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Profit Announcement
Incorporating ASX Appendix 4E requirements
For the full year ended 30 June 2007

 


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Appendix 4E      
Results for announcement to the market (1)      
Report for the full year ended 30 June 2007   $M
 
Revenues from ordinary activities
  Up 16% to $33,169
Profit (loss) from ordinary activities after tax attributable to Equity holders
  Up 14% to $4,470
Net profit (loss) for the period attributable to Equity holders
  Up 14% to $4,470
Dividends (distributions)
       
Final Dividend – fully franked (cents per share)
    149
Interim Dividend – fully franked (cents per share)
    107
Record date for determining entitlements to the dividend
  24 August 2007
 
(1) Rule 4.2.C.3
Refer to Appendix 18 ASX Appendix 4E for disclosures required under ASX Listing Rules on page 56.
This report should be read in conjunction with the 30 June 2007 Annual Financial Report of the Group and any public announcements made in the period by the Group in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ASX Listing Rules.
     
Important Dates for Shareholders    
 
Full Year Results Announcement
  15 August 2007
Ex-dividend Date
  20 August 2007
Record Date
  24 August 2007
Final Dividend Payment Date
  5 October 2007
Annual General Meeting
  7 November 2007
2008 Interim Results Date
  13 February 2008
 
For further information contact:
Investor Relations
Warwick Bryan
Phone: 02 9378 5130
Facsimile: 02 9378 2344
Email: ir@cba.com.au
Except where otherwise stated, all figures relate to the full year ended 30 June 2007 and comparatives to the full year ended 30 June 2006. The term “prior comparative period” refers to the half year ended 30 June 2006, while the term “prior half” refers to the half year ended 31 December 2006, unless otherwise stated.

 


 

         
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Highlights
Financial Performance and Business Review
Performance Highlights
                                 
    Full Year     Half Year  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
Net Profit after Income Tax   $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Statutory basis
    4,470       3,928       2,279       2,191  
Cash basis
    4,604       4,053       2,333       2,271  
Cash basis ex HK sale
    4,604       3,908       2,333       2,271  
 
The Group’s net profit after tax (“statutory basis”) for the year ended 30 June 2007 was $4,470 million, an increase of 14% on the prior year. The final dividend of $1.49 per share is another record and the total dividend for the year is $2.56 per share.
Cash earnings per share(1) increased 16% on the prior year to 353.0 cents.
The net profit after tax (“cash basis”)(1) increased 18% to $4,604 million.
The Group’s Return on equity (“cash basis”) has improved by 80 basis points over the year to 22.1%.
The Group has delivered another strong performance during the year, through continued improvement in customer service and a focus on profitable growth. Key financial performance highlights over the year were:
  Solid growth in Banking income of 10% on the prior year, following growth in average interest earning assets of 15% to $316 billion and net interest margin contraction of 15 basis points (including 10 basis points of underlying margin contraction);
 
  Growth in Funds Under Administration of 17% to $177 billion supported by both strong underlying inflows and positive investment market returns;
 
  Growth in insurance premiums of 21% to $1,400 million and improved operating margins;
 
  Strong growth in Total operating income of 11% with expense growth of 7%. The expense growth is driven by ongoing reinvestment in our businesses through recruitment of front line staff and increased spend on strategic initiatives; and
 
  Continued stability in credit quality across the portfolio.
The result for the half year ended 30 June 2007 was solid with net profit after tax (“cash basis”), increasing by 17% to $2,333 million compared with the prior comparative period. The Group has invested significantly in the current half in support of its strategic priorities. The current half was also impacted by three fewer days and seasonally higher bad debts. This resulted in a 3% increase in cash profit compared with the prior half.
Other performance highlights specifically relating to the Group’s strategic priorities over the year included:
  Significant increases in customer satisfaction scores;
 
  Streamlining and simplifying the operation of the branch network, empowering local decision makers and strengthening the linkage between performance and remuneration;
 
  Launch of CommBiz transactional banking service and the Local Business Banking Online networking platforms to further enhance service quality to business customers; and
 
  Early success of the Wealth Management cross-sell initiatives with a 15% increase in total referrals and a 30% increase in new General Insurance sales.
Dividends
The total dividend for the year is another record at $2.56 per share.
The final dividend declared is $1.49 per share which takes the full year dividend to $2.56, an increase of 32 cents or 14% on the prior year. The dividend has been determined based on net profit after tax (“cash basis”). On this basis the dividend payout ratio for the year is 73.0%.
The dividend payment is fully franked and will be paid on 5 October 2007 to owners of ordinary shares at the close of business on 24 August 2007 (“record date”). Shares will be quoted ex–dividend on 20 August 2007.
The Group issued $518 million of shares to satisfy shareholder participation in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (“DRP”) in respect of the interim dividend for 2006/07.
Dividends per Share (cents)
(BAR CHART)
Outlook
The economy performed well in 2007 with strong credit growth in housing, personal and business lending, supported by low levels of unemployment and robust capital expenditure.
While the outlook for the Australian economy for the 2008 financial year remains positive, there is some risk from recent instability in global financial markets. However, given the mix of the Group’s business and, in particular, its strong retail franchise, the Group is well positioned to continue to deliver strong returns.
Credit growth for the 2008 financial year is likely to remain strong although growth in business credit, which ran at nearly 19% in the 2007 year, may begin to slow. Despite recent rate rises, housing credit growth is expected to be slightly stronger due to continued high demand assisted by the migration of skilled workers to Australia. However, consumer credit growth is likely to slow from the 15% experienced in 2007 to between 8.5 — 10.5%.
The current high level of competitive intensity is not anticipated to decline in the coming year. Despite this, all of the Group’s businesses are performing well and the investments we are making coupled with quality execution will ensure that we remain competitive.
Taking all these factors into consideration, the Group expects to again deliver EPS growth in the coming year which meets or exceeds the average of its peers through a continued focus on delivering exceptional customer service and profitable growth.
 
(1)   Excluding the profit from the sale of the Hong Kong Insurance Business during the 2006 financial year.
2     Commonwealth Bank of Australia

 


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Highlights continued
                                                 
      Full Year Ended                     Half Year Ended        
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
Group Performance Summary   $M     $M     Jun 06 %     $M     $M     Dec 06 %  
 
Net interest income
    7,036       6,514       8       3,551       3,485       2  
Other banking income
    3,432       3,036       13       1,754       1,678       5  
 
Total banking income
    10,468       9,550       10       5,305       5,163       3  
Funds management income
    1,874       1,543       21       981       893       10  
Insurance income
    817       742       10       435       382       14  
 
Total operating income
    13,159       11,835       11       6,721       6,438       4  
Shareholder investment returns
    149       101       48       64       85       (25 )
Profit on sale of the Hong Kong Insurance Business
          145       large                    
 
Total income
    13,308       12,081       10       6,785       6,523       4  
Operating expenses
    6,427       5,994       (7 )     3,283       3,144       (4 )
Loan impairment expense
    434       398       (9 )     239       195       (23 )
 
Net profit before income tax
    6,447       5,689       13       3,263       3,184       2  
Corporate tax expense (1)
    1,816       1,605       (13 )     916       900       (2 )
Minority interests (2)
    27       31       13       14       13       (8 )
 
Net profit after income tax (“cash basis”)
    4,604       4,053       14       2,333       2,271       3  
Defined benefit superannuation plan income/(expense)
    5       (25 )     large       1       4       (75 )
Treasury shares valuation adjustment
    (75 )     (100 )     25       (37 )     (38 )     3  
One-off AIFRS mismatches
    (64 )                 (18 )     (46 )     61  
 
Net profit after income tax (“statutory basis”)
    4,470       3,928       14       2,279       2,191       4  
 
 
                                               
Represented by:
                                               
Banking
    3,763       3,227       17       1,896       1,867       2  
Funds management
    492       400       23       260       232       12  
Insurance
    253       215       18       142       111       28  
 
Net profit after income tax (“underlying basis”)
    4,508       3,842       17       2,298       2,210       4  
Shareholder investment returns after tax
    96       66       45       35       61       (43 )
 
Cash net profit after tax excluding the sale of the Hong Kong Insurance Business
    4,604       3,908       18       2,333       2,271       3  
 
                                               
Profit on sale of Hong Kong Insurance Business
          145       large                    
 
Net profit after tax (“cash basis”)
    4,604       4,053       14       2,333       2,271       3  
 
 
(1)   For purposes of presentation, Policyholder tax benefit and Policyholder tax expense components of corporate tax expense are shown on a net basis.
 
(2)   Minority interests include preference dividends paid to holders of preference shares in ASB Capital.
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
Shareholder Summary               Jun 06 %                 Dec 06 %  
 
Dividend per share – fully franked (cents)
    256       224       14       149       107       39  
Dividend cover – cash (times)
    1.4       1.4       n/a       1.2       1.6       n/a  
Earnings per share (cents) (1)
                                               
Statutory – basic
    344.7       308.2       12       175.1       169.6       3  
Cash basis – basic
    353.0       315.9       12       178.3       174.7       2  
Cash basis – basic excluding the sale of Hong Kong Insurance Business
    353.0       304.6       16       178.3       174.7       2  
Dividend payout ratio (%)
                                               
Statutory
    75.2       73.3     190 bpts     86.1       63.8       large  
Cash basis
    73.0       71.0     200 bpts     84.1       61.5       large  
Weighted avg no. of shares – statutory basic (M) (1)
    1,281       1,275             1,286       1,276       1  
Weighted avg no. of shares – cash basic (M) (1) 2)
    1,289       1,283             1,293       1,284       1  
Return on equity – cash (%)
    22.1       21.3     80 bpts     22.0       22.3     (30) bpts
 
 
(1)   For definitions refer to appendix 23 page 67.
 
(2)   Fully diluted EPS and weighted average number of shares (fully diluted) are disclosed on page 62.
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Highlights continued
                                         
    As At
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     Jun 07 vs  
Balance Sheet Summary   $M     $M     $M     Dec 06 %     Jun 06 %  
 
Lending assets (1)
    304,100       286,814       266,096       6       14  
Total assets
    425,139       397,261       369,103       7       15  
Total liabilities
    400,695       374,774       347,760       7       15  
 
Shareholders’ Equity
    24,444       22,487       21,343       9       15  
 
 
Assets held and Funds Under Administration (FUA)
                                       
On Balance Sheet:
                                       
Banking assets
    397,093       367,250       340,254       8       17  
Insurance Funds Under Administration
    19,814       21,040       20,792       (6 )     (5 )
Other insurance and internal funds management assets
    8,232       8,971       8,057       (8 )     2  
 
 
    425,139       397,261       369,103       7       15  
Off Balance Sheet:
                                       
Funds Under Administration
    157,257       146,622       130,721       7       20  
 
Total assets held and FUA
    582,396       543,883       499,824       7       17  
 
(1)   Lending assets comprise Loans, advances, and other receivables (gross of provisions for impairment and excluding securitisation) and Bank acceptances of customers.
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended
                    Jun 07 vs                 Jun 07 vs  
Key Performance Indicators   30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 06 %     30/06/07     31/12/06     Dec 06 %  
 
Banking
                                               
Underlying net profit after tax ($M)
    3,763       3,227       17       1,896       1,867       2  
Net interest margin (%)
    2.19       2.34     (15 )bpts     2.16       2.22     (6 )bpts
Average interest earning assets ($M) (1)
    316,048       274,798       15       325,380       306,868       6  
Average interest bearing liabilities ($M) (1)
    294,792       255,100       16       303,171       286,548       6  
Expense to income (%)
    45.8       47.7       4       46.1       45.6       (1 )
 
                                               
Funds Management
                                               
Underlying net profit after income tax ($M)
    492       400       23       260       232       12  
Operating income to average Funds under administration (%)
    1.15       1.12     3 bpts     1.16       1.13     3 bpts
Funds Under Administration – spot ($M)
    177,071       151,513       17       177,071       167,662       6  
Expense to average FUA (%)
    0.71       0.71             0.72       0.71       (1 )
 
                                               
Insurance
                                               
Underlying net profit after income tax ($M)
    253       215       18       142       111       28  
Inforce premiums ($M) (2)
    1,400       1,156       21       1,400       1,340       4  
Expense to average inforce premiums (%)
    36.3       38.6       6       34.7       36.2       4  
 
                                               
Capital Adequacy
                                               
Tier One (%)
    7.14       7.56     (42 )bpts     7.14       7.06     8 bpts
Total (%)
    9.76       9.66     10 bpts     9.76       9.78     (2 )bpts
Adjusted Common Equity (%)
    4.79       4.50     29 bpts     4.79       4.70     9 bpts
 
(1)   Average interest earning assets and average interest bearing liabilities have been adjusted to remove the impact of securitisation. Refer to Average Balances and Related Interest Page 30.
 
(2)   During the current year the basis of calculating General Insurance inforce premiums was amended, the main change being the exclusion of badged premiums. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
                         
Credit Ratings   Long term     Short term     Affirmed  
 
Fitch Ratings
  AA     F1 +   Jun 07
Moody’s Investor Services
  Aa1   P-1     Jun 07
Standards & Poor’s
  AA     A-1 +   Jun 07
 
The Group continues to maintain a strong capital position which is reflected in its credit ratings. In February 2007 Standards & Poor’s upgraded the Group’s long term credit rating from AA- to AA. In May 2007, Moody’s Investor Services upgraded the Group’s long term credit rating from Aa3 to Aa1. Additional information regarding the Group’s capital is disclosed in appendix 13, pages 47 to 50.
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Highlights continued
(BAR CHARTS)
(1) 2004 is presented on a previous AGAAP basis; 2006 is presented excluding the profit from sale of the Hong Kong Insurance Business.
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Banking Analysis
Financial Performance and Business Review
Performance Highlights
The full year underlying net profit after tax of $3,763 million for the Banking business increased by 17% on the prior year.
The strong performance during the year was supported by:
  Significant business lending volume growth of 19% since June 2006 to $91 billion;
 
  Solid volume growth in home loans, up 13% since June 2006 to $175 billion;
 
  Domestic deposit volume growth of 17% since June 2006 to $175 billion including the doubling of NetBank Saver balances which now total over $8 billion;
 
  Net interest margin decreased 15 basis points over the year, comprising 10 basis points of underlying margin contraction and five basis points due to the higher level of liquid assets held and AIFRS accounting volatility;
 
  Targeted investment in areas which will drive future profitability balanced by cost control in other areas, resulting in operating expenses increasing 5% on the prior year; and
 
  Continued stability in the credit quality across the portfolio.
The underlying net profit after tax for the second half of the year increased by 2% to $1,896 million. The current half was impacted by a $45 million increase in investment spend on strategic initiatives. As in previous years, the second half performance was dampened by three fewer days and seasonally higher bad debts.
Detailed disclosure of business highlights by key business segments and product categories is contained on pages 10-15.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income increased by 8% on the prior year to $7,036 million. The growth was a result of continued strong volume growth reflected by an increase in average interest earning assets of 15% offset by a 6% reduction in net interest margin.
During the second half of the year net interest income increased 2%. This represents 3% growth on an underlying basis, with the positive impact of AIFRS hedging reclassification more than offset by the dampening impacts of three fewer days and a 50 basis point increase in the pensioner savings deeming rate in April. The increase in net interest income was driven by 6% growth in average interest earning assets and net interest margin contraction of six basis points.
Average Interest Earning Assets
(BAR CHART)
Average interest earning assets increased by $41 billion over the year to $316 billion, reflecting a $33 billion increase in average lending interest earning assets and $8 billion increase in average non-lending interest earning assets.
Average home loan balances increased by 10% since 30 June 2006 and by 3% since December 2006. Both these growth rates were impacted by the $7 billion securitisation undertaken in March as part of ongoing capital management initiatives. Excluding this impact, the increase in gross home loan balances was 11% over the full year and 5% over the half year.
Personal Lending average balances have increased by 13% since June 2006 and 7% since December 2006. This result continues to be largely driven by strong growth in margin lending.
Average balances for Business, Corporate and Institutional lending increased 24% since June 2006 and 9% since December 2006, driven by lending to large institutions.
Net Interest Margin
Underlying net interest margin declined by 10 basis points. Increased holdings of liquid assets and AIFRS hedging volatility added a further five basis points, bringing total net interest margin decline to 15 basis points. The key drivers of the margin reduction were:
Liquid Assets: Average non lending interest earning assets have increased by $8 billion, resulting in headline margin contraction of six basis points.
AIFRS Volatility: The yield related to certain non-trading derivatives is reclassified to other banking income under AIFRS, which distorts the calculation of net interest margin. In the current year this had the effect of increasing headline margin by one basis point, net of increased hybrid instrument distributions.
Asset Pricing & Mix: Mainly the impact of strong competition in the home lending segment in both Australia and New Zealand (five basis points); and personal lending portfolio repricing (three basis points). Business lending margin has remained stable overall with some improving margins on domestic lending offsetting growth in lower margin offshore portfolios.
Cash Rate & Deposit Pricing: The combined impact of cash rate increases during 2006 on deposits, repricing of certain products and increasing proportion of lower margin savings accounts was a net benefit of three basis points. This was more than offset by an increase in the deeming rate on pensioner savings (one basis point); and yield curve impact from tightening of bill rate to cash rate spread and replicating portfolio (five basis points).
NIM movement since June 2006
(BAR CHART)
During the second half net interest margin decreased by six basis points on both a headline and an underlying basis due to the offsetting impact of liquid asset growth and AIFRS volatility.
Underlying margin contraction was due to:
  Asset Pricing & Mix impact of three basis points due to competitive pricing of home loans and growth in the lower yielding margin lending portfolio; and
 
  Cash Rate & Deposit Pricing related contraction of three basis points due to similar influences as described above.
Additional information, including the Average Balance Sheet, is set out on pages 30 to 33.
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Banking Analysis continued
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
Key Performance Indicators   $M     $M     Jun 06 %     $M     $M     Dec 06 %  
 
Net interest income
    7,036       6,514       8       3,551       3,485       2  
Other banking income
    3,432       3,036       13       1,754       1,678       5  
 
Total Banking income
    10,468       9,550       10       5,305       5,163       3  
 
Operating expenses
    4,797       4,558       (5 )     2,443       2,354       (4 )
Loan impairment expense
    434       398       (9 )     239       195       (23 )
Net profit before income tax
    5,237       4,594       14       2,623       2,614        
 
Income tax expense
    1,447       1,339       (8 )     713       734       3  
Minority interests
    27       28       4       14       13       (8 )
 
Net profit after income tax (“cash basis”)
    3,763       3,227       17       1,896       1,867       2  
 
Net profit after income tax (“underlying basis”)
    3,763       3,227       17       1,896       1,867       2  
 
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
Productivity and Other Measures   $M     $M     Jun 06 %     $M     $M     Dec 06%  
 
Net interest margin (%)
    2. 19       2.34     (15 )bpts     2.16       2.22     (6 )bpts
Expense to income (%)
    45. 8       47.7       4       46.1       45.6       (1 )
Effective corporate tax rate (%)
    27. 6       29.1     150 bpts     27.2       28.1     90 bpts
 
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
Total Banking Net Profit after Tax (“Underlying Basis”)   $M     $M     Jun 06 %     $M     $M     Dec 06 %  
 
Australian Retail products
    1,840       1,678       10       928       912       2  
Business, Corporate and Institutional products (1)
    1,529       1,236       24       767       762       1  
Hedging and AIFRS volatility (2)
    2       (41 )   large       1       1        
Asia Pacific
    390       356       10       201       189       6  
Hedging and AIFRS volatility(2)
    59       17     large       85       (26 )   large  
Other (2)
    (57 )     (19 )   large       (86 )     29     large  
 
Total Banking Net profit after tax (“underlying basis”)
    3,763       3,227       17       1,896       1,867       2  
 
(1)   During the current year certain Balance Sheet risk management operations have been merged within the Financial Markets product of the Business, Corporate and Institutional segment; and the methodology for overhead cost allocation between Banking segments has been refined. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
 
(2)   During the current half the impact of Hedging and AIFRS volatility has been separately disclosed within the Business, Corporate and Institutional and Asia Pacific segments. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
Other Banking Income
                                 
    Full Year     Half Year  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
    $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Commissions
    1,729       1,635       870       859  
Lending fees
    896       800       479       417  
Trading income
    555       505       249       306  
Other income
    271       175       112       159  
 
 
    3,451       3,115       1,710       1,741  
Non-trading derivatives
    (19 )     (79 )     44       (63 )
 
Other banking income
    3,432       3,036       1,754       1,678  
 
     Excluding the impact of AIFRS non-trading derivative volatility, Other banking income increased 11% over the year.
Other Banking Income
(BAR CHART)
Factors impacting Other banking income were:
  Commissions: increased by 6% on the prior year to $1,729 million. The increase was driven by a 22% increase in CommSec brokerage volumes and increased volume of initial public offering activities;
 
  Lending fees: increased by 12% on the prior year to $896 million. The result was driven by an increase in lending volumes, particularly line fees related to the business and corporate lending portfolios;
 
  Trading income: increased 10% on the prior year to $555 million reflecting favourable market conditions; and
 
  Other income: increased $96 million on the prior year. The current year includes a $79 million gain on the sale of the Group’s share in Greater Energy Alliance Corporation Pty Limited (“Loy Yang”) and $58 million in relation to the sale of Mastercard shares. The prior year includes $32 million relating to the Mastercard initial public offering. The level of asset sales is not inconsistent with historic experience.
 
    Other income in the second half decreased by $47 million to $112 million. After adjusting for the timing of Loy Yang, Mastercard and other property asset sales, other income was flat.
The current half result decreased by 2% compared to the prior half after excluding the impact of non-trading derivatives. This was the result of a reduction in trading income in the current half and the timing of asset sales impacting other income.
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Banking Analysis continued
Operating expenses
Underlying operating expenses within the Banking business increased by 5% on the prior year to $4,797 million. Operating expenses were impacted by:
  Average salary increases of 4% reflecting the competitive domestic labour market and the effect of inflation on general expenses;
 
  Ongoing investment in front line staff across each of our key businesses, with staff numbers rising 3% over the year;
 
  Continued investment in various projects supporting the strategic priorities of the Group most notably the Business Banking and Global Markets growth initiatives, which were accelerated in the current half contributing to a $35 million half-on-half increase in investment spend; and
 
  Continued productivity improvements achieved through process simplification initiatives, including $100 million of cost savings in IT expenditure during the year.
During the second half of the year operating expenses increased 4% to $2,443 million, driven by similar factors (particularly the accelerated investment).
Banking Expense to Income Ratio
The underlying Banking expense to income ratio improved from 47.7% for the full year ended 30 June 2006 to 45.8% in the current year representing a productivity improvement of 4%. The improvement reflects strong income growth, targeted growth in investment spend and discipline in underlying cost control.
Productivity
(BAR CHART)
Loan Impairment Expense
The total charge for loan impairment expense for the year was $434 million, which is 19 basis points of average risk weighted assets. During the second half the loan impairment expense increased by 23% to $239 million. This was driven by general growth in risk weighted assets, risk ratings downgrades in the corporate middle market segment and seasonal influences. Loan impairment expense on consumer loans remained steady in the second half as a proportion of risk weighted assets.
Gross impaired assets were $421 million as at 30 June 2007, compared with $326 million at June 2006.
The Group remains well provisioned, with total provisions for impairment as a percentage of gross impaired assets of 298%.
Taxation Expense
The corporate tax charge for the year was $1,447 million, an effective tax rate of 27.6%.
The effective tax rate for the half year ended 30 June 2007 was 27.2% compared to 28.1% in the prior half.
The lower effective tax rate was principally due to the utilisation of domestic capital losses in the current half and was also assisted by lower offshore tax rates.
Provisions for Impairment Losses
Total provisions for impairment losses at 30 June 2007 were $1,256 million. This includes a collective provision of $1,034 million, which expressed as a percentage of gross loans and acceptances is 0.32%. The current level reflects:
  Stable arrears rates within the Group’s consumer lending portfolios;
 
  The high proportion of low risk home loans within the credit portfolio; and
 
  Risk ratings downgrades and specific provisions within the business lending portfolio.
Risk Weighted Assets on Balance Sheet ($M)
(BAR CHART)
Gross Impaired Assets ($M)
(BAR CHART)
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Banking Analysis continued
                                         
    As At
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     Jun 07 vs  
Total Banking Assets & Liabilities   $M     $M     $M     Dec 06 %     Jun 06 %  
 
Interest earning assets
                                       
Home loans including securitisation
    190,337       176,721       167,121       8       14  
Less: securitisation
    (15,633 )     (10,754 )     (12,607 )     45       24  
 
Home loans excluding securitisation
    174,704       165,967       154,514       5       13  
Personal
    20,074       18,237       17,228       10       17  
Business and corporate
    90,601       84,215       76,044       8       19  
 
 
Loans, advances and other receivables (1)
    285,379       268,419       247,786       6       15  
Non lending interest earning assets
    49,553       45,792       40,283       8       23  
 
Total interest earning assets
    334,932       314,211       288,069       7       16  
Other assets (2)
    62,161       53,039       52,185       17       19  
 
Total assets
    397,093       367,250       340,254       8       17  
 
 
Interest bearing liabilities
                                       
Transaction deposits
    41,915       36,070       35,771       16       17  
Savings deposits
    49,975       47,380       42,729       5       17  
Investment deposits
    76,856       72,188       67,364       6       14  
Other demand deposits
    26,157       24,892       20,325       5       29  
 
Total interest bearing deposits
    194,903       180,530       166,189       8       17  
Deposits not bearing interest
    8,479       8,289       7,038       2       20  
 
Deposits and other public borrowings
    203,382       188,819       173,227       8       17  
Debt issues
    69,753       71,431       65,086       (2 )     7  
Other interest bearing liabilities
    43,719       40,320       34,890       8       25  
 
Total interest bearing liabilities
    308,375       292,281       266,165       6       16  
Securitisation debt issues
    15,737       11,130       13,505       41       17  
Non interest bearing liabilities (3)
    53,355       46,788       44,515       14       20  
 
Total liabilities
    377,467       350,199       324,185       8       16  
 
 
Provisions for Impairment
                                       
Collective provision
    1,034       1,040       1,046       (1 )     (1 )
Individually assessed provisions
    199       171       171       16       16  
 
Total provisions for loan impairment
    1,233       1,211       1,217       2       1  
Other credit provisions (4)
    23       19       24       21       (4 )
 
Total provisions for impairment losses
    1,256       1,230       1,241       2       1  
 
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
Asset Quality   30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs
Jun 06 %
    30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs
Dec 06 %
 
 
Gross loans and acceptances ($M)
    321,653       280,282       15       321,653       299,085       8  
Risk weighted assets ($M)
    245,347       216,438       13       245,347       234,569       5  
Gross impaired assets ($M)
    421       326       (29 )     421       338       (25 )
Net impaired assets ($M)
    222       155       (43 )     222       167       (33 )
Collective provisions as a % of risk weighted assets
    0.42       0.48     (6 )bpts     0.42       0.44     (2 )bpts
Collective provisions as a % of gross loans and acceptances
    0.32       0.37     (5 )bpts     0.32       0.35     (3 )bpts
Individually assessed provisions for impairment as a % of gross impaired assets (5)
    23.8       24.5     (70 )bpts     23.8       23.4     40 bpts
Loan impairment expense as a % of average risk weighted assets annualised (6)
    0.19       0.20     1 bpt     0.20       0.17     (3 )bpts
Loan impairment expense as a % of gross loans and acceptances annualised
    0.13       0.14     1 bpt     0.15       0.13     (2 )bpts
 
(1)   Gross of provisions for impairment which are included in Other assets.
 
