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Make a Difference! 2004 Annual Report 2004 ANNUAL REPORT 2004 ANNUAL Make a Difference! 2004 Annual Report 203,Hoehyun-Dong,1-Ga, Chung-Gu, Seoul 100-792, Korea Tel : 82-2-2125-2000 Fax : 82-2-2125-2291~4 http://www.woorifg.com CONTENTS 선도 lead Woori At a Glance_04 Financial Highlights_06 Letter to the Shareholders_08 창조 create Board of Directors_16 Corporate Governance_18 Risk Management_21 Operational Efficiency_23 감동 fulfill Universal Banking Platform_28 Corporate Banking_29 Retail Banking_32 Investment & Securities_34 공헌 contribute Culture for Success_38 Corporate Social Responsibility_40 Financial Information _ 43 International Network_200 Organization Chart_202 Group Structure _ 203 Directory & Network_204 Forward-Looking Statements 우리 Many languages, One meaning ; nous 我等 nosotros emeis 私たち wir Woori－A new page in the history of the Korean financial sector Woori is a Korean word referring to community or togetherness. The word "Woori," meaning "we" in English, implies intimacy, harmony, unity, cooperation, and sharing. It represents a spirit of unity, as opposed to separation, and demonstrates the philosophy and values of Woori Financial Group (WFG) in support of collective realization of long-term prosperity and personal fulfillment. "Woori" also refers to WFG's ideals of social contribution. Profile Established as Korea’s first financial holding company in 2001, Woori Financial Group (WFG) reported KRW 13.4 trillion in revenues and KRW 1.3 trillion in net income in 2004, recording the highest profits in the Korean financial industry. The company offers comprehensive financial services to over 17 million customers. A strong corporate culture and reputable brand name are the driving force behind our goal to become Korea's leading integrated financial services provider. WFG plans to transition the "Woori" name into a world-class brand, attaining our core values of maximization of shareholder value, long-term happiness of customers and employees, and social contribution for global wellness. 2004 ANNUAL REPORT 02 선도 lead are the Leading Financial Group 03 Woori Financial Group was formed as the first financial holding company with the mission to help lead the financial institutions under our group to profitable operations. We are steadily establishing the foundation to emerge as a world-class leading financial group by practicing transparent and responsible management supported by a solid ethical corporate culture. Woori At a Glance_04 Financial Highlights_06 Letter to the Shareholders_08 2004 ANNUAL REPORT 04 Woori At a Glance BUSINESS SUMMARY Woori Financial Group (WFG) Launched in 2001, WFG has successfully reconfigured the group structure and resolved (KRW in billions) 2004 2003 asset quality issues. Groundwork to realize group synergies is being shaped and the Operating Income 1,167.2 343.2 recent acquisition of LG Investment & Securities has put us one step closer to achieving Net Income 1,292.4 56.3 our goal of being the leading universal bank. Total Assets 136,630.5 128,767.7 BIS Ratio 12.1% 11.3% Woori Bank With over 100-year history and tradition, Woori Bank is one of Korea’s largest (KRW in billions) 2004 2003 commercial banks. The Bank offers a wide range of banking and other financial Operating Income 1,451.2 1,513.7 products and services to its 17 million customers through 698 domestic branches and Net Income 1,996.6 1,332.1 16 overseas branches. In 2004, Woori Bank posted a record net profit of KRW 2 Total Assets 106,009.4 103,309.7 BIS Ratio 12.2% 11.2% trillion. Kwangju Bank Kwangju Bank has solidified its position as a premium regional bank, playing a pivotal (KRW in billions) 2004 2003 role in the southwestern province, Jeollanam-do and the city of Kwangju. Through 115 Operating Income 90.4 40.7 branches and offices, Kwangju Bank is able to effectively serve its 2 million retail and Net Income 72.2 57.1 SME customers. Total Assets 9,885.6 8,777.5 BIS Ratio 11.8% 10.7% Kyongnam Bank Serving the southeastern region of the country, Kyongnam Bank is the leading local (KRW in billions) 2004 2003 bank that operates a total of 118 branches nationwide. The Bank contributes to the Operating Income 125.4 93.8 regional economy with specialized and community-oriented financial services both to Net Income 109.2 85.2 the retail and SME segments. Total Assets 11,981.7 10,986.1 BIS Ratio 11.3% 11.7% 05 BUSINESS SUMMARY Woori Investment & Securities (WIS) Woori Investment & Securities is the leading securities firm that is engaged in the (KRW in billions) 2004* 2003 trading, agency, brokerage, and underwriting of securities. WIS operates 147 domestic Operating Income 91.1 164.6 branches and three overseas subsidiaries, and one overseas office. In order to emerge Net Income 54.8 -13.0 as the