Investec plc and Investec Limited (combined results)

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1 Investec plc and Investec Limited (combined results) Unaudited combined consolidated financial results for the six months ended Unaudited combined consolidated financial results for the six months ended Investec, the International specialist bank and asset manager, announces its results for the six months ended This announcement covers the results of the Investec group for the six months ended. Basis of presentation Statutory basis Statutory information is set out in a separate section in this announcement. The sale of businesses during the previous financial year (further detail is provided in the Notes to the commentary section ) has had a significant effect on the comparability of the group s financial position and results. As a result, comparison on a statutory basis of these interim results with the prior period would be less meaningful. Ongoing basis In order to present a more meaningful view of the group s performance, the results are presented on an ongoing basis excluding items that in management s view could distort the comparison of performance between periods. Based on this principle, the following items are excluded from underlying profit: the results of the businesses sold i.e. Investec Bank (Australia) Limited, the UK Kensington business and the Start (Irish) mortgage business; the remaining legacy business in the UK. This basis of presentation is consistent with the approach adopted for the year ended 31 March. A reconciliation between the statutory and ongoing income statement is provided. Unless the context indicates otherwise, all comparatives included in the commentary relate to the six months ended Group results have been negatively impacted by the 8.2% depreciation of the average Rand: Pounds Sterling exchange rate over the period. Amounts represented on a currency neutral basis for income statement items assume that the relevant average exchange rates remain the same for the six month period to when compared to the prior period. Amounts represented on a currency neutral basis for balance sheet items assume that the relevant closing exchange rates remain the same as at when compared to 31 March. Overview of results Positive business momentum contributes to improved results Sustained improvement in the operating environment in the UK has supported good levels of activity in the banking businesses. In South Africa the corporate and private banking businesses have seen strong growth in loan portfolios and client activity, notwithstanding an overall weakness in macro-economic conditions. The Specialist Banking investment and fixed income portfolios have posted a solid result during the period. The Specialist Banking business has reported results substantially ahead of the prior period. The Asset Management and Wealth & Investment businesses have reported solid net inflows of GBP4.0 billion. Continued investment in infrastructure, digital platforms and increased headcount are supporting growth initiatives in the overall business. The group has further grown and enhanced its international offering, increasing its client base and deepening its core franchise. A diversified portfolio and a sound balance of earnings generated between capital light and capital intensive businesses continues to support a high level of recurring income. Statutory operating profit salient features Statutory operating profit before goodwill, acquired intangibles, nonoperating items and taxation and after other non-controlling interests ( operating profit ) increased 16.1% to GBP279.4 million (2014: GBP240.8 million) an increase of 22.5% on a currency neutral basis. Statutory adjusted earnings per share (EPS) before goodwill, acquired intangibles and non-operating items increased 13.2% from 19.7 pence to 22.3 pence an increase of 19.8% on a currency neutral basis. Solid performance from the ongoing business Ongoing operating profit increased 16.5% to GBP315.0 million (2014: GBP270.4 million) an increase of 22.2% on a currency neutral basis. Ongoing adjusted EPS before goodwill, acquired intangibles and nonoperating items increased 13.3% from 22.5 pence to 25.5 pence an increase of 19.1% on a currency neutral basis. Third party assets under management decreased 8.2% to GBP113.9 billion (31 March : GBP124.1billion) a decrease of 3.1% on a currency neutral basis. Customer accounts (deposits) decreased 4.2% to GBP21.7 billion (31 March : GBP22.6 billion) - an increase of 4.5% on a currency neutral basis. Core loans and advances decreased 2.5% to GBP16.1 billion (31 March : GBP16.5 billion) - an increase of 7.1% on a currency neutral basis. The UK legacy portfolio continues to be actively managed down The legacy portfolio reduced from GBP696 million at 31 March to GBP645 million through redemptions and write-offs. The legacy business reported a loss before taxation of GBP35.5 million (2014:GBP41.7 million) with impairments on the legacy portfolio reducing 24.5% from GBP37.6 million to GBP28.4 million. Maintained a sound balance sheet Capital remained well in excess of current regulatory requirements. The group is comfortable with its common equity tier 1 ratio target at a 10% level, as its current leverage ratios for both Investec Limited and Investec plc are above 7%. Liquidity remained strong with cash and near cash balances amounting to GBP9.2 billion. Dividend increase of 11.8% The board declared a dividend of 9.5 pence per ordinary share (2014: 8.5 pence) resulting in a dividend cover based on the group s adjusted EPS before goodwill and non-operating items of 2.3 times (2014: 2.3 times), consistent with the group s dividend policy. Stephen Koseff, Chief Executive Officer of Investec said: We are pleased with the progress shown by the group, with profits comfortably ahead of last year. In particular, our Specialist Banking businesses are benefiting from positive business momentum, as reflected in the growth in our loan books and increased client base. Our investment to digitise and internationalise the Wealth & Investment operation will place it on a strong footing to continue its growth trajectory, whilst good net inflows demonstrate the resilience and diversification of our Asset Management franchise. We are well placed to continue our growth despite the Rand weakness and market volatility.

