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West Bromwich Building Society
30 November 2023
West Bromwich Building Society
Announcement of half-year results for the six months
to 30 September 2023
Today the West Brom announces its half-year results for the six
months to 30 September 2023.
Key Highlights of the 2023/2024 half year financial year
-- New lending applications of GBP945m (6 months to 30 September
2022: GBP609m), with completions of GBP458m up 66% year on year (6
months to 30 September 2022: GBP276m) reflecting our focus on
supporting people into home ownership. Overall, net lending for
owner occupiers strengthened to GBP161.8m, contributing to growth
in the mortgage book.
-- Lending for first-time buyers represented 62% of lending for
home purchase (30 September 2022: 68%) with 1,398 first-time buyers
supported during the period (30 September 2022: 711).
-- Maintained our Standard Variable Rate (SVR) well below the
industry average through the period. For a borrower at the West
Brom, this equates to a saving of circa GBP1,600 a year for each
GBP100,000 borrowed compared with an average market SVR of 8.09%
(1) .
-- Savers rewarded with rates that were on average, by the end
of the six months, almost one and a half times the average rates
paid by the market(2) (30 September 2022: two and a half times)
equivalent to a member benefit of GBP39.1m (2022/23: GBP25.5m).
-- Capital position remains strong with the Common Equity Tier 1
(CET 1) capital ratio at 18.5% (31 March 2023: 18.7%), giving
capacity for the buyback of expensive Tier 2 subordinated debt
which will reduce the Society's interest costs going forward by
GBP2.2m per annum.
-- Statutory profit before tax of GBP13.6m (30 September 2022:
GBP18.1m); excluding the cost of the buyback of Tier 2 subordinated
debt (GBP5.1m), profit before tax ended the period at GBP18.7m.
This was driven by strong net interest income which outweighed the
impact of lower fair value gains and a reduction in the value of
investment properties.
-- Consistently strong feedback, with customer satisfaction and
a Net Promoter Score(R)3 unchanged at 95% and +74 respectively.
Shortlisted for the 'First-time Mortgage Buyers' Choice' award and
the 'High Street Mortgage Provider of the Year' awards at the
Moneyfacts Consumer Awards 2024.
-- Reached the significant milestone of GBP1 million raised for
Birmingham Children's Hospital, the vast majority of which was
raised through the generosity of our members over the last 16 years
via our Red Balloon Appeal account.
(1) Average market revert rate sourced from Moneyfacts October
2023
(2) Average market rates sourced from Bank of England Bankstats
table A6.1
(3) Net Promoter Score and NPS are trademarks of Satmetrix
Systems, Inc., Bain & Company, Inc., and Fred Reichheld.
Jonathan Westhoff, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"We're pleased to report another strong performance, despite the
wider economic challenges that have persisted over the last six
months. Stubbornly high inflation and volatility surrounding
interest rates have created pressures within the market, throughout
which we are proud to have supported our borrowers, whilst also
ensuring our saving members receive excellent value.
Rather than slowing down throughout this period of instability,
we have increased our activity, invested further in our people and
supported even more people on their route into home ownership.
Indeed, September saw us record our biggest ever month of mortgage
applications and, for our savers, over the six month period we have
maintained rates one and a half times the market average (2) ,
rewarding them with an additional GBP39.1m of interest (30
September 2022: GBP25.5m).
At the core of our business is our desire to help first-time
buyers into their own home (and remain there), and we're pleased to
have supported 1,398 people purchase their own home this half year
(30 September 2022: 711). For our existing members, we continue to
ensure that the rates we offer them are at least as good value as
those offered to new customers, and we have maintained the average
Standard Variable Rate (SVR) paid by our borrowers well below the
industry average through the period.
In a particularly active savings market, we are continuing to
reward savers with good value products. Over the six months ended
30 September 2023 we've welcomed 3,372 new savers to the Society,
an increase of 21% on the same period last year.
We expect the market to remain uncertain for some time, as the
elevated cost of living continues to impact the economy. A
combination of our strong financial position and our overarching
Purpose to help people own a home and save for the future, will
guide us in supporting existing and future members through these
unpredictable times."
To read the full interim report, visit www.westbrom.co.uk
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(2) Average market rates sourced from Bank of England Bankstats
table A6.1
For more information, please contact:
Elli Gould
Corporate Communications Manager - the West Brom
elli.gould@westbrom.co.uk
07890 959 685
Notes to editors
About the West Brom
The West Brom is the UK's seventh largest building society and
is a leading provider of financial services. Proudly independent,
the West Brom is owned by and run for the benefit of its
members.
Since its foundation in 1849, the West Brom's fundamental
principles have been, and remain, to offer people the opportunity
to buy their own homes and save for the future.
West Bromwich Building Society
Condensed consolidated
half-yearly financial information
30 September 2023
Introduction
We're pleased to report another strong performance, despite the
wider economic challenges that have persisted over the last six
months. Stubbornly high inflation and volatility surrounding
interest rates have created pressures within the market, throughout
which we are proud to have supported our borrowers, whilst also
ensuring our saving members receive excellent value.
Rather than slowing down throughout this period of instability,
we have increased our activity, invested further in our colleagues
and supported even more people on their route into home ownership.
Indeed, September saw us record our biggest ever month of mortgage
applications and, for our savers, over the six month period we have
maintained rates at almost one and a half times the market average
(2) , rewarding them with an additional GBP39.1m of interest (30
September 2022: GBP25.5m).
We're proud that we have not allowed the wider outlook to stand
in the way of providing our members with the support that they
need. During times of uncertainty, it can be easy to retract and
reduce business activity, however we know that what's needed is, in
fact, the opposite. Today's environment means there are now even
more people who need extra support on their journey into home
ownership, or with affording their mortgage payments, and we are
ready for those that need our help.
Our Purpose-led activities
Consumer Duty and Mortgage Charter
The recent introduction of the new Consumer Duty regulation in
July shows the level of importance that has been placed on the
financial services sector to support overall financial wellbeing.
As a mutual, this mindset has always been at the West Brom's core
and whilst we welcome the new regulation, we will always aim to
operate beyond what is a minimum standard.
This is also evidenced through our signing of the Government's
Mortgage Charter. The Charter sets out clear commitments to banks
and building societies to support borrowers during the current
financial climate, yet we have already introduced significant and
tangible support for any of our borrowers who may need it,
including proactively contacting customers who may need our support
and, where appropriate, providing referrals to independent debt
advice charities. We understand that customers in arrears are
typically more likely to be financially vulnerable and, therefore,
we do not believe in compounding this vulnerability with additional
charges which is why, unlike the vast majority of lenders, we do
not charge arrears fees.
(2) Average market rates sourced from Bank of England Bankstats
table A6.1
Our transformation for the future
We are continuing to invest heavily in our technology, our
colleagues and our brand, as we embark on a large-scale
transformation that spans our entire business. Ensuring our members
have the ability to access our services in whichever way they
desire, whether that be through branch or online, is incredibly
important to us and we're working hard to modernise all of our
channels for the future. As the needs of our members evolve, it is
crucial for us to grow with them, and this transformation will be
fundamental in allowing us to serve even more people in the years
ahead.
Product update
Through the first half of the year we have continued to deliver
our Purpose by supporting an increasing number of borrowers into
their own home.
We've delivered GBP458 million of new lending, up 66% on the
same period last year, with a 76% increase in lending to owner
occupiers.
At the core of our business is our desire to help first-time
buyers into their own home (and remain there), and we're pleased to
have supported 1,398 people purchase their own home this half year
(30 September 2022: 711). Included within this is GBP53m of lending
to shared ownership schemes (up 130% on the same period last year),
an option that is becoming ever more pertinent in helping borrowers
access an increasingly unaffordable market.
For our existing members, we continue to ensure that the rates
we offer them are at least as good value as those offered to new
customers, and we have maintained the average Standard Variable
Rate (SVR) paid by our borrowers well below the industry average
through the period. For a borrower at the West Brom, this equates
to a saving of circa GBP1,600 a year for each GBP100,000 borrowed
compared with an average market SVR of 8.09% (1) .
In a particularly active savings market, we are continuing to
reward savers with good value products. Over the six months ended
30 September 2023 we've welcomed 3,372 new savers to the Society,
an increase of 21% on the same period last year.
For our savers who want to benefit by locking in to higher
interest rates, we have launched very competitively priced fixed
rate bonds and ISAs whilst also launching a best buy 60-day notice
product, which can act as a great compromise between allowing
savers to take advantage of higher rates and having the freedom of
accessing their money with advance notice should they need it.
