performance of the individual investment managers is key to Man's success and is closely monitored in both absolute and relative terms. The Board receives regular data on the performance of the main competitor funds and examines our fund's relative performance in some detail. It explores with AHL the impacts of the enhancements they have made to Man's core momentum product and the comparison with the models used by other trend followers. It seeks explanations of the performance of individual GLG discretionary strategies and teams. The progress of the fund of funds business since the FRM acquisition is regularly reviewed.
The Board keeps abreast of expert intelligence on projected hedge fund industry growth and explores future asset raising potential. It has discussed with AHL the marketing of the Evolution strategy, diversification into broader based quant products and the launch of new investment vehicles. It has been kept updated on progress on the new GLG Multi-Asset Total Return and Fixed Income strategies and has recognised the opportunities for FRM offered by its managed account platform. In addition, we continue to review possible bolt-on and asset consolidation acquisitions which could diversify the Group's investment management offering.
The Board has overseen the rationalisation of the retail structured product distribution structure and the reorientation of the sales team to match the increasing business focus on institutional flows. It continues to monitor the impact of the new sales compensation structure introduced last year to incentivise both the raising and retention of assets and create closer alignment with shareholder interests. It is intent on achieving progress on fund raising in the key US market and is kept updated on significant hires to support this.
In April 2013 Man announced the change in its regulatory status from being a Full Scope to a Limited Licence group and the associated increase in surplus regulatory capital. The Board elected to use some of this capital to repay all of the Group's debt and hybrid instruments. It reviews at every meeting progress on management's implementation of the ongoing cost reduction programme which is on track to deliver the total \$270 million announced savings by the end of 2015.
In line with our previously stated policy, the Board has announced a recommended final dividend of 5.3 cents per share, subject to approval by shareholders at the 2014 AGM. In addition, it is our intention to launch a \$115 million share repurchase programme to return surplus capital to shareholders, which will be conducted over the remainder of the year.
2013 saw substantial change to our Board. At the end of February, as previously reported, Emmanuel (Manny) Roman was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in succession to Peter Clarke, and Alison Carnwath, a long serving non-executive director, retired at our 2013 AGM. Later in the year our Senior Independent Director, Patrick O'Sullivan, stood down from the Board and was succeeded in that role by Phillip Colebatch, Chairman of the Remuneration Committee. We have been joined by two new non-executive directors, Andrew Horton, Chief Executive Officer of Beazley, and Dev Sanyal, Executive Vice-President and Group Chief of Staff of BP, who bring valuable strategy development, risk management and operational expertise from their executive roles. Fred Jolly, who has served as a non-executive director for five years, will be retiring at our 2014 AGM. We wish Fred and those directors who have left the Board the very best for the future and extend a warm welcome to Andrew and Dev.
The Board is confident in the executive team it has put in place and is pleased with the progress made in improving Man's capital and cost efficiency. In 2014 we shall continue to work together to drive investment performance, diversify Man's product offering and grow the business in pursuit of improved long-term returns for our shareholders.
Our objective is to be a leading provider of liquid, high-alpha investment strategies across a diversified range of asset classes and geographies.
Markets remain sensitive to the influence of political as much as economic decisions and we continue to see spikes in volatility. This creates a difficult environment for trend following strategies and the risk on/risk off environment means that investor sentiment remains fragile. In light of this challenging backdrop we are focusing on the things we can control as set out in our strategic priorities.
| Strategic priorities |
Performance | Growth | Distribution | Efficiency | ||
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| Deliver strong risk adjusted long term investment performance |
Focus on generating high-alpha investment opportunities |
Ensure distribution effectiveness |
Cost reduction | Maintain balance sheet efficiency |
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| See pages 9 to 13 for more detail |
Achieve industry leading risk-adjusted performance across a wide range of liquid investment strategies. |
Develop high-alpha investment products and restructure existing products to appeal to a broader client base. |
Reorienting the distribution effort to reflect the increasing demand from institutional channels and away, in particular, from guaranteed products. |
Our key focus is implementing our cost saving programmes and running the business as efficiently as possible. |
As the mix of our business changes away from guaranteed products we will continue to focus on maximising the efficiency of our balance sheet. |
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| Key performance indicators See page 15 for more detail |
Our four financial KPIs as listed below illustrate and measure the relationship between the investment experience of our fund investors, our financial performance and the creation of shareholder value over time. These KPIs are used on a regular basis to evaluate progress against our strategic priorities: investment performance; creating options for growth; distribution effectiveness; and efficiency. • Investment performance • Net flows • Adjusted management fee EBITDA margin • Adjusted management fee EPS growth The executive directors' long-term remuneration is linked to performance against KPIs, as detailed on page 50. |
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| Risks See page 20 for more detail |
Man identifies its principal risks across the firm and Man's principal risks are: assesses their likely impact. We measure and monitor the • Investment underperformance risks size of our risks, and implement controls and transactions • Legal risks to reduce and hedge exposures in order to ensure that • Regulatory risks they stay within our firm-wide risk appetite framework. • Operational risks • Credit/counterparty risks • Discretionary trading risk • Key staff retention • Reputational risks |
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| The strategic report is set out on pages 4 to 25 By order of the board |
Emmanuel Roman Chief Executive Officer
Man's investment managers have expertise in a diverse range of strategies, which offer investment returns matched to investor appetite for risk and reward.
Man's investor base is broadly split one third/two thirds between private investors and institutional investors. Man's private investor base is focused on the mass affluent market and high net worth individuals and our institutional clients are predominantly pension funds, insurance companies, banks, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds and endowments.
AHL/MSS is Man's systematic investment specialist that focuses on delivering a range of absolute return, long only and momentumbased quantitative funds. As a pioneer in the systematic trading of global markets, and with a 25-year track record, AHL/MSS has established itself at the forefront of its field. Backed by extensive research capabilities and a singular collaborative culture, AHL/MSS apply innovative quantitative methods, informed by market understanding, to locate potential opportunities in more than 300 markets worldwide.
GLG is a leading discretionary, multi-strategy global investment management business that offers a range of absolute return and long only strategies across asset classes, sectors and geographies. Founded in 1995, GLG has built up a team of investment professionals covering equity, macro, emerging markets, credit, fixed income, convertible bond and thematic strategies.
FRM is the largest, independent alternatives specialist based in Europe and employs an extensive research and investment team located in London, New York, Tokyo, Guernsey and Pfaffikon (Switzerland). It specialises in open architecture hedge fund and alpha strategy solutions for institutional investors, including fund of hedge funds, client advisory solutions, outsourced research and consulting. Their extensive managed accounts platform offers institutional investors control, transparency and sophisticated risk management.
These investors invest in independent fund entities for which Man acts as the investment manager. The independent fund entities pay Man management fees and performance fees.
Management fees are charged for providing investment management services at a percentage of each entity's gross investment exposure. Gross investment exposure in this report is referred as FUM.
Performance fees are charged as a percentage of the investment performance earned above a benchmark return or a previous higher valuation 'high water mark'.
The fund entities are independently governed. Their investment performance, assets and liabilities are separate from Man and are not consolidated into Man's financial statements.
We distribute our products and solutions to private investors via a unique global network of intermediaries, and directly to institutions. Intermediaries are rewarded through sales commission. Client service is an essential part of our growth strategy and we focus equally on expanding our investor base and serving existing investors.
London, Pfaffikon, Rotterdam, Dubai
FUM 73%
New York, Toronto, Montevideo
Asia Pacific
Tokyo, Hong Kong, Beijing, Sydney
Strategic report Corporate governance Financial statements Other information
07 Man Group plc Annual Report 2013
Man is able to offer a wide range of liquid investment strategies and formats across geographies to meet the needs of the investor. These include quantitative and discretionary, long only and long short, single and multi-manager.
Investor priorities and regulatory regimes vary significantly between jurisdictions, meaning that investor solutions need to be carefully tailored to the needs of local markets. Having the scale and expertise to be able to package investment returns appropriately to meet investor and regulatory requirements is a key source of competitive advantage.
Fund Investors
Markets
Distribution
Performance
Infrastructure and Capital
Products
Surrounding our investment management and distribution is strong operational infrastructure, risk management, people management and governance which ensures the sustainability of our business model and enables us to take advantage of new business opportunities.
Risk management and governance Man's comprehensive risk management framework forms an essential part of our business model and enables us to protect the interests of both investors and shareholders.
People Man employs 1,115 people. In addition to the 332 investment professionals and 200 people in sales and marketing we have 370 people in operations and technology and 213 people in management and support.
Capital Our surplus capital of \$760 million and liquidity resources of \$2.5 billion give us flexibility to support and grow our business across market cycles.
Emmanuel Roman Chief Executive Officer
In 2013 we largely completed the restructuring of our cost base and balance sheet and made progress in developing and building in new business areas, although results will only be seen in the long term.
Notwithstanding this progress, conditions for the business in 2013 remained challenging. Performance, whilst reasonable on a relative basis, was mixed on an absolute basis. Flows were weak in the first half but showed modest signs of improvement towards the end of the year. The result was a 5% reduction in funds under management during the year.
The first four months of 2013 saw reduced correlation between asset classes and the reassertion of trends, off the back of the risk rally triggered by the US 'fiscal cliff' being averted, some positive key data points in the US and China and a significant shift of investors from bonds to equities.
By contrast the period from mid-May to the end of June proved to be a very volatile and difficult one for most markets, as news that the Fed's assets purchase programme could be reduced as early as mid-2013 dominated sentiment. Markets viewed the announcement as a signal that the climate of historically low rates and Federal support was likely to end earlier than was previously expected. Investors reacted negatively and the bond market sold-off as investors de-levered and de-risked fixed income portfolios.
Market volatility continued over the summer and into September, driven by the perceived likelihood of a premature end to US economic stimulus. As a result developed market equities pushed higher, whilst developed market spreads continued to tighten, US treasury yields increased marginally and emerging equity markets suffered. These themes continued into the fourth quarter however volatility reduced significantly. As a consequence risk assets in developed markets performed well overall in 2013, the TOPIX was up 56%, the S&P 500 was up 29.6% and the FTSE 100 was up 14%. Fixed income markets had a difficult year with bonds and corporate bonds ending the year up 0.2% and down 7.1% respectively.
Hedge funds rose an average of 9.3% surpassing returns from 2012 and 2011 (7.4% and -3.1% respectively) and just shy of 2010's 10.5% gain. There were a range of returns across strategies with equity exposure providing the industry's best return in 2013, mirroring trends in the broader equity market. Credit strategies faced a difficult 2013 posting their third lowest annual return since 1998. Performance was dragged down by directional credit strategies underperforming in the second half of the year, however within this universe there were a few segments that provided solid returns. Macro hedge funds ended the year slightly positive and while managed futures funds had positive returns in the first and fourth quarters this was not sufficient to overcome heavy losses suffered in May and June 2013.
Against this backdrop performance in 2013 was mixed amongst Man's range of strategies. Discretionary GLG strategies performed well, FRM fund of funds strategies performed in line with relevant benchmarks and despite some quant strategies doing broadly well, our flagship AHL trend following strategies had a more difficult year.
FUM decreased to \$54.1 billion, mainly as a result of net outflows and further de-gearing in our guaranteed products linked to AHL performance. Excluding guaranteed products, FUM increased by \$0.5 billion with an increase in GLG FUM being partially offset by a decrease in FRM and AHL/ MSS FUM. Adjusted profit before tax for the year was up 8% compared to 2012 with higher performance fees and cost savings being partially offset by a decline in management fees reflecting the continued shift in the business towards lower margin product.
During the year we have made progress against the strategic priorities set out in last year's annual report aimed at positioning the firm for future growth, whilst controlling costs and maximising the efficiency of our balance sheet.
Performance Deliver strong risk adjusted long-term investment performance
Investment performance remains the most important factor in our success. We aim to generate superior risk-adjusted returns for our fund investors through the quality of our research, the talent of our investment managers and the strength of our operations and risk infrastructures. During 2013 performance increased FUM by \$4.3 billion, a blended return across the business of 7.9%, with particularly strong performance being generated by our discretionary strategies.
At the beginning of 2013, Man strengthened its quantitative capabilities by combining AHL with MSS to form one centralised investment function for quantitative strategies. By uniting AHL's deep experience in the managed futures space and MSS's breadth of quantitative investment knowledge, Man aims to enhance the quantitative research process with the goal of improving products and performance. Led by Executive Chairman Tim Wong and CEO Sandy Rattray, AHL/MSS now manages several systematic portfolios, including managed futures, quantitative multi-strategy, equity alpha-capture, tail protection and sector-focused funds. Our aim is to create a broad based quant business and have already made progress in this regard, with 34% of AHL/MSS FUM now away from the historical core trend following strategies.
Performance during 2013 was strong for several AHL/MSS strategies. The AHL Evolution strategy was up 16.9%. Our MSS TailProtect strategy performed well ahead of its relevant benchmark and most other MSS strategies outperformed their benchmarks in 2013: the newly-launched Asia and Continental Europe ETFs performed particularly well. In contrast performance was once again difficult for flagship managed futures funds with trends in risk assets (e.g. equities, credit and precious metals) being offset by reversals in fixed income and currencies, particularly during the second quarter (as can be seen in the chart opposite). The result was that performance for the AHL Diversified Programme was down 3.1% to 31 December 2013 and AHL Alpha, the lower-volatility strategy, was down 1.9%. The performance KPI for AHL is the AHL Diversified strategy versus three key peer asset managers (the target being to beat two of the three peers) and as such AHL met the target for 2013.
Over the course of the year, our research effort bore fruit. As an example, our fixed income team refined its models in the second half to deal better with a future rate environment, which is unlikely to echo the steady yield declines observed over the past few decades. In addition, research into new markets continued apace; they remain a key differentiator for managed futures strategies and over 70 markets were added to the Evolution strategy portfolio in 2013.
Performance across AHL/MSS funds
Sector attribution shown net of fees; 2013 net performance shown in figures above/below bars. AHL Diversified: Represented by Man AHL Diversified (Guernsey) USD Shares – Class A which is valued weekly; however, for comparative purposes, statistics have been calculated using the best quality price that is available at each calendar year end, using estimates where a final price is unavailable. AHL Alpha: Represented by AHL Strategies PCC Limited: Class Y AHL Alpha USD Shares which is valued weekly; however, for comparative purposes, statistics have been calculated using the best quality price that is available at each calendar year end, using estimates where a final price is unavailable. AHL Dimension: Represented by AHL Strategies PCC Limited: Class B AHL Dimension USD Shares. AHL Evolution: Represented by AHL (Cayman) SPC: Class A1 Evolution USD Shares. There is no guarantee of trading performance and past or projected performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations. Assumptions have been applied to the calculation of sector contribution to show contribution net of fees. The sector contribution is only intended to be indicative.
2013 has been a positive year for GLG with good absolute performance across a broad range of our Alternative and Long only strategies. This strong absolute performance resulted in GLG recording \$155 million of gross performance fees in 2013.
Amongst our alternative funds our credit strategies delivered another year of double digit net returns. Our equity strategies have delivered solid single digit returns with low volatility and the European Long-Short and European Alpha strategies in particular have seen significant client interest throughout the year. Some of the stronger performers included the Euro Distressed strategy (+12.4%), the European Long-Short strategy (+7.1%), the Asian equities strategy (+7.2%) and the Market Neutral strategy (+10.3%).
Source: Man database, Bloomberg and MSCI. There is no guarantee of trading performance and past or projected performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations.
Please note that the HFRI index performance over the past four months is subject to change. World stocks: MSCI World Net Total Return Index hedged to USD.
The majority of equity and credit strategies performed in line with or exceeded the relevant benchmarks but the atlas macro and emerging markets strategies performed below benchmarks. The performance KPI for GLG is the GLG alternative dollar-weighted composite versus the HFRX, this KPI was not met in 2013, mainly due to the fact that a number of GLG's largest and strongest performing strategies are market neutral by design in contrast to much of the hedge fund industry.
We are pleased with the breadth of performance across our long only strategies during the year with almost all strategies outperforming their peers. Our Japan equities strategy continued its long track record of excellent performance and was up 64.6% in Yen terms, more than 10% ahead of the TOPIX benchmark. Our Global, European and UK equity strategies also performed strongly up between 24% and 30% and our convertible credit strategies also delivered strong returns. We continue to build track records in other long only strategies and as a result we are seeing client interest across a broad range of long only strategies.
FRM had a broadly positive first six months of the year as market conditions improved from 2012; dispersion between assets rose, and investor inflows resulted in more fundamentally driven pricing, particularly in equities. Both Credit Long/Short and Equity Long/Short managers were among the top performing styles. Q3 was a weaker period for performance. The adjustment of the world to higher bond yields resulted in a pause in the return generation of many systematic strategies; managed futures were hit particularly hard, but Statistical Arbitrage also struggled as a result of the shift in the correlation structure. With the stabilisation of rates in Q4, stronger performance returned across the majority of strategies. Over the year as a whole, the strongest performing strategies were Equity Long-Short and Credit Long-Short, closely followed by Statistical Arbitrage. Global Macro, both discretionary and systematic, was the weakest strategy.
Assets under management declined due to a combination of adverse FX movements, structured product deleveraging and client redemptions. The performance in the diversified portfolios improved, FRM Diversified II was up 7.0%, with some client specific portfolios also above 7%. Thematic portfolio performance was more mixed, with managed futures performing in line with the industry, however our Statistical Arbitrage portfolio generated positive returns and was up 6.7%. The KPI for FRM is FRM Diversified II versus the HFRI conservative fund of fund index, which was not met in 2013 as this strategy carries less equity market beta than other fund of fund strategies.
| 31/12/2008–31/12/2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualised return over cash |
Annualised volatility |
Sharpe | Beta | |
| FRM Diversified II Fund SPC – USD Class B1 |
6.00% | 2.78% | 2.15 | 0.08 |
| HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index |
3.46% | 4.34% | 0.80 | 0.19 |
| HFRI FOF Conservative Index |
3.96% | 3.01% | 1.31 | 0.12 |
| HFRI FOF Diversified Index |
4.73% | 3.80% | 1.24 | 0.16 |
Source: Bloomberg, HFR Reports, FRM database.
1 Represented by FRM Diversified II Fund SPC – Class B USD.
Growth Focus on generating high-alpha investment opportunities
Early in 2013, we identified a clear set of growth initiatives on the investment management and product side. These initiatives were:
We have made good progress against these initiatives in 2013 and during 2014 we will continue to build on these as well as identifying further opportunities for growth.
On the quantitative side the marketing of the AHL Evolution strategy has gone well and we reached our target of raising \$1 billion in this product with the asset raising coming from institutional investors in all regions of the world. Further capacity has been created in this strategy and as such we will be marketing an additional \$750 million of the AHL Evolution strategy in 2014. In September we launched Asia and Continental Europe ETFs, a series of long only products similar to the Europe ETFs strategy which has \$1.4 billion of assets.
Looking forward into 2014, we will start marketing the AHL Dimension strategy, a multi-strategy quant product which will be targeted at institutional investors, and are looking to launch a global version of the Europe ETF product.
On the discretionary side at GLG we launched a number of new, scalable investment strategies during the year. All of these funds saw allocations from clients following their launch and we will seek to build on that momentum into 2014.
On the equity side we have added additional teams to the European Long-Short strategy to create further capacity. A Global Long-Short strategy which operates a similar investment process to the European Long-Short strategy was launched at the beginning of October 2013 and we have raised over \$300 million in this strategy since launch. Asset raising in the Asia equity strategy launched in 2012 has been slow, however the strategy had strong performance in 2013 and with the launch of a UCITS vehicle linked to the strategy in December 2013 we expect demand to pick up.
A global rates strategy was launched in October and it pursues a Fixed Income Absolute Return strategy and is managed by the Macro and Relative Value Team. In August we closed a \$400 million CLO in the US, our first one since the crisis and we are looking to grow our CLO business during 2014.
The growth of the long only business continues to be a key objective for us. In September we hired Henry Dixon from Charles Stanley to run a UK Undervalued Asset strategy and to take over management of the UK equities income strategy. James Ind joined during the year to lead the portfolio management of a value-driven total return strategy which was launched at the end of July 2013. Our flexible bond strategy is also seeing client interest into 2014.
2013 has seen a number of positive developments at FRM; the successful integration of two legacy technology systems following the merger last year; the launch of the second phase of our risk and transparency reporting software for the managed account platform, which materially improves the value of the platform to investors; and the launch of a number of managed account only diversified portfolios, initially focused on clients in the Japanese market.
Looking ahead to 2014 the main focus will be on offering the resources of FRM as a service. Our goal is to work closely with clients in each region on the services that best fit their needs. We are seeing increasing interest from US institutions who are looking for control and transparency, as well as financial institutions with the need to fulfil regulatory reporting requirements. By contrast, we see increasing client interest in Asia for direct co-investment into our existing platform and will focus on direct access in this region as a result.
In addition to these initiatives, we continue to look for opportunities to grow the business through selective acquisitions. In assessing these opportunities, we will remain disciplined on price, structure and cultural fit to ensure that any proposed transaction represents a sound use of capital.
Net outflows for the year were \$3.6 billion compared to \$7.3 billion in 2012 and excluding guaranteed products net outflows for the year were \$2.4 billion. Gross sales were \$16.1 billion with 40% of the sales achieved in the first half and 60% in the second half, driven in particular by strong sales at GLG. Institutional sales in 2013 were \$8.6 billion, 13% higher than in 2012. We saw a pick up in demand in the retail space with a 44% increase in year on year sales from \$5.2 billion in 2012 to \$7.5 billion in 2013, the main driver of the increase being sales of the Japan Equities strategy to UK retail investors. Redemptions were \$19.7 billion, (\$18.5 billion excluding guaranteed products) reflecting fragile investor sentiment and mixed levels of absolute investment performance across the product range.
Following Christoph Möller's retirement in June, we split the role of Head of Sales: Tim Rainsford (previously Head of European Sales) is now in charge of all regions outside the US; whilst Tim Gullickson has assumed the function of Head of Sales in the US, with a focus on institutional clients. Eric Burl (COO of the US business) is looking after US retail channels. A number of other changes have also been made throughout the sales team, with the overall objective of making it leaner and increasingly focused on institutional clients without losing meaningful optionality from a retail perspective.
Europe and the Middle East remains a key market for us with over two-thirds of our assets coming from this region and again we have refocused the sales effort in countries where we believe there to be the most asset raising potential. We have hired a new person to run the sales effort in Italy and have restructured the sales team in the Middle East.
In the Asia Pacific region, a region which historically served a number of retail investors in guaranteed products, we have consolidated offices and refocused the sales effort. While we still see significant potential for asset raising in the region, particularly in Japan and Australia, servicing existing clients and managing future growth can be served from three offices as opposed to five. We have therefore shut down our office in Singapore with people relocating to Hong Kong or London and have integrated the two sales offices we had in Japan following the FRM acquisition. In Australia, an office which grew around our guaranteed product business, we are re-focusing the operations to target institutional business, and we have hired Jamie Douglas, previously with JPM and Moore Capital, to head up that office.
Progress has also been made in China, where under the QDLP programme we were officially selected as one of six hedge funds allowed to market international products to onshore investors for the first time.
The Americas, and the US in particular, remains a key geographical focus for future growth. Further hires have been made during the year and we achieved sales of \$1.1 billion in 2013 with sales of the European Long-Short strategy and the US CLO making up the majority of the sales. The potential in this huge market is very significant and the team continues to make good progress however we expect it will take time before we see significant traction. We are assessing our capabilities in the mutual fund space and aim to bring a selective number of liquid alternatives strategies to the mutual fund market in 2014.
Globally we continue to work hard on our consultant relationships and since the beginning of the year we have received an additional four strong buy ratings and positive momentum on seven additional strategies. Consultant coverage of Man has increased from 35 products in January 2010 to 116 today and we have maintained 25 strong buy ratings. From a retail perspective we are still represented on over 10 global private banking platforms covering 60 funds.
The new marketing incentive programme is now in place, providing improved alignment with shareholders by rewarding our sales people based on annual management fees earned, net of expenses, rather than gross sales.
We continue to be on track to meet the 2015 cost targets on a constant currency basis. We were ahead of schedule in 2013 with fixed compensation costs of \$188 million for the year versus the \$211 million target for 2013. Other cash costs were \$191 million versus the \$219 million target. Non-compensation expenses have been reduced materially and significant attention is being given to running the business as efficiently as possible. We reduced the space we occupy in our head office in Riverbank House during the year to match our requirements and consolidated offices in other regions which accounted for 15% of the additional savings announced in August this year. Headcount has been reduced from 1,876 at 30 June 2011 to 1,115 at 31 December 2013, 532 in front office functions and 583 in group business functions.
Our balance sheet remains strong and liquid and in 2013 we made significant progress to improve our capital position and balance sheet efficiency. At 31 December 2013, the Group had tangible net assets of \$1.1 billion or 58 cents per share, cash of \$1.0 billion and over \$2.5 billion of liquidity.
In April 2013 we announced a change in regulatory status from being a Full Scope group to a Limited Licence group. This increased our surplus capital by up to \$550 million subject to the FCA's review of a revised ICAAP submitted as part of the change in status. This review was completed at the end of December and their review did not materially change the Group's capital requirement. As such the Group's surplus capital at 31 December 2013 was \$760 million.
Outlook
In comparison to the 'risk on' environment we saw for most of 2013, asset price movements at the start of 2014 have clearly represented a swing towards 'risk off' with emerging market assets being hit particularly hard. In this context, our trend following strategies lost money as gains in bonds and agriculturals couldn't offset losses in equities. Most of our long only strategies are down, however they are still outperforming their benchmarks. The market neutral stance of our GLG alternative strategies has proved beneficial, with most of the equity and credit funds having positive performance year to date – unlike our Macro, Emerging Markets and Rates funds. The conservative nature of FRM's funds has also proved advantageous with performance amongst the majority of funds either flat or slightly positive in January.
In May we announced that we were using some of our surplus capital to repay all of our debt and hybrid instruments resulting in annualised interest and coupon savings of \$78 million. This repayment programme was completed on 7 August when the perpetual Tier 1 hybrid was repaid.
The remaining surplus capital we have will be used for a suitable buffer against the core capital requirement, organic growth requirements and acquisition opportunities. After assessing these requirements and opportunities, distributions to shareholders, whether through dividends or buybacks, will be considered. At present we consider that there are potential opportunities to deploy surplus capital and so do not intend to make a determination regarding distributions in excess of our stated dividend policy. We seek to remain disciplined, however, in the use of capital whether organically or for acquisitions.
Looking forward, the overall operating environment continues to be challenging: whilst flows are better in places, performance – the single most important driver of our success – remains mixed. After a very strong year in equity markets in 2013, it is difficult to have high levels of conviction in many asset classes and geographies. Accordingly we remain cautious in our outlook, endeavouring to generate superior risk-adjusted returns for our clients whilst maintaining our focus on building and developing options for growth and running our business efficiently.
Chief Financial Officer
Our financial results in 2013 reflect the continued mixed market environment, and in particular challenging operating conditions for trend following strategies. Our funds under management (FUM) decreased by 5% from \$57.0 billion at the beginning of the year to \$54.1 billion at 31 December 2013. Net outflows in AHL and FRM were the primary drivers behind the decrease, which was partly offset by positive investment performance, and net inflows in the second half, with strong contributions from across the GLG product range.
As previously highlighted, our guaranteed product book has further reduced, to \$2.3 billion at 31 December 2013, and we have restructured our business accordingly. Excluding the guaranteed products, our FUM increased in the year from \$51.3 billion to \$51.8 billion.
Net management fee margins for our quant and fund of funds (FoF) products have declined slightly during the year, and coupled with the continuing mix shift away from the high margin guaranteed products, have resulted in the average net management fee margin decreasing by 19 basis points from the prior year. As a result, net management fee revenue was down 20% for the year, which was partially offset by a more than twofold increase in performance fees, over 80% of which were generated by GLG.
Total costs were down 12%, and within this total fixed costs were down 22% due to the implementation of the \$270 million cost saving programme which we remain on track to deliver by the end of 2015.
As a result of these revenue and cost drivers, our adjusted profit before tax is \$297 million (2012: \$275 million), and adjusted diluted earnings per share 14.1 cents (2012: 11.6 cents).
Our statutory profit before tax is \$56 million, reflecting net adjusting items of \$241 million, which primarily relate to restructuring costs, impairment of the FRM goodwill, and amortisation of purchased intangible assets. The FRM goodwill was impaired by \$69 million at 31 December 2013, which was primarily a result of the guaranteed product FUM reducing at a faster rate than anticipated, and redemptions from a small number of institutional investors, primarily in our legacy Multi-Manager Business.
There continues to be a significant difference between our cash earnings and statutory earnings as evidenced by cash inflows from operating activities amounting to \$448 million (2012: \$408 million).
Our balance sheet remains strong and liquid and during 2013 we continued to improve our capital position and balance sheet efficiency. In April we announced a change in our regulatory capital status from being a Full Scope group to a Limited Licence group. This increased our surplus capital by approximately \$550 million. During the year we used some of our surplus capital to repay all of our debt and hybrid instruments, resulting in annualised interest and coupon saving of \$78 million. Surplus capital at 31 December 2013 was \$760 million.
Our financial KPIs illustrate and measure the relationship between the investment experience of our fund investors, our financial performance and the creation of shareholder value over time. Our KPIs are used on a regular basis to evaluate progress against our four key priorities: performance; growth; distribution; and efficiency.
The results of our KPIs this year reflect the mixed operating environment in 2013, with negative investment performance for AHL, which resulted in further de-gearing of the higher margin guaranteed products and had an adverse impact on net flows. This has resulted in a decline in FUM and revenues, which has impacted our profitability and EPS growth.
This year we have revised the performance metric used for GLG in our investment performance KPI. Previously, we used the investment performance of GLG's Multi Strategy portfolio against the HFRX benchmark to represent the investment performance for GLG, however this is no longer deemed to be an appropriate representative for the GLG business as it has an increased allocation to AHL. To provide a meaningful measure for the investment performance for GLG, a composite investment performance metric for GLG alternative funds is now used, against the HFRX benchmark. We have also revised the performance benchmark used for FRM from the HRFI FoF index to the HFRI FoF: Conservative Index as this index is more representative of FRM's investment strategy.
The comparative information in relation to the investment performance KPI has been restated to reflect the changes for GLG and FRM as explained above. The comparative information for the adjusted management fee EBITDA margin and the adjusted management fee EPS growth KPIs have been restated to reflect the impact of the adoption of IAS 19 (Revised), as explained in Note 1 to the Group financial statements.
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Performance
Distribution
The investment performance KPI measures the net investment performance for our three managers (AHL, GLG, and FRM), represented by key funds, against relevant benchmarks. The target for this KPI is to exceed the relevant benchmarks. The key funds and the relevant benchmarks are AHL Diversified versus three key peer asset managers for AHL (the target being to beat two of the three peers), the GLG Alternative Strategies Dollar-Weighted Composite versus HFRX for GLG and FRM Diversified II versus HFRI Fund of Funds Conservative Index for FRM. The performance of the key funds compared to the benchmarks gives an indication of the competitiveness of our investment performance against similar alternative investment styles offered by other investment managers. This measures our ability to deliver superior long-term performance to investors. We achieved one out of the three performance targets. AHL met the target for 2013 as the performance of their key fund exceeded the relevant benchmark. GLG and FRM, whilst recording positive performance, were both below the benchmark in 2013. Further investment performance information is provided on pages 9 to 10.
This KPI measures adjusted management fee EBITDA as a percentage of net revenues (gross management fee revenue and income from associates less external cash distribution costs). Our adjusted management fee EBITDA margin is a measure of our underlying profitability. The adjusted management fee EBITDA margin of 36.0% was within the target range for the year ended 31 December 2013. This margin is likely to continue to decline with the rolling off of higher margin guaranteed product FUM.
This KPI measures net FUM flows for the period as a percentage of opening FUM, with net flows defined as gross sales less gross redemptions. Net flows are the measure of our ability to attract and retain investor capital. FUM drives our financial performance in terms of our ability to earn management fees. Net flows were below target in 2013 with a net outflow of 6.3%, compared to a net outflow of 11.1% for the year to 31 December 2012, reflecting the difficult trading environment, in particular for AHL, partly offset by inflows for GLG in the second half of the year.
This KPI measures our adjusted management fee EPS growth, where adjusted management fee EPS is calculated using post-tax profits excluding net performance fees and including the cost of the dividend on the Perpetual Subordinated Capital Securities, divided by the diluted number of shares. Adjusted management fee EPS growth measures the overall effectiveness of our business model, and drives both our dividend policy and the value generated for shareholders. The adjusted management fee EPS growth was below target for 2013 primarily as a result of the decline in management fee revenue and the overall gross margin, partly offset by reduced costs.
| Alternative | Long only | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$bn | Quant (AHL/MSS) |
Discretionary (GLG) |
Fund of funds (FRM) |
Quant (AHL/MSS) |
Discretionary (GLG) |
Total excluding Guaranteed |
Guaranteed | Total |
| FUM at 31 December 2012 | 11.2 | 14.6 | 14.1 | 1.7 | 9.7 | 51.3 | 5.7 | 57.0 |
| Sales | 2.2 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 5.7 | 16.1 | – | 16.1 |
| Redemptions | (3.8) | (4.9) | (4.4) | (0.6) | (4.8) | (18.5) | (1.2) | (19.7) |
| Net (outflows)/inflows | (1.6) | 0.9 | (2.2) | (0.4) | 0.9 | (2.4) | (1.2) | (3.6) |
| Investment movement | (0.4) | 1.2 | – | 0.1 | 3.7 | 4.6 | (0.3) | 4.3 |
| Foreign currency movement | (0.2) | 0.1 | (0.6) | 0.1 | (0.5) | (1.1) | (0.4) | (1.5) |
| De-gearing and other movements | (0.1) | (0.5) | – | – | – | (0.6) | (1.5) | (2.1) |
| FUM at 31 December 2013 | 8.9 | 16.3 | 11.3 | 1.5 | 13.8 | 51.8 | 2.3 | 54.1 |
| Gross management fee margin for year ended 31 December 2013 |
2.8% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.5% | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| Gross management fee margin for year ended 31 December 2012 |
3.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 5.0% | 2.1% |
| Net management fee margin for year ended 31 December 2013 |
2.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Net management fee margin for year ended 31 December 2012 |
2.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 3.8% | 1.7% |
Total FUM decreased by \$2.9 billion during the year, including a decrease of \$3.4 billion attributable to guaranteed products. Total FUM excluding guaranteed products increased by \$500 million. The decrease in total FUM of \$2.9 billion is as a result of net outflows of \$3.6 billion and negative FX and other movements of \$3.6 billion, being offset by positive investment movement of \$4.3 billion. The other movements of negative \$3.6 billion includes \$1.5 billion of adverse FX movement, \$1.5 billion of guaranteed product degears and maturities, and \$600 million of roll-offs of Pemba assets.
Quant alternative FUM decreased by 21% to \$8.9 billion during the year to 31 December 2013, which primarily related to net outflows of \$1.6 billion and negative investment performance of \$400 million. Sales were \$2.2 billion, which included \$1 billion of the AHL Evolution strategy. The majority of the redemptions of \$3.8 billion were from retail investors in the Asia Pacific region. The AHL Diversified programme was down 3.1% for the year, which was the main driver of the negative investment performance of \$400 million. Negative FX movements reduced FUM by \$200 million, primarily in relation to the Japanese Yen and Australian Dollar.
Discretionary alternatives FUM increased by \$1.7 billion during the year as a result of net inflows of \$900 million and positive investment performance of \$1.2 billion. Sales of \$5.8 billion were mainly into European equity, distressed and convertibles strategies. Redemptions of \$4.9 billion were from a range of strategies. Total FX and other movements decreased FUM by \$400 million. The positive investment performance of \$1.2 billion related to good absolute performance across the majority of the discretionary alternative products during the year, as described in more detail on pages 9 to 10.
Fund of funds FUM decreased by 20% to \$11.3 billion this year, as a result of net outflows of \$2.2 billion and negative FX movements of \$600 million. Sales were \$2.2 billion with a significant portion coming from Japanese clients. Redemptions of \$4.4 billion were from a range of products. Investment performance was flat for the year with no impact on FUM. Negative FX movements reduced FUM by \$600 million, primarily in relation to the Japanese Yen.
Total long-only FUM increased by \$3.9 billion during the year. Discretionary long only products had net inflows of \$900 million during the year, with sales of \$5.7 billion and redemptions of \$4.8 billion. The majority of the sales and redemptions came from the Japan equities strategy, the majority of which were from UK retail clients. Positive investment performance increased FUM by \$3.7 billion, primarily as a result of strong investment performance for the Japan equities strategy. Negative FX movements decreased FUM by \$500 million.
Guaranteed product FUM, our highest margin product grouping, declined from \$5.7 billion at 31 December 2012 to \$2.3 billion in 2013, which continued to have a negative impact on revenues. Redemptions totalled \$1.2 billion running at a steady rate of around \$300 million per quarter. The weighted average life to maturity of the guaranteed product range is five years. Investment performance for guaranteed products was negative during the year, resulting in a \$300 million reduction in FUM. The other movements of \$1.5 billion primarily related to guaranteed product de-gears as a result of negative investment performance. Negative FX movements reduced FUM by \$400 million, primarily in relation to the movements in the Australian Dollar.
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| \$m | 31 December 2013 |
31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Management and other fees | 967 | 1,209 |
| Performance fees (including investment gains/losses) |
223 | 113 |
| Share of after tax profit of associates | 12 | 10 |
| Distribution costs | (145) | (203) |
| Net revenue | 1,057 | 1,129 |
| Asset servicing | (32) | (31) |
| Compensation | (445) | (475) |
| Other costs | (238) | (307) |
| Total costs | (715) | (813) |
| Net finance expense | (45) | (41) |
| Adjusted profit before tax | 297 | 275 |
| Adjusting items | (241) | (1,023) |
| Statutory profit/(loss) before tax | 56 | (748) |
| Net management fees | 175 | 220 |
| Net performance fees | 122 | 55 |
| Diluted EPS (statutory) | 2.9 cents | (45.8) cents |
| Adjusted net management fee EPS | 7.9 cents | 9.2 cents |
| Adjusted diluted EPS (excluding the adjusting items above) |
14.1 cents | 11.6 cents |
Year ended
Average FUM for the year was \$54.1 billion compared to \$57.7 billion for the prior year. The average gross management fee margin was down 32 basis points from the prior year, largely reflecting the continuing product mix shift primarily caused by the reduced proportion of guaranteed products compared to open-ended products. Gross management fees were \$967 million for the year ended 31 December 2013 in comparison to the management fees for the previous year of \$1,209 million.
