financial performance 1q11

DBS Group Holdings Ltd
Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore
Company Registration Number: 199901152M

To: Shareholders
The DBS Group Holdings Ltd (“DBSH”) Board of Directors report unaudited financial results for the first
quarter ended 31 March 2011.
For the first quarter of 2011, no dividend has been declared for DBSH non-voting convertible preference
share (“CPS”), DBSH non-voting redeemable CPS and DBSH ordinary share.

By order of the Board
Linda Hoon
Group Secretary
28 Apr 2011
Singapore
More information on the above announcement is available at www.dbs.com/investor

Performance Summary
Unaudited Financial Results
For the First Quarter ended
31 March 2011


DBS Group Holdings Ltd
Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore
Company Registration Number: 199901152M

DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Contents

Overview
Net Interest Income
Net Fee and Commission Income
Other Non-Interest Income
Expenses
Allowances for Credit and Other Losses
Performance by Business Segments
Performance by Geography
Customer Loans
Non-Performing Assets and Loss Allowance Coverage
Funding Sources
Customer Deposits

Other Borrowings & Liabilities
Value at