(2)   Other assets include Bank acceptances of customers, derivative assets, provisions for impairment and securitisation assets.
 
(3)   Non interest bearing liabilities include derivative liabilities.
 
(4)   Included in Other provisions.
 
(5)   Bulk portfolio provisions of $99 million at 30 June 2007 ($92 million at 31 December 2006 and $91 million at 30 June 2006) to cover unsecured personal loans and credit card lending have been deducted from individually assessed provisions to calculate this ratio. These provisions are deducted due to the exclusion of the related assets from gross impaired assets. The related asset amounts are instead included in the 90 days or more past due disclosure.
 
(6)   Average of opening and closing balances.
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Banking Analysis continued
Australian Retail
The Australian Retail product segment performed strongly over the year, with underlying net profit after income tax increasing by 10% to $1,840 million. This result reflects the strategic targeting of profitable growth in a competitive market, disciplined cost management and continued sound credit quality.
Business Review
Over the year, a number of initiatives have been implemented to help ensure the Group achieves its vision to be Australia’s finest financial services organisation through excelling in customer service. Highlights included:
  The continued revitalisation of the branch network, including the refurbishment of existing sites, the opening of six new branches and the introduction of extended Saturday trading at 65 of the busiest branches;
 
  Further changes to the branch network operating model which give local management greater authority. Key customer processes have been further streamlined. This has been supported by new remuneration and bonus arrangements for branch managers depending on the size, contribution and performance of branches;
 
  The creation of more than 600 new front line customer service positions since October 2005;
 
  The continued utilisation of CommSee, the Group’s market-leading customer information and management system, as a central element of sales and service processes;
 
  The implementation of more effective sales and service training programs, including entry training for new customer service staff, and sales and service leadership training for all front line team leaders; and
 
  Improvements to the product range as illustrated by the awarding of five star ratings* to many of the Group’s deposit accounts and credit card products (* Source: Cannex).
As a result of these and other actions, the Group has seen:
  Significant improvements in Customer Satisfaction ratings;
 
  A reduction in customer complaints of over 40% since June 2006;
 
  Improvements in a range of staff engagement measures; and
 
  Strong volume growth leading to stabilised and growing market shares across key product lines.
Home Loans
Home loan revenue increased by 4% over the year to $1,466 million. Balances grew by 11% over the year, including strong second half growth of 7% driven by improved network sales performance. Margin compression over the year occurred predominantly in the first half, reflecting strong growth in lower margin package and fixed rate loans and the tightening of the yield curve ahead of the August 2006 and November 2006 cash rate rises.
Second half revenue was in line with the first half, with strong volume growth offsetting the negative impact of three fewer calendar days. Despite strong competition, market share was held constant in the second half of the year, underpinned by strong network sales and the continued success of third party banking.
Consumer Finance (Personal Loans and Credit Cards)
Total income in the Consumer Finance portfolio grew by 3% over the year. The current year includes $58 million in relation to the sale of MasterCard shares in January 2007. The prior year included $32 million relating to the MasterCard initial public offering.
The Group’s focus remains on profitable growth, achieved through effective product pricing and other initiatives.
The Group’s low-rate credit card (“Yellow”) continues to attract strong customer support, with over 240,000 accounts opened since launch in March 2006.
Retail Deposits
Deposit revenue increased by 7% on the prior year, driven by a combination of strong volume growth and improved margins. Second half revenue was only marginally down on the prior half, despite the negative impact of three fewer calendar days, the increased pensioner savings deeming rate in April and seasonal balance outflows from transaction-based accounts.
Deposit balances grew by 9% over the year, with all major product categories recording good inflows, including Transaction Accounts, Term Deposits, Cash Management Accounts and NetBank Saver. Whilst some deposit market share was ceded in the first half of the year due to aggressive pricing by competitors, the position has stabilised in the second half.
Operating Expenses
Expense growth was contained to 2% over the full year and 1% in the second half. Productivity improvements and technology savings have largely offset the cost of additional front line customer service staff and other sales and service related investments. Productivity gains contributed to further improvements in the expense to income ratio, which fell from 46.6% in the prior year to 45.2%.
Loan Impairment Expense
Loan impairment expense for the full year was $349 million. In the current half the expense was $185 million, an increase of $21 million on the prior half driven by normal seasonal factors. Loan impairment expense to risk weighted assets reduced over the year reflecting a continued focus on credit quality. Home loan impairment expenses remain broadly in line with prior years. Personal loan quality continues to improve as new business progressively replaces lower quality loans written in 2004/05. While the market has seen some deterioration, the Group’s credit card arrears rates continue to trend in line with expectations and at a lower level than last year.
                         
Market Share Percentage(1)   30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
 
Home loans (2)
    18.5       18.4       18.7  
Credit cards (2) (3)
    18.8       19.3       20.3  
Personal lending (APRA and other households) (4)
    16.4       16.4       16.1  
Household deposits
    29.0       28.8       29.3  
Retail deposits
    21.6       21.9       22.2  
 
(1)   For market share definitions refer to appendix 24, page 68.
 
(2)   31 December 2006 comparatives revised.
 
(3)   As at 31 May 2007.
 
(4)   Personal lending market share includes personal loans and margin loans.
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Banking Analysis Continued
Australian Retail (1)
                                                 
    Full Year to June 2007  
    Net     Other     Total             Loan     Underlying  
    Interest     Banking     Banking     Expenses     Impairment     Profit after  
    Income $M     Income $M     Income $M     $M(2)     $M     Tax $M  
 
Home loans
    1,294       172       1,466                          
Consumer finance
    708       424       1,132                          
Retail deposits
    2,107       676       2,783                          
 
Australian Retail products
    4,109       1,272       5,381       2,430       349       1,840  
 
                                                 
    Full Year to June 2006  
    Net     Other     Total             Loan     Underlying  
    Interest     Banking     Banking     Expenses     Impairment     Profit after  
    Income $M     Income $M     Income $M     $M(2)     $M     Tax $M  
 
Home loans
    1,260       151       1,411                          
Consumer finance
    732       368       1,100                          
Retail deposits
    1,938       674       2,612                          
 
Australian Retail products
    3,930       1,193       5,123       2,388       354       1,678  
 
                                                 
    Half Year to June 2007  
    Net     Other     Total             Loan     Underlying  
    Interest     Banking     Banking     Expenses     Impairment     Profit after  
    Income $M     Income $M     Income $M     $M(2)     $M     Tax $M  
 
Home loans
    650       85       735                          
Consumer finance
    357       233       590                          
Retail deposits
    1,046       339       1,385                          
 
Australian Retail products
    2,053       657       2,710       1,224       185       928  
 
     
(1)   During the current period the methodology for allocation of total Australian Retail income between products and segments has been refined. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
 
(2)   During the current period the methodology for overhead cost allocation has been refined. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
                                         
    As At  
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     Jun 07 vs  
Major Balance Sheet Items (gross of impairment)   $M     $M     $M     Dec 06 %     Jun 06 %  
 
Home loans (incl securitisation)
    161,406       150,834       144,834       7       11  
Consumer finance (1)
    10,809       10,602       10,640       2       2  
 
Total Assets — Australian Retail products
    172,215       161,436       155,474       7       11  
 
Home loans (net of securitisation)
    145,773       140,080       132,227       4       10  
 
Transaction deposits
    18,980       18,323       16,993       4       12  
Savings deposits
    39,349       37,898       36,176       4       9  
Other demand deposits
    38,754       37,710       35,893       3       8  
Deposits not bearing interest
    2,599       2,930       2,362       (11 )     10  
 
Total Liabilities — Australian Retail products
    99,682       96,861       91,424       3       9  
 
(1)   Consumer Finance includes personal loans and credit cards.
     
CBA Home Loan Approvals by State
  CBA Home Loan Balances by State
     
(PIE-CHART)   (PIE-CHART)
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Business, Corporate and Institutional
The Business, Corporate and Institutional product segment delivered underlying net profit after tax of $1,529 million, an increase of 24% on the prior year. Included in the current year is a $55 million after tax profit on the sale of the Group’s share in Greater Energy Alliance Corporation Pty Limited (“Loy Yang”). Excluding this amount, profit increased 19% on the prior year.
Business Review
Business Banking is one of the Group’s strategic priorities with the aspiration to be widely regarded as the Business Banking partner of choice. Good progress was made over the past year against this objective, with performance highlights including:
  Opening of eight new Business Banking Centres and recruitment of 72 new sales people in the first year of a three year expansion program, targeting 25 new sites and 270 new sales people in total by the end of the third year;
  Re-introduction of Business Bankers into branches, with 135 recruited and 85 operating within the branch network after completing a rigorous induction and training program;
  Launch of 24 hour, 7 days per week, 365 days per year remote customer service centre for local business customers supported by a new team of 78 Local Business Banking Associates. Local Business Banking Online was also launched, providing new ways for our customers to interact with us and each other;
  Launch of Agriline, a dedicated customer service centre for our rural customers, supported by a new team of 23 Agriline Associates. In addition, 30 additional Agribusiness sales people were recruited as part of an expansion in rural banking; and
  Launch of CommBiz, a new transaction banking platform for businesses of all sizes from institutional and corporate clients to small business customers. Over 10,000 customers have already migrated from legacy platforms since its launch in December 2006.
Institutional Banking continued to have strong momentum, achieving above market growth rates. This has been achieved through a focus on integrated debt and equity capital management, financial and commodity risk management and transaction banking, combined with key competencies in growth industries.
Global Markets and Treasury has undertaken an investment in people and technology to provide a platform for future growth opportunities. The Global Markets and Treasury team ended the year at number one on the Australian debt capital markets ranking and has substantially increased the Australian equity capital markets ranking following a number of key equity deals completed during the year.
CommSec maintained its position as Australia’s number one broker platform by volume and benefited from strong market conditions, with a new monthly volume record set in June 2007 of 1.1 million trades. Other highlights included CommSec winning the Lead Manager role for the Platinum Asset Management initial public offering and the launch of CommSec Self Managed Super Fund.
Corporate Banking
Corporate Banking includes commercial and corporate transaction services and merchant acquiring.
This line of business achieved income growth of 10% on the prior year following balance growth in the newly introduced Business Online Saver product and strong growth across higher margin commercial and corporate Current Accounts. Cash rate increases in the first half also contributed to the income growth.
Financial Markets
Financial Markets includes financial markets and wholesale operations, treasury, equities broking (including CommSec) and structured products, capital markets services (including IPOs and placements) and margin lending.
Financial markets income has increased 14% on the prior year following continued favourable trading conditions and increased customer flows. Growth in investment markets has resulted in record CommSec trading volumes and margin lending balances have increased 40% on the prior year.
Lending and Finance
Lending and Finance includes asset finance, structured finance and general business lending.
Lending and Finance income increased by 21% on the prior year. This includes the impact of the pre-tax gain on sale of the Bank’s share in Greater Energy Alliance Corporation Pty Limited (“Loy Yang”) during the year of $79 million.
Lending and Finance assets have increased $11 billion or 11% on the prior year. The increase has been driven by continued growth in the Australian and New Zealand syndicated loan market and in structured finance transactions.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses of $1,741 million represented 10% growth compared to the prior year. This was driven by general salary increases and higher employee numbers. In addition, the Group significantly increased investment to support the strategic expansion of the Business Banking and Financial Markets activities. Productivity gains contributed to further improvements in the expense to income ratio, which fell from 47.1% in the prior year to 45.0%.
Loan Impairment Expense
Loan impairment expense for the full year was $7 million higher than the prior year at $75 million. This was due to an increase in our assessment of portfolio risk and specific provisions related to the corporate middle market segment in the current half, which drove a $35 million increase in loan impairment expense on the prior half.
Market Share
Business lending market share to non-financial corporations, as measured by APRA, has increased by 30 basis points since 30 June 2006 to 12.4%.
Asset finance market share has decreased by 130 basis points to 13.2% since 30 June 2006. The decline reflects the maturity of this business segment, which has been characterised by aggressive price competition coupled with competitor expansion. Business deposit market share of non-financial corporations, as measured by APRA, has increased by 110 basis points since 30 June 2006 to 13.0%.
                         
Market Share Percentage (1)   30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
 
Business lending — APRA
    12.4       12.5       12.1  
Business lending — RBA (2)
    12.9       13.0       13.2  
Asset finance
    13.2       13.9       14.5  
Business deposits — APRA
    13.0       12.0       11.9  
Equities trading (CommSec) (2)
    4.4       4.4       4.3  
 
     
(1)   For market share definitions refer to appendix 24, page 68.
 
(2)   Prior period comparatives have been revised.
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Banking Analysis Continued
Business, Corporate and Institutional (1)
                                                 
    Full Year to June 2007  
    Net     Other     Total             Loan     Underlying  
    Interest     Banking     Banking     Expenses     Impairment     Profit after  
    Income $M     Income $M     Income $M     $M(2)     $M     Tax $M  
 
Corporate Banking
    555       366       921                          
Financial Markets
    500       803       1,303                          
Lending and Finance
    1,005       636       1,641                          
 
Business, Corporate and Institutional products
    2,060       1,805       3,865       1,741       75       1,529  
 
 
                                               
Hedging and AIFRS volatility (excluded from above)
    135       (132 )     3                       2  
 
                                                 
    Full Year to June 2006  
    Net     Other     Total             Loan     Underlying  
    Interest     Banking     Banking     Expenses     Impairment     Profit after  
    Income $M     Income $M     Income $M     $M(2)     $M     Tax $M  
 
Corporate Banking
    496       344       840                          
Financial Markets
    440       708       1,148                          
Lending and Finance
    870       491       1,361                          
 
Business, Corporate and Institutional products
    1,806       1,543       3,349       1,577       68       1,236  
 
 
                                               
Hedging and AIFRS volatility (excluded from above)
    46       (104 )     (58 )                     (41 )
 
                                                 
    Half Year to June 2007  
    Net     Other     Total             Loan     Underlying  
    Interest     Banking     Banking     Expenses     Impairment     Profit after  
    Income $M     Income $M     Income $M     $M(2)     $M     Tax $M  
 
Corporate Banking
    281       179       460                          
Financial Markets
    291       393       684                          
Lending and Finance
    510       313       823                          
 
Business, Corporate and Institutional products
    1,082       885       1,967       908       55       767  
 
 
                                               
Hedging and AIFRS volatility (excluded from above)
    106       (105 )     1                       1  
 
(1)   The components of the three Business, Corporate and Institutional product segments have been rearranged during the current year, in order to align with the wider divisional restructure which was undertaken during the year as part of a re-focus on customer service. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
 
(2)   During the current period the methodology for overhead cost allocation has been refined. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
                                         
              As At  
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     Jun 07 vs  
Major Balance Sheet Items (gross of impairment)   $M     $M     $M     Dec 06 %     Jun 06 %  
 
Interest earning lending assets
    80,464       74,029       66,343       9       21  
Bank acceptances of customers
    18,721       18,395       18,310       2       2  
Non lending interest earning assets
    41,530       41,723       35,471             17  
Margin loans
    8,070       6,542       5,758       23       40  
Other assets (1)
    25,842       19,486       19,947       33       30  
 
Total Assets (2)
    174,627       160,175       145,829       9       20  
 
 
                                       
Transaction deposits
    21,578       16,648       16,426       30       31  
Other demand deposits
    29,347       26,162       23,641       12       24  
Deposits not bearing interest
    4,084       3,686       3,520       11       16  
Certificates of deposits and other
    25,573       24,923       20,178       3       27  
Due to other financial institutions
    14,199       12,390       11,333       15       25  
Liabilities at fair value through Income Statement
    4,228       3,783       2,085       12     large  
Debt issues
    84,556       82,381       77,848       3       9  
Loan Capital
    9,818       9,724       9,744       1       1  
Other non interest bearing liabilities (1)
    43,317       36,805       36,703       18       18  
 
Total Liabilities (2)
    236,700       216,502       201,478       9       17  
 
 
                                       
Balance Sheet by Product Segment(3)
                                       
 
Assets
Corporate Banking     2,762       2,669       1,061       3     large  
Financial Markets
    49,137       40,800       36,228       20       36  
Lending and Finance
    115,446       112,713       104,086       2       11  
Other (2)
    7,282       3,993       4,454       82       63  
 
Total Assets
    174,627       160,175       145,829       9       20  
 
Liabilities
Corporate Banking     46,359       39,953       37,375       16       24  
Financial Markets
    58,580       51,376       40,838       14       43  
Lending and Finance
    29,542       27,655       27,303       7       8  
Other (2)
    102,219       97,518       95,962       5       7  
 
Total Liabilities
    236,700       216,502       201,478       9       17  
 
     
(1)   Other assets include intangible assets and derivative assets, and Other non interest bearing liabilities include derivative liabilities.
 
(2)   Includes Group Funding, Balance Sheet Management and other capital not directly attributed to the product based segments above.
 
(3)   During the current year, reclassifications of balance sheet amounts between product segments were made to align with the wider divisional restructure. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
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Banking Analysis Continued
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific Banking incorporates the Group’s retail, business, commercial, rural and treasury banking operations in New Zealand, Fiji, Indonesia and China.
Underlying net profit after tax for Asia Pacific businesses increased 10% to $390 million(1) compared to the prior year. ASB Bank in New Zealand represents the majority of the business.
During the year, the accounting impacts arising from the application of “AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement” resulted in a gain of $85 million (before tax) within Total banking income. This impact, referred to as “Hedging and AIFRS volatility” was driven by:
  Mark to market accounting gains on economic hedges which do not qualify for AIFRS hedge accounting and hedge ineffectiveness of $117 million; offset by
  Accounting losses on the economic hedge of New Zealand operations due to the difference between hedged currency rate and actual rate of $32 million.
These accounting gains and losses are not reflective of the underlying economic reality, as all exposures are fully hedged within risk limits.
ASB Bank
The New Zealand banking industry continued to be very competitive during 2007, characterised by aggressive pricing particularly on home loans. Against this challenging background ASB Bank achieved statutory net profit after tax growth in New Zealand Dollar terms of 8% (excluding the impact of AIFRS hedge accounting).
This result was driven by:
  Strong asset growth represented by total lending balances increasing by NZD 6,170 million or 16% over the prior year including a 14% increase in home lending volumes;
  Solid growth in retail deposits of 16% to NZD 24.5 billion, mainly due to a 23% increase in FastSaver, BusinessSaver and Term Investment balances;
  Margin contraction for the year of ten basis points, most of which occurred during the first half, with margins declining only three basis points in the second half. The majority of this was driven by tightening home loan margins and changes in product mix such as the re-weighting of the deposits portfolio towards higher interest rate savings products; and
  Continued low impairment losses.
Other performance highlights included:
  Continued achievement of a market leading position in customer satisfaction rates among the major banks;
  Broadening access for customers to banking services with internet and telephone banking supplemented by banking updates to mobiles phones and 20 branches now operating seven days a week;
  Winner of the TUANZ Business Internet eCommerce Financial Services award in recognition of the ASB Fastnet Classic online banking service;
  ASB Group was appointed one of the default providers for the Kiwisaver Retirement scheme which was launched by the NZ government to encourage employees to save consistently during their working lives; and
  For the fifth consecutive year, ASB Bank was recognised as New Zealand’s “Bank of the Year” by the UK based Banker Magazine.
Underlying net profit after tax increased 6% in the second half to $193 million(1). This result reflects continued strong lending growth, stabilisation of margins and the strengthening of the New Zealand Dollar.
Other Asia Pacific Business
The highlights in this region during the year were:
  Acquisition of an 83% stake in Arta Niaga Kencana (Bank ANK) in Surabaya region of Indonesia adding 20 branches;
  Continued branch expansion in PT Bank Commonwealth in Indonesia with four new branches added during the year;
  Increasing the Group’s investment in Hangzhou City Commercial Bank to maintain 19.9% equity stake following an investment by the Asian Development Bank; and
  The launch of a new customer website “Moving to Australia?” in five different languages to make opening a bank account even easier for overseas customers moving to or doing business in Australia.
Loan Impairment Expense
Total loan impairment expense for the Asia Pacific region was $18 million, which is in line with the prior year. The current half expense increased by $8 million, due to some deterioration in both retail and corporate portfolios in New Zealand.
Market Share
Home loan market share in New Zealand remained stable throughout the year at 23.1% as at 30 June 2007.
Retail deposit market share in New Zealand increased 90 basis points during the year to 21.2% as at 30 June 2007.
                         
Market Share Percentage (2)   30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
 
NZ lending for housing
    23.1       23.1       23.1  
NZ retail deposits
    21.2       20.7       20.3  
 
     
(1)   Represents Group Management view for the product segment rather than statutory view, excluding the impact of Hedging and AIFRS volatility.
 