2 Bernard Kantor, Managing Director of Investec said: Strong results from our Specialist Bank reflect our hard work to develop and reshape this business. The strength of our Asset Management and Wealth & Investment franchises supported solid net inflows, notwithstanding challenging market conditions. Investec continues to position its core businesses for sustained growth in its principal markets. For further information please contact: Investec +27 (0) or +44 (0) / +44 (0) Stephen Koseff, Chief Executive Officer Bernard Kantor, Managing Director Ursula Nobrega, Investor Relations (mobile:+27 (0) ) Brunswick (SA PR advisers) Marina Bidoli Tel: / Cecilia de Almeida Tel: / Newgate (UK PR advisers) Jonathan Clare/Jason Nisse/Alistair Kellie/Andy Jones Tel: +44 (0) Presentation/conference call details A presentation on the results will commence at 9:00 UK time/11:00 SA time. Viewing options as below: Live on South African TV (Business day TV channel 412 DSTV) A live and delayed video webcast at Toll free numbers for the telephone conference facilities SA participants: UK participants: rest of Europe and other participants: Australian participants: USA participants: About Investec Investec is an international specialist bank and asset manager that provides a diverse range of financial products and services to a niche client base in three principal markets the UK and Europe, South Africa and Asia/Australia as well as certain other countries. The group was established in 1974 and currently has approximately employees. Investec focuses on delivering distinctive profitable solutions for its clients in three core areas of activity namely, Asset Management, Wealth & Investment and Specialist Banking. In July 2002 the Investec group implemented a dual listed company structure with listings on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges. The combined group s current market capitalisation is approximately GBP4.7 billion. Investec plc and Investec Limited (combined results) Unaudited combined consolidated financial results for the six months ended. The commentary below largely focuses on the results of the ongoing business. Overall group performance ongoing basis Operating profit before goodwill, acquired intangibles, non-operating items and taxation and after other non-controlling interests ( operating profit ) increased 16.5% to GBP315.0 million (2014: GBP270.4 million) an increase of 22.2% on a currency neutral basis. Group results have been negatively impacted by the 8.2% depreciation of the average Rand: Pounds Sterling exchange rate over the period. The combined South African businesses operating profit rose 13.0% in Rand, whilst the combined UK and Other businesses posted a 37.8% increase in operating profit in Pounds Sterling. Operating profit in the Specialist Banking business increased 29.1% benefiting from good levels of client activity across our geographies, supported by a deepening of the client franchise. Wealth & Investment s operating profit decreased by 0.5% and Asset Management s operating profit declined 8.0%. Both divisions have continued to experience higher levels of average funds under management and net inflows. Salient features of the period under review are: Adjusted earnings attributable to shareholders before goodwill, acquired intangibles and non-operating items increased 15.2% to GBP222.6 million (2014: GBP193.2 million) an increase of 20.9% on a currency neutral basis. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) before goodwill, acquired intangibles and non-operating items increased 13.3% from 22.5 pence to 25.5 pence an increase of 19.1% on a currency neutral basis. Recurring income as a percentage of total operating income amounted to 71.6% (2014: 74.6%). The annualised credit loss charge as a percentage of average gross core loans and advances amounted to 0.22% (2014: 0.29%), with impairments decreasing by 14.3% to GBP17.7 million. Third party assets under management decreased 8.2% to GBP113.9 billion (31 March : GBP124.1billion) a decrease of 3.1% on a currency neutral basis. Customer accounts (deposits) decreased 4.2% to GBP21.7 billion (31 March : GBP22.6 billion) - an increase of 4.5% on a currency neutral basis. Core loans and advances decreased 2.5% to GBP16.1 billion (31 March : GBP16.5 billion) - an increase of 7.1% on a currency neutral basis. Business unit review ongoing basis Asset Management Asset Management operating profit decreased by 8.0% to GBP70.6 million (2014: GBP76.7 million). The business benefited from solid net inflows of GBP2.9 billion. Earnings were impacted by market and currency volatility and lower performance fees in South Africa. Total funds under management amount to GBP70.1 billion (31 March : GBP77.5 billion). Wealth & Investment Wealth & Investment operating profit decreased by 0.5% to GBP37.9 million (2014: GBP38.0 million). The business benefited from higher average funds under management and net inflows of GBP1.1 billion. Total funds under management amount to GBP43.4 billion (31 March : GBP46.1 billion). Overall performance of the global business is marginally behind the prior period due to investment expenditure on growth initiatives, particularly in the UK business. These initiatives should support an increase in operating margin in the medium term. Specialist Banking Specialist Banking