Our total net management fee margin (defined as gross management fees less external distribution costs) has decreased from 169 basis points to 150 basis points during the year. The reduction is a result of the reduced guaranteed product FUM as well as a mix shift towards institutional money and is likely to continue as a greater proportion of our sales, particularly in the alternatives quant space, are to institutional clients.
The alternatives quant net management fee margin has reduced by 21 basis points compared to the year ended 31 December 2012. This is due to the majority of the redemptions in 2013 being from higher margin retail products, whereas the majority of the sales have been into lower margin institutional products. While we saw this flow trend occurring during 2012, the impact on the margin was less pronounced due to the fact that a significant proportion of the retail redemptions were from Nomura Global Trend where the margin was around 1.8%. Looking forward, we would expect this mix shift towards institutional money to continue and hence we would expect the margin to decline further.
Net management fee margins in the alternative discretionary category remained broadly stable compared to 2012.
The net management fee margin in the alternatives fund of fund category reduced by 14 basis points due to the impact of including FRM assets for the full year, as they were only included for half of the year in 2012.
The long only discretionary net management fee margin has increased slightly due to the redemptions in some lower margin institutional mandates. The guaranteed product net management fee margin has increased by 58 basis points compared to the year ended 31 December 2012. More than a third of the increase is at a gross level and is due to the impact of some fees which are based on net asset value as opposed to FUM. As the margin calculation is based on FUM, and FUM is currently lower than the total net asset value of the product set, this has pushed the margin up 21 basis points compared to last year. The lower level of placement fee amortisation compared to 2012, due to placement fee write offs at 31 December 2012, has pushed the net margin up by an additional 37 basis points.
Gross performance fees for the year were \$193 million, \$155 million from GLG, \$30 million from AHL and \$8 million from FRM. At 31 December 2013, around 75% of eligible GLG assets (\$10.3 billion) were above high water mark and around a further 18% (\$2.5 billion) within 5% of earning performance fees. AHL and MSS open ended products were approximately 13% on a weighted average basis from the performance fee high water mark, and FRM products were approximately 5% below.
Investment gains were \$30 million, which is consistent with 2012. This gain mainly relates to a profit on disposal of certain Ore Hill assets.
Distribution costs comprised \$128 million of investor servicing fees and \$17 million of placement fees.
Investor servicing fees are paid to intermediaries for ongoing investor servicing. Servicing fees have decreased from \$156 million in 2012 to \$128 million in 2013 as a result of lower average FUM, particularly for guaranteed products and AHL.
Placement fees are paid for product launches or sales and are capitalised and amortised over two to five years, unless the FUM is redeemed or is deemed to be impaired as a result of negative investment performance and de-gearing. The capitalised placement fees at 31 December 2013 were \$20 million with a weighted average remaining amortisation period of 1.5 years.
Distribution costs relating to employees (internal commissions) are now presented as compensation costs and the prior period has been restated accordingly. This reflects the way the business is now managed, providing more relevant information to users of the financial statements, and brings the treatment in line with industry practice.
Asset servicing costs (including custodial, valuation, fund accounting and registrar functions which are now across our total FUM) were \$32 million (2012: \$31 million). Asset servicing costs equate to around 5 basis points on FUM and vary depending on transaction volumes, the number of funds, and fund NAVs.
Compensation costs comprise fixed base salaries, benefits and variable bonus compensation (cash and amortisation of deferred compensation arrangements). Compensation costs in total, excluding adjusting items and including internal commission costs, were 42% of net revenue, which is the same as the previous year. This ratio will tend to be higher in years where there is a larger proportion of GLG revenues, in particular GLG performance fee revenues.
Fixed compensation and benefits were \$188 million for the year compared to \$236 million for year to 31 December 2012, a reduction of 20%. Variable compensation costs were \$257 million for the year, including \$30 million of internal commission costs, compared to \$239 million for the previous year including \$45 million of internal commission costs. The overall decrease of \$30 million in total compensation costs is a result of the fixed compensation cost saving initiatives and lower internal commission costs, partially offset by higher performance fee related compensation and a full year of FRM costs (FRM being acquired in July 2012).
Other costs, excluding adjusting items, were \$238 million for the year compared to \$307 million for the year to 31 December 2012, a reduction of 22%. These comprise cash costs of \$191 million (year to 31 December 2012: \$244 million) and depreciation and amortisation of \$47 million (2012: \$63 million).
We have made good progress on the cost saving programmes we announced in 2011 and 2012. We are ahead of schedule with our targets, with 2013 fixed compensation costs of \$188 million for the year versus the \$211 million target for 2013, and other cash costs of \$191 million for the year versus the \$219 million target for 2013. Our targets for the cost savings programme as a whole have not changed, however we have been able to implement the savings more quickly than originally planned.
We announced a further \$75 million of cost savings in August 2013, bringing the total targeted savings to \$270 million by the end of 2015.
Net finance expense was \$45 million for the year, excluding adjusting items. This included a \$28 million charge relating to debt buybacks during the year. Interest payable on borrowings decreased in the year as a result of the debt buybacks, although this was offset by lower finance income as cash balances were lower and the prior year included a \$15 million gain on the sale of loan notes. The recurring elements of both finance expense and finance income are expected to decrease in 2014 as a result of the debt buybacks, and net finance expense is expected to be around \$4 million in 2014, relating to the costs of the revolving credit facility (if undrawn), partly offset by interest income earned on cash deposits.
Adjusted profit before tax is \$297 million compared to \$275 million for the previous year. The adjusting items in the year of \$241 million, as shown in the table below and detailed in Note 2 of the financial statements, primarily relate to restructuring costs (\$107 million), amortisation of acquired intangible assets (\$66 million), and the impairment of FRM goodwill (\$69 million). The directors consider that the Group's profit is most meaningful when considered on a basis which excludes restructuring costs, amortisation and impairment of intangible assets and certain non-recurring gains or losses, which therefore reflect the recurring revenues and costs that drive the Group's cash flow.
| Adjusting items \$m |
Year ended 31 December 2013 |
|---|---|
| Restructuring costs – compensation | 36 |
| Restructuring costs – other costs | 71 |
| Amortisation of acquired intangible assets | 66 |
| Impairment of FRM goodwill | 69 |
| Gain on disposal of Lehman claims, Nephila, and other | |
| interests | (16) |
| Other adjusting items | 15 |
| Total adjusting items | 241 |
Net management fees of \$175 million reflect the decline in average FUM and the overall gross margin, partly offset by reduced costs driven by the cost saving initiatives. Net performance fees of \$122 million for the year reflects the strong contribution from across the GLG product range.
| \$m | Year ended 31 December 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross management and other fees | 967 | 1,209 |
| Share of after tax profit of associates Less: |
12 | 10 |
| Distribution costs | (145) | (203) |
| Asset services | (32) | (31) |
| Compensation | (344) | (417) |
| Other costs | (238) | (307) |
| Net finance expense | (45) | (41) |
| Net management fees | 175 | 220 |
| Performance fees | 193 | 90 |
| Gains on investments and other financial instruments |
30 | 23 |
| Less: | ||
| Compensation | ||
| – variable | (95) | (45) |
| – deferral amortisation | (6) | (13) |
| Net performance fees | 122 | 55 |
The average tax rate for the year of 7.1% before adjusting items, compared to the previous year's rate of 14.4%, has decreased as a result of prior year credits including those for further settled tax returns across a number of countries and periods. The tax rate before adjusting for prior year credits and other reconciling items is 18% (31 December 2012: 18%). The amount of company income tax paid in the year was \$64 million (31 December 2012: \$55 million).
As the Group has a number of non-cash items in the income statement it is important to focus on cash earnings to measure the true earnings potential of our business. The table below gives a reconciliation of adjusted profit before tax to adjusted EBITDA. The main differences are net finance expense, depreciation, amortisation of placement fees and the share-based amortisation charge in relation to compensation deferrals. Our EBITDA/net revenue margin was 40%, which can be analysed between EBITDA margin on management fees of 36% and performance fees of 57%.
| \$m | Year ended 31 December 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted PBT | 297 | 275 |
| Add back: | ||
| Net finance expense | 45 | 41 |
| Depreciation | 39 | 43 |
| Amortisation of capitalised computer software | 8 | 20 |
| Placement fee amortisation | 10 | 56 |
| Accelerated amortisation related to early | ||
| redemptions | 5 | 10 |
| Deferred compensation amortisation | 30 | 68 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 434 | 513 |
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| Debt buybacks in 2013 | Date of repurchase/ redemption |
Carrying value \$m |
Pre-tax upfront costs \$m |
Pre-tax finance cost savings \$m |
Regulatory capital impact \$m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior 6.5% fixed rate bonds due 2013 | 1 August 2013 | 173 | – | 13 | – |
| Senior 6.0% fixed rate € bonds due 2015 | 7 May 2013 | 285 | (25) | 17 | – |
| Tier 2 subordinated floating rate notes due 2015 | 24 June 2013 | 170 | 2 | 3 | (80) |
| Tier 2 subordinated 5.0% fixed rate bonds due 2017 | 14 June 2013 | 231 | (5) | 12 | (200) |
| Tier 1 perpetual subordinated capital securities | 7 August 2013 | 300 | – | 33 | (300) |
| Total | 1,159 | (28) | 78 | (580) |
The Group's balance sheet remains strong and liquid. At 31 December 2013, total shareholders' equity was \$2.4 billion and net tangible assets were \$1.1 billion. Cash and cash equivalents have decreased during the year, primarily as a result of the buyback of the Group's debt of \$1,159 million, as shown in the table above.
The buyback of the Group's debt will result in annualised pre-tax interest and coupon savings of up to \$78 million from 2014, and has reduced the Group's surplus capital by around \$580 million. Costs of \$28 million were incurred with the debt buybacks, of which nearly all relates to cash costs.
The carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets was tested for impairment at 31 December 2013, using a discounted cash flow valuation. As a result of guaranteed product FUM reducing at a faster rate than anticipated, and unexpected larger redemptions from a small number of institutional investors for FRM, the FRM goodwill was impaired by \$69 million at 31 December 2013. The impairment relates to the legacy RMF and Glenwood businesses, which were acquired in 2002 and 2000 respectively. The valuation and assumptions are explained in more detail in Note 12 of the financial statements.
| \$m | 31 December 2013 |
31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 992 | 2,000 |
| Fee and other receivables | 388 | 382 |
| Total liquid assets | 1,380 | 2,382 |
| Payables | (762) | (751) |
| Net liquid assets Investments in fund products and other investments Pension asset/(liability) Investments in associates |
618 323 71 31 |
1,631 496 (4) 38 |
| Leasehold improvements and equipment | 68 | 150 |
| Total tangible assets | 1,111 | 2,311 |
| Borrowings | – | (859) |
| Deferred tax liability | (58) | (71) |
| Net tangible assets | 1,053 | 1,381 |
| Goodwill and other intangibles | 1,354 | 1,529 |
| Shareholders' equity | 2,407 | 2,910 |
Operating cash flows were \$448 million during the year with cash and cash equivalents of \$992 million. Year ended
| \$m | 31 December 2013 |
|---|---|
| Net cash at 31 December 2012 | 1,141 |
| Operating cash inflows | 448 |
| Payment of dividends | (277) |
| Repurchase of perpetual capital securities and coupon payments |
(325) |
| Other movements | 5 |
| Net cash at 31 December 2013 | 992 |
The committed revolving credit facility of \$1,525 million is available and undrawn, with \$70 million maturing on 22 July 2016, \$120 million maturing on 22 July 2017, with the remainder maturing on 22 July 2018. The management of liquidity and capital is explained on pages 82 and 89 respectively.
Man is fully compliant with the FCA's capital standards and has maintained significant surplus regulatory capital throughout the year. At 31 December 2013, surplus regulatory capital over the regulatory capital requirements was \$760 million.
The small overall net decrease in the surplus regulatory capital of \$40 million during 2013 primarily relates to two events:
| \$m | 31 December 2013 |
31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Permitted share capital and reserves | 2,311 | 2,541 |
| Innovative Tier 1 Perpetual Subordinated Capital Securities |
– | 193 |
| Less deductions (primarily goodwill and other intangibles) |
(1,273) | (1,449) |
| Available Tier 1 Group Capital | 1,038 | 1,285 |
| Tier 2 capital – subordinated debt | – | 309 |
| Other Tier 2 capital | 3 | 90 |
| Group financial resources Less financial resources requirement, |
1,041 | 1,684 |
| including a capital buffer in 2012 | (281) | (889) |
| Surplus capital | 760 | 795 |
Chief Financial Officer
The responsibility for risk management rests with Man's Board, however, accountability is embedded throughout all layers of the business. The risk management framework aims to ensure that the business operates within the Board's acceptable risk tolerances, as defined by the risk appetite statements. Our governance structure provides a solid foundation for ongoing oversight in a dynamic environment.
Our risk profile has not changed significantly during the year; investment underperformance continues to be the biggest risk facing the Group. A diverse product range gives Group shareholders protection against concentrated underperformance from any one sector. The Group has continued to add to our wide range of investment styles and products. We have recruited several proven investment professionals to enhance our offering and attract funds.
Last year we highlighted business transformation risks as one of the Group's principal risks, following the announcement of two rounds of significant cost reduction plans. These plans are largely complete and our business has managed to successfully absorb these cost reductions and emerge as a more operationally efficient organisation.
In the 'Principal risks and mitigants' section on page 22 we have noted a number of recent regulatory developments. This dynamic regulatory environment together with the Group's global presence and wide range of products means compliance is increasingly demanding. The Group has remained focused on ensuring that our operational and risk management frameworks keep pace with the evolving regulatory landscape in the jurisdictions in which we do business.
We have taken significant steps to improve the efficiency of the Group's capital and liquidity structure. Following the Group's move in regulatory status from Full Scope to Limited Licence in April 2013, we implemented a plan at that time to use our strong capital and cash position to buy all outstanding debt and hybrid securities.
We have continued to reduce our legacy positions in funds whilst the further de-gearing of structured products has resulted in reduced loans to funds. This together with the improved capital and liquidity structure has allowed the Group greater flexibility to selectively seed new funds.
The risk to the Group's balance sheet from counterparty defaults remains low. We continue to keep a close eye on counterparty and average credit spreads which have been tight throughout 2013.
Note: This is a risk Man must adopt as part of its business model.
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The below committees have been given a mandate by the Board and the CEO to oversee the risk management framework. These committees provide assurance to the Board that risk has been managed according to the risk appetite statements:
The overall risk management framework at Man is based on the three lines of defence, and is overseen by the Audit and Risk Committee as delegated by the Board:
The risk appetite statements are set by the Board and cover all significant risk categories. They apply to both the investment management functions and Man Group itself. The statements express the Board's appetite for risk, promote a risk aware culture and set out objectives and boundaries for Man's business.
The primary goal of risk management is to support the achievement of company objectives by encouraging an appropriate balance between risk-seeking and risk-averse activities, in a controlled and regulatory compliant context.
The governance framework and control environment within the Group have been designed to manage risks in accordance with these statements. The Board and ARCom receive regular reporting on the Group's risk profile and adherence with risk appetite. In the event that breaches to risk appetite occur, these will be resolved in line with the firm's procedures and processes. The statements are reviewed at least annually by the Board.
A summary of the risk appetite statements is available at www.man.com.
The framework instils the principles of direct responsibility for risk management in each business unit. Embedding accountability at the business level is the 'first line of defence'.
The business units are monitored by a number of risk control functions (i.e. Risk, Compliance), which form the 'second line of defence'.
The independent review and oversight provided by Internal Audit is the 'third line of defence', which independently evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group's risk management, control and governance processes.
Although Man and the investors in its products are susceptible to losses, we believe our risk management framework supports long-term value through the process of risk-aware decision making.
Fund underperformance on an absolute basis, relative to a benchmark or relative to peer groups would reduce funds under management (FUM) and may result in lower subscriptions and higher redemptions. This may also result in dissatisfied clients, negative press and reputational damage.
Lower FUM results in lower management fee revenue and underperformance results in lower performance fees, if any.
The breakdown of Man's FUM and revenue margins by product line is shown on page 16.
This is the key risk Man has to accept if it is to undertake its business. Man's investment businesses each have clearly defined investment processes designed to target and deliver on the investment mandate of each product.
Fund and manager performance is closely monitored, and we focus on hiring and retaining highly skilled professionals who are incentivised to perform within the parameters of their mandate.
Man's diversified range of products and strategies across the alternatives marketplace mitigates the risk to the business from underperformance of any particular strategy.
Man offers a wide range of investment products from a global network of offices in 19 jurisdictions. This results in Man being subject to a matrix of regulations both at a supra national and individual jurisdiction level, coupled with a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
Man is regulated by 20 regulators and lead regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
Notable recent regulatory developments include the implementation of the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive, the implementation of CRD IV, preparations for EMIR and Dodd Frank Chapter VII and the emergence of detail on UCITS V, MiFID/MiFIR, Market Abuse Directive II and Financial Transaction Tax.
Man supports proportionate and thoughtful global regulation and initiatives that develop the regulatory environment.
Man continuously assesses whether the products it markets comply with new regulations as they emerge and change. In this respect, the company conducts an independent review process for all products.
Man continues to liaise directly with competent authorities e.g. IOSCO, ESMA, NFA, HMT, FCA, DFSA and CSRC through its Compliance department which consists of approximately 28 FTE (or equivalents) specialists functionally split between Corporate, Investment Management, Sales and Marketing and Financial Crime. Compliance is located across eight jurisdictions.
Operational risk is defined by Man as the risk resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, systems or from external events.
Man continues to outsource a number of functions that were previously performed internally. The risks are that the outsourced service providers do not perform as required, resulting in knock-on implications for our business as a whole.
Man's Operational Risk Policy provides an overview of the responsibilities that all staff have to identify, assess, monitor and manage operational risk within the Group.
The aim is to ensure that operational risks are identified, understood, assessed and mitigated in such a way that their financial impact is managed in accordance with a defined risk appetite.
Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) is at the core of our assessment of operational risks. Key risk indicators and operational risk events are also analysed to ensure that our assessment of operational risks in RCSA is up-to-date and correctly reflects the Group's operational risk profile.
Man's operations team have extensive experience of running an outsourcing process, and have implemented a robust methodology (including extensive KPI monitoring) to ensure that service providers are able to deliver as required – this is in turn monitored by Risk Assurance Committee (RAC) and ARCom.
The risk that a counterparty with which the funds or Man have financial transactions fails to deliver back investor or shareholder assets.
Shareholders and investors in Man funds and products are exposed to credit risk of prime brokers, clearing houses, futures clearers, depository banks and guarantee providers, if any.
Man also provides loans to guaranteed products, and so is subject to counterparty risk to certain investor funds.
Man diversifies its deposits across a number of the strongest financial counterparties, each of which are approved by the Finance Committee and have maximum exposure limits set, in line with Man's risk appetite.
Man monitors credit spreads and ratings of our main trading counterparties and banks as forward indicators of their credit quality. During 2013 the average CDS spreads for banks have remained tight as central banks have maintained strong liquidity provision policies.
Guaranteed products are closely monitored, and leverage is actively adjusted such that the risk of default related to balance sheet loans to funds is small.
The risk that fund managers place inappropriate trades outside of mandate and regulatory boundaries. Man may need to compensate for any losses arising for such trades, as well as face the possibility of fines, lawsuits and reputational damage.
Such risks include insider dealing, valuation, mis-allocation between funds and market abuse.
The risk that a key person to the business leaves or is unable to perform their role.
The global nature of Man's business, with corporate and fund entities collectively located in 19 jurisdictions, makes it subject to a wide range of laws.
Failure to comply with these laws may put Man at risk of fines, lawsuits or reputational damage.
The risk that an incident or negative publicity undermines our reputation as a leading alternative investment manager. Reputational damage could result in significant redemptions from our funds, and could lead to issues with external financing, credit ratings and relations with our outsourcing providers.
Front office systems provide automated checks and controls at portfolio and trade level. Each investment management business has dedicated risk management personnel who monitor portfolio profiles and provide independent challenge.
In addition all fund managers are required to undertake regular mandatory training to ensure they are aware of due processes and their responsibilities related to the placing of trades.
Man has been able to attract and retain an array of talented individuals across the Group. Business and investment processes are designed with a view to continue this trend and minimise the impact of losing any particular key individuals. In addition, there is an established succession planning process at senior levels of the business.
Man operates a robust legal framework which underpins all aspects of its business and is resourced by experienced legal teams.
These teams are physically located in Man's key jurisdictions helping them to understand the context and impact of any legal requirements.
Our reputation is dependent on both our operational performance and fund performance. Integrity is fundamental to ensuring Man is able to attract investment in funds. Our strong governance and control structure outlined above helps mitigate operational concerns, and our attention to people and robust investment processes aim to ensure we comply with very high standards of investment management practice. The Board regularly reviews evidence of whether the right tone from the top is being maintained.
To achieve superior performance for our clients and shareholders we need to have the right people in the right roles, fully motivated and competitively paid. We are very conscious of the need to provide appropriate development for our talented and increasingly international workforce. Encouraging effective collaboration and teamwork across the Company, within the bounds of regulation and good governance, is a key part of our strategy.
Our human resources objectives are aligned with the strategic priorities for Man. We achieve this by hiring the most able people and developing and motivating them in an environment which stimulates innovation and profitable growth.
Despite the challenging market conditions, we believe it is important to develop and retain talented individuals for the future of the business. To increase our talent pipeline we have launched a new investment management graduate programme and a structured summer internship programme, both of which start in 2014. Five high calibre graduates have been hired and will participate in a two year programme, rotating through placements in AHL, FRM, GLG and Sales which will equip them with a broad knowledge of our products and overall business. Four interns will spend 10 weeks with us in the summer, working on key projects with a view to successful interns being offered a place on the following year's graduate programme.
In 2013, we hired apprentices for the first time in the UK through participation in the Ladder for London initiative – a scheme launched by the Evening Standard to help tackle youth unemployment in London through apprenticeships. Our apprentices were offered a 12-month full-time position, and have attended college for one day per week during their first six months. To ensure the apprentices get maximum benefit from their work placement, they are supported by supervisors, assigned buddies and HR. They also have exposure to management through discussion sessions at which they provide progress updates to members of the senior leadership team.
We focus on retention through our annual performance evaluation and succession planning processes. This annual review is a valuable opportunity for managers to give individuals feedback on their performance and how their careers can progress with the Company, particularly during difficult times. Our ongoing succession planning process is designed to mitigate continuity risks by identifying key individuals for retention and further development.
A significant part of the \$270 million cost saving programme has come from a reduction in headcount phased over 2012, 2013 and 2014. The result of these initiatives will mean that Group headcount including contractors and consultants has been reduced from 1,876 in June 2011 to 1,115 at 31 December 2013 and by the time all the cost savings are fully implemented the ratio of support function employees to front office will be approximately 1 to 1, which we believe to be in line with industry best practice.
Man treats those impacted by redundancy fairly and respectfully whilst protecting the Company from potential litigation. We provide outplacement assistance to individuals who are made redundant including career advice, interview preparation and guidance on developing their networks to help them transition to a new role.
Our remuneration policies and practices are designed to enable us to remain competitive in the increasingly global markets in which we operate. More information on how we set compensation packages is given in the Directors' remuneration report on page 40. Set out opposite is the key compensation information for the year ended 31 December 2013 and the prior year. The compensation ratio for 2013 (defined as total compensation as a percentage of net revenues) was in line with 2012.
| Year ended 31 December 2013 \$m |
Year ended 31 December 2012c \$m |
Year over Year change |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Net revenue | 1,057 | 1,129 | -6% |
| 2 | Salaries and related personnel costs (fixed costs) |
188 | 236 | -20% |
| 3 | Cash performance bonus costs | 178 | 121 | 47% |
| 4 | Amortisation of share and fund awards |
49 | 73 | -33% |
| 5 | Variable compensation (3+4) | 227 | 194 | 17% |
| 6 | Internal commissions | 30 | 45 | -33% |
| 7 | Total compensation costsa,b (2+5+6) |
445 | 475 | -6% |
| 8 | Ratio of compensation cost/ Net revenue (7/1) |
42% | 42% | – |
| 9 | Adjusted Diluted Earnings per share (EPS) (cents per share) |
14.1¢ | 11.6¢ | 22% |
Man's culture is based on mutual respect for others and discrimination by any individual on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or educational background is not acceptable. Full and fair consideration is given by Man to applications for employment made by disabled persons, having regard to their aptitudes and abilities. Man's Global Inclusion Policy outlines our commitment to ensuring a diverse workforce and our opposition to discrimination of any form, including on the basis of disability. The company ensures that disabled persons are fairly treated in respect of training and career development. For those who become disabled during their employment, reasonable adjustments are made and ongoing support is provided as required to enable the individual to continue working.
Man remains committed to promoting gender diversity at senior management and Executive Committee level, as well as across the organisation. Our recruitment policy has the objective of securing meaningful female representation on long lists of candidates (internal and external) for senior roles and wherever possible we engage executive search firms who have signed up to the Voluntary Code of Conduct on gender diversity and best practice. Our Executive Committee was refreshed at the beginning of this year and we have two women in key senior roles who sit on that committee. The improved diversity of the refreshed Executive Committee as listed below is welcome.
| Manny Roman | CEO, Man Group |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Eliot | Chief Risk Officer |
| Luke Ellis | President, Man Group |
| Robyn Grew | Global Head, Compliance & Regulatory |
| Keith Haydon | CIO, FRM |
| Rene Herren | Deputy Head of Sales |
| Teun Johnston | Co-CEO, GLG |
| Mark Jones | Co-CEO, GLG |
| Pierre Lagrange | Chairman, Man Asia & Senior Managing Director, GLG |
| Michelle McCloskey | Senior Managing Director, FRM |
| Tim Rainsford | Global Head, Sales & Marketing |
| Sandy Rattray | CEO, AHL & MSS |
| Jasveer Singh | General Counsel |
| Jonathan Sorrell | Chief Financial Officer |
| Simon White | Global Head, Technology & Operations |
| Tim Wong | Chairman, AHL & MSS |
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Employees receive regular updates and presentations on Company results and major decisions which affect them through face to face meetings or, if necessary, via video link. The Man intranet is used to provide supplementary updates from senior management on all aspects of our business and is a critical part of the dissemination of knowledge and information.
Our Global Mobility Programme enables us to meet specific business needs within given markets or business areas. Assigning people overseas assists us in attracting, retaining and developing our people in order to meet our business goals and strengthen our geographic footprint. This creates a diverse talent pool with varied perspectives and enhanced sharing of our knowledge base.
Our corporate responsibility strategy is to pursue and evidence where possible the high standards of behaviour, both corporate and individual, which underpin our ethos and maintain the trust and loyalty of our key stakeholders. We focus on five key areas of corporate responsibility:
Man strives to deliver the highest standards of governance and risk management. We have long recognised the importance of corporate governance practices that help ensure effective oversight and strong accountability. With our scale, we are well-positioned to implement and manage these practices effectively across our platform, as we strive to deliver industry leading governance and risk management.
Man is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and actively supports collaboration of the alternative asset management industry in developing and committing to standards of responsible investment.
The Hedge Fund Standards were drawn up in 2007 to address key issues relating to the hedge fund industry and best practice, covering the areas of disclosure, valuation, risk management, fund governance and shareholder conduct. Man is a founding signatory of the Hedge Fund Standards Board (HFSB) which was fully established in 2008 as a guardian to the Standards with the goal of creating a framework for promoting integrity, transparency and good governance in the industry.
Man aims to create an environment which enables our staff to reach their full potential. We encourage our teams to work together to help each other develop and succeed professionally and personally by providing a workplace which is healthy, safe, and offers guarantees of fairness and equal opportunities. As a responsible business, we constantly review our procedures which support the development and retention of talent including performance management programmes, flexible working policies, health and well-being initiatives, and our comprehensive benefits scheme.
Man Group is actively involved in charitable initiatives and volunteering opportunities local to the firm's offices through its ManKind programme. Furthermore, we have a worldwide commitment to promoting literacy in children, underscored through our sponsorship of the Man Booker Prize. We are very conscious of the impact of our organisation on our community and have taken steps to ensure we are contributing positively to those around us.
Whilst our environmental impact is relatively limited, we strive to deliver clear and transparent reporting that makes sense of the measurable elements within our control and respond to external risks and expectations. We look to take all practicable and economic measures to conserve and reduce energy consumption at our offices around the world. We monitor our impacts using Credit 360, a system that measures relevant data and generates reports which provide practical guidance in identifying our impacts and managing their reduction.
Jon Aisbitt Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Nomination Committee
Phillip Colebatch Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
Andrew Horton Independent non-executive director
Frédéric Jolly Independent non-executive director
experience in international corporate finance and was previously a Partner and Managing Director in the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs.
Prior to joining the Board, Phillip Colebatch was a member of the Executive Boards of Swiss Reinsurance Company and Credit Suisse Group. He has substantial financial, operational and markets experience.
Andrew Horton has over 25 years of broad financial services, risk management and operational experience. He held various finance positions within ING, NatWest and Lloyds Bank prior to his appointment as Group Finance Director of Beazley plc in 2003. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Beazley in September 2008.
Frédéric (Fred) Jolly was Chief Executive Officer of Russell Investments (Europe, Middle East and Africa) until the summer of 2008. Prior to this, he was Head of Investment Consulting at The Wyatt Company, Paris (now Watson Wyatt). Fred has extensive knowledge of asset management and broad international experience.
Board as a non-executive director in August 2003 and was appointed non-executive Chairman in September 2007. Phillip was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director in September 2007. Andrew was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director in August 2013.
Fred was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director in August 2009. He will not be seeking reappointment at the 2014 AGM.
Fred is Senior Advisor for Europe, Investec Asset Management.
Director of Celtic Pharma I and Celtic Pharma II (biotechnology) and a Director of New Forests Company Holdings Limited (African forestry).
Phillip is a non-executive director of Lend Lease Corporation and is on the Boards of Trustees of the LGT Group Foundation and the Prince of Liechtenstein Foundation.
Andrew is Chief Executive Officer of Beazley plc.
Committee membership Jon is Chairman of the Nomination Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee. He attends Audit and Risk Committee meetings by invitation.
Phillip is Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Nomination Committee.
Andrew is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Nomination Committee.
Fred is a member of the Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee.
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Matthew Lester Independent non-executive director and Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee
Emmanuel Roman Chief Executive Officer
Dev Sanyal Independent non-executive director
Nina Shapiro Independent non-executive director
Jonathan Sorrell Chief Financial Officer
| Matthew Lester is Chief Finance Officer of Royal Mail plc. He was Group Finance Director of ICAP from 2006 to 2010 and prior to that worked at Diageo plc in a number of senior finance roles, including Group Financial Controller, Treasurer and Divisional Finance Director. He has substantial financial management and regulatory expertise. |
Emmanuel (Manny) Roman joined Man as Chief Operating Officer in October 2010 following the acquisition of GLG. He joined GLG in 2005 as Co-Chief Executive Officer after 18 years with Goldman Sachs where he was Co-Head of Worldwide Global Securities and Co-Head of the European Securities Division. He has extensive trading, investment management, operational and business management experience. |
Dev Sanyal has held a number of senior financial and line management positions within BP in a career of more than 20 years. As Group Treasurer, he gained in-depth experience of capital markets, asset management, trading and foreign exchange. He is currently Executive Vice President and Group Chief of Staff and a member of BP's Group Executive Committee. |
Nina Shapiro has had a long career of senior roles within the World Bank and was Vice President, Finance and Treasurer of the International Finance Corporation from 2000 to 2011. She has in-depth knowledge of global capital markets and emerging economies. |
Jonathan Sorrell joined Man in August 2011 as Head of Strategy and Corporate Finance. Before this he spent 13 years at Goldman Sachs in the Investment Management, Securities and Investment Banking Divisions, latterly leading investments in a broad range of hedge fund firms. He has broad strategy development, financial and commercial expertise. |
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| Matthew was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director in May 2011. |
Manny was appointed to the Board in May 2011. He was appointed President of Man in August 2012 and Chief Executive Officer in February 2013. |
Dev was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director on 1 December 2013. |
Nina was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director in October 2011. |
Jonathan was appointed to the Board as Chief Financial Officer in June 2012. |
| Matthew is Chief Finance Officer of Royal Mail plc. He is on the main Committee of the Hundred Group of Finance Directors. |
Manny is a trustee of the Hedge Fund Standards Board Limited and a non-executive director of Grupo Prisa SA (education, media and entertainment). |
Dev is Executive Vice President and Group Chief of Staff of BP p.l.c. He is a member of the Accenture Global Energy Board, a member of the International Business Leaders Group of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation and a Trustee of the Career Academy Foundation. |
Nina is a director of African Minerals Limited and holds a number of Senior Advisor and Advisory Board roles in the financial and other sectors. |
None. |
| Matthew is Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee and a member of the Nomination Committee. |
Manny regularly attends Audit and Risk Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee meetings by invitation. He is Chairman of the Executive Committee. |
Dev is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Nomination Committee. |
Nina is a member of the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee. |
Jonathan regularly attends Audit and Risk Committee meetings by invitation. He attends Remuneration Committee meetings for certain items of business. He is a member of the Executive Committee. |
Jon Aisbitt Chairman
In this report, which follows on from my Chairman's statement, I am pleased to discuss how the Board sought to provide effective leadership and governance for the development of the business during 2013. In discharging these responsibilities, both the Board and its Committees had a full and active year.
At the end of February, Manny Roman succeeded to the role of CEO, completing the change in the executive team which the Board had put in place the previous year. In Manny's year end results presentation, in response to investors' wish for a better understanding of our investment proposition, he outlined the Board's view of Man's core strengths and the key priorities on which the business would be focussing during 2013. Progress on these priorities has been discussed elsewhere in the Annual Report and details of the Board's contribution to their achievement are provided below.
Later in the year, the Nomination Committee conducted a search for and recommended the appointment of two new non-executive directors to provide a substantial refresh of our non-executive membership.
The Remuneration Committee has engaged in further consultation with shareholders on our remuneration policy and responded to their requested change in our deferred executive compensation arrangements.
In line with new UK Corporate Governance Code requirements, the Audit and Risk Committee conducted an audit tender which has led to the Board proposing the appointment of Deloitte LLP as the Company's auditors for the 2014 financial year, subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. Fuller details of all these actions are given in the respective Committee reports which follow.
As Chairman of the Board, one of my main responsibilities is to ensure that its members collectively have the right balance of skills and experience required to drive the direction of the business, manage risk and monitor performance. 2013 was the first full year for our new executive director team, Manny Roman, CEO, and Jonathan Sorrell, CFO, and we are pleased with the progress they have made in securing a more appropriate and favourable regulatory status for the firm and delivering against an ambitious cost reduction programme.
2013 was also a year of significant change in our non-executive membership. With the departure of two long serving non-executives, Alison Carnwath and Patrick O'Sullivan, and in response to the need identified in our 2012 Board evaluation for a greater focus on non-executive succession planning and, in particular, for further strengthening of the Audit and Risk Committee, we have appointed two new non-executive directors, Andrew Horton, Chief Executive Officer of Beazley, and Dev Sanyal, Executive Vice-President and Group Chief of Staff of BP. With their broad knowledge of financial markets and wide ranging international and operational expertise, both are well placed to contribute to the development and execution of Man's strategy and risk management.
The Board overall benefits from a broad mix of wholly independent non-executive directors who bring a range of perspectives and experiences drawn from different business and cultural backgrounds. Three bring valuable hands-on current experience from their external executive roles. Details of our Board appointment and succession planning activities, including our policy on building diversity, are given in my Nomination Committee report on page 38. You will find full biographical details of all our directors on pages 26 and 27.
To ensure that it retains control of key decisions and actions impacting the business, the Board has put in place a Schedule of matters which are reserved for its decision and approval alone. These include matters such as strategy development, annual budgets, major acquisitions and disposals, risk appetite and risk management, borrowing and credit exposure limits, executive remuneration, capital structure, dividends, Board appointments and financial results and statements. The full Schedule is available on our website www.man.com/GB/boardgovernance. The Board delegates all other matters to the CEO who has established a detailed framework of delegated authorities for material issues and decisions across the firm in accordance with the risk appetites set by the Board.
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Certain of the Board's governance functions are delegated to and supported by three dedicated Board Committees with the mandates summarised below. The communication and coordination of the work of these Committees is achieved through regular reporting to the Board by the Committee Chairmen and the circulation of minutes and papers.
| Audit and Risk Committee | Remuneration Committee | Nomination Committee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review the integrity of the Company's financial | Recommend to the Board for approval the | Keep the Board's skill and experience base | |
| reports and statements prior to approval by | principles and structure of the Company's | under regular review in the light of business | |
| the Board. | executive remuneration policy. | changes and agree with the Board the | |
| Review and report to the Board on the | Recommend to the Board for approval | role specification for any proposed new | |
| effectiveness of Man's risk management and | the quantum of the Company's variable | appointments. | |
| internal controls framework. | compensation pool. | Conduct the search and selection process | |
| Recommend to the Board the appointment of | Recommend to the Board for approval the | for new directors and recommend proposed | |
| the external auditors, review the scope of their | annual objectives and compensation for | appointees to the Board. | |
| work and their effectiveness. | individual executive directors. | Review senior executive development and | |
| Approve the internal audit plan; review the | Approve the compensation for Executive | succession plans to ensure continuity of | |
| effectiveness of internal audit; and management | Committee members and FCA Code staff. | resource at, and just below, Board level. | |
| response to their findings. | Determine the contractual termination terms for | Review and recommend the renewal of non | |
| executive directors and any severance payments. | executive director appointments. | ||
| Audit and Risk Committee report | Directors' remuneration report | Nomination Committee report | |
| Page 34 | Page 40 | Page 38 |
Full Committee terms of reference, which are approved by the Board, can be found on our website www.man.com/GB/corporate-governance. Details of the work of the Committees during the year are given in the separate Committee reports highlighted above.