(2)   For market share definitions refer to appendix 24, page 68.
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Banking Analysis Continued
                                                 
    Full Year to June 2007  
    Net     Other     Total             Loan     Underlying  
    Interest     Banking     Banking     Expenses     Impairment     Profit after  
Asia Pacific (1)   Income $M     Income $M     Income $M     $M(2)     $M     Tax $M  
 
ASB Bank
    732       285       1,017                          
Other
    32       33       65                          
 
Asia Pacific
    764       318       1,082       515       18       390  
 
 
                                               
Hedging and AIFRS volatility (excluded from above)
    (28 )     113       85                       59  
 
                                                 
    Full Year to June 2006  
    Net     Other     Total             Loan     Underlying  
    Interest     Banking     Banking     Expenses     Impairment     Profit after  
    Income $M     Income $M     Income $M     $M(2)     $M     Tax $M  
 
ASB Bank
    680       291       971                          
Other
    42       29       71                          
 
Asia Pacific
    722       320       1,042       509       20       356  
 
 
                                               
Hedging and AIFRS volatility (excluded from above)
          25       25                       17  
 
                                                 
    Half Year to June 2007  
    Net     Other     Total             Loan     Underlying  
    Interest     Banking     Banking     Expenses     Impairment     Profit after  
    Income $M     Income $M     Income $M     $M(2)     $M     Tax $M  
 
ASB Bank
    386       137       523                          
Other
    16       12       28                          
 
Asia Pacific
    402       149       551       255       13       201  
 
 
                                               
Hedging and AIFRS volatility (excluded from above)
    (28 )     149       121                       85  
 
     
(1)   During the current period the impact of AIFRS derivative hedging has been excluded from the Asia Pacific total and is disclosed separately above. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
                                         
    As At  
Major Balance Items (gross of impairment) (1)   30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     Jun 07 vs  
    $M     $M     $M     Dec 06 %     Jun 06 %  
 
Home lending
    28,931       25,887       22,287       12       30  
Other lending assets
    11,332       11,279       10,531             8  
Non lending interest earning assets
    8,023       6,938       4,812       16       67  
Other assets
    1,965       1,535       1,321       28       49  
 
Total Assets — Asia Pacific
    50,251       45,639       38,951       10       29  
 
 
                                       
Debt issues
    935       180       744     large       26  
Deposits (1)
    23,094       21,038       18,040       10       28  
Liabilities at fair value through the Income Statement
    15,203       14,204       11,727       7       30  
Other liabilities
    1,853       1,414       772       31     large  
 
Total Liabilities — Asia Pacific
    41,085       36,836       31,283       12       31  
 
 
                                       
Balance Sheet by Segment
                                       
 
Assets
ASB Bank     47,995       43,379       36,724       11       31  
Other
    2,256       2,260       2,227             1  
 
Total Assets — Asia Pacific
    50,251       45,639       38,951       10       29  
 
 
                                       
Liabilities
ASB Bank     38,926       34,885       29,306       12       33  
Other
    2,159       1,951       1,977       11       9  
 
Total Liabilities — Asia Pacific
    41,085       36,836       31,283       12       31  
 
 
(1)   Asia Pacific Deposits exclude deposits held in other overseas countries (30 June 2007: $5 billion, 31 December 2006: $6 billion and 30 June 2006: $5 billion).
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Funds Management Analysis
Financial Performance and Business Review
Performance Highlights
Underlying net profit after tax increased 23% over the year to $492 million for the Funds Management business reflecting continued strong revenue growth across the business.
The underlying net profit after tax result for the second half of the year increased 12% on the prior half to $260 million driven by continued growth in the funds management business and strong investment performance.
Funds Under Administration increased 17% to $177 billion as at 30 June 2007.
Business Review
Industry conditions have been positive with strong investment markets and retail flows underpinning growth over the year.
Net fund flows for the year ended 30 June 2007 of $1.8 billion were impacted by the disengagement of a major client from the Avanteos platform. Excluding Avanteos, net funds flow for the year was over $7 billion, most of which occurred in the second half.
The drivers of this strong underlying net funds flow for the year were:
  Investors taking advantage of superannuation legislation changes which contributed to $9.2 billion FirstChoice net flows for the year ended 30 June 2007. With over $39 billion in funds under administration, FirstChoice has experienced growth of 51% in the last 12 months; and
 
  Solid institutional flows generated by the CFS Global Asset Management business.
During the year, a goodwill impairment of $40 million was recognised in relation to Avanteos.
Other key developments within the business include:
  CFS Global Asset Management ongoing expansion into alternative asset classes and developing infrastructure capabilities both domestically and in Europe;
 
  CFS Global Asset Management is the joint lead partner in a consortium which acquired AWG plc, an infrastructure company which provides water services in the UK. As at 30 June 2007 13% of the Group’s interest in AWG plc had been sold down to infrastructure funds;
 
  CFS Global Asset Management, through its joint venture First State Media Group, acquired a major music copyright catalogue in May 2007. The purchase will be the foundation asset for a media focused investment fund to be launched later in the calendar year;
 
  CFS Global Asset Management launched the First State Cinda Leaders Growth Equity Fund with joint venture partners China Cinda Asset Management;
 
  New products launched by CFS during the year include a fully integrated margin lending solution, and 12 new investment options on the FirstChoice platform;
 
  Commonwealth Financial Planner numbers increased during the year by 68 to 702. The first adviser training program was completed in early 2007 with 42 graduates and the second program commenced in February 2007 with 27 entrants. During the year referrals increased by 15%; and
 
  CFS Global Asset Management incubated or launched in excess of 18 new products globally during the year, including long/short funds, new fixed interest products, Asian and Global Property Securities products for international distribution, and a range of institutional multi-asset products.
Investment Performance
Investment performance has been solid with 74% of funds outperforming benchmark on a three year basis, and 66% of funds outperforming on a one year basis.
Operating Income
Operating income increased by 21% to $1,883 million for the year underpinned by an 18% increase in average funds under administration and strong investment performance driving an increase in performance fees.
During the second half of the year, Operating income increased by 10% to $985 million. This result was due to an 8% increase in average funds under administration on the prior half and an increase in margins.
Margins increased three basis points over the year due to growth in higher margin asset classes, performance fees and improved distribution margins partially offset by the general trend toward the lower margin platform offering.
Operating Expenses
Volume expenses, which predominately comprise external distribution and trail commissions, increased by 27% over the year which is in line with growth in Funds Under Administration and underlying growth and mix of retail and wholesale inflows.
Operating expenses increased by 16% on the prior year to $890 million. The key drivers of expense growth include:
  Investment in the international expansion of the CFS Global Asset Management business;
 
  Establishment of competitive remuneration schemes in the asset management business to attract and retain high quality talent;
 
  Increased spend on strategic projects including the Wealth Management cross-sell initiative and new product development (eg. margin lending facility); and
 
  Investment on system simplification initiatives.
Despite significant investment in the expansion of CFS Global Asset Management, the expense to net operating income ratio decreased from 57.6% to 55.7% over the year.
Taxation
The corporate tax expense for the year was $232 million, representing an effective tax rate of 32.1% compared with 28.4% for the prior year. The increase in the effective tax rate is due to one-off permanent tax differences. As previously disclosed, the prior year included a tax benefit from the recognition of international losses not previously brought to account.
Market Share (1)
In the latest Plan for Life market share statistics, the Group is ranked 1st in total Australian retail market share at 14.2%. The Australian retail market share has been impacted by the disengagement of a major client from the Avanteos platform. FirstChoice increased its share of the Platform market to 8.5%.
                         
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
 
Australian retail (2) (3)
    14.2       15.4       15.4  
New Zealand retail (2)
    15.8       16.1       16.0  
Firstchoice platform (2) (3)
    8.5       8.2       7.7  
 
(1)   For market share definitions refer to appendix 24, page 68.
 
(2)   Prior period comparatives have been restated.
 
(3)   As at 30 March 2007.
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Funds Management Analysis continued
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
Key Performance Indicators   $M     $M     Jun 06 %     $M     $M     Dec 06 %  
 
Operating income – external
    1,874       1,543       21       981       893       10  
Operating income – internal
    9       9             4       5       (20 )
 
Total operating income
    1,883       1,552       21       985       898       10  
 
                                               
Shareholder investment returns
    14       14             10       4     large  
 
Funds management income
    1,897       1,566       21       995       902       10  
 
                                               
Volume expense
    285       224       (27 )     141       144       2  
Operating expenses
    890       765       (16 )     467       423       (10 )
 
Total operating expenses
    1,175       989       (19 )     608       567       (7 )
 
Net profit before income tax (“cash basis”)
    722       577       25       387       335       16  
 
Net profit before income tax (“underlying basis”) (1)
    708       563       26       377       331       14  
 
                                               
Corporate tax expense (2)
    232       164       (41 )     132       100       (32 )
Minority interests
          3     large                    
 
Net profit after income tax (“cash basis”)
    490       410       20       255       235       9  
 
Net profit after income tax (“underlying basis”) (1)
    492       400       23       260       232       12  
 
(1)   Underlying basis excludes shareholder investment returns.
 
(2)   For purpose of presentation, Policyholder tax benefit and Policyholder tax expense are shown on a net basis (2007: $175 million and 2006: $193 million).
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
Funds Under Administration   $M     $M     June 06 %     $M     $M     Dec 06 %  
 
Funds Under Administration – average
    164,404       139,082       18       171,264       158,010       8  
Funds Under Administration – spot
    177,071       151,513       17       177,071       167,662       6  
Funds under management – spot
    139,685       118,682       18       139,685       128,312       9  
Net funds flows (excluding Avanteos)
    7,126       5,287       35       5,744       1,382     large  
Net funds flows
    1,763       10,830       (84 )     (313 )     2,076     large  
 
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
Productivity and Other Measures   %     %     Jun 06 %     %     %     Dec 06 %  
 
Operating income to average Funds Under Administration (%)
    1.15       1.12     3bpts     1.16       1.13       3bpts  
Total expenses to average Funds Under Administration (%)
    0.71       0.71             0.72       0.71       (1 )
Operating expenses to net operating income (total operating income less volume expenses)
    55.7       57.6       3       55.3       56.1       1  
Effective corporate tax rate (%)
    32.1       28.4     (370)bpts       34.1       29.9     (420)bpts  
 
Underlying Net Profit After Tax growth of 23% on the prior year
(BAR GRAPH)
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Funds Management Analysis continued
                                                 
    Full Year Ended 30 June 2007  
    Opening                             Investment     Closing  
    Balance                             Income &     Balance  
    30/06/06     Inflows     Outflows     Netflows     Other (5)     30/06/07  
Funds Under Administration   $M     $M     $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
FirstChoice
    26,177       17,191       (7,995 )     9,196       4,172       39,545  
Cash management
    3,690       2,066       (2,751 )     (685 )     125       3,130  
Legacy products (1)
    34,669       2,757       (7,426 )     (4,669 )     4,022       34,022  
 
Retail Products (2)
    64,536       22,014       (18,172 )     3,842       8,319       76,697  
Other retail (3)
    886       412       (257 )     155       575       1,616  
 
Australian retail
    65,422       22,426       (18,429 )     3,997       8,894       78,313  
Wholesale
    29,815       12,902       (10,037 )     2,865       1,789       34,469  
Property
    13,909       1,014       (2,411 )     (1,397 )     2,331       14,843  
Other (4)
    3,708       136       (608 )     (472 )     399       3,635  
 
Domestically sourced
    112,854       36,478       (31,485 )     4,993       13,413       131,260  
Internationally sourced
    29,461       15,625       (13,492 )     2,133       8,342       39,936  
 
Funds Under Administration (excl Avanteos)
    142,315       52,103       (44,977 )     7,126       21,755       171,196  
Avanteos
    9,198       2,603       (7,966 )     (5,363 )     2,040       5,875  
 
Total – Funds Under Administration
    151,513       54,706       (52,943 )     1,763       23,795       177,071  
 
                                                 
    Full Year Ended 30 June 2006  
    Opening                             Investment     Closing  
    Balance                             Income &     Balance  
    30/06/05     Inflows     Outflows     Netflows     Other (5)     30/06/06  
Funds Under Administration   $M     $M     $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
FirstChoice
    16,128       13,077       (5,287 )     7,790       2,259       26,177  
Cash management
    4,182       2,417       (3,061 )     (644 )     152       3,690  
Legacy products (1)
    35,225       3,268       (7,669 )     (4,401 )     3,845       34,669  
 
Retail Products (2)
    55,535       18,762       (16,017 )     2,745       6,256       64,536  
Other retail (3)
    844       182       (235 )     (53 )     95       886  
 
Australian retail
    56,379       18,944       (16,252 )     2,692       6,351       65,422  
Wholesale
    24,894       13,099       (11,810 )     1,289       3,632       29,815  
Property
    13,456       1,074       (2,144 )     (1,070 )     1,523       13,909  
Other (4)
    2,886       192       (481 )     (289 )     1,111       3,708  
 
Domestically sourced
    97,615       33,309       (30,687 )     2,622       12,617       112,854  
Internationally sourced
    22,508       12,097       (9,432 )     2,665       4,288       29,461  
 
Funds Under Administration (excl Avanteos)
    120,123       45,406       (40,119 )     5,287       16,905       142,315  
Avanteos
    2,941       6,142       (599 )     5,543       714       9,198  
 
Total – Funds Under Administration
    123,064       51,548       (40,718 )     10,830       17,619       151,513  
 
                                                 
    Half Year Ended 30 June 2007  
    Opening                             Investment     Closing  
    Balance                             Income &     Balance  
    31/12/06     Inflows     Outflows     Netflows     Other (5)     30/06/07  
Funds Under Administration   $M     $M     $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
FirstChoice
    31,588       10,913       (4,693 )     6,220       1,737       39,545  
Cash management
    3,453       1,038       (1,442 )     (404 )     81       3,130  
Legacy products (1)
    34,976       1,634       (4,388 )     (2,754 )     1,800       34,022  
 
Retail Products (2)
    70,017       13,585       (10,523 )     3,062       3,618       76,697  
Other retail (3)
    1,242       330       (139 )     191       183       1,616  
 
Australian retail
    71,259       13,915       (10,662 )     3,253       3,801       78,313  
Wholesale
    32,892       7,288       (5,507 )     1,781       (204 )     34,469  
Property
    13,538       450       (551 )     (101 )     1,406       14,843  
Other (4)
    3,697       81       (336 )     (255 )     193       3,635  
 
Domestically sourced
    121,386       21,734       (17,056 )     4,678       5,196       131,260  
Internationally sourced
    35,087       8,303       (7,237 )     1,066       3,783       39,936  
 
Funds Under Administration (excl Avanteos)
    156,473       30,037       (24,293 )     5,744       8,979       171,196  
Avanteos
    11,189       1,459       (7,516 )     (6,057 )     743       5,875  
 
Total – Funds Under Administration
    167,662       31,496       (31,809 )     (313 )     9,722       177,071  
 
(1)   Includes stand alone retail and legacy retail products.
 
(2)   Retail products (excluding Avanteos) align to Plan for Life market release.
 
(3)   Includes listed equity trusts and regular premium plans. These retail products are not reported in market share data.
 
(4)   Includes life company assets sourced from retail investors but not attributable to a funds management product (e.g. premiums from risk products). These amounts do not appear in retail market share data.
 
(5)   Includes foreign exchange gains and losses from translation of international sourced business.
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Insurance Analysis
Financial Performance and Business Review
Performance Highlights
Underlying net profit after tax for the Insurance business increased 18% on the prior year to $253 million. This growth rate was impacted by the inclusion of the operating results of the Hong Kong Insurance Business for part of the prior year. Another measure of Insurance business performance is planned profit margins, which increased by 26% on the prior year.
The result was driven by:
  Solid inforce premium growth in Australia and New Zealand;
 
  Positive claims experience; and
 
  Increased investment in the business.
Full year net profit after tax (“cash basis”) decreased by 16% to $351 million, impacted by the profit on sale of the Hong Kong Insurance Business of $145 million in the prior year. After adjusting the result for the sale of the Hong Kong Insurance Business, net profit after tax increased by 30%.
Underlying net profit after tax for the half year ended 30 June 2007 was up by 28% on the prior half.
The Group remains the largest life insurer in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.
Business Review
Australia
Full year underlying net profit after tax for the Australian insurance business increased 28% on the prior year to $160 million.
Net profit after tax (“cash basis”) increased 29% on the prior year to $234 million, reflecting growth in shareholder investment returns over the year together with strong volume growth and improved operating margins.
Key performance drivers were:
  Inforce premium growth of 20%, reflecting strong sales volumes and progress of the cross-sell initiative;
 
  Improvement in planned life margins and operating margins on the prior year;
 
  Good claims experience; and
 
  Strong shareholder investment returns.
Other highlights for the Australian Insurance business included:
  A significant increase in new business over the year particularly in Group Life Risk;
 
  CommInsure increased its Total risk market share to 14.2% an increase of one percentage point since 30 June 2006;
 
  The introduction of 130 Branch Insurance Representatives as part of the cross-sell initiative positively impacting on General Insurance sales (30% increase in new business sales);
 
  Ongoing simplification and rationalisation of systems and processes;
 
  Launch of online quoting tool for planners aimed at reducing the time and complexity of insurance and annuity quotes to improve conversion rates; and
 
  Continued good claims management.
New Zealand
The Life Insurance operations in New Zealand operate predominantly under the Sovereign brand.
New Zealand’s net profit after tax (“cash basis”) increased 12% on the prior year to $105 million. The main drivers of this result were:
  Market leading growth in new business sales with Sovereign capturing 33.8% of new business sales market share over the year compared to 32.7% in the prior year;
 
  A continuation of positive investment returns;
 
  Low lapse rates on existing business; offset by
 
  A deterioration in claims experience from 2006 with a higher incidence of disability and term life claims.
The market share of inforce premiums at 30 June 2007 was 31.8%, an increase of 40 basis points over the year.
Operating Income
Operating income increased 10% on the prior year to $817 million. The prior year was impacted by the inclusion of the operating results of the Hong Kong Insurance Business until its sale in October 2005. Excluding this, operating income increased by 17% on the prior year.
Life Insurance income increased 11% to $745 million on the prior year, and by 19% excluding the operating results of the Hong Kong Insurance Business. This reflects strong volume growth and favourable claims experience.
General Insurance income of $72 million was flat compared with the prior year despite strong sales growth. The result was impacted by claims associated with recent NSW storms in the Hunter region which had a greater financial impact than that of Cyclone Larry in the prior year.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses of $282 million (excluding volume related expenses) increased 3% on the prior year.
Increases in operating expenses included:
  Increased spend on strategic projects including the Wealth Management cross-selling initiatives;
 
  Introduction of Branch Insurance Representatives into selected Bank branches;
 
  Product development across Life and General Insurance lines;
 
  Investment on system migration and simplification to further reduce the number of insurance systems used and reduce ongoing costs;
 
  Development costs in preparation for the launch of compulsory savings in New Zealand under the KiwiSaver program; offset by
 
  Reduction in expenses since the sale of the Hong Kong Insurance Business.
Corporate Taxation
The effective corporate tax rate for the year was 28.1% compared with 27.3% in the prior year.
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Insurance Analysis continued
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
Key Performance Indicators   $M     $M (4)     Jun 06 %     $M     $M     Dec 06 %  
 
Insurance
                                               
Life insurance operating income
    745       669       11       406       339       20  
General insurance operating income
    72       73       (1 )     29       43       (33 )
 
Total operating income
    817       742       10       435       382       14  
 
                                               
Shareholder investment returns
    135       87       55       54       81       (33 )
Profit on sale of the Hong Kong Insurance Business
          145                          
 
Total insurance income
    952       974       (2 )     489       463       6  
 
 
                                               
Volume expense
    182       181       (1 )     93       89       (4 )
Operating expenses (1)
    282       275       (3 )     143       139       (3 )
 
Total expenses
    464       456       (2 )     236       228       (4 )
 
Net profit before income tax
    488       518       (6 )     253       235       8  
 
                                               
Corporate tax expense (2)
    137       102       (34 )     71       66       (8 )
 
Net profit after income tax (“cash basis”)
    351       416       (16 )     182       169       8  
 
Net profit after income tax (“underlying basis”) (3)
    253       215       18       142       111       28  
 
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
Productivity and Other Measures   %     % (4)     Jun 06 %     %     %     Dec 06 %  
 
Operating income to average inforce premiums (%)
    63. 9       62. 9     100 bpts     64. 0       60. 7     330 bpts
Expenses to average inforce premiums (%)
    36. 3       38. 6       6       34. 7       36. 2       4  
Effective corporate tax rate excluding impact of profit on sale of Hong Kong Insurance Business (%)
    28. 1       27. 3     (80)bpts     28. 1       28. 1        
 
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
Sources of Profit from Insurance Activities   $M     $M (4)     Jun 06 %     $M     $M     Dec 06 %  
 
The Margin on Services profit from ordinary activities after income tax is represented by:
                                               
Planned profit margins
    184       146       26       90       94       (4 )
Experience variations
    56       48       17       49       7       large  
General insurance operating margins
    13       21       (38 )     3       10       (70 )
 
Operating margins
    253       215       18       142       111       28  
After tax shareholder investment returns
    98       56       75       40       58       (31 )
Profit on sale of the Hong Kong Insurance Business
          145                          
 
Net profit after income tax (“cash basis”)
    351       416       (16 )     182       169       8  
 
(1)   Operating expenses include $9 million internal expenses relating to the asset management of shareholder funds (30 June 2006: $9 million).
 
(2)   For purpose of presentation, Policyholder tax benefit and Policyholder tax expense components of corporate tax expense are shown on a net basis (30 June 2007: $91 million, 30 June 2006: $138 million).
 
(3)   Underlying basis excludes shareholder investment returns and the profit on the sale of the Hong Kong Insurance Business.
 
(4)   Includes impact of the operating performance of the Hong Kong Insurance Business until its sale in October 2005. Financial impact was set out on page 55 of the 30 June 2006 Profit Announcement.
Geographical Analysis of Business Performance
                                                                 
    Full Year Ended  
    Australia     New Zealand     Asia     Total  
Net Profit after   30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     30/06/06  
Income Tax (“cash basis”)   $M     $M     $M     $M     $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Operating margins
    160       125       88       77       5       13       253       215  
After tax shareholder investment returns
    74       56       17       17       7       (17 )     98       56  
Profit on sale of Hong Kong Insurance Business
                                  145             145  
 
Net profit after income tax
    234       181       105       94       12       141       351       416  
 
                                                                 
    Half Year Ended  
    Australia     New Zealand     Asia     Total  
Net Profit after Income Tax   30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
(“cash basis”)   $M     $M     $M     $M     $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Operating margins
    92       68       47       41       3       2       142       111  
After tax shareholder investment returns
    27       47       8       9       5       2       40       58  
 
Net profit after income tax
    119       115       55       50       8       4       182       169  
 
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Insurance Analysis continued
                                         
    Full Year Ended 30 June 2007  
    Opening                             Closing  
    Balance     Sales/New             Other     Balance  
    30/06/06     Balances     Lapses     Movements (2)     30/06/07  
Annual Inforce Premiums (1)   $M     $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
General insurance (3)
    169       55       (40 )           184  
Personal life
    732       153       (87 )     34       832  
Group life
    255       206       (79 )     2       384  
 
Total
    1,156       414       (206 )     36       1,400  
 
Australia
    854       359       (192 )           1,021  
New Zealand
    302       55       (14 )     36       379  
 
Total
    1,156       414       (206 )     36       1,400  
 
                                         
    Full Year Ended 30 June 2006  
    Opening                             Closing  
    Balance     Sales/New             Other     Balance  
    30/06/05     Balances     Lapses     Movements (2)     30/06/06  
Annual Inforce Premiums (1)   $M     $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
General insurance (3)
    154       49       (34 )           169  
Personal life
    785       137       (81 )     (109 )     732  
Group life
    265       71       (48 )     (33 )     255  
 
Total
    1,204       257       (163 )     (142 )     1,156  
 
Australia
    795       210       (151 )           854  
New Zealand
    296       47       (12 )     (29 )     302  
Asia (4)
    113                   (113 )      
 
Total
    1,204       257       (163 )     (142 )     1,156  
 
                                         
    Half Year Ended 30 June 2007  
    Opening                             Closing  
    Balance     Sales/New             Other     Balance  
    31/12/06     Balances     Lapses     Movements (2)     30/06/07  
Annual Inforce Premiums (1)   $M     $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
General insurance (3)
    179       26       (21 )           184  
Personal life
    789       79       (43 )     7       832  
Group life
    372       70       (58 )           384  
 
Total
    1,340       175       (122 )     7       1,400  
 
 
                                       
Australia
    988       148       (115 )           1,021  
New Zealand
    352       27       (7 )     7       379  
 
Total
    1,340       175       (122 )     7       1,400  
 
(1)   Inforce premium relates to risk business. Savings products are disclosed within Funds Management.
 
(2)   Includes foreign exchange movements.
 
(3)   In the current period the basis of calculating General insurance inforce premiums was amended, the main change being the exclusion of badged premiums. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
 
(4)   Other movements for Asia in the year ended 30 June 2006 represent the sale of the Hong Kong Insurance Business.
Inforce Premiums
Inforce premiums increased by 21% on the prior year. This was achieved through consistent growth in both Australia and New Zealand. General Insurance premiums increased by 9% on the year.
                         
Market Share Percentage – Annual Inforce Premiums (1)   30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
 
Australia (total risk) (2) (3)
    14. 2       14. 4       13.2  
Australia (individual risk) (2) (3)
    12. 7       12. 7       12.3  
New Zealand
    31. 8       31. 5       31.4  
 
(1)   For market share definitions refer to appendix 24, page 68.
 
(2)   As at 31 March 2007.
 
(3)   Prior period comparatives have been revised.
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Shareholder Investment Returns
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
Shareholder Investment Returns   $M     $M     Jun 06 %     $M     $M     Dec 06 %  
 
Funds management business
    14       14             10       4       large  
Insurance business (1)
    135       87       55       54       81       (33 )
 
Shareholder investment returns before tax
    149       101       48       64       85       (25 )
Profit on sale of Hong Kong Insurance Business
          145                          
Taxation
    53       35       (51 )     29       24       (21 )
 
Shareholder investment returns after tax
    96       211       (55 )     35       61       (43 )
 
(1)   Excluding profit on sale of the Hong Kong Insurance Business.
Shareholder investment returns of $149 million before tax was driven by strong positive returns across all asset classes.
                                 