operating profit increased by 29.1% to GBP229.2 million (2014: GBP177.6 million). South Africa reported a solid increase in net interest income driven by loan book growth of 9.5% to ZAR199.4 billion. The unlisted investment portfolio performed well during the period. The corporate and private banking businesses benefited from positive business momentum and franchise growth. The credit loss ratio on average core loans and advances improved marginally to 0.28% (2014: 0.29%), despite the business reporting a moderate increase in impairments. The UK and Other businesses experienced good levels of activity, higher earnings from the fixed income portfolio and a normalised performance from the Hong Kong investment portfolio. Core loans grew 3.1% to GBP6.6 billion and impairments declined over the period, with the credit loss ratio amounting to 0.13% (2014: 0.27%). Further information on key developments within each of the business units is provided in a detailed report published on the group s website: Group costs These largely relate to group brand and marketing costs and a portion of executive and support functions which are associated with group level activities. These costs are not incurred by the operating divisions and are necessary to support the operational functioning of the group. Historically, these numbers were reflected solely in the results of the Specialist Bank and the group now reflects these separately. These costs amounted to GBP22.6 million (2014: GBP21.9 million). Financial statement analysis ongoing basis Total operating income Total operating income before impairment losses on loans and advances increased by 11.2% to GBP992.1 million (2014: GBP891.8 million). Net interest income increased by 7.8% to GBP284.1 million (2014: GBP263.5 million) largely due to strong book growth and an increase in margin earned on early redemption of loans, reflecting higher activity levels. Net fee and commission income increased by 0.9% to GBP530.6 million (2014: GBP525.9 million) as a result of higher average funds under management over the period and net inflows in the Asset Management and Wealth Management businesses. The Specialist Banking business benefited from a solid performance from the corporate treasury, corporate structuring and property fund management businesses in South Africa. Growth in fees in the global private banking business was supported by increased client activity. This was partially offset by lower fees earned in the UK corporate finance business and the asset management business in South Africa. Investment income increased significantly to GBP112.4 million (2014: GBP54.8 million). The group s unlisted investment portfolio in South Africa delivered a solid performance, the Hong Kong investment portfolio performance normalised and the UK experienced higher earnings from the fixed income portfolio.

3 Trading income arising from customer flow increased by 10.8% to GBP57.3 million (2014:GBP51.7 million) whilst trading income from other trading activities reflected a profit of GBP4.3 million (2014: loss of GBP9.1 million) largely due to foreign currency gains. Other operating income includes associate income and income earned on an operating lease portfolio. Impairment losses on loans and advances Impairments on loans and advances decreased from GBP20.7 million to GBP17.7 million. Since 31 March gross defaults have improved from GBP247.1 million to GBP210.1 million. The percentage of default loans (net of impairments but before taking collateral into account) to core loans and advances amounted to 0.85% (31 March : 1.04%). Operating costs The ratio of total operating costs to total operating income was 65.4% (2014:67.4%). Total operating costs grew by 8.0% to GBP648.6 million (2014: GBP600.5 million) reflecting: an increase in headcount and business infrastructure expenses across divisions to support increased activity and growth initiatives; an increase in variable remuneration given increased profitability in certain businesses. Taxation The effective tax rate amounts to 21.2 % (2014:18.8%). Profit attributable to non-controlling interests Profit attributable to non-controlling interests mainly comprises: GBP8.6 million profit attributable to non-controlling interests in the Asset Management business. GBP12.7 million profit attributable to non-controlling interests in the Investec Property Fund Limited. A reduction of GBP2.5 million relating to Euro denominated preferred securities issued by a subsidiary of Investec plc which were reflected on the balance sheet as part of non-controlling interests. (The transaction was hedged and a forex transaction loss arising on the hedge was reflected in operating profit before goodwill with the equal and opposite impact reflected in earnings attributable to non-controlling interests). These securitites were redeemed on 24 June. Balance sheet analysis Since 31 March : Total shareholders equity (including non-controlling interests) decreased by 9.3% to GBP3.7 billion largely due to the depreciation of the Rand against Pounds Sterling. Net asset value per share decreased 5.2% to pence and net tangible asset value per share (which excludes goodwill and intangible assets) decreased by 6.8% to pence. The annualised return on adjusted average shareholders equity of the ongoing business increased from 13.8% to 