This commitment to offering a range of competitive, good value
savings products means that we have rewarded our savers with
additional interest of GBP39.1m, through maintaining rates
consistently above the equivalent average paid by the wider
market.
(1) Average market revert rate sourced from Moneyfacts October
2023
Building on our financial strength
We are pleased to report a strong set of financial results for
the six months ended 30 September 2023, which is important as it
ensures we have the strength to offer current and future members
the ongoing benefits described above. We have maintained a healthy
capital position, ending the period with a Common Equity Tier 1
(CET 1) capital ratio of 18.5% (31 March 2023: 18.7%) which
maintains the Society's financial resilience and supports our
continued ability to undertake the transformational investment in
our future detailed above.
Regulatory capital resources
Transitional basis Transitional basis Transitional basis
(including unaudited (excluding unaudited (including audited year end
interim profit) 1 interim profit) 1 profit) 1
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-23 31-Mar-23
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Members' interests and
equity 438.0 427.9 430.5
Permanent interest bearing
shares (PIBS) deduction (7.8) (7.8) (7.8)
Other adjustments (2) (39.4) (39.4) (29.4)
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Common Equity Tier 1 (CET
1) capital 390.8 380.7 393.3
Additional Tier 1 capital 7.8 7.8 7.8
Amortisation of PIBS under
transitional rules (7.8) (7.8) (7.8)
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Total Tier 1 capital 390.8 380.7 393.3
Tier 2 capital (3) 2.0 2.0 21.8
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Total regulatory capital
resources 392.8 382.7 415.1
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Risk weighted assets (RWA) 2,115.2 2,115.2 2,108.5
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Leverage ratio exposure
including claims on
central banks 5,556.5 5,556.5 5,584.7
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Leverage ratio exposure
excluding claims on
central banks 5,103.8 5,103.8 5,000.5
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Capital ratios
% % %
Common Equity Tier 1 ratio
(as a percentage of RWA) 18.5 18.0 18.7
Common Equity Tier 1 before
IFRS 9 transitional
arrangements (as a
percentage of RWA) 18.5 18.0 18.3
Tier 1 ratio (as a
percentage of RWA) 18.5 18.0 18.7
Total capital ratio (as a
percentage of RWA) 18.6 18.1 19.7
Leverage ratio including
claims on central banks 7.0 6.9 7.0
Leverage ratio excluding
claims on central banks 7.7 7.5 7.9
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(1) The 'Transitional' basis includes the effect of IFRS 9
transitional arrangements. For regulatory reporting purposes,
profit is not recognised as capital until audited.
(2) Other adjustments mainly comprise deductions for intangible
assets and deferred tax assets net of IFRS 9 transitional
arrangements which unwound by GBP8m during the six months ended
30 September 2023.
(3) Tier 2 capital comprises subordinated liabilities excluding
accrued interest.
We ended the period with a profit before tax of GBP13.6m (30
September 2022: GBP18.1m). Excluding the one-off cost associated
with the buyback of Tier 2 subordinated debt of GBP5.1m, profit
before tax would have ended the period at GBP18.7m, a modest
increase on the prior year. Strong net interest income of GBP53.9m
(30 September 2022: GBP36.2m) supported this growth offsetting
adverse swings on fair value gains and losses on revaluation of our
investment property portfolio. Our increased new lending, and a
strong proposition to retain existing borrowers, has seen net
lending of GBP80.6m achieved in the period to 30 September 2023 (30
September 2022: GBP-278.1m) and GBP161.8m of net lending to owner
occupiers (30 September 2022: GBP-197.1m).
The rising interest rate environment, after over a decade of
ultra low rates, meant that after the actions we have taken to
substantially increase rates on offer to our savers, the Net
Interest Margin (NIM) rose to 1.90% (30 September 2022: 1.21%). As
others follow our actions for savers, we expect to experience
growing competition in the savings market.
The interim valuation for the West Brom Homes portfolio
indicates a reduction in the value of our portfolio of rental
properties of GBP2.5m (30 September 2022: gain of GBP5.9m). Whilst
house prices have trended downwards in the early part of the year,
the UK housing market (and our investment portfolio) has been more
resilient than anticipated, with some regional indices reporting
small gains recently.
Administrative expenses are unchanged at GBP27.8m (30 September
2022: GBP27.8m). However, adjusted for material one-off items,
administrative expenses increased by circa GBP2.4m (9.5%). The
underlying increase is primarily driven by increased professional
costs incurred in supporting the delivery of our transformation
agenda combined with inflationary pressures.
The legacy Commercial lending book has reduced to GBP230m (31
March 2023: GBP234m); net of provisions the book has reduced to
GBP143.8m (31 March 2023: GBP155.0m) representing our continued
efforts towards winding down this portfolio. Overall, commercial
provision charge of GBP5.9m (GBP7.6m provision charge less GBP1.7m
gain on derivatives used to provide economic hedges against
movements in provisions on commercial loans, shown within fair
value gains) has fallen slightly from GBP8.3m in the equivalent
period last year (GBP17.3m provision charge less GBP9.0m fair value
gain). This charge reflects the impact of worsening macroeconomic
assumptions, together with a more pessimistic assessment of certain
exposures, particularly in the retail sector, where recent market
activity has had an impact on expected future performance.
Fair value gains of GBP0.7m on derivatives (which is net of
GBP1.7m gain from commercial provision hedges as noted above)
reduced from GBP17.6m (including a gain of GBP9.0m on commercial
provision hedges). Derivatives are used to hedge against movements
in interest rates and benefitted in the previous year from rising
Bank Rate expectations.
The exposure to credit losses on residential loans has resulted
in a charge of GBP1.1m (30 September 2022: release of GBP0.5m). The
charge is driven by a modest reduction in house prices together
with more extensive post model adjustments to allow for risks posed
by the cost of living crisis and uncertainty in property valuations
in a volatile market.
Group arrears stood at 0.73% (31 March 2023: 0.52%) which
compares favourably against the UK finance average of 0.84%(4) (31
March 2023: 0.71%). The increase in arrears is driven by the legacy
buy to let portfolio, which tracks Bank Rate meaning payments have
risen sharply as the rate has increased. Arrears on the owner
occupied book stood at 0.54% (31 March 2023: 0.52%) and on the buy
to let book were 1.56% (31 March 2023: 0.82%).
During the period, the Society purchased GBP20.4m of its
Subordinated Tier 2 Notes resulting in a cost, including the write
down of unamortised issuance costs (GBP0.6m), of GBP5.1m. Whilst
this results in a charge in this period, this will save GBP2.2m of
interest cost per annum going forwards. Following the partial
purchase and cancellation, GBP2.1m of the notes remain
outstanding.
(4) UK Finance is a trade association for the UK banking and
financial services sector
Supporting our colleagues and communities
In 1849 we were set up to help create a fairer society, and our
commitment to this still burns to this day. However, it's fair to
say that what's needed to support our colleagues and communities
has certainly changed over this time, and we always look to adapt
our approach in response to the various challenges that come our
way. In October 2023, we published our first Impact Report,
'Building a Fairer Future' ( Impact Report | the West Brom ) which
details the positive impact we're making on our members,
communities, colleagues and the environment. Some of these
activities are summarised below.
The cost of living crisis has meant that many people, including
our colleagues, are feeling the pinch, and so supporting the
financial wellbeing of our people has been equally paramount. We
were delighted to win the 'Beyond the Living Wage' award this year,
an accolade which recognises businesses that hold the highest
standard of employment pay practices, going above and beyond the
basics of the Living Wage accreditation.
Our focus on supporting our colleagues to be their full self at
work is unwavering, and our ongoing work across equity, inclusion
and diversity (ED&I) is embedded throughout the Society which
includes providing equal employment opportunities for everyone,
regardless of their background. As a Disability Confident Leader we
hosted a recruitment event for students with disabilities from
Queen Alexandra College in Birmingham, one of a number of schools
and organisations we have partnered with to provide support in this
area. We have also participated in the recent audit for the Race at
Work charter, gaining a deeper understanding of what we can do as
an organisation to ensure we are fully inclusive in everything we
aim to achieve.
We were also incredibly proud to reach the significant milestone
of GBP1 million raised for Birmingham Children's Hospital, the vast
majority of which was raised through the generosity of our members
over the last 16 years via our Red Balloon Appeal account. The
support we provide to our charitable partners is hugely important
to us and we are also very pleased to share that a plot of land has
been confirmed in Birmingham city centre for the Barnardo's Gap
Homes initiative, a project we have supported since 2021 to provide
purpose-built housing for young people leaving the care system.