    As At 30 June 2007  
    Australia     New Zealand     Asia     Total  
Shareholder Investment Asset Mix (%)   %     %     %     %  
 
Local equities
    1       1             1  
International equities
          1       20       1  
Property
    26             29       20  
 
Sub-total
    27       2       49       22  
 
                               
Fixed interest
    29       52       50       35  
Cash
    44       46       1       43  
 
Sub-total
    73       98       51       78  
 
Total
    100       100       100       100  
 
                                 
    As At 30 June 2007  
    Australia     New Zealand     Asia     Total  
Shareholder Investment Asset Mix ($M)   $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Local equities
    7       2             9  
International equities
          6       17       23  
Property
    368       1       25       394  
 
Sub-total
    375       9       42       426  
 
                               
Fixed interest
    400       242       43       685  
Cash
    620       214       1       835  
 
Sub-total
    1,020       456       44       1,520  
 
Total
    1,395       465       86       1,946  
 
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Financial Statements
Consolidated Income Statement
For the year ended 30 June 2007
                                         
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
            30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
    Appendix     $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Interest income
    1       23,862       19,758       12,297       11,565  
Interest expense
    1       16,826       13,244       8,746       8,080  
 
Net interest income
    1       7,036       6,514       3,551       3,485  
Other operating income
    5       3,341       3,036       1,729       1,612  
 
Net banking operating income
            10,377       9,550       5,280       5,097  
 
                                       
Funds management income
            1,871       1,589       966       905  
Investment revenue
            2,120       2,098       928       1,192  
Claims and policyholder liability expense
            (2,020 )     (2,064 )     (858 )     (1,162 )
 
Net funds management operating income
            1,971       1,623       1,036       935  
 
                                       
Premiums from insurance contracts
    11       1,117       1,052       540       577  
Investment revenue
    11       858       1,031       385       473  
Claims and policyholder liability expense from insurance contracts
            (932 )     (970 )     (391 )     (541 )
 
Insurance margin on services operating income
            1,043       1,113       534       509  
 
Total net operating income
            13,391       12,286       6,850       6,541  
 
                                       
Loan impairment expense
            434       398       239       195  
Operating expenses
    6       6,427       5,994       3,283       3,144  
Defined benefit superannuation plan income/(expense)
    7       8       (35 )     3       5  
 
Net profit before income tax
    7       6,538       5,859       3,331       3,207  
 
                                       
Corporate tax expense
    7       1,775       1,569       910       865  
Policyholder tax expense
            266       331       128       138  
 
Net profit after income tax
    11       4,497       3,959       2,293       2,204  
Minority interests
    11       (27 )     (31 )     (14 )     (13 )
 
Net profit attributable to Equity holders of the Bank
    11       4,470       3,928       2,279       2,191  
 
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
    Cents per share  
 
Earnings per share:
                               
Statutory Basic
    344.7       308.2       175.1       169.6  
Statutory Diluted
    339.7       303.1       172.5       166.0  
 
                               
Dividends per share attributable to shareholders of the Bank:
                               
Ordinary shares
    256       224       149       107  
Trust preferred securities (TPS) — issued 8 March 2006
    7,821             3,835       3,986  
 
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
    $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Net profit after income tax comprises:
                               
Net profit after income tax (“underlying basis”)
    4,508       3,842       2,298       2,210  
Shareholder investment returns (after tax)
    96       66       35       61  
Profit on sale of the Hong Kong Insurance Business
          145              
 
Net profit after income tax (“cash basis”)
    4,604       4,053       2,333       2,271  
 
                               
Defined benefit superannuation plan income/(expense)
    5       (25 )     1       4  
Treasury shares valuation adjustment
    (75 )     (100 )     (37 )     (38 )
One-off AIFRS mismatches
    (64 )           (18 )     (46 )
 
Net profit after income tax (“statutory basis”)
    4,470       3,928       2,279       2,191  
 
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Financial Statements continued
Consolidated Balance Sheet
As at 30 June 2007
                                 
    As At  
            30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
Assets   Appendix     $M     $M     $M  
 
Cash and liquid assets (1)
            10,108       9,139       5,868  
Receivables due from other financial institutions
            5,495       5,686       7,107  
Assets at fair value through Income Statement:
                               
Trading
            21,469       18,887       15,758  
Insurance
            23,519       24,520       24,437  
Other (1)
            4,073       3,305       2,207  
Derivative assets
            12,743       10,519       9,675  
Available for sale investments
            9,672       11,434       11,203  
Loans, advances and other receivables
    8       299,779       277,962       259,176  
Bank acceptances of customers
            18,721       18,395       18,310  
Investment property
                  273       258  
Property, plant and equipment
            1,436       1,325       1,313  
Investment in associates
            836       216       190  
Intangible assets
    16       7,835       7,846       7,809  
Deferred tax assets
            922       638       650  
Other assets
            7,157       5,846       5,141  
 
 
            423,765       395,991       369,102  
Assets held for sale
            1,374       1,270       1  
 
Total assets
            425,139       397,261       369,103  
 
                                 
            As At  
            30/06/07     31/12/06     30/60/06  
Liabilities           $M     $M     $M  
 
Deposits and other public borrowings
    10       203,382       188,819       173,227  
Payables due to other financial institutions
            14,386       12,432       11,184  
Liabilities at fair value through Income Statement
            19,431       17,986       13,811  
Derivative liabilities
            16,680       13,238       10,820  
Bank acceptances
            18,721       18,395       18,310  
Current tax liabilities
            882       685       378  
Deferred tax liabilities
            1,576       1,384       1,336  
Other provisions
            878       826       821  
Insurance policy liabilities
    15       21,613       22,729       22,225  
Debt issues
            85,490       82,561       78,591  
Managed funds units on issue
            310       438       1,109  
Bills payable and other liabilities
            7,346       5,379       6,053  
 
 
            390,695       364,872       337,865  
Loan capital
            10,000       9,902       9,895  
 
Total liabilities
            400,695       374,774       347,760  
 
Net assets
            24,444       22,487       21,343  
 
                                 
            As At  
            30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
Shareholders’ Equity           $M     $M     $M  
 
Share capital:
                               
Ordinary share capital
    14       14,483       13,920       13,505  
Other equity instruments
            939       939       939  
Reserves
            2,143       1,979       1,904  
Retained profits
    18       6,367       5,141       4,487  
 
Shareholders’ equity attributable to Equity holders of the Bank
            23,932       21,979       20,835  
 
                               
Minority interests:
                               
Controlled entities
            512       508       508  
 
Total Shareholders’ equity
            24,444       22,487       21,343  
 
(1)   During the current year, certain ASB Bank overnight settlement account balances were reclassified from Assets at fair value through Income Statement to Cash and liquid assets. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
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Financial Statements continued
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (1)
For the year ended 30 June 2007
                         
    Full Year Ended  
            30/06/07     30/06/06  
    Appendix     $M     $M  
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
                       
Interest received
            23,123       19,712  
Interest paid
            (16,405 )     (12,555 )
Other operating income received
            4,627       4,319  
Expenses paid
            (5,699 )     (5,813 )
Income taxes paid
            (1,942 )     (1,980 )
Net (increase)/decrease in assets at fair value through Income Statement (excluding life insurance)
            (1,715 )     (307 )
Life insurance:
                       
Investment income
            2,296       2,399  
Premiums received (2)
            2,431       2,338  
Policy payments (2)
            (5,346 )     (4,938 )
Net increase/(decrease) in liabilities at fair value through Income Statement (excluding life insurance)
            5,722       1,445  
 
Cash flows from operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities
            7,092       4,620  
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities arising from cash flow movements
                       
Movement in available-for-sale investments:
                       
Purchases
            (22,214 )     (28,189 )
Proceeds from sale
            728       646  
Proceeds at or close to maturity
            21,891       24,831  
Lodgement of deposits with regulatory authorities
            (8 )     (29 )
Net (increase) in loans, advances and other receivables
            (37,885 )     (31,996 )
Net (increase)/decrease in receivables due from other financial institutions not at call
            833       (881 )
Net decrease in securities purchased under agreements to resell
            (1,647 )     537  
Life insurance business:
                       
Purchase of insurance assets at fair value through Income Statement
            (8,476 )     (8,078 )
Proceeds from sale/maturity of insurance assets at fair value through Income Statement
            8,842       9,398  
Net increase in deposits and other borrowings
            26,361       12,799  
Net proceeds from issuance of debt securities
            6,316       14,605  
Net increase in payables due to other financial institutions not at call
            1,865       2,571  
Net increase/(decrease) in securities sold under agreements to repurchase
            1,943       328  
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities arising from cash flow movements
            (1,451 )     (3,458 )
 
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
    19 (a)     5,641       1,162  
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
                       
Payment for acquisition of entities and management rights
    19 (e)     (7 )     (414 )
Proceeds from disposal of controlled entities
    19 (c)           553  
Proceeds from disposal of entities and businesses (net of cash disposals)
            16       35  
Dividends received
            3       4  
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
            53       32  
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
            (314 )     (385 )
Payment for acquisition of investments in associates/joint ventures
            (6 )     (152 )
Purchase of assets held for sale
            (1,091 )      
Purchases of intangible assets
            (130 )     (90 )
Net decrease in other assets
            (800 )     31  
 
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
            (2,276 )     (386 )
 
(1)   It should be noted that the Group does not use this accounting Statement of Cash Flows in the internal management of its liquidity positions.
 
(2)   These were gross premiums and policy payments before splitting between policyholders and shareholders.
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Financial Statements continued
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (1) (continued)
For the year ended 30 June 2007
                         
    Full Year Ended  
            30/06/07     30/06/06  
    Appendix     $M     $M  
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
                       
Buy-back of shares
                  (500 )
Proceeds from issue of shares (net of costs)
            19       49  
Proceeds from issue of other equity instruments (net of costs)
                  939  
Dividends paid (excluding Dividend Reinvestment Plan)
            (2,284 )     (2,163 )
Net movement in other liabilities
            219       139  
Net sale/(purchase) of treasury shares
            55       (10 )
Issue of loan capital
            1,865       2,446  
Redemption of loan capital
            (965 )     (915 )
Other
            (228 )     1  
 
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities
            (1,319 )     (14 )
 
 
                       
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
            2,046       762  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
            2,038       1,276  
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
    19 (b)     4,084       2,038  
 
(1)   It should be noted that the Group does not use this accounting Statement of Cash Flows in the internal management of its liquidity positions.
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1. Net Interest Income
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
    $M     $M     Jun 06 %     $M     $M     Dec 06 %  
 
Interest Income
                                               
Loans
    20,778       17,304       20       10,765       10,013       8  
Other financial institutions
    470       333       41       226       244       (7 )
Cash and liquid assets (1)
    419       287       46       243       176       38  
Assets at fair value through Income Statement (1)
    1,470       1,149       28       721       749       (4 )
Available-for-sale investments
    725       685       6       342       383       (11 )
 
Total interest income
    23,862       19,758       21       12,297       11,565       6  
 
 
                                               
Interest Expense
                                               
Deposits (1)
    9,027       7,385       (22 )     4,722       4,305       (10 )
Other financial institutions
    674       475       (42 )     341       333       (2 )
Liabilities at fair value through Income Statement (1)
    1,229       1,013       (21 )     677       552       (23 )
Debt issues
    5,183       3,795       (37 )     2,639       2,544       (4 )
Loan capital (1)
    713       576       (24 )     367       346       (6 )
 
Total interest expense
    16,826       13,244       (27 )     8,746       8,080       (8 )
 
Net interest income
    7,036       6,514       8       3,551       3,485       2  
 
 
(1)   During the current year certain balances and associated interest amounts have been reclassified between categories. Further information on the specific nature of each reclassification is provided on pages 30 and 31. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
2. Net Interest Margin
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
    %     %     %     %  
 
Australia
                               
Interest spread (1)
    2.04       2.21       1.99       2.08  
Benefit of interest free liabilities, provisions and equity (2)
    0.26       0.24       0.28       0.26  
 
 
Net interest margin (3)
    2.30       2.45       2.27       2.34  
 
 
Overseas
                               
Interest spread (1)
    0.92       0.97       0.94       0.91  
Benefit of interest free liabilities, provisions and equity (2)
    0.68       0.67       0.66       0.69  
 
Net interest margin (3)
    1.60       1.64       1.60       1.60  
 
 
Total Bank
                               
Interest spread (1)
    1.83       1.98       1.79       1.86  
Benefit of interest free liabilities, provisions and equity (2)
    0.36       0.36       0.37       0.36  
 
Net interest margin (3)
    2.19       2.34       2.16       2.22  
 
 
(1)   Difference between the average interest rate earned and the average interest rate paid on funds.
 
(2)   A portion of the Group’s interest earning assets is funded by interest free liabilities and Shareholders’ equity. The benefit to the Group of these interest free funds is the amount it would cost to replace them at the average cost of funds.
 
(3)   Net interest income divided by average interest earning assets for the year.

 


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3. Average Balances and Related Interest
The following table lists the major categories of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities of the Group together with the respective interest earned or paid and the average interest rate for each of the years ending 30 June 2007 and 30 June 2006 together with the half years ending 30 June 2007, 31 December 2006 and 30 June 2006. Averages used were predominantly daily averages. Interest is accounted for based on product yield, while all trading gains and losses are disclosed as Trading income within Other banking income.
Where assets or liabilities are hedged, the amounts are shown net of the hedge, however individual items not separately hedged may be affected by movements in exchange rates.
The overseas component comprises overseas branches of the Bank and overseas domiciled controlled entities.
Non-accrual loans were included in interest earning assets under Loans, advances and other receivables.
The official cash rate in Australia increased by 50 basis points during the year while rates in New Zealand increased by a total of 75 basis points.
In the current year, certain interest income and expense items have been reallocated across the average Balance Sheet line items to better reflect the underlying changes in yield. This reallocation is necessary due to the impact of AIFRS hedge accounting and financial instrument reclassifications. The average Balance Sheet for the year ended 30 June 2006 has been restated on a consistent basis.
Average Balances
                                                 
    Full Year Ended 30/06/07     Full Year Ended 30/06/06  
    Avg Bal     Income     Yield     Avg Bal     Income     Yield  
Interest Earning Assets   $M     $M     %     $M     $M     %  
 
Home loans excluding securitisation
    162,894       11,671       7.16       147,710       9,988       6.76  
Personal (1)
    18,213       1,942       10.66       16,174       1,753       10.84  
Business and corporate
    84,970       6,156       7.24       68,739       4,798       6.98  
 
Loans, advances and other receivables
    266,077       19,769       7.43       232,623       16,539       7.11  
 
 
                                               
Cash and other liquid assets (2)
    15,898       889       5.59       12,046       620       5.15  
Assets at fair value through Income Statement (excluding life insurance) (2)
    21,484       1,470       6.84       18,611       1,149       6.17  
Available-for-sale investments
    12,589       725       5.76       11,518       685       5.95  
 
Non lending interest earning assets
    49,971       3,084       6.17       42,175       2,454       5.82  
 
Total interest earning assets (excluding securitisation) (3)
    316,048       22,853       7.23       274,798       18,993       6.91  
Securitisation home loan assets
    13,344       1,009       7.56       10,887       765       7.03  
Non interest earning assets
    67,117                       67,729                  
 
Total Average Assets
    396,509                       353,414                  
 
                                                 
    Full Year Ended 30/06/07     Full Year Ended 30/06/06  
    Avg Bal     Income     Yield     Avg Bal     Income     Yield  
Interest Bearing Liabilities   $M     $M     %     $M     $M     %  
 
Transaction deposits (4) (5)
    35,991       1,049       2.91       32,206       798       2.48  
Savings deposits (4) (5)
    46,990       2,089       4.45       41,588       1,620       3.90  
Investment deposits (5)
    73,339       4,352       5.93       66,573       3,625       5.45  
Certificates of deposits and other (6) (7)
    24,425       1,537       6.29       19,700       1,342       6.81  
 
Total Interest Bearing Deposits
    180,745       9,027       4.99       160,067       7,385       4.61  
 
 
                                               
Payable due to other financial Institutions
    12,351       674       5.46       9,631       475       4.93  
Liabilities at fair value through Income Statement (5)
    18,051       1,229       6.81       15,304       1,013       6.62  
Debt issues
    73,380       4,289       5.84       60,918       3,124       5.13  
Loan Capital (7)
    10,265       713       6.95       9,180       576       6.27  
 
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities
    294,792       15,932       5.40       255,100       12,573       4.93  
 
Securitisation debt issues
    13,861       894       6.45       11,541       671       5.81  
Non interest bearing liabilities
    65,098                       64,780                  
 
Total Average Liabilities
    373,751                       331,421                  
 
 
(1)   Personal includes personal loans, credit cards, and margin loans.
 
(2)   During the current period, certain ASB Bank overnight settlement account balances and associated interest income were reclassified from Assets at fair value through Income Statement to Cash and other liquid assets. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
 
(3)   Used for calculating net interest margin.
 
(4)   As disclosed in the prior half, certain ASB Bank customer account balances and associated interest expense were reclassified from transaction deposits to savings deposits. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
 
(5)   During the current period product mapping of certain ASB account balances and associated interest expense were amended to align more closely with the Bank. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
 
(6)   Comparisons between reporting periods are impacted by hedge accounting.
 
(7)   During the current period, the impact on yield of economic hedges of loan capital has been reclassified to Certificates of deposits and other category. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
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3. Average Balances and Related Interest (continued)
Average Balances
                                                                         
    Half Year Ended 30/06/07     Half Year Ended 31/12/06     Half Year Ended 30/06/06  
    Avg Bal     Income     Yield     Avg Bal     Income     Yield     Avg Bal     Income     Yield  
Interest Earning Assets   $M     $M     %     $M     $M     %     $M     $M     %  
 
Home loans excluding securitisation
    165,434       5,976       7.28       160,395       5,695       7.04       150,588       5,063       6.78  
Personal (1)
    18,862       995       10.64       17,574       947       10.69       16,475       885       10.83  
Business and corporate
    88,755       3,224       7.33       81,248       2,932       7.16       72,565       2,468       6.86  
 
Loans, Advances and Other Receivables
    273,051       10,195       7.53       259,217       9,574       7.33       239,628       8,416       7.08  
 
 
                                                                       
Cash and other liquid assets (2)
    17,115       469       5.53       14,701       420       5.67       12,988       337       5.23  
Assets at fair value through Income
                                                                       
Statement (ex life insurance) (2)
    22,263       721       6.53       20,717       749       7.17       18,553       613       6.66  
Available-for-sale investments
    12,951       342       5.33       12,233       383       6.21       11,384       341       6.04  
 
Non Lending Interest Earning Assets
    52,329       1,532       5.90       47,651       1,552       6.46       42,925       1,291       6.06  
 
Total interest earning assets (excluding securitisation) (3)
    325,380       11,727       7.27       306,868       11,126       7.19       282,553       9,707       6.93  
Securitisation home loan assets
    15,069       570       7.63       11,647       439       7.48       11,775       413       7.07  
Non interest earning assets
    66,672                       67,555                       67,847                  
 
Total Average Assets
    407,121                       386,070                       362,175                  
 
                                                                         
    Half Year Ended 30/06/07     Half Year Ended 31/12/06     Half Year Ended 30/06/06  
    Avg Bal     Income     Yield     Avg Bal     Income     Yield     Avg Bal     Income     Yield  
Interest Bearing Liabilities   $M     $M     %     $M     $M     %     $M     $M     %  
 
Transaction deposits (4) (5)
    37,204       593       3.21       34,798       456       2.60       31,483       360       2.31  
Savings deposits (4) (5)
    48,551       1,107       4.60       45,454       982       4.29       43,796       897       4.13  
Investment deposits (5)
    75,559       2,248       6.00       71,155       2,104       5.87       68,226       1,823       5.39  
Certificates of deposits and other (6) (7)
    26,052       774       5.99       22,825       763       6.63       19,901       685       6.94  
 
Total Interest Bearing Deposits
    187,366       4,722       5.08       174,232       4,305       4.90       163,406       3,765       4.65  
 
 
                                                                       
Payable due to other financial Institutions
    12,691       341       5.42       12,017       333       5.50       10,290       262       5.13  
Liabilities at fair value through Income
                                                                       
Statement (5)
    20,254       677       6.74       15,884       552       6.89       15,529       530       6.88  
Debt issues
    72,361       2,131       5.94       74,382       2,158       5.76       64,193       1,655       5.20  
Loan Capital (7)
    10,499       367       7.05       10,033       346       6.84       9,785       293       6.04  
 
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities
    303,171       8,238       5.48       286,548       7,694       5.33       263,203       6,505       4.98  
 
Securitisation debt issues
    15,954       508       6.42       11,802       386       6.49       11,856       356       6.06  
Non interest bearing liabilities
    64,596                       65,594                       64,393                  
 
Total Average Liabilities
    383,721                       363,944                       339,452                  
 
 
(1)   Personal includes personal loans, credit cards, and margin loans.
 
(2)   During the current period, certain ASB Bank overnight settlement account balances and associated interest income were reclassified from Assets at fair value through Income Statement to Cash and other liquid assets. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
 
(3)   Used for calculating net interest margin.
 
(4)   As disclosed in the prior half, certain ASB Bank customer account balances and associated interest expense were reclassified from transaction deposits to savings deposits. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
 
(5)   During the current period, product mapping of certain ASB account balances and associated interest expense were amended to align more closely with the Bank. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
 
(6)   Comparisons between reporting periods are impacted by hedge accounting.
 
(7)   During the current period, the impact on yield of economic hedges of loan capital has been reclassified to Certificates of deposits and other category. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
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3. Average Balances and Related Interest (continued)
                                                 
    Full Year Ended 30/06/07     Full Year Ended 30/06/06  
    Avg Bal     Income     Yield     Avg Bal     Income     Yield  
Net Interest Margin   $M     $M     %     $M     $M     %  
 
Total interest earning assets excluding securitisation
    316,048       22,853       7.23       274,798       18,993       6.91  
Total interest bearing liabilities excluding securitisation
    294,792       15,932       5.40       255,100       12,573       4.93  
 
Net interest income & interest spread (excluding securitisation)
            6,921       1.83               6,420       1.98  
 
Benefit of free funds
                    0.36                       0.36  
 
Net interest margin
                    2.19                       2.34  
 
Geographical analysis of key categories
                                                 
    Full Year Ended 30/06/07     Full Year Ended 30/06/06  
    Avg Bal     Income     Yield     Avg Bal     Income     Yield  
Loans, Advances and Other Receivables   $M     $M     %     $M     $M     %  
 
Australia
    217,128       16,066       7.40       192,086       13,527       7.04  
Overseas
    48,949       3,703       7.57       40,537       3,012       7.43  
 
Total
    266,077       19,769       7.43       232,623       16,539       7.11  
 
 
                                               
Non Lending Interest Earning Assets
                                               
Australia
    30,008       1,855       6.18       24,123       1,462       6.06  
Overseas
    19,963       1,229       6.16       18,052       992       5.50  
 
Total
    49,971       3,084       6.17       42,175       2,454       5.82  
 
 
                                               
Total Interest Bearing Deposits(1)
                                               
Australia
    154,073       7,415       4.81       137,101       6,041       4.41  
Overseas
    26,672       1,612       6.04       22,966       1,344       5.85  
 
Total
    180,745       9,027       4.99       160,067       7,385       4.61  
 
 
                                               
Other Interest Bearing Liabilities
                                               
Australia
    72,269       4,413       6.11       58,271       3,308       5.68  
Overseas
    41,778       2,492       5.96       36,762       1,880       5.11  
 
Total
    114,047       6,905       6.05       95,033       5,188       5.46  
 
 
(1)   Comparisons between reporting periods are impacted by hedge accounting.
The overseas component comprises overseas branches of the Bank and overseas domiciled controlled entities. Overseas intragroup borrowings have been adjusted into the interest spread and margin calculations to more appropriately reflect the overseas cost of funds. Non–accrual loans were included in interest earning assets under loans, advances and other receivables.
In calculating net interest margin, assets, liabilities, interest income and interest expense related to securitisation vehicles have been excluded. This has been done to more accurately reflect the Group’s underlying net margin.
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3. Average Balances and Related Interest (continued)
                                                                         
    Half Year Ended 30/06/07     Half Year Ended 31/12/06     Half Year Ended 30/06/06  
     
    Avg Bal     Income     Yield     Avg Bal     Income     Yield     Avg Bal     Income     Yield  
Net Interest Margin   $M     $M     %     $M     $M     %     $M     $M     %  
 
Total interest earning assets excluding securitisation
    325,380       11,727       7.27       306,868       11,126       7.19       282,553       9,707       6.93  
Total interest bearing liabilities excluding securitisation
    303,171       8,238       5.48       286,548       7,694       5.33       263,203       6,505       4.98  
 
Net interest income & interest spread (excluding securitisation)
            3,489       1.79               3,432       1.86               3,202       1.95  
 
Benefit of free funds
                    0.37                       0.36                       0.34  
 
Net interest margin
                    2.16                       2.22                       2.29  
 
Geographical analysis of key categories
                                                                         
    Half Year Ended 30/06/07     Half Year Ended 31/12/06     Half Year Ended 30/06/06  
     
    Avg Bal     Income     Yield     Avg Bal     Income     Yield     Avg Bal     Income     Yield  
Loans, Advances and Other Receivables   $M     $M     %     $M     $M     %     $M     $M     %  
 
Australia
    221,731       8,253       7.51       212,600       7,813       7.29       197,262       6,810       6.96  
Overseas
    51,320       1,942       7.63       46,617       1,761       7.49       42,366       1,606       7.64  
 
Total
    273,051       10,195       7.53       259,217       9,574       7.33       239,628       8,416       7.08  
 
 
                                                                       