14.8%. Liquidity and funding As at the group held GBP9.2 billion in cash and near cash balances (GBP4.4 billion in Investec plc and R100.0 billion in Investec Limited) which amounted to 36.0% of its liability base. Loans and advances to customers as a percentage of customer deposits amounted to 75.1% (31 March : 74.0%). The group had higher average liquidity levels in the UK driven by the sale of group assets in the prior financial year. These balances have decreased by 12.9% since 31 March, as part of a planned strategy by the group to reduce surplus cash balances post the sale of group assets, whilst maintaining its overall conservative approach to liquidity management. The group comfortably meets Basel liquidity requirements for the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) in the UK. In South Africa the group has continued to see good progress from Investec Cash Investments leading to higher cash balances. Basel III LCR regulations have been implemented from 1 January. Investec Bank Limited (Solo basis) ended the period to with the three-month average of its LCR at 118.3%, which is well ahead of the minimum levels required. Further detail with respect to the bank s LCR ratio in South Africa is provided on the website. Capital adequacy and leverage ratios The group is targeting a minimum common equity tier one capital ratio above 10% by March 2016 and a total capital adequacy ratio range of 14% to 17% on a consolidated basis for each of Investec plc and Investec Limited respectively. The group s anticipated fully loaded Basel III common equity tier 1 capital adequacy ratios in both Investec plc and Investec Limited are reflected in the table below. 31 March Investec plc^ Capital adequacy ratio 16.4% 16.7% Tier 1 ratio 11.7% 11.9% Common equity tier 1 ratio 10.5% 10.2% Common equity tier 1 ratio (anticipated Basel III fully loaded *) 10.5% 10.2% Leverage ratio (current) 7.4% 7.7% Leverage ratio (anticipated Basel III fully loaded *) 6.7% 6.6% Investec Limited^ Capital adequacy ratio 14.2% 14.7% Tier 1 ratio 10.9% 11.3% Common equity tier 1 ratio 9.5% 9.6% Common equity tier 1 ratio (anticipated Basel III fully loaded *) 9.5% 9.5% Leverage ratio (current*) 7.4% 8.1% Leverage ratio (anticipated Basel III fully loaded *) 6.7% 7.2% *Based on the group s understanding of current and draft regulations, fully loaded is based on Basel III capital requirements as fully phased in by ^The capital adequacy disclosures follow Investec s normal basis of presentation so as to show a consistent basis of calculation across the jurisdictions in which the group operates. For Investec plc this does not include the deduction of foreseeable dividends when calculating CET1 capital as now required under the CRR and EBA technical standards. The impact of the final proposed ordinary and preference dividends totalling GBP59 million for Investec plc would be around 50 bps. Investec Limited s capital information includes unappropriated profits. If unappropriated profits are excluded from the capital information, Investec Limited s tier 1 and capital adequacy ratio would be 9 bps lower. Legacy business overview of results Since 31 March the group s legacy portfolio in the UK has continued to be actively managed down from GBP696 million to GBP645 million largely through redemptions and write-offs. The total legacy business over the period reported a loss before taxation of GBP35.5 million (2014:GBP41.7 million). The remaining legacy portfolio will continue to be managed down as the group sees opportunities to clear the portfolio. Management believe that the remaining legacy book will still take two to four years to wind down. Total net defaults in the legacy book amount to GBP181 million (31 March : GBP185 million). Additional information - South African Investment Vehicle In South Africa a new investment vehicle, Investec Equity Partners (IEP), has been created in which Investec will hold a 45% stake alongside other strategic investors who will hold the remaining 55%. Investec Principal Investments will transfer certain portfolio companies to this new vehicle and IEP will resultantly raise an additional ZAR10 billion of new equity and debt capital to grow the underlying companies transferred and to take advantage of future investment opportunities. This transaction is subject to regulatory approval. It is intended that all Investec Principal Investments staff will transfer to the new company from 1 January Operating Responsibilities Investec, in pursuit of sustained growth across its businesses, has restructured certain operating responsibilities with the aim of achieving the following broad objectives: To maintain differentiated businesses that are integrated and coordinated under the Investec brand, while focused on providing the best solution for the client; To facilitate the growth of businesses with direct management responsibility and accountability; To ensure talented future leaders are in place for the long-term success of the group. Investec has always maintained a policy of growing talent from within. The majority of the group s leaders have an extensive history with the group and are valued for their institutional knowledge and expertise. Key global businesses are supported by experienced management teams who are responsible for driving the performance of those businesses.