The Board met formally eight times during 2013. At every Board meeting the Board receives an update from the CEO on the performance of Man's main funds and progress on fund flows, often supplemented by presentations from investment management and sales teams. Detailed financial reporting is provided by the CFO, including analysis of results against budget, updated full year forecasts and projected run rate costs for future years based on ongoing cost reduction. The Board receives a regular Treasury update on its economic and regulatory capital position and reviews movements in the Group Risk Dashboard which is updated on a monthly basis. Significant people issues and developments in acquisition opportunities are discussed in detail by the CEO.
In the first half of the year the Board held a one and a half day strategy review which commenced with a broad overview from external industry experts on current trends and future outlook for the asset management and hedge fund industry. Input on developing regulatory impacts was provided by Man's in house risk, legal and regulatory teams. This created a backdrop for a detailed Board review of the performance and prospects of each of Man's main investment engines, progress on distribution and acquisition opportunities followed by discussion and confirmation of the business strategy for the year ahead.
The table on page 30 highlights specific areas of Board review and decision during the year. These include actions taken to progress our strategic business priorities and other key matters falling within the Board's remit.
Of key importance for the effective working of the Board is the division of responsibility between my role as Chairman and that of the CEO as leader of the business. Details of our separate but complementary responsibilities are given on our website www.man.com/GB/board-governance. Manny keeps me closely advised of progress and key developments in the business and we jointly discuss and agree our approach to bringing forward issues for discussion by the Board.
I maintain regular contact with our Senior Independent Director (SID) and test with him my thinking on Board issues and areas of focus or proposed change. Details of the SID's particular role and responsibilities in relation to Board and shareholder communications and relationships are given on our website www.man.com/GB/board-governance. I also seek and encourage frequent dialogue with my other non-executive colleagues in order to keep abreast of and respond to their thinking, interests and any areas of concern. Regular discussions with the Company Secretary on agenda planning and the impacts of external regulatory developments help promote appropriate and timely consideration of business and governance issues.
The table on page 31 shows directors' attendance at the main formal Board meetings held during the year. Where a director is unable to participate in a meeting, I will solicit their views on key issues to be considered and ensure that their feedback is taken into account in the subsequent meeting discussions. Board members may also be called upon at short notice between scheduled meetings to consider and respond to any urgent issues or proposals which may arise. In addition, I like to arrange occasional separate meetings or dinners with nonexecutives only to provide a more informal opportunity for an exchange of views on Board matters. We may be joined on such occasions by key executives just below Board level to further those individuals' exposure to the Board and develop non-executives' insight into the business and spread of management talent.
| Fund performance | • Undertook in-depth reviews of AHL performance and research activity, including the impacts of enhancements to the core momentum model. Reviewed the product pipeline, team development and challenges. Explored and analysed competitor strategies and performance including a peer case study. • Reviewed and discussed new GLG Macro, Fixed Income and Currency teams' capability, product launches and priorities for 2013. • Monitored and discussed the progress of the fund of funds business following the FRM acquisition. |
|---|---|
| Growth opportunities | • Maintained a firm focus on asset raising and discussed potential sources of future flows. Reinforced the strategic focus on the key US market. • Examined a range of acquisition opportunities proposed by management against agreed business diversification and asset raising objectives. |
| Effective distribution | • Reviewed and endorsed the rationalisation of the retail distribution structure, including the closure of regional offices, in line with the decline of the structured product and the shrinking market outside the US. • Reviewed and endorsed the reorientation of the sales team to match the increasing business focus on institutional flows. |
| Balance sheet efficiency and cost reduction |
• Established and obtained FCA approval of a reduced regulatory capital requirement for Man in line with its change in status from a Full Scope to Limited Licence group. • Applied some of Man's surplus regulatory capital to buy back all its outstanding debt and deliver \$78 million annualised interest and coupon payment savings while maintaining an adequate margin of liquidity and surplus capital to pursue acquisitions. • Challenged management on the delivery and scope of the cost reduction programme and sought assurance on its impacts on performance, the control environment and staff engagement and retention. |
| Risk | • Reviewed Man's risk appetite statements, including its operational risk capital tolerance, and approved the use of a common risk assessment grid for all operational risks within the business. • Reviewed Man's vulnerability to, and protections against, the specific risks of cyber crime. • Reviewed the effectiveness of the whole of the Group's risk management and internal control systems (see separate Risk management and internal controls section on page 32). |
| Regulatory compliance | • Noted the new reporting requirements relating to the structure and content of the Annual Report and agreed proposed enhancements to Man's existing review and approval processes. • Noted the FCA's supervision priorities and work programme for 2014. Received a presentation on FCA expectations in respect of the conduct of the UK retail business and considered Man's response in terms of product provision, marketing activities and regulatory responsibilities. • Reviewed the mapping of Man's procedures to manage conflicts of interest within the investment managers and confirmed the Board's view of their adequacy. |
| Planning and resources | • Reviewed and approved the 2014 Budget and three-year 2014–16 Medium Term Plan assumptions, scenarios and projections. • Reviewed the new HR business model, internal service levels, outsourced provision and risks related to the reduction of HR headcount. Discussed the ownership and promotion of the talent agenda within the business. |
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| Attendance record | |
|---|---|
| Jon Aisbitt, Chairman | 8/8 |
| Alison Carnwath1 | 3/3 |
| Peter Clarke2 | 1/1 |
| Phillip Colebatch | 8/8 |
| Andrew Horton3 | 2/3 |
| Frédéric Jolly | 7/8 |
| Matthew Lester | 7/8 |
| Patrick O'Sullivan4 | 5/5 |
| Emmanuel Roman | 8/8 |
| Dev Sanyal5 | 1/1 |
| Nina Shapiro | 8/8 |
| Jonathan Sorrell | 8/8 |
I always discuss Man's Board schedule and their other business commitments with non-executive directors prior to their appointment to ensure that they have sufficient time to give to Man. A minimum time expectation is set out in their letter of appointment. However, owing to prior fixed engagements, an occasional conflict with a Man Board meeting in a director's first year of service may be unavoidable. Non-executives also seek my advice and endorsement before taking on any additional external business commitments which might conflict with their responsibilities to and time available for Man. Any external interests which are perceived to represent a potential conflict are reviewed by the executive directors and appropriate guidance given. A complete schedule of all directors' external interests is circulated to the Board for information and approval on an annual basis.
To provide an initial introduction to the business and its executive management, new non-executive directors are provided with a comprehensive induction programme, details of which are given on our website www.man.com/GB/board-governance, supported by pre-meeting briefing materials and follow up sessions where requested. I regularly seek feedback from our newly appointed directors on the quality and scope of this programme to keep it refreshed and effective.
My non-executive colleagues are always keen to develop and update their knowledge of Man's investment managers and distribution activities, which we achieve through presentations at Board and strategy review meetings and in one to one ad hoc sessions with relevant executives. In addition, to support the particular needs of directors serving on our Audit and Risk and Remuneration Committees, we regularly circulate details of external programmes on topical legal, accounting and regulatory developments which I encourage non-executives to join wherever this would be useful. I was pleased to attend a number of discussion forums and seminars on governance developments during the year in order to keep updated on changes in the regulatory framework within which Man operates.
In 2013, following two successive in-depth annual Board evaluations carried out by an external third party, we chose to conduct an internal exercise facilitated by the Company Secretary. Board members were asked, through a written questionnaire, for their views on selected topics and were invited to give comments and suggestions for improvement in each case. The topics surveyed included areas which had been identified as priorities for future focus in the 2012 evaluation, key issues handled during 2013 and ongoing Board communication and governance processes. The evaluation findings were submitted to, and discussed by, the Board and priority areas of focus for 2014 agreed.
Against a significant year of change encompassing a new executive team, the departure of long serving non-executives, the reshaping of the business and ongoing cost reduction, the evaluation revealed positive views and progress in many areas. There was a high degree of confidence in the new executive directors, their ability to work together and their communication of business developments to non-executive colleagues. Significant progress was recognised in the area of non-executive succession planning and the discussion of the skills and experience required for future Board roles. The quality of reports to the Board by Committee chairmen was highly commended and provided assurance on the governance framework which had been put in place. Positive responses on the conduct of Board debate and the handling of areas of potential dissension provided evidence of an open culture which encouraged the surfacing of difficult issues and facilitated their resolution.
Arising from the evaluation findings and subsequent Board discussion, the Board has identified the following areas for particular focus during 2014:
To provide feedback on individual directors' contributions to the Board, I had one to one private meetings with all Board members and identified potential areas of development with them. The Senior Independent Director led a review of my own contribution as Chairman, taking on board the views of all the directors, and communicated their feedback to me.
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The Board is required to maintain sound risk management and internal control systems, to review their effectiveness and to report on this review to shareholders. Information on Man's risk management and internal control systems, which have been in place throughout the period and up to the date of this report, can be found in the Risk management section on pages 20 to 23. Details of Man's risk management and internal control systems in relation to the financial reporting process, and of the Board's ongoing review of all Man's risk management and internal control systems, are given below.
The Group operates a financial controls framework which is designed to provide assurance that proper accounting records are adequately maintained and that financial information used within the business and for publication is reliable and free from material misstatement, thereby safeguarding the Company's assets.
This framework is managed by the Financial Controls Group through a process whereby the control owners certify that key preventative and detective controls, financial statement preparation processes, material balance sheet reconciliations and entity level analytical reviews have been performed and are operating effectively. During the year a formal check and review of a sample of these certifications were performed by the Financial Controls Manager to verify the accuracy of the reporting.
The Company's systems of internal control aim to safeguard assets, maintain proper accounting records and provide confidence that the financial information used in the business and published externally is robust and reliable. The systems are designed to manage key risks, rather than eliminate the risk of failure to achieve business objectives, and can only provide reasonable and not absolute assurance against material misstatement or loss. The systems comply with the guidance given in 'Internal Control: Revised Guidance for Directors' (the 2005 Turnbull guidance).
Man's risk management and internal control systems are regularly reviewed by the Board. The Board receives reports from line management and Group Risk on the risks to the achievement of the Group's operational and financial objectives, together with assurance that the level of risk sustained is consistent with and being managed in accordance with the Board's risk appetite. These reports include current and forward looking assessments of capital and liquidity adequacy and a summary 'risk dashboard'.
The Board has delegated oversight of risk management and systems of internal control to the Audit and Risk Committee (ARCom). At each meeting the ARCom reviews summary dashboards for each of risk, internal controls, the financial controls framework and compliance. It also receives reports from the Risk Assurance Committee which considers the effectiveness of risk controls through regular review of Risk and Control Self-Assessments, risk scenarios, key risk indicators and operational risk incident reports. Objective assurance on the operation and effectiveness of internal controls is provided by Internal Audit whose audit programme is targeted on the business areas and processes that are most significant in terms of the Group's risk profile and where there are key controls on which the Group relies. The report from the Chairman of the ARCom on pages 34 to 37 provides further information on how the Committee has discharged its risk oversight responsibilities during the year.
As part of its risk oversight responsibilities, a number of operational and regulatory matters which had occurred during the year were reported to the ARCom during the normal course of business. Whilst Man sought to improve its processes as a result, these matters were not sufficiently material in number or nature either to require separate disclosure or to indicate that the control environment had not been working effectively.
In addition to its ongoing monitoring of risk controls, the Board has conducted a specific period end review of the effectiveness of the Group's risk management and internal control systems during the 12 months and for the period up to the date of this Annual Report. This review covered all material risks and included a review of all significant operational risk events and Internal Audit findings raised during the period. The Board also considered the outcome of the firm-wide Risk and Control Self-Assessment process, the potential impact of certain risks identified by the business and the quality of the controls in place to mitigate them. Following this review the Board concluded that the Group's risk management processes were appropriate and that there were no significant weaknesses or failings in the systems of internal controls.
The Board receives regular updates from our investor relations team regarding changes in the share register, feedback from institutional investors (covering both top shareholders and non-holders) and key commentary from the sell-side analyst community. Our executive directors met with around half of our institutional shareholder base during 2013 and are in regular contact with analysts and other market commentators.
As Chairman, I attend results presentations to analysts and investors and at the end of last year undertook a programme of meetings with key institutional investors to supplement contact between investors and the executive team. This gave me the opportunity to hear at first hand from investors on their perception and concerns about the business and to report back to my Board colleagues on their views. The Board very much values direct feedback of this kind and, as indicated earlier in this report, responds to such feedback wherever possible.
The Chairman of the Remuneration Committee has continued our specific dialogue with shareholders on our executive remuneration arrangements and responded to their suggestions for change. As Senior Independent Director, he is also available to meet shareholders to discuss any matters of concern.
We are keen to hear the views of our private shareholders and encourage them to use our website to access the Company's interim and annual reports and results presentations. The website also provides a wealth of other information about the business and gives direct access to our Registrars' Shareview website (www.shareview.co.uk) which enables shareholders to manage their shareholding account online. For specific enquiries about Man's business, we provide a dedicated shareholder mailbox ([email protected]).
In March 2013, we held a meeting with members of the UK Shareholders Association (UKSA) in London at which Jonathan Sorrell, our CFO, reported on the progress of the business and our areas of strategic focus and responded to UKSA members' questions. At our AGM in May, Manny Roman as our new CEO gave an update to shareholders on the positioning of, and outlook for, the business. This was followed by a shareholder question and answer session covering many aspects of the Company's business as well as the resolutions to be considered at the meeting.
I look forward to welcoming shareholders to our 2014 AGM in May this year and updating them on the latest business developments.
Jon Aisbitt Chairman
The Company has, throughout the year ended 31 December 2013, applied the principles of and complied with the provisions of the UK Corporate Governance Code dated September 2012 (the Code) except in the following respects:
Provision D.2.2 of the Code requires that the Remuneration Committee should have delegated responsibility for setting the remuneration of all the executive directors and the Chairman.
At Man, the terms of reference of the Remuneration Committee provide that the Committee should recommend, for approval by the Board, individual executive directors' objectives and compensation. This is subject to the proviso that no director should participate in the approval of his or her objectives or compensation. The Board believes that, given the importance of motivating the executive team to deliver the Company's strategy, it is appropriate for all non-executive Board members, rather than just those who sit on the Remuneration Committee, to determine the executive directors' objectives and compensation packages.
The remuneration of the Chairman is determined by the Board based on the recommendation of the Remuneration Committee. This makes the process fully transparent and allows the views of all the directors, executive and non-executive, to be taken into account.
Certain additional information in relation to the Company's share capital, the powers of the directors and amendments to the articles of association that is required to be disclosed pursuant to DTR 7.2.6 may be found in the Directors' report on pages 60 to 61.
Matthew Lester Chairman, Audit and Risk Committee
Throughout the year the Committee continued to be focused on the integrity of the Group's financial reporting, risk management processes and the effectiveness of internal controls. In particular, it focused on the coordination of the activities of the Finance, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit and Legal functions, in light of the headcount reduction plan, to provide assurance over the integrity of the control environment. The Committee also led an external audit tender process, following which a recommendation to appoint Deloitte LLP as the external auditors was made to the Board and further information on this process can be found on page 37.
The composition of the Committee was refreshed in early August when Patrick O'Sullivan stepped down from the Board and ceased to be a Committee member and, as the new Senior Independent Director, Phillip Colebatch joined the Committee. In addition, Nina Shapiro stepped down from the Committee and was replaced by Andrew Horton who joined the Board on the same day. The breadth of experience of the Committee has been enhanced by the appointment of a fourth member in December; Dev Sanyal. All of the members of the Committee are independent nonexecutive directors and their biographies can be found on pages 26 to 27. Andrew Horton, Dev Sanyal and I are the members considered to have relevant and recent financial experience. The attendance of members at Committee meetings held during the year can be found below.
| Attendance record |
|---|
| 6/6 |
| 2/2 |
| 2/2 |
| 3/4 |
| 1/1 |
| 4/4 |
1 Appointed to the Committee with effect from 3 August 2013.
2 Stepped down from the Committee with effect from 3 August 2013.
3 Appointed to the Committee with effect from 1 December 2013.
In addition to the above members, the Board Chairman, CEO, CFO, Chief Risk Officer, Global Head of Compliance and Regulatory, Head of Internal Audit, Group Financial Controller and representatives from the external auditors regularly attend the meetings. The Committee meets privately with the Head of Internal Audit and the external audit partners after each Committee meeting and I maintain ongoing dialogue with both parties.
The Audit and Risk Committee forms an integral part of Man's governance framework with oversight of the Group's financial reporting, internal and external audit, risk management and regulatory compliance.
An overview of the roles and responsibilities of the Committee can be found opposite and is summarised from the full terms of reference which are available at www.man.com, together with details of the standard business addressed by the Committee. The key matters considered by the Committee during the year can be found on pages 35 to 37.
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The Committee receives reports and presentations from management and values the direct engagement with management from both operational and governance areas. At each meeting the Committee reviews dashboards on the key risks, compliance matters, financial controls framework and internal controls. These are designed to provide the Committee with an update in these key areas and highlight any issues or changes which should be considered by the Committee. Items are also escalated from the Group Finance and Risk Assurance Committees (further details on these Committees can be found on page 21) and reports from these meetings are submitted to every Committee meeting. I report to the Board at the following Board meeting to ensure that all directors are fully briefed on Committee matters.
All new Board directors are given a detailed induction programme (and further information in this regard can be found at www.man.com). As part of this programme, new members to the Committee are provided with all relevant materials, including copies of recent minutes, the Committee forward agenda and terms of reference. In addition, each Committee stakeholder meets with the new director to provide a tailored briefing.
The Committee has oversight of the functions detailed below and is responsible for reporting its findings and any recommendations to the Board.
Year-end and interim financial statements to ensure they give a fair, balanced and understandable view of the business and comply with required accounting standards and regulation, with particular focus on:
• The effectiveness of:
The Committee considers all key accounting judgements for the full year and interim financial statements and once again the most significant judgement made related to the valuation of the goodwill of the Group's main business units. The Committee tested the assumptions used in the valuation model and agreed that no impairments to goodwill were required for the six months to June 2013. A further goodwill valuation of each business unit was undertaken for the year-end results, following which the FRM goodwill was impaired by \$69 million. This impairment primarily related to the impairment of the legacy Man Multi-Manager business which was combined with the FRM business on acquisition in 2012. Further information on this can be found on page 80.
The Committee also reviewed the accounting judgements applied to the contingent consideration creditor which relates to the acquisition of FRM. The overall purchase price of FRM is dependent on management fee run rates and the quantum was revised to reflect the best estimates of future payments due under the purchase agreement. Overall, these adjustments have decreased the contingent consideration creditor by circa \$3 million (please see page 73 for further information).
The Committee reviewed and approved the adjusting items in the consolidated financial statements to ensure that they were appropriate, that there was consistency in treatment year on year and that they provided a fair overview of the underlying profitability of the business. For further information on the items included as adjusting items please refer to Note 2 to the financial statements on page 73.
The Committee was briefed on new reporting requirements by the Group Financial Controller and reviewed and approved the Group's approach and revised processes to ensure compliance.
The Committee conducted a review of the governance functions and assessed the progress against their plans for 2013 and it was noted that good progress had been made. An assurance map has also been developed by Internal Audit and reviewed by the Committee which maps the coverage of all business areas by the second and third lines of defence (see page 21). In addition the Committee undertook a review of the governance of regional offices to ensure that there was effective oversight.
Following the headcount reductions across the business the Committee has monitored the impact of this on the internal control framework and reviewed the key governance functions (Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, Finance and Legal) in light of the headcount reduction plan. This included an assessment of the capabilities of key individuals within each function. As part of this process, the Committee also conducted 'deep-dive reviews' of Finance and Treasury to test the impact of the headcount reductions in these areas. The Committee was satisfied that the control environment continued to be effective and that in some areas the simplification of processes had reduced risk.
The Committee received regular briefings on the status and development of the operational risk framework and monitored correspondence with the FCA in this regard. The good progress in this area has continued and the Risk and Control Self-Assessment ('RCSA') process has now been rolled out across all areas of the business. Following the completion of the first roll-out and the commencement of the annual rolling update, the Committee undertook an effectiveness review to establish how effectively the RCSA process had been embedded throughout the organisation.
The Committee undertook a review of the work of the GLG Systems and Controls Committee (SYSC) which oversees the internal controls and compliance safeguards around discretionary trading and ensures that investors are treated fairly within the GLG business unit. Any issues arising from SYSC are escalated to the Risk Assurance Committee which would, if appropriate, escalate them to the Committee. The Committee was satisfied with the controls in place to detect unusual trading patterns and/ or excessive risk taking.
Compliance continued to be a key area of focus for the business during 2013 and this is expected to increase during 2014, with the continued roll-out of new rules and regulations. The Head of Compliance and Regulatory presents annually to the Committee on the work of the department and the status of key areas. In addition, the Committee reviewed how conflicts of interests are managed across the Group and received a briefing on the breach review process within GLG.
The Committee reviewed the Group's ICAAP submission to the FCA and made recommendations to the Board in this regard. During the year the Group was reclassified from a Full Scope to a Limited Licence group under FCA regulations and this reclassification resulted in revised requirements for the Group's ICAAP submission to the FCA. The Committee particularly focused on compliance with the changed requirements and the operational risk capital element. The FCA has reviewed the submission and has confirmed the revised level of regulatory capital to be held by the Group. See page 19 for further information.
During the year, management recommended some amendments to the methodology applied in calculating the Group's funds under management from a fee-based approach to investment exposure. This has made the calculation procedure more robust and auditable, and facilitates the outsourcing arrangements, as less reliance is placed on third parties to provide the information required for FUM calculation. The impact of the change in methodology was not significant. The Committee agreed to obtain independent verification over the actual FUM calculation process, which will be undertaken during 2014.
The Committee has continued to monitor the Group's progress with the outsourcing initiatives detailed in last year's report. The outsourcing has progressed well with minimal issues to date and the Committee has reviewed the governance framework in place to manage the services provided to the Group and the funds it manages. The Committee also received reports on the contingency plans which have been developed and agreed with all key suppliers to ensure continuity of service.
The Committee receives an update from the Head of Technology twice per year and the Committee noted the good progress made in rationalising the Group's IT systems. This simplification has enhanced the IT control environment, increased the robustness of the IT infrastructure and provided benefits to the business both through reduced costs and enhanced functionality.
The Business Operational Risk department has also presented to the Committee on cyber-crime and the Committee challenged the Group's preparedness for an attack.
During the year the Internal Audit function transitioned to an outsourced model provided by an independent firm, KPMG. The Committee monitored the transition process carefully with particular focus on any impact on the business. The transition has progressed very well and the benefits of leveraging the knowledge and expertise of a third party supplier have been recognised, not only by the Committee, but throughout the business. During the year the Committee approved the revised 2013 plan and the 2014 plan and comprehensive progress reports are presented at each meeting. A detailed review of the effectiveness of the Internal Audit function is planned for Q2 2014, a year after KPMG fully commenced the role.
The Committee has a policy in place for the provision of non-audit services by the external audit firm. The policy prohibits the external auditors from providing services which could impact their independence, which include:
Any potential services to be provided by the external auditors that have an expected value of \$75,000 or more, or where the pre-approved fees in any financial year exceed \$2 million in aggregate, must be approved in advance by the Committee.
The table below shows the remuneration paid to the external auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC ) and its worldwide associates, for
| the year ended 31 December 2013. | Year ended 31 December 2013 \$'000 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 \$'000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Parent Company and consolidated financial statements |
736 | 1,202 |
| Other services: | ||
| The audit of the Company's subsidiaries pursuant to legislation |
1,795 | 2,494 |
| Audit-related assurance services | 369 | 668 |
| Tax compliance services | 1,056 | 556 |
| Tax advisory services | 452 | 235 |
| Other assurance services | – | 687 |
| All other services | 167 | 891 |
| Total auditors' remuneration | 4,575 | 6,733 |
The level of non-audit fees has reduced against 2012 primarily due to the reduction of specific project work. In the prior year, the external auditors provided services in connection with the acquisition of FRM and the creation of a new group holding company.
Audit-related assurance services consist of fees paid for the work undertaken in reviewing the interim results and for the assurance reports required to be submitted to financial regulators, in particular in Switzerland.
Tax compliance services are provided in many of the jurisdictions in which Man operates but they primarily relate to the completion of tax returns and our compliance reporting in the US. Various state and city tax returns are required as well as the federal filings and in 2013 PwC completed the tax returns relating to both 2011 and 2012, which accounts for the increase from the prior year. Tax advisory services mainly relate to business restructuring advice in the UK.
Other services primarily relate to advice in connection with the Group's entity rationalisation and restructuring project.
During the year, the Committee conducted a tender process for the external audit for the financial year ending 31 December 2014. The tender allowed the Committee to test the marketplace in terms of both service and price and ensured compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code. PwC, the incumbent, was first appointed as Man's auditors in 1996 and a full tender had not been conducted since that date.
The tender process closely followed the best practice guidance issued by the Financial Reporting Council in July 2013. In October 2013, a request for proposal (RFP) was issued to provide external audit and audit-related services covering:
PwC, Ernst & Young and Deloitte were invited to tender their proposals. Firms in the next tier of audit firms were considered but as a result of the Group's geographical spread none of these firms were invited to participate. KPMG provides Man with internal audit services and was therefore excluded for independence reasons. The three participating firms were evaluated against set criteria in the following areas:
The process was led by the Committee and involved meetings with key Man personnel followed by the submission of written proposals. Presentations from each firm were then made to an external audit tender sub-committee who reported to the Committee. As part of this process the effectiveness of the external auditors was assessed and no concerns were raised.
The Committee concluded to recommend the appointment of Deloitte on the basis of their experienced lead partner and audit team, their use of technology, their proposed transition process and the value added services identified in their proposal. In reaching this decision, the Committee had also considered the advantages and disadvantages of utilising one firm for both the corporate and fund audits. Although the efficiencies that would be derived from using one firm were recognised, the use of two firms was preferred on the basis of risk management and maintaining broader relationships.
Last year's evaluation identified three areas for further consideration and development during 2013 and the table below provides an update on these areas.
| 2012 evaluation | 2013 progress |
|---|---|
| Increased forward looking focus on strategic risks to supplement the Committee's extensive review of day-to-day operational risks. |
Specific strategic risks have been considered during the year and further enhancements are proposed for 2014 including a presentation on emerging risks in Q2. |
| The skills and experience of the Committee and the benefits of increasing the membership. |
The Committee has been strengthened during the year by the appointment of Andrew Horton and Dev Sanyal, both of whom bring valuable financial, operational and risk management expertise from their executive roles with Beazley and BP respectively. |
| Providing more focused papers whilst still highlighting all relevant issues. |
The quality of papers has continued to improve throughout the year, particularly those from Internal Audit. |
During the year the Committee conducted an evaluation of its effectiveness which was managed internally. Questionnaires were sent to Committee members and regular meeting attendees to seek their views on the operation of the Committee. Their responses were collated into a report and discussed at the December Committee meeting. The evaluation found that the Committee continued to operate effectively and added value to the business. The following areas were identified for development during 2014:
Chairman, Audit and Risk Committee
Jon Aisbitt Chairman
In 2013 the Committee continued its ongoing review of the Board's membership and skill base with a specific emphasis on non-executive director succession planning. It took a number of actions to ensure that the Board continues to have the full range of competencies, knowledge and experience required for the direction and oversight of the business. As part of this work, it focused on the priority areas identified for the Committee's attention in the 2012 Board and Committee evaluations and contributed its thinking and experience to the development of the Board's diversity policy which is discussed later in my report.
All our non-executive directors are members of the Nomination Committee and I involve them as fully as possible in all areas of its work. Meetings are normally also attended by Manny Roman as CEO. The table below shows the number of meetings held and non-executive directors' attendance during the year. Specific areas of review and action taken by the Committee in 2013 are discussed in this report. No individual participated in discussion or decision making on issues relating to them personally. The Committee's full terms of reference can be found on our website www.man.com/GB/ nomination-committee.
| Attendance record | |
|---|---|
| Jon Aisbitt, Chairman | 5/5 |
| Alison Carnwath1 | 2/2 |
| Philip Colebatch | 4/5 |
| Andrew Horton2 | 1/2 |
| Frédéric Jolly | 5/5 |
| Matthew Lester | 4/5 |
| Patrick O'Sullivan3 | 3/3 |
| Dev Sanyal4 | 1/1 |
| Nina Shapiro | 5/5 |
1 Alison Carnwath retired from the Board on 3 May 2013.
This was the most important area of activity for the Committee during the year. In considering the Board's future development, our initial focus was on the further strengthening of the Audit and Risk Committee's technical expertise. We were also aware of the need to provide additional nonexecutive resource to fill the gap which would arise following Alison Carnwath's retirement from the Board at the 2013 AGM.
To progress the Audit and Risk Committee requirement, we reviewed and agreed with the Board a specification for a non-executive role which included regulatory and risk management as well as financial reporting experience. Egon Zehnder, who have no other connection with the Company, were appointed to carry out a candidate search, drawing on their prior knowledge of Man and its executive team and their successful sourcing of previous non-executive roles. As part of their brief, in order to
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continue to build gender diversity on the Board, the firm were asked to include in their long list a good proportion of women candidates.
Following a review of the long list of candidates, a shortlist was drawn up for interview by me, our CEO and our CFO, the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee and our Senior Independent Director. Regrettably, this process did not produce any female candidates who were interested in and suited to the role. I obtained both search firm and direct references on the Committee's preferred candidate, Andrew Horton, CEO of Beazley, which confirmed his suitability. Andrew brings us broad knowledge of financial markets and risk and operational management from his current role at Beazley. He also has extensive financial reporting and regulatory expertise, including that gained in his former position as Beazley CFO. Following the receipt of FCA approval of Mr Horton's candidature, the Committee was pleased to recommend his appointment to the Board and to the Audit and Risk Committee.
Patrick O'Sullivan advised us in the course of the year of his wish to stand down from the Board. This prompted the Committee to consider the need for new non-executive resource and options for succession to the role of Senior Independent Director previously held by Patrick.
We had identified in our earlier non-executive search another strong candidate, Dev Sanyal, Executive Vice President and Group Chief of Staff of BP, who had expressed an interest in joining the Board later in the year. Dev was able to offer us a broad spectrum of relevant skills and experience in line management, international operations and trading and, in particular, significant capital markets and investment expertise from his former role as Group Treasurer of BP. Following the receipt of positive search firm and direct references, and the securing of FCA approval, the Committee was pleased to recommend Dev's appointment as a member of the Board and the Audit and Risk Committee.
The Committee took advantage of changes in the non-executive membership to refresh the roles of other continuing members. It proposed to the Board the appointment of Phillip Colebatch, Chairman of the Remuneration Committee, as Senior Independent Director in succession to Patrick O'Sullivan. Later in the year, after discussion of Mr Colebatch's wholly independent outlook, challenge and contribution, we recommended that the Board should renew his appointment for a further three-year term, subject to his annual retirement and reappointment by shareholders at the AGM. A further change in non-executive responsibility followed our recommendation of Nina Shapiro's transfer to the Remuneration Committee after two years' service on the Audit and Risk Committee.
The Board has further discussed its diversity policy in the light of Man's available executive talent pool and the Committee's non-executive search experience. Its firm principle is to continue to make Board appointments based on merit and overall suitability for the role. It recognises the value that is brought to Board debate and decision making by directors with diverse geographical background, experience and outlook and strives to capture such diversity when making Board appointments.
It aims, in relation to gender diversity, to achieve an impactful percentage of female representation on the Board in line with the spirit of the Davies recommendations while recognising the constraints arising from Man's available internal executive pool and the limited supply of external nonexecutive female candidates who meet its search criteria. As a result of
these factors, the number of women directors on our Board will necessarily vary from time to time and we do not think that it is appropriate to target the achievement of a specific percentage by a given date. We will, however, continue to seek to increase the number of women on our Board as part of our future non-executive search.
Our full Board diversity policy, which gives details of the measures Man employs to foster and support gender diversity within the firm as a whole, is given on our website www.man.com/GB/board-governance.
The Committee's focus during 2013 was to support the new executive directors in their restructuring of the business and its senior management. Mr Roman kept us advised of all key appointments, including that of Luke Ellis as President of Man, and the reorganisation of the sales leadership team.
Our Executive Committee, which is listed on page 25, currently includes two women members whose appointments have been achieved through internal promotion. We will continue to challenge management to develop further the female talent which exists within the firm and strengthen the pipeline of candidates available for executive roles at Man and, where appropriate, non-executive roles outside.
At its December meeting, the Committee reviewed its performance and achievements during the year against the priorities identified in the 2012 Committee evaluation and the key elements of its ongoing mandate. Feedback received from the Board was that good progress had been made in the review of Board composition and non-executive succession planning, resulting in the appointment of two new Board members who had both financial sophistication and a good mix of strategic, risk management and operational experience. Committee members felt that there had been a good dialogue and increased participation in the non-executive search process and a high level of conviction behind the candidates selected. Opportunities for the Committee to interact informally as a group through non-executive director dinners have been welcomed. These occasions have also afforded non-executives the opportunity to meet executives just below Board level and to gain more insight into the current executive talent pool.
Arising from the 2013 evaluation discussions, and from Board developments during the year, the Committee has agreed the following priorities for 2014 and I look forward to reporting on progress in these areas in next year's report:
Chairman
Phillip Colebatch Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
On behalf of the Board, I present the Directors' remuneration report for the year ended 31 December 2013. Remuneration in 2013 reflects the performance of the business in the context of a mixed market environment for alternatives throughout the year whilst recognising the significant achievements made by the recently appointed management team in reshaping the Company.
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• With a 6% reduction in total compensation the compensation/net revenue ratio including internal commissions was 42% which has been maintained flat to the prior reporting period.
• As a result primarily of the increase in performance fees relating to GLG investment managers, variable compensation including internal commissions increased by 8%. It is essential that the Company continues to engage and motivate revenue generators and maintain operating capability to deliver shareholder value over the longer term. The market for talent in investment management and sales activities remains highly competitive.
The Remuneration Committee would like to thank all those shareholders who provided feedback during the consultation exercises undertaken late 2012, early 2013 and early 2014. As always, I welcome any comments you may have.
Man's Statement of Remuneration Principles is on our website: https://www.man.com/GB/remuneration-committee
Remuneration Committee Chairman
Aligning the interests of the executive directors with those of shareholders and with Man's strategic goals is central to Man's remuneration policy. Executive directors owned over 1% of Company shares as at 31 December 2013 while staff as a whole owned circa 8%.
In line with shareholders' interests being managed within a robust governance framework, the Company aims to retain and incentivise high calibre executive directors by paying competitive base salary and benefits, together with a short-term annual bonus and a long-term deferred bonus linked to:
This section of the report sets out the remuneration policy for executive and non-executive directors which shareholders are asked to approve at the 2014 AGM. The Remuneration Committee intends that the remuneration policy will come into effect from the AGM on 9 May 2014.
Executive directors' remuneration policy Table R1
| Function | Operation | Opportunity | Performance metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base salary Based on experience and individual contribution to leadership and Company strategy |
Salaries are reviewed annually at the year end taking into account market ranges for executives of comparable status, responsibility and skill in companies of similar size and complexity to Man with consideration also given to sector relevance. |
There is no set maximum salary for executive directors. In reviewing salaries the Remuneration Committee takes into account company performance, salary increases below Board level, time since the last increase and market practice and total compensation opportunity. |
Continued good performance. |
| Pension To provide an opportunity for executives to build up income on retirement |
Group Personal Pension (GPP), or a similar contribution to an alternative arrangement is provided. For those exceeding HM Revenue & Customs pension allowances, cash allowances are provided at no additional cost to Man. |
The maximum employer contribution is 20% of pensionable base salary. |
None. |
| Benefits To provide non-cash benefits which are competitive in the market in which the executive is employed |
Benefits include family private medical insurance, life assurance and permanent health insurance. Flexible benefits can be purchased from base salary. Other ad-hoc benefits such as relocation can be offered, depending on personal circumstances. |
It is not anticipated that the total taxable benefits for any executive director will normally exceed 10% of salary. |
None. |
| Sharesave To encourage UK-based employees to own Man Group shares |
The Man Group Sharesave Scheme is an all-employee plan. The executive directors who participate in the Sharesave Scheme are granted options over Man shares and make monthly savings from their post-tax salary. Options are granted at a 20% discount to market price on the date of grant. |
Savings capped at HM Revenue & Customs limits. |
In accordance with HM Revenue & Customs requirements. |
| Executive Incentive Plan Short-term annual cash bonus To incentivise and reward strong performance against annual financial and non financial targets |
Objectives are set at the start of the year. At the end of the year, the Remuneration Committee considers the extent to which these have been achieved and sets the award level. Awards are normally paid in cash. |
The maximum award is 250% of salary. |
The bonus is based on the Remuneration Committee's assessment of executive directors' performance over a financial year against objectives, which cover: 1. Strategy, structure and people 2. P&L performance and sales 3. Financial health 4. Risk, compliance and reputation The outcome of performance against these objectives will be reported in the Directors' remuneration report for the financial year in consideration. |
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| Function | Operation | Opportunity | Performance metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Incentive Plan Long-term deferred bonus To engage and motivate senior management to deliver on KPIs and support implementation of the Company's strategy. |
Awards are made subject to assessment based on the three prior years' performance against a balanced scorecard of financial and non-financial measures. As part of transitional arrangements for the new plan, the performance period will progressively increase to a three-year performance period. Initially, performance will be assessed over a one-year period (2013 only) with performance being assessed at the 2013 financial year end and with anticipated deferred bonus awards granted in Q1 2014. The performance period for 2014 awards will be two years assessed at the end of the 2014 financial year, and three years thereafter starting at the end of the 2015 financial year. The above transitional arrangement will also apply for any executive director on joining the Board. The vesting period is set at a further three to five years after each performance period, the resulting combined performance and vesting periods will then be six to eight years from the start of each performance period. The number of shares subject to an award shall be increased by reference to dividends paid between the grant and vesting date of an award, and such shares shall vest only when the shares subject to an award vest. |
The EIP deferred awards will be determined in relation to the performance as described in the performance metric column and will take account of observed pay for-performance market practice in comparable alternative investment funds. The maximum award is 350% of salary. |
Based on a balanced scorecard of performance criteria for each executive director. 80% of the award is based on financial criteria, comprising: • Investment performance 25% • Net fund flows 25% • Adjusted management fee EBITDA margin 15% • Adjusted management fee EPS growth 15% The remaining 20% of an award is based on non-financial criteria, such as culture and talent. The Remuneration Committee may adjust the weighting of these criteria from time to time, to reflect changes in strategic priorities. |
Malus provisions would apply for misstatement or gross misconduct.