This summer also saw us open the doors at our replica branch,
albeit with a difference. Our original Cape Hill branch in
Smethwick has now opened at the Black Country Living Museum's new
Forging Ahead development, the Museum's most ambitious development
since 1978, which demonstrates what life was like in the 1940s, 50s
and 60s. This replica branch at the Museum is set in 1949, our
centenary year, and as well as being a great reminder of what life
was like during this period, we will also be using the branch as an
interactive learning space to engage with school children, teaching
them about the value of money and the importance of good money
management.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The Society recognises that effective risk management is
essential to achieving our objectives in an operating environment
where the nature of the threats is continually evolving.
This report provides an update on the principal risks and
uncertainties reported on pages 34 to 47 of the 2022/23 Annual
Report and Accounts.
Principal risks
To avoid repetition with the Annual Report and Accounts, we have
chosen to focus on developments in certain risks during the first
six months of the year.
Cyber Risk, previously a sub-set of Information Risk, has been
elevated to a principal Board risk to recognise the increasing
threats being reported by financial services firms and to reflect
guidance provided to firms by the National Cyber Security Centre to
enhance cyber security (prevent external threats penetrating
Society systems) and cyber resilience (the Society's ability to
protect from, detect, respond to and recover from a cyber attack)
given the ongoing threats including those from foreign actors
arising from geopolitical risk.
Business conditions and the economic environment
Geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh on the global
economy and this continued to be felt in the UK with higher
inflation and Bank Rate increasing to a 15 year high of 5.25%. In
the six month period, this has meant ongoing macroeconomic
uncertainty with house prices falling, albeit by less than
previously anticipated, and higher mortgage rates impacting
affordability for those refinancing from lower rates. An increasing
number of customers spend more than 30% of their income on mortgage
payments and this squeeze on affordability is likely to continue to
impact on housing transactions and mortgage approvals. As covered
earlier, the Society has a clear focus on supporting any borrowers
that find a change in their situation places pressure on their
ability to meet their payment obligations.
Credit risk
Notwithstanding the higher interest rates, mortgage arrears for
owner occupiers has remained steady but an uplift has been observed
within the legacy buy to let portfolio where most track the
increasing Bank Rate , having experienced over a decade of very low
cost borrowing.
Our approach to supporting borrowers continues to be updated
such that whilst it is reflective of the Financial Conduct
Authority's Tailored Support Guidance and the Society is a
signatory to the Mortgage Charter, the forbearance provided to
customers remains beyond those minimum requirements. The Society is
committed to work with its borrowers across a range of forbearance
options to avoid possession wherever possible.
Reflecting these conditions the assumptions used in our IFRS9
provisioning have been updated to take account of borrower
circumstances and ongoing economic uncertainty and, at 30 September
2023, our range of macroeconomic scenarios has also been updated.
Our stress testing continues to reflect the broad range of outcomes
we may see as the economic situation unfolds, including further
house price falls and higher interest rates for longer. The retail
exposures in the commercial lending portfolio are particularly
susceptible to such shocks (demise of a High Street stalwart -
Wilkos) although, as detailed already, the combination of
provisions set aside and capital directly allocated to these
exposures remains significant. At the period end, coverage against
the retail sector exposures stood at 72.1% (30 September 2022:
69.7%) driven by higher provision levels as well as a minor
reduction in balances.
Margin compression risk
Margin compression risk is the risk of margin squeeze caused by
a relative increase in funding costs (largely variable rate retail
funding) versus mortgage income.
During the first half of 2023 as rates on administered rate
savings have risen significantly from historic lows, we have
increased our proportion of fixed rate retail funding further,
providing a natural hedge against fixed rate mortgage lending. This
not only allows us to provide a better return for our members but
also provides some resilience to margin compression.
Operational resilience and technology investment
The Society has remained operationally resilient and operated
its Important Business Services within their associated Impact
Tolerances. Planned testing of severe but plausible scenarios has
continued and is evolving to meet the 2025 regulatory deadline. We
have continued to operate our hybrid model and this has supported
recruitment from a broader catchment to improve capacity and
capability across the Society, including two members of the
Executive Committee (Chief Operating Officer and Chief Customer
Officer).
Outlook
We expect the market to remain uncertain for some time, as the
elevated cost of living continues to impact the economy.
A combination of our strong financial position and our
overarching Purpose to help people own a home and save for the
future, will guide us in supporting existing and future members
through these unpredictable times.
Looking ahead, next year will see us reach a significant
milestone as we celebrate 175 years of the West Brom. Not only will
this offer us a chance to take pride in all we've achieved over
that time, but will ensure we take stock and look ahead to how we
can serve future generations of members for years to come.
Jonathan Westhoff
Chief Executive Officer
Forward-looking statements
Certain statements in this half-yearly report are
forward-looking. Although the West Brom believes that the
expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are
reasonable, we can give no assurance that these expectations will
prove to be an accurate reflection of actual results. By their
nature, all forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty
because they relate to future events and circumstances that are
beyond the control of the West Brom. As a result, the West Brom's
actual future financial condition, business performance and results
may differ materially from the plans, goals and expectations
expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Due to
such risks and uncertainties the West Brom cautions readers not to
place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. We
undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements
whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
Condensed consolidated
half-yearly financial information
30 September 2023
Condensed consolidated half-yearly Income Statement
for the six months ended 30 September 2023
6 months 6 months Year
ended ended ended
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 31-Mar-23
unaudited unaudited audited
Notes GBPm GBPm GBPm
Interest receivable and similar income
Calculated using the effective interest method 106.9 61.7 145.9
On instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss 31.1 5.0 28.3
Total interest receivable and similar income 138.0 66.7 174.2
Interest expense and similar charges (84.1) (30.5) (91.0)
Net interest receivable 53.9 36.2 83.2
Fees and commissions receivable 0.6 0.9 1.4
Other operating income 2.3 2.1 4.4
Fair value gains on financial instruments 0.7 17.6 6.6
Total income 57.5 56.8 95.6
Administrative expenses (25.2) (24.0) (39.9)
Depreciation and amortisation 10 (2.6) (3.8) (5.8)
Operating profit before revaluation losses, impairment and provisions 29.7 29.0 49.9
(Losses)/ gains on investment properties 11 (2.5) 5.9 6.0
Impairment on loans and advances 6 (8.5) (16.8) (24.1)
Cost on debt buyback 16 (5.1) - -
Profit before tax 13.6 18.1 31.8
Taxation (3.5) (3.4) (5.6)
Profit for the period 10.1 14.7 26.2
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Condensed consolidated half-yearly Statement of Comprehensive
Income
for the six months ended 30 September 2023
6 months 6 months Year
ended ended ended
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 31-Mar-23
unaudited unaudited audited
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Profit for the period 10.1 14.7 26.2
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Other comprehensive income
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss
Fair value through other comprehensive income investments
Valuation gains/(losses) taken to equity 0.5 (1.4) (0.3)
Taxation (0.1) 0.3 0.1
Items that will not subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss
Gains on revaluation of land and buildings - - 0.6
Actuarial gains on defined benefit obligations - - (10.8)
Taxation - - 2.2
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Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax 0.4 (1.1) (8.2)
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Total comprehensive income for the period 10.5 13.6 18.0
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Condensed consolidated half-yearly Statement of Financial
Position
at 30 September 2023
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 31-Mar-23
unaudited unaudited audited
Notes GBPm GBPm GBPm
Assets
Cash and balances with the
Bank of England 446.3 628.8 598.2
Loans and advances to credit
institutions 45.9 142.8 72.8
Investment securities 403.7 378.5 315.6
Derivative financial instruments 107.3 165.3 100.5
Loans and advances to customers 8 4,432.7 4,339.0 4,370.3
Current tax assets - - -
Deferred tax assets 21.6 23.5 25.0
Trade and other receivables 3.7 3.4 10.7
Intangible assets 10 11.6 9.0 9.9
Investment properties 11 145.9 153.4 152.7
Property, plant and equipment 10 22.1 22.1 22.7
Retirement benefit assets 10.9 17.1 10.9
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Total assets 5,651.7 5,882.9 5,689.3
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Liabilities
Shares 9 4,391.0 4,217.6 4,306.3
Amounts due to credit institutions 645.7 850.6 826.2