4 Set out below are the following operating responsibilities (certain of which are subject to regulatory approval): Group Stephen Koseff remains Group Chief Executive Officer and Bernard Kantor remains Group Managing Director. They continue to focus on group strategy, development and growth of the Investec global businesses, and the positioning of the group among all stakeholders. Glynn Burger continues as Group Risk and Finance Director with Nishlan Samujh performing the role of Group Chief Financial Officer. Specialist Bank Investec is consolidating its integration strategy in the Specialist Bank. Ciaran Whelan and David van der Walt become joint Heads of the Specialist Bank. Ciaran Whelan will focus on private banking and David van der Walt on corporate and institutional banking. David van der Walt remains Chief Executive Officer of Investec Bank plc. In South Africa, Richard Wainwright becomes Chief Executive Officer of Investec Bank Limited and together with Glynn Burger, the Joint Geographic Head of South Africa. Andy Leith becomes Executive Chairman of IEP, the new South African investment vehicle (refer above). He will be actively involved and responsible for this business and continues as a Senior Group Executive of Investec Limited, where he will focus on key client relationships and the integration of Investec s offering to these clients. Robin Magid and Nick Riley remain Head of Property Trading and Development and Chief Executive Officer of Investec Property Fund, respectively. Asset Management Hendrik du Toit continues as Chief Executive Officer of Investec Asset Management. Wealth & Investment Steve Elliot remains Global Head of the Wealth & Investment business, with Jonathan Wragg and Henry Blumenthal being responsible for the UK and South African businesses, respectively. Outlook Investec is positioning itself for sustained growth with an enhanced operational focus. The group has successfully implemented its key strategic initiatives and continues to develop its core businesses in its principal markets. The macro environment is uncertain as global equity markets remain volatile and, in South Africa, social and economic challenges persist. Investec, nevertheless, remains positive. Current levels of activity are supporting performance as the group focuses on providing value for shareholders and an exceptional experience for clients. On behalf of the boards of Investec plc and Investec Limited Fani Titi stephen Koseff Bernard Kantor Chairman Chief Executive Officer Managing Director 18 November Notes to the commentary section above Presentation of financial information Investec operates under a Dual Listed Companies (DLC) structure with primary listings of Investec plc on the London Stock Exchange and Investec Limited on the JSE Limited. In terms of the contracts constituting the DLC structure, Investec plc and Investec Limited effectively form a single economic enterprise in which the economic and voting rights of ordinary shareholders of the companies are maintained in equilibrium relative to each other. The directors of the two companies consider that for financial reporting purposes, the fairest presentation is achieved by combining the results and financial position of both companies. Accordingly, the interim results for Investec plc and Investec Limited present the results and financial position of the combined DLC group under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), denominated in Pounds Sterling. In the commentary above, all references to Investec or the group relate to the combined DLC group comprising Investec plc and Investec Limited. Foreign currency impact The group s reporting currency is Pounds Sterling. Certain of the group s operations are conducted by entities outside the UK. The results of operations and the financial position of the individual companies are reported in the local currencies in which they are domiciled, including Rands, Australian Dollars, Euros and US Dollars. These results are then translated into Pounds Sterling at the applicable foreign currency exchange rates for inclusion in the group s combined consolidated financial statements. In the case of the income statement, the weighted average rate for the relevant period is applied and, in the case of the balance sheet, the relevant closing rate is used. The following table sets out the movements in certain relevant exchange rates against Pounds Sterling over the period: Currency per GBP Sep Period end Average Year to 31 Mar Period end Average 30 Sep 2014 Period end Average South African Rand Australian Dollar Euro US Dollar Exchange rates between local currencies and Pounds Sterling have fluctuated over the period. The most significant impact arises from the volatility of the Rand. The average exchange rate over the period has depreciated by 8.2% and the closing rate has depreciated by 16.6% since 31 March. Sale of Investec Bank (Australia) Limited The sale of Investec Bank (Australia) Limited s Professional Finance and Asset Finance and Leasing businesses and its deposit book to Bank of Queensland Limited was effective 31 July 2014 for cash proceeds of GBP122 million. This resulted in the derecognition of approximately GBP1.7 billion of assets and approximately GBP1.7 billion of liabilities associated with the businesses sold. The group continues to have a presence in Australia, focusing on its core activities of Specialised Finance, Corporate Advisory, Property Fund Management and Asset Management. The remaining business operates as a non-banking subsidiary of the Investec group. As a result, the group is no longer reporting the activities of its Australian businesses separately with these activities now reported under the UK and Other geographical segment and the UK and Other Specialist Banking segment.