In implementing the above remuneration policy, the Remuneration Committee shall have regard to all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including the principles and provisions of the UK Corporate Governance Code, the UKLA Listing Rules and, the Financial Conduct Authority Remuneration Code of practice on remuneration policies, the AIFM Remuneration Code, and to leading investor representative body guidelines (including the ABI and NAPF).
Please note that any commitments made prior to, but due to be fulfilled after, the approval and implementation of the remuneration policy approved by shareholders will be honoured. In addition to the elements of remuneration detailed in the policy table, the Remuneration Committee may consider it appropriate to grant an award under a different structure in order to facilitate the recruitment or retention of an individual, exercising the discretion available under the UKLA Listing Rules (see details in paragraph 2.7).
Annual objectives are set according to immediate priorities identified by the Board and management, and will be reviewed and adjusted annually to reflect changing priorities. The long-term incentive measures are in line with the long-term strategic focus of the Company and will be reviewed as part of the annual Board strategic review.
Executive Committee members are eligible to participate in the Executive Incentive Plan alongside executive directors to align the remuneration of the most senior management, although their incentive payouts are uncapped, in line with market practice in alternative investment funds.
Employee remuneration includes base salary, benefits, an annual performance bonus and, for senior contributors, share and fund-based deferrals. The level of deferral increases as total compensation increases. This provides alignment with shareholders and the future performance of the Company and with the interests of investors in funds managed by the Company.
Sales staff have a specific bonus scheme, which was reviewed in 2013, to reinforce asset gathering and retention whilst aligning interests on costs.
The Chief Executive Officer is required to maintain a shareholding of 200% of base salary. Other executive directors are required to maintain a shareholding of 100% of base salary. Executive directors are required to build up this shareholding on joining the Board and after a reduction in share price. Incumbents will build up to the prescribed shareholdings with (post-tax) vested shares where not already at or above this level.
In addition, the EIP has been designed so that executive directors have a significant holding of unvested shares subject to ongoing service at any one time.
Non-executive directors have formal letters of appointment. These do not contain any notice provisions or provision for compensation in the event of early termination. The Chairman has a contract with the Company which provides that his appointment as Chairman is terminable on three months' notice; there are no notice provisions relating to his appointment as a director. The Board's policy is to appoint non-executive directors for an initial three-year term, subject to retirement and reappointment by shareholders annually at the AGM, which may be followed by a further three years by mutual agreement. Any further extension will be subject to rigorous review. The initial dates of appointment of the non-executive directors to the Board are shown on pages 26 and 27 of the Annual Report, and their current fee levels are provided in the Annual Report on Remuneration. Non-executive directors are also encouraged to build a shareholding in the Company.
Details of the policy on fees paid to our non-executive directors are set out in the table below.
| Non-executive directors' remuneration policy | Table R2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Function | Operation | Opportunity | Performance metrics | |
| Fees To attract and retain non-executive directors of the highest calibre and experience relevant to Man |
Fees are reviewed annually by the Board at the year-end taking into account market benchmarks for non-executives of companies of similar size and complexity to Man with consideration of sector relevance. |
Any fee increases for non-executive directors will not normally exceed the average increase in the market. A fee increase may be above this level if there is a significant change in time commitment required or scope of the role. |
None | |
| The Chairman's remuneration is recommended by the Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board. Neither the Chairman nor the non-executive directors take part in discussions or vote on their own remuneration. |
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| Non-executive directors receive a base fee for Board service and additional fees for Board Committee membership and other responsibilities. They do not participate in any share option or share incentive plans. |
Although executive directors will be assessed individually for their short-term awards, the chart below provides an illustration of some of the potential future reward opportunities for executive directors, and the potential split between the different elements of remuneration under three different performance scenarios: 'minimum', 'on-target' and 'maximum'.
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Assumptions used:
External appointment
Approach to recruitment remuneration Table R4
| Component | Approach | Maximum grant value |
|---|---|---|
| Base salary | Base salary will be determined to provide competitive total compensation in relation to relevant market practice, experience and skills of the individual, internal relativities and their current compensation. |
None |
| Pension | Pension contributions or an equivalent cash supplement will normally be set in line with existing policy. |
n/a |
| Benefits | Benefits may include (but are not limited to) private medical insurance, life assurance, permanent health insurance and any necessary relocation expenses. |
n/a |
| Sharesave | New appointees will be eligible to participate in any all-employee share schemes the Company offers. |
n/a |
| Executive Incentive Plan Short-term annual cash bonus |
The remuneration structure described in the policy table will apply to new appointees with the relevant maximum being pro-rated to reflect the proportion of employment over the year. |
250% of salary |
| Executive Incentive Plan Long-term deferred bonus |
New appointees may be granted awards under the long-term deferred bonus on the same terms as other executives, as described in the policy table. |
350% of salary |
| The performance periods used for determining the awards would be gradually increased until the new appointee has completed three full financial years at Man. |
In determining the appropriate remuneration, the Remuneration Committee will take into consideration all relevant factors (including quantum, nature of remuneration and the jurisdiction from which the candidate was recruited) to ensure that arrangements are in the best interests of both Man and its shareholders.
With respect to a new appointment the Remuneration Committee may 'buy out' incentive arrangements, including bonuses, forgone on leaving a previous employer, and awards made under such 'buy out' arrangements may be in addition to the remuneration outlined in the table above. In doing so, the Remuneration Committee will consider relevant factors including any performance conditions attached to these incentive arrangements and the likelihood of those conditions being met. In defining the size of this award, the Remuneration Committee would ensure that its fair value is no higher than the fair value of the incentive arrangements forgone. The Remuneration Committee may also consider it appropriate to structure any such 'buy out' award differently to the structure described in the policy table including whether appropriate performance conditions should apply, exercising the discretion available under the UKLA Listing Rules.
The Remuneration Committee does not intend that such awards will be made as a matter of routine; on the contrary, although the Remuneration Committee cannot anticipate every circumstance which it might face in the future, it is expected that any such awards under the UKLA Listing Rules will only be contemplated in exceptional circumstances, will be reviewed and approved by the full Board and described fully in the next subsequent year's Directors' remuneration report.
For the appointment of a new executive director by way of internal promotion, the Remuneration Committee's approach will be consistent with the policy for external appointees detailed above. Where an individual has contractual commitments made prior to their promotion to the Board, the Company will continue to honour these commitments.
When recruiting a new non-executive director, the Board will utilise the policy as set out in table R2 on page 44. A base fee in line with the prevailing fee schedule would be payable for Board membership, with additional fees payable for acting as Senior Independent Director or as a member or Chairman of a Board Committee.
| Service contracts | Table R5 |
|---|---|
| Element | Condition |
| Contract dates | Jonathan Sorrell: 28 September 2012. |
| Emmanuel Roman: 7 February 2013. | |
| Current appointment | No fixed term. |
| Notice period (by either Company | Emmanuel Roman: 12 months. |
| or director) | Jonathan Sorrell: 6 months. |
| The Company's policy is that notice periods will not exceed 12 months. | |
| Contractual entitlement to fixed bonus or share-based incentive |
None |
| Provisions for contract termination | Under both contracts the Company can opt to terminate immediately by making a payment in lieu of the notice period or part of it. Emmanuel Roman's contract requires payment of base salary only in lieu. Jonathan Sorrell's contract requires payment of base salary plus the value of pension contributions (or alternative cash allowance) and certain other insured benefits in lieu. |
| Payments in lieu are to be made in monthly instalments unless the Company and the executive agree otherwise. | |
| Unless the Company decides otherwise both executives have a duty to mitigate their losses arising from termination of their employment; any replacement earnings earned in what would otherwise have been the notice period will reduce the obligation on the Company to make payments in lieu. |
|
| Short-term annual cash bonus | The service contracts do not oblige the Company to pay any cash bonus to executive directors and bonuses are awarded at the Board's discretion following a recommendation from the Remuneration Committee. Payment of any cash bonus is conditional upon the executive being in employment and not under notice at the payment date. |
| Long-term deferred bonus and incentives |
Treatment of deferred bonuses and long-term incentives is governed by the relevant plan rules as explained below. |
To protect the Group's business interests the executive directors' service contracts contain covenants which restrict the executives' ability to solicit or deal with clients and their ability to solicit senior employees. Emmanuel Roman has also entered into a broader non-compete covenant for an agreed period post termination.
Further the Board has the right at its discretion to require Jonathan Sorrell to comply with a broader non-compete covenant for up to six months post termination to provide additional protection for the Group. If the Board exercises this right, the Company will pay an additional amount up to six months' base salary and the value of pension contributions (or alternative cash allowance) and certain other insured benefits so that he is not left without income during the time when the Board wishes the non-compete to operate. This amount is paid in two equal instalments and is reduced by any payments made in lieu of notice.
Executive directors' service contracts are available to view at the Company's registered office.
When considering exit payments, the Remuneration Committee reviews all outstanding incentive awards and assesses outcomes that are fair to both shareholders and participants. The table below summarises how awards under the Executive Incentive Plan are typically treated in specific circumstances, with the final treatment remaining subject to the Remuneration Committee's discretion.
| Long-term deferred bonus and other share incentives | Table R6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Reason for leaving | Timing of vesting | Calculation of vesting/payment |
| Good leaver(a) | Follows normal vesting schedule (except in the case of death where the Remuneration Committee may allow early vesting or redundancy under the Deferred Share Plan(b) and Fund Product Plan(b) where early vesting occurs). |
Awards vest on a time pro rata basis under the long-term deferred bonus. No time pro-rating applies under other plans. |
| Any other reason | All awards lapse. |
Notes:
(a) Good leaver reasons include death, retirement, ill-health, injury or disability, redundancy, sale of the company or business in which the individual was employed, leaving with agreement of the Company if the Remuneration Committee is satisfied that an orderly handover has been organised and performed. The Remuneration Committee may also decide, in its discretion, to grant good leaver status in other exceptional circumstances and will take into account the reason for leaving and the executive director's performance up to the date employment ceases.
(b) Jonathan Sorrell was granted nil-cost options under the DSP and FPP schemes prior to his appointment as a director.
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With the approval of the Board in each case, and subject to the overriding requirements of the Group, executive directors may accept a limited number of external appointments as non-executive directors of other companies and retain any fees received. Details of external directorships held by executive directors, including associated fees, are provided in the Directors' remuneration report where applicable.
In assessing executive director remuneration, internal relativities within the Company are reviewed by the Remuneration Committee. These internal reviews cover the individual elements of base salaries, benefits and total compensation. The CEO and senior management also conduct regular town hall meetings, where all employees have an opportunity to ask questions or express opinions on various subjects, including remuneration.
The Remuneration Committee takes into account shareholder views received in relation to resolutions to be considered at the AGM each year and guidance from shareholder representative bodies more broadly. The Remuneration Committee considers shareholder feedback an important input when forming remuneration policy and regularly reviews Man's remuneration policy against the guidelines of key institutional shareholders and their representative bodies.
The Executive Incentive Plan takes into account a number of inputs received from our shareholders during the consultation process the Board undertook in late 2012 and early 2013, an example of which is the introduction of a cap on the long-term deferred bonus element of the EIP. The Board also consulted with a number of shareholders in early 2014 on the proposed remuneration policy including the proposed Executive Incentive Plan and took into account inputs received in formulating the remuneration policy.
The following section provides details of how Man's remuneration policy was implemented during the financial year ended 31 December 2013.
The Remuneration Committee is comprised of the Company Chairman, the Senior Independent Director and two further independent non-executive directors. The Senior Independent Director is also a member of the Audit and Risk Committee thereby facilitating the flow of information between the Committees. All Remuneration Committee meetings in 2013 were attended by all its members.
At the invitation of the Remuneration Committee, the CEO, CFO and Head of Compensation, who is also Secretary to the Remuneration Committee, attended selected agenda items requiring their contribution. No individual participated in the discussion or approval of his or her own compensation.
The Remuneration Committee follows relevant legal and regulatory requirements including the principles and provisions of the UK Corporate Governance Code, the UKLA Listing Rules and the FCA Remuneration Code of practice on remuneration policies (the FCA Code), the Alternative Investment Funds Management Directive (AIFMD) and leading investor representative body guidelines (including the ABI and NAPF).
The Remuneration Committee was found to be operating effectively and had fulfilled its obligations in an independent evaluation of the Remuneration Committee undertaken by Edis-Bates Associates in 2012, as engaged by Man (for further information please see page 32 of 2012 Annual Report). The evaluation offered recommendations to the Remuneration Committee during 2013 including:
The Remuneration Committee conducted an internal evaluation in 2013 and was found to be operating effectively.
Remuneration Committee meeting attendance Table R7 Member Position Number of meetings during term Number of meetings attended Jon Aisbitt Company Chairman 5 5 Phillip Colebatch Remuneration Committee Chairman (and Senior Independent Director from 3 August 2013) 5 5 Alison Carnwath Member (stepped down from the Board on 3 May 2013) 2 2 Frédéric Jolly Member 5 5 Patrick O'Sullivan Senior Independent Director (stepped down from the Board on 3 August 2013) 2 2 Nina Shapiro Member (joined the Remuneration Committee on 3 August 2013) 3 3
In 2013 the Remuneration Committee reviewed and followed its already well-established governance policies and processes to meet the requirements of the FCA Remuneration Code and developing best practice requirements. The key activities include:
The Remuneration Committee invites independent consultants to provide advice on specific remuneration issues. In line with the recommendations from the 2012 review of the Remuneration Committee's role, Kepler Associates (Kepler) was appointed by the Remuneration Committee following a tender process in September 2013 as its independent adviser. The Remuneration Committee undertakes due diligence periodically to ensure that Kepler remains independent and that the advice provided is impartial and objective. In 2013 Kepler provided advice on executive director remuneration policy and compliance with the new BIS requirements. Kepler reports directly to the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and does not advise the Company on any other issues. Their total fees for the provision of services to the Remuneration Committee in 2013 were £35,550 (excluding VAT) on the basis of time and materials.
The following table shows the results of the advisory vote on the 2012 Remuneration Report at the 2013 AGM.
| Table R8 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total number of votes | % of votes cast | |
| For Against |
915,748,663 45,478,980 |
95.3% 4.7% |
| Total votes cast (excluding withheld votes) | 961,227,643 | 100.0% |
| Votes withheld | 21,998,620 | |
| Total votes cast (including withheld votes) | 983,226,263 |
The table below sets out a single figure for the total remuneration received by each director for the year ended 31 December 2013 and the prior year.
| Single total figure of remuneration for executive directors (audited) | Table R9 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive directors Former executive directors |
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| Emmanuel Roman | Jonathan Sorrell | Peter Clarke | Kevin Hayes(d) | |||||
| All figures in USD | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012(a) | 2013(c) | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 |
| Salary | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 625,000 | 336,407 | 869,500 | 925,000 | – | 914,384 |
| Taxable benefits | 49,804 | 46,412 | 3,059 | 2,761 | 20,839 | 23,052 | – | 5,052 |
| Pension benefits | – | – | 85,059 | 46,088 | 84,869 | 97,384 | – | 73,190 |
| Short-term variable | 1,750,000 | – | 1,562,500 | 1,482,000(b) | – | – | – | – |
| Long-term variable | 595,583 | – | 372,240 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Other | 1,776 | 1,268 | 1,636 | 690 | 2,916 | 2,388 | – | 2,303 |
| Total | 3,397,163 | 1,047,680 | 2,649,494 | 1,867,946 | 978,124 | 1,047,824 | – | 994,930 |
(a) Jonathan Sorrell was appointed to the Board on 18 June 2012. Salary and benefits have been included for the period in 2012 as a director. The 2012 share award is for the full calendar year 2012.
(b) DBSOP award.
(c) Peter Clarke stepped down from the Board on 28 February 2013 and remained on garden leave until the end of his notice period on 10 December 2013, when he retired. The total earnings during his garden leave period were \$811,494 (salary \$721,500 and benefits \$89,994) and are included in the 2013 single total figure of remuneration.
(d) Kevin Hayes stepped down from the Board on 18 June 2012 and was on garden leave until his contract terminated on 18 December 2012. The total earnings during his garden leave period were \$342,572 (salary \$314,384 and benefits \$28,188) and a payment of \$339,057 was made in lieu of salary (\$312,500) and benefits (\$26,557) for the balance of his notice period.
70%
The short-term annual cash bonus is based on the Remuneration Committee's assessment of executive directors' performance against objectives as agreed by the Board at the beginning of the year. Tables R10a and R10b show the results of this assessment for 2013.
| Chief Executive Officer (audited) | Table R10a | |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment criteria | Objectives | Achievements |
| Strategy, structure and people | • Reorganise and rejuvenate management structure. • Overhaul overall organisational structure to enhance focus on investment performance, sales and US market. |
• These objectives were achieved early in the year with a number of key hires and appointments. This enabled an important focus on key strategic objectives for the balance of the year. |
| Financial health | • Provide leadership for headcount reductions necessary to achieve cost saving target. • Grow revenue. • Grow EBITDA. • Exit selected geographies. |
• Headcount target achieved. • Revenue and EBITDA targets not achieved. • Closure of certain offices achieved. |
| Investment performance and sales | • Restructure organisation of quantitative product platform. • Invest in carefully chosen new products. • Refocus sales, overhaul sales incentive plan and achieve a return to net asset inflows. |
• AHL and MSS merged into a single and enhanced quantitative products area. Developed Evolution. • Developed fixed income and macro products. • Objectives on sales organisation achieved. Man returned to positive net sales in Q3 and Q4. |
| Risk, compliance and reputation | • Continue to nurture compliance and control culture. • No material control and compliance breaches or reputational issues. |
• Unwavering focus on compliance and control. • Reputational objective achieved. |
| Engagement with external stakeholders |
• Rejuvenate engagement with shareholders and other external stakeholders. |
• Full commitment to engaging with external stakeholders, including key regulators in the UK and abroad. • Stakeholder feedback taken into account with useful discussion amongst senior management. |
Total resulting level of award as a percentage of maximum opportunity of up to 250% of salary
Quantum of award \$1,750,000
| Assessment criteria | Objectives | Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| Balance sheet/capital optimisation | • Conclude discussions with FCA on regulatory status and ICAAP with objective of releasing capital. • Depending on outcome of FCA discussions, devise and execute plan for capital efficiencies. |
• FCA agreed change of Man regulatory status from Full Scope to Limited Licence with consequent release of \$550 million of capital. • Revised ICAAP agreed with FCA, which resulted in no significant change to the capital requirement of the Group. • Redeemed all outstanding debt, tier 2 and hybrid securities saving \$78 million pa of interest/coupon payments. |
| Cost reduction | • Ensure delivery of the Phase II cost saving programme. • Deliver 2013 cost budget. |
• Phase II cost saving programme exceeded. • Identified and announced \$75 million of further cost savings. • Actual 2013 costs under budget. |
| Investor relations | • Overhaul investor relations and improve financial communication. |
• Made financial presentation to analysts more relevant leading to more accurate market forecasts. • Positive analyst feedback on clarity of communication and equity investment story. |
| Financial analysis and reporting | • Improve relevance of internal financial reporting and links to strategic priorities. • Continue to develop financial control framework. |
• Rationalised internal financial reporting functions and developed information to gauge progress against business objectives and strategic priorities. • Further developed financial control framework. |
| Restructure and enhance the finance team |
• Reorganise and enhance Finance team. | • Developed key senior talent to embrace greater responsibilities. |
| of salary | Total resulting level of award as a percentage of maximum opportunity of up to 250% | 100% |
| Award as a percentage of salary | 250% | |
| Quantum of award | \$1,562,500 | |
The long-term deferred bonus plan awards are made subject to assessment against a balanced scorecard of performance criteria for each executive director, with 80% determined by financial criteria and 20% non-financial criteria. Table R11 shows the result of this assessment for 2013. Additional information on Man's KPIs is set out on pages 14 and 15.
| Long-term deferred bonus – 2013 outcome of balanced scorecard of financial and non-financial metrics (audited) | Table R11 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance achieved vs target |
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| Financial KPI | Weight Target | Not met | Partially met | Met in full | Achievement | Percentage achieved of weighting |
Resulting outcome |
|
| Investment performance |
25% | • Net performance <= benchmark performance, criteria is not met. • Net performance > benchmark performance, criteria is met. |
| Achieved one out of the three performance targets. AHL met the target. Although GLG and FRM reported both positive and good performance on a risk adjusted basis, the stretch targets were not met. |
33.3% | 8.3% | ||
| Net flows | 25% | • Net flows ≤ 0%, criteria is not met. • Net flows ≥ 10%, criteria is met in full. • 0% < Net flows < 10%, criteria is met proportionally. |
| Net flows were below target in 2013 with a net outflow of 6.3%. This was an improvement from the year to 31 December 2012 but reflects the difficult trading environment, in particular for AHL, partly offset by inflows for GLG in the second half of the year. |
0% | 0% | ||
| Adjusted management fee EBITDA margin |
15% | • Adjusted management fee EBITDA margin ≤ 25%, criteria is not met. • Adjusted management fee EBITDA margin ≥ 40%, criteria is met in full. • 25% < adjusted management fee EBITDA margin < 40%, criteria is met proportionally. |
| The adjusted management fee EBITDA margin of 36% was within the target range for the year ended 31 December 2013. |
73% | 11% | ||
| Adjusted management fee EPS growth |
15% | • Adjusted management fee EPS growth ≤ 0% plus RPI, criteria is not met. • Adjusted management fee EPS growth ≥ 20% plus RPI, criteria is met in full. • 0% plus RPI, < adjusted management fee EPS growth < 20% plus RPI, criteria is met proportionally. |
| The adjusted management fee EPS growth was below target for 2013 primarily as a result of the decline in management fee revenue and the overall gross margin, partly offset by reduced costs. |
0% | 0% | ||
| Non financial Culture and talent |
20% | • Judgement made by the Remuneration Committee and Board. |
| Key hires and role changes made in the senior management team, sales organisation and investment organisation. |
75% | 15% | ||
| Maintained control environment while reducing headcount and costs. |
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| Renewed sense of accountability and achievability in key parts of the organisation. |
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| Brought in new talent. | ||||||||
| The CEO and CFO worked together on these initiatives throughout the year and both are rated the same in this respect. |
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| Total resulting outcome as a percentage of maximum opportunity of up to 350% of salary. | 34% |
For 2013, the Remuneration Committee decided to apply a 50% discount factor to the calculated outcome of the balanced scorecard. The resulting award level, in percentage of executive director's salary is therefore circa 17% of the maximum award (350% of salary), resulting in a deferred share award of circa 60% of executive director's salary.
3.8. Single total figure of remuneration for non-executive directors
The table below sets out a single figure for the total remuneration received by each non-executive director for the year ended 31 December 2013 and the prior year.
| Single total figure of remuneration for non-executive directors (audited) | Table R12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total fees | ||||
| All figures in GBP | 2013 | 2012 | ||
| Current directors | ||||
| Jon Aisbitt | 450,000 | 450,000 | ||
| Phillip Colebatch(a) | 100,224 | 90,000 | ||
| Frédéric Jolly | 75,000 | 75,000 | ||
| Nina Shapiro(b) | 77,955 | 80,000 | ||
| Matthew Lester | 95,000 | 95,000 | ||
| Andrew Horton(c) | 32,821 | – | ||
| Dev Sanyal(d) | 6,667 | – | ||
| Former directors | ||||
| Alison Carnwath(e) | 31,250 | 75,000 | ||
| Patrick O'Sullivan(f) | 59,103 | 100,000 | ||
Notes:
(a) Phillip Colebatch was appointed Senior Independent Director and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee on 3 August 2013.
(b) Nina Shapiro ceased to be a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and was appointed to the Remuneration Committee on 3 August 2013.
(c) Andrew Horton was appointed to the Board and as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee on 3 August 2013.
(d) Dev Sanyal was appointed to the Board and as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee on 1 December 2013.
(e) Alison Carnwath stepped down from the Board on 3 May 2013.
(f) Patrick O'Sullivan stepped down from the Board on 3 August 2013.
The table below sets out the percentage change in remuneration for the CEO and staff.
| Percentage change in CEO remuneration | Table R13 |
|---|---|
| --------------------------------------- | ----------- |
| CEO(a) | All Staff | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2012 | |||
| All figures in \$'000s | % change | |||
| Salary | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0% | 3% |
| Taxable benefits | 50 | 46 | 9% | -6% |
| Annual bonus | 1,750 | – | n/a | 36%(b) |
Notes:
(a) Emmanuel Roman joined Man in the GLG acquisition. As part of this, he acquired a significant shareholding in Man and contractually committed to retain those shares for a period. Along with selected other senior GLG management, he committed to work for the effective integration of GLG into Man, to receive only a fixed salary (of US\$1 million) and agreed not to be eligible to participate in any bonus plan. During this period he became a key member of the Man senior management team. These acquisition arrangements have now expired and, in recognition of his broad contribution, he was appointed CEO on 28 February 2013. The Board determined that it would be inappropriate to reduce his salary upon appointment to CEO. For 2013, he is eligible to receive a bonus for the first time since joining Man and the Board has assessed his total remuneration as described in this Directors' remuneration report. Emmanuel Roman is a non-executive director of Grupo Prisa SA; he retains fees of €121,583 (of which €24,582 was awarded as shares) in respect of this directorship.
(b) Variable compensation including internal commissions increased by 8% from 2012 to 2013 as a result primarily of the increase in performance fees relating to GLG investment managers. Average headcount decreased by 20% from 2012 to 2013. Refer to notes 6 and 24 to the financial statements.
The table below shows the year-on-year change in total employee expenditure compared to the change in shareholder distributions.
| Relative importance of spend on pay | Table R14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 \$m |
2012 \$m |
% change | ||
| Total employee expenditure(a) | 445 | 475 | -6% | |
| Shareholder distributions(b) | 277 | 306 | -9% |
(a) Remuneration paid to or receivable by all employees (i.e. accounting cost). Refer to note 6 to the financial statements for further details.
(b) Distributions to shareholders (dividends paid and repurchase of shares in the year).
The performance graph below compares the Company's total shareholder return performance against the FTSE 350 Financial Services Index. Man operates in the alternative investment management sector and is listed on the FTSE 250 Index on the London Stock Exchange. The FTSE 350 Financial Services Index has been chosen as it is the most appropriate comparator to cover a period when Man has been in both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250. The majority of Man's direct competitors are unlisted and information is not available.
| Accounting period ended | 31 March 2010 | 31 March 2011(a) | 31 December 2011(b) |
31 December 2012 |
31 December 2013 (d) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Clarke | P Clarke | P Clarke | P Clarke | P Clarke | E Roman | |
| CEO single figure (\$'000s) | 6,299 | 8,173 | 6,437 | 1,048 | 978 | 3,397 |
| STI award (as a percentage of maximum opportunity)(c) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0% | 70% |
| LTI award (as a percentage of maximum opportunity)(c) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0% | 17% |
(a) Salary and benefits are for 12 months and bonus for nine months.
(b) Salary and benefits are for nine months and bonus for 12 months.
(c) For the accounting periods ended up to and including 31 December 2012, as there was no cap on the overall maximum bonus awards, the percentage of maximum opportunity is not shown.
(d) Peter Clarke stepped down as CEO with effect from 28 February 2013 and was on garden leave until his retirement on 10 December 2013. Emmanuel Roman became CEO on 28 February 2013.
| Scheme interests awarded in relation to 2013 (audited) Table R16 |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive director | Scheme | Maximum award | Award (% of maximum) |
Award value(a) (USD) |
End of holding period date |
|
| Emmanuel Roman | 2013 Deferred executive incentive plan | 350% of salary | circa 17% | 595,583 | Mar-19 | |
| Jonathan Sorrell | 2013 Deferred executive incentive plan | 350% of salary | circa 17% | 372,240 | Mar-19 |
(a) Awards are calculated according to performance against a balanced scorecard, refer to section 3.7 above. Awards will be converted into a number of shares using the USD/GBP rates and mid-market share price quoted mid-March 2014. Awards are due to be granted as conditional awards of shares and vest three to five years after grant, subject to plan rules.
Peter Clarke stepped down as CEO with effect 28 February 2013, and retired, after a garden leave period, on 10 December 2013. Peter Clarke was paid his contractual entitlement to basic salary, car allowance and cash pension allowance during the period of his garden leave and continued to benefit from life and permanent health insurance benefits during this period. The total earnings during his garden leave period were \$811,494 (salary \$721,500 and benefits \$89,994), and are included within the single total figure of remuneration in table R9 on page 48. No bonus was paid in respect of 2013. Further details have been disclosed in the 2012 Annual Report, page 47.
There was no payout to Peter Clarke in respect of awards from long-term incentives which completed their performance period in 2013, as the performance conditions were not met.
There were no remuneration payments, except for those disclosed in 3.13 above, made to former executive directors during the year.
| Directors' interests in shares of Man Group plc (audited) | Table R17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of ordinary shares(a) 31-Dec-13 |
Number of ordinary shares(a) 31-Dec-12(b) |
|
| Executive directors | ||
| Emmanuel Roman(c) | 19,629,418 | 19,629,418 |
| Jonathan Sorrell(d) | 425,791 | 304,878 |
| Non-executive directors | ||
| Jon Aisbitt | 1,681,251 | 1,681,251 |
| Phillip Colebatch | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Frederic Jolly | 9,705 | 9,705 |
| Matthew Lester | 22,692 | 22,692 |
| Nina Shapiro | 28,258 | 28,258 |
| Andrew Horton(e) | 50,000 | n/a |
| Dev Sanyal(f) | 60,947 | n/a |
| Former directors | ||
| Peter Clarke | 5,168,750(g) | 5,168,750 |
| Patrick O'Sullivan | 115,116(h) | 108,389 |
| Alison Carnwath | 294,161(i) | 294,161 |
(a) All of the above interests are beneficial.
(b) There has been no change in the directors' interests in the ordinary shares of Man Group plc from 31 December 2013 to the date of this report.
(c) Emmanuel Roman also holds 50,000 deferred sterling shares of £1, which are held to satisfy a requirement of the Companies Act 2006 and carry no voting rights or rights
to distributions. (d) Jonathan Sorrell was appointed to the Board on 18 June 2012.
(e) Andrew Horton was appointed to the Board on 3 August 2013.
(f) Dev Sanyal was appointed to the Board on 1 December 2013.
(g) Interest as at 28 February 2013, the date Peter Clarke stepped down from the Board.
(h) Interest as at 3 August 2013, the date Patrick O'Sullivan stepped down from the Board.
(i) Interest as at 3 May 2013, the date Alison Carnwath stepped down from the Board.
The market price of the Company's shares at the end of 31 December 2013 was 85 pence. The highest and lowest daily closing share prices during the 12 month financial period were 134.40 pence and 78.35 pence respectively.
| Executive directors' shareholdings against their respective shareholding requirement as at 31 December 2013 |
Table R18 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shares held | Nil cost options held | Other options held | |||||||||
| Executive directors | Owned outright |
Value of shareholding(a) (USD) |
Salary (USD) | Share holding requirement as a % of salary |
Current shareholding as a % of salary |
Requirement met? |
Vested but not exercised |
Unvested and subject to continued employment |
Vested but not exercised |
Unvested and subject to continued employment (b) |
Unvested and subject to performance criteria being met |
| Emmanuel Roman | 19,629,418 27,623,695 1,000,000 | 200% | 2,762% | Yes | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| Jonathan Sorrell(c) | 425,791 | 599,199 | 625,000 | 100% | 96% No (by 4%) | – 1,381,551 | – | 23,076 | – | ||
| Former executive director | |||||||||||
| Peter Clarke(d) | 5,168,750 | 7,273,775 | 925,000 | 200% | 786% | Yes | 873,431 | – 3,091,231 | – | 491,477 | |
(a) Shareholdings valued at 31 December 2013 share price of £0.85 and £1=\$1.6556.
(b) This includes options held under the Man Group Sharesave Scheme. Details are available in table R20.
(c) Jonathan Sorrell has 92,598 award shares under the Deferred Share Plan which will vest in March 2014.
(d) Shareholding as at 28 February 2013, the date Peter Clarke stepped down from the Board. In addition to the above, he holds 833,410 unvested DBSOP share awards and 6,265,401 DBSOP share options details of which can be found in table R19.
Shares under option in the Deferred Bonus Share and Option Plan (DBSOP)(a) – subject to service conditions and an option exercise price set 10% above the market price at grant (audited)
| A. Number of shares(b) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive director | Date of grant | 1 January 2013 |
Granted during period (b) |
Exercised during period |
Lapsed during period |
31 December 2013 |
Option exercise price |
Earliest exercise date |
Latest exercise date |
|
| Jonathan Sorrell | Mar-13 | – | 1,099,635 | – | – | 1,099,635 | n/a | Mar-16 | Mar-16 | |
| Former executive directors | ||||||||||
| Peter Clarke(c) | Mar-12 | 768,471 | 64,939 | – | – | 833,410 | n/a | Mar-15 | Mar-15 | |
| Kevin Hayes(d) | Mar-12 | 256,155 | 21,645 | – | – | 277,800 | n/a | Mar-15 | Mar-15 | |
| Former executive directors | B. Number of options(a) | |||||||||
| Peter Clarke(c) | Jun-10 | 2,997,442 | – | – | – | 2,997,442 | 280.1799p | Jun-13 | Jun-20 | |
| Mar-11 | 3,629,238 | – | – | – | 3,629,238 | 273.0795p | Mar-14 | Mar-15 | ||
| Mar-12 | 2,636,163 | – | – | 2,636,163 | 156.5300p | Mar-15 | Mar-16 | |||
| Kevin Hayes(d) | Jun-10 | 749,360 | – | – | – | 749,360 | 280.1799p | Jun-13 | Jun-14 | |
| Mar-11 | 777,693 | – | – | – | 777,693 | 273.0795p | Mar-14 | Mar-15 |
(a) The Company's obligations for option awards granted under the DBSOP are externally economically hedged. Refer to note 20 to the financial statements.
(b) The Company's obligations for conditional awards granted under the DBSOP are hedged by the Employee Trust. Deferred Bonus Shares attract dividend accruals. On 17 May 2013 dividend accruals of 48,318 shares and 16,105 shares were added to Peter Clarke and Kevin Hayes award shares respectively, based on a sterling dividend of 8.26 pence. On 4 September 2013 dividend accruals of 16,621 shares and 5,540 shares were applied based on a sterling dividend of 1.72 pence. On 13 March 2013 Jonathan Sorrell was originally granted 1,013,951 shares. On 17 May 2013 dividend accruals of 63,753 shares were added to his award based on a sterling dividend of 8.26 pence. On 4 September 2013 dividend accruals of 21,931 shares were applied based on a sterling dividend of 1.72 pence.
(c) Peter Clarke stepped down from the Board with effect from 28 February 2013 and was on garden leave until his retirement on 10 December 2013.
(d) Kevin Hayes stepped down from the Board with effect from 18 June 2012 and was on garden leave until his contract terminated on 18 December 2012.
The Man Group Sharesave Scheme is an all-employee plan. The executive directors who participate in the Sharesave Scheme are granted options over Man shares and make monthly savings from their post-tax salary.
| Number of options | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive director | Date of grant | 1 January 2013 |
Lapsed during period |
Granted during period |
Exercised during period |
31 December 2013 |
Option price | Earliest exercise date |
Latest exercise date |
| Jonathan Sorrell | Aug-12 | 23,076 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23,076 | 65.0p | Oct-17 | Mar-18 |
| Former executive director | |||||||||
| Peter Clarke(a) | Jun-09 | 4,653 | 4,653 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 195.0p | Aug-12 | n/a |
(a) Peter Clarke stepped down from the Board with effect from 28 February 2013 and was on garden leave until his retirement on 10 December 2013.
Table R19
Share awards and matching awards under the Performance Share Plan – subject to performance and service conditions (audited)
| Performance Share Plan – Share Awards(a) – Basic Awards | Number of awards | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Former executive directors | Date of grant | 1 January 2013 | Awarded during period |
Transferred during period |
Lapsed during period |
31 December 2013 |
Transfer/Lapse date |
|||
| Peter Clarke(b) | Jun-10 | 251,212 | – | – | 251,212 | – | Mar-13 | |||
| Mar-11 | 172,537 | – | – | 172,537 | – | Dec-13 | ||||
| Mar-12 | 310,903 | – | – | 109,597 | 201,306 | Dec-14 | ||||
| Kevin Hayes(c) | Jun-10 | 153,771 | – | – | 153,771 | – | Mar-13 | |||
| Mar-11 | 66,753 | – | – | 66,753 | – | Dec-13 | ||||
| Mar-12 | 45,019 | – | – | – | 45,019 | Dec-14 | ||||
| Performance Share Plan – Matching Awards(a) | ||||||||||
| Number of Awards | ||||||||||
| Former executive directors | Date of grant | 1 January 2013 | Awarded during period |
Transferred during period |
Lapsed during period |
31 December 2013 |
Transfer/Lapse date |
|||
| Peter Clarke(b) | Jun-10 | 271,581 | – | – | 271,581 | – | Mar-13 | |||
| Mar-11 | 248,702 | – | – | 248,702 | – | Dec-13 | ||||
| Mar-12 | 448,148 | – | – | 157,978 | 290,170 | Dec-14 | ||||
| Kevin Hayes(c) | Jun-10 | 209,129 | – | – | 209,129 | – | Jan-13 | |||
| Mar-11 | 99,684 | – | – | 99,684 | – | Jan-13 | ||||
| Mar-12 | 72,031 | – | – | 72,031 | – | Jan-13 |
(a) Vesting is subject to achieving cumulative three year net management fee income growth (NMFIG) and average three year adjusted ROE (AROE). For all grants in March 2011 75% of vesting is subject to achieving cumulative three year NMFIG and 25% of vesting is subject to achieving three year average AROE. The 2010 and 2011 awards have lapsed in their entirety.
(b) Peter Clarke stepped down from the Board with effect from 28 February 2013 and was on garden leave until his retirement on 10 December 2013. The 2012 lapses during the year reflect the time pro-ration.