Amounts due to other customers 137.2 217.0 63.1
Derivative financial instruments 5.0 3.4 6.7
Debt securities in issue 12 - 113.2 -
Current tax liabilities 0.6 0.3 0.6
Deferred tax liabilities 15.6 14.4 15.4
Trade and other payables 16.0 14.1 17.1
Provisions for liabilities 7 0.5 0.4 0.5
Subordinated liabilities 16 2.1 22.9 22.9
Total liabilities 5,213.7 5,453.9 5,258.8
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Members' interests and
equity
Core capital deferred shares 13 127.0 127.0 127.0
Subscribed capital 15 7.8 7.8 7.8
General reserves 299.5 291.9 292.4
Revaluation reserve 3.3 3.1 3.3
Fair value reserve 0.4 (0.8) -
------------------------------------ ------ ----------- ---------- ----------
Total members' interests
and equity 438.0 429.0 430.5
==================================== ====== =========== ========== ==========
Total members' interests,
equity and liabilities 5,651.7 5,882.9 5,689.3
------------------------------------ ------ ----------- ---------- ----------
Condensed consolidated Statement of Changes in Members'
Interests and Equity
for the six months ended 30 September 2023
6 months ended
30 September
2023 (unaudited)
Core capital Subscribed Revaluation Fair value
deferred shares capital General reserves reserve reserve Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
At 1 April 2023 127.0 7.8 292.4 3.3 - 430.5
Profit for the
period - - 10.1 - - 10.1
Other
comprehensive
income for the
period (net of
tax)
Realisation of
previous
revaluation
gains - - - - - -
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
Fair value
through other
comprehensive
income
investments - - - - 0.4 0.4
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
Cash flow hedge
gains - - - - - -
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
Total other
comprehensive
income - - - - 0.4 0.4
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
Total
comprehensive
income for the
period - - 10.1 - 0.4 10.5
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
Distribution to
the holders of
core capital
deferred shares - - (3.0) - - (3.0)
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
Buyback and
cancellation of
subscribed
capital - - - - - -
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
At 30 September
2023 127.0 7.8 299.5 3.3 0.4 438.0
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
6 months ended
30 September
2022 (unaudited)
Core capital Subscribed Revaluation Fair value
deferred shares capital General reserves reserve reserve Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
At 1 April 2022 127.0 7.8 279.1 3.1 0.3 417.3
Profit for the
period - - 14.7 - - 14.7
Other
comprehensive
income for the
period (net of
tax)
Fair value
through other
comprehensive
income
investments - - - - (1.1) (1.1)
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
Total other
comprehensive
income - - - - (1.1) (1.1)
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
Total
comprehensive
income for the
period - - 14.7 - (1.1) 13.6
Distribution to
the holders of
core capital
deferred shares - - (1.9) - - (1.9)
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
Buyback and
cancellation of
subscribed
capital - - - - - -
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
At 30 September
2022 127.0 7.8 291.9 3.1 (0.8) 429.0
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
Year ended 31
March 2023
(audited)
Core capital Subscribed Revaluation Fair value
deferred shares capital General reserves reserve reserve Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
At 1 April 2022 127.0 7.8 279.1 3.1 0.3 417.3
Profit for the
financial year - - 26.2 - - 26.2
Other
comprehensive
income for the
year (net of
tax)
Retirement
benefit
obligations - - (8.5) - - (8.5)
Gains on
revaluation of
land and
buildings 0.6 0.6
Realisation of
previous
revaluation
gains - - 0.4 (0.4) - -
Fair value
through other
comprehensive
income
investments - - - - (0.3) (0.3)
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
Total other
comprehensive
income - - (8.1) 0.2 (0.3) (8.2)
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
Total
comprehensive
income for the
year - - 18.1 0.2 (0.3) 18.0
Distribution to
the holders of
core capital
deferred shares - - (4.8) - - (4.8)
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
Buyback and
cancellation of
subscribed
capital - - - - - -
At 31 March 2023 127.0 7.8 292.4 3.3 - 430.5
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ------
Condensed consolidated half-yearly Statement of Cash Flows
for the six months ended 30 September 2023
6 months 6 months Year
ended ended ended
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 31-Mar-23
unaudited unaudited audited
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities (below) (69.5) 204.5 161.3
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of investment securities (117.9) (104.7) (240.5)
Proceeds from disposal of investment securities 90.9 68.7 211.4
Proceeds from disposal of investment properties 4.7 0.7 2.1
Purchase of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and
investment properties (4.0) (3.2) (7.8)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment - - -
Net cash flows from investing activities (26.3) (38.5) (34.8)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repurchase of subordinated liabilities (20.4) - -
Issue of debt securities - - -
Purchase/(repayment) of debt securities in issue 3.5 (59.2) (172.0)
Interest paid on subordinated liabilities (1.6) (1.2) (2.5)
Payment of lease liabilities (0.2) (0.2) (0.3)
Distribution to the holders of core capital deferred shares (3.0) (1.9) (4.8)
Buyback and cancellation of subscribed capital - - -
---------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Net cash flows from financing activities (21.7) (62.5) (179.6)
Net (decrease)/ increase in cash (117.5) 103.5 (53.1)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 657.0 710.1 710.1
---------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 539.5 813.6 657.0
---------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash
equivalents comprise the following balances with maturities of
three months or less from the date of acquisition:
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 31-Mar-23
unaudited unaudited audited
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash in hand (including Bank of England Reserve account) 432.9 613.8 584.2
Loans and advances to credit institutions 45.9 142.8 72.8
Investment securities 60.7 57.0 -
-----------------------------------------------------------
539.5 813.6 657.0
---------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
The Group is required to maintain certain mandatory balances
with the Bank of England which, at 30 September 2023, amounted to
GBP13.4m (30 September 2022: GBP15.0m and 31 March 2023: GBP14.0m).
The movement in these balances is included within cash flows from
operating activities.
The Group's loans and advances to credit institutions includes
GBPnil (30 September 2022: GBP98.0m and 31 March 2023: GBP31.1m) of
balances belonging to the Society's structured entities which are
not available for general use by the Society.
Condensed consolidated half-yearly Statement of Cash Flows
(continued)
for the six months ended 30 September 2023
6 months 6 months Year
ended ended ended
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 31-Mar-23
unaudited unaudited audited
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before tax 13.6 18.1 31.8
Adjustments for non-cash items included in profit before tax
Impairment on loans and advances 8.5 16.8 24.1
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 2.6 3.8 7.7
Disposal of property, plant and equipment - - -
Disposal of property, plant and equipment - - -
Revaluation losses/(gains) on investment properties 2.5 (5.9) (6.0)
Changes in provision for liabilities - (0.1) -
Interest on subordinated liabilities 0.6 1.2 2.5
Fair value (gains)/losses on equity release portfolio (0.2) 0.2 0.5
Interest paid on lease liabilities - - -
Changes in fair value 9.4 101.5 40.0
---------- ---------- ----------
37.0 135.6 100.6
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Loans and advances to customers (79.4) 320.8 343.3
Loans and advances to credit institutions 0.6 0.1 1.1
Derivative financial instruments (8.5) (121.0) (52.9)
Shares 84.7 34.0 122.7
Deposits and other borrowings (109.9) (162.5) (341.2)
Trade and other receivables 7.0 (1.2) (8.5)
Trade and other payables (1.0) 0.9 3.2
Retirement benefit obligations - (2.2) (6.8)
Subscribed capital - - -
Tax paid - - (0.2)
-------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash (outflow)/ inflow from operating activities (69.5) 204.5 161.3
-------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Notes to condensed consolidated half-yearly financial
information
for the six months ended 30 September 2023
1 General information
These half-yearly financial results do not constitute statutory
accounts within the meaning of the Building Societies Act 1986. A
copy of the statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023 has
been delivered to the Financial Conduct Authority and the relevant
information in this report has been extracted from these statutory
accounts. The statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023
have been reported on by the Group's auditor and the report of the
auditor was (i) unqualified, and (ii) did not include a reference
to any matters to which the auditor drew attention by way of
emphasis without qualifying their report.
The consolidated half-yearly financial information for the six
months to 30 September 2023 and 30 September 2022 is unaudited and
has not been reviewed by the Group's auditor.
2 Basis of preparation
This condensed consolidated half-yearly financial report for the
six months ended 30 September 2023 has been prepared in accordance
with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct
Authority and in accordance with the UK adopted International
Accounting Standards (IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'). The
half-yearly condensed consolidated financial report should be read
in conjunction with the Annual Report and Accounts for the year
ended 31 March 2023, which have been prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adopted pursuant
to Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 as it applies in the European
Union.