Non Lending Interest Earning Assets
                                                                       
Australia
    31,872       895       5.66       28,174       960       6.76       24,695       754       6.16  
Overseas
    20,457       637       6.28       19,477       592       6.03       18,230       537       5.94  
 
Total
    52,329       1,532       5.90       47,651       1,552       6.46       42,925       1,291       6.06  
 
 
                                                                       
Total Interest Bearing Deposits(1)
                                                                       
Australia
    159,818       3,879       4.89       148,422       3,536       4.73       140,037       3,046       4.39  
Overseas
    27,548       843       6.17       25,810       769       5.91       23,369       719       6.20  
 
Total
    187,366       4,722       5.08       174,232       4,305       4.90       163,406       3,765       4.65  
 
 
                                                                       
Other Interest Bearing Liabilities
                                                                       
Australia
    71,933       2,227       6.24       72,598       2,186       5.97       60,216       1,693       5.67  
Overseas
    43,872       1,289       5.92       39,718       1,203       6.01       39,581       1,047       5.33  
 
Total
    115,805       3,516       6.12       112,316       3,389       5.99       99,797       2,740       5.54  
 
 
(1)   Comparisons between reporting periods are impacted by hedge accounting.
The overseas component comprises overseas branches of the Bank and overseas domiciled controlled entities. Overseas intragroup borrowings have been adjusted into the interest spread and margin calculations to more appropriately reflect the overseas cost of funds. Non–accrual loans were included in interest earning assets under loans, advances and other receivables.
In calculating net interest margin, assets, liabilities, interest income and interest expense related to securitisation vehicles have been excluded. This has been done to more accurately reflect the Group’s underlying net margin.
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4. Interest Rate and Volume Analysis
                                                 
    Full Year Ended Jun 07 vs Jun 06     Full Year Ended Jun 06 vs Jun 05  
     
    Volume     Rate     Total     Volume     Rate     Total  
Interest Earning Assets   $M     $M     $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Home loans
    1,057       626       1,683       1,047       172       1,219  
Personal
    219       (30 )     189       167       45       212  
Business and Corporate
    1,154       203       1,358       685       174       859  
 
Loans, advances and other receivables
    2,432       798       3,230       1,910       380       2,290  
 
 
                                               
Cash and other liquid assets
    207       62       269       48       145       193  
Assets at fair value through Income Statement (excluding life insurance)
    187       134       321       182       182       364  
Investment securities
                      (362 )     (361 )     (723 )
Available-for-sale investments
    63       (23 )     40       343       342       685  
 
Non lending interest earning assets
    467       163       630       156       363       519  
 
Total interest earning assets
    2,917       943       3,860       2,035       774       2,809  
 
Securitisation home loan assets
    179       65       244       162       6       168  
 
                                                 
    Full Year Ended Jun 07 vs Jun 06     Full Year Ended Jun 06 vs Jun 05  
     
    Volume     Rate     Total     Volume     Rate     Total  
Interest Bearing Liabilities   $M     $M     $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Transaction deposits
    102       149       251       10       18       28  
Savings deposits
    225       244       469       122       224       346  
Investment deposits
    385       342       727       141       (134 )     7  
Certificates of deposits and other
    310       (115 )     195       (375 )     316       (59 )
 
Total interest bearing deposits
    993       649       1,642       9       313       322  
 
 
                                               
Payable due to other financial institutions
    141       58       199       66       152       218  
Liabilities at fair value through Income Statement
    184       32       216       507       506       1,013  
Debt issues
    684       481       1,165       481       86       567  
Loan capital
    72       65       137       168       57       225  
 
Total interest bearing liabilities
    2,051       1,308       3,359       1,396       949       2,345  
 
Securitised debt issues
    142       81       223       91       53       144  
 
         
  Full Year Ended
    Jun 07 vs Jun 06
  Increase/(Decrease)
Change in Net Interest Income $M
 
Due to changes in average volume of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities
    934  
Due to changes in interest margin
    (433 )
Due to variation in time period
     
 
Change in net interest income
    501  
 
“Volume” reflects the change in net interest income over the period due to balance growth (assuming rates held constant), and “Rate” reflects the change due to movements in yield (assuming volumes were held constant). “Variation in time periods” only applies to reporting periods of differing lengths (e.g. between half years). The volume and rate variances for total interest earning assets and liabilities have been calculated separately (rather than being the sum of the individual categories).
                                                 
    Full Year Ended Jun 07 vs Jun 06     Full Year Ended Jun 06 vs Jun 05  
     
    Volume     Rate     Total     Volume     Rate     Total  
Geographical analysis of key categories   $M     $M     $M     SM     $M     $M  
 
Loans, Advances and Other Receivables
                                               
Australia
    1,808       731       2,539       1,453       252       1,705  
Overseas
    631       60       691       462       123       585  
 
Total
    2,432       798       3,230       1,910       380       2,290  
 
 
                                               
Non Lending Interest Earning Assets
                                               
Australia
    360       33       393       118       206       324  
Overseas
    111       126       237       40       155       195  
 
Total
    467       163       630       156       363       519  
 
 
                                               
Total Interest Bearing Deposits
                                               
Australia
    782       592       1,374       115       504       619  
Overseas
    220       48       268       (156 )     (141 )     (297 )
 
Total
    993       649       1,642       9       313       322  
 
 
                                               
Other Interest Bearing Liabilities
                                               
Australia
    825       280       1,105       931       (89 )     842  
Overseas
    278       334       612       531       650       1,181  
 
Total
    1,095       622       1,717       1,505       518       2,023  
 
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4. Interest Rate and Volume Analysis (continued)
                                                 
    Half Year Ended Jun 07 vs Dec 06     Half Year Ended Jun 07 vs Jun 06  
     
    Volume     Rate     Total     Volume     Rate     Total  
Interest Earning Assets   $M     $M     $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Home loans
    180       101       281       518       395       913  
Personal
    69       (21 )     48       127       (17 )     110  
Business and corporate
    272       20       292       569       187       756  
 
Loans, advances and other receivables
    514       107       621       1,211       568       1,779  
 
 
                                               
Cash and other liquid assets
    68       (19 )     49       110       22       132  
Assets at fair value through Income Statement (excluding life insurance)
    53       (81 )     (28 )     121       (13 )     108  
Available-for-sale investments
    21       (62 )     (41 )     44       (43 )     1  
 
Non lending interest earning assets
    145       (165 )     (20 )     279       (38 )     241  
 
Total interest earning assets
    669       (68 )     601       1,507       513       2,020  
 
Securitisation home loan assets
    129       2       131       120       37       157  
 
                                                 
    Half Year Ended Jun 07 vs Dec 06     Half Year Ended Jun 07 vs Jun 06  
     
    Volume     Rate     Total     Volume     Rate     Total  
Interest Bearing Liabilities   $M     $M     $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Transaction deposits
    35       102       137       78       155       233  
Savings deposits
    69       56       125       103       107       210  
Investment deposits
    131       13       144       207       218       425  
Certificates of deposits and other
    102       (91 )     11       197       (108 )     89  
 
Total interest bearing deposits
    328       89       417       578       379       957  
 
 
                                               
Payable due to other financial institutions
    18       (10 )     8       63       16       79  
Liabilities at fair value through Income Statement
    149       (24 )     125       160       (13 )     147  
Debt issues
    (59 )     32       (27 )     226       250       476  
Loan capital
    16       5       21       23       51       74  
 
Total interest bearing liabilities
    449       95       544       1,037       696       1,733  
 
Securitised debt issues
    134       (12 )     122       127       25       152  
 
                 
    Half Year Ended  
     
    Jun 07 vs Dec 06     Jun 07 vs Jun 06  
    Increase/(Decrease)     Increase/ (Decrease)  
Change in Net Interest Income   $M     $M  
 
Due to changes in average volume of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities
    201       472  
Due to changes in interest margin
    (88 )     (185 )
Due to variation in time period
    (56 )      
 
Change in net interest income
    57       287  
 
                                                 
    Half Year Ended Jun 07 vs Dec 06     Half Year Ended Jun 07 vs Jun 06  
     
    Volume     Rate     Total     Volume     Rate     Total  
Geographical analysis of key categories   $M     $M     $M     SM     $M     $M  
 
Loans, Advances and Other
                                               
Australia
    338       102       440       878       565       1,443  
Overseas
    178       3       181       339       (3 )     336  
 
Total
    514       107       621       1,211       568       1,779  
 
 
                                               
Non Lending Interest Earning Assets
                                               
Australia
    115       (180 )     (65 )     210       (69 )     141  
Overseas
    30       15       45       67       33       100  
 
Total
    145       (165 )     (20 )     279       (38 )     241  
 
Total Interest Bearing Deposits
                                               
Australia
    274       69       343       455       378       833  
Overseas
    52       22       74       128       (4 )     124  
 
Total
    328       89       417       578       379       957  
 
 
                                               
Other Interest Bearing Liabilities
                                               
Australia
    (20 )     61       41       346       188       534  
Overseas
    124       (38 )     86       120       122       242  
 
Total
    106       21       127       463       313       776  
 
These volume and rate analyses were for half year periods. The calculations were based on balances over the half year. The volume and rate variances for total interest earning assets and liabilities have been calculated separately (rather than being the sum of the individual categories).
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5. Other Banking Operating Income
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
     
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
    $M     $M     Jun 06 %     $M     $M     Dec 06 %  
 
Lending fees
    896       800       12       479       417       15  
Commission and other fees
    1,729       1,635       6       870       859       1  
Trading income
    555       505       10       249       306       (19 )
Net gain/(loss) on disposal of non-trading instruments (1)
    147       45     large       65       82       (21 )
Dividends
    3       4       (25 )     2       1     large  
Net (loss)/gain on sale of property, plant and equipment
    (15 )     4     large       (11 )     (4 )   large  
Other income
    136       122       11       56       80       (30 )
 
 
    3,451       3,115       11       1,710       1,741       (2 )
Loss on other financial instruments (including non-trading derivatives) (2)
    (110 )     (79 )     39       19       (129 )   large
 
Total other banking operating income
    3,341       3,036       10       1,729       1,612       7  
 
 
(1)   June 2007 half includes $58 million profit on sale Mastercard shares; December 2006 half includes $79 million profit on sale of the Bank’s share in Greater Energy Alliance Corporation Pty Limited (“Loy Yang”). June 2006 includes $32 million profit related to MasterCard IPO.
 
(2)   June 2007 half includes an accounting loss of $25 million ($18 million after tax) and December 2006 half includes an accounting loss of $66 million ($46 million after tax) due to the unwinding of structured transactions (entered into prior to AIFRS transition) at the request of the counterparties. The offsetting gains were recognised as an adjustment to opening retained earnings on the adoption of AIFRS on 1 July 2005. No economic loss has been incurred by the Group.
Loss on other financial instruments – Hedging and AIFRS volatility
The table below sets out various accounting impacts arising from the application of “AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement” to the Group’s derivative hedging activities.
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
     
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
    $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Reclassification of yield to Other banking income (1)
    107       46       78       29  
 
Net interest income
    107       46       78       29  
 
Reclassification of yield from Net interest income
    (107 )     (46 )     (78 )     (29 )
Hedging and AIFRS volatility (2)
    120       (55 )     119       1  
Revenue hedge of New Zealand operations (3)
    (32 )     22       3       (35 )
 
Other banking income (“cash basis”)
    (19 )     (79 )     44       (63 )
One-off AIFRS hedging mismatches (4)
    (91 )           (25 )     (66 )
 
Other banking income (“statutory basis”)
    (110 )     (79 )     19       (129 )
 
 
(1)   Yield related to certain economic hedges which do not qualify for AIFRS hedge accounting is reclassified from Net interest income to Other banking income.
 
(2)   Relates to mark to market accounting volatility on economic hedges which do not qualify for hedge accounting, together with hedge ineffectiveness.
 
(3)   Relates to accounting gains and losses on the hedge of the New Zealand operations.
 
(4)   Refer to footnote 2 in the table “Other Banking Operating Income” above.
6. Operating Expenses
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
     
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
Expenses by Segment   $M     $M     Jun 06 %     $M     $M     Dec 06 %  
 
Operating expenses
                                               
Banking
    4,797       4,558       (5 )     2,443       2,354       (4 )
Funds management
    1,175       989       (19 )     608       567       (7 )
Insurance
    455       447       (2 )     232       223       (4 )
 
Total
    6,427       5,994       (7 )     3,283       3,144       (4 )
 
                                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
     
    30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 07 vs     30/06/07     31/12/06     Jun 07 vs  
Expenses by Category   $M     $M     Jun 06 %     $M     $M     Dec 06 %  
 
Staff
    3,229       2,823       (14 )     1,642       1,587       (3 )
Occupancy and equipment
    688       621       (11 )     353       335       (5 )
Information technology services
    907       985       8       468       439       (7 )
Other expenses
    1,603       1,565       (2 )     820       783       (5 )
 
Total
    6,427       5,994       (7 )     3,283       3,144       (4 )
 
Capitalisation of Computer Software Costs
Capitalised computer software costs (net of amortisation) totalled $297 million as at 30 June 2007 (December 2006: $267 million and June 2006: $229 million). Expenditure in the year principally comprises development of customer focussed systems.
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6. Operating Expenses (continued)
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
     
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
    $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Staff Expenses
                               
Salaries and wages
    2,746       2,419       1,406       1,340  
Share based compensation
    89       39       33       56  
Superannuation contributions
    8       8       4       4  
Provisions for employee entitlements
    61       66       29       32  
Payroll tax
    139       123       65       74  
Fringe benefits tax
    34       34       18       16  
Other staff expenses
    152       134       87       65  
 
Total staff expenses
    3,229       2,823       1,642       1,587  
 
 
                               
Occupancy and Equipment Expenses
                               
Operating lease rentals
    367       338       188       179  
Depreciation
                               
Buildings
    22       22       11       11  
Leasehold improvements
    59       56       29       30  
Equipment
    73       64       39       34  
Operating lease assets
    22       9       9       13  
Repairs and maintenance
    71       73       39       32  
Other
    74       59       38       36  
 
Total occupancy and equipment expenses
    688       621       353       335  
 
 
                               
Information Technology Services
                               
Application maintenance and development
    304       364       174       130  
Data processing
    206       227       96       110  
Desktop
    119       137       60       59  
Communications
    192       201       95       97  
Amortisation of software assets
    62       43       32       30  
IT equipment depreciation
    24       13       11       13  
 
Total information technology services
    907       985       468       439  
 
 
                               
Other Expenses
                               
Postage
    109       118       53       56  
Stationery
    104       98       51       53  
Fees and commissions
    691       636       375       316  
Advertising, marketing and loyalty
    326       307       178       148  
Amortisation of other intangible assets (excluding software)
    8       6       4       4  
Non lending losses
    97       116       40       57  
Other
    268       284       119       149  
 
Total other expenses
    1,603       1,565       820       783  
 
Total operating expenses
    6,427       5,994       3,283       3,144  
 
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7. Income Tax Expense
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
     
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
    $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Profit from Ordinary Activities before Income Tax
                               
Banking
    5,146       4,594       2,599       2,547  
Funds management
    805       643       432       373  
Insurance
    579       657       297       282  
Defined benefit superannuation plan expense
    8       (35 )     3       5  
 
 
    6,538       5,859       3,331       3,207  
 
Prima Facie Income Tax at 30%
                               
Banking
    1,544       1,378       779       765  
Funds management
    241       193       129       112  
Insurance
    174       197       89       85  
Defined benefit superannuation plan expense
    3       (11 )     2       1  
 
 
    1,962       1,757       999       963  
 
 
                               
Tax effect of expenses that are non-deductible/income non-assessable in determining taxable profit:
                               
Current period
                               
Taxation offsets and other dividend adjustments (1)
    (55 )     (57 )     (28 )     (27 )
Tax adjustment referable to policyholder income
    186       232       90       96  
Non–assessable gains
          (43 )            
Tax losses recognised
    (24 )     (35 )     (20 )     (4 )
Difference in overseas and offshore banking unit (2)
    (43 )     (13 )     (21 )     (22 )
Other (1) (2)
    35       44       48       (13 )
 
 
    99       128       69       30  
 
Prior periods
                               
Other
    (20 )     15       (30 )     10  
 
Total income tax expense
    2,041       1,900       1,038       1,003  
 
Income Tax Attributable to Profit from Ordinary Activities
                               
Banking
    1,423       1,328       709       714  
Funds management
    215       139       130       85  
Insurance
    137       102       71       66  
 
Corporate tax
    1,775       1,569       910       865  
Policyholder tax
    266       331       128       138  
 
Total income tax expense
    2,041       1,900       1,038       1,003  
 
 
                               
 
    %     %     %     %
Effective Tax Rate
                               
 
                               
Total – corporate
    28.3       28.4       28.4       28.2  
Banking – corporate
    27.6       29.1       27.2       28.0  
Funds management – corporate
    34.1       30.8       37.4       30.1  
Insurance – corporate
    28.1       19.7       28.1       28.1  
 
 
(1)   During the current year, exempt and concessionally taxed dividends received by overseas entities have been included in Taxation offsets and other dividend adjustments. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
 
(2)   During the current year tax rate differences in foreign jurisdictions and the Australian offshore banking unit have been separately disclosed. Prior periods have been restated on a consistent basis.
New Zealand Subsidiaries
Assessments have been received from the IRD in respect of two structured finance investments in relation to the 2001 and 2002 financial years. Notices of Proposed Adjustment have been received for other similar investments for later years.
The Group is confident that the tax treatment it has adopted for these investments is correct, and any assessments received will be disputed.
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8. Loans, Advances and Other Receivables
                         
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
    $M     $M     $M  
Australia
                       
Overdrafts
    2,902       2,272       2,672  
Housing loans (includes securitisation)
    161,406       150,834       144,834  
Credit card outstandings
    7,185       7,071       6,997  
Lease financing
    4,532       4,617       4,924  
Bills discounted
    3,640       3,303       2,779  
Term loans
    68,577       62,613       56,950  
Redeemable preference share financing
                1  
Other lending
    1,339       386       597  
Other securities
    11       4        
 
Total Australia
    249,592       231,100       219,754  
 
 
                       
Overseas
                       
Overdrafts
    1,605       2,064       2,435  
Housing loans
    28,931       25,887       22,287  
Credit card outstandings
    533       518       428  
Lease financing
    531       329       139  
Bills discounted
    33       24       7  
Term loans
    20,027       19,020       15,282  
Redeemable preference share financing
    1,194       1,194       1,194  
Other lending
    183       74       8  
Other securities
    303       480       438  
 
Total Overseas
    53,340       49,590       42,218  
 
Gross loans, advances and other receivables
    302,932       280,690       261,972  
 
 
                       
Less:
                       
Provisions for impairment:
                       
Collective provision
    (1,034 )     (1,040 )     (1,046 )
Individually assessed provisions against loans and advances
    (199 )     (171 )     (171 )
Unearned income:
                       
Term loans
    (941 )     (931 )     (934 )
Lease financing
    (979 )     (586 )     (645 )
 
 
    (3,153 )     (2,728 )     (2,796 )
 
Net loans, advances and other receivables
    299,779       277,962       259,176  
 
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9. Asset Quality
                         
    As At  
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
    $M     $M     $M  
Total Impaired Assets
                       
Gross non–accruals
    421       338       326  
Less individually assessed provisions for impairment
    (199 )     (171 )     (171 )
 
Total net impaired assets
    222       167       155  
 
 
                       
Net impaired assets by geographical segment
                       
Australia
    213       159       146  
Overseas
    9       8       9  
 
Total
    222       167       155  
 
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
    $M     $M     $M     $M  
Provisions for impairment Losses
                               
Collective provision
                               
Opening balance
    1,046       1,021       1,040       1,046  
Total charge against profit and loss for impairment losses
    434       398       239       195  
Net transfer to individually assessed provisions
    (507 )     (440 )     (268 )     (239 )
Transfer from other credit provisions
                (5 )     5  
Impairment losses recovered
    103       127       48       55  
Adjustments for foreign exchange movements and other items
    9       (7 )     4       5  
 
 
    1,085       1,099       1,058       1,067  
Impairment losses written off
    (51 )     (53 )     (24 )     (27 )
 
Closing balance
    1,034       1,046       1,034       1,040  
 
Individually assessed provisions
                               
Opening balance
    171       191       171       171  
Change against profit and loss for:
                               
New and increased provisioning
    523       468       274       249  
Less write–back of provisions no longer required
    (16 )     (28 )     (6 )     (10 )
 
Net transfer from collective provisions
    507       440       268       239  
 
Discount unwind to interest income
    (6 )     (13 )     (3 )     (3 )
Adjustments for foreign exchange movements and other items
    (5 )     (3 )     (1 )     (4 )
Impairment losses
    (468 )     (444 )     (236 )     (232 )
 
Closing balance
    199       171       199       171  
 
Total provisions for impairment
    1,233       1,217       1,233       1,211  
Other credit provisions
    23       24       23       19  
 
Total provisions for impairment
    1,256       1,241       1,256       1,230  
 
                                 
    %     %     %     %  
Provision Ratios
                               
Collective provisions as a % of gross loans and acceptances
    0.32       0.37       0.32       0.35  
Collective provisions as a % of risk weighted assets
    0.42       0.48       0.42       0.44  
Individually assessed provisions for impairment as a % of gross impaired assets (1)
    23.8       24.5       23.8       23.4  
Total provisions for impairment losses as a % of gross impaired assets
    298.3       380.7       298.3       363.9  
 
(1)   Bulk portfolio provisions of $99 million at 30 June 2007 ($92 million at 31 December 2006 and $91 million at 30 June 2006) to cover unsecured personal loans and credit card lending have been deducted from individually assessed provisions to calculate this ratio. These provisions are deducted due to the exclusion of the related assets from gross impaired assets. The related asset amounts are instead included in the 90 days or more past due disclosure.
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
    %     %     %     %  
Impaired Asset Ratios
                               
Gross impaired assets as % of risk weighted assets
    0.17       0.15       0.17       0.14  
Net impaired assets as % of:
                               
Risk weighted assets
    0.09       0.07       0.09       0.07  
Total shareholders’ equity
    0.91       0.73       0.91       0.74  
 
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9. Asset Quality (continued)
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
    $M     $M     $M     $M  
Impaired Assets
                               
Total income received
    7       11       3       4  
Interest income forgone
    5       11       2       3  
 
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/6/07     31/12/06  
    $M     $M     $M     $M  
Movement in Impaired Asset Balances
                               
Gross impaired assets at period beginning
    326       395       338       326  
New and increased
    928       745       527       401  
Balances written off
    (482 )     (450 )     (241 )     (241 )
Returned to performing or repaid
    (351 )     (364 )     (203 )     (148 )
 
Gross impaired assets at period end
    421       326       421       338  
 
The following amounts comprising loans less than $250,000 are reported in accordance with regulatory returns to APRA. They are not classified as impaired assets and therefore not included within the above impaired asset summary.
                         
    As At  
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
    $M     $M     $M  
Loans Accruing but Past Due 90 Days or More (consumer segment)
                       
Housing loans
    198       161       155  
Other loans
    144       133       137  
 
Total
    342       294       292  
 
Provisioning Policy
Provisions for impairment are maintained at an amount adequate to cover incurred credit related losses.
The Group first assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individually significant, and individually or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. If there is objective evidence of impairment, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. Short term balances are not discounted.
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10. Deposits and Other Public Borrowings
                         
    Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
    $M     $M     $M  
Australia
                       
Certificates of deposits
    20,165       20,590       18,185  
Term deposits
    50,888       46,004       43,210  
On demand and short-time deposits
    93,994       85,691       81,547  
Deposits not bearing interest
    6,662       6,617       5,872  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    3,323       2,478       1,380  
 
Total Australia
    175,032       161,380       150,194  
 
 
                       
Overseas
                       
Certificates of deposits
    903       2,414       959  
Term deposits
    16,416       14,987       13,790  
On demand and short-term deposits
    9,183       8,351       7,088  
Deposits not bearing interest
    1,818       1,672       1,166  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
    30       15       30  
 
Total Overseas
    28,350       27,439       23,033  
 
Total deposits and other public borrowings
    203,382       188,819       173,227  
 
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11. Financial Reporting by Segments
This note sets out segment reporting in accordance with statutory reporting requirements. Refer to the business analysis at the front of this report for detailed profit and loss accounts by segment.
                                 