(c) Kevin Hayes stepped down from the Board with effect from 18 June 2012 and was on garden leave until his contract terminated on 18 December 2012. On 15 January 2013, he sold his bonus shares which resulted in forfeiting his remaining PSP cash match awards.
| Number of options(a) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Former executive director | Date of grant | 1 January 2013 | Awarded during period |
Exercised during period |
Lapsed during period |
31 December 2013 |
Option exercise price |
Earliest exercise date |
Latest exercise date |
|
| Peter Clarke(b) | Jun-06 | 93,789 | – | – | – | 93,789 | 399.83p | Jun-09 | Dec-14 | |
| Jun-10(c) | 484,179 | – | – | 484,179 | – | 258.3p | Lapsed | n/a | ||
| Mar-11 | 345,073 | – | – | 345,073 | – | 247.5p | Lapsed | n/a | ||
| Mar-12(d) | 621,805 | – | – | 621,805 | – | 142.3p | Lapsed | n/a |
(a) For grants prior to 2009, the performance condition was earnings per share growth in excess of RPI over a three year performance period. For grants from June 2009 onwards, vesting was subject to achieving cumulative three-year net management fee income growth (NMFIG) and average three-year adjusted ROE (AROE). For grants in March 2012, the performance period was reduced and ended on 10 December 2013 being Peter Clarke's retirement date. 75% of vesting was subject to achieving cumulative three year NMFIG and 25% of vesting was subject to achieving three year average AROE.
(b) Peter Clarke stepped down from the Board with effect from 28 February 2013 and was on garden leave until his retirement on 10 December 2013.
(c) The June 2010 and March 2011 ESOS award lapsed on 31 March 2013 and 31 December 2013 respectively as the performance criteria were not met.
(d) Under the rules of the Man Group 2011 plan, the March 2012 ESOS award lapsed on 10 December 2013 as the performance criteria were not met.
| Share and fund awards – subject to service conditions (audited) Table R23 |
|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2013 | Dividends accruing |
Exercised during period |
Held at 31 December 2013 |
Earliest exercise date |
Latest exercise date |
||
| 89,184 | 5,607 | 94,791 | – | Jun-13 | n/a | ||
| 89,184 | 7,536 | – | 96,720 | Jun-14 | Aug-21 | ||
| 85,384 | – | 85,384 | – | Mar-13 | n/a | ||
| 85,384 | 7,214 | – | 92,598 | Mar-14 | Mar-22 | ||
| 85,384 | 7,214 | – | 92,598 | Mar-15 | Mar-22 | ||
| 1,063 | – | 1,063 | – | Mar-13 | n/a | ||
| 1,063 | – | – | 1,063 | Mar-14 | Mar-16 | ||
| 1,063 | – | – | 1,063 | Mar-15 | Mar-16 | ||
| Deferred Share Plan (DSP) Fund Product Plan (FPP)(b) |
(a) Jonathan Sorrell was granted nil-cost options under the DSP and FPP schemes prior to his appointment as a director.
(b) Fund investment under the FPP is in the Man GLG Multi-Strategy UCITS product.
Both the former PSP and ESOS have a three year performance period with vesting subject to achieving performance conditions. The PSP has a four year service period. There are no re-testing opportunities should performance measures not be met at the end of the third year.
All share and option awards are conditional and subject to forfeiture if an executive director resigns or the service contract is terminated for misconduct.
The performance conditions for the plans are Net Management Fee Income Growth (NMFIG) and Adjusted Return on Equity (AROE). The three year performance period was chosen as appropriate for the business and the period over which growth and returns should be achieved.
Net management fee income is the product of two components, namely the funds under management and the net management fee margins. Net management fee margins are after deduction of all fixed costs and variable costs not attributable to performance fees. The net margin excludes adjusting items and net finance income costs. The return performance condition measures the efficiency with which Man invests or returns capital. The adjustment to the ROE measure is to calculate equity excluding the Board's determination of any surplus capital not currently being utilised in the business.
The surplus capital is additional capital in excess of (a) the minimum regulatory capital of the Group (Pillar 1 capital adjusted by the Individual Capital Guidance percentage agreed with the FCA plus any specific add-on), plus (b) any capital planning buffer set by the FCA, plus (c) any Board cushion as set by the Board from time to time to give operating flexibility. Notional interest incurred on surplus capital is deducted in calculating AROE. Capital strategy is a matter for the Board; executive directors can only influence the policy within the Board framework.
The Remuneration Committee has previously considered using relative return performance measures. However, since the Remuneration Committee is not aware of any listed companies of substantial size whose main business activities are comparable in nature and scale to that of Man Group, such measures were not considered appropriate. The Remuneration Committee therefore sets performance conditions to target absolute returns for its shareholders that are designed to be both challenging and appropriate given the regulated nature of the Company's business.
| ESOS: Status of award cycles | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle | Vesting level at lower target | Lower target (EPS growth unless otherwise stated) |
Upper target for maximum vesting (EPS growth unless otherwise stated) |
Actual performance outcome: EPS growth in excess of RPI |
% of maximum award vesting |
||
| 2012–2015(a) | 10% AROE | 17.5% AROE | |||||
| 25% for each target | 10% NMFIG | 30% NMFIG | not met | nil | |||
| 2011–2014(a) | 10% AROE | 25% AROE | |||||
| 25% for each target | 10% NMFIG | 50% NMFIG | not met | nil | |||
| 2010–2013 | 8% | See long-term incentive plans for information on the | not met | nil | |||
| 2009–2012 | 8% | dual performance conditions of AROE and NMFIG | not met | nil | |||
| 2008–2011 | 50% | RPI plus 5% | RPI plus 10% | not met | nil | ||
| 2007–2010 | 50% | RPI plus 5% | RPI plus 10% | not met | nil | ||
| 2006–2009 | 50% | RPI plus 5% | RPI plus 10% | 9.40% | 50% |
(a) 2011 and 2012 awards are weighted with 75% on the NMFIG and 25% on the AROE performance condition.
| Cycle(a) | Vesting level at lower target | Lower target (Statutory RoE unless otherwise stated) |
Upper target for maximum vesting (Statutory RoE unless otherwise stated) |
Actual performance outcome: average return on equity |
% of maximum award vesting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2015(b) | 10% AROE | 17.5% AROE | |||
| 25% for each target | 10% NMFIG | 30% NMFIG | n/a | n/a | |
| 2011–2014(b) | 10% AROE | 25% AROE | |||
| 25% for each target | 10% NMFIG | 50% NMFIG | not met | nil | |
| 2010–2013 | 8% | See long-term incentive plans for information on the | not met | nil | |
| 2009–2012 | 8% | dual performance conditions of AROE and NMFIG | not met | nil | |
| 2008–2011 | 10% | 20% | 30% | not met | nil |
| 2007–2010 | 10% | 20% | 30% | 21.70% | 26% |
| 2006–2009 | 10% | 20% | 30% | 29.30% | 92% |
(a) Performance is assessed over a three year period. Following the three year period, awards are subject to one further year service before vesting.
(b) 2011 and 2012 awards are weighted with 75% on the NMFIG and 25% on the AROE performance condition.
Peter Clarke was employed on a full-time basis as CEO until 28 February 2013. However, he elected to draw his defined benefit pension from the Man Group plc Pension Fund with effect from 1 March 2010. He has no further prospective entitlement to any defined benefit pension arrangement. Emmanuel Roman and Jonathan Sorrell are not eligible to participate in the defined benefit pension plan (the Man Group plc Pension Fund).
Salaries are reviewed annually at year-end taking into account market benchmarks for executives of comparable status, responsibility and skill. For the fifth year in a row, the Remuneration Committee decided not to increase executive directors' salaries.
| Base salary of executive directors | Table R26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base salary at | Jonathan Sorrell |
Emmanuel Roman |
| 1 January 2013 | \$625,000 | \$1,000,000 |
| 1 January 2014 | \$625,000 | \$1,000,000 |
The objectives for the 2014 bonus have been defined by the Remuneration Committee around:
The Remuneration Committee considers that the disclosure of more detailed or quantified objectives would provide an unfair advantage to Man Group's competitors, most of whom are not listed and therefore not under the obligation to disclose their objectives. More details will be provided in the 2014 Annual Report, in the review of achievements vs objectives.
The KPIs and thresholds that will be used to measure performance are illustrated below.
| Balanced scorecard of financial and non-financial metrics(a) | Table R27 |
|---|---|
| -------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- |
| Definition | Proposed target | |
|---|---|---|
| Financial KPIs – 80% – Man's Company KPIs | ||
| Investment performance (25%) | • Measure net performance of three managers (represented by key funds) vs. respective benchmarks. • Key funds/benchmark: – Man AHL Diversified/two of three competitors. – GLG Alternative Strategies Dollar Weighted – Composite/HFRX. – FRM Diversified II/HFRI FoF: Conservative Index. |
• Relevant period: performance is measured over the reporting year (first to last trading days of the year). • Criteria type: binary outcome. • Criteria for each fund over the relevant period: – If Net Performance ≤ Benchmark performance, criteria is not met. – If Net Performance > Benchmark Performance, criteria is met. • Weighting: each fund is ascribed a 1/3 weighting. |
| Net flows (25%) | • Measure net FUM flows annually. • Net Flows are defined as, over a reporting year: – (Gross Sales – Redemptions)/Start of Year FUM, expressed in %. |
• Relevant period: net flows are measured over the reporting year. • Criteria type: sliding scale. • Criteria for the relevant period: – If Net Flows ≤ 0%, criteria is not met. – If Net Flows ≥ 10%, criteria is met in full. – If 0% < Net Flows < 10%, criteria is met proportionally. |
| Adjusted(b) management fee EBITDA margin (15%) |
• Measure management fee EBITDA margin. • Adjusted management fee EBITDA margin defined as, over a reporting year adjusted management fee EBITDA/Net Revenues. |
• Relevant period: Adjusted management fee EBITDA margin is measured over the reporting year. • Criteria type: sliding scale. • Criteria for the relevant period: – If adjusted management fee EBITDA margin ≤ 25%, criteria is not met. – If adjusted management fee EBITDA margin ≥ 40%, criteria is met in full. – If 25% < adjusted management fee EBITDA margin < 40%, criteria is met proportionally. |
| Adjusted(b) management fee EPS growth (15%) |
• Measure adjusted management fee EPS growth, i.e. growth in minimum common dividend per share. • Adjusted management fee EPS growth defined as: – (Current Year Adjusted Management Fee EPS/ Previous Year Adjusted Management Fee EPS) – 1, expressed in %. |
• Relevant period: Adjusted management fee EPS growth is measured over the reporting year. • Criteria type: sliding scale. • Criteria for the relevant period: – If adjusted management fee EPS growth ≤ 0% plus RPI, criteria is not met. – If adjusted management fee EPS growth ≥ 20% plus RPI, criteria is met in full. – If 0% plus RPI, < adjusted management fee EPS growth < 20% plus RPI, criteria is met proportionally. |
| Non-financial metrics | ||
| Culture and talent (20%) | Fostering a culture of effective dealings with all stakeholders; building and retaining a collaborative, |
motivated and aligned senior management team; having an appropriate succession plan in place for senior management; attracting and retaining high quality staff, motivated by appropriate, balanced incentives.
The Remuneration Committee will review the balanced scorecard of metrics prior to the start of each financial year and may amend them so that they remain appropriately challenging.
(a) As part of transitional arrangements for the new plan, the performance period will progressively increase to a three-year performance period. The performance period for 2014 awards will be two years (2013 and 2014) assessed at the end of the 2014 financial year. Performance is measured for each of the two reporting years and then averaged. (b) Adjusting items are material items, which are excluded by virtue of their size or nature, in order to aid comparability from period to period and to understand the underlying profitability of the business.
Based on the experience of 2013, the Board has re-evaluated the targets for assessing investment performance. For 2014, the representative fund used to assess GLG investment performance will change from GLG Multi Strategy as used in 2013 to GLG Alternative Strategies Dollar Weighted - Composite for 2014. The benchmark against which this representative fund will be compared is unchanged. For FRM, the representative fund remains FRM Diversified II but the Board has concluded that a more appropriate comparative benchmark is HFRI FoF: Conservative Index. Shareholders should note that, had these changes been effective for 2013, the outcome of the performance metric for these categories would have been unchanged and would still not have been met.
There has been no increase in fees for the Chairman since appointment in 2007 or non-executive directors since 2009.
| Non-executive directors' fees for 2014 | Table R28 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| All figures in GBP | |||
| Position | 2014 | 2013 | % increase |
| Chairman of the Board | 450,000 | 450,000 | 0% |
| Board fee(a) | 65,000 | 65,000 | 0% |
| Senior Independent Director | 10,000 | 10,000 | 0% |
| Audit and Risk Committee chair | 30,000 | 30,000 | 0% |
| Other Audit and Risk Committee members | 15,000 | 15,000 | 0% |
| Remuneration Committee chair | 25,000 | 25,000 | 0% |
| Other Remuneration Committee members | 10,000 | 10,000 | 0% |
(a) Includes Nomination Committee membership (all non-executive directors are members of the Nomination Committee).
For and on behalf of the Board
Remuneration Committee Chairman 27 February 2014
The directors submit their report, together with the audited consolidated financial statements, for the year ended 31 December 2013 (the year).
Man Group plc is incorporated as a public limited company and is registered in England with the registered number 08172396. The Company's registered office is Riverbank House, 2 Swan Lane, London EC4R 3AD.
Details of the current directors, together with their biographies, can be found on pages 26 and 27. The following Board changes have occurred during the year:
| Peter Clarke | Retired 28 February 2013 |
|---|---|
| Alison Carnwath | Retired 03 May 2013 |
| Patrick O'Sullivan | Retired 03 August 2013 |
| Andrew Horton | Appointed 03 August 2013 |
| Dev Sanyal | Appointed 01 December 2013 |
Details of directors' interests in the Company's shares are given on page 53 of the Annual Report.
The Board is responsible for the management of the business of the Company and may exercise all the powers of the Company subject to the provisions of relevant statutes and the Company's Articles of Association (the 'Articles'). A copy of the Articles is available on the Company's website (www.man.com) and by request from the registered office of the Company. The Articles may be amended by special resolution of the shareholders.
The appointment, retirement and replacement of directors are governed by the Company's Articles, the UK Corporate Governance Code and the Companies Act 2006. Under the Articles, the Board has the power to appoint further directors during the year, but any director so appointed must stand for reappointment at the next annual general meeting. In accordance with the Articles, one-third of the Board must retire by rotation at each annual general meeting and may stand for reappointment. In practice, and in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code, all Board members retire and offer themselves for reappointment at each annual general meeting.
The Articles give the power to a director to appoint any person to be his alternate, subject to the appointment of such person who is not another director being approved by the Board.
The Company has maintained qualifying third party indemnity provision for the benefit of its directors during the year and this remains in force at the date of this report. The indemnity is granted by the Company to new directors on their appointment and covers, to the extent permitted by law, any third party liabilities which they may incur as a result of their service on the Board. The Company arranges directors' and officers' liability insurance to cover certain liabilities and defence costs which the Company indemnity does not meet. Neither the indemnity nor the insurance provides any protection in the event of a director being found to have acted fraudulently or dishonestly in respect of the Company.
Details of the movements in the issued share capital, together with the rights and obligations attaching to the Company's shares are set out in Note 21 to the financial statements. This note also provides information on the Company's unexpired authority to purchase its own shares.
As at 26 February 2014 the following voting interests in the ordinary share capital of the Company disclosable under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules have been notified to the Company.
| Shareholder | % |
|---|---|
| Odey Asset Management LLP | 5.92 |
| G&S Trustees Limited – Pierre Lagrange | 3.51 |
Where shares are held in employee benefit trusts for the satisfaction of awards made under the Company's share schemes, under the trust deeds the trustees have discretion to vote or abstain from voting.
The Board may decline to register a transfer of any share which is not a fully paid share. In addition, registration of a transfer of an uncertificated share may be refused in the circumstances set out in the Uncertificated Securities Regulations and where the number of joint holders exceeds four.
The Company's employee share incentive schemes contain provisions whereby, upon a change of control of the Company, outstanding options and awards would vest and become exercisable, subject (in the case of certain schemes only) to the satisfaction of performance conditions at that time and any time pro-rating of options and awards.
Following the Board's decision to recommend a change in the external auditors (see page 37 for further information), a resolution to appoint Deloitte LLP as auditors of the Company and Group for the financial year ending 31 December 2014 will be proposed at the 2014 AGM.
The information below details our mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 for the year ended 31 December 2013.
Around 82% of our overall emissions relate to purchased electricity and gas usage across our various geographical locations, with the remaining 18% relating to air travel. All emissions are reported in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2 e).
| Scope | Source | Tonnes of CO2e emissions 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Natural gas | 469 |
| Scope 2 | Electricity | 3,558 |
| Scope 3 | Air travel | 857 |
| Total | 4,884 |
The emissions we are reporting have been calculated using an intensity metric which will enable us to monitor emissions independent of activity. As Man is a people related business, we expect that any changes to headcount will impact the property space we occupy and the amount of business travel we use. Therefore, emissions per employee are the most appropriate metric for our business, as shown in the table below.
| of CO2e emissions 2013 |
|
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 0.4 |
| Scope 2 | 3.1 |
| Scope 3 | 0.7 |
| Emissions per employee | 4.2 |
For practical reasons, emissions data was gathered for the first nine months of 2013 and, as appropriate, extrapolated in order to calculate the full year emissions. Based on the nature of our emissions and the consistency month on month, we believe this is an appropriate representation of the annual emissions.
In order to compile the reportable emissions data from our offices, electricity and gas meter readings have been obtained from our energy suppliers. For some of our smaller offices, we are not charged for energy usage separately as these costs are incorporated into the service fees for our premises. These emissions have not been included in the reported total above due to the data being unavailable and relate to offices for the use of six employees (2013 average employees: 1,163).
Where Man is the landlord of a property, and electricity costs are incurred on the behalf of sub-tenants, these costs are on-charged to the subtenants as the users of the electricity. Accordingly, no emissions data for energy usage incurred on behalf of sub-tenants is included in Man's reportable emissions above.
Disclosures of emissions related to business travel are restricted to flight costs as a result of the CO2 e emission convertible data relating to other means of transport (i.e. taxis) not being available. During 2013, Man had five lease vehicles, used for both business and employee personal use. Due to a lack of available data the emissions from these vehicles have not been included in the reported figures. As from 1 October 2013 only one lease vehicle remained. The remaining lease will end in mid 2014.
Information fulfilling the further disclosure requirements contained in the Companies Act 2006, Schedule 7 of the Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the FCA's Listing Rules and Disclosure and Transparency Rules can be found in the following sections of the Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2013 which are incorporated into the Directors' report by reference:
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Future developments in the business | 8–13 |
| Research and development activities | 9–10 |
| Dividend | 78, 105 |
| Dividend waiver | 87 |
| Employment policy and employee involvement | 25 |
| Financial risk management and financial instruments | 82–83, 96–97 |
| Corporate governance report including internal control | |
| and risk management statements | 28–33 |
| Post balance sheet events | 99 |
| Directors' responsibility statements including disclosure | |
| of information to the auditors | 63 |
By order of the Board
Company Secretary 27 February 2014
| Audited information | Note | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Group income statement | 67 | |
| Group statement of comprehensive income | 67 | |
| Group balance sheet | 68 | |
| Group cash flow statement | 69 | |
| Group statement of changes in equity | 70 | |
| Parent Company financial information | 101 | |
| Basis of preparation | 1 | 71 |
| Significant accounting policies schedule | 1 | 72 |
| Adjusted profit before tax | 2 | 73 |
| Revenue and margins | 3 | 74 |
| Distribution costs | 4 | 74 |
| Asset services | 5 | 74 |
| Compensation | 6 | 74 |
| Other costs | 7 | 75 |
| Finance expense and finance income | 8 | 76 |
| Taxation | 9 | 76 |
| Earnings per ordinary share | 10 | 77 |
| Dividends | 11 | 78 |
| Goodwill and acquired intangibles | 12 | 78 |
| Other intangibles | 13 | 82 |
| Cash, liquidity and borrowings | 14 | 82 |
| Investment in fund products and other investments |
15 | 84 |
| Fee and other receivables | 16 | 85 |
| Trade and other payables | 17 | 86 |
| Investments in associates | 18 | 86 |
| Leasehold improvements and equipment | 19 | 87 |
| Deferred compensation arrangements | 20 | 87 |
| Capital management | 21 | 89 |
| Pension benefits | 22 | 92 |
| Segmental analysis | 23 | 95 |
| Geographical disclosure | 24 | 95 |
| Foreign currencies | 25 | 96 |
| Fair value of financial assets/liabilities | 26 | 96 |
| Related party transactions | 27 | 98 |
| Financial guarantees and commitments | 28 | 98 |
| Post balance sheet events | 29 | 99 |
| Other matters | 30 | 99 |
| Principal Group investments | 31 | 99 |
| Independent auditors' report | 64 |
Strategic report Corporate governance Financial statements Other information
63 Man Group plc Annual Report 2013
The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report, the directors' Remuneration report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have prepared the Group financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union (EU), and the Parent Company financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and the Company and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and the Group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements and the directors' Remuneration report comply with the Companies Act 2006 and, as regards the Group financial statements, Article 4 of the IAS Regulation. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Having taken advice from the Audit and Risk Committee, the directors consider that the Annual Report, taken as a whole, is fair, balanced and understandable and provides the information necessary for shareholders to assess the Company's performance, business model and strategy.
The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the Company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Each of the directors, whose names and functions are on pages 26 to 27, confirm that, to the best of each person's knowledge and belief:
In our opinion the Group financial statements, as defined below:
This opinion is to be read in the context of what we say in the remainder of this report.
The Group financial statements, which are prepared by Man Group plc, comprise:
The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation comprises applicable law and IFRSs as adopted by the European Union.
Certain disclosures required by the financial reporting framework have been presented elsewhere in the Annual Report, rather than in the notes to the financial statements. These are cross-referenced from the financial statements and are identified as audited.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) ('ISAs (UK & Ireland)'). An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. This includes an assessment of:
In addition, we read all the financial and non-financial information in the Man Group plc Annual Report (the "Annual Report") to identify material inconsistencies with the audited Group financial statements and to identify any information that is apparently materially incorrect based on, or materially inconsistent with, the knowledge acquired by us in the course of performing the audit. If we become aware of any apparent material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report.
as a whole.
Materiality We set certain thresholds for materiality. These helped us to determine the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the
Based on our professional judgement, we determined materiality for the Group financial statements as a whole to be \$8.3 million based on 5% of profit before tax adjusted for the impairment of goodwill, onerous lease charges and the associated write off of fixed assets, the gain on disposal of the Lehman claims and the gain on sale of an investment in associates.
effect of misstatements, both individually and on the financial statements
We agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to them misstatements identified during our audit above \$0.4 million as well as misstatements below that amount that, in our view, warranted reporting for qualitative reasons.
The Group financial statements are a consolidation of 16 principal operating units, a number of smaller operating units, and centralised functions. In establishing the overall approach to the group audit, we determined the type of work that needed to be performed at the reporting units by us, as the Group engagement team, or component auditors from other PwC network firms operating under our instruction. Where the work was performed by component auditors, we determined the level of involvement we needed to have in the audit work at those reporting units to be able to conclude whether sufficient appropriate audit evidence had been obtained as a basis for our opinion on the Group financial statements as a whole.
We identified 11 reporting units based in the United Kingdom and Switzerland which, in our view, required an audit of their complete financial information, either due to their size or their risk characteristics. Specific audit procedures on certain balances and transactions were performed at a further five reporting units which included some reporting units based in the United States and Australia. The work performed on the reporting units, together with additional procedures performed at the Group level gave us the evidence we needed for our opinion on the Group financial statements as a whole.
In preparing the financial statements, the directors made a number of subjective judgements, for example in respect of significant accounting estimates that involved making assumptions and considering future events that are inherently uncertain. We primarily focused our work in these areas by assessing the directors' judgements against available evidence, forming our own judgements, and evaluating the disclosures in the financial statements.
In our audit, we tested and examined information, using sampling and other auditing techniques, to the extent we considered necessary to provide a reasonable basis for us to draw conclusions. We obtained audit evidence through testing the effectiveness of controls, substantive procedures or a combination of both.
We considered the following areas to be those that required particular focus in the current year. This is not a complete list of all risks or areas of focus identified by our audit. We discussed these areas of focus with the Audit Committee. Their report on those matters that they considered to be significant issues in relation to the financial statements is set out on page 35.
| Area of focus | How the scope of our audit addressed the area of focus |
|---|---|
| Valuation of goodwill We focused on this area because the determination of whether or not an impairment charge for goodwill was necessary involved significant judgements about the future results of the Group's three business lines GLG, AHL and FRM. |
We evaluated the directors' future cash flow forecasts, and the process by which they were drawn up, including comparing them to the latest Board approved budgets, and testing the underlying calculations. We challenged: |
| (Refer also to note 12 to the financial statements.) | • the directors' key assumptions for flows, performance and long term growth rates in the forecasts by comparing them to historical results, economic and industry forecasts; and • the discount rate by assessing the cost of capital for the company and comparable organisations. |
| We also performed sensitivity analysis around the key drivers in the calculation of the discounted future cash flow. Having ascertained the extent of change in those assumptions that either individually or collectively would be required for the goodwill to be impaired, we considered the likelihood of such a movement in those key assumptions arising. |
|
| Fraud in revenue recognition ISAs (UK & Ireland) presume there is a risk of fraud in revenue recognition because of the pressure management may feel to achieve the planned results. |
We recalculated a sample of revenue transactions recorded by management using the related prospectus documents and tested cash receipts for a sample of revenue transactions that had been recorded. |
| The underlying calculation of revenue is performed by a third party outsourced administrator and therefore has a lower risk of fraud. |
We also tested a sample of manual journal entries posted to revenue accounts to identify unusual or irregular items. |
| We have therefore focused on the journal entries used to record revenue in the books and records of Man. |
|
| Risk of management override of internal controls ISAs (UK & Ireland) require that we consider this. |
We assessed the overall control environment of the Group, including the arrangements for staff to "whistle-blow" inappropriate actions, and interviewed senior management and the Group's internal audit function. |
| We examined the significant accounting estimates and judgements relevant to the financial statements for evidence of bias by the directors that may represent a risk of material misstatement due to fraud. |
|
| We also tested a sample of manual journal entries. |
Under the Listing Rules we are required to review the directors' statement, set out on page 71, in relation to going concern. We have nothing to report having performed our review.
As noted in the directors' statement, the directors have concluded that it is appropriate to prepare the Group's financial statements using the going concern basis of accounting. The going concern basis presumes that the Group has adequate resources to remain in operation, and that the directors intend it to do so, for at least one year from the date the financial statements were signed. As part of our audit we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis is appropriate.
However, because not all future events or conditions can be predicted, these statements are not a guarantee as to the Group's ability to continue as a going concern.
In our opinion the information given in the Strategic report and the Directors' report for the financial year for which the Group financial statements are prepared is consistent with the Group financial statements.
Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. We have no exceptions to report arising from this responsibility.
Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion, certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law have not been made, and under the Listing Rules we are required to review certain elements of the report to shareholders by the Board on directors' remuneration. We have no exceptions to report arising from these responsibilities.
Under the Listing Rules we are required to review the part of the Corporate Governance statement relating to the Company's compliance with nine provisions of the UK Corporate Governance Code ('the Code'). We have nothing to report having performed our review.
On page 63 of the Annual Report, as required by the Code Provision C.1.1, the directors state that they consider the Annual Report taken as a whole to be fair, balanced and understandable and provides the information necessary for members to assess the Group's performance, business model and strategy. On page 35, as required by C3.8. of the Code, the Audit Committee has set out the significant issues that it considered in relation to the financial statements, and how they were addressed. Under (ISAs) (UK & Ireland) we are required to report to you if, in our opinion:
We have no exceptions to report arising from this responsibility.
Under ISAs (UK & Ireland), we are required to report to you if, in our opinion, information in the Annual Report is:
We have no exceptions to report arising from this responsibility.
As explained more fully in the Directors' responsibilities statement set out on page 63, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the Group financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view.
Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the Group financial statements in accordance with applicable law and ISAs (UK & Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Board's Ethical Standards for Auditors.
This report, including the opinions, has been prepared for and only for the Company's members as a body in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving these opinions, accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it may come save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing.
We have reported separately on the Parent Company financial statements of Man Group plc for the year ended 31 December 2013 and on the information in the Directors' remuneration report that is described as having been audited.
for and on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors London 27 February 2014
| Year ended | Year ended 31 December |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| \$m | Note | 31 December 2013 |
2012 (Restated)1 |
| Revenue: | |||
| Gross management and other fees | 3 | 967 | 1,209 |
| Performance fees | 3 | 193 | 90 |
| 1,160 | 1,299 | ||
| Gains on investments and other financial instruments | 33 | 32 | |
| Distribution costs | 4 | (145) | (291) |
| Asset services | 5 | (32) | (31) |
| Amortisation of acquired intangible assets | 12 | (66) | (65) |
| Compensation | 6 | (481) | (547) |
| Other costs | 7 | (323) | (316) |
| Share of after tax profit of associates | 18 | 12 | 10 |
| Gain on disposal of Lehman claims | 2 | 5 | 131 |
| Gain on disposal of interest in Nephila and other interests | 2 | 11 | – |
| Impairment of goodwill | 2,12 | (69) | (979) |
| Release of tax indemnity provision | 2 | – | 11 |
| Recycling of FX revaluation on liquidation of subsidiaries | 2 | (1) | 42 |
| Finance expense | 8 | (61) | (80) |
| Finance income | 8 | 13 | 36 |
| Profit/(loss) before tax | 56 | (748) | |
| Taxation credit/(expense) | 9 | 16 | (39) |
| Statutory profit/(loss) for the year attributable to owners of the Parent | 72 | (787) | |
| Earnings per share: | 10 | ||
| Basic (cents) | 3.0 | (45.8) | |
| Diluted (cents) | 2.9 | (45.8) | |
| Adjusted profit before tax | 2 | 297 | 275 |
| \$m | Year ended 31 December 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 (Restated)1 |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory profit/(loss) for the year attributable to owners of the Parent | 72 | (787) |
| Other comprehensive income/(expense): | ||
| Remeasurements of post-employment benefit obligations | 16 | (13) |
| Corporation tax credited on pension revaluation | 6 | – |
| Deferred tax (debited)/credited on pension revaluation | (11) | 3 |
| Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | 11 | (10) |
| Available for sale investments: | ||
| Valuation (losses)/gains taken to equity | (1) | 18 |
| Transfers from Group statement of comprehensive income upon sale or impairment | 1 | (19) |
| Cash flow hedges: | ||
| Valuation gains taken to equity | 12 | 16 |
| Transfer to Group income statement | (1) | (9) |
| Corporation tax debited on cash flow hedge movements | (3) | – |
| Net investment hedge | 20 | (3) |
| Foreign currency translation | (35) | 6 |
| Recycling of FX revaluation on liquidation of subsidiaries | 1 | (42) |
| Tax charged | – | (1) |
| Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss | (6) | (34) |
| Other comprehensive income/(expense) for the year (net of tax) | 5 | (44) |
| Total comprehensive income/(expense) for the year attributable to owners of the Parent | 77 | (831) |
Note:
1 Refer to Note 1 for details of the adoption of IAS 19 (Revised).
| At 31 December |
At 31 December 2012 |
At 1 January 2012 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$m | Note | 2013 | (Restated)1 | (Restated)1 |
| Assets | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 14 | 992 | 2,000 | 1,639 |
| Fee and other receivables | 16 | 388 | 382 | 428 |
| Investments in fund products and other investments | 15 | 273 | 496 | 975 |
| Pension asset | 22 | 71 | – | – |
| Investments in associates | 18 | 31 | 38 | 41 |
| Leasehold improvements and equipment | 19 | 68 | 150 | 173 |
| Goodwill and acquired intangibles | 12 | 1,328 | 1,484 | 2,478 |
| Other intangibles | 13 | 26 | 45 | 187 |
| 3,177 | 4,595 | 5,921 | ||
| Non-current assets held for sale | 15 | 56 | – | – |
| Total assets | 3,233 | 4,595 | 5,921 | |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Trade and other payables | 17 | 725 | 657 | 677 |
| Current tax liabilities | 37 | 98 | 118 | |
| Borrowings | 14 | – | 859 | 1,066 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 9 | 58 | 71 | 71 |
| 820 | 1,685 | 1,932 | ||
| Non-current liabilities held for sale | 15 | 6 | – | – |
| Total liabilities | 826 | 1,685 | 1,932 | |
| Net Assets | 2,407 | 2,910 | 3,989 | |
| Equity | ||||
| Capital and reserves attributable to the owners of the Parent2 | 21 | 2,407 | 2,610 | 3,989 |
| Non-controlling interest (perpetual subordinated capital securities)2 | 14 | – | 300 | – |
| 2,407 | 2,910 | 3,989 | ||
1 Refer to Note 1 for details of the adoption of IAS 19 (Revised).
2 Refer to the Group statement of changes in equity for further details.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 27 February 2014 and signed on its behalf by:
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
| \$m | Year ended 31 December 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 (Restated)1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||
| Profit/(loss) for the period | 72 | (787) |
| Adjustments for: Income tax |
(16) | 39 |
| Net finance expense | 48 | 44 |
| Share of profits of associates | (12) | (10) |
| Gain on disposal of interest in Nephila and other interests | (11) | – |
| Depreciation and impairment of leasehold improvements and equipment | 82 | 43 |
| Amortisation of acquired intangible assets | 66 | 65 |
| Amortisation of other intangible assets | 18 | 76 |
| Share-based payment expense | 36 | 79 |
| Impairment of goodwill | 69 | 979 |
| Net losses on financial instruments Gain on disposal of Lehman claims |
– (5) |
1 (131) |
| Impairment of capitalised placement fees | – | 88 |
| Recycling of FX revaluation on liquidation of subsidiaries | 1 | (42) |
| Cash contributions to defined benefit pension plans (net of expense) | (24) | (7) |
| Other non-cash movements | 35 | 11 |
| 359 | 448 | |
| Changes in working capital: | ||
| (Increase)/decrease in receivables | (9) | 88 |
| Decrease in other financial assets (primarily loans to fund products) | 155 | 135 |
| Increase/(decrease) in payables | 80 | (127) |
| Cash generated from operations Interest paid |
585 (73) |
544 (81) |
| Income tax paid | (64) | (55) |
| Cash flows from operating activities | 448 | 408 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||
| Purchase of leasehold improvements and equipment | (2) | (20) |
| Purchase of other intangible assets | (3) | (33) |
| Purchase of investments in fund products for deferred compensation awards and other investments | (51) | (17) |
| Proceeds from sale of leasehold improvements and equipment | 1 | – |
| Proceeds from settlement and sale of Lehman claims Net proceeds from sale of investments in fund products for deferred compensation awards and other investments |
5 40 |
466 28 |
| Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired | – | 40 |
| Interest received | 13 | 35 |
| Payment of contingent consideration in relation to acquisition of FRM | (12) | – |
| Dividends received from associates | 11 | 13 |
| Proceeds from sale of interest in Nephila and other interests | 21 | – |
| Cash flows from investing activities | 23 | 512 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||
| Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares Purchase of own shares by the Employee Trust |
4 (22) |
8 (9) |
| Repurchase of own shares | – | (7) |
| Repayment of borrowings | (1,159) | (219) |
| Dividends paid to Company shareholders | (277) | (299) |
| Dividend payments in respect of perpetual subordinated capital securities | (25) | (33) |
| Cash flows from financing activities | (1,479) | (559) |
| Net (decrease)/increase in cash Cash at beginning of the year |
(1,008) 2,000 |
361 1,639 |
| Cash at year end | 992 | 2,000 |
Note:
1 Refer to Note 1 for details of the adoption of IAS 19 (Revised).
| Equity attributable to owners of the parent |
Equity attributable to owners of the parent |
|||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year ended 31 December 2013 | Year ended 31 December 2012 | |||||||||
| \$m | Share capital and capital reserves |
Revaluation reserves and retained earnings |
Total | Non– controlling interest |
Total equity |
Share capital and capital reserves |
Revaluation reserves and retained earnings |
Total | Non– controlling interest |
Total equity |
| At beginning of the year (as previously reported) Impact of adoption of IAS 19 (Revised)1 |
1,187 – |
1,507 (84) |
2,694 (84) |
300 – |
2,994 (84) |
3,364 – |
696 (71) |
4,060 (71) |
– – |
4,060 (71) |
| At beginning of the year (Restated) Profit/(loss) for the year Other comprehensive income/ (expense) |
1,187 – – |
1,423 72 5 |
2,610 72 5 |
300 – – |
2,910 72 5 |
3,364 – – |
625 (787) (44) |
3,989 (787) (44) |
– – – |
3,989 (787) (44) |
| Total comprehensive income/ (expense) for the year |
– | 77 | 77 | – | 77 | – | (831) | (831) | – | (831) |
| Perpetual capital securities coupon Transfer to non-controlling interest Buyback of perpetual capital |
– – |
(19) – |
(19) – |
– – |
(19) – |
– (300) |
(25) – |
(25) (300) |
– 300 |
(25) – |
| securities Capital reduction Acquisition of business Share-based payments Repurchase of own shares Movement in close period buyback obligations Dividends |
– – – 4 – – – |
– – – 30 (18) – (277) |
– – – 34 (18) – (277) |
(300) – – – – – – |
(300) – – 34 (18) – (277) |
– (1,885) – 8 – – – |
– 1,885 – 65 (7) 10 (299) |
– – – 73 (7) 10 (299) |
– – – – – – – |
– – – 73 (7) 10 (299) |
| At year end (Note 21) (Restated) | 1,191 | 1,216 | 2,407 | – | 2,407 | 1,187 | 1,423 | 2,610 | 300 | 2,910 |
1 Refer to Note 1 for details of the adoption of IAS 19 (Revised).
Shareholders' equity decreased during the year as a result of the 2012 final dividend payment, which was not covered by the statutory profit for the year, and the repurchase of the \$300 million perpetual subordinated capital securities during the year. In the prior year, shareholders' equity decreased primarily as a result of dividend payments and the loss for the year.
The proposed final dividend would reduce shareholders' equity by \$95 million (2012: \$228 million) subsequent to the balance sheet date.
Details of share capital and capital reserves, revaluation reserves and retained earnings and related movements are included in Note 21.
The audited consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and interpretations (IFRICs) as adopted by the EU and with those parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS. Man's principal accounting policies have been consistently applied across the Group in the preparation of the financial statements. Accounting policies are included in the relevant sections, and significant policies are provided below. The impact of new accounting standards and amendments applicable to the year ended 31 December 2013 and accounting standards that are not yet effective are outlined below.