3 Going concern and business viability statement
Details of the Group's objectives, policies and processes for
managing its exposure to risk are contained in the Risk Management
Report of the 2022/23 Annual Report and Accounts. The Directors
also include statements in the Directors' Report in respect of
going concern and longer-term business viability on page 58 and 59
of the 2022/23 Annual Report and Accounts.
The Directors have reviewed the latest plans and forecasts for
the Group giving consideration to liquidity and capital adequacy.
They are satisfied that the Group has adequate resources to meet
both the normal demands of the business and the requirements which
might arise in stressed circumstances for the next 12 months and
that the longer-term business viability statement in the 2022/23
Annual Report and Accounts remains appropriate. Accordingly they
continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing these
half-yearly financial results.
4 Accounting policies
The accounting policies adopted by the Group in the consolidated
half-yearly information are consistent with those disclosed in the
Annual Report & Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023
(details provided on page 98).
Critical accounting estimates and judgements in applying
accounting policies
In the process of applying accounting policies, the Group makes
various judgements, estimates and assumptions which affect the
amounts recognised in the financial statements. Estimates and
judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical
experience and other factors, including expectations of future
events that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances.
For the half year accounts, tax has been charged on the
statutory profit before tax at the UK standard rate of 25%. A full
review of the tax position of the Society and its subsidiaries will
be carried out at the year end date. The significant judgements in
applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation
uncertainty at 30 September 2023 are unchanged from those existing
at 31 March 2023.
5 Business segments
Operating segments are reported in accordance with the internal
reporting provided to the Group Board (the chief operating decision
maker), which is responsible for allocating resources to the
reportable segments and assessing their performance.
The Group has three main business segments:
-- Retail - incorporating residential lending, savings,
investments and protection;
-- Commercial real estate - primarily representing loans for
commercial property investment; and
-- Property - a portfolio of residential properties for
rent.
Central Group operations have been included in Retail and
comprise risk management, finance, treasury services, human
resources and computer services, none of which constitute a
separately reportable segment.
There were no changes to reportable segments during the
period.
Transactions between the business segments are carried out at
arm's length. The revenue from external parties reported to the
Group Board is measured in a manner consistent with that in the
consolidated Income Statement.
Funds are ordinarily allocated between segments, resulting in
funding cost transfers disclosed in inter-segment net interest
income. Interest charged for these funds is based on the Group's
cost of capital. Central administrative costs are also allocated
between segments and are disclosed in inter-segment administrative
expenses. There are no other material items of income or expense
between the business segments.
The Group does not consider its operations to be cyclical or
seasonal in nature.
6 months ended 30 September
2023 (unaudited) Retail Commercial real estate Property Consolidation adjustments Total Group
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Interest receivable and
similar income
Calculated using the
effective interest method 110.5 4.5 - (8.1) 106.9
On instruments measured at
fair value through profit
or loss 31.1 - - - 31.1
---------------------------- -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Total interest receivable
and similar income 141.6 4.5 - (8.1) 138.0
Interest expense and
similar charges (84.2) (6.7) (1.4) 8.2 (84.1)
---------------------------- -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Net interest
receivable/(expense) 57.4 (2.2) (1.4) 0.1 53.9
Fees and commissions
receivable 0.6 0.0 - - 0.6
Other operating income 0.3 - 2.0 - 2.3
Fair value gains/(losses)
on financial instruments 1.1 (0.4) - - 0.7
---------------------------- -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Net realised profits - - - - -
Total income 59.4 (2.6) 0.6 0.1 57.5
Administrative expenses (24.5) (0.6) (0.1) - (25.2)
---------------------------- -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Depreciation and
amortisation (2.6) - - - (2.6)
---------------------------- -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Operating profit/ (loss)
before revaluation losses,
impairment and provisions 32.3 (3.2) 0.5 0.1 29.7
Loss on investment
properties - - (2.5) - (2.5)
---------------------------- -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Impairment on loans and
advances (0.9) (7.6) - - (8.5)
---------------------------- -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Provisions for liabilities (0.0) - - - (0.0)
---------------------------- -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Cost on debt buyback (5.1) - - - (5.1)
---------------------------- -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Profit/(Loss) before tax 26.3 (10.8) (2.0) 0.1 13.6
---------------------------- -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Total assets 5,780.3 150.1 149.5 (428.2) 5,651.7
---------------------------- -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Total liabilities 5,369.6 372.7 120.7 (649.3) 5,213.7
---------------------------- -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
6 months ended 30 September
2022 (unaudited) Retail Commercial real estate Property Consolidation adjustments Total Group
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Interest receivable and
similar income
Calculated using the
effective interest method 62.7 3.9 - (4.9) 61.7
On instruments measured at
fair value through profit
or loss 4.4 0.6 - - 5.0
----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Total interest receivable and
similar income 67.1 4.5 - (4.9) 66.7
Interest expense and similar
charges (30.8) (3.2) (1.4) 4.9 (30.5)
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Net interest
receivable/(expense) 36.3 1.3 (1.4) - 36.2
Fees and commissions
receivable 0.9 - - - 0.9
Other operating income 0.2 - 1.9 - 2.1
Fair value gains on financial
instruments 7.4 10.2 - - 17.6
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Net realised profits - - - - -
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Total income 44.8 11.5 0.5 - 56.8
Administrative expenses (23.4) (0.5) (0.1) - (24.0)
Depreciation and amortisation (3.8) - - - (3.8)
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Operating profit/(loss)
before revaluation gains,
impairment and provisions 17.6 11.0 0.4 - 29.0
Gains on investment
properties - - 5.9 - 5.9
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Impairment on loans and
advances 0.5 (17.3) - - (16.8)
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Provisions for liabilities - - - - -
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Profit/(Loss) before tax 18.1 (6.3) 6.3 - 18.1
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Total assets 6,006.9 179.7 156.8 (460.5) 5,882.9
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Total liabilities 5,591.2 394.6 124.7 (656.5) 5,453.9
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Year ended 31 March 2023
(audited) Retail Commercial real estate Property Consolidation adjustments Total Group
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Interest receivable and
similar income
Calculated using the
effective interest method 145.5 8.2 - (7.8) 145.9
On instruments measured at
fair value through profit
or loss 27.1 1.2 - - 28.3
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Total interest receivable and
similar income 172.6 9.4 - (7.8) 174.2
Interest expense and similar
charges (91.3) (4.8) (2.8) 7.9 (91.0)
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Net interest
receivable/(expense) 81.3 4.6 (2.8) 0.1 83.2
Fees and commissions
receivable 1.3 0.1 - - 1.4
Other operating income 0.4 - 4.0 - 4.4
Fair value gains on financial
instruments 4.6 2.0 - - 6.6
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Total income 87.6 6.7 1.2 0.1 95.6
Administrative expenses (38.7) (1.1) (0.2) - (39.9)
Depreciation and amortisation (5.8) - - - (5.8)
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Operating profit before
revaluation gains,
impairment and provisions 43.2 5.6 1.0 0.1 49.9
Gains on investment
properties - - 6.0 - 6.0
Impairment on loans and
advances (2.9) (21.1) - - (24.1)
Provisions for liabilities - - - - -
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Profit/(Loss) before tax 40.3 (15.5) 6.9 0.1 31.8
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Total assets 5,808.7 163.0 156.2 (438.6) 5,689.3
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
Total liabilities 5,419.5 371.9 125.4 (658.0) 5,258.8
------------------------------ -------- ----------------------- --------- -------------------------- ------------
6 Allowance for losses on loans and advances to customers
6 months 6 months Year
ended ended ended
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 31-Mar-23
unaudited unaudited audited
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Impairment charge for the period 8.5 16.8 24.1
------------------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------
Impairment provision at end of period
Loans fully secured on residential property 11.0 7.0 10.2
Loans fully secured on land 86.5 116.9 79.1
------------------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------
Total 97.5 123.9 89.3
------------------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------
In accordance with IFRS 9, 'Financial instruments', forecasts of
future economic conditions are integral to the Expected Credit Loss
(ECL) calculations. At 30 September 2023, the Group modelled four
forward-looking macroeconomic scenarios: central, upside, downside
and severe with the respective probability weightings updated to
those applied at 31 March 2023 following review. The Group's
scenario weightings as at 30 September 2023 are 50% for the central
scenario, 5% for the upside scenario, 30% for the downside scenario
and 15% for the severe scenario (31 March 2023 and 30 September
2022: central scenario 60%, upside scenario 5%, downside scenario
25% and severe scenario 10%). Individual economic variables within
the scenarios are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the
current economic outlook.
