Cytonn CorporateGovernance Report - 2018 “Improved Corporate Governance Key to Investor Protection” 15th October, 2018 Table of Contents 1 Overview of the Firm 2 Overview of Corporate Governance in Kenya 3 Cytonn Corporate Governance Report - 2018 4 Appendix A Ranking B Metrics Used C Metrics Used- Company Specific Scores D Response List www.cytonn.com 2 I. Overview of the Firm About Us Cytonn Investments is an alternative investment manager with a primary focus on real estate investments in the high growth East African Region. In addition to real estate, Cytonn invests in educational facilities and hospitality, which are complimentary to its real estate developments. We have a unique strategy of coupling two compelling demand areas - the lack of high yielding investment products due to the large banking spread, and the lack of institutional grade real estate; by manufacturing high yielding instruments to attract funding from investors, and we deploy that funding to investment grade, well planned and comprehensive real estate developments that are largely pre-sold. Over Kshs. 82 Seven offices billion worth of Over 500 staff 10 investment 82 projects under 7 across 2 500 members, including 10 ready projects mandate continents Cytonn Distribution in real estate A unique franchise differentiated by: Independence & Investor Focus Alternative Investments StrongAlignment CommittedPartners Focused on serving theinterest Specialized focus on Every staff member is an ownerin Strong global and local of clients, which is best done on alternative assets - Real the firm. When clients do well, the partnerships in financing,land an independent platform to Estate, Private Equity, and firm does well; and when thefirm and Cytonn Real Estate, our minimize conflicts of interest StructuredSolutions does well, staff do well development affiliate www.cytonn.com 4 Why We Exist Africa presents an attractive investment opportunity for investors seeking attractive and long- term returns. Despite the alternative markets in Africa having high and stable returns, only a few institutional players serve the market. Cytonn is focused on delivering higher returns in the alternative markets, while providing the best client service and always protecting our clients’ interests. WE SERVE THREE MAIN CLIENT SEGMENTS: WE INVEST OUR CLIENT FUNDS IN: ● Real Estate, and Real Estate Related Businesses ● High Net-worth Individuals through Cytonn Private Wealth. This is done through our captive Distribution Network ● Private Equity ● East Africans in the Diaspora through Cytonn Diaspora ● Fixed Income Structured Solutions ● Global and Local Institutional Clients. These clients are served ● Equities Structured Solutions from our Investment & Fundraising Team We invest them We deliverthe We collect funds in high growth best possible from ourclients opportunities returns www.cytonn.com 5 Our Business Structure Cytonn Investments Management Plc Cytonn Asset Cytonn Capital Managers Cytonn Partners Other Strategic (Regulated by Real Estate (Private Markets) Initiatives Capital Markets Authority) Private Offers and Real Research and Deal Unit Trust Funds Cytonn Distribution Estate Investments Origination Cytonn Africa Financial East African Forum for Cytonn Hospitality Project Management Fund Alternative Investments Cytonn Education Quality Assurance/ Cytonn Advisory Services Control Cytonn Procurement - Superior Homes Kenya Pension Fund Management Cymatt Serviced Offices Cytonn Real Estate Legal Cytonn Properties Cytonn Centre for Affordable Housing www.cytonn.com 6 Board of Directors To ensure that we remain focused on the clients’ interests, we have put in place proper governance structures. We have a board of directors consisting of 12 members from diverse backgrounds, each bringing in unique skill-sets to thefirm. www.cytonn.com 7 Board of Directors Dr Monica Kerretts PHD Member www.cytonn.com 8 Governance: Board Committees Investments and Strategy Committee Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee The committee oversees and provides strategic investment direction, including the implementation and The committee establishes and oversees finance, audit, monitoring for Cytonn. The members are: risk and compliance, including the implementation and monitoring process. The members are:- . James Maina (Chair) . Madhav Bhalla, LLB (Chair) . Antti-Jussi Ahveninen, MSc . Nasser Olwero, Mphil . Madhav Bhalla, LLB . Madhav Bhandari, MBA . Edwin H. Dande, MBA . Patricia N. Wanjama, CPS . Elizabeth N. Nkukuu, CFA Human Resources, Governance & Compensation Technology and Innovation Committee Committee The committee establishes, oversees and implements The committee establishes, oversees and implements governance structure, human resource policies and firm wide technical expertise and innovative processes as a driver compensations. The members are:- towards competitiveness. The members are:- . Rose Kimotho M.B.S (Chair) . Nasser Olwero, Mphil (Chair) . Antti-Jussi Ahveninen, MSc . Michael Bristow, MSc . Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru, PhD . Rose Kimotho M.B.S . Michael Bristow, MSc . Patricia N. Wanjama, CPS . Edwin H. Dande, MBA www.cytonn.com 9 Management Team Head of Legal & Company Secretary Pankaj Tyagi Senior Development Manager www.cytonn.com 10 Management Team www.cytonn.com 11 Cytonn’s Business Overview Where we Raise Where we Invest How we Exit Money Local High-net-worth Investors via a captive distribution of 250 Individuals Financial Advisors and 300 • Real Estate – 84.8% i.e. Cytonn Distribution Independent Financial Advisors • Financial Services - Global & Local Institutions 4.6% such as Taaleri of Finland Institutions • Education – 0.8% Diaspora • Hospitality - 9.8% via our office in the Investment Vehicles Washington DC Metro Area • Procurement – Just Started Partnership Units (LLP) Retail & Pension REIT’s Fund via Cytonn Asset Managers Other Income Funds Strategic 1. Finance 2. ICT 3. Legal & Compliance 4. Brand (PR & Communication) 5. CS Support Services 6.HR 7. Risk 8. Business Admin 9. Fund Operations 10. Internal Audit www.cytonn.com 12 II. Overview of Corporate Governance in Kenya Introduction to Corporate Governance The four pillars of corporate governance create the principle structure which centres on company leadership, corporate actions and stakeholder protection • “Corporate governance is the application of best management practices, compliance with laws and regulations and adherence to ethical standards for effective management and distribution of wealth and discharge of social responsibility for sustainable development ofstakeholders” – Prof. R Ramakrishnan • A good corporate governance structure must encompass the following pillars Pillar Role in Corporate Governance • Integrity should be a fundamental requirement in choosing corporate officers and board members Integrity and • Organizations should develop a code of conduct for their directors and executives that promotes ethical and Ethics responsible decision making Regulatory • A good corporate governance structure should encompass independence of the directors to the regulators Independence • This will reduce instances of collusion and non-compliance due to connections with theregulators • All financial and corporate actions should be disclosed to the public and made available for all Disclosure and • Proper disclosure stipulates ease of access to this information to the public, and increases transparency, Transparency especially in public companies for the investing public • A good corporate structure should encompass responsibility and accountability for every action undertaken Responsibility and by the directors in relation to the company Accountability • This will ensure that all decisions are made knowing that the firms resources and reputation are being committed,which will assist inprudent decision making www.cytonn.com14 14 Corporate Governance – Oversight in Kenya Organization Role • Regulators, including but not limited to, CBK, CMA, IRA, NSE, RBA and SASRA are all involved in setting out corporate governance guidelines for companies to adhere to but most recently the Cabinet approved the merging of these bodies • The Capital Markets Authority published the “Code of Corporate Governance Practices” which is based on a Regulatory Bodies ‘apply or explain’ approach, an improvement from the ‘comply or explain’ approach • The new approach is principle-based rather than rule-based, and recognizes that a satisfactory explanation for any non-compliance will be acceptable in certain circumstances. This however requires boards to fully disclose any non-compliance with the Code to relevant stakeholders including the Capital Markets Authority with a firm commitment to move towards full compliance. • The Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK) continues to play a critical role in enhancing corporate governance disclosure in Kenya. ICPAK is credited for spearheading the adoption of international Accounting Professional and Audit Standards in Kenya in 1999 Organisations • Other professional associations that have contributed to promote corporate disclosures include the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya, Law Society of Kenya, Institute of Directors of Kenya and the Association of Practitioners in Advertising • Non governmental organisations such as Centre for Corporate Governance (COG) have also in their course of NGOs executing their mandate agitated for improved disclosure. COG drafted the first sample codes of corporate governance best practices that were adopted in 1999 www.cytonn.com15