Britam Holdings Plc Annual Report & Financial Statements
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2018 Britam Holdings Plc Annual Report & Financial Statements Vision To be the LEADING diversified financial services company in our chosen markets across Africa. Mission Providing you with financial security EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. Brand Position With YOU every step of the way. OUR VALUES RESPECT | INTEGRITY | INNOVATION | CUSTOMER FOCUS 2 Britam Holdings PlcPLC Annual Annual Report Report & & Financial Financial Statements Statements 2018 2018 CONTENTS Overview About Us 2 Group Structure 3 Five Year Financial Highlights 4 Chairman’s Statement 5 Group Managing Directors Statement 11 Board of Directors 20 Executive Management 24 Integrated Report Our Business Model 26 How we create value – Our Business Model 28 How we share value with our stakeholders 31 Our Stakeholder Engagement process 40 Performance Overview Financial Review 42 Governance and Risk Corporate Governance Report 45 Management Governance Audit Report 51 Legal Audit Report 53 Enterprise Risk Management Report 54 Strategy Report 59 Financial Statements Director’s Report 62 Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities 64 Independent Auditor’s report 65 Financial Statements 69 Notice of the Annual General Meeting 168 Corporate Information 174 Britam Holdings Plc Annual Report & Financial Statements 2018 1 OVERVIEW ABOUT US Britam is a leading diversified financial services group listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The Group has presence in seven countries in Africa namely: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania,Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique and Malawi. The Group offers a wide range of financial solutions in life assurance, general insurance, health insurance, retirement planning, asset management, property and banking. These solutions enable our customers to protect and grow their wealth and achieve their fi nancial goals every step of the way. SS UG KE RW TZ MA MO 32 10 8 offices offices offices KE TZ UG 7 5 3 1 offices offices offices office SOUTH SUDAN MA RW MO SS 2 Britam Holdings PlcPLC Annual Annual Report Report & & Financial Financial Statements Statements 2018 2018 GROUP STRUCTURE Britam Holdings Plc Asset Property Portfolio Insurance Management Investments Britam Asset Britam Asset HF Group Plc Equity Group Managers (Kenya) Managers (Uganda) 48.4% Holdings Plc Limited Limited 7.9% 100% 100% Britam Properties Britam Properties (Kenya) Limited (Uganda) Limited 100% 100% Britam Life Britam General Britam Insurance Britam Insurance Assurance Insurance Company (Malawi) (Tanzania) Limited Company (Kenya) Company (Kenya) Limited 55% Limited Limited 100% 100% 100% Britam Insurance Britam Insurance Britam Insurance Britam - Company Company (South Company Companhia De (Uganda) Limited Sudan) Limited (Rwanda) Limited Seguros De 100% 100% 100% Mozambique S.A 98% Britam Holdings Plc Annual Report & Financial Statements 2018 3 FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Summary statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 Shs’000 Shs’000 Shs’000 Shs’000 Shs’000 Revenues Gross earned premiums and fund management fees 24,986,224 24,058,941 21,221,078 20,324,212 14,741,828 Gross earned premiums 24,325,111 23,298,311 20,291,844 19,605,675 14,045,772 Net earned premiums 21,061,660 20,298,120 17,393,585 16,373,722 11,792,162 Fund management fees 661,113 760,630 929,234 718,537 696,056 Investment income 6,667,588 4,446,714 5,223,975 4,550,017 3,477,271 Realised & unrealised gains / (losses) on financial assets (3,049,273) 1,324,833 (2,412,009) (2,836,211) 4,102,165 Commissions earned & other income 1,052,523 1,006,377 1,225,429 1,324,922 624,681 Total income 26,393,611 27,836,674 22,360,214 20,130,987 20,692,335 Expenses Net insurance benefits and claims 14,247,140 12,498,761 5,001,165 10,614,215 8,023,291 Interest payments/increase in unit value 1,688,638 2,462,961 1,742,978 495,774 2,035,986 Operating and other expenses 8,244,558 7,355,818 7,094,697 6,716,741 4,616,406 Finance costs 905,567 1,186,147 1,177,264 802,155 350,290 Commissions payable 3,313,922 3,520,150 3,547,258 3,291,904 2,712,987 Total expenses 28,399,825 27,023,837 18,563,362 21,920,789 17,738,960 Share of profit of the associate (289,656) 53,006 442,281 594,864 259,007 (Loss)/Profit before tax (2,295,870) 865,843 4,239,133 (1,194,938) 3,212,382 Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year (2,856,296) 1,908,150 784,673 (3,183,699) 6,013,313 (Loss)/earnings per share (0.92) 0.26 1.26 (0.5) 1.31 Summary statement of financial position Shareholders’ funds 23,956,170 22,670,010 17,877,596 17,674,448 21,439,672 Total assets 103,656,332 99,024,857 83,642,609 77,632,352 72,450,354 Total liabilities 79,700,162 76,354,847 65,765,013 59,957,904 51,010,682 4 Britam Holdings Plc Annual Report & Financial