In addition to the scenario weightings and account-specific
factors that impact cashflows, the key model assumption for
commercial provisioning is considered to be the exit yield
requirement, which is used to estimate the cash flows arising from
realisation of the property values on sale. While interest rates
also have a significant impact on the ECL, via the discount factor
applied in the model, compensating economic hedge arrangements
would substantially offset the movement in profit or loss terms
with an opposing fair value movement. Compared with the central
economic forecast, the exit yield requirement for each loan
increases by 0.9% and 2.1% in the downside and severe scenarios
respectively and reduces by 0.2% in the upside scenario. This
compares to an average exit yield of 9%.
Presented below is the sensitivity to the total residential and
commercial ECL provision arising from the application of 100%
weighting to each scenario.
Scenario Current Increase/
weighting scenario (decrease) in
(%) provision
with 100% Increase/(decrease)
scenario in provision with
weighting 10% increase in
(GBPm) weighting *(GBPm)
5 year
2023/24 2024/25 average
Bank Rate 5.5 5.0 4.4
Central
scenario 50% HPI (5.6) (4.3) (0.2) (8.2) -
Unemployment 4.1 4.4 4.4
GDP 0.5 0.5 1.0
------------- ----------- ------------- -------- ----------- ------------ -------------- --------------------
Bank Rate 5.3 4.0 3.7
Upside
scenario 5% HPI 0.4 2.5 3.4 (11.7) (0.4)
Unemployment 3.7 4.1 3.9
GDP 0.6 2.0 2.0
------------- ----------- ------------- -------- ----------- ------------ -------------- --------------------
Bank Rate 6.5 5.8 5.5
Downside
scenario 30% HPI (6.4) (10.8) (3.8) 6.9 1.5
Unemployment 4.6 5.5 5.9
GDP (0.9) (0.5) 0.3
------------- ----------- ------------- -------- ----------- ------------ -------------- --------------------
Bank Rate 5.8 0.3 1.3
Severe
scenario 15% HPI (7.2) (15.4) (5.2) 17.4 2.5
Unemployment 8.6 9.3 8.4
GDP (1.7) (4.3) (0.4)
------------- ----------- ------------- -------- ----------- ------------ -------------- --------------------
*(increase in 10% weighting with a corresponding reduction in
the central scenario).
The tables below analyse the movement in residential impairment
provisions by IFRS 9 stage.
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
6 months ended 30 September 2023 (unaudited) GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Residential expected credit loss allowance
At 1 April 2023 1.1 6.7 2.4 10.2
Transfers due to increased credit risk:
From stage 1 to stage 2 - 0.7 - 0.7
From stage 1 to stage 3 (0.1) - 0.3 0.2
From stage 2 to stage 3 - (0.1) 0.3 0.2
Transfers due to decreased credit risk:
From stage 2 to stage 1 - (0.1) - (0.1)
From stage 3 to stage 1 - - - -
From stage 3 to stage 2 - - - -
Remeasurement of expected credit losses with no stage transfer 0.5 - 0.1 0.6
Redemptions (0.2) - (0.2) (0.4)
Amounts written off (0.1) - 0.2 0.1
Other movements 0.1 - (0.2) (0.1)
Movement in provision overlays ( 0.2) ( 0.2) - ( 0.4)
---------------------------------------------------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
At 30 September 2023 1.1 7.0 2.9 11.0
---------------------------------------------------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
6 months ended 30 September 2022 (unaudited) GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Residential expected credit loss allowance
At 1 April 2022 1.3 4.1 2.3 7.7
Transfers due to increased credit risk:
From stage 1 to stage 2 - 0.2 - 0.2
From stage 1 to stage 2 (0.2) - 0.4 0.2
From stage 1 to stage 3 - (0.1) 0.1 -
Transfers due to decreased credit risk:
From stage 2 to stage 1 0.1 (0.7) - (0.6)
From stage 3 to stage 1 - - - -
From stage 3 to stage 2 - - (0.1) (0.1)
Remeasurement of expected credit losses with no stage transfer 0.2 (0.4) (0.1) (0.3)
Redemptions (0.3) (0.1) (0.3) (0.7)
Amounts written off (0.4) - (0.1) (0.5)
Other movements 0.1 0.1 - 0.2
Movement in provision overlays - 0.9 - 0.9
At 30 September 2022 0.8 4.0 2.2 7.0
---------------------------------------------------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Year ended 31 March 2023 (audited) GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Residential expected credit loss allowance
At 1 April 2022 1.3 4.1 2.3 7.7
Transfers due to increased credit risk:
From stage 1 to stage 2 - 0.6 - 0.6
From stage 1 to stage 3 (0.2) - 0.6 0.4
From stage 2 to stage 3 - (0.2) 0.3 0.1
Transfers due to decreased credit risk:
From stage 2 to stage 1 0.2 (0.7) - (0.5)
From stage 3 to stage 1 - - - -
From stage 3 to stage 2
Remeasurement of expected credit losses with no stage transfer 0.3 (0.1) - 0.2
Redemptions (0.5) (0.1) (0.4) (1.0)
Amounts written off (0.1) - (0.4) (0.5)
Other movements (0.1) - 0.1 -
Movement in provision overlays 0.2 3.1 - 3.3
------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- -------- -------- -------
At 31 March 2023 1.1 6.7 2.4 10.2
------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- -------- -------- -------
The tables below analyse the movement in commercial impairment
provisions by IFRS 9 stage.
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
6 months ended 30 September 2023 (unaudited) GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Commercial expected credit loss allowance
At 1 April 2023 - 0.2 79.0 79.2
Transfers due to increased credit risk:
From stage 1 to stage 2 - - - -
From stage 1 to stage 3 - - - -
From stage 2 to stage 3 - - - -
Transfers due to decreased credit risk:
From stage 2 to stage 1 0.1 (0.2) - (0.1)
From stage 3 to stage 1 - - - -
From stage 3 to stage 2 - 0.5 (0.5) -
Remeasurement of expected credit losses with no stage transfer - - 9.0 9.0
Redemptions - - - -
Amounts written off - - - -
Other movements - - - -
Movement in provision overlays - - (1.6) (1.6)
At 30 September 2023 0.1 0.5 85.9 86.5
------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- -------- -------- -------
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
6 months ended 30 September 2022 (unaudited) GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Commercial expected credit loss allowance
At 1 April 2022 - 8.8 91.1 99.9
Transfers due to increased credit risk:
From stage 1 to stage 2 - - - -
From stage 1 to stage 3 - - - -
From stage 2 to stage 3 - (8.4) 8.7 0.3
Remeasurement of expected credit losses with no stage transfer - (0.1) 16.9 16.8
Redemptions - - (0.1) (0.1)
Amounts written off - - - -
Other movements - - - -
Movement in provision overlays - - - -
At 30 September 2022 - 0.3 116.6 116.9
------------------------------------------------------------------ ------- -------- -------- -------
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Year ended 31 March 2023 (audited) GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Commercial expected credit loss allowance
At 1 April 2022 - 8.8 91.1 99.9
Transfers due to increased credit risk:
From stage 1 to stage 2 - - - -
From stage 2 to stage 3 - (8.5) 9.4 0.9
Transfers due to decreased credit risk:
From stage 2 to stage 1 - - - -
From stage 3 to stage 2 - - - -
Remeasurement of expected credit losses with no stage transfer - (0.1) 18.3 18.2
Redemptions - - (0.2) (0.2)
Amounts written off - - (41.3) (41.3)
Other movements - - 0.1 0.1
Movement in provision overlays - - 1.6 1.6
------------------------------------------------------------------ ------- -------- -------- --------
At 31 March 2023 - 0.2 79.0 79.2
------------------------------------------------------------------ ------- -------- -------- --------
7 Provisions for liabilities
6 months 6 months Year
ended ended ended
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 31-Mar-23
unaudited unaudited audited
GBPm GBPm GBPm
At beginning of period 0.5 0.5 0.5
Utilised in the period - (0.1) -
Release for the period - - -
At end of period 0.5 0.4 0.5
--------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Provisions for liabilities
Provisions for liabilities represent the Group's best estimate
of customer redress payable. The calculation is based on a series
of assumptions, including the number of affected accounts,
appropriate level of remediation and resulting administrative
costs.