    Full Year Ended 30 June 2007  
Primary Segment           Funds              
Business Segments   Banking     Management     Insurance     Total  
Income Statement   $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Interest income
    23,862                   23,862  
Insurance premium and related revenue
                1,117       1,117  
Other income
    3,341       3,991       858       8,190  
 
Total revenue
    27,203       3,991       1,975       33,169  
 
                               
Interest expense
    16,826                   16,826  
 
Segment result before income tax
    5,154       805       579       6,538  
Income tax expense
    (1,423 )     (390 )     (228 )     (2,041 )
 
Segment result after income tax
    3,731       415       351       4,497  
Minority interests
    (27 )                 (27 )
 
Segment result after income tax and minority interests
    3,704       415       351       4,470  
 
Net profit attributable to Equity holders of the Bank
    3,704       415       351       4,470  
 
 
                               
Non—Cash Expenses
                               
Intangible asset amortisation
    69             1       70  
Loan impairment expense
    434                   434  
Depreciation
    191       3       6       200  
Defined benefit superannuation plan (income)/expense
    (8 )                 (8 )
Other
    60       41             101  
 
 
                               
Balance Sheet
                               
Total assets
    397,093       18,237       9,809       425,139  
Acquisition of property, plant & equipment, intangibles and other non—current assets
    410       2       38       450  
Investments in associates
    145       680       11       836  
Total liabilities
    377,467       15,397       7,831       400,695  
 
                                 
    Full Year Ended 30 June 2007  
Primary Segment           Funds              
Business Segments   Banking     Management     Insurance     Total  
Income Statement   $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Interest income
    19,758                   19,758  
Insurance premium and related revenue
                1,052       1,052  
Other income
    3,036       3,687       1,031       7,754  
 
Total revenue
    22,794       3,687       2,083       28,564  
 
                               
Interest expense
    13,244                   13,244  
 
Segment result before income tax
    4,559       643       657       5,859  
Income tax expense
    (1,328 )     (331 )     (241 )     (1,900 )
 
Segment result after income tax
    3,231       312       416       3,959  
Minority interest
    (28 )     (3 )           (31 )
 
Segment result after income tax and minority interests
    3,203       309       416       3,928  
 
Net profit attributable to Equity holders of the Bank
    3,203       309       416       3,928  
 
 
                               
Non—Cash Expenses
                               
Intangible asset amortisation
    49                   49  
Loan impairment expense
    398                   398  
Depreciation
    157       2       5       164  
Defined benefit superannuation plan (income)/expense
    35                   35  
Other
    65       1             66  
 
                               
Balance sheet
                               
Total assets
    340,254       19,201       9,648       369,103  
Acquisition of property, plant & equipment, intangibles and other non—current assets
    510       94       8       612  
Investments in associates
    106       52       32       190  
Total liabilities
    324,185       16,423       7,152       347,760  
 
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11. Financial Reporting by Segments (continued)
                                 
Secondary Segment   Full Year Ended  
Geographical Segments   30/06/07         30/06/06      
Financial Performance   $M     %     $M     %  
 
Revenue
                               
Australia
    26,350       79.5       22,802       79.8  
New Zealand
    4,517       13.6       4,021       14.1  
Other countries (1)
    2,302       6.9       1,741       6.1  
 
 
    33,169       100.0       28,564       100.0  
 
                               
Net profit attributable to Equity holders of the Bank
                               
Australia
    3,538       79.2       3,200       81.5  
New Zealand
    492       11.0       387       9.8  
Other countries (1)
    440       9.8       341       8.7  
 
 
    4,470       100.0       3,928       100.0  
 
                               
Assets
                               
Australia
    341,588       80.3       304,831       82.6  
New Zealand
    55,916       13.2       43,318       11.7  
Other countries (1)
    27,635       6.5       20,954       5.7  
 
 
    425,139       100.0       369,103       100.0  
 
                               
Acquisition of Property, Plant & Equipment and Intangibles and Other non—current assets
                               
Australia
    360       80.0       564       92.2  
New Zealand
    80       17.8       34       5.5  
Other countries (1)
    10       2.2       14       2.3  
 
 
    450       100.0       612       100.0  
 
 
(1)   Other countries were: United Kingdom, United States of America, Japan, Singapore, Malta, Hong Kong, Grand Cayman, Fiji, Indonesia, China and Vietnam.
The geographical segment represents the location in which the transaction was booked.
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12. Integrated Risk Management (Excludes Insurance and Funds Management)
The major categories of risk actively managed by the Group include credit risk, liquidity and funding risk, market risk and other operational risks. The 2006 Annual Report pages 29 to 32, Integrated Risk Management, details the major risks managed by a diversified financial institution.
Credit Risk
The Group uses a portfolio approach for the management of its credit risk. A key element is a well diversified portfolio. The Group is using various portfolio management tools to assist in diversifying the credit portfolio.
The commercial portfolio remains well rated and low actual Loan impairment were experienced during the year.
                         
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
Industry On Balance Sheet Exposure   %     %     %  
 
Accommodation, cafes and restaurants
    1.0       1.0       1.0  
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
    2.8       2.8       2.8  
Communication services
    0.2       0.3       0.4  
Construction
    1.2       1.2       1.4  
Cultural and recreational services
    0.6       0.5       0.6  
Electricity, gas and water supply
    1.5       1.5       1.6  
Finance and insurance
    13.6       13.0       12.2  
Government administration and defence
    1.1       1.4       1.2  
Health and community services
    1.8       1.5       1.5  
Manufacturing
    3.3       3.3       3.1  
Mining
    1.1       1.2       0.8  
Personal and other services
    0.7       0.6       0.6  
Property and business services
    7.9       8.1       8.3  
Retail trade
    1.9       1.6       1.7  
Transport and storage
    2.6       2.8       2.5  
Wholesale trade
    1.2       1.3       1.4  
Consumer
    57.5       57.9       58.9  
 
 
    100.0       100.0       100.0  
 
The Group has the bulk of committed exposures concentrated in Australia and New Zealand.
                         
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
Regional Credit Exposure   %     %     %  
 
Australia
    80.6       81.0       82.6  
New Zealand
    15.2       14.6       13.6  
Europe
    2.2       2.1       1.8  
Americas
    1.0       1.5       1.2  
Asia
    0.8       0.6       0.6  
Other
    0.2       0.2       0.2  
 
 
    100.0       100.0       100.0  
 
                         
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
Commercial Portfolio Quality   %     %     %  
 
AAA/AA
    30       30       31  
A
    17       17       20  
BBB
    20       20       17  
Other
    33       33       32  
 
As a measure of individually risk rated commercial portfolio exposure (including finance and insurance), the Group has 67% of commercial exposures at investment grade quality.
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12. Integrated Risk Management (continued)
The Group in its daily operations is exposed to a number of market risks which are detailed in the 2006 Annual Report under Integrated Risk Management (pages 29 to 32) and Note 43 Market Risk.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk in the Balance Sheet is discussed within Note 43 of the 2006 Annual Report.
Next 12 months’ Earnings
The potential impact on net interest earnings of a 1% parallel rate shock and the expected change in price of assets and liabilities held for purposes other than trading is as follows:
                         
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
Interest Rate Risk   %     %     %  
 
(expressed as a % of expected next 12 months’ earnings)
                       
Average monthly exposure
    1.3       1.2       1.1  
High month exposure
    2.2       2.2       2.1  
Low month exposure
    0.4       0.3       0.2  
 
Value at Risk (VaR)
VaR within Financial Markets Trading is discussed in the 2006 Annual Report (page 30 Integrated Risk Management). The following table provides a summary of VaR by type.
In the June 2007 half year, the Group implemented a new methodology for the measurement of credit spread VaR. The new methodology now captures the diversification benefit between credit spread risk and other risk types. Prior periods credit spread risk are reported in undiversified risk.
                         
    Average VaR     Average VaR     Average VaR  
    During     During     During  
    June 2007     December 2006     June 2006  
    Half Year     Half Year     Half Year  
VaR Expressed based on 97. 5% confidence   $M     $M     $M  
 
Group
                       
Interest rate risk
    3.61       3.08       2.95  
Exchange rate risk
    0.78       0.54       0.65  
Implied volatility risk
    0.69       0.57       0.61  
Equities risk
    0.15       0.14       0.09  
Commodities risk
    0.65       0.71       1.20  
Credit spread risk (1)
    4.22              
Diversification benefit (1)
    (4.17 )     (1.73 )     (2.24 )
 
Total general market risk
    5.93       3.31       3.26  
Undiversified risk (1)
    1.60       6.75       6.53  
ASB Bank
    0.45       0.27       0.30  
 
Total
    7.98       10.33       10.09  
 
The 97.5% confidence interval is used internally by management for operational monitoring of traded market risk. The 99.0% confidence interval is shown to enable external comparison.
                         
    Average VaR     Average VaR     Average VaR  
    During     During     During  
    June 2007     December 2006     June 2006  
    Half Year     Half Year     Half Year  
VaR Expressed based on 99. 0% confidence   $M     $M     $M  
 
Group
                       
Interest rate risk
    4.60       4.07       3.76  
Exchange rate risk
    0.95       0.72       0.77  
Implied volatility risk
    0.88       0.74       0.80  
Equities risk
    0.19       0.18       0.11  
Commodities risk
    0.81       0.93       1.61  
Credit spread risk (1)
    6.19              
Diversification benefit (1)
    (6.24 )     (2.38 )     (3.03 )
 
Total general market risk
    7.38       4.26       4.02  
Undiversified risk (1)
    1.72       7.93       7.68  
ASB Bank
    0.55       0.34       0.40  
 
Total
    9.65       12.53       12.10  
 
 
(1)   In the half year to 30 June 2007, the Group implemented a new methodology for the measurement of credit spread VaR. The new methodology now captures the diversification benefit between credit spread risk and other risk types. Prior periods’ credit spread risk are reported in undiversified risk.
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13. Capital Adequacy
                         
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
Risk-Weighted Capital Ratios   %     %     %  
 
Tier One
    7.14       7.06       7.56  
Tier Two
    3.41       3.49       3.10  
Less deductions
    (0.79 )     (0.77 )     (1.00 )
 
Total Capital
    9.76       9.78       9.66  
 
Adjusted Common Equity (1)
    4.79       4.70       4.50  
 
                         
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
Regulatory Capital   $M     $M     $M  
 
Tier One Capital
                       
Shareholders’ Equity
    24,444       22,487       21,343  
Reverse effect to Shareholders’ Equity of AIFRS transition (2)
                7,183  
Reverse effect of AIFRS during the period to 30 June 2006: (2)
    -                  
Purchase/(sale) and vesting of treasury shares
                10  
Actuarial (gains) and losses from defined benefit superannuation plans
                (387 )
Realised gains and dividend income on treasury shares held within the Group’s life insurance statutory funds
                (85 )
Cash flow hedge reserve
                (20 )
Employee compensation reserve
                (11 )
General reserve for credit losses
                (92 )
Available-for-sale investments
                (9 )
Defined benefit superannuation plans expense
                25  
Treasury shares valuation adjustment
                100  
Preference share capital
                (687 )
Issue of hybrid instruments
                1,147  
Other
                (6 )
 
Adjusted Shareholders’ equity
    24,444       22,487       28,511  
Treasury shares
    255       294        
Estimated reinvestment under Dividend Reinvestment Plan (3)
    485       248       303  
Irredeemable non-cumulative preference shares (4)
    2,535       2,582        
Eligible loan capital
    245       263       281  
Deferred fees
    97       123        
Retained earnings (5)
    752       752        
Employee compensation reserve
    51       73        
Cash flow hedge reserve
    (440 )     (182 )      
General reserve for credit losses (after tax)
    (350 )     (350 )      
Available-for-sale investments reserve
    35       (38 )      
Foreign currency translation reserve related to non-consolidated subsidiaries
    (8 )     (25 )     160  
Asset revaluation reserve
    (185 )     (130 )     (131 )
Expected dividend
    (1,939 )     (1,380 )     (1,668 )
Goodwill (6)
    (7,632 )     (7,579 )     (4,416 )
Intangible component of investment in non—consolidated subsidiaries (6)
                (5,397 )
Minority interests in life insurance statutory funds and other funds
                (1,158 )
Capitalised expenses
    (136 )     (100 )     (122 )
Capitalised computer software costs
    (297 )     (267 )      
Equity investments in other companies (7)
    (700 )     (820 )      
Defined benefit superannuation plans surplus (8)
    (1,270 )     (1,018 )      
Deferred tax
    (37 )     (39 )      
Other
    (34 )     18       (9 )
Transitional Tier One Capital relief on adoption of AIFRS (9)
    1,641       1,641        
 
Total Tier One Capital
    17,512       16,553       16,354  
 
 
(1)   Adjusted Common Equity (“ACE”) is one measure considered by Standard & Poor’s in evaluating the Group’s credit rating. The ACE ratio has been calculated in accordance with Standard & Poor’s methodology at 30 June 2007.
 
(2)   APRA required regulatory capital to continue to be calculated in accordance with AGAAP accounting principles until 1 July 2006. As such, all material changes to capital resulting from the Group adopting AIFRS accounting standards on 1 July 2005 have been reversed from regulatory capital for 2006.
 
(3)   Based on reinvestment experience related to the Bank’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan and approved by APRA.
 
(4)   Represents capital instruments classified as debt under AIFRS but approved by APRA as capital instruments.
 
(5)   Represents the write down in retained earnings upon adoption of AIFRS within the non-consolidated subsidiaries.
 
(6)   30 June 2007 and 31 December 2006 balances represents total Goodwill and other intangibles (excluding capitalised computer software costs) under AIFRS which is required to be deducted from Tier One Capital. The increase from 30 June 2006 principally represents the intangible component of the carrying value of the life insurance and funds management business which was transferred to Goodwill on adoption of AIFRS.
 
(7)   Represents the Group’s non-controlling equity interest in a major infrastructure asset.
 
(8)   In accordance with APRA regulations, the surplus (net of tax) in the Bank’s defined benefit superannuation fund which is included in shareholders’ equity must be deducted from Tier One Capital.
 
(9)   APRA has granted transitional relief for Tier One and Two Capital (including the value of acquired inforce business of $1,339 million) on adoption of AIFRS, which expires 1 January 2008.
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13. Capital Adequacy (continued)
                         
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
Regulatory Capital   $M     $M     $M  
 
Tier Two Capital
                       
Collective provision for impairment losses (1)
    1,034       1,040       1,046  
Other credit provisions(1)
    23       19        
Fair value credit adjustments(1)
    24       31        
General reserve for credit losses (pre-tax equivalent) (1)
    500       500       500  
 
Prudential general reserve for credit losses (1)
    1,581       1,590       1,546  
Future income tax benefit related to prudential general reserve for credit losses
    (474 )     (477 )     (464 )
Asset revaluation reserve (2)
    83       59       131  
Upper Tier Two note and bond issues
    191       212       235  
Lower Tier Two note and bond issues (3) (4)
    6,922       6,780       5,335  
Other
    (12 )     (62 )     (58 )
Transitional Tier Two Capital relief on adoption of AIFRS (5)
    74       74        
 
Total Tier Two Capital
    8,365       8,176       6,725  
 
Total Tier One and Tier Two Capital
    25,877       24,729       23,079  
 
(1)   Prior to 1 July 2006 APRA required a minimum ratio of 0.5% (after tax) of risk weighted assets which comprised the collective provision for impairment losses and the General Reserve for Credit Losses. From 1 July 2006 there is no longer a minimum regulatory requirement. The Prudential General Reserve for Credit Losses is now comprised of the collective provision for impairment losses, other credit provisions, fair value credit adjustments and a general reserve for credit losses within shareholders’ equity which is an additional amount reserved over and above APRA requirements.
 
(2)   From 1 July 2006 APRA allows only 45% of the asset revaluation reserve to be included in Tier Two Capital.
 
(3)   APRA requires these Lower Tier Two note and bond issues to be included as if they were unhedged.
 
(4)   For regulatory capital purposes, Lower Tier Two note and bond issues are amortised by 20% of the original amount during each of the last four years to maturity.
 
(5)   APRA has granted transitional relief for Tier One and Two Capital on adoption of AIFRS, which expires 1 January 2008.
                         
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
Regulatory Capital   $M     $M     $M  
 
Total Capital before deductions
    25,877       24,729       23,079  
Deduct:
                       
Investment in non–consolidated subsidiaries (net of intangible component deducted from Tier One Capital):
                       
Shareholders’ net tangible assets in life and funds management businesses
    (1,946 )     (2,068 )     (1,902 )
Reverse effect of transition to AIFRS
    (592 )     (592 )     (592 )
Capital in other non-consolidated subsidiaries
    (836 )     (456 )     (256 )
Value of acquired inforce business (1)
                (1,339 )
Less: non-recourse debt
    2,265       2,133       2,077  
Funds Management Securities (2)
    700       700        
 
 
    (409 )     (283 )     (2,012 )
Value of acquired inforce business (1)
    (1,339 )     (1,339 )      
 
 
    (1,748 )     (1,622 )     (2,012 )
Other deductions
    (178 )     (166 )     (151 )
 
Total Capital
    23,951       22,941       20,916  
 
(1)   Value of acquired inforce business (excess of market value over net assets), which was transferred to Goodwill upon adoption of AIFRS.
 
(2)   Funds Management Securities issued September 2006.
                         
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
Adjusted Common Equity (1)   $M     $M     $M  
 
Tier One Capital
    17,512       16,553       16,354  
Add:
                       
Deferred Income Tax
    37       39        
Equity investments in other companies (2)
    700       820        
Deduct:
                       
Eligible loan capital
    (245 )     (263 )     (281 )
Other hybrid equity instruments
    (3,474 )     (3,522 )     (3,659 )
Minority interest (net of minority interest component deducted from Tier One Capital)
    (512 )     (508 )     (508 )
Investment in non–consolidated subsidiaries (net of intangible component deducted from Tier One Capital) (3)
    (409 )     (283 )     (2,012 )
Other deductions
    (178 )     (166 )     (151 )
Impact upon adoption of AIFRS (4)
    (1,641 )     (1,641 )      
 
Total Adjusted Common Equity
    11,790       11,029       9,743  
 
(1)   Adjusted Common Equity (“ACE”) is one measure considered by Standard & Poor’s in evaluating the Group’s credit rating. The ACE ratio has been calculated in accordance with Standard & Poor’s methodology at 30 June 2007.
 
(2)   Represents the Bank’s non-controlling interest in a major infrastructure asset.
 
(3)   Balance at 30 June 2007 and 31 December 2006 excludes $1,339 million associated with excess of market value over net assets which was transferred to goodwill upon adoption of AIFRS.
 
(4)   Standards and Poor’s calculation of ACE Capital did not allow for any relief upon adoption of AIFRS.

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13. Capital Adequacy (continued)
                                                         
                            Risk    
    Face Value Weights Risk–Weighted Balance  
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06             30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
    $M     $M     $M     %     $M     $M     $M  
 
Risk-Weighted Assets
                                                       
On Balance Sheet assets
                                                       
Cash, claims on Reserve Bank of Australia, short term claims on Australian Commonwealth and State Government and Territories, and other zero–weighted assets
    27,844       29,442       23,301       0                    
Claims on OECD Banks and local governments
    15,903       14,227       16,742       20       3,181       2,845       3,348  
Advances secured by residential property
    174,435       170,377       157,962       50       87,217       85,189       78,981  
All other assets
    129,247       122,858       110,971       100       129,247       122,858       110,971  
 
Total on Balance Sheet assets – credit risk
    347,429       336,904       308,976               219,645       210,892       193,300  
Total off Balance Sheet exposures – credit risk
                                    21,579       20,032       19,691  
Risk-weighted assets – market risk
                                    4,123       3,645       3,447  
 
Total risk-weighted assets (regulatory) (1)
                                    245,347       234,569       216,438  
 
(1)   In calculating risk weighted assets in accordance with Standard and Poor’s agreed methodology, the equity investment in other companies (June 2007: $0.7 billion, December 2006: $0.8 billion) is required to be added to regulatory risk weighted assets as this amount is not deducted from ACE Capital. On an unrelated transaction, in December 2006 an amount of $0.8 billion was required to be deducted from risk weighted assets in calculation of the ACE Capital ratio due difference in treatment between Standard and Poor’s and APRA on the treatment of set-off arrangements where they are recognised from a legal and accounting perspective. This difference no longer applies at 30 June 2007. The risk weighted asset balance as used for the purpose of ACE Capital ratio for 2007 is $246,047 million.
Active Capital Management
The Group maintains a strong capital position. The Total Capital Ratio increased from 9.66% at 30 June 2006 to 9.76% at 30 June 2007. The Tier One Capital ratio decreased from 7.56% to 7.14% during the year reflecting the acquisition of a major infrastructure asset in the United Kingdom and growth in Risk Weighted Assets.
During the second half of the financial year both the Total and the Tier One Capital ratios have remained fairly stable.
Risk Weighted Assets increased to $245 billion at 30 June 2007 due to strong growth in lending assets particularly in the business/corporate sector.
In February 2007, the Group’s long term credit rating was upgraded by Standard and Poor’s to ‘AA’ from ‘AA-’ with the short term rating affirmed at ‘A-1+’. Moody’s Investor Services upgraded the Group’s long term rating from ‘Aa3’ to ‘Aa1’ and reaffirmed the short term rating at ‘P-1’ in May 2007.
Adoption of IFRS and Transitional Relief
The Group adopted the Australian equivalent to International Financial Reporting Standards (“AIFRS”) on 1 July 2005. However, APRA required reporting under AGAAP accounting principles to continue for regulatory capital purposes until the introduction of revised prudential standards, which took effect on 1 July 2006.
With the introduction of the revised prudential standards, APRA granted transitional relief in relation to changes to their prudential regulations from 1 July 2006 until 31 December 2007.
Total transitional relief of $1,715 million is comprised of $1,641 million relief for Tier One Capital and $74 million of relief for Upper Tier Two Capital.
Adjusted Common Equity
The Adjusted Common Equity (“ACE”) ratio at 30 June 2007 is 4.79%, an increase from 4.39% at 1 July 2006 (on an AIFRS basis). Standard & Poor’s did not grant any transition relief for the impact of AIFRS adjustments.
Significant Initiatives
The following significant initiatives were undertaken to actively manage the Group’s capital:
Tier One Capital
  Issue of $300 million and $518 million worth of shares in October 2006 and April 2007 respectively to satisfy the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (“DRP”) in respect of the final dividend for 2005/06 and interim dividend for 2006/07. The large increase in shares issued in April 2007 as part of the DRP was primarily as a result of the change in the DRP rules approved by the Board in September 2006.
  In accordance with APRA guidelines, the estimated issue of $485 million of shares to satisfy the DRP in respect of the final dividend for 2006/07. This estimate represents a 25% participation in the DRP in respect of the final dividend.
Tier Two Capital
  Issue of the equivalent of $2,331 million of Lower Tier Two in Capital, including $500 million during the second half of the financial year; offset by
  The call and maturity of the equivalent of $206 million of Tier Two note and bond issues (all in relation to the first half of the financial year);
  Decrease in the value of Tier Two note and bond issues of $467 million resulting from changes in foreign exchange movements (whilst these notes are hedged, the unhedged value is included in the calculation of regulatory capital in accordance with the APRA regulations); and
  The reduction in Tier Two note and bond issues of $71 million due to amortisation.
Other Capital Initiatives
Issue of $700 million hybrid securities, called Funds Management Securities (“FMS”) in September 2006. The coupons on the FMS, and in some cases repayment of capital, will depend on the fees generated by the Australian Funds Management business of the Group. The issue of FMS forms part of the Group’s ongoing commitment to efficient innovative capital management.
Deductions from Total Capital
During the year a decrease in deductions for investment in non-consolidated subsidiaries primarily reflects up-streaming of dividends from the Colonial group of companies.

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13. Capital Adequacy (continued)
Life & Funds Management Activities
As required by APRA, the Group’s investment in its life insurance and funds management companies is deducted from regulatory capital to arrive at the Banking Group Capital Ratios. The Group’s insurance and funds management companies held an estimated $738 million excess over regulatory capital requirements at 30 June 2007 in aggregate.
Events Subsequent to Balance Date
On 1 June 2007, the Group announced an offer of Perpetual Exchangeable Resaleable Listed Securities (PERLS IV). The offer raised $1,465 million in July 2007. The issue of PERLS IV forms part of the Group’s capital management strategy, structured to meet APRA’s new regulatory capital requirements for Non-Innovative Residual Tier One Capital, effective January 2008. At 30 June 2007, this would have increased Tier One Capital to 7.72% and Total Capital to 10.35%.