The consolidated group is Man Group plc (the Company) and its subsidiaries (together the Group or Man). The stand-alone Parent Company financial statements of Man Group plc have been included as separate financial statements, starting on page 101. The majority of revenues, assets, liabilities and funding are denominated in United States dollars (USD) and therefore Man's presentation currency is USD.
The consolidated financial information contained within these financial statements incorporates the results, cash flows and financial position of the Company and its subsidiaries for the year to 31 December 2013. Subsidiaries are entities controlled by Man and are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to Man until the date that control ceases. Control exists when Man has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. All intercompany transactions, balances, income and expenses between Group entities are eliminated on consolidation.
Business combinations (acquisitions) are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured at the fair value at the acquisition date of assets transferred, liabilities incurred, and equity instruments issued by the Group. The fair value of an acquisition is calculated at the acquisition date by recognising the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities at their fair values at that date. Costs relating to acquisitions are recognised in the Group income statement as incurred. The acquisition date is the date on which Man effectively obtains control of the acquiree. Any contingent consideration will be recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration will be recognised in Group income statement and classified as an adjusting item.
Man acts as the investment manager/advisor to fund entities. Having considered all significant aspects of Man's relationships with fund entities, the directors are of the opinion that although Man manages the assets of certain fund entities: the existence of independent boards of directors at the fund entities; termination provisions in the investment management agreements, which allow for the removal of the investment manager/advisor; the influence of investors; and, the arm's length nature of Man's contracts with the fund entities, Man does not control the fund entities and their associated assets, liabilities and results should not be consolidated into Man's Group financial statements. An understanding of the aggregate funds under management (FUM) and the fees earned from the fund entities is relevant to an understanding of Man's results and earnings sustainability and this information is provided in the Chief Financial Officer's review on page 14.
The most significant area of judgement is the allocation and valuation of goodwill and intangible assets, in particular the goodwill in relation to the GLG acquisition (which includes an allocation to AHL) and the FRM business (Note 12) and the carrying value of capitalised product placement fees (Note 13). The valuation of goodwill and intangibles has been an area of focus for the Group Board, and in particular the Audit and Risk Committee, during the year. The report of the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee discusses the involvement of the Committee in this evaluation on page 35. Other areas of judgement are the determination of fair values for contingent consideration in relation to the FRM acquisition (Note 26), illiquid investments (Notes 15 and 26), deferred compensation awards (Note 20) and pension obligations (Note 22).
Man's business activity is discussed on pages 1 to 25, together with the significant risk factors (pages 20 to 23). Man's liquidity and capital positions are set out in Note 14 and 21 respectively. The directors monitor Man's capital and liquidity positions and forecasts throughout the year, and in addition they have approved a budget, medium term financial plan, and a capital and liquidity plan, which cover the foreseeable future and include rigorous analysis of stressed capital and liquidity scenarios. The directors have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that Man has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Group and Parent financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis using the historical cost convention, except for the measurement at fair value of certain financial instruments that are available-for-sale or held at fair value through profit or loss.
In the prior year, on 6 November 2012, under a scheme of arrangement between Man Strategic Holdings plc (formally Man Group plc), the former holding company of the Group, and its shareholders under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006, and as sanctioned by the High Court, all the issued ordinary shares in that company were cancelled and the same number of new ordinary shares were issued to Man Group plc (the new holding company) in consideration for the allotment to shareholders of one ordinary share in Man Group plc for each ordinary share they held in Man Strategic Holdings plc. The scheme of arrangement was treated as a capital reorganisation. The consequence was that the Man Group did not fundamentally change in any way, and no fair value adjustments or goodwill were recognised.
The Group's systems of internal control aim to safeguard assets, ensure that proper accounting records are maintained, and ensure that the financial information used in the business and published externally is robust and reliable. The financial reporting controls comply with the guidance given in 'Internal Control: Revised Guidance for Directors on the Combined Code'. The Corporate governance report is provided on pages 28 to 39.
| Policy | Note | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 12 | 78 |
| Other intangibles | ||
| – Investment management contracts, brand names and distribution channels | 12 | 78 |
| – Placement fees | 13 | 82 |
| – Capitalised computer software | 13 | 82 |
| Investment in fund products | 15 | 84 |
| Investments in associates | 18 | 86 |
| Revenue | 3 | 74 |
| Compensation – share-based payments | 20 | 87 |
| Compensation – restructuring | 2 | 73 |
| Pension benefits | 22 | 92 |
A number of amendments to existing standards and interpretations have been issued, some of which were mandatory for the year beginning 1 January 2013, with the remaining becoming effective in future periods.
IAS 19 (Revised) 'Employee benefits' has been adopted this year, and has been applied retrospectively in accordance with IAS 8 'Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors', and hence the prior year has been restated and the opening restated balance sheet presented. The most significant change arising was to cease to apply the 'corridor approach' in accounting for Man's defined benefit plans. The impact of the adoption of IAS 19 (Revised) 'Employee benefits' resulted in a decrease in net pension assets of \$110 million as at 31 December 2012 (31 December 2011: \$94 million) and in deferred tax liabilities of \$26 million (31 December 2011: \$23 million), with a corresponding debit to equity of \$84 million (31 December 2011: \$71 million). The comparative Group statement of comprehensive income for the prior year has been restated to reflect remeasurements in relation to defined benefit plans of \$13 million, partially offset by related tax effects. The profit for 2012 has reduced due to a \$3 million increase in pension costs (in the compensation line), which has also reduced both the 2012 basic and diluted earnings per share.
Other relevant new standards adopted by Man in the current year, which have not had a significant impact, are:
Other new or revised standards and interpretations issued but not yet effective, which are not expected to have a significant impact on the Group financial statements of Man, are as follows:
IFRS 10 'Consolidated financial statements' is the revised consolidation accounting standard, which is effective from 1 January 2014. The adoption of this standard is expected to have an impact on the Group's consolidated financial statements as some of the Group's investments in fund products will fall into scope for consolidation under this standard. The adoption of IFRS 10 is expected to result in the consolidation of one fund at 1 January 2014 with an increase in the gross assets and liabilities on the Group balance sheet of around \$400 million, and a minimal impact on the Group income statement.
Certain sections of IFRS 9 – 'Financial instruments' have been issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and are effective from 1 January 2015, however at present these have not yet been endorsed by the EU and are therefore currently not expected to be applicable in 2014.
The presentation of internal commission costs has been changed in the Group income statement in the current year, and the prior year has been restated accordingly, to reclassify these costs to compensation costs rather than distribution costs. This reflects the way the business is now managed, providing more relevant information to the readers of the financial statements, and brings the treatment in line with industry practice. Internal commission costs for the year ended 31 December 2013 were \$30 million (2012: \$45 million).
The methodology for calculating the Group's compensation ratio, as disclosed in Note 6, has changed from the prior year to include internal commission costs and is now a percentage of net revenue (as defined in Note 6) rather than gross revenue. As a result of the change in methodology, the compensation ratio for 2013 has changed from 36% (2012: 33%) to 42% (2012: 42%).
Statutory profit/(loss) before tax is adjusted to give a fuller understanding of the underlying profitability of the business. The directors consider that the Group's profit is most meaningful when considered on a basis which excludes restructuring costs, amortisation and impairment of intangible assets and certain non-recurring gains or losses, which therefore reflect the recurring revenues and costs that drive the Group's cash flow. The directors are consistent in their approach to the classification of adjusting items period to period. These are explained in detail either below or in the relevant note.
| \$m | Note | Year ended 31 December 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 (Restated)1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory profit/(loss) before tax | 56 | (748) | |
| Adjusting items: | |||
| Gain on disposal of interest in Nephila and other interests | (11) | – | |
| Compensation – restructuring | 6 | 36 | 65 |
| Other costs – restructuring | 7 | 28 | 4 |
| Other costs – accelerated depreciation | 43 | – | |
| Gain on disposal of Lehman claims | (5) | (131) | |
| Regulatory and other settlements | 7 | 14 | – |
| Impairment of goodwill | 12 | 69 | 979 |
| Release of tax indemnity provision | – | (11) | |
| Recycling of FX revaluation on liquidation of subsidiaries | 1 | (42) | |
| Impairment of capitalised placement fees | 4,13 | – | 88 |
| FRM acquisition costs | 6,7 | – | 12 |
| Revaluation of contingent consideration | (3) | (9) | |
| Unwind of contingent consideration discount | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Amortisation of acquired intangible assets | 12 | 66 | 65 |
| Adjusted profit before tax | 297 | 275 | |
| Tax on adjusted profit | (21) | (40) | |
| Adjusted net income | 276 | 235 |
Note:
1 Refer to Note 1 for details of the adoption of IAS 19 (Revised).
The gain on disposal of interest in Nephila and other interests primarily relates to the disposal of a 6.25% stake in Nephila on 23 January 2013, reducing the Group's holding to 18.75%.
Compensation costs incurred as part of restructuring are accounted for in full at the time the obligation arises, following communication of the formal plan, and include payments in lieu of notice, enhanced termination costs, and accelerated share-based payment and fund product based charges. The \$36 million of compensation restructuring costs recognised in 2013 relate to the further phase of cost saving initiatives announced on 2 August 2013.
Restructuring costs included within Other costs primarily relate to onerous property lease provisions, mainly in relation to Riverbank House (our main London office and headquarters). The accelerated depreciation included within Other costs primarily relates to leasehold improvements and equipment as a result of the sub-letting of office space in Riverbank House.
Regulatory and other settlement costs of \$14 million in the year primarily relate to the settlement of a regulatory enquiry in the US and directly associated legal costs.
\$5 million of additional proceeds were received in the year relating to the disposal of the Lehman claims in 2012. In the prior year, the Lehman claims were sold by Man for a total consideration of \$456 million, resulting in a pre-tax gain of \$131 million.
Following a test for impairment of goodwill and intangible assets at 31 December 2013, the FRM goodwill was impaired by \$69 million, primarily relating to our legacy Man Multi-Manager Business. Refer to Note 12 for further details. In the prior year, GLG and the legacy Man Multi-Manager goodwill was impaired by \$837 million and \$142 million respectively.
The revaluation of contingent consideration is an adjustment to the fair value of expected earn-out payments resulting primarily from movements in net management fee run rates since the acquisition of FRM and has been included within Gains/(losses) on investments and other financial instruments. The gain of \$3 million (2012: \$9 million) was offset by an unwind of the discount on the contingent consideration of \$3 million (2012: \$3 million), included within Finance expense (Note 8).
The amortisation of acquired intangible assets relates to the amortisation of the investment management contracts and brands recognised on the acquisition of FRM, GLG, and Ore Hill. Further details are provided in Note 12.
During the year, some of the Group's foreign subsidiaries were liquidated, which had accumulated foreign currency translation reserves of \$1 million (2012: \$42 million) at the date of liquidation. The related foreign currency translation was recycled to the Group income statement upon liquidation of these subsidiaries as required by IAS 21.
In the prior year, capitalised placement fees were impaired by \$88 million, as a result of de-gearing and negative investment performance in relation to guaranteed products (\$50 million) and the introduction of a new servicing fee based internal compensation structure effective from 1 January 2013 (\$38 million).
Fee income is Man's primary source of revenue, which is derived from the investment management agreements that we have in place with the fund entities. Fees are generally based on an agreed percentage of the valuation of FUM and are typically charged in arrears. Management fees net of rebates, which include all non-performance related fees and interest income from loans to fund products, are recognised in the year in which the services are provided.
Performance fees net of rebates relate to the performance of the funds managed during the year and are recognised when the quantum of the fee can be estimated reliably and it is probable that the fee will crystallise. This is generally at the end of the performance period or upon early redemption by a fund investor. Until the performance period ends market movements could significantly move the net asset value (NAV) of the fund products. Man will typically only earn performance fee income on any positive investment returns in excess of the high-water mark, meaning we will not be able to earn performance fee income with respect to positive investment performance in any year following negative performance until that loss is recouped, at which point a fund investor's investment surpasses the high-water mark.
| \$m | Year ended 31 December 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| External distribution costs – before adjusting items | 145 | 203 |
| Impairment of capitalised placement fees (Note 2) | – | 88 |
| Total distribution costs | 145 | 291 |
Distribution costs paid to intermediaries are directly related to their marketing activity and the investors serviced by them. The distribution expense is therefore variable to sales, FUM, and the associated management fee income to sustain management fee margins.
Distribution costs, before adjusting items, of \$145 million (2012: \$203 million) comprise product placement fees of \$17 million (2012: \$47 million) and investor servicing fees of \$128 million (2012: \$156 million). Placement fees are paid for product launches or sales and are capitalised and amortised over the expected investment hold period (refer to Note 13). Investor servicing fees are paid to intermediaries for ongoing investor servicing and are expensed as incurred.
Capitalised placement fees were impaired by \$88 million during the prior year, and classified as an adjusting item.
Distribution costs relating to employees (internal commissions) are now presented as compensation costs and the prior year has been restated accordingly. Refer to Note 1 for further details.
Asset services include valuations, fund accounting, and registrar functions performed by third parties under contract to Man, on behalf of the funds.
The cost of these services is based on the number of transactions or FUM, therefore variable with activity levels and FUM. Asset services costs for the year were \$32 million (2012: \$31 million).
| Year ended 31 December \$m 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 |
|---|---|
| Salaries – fixed 163 |
198 |
| Salaries – variable 169 |
111 |
| Share-based payment charge 30 |
68 |
| Fund product based payment charge 32 |
20 |
| Internal commissions – variable 17 |
30 |
| Social security costs 24 |
30 |
| Pension costs 10 |
18 |
| Compensation costs – before adjusting items 445 |
475 |
| Restructuring 36 |
65 |
| FRM acquisition costs – |
7 |
| Total compensation costs 481 |
547 |
Compensation is our largest cost and an important component of our ability to retain and attract talent at Man. In the short-term, the variable component of compensation adjusts with revenues and profitability. In the medium term the active management of headcount can reduce fixed based compensation, if required.
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Compensation costs in total were \$445 million, before adjusting items, or 42% of net revenue (2012: 42%). Net revenue is defined as gross management and other fees, performance fees, gains/(losses) on investments and other financial instruments, share of after tax profit of associates, less external distribution costs.
Internal commission costs were reclassified in the current year to compensation costs from distribution costs, and the prior year has been restated accordingly. Refer to Note 1 for further details. Total internal commission costs for the year were \$30 million (2012: \$45 million), with \$6 million (2012: \$12 million) included in the share-based payment charge line and \$7 million (2012: \$3 million) included in the fund product based payment charge line.
Fixed compensation and benefits were \$188 million compared to \$236 million in the prior year. Fixed compensation comprises salaries – fixed, pension costs and a portion of the social security costs. The prior year includes FRM fixed compensation from 17 July 2012, the date of acquisition.
Variable compensation, excluding internal commissions, was \$227 million compared to \$194 million in the prior year, primarily reflecting higher performance fee related compensation.
Salaries, both fixed and variable, are charged to the Group income statement in the year in which they are incurred. They include partner drawings.
The accounting for share-based and fund product based compensation arrangements is covered in Note 20. The unamortised deferred compensation at year end was \$24 million (2012: \$54 million) which had a weighted average remaining vesting period of 1.4 years (2012: 1.2 years). The decrease from the prior year of these two items in aggregate primarily reflects the decrease in the unamortised deferred compensation in line with the decline in profitability over recent years.
Pension costs relate to Man's defined contribution and defined benefit plans (Note 22).
The aggregate directors' remuneration (including social security), for both executive and non-executive directors, is: (1) Fees and remuneration of \$8,469,000 (2012: \$5,538,000); (2) Gains made on transfer of share awards and exercise of share options in the year of \$nil (2012: \$nil); (3) Amounts receivable by directors under long-term incentive schemes in the year of \$426,000 (2012: \$nil); and (4) Contributions to money purchase pension schemes of \$49,000 (2012: \$132,000).
| Year ended 31 December \$m 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 |
|---|---|
| Occupancy 50 |
56 |
| Technology and communication 34 |
46 |
| Temporary staff, recruitment, consultancy and managed services 32 |
42 |
| Legal fees and other professional fees 18 |
23 |
| Benefits 15 |
20 |
| Insurance 11 |
13 |
| Travel and entertainment 10 |
15 |
| Audit, accountancy, actuarial and tax fees 7 |
12 |
| Marketing and sponsorship 6 |
11 |
| Other cash costs 8 |
6 |
| Total other costs before depreciation and amortisation and adjusting items 191 |
244 |
| Depreciation and amortisation 47 |
63 |
| Other costs – before adjusting items 238 |
307 |
| Restructuring (Note 2) 28 |
4 |
| Regulatory and other settlements (Note 2) 14 |
– |
| FRM acquisition costs (Note 2) – |
5 |
| Accelerated depreciation (Note 2) 43 |
– |
| Total other costs 323 |
316 |
The level of expenses, including occupancy, communication, technology and travel and entertainment, is linked to headcount.
Other costs, before depreciation and amortisation and adjusting items, were \$191 million in the year, compared to \$244 million in the prior year, which reflects the impact of the various previously announced cost saving initiatives to reduce the cost base of the Group.
Auditors' remuneration, including advisory and professional services, is disclosed in more detail in the Corporate governance section on page 36.
| \$m | Year ended 31 December 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Finance income: | ||
| Interest on cash deposits and US Treasury bills | 13 | 21 |
| Other – gain recognised on the repayment of loan notes issued by BlueCrest | – | 15 |
| Total finance income | 13 | 36 |
| Finance expense: | ||
| Interest payable on borrowings | (22) | (50) |
| Premium paid on debt buybacks and other | (36) | (27) |
| Total finance expense – before adjusting items | (58) | (77) |
| Unwind of contingent consideration discount (Note 2) | (3) | (3) |
| Total finance expense | (61) | (80) |
Finance expense includes a \$28 million charge relating to debt buybacks during the year, which is explained further in Note 14 (2012: \$21 million).
| Year ended 31 December \$m |
2013 | Year ended 31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Analysis of tax (credit)/charge for the period: | ||
| Current tax: | ||
| UK corporation tax on profits of the period | 29 | 44 |
| Foreign tax | 16 | 14 |
| Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods | (34) | (17) |
| Total current tax | 11 | 41 |
| Deferred tax: | ||
| Origination and reversal of temporary differences | (28) | (6) |
| Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods | 1 | 4 |
| Total tax (credit)/charge | (16) | 39 |
Man is a global business and therefore operates across many different tax jurisdictions. Income and profits are allocated to these different jurisdictions based on transfer pricing methodologies set in accordance with the laws of the jurisdictions in which we operate. The effective tax rate results from the combination of taxes paid on earnings attributable to the tax jurisdictions in which they arise. The majority of the Group's profit was earned in the UK, Switzerland, and Australia. The current effective tax rate of -28.6% (2012: -5.2%) differs from the underlying rate principally as a result of prior year tax credits including for further settled tax returns across a number of countries and multiple periods, and the impairment of goodwill on which no tax relief is received. The effective tax rate is otherwise consistent with this earnings profile. The effective tax rate on adjusted profits (Note 2) is 7.1% (2012: 14.4%). The lower rate again is principally the result of the effect of prior year tax credits, which along with utilisation of tax losses outweighs the impact of reduced relief on share-based compensation costs.
The tax on Man's total profit/(loss) before tax is lower (2012: higher) than the amount that would arise using the theoretical effective tax rate applicable to profits/(losses) of the consolidated companies, as follows: Year ended
| \$m | Year ended 31 December 2013 |
31 December 2012 (Restated)1 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit/(loss) before tax Theoretical tax charge/(credit) at UK rate – 23.25% (2012: 24.5%) Effect of: |
56 13 |
(748) (183) |
| Overseas rates compared to UK Adjustments to tax charge in respect of previous periods Impairment of goodwill and other adjusting items Share-based payments Other |
(14) (33) 19 10 (11) (29) |
(32) (13) 249 8 10 222 |
| Total tax (credit)/charge | (16) | 39 |
1 Refer to Note 1 for details of the adoption of IAS 19 (Revised).
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Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Deferred tax is calculated at the rates expected to be applied when the deferred tax asset or liability is realised. The deferred tax closing balance of \$58 million (2012: \$71 million) relates mostly to the tax arising on intangible assets of \$97 million (2012: \$114 million). The closing balance is also net of deferred tax assets primarily related to defined benefit pension schemes of \$9 million (2012: \$25 million), employee share schemes of \$7 million (2012: \$8 million), and tax allowances over depreciation of \$18 million (2012: \$9 million).
The movement in the deferred tax liability of \$58 million (2012: \$71 million) includes an income statement credit of \$27 million (2012: \$2 million), a charge to other revenue reserves of \$10 million (2012: \$nil), and other currency differences/credits of \$4 million (2012: \$5 million). The income statement credit of \$27 million (2012: \$2 million) is made up of a decrease in the deferred tax liability arising on intangibles assets of \$17 million (2012: \$6 million), an increase in the deferred tax asset arising on tax allowances over depreciation of \$9 million (2012: \$1 million, decrease) and a decrease in the deferred tax liability on other temporary differences of \$1 million (2012: \$3 million, increase). The charge to other revenue reserves \$10 million arises on the movement in pension accrual in the year.
The adoption of IAS 19 (Revised) 'Employee Benefits' resulted in a deferred tax asset of \$26 million at 31 December 2012.
The calculation of basic EPS is based on post-tax profit, after payments to holders of the perpetual subordinated capital securities (\$19 million after tax, \$25 million for the prior year), of \$53 million compared to a loss of \$812 million in the prior year, and ordinary shares of 1,787,851,123 (2012: 1,772,828,571), being the weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue during the period after excluding the shares owned by the Man Employee Trusts. For diluted EPS, the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue is adjusted to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares, being ordinary shares of 1,818,402,923 (2012: 1,802,501,332).
The details of movements in the number of shares used in the basic and dilutive EPS calculation are provided below.
| Year ended 31 December 2013 | Year ended 31 December 2012 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number (million) |
Weighted average (million) |
Total number (million) |
Weighted average (million) |
|
| Number of shares at beginning of year Issues of shares Repurchase of own shares Business combinations |
1,821.8 1.9 – – |
1,821.8 1.4 – – |
1,820.8 4.3 (3.3) – |
1,820.8 2.5 (2.9) – |
| Number of shares at period end Shares owned by Employee Trusts |
1,823.7 (29.7) |
1,823.2 (35.3) |
1,821.8 (40.8) |
1,820.4 (47.6) |
| Basic number of shares Share awards under incentive schemes Employee share options |
1,794.0 | 1,787.9 27.7 2.8 |
1,781.0 | 1,772.8 28.7 1.0 |
| Diluted number of shares | 1,818.4 | 1,802.5 |
The reconciliation from EPS to an adjusted EPS is given below:
| Year ended 31 December 2013 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic post– tax earnings \$m |
Diluted post– tax earnings \$m |
Basic earnings per share cents |
Diluted earnings per share cents |
||
| Earnings per share1 | 53 | 53 | 3.0 | 2.9 | |
| Items for which EPS has been adjusted (Note 2) | 241 | 241 | 13.5 | 13.3 | |
| Tax on adjusting items | (37) | (37) | (2.1) | (2.1) | |
| Adjusted earnings per share | 257 | 257 | 14.4 | 14.1 | |
| Net performance fees (post-tax) | (114) | (114) | (6.4) | (6.2) | |
| Adjusted management fee earnings per share | 143 | 143 | 8.0 | 7.9 | |
| Year ended 31 December 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic post– tax earnings \$m |
Diluted post– tax earnings \$m |
Basic earnings per share cents |
Diluted earnings per share cents |
|
| Earnings per share1,2 | (812) | (812) | (45.8) | (45.8) |
| Effect of potential ordinary shares2 | – | – | – | 0.7 |
| Items for which EPS has been adjusted (Note 2) | 1,023 | 1,023 | 57.7 | 56.8 |
| Tax on adjusting items | (1) | (1) | (0.1) | (0.1) |
| Adjusted earnings per share | 210 | 210 | 11.8 | 11.6 |
| Net performance fees (post-tax) | (44) | (44) | (2.4) | (2.4) |
| Adjusted management fee earnings per share | 166 | 166 | 9.4 | 9.2 |
Notes:
1 The difference between post-tax profit/(loss) and basic and diluted post-tax profit/(loss) is the adding back of the expense in the period relating to the perpetual subordinated capital securities (Note 21), totalling \$19 million post-tax (2012: \$25 million).
2 Potential ordinary shares have been excluded from the diluted unadjusted EPS calculation in 2012 as their conversion would decrease the loss per share.
| \$m | Year ended 31 December 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary shares | ||
| Final dividend paid for the year to 31 December 2012 – 12.5 cents (9 months to 31 December 2011: 7 cents) | 230 | 126 |
| Interim dividend paid for the six months to 30 June 2013 – 2.6 cents (2012: 9.5 cents) | 47 | 173 |
| Dividends paid during the year | 277 | 299 |
| Proposed final dividend for the year to 31 December 2013 – 5.3 cents (2012: 12.5 cents) | 95 | 228 |
Dividend distribution to the Company's shareholders is recognised directly in equity and as a liability in Man's financial statements in the period in which the dividend is paid or, if required, approved by the Company's shareholders.
| Year ended 31 December 2013 | Year ended 31 December 2012 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$m | Goodwill | IMCs and other acquired intangibles2 |
Total | Goodwill | IMCs and other acquired intangibles2 |
Total |
| Cost: | ||||||
| At beginning of the year | 2,252 | 726 | 2,978 | 2,234 | 694 | 2,928 |
| Acquisition of business1 | – | – | – | 16 | 32 | 48 |
| Currency translation | (16) | – | (16) | 2 | – | 2 |
| Other adjustment4 | (5) | – | (5) | – | – | – |
| At year end | 2,231 | 726 | 2,957 | 2,252 | 726 | 2,978 |
| Amortisation and impairment: | ||||||
| At beginning of the year | (1,354) | (140) | (1,494) | (375) | (75) | (450) |
| Amortisation | – | (66) | (66) | – | (65) | (65) |
| Impairment3 | (69) | – | (69) | (979) | – | (979) |
| At year end | (1,423) | (206) | (1,629) | (1,354) | (140) | (1,494) |
| Net book value at year end | 808 | 520 | 1,328 | 898 | 586 | 1,484 |
| Allocated to cash generating units as follows: | ||||||
| GLG | 201 | 493 | 694 | 262 | 555 | 817 |
| FRM | 139 | 27 | 166 | 227 | 31 | 258 |
| AHL | 468 | – | 468 | 409 | – | 409 |
1 Acquisition of business in the prior year relates to FRM.
2 Includes investment management contracts (IMCs), brand names and distribution channels.
3 The impairment of \$69 million in 2013 relates to FRM. The impairment of \$979 million in 2012 relates to the legacy Man Multi-Manager business (\$142 million) and GLG (\$837 million).
4 The other adjustment of \$5 million to goodwill relates to an adjustment to the calculation for the FRM contingent consideration at the date of acquisition (July 2012), reducing the goodwill and contingent consideration creditor.
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Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identifiable net assets of the acquired business at the date of acquisition.
Goodwill is carried on the Group balance sheet at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill has an indefinite useful life, is not subject to amortisation and is tested for impairment annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying value exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units).
IMCs, distribution channels and brand names are recognised at the present value of the expected future cash flows and are amortised on a straightline basis over the expected useful lives, which are between 9 and 12 years.
The Group has three identified cash-generating units (CGUs) for impairment review purposes: GLG, FRM, and AHL. The goodwill and other intangible assets acquired on the acquisition of FRM have been allocated to the FRM CGU as the acquired FRM business has been fully integrated with the previous Man Multi-Manager business, which will benefit from all of the synergies from the acquisition.
The Man Systematic Strategies business (MSS) was integrated into the AHL business on 1 January 2013, which was previously reported within the GLG and FRM CGUs. The goodwill associated with the MSS business of \$71 million has been transferred from the GLG CGU (\$61 million) and the FRM CGU (\$10 million) to the AHL CGU.
The recoverable amounts of the Group's CGUs are assessed each year using a value in use calculation. A value in use calculation gives a higher valuation compared to a fair value less cost to sell approach, as a fair value approach would exclude some of the revenue synergies available to Man through its ability to distribute products using its well established distribution channels, which is unlikely to be fully available to other market participants.
The value in use calculations at 31 December 2013 use cash flow projections based on the approved budget for the year to 31 December 2014 and a further two years of projections (2015 and 2016) plus a terminal value. The valuation analysis is based on best practice guidance whereby a terminal value is calculated at the end of a short discrete budget period and assumes, after this three year budget period, no growth in asset flows above the long-term growth rate.
The key assumptions used in the value in use calculations are represented by the compound average annualised growth in FUM over the three year budget period and the discount rates applied to the modelled cash flows. The value in use calculations are sensitive to small changes in the key assumptions, in particular in relation to the compound average annualised growth in FUM over the three year forecast period. Sensitivity analysis of this assumption is given in each of the GLG, FRM and AHL sections below. The terminal value is calculated based on the projected closing FUM at 31 December 2016 and applying a mid-point of a range of historical multiples to the forecast cash flows associated with management and performance fees. A bifurcated discount rate has been applied to the modelled cash flows to reflect the different risk profile of net management fee income and net performance fee income. The discount rates are based on the Group's weighted average cost of capital using a risk free interest rate, together with an equity risk premium and an appropriate beta derived from a consideration of Man's beta, similar alternative asset managers and the asset management sector as a whole. The post-tax discount rates applied are the same as those used in 2012.
The specific assumptions applied to the value in use calculations for each of the CGUs are explained in the sections below.
In 2012, GLG goodwill was impaired by \$837 million.
At 30 June 2013, GLG's FUM and run rate revenues were higher than the modelled FUM and run rate revenues in the value in use calculation at 31 December 2012 as a result of better than forecast investment performance, particularly for long only. Therefore, there were no indicators of impairment and no impairment test was deemed necessary.
The recoverable amount of the GLG CGU has again been assessed at 31 December 2013. The key assumptions used in the value in use calculation are shown in the table below.
| Compound average annualised growth in FUM (over three years) | 16.5% |
|---|---|
| Discount rate (post-tax)1 | |
| – Net management fees | 11% |
| – Net performance fees | 17% |
| Terminal value (mid-point of range of historical multiples)2 | |
| – Management fees | 13x |
| – Performance fees | 5.5x |
1 The pre-tax equivalent of the net management fee and net performance fee discount rates are 13% and 22% respectively.
2 The terminal value is equivalent to an overall terminal growth of 3.1% for management fees and 0% for performance fees.
The GLG value in use calculation at 31 December 2013 indicates a value of \$1.3 billion, with around \$550 million of headroom over the carrying value of the GLG business. Therefore, no impairment charge is deemed necessary at 31 December 2013. The valuation at 31 December 2013 is around \$500 million higher than the value in use calculation at 31 December 2012, primarily as a result of better than anticipated net inflows and investment performance in 2013, particularly for long only, and higher growth in FUM anticipated over the next three years.
The table below shows two adverse scenarios, whereby the base case key assumptions are changed to stressed assumptions. The table below shows the effect of these scenarios and the associated modelled headroom or impairment that would result. The results of these sensitivities make no allowance for actions that management would take if such market conditions persisted.
| Compound average annualised growth in FUM stressed to: | 7% | 5% |
|---|---|---|
| Modelled headroom/(impairment) (\$m) | 58 | (50) |
If the net management fee and net performance fee post-tax discount rates were increased by 1% to 12% and 18% respectively, it would result in the modelled headroom decreasing by \$25 million. If the discount rates were decreased by 1%, it would result in the modelled headroom increasing by \$27 million.
If the mid-point of the range of historical multiples for management and performance fees used to calculate the terminal value were increased by 1 to 14 times and 6.5 times respectively, it would result in the modelled headroom increasing by around \$102 million. If they were decreased by 1 to 12 times and 4.5 respectively, it would result in the modelled headroom decreasing by \$103 million.
The FRM CGU includes the legacy Man Multi-Manager business and the acquired FRM business. A significant majority of the carrying value of the goodwill relates to the legacy RMF and Glenwood businesses, which were acquired in 2002 and 2000 respectively.
In 2012, as a result of the challenging economic environment, a goodwill impairment charge of \$142 million was recognised at 30 June 2012. The recoverable amount of the FRM CGU was again assessed at 31 December 2012, which included the previous Man Multi-Manager and the acquired FRM business, and suggested a value for the FRM CGU with significant headroom over the carrying value of the business. Therefore, no further impairment charge was deemed necessary.
At 30 June 2013, FRM's growth in FUM was slightly lower than modelled in the value in use calculation at 31 December 2012. However, as FRM had significant headroom at 31 December 2012, and FRM's margins and costs were as forecast, the lower growth in FUM was deemed to not be significant enough to be an indicator of impairment. As a result, no impairment test of FRM's goodwill was undertaken at 30 June 2013.
As with the GLG CGU, the recoverable amount of the FRM CGU has again been assessed at 31 December 2013. The key assumptions used in the value in use calculation are shown in the table below.
| Compound average annualised growth in FUM (over three years) – Fund of fund products |
4.5% -36% |
|---|---|
| – Guaranteed products | |
| Discount rate (post-tax)1 – Net management fees – Net performance fees |
11% 17% |
| Terminal value (mid-point of range of historical multiples)2 – Management fees – Performance fees |
12x 4x |
1 The pre-tax equivalent of the net management fee and net performance fee discount rates are 13% and 19% respectively.
2 The terminal value is equivalent to an overall terminal growth of 1.0% for management fees and 0% for performance fees.
As a result of guaranteed product FUM decreasing faster than anticipated, and higher than anticipated outflows in 2013 and Q1 2014, in particular in relation to redemptions from a small number of institutional investors in our legacy Multi-Manager Business, the value in use calculation at 31 December 2013 suggests a value of \$179 million for the FRM business. As the carrying value of the FRM business was \$248 million, this resulted in an associated goodwill impairment charge of \$69 million at 31 December 2013.
The table below shows two scenarios: one positive scenario and one adverse scenario, whereby the base case key assumptions for the fund of fund products are changed to more favourable or stressed assumptions. The assumptions for guaranteed products remain unchanged. The table below shows the effect of these scenarios and the associated modelled headroom or impairment that would result. The result of the adverse sensitivity makes no allowance for actions that management would take if such market conditions persisted.
| Fund of fund compound average annualised growth in FUM stressed to: | 8% | 2% |
|---|---|---|
| Modelled headroom/(increased impairment) (\$m) | 18 | (136) |
If the net management fee and net performance fee post-tax discount rates were increased by 1% to 11% and 18% respectively, it would result in the modelled impairment increasing by \$3 million. If the discount rates were decreased by 1%, it would result in the modelled impairment decreasing by \$3 million.
If the mid-point of the range of historical multiples for management and performance fees used to calculate the terminal value were increased by 1 to 13 times and 5 times respectively, it would result in the modelled impairment decreasing by around \$15 million. If they were decreased by 1 to 11 times and 3 respectively, it would result in the modelled impairment increasing by around \$15 million.
The recoverable amount of the AHL CGU was reviewed at 31 December 2012 using a value in use calculation. The value in use calculation indicated a value for the AHL CGU with significant headroom over the carrying value of the AHL business.
At 30 June 2013, AHL's growth in FUM was slightly lower than that modelled in the value in use calculation at 31 December 2012. However, as AHL had significant headroom at 31 December 2012, and AHL's margins and costs were as expected, the lower growth in FUM was not significant enough to be deemed an indicator of impairment. As a result, no impairment test of AHL's goodwill was undertaken at 30 June 2013.
As with the GLG and FRM CGUs, the recoverable amount of the AHL CGU has been assessed at 31 December 2013 using a value in use calculation. The key assumptions used in the value in use calculation are shown in the table below.
| Compound average annualised growth in FUM (over three years) | |
|---|---|
| – Quant products | 10.8% |
| – Guaranteed products | -38% |
| Discount rate (post-tax)1 | |
| – Net management fees | 11% |
| – Net performance fees | 17% |
| Terminal value (mid-point of range of historical multiples)2 | |
| – Management fees | 13x |
| – Performance fees | 5.5x |
1 The pre-tax equivalent of the net management fee and net performance fee discount rates are 13% and 20% respectively.
2 The terminal value is equivalent to an overall terminal growth of 2.8% for management fees and 0% for performance fees.
The value in use calculation at 31 December 2013 for the AHL CGU indicates a value of around \$1.25 billion, giving a significant amount of headroom over the carrying value of the AHL CGU.
In an adverse scenario, the compound average annualised growth in FUM (over three years) for quant alternative products, with guaranteed products unchanged, would have to decrease to 3% as a result of a combination of declined net investment performance and net flows for any impairment to arise.
If the net management fee and net performance fee post-tax discount rates were increased by 1% to 11% and 18% respectively, it would result in modelled headroom decreasing by \$25 million. If the discount rates were decreased by 1%, it would result in modelled headroom increasing by \$25 million.
If the mid-point of the range of historical multiples for management and performance fees used to calculate the terminal value were increased by 1 to 14 times and 6.5 times respectively, it would result in modelled headroom increasing by around \$118 million. If they were decreased by 1 to 12 times and 4.5 respectively, it would result in modelled headroom decreasing by around \$119 million.
| Year ended 31 December 2013 | Year ended 31 December 2012 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$m | Note | Placement fees |
Capitalised computer software |
Total | Placement fees |
Capitalised computer software |
Total | |
| Cost: | ||||||||
| At beginning of the year | 81 | 108 | 189 | 639 | 115 | 754 | ||
| Acquisition of business | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| Additions | 3 | – | 3 | 29 | 4 | 33 | ||
| Redemptions/disposals | (10) | (39) | (49) | (587) | (11) | (598) | ||
| At year end | 74 | 69 | 143 | 81 | 108 | 189 | ||
| Aggregate amortisation and impairment: | ||||||||
| At beginning of the year | (49) | (95) | (144) | (482) | (85) | (567) | ||
| Impairment | 2 | – | – | – | (88) | – | (88) | |
| Redemptions/disposals | 5 | 40 | 45 | 577 | 10 | 587 | ||
| Amortisation | (10) | (8) | (18) | (56) | (20) | (76) | ||
| At year end | (54) | (63) | (117) | (49) | (95) | (144) | ||
| Net book value at year end | 20 | 6 | 26 | 32 | 13 | 45 |
Placement fees are paid to distributors for selling fund products. The majority of placement fees paid are capitalised as intangible assets which represent the contractual right to benefit from future income from providing investment management services. The amortisation period is based on management's estimate of the weighted average period over which Man expects to earn economic benefit from the investor in each product, estimated to be five years on a straight-line basis.