8 Loans and advances to customers
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 31-Mar-23
unaudited unaudited audited
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Amortised cost
Loans fully secured on residential property 4,381.6 4,299.4 4,299.1
Loans fully secured on land 227.7 293.1 230.0
Other loans - - -
--------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
4,609.3 4,592.5 4,529.1
Fair value through profit or loss
Loans fully secured on residential property 7.7 10.0 8.6
----------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Loans fully secured on land - - -
4,617.0 4,602.5 4,537.8
Fair value adjustment for hedged risk (86.8) (139.6) (78.1)
Less: impairment provisions (97.5) (123.9) (89.4)
----------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
4,432.7 4,339.0 4,370.3
--------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Included within loans and advances to customers are GBP229.6m
(31 March 2023: GBP233.5m) of commercial lending balances of which
GBP5.6m (31 March 2023: GBP6.4m) have been sold by the Group to
bankrupt remote structured entities.
The tables below illustrate the IFRS 9 staging distribution of
residential and commercial loans and advances to customers held at
amortised cost and related expected credit loss provisions. Stage 2
loans have been further analysed to show those which are more than
30 days past due, the IFRS 9 backstop for identifying a Significant
Increase in Credit Risk (SICR) and those which meet other SICR
criteria. For the purposes of this disclosure, gross exposures and
expected credit loss provisions are rounded to the nearest GBP0.1m
whereas the provision coverage percentages are based on the
underlying data prior to rounding.
Gross exposure Expected credit loss provision Provision coverage
At 30 September 2023 (unaudited) GBPm GBPm %
Residential loans held at amortised
cost
Stage 1 3,901.3 1.1 0.03%
Stage 2
> 30 days past due 18.4 0.4 2.17%
Other SICR indicators 385.2 1.4 0.36%
Provision overlays - 5.2 -
Stage 3 76.0 2.9 3.82%
4,380.9 11.0 0.25%
------------------------------------- --------------- ------------------------------- -------------------
Gross exposure Expected credit loss provision Provision coverage
At 30 September 2022 (unaudited) GBPm GBPm %
Residential loans held at amortised
cost
Stage 1 3,847.6 0.8 0.02%
Stage 2
> 30 days past due 8.8 0.1 1.14%
Other SICR indicators 382.3 0.7 0.18%
Provision overlays - 3.2 -
Stage 3 60.2 2.2 3.65%
4,298.9 7.0 0.16%
------------------------------------- --------------- ------------------------------- -------------------
Gross exposure Expected credit loss provision Provision coverage
At 31 March 2023 (audited) GBPm GBPm %
Residential loans held at amortised
cost
Stage 1 3,870.8 0.9 0.02%
Provision overlays - 0.2 0.00%
Stage 2
> 30 days past due 8.6 0.1 1.16%
Other SICR indicators 354.4 1.2 0.34%
Provision overlays - 5.4 -
Stage 3 64.7 2.4 3.72%
4,298.5 10.2 0.24%
------------------------------------- --------------- ------------------------------- -------------------
Gross exposure Expected credit loss provision Provision coverage
At 30 September 2023 (unaudited) GBPm GBPm %
Commercial loans held at amortised
cost
Stage 1 26.0 0.1 0.50%
Stage 2
> 30 days past due - - 0.00%
Other SICR indicators 8.7 0.5 5.75%
Stage 3 195.6 85.9 43.92%
230.3 86.5 37.57%
------------------------------------- --------------- ------------------------------- -------------------
Gross exposure Expected credit loss provision Provision coverage
At 30 September 2022 (unaudited) GBPm GBPm %
Commercial loans held at amortised
cost
Stage 1 20.6 - 0.04%
Stage 2
> 30 days past due - - 0.00%
Other SICR indicators 26.2 0.3 1.15%
Stage 3 250.6 116.6 46.53%
297.4 116.9 39.31%
------------------------------------- --------------- ------------------------------- -------------------
Gross exposure Expected credit loss provision Provision coverage
At 31 March 2023 (audited) GBPm GBPm %
Commercial loans held at amortised
cost
Stage 1 18.1 - 0.00%
Stage 2
> 30 days past due - - 0.00%
Other SICR indicators 12.9 0.2 1.55%
Stage 3 203.1 77.4 38.10%
Provision overlays - 1.6 -
234.1 79.2 33.83%
------------------------------------- --------------- ------------------------------- -------------------
9 Shares
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 31-Mar-23
unaudited unaudited audited
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Held by individuals 4,391.0 4,216.5 4,305.2
Other shares - 1.1 1.1
4,391.0 4,217.6 4,306.3
--------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
10 Property, plant, equipment and intangible assets
Intangible assets Property, plant and equipment
6 months ended 30 September 2023 (unaudited) GBPm GBPm
Net book value at 1 April 2023 9.9 22.7
Additions 3.4 0.3
Disposals - -
Depreciation, amortisation, impairment and other movements (1.7) (0.9)
Write off of previously capitalised costs - -
---------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------------------------
Net book value at 30 September 2023 11.6 22.1
------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------------------
Intangible assets Property, plant and equipment
6 months ended 30 September 2022 (unaudited) GBPm GBPm
Net book value at 1 April 2022 10.2 22.8
Additions 1.6 0.3
Disposals - -
Depreciation, amortisation, impairment and other movements (2.8) (1.0)
Net book value at 30 September 2022 9.0 22.1
------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------------------
Intangible assets Property, plant and equipment
Year ended 31 March 2023 (audited) GBPm GBPm
Net book value at 1 April 2022 10.2 22.8
Additions 5.5 0.8
Disposals 1.2 0.6
Depreciation, amortisation, impairment and other movements (1.4) (1.5)
Write off of previously capitalised costs (5.6) -
Net book value at 31 March 2023 9.9 22.7
------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------------------------------
Capital commitments
The Group has placed contracts amounting to a total of GBP0.6m
(30 September 2022: GBPnil) for future expenditure that was not
provided in the financial statements.
11 Investment properties
6 months 6 months Year
ended ended ended
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 31-Mar-23
unaudited unaudited audited
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Valuation
At beginning of period 152.7 147.3 147.3
Additions 0.4 0.9 1.5
Disposals (4.7) (0.7) (2.1)
Revaluation (losses)/gains (2.5) 5.9 6.0
At end of period 145.9 153.4 152.7
---------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
12 Debt securities in issue
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 31-Mar-23
unaudited unaudited audited
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Certificates of deposit - - -
Non-recourse finance on securitised advances - 113.2 -
- 113.2 -
--------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
The non-recourse finance comprises mortgage backed floating rate
notes (the Notes) secured over portfolios of mortgage loans secured
by first charges over residential and commercial properties in the
United Kingdom.
All of the Society's debt securities in issue were fully repaid
in January 2023 as part of the maturity of the Kenrick 3
securitisation.
13 Core capital deferred shares
Number of shares CCDS nominal amount Share premium Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm
At 30 September 2023 (unaudited) 1,288,813 1.3 125.7 127.0
---------------------------------- ----------------- -------------------- -------------- ------
At 30 September 2022 (unaudited) 1,288,813 1.3 125.7 127.0
At 31 March 2023 (audited) 1,288,813 1.3 125.7 127.0
---------------------------------- ----------------- --------------------
CCDS are perpetual instruments and a form of Common Equity Tier
1 (CET 1) capital.
CCDS are the most junior-ranking capital instrument of the
Society, ranking behind the claims of all depositors, payables and
investing members.
Each holder of CCDS has one vote, regardless of the number of
CCDS held.
The CCDS holders are entitled to receive a distribution at the
discretion of the Society. The total distribution paid on each CCDS
in respect of any given financial year of the Society is subject to
a cap provided for in the Rules of the Society and adjusted
annually for inflation.
A final distribution of GBP2.25 per CCDS in respect of the
period to 31 March 2023 was paid in August 2023. This distribution
has been recognised in the Statement of Changes in Members'
Interests and Equity.
Subsequent to the balance sheet date, the Directors have
announced their intention to declare an interim distribution of
GBP2.25 per CCDS in respect of the period to 30 September 2023
which would be paid in February 2024. The interim distribution is
not reflected in the members reserves of these financial statements
as distributions to the CCDS holders are recognised with reference
to the date they are declared, although they are accrued for in
capital calculations.
1 4 Related party transactions
Related party transactions for the six months to 30 September
2023 are within the normal course of business and of a similar
nature to those for the last financial year, full details of which
are disclosed in the Annual Report and Accounts for the year end ed
31 March 2023 with the exceptions noted below.
The retained Hawthorn notes were redeemed in June 2023 and the
final loan within Sandwell 1 plc was repaid in July 2023. As at 30
September 2023 no assets remained in these vehicles and they were
in the process of being liquidated.