Statements 2018 CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to present the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2018. It was a challenging year for our Company. Our financial results are a reflection of an unfavourable macro-economic environment and the weak performance of some of our strategic investments in equities and property. We remain confident of the longer term returns achievable from these investments. Economic Environment Global Annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth eased in 2018 at 3.7 percent, 0.2 percent lower than earlier projections. Trade wars, high interest rates, and reduced growth in the European Union area continue to lead to expectations of slower growth in 2019 and 2020, projected at 3.5 percent and 3.6 percent, respectively. Sub-Saharan GDP growth projections however predict recovery with growth projected at 3.5 percent in 2019, from an estimated growth of 2.9 percent in 2018. Kenya Kenya’s GDP growth is estimated to have increased to 6 percent in 2018 from 4.9 percent in 2017. This growth was supported by reduced political tensions, favorable weather conditions and recovery in the tourism sector. Notably, improved food production and decline in global oil prices kept inflation stable at 5 percent during the year. “We will continue to innovate and enhance both our products and services and increase our agent network. Our innovations have been driven by our customers’ needs and a focus on key economic activities in the various countries in which we are present.” Britam Holdings Plc Annual Report & Financial Statements 2018 55 CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT (continued) The business environment faced challenges due to the improvement in the performance of HF as a number of strategic slowdown in credit growth resulting from the interest rate cap initiatives are undertaken. law which remains in place, and additional costs arising from the reintroduction of Value Added Tax on petroleum products after Shareholders’ funds increased by 6 percent on the back of exemption since 2013. issuance of new shares to AfricInvest III – SPV 1 during the year. Stable economic growth at 5.9 percent in 2019 into 2020 is Dividend expected, resulting from stable macroeconomic and political The board of Directors are unable to recommend a dividend for environments. However there are concerns at increasing debt the year 2018 (2017: Shs 756.9 million, 35 cents per share). to GDP levels caused by fiscal deficits which may constrain government’s capital spending.g. Board and Governance Regional Economies The Board defines the purpose of the Group, its strategic intent, objectives and its values. It holds responsibility for the Group’s We are maintining our strategy of growing our regional presence. strategic direction, financial performance, compliance with laws Our chosen economies are growing at rates higher than the and regulations, as well as ensuring the competent management average for sub-Sahara Africa. of the business. It further ensures that procedures and practices In Uganda, GDP growth is estimated at 5.9 percent in 2018, are in place to protect the Group's assets and reputation. up from 4.0 percent in 2017. 2019 growth is projected at 6.1 The Board reviewed its composition during the year and percent supported by continued infrastructure developments and recommended for appointment by the shareholders two new increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the oil and gas sector. directors with a variety of skills and experience. Tanzania’s GDP growth is estimated at 5.8 percent in 2018. In August 2018, the Directors attended several training sessions Economic growth is projected at around 6.6 percent in 2019 on Corporate Governance, Effective Board, Sustainable Business supported by public sector infrastructure projects. Practices, Risk Management and the impact of IFRS 7 and IFRS Rwanda’s economic growth is estimated at 7.2 percent in 2018, 19. an improvement from 6.1 percent in 2017. Growth is projected at A Board Evaluation exercise was conducted in November 2018. 7.8 percent in 2019 supported by public infrastructure projects This included the evaluation of the Board, Board Committees, the and implementation of the Made-in Rwanda initiative. Group Managing Director and the Company Secretary. A very 2018 growth in Mozambique is estimated to slow down to 3.5 favourable report resulted. But we continue to strive for excellence percent following a decline in public spending, slowdown in the and an action plan has been developed to address the issues agriculture sector and low foreign direct investments. However, arising from the evaluation exercise. In 2018, the Board tracked 2019 growth is expected to recover to 4 percent driven by the implementation of the action plans agreed from the 2017 improvements in agriculture and extractive industries, and increase board evaluation exercise.