5 Sales of Kensington Group plc and Start Mortgage Holdings Limited On 9 September 2014 the group announced the sale of its UK intermediated mortgage business Kensington Group plc ( Kensington ) together with certain other Investec mortgage assets to funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Advisors L.L.C. and TPG Special Situations Partners for GBP180 million in cash based on a tangible net asset value of the business of GBP165 million at 31 March This transaction became effective on 30 January. On 15 September 2014 the group announced the sale of its Irish intermediated mortgage business Start Mortgage Holdings Limited ( Start ) together with certain other Irish mortgage assets to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds. This transaction became effective on 4 December This resulted in the derecognition of approximately GBP4.1 billion of assets and approximately GBP2 billion of external liabilities associated with these businesses sold. As part of the sale of Kensington, a final net settlement amount was paid after the 31 March year end. As a result of this payment, a further loss before taxation of GBP4.7 million was recognised during the period. Accounting policies and disclosures These unaudited summarised combined consolidated financial results have been prepared in terms of the recognition and measurement criteria of International Financial Reporting Standards, and the presentation and disclosure requirements of IAS 34, (Interim Financial Reporting). The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the results for the period to are consistent with those adopted in the financial statements for the year ended 31 March. The financial results have been prepared under the supervision of Glynn Burger, the Group Risk and Finance Director. The financial statements for the six months to will be posted to stakeholders on 30 November. These accounts will be available on the group s website on the same date. Proviso Please note that matters discussed in this announcement may contain forward looking statements which are subject to various risks and uncertainties and other factors, including, but not limited to: the further development of standards and interpretations under IFRS applicable to past, current and future periods, evolving practices with regard to the interpretation and application of standards under IFRS domestic and global economic and business conditions market related risks A number of these factors are beyond the group s control These factors may cause the group s actual future results, performance or achievements in the markets in which it operates to differ from those expressed or implied Any forward looking statements made are based on the knowledge of the group at 18 November The information in the announcement for the six months ended, which was approved by the board of directors on 18 November, does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 435 of the UK Companies Act The 31 March financial statements were filed with the registrar and were unqualified with the audit report containing no statements in respect of sections 498(2) or 498(3) of the UK Companies Act This announcement is available on the group s website:.

6 Ongoing financial information Ongoing summarised income statement 2014 % change Variance amount Net interest income % Net fee and commission income % Investment income >100.0% Trading income arising from customer flow % balance sheet management and other trading activities (9 088) >100.0% Other operating income (33.2%) (1 659) Total operating income before impairment losses on loans and advances % Impairment losses on loans and advances (17 741) (20 701) (14.3%) Operating income % Operating costs ( ) ( ) 8.0% (48 123) Depreciation on operating leased assets (220) (1 089) (79.8%) 869 Operating profit before goodwill, acquired intangibles and non-operating items % Profit attributable to Asset Management non-controlling interests (8 647) (9 356) (7.6%) 709 (Profit)/loss attributable to other non-controlling interests (10 518) 957 (>100.0%) (11 475) Operating profit before taxation % Taxation (69 018) (50 757) 36.0% (18 261) Preference dividends accrued (14 708) (17 181) (14.4%) Adjusted attributable earnings to ordinary shareholders % Number of weighted average shares (million) Adjusted earnings per share (pence) % Cost to income ratio 65.4% 67.4% Segmental geographical and business analysis of operating profit before goodwill, acquired intangibles, non-operating items, taxation and after other non-controlling interests ongoing business for the six months to UK and Other Southern Africa Asset Management Wealth & Investment Specialist Banking Group costs (17 036) (5 580) (22 616) Total group Other non-controlling interest equity Operating profit Total group 2014 Asset Management Wealth & Investment Specialist Banking Group costs (17 223) (4 632) (21 855) Total group Other non-controlling interest equity (957) Operating profit

7 Reconciliation from statutory summarised income statement to ongoing summarised income statement for the six months to Statutory as disclosed UK legacy business excluding sale assets Removal of:** Sale assets UK Sale assets Australia Ongoing business Net interest income Net fee and commission income Investment income Trading income arising from customer flow (423) balance sheet management and other trading activities (300) Other operating income Total operating income before impairment losses on loans and advances Impairment losses on loans and advances (46 140) (28 399) (17 741) Operating income/(loss) (24 434) Operating costs ( ) (11 089) ( ) Depreciation on operating leased assets (220) (220) Operating profit before goodwill, acquired intangibles and non-operating items (35 523) Profit attributable to Asset Management non-controlling interests (8 647) (8 647) Profit attributable to other non-controlling interests (10 518) (10 518) Operating profit before taxation (35 523) Taxation (61 485) # (69 018) # Preference dividends accrued (14 708) (14 708) Adjusted attributable earnings to ordinary shareholders (27 990) Number of weighted average shares (million) Adjusted earnings per share (pence) Cost to income ratio 66.2% 65.4% # Applying the groups effective statutory taxation rate of 21.2%. Removal of:** for the six months to 2014 Statutory as disclosed UK legacy business excluding sale assets Sale assets UK Sale assets Australia Ongoing business Net interest income Net fee and commission income (3 306) Investment income (4 689) (2 262) (1 867) Trading income arising from customer flow (183) (38) (210) balance sheet management and other trading activities (9 199) 168 (125) (154) (9 088) Other operating income Total operating income before impairment losses on loans and advances Impairment losses on loans and advances (66 400) (37 629) (6 594) (1 476) (20 701) Operating income/(loss) (29 854) Operating costs ( ) (11 838) (20 056) (12 803) ( ) Depreciation on operating leased assets (1 089) (1 089) Operating profit/(loss) before goodwill, acquired intangibles and nonoperating items (41 692) (1 467) Profit attributable to Asset Management non-controlling interests (9 356) (9 356) Loss attributable to other non-controlling interests Operating profit/(loss) before taxation (41 692) (1 467) Taxation (45 167) 7 853* (2 539)* 276* (50 757)* Preference dividends accrued (17 181) (17 181) Adjusted attributable earnings to ordinary shareholders (33 839) (1 191) Number of weighted average shares (million) Adjusted earnings per share (pence) Cost to income ratio 67.8% 67.4% * Applying the groups effective statutory taxation rate of 18.8%. ** The remaining legacy business in the UK. The result of the businesses sold i.e. Investec Bank (Australia) Limited, the UK Kensington business and the Start (Irish) mortgage business.