15 Subscribed capital
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 31-Mar-23
unaudited unaudited audited
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Permanent Interest Bearing Shares 7.8 7.8 7.8
The 6.15% Permanent Interest Bearing Shares (PIBS) comprise
7,847 PIBS of GBP1,000 each issued at a price of 99.828% of their
principal amount, with the issue premium amortised.
In connection with its distribution policy on the PIBS, the
Society continues to calculate a notional PPDS reserve. Had the
PPDS remained in existence any dividends that would have been paid
to PPDS holders would have been debited to the PPDS reserve in
respect of 31 March 2023, with the balance therefore reducing to
zero. The Society intends to publish the balance of the notional
PPDS reserve account alongside its annual financial statement for
31 March 2024.
A resolution was passed in September 2023 to make an interest
payment on the PIBS of 1.5414%, which was paid on 5 October
2023.
16 Subordinated liabilities
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 31-Mar-23
unaudited unaudited audited
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Subordinated notes due 2038 - 11.0% 2.1 22.9 22.9
The Society's subordinated notes rank behind all other creditors
of the Society, with the exception of holders of CCDS and PIBS.
During the six months to 30 September 2023 the Society
repurchased GBP20.4m of the 11% Subordinated Tier 2 Notes; GBP17.3m
in June 2023 (at 122.5p) and GBP3.1m in July 2023 (at 118.5p). A
cost of GBP5.1m has been recorded for the buyback, being the
premium paid of GBP4.5m and write-off of unamortised fees of
GBP0.6m. The repurchased notes were subsequently cancelled leaving
GBP2.1m aggregate notional outstanding and GBP0.1m of unamortised
fees on balance sheet at 30 September 2023.
17 Financial instruments
Fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset
or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants at the measurement date. The Group determines
fair values by the following three tier valuation hierarchy:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Valuation techniques where all inputs are taken from
observable market data, either directly (i.e. as prices) or
indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
Level 3: Valuation techniques where significant inputs are not
based on observable market data.
Valuation techniques include net present value and discounted
cash flow models, comparison to similar instruments for which
market observable prices exist and other valuation models.
Assumptions and market observable inputs used in valuation
techniques include risk-free and benchmark interest rates, equity
index prices and expected price volatilities. The objective of
valuation techniques is to arrive at a fair value determination
that reflects the price of the financial instrument at the
reporting date that would have been determined by market
participants acting at arm's length. Observable prices are those
that have been seen either from counterparties or from market
pricing sources including Bloomberg. The use of these depends upon
the liquidity of the relevant market.
The carrying value of cash and balances with the Bank of England
are assumed to approximate their fair value.
Financial assets and financial liabilities held at amortised
cost
The tables below show the fair values of the Group's financial
assets and liabilities held at amortised cost in the Statement of
Financial Position, analysed according to the fair value hierarchy
described above.
At 30 September 2023 (unaudited) Carrying Fair value Fair value Fair value Fair value
value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Financial assets
Loans and advances to credit institutions 45.9 - 45.9 - 45.9
Loans and advances to customers 4,425.0 - - 4,136.3 4,136.3
4,470.9 - 45.9 4,136.3 4,182.2
Financial liabilities
Shares 4,391.0 - - 4,322.1 4,322.1
Amounts due to credit institutions 645.7 - 645.7 - 645.7
Amounts due to other customers 137.2 - 131.8 5.1 136.9
Debt securities in issue - - 0.0 - -
Subordinated liabilities 2.1 - 2.5 - 2.5
5,176.0 - 780.0 4,327.2 5,107.2
At 30 September 2022 (unaudited) Carrying Fair value Fair value Fair value Fair value
value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Financial assets
Loans and advances to credit institutions 142.8 - 142.8 - 142.8
Loans and advances to customers 4,329.0 - - 4,403.0 4,403.0
4,471.8 - 142.8 4,403.0 4,545.8
Financial liabilities
Shares 4,217.6 - - 4,160.8 4,160.8
Amounts due to credit institutions 850.6 - 850.6 - 850.6
Amounts due to other customers 217.0 - 210.2 6.3 216.5
Debt securities in issue 113.2 112.7 0.5 - 113.2
Subordinated liabilities 22.9 - 22.9 - 22.9
5,421.3 112.7 1,084.2 4,167.1 5,364.0
At 31 March 2023 (audited) Carrying Fair value Fair value Fair value Fair value
value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Financial assets
Loans and advances to credit institutions 72.8 - 72.8 - 72.8
Loans and advances to customers 4,361.7 - - 4,465.2 4,465.2
4,434.5 - 72.8 4,465.2 4,538.0
Financial liabilities
Shares 4,306.3 - - 4,308.9 4,308.9
Amounts due to credit institutions 826.2 - 826.2 - 826.2
Amounts due to other customers 63.1 - 56.8 6.0 62.8
Debt securities in issue - - - - -
Subordinated liabilities 22.9 - 22.9 - 22.9
5,218.5 - 905.9 4,314.9 5,220.8
a) Loans and advances to customers
The fair value of loans and advances to customers has been
determined taking into account factors such as impairment and
interest rates. The fair values have been calculated on a product
basis and, as such, do not necessarily represent the value that
could have been obtained for a portfolio if it were sold at 30
September 2023.
b) Shares and borrowings
The estimated fair value of deposits with no stated maturity,
which includes non-interest bearing deposits, is the amount
repayable on demand. The estimated fair value of fixed
interest-bearing deposits and other borrowings without quoted
market price is based on discounted cash flows using interest rates
for new deposits with similar remaining maturity. The fair values
have been calculated on a product basis and as such do not
necessarily represent the value that could have been obtained for a
portfolio if it were sold at 30 September 2023.
c) Debt securities in issue
The aggregate fair values are calculated based on quoted market
prices. For those notes where quoted market prices are not
available, a discounted cash flow model is used based on a current
yield curve appropriate for the remaining term to maturity.
Financial assets and financial liabilities held at fair
value
The tables below show the fair values of the Group's financial
assets and liabilities held at fair value in the Statement of
Financial Position, analysed according to the fair value hierarchy
described previously.
At 30 September 2023 (unaudited) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Financial assets
Investment securities
At fair value through other comprehensive income 403.2 - - 403.2
At fair value through profit or loss 0.4 - - 0.4
Derivative financial instruments - 107.3 - 107.3
Loans and advances to customers - - 7.7 7.7
403.6 107.3 7.7 518.6
Financial liabilities
Derivative financial instruments - 5.0 - 5.0
At 30 September 2022 (unaudited) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Financial assets
Investment securities
At fair value through other comprehensive income 378.0 - - 378.0
At fair value through profit or loss 0.5 - - 0.5
Derivative financial instruments - 165.3 - 165.3
Loans and advances to customers - - 10.0 10.0
378.5 165.3 10.0 553.8
Financial liabilities
Derivative financial instruments - 3.4 - 3.4
At 31 March 2023 (audited) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Financial assets
Investment securities
At fair value through other comprehensive income 315.2 - - 315.2
At fair value through profit or loss 0.4 - - 0.4
Derivative financial instruments - 100.5 - 100.5
Loans and advances to customers - - 8.6 8.6
315.6 100.5 8.6 424.7
Financial liabilities
Derivative financial instruments - 6.7 - 6.7
The table below analyses movements in the level 3 portfolio
during the period.
6 months 6 months Year
ended ended ended
30-Sep-23 30-Sep-22 31-Mar-23
unaudited unaudited audited
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Equity release portfolio
At beginning of period 8.6 11.5 11.5
Items recognised in the Income Statement
Interest receivable and similar income 0.5 0.4 0.8
Changes in fair value 0.2 (0.2) (0.5)
Redemption payments (1.6) (1.7) (3.2)
At end of period 7.7 10.0 8.6
There have been no transfers of financial assets or liabilities
between levels of the valuation hierarchy in the period.
18 Statement of Directors' responsibilities
The Directors confirm that this condensed set of financial
statements has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim
Financial Reporting', and that the interim management report herein
includes a fair review of the information required by:
-- DTR 4.2.7R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being an
indication of important events during the first six months of the
financial year and the description of principal risks and
uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year;
and
-- DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being an
indication of any material related party transactions that have
taken place in the first six months of the financial year and any
material changes in the related party transactions described in the
last annual report.
The Directors of West Bromwich Building Society are listed in
the West Bromwich Building Society Annual Report for the year ended
31 March 2023 with the exception of Sara Bennison who was appointed
to the Board as non-executive director in August 2023.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors:
Jonathan Westhoff Alex Pawley
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
29 November 2023
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