If an investor redeems their investment in a fund product, the corresponding unamortised placement fee is written off. The placement fees intangible is also subject to impairment testing semi-annually to ensure that the future economic benefit arising from each fund product is in excess of the remaining unamortised balance. Amortisation expense, amounts written off, and any impairment losses, are included in distribution costs in the Group income statement.
During the prior year \$88 million of external and internal capitalised placement fees were impaired.
The weighted average remaining period of the unamortised placement fees at 31 December 2013 is 1.5 years (31 December 2012: 2.9 years).
From a capital management perspective capital is held against the unamortised balance of placement fees based on an evaluation of the risk of an accelerated amortisation or impairment charge relating to poor investment performance or early redemptions. From a regulatory capital perspective placement fees are an intangible asset and are required to be supported by Tier 1 regulatory capital.
Costs that are directly associated with the procurement or development of identifiable and unique software products, which will generate economic benefits exceeding costs beyond one year, are recognised as capitalised computer software. Capitalised computer software is amortised on a straightline basis over its estimated useful life (three years) and is subject to regular impairment reviews. Amortisation of capitalised computer software is included in Other costs in the Group income statement.
Total liquidity resources aggregated to \$2,517 million at 31 December 2013 (2012: \$3,525 million) and comprised cash and cash equivalents of \$992 million (2012: \$2,000 million) and the undrawn committed revolving credit facility of \$1,525 million (2012: \$1,525 million). Cash and cash equivalents at year end comprises \$291 million (2012: \$268 million) of cash at bank on hand, \$nil of treasury bills (2012: \$1,153 million), and \$701 million (2012: \$579 million) in short-term deposits, net of overdrafts of nil (2012: nil). Cash ring-fenced for regulated entities totalled \$16 million (2012: \$303 million).
Liquidity resources support on-going operations and potential liquidity requirements under stressed scenarios. The amount of potential liquidity requirements is modelled based on scenarios that assume stressed market and economic conditions. With the exception of committed purchase arrangements (Note 28.1), the funding requirements for Man relating to the investment management process are discretionary. The liquidity profile of Man is monitored on a daily basis and the stressed scenarios are updated regularly. The Board reviews Man's funding resources at each Board meeting and on an annual basis as part of the strategic planning process. Man's available liquidity is considered sufficient to cover current requirements and potential requirements under stressed scenarios.
Cash is invested in accordance with strict limits consistent with the Board's risk appetite, which consider both the security and availability of liquidity. Accordingly, cash is invested in short-term US Treasury bills and is held in short-term bank deposits and on-demand deposit bank accounts. At 31 December 2013, \$nil was invested in short-dated US Treasury bills (2012: \$1,153 million) and \$992 million was cash balances with 24 banks (2012: \$847 million with 30 banks). The reduction in cash invested in US Treasury bills was a result of the uncertainties surrounding the fiscal debate in the US. The single largest counterparty bank exposure of \$136 million was held with an AA- rated bank (2012: \$183 million with an A+ rated bank). Balances with banks in the AA ratings band aggregated to \$472 million (2012: \$134 million). Balances with banks in the A ratings band aggregated to \$520 million (2012: \$713 million).
As shown in the following tables, Man repaid all of its outstanding borrowings and the perpetual subordinated capital securities during the year.
| Less than | Greater than | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2013 (\$m) | Total | 1 year | 2 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Senior 2013 fixed rate bonds | – | – | – | – | – |
| Senior 2015 fixed rate € bonds | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tier 2 subordinated 2015 floating rate notes | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tier 2 subordinated 2017 fixed rate bonds | – | – | – | – | – |
| Borrowings | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tier 1 perpetual subordinated capital securities | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 992 | – | – | – | – |
| Undrawn committed revolving credit facility | 1,525 | – | 70 | 120 | 1,335 |
| Total liquidity | 2,517 | – | 70 | 120 | 1,335 |
| Less than | Greater than | ||||
| 31 December 2012 (\$m) | Total | 1 year | 2 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Senior 2013 fixed rate bonds | 173 | 173 | – | – | – |
| Senior 2015 fixed rate € bonds | 285 | – | – | 285 | – |
| Tier 2 subordinated 2015 floating rate notes | 170 | – | – | 170 | – |
| Tier 2 subordinated 2017 fixed rate bonds | 231 | – | – | – | 231 |
| Borrowings | 859 | 173 | – | 455 | 231 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 perpetual subordinated capital securities | 300 | – | – | – | 300 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,000 | – | – | – | – |
| Undrawn committed revolving credit facility | 1,525 | – | – | – | 1,525 |
| Total liquidity | 3,525 | – | – | – | 1,525 |
To maintain maximum flexibility, the revolving credit facility does not include financial covenants.
Borrowings are initially recorded at fair value net of transaction costs incurred, and are subsequently measured at amortised cost. The difference between the amount repayable at maturity on the borrowings and the carrying value is amortised over the period up to the expected maturity of the associated debt in accordance with the effective interest rate method. At 31 December 2013, the fair value of borrowings was nil (2012: \$826 million).
On 7 May 2013, the €216 million (\$285 million) senior 2015 fixed rate bonds were repurchased at a premium of \$23 million. This premium, along with an accelerated unwind of issue costs and fees of \$2 million, has been included in finance expense for the period.
The \$231 million Tier 2 subordinated 2017 fixed rate bonds were repurchased at a premium of \$3 million on 14 June 2013. There were no fees payable on the repurchase of the \$170 million Tier 2 subordinated 2015 floating rate notes, which took place on 24 June 2013.
On 1 August 2013, the \$173 million senior 2013 fixed rate bonds were redeemed at par value. On 7 August 2013, the \$300 million Tier 1 perpetual capital securities were redeemed at par value.
The committed revolving credit facility of \$1,525 million was put in place during July 2011 as a five year facility and includes the option for Man to ask the banks to extend the maturity date by a year on each of the first and second anniversaries. The participant banks have the option to accept or decline Man's request. Before the second anniversary in July 2013 the banks were asked to extend the maturity date of the facility by a further year. Banks with participations totalling \$1,335 million accepted the request and as a result \$70 million of the facility is currently scheduled to mature in July 2016, \$120 million in July 2017, and \$1,335 million in July 2018.
Disclosures in relation to financial guarantees and commitments are included in Note 28.
Man is subject to risk from changes in interest rates or foreign exchange rates on monetary assets and liabilities. A 10% strengthening/weakening of the US dollar against all other currencies, with all other variables held constant, would have resulted in a foreign exchange loss/gain of \$2 million (2012: \$8 million loss/gain), with a corresponding impact on equity. In respect of Man's monetary assets and liabilities which earn/incur interest indexed to floating rates, as at 31 December 2013, a 50bp increase/decrease in interest rates, with all other variables held constant, would have resulted in a \$3 million increase or a \$1 million decrease (2012: \$4 million increase or \$1 million decrease) in net interest income.
| 31 December 2013 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$m | Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss |
Available–for– sale financial assets |
Loans and receivables |
Total investments in fund products and other investments |
Net non-current assets held for sale |
Total investments |
| Investments in fund products comprise: | ||||||
| Loans to fund products | – | – | 99 | 99 | – | 99 |
| Other investments in fund products | 167 | 1 | – | 168 | 50 | 218 |
| Other investments | – | 6 | – | 6 | – | 6 |
| 167 | 7 | 99 | 273 | 50 | 323 |
| 31 December 2012 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$m | Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss |
Available-for sale financial assets |
Loans and receivables |
Total investments in fund products and other investments |
Net non-current assets held for sale |
Total investments |
| Investments in fund products comprise: | ||||||
| Loans to fund products | – | – | 274 | 274 | – | 274 |
| Other investments in fund products | 212 | 1 | – | 213 | – | 213 |
| Other investments | – | 9 | – | 9 | – | 9 |
| 212 | 10 | 274 | 496 | – | 496 |
Loans to fund products are short-term advances primarily to Man guaranteed products, which are made to assist with the financing of the leverage associated with the structured products. The loans are repayable on demand and are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. The average balance during the year was \$238 million (2012: \$332 million). Loans to fund products have decreased compared to the prior year as the guaranteed product FUM has decreased together with the associated leveraging. The liquidity requirements of the guaranteed products together with commitments to provide financial support (Note 28) which give rise to loans to funds are subject to our routine liquidity stress testing and any liquidity requirements are met by available cash resources, or the committed revolving credit facility.
Loans to fund products expose Man to credit risk and therefore the credit decision making process is subject to limits consistent with the Board's risk appetite. The carrying value represents Man's maximum exposure to this credit risk. Loans are closely monitored against the assets held in the funds. The largest single loan to a fund product was \$12 million (2012: \$21 million). Fund entities are not externally rated, but our internal modelling indicates that fund products have a probability of default that is equivalent to a credit rating of A.
Man uses capital to invest in our fund products as part of our on-going business to build our product breadth and to trial investment research developments before we market the products to investors. These investments are generally held for less than one year. Where due to the level of investment Man is deemed not to control the fund, these are classified as other investments in fund products. Other investments in fund products are classified primarily at fair value through profit or loss, with movements in fair value being recognised through 'gains/(losses) on investments and other financial instruments'. Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on trade date.
Other investments in fund products are not actively traded and the valuation at the fund level cannot be determined by reference to other available prices. The fair values of investments in fund products are derived from the reported net asset values (NAVs) of each of the fund products, which in turn are based upon the value of the underlying assets held within each of the fund products and the timings of being able to redeem the fund product. The valuation of the underlying assets within each fund product is determined by external valuation service providers (VSPs) based on an agreed valuation policy and methodology.
Whilst these valuations are performed independently of Man, Man has established oversight procedures and due diligence processes to ensure that the net asset values reported by the VSPs are reliable and appropriate. Man makes adjustments to NAVs where the timing of being able to redeem the fund product or events or circumstances indicate that the NAVs are not reflective of fair value. The fair value hierarchy of financial assets is disclosed in Note 26.
Other investments in fund products expose Man to market risk and therefore the commitment process is subject to limits consistent with the Board's risk appetite. The largest single investment in fund products was \$50 million (2012: \$46 million). The market risk from other investments in fund products and other investments is modelled using a value at risk (VaR) methodology using a 95% confidence interval and 1 month time horizon. The VaR is estimated to be \$7 million at 31 December 2013 (2012: \$6 million).
The total net gain on investments in fund products reported in the Group income statement was \$28 million (2012: \$23 million).
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At year end, investment in fund products included \$61 million (2012: \$51 million) of Man and GLG fund products related to deferred compensation arrangements. Employees are subject to mandatory deferral arrangements and as part of these arrangements employees can elect deferral into a designated series of Man fund products. The changes in the fair value of the fund product awards are recognised over the relevant vesting period, which means the compensation expense changes based on the value of the designated fund products. The fund product investments are held to offset this change in compensation during the vesting period and at vesting the value of the fund investment is delivered to the employee. The fund product investments are recorded at fair value with any unrealised gain/loss during the vesting period charged to gains/(losses) on investments and other financial instruments in the Group income statement.
In the prior year, on 16 November 2012, the Group entered into a series of transactions with Hutchinson Investors LLC, managed by the Baupost Group, to sell the residual exposure to the Lehman estates (Lehman claims) that it acquired in July 2011 from certain GLG managed funds.
The total consideration for the transactions was \$456 million, and resulted in a gain on sale of \$131 million (Note 2). A further \$5 million was then received in 2013 as overall recoveries by the buyer exceeded certain thresholds.
Man provided guarantees of up to \$75 million (Note 28) to the funds for prompt payment by the Baupost Group of amounts owed to the funds in the event of a successful claim.
Seed capital invested into funds may at times be significant, and therefore the fund may be deemed to be controlled by the Group. Where the Group acquired the controlling stake exclusively with a view to subsequent disposal through sale or dilution and it is considered highly probable that it will relinquish control within a year, the investment in the controlled fund is classified as held for sale. The seeded fund is recognised in the Group balance sheet as non-current assets and liabilities held for sale, with the interests of any other parties included within non-current liabilities held for sale. The non-current liabilities held for sale in 2013 relate to derivatives, which are offset against the assets in the fund. Amounts recognised are measured at the lower of the carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.
The non-current assets and liabilities held for sale were as follows:
| \$m | 31 December 2013 |
31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets held for sale | 56 | – |
| Non-current liabilities held for sale | (6) | – |
| Investments in fund products held for sale | 50 | – |
Investments held for sale cease to be classified as held for sale when the fund is no longer controlled by the Group, at which time they are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (Note 15.2). Loss of control may eventuate through sale of the investment or a dilution in the Group's holding.
If a held for sale fund remains under the control of the Group for more than one year, and it is unlikely that the Group will reduce or no longer control its investment in the short-term, it will cease to be classified as held for sale and will be consolidated on a line-by-line basis.
| \$m | 31 December 2013 |
31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Fee receivables | 62 | 65 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 200 | 179 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 20 | 14 |
| Other receivables | 106 | 124 |
| 388 | 382 |
Fee and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Fee receivables and accrued income represent management and performance fees from fund products and are received in cash when the funds' NAV is determined. All fees are deducted from the NAV of the respective funds by the independent administrators and therefore the credit risk of fee receivables is minimal. No balances were overdue or delinquent at year end.
For the Open Ended Investment Collective (OEIC) Funds businesses, Man acts as the intermediary for the collection of subscriptions due from customers and payable to the funds, and for redemption requests receivable from funds and payable to customers. At 31 December 2013 the amount included in other receivables is \$27 million (2012: \$29 million). The unsettled fund payable is recorded in trade and other payables.
In limited circumstances, the Group uses derivative financial instruments to hedge its risk associated with foreign exchange movements. Derivative financial instruments, which consist primarily of foreign exchange contracts, are measured at fair value through profit or loss. The notional value of the derivative financial assets was \$265 million (2012: \$599 million). All derivatives are held with external banks with ratings of A or higher and mature within one year. During the year, there were \$18 million net realised and unrealised gains arising from derivatives (2012: \$18 million net gains). Derivatives are classified as Level 2 under Man's fair value hierarchy (Note 26). At the year end, \$18 million (2012: \$28 million) of fee and other receivables are expected to be settled after 12 months.
| \$m | 31 December 2013 |
31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Accruals | 355 | 345 |
| Trade payables | 54 | 48 |
| Provisions | 73 | 59 |
| Contingent consideration | 44 | 60 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 1 | 2 |
| Pension liability | – | 4 |
| Other payables | 198 | 139 |
| 725 | 657 |
Accruals primarily relate to compensation accruals. Trade payables primarily relate to GLG's OEIC business. Provisions primarily relate to onerous property leases and potential legal claims. Contingent consideration relates to the amounts payable in respect of the FRM acquisition. Other payables include servicing fees payable to distributors and redemption proceeds due to investors.
Payables are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost. Included in trade and other payables at 31 December 2013 are balances of \$95 million (2012: \$93 million) that are expected to be settled after more than 12 months. Man's policy is to meet its contractual commitments and pay suppliers according to agreed terms.
Derivative financial instruments, which consist primarily of foreign exchange contracts, are measured at fair value through profit or loss. The notional value of the derivative financial liabilities was \$412 million (2012: \$267 million). All derivative contracts mature within one year.
The pension liability has changed to a pension asset in 2013, as shown in the Group balance sheet, as a result of contributions made during the year.
| \$m | Year ended 31 December 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| At beginning of the year | 38 | 41 |
| Additions | 2 | – |
| Share of post-tax profit | 12 | 10 |
| Dividends received | (11) | (13) |
| Disposals | (10) | – |
| At year end | 31 | 38 |
The carrying value of investments in associates primarily relates to the Group's interest in Nephila Capital Limited, an alternative investment manager specialising in the management in funds which underwrite natural catastrophe reinsurance and invest in insurance-linked securities and weather derivatives. In January 2013, Man reduced its holding in Nephila from 25% to 18.75%, realising a gain on disposal of \$10 million, which is included as an adjusting item (Note 2).
Additions of \$2 million in the year relate to the acquisition of a 20% holding in OFI MGA (a French asset manager).
Associates are entities in which Man holds an interest and over which it has significant influence but not control. Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method at cost plus (or minus) our share of cumulative post-acquisition movements in undistributed profits (or losses). Gains and losses on transactions between the Group and its associates are eliminated to the extent of the Group's interest in the entities. At each reporting date it is determined whether there is any objective evidence that an investment in the associate is impaired. Impairment is calculated as the difference between the recoverable amount of the associate and its carrying value and expensed in the Group income statement.
Where Man has investments in certain fund entities over which it is able to exert significant influence but not control, these are classified as associates. Man has applied the scope exclusion within IAS 28 'Investments in Associates' for mutual funds, unit trusts and similar entities and has classified such holdings as investments and measured them at fair value through profit or loss (Note 15).
Details of associates will be annexed in the Company's annual return.
| Year ended 31 December 2013 | Year ended 31 December 2012 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$m | Leasehold improvements |
Equipment | Total | Leasehold improvements |
Equipment | Total |
| Cost | ||||||
| At beginning of the year | 124 | 116 | 240 | 149 | 105 | 254 |
| Acquisition of business | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Additions | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| Disposals | (2) | (7) | (9) | (9) | (26) | (35) |
| Reclassifications | (4) | 4 | – | (35) | 35 | – |
| At year end | 119 | 114 | 233 | 124 | 116 | 240 |
| Aggregate depreciation: | ||||||
| At beginning of the year | (31) | (59) | (90) | (25) | (56) | (81) |
| Charge for year | (11) | (28) | (39) | (14) | (29) | (43) |
| Accelerated depreciation | (38) | (5) | (43) | – | – | – |
| Disposals | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 34 |
| At year end | (78) | (87) | (165) | (31) | (59) | (90) |
| Net book value at year end | 41 | 27 | 68 | 93 | 57 | 150 |
All leasehold improvements and equipment are shown at cost, less depreciation and impairment. Cost includes the original purchase price of the asset and costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the asset's estimated useful life, which for leasehold improvements is over the shorter of the life of the lease and the improvement and for equipment is between 3 and 10 years.
The accelerated depreciation of \$43 million during the year relates to the assets no longer being used following the sub-letting of space in Riverbank House (our main London headquarters). In prior year, additions primarily relate to the fit-out of the New York office and reclassifications relate to the completion and capitalisation of Man's new data centre facility.
Man operates cash and equity-settled share-based payment schemes as well as fund product based compensation arrangements. Details of these schemes may be found in the Directors' Remuneration report on pages 40 to 59.
During the year, \$70 million (2012: \$101 million) was included in compensation costs for share-based payment and deferred fund product plans, split between equity-settled share-based payments of \$35 million (2012: \$74 million), cash-settled share-based payments totalling \$1 million (2012: \$4 million), and deferred fund product plans of \$34 million (2012: \$23 million).
In respect of equity-settled share-based payment schemes, the fair value of the employee services received in exchange for the share awards and options granted is recognised as an expense, with the corresponding credit being recognised in equity. The fair value of the share awards and options granted in exchange for employee services is calculated using the Black-Scholes valuation model that takes into account the effect of both financial and demographic assumptions. Forfeiture and early vesting are based upon historical observable data. The fair values per option and award granted during the period to employees and the assumptions used in the calculations are presented below.
The total amount to be expensed over the vesting period is determined by reference to the fair value of the shares and options awarded/granted. Changes to the original estimates, if any, are included in the Group income statement, with a corresponding adjustment to equity. Man also operates compensation plans in which deferred compensation is invested in fund products managed by Man. The fair value of the employee services received in exchange for the fund units is recognised as an expense, with a corresponding liability. The total amount to be expensed over the vesting period is determined by reference to the fair value of the awards, re-measured at each reporting date until the settlement date is reached. The fair value of the awards equates to the fair value of the underlying fund products at the settlement date.
The Employee Trusts have the obligation to deliver shares, options and fund product based payments which have been granted to employees. Man contributed funds, in order for the Trusts to meet their current period obligations, of \$27 million (2012: \$25 million) in the year.
The Trusts are fully consolidated into Man and shares held are treated as treasury shares for EPS purposes. The shares held by the Trusts are deducted from Tier 1 Capital. The Employee Trusts are controlled by independent trustees and their assets are held separately from those of Man. At 31 December 2013 the net assets of the employee trusts amounted to \$36 million (2012: \$43 million). These assets include 29,681,372 (2012: 40,762,323) ordinary shares in the Company, \$31 million notional value options over Man shares (2012: \$35 million), and \$36 million fund units to deliver against the future obligations (2012: \$26 million). The shares are recorded at cost and shown as a deduction from shareholders' funds. During the year the trustees of one of the Employee Trusts waived all of the interim dividend for the year ended 31 December 2013 on each of the 30,526,357 ordinary shares registered in its name at the relevant date for eligibility for the interim dividend (interim dividend for the year ended 31 December 2012: waived on all 41,985,564 shares) and all of the final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2012 on each of 37,404,793 of the ordinary shares registered in its name at the relevant date for eligibility for the final dividend (31 December 2012 final: waived on all 50,148,674 shares).
The following information shows the movements in share-based payments during the period with comparative information.
The fair value of share options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The fair values of share options granted during the year to employees and the assumptions used in the calculations are as follows:
| Sharesave share option schemes |
|
|---|---|
| Grant dates | 02/09/2013 |
| Weighted average share price at grant date (\$) | 1.3 |
| Weighted average exercise price at grant date (\$) | 1.1 |
| Share options granted in the period | 622,317 |
| Vesting period (years) | 3–5 |
| Expected share price volatility (%) | 40 |
| Dividend yield | 6 |
| Risk-free rate | 0.6 |
| Expected option life (years) | 3.1 |
| Number of options assumed to vest | 475,939 |
| Average fair value per option granted (\$) | 0.3 |
The expected share price volatility is based on historical volatility over the past 10 years. The expected option life is the average expected period to exercise. The risk-free rate of return is the yield on zero-coupon US and UK (where appropriate) government bonds of a term consistent with the assumed option life.
There were no share options granted for the key executive option plan, executive share option scheme or deferred bonus share option scheme during the year ended 31 December 2013.
Movements in the number of share options outstanding are as follows: Year ended 31 December 2013 Year ended 31 December 2012
| Number | Weighted average exercise price (\$ per share) |
Number | Weighted average exercise price (\$ per share) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share options outstanding at beginning of the year | 57,786,826 | 4.22 | 58,998,026 | 4.66 |
| Granted | 622,317 | 1.15 | 8,918,725 | 1.62 |
| Forfeited | (5,060,748) | 3.49 | (10,128,772) | 4.46 |
| Exercised | (208,172) | 1.03 | (1,153) | 1.03 |
| Share options outstanding at year end | 53,140,223 | 4.27 | 57,786,826 | 4.22 |
| Share options exercisable at year end | 14,147,305 | 4.69 | 1,485,261 | 4.34 |
The share options outstanding at the end of the year have a weighted average exercise price and expected remaining life as follows:
| 31 December 2013 | 31 December 2012 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range of exercise prices (\$ per share) | Number of share options |
Weighted average exercise price (\$ per share) |
Weighted average expected remaining life |
Number of share options |
Weighted average exercise price (\$ per share) |
Weighted average expected remaining life |
| 1.01–5.00 | 27,166,824 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 29,830,297 | 3.6 | 5.3 |
| 5.01–7.00 | 25,973,399 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 27,952,395 | 5 | 6.2 |
| 7.01–9.00 | – | – | – | 4,134 | 7.7 | 0.1 |
| 53,140,223 | 57,786,826 |
The fair values of share awards granted during the year to employees and the assumptions used in the calculations are as follows:
| Deferred share plan |
|
|---|---|
| Grant dates | 13/3/2013–01/10/2013 |
| Weighted average share price at grant date (\$) | 1.5 |
| Share awards granted in the period | 11,731,744 |
| Vesting period (years) | 1–3 |
| Average fair value per share award granted (\$) | 1.5 |
There were no share awards granted for the performance share plan during the year ended 31 December 2013.
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Movements in the number of share awards outstanding are as follows:
| Year ended 31 December 2013 Number |
Year ended 31 December 2012 Number |
|
|---|---|---|
| Share awards outstanding at beginning of the year | 36,620,848 42,199,998 | |
| Granted | 11,731,744 19,520,850 | |
| Forfeited | (3,792,637) | (4,512,479) |
| Exercised | (18,877,751) (20,587,521) | |
| Share awards outstanding at year end | 25,682,204 36,620,848 | |
| Share awards exercisable at year end | 1,660,353 | 2,418,239 |
Investor confidence is an important element in the sustainability of our business. That confidence comes, in part, from the strength of our capital base. Man has maintained significant surplus capital and available liquidity throughout the recent periods of financial crisis. This capital has given Man flexibility to support our investors, intermediaries and financial partners and to allow them to make informed decisions regarding their investment exposures. This confidence gives our business credibility and sustainability.
We have a conservative capital and liquidity framework which allows us to invest in the growth of our business. We utilise capital to support the operation of the investment management process and the launch of new fund products. We view this as a competitive advantage which allows us to directly align our interests with those of investors and intermediaries.
Man monitors its capital requirements through continuous review of its regulatory and economic capital, including monthly reporting to the Finance Committee and the Board.
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
Own shares held through the Employee Trusts are recorded at cost, including any directly attributable incremental costs (net of tax), and are deducted from equity attributable to the Company's equity holders until the shares are transferred to employees or sold. Where such shares are subsequently sold, any consideration received, net of any directly attributable incremental transaction costs and the related tax effects, is included in equity attributable to the Company's equity holders.
Ordinary shares have a par value of 33 /7 US cents per share (2012: 33 /7 US cents per share) and represent 99.9% of issued share capital. All issued shares are fully paid. The shares have attached to them full voting, dividend and capital distribution (including on wind up) rights. They do not confer any rights of redemption. Ordinary shareholders have the right to receive notice of, attend, vote and speak at general meetings.
A holder of ordinary shares is entitled to one vote per ordinary share held when a vote is taken on a poll and one vote only when a vote is taken on a show of hands.
During the year ended 31 December 2013, no shares were repurchased during the year (2012: 3,332,756). As at 26 February 2014, Man had an unexpired authority to purchase further shares up to a maximum amount of 182,179,028 ordinary shares. A resolution to allow the purchase of 182,373,308 ordinary shares, representing 10% of the issued share capital, will be proposed at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
50,000 unlisted deferred sterling shares, representing 0.1% of the Company's issued share capital with a par value of £1 per share, were issued due to the redenomination of the ordinary share capital into US dollars. These shares are necessary for the Company to continue to comply with Section 763 of the Companies Act 2006. The deferred sterling shares are freely transferable and have no rights to participate in the profits of the Company, to attend, speak or vote at any general meeting and no right to participate in any distribution in a winding up except for a return of the nominal value in certain limited circumstances.
A new holding company was incorporated in the prior year, on 8 August 2012, and became the new listed holding company of the Man Group on 6 November 2012 via a Court approved scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006. The former holding company was renamed Man Strategic Holdings plc and the new holding company assumed the name Man Group plc.
Under the scheme of arrangement, shares in the former holding company of the Group were cancelled. The same number of new ordinary shares were issued to the new holding company in consideration for the allotment to shareholders of one ordinary share of \$1.07 in that new holding company for each ordinary share of 33 /7 US cents they had held in the former holding company.
On 8 November 2012, Man Group plc effected a reduction of its share capital to create distributable reserves, as sanctioned by the High Court of the United Kingdom. This capital reduction reduced the nominal value of ordinary shares in the new holding company from \$1.07 to 33 /7 US cents.
| Year ended 31 December 2013 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary shares Number |
Unlisted deferred sterling shares Number |
Nominal value \$m |
|||
| At 1 January 2013 Issue of ordinary shares: - GLG Partnership Plans |
1,821,790,279 1,942,802 |
50,000 – |
63 – |
||
| At 31 December 2013 | 1,823,733,081 | 50,000 | 63 | ||
| Year ended 31 December 2012 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary shares Number |
Unlisted deferred sterling shares Number |
A shares of £1 Number |
Nominal value \$m |
||
| At 1 January 2012 | 1,820,814,143 | 50,000 | – | 63 | |
| Issue of ordinary shares: | |||||
| – Employee share awards/options | 165,512 | – | – | – | |
| – GLG partnership plans | 3,012,545 | – | – | – | |
| – A share issued in relation to new Group holding company | – | – | 1 | – | |
| – Purchase and cancellation of own shares | (3,332,756) | – | – | – | |
| At 6 November 2012 | 1,820,659,444 | 50,000 | 1 | 63 | |
| Man Group plc (new holding company) | |||||
| Relating to the formation of new holding company | 2 | 50,000 | – | – | |
| Scheme of arrangement – issue of ordinary shares of \$1.07 each | 1,820,659,444 | – | – | 1,948 | |
| Capital reduction to ordinary shares of 33 /7 cents each |
– | – | – | (1,885) | |
| GLG partnership plans | 1,130,833 | – | – | – | |
| At 31 December 2012 | 1,821,790,279 | 50,000 | – | 63 |
| Share capital and reserves | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$m | Share capital | Perpetual subordinated capital securities |
Share premium account |
Capital redemption reserve |
Merger reserve |
Reorganisation reserve |
Total |
| At 1 January 2013 | 63 | – | 1 | – | 491 | 632 | 1,187 |
| Employee share awards/options | – | – | 4 | – | – | – | 4 |
| At 31 December 2013 | 63 | – | 5 | – | 491 | 632 | 1,191 |
| At 1 January 2012 | 63 | 300 | 1,707 | 1,294 | – | – | 3,364 |
| Employee share awards/options | – | – | 8 | – | – | – | 8 |
| Scheme of arrangement: | |||||||
| – Cancellation of shares in former holding company | (63) | – | (1,714) | (1,294) | – | – | (3,071) |
| – Issue of shares in new holding company | 1,948 | – | – | – | 491 | 632 | 3,071 |
| Capital reduction | (1,885) | – | – | – | – | – | (1,885) |
| Transfer to non-controlling interest | – | (300) | – | – | – | – | (300) |
| At 31 December 2012 | 63 | – | 1 | – | 491 | 632 | 1,187 |
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| \$m | Available-for sale reserve |
Cash flow hedge reserve |
Own shares held by Employee Trusts |
Cumulative translation adjustment |
Profit and loss account |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At 1 January 2013 Impact of adoption of IAS19 (Revised)1 |
3 – |
6 – |
(170) – |
14 – |
1,654 (84) |
1,507 (84) |
| As restated | 3 | 6 | (170) | 14 | 1,570 | 1,423 |
| Currency translation difference | – | – | (4) | (11) | – | (15) |
| Share-based payments charge for the period | – | – | – | – | 30 | 30 |
| Purchase of own shares by the Employee Trusts | – | – | (18) | – | –– | (18) |
| Disposal of own shares by the Employee Trusts | – | – | 82 | – | (82) | – |
| Corporation tax debited on cash flow hedge movements | – | (3) | – | – | – | (3) |
| Fair value (losses)/gains taken to equity | (1) | 12 | – | – | – | 11 |
| Revaluation of defined benefit pension scheme | – | – | – | – | 16 | 16 |
| Corporation tax debited to reserves – pension scheme | – | – | – | – | 6 | 6 |
| Deferred tax debited to reserves – pension scheme | – | – | – | – | (11) | (11) |
| Transfer to Group income statement | 1 | (1) | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Dividends | – | – | – | – | (277) | (277) |
| Dividends with respect to perpetual subordinated capital securities | – | – | – | – | (25) | (25) |
| Taxation with respect to perpetual subordinated capital securities | – | – | – | – | 6 | 6 |
| Profit for the year | – | – | – | – | 72 | 72 |
| At 31 December 2013 | 3 | 14 | (110) | 4 | 1,305 | 1,216 |
| Own shares held by |
Cumulative | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$m | Available-for sale reserve |
Cash flow hedge reserve |
Employee Trusts |
translation adjustment |
Profit and loss account |
Total |
| At 1 January 2012 | 4 | – | (221) | 43 | 870 | 696 |
| Impact of adoption of IAS19 (Revised)1 | – | – | – | – | (71) | (71) |
| As restated | 4 | – | (221) | 43 | 799 | 625 |
| Currency translation difference | – | – | (10) | 13 | – | 3 |
| Movement in close period buyback obligations | – | – | – | – | 10 | 10 |
| Repurchase of own shares | – | – | – | – | (7) | (7) |
| Share-based payments charge for the period | – | – | – | – | 66 | 66 |
| Purchase of own shares by the Employee Trusts | – | – | – | – | (1) | (1) |
| Disposal of own shares by the Employee Trusts | – | – | 61 | – | (61) | – |
| Fair value gains taken to equity | 18 | 16 | – | – | – | 34 |
| Revaluation of defined benefit pension scheme | – | – | – | – | (13) | (13) |
| Deferred tax credited to reserves – pension scheme | – | – | – | – | 3 | 3 |
| Corporation tax debited to reserves | – | (1) | – | – | – | (1) |
| Transfer to Group income statement | (19) | (9) | – | (42) | – | (70) |
| Scheme of arrangement – capital reduction | – | – | – | – | 1,885 | 1,885 |
| Dividends | – | – | – | – | (299) | (299) |
| Dividends with respect to perpetual subordinated capital securities | – | – | – | – | (33) | (33) |
| Taxation with respect to perpetual subordinated capital securities | – | – | – | – | 8 | 8 |
| Loss for the year | – | – | – | – | (787) | (787) |
| At 31 December 2012 | 3 | 6 | (170) | 14 | 1,570 | 1,423 |
1 Refer to Note 1 for details of the adoption of IAS 19 (Revised).
Man operates 12 (2012: 12) defined contribution plans and two (2012: two) funded defined benefit plans.
Man pays contributions to publicly or privately administered pension insurance plans on a mandatory, contractual or voluntary basis. Man has no further payment obligation once the contributions have been paid. Defined contribution pension costs totalled \$8 million for the year to 31 December 2013 (2012: \$10 million). The contributions are recognised as pension costs when they are due.
A defined benefit plan creates a financial obligation to provide funding to the pension plan to provide a retired employee with pension benefits usually dependent on one or more factors such as age, years of service and compensation. As with the vast majority of similar arrangements, Man ultimately underwrites the risks related to the defined benefit plans. These risks include investment risks and demographic risks, such as members living longer than expected.
The two defined benefit plans operated are the Man Group plc Pension Fund in the UK (the UK Plan) and the Man Group Pension Plan in Switzerland (the Swiss Plan). At 31 December 2013, the UK plan comprised 89% (31 December 2012: 86%) of the Group's total defined benefit pension obligations.
The UK Plan is approved by HMRC for tax purposes, and is operated separately from Man and managed by an independent set of trustees. The trustees are responsible for payment of the benefits and management of the UK Plan's assets. Under UK regulations, Man and the trustees of the UK Plan are required to agree a funding strategy and contribution schedule for the UK Plan.
The latest funding valuation of the UK Plan was carried out by independent qualified actuaries as at 31 December 2011 and indicated a deficit of £45 million, after including £49 million of assets in the Reservoir Trust. To remove the funding deficit, Man agreed to make three cash payments of £11.8 million at 31 March 2013, 2014 and 2016, with a further lump sum to be contributed from the Reservoir Trust in March 2018 of up to £69.0 million to cover any remaining funding deficit. Cash contributions of £12.6 million were made to the UK Plan and asset contributions of £20 million were made to the Reservoir Trust in the year to 31 December 2013. If the contributions currently agreed are insufficient to pay the benefits due, Man will need to make further contributions.
In order to maintain flexibility with regards to the funding of the UK Plan, Man set up the Man Group Reservoir Trust (the Reservoir Trust) in 2010. Man contributed \$76 million (£50 million) of assets to the Reservoir Trust on 31 March 2010 and has committed to ensure the Reservoir Trust value remains at least £69 million from 1 April 2013 or at the level of the funding deficit in the UK Plan, if lower. The Reservoir Trust gives the pension trustees comfort that Man can fund a deficit at 31 December 2017 and in the event that the UK Plan is fully funded, allows Man to recover the assets so that the UK Plan is not over funded.
The UK plan was closed to new members in May 1999, and to future accrual in May 2011. Employed members of the UK plan retain enhanced benefits, including a link to salary, on their accrued benefits in the UK plan. Future benefits are provided via a defined contribution plan.
In Switzerland, the Group operates a retirement foundation with assets which are held separately from the Group. This foundation covers the majority of employees in Switzerland and provides benefits on a cash balance basis. From 1 January 2014 the financing vehicle was changed, and from this date the assets and liabilities were transferred to a multi-employer vehicle called Vita Invest, with the assets and liabilities segregated from those of the other employers. A number of other changes were made to the structure of benefits, resulting in a past service credit recognised in 2013.
Each employee has a retirement account to which the employee and the Group make contributions at rates set out in the plan rules based on a percentage of salary. Every year the pension fund commission (composed of employer and employee representatives) decides the level of interest, if any, to apply to retirement accounts based on their agreed policy. At retirement an employee can take their retirement account or have this paid as a pension.
The amounts recognised in the Group balance sheet are determined as follows:
| \$m | 31 December 2013 |
31 December 2012 (Restated)1 |
|---|---|---|
| Present value of funded obligations Fair value of plan assets |
(413) 484 |
(417) 413 |
| Net pension asset/(liability) in the Group balance sheet at year end | 71 | (4) |
1 Refer to Note 1 for details of the adoption of IAS 19 (Revised).
Our economic capital model includes capital in respect of a possible deficit in the pension plans.