leading investment bank, the company is reinforcing core competencies in Total Assets 5,874 5,234 investment banking and wealth management operations. LG Investment Trust * Nine months ending Dec. 2004 ※Woori Securities Only Management and Woori Futures are subsidiaries of WIS. Woori Investment Trust Management (WITM) WITM was established in 1988 and is engaged in the investment trust management (KRW in billions) 2004* 2003 business. The company’s ownership was transferred to WFG in 2002, and, pursuant to Operating Income 0.7 1.7 the Indirect Investment Asset Management Business Act, WITM manages investment Net Income 2.5 1.3 trusts and market-related products, including beneficiary certificates and mutual funds Equity-to Risk Ratio 600.0% 719.3% for retail and institutional customers. * Nine months ending Dec. 2004 Woori F&I Established in 2001, Woori F&I has acted as a vehicle for the management, operation, (KRW in billions) 2004 2003 and disposition of distressed assets held by the Group’s subsidiaries. Woori CA Asset Operating Income 38.0 31.2 Management, a joint venture with Lehman Brothers, was spun off to manage the Net Income 20.0 16.9 Total Assets 233.7 171.8 Group’s bad assets. Woori F&I also sets up joint venture special purpose companies to purchase part of the Group’s non-performing loans. Woori Financial Information System (WFIS) As the first comprehensive finance IT-solution provider, WFIS successfully integrated (KRW in billions) 2004 2003 and upgraded the Group’s IT infrastructure to the international level. WFIS handles all Operating Income 12.9 20.9 IT-related operations on an outsourcing basis for the Group and its subsidiaries. The Net Income 0.4 4.0 Company currently focuses management resources on the development of IT platform Total Assets 322.2 280.2 that goes beyond that of global leading banks. 2004 ANNUAL REPORT 06 Financial Highlights Selected Financial Data As of Years ended Dec. 31, 2004 and 2003 (KRW in billion, except where indicated otherwise) 2004 2003 Change KEY INCOME STATEMENT FIGURES Operating Revenue 13,359 10,403 28.4% Operating Expense 12,192 10,060 21.2% Loan Loss Provisions 1,265 2,411 -47.5% Operating Income 1,167 343 240.1% Net Income 1,292 56 2,207.1% KEY BALANCE SHEET FIGURES Total Assets 136,631 128,768 6.1% Shareholders'Equity 8,694 5,698 52.6% MARKET CAPITALIZATION 6,794 5,289 28.5% PROFITABILITY RATIOS (%) Return on Average Assets-Banking 1) 1.7 1.3 0.4%p Return on Average Equity-Banking 1) 25.3 24.4 0.9%p Cost/Income Ratio 46.7 41.7 5.0%p ASSET QUALITY RATIOS (%) Loan Loss Reserves / NPLs 2) 88.6 91.1 -2.3%p NPLs / Total Credit 2.5 2.8 -0.3%p BIS CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIOS 1) (%) Tier I 7.8 6.8 1.0%p Total BIS CAR 12.1 11.3 0.8%p EMPLOYEES (FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS) 15,846 14,326 10.6% *All figures based on Korean Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Notes: 1) For Woori Bank, Kwangju Bank, and Kyongnam Bank combined 2) Substandard and below credits 07 Net Income (KRW in billions) 1,292.4 Shareholder Composition (As of Year ended Dec. 31, 2004) 591.6 56.3 FY2002 FY2003 FY2004 Shareholders' Equity (KRW in billions) 8,693.7 (78.9%) Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) 5,314.8 5,698.3 (11.5%) Foreigners (3.7%) Individuals (4.2%) Domestic Financial Institutions (1.7%) Others FY2002 FY2003 FY2004 Share Price Ratio Share Price of Dec. 30, 2003=100 160.0 Dec. 30, 2003 KRW 6,820 Dec. 30, 2004 KRW 8,530 120.0 80.0 40.0 Woori Financial Group Bank Industry Average 0 Jan.04 Apr.04 Jul.04 Oct.04 Dec.04 2004 ANNUAL REPORT 08 Letter to the Shareholders We achieved our greatest performance in 2004, and layed the groundwork for the future growth of Woori Financial Group. We are now well positioned to lead our business, create value, fulfill our customers’ needs, and contribute to society. 09 Dear Shareholders We achieved our greatest performance The rapid turnaround in profitability is primarily attributed to in 2004, and layed the groundwork for the future growth of the successful rehabilitation of credit card operations. Woori Financial Group. Record earnings and a return on During the first quarter of 2004, we merged Woori Credit equity of almost 20% clearly exhibit the growing strength of Card with Woori Bank, and accelerated the normalization of the Woori franchise. Our consistent improvement in operations, enabling our credit card business to begin quarterly earnings has also provided the market with greater realizing profits immediately. Prior to the merger, confidence in Woori, as evidenced by nearly a twofold provisioning expenses of KRW 422 billion were incurred to increase of our market value to US$8 billion as of March restructure the credit card asset base.
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