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14. Share Capital
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
Ordinary Share Capital   $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Opening balance (excluding Treasury Shares deduction)
    13,901       13,872       14,214       13,901  
Dividend reinvestment plan: Final dividend prior year
    300       262             300  
Dividend reinvestment plan: Interim dividend
    518       219       518        
Share buy-back
          (500 )            
Exercise of executive options
    19       50       6       13  
Issue costs
          (2 )            
 
Closing balance (excluding Treasury Shares deduction)
    14,738       13,901       14,738       14,214  
Less Treasury Shares
    (255 )     (396 )     (255 )     (294 )
 
Closing Balance
    14,483       13,505       14,483       13,920  
 
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
Shares on Issue   Number     Number     Number     Number  
 
Opening balance (excluding treasury share deduction)
    1,282,904,909       1,280,276,172       1,290,017,862       1,282,904,909  
Dividend reinvestment plan issue:
                             
2004/2005 Final dividend fully paid ordinary shares at $37.19
          7,032,857              
2005/2006 Interim dividend fully paid ordinary shares at $43.89
          4,979,668              
2005/2006 Final dividend fully paid ordinary shares at $45.24
    6,638,553                   6,638,553  
2006/2007 Interim dividend fully paid ordinary shares at $50.02
    10,343,514             10,343,514        
Share buy-back
          (11,139,988 )            
Exercise under executive option plan
    696,400       1,756,200       222,000       474,400  
 
Closing balance (excluding Treasury Shares deduction)
    1,300,583,376       1,282,904,909       1,300,583,376       1,290,017,862  
Less Treasury Shares
    (7,611,744 )     (11,085,258 )     (7,611,744 )     (9,235,153 )
 
Closing balance
    1,292,971,632       1,271,819,651       1,292,971,632       1,280,782,709  
 
Terms and Conditions of Ordinary Share Capital
Ordinary shares have the right to receive dividends as declared and in the event of winding up the Company, to participating in the proceeds from sale of surplus assets in proportion to the number of and amounts paid up on shares held.
A shareholder has one vote on a show of hands and one vote for each fully paid share on a poll. A shareholder may be present at a general meeting in person or by proxy or attorney, and if a body corporate, it may also authorise a representative.
Dividend Franking Account
After fully franking the final dividend to be paid for the year ended 30 June 2007 the amount of credits available, as at 30 June 2007 to frank dividends for subsequent financial years is $559 million (June 2006: nil). This figure is based on the combined franking accounts of the Bank at 30 June 2007, which have been adjusted for franking credits that will arise from the payment of income tax payable on profits for the year ended 30 June 2007, franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends proposed for the year and franking credits that the Bank may be prevented from distributing in subsequent financial periods. The Bank expects the future tax payments will generate sufficient franking credits for the Bank to be able to fully frank future dividend payments. These calculations have been based on the taxation law as at 30 June 2007.
Dividends
The Directors have declared a fully franked final dividend of 149 cents per share amounting to $1,939 million. The dividend will be payable on 5 October 2007 to shareholders on the register at 5pm on 24 August 2007.
The Board determines the dividends per share based on net profit after tax (“cash basis”) per share, having regard to a range of factors including:
  Current and expected rates of business growth and the mix of business;
  Capital needs to support economic, regulatory and credit ratings requirements;
  The rate of return on assets;
  Investments and/or divestments to support business development; and
  Periodic accounting volatility due to the application of “AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement”.
Dividends paid since the end of the previous financial year:
  As declared in the 31 December 2006 Profit Announcement, a fully franked interim dividend of 107 cents per share amounting to $1,380 million was paid on 5 April 2007. The payment comprised cash disbursements of $862 million with $518 million being reinvested by participants through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
The Bank expects to issue around $485 million of shares in respect of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan for the final dividend for 2006/07.
Record Date
The register closes for determination of dividend entitlement and for participation in the DRP at 5:00pm on 24 August 2007 at Link Market Services, Locked Bag A14, Sydney South, 1235.
Ex Dividend Date
The ex-dividend date is 20 August 2007.

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15. Life Insurance Business
Life Insurance Contract liabilities
Appropriately qualified actuaries have been appointed in respect of each life insurance business and they have reviewed and satisfied themselves as to the accuracy of the policy liabilities included in this Financial Report, including compliance with the regulations of the Life Insurance Act (“Life Act”) 1995 where appropriate. Details are set out in the various statutory returns of these life insurance entities.
Life Investment Contract liabilities
Investment contracts consist of a financial instrument and an investment management services element, both of which are measured at fair value. The resulting liabilities to policyholders are closely linked to the performance and the value of the assets (after tax) that back those liabilities. The fair value of such liabilities is therefore the same as the fair value of those assets, after tax on the basis charged to the policyholders.
                         
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
Components of Policy Liabilities (1)   $M     $M     $M  
 
Future policy benefits (2)
    23,569       24,666       23,916  
Future bonuses
    1,304       1,197       1,128  
Future expenses
    2,120       1,997       1,844  
Future profit margins
    1,490       1,517       1,388  
Future charges for acquisition expenses
    (438 )     (442 )     (434 )
Balance of future premiums
    (6,544 )     (6,290 )     (5,706 )
Provisions for bonuses not allocated to participating policyholders
    112       84       89  
 
Total policy liabilities
    21,613       22,729       22,225  
 
(1)   Includes both investment and insurance business.
 
(2)   Including bonuses credited to policyholders in prior years.
Taxation
Taxation has been allowed for in the determination of policy liabilities in accordance with the relevant legislation applicable in each market.
Actuarial Methods and Assumptions
Insurance contract policy liabilities have been calculated in accordance with AASB 1038 (“Life Insurance Contracts”) and the Margin on Services (“MoS”) methodology as set out in Actuarial Standard 1.04 – Valuation Standard (“AS1.04”) issued by the Life Insurance Actuarial Standards Board (“LIASB”). The principal methods and profit carriers used for particular product groups were as follows:
         
Product Type   Method   Profit Carrier
 
Individual
       
 
Conventional
  Projection   Bonuses or expected claim payments
Investment account
  Projection   Bonuses or funds under management
Lump sum risk
  Projection   Premiums/Expected claim payment
Income stream risk
  Projection   Expected claim payments
Immediate annuities
  Projection   Annuity payments
 
 
       
Group
       
 
Investment account
  Projection   Bonuses or funds under management
Lump sum risk
  Accumulation/Projection   Expected claim payments
Income stream risk
  Accumulation/Projection   Expected claim payments
 
The “Projection Method” measures the present values of estimated future policy cash flows to calculate policy liabilities. The policy cash flows incorporate investment income, premiums, expenses, redemptions and benefit payments.
Bonuses are amounts added, at the discretion of the life insurer, to the benefits currently payable under Participating Business. Bonuses may take a number of forms including reversionary bonuses, interest credits and terminal bonuses (payable on the termination of the policy).
Actuarial assumptions
Set out below is a summary of the material assumptions used in the calculation of policy liabilities.
Discount rates
Discount rates are used to discount future cash flows in the determination of policy liabilities. Where insurance contract benefits are linked to the performance of the underlying assets, the discount rates are based on the expected earnings rate on the assets held (Traditional and Investment Account contracts). For all other insurance contracts, the discount rates are based on risk free rates of return. Allowance is made for taxation where relevant and for the nature and term of the liabilities. The following table shows the appreciation rates for the major classes of business in Australia and New Zealand. The changes relate to changes in long term earnings rates and asset mix.

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15. Life Insurance Business (continued)
                               
    June 2007     December 2006     June 2006  
Class of Business – Australia (1)   Rate Range %     Rate Range %     Rate Range %  
 
Traditional – ordinary business (after tax)
    4. 38 – 6. 34       4. 12 – 6. 07       6. 00 – 6. 75  
Traditional – superannuation business (after tax)
    5. 32 – 7. 75       5. 01 – 7. 42       7. 33 – 8. 26  
Annuity – term and lifetime (exempt from tax)
    6. 52 – 7. 09       6. 17 – 6. 63       5. 79 – 6. 30  
Term insurance (before tax)
    6. 25 – 6. 46       5. 86 – 6. 25       5. 58 – 5. 81  
Income protection (before tax)
    6. 25 – 6. 46       5. 86 – 6. 25       5. 58 – 5. 81  
Investment account – ordinary (after tax)
    4.55       4.29       4.21  
Investment account – superannuation (after tax)
    5.53       5.22       5.12  
Investment account – annuities (exempt from tax)
    6.46       6.09       5.98  
 
(1)   For New Zealand, investment earning rates assumed were 3.9% to 5.6% net of tax.
Bonuses
The calculation assumes that the long-term supportable bonuses will be paid, which is in line with company bonus philosophy. There have been no significant changes to these assumptions.
Maintenance expenses
The maintenance expenses are based on an internal analysis of experience and are assumed to increase in line with inflation each year and to be sufficient to cover the cost of servicing the business in the coming year after adjusting for one-off expenses. For Australian Participating Business, expenses continue on the previous charging basis with adjustments for actual experience and are assumed to increase in line with inflation each year.
Investment management expenses
Investment management expense assumptions now vary by asset classes and are based on the recently negotiated investment fees as set out in Fund Management Arrangements. There has been no significant change to overall investment fees.
Inflation
The inflation assumption is consistent with the investment earning assumptions.
Benefit indexation
The indexation rates were based on an analysis of past experience and estimated long term inflation and vary by business and product type. There have been no significant changes to these assumptions.
Taxation
The taxation basis and rates assumed vary by market and product type.
Voluntary discontinuance
Discontinuance rates were based on recent company and industry experience and vary by market, product, age and duration inforce. The experience has been broadly in line with assumptions. There have been no significant changes to these assumptions.
Surrender values
Current surrender value bases were assumed to apply in the future. There have been no significant changes to these assumptions.
Mortality and morbidity
Rates vary by sex, age, product type and smoker status. Rates were based on standard mortality tables applicable to each market (e.g. IA95-97 in Australia for retail risk, IM/IF80 for annuities), adjusted for recent company and industry experience where appropriate.
Solvency
Australian life insurers
Australian life insurers are required to hold prudential reserves in excess of the amount of policy liabilities. These reserves are required to support solvency requirements and provide protection against adverse experience. Actuarial Standard AS2.04 “Solvency Standard” (“S2.04”) prescribes a minimum solvency requirement and the minimum level of assets required to be held in each insurance fund. All controlled Australian insurance entities complied with the solvency requirements of AS2.04.
Overseas life insurers
Overseas insurance subsidiaries were required to hold reserves in excess of policy liabilities in accordance with local Acts and prudential rules. Each of the overseas subsidiaries complied with local requirements.
Managed assets & fiduciary activities
Arrangements were in place to ensure that asset management and other fiduciary activities of controlled entities were independent of the insurance funds and other activities of the Group.
Disaggregated information
Life Insurance business is conducted through a number of life insurance entities in Australia and overseas. Under the Australian Life Insurance Act 1995, life insurance business is conducted within one or more separate statutory funds, which are distinguished from each other and from the shareholders’ funds. The financial statements of Australian life insurers, which are lodged with the relevant Australian regulators show all major components of the financial statements disaggregated between the various life insurance statutory funds and their shareholders’ funds and as well as between investment linked business and non-investment linked business.

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16. Intangible Assets
                         
    As At  
    30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
    $M     $M     $M  
 
Total Intangible Assets
                       
Goodwill
    7,163       7,203       7,200  
Computer software costs
    297       267       229  
Management fee rights
    311       311       311  
Other
    64       65       69  
 
Total intangible assets
    7,835       7,846       7,809  
 
 
                       
Goodwill
                       
Purchased goodwill – Colonial
    6,705       6,705       6,705  
Purchased goodwill – other
    458       498       495  
 
Total goodwill
    7,163       7,203       7,200  
 
 
                       
Computer Software Costs
                       
Cost
    420       353       290  
Accumulated amortisation
    (123 )     (86 )     (61 )
 
Total computer software costs
    297       267       229  
 
 
                       
Management Fee Rights
                       
Cost
    311       311       311  
 
Total management fee rights
    311       311       311  
 
 
                       
Other
                       
Cost
    85       82       82  
Accumulated amortisation
    (21 )     (17 )     (13 )
 
Total other
    64       65       69  
 
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
    $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
Goodwill (reconciliation)
                               
Opening balance
    7,200       7,214       7,203       7,200  
Additions
    3       7             3  
Impairment
    (40 )     (21 )     (40 )      
 
Closing balance
    7,163       7,200       7,163       7,203  
 
 
                               
Computer Software Costs (reconciliation)
                               
Opening balance
    229       182       267       229  
Additions:
                               
From acquisitions
    20             20        
From internal development
    110       90       42       68  
Amortisation
    (62 )     (43 )     (32 )     (30 )
 
Closing balance
    297       229       297       267  
 
 
                               
Management Fee Rights (reconciliation)
                               
Opening balance
    311       224       311       311  
Additions:
                               
From revaluations
          87              
 
Closing balance
    311       311       311       311  
 
 
                               
Other (reconciliation)
                               
Opening balance
    69       36       65       69  
Additions:
                               
From acquisitions
    3       39       3        
Amortisation
    (8 )     (6 )     (4 )     (4 )
 
Closing balance
    64       69       64       65  
 
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17. ASB Bank Group – Statutory View
                                 
    Full Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     30/06/06  
Income Statement (1)   NZDM     NZDM     $M     $M  
 
Interest income
    3,816       3,210       3,340       2,861  
Interest expense
    2,926       2,406       2,561       2,144  
 
Net interest earnings
    890       804       779       717  
Other income
    420       344       368       307  
 
Total operating income
    1,310       1,148       1,147       1,024  
Impairment losses on advances
    18       19       16       17  
 
Total operating income after debt provisions expense
    1,292       1,129       1,131       1,007  
Total operating expense
    533       495       467       442  
Salaries and other staff expense
    314       276       275       246  
Building occupancy and equipment expense
    91       85       80       76  
Information technology expense
    50       50       44       45  
Other expenses
    78       84       68       75  
 
Net surplus before taxation
    759       634       664       565  
Taxation
    227       194       199       173  
 
Net surplus after taxation (2)
    532       440       465       392  
 
                                 
    As At  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     30/06/06  
Balance Sheet (3)   NZDM     NZDM     $M     $M  
 
Assets
                               
Cash and liquid assets
    3,013       911       2,734       750  
Due from other banks
    1,126       834       1,022       688  
Money market advances
    2,264       966       2,054       796  
Securities at fair value through Income Statement
    2,437       3,021       2,211       2,489  
Derivative assets
    761       511       691       421  
Advances to customers
    42,856       37,989       38,889       31,304  
Property, plant and equipment
    159       152       144       125  
Intangible assets
    36       20       33       16  
Other assets (4)
    241       164       219       135  
 
Total assets
    52,893       44,568       47,997       36,724  
 
Total interest earning and discount bearing assets
    51,658       43,682       46,877       35,994  
 
 
                               
Liabilities
                               
Money and market deposits
    17,334       14,390       15,730       11,857  
Derivative liabilities
    984       241       893       199  
Deposits from customers
    24,523       21,145       22,253       17,423  
Due to other banks
    5,935       5,531       5,386       4,558  
Other liabilities
    412       361       373       297  
Deferred taxation liabilities
    134       13       122       11  
Current tax liabilities
          15             12  
Subordinated debt
    451       183       409       151  
 
Total liabilities
    49,773       41,879       45,166       34,508  
 
 
                               
Shareholders’ Equity
                               
Contributed capital – ordinary shareholder
    1,563       1,013       1,418       835  
Asset revaluation reserve
    27       23       25       19  
Cash flow hedge reserves
    251       50       228       41  
Accumulated surplus
    729       1,053       661       868  
 
Ordinary shareholders’ equity
    2,570       2,139       2,332       1,763  
Contributed capital – perpetual preference shareholders
    550       550       499       453  
 
Total shareholders’ equity
    3,120       2,689       2,831       2,216  
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
    52,893       44,568       47,997       36,724  
 
Total interest and discount bearing liabilities
    46,277       39,852       41,994       32,838  
 
(1)   Income Statement has been translated at AUD 1.00= NZD 1.1426 for the year ended 30 June 2007 (AUD 1.00= NZD 1.122 for year ended 30 June 2006).
 
(2)   On a statutory basis, reported net surplus after taxation has increased by 21% in New Zealand dollar terms. It should be noted that the current year is impacted by mark to market accounting gains on hedging swaps that are not reflective of the underlying economic reality. Excluding these gains, statutory basis net surplus after taxation has increased by 8% in New Zealand dollar terms.
 
(3)   Refer to appendix 22 for rates at which Balance Sheet has been translated.
 
(4)   Includes tax assets of NZD $38 million in the current year.
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Appendices
18. ASX Appendix 4E
     
Cross Reference Index   Page
 
Results for Announcement to the Market (Rule 4.3A Item No. 2)
  Inside front cover
Income Statement (Rule 4.3A Item No. 3)
  24
Balance Sheet (Rule 4.3A Item No. 4)
  25
Statement of Cash Flows (Rule 4.3A Item No. 5)
  26
Dividends (Rule 4.3A Item No. 6)
  51
Dividend dates (Rule 4.3A Item No. 7)
  Inside front cover
Statement of changes in Equity (Rule 4.3A Item No. 8)
  57
Net tangible assets per security (Rule 4.3A Item No. 9)
  64
Details of entities over which control was lost during the year (Rule 4.3A Item No. 10)
  58
Details of associates and joint ventures (Rule 4.3A Item No. 11)
  58
Other significant information (Rule 4.3A Item No. 12)
  58
Foreign entities (Rule 4.3A Item No. 13)
  58
Commentary on Results (Rule 4.3A Item No. 14)
  2
 
Compliance Statement
This preliminary final report for the year ended 30 June 2007 is prepared in accordance with the ASX listing rules. It should be read in conjunction with any announcements to the market made by the Group during the year.
The preliminary final report has been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards in Australia.
The Financial Statements of the Group have been audited.
-s- John Hatton
John Hatton
Company Secretary
15 August 2007
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18. ASX Appendix 4E (continued)
Consolidated retained profits reconciliation (Rule 4.3A Item No. 8)
                 
    2007     2006  
    $M     $M  
 
Retained profits
               
Opening balance
    4,487       3,063  
 
Actuarial gains and losses from defined benefit superannuation plan
    414       387  
Realised gains and dividend income on treasury shares held within the Bank’s life insurance statutory funds (1)
    45       85  
Operating profit attributable to Equity holders of the Bank
    4,470       3,928  
 
Total available for appropriation
    9,416       7,463  
Transfers to general reserve
    54       (239 )
Transfers to general reserve for credit loss
          (92 )
Interim 2007 dividend – cash component
    (862 )     (992 )
Interim 2007 dividend – dividend reinvestment plan
    (518 )     (219 )
Payment of 2006 final dividend – cash component
    (1,368 )     (1,172 )
Payment of 2006 final dividend – dividend reinvestment plan
    (300 )     (262 )
Other dividends
    (55 )      
 
Closing balance
    6,367       4,487  
 
(1)   Relates to movements in treasury shares held within life insurance statutory funds and the employee share scheme trust.
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18. ASX Appendix 4E (continued)
Details of entities over which control was lost during the year
                 
    Ownership Interest  
(Rule 4.3A Item No. 10)   Date control lost     Held (%)  
 
IDI (No.1) Limited
  25 November 2006     100 %
IDI (No.2) Limited
  25 November 2006     100 %
Riley Investments Limited
  25 November 2006     100 %
Riley International Limited
  25 November 2006     100 %
 
Details of associates and joint ventures (Rule 4.3A Item No. 11)
         
As at 30 June 2007   Ownership Interest Held (%)  
 
Equigroup Pty Limited (formerly Computer Fleet Management)
    50 %
Cyberlynx Procurement Services Pty Limited
    50 %
AMTD Group Limited
    30 %
China Life CMG Life Assurance Company Limited
    49 %
CMG CH China Funds Management Limited
    50 %
Hangzhou City Commercial Bank Limited
    19.9 %
452 Capital Pty Limited
    30 %
First State Cinda Fund Management Company Limited
    46 %
Healthcare Support (Newcastle) Limited
    40 %
Equion Health (Barts) Limited
    50 %
Acadian Asset Management (Australia) Limited
    50 %
Five D Holdings Pty Limited
    50 %
First State Media (Ireland) Limited
    50 %
CFS Retail Property Trust
    9.5 %
Colonial Property Office Trust
    7 %
Forth Valley Investment Company Limited
    50 %
 
Other significant information (Rule 4.3A Item No. 12)
There is no other significant information.
Post Balance Date Events
On 1 June 2007, the Group announced an offer of Perpetual Exchangeable Resaleable Listed Securities (PERLS IV). The offer raised $1,465 million in July 2007. The issue of PERLS IV forms part of the Group’s capital management strategy, structured to meet APRA’s new regulatory capital requirements for Non-Innovative Residual Tier One Capital, effective January 2008. At 30 June 2007, this would have increased Tier One to 7.72% and Total Capital to 10.35%.
On 1 August 2007 the Group announced its intention to acquire all of the issued capital in IWL Ltd (“IWL”). The retail base of IWL is considered to be a strong fit with the existing equities business of Commsec, the Group’s broking business. The transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including IWL shareholder approval at a meeting expected to be held in October 2007, and various regulatory approvals including the ACCC.
Foreign Entities (Rule 4.3A Item No. 13)
Not Applicable
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19. Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows
                 
    2007     2006  
    $M     $M  
 
19 (a) Reconciliation of Net Profit after Income Tax to Net Cash Provided by/(used in) Operating Activities
               
Net profit after income tax
    4,497       3,959  
Net (increase)/decrease in interest receivable
    (745 )     (99 )
Increase/(decrease) in interest payable
    362       784  
Net (increase)/decrease in assets at fair value through Income Statement (excluding life insurance)
    (7,272 )     (53 )
Net (gain)/loss on sale of controlled entities and associates
          (163 )
Net (increase)/decrease in derivative assets
    (3,068 )     128  
Net (gain)/loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
    16       (4 )
Loan impairment expense
    434       398  
Depreciation and amortisation
    270       213  
Increase/(decrease) in liabilities at fair value through Income Statement (excluding life insurance)
    6,690       1,374  
Increase/(decrease) in derivative liabilities
    5,860       (445 )
Increase/(decrease) in other provisions
    57       (92 )
Increase/(decrease) in income taxes payable
    297       (455 )
Increase/(decrease) in deferred income taxes payable
    175       182  
Decrease/(increase) in deferred tax assets
    (272 )     184  
(Increase)/decrease in accrued fees/reimbursements receivable
    (163 )     (88 )
Increase/(decrease) in accrued fees and other items payable
    386       133  
Unrealised loss/(gain) on revaluation of assets at fair value through Income Statement (excluding life insurance)
    92       (112 )
(Decrease) in life insurance contract policy liabilities
    (1,460 )     (1,211 )
Increase in cash flow hedge reserve
    547       31  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities arising from cash flow movements
    (1,451 )     (3,458 )
Other
    389       (44 )
 
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
    5,641       1,162  
 
 
19 (b) Reconciliation of Cash: For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash includes cash, money at short call, at call deposits with other financial institutions and settlement account balances with other banks.
               
Notes, coins and cash at bank
    4,557       1,703  
Other short term liquid assets
    967       491  
Receivables due from other financial institutions – at call (1)
    4,607       4,657  
Payables due to other financial institutions – at call (1)
    (6,047 )     (4,813 )
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
    4,084       2,038  
 
 
19 (c) Disposal of Controlled Entities
               
Fair value of net tangible assets disposed
               
Cash and liquid assets
          55  
Assets at fair value through Income Statement
          2,297  
Other assets
          148  
Life insurance policy liabilities
          (1,996 )
Bills payable and other liabilities
          (41 )
Profit on sale
          145  
 
Cash consideration received
          608  
Less cash and cash equivalents disposed
          (55 )
 
Net cash inflow on disposal
          553  
 
 
               
19 (d) Non Cash Financing and Investing Activities: Shares issued under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan for 2007 were $818 million.
               