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Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligations are as follows:
| \$m | Year ended 31 December 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 (Restated)1 |
|---|---|---|
| Present value of funded obligations at beginning of the year | 417 | 383 |
| Currency translation difference | 6 | 17 |
| Current service cost (employer portion) | 3 | 3 |
| Interest cost | 16 | 17 |
| Employee contributions | 2 | 3 |
| Remeasurements due to: | ||
| – changes in financial assumptions | 1 | 20 |
| – changes in demographic assumptions | (3) | 7 |
| – experience adjustments | (3) | (10) |
| Actual benefit payments | (10) | (23) |
| Past service costs | (1) | – |
| Curtailments and settlements | (15) | – |
| Present value of funded obligations at year end | 413 | 417 |
Changes in the fair value of plan assets are as follows:
| \$m | Year ended 31 December 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 (Restated)1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fair value of plan assets at beginning of the year (restated) | 413 | 381 |
| Currency translation difference | 10 | 16 |
| Interest income on plan assets | 18 | 17 |
| Actual return on plan assets less interest on plan assets | 11 | 5 |
| Employer contributions | 53 | 14 |
| Employee contributions | 2 | 3 |
| Benefits paid | (10) | (23) |
| Assets distributed on curtailments and settlements | (13) | – |
| Fair value of plan assets at year end | 484 | 413 |
The plan assets primarily relate to investments in equities, bonds and hedge funds. The equity and bond assets have prices quoted in active markets and the hedge funds are primarily unquoted. At 31 December 2013, around 75% of the plan assets relate to those with quoted prices and 25% with unquoted prices (2012: around two thirds quoted and one third unquoted). The actual return on plan assets for the year to 31 December 2013 was \$29 million (2012: \$22 million).
The change in the net asset/(liability) recognised in the Group balance sheet is as follows:
| 31 December \$m |
Year ended 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 (Restated)1 |
|---|---|---|
| Net pension liability at start of the year | (4) | (2) |
| Total pension credit/(charge) | 2 | (3) |
| Amount recognised outside profit and loss | 16 | (13) |
| Employer contributions | 53 | 14 |
| Currency translation difference | 4 | – |
| Net pension asset/(liability) at end of the year | 71 | (4) |
The amounts recognised in the Group income statement are as follows:
| Year ended 31 December \$m 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 (Restated)1 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Current service cost (employer portion) | 3 3 |
|
| Interest on net pension (asset)/liability | (2) – |
|
| Past service cost | (1) – |
|
| Gains on settlement/curtailment | (2) – |
|
| Total (credit)/charge | (2) 3 |
The contributions expected to be paid during the year ending 31 December 2014 amount to \$21.2 million.
1 Refer to Note 1 for details of the adoption of IAS 19 (Revised).
The most significant actuarial assumptions used in the valuations of the two plans as at 31 December 2013 were:
| UK plan | Swiss plan | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2013 % pa |
31 December 2012 % pa |
31 December 2013 % pa |
31 December 2012 % pa |
|
| Discount rate | 4.5 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
| Price inflation | 3.4 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Future salary increases | 3.4 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Interest crediting rate | – | – | 2.4 | 2.0 |
| Social security increases | – | – | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Pension in payment increases | 3.7 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Deferred pensions increases | 5.0 | 5.0 | – | – |
At 31 December 2013, mortality rates in the UK plan are assumed to be in line with 100% of the S1NA tables (2012: 100% of the S1NA tables) projected by year of birth with allowance for future improvements in mortality rates in line with the 2013 CMI projections with a long-term rate of improvement of 1.25% pa for males and 1% pa for females (2012: in line with the 2011 CMI projections with a long-term rate of improvement of 1.25% pa for males and 1% pa for females).
At both 31 December 2012 and 31 December 2013 mortality rates in the Swiss plan are assumed to be in line with the Swiss BVG 2010 generational tables.
| UK plan | Swiss plan | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2013 |
31 December 2012 |
31 December 2013 |
31 December 2012 |
|
| Life expectancy of male aged 60 at accounting date | 26.9 | 26.9 | 26.1 | 26.0 |
| Life expectancy of male aged 60 in 20 years | 29.0 | 28.9 | 26.5 | 26.4 |
The table below illustrates the impact on the assessed value of the benefit obligations from changing the actuarial assumptions. The calculations to produce the below figures have been carried out using the same method and data as Man's pension figures. Each assumption has been varied individually and a combination of changes in assumptions could produce a different result.
| As at 31 December 2013: | |
|---|---|
| As at 31 December 2013: | UK Plan | Swiss Plan |
|---|---|---|
| \$m | Increase in obligation |
Increase in obligation |
| Discount rate decreased by 0.1% pa | 6 | 1 |
| Inflation rate increased by 0.1% pa | 2 | – |
| One year increase in assumed life expectancy | 11 | 1 |
The duration of a pension plan is the average term over which the plan's benefits are expected to fall due, weighted by the present value of each expected benefit payment. The duration of the UK plan is approximately 17 years, and the duration of the Swiss plan is approximately 19 years.
The assets held by the two plans as at 31 December 2013 were as follows: UK plan Swiss plan
| \$m | % | \$m | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK equities | 41 | 10 | – | – |
| Non-UK equities | 38 | 9 | – | – |
| Swiss equities | – | – | 6 | 11 |
| Non-Swiss equities | – | – | 5 | 10 |
| Index linked government bonds | 32 | 7 | – | – |
| Corporate bonds | 70 | 16 | – | – |
| Swiss bonds | – | – | 9 | 16 |
| Non-Swiss bonds | – | – | 11 | 21 |
| Property | – | – | 5 | 8 |
| Hedge funds | – | – | 14 | 26 |
| LDI | 15 | 4 | – | – |
| Diversified growth funds | 102 | 24 | – | – |
| Cash | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Other | – | – | 2 | 4 |
| Reservoir Trust holdings: | ||||
| – Convertible bond type hedge funds | 10 | 2 | – | – |
| – Growth type hedge funds | 109 | 25 | – | – |
| – Cash | 4 | 1 | – | – |
| Total assets | 430 | 100 | 54 | 100 |
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The plans do not invest directly in property occupied by Man or in Man's own transferable financial securities.
The UK Plan's investment strategy is broadly split into "growth" and "matching" portfolios. At the beginning of 2013 the matching portfolio was invested primarily in gilts, along with some corporate bond investments. These were intended to partially match the movement in the UK Plan's liabilities, and therefore remove some interest and inflation rate risk. In January, the trustees of the UK Plan switched the gilts portfolio into liability driven investments (LDI funds), which provide a better match for the Plan's liabilities, in order to increase protection against interest and inflation rate risk. Over the course of 2013 the level of interest and inflation rate hedging was gradually increased.
As the Swiss Plan is essentially a defined contribution plan with guarantees, the assets held aim to be at least as much as the total of the member account balances at any point in time. Member account balances cannot reduce, but interest is only applied to the account balances when sufficient surplus assets are available. As such there is no specific asset liability matching strategy in place, but if the liabilities (i.e. the sum of the member account balances) ever exceed the value of the assets, the Company will consider how to remove a deficit as quickly as possible.
The criteria for identifying an operating segment is that it is a component of Man whose results are regularly reviewed by the Board and the Executive Committee to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and to assess its performance. Management information regarding revenues, gross management fee margins, investment performance and distribution costs relevant to the operation of the investment managers, products and the investor base are reviewed by the Board and the Executive Committee. A centralised shared infrastructure for operations, product structuring and distribution means that operating costs are not allocated to constituent parts of the investment management businesses. As a result, resources are allocated and performance is assessed by the Board and the Executive Committee on the basis of the investment management business of Man as a whole. Accordingly we operate and report as a single segment investment management business, together with relevant information regarding FUM flows, gross margins, and distribution costs to allow for the analysis of the direct contribution of products and the respective investor base.
Disclosure of revenue by geographic location is required by IFRS based on the registered domicile of the fund entity paying Man fees.
| Year ended 31 December 2013 | Year ended 31 December 2012 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$m | Non-current assets |
Revenues by fund location |
Non-current assets |
Revenues by fund location |
| Bermuda | 32 | 159 | 38 | 262 |
| Cayman Islands | – | 355 | – | 276 |
| Cook Islands | – | 95 | – | 146 |
| Ireland | – | 223 | – | 177 |
| Switzerland | 58 | 2 | 140 | – |
| United Kingdom and the Channel Islands | 94 | 197 | 183 | 224 |
| United States of America | 1,167 | 24 | 1,235 | 35 |
| Other countries | 102 | 105 | 121 | 179 |
| 1,453 | 1,160 | 1,717 | 1,299 |
Revenue from any single fund during the year did not exceed 10% of total revenues. Non-current assets above exclude financial instruments, deferred tax and pension assets, and are allocated based on where the assets are located.
The table below provides average headcount by location for the current and prior year.
| Number | Year ended 31 December 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom and the Channel Islands | 723 | 847 |
| Switzerland | 210 | 291 |
| USA | 96 | 127 |
| Other countries | 134 | 193 |
| Average number of directors, employees and partners | 1,163 | 1,458 |
The majority of revenues, assets, liabilities and funding are denominated in US dollars (USD) and therefore Man's presentation currency is USD.
The assets and liabilities of consolidated entities that have a functional currency other than USD are translated into USD at the balance sheet date rate. Income and expenses are translated at the average rate for the period in which the transactions occur. Exchange differences which arise are recorded in other comprehensive income.
For consolidated entities with a USD functional currency, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at each balance sheet date rate. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are converted at the spot rate at the date of the transaction or if appropriate the average rate for the month in which the transaction occurs. Resulting exchange differences are recognised in the Group income statement.
Man discloses the fair value measurement of financial assets and liabilities using three levels, as follows:
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities can be analysed as follows:
| 31 December 2013 | 31 December 2012 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$m | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
| Financial assets held at fair value: | ||||||||
| Investments in fund products and other | ||||||||
| investments (Note 15) | 5 | 102 | 67 | 174 | 4 | 96 | 122 | 222 |
| Derivative financial instruments (Note 16) | – | 20 | – | 20 | – | 14 | – | 14 |
| 5 | 122 | 67 | 194 | 4 | 110 | 122 | 236 | |
| Financial liabilities held at fair value: | ||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| Contingent consideration (Note 17) | – | – | 44 | 44 | – | – | 60 | 60 |
| – | 1 | 44 | 45 | – | 2 | 60 | 62 |
During the year, there were no significant changes in the business or economic circumstances that affected the fair value of Man's financial assets and no significant transfers of financial assets or liabilities held at fair value between categories. For investments in fund products, Level 2 investments comprise holdings primarily in unlisted, open-ended, active and liquid funds, such as seeding investments, which have weekly or daily pricing derived from third party information.
A transfer into Level 3 would be deemed to occur where the level of prolonged activity, as evidenced by subscriptions and redemptions, is deemed insufficient to support a Level 2 classification. This, as well as other factors such as a deterioration of liquidity in the underlying investments, would result in a Level 3 classification. The material holdings within this category are priced on a recurring basis based on information supplied by third parties without adjustment. Liquidity premium adjustments of \$6 million (2012: \$8 million) have been applied to gated, suspended, sidepocketed or otherwise illiquid Level 3 investments. The range of liquidity premium adjustments is from 18% to 38% based on the expected timeframe for exit. A larger liquidity adjustment is applied where the exit is further in the future. Reasonable changes in the liquidity premium assumptions would not have a significant impact on the fair value.
The fair value of non-current assets and liabilities held for sale (Note 15.4) are equal to the carrying values of \$56 million and \$6 million respectively, and would be classified within Level 2.
The basis of measuring the fair value of Level 3 investments is outlined in Note 15. Movement in Level 3 financial assets and financial liabilities, measured at fair value, during the year can be analysed as follows:
| Year ended 31 December 2013 | Year ended 31 December 2012 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \$m | Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss |
Available-for sale financial assets |
Total | Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss |
Available-for sale financial assets |
Total |
| Level 3 financial assets held at fair value | ||||||
| At beginning of the year | 117 | 5 | 122 | 183 | 339 | 522 |
| Purchases | 24 | – | 24 | 52 | – | 52 |
| Total gains/(losses) in the Group statement of comprehensive income |
16 | 2 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 35 |
| Included in profit/(loss) for the year | 16 | 2 | 18 | 17 | (1) | 16 |
| Included in other comprehensive income | – | – | – | – | 19 | 19 |
| Sales or settlements | (82) | (6) | (88) | (137) | (352) | (489) |
| Transfers into Level 3 | – | – | - | 3 | – | 3 |
| Transfers out of Level 3 | (9) | – | (9) | (1) | – | (1) |
| At year end | 66 | 1 | 67 | 117 | 5 | 122 |
| Total gains/(losses) for the period included in the Group statement of comprehensive income for assets held at year end |
16 | (1) | 15 | 17 | – | 17 |
| \$m | Year ended 31 December 2013 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 financial liabilities held at fair value At beginning of the year Purchases |
60 – |
– 87 |
| Total gains in the Group statement of comprehensive income | 2 | (21) |
| Included in profit/(loss) for the year Included in other comprehensive income |
2 – |
(21) – |
| Settlements Other adjustments |
(13) (5) |
(6) – |
| At year end | 44 | 60 |
| Total gains for the year included in the Group statement of comprehensive income for liabilities held at year end | 2 | 6 |
The financial liabilities in Level 3 relate to the contingent consideration payable to former shareholders of FRM Holdings Limited. The fair value is based on a discounted cash flow calculation, based on the expected run rate management fee level for the legacy FRM business up to three years after the original acquisition date of July 2012, and is determined using a combination of inputs, such as weighted average cost of capital, high water mark levels, net management fee margins and the growth in FUM. The discount rates applied are 11% for management fees and 17% for performance fees.
The most significant inputs into the valuation relate to the expectations of the weighted average net management fee margin over the future period of 0.8% and the compound growth in average FUM over three years of 5.6%.
If the net management fee margin for FRM legacy funds decreased from 0.8% to 0.7%, the fair value of the contingent consideration creditor would decrease by \$5 million, with a corresponding further gain of \$5 million in the Group income statement. If the compound average growth in FUM over three years decreased by 2%, from 5.6% to 3.6%, the fair value of the contingent consideration creditor would decrease by \$3 million, with a corresponding further gain of \$3 million in the Group income statement.
Related parties comprise key management personnel and associates. Transactions with related parties include seeding and liquidity investments, loans to fund products, external re-financing guarantees, asset management performance, management and other fees, brokerage commissions, and interest and dividend income.
Total revenue earned from fund entities deemed to be associates included in the Group income statement during the year was \$137 million (2012: \$169 million) and at 31 December 2013 total fee receivables and loan balances with fund entities deemed to be associates totalled \$40 million (2012: \$15 million). In addition, at 31 December 2013 Man had entered into committed purchase agreements totalling \$1 million (2012: \$6 million), and has payables of \$1 million (2012: nil) with fund entities deemed to be associates. All transactions with related parties were carried out on an arm's length basis.
Refer to Note 18 for details of income earned from associates.
The Executive Committee, together with the non-executive directors, are considered to be the Company's key management, being those directors, partners and employees having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities at Man. Key management compensation is reported in the table below.
| Key management compensationa | Year ended 31 December 2013 \$'000 |
Year ended 31 December 2012 \$'000 |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries and other short-term employee benefitsb | 23,191 | 8,274 |
| Post-employment benefitsc | 347 | 263 |
| Share-based paymentsd | 10,270 | 16,001 |
| Other long-term benefitsd | 8,362 | 3,154 |
| Termination benefits | 1,281 | – |
| Total | 43,451 | 27,692 |
c Money purchase pension.
d Other long-term benefits relate to fund product deferrals. Refer to Note 20 for further explanation of share-based and fund product-based deferred compensation arrangements.
For certain structured products, Man has previously made commitments to buy underlying investments in specific fund products at a discount to net asset value, if requested by the fund board directors, to create liquidity. Man has the option to defer a purchase, if so called, for three months. The commitment at 31 December 2013 covers investments in existing fund products totalling \$37 million (2012: \$145 million).
Given the risk and liquidity management at the portfolio level by the investment manager the residual liquidity and market risk to Man from CPAs is not significant. The stressed liquidity and risk modelling performed across all structured products includes the CPAs and is provided for in our liquidity and risk management framework.
As a result of the disposal of the Lehman claims to Hutchinson Investors LLC, Man has provided a continuing guarantee to certain GLG funds for the obligations of Hutchinson Investors LLC in respect of amounts it would owe to funds, up to a maximum of \$75 million. The fair value of this commitment has been determined to be nil (2012: nil).
Man from time to time provides a guarantee over certain bank accounts of structured product entities to secure daylight settlement facilities which allow for the efficient movement of cash during the trading day. In aggregate these guarantees had a notional amount of \$50 million (2012: \$50 million). Ordinarily no net exposure exists at the end of any given day and the fair value of these commitments has been determined to be nil (2012: nil).
Man guarantees the obligations under a \$500 million intra-day (2012: \$500 million) and \$25 million overnight credit facilities (2012: \$25 million), used to settle the majority of the Group's banking arrangements. As at 31 December 2013, the exposure under the intra-day facility was nil (2012: nil) and the overnight facility exposure was nil (2012: nil). The fair value of these commitments has been determined to be nil (2012: nil).
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Operating lease commitments due within one year totalled \$39 million (2012: \$45 million), \$107 million from one to five years (2012: \$134 million) and \$315 million due after five years (2012: \$384 million). The commitments include non-cancellable offsetting sublease arrangements, totalling \$81 million (2012: \$46 million) for commitments less than five years and \$97 million (2012: \$58 million) for commitments over five years.
The operating lease commitments include the agreements for lease contracts for the headquarters at Riverbank House, London (25 years) expiring in November 2035, and the UK Data Centre, Woking (10 years) expiring in July 2019, which aggregate to \$357 million (2012: \$439 million).
Rent and associated expenses for all leases are recognised on a straight-line basis over the life of the respective lease.
On 27 February 2014, the Board announced its intention to launch a \$115 million share repurchase programme to return surplus capital to shareholders, which will be conducted over the remainder of the year.
Man Group is subject to various claims, assessments, regulatory enquiries and investigations in the normal course of its business. The directors do not expect these enquiries to have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Group.
The names of the principal subsidiaries of Man Group plc, together with the Group's interests in the equity shares, are given below. The country of operation is the same as the country of incorporation and the period end is 31 December unless otherwise stated.
In accordance with the Companies Act 2006 the information below is provided solely in relation to principal operating subsidiaries. Details of all subsidiaries and associates will be annexed to the Company's Annual Return.
| Principal operating subsidiaries | Country of incorporation |
Effective group interest |
|---|---|---|
| Asset management | ||
| Man Investments Limited | UK | 100 |
| AHL Partners LLP | UK | 100 |
| Man Investments AG | Switzerland | 100 |
| FRM (Americas) LLC | US | 100 |
| Man Investments (CH) AG | Switzerland | 100 |
| GLG Partners LP | UK | 100 |
| Group services company E D & F Man Limited |
UK | 100 |
| Group treasury and holding company Man Investments Finance Limited |
UK | 100 |
| \$m | 12 months to 31 December 2013 |
12 months to 31 December 2012 (Restated)3 |
9 months to 31 December 2011 |
12 months to 31 March 2011 |
12 months to 31 March 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement – continuing operations Profit before adjusting items |
297 | 275 | 262 | 599 | 560 |
| Adjusting items1 | (241) | (1,023) | (69) | (275) | (19) |
| Pre-tax profit/(loss) Taxation |
56 16 |
(748) (39) |
193 (34) |
324 (51) |
541 (96) |
| Profit/(loss) for the period on continuing operations | 72 | (787) | 159 | 273 | 445 |
| Income statement – discontinued operations | |||||
| Pre-tax loss | – | – | – | (62) | – |
| Taxation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Loss for the period on discontinued operations | – | – | – | (62) | – |
| Total profit/(loss) for the period | 72 | (787) | 159 | 211 | 445 |
| Earnings per share (diluted) | |||||
| Continuing operations (cents) Continuing and discontinued operations (cents) |
2.9 2.9 |
(45.8) (45.8) |
7.6 7.6 |
14.0 10.5 |
24.8 24.8 |
| Balance sheet (\$m) | |||||
| Net cash Net assets |
992 2,407 |
1,141 2,910 |
573 4,060 |
881 4,436 |
1,740 3,987 |
| Other statistics | |||||
| Post-tax return on equity – continuing operations (%) | 2.1 | (23.2) | 4.6 | 6.5 | 10.1 |
| Ordinary dividends per share (cents) | 7.9 | 22.0 | 16.5 | 22.0 | 44.0 |
| Funds under management (\$bn) | 54.1 | 57.0 | 58.4 | 69.1 | 39.4 |
| Average headcount – continuing operations2 | 1,163 | 1,458 | 1,596 | 1,562 | 1,574 |
| Sterling/US dollar exchange rates | |||||
| Average Period end |
0.6388 0.6040 |
0.6307 0.6158 |
0.6233 0.6435 |
0.6427 0.6235 |
0.6261 0.6588 |
1 Statutory profit/(loss) before tax is adjusted to give a fuller understanding of the underlying profitability of the business – see Note 2 for further details.
2 The average headcount includes partners.
3 Restated for the impact of the adoption of IAS 19 (Revised) – see Note 1 for further details.
| \$m | Note | At 31 December 2013 |
At 31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed assets | |||
| Investments | 2 | 2,454 | 2,445 |
| Current assets | |||
| Debtors | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Creditors – amounts falling due within one year | |||
| Other creditors and accruals | 4 | (28) | (10) |
| Net current liabilities | (22) | (6) | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | 2,432 | 2,439 | |
| Capital and reserves | |||
| Called up share capital | 63 | 63 | |
| Share premium | 5 | – | |
| Merger reserve | 491 | 491 | |
| Profit and loss account | 1,873 | 1,885 | |
| Total shareholders' funds | 5 | 2,432 | 2,439 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 27 February 2014 and were signed on its behalf by:
Emmanuel Roman Jonathan Sorrell
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards in the United Kingdom issued by the Accounting Standards Board and with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the Act). The comparative information provided is from the date of incorporation (8 August 2012) to 31 December 2012.
The Company reviews and updates its accounting policies on a regular basis in accordance with FRS 18. These policies have been applied consistently throughout the period. The Company has adopted FRS 29 and has taken advantage of the exemption from providing further financial risk disclosures.
The Company's financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis. For further details, refer to Note 1 in the Group financial statements.
Man Group plc was incorporated on 8 August 2012 and became the new listed holding company of the Man Group on 6 November 2012 via a Court approved scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006, with the former holding company being renamed Man Strategic Holdings plc.
Under the scheme of arrangement, shares in the former holding company of the Group, were cancelled and the same number of new ordinary shares were issued to the new holding company in consideration for the allotment to shareholders of one ordinary share of \$1.07 in the new holding company for each ordinary share of 33 /7 US cents they held in the former holding company.
On 8 November 2012, Man Group plc effected a reduction of its share capital to create distributable reserves, as sanctioned by the High Court. This capital reduction reduced the nominal value of ordinary shares in the new holding company from \$1.07 to 33 /7 US cents.
The profit after tax for the year was \$256 million (five month period ended 31 December 2012: \$6 million loss). In accordance with Section 408 of the Act, a separate profit and loss account has not been presented for the Company.
There are no recognised gains and losses other than the result for the period and hence no statement of recognised gains and losses for the Company has been presented.
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction or, where it is more practical, an average rate for the week or month for all transactions in each foreign currency occurring during that week or month (as long as the relevant exchange rates do not fluctuate significantly). Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at period end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in other operating income and losses in the profit and loss account.
Dividend distribution to the Company's shareholders is recognised as a liability in the financial statements, and directly in equity, in the period in which the dividend is paid or approved by the Company's shareholders, if required. Dividends received from subsidiary undertakings are recognised in the period in which they are received. Refer to Note 11 in the consolidated financial statements for more information on dividends paid during the year.
| \$m | 31 December 2013 |
31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Shares in group undertakings | ||
| At 1 January (2012: 8 August 2012) | 2,445 | – |
| Additions | – | 2,439 |
| Share-based payment | 9 | 6 |
| 2,454 | 2,445 |
The Company's shares in subsidiary undertakings are stated in the balance sheet of the Company at cost less provision for any impairment incurred. The additions in the prior period relate to the Company's investment in Man Strategic Holdings plc, when it became the new group holding company on 6 November 2012 under the scheme of arrangement, as described in Note 1. The share-based payment relates to the grant by the Company of share awards over its equity instruments to the employees of subsidiary undertakings, which is treated as a capital contribution. The fair value of employee services received, measured by reference to the grant fair value, is recognised over the vesting period as an increase to investment in subsidiary undertakings, with a corresponding credit to reserves. Details of the principal Group subsidiaries are given on page 99.
| \$m | 31 December 2013 |
31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Amounts owed by group undertakings | – | 2 |
| Current tax assets | 6 | 2 |
| 6 | 4 |
| \$m | 31 December 2013 |
31 December 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Amounts owed to group undertakings | 28 | 8 |
| Other creditors | – | 2 |
| 28 | 10 |
| Called up share capital |
Share premium account |
Merger reserve |
Profit and loss account |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – | – |
| 1,948 | – | 491 | – | 2,439 |
| – | ||||
| 6 | ||||
| (6) | ||||
| 2,439 | ||||
| – | 5 | – | – | 5 |
| 256 | ||||
| 9 | ||||
| – | – | – | (277) | (277) |
| 63 | 5 | 491 | 1,873 | 2,432 |
| (1,885) – – 63 – – |
– – – – – – |
– – – 491 – – |
1,885 6 (6) 1,885 256 9 |
During the prior period, the Company undertook a Court approved capital reduction, the effect of which was to reduce the nominal value of the Company shares and increase distributable reserves. The allotted and fully paid share capital of the Company is detailed in Note 21 of the Group financial statements.
Details of the individual directors' emoluments, options, share awards and loans and key management compensation disclosures is given in the Directors' remuneration report on pages 40 to 59.
There are no employees of the Company. The directors of the Company were paid by another Group company in the period.
Shares in the Company are awarded/granted to directors and employees through the Group's share schemes. Details relating to these share awards/ grants are given in the Remuneration report on pages 40 to 59.
The Company provides financial instruments disclosures in accordance with IFRS 7 in the Group financial statements on pages 62 to 99. Consequently the Company has taken advantage of the FRS 29 exemption from providing further financial instruments disclosures.
The Company provides full related party disclosures on page 98. Consequently the Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose related party transactions with other members of Man Group plc.
On 27 February 2014, the Board announced its intention to launch a \$115 million share repurchase programme to return surplus capital to shareholders, which will be conducted over the remainder of the year.
In our opinion the Parent Company financial statements as defined below:
This opinion is to be read in the context of what we say in the remainder of this report.
The Parent Company financial statements, which are prepared by Man Group plc, comprise:
The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation comprises applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Certain disclosures required by the financial reporting framework have been presented elsewhere in the Annual Report, rather than in the notes to the financial statements. These are cross-referenced from the financial statements and are identified as audited.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK & Ireland) ("ISAs (UK & Ireland)"). An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. This includes an assessment of:
In addition, we read all the financial and non-financial information in the Man Group plc Annual Report (the "Annual Report") to identify material inconsistencies with the audited Parent Company financial statements and to identify any information that is apparently materially incorrect based on, or materially inconsistent with, the knowledge acquired by us in the course of performing the audit. If we become aware of any apparent material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report.
Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion:
We have no exceptions to report arising from this responsibility.
Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion, certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law have not been made. We have no exceptions to report arising from this responsibility.
Under ISAs (UK & Ireland), we are required to report to you if, in our opinion, information in the Annual Report is:
We have no exceptions to report arising from this responsibility.
As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities statement set out on page 63, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the Parent Company financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view.
Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the Parent Company financial statements in accordance with applicable law and ISAs (UK & Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Board's Ethical Standards for Auditors.
This report, including the opinions, has been prepared for and only for the Company's members as a body in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving these opinions, accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it may come save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing.
We have reported separately on the Group financial statements of Man Group plc for the year ended 31 December 2013.
for and on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors London 27 February 2014
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In this section we have provided some key information to assist you in managing your shareholding in Man. If you have a question that is not answered below, you can contact us by email: [email protected]
References are made throughout this section to two websites which you will find useful for managing your shareholding in Man and for finding out more about the Company:
Man's corporate website contains a wealth of information about the Company including details of the industry in which we operate, our strategy and business performance, recent news from Man and corporate responsibility initiatives. The 'Investor Relations' section is a key tool for shareholders with information on share price and financial results, reports, and presentations. This section of the website also gives access to the 'Shareholder Information' pages which contain dividend and shareholder meeting details and useful 'Frequently Asked Questions'.
Man's register of shareholders is maintained by Equiniti, the Company's Registrars. Many aspects of managing your shareholding such as checking your current shareholding, managing dividend payments, and updating your contact details can be carried out by registering on the Equiniti Shareview website. To do this you will need your shareholder reference number which can be found on your share certificate or dividend tax voucher.
The directors have recommended a final dividend of 3.19 pence per share in respect of the year ended 31 December 2013. Payment of this dividend is subject to approval at the 2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Key dates relating to this dividend are given below:
| Ex-dividend date | 23 April 2014 |
|---|---|
| Record date | 25 April 2014 |
| DRIP election date | 25 April 2014 |
| AGM (to approve final dividend) | 9 May 2014 |
| Payment date | 16 May 2014 |
| DRIP certificates received/CREST accounts credited | 22 May 2014 |
Man's dividend policy is to pay out at least 100% of adjusted management fee earnings per share in each financial year by way of ordinary dividend. In addition, the Group expects to generate significant surplus capital over time, primarily from net performance fee earnings. Available surpluses, after taking into account our required capital, potential strategic opportunities and a prudent buffer, will be distributed to shareholders over time, by way of higher dividend payments and/or share repurchases. As announced with our 2013 year end results, the Board intends to launch a \$115 million share repurchase programme to return surplus capital to shareholders, which will be conducted over the remainder of the year.
You can choose to receive your dividend in a number of ways. Dividends will automatically be paid to you by cheque and sent to your registered address unless you have chosen one of the options below:
| Dividends paid in the 2013/14 tax year | Dividend no |
Payment date |
Amount per share (p) |
Ex-dividend date |
Record date |
DRIP share price (p) |
DRIP purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim dividend for the year ended 31 Dec 2013 | O/13 | 04/09/13 | 1.72 | 14/08/13 | 16/08/13 | 84.37 | 04/09/13 |
| Final dividend for the period ended 31 Dec 2012 | O/12 | 17/05/13 | 8.26 | 24/04/13 | 26/04/13 | 131.76 | 22/05/13 |
To help shareholders with their tax affairs, details of dividends paid in the 2013/14 tax year can be found above. Please note that the dividend amounts are declared in US dollars but paid in Sterling. For ease of reference the Sterling dividend amounts have been detailed in the table. For details of historical payments, please refer to the 'Dividends' section of our corporate website which can be found under 'Shareholder Information'.
Man publishes an Annual and Interim Report every year. The Annual Report is sent to shareholders in March through the post unless the shareholder has chosen to receive shareholder communications electronically (see 'E-communications' below). The Interim Report is published on the website in early August and printed copies are available on request from the Company Secretary.
You can help Man to reduce its printing and postage costs as well as its carbon footprint by signing up to receive communications electronically rather than receiving printed documents such as annual reports and Notices of AGMs in the post. To sign up for e-communications, simply register on the Equiniti Shareview website. Once registered, you will need to change your mailing preference to e-communications and provide your email address. You will then receive an email each time a shareholder communication or document becomes available on Man's website.
Many aspects of your shareholding can be managed by registering on the Equiniti Shareview website. For enquiries about your shareholding you can also contact Equiniti in writing at Equiniti, Aspect House, Spencer Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN99 6DA, or by telephone on 0871 384 21121 or Text tel 0871 384 22551 , quoting Ref No 874. Callers from outside the UK should telephone +44 121 415 7592.
Equiniti also provides a share dealing facility through which you can buy or sell Man Group plc shares in the UK. The service is provided by Equiniti Financial Services Limited and can be accessed via the dealing section of the Equiniti Shareview website (www.shareview.co.uk/dealing). To use Equiniti's telephone dealing service, please call 08456 037 037 between 8.00am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday. You can also buy and sell shares through any authorised stockbroker or bank that offers a share dealing service in the UK, or in your country of residence if outside the UK.
Share or investment scams are often run from 'boiler rooms' where fraudsters cold-call investors to offer them worthless, overpriced or even non-existent shares, or to buy shares they currently hold at a price higher than the market value. Shareholders are advised to be very wary of any unsolicited advice, offers to buy shares at a discount, or offers of free reports about the Company. Even seasoned investors have been caught out by such fraudsters and it is estimated that £200 million is lost in this way in the UK each year.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has some helpful information about such scams on its website, including 10 top tips to protect your savings and how to report a suspected investment scam. Man encourages shareholders to read the information on the site which can be accessed at www.fca.org.uk/consumers/scams.
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Man sponsors two major literary prizes – the annual Man Booker Prize for Fiction and the biennial Man Booker International Prize.
Man first took on the sponsorship of the Man Booker Prize for Fiction in 2002. The prize, which was launched in 1969 and receives worldwide recognition, aims to promote excellence in fiction by awarding the best full-length novel published in the English language that year. As of 2014, the rules of the prize have expanded to include writers beyond the UK, Republic of Ireland and Commonwealth, as long as they are writing originally in English and are published in the UK. The novel must be an original, non-self published work in English.
Winning the Man Booker Prize is considered the ultimate accolade by many writers. As former prize-winner Graham Swift commented: "Prizes don't make writers and writers don't write to win prizes, but in the near-glut of literary awards now on offer… it's the one which, if we're completely honest, we most covet."
Eleanor Catton, who won the prize in 2013 for 'The Luminaries', made Man Booker history by being the youngest ever winner at the age of 28, having started writing the novel when she was just 25 years old. At 832 pages, 'The Luminaries' is the longest work to ever win the prize. The chair of the judges, Robert Macfarlane, commented "It's a dazzling work. It's a luminous work. It is vast without being sprawling." Catton was presented with the prize by the Duchess of Cornwall and Man's Chief Executive, Emmanuel Roman, on 15 October 2013 at Guildhall.
The Man Booker International prize is awarded every two years to a living author who has published fiction either originally in English or whose work is generally available in translation in English. It differs from the annual Man Booker Prize in that it highlights one writer's overall contribution to fiction on the world stage, rather than a single work. The 2013 prize went to US author Lydia Davis.
The voluntary sector continues to face huge challenges to deal with an economic climate that puts its income under pressure, and increasing demands to deliver results to vulnerable people. It is vital that services are delivered more efficiently and effectively to alleviate some of the impact of funding cuts on beneficiaries, and charities and social enterprises have the ability to play a key role in improving delivery with their close connections with, and understanding of their beneficiaries, strong local community ties and capacity for innovation.
Charities can effect real change but with the Government's aim to reduce the deficit there is an increasing emphasis on the service provision role of the sector and within that its capacity to deliver public services. With the funding mix shifting away from grants to payments by results contracts, charities must increasingly compete with the private sector for funding and with limited access to capital, most cannot afford to take on contracts to tackle social problems without up-front funding.
Many charitable organisations are not involved in contracting with the state and a large part of the sector continues to operate with very little funding. Requirements and expectations have also grown, across aspects such as governance, leadership, financial management and reporting and impact measurement. As funders, the Man Charitable Trust has an important role to play in shaping behaviour around impact practice as it is essential that the charities we support are able to provide us with evidence of their impact, effectiveness and efficiency. This in turn enables them to assess their own performance, develop their work and communicate their results to those they need to reach.
Man's charitable contribution is based on the financial performance of the business and as a result no donations were received by the Trust in 2013. However, by utilising the Trust's reserves we were able to run a reduced grant programme, spending \$1.8 million on charitable donations and employee engagement programmes during the period and enabling the charities we support to leverage over \$1.1 million from other funding sources. In the UK our supported projects benefitted over 50,000 individuals including disadvantaged and difficult-to-reach young people at risk of exclusion, the homeless and victims of human trafficking.
At Man we recognise the fact that we have far more to give than just financial support. We continue to provide our employees with opportunities to give their time and expertise to those in need in the local community, through our ManKind community volunteering programme. In 2013, our employees provided over 780 hours of volunteering activity, from mentoring young people and running employability skills workshops to transforming an outdoor space at a local women's refuge.
2013 also marked the end of our two year Annual Charity partnership with Starlight. Our employees took part in a number of fundraising and volunteering activities for the charity throughout the year, culminating in a Last Hour Appeal where employees had the opportunity to donate the last hour of their salaries for the benefit of seriously and terminally ill children. Over the course of the partnership employees raised \$158,000 in support of Starlight's work.
Our employees have chosen the Children's Cancer Recovery Project as our new UK Annual Charity for 2014/15. The charity provides much needed support to families coping with a child's cancer diagnosis and we look forward to working with them over the next two years.
Our thanks go out to all of our employees who supported our charitable programmes over the past year and volunteered their time to help others. Our focus for 2014 is to concentrate our support on literacy, numeracy and programmes that support disadvantaged people to engage with education and build the necessary vital life skills to improve life chances and employment prospects.
Lisa Clarke Trust Manager
Registered charity no: 275386
8 yrs The typical reading age of students joining Education Links is age 8 at
14–16 years old.
Teens and Toddlers Teens and Toddlers is an early intervention programme, designed to target young people considered to be at high risk of becoming teenage parents, or disengaging with education, often resulting in NEET (not in employment, education or training). Disadvantaged teenagers, aged between 13 and 17 years, are paired with vulnerable toddlers who they mentor in a supervised nursery environment. This transformative work experience, combined with classroom training, encourages young people to carefully consider the consequences of decisions they make and builds their sense of responsibility so they make positive decisions about their education, their health and their future. The Trust's donation supported four new projects in Hackney and Tower Hamlets.
Community Links Community Links is an east London based charity that runs a wide range of community projects working with 16,000 people in each year in one of the most deprived areas of the UK. The Trust's donation supported the literacy programme at Education Links, an alternative provision school run by Community Links for young people who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education due to difficulties with their behaviour and attitude, typically driven by a troubled family background. Education Links students require more support than mainstream schools can offer and staff work closely with
students to improve their literacy, a vital skill for life which will help them to achieve their potential.
Research suggests that by the age of 30, teenage mothers are 22% more likely to be living in poverty than mothers who have their first child at age 24 or older.
22%
There are over 1.2m children and young people of school age in London. A significant proportion of those live on deprived inner London housing estates and experience high levels of family breakdown, financial deprivation, unemployment, educational failure and criminal and anti-social behaviour.
XLP XLP work in some of London's most challenging areas delivering projects that transform the attitude and behaviour, of young people, increase their educational achievement and empower them to make wise lifestyle choices and realise their potential. Whilst much of their work is based in schools, XLP also travels to 15 inner London estates each week, in two customised double decker buses, to host a range of activities for young people. Teams of experienced youth workers and volunteers provide strong positive role models, homework support and other intervention activities to encourage young people to develop positive behaviour and life-skills, raise self-confidence and stay in education.
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