8 Statutory financial information Salient financial features 2014 Results in Pounds Sterling % change Neutral currency Neutral currency % change Results in Rand 2014 % change Operating profit before taxation* (million) % % % Earnings attributable to shareholders (million) % % >100% Adjusted earnings attributable to shareholders** (million) % % % Adjusted earnings per share** 22.3p 19.7p 13.2% 23.6p 19.8% 434.4c 349.9c 24.1% Basic earnings per share 20.1p 11.6p 73.3% 21.3p 83.6% 391.6c 157.1c >100% Headline earnings per share 21.0p 17.6p 19.3% 22.4p 27.3% 410.5c 312.0c 31.6% Dividends per share 9.5p 8.5p 11.8% 207c 146c 41.8% Cost to income ratio 66.2% 67.8% Results in Pounds Sterling Results in Rand At At 31 March % change Neutral currency At Neutral currency % change At At 31 March % change Net asset value per share (5.2%) (0.1%) % Net tangible asset value per share (6.8%) (0.9%) % Total equity (million) (9.3%) (1.4%) % Total assets (million) (6.0%) % % Core loans and advances (million) (2.7%) % % Cash and near cash balances (million) (8.1%) (0.2%) % Customer accounts (deposits) (million) (4.2%) % % Third party assets under management (million) (8.2%) (3.1%) % Return on average adjusted shareholders equity 12.6% 10.6% Return on average riskweighted assets 1.51% 1.25% Defaults (net of impairments and before collateral) as a percentage of net core loans 1.90% 2.07% Loans and advances to customers as a percentage of customer deposits 75.1% 74.0% Credit loss ratio (income statement impairment charge as a % of average gross core loans and advances) 0.54% 0.68% * Before goodwill, acquired intangibles, non-operating items and after other non-controlling interests ** Before goodwill, acquired intangibles, non-operating items and after non-controlling interests.

9 Combined consolidated income statement 2014 Year to 31 March Interest income Interest expense ( ) ( ) ( ) Net interest income Fee and commission income Fee and commission expense (57 131) (63 660) ( ) Investment income Trading income arising from customer flow balance sheet management and other trading activities (9 199) (13 424) Other operating income Total operating income before impairment losses on loans and advances Impairment losses on loans and advances (46 140) (66 400) ( ) Operating income Operating costs ( ) ( ) ( ) Depreciation on operating leased assets (220) (1 089) (1 535) Operating profit before goodwill and acquired intangibles Impairment of goodwill (717) (4 783) (5 337) Amortisation of acquired intangibles (7 848) (7 394) (14 497) Operating profit Net loss on disposal of subsidiaries (4 746) (18 593) (93 033) Profit before taxation Taxation on operating profit before goodwill and acquired intangibles (61 485) (45 167) (99 023) Taxation on acquired intangibles and acquisition/disposal/integration of subsidiaries (33 852) (17 574) Profit after taxation Profit attributable to Asset Management non-controlling interests (8 647) (9 356) (18 184) (Profit)/loss attributable to other non-controlling interests (10 518) 957 (11 701) Earnings attributable to shareholders Impairment of goodwill Amortisation of acquired intangibles Net loss on disposal of subsidiaries Taxation on acquired intangibles and acquisition/disposal/integration of subsidiaries (1 610) Preference dividends paid (22 434) (21 935) (34 803) Accrual adjustment on earnings attributable to other equity holders (1 211) Currency hedge attributable to perpetual equity investments (115) (413) Adjusted earnings Headline adjustments* (11 165) (18 203) (30 753) Headline earnings Earnings per share (pence) Basic Diluted Adjusted earnings per share (pence) Basic Diluted Dividends per share (pence) Interim Final N/A N/A 11.5 Headline earnings per share (pence) Basic Diluted Number of weighted average shares (million) * The headline earnings adjustments are made up of property revaluations, loss on disposal of subsidiaries, the impairment of goodwill and non-current assets held for sale and gains on available for sale instruments recycled through the income statement. This line represents the reconciling items from adjusted earnings to headling earnings.