 
               
19 (e) Acquisition of Controlled Entities
               
 
Fair value of assets acquired:
               
Minority interests
    4       126  
Goodwill
    3       7  
Other intangibles
          122  
Other assets
          167  
Bills payable and other liabilities
          (8 )
 
Cash consideration paid
    7       414  
Less cash and cash equivalents acquired
           
 
Net cash outflow on acquisition
    7       414  
 
 
19 (f) Financing Facilities : Standby funding lines are immaterial
               
 
 
(1)   At call includes certain receivables and payables due from and to financial institutions within three months.
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20. Analysis Template
                                     
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended      
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06     Page
Profit Summary – Input Schedule   $M     $M     $M     $M     References
 
Income – Cash Basis
                                   
Net interest income
    7,036       6,514       3,551       3,485     Page 3
Other banking operating income
    3,432       3,036       1,754       1,678     Page 3
 
Total banking Income
    10,468       9,550       5,305       5,163     Page 3
Operating income
    1,874       1,543       981       893     Page 17
Shareholder investment returns
    14       14       10       4     Page 17
 
Funds management income
    1,888       1,557       991       897    
Operating income – life insurance
    745       669       406       339     Page 21
Operating income – general insurance
    72       73       29       43     Page 21
 
Operating income insurance
    817       742       435       382     Page 21
Shareholder investment returns
    135       87       54       81     Page 21
Profit on sale of the Hong Kong Insurance Business
          145                 Page 21
Insurance income
    952       974       489       463     Page 21
 
Total income
    13,308       12,081       6,785       6,523     Page 3
 
Expenses – Cash Basis
                                 
Banking
    4,797       4,558       2,443       2,354     Page 36
Funds management
    1,175       989       608       567     Page 36
Insurance
    455       447       232       223     Page 36
 
Total operating expenses
    6,427       5,994       3,283       3,144     Page 36
 
Profit before Loan impairment expense
    6,881       6,087       3,502       3,379    
Loan impairment expense
    434       398       239       195     Page 3
 
Profit before income tax
    6,447       5,689       3,263       3,184     Page 3
Income tax – corporate
    1,816       1,605       916       900     Page 3
 
Operating profit after tax
    4,631       4,084       2,347       2,284    
Minority interests
    27       31       14       13     Page 3
 
Net profit after tax – cash basis
    4,604       4,053       2,333       2,271     Page 3
 
Defined benefit superannuation plan income/(expense)
    5       (25 )     1       4     Page 3
Treasury share valuation adjustment
    (75 )     (100 )     (37 )     (38 )   Page 3
One-off AIFRS mismatches
    (64 )           (18 )     (46 )   Page 3
 
Net profit after tax – statutory basis
    4,470       3,928       2,279       2,191     Page 3
 
Investment return on Shareholder funds
    149       246       64       85     Page 23
Tax expense on shareholder investment returns
    53       35       29       24     Page 23
 
Shareholder investment returns – after tax
    96       211       35       61     Page 23
 
Net profit after tax – underlying basis
    4,508       3,842       2,298       2,210     Page 3
 
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20. Analysis Template (continued)
                                     
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended      
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06     Page
Profit Summary – Input Schedule   $M     $M     $M     $M     References
 
Other Data
                                   
 
Net interest income (excluding securitisation)
    6,921       6,420       3,489       3,432     Page 32/33
Average interest earning assets
    316,048       274,798       325,380       306,868     Page 32/33
Average net assets (1)
    22,758       21,994       23,466       21,915     Page 25
Average minority interest (1)
    509       1,148       510       508     Page 25
Average preference shares & other equity instruments (1)
    939       1,600       939       939     Page 25
Average treasury shares (1)
    (315 )     (390 )     (274 )     (345 )   Page 51
Average defined benefit superannuation plan net surplus (1)
    1,013       631       1,111       896    
Distributions – other equity instruments
    55             27       28    
Interest expense (after tax) – Perls I
          32                  
Interest expense (after tax) – Perls II
    25       23       12       13      
Interest expense (after tax) – Perls III
    60       13       31       29      
Interest expense (after tax) – TPS
    26       29       12       14      
Interest expense (after tax) – Convertible notes
    39       3       20       19      
Weighted average number of shares – statutory basic
    1,281       1,275       1,286       1,276     Page 3
Weighted average number of shares – fully diluted – statutory
    1,344       1,329       1,349       1,348    
Weighted average number of shares – cash and underlying
    1,289       1,283       1,293       1,284     Page 3
Weighted average number of shares – fully diluted – cash and underlying
    1,351       1,338       1,356       1,357    
Weighted average number of shares – Perls I
          12                  
Weighted average number of shares – Perls II
    13       17       13       15      
Weighted average number of shares – Perls III
    21       6       21       24      
Weighted average number of shares – TPS
    11       17       11       14      
Weighted average number of shares – Convertible notes
    17       2       17       19      
Weighted average number of shares – Executive Options
          1             1      
Dividends per share (cents)
    256       224       149       107     Page 3
No. of shares at end of period
    1,301       1,283       1,301       1,290     Page 51
Average funds under administration
    164,404       139,082       171,264       158,010     Page 17
Operating income – internal
    9       9       4       5     Page 17
Average inforce premiums (1)
    1,278       1,180       1,370       1,248     Page 22
Net assets
    24,444       21,343       24,444       22,487     Page 25
Total intangible assets
    7,835       7,809       7,835       7,846     Page 25
Minority interests
    512       508       512       508     Page 25
Other equity instruments
    939       939       939       939     Page 25
Tier One capital
    17,512       16,354       17,512       16,553     Page 48
Deferred income tax
    37             37       39     Page 48
Equity investments in other companies
    700             700       820     Page 48
Eligible loan capital
    245       281       245       263     Page 48
Other equity instruments
    3,474       3,659       3,474       3,522     Page 48
Minority interests (net of minority interest component deducted from Tier One capital)
    512       508       512       508     Page 48
Investment in non consolidated subsidiaries (net of Intangible component deducted from Tier One capital)
    409       2,012       409       283     Page 48
Other deductions
    178       151       178       166     Page 48
Transitional Tier One Capital relief granted on adoption of AIFRS
    1,641             1,641       1,641     Page 48
Risk-weighted assets used for ACE ratio
    246,047       216,438       246,047       234,569     Page 49
 
 
(1)   Average of reporting period balances.
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20. Analysis Template (continued)
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
Ratios – Output Summary   $M     $M     $M     $M  
 
EPS
                               
Net profit after tax – cash basis
    4,604       4,053       2,333       2,271  
Less distribution – other equity instruments
    55             27       28  
Less profit on sale of Hong Kong Insurance Business
          145              
Adjusted profit for EPS calculation
    4,549       3,908       2,306       2,243  
Average number of shares (M)
    1,289       1,283       1,293       1,284  
 
Earnings per share – cash basis adjusted for sale of Hong Kong Insurance Business (cents)
    353.0       304.6       178.3       174.7  
 
 
Net profit after tax – cash basis
    4,604       4,053       2,333       2,271  
Less distributions – other equity instruments
    55             27       28  
Adjusted cash profit for EPS calculation
    4,549       4,053       2,306       2,243  
Average number of shares (M)
    1,289       1,283       1,293       1,284  
 
Earnings per share – cash basis (cents)
    353.0       315.9       178.3       174.7  
 
 
Earnings per share – dilutions Interest expense (after tax) – Perls I
          32              
Interest expense (after tax) – Perls II
    25       23       12       13  
Interest expense (after tax) – Perls III
    60       13       31       29  
Interest expense (after tax) – TPS
    26       29       12       14  
Interest expense (after tax) – Convertible notes
    39       3       20       19  
 
Profit impact of assumed conversions (after tax)
    150       100       75       75  
 
 
Weighted average number of shares – Perls I (M)
          12              
Weighted average number of shares – Perls II (M)
    13       17       13       15  
Weighted average number of shares – Perls III (M)
    21       6       21       24  
Weighted average number of shares – TPS (M)
    11       17       11       14  
Weighted average number of shares – Convertible Notes (M)
    17       2       17       19  
Weighted average number of shares – Executive Options (M)
          1             1  
 
Weighted average number of shares – Dilutive securities (M)
    62       55       62       73  
 
 
Adjusted cash profit for EPS calculation
    4,549       4,053       2,306       2,243  
Add back profit impact of assumed conversions (after tax) (M)
    150       100       75       75  
Adjusted diluted profit for EPS calculation
    4,699       4,153       2,381       2,318  
Average number of shares (M)
    1,289       1,283       1,293       1,284  
Add back weighted average number of shares (M)
    62       55       62       73  
Diluted average number of shares (M)
    1,351       1,338       1,355       1,357  
 
EPS diluted – cash basis (cents)
    347.8       310.5       175.6       170.9  
 
 
Net profit after tax – underlying
    4,508       3,842       2,298       2,210  
Less distributions – other equity instruments
    55             27       28  
Adjusted profit for EPS calculation
    4,453       3,842       2,271       2,182  
Average number of shares (M)
    1,289       1,283       1,293       1,284  
 
Earnings per share – underlying basis (cents)
    345.6       299.4       175.6       169.9  
 
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20. Analysis Template (continued)
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
Ratios – Output Summary   $M     $M     $M     $M  
DPS
                               
Dividends
                               
 
Dividends per share (cents)
    256       224       149       107  
No of shares at end of period (M)
    1,301       1,283       1,301       1,290  
Total dividends
    3,319       2,879       1,939       1,380  
Dividend payout ratio – cash basis
                               
 
Net profit after tax – cash basis
    4,604       4,053       2,333       2,271  
NPAT – available for distribution to ordinary shareholders
    4,549       4,053       2,306       2,243  
Total dividends
    3,319       2,879       1,939       1,380  
Payout ratio – cash basis (%)
    73.0       71.0       84.1       61.5  
Dividend cover
                               
 
NPAT – available for distribution to ordinary shareholders
    4,549       4,053       2,306       2,243  
Total dividends
    3,319       2,879       1,939       1,380  
Dividend cover – cash basis
    1.4       1.4       1.2       1.6  
 
ROE
                               
Return on equity – cash basis
                               
 
Average net assets
    22,758       21,993       23,466       21,915  
Less:
                               
Average minority interests
    (509 )     (1,148 )     (510 )     (508 )
Average preference shares
    (939 )     (1,600 )     (939 )     (939 )
 
Average equity
    21,310       19,245       22,016       20,468  
Add average treasury shares
    315       390       274       345  
Less average defined benefit superannuation plan net surplus
    (1,013 )     (631 )     (1,111 )     (896 )
 
Net average equity
    20,612       19,004       21,179       19,917  
NPAT (“cash basis”)
    4,604       4,053       2,333       2,271  
Less distributions – other equity instruments
    55             27       28  
Adjusted profit for ROE calculation
    4,549       4,053       2,306       2,243  
Return on equity – cash basis (%)
    22.1       21.3       22.0       22.3  
Return on equity – underlying basis
                               
 
Average net assets
    22,758       21,993       23,466       21,915  
Average minority interests
    (509 )     (1,148 )     (510 )     (508 )
Average preference shares
    (939 )     (1,600 )     (939 )     (939 )
 
Average equity
    21,310       19,245       22,016       20,468  
Add average treasury shares
    315       390       274       345  
Less average defined benefit superannuation plan net surplus
    (1,013 )     (631 )     (1,111 )     (896 )
 
Net average equity
    20,612       19,004       21,179       19,917  
NPAT (“underlying basis”)
    4,508       3,842       2,298       2,210  
Less distribution other equity instruments
    55             27       28  
Adjusted profit for ROE calculation
    4,453       3,842       2,271       2,182  
Return on equity – underlying basis (%)
    21.6       20.2       21.6       21.7  
 
NIM
                               
Net interest income (excluding securitisation)
    6,921       6,420       3,489       3,432  
Average interest earning assets (excluding securitisation)
    316,048       274,798       325,380       306,868  
NIM (% pa)
    2.19       2.34       2.16       2.22  
 
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20. Analysis Template (continued)
                                 
    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
    30/06/07     30/06/06     30/06/07     31/12/06  
Ratios – Output Summary   $M     $M     $M     $M  
Productivity
                               
Banking expense to income ratio
                               
Expenses
    4,797       4,558       2,443       2,354  
Banking Income
    10,468       9,550       5,305       5,163  
Expense to Income – cash basis (%)
    45.8       47.7       46. 1       45.6  
 
Funds management expenses to average FUA ratio
                               
 
Expenses
    1,175       989       608       567  
Average funds under administration
    164,404       139,082       171,264       158,010  
Expenses to average FUA – cash basis (%)
    0.71       0.71       0. 72       0.71  
 
Insurance expenses to average inforce premiums ratio
                               
 
Operating expenses
    455       447       232       223  
Operating expenses – internal
    9       9       4       5  
Total expenses
    464       456       236       228  
Average inforce premiums
    1,278       1,180       1,370       1,248  
Expenses to average inforce premiums ratio (%)
    36.3       38.6       34. 7       36.2  
 
Net Tangible Assets (NTA) per share
                               
 
Net assets
    24,444       21,343       24,444       22,487  
Less:
                               
Intangible assets
    (7,835 )     (7,809 )     (7,835 )     (7,846 )
Minority interests
    (512 )     (508 )     (512 )     (508 )
Other equity instruments
    (939 )     (939 )     (939 )     (939 )
 
Total net tangible assets
    15,158       12,087       15,158       13,194  
No of shares at end of period (M)
    1,301       1,283       1,301       1,290  
Net tangible assets (NTA) per share ($)
    11.65       9.42       11. 65       10.23  
 
ACE ratio
                               
 
Tier One capital
    17,512       16,354       17,512       16,553  
Add:
                               
Deferred income tax
    37             37       39  
Equity investments in other companies
    700             700       820  
Deduct:
                               
Eligible loan capital
    (245 )     (281 )     (245 )     (263 )
Other hybrid equity instruments
    (3,474 )     (3,659 )     (3,474 )     (3,522 )
Minority Interest (net of minority interest component deducted from Tier One capital)
    (512 )     (508 )     (512 )     (508 )
Investment in non-consolidated subsidiaries (net of intangible component deducted from Tier One capital)
    (409 )     (2,012 )     (409 )     (283 )
Other deductions
    (178 )     (151 )     (178 )     (166 )
Impact upon adoption of AIFRS
    (1,641 )           (1,641 )     (1,641 )
 
Total Adjusted Common Equity
    11,790       9,743       11,790       11,029  
Risk weighted assets used for ACE ratio
    246,047       216,438       246,047       234,569  
ACE ratio (%)
    4.79       4.50       4. 79       4.70  
 
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21. Summary
                                                                 
                    Full Year Ended     Half Year Ended  
                                    Jun 07 vs                 Jun 07 vs  
Total           Page     30/06/07     30/06/06     Jun 06 %     30/06/07     31/12/06     Dec 06 %  
 
Net profit after tax – underlying
  $ M       3       4,508       3,842       17       2,298       2,210       4  
Net profit after tax – cash basis
  $ M       3       4,604       4,053       14       2,333       2,271       3  
Defined benefit superannuation plan income/(expense) – after tax
  $ M       3       5       (25 )   large       1       4       (75 )
Treasury shares valuation adjustment – after tax
  $ M       3       (75 )     (100 )     25       (37 )     (38 )     3  
One-off AIFRS mismatches
  $ M       3       (64 )                 (18 )     (46 )     61  
Net profit after tax – statutory
  $ M       3       4,470       3,928       14       2,279       2,191       4  
Earnings per share – cash basis – basic
  cents       3       353.0       315.9       12       178.3       174.7       2  
Dividends per share
  cents       3       256       224       14       149       107       39  
Dividend pay-out ratio – cash basis (adjusted for sale of Hong Kong Insurance Business)
    %       3       73.0       73.7     (70)bpts       84.1       61.5     large  
Tier One capital
    %       47       7.14       7.56     (42)bpts       7.14       7.06     8bpts  
Total capital
    %       47       9.76       9.66     10bpts       9.76       9.78     (2)bpts  
Adjusted common equity
    %       47       4.79       4.50     29bpts       4.79       4.70     9bpts  
Number of full time equivalent staff
  No.             37,873       36,664       3       37,873       37,216       2  
Return on equity – cash
    %       3       22.1       21.3     80bpts       22.0       22.3     (30)bpts  
Return on equity – underlying
    %       63       21.6       20.2     140bpts       21.6       21.7     (10)bpts  
Weighted average number of shares – statutory
    M       3       1,281       1,275             1,286       1,276       1  
Net tangible assets per share
  $         64       11.65       9.42       24       11.65       10.23       14  
 
 
                                                               
Banking
                                                               
 
Net profit after tax – underlying
  $ M       7       3,763       3,227       17       1,896       1,867       2  
Net profit after tax – cash basis
  $ M       7       3,763       3,227       17       1,896       1,867       2  
Net Interest Income
  $ M       7       7,036       6,514       8       3,551       3,485       2  
Net Interest Margin
    %       7       2.19       2.34     (15)bpts       2.16       2.22     (6)bpts  
Other banking income
  $ M       7       3,432       3,036       13       1,754       1,678       5  
Other banking income/total banking income
    %             32.8       31.8       3       33.1       32.5       2  
Expense to income ratio
    %       7       45.8       47.7       4       46.1       45.6       (1 )
Average interest earning assets
  $ M       4       316,048       274,798       15       325,380       306,868       6  
Average interest earning liabilities
  $ M       4       294,792       255,100       16       303,171       286,548       6  
Loan impairment expense
  $ M       7       434       398       (9 )     239       195       (23 )
Loan impairment expense to average risk-weighted assets (annualised)
    %       9       0.19       0.20     1bpt       0.20       0.17     (3)bpts  
Total provisions for impairment losses to gross impaired assets
    %       40       298.3       380.7             298.3       363.9        
Individually assessed provisions for impairment to gross impaired assets
    %       40       23.8       24.5     (70)bpts       23.8       23.4     40bpts  
Risk weighted assets
  $ M       49       245,347       216,438       13       245,347       234,569       5  
 
 
                                                               
Funds Management
                                                               
 
Net profit after tax – underlying
  $ M       17       492       400       23       260       232       12  
Net profit after tax – cash basis
  $ M       17       490       410       20       255       235       9  
Shareholder investment returns
  $ M       17       14       14             10       4     large  
Average funds under administration
  $ M       17       164,404       139,082       18       171,264       158,010       8  
Net inflows
  $ M       17       1,763       10,830       (84 )     (313 )     2,076     large  
Operating income to average funds under administration
    %       17       1.15       1.12     3bpts       1.16       1.13     3bpts  
Expenses to average funds under administration
    %       17       0.71       0.71             0.72       0.71       (1 )
 
 
                                                               
Insurance
                                                               
 
Net profit after tax – underlying
  $ M       21       253       215       18       142       111       28  
Net profit after tax – cash basis
  $ M       21       351       416       (16 )     182       169       8  
Shareholder investment returns
  $ M       21       135       232       (42 )     54       81       (33 )
Inforce premiums
  $ M       22       1,400       1,156       21       1,400       1,340       4  
Total expenses to Average Inforce premiums
    %       21       36.3       38.6       6       34.7       36.2       4  
 
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22. Foreign Exchange Rates
                                 
Exchange Rates Utilised                          
As At           30/06/07     31/12/06     30/06/06  
 
AUD 1. 00 =
  USD     0.8497       0.7913       0.7428  
 
  GBP     0.4241       0.4027       0.4053  
 
  JPY     104.889       94.024       85.276  
 
  NZD     1.102       1.121       1.214  
 
  HKD     6.6426       6.151       5.770  
 
  EUR     0.6319       0.6007       0.5848  
 
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23. Definitions
     
Term   Description
 
Banking
  Banking operations includes retail; business, corporate, institutional and treasury; Asia Pacific banking and centre support functions. Australian Retail banking operations include banking services which were distributed through the Business and Retail distribution divisions. Business, Corporate and Institutional banking includes banking services which were distributed to all business customers through the Premium Business Services division and the small business customers which were serviced through the Premium and Retail divisions and funding operations. Asia Pacific banking includes offshore banking subsidiaries, primarily ASB Bank operations in New Zealand.
 
   
Dividend Payout Ratio
  Dividends paid on ordinary shares divided by earnings (earnings are net of dividends on other equity instruments).
 
   
DRP
  Dividend reinvestment plan.
 
   
DRP Participation
  The percentage of total issued capital participating in the dividend reinvestment plan.
 
   
Earnings Per Share
  Calculated in accordance with the revised AASB 133: Earnings per Share.
 
   
Expense to Income Ratio
  Represents operating expenses as a percentage of total operating revenue.
 
   
Funds Management
  Funds management business includes funds management within the Wealth Management division and International Financial Services division.
 
   
Insurance
  Insurance business includes the life risk business within the Wealth Management division and the International Financial Services division and general insurance financial results. The insurance segment as reported on page 21 includes the operating performance of the Hong Kong Insurance Business up to the effective date of sale (18 October 2005).
 
   
Net Profit after Tax (“Cash Basis”)
  Represents profit after tax and minority interests, before defined benefit superannuation plan income/expense, treasury shares valuation adjustment and one-off AIFRS mismatches.
 
   
Net Profit after Tax (“Statutory Basis”)
  Represents profit after tax, minority interests, defined benefit superannuation plan income/expense, treasury shares valuation adjustment and one-off AIFRS mismatches. This is equivalent to the statutory item “Net Profit attributable to Equity holders of the Group”.
 
   
Net Profit after Tax (“Underlying Basis”)
  Represents net profit after tax (“cash basis”) excluding shareholder investment returns and the profit on sale of the Hong Kong Insurance Business.
 
   
Net Tangible Assets per Share
  Net assets excluding intangible assets, minority interests, preference shares and other equity instruments divided by ordinary shares on issue at the end of the period.
 
   
Overseas
  “Overseas” represents amounts booked in branches and controlled entities outside Australia.
 
   
Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity
  Based on net profit after tax and minority interests less other equity instrument distributions applied to average shareholders’ equity, excluding minority interests and other equity instruments.
 
   
Return on Average Shareholders’ Equity -
Cash Basis
  As per the return on average shareholder equity, excluding the effect of Defined benefit superannuation plan interest expense, treasury shares valuation adjustment and one-off AIFRS mismatches.
 
   
Staff Numbers
  Staff numbers include all permanent full time staff, part time staff equivalents and external contractors employed by 3rd party agencies.
 
   
Weighted Average Number of Shares (“Statutory Basic”)
  Includes an adjustment to exclude “Treasury Shares” related to investments in the Bank’s shares held by both the life insurance statutory funds and by the employee share scheme trust.
 
   
Weighted Average Number of Shares (“Cash Basic”)
  Includes an adjustment to deduct from ordinary shares only those “Treasury Shares” related to the investment in the Bank’s shares held by the employee share scheme trust.
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24. Market Share Definitions
Banking
 
     
Australian Retail
   
 
   
Home Loans
  Total Housing Loans(APRA) – MISA (Pre Sep 04) + Securitised Assets (APRA) + Homepath.
 
   
 
  Total Housing Loans (incl securitisations) (from RBA which includes NBFI’s unlike APRA). (1)
 
   
Credit Cards
  CBA Total Credit Card Lending (APRA).
 
   
 
  Total Credit Cards with Interest Free + Total Credit Cards without Interest Free (from RBA which includes NBFI’s unlike APRA). (1)
 
   
Retail Deposits
  CBA Current Deposits + Term (excl CD’s) + Other (All as reported to RBA)
 
   
 
  Total RBA: Current Deposits with banks + Term (excl CD’s) + Other with banks.(from RBA monthly bulletin statistics) (1)
 
   
Household Deposits
  CBA Household Deposits (as reported to APRA) — MISA (Pre Sep 04)
 
   
 
  Total Bank Household Deposits (from APRA monthly banking statistics)
 
   
APRA Other Household Lending
  CBA Term Personal Lending + Margin Lending net balances + Personal Leasing + Revolving credit
 
   
 
  Total Market Term Personal Lending + Margin Lending + Personal Leasing + Revolving credit from APRA
 
   
Business
   
 
   
Business Lending (RBA)
  CBA business lending and credit (specific ‘business lending’ categories in lodged APRA returns — 320.0, 320.1 and 320.4)
 
   
 
  Total of business lending and credit to the private non-financial sector by all financial intermediaries (sourced from RBA table Lending & Credit Aggregates which is in turn sourced from specific ‘business lending’ categories in lodged APRA returns — 320.0, 320.1 and 320.4) (includes bills on issue and securitised business loans). (1)
 
   
Business Lending (APRA)
  Loans and advances to residents that are recorded on the domestic books of CBA within the non-financial corporations sector, where this sector comprises private trading corporations, private unincorporated businesses and commonwealth, state, territory and local government non-financial corporations (as per lending balances submitted to APRA in ARF 320.0)
 
   
 
  Total loans and advances to the non-financial corporations sector for all licensed banks that submit to APRA
 
   
Business Deposits
(APRA)
  Total transaction and non-transaction account deposit balances recorded on the domestic books of CBA from residents within the non-financial corporations sector, where this sector comprises private trading corporations, private unincorporated businesses and commonwealth, state, territory and local government non-financial corporations (as per deposit balances submitted to APRA in ARF 320.0)
 
   
 
  Total transaction and non-transaction deposit balances from the non-financial corporations sector for all licensed banks that submit to APRA
 
   
Asset Finance
  Total end of month asset finance net receivables excluding repossessed assets, non-accrual receivables, progressive fundings and the consumer loan balance
 
   
 
  Total market as determined by Australian Equipment Lessors Association (AELA)
 
   
Equities Trading (CommSec)
  12 months rolling average of total value of CommSec equities trades
 
   
 
  12 months rolling average of total value of equities market trades as measured by ASX SEATS
 
   
Asia Pacific
   
 
   
NZ Lending
  All retail, business, commercial, corporate, and rural deposits on ASB Balance Sheet
 
   
 
  Total retail, business, commercial, corporate, and rural deposits in New Zealand (from NZ Reserve Bank)
 
   
NZ Deposits
  All retail, business, commercial, corporate, and rural loans on ASB Balance Sheet
 
   
 
  Total retail, business, commercial, corporate, and rural deposits in New Zealand (from NZ Reserve Bank)
 
   
Funds Management
   
 
 
   
Retail Australian
  Total funds in CBA Wealth Management retail investment products (including WM products badged by other parties)
 
   
 
  Total funds in retail investment products market (from Plan for Life)
 
   
FirstChoice Platform
  Total funds in FirstChoice platform
 
   
 
  Total funds in platform/masterfund market (from Plan for life)
 
   
New Zealand retail
  Total ASB + Sovereign + JMNZ Net Retail Funds under Management
 
   
 
  Total Market net Retail Funds under Management (from Fund Source Research Limited)
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24. Market Share Definitions (continued)
Insurance
 
     
Australia (Total Risk)
  Total risk inforce premium of all CBA Group Australian life insurance companies
 
   
 
  Total risk inforce premium for all Australian life insurance companies (from Plan for Life)
 
   
Australia (Individual Risk)
  (Individual lump sum + individual risk income) inforce premium of all CBA Group Australian life insurance companies
 
   
 
  Individual risk inforce premium for all Australian life insurance companies (from Plan for Life)
 
   
New Zealand
  Total Sovereign (inforce annual premium income + new business – exits – other)
 
   
 
  Total inforce premium for New Zealand (from ISI statistics)
 
(1)   The RBA restates the total of all financial intermediaries retrospectively when required. This may be due to a change in definition, the inclusion of a new participant or correction of errors in prior returns. CBA restates its market share where the RBA total has changed based on current balances less implied percentage growth rates now reported by the RBA for previous months.
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