10 Summarised combined consolidated statement of comprehensive income 2014 Year to 31 March Profit after taxation Other comprehensive (loss)/income: Items that may be reclassified to the income statement Fair value movements on cash flow hedges taken directly to other comprehensive income* (16 734) (5 124) (32 816) Gains on realisation of available-for-sale assets recycled to the income statement* (1 145) (4 432) (4 660) Fair value movements on available-for-sale assets taken directly to other comprehensive income* (13 757) Foreign currency adjustments on translating foreign operations ( ) ( ) (58 318) Items that will never be reclassified to the income statement: Re-measurement of net defined pension liability Total comprehensive (loss)/income (81 119) Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders (67 075) (17 850) Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to non-controlling interests (36 478) Total comprehensive income attributable to perpetual preferred securities Total comprehensive (loss)/income (81 119) * Net of taxation of (GBP14.6 million) (six months to 2014: (GBP0.9million), year to 31 March : GBP1.3 million). Summarised combined consolidated cash flow statement 2014 Year to 30 March Cash inflows from operations Increase in operating assets ( ) ( ) ( ) Increase in operating liabilities Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities ( ) Net cash (outflow)/inflow from investing activities (19 081) Net cash outflow from financing activities ( ) ( ) ( ) Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents ( ) (46 188) (17 091) Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents ( ) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period Cash and cash equivalents is defined as including cash and balances at central banks, on demand loans and advances to banks and non-sovereign and non-bank cash placements (all of which have a maturity profile of less than three months).

11 Combined consolidated balance sheet 31 March 2014 Assets Cash and balances at central banks Loans and advances to banks Non-sovereign and non-bank cash placements Reverse repurchase agreements and cash collateral on securities borrowed Sovereign debt securities Bank debt securities Other debt securities Derivative financial instruments Securities arising from trading activities Investment portfolio Loans and advances to customers Own originated loans and advances to customers securitised Other loans and advances Other securitised assets Interests in associated undertakings Deferred taxation assets Other assets Property and equipment Investment properties Goodwill Intangible assets Non-current assets classified as held for sale Other financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss in respect of liabilities to customers Liabilities Deposits by banks Derivative financial instruments Other trading liabilities Repurchase agreements and cash collateral on securities lent Customer accounts (deposits) Debt securities in issue Liabilities arising on securitisation of own originated loans and advances Liabilities arising on securitisation of other assets Current taxation liabilities Deferred taxation liabilities Other liabilities Liabilities directly associated with non-current assets held for sale Liabilities to customers under investment contracts Insurance liabilities, including unit-linked liabilities Subordinated liabilities Equity Ordinary share capital Perpetual preference share capital Share premium Treasury shares ( ) (68 065) (93 650) Other reserves ( ) ( ) ( ) Retained income Shareholders equity excluding non-controlling interests Other Additional Tier 1 securities in issue Non-controlling interests Perpetual preferred securities issued by subsidiaries Non controlling interests in partially held subsidiaries Total equity Total liabilities and equity

12 Summarised combined consolidated statement of changes in equity Year to 31 March 2014 Balance at the beginning of the period Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period (81 119) Share-based payments adjustments Dividends paid to ordinary shareholders (97 896) ( ) (95 637) Dividends declared to perpetual preference shareholders (7 766) (16 101) (7 640) Dividends paid to perpetual preference shareholders included in non-controlling interests (14 668) (18 702) (14 295) Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (13 165) (29 466) (10 194) Issue of ordinary shares Issue of Other Additional Tier 1 securities in issue Issue of equity by subsidiaries Buy-back of non-controlling interests ( ) Acquisition of non-controlling interests Non-controlling interest relating to partial disposal of subsidiaries Partial sale of subsidiary (2 244) Movement of treasury shares (98 928) ( ) ( ) Balance at the end of the period Combined consolidated segmental analysis For the six months to UK and Other Southern Africa Total group Segmental geographical and business analysis of operating profit before goodwill, acquired intangibles, non-operating items, taxation and after other non-controlling interests Asset Management Wealth & Investment Specialist Banking Group costs (17 036) (5 580) (22 616) Total group Other non-controlling interest equity Operating profit Asset Management Wealth & Investment Specialist Banking Group costs (17 223) (4 632) (21 855) Total group Other non-controlling interest equity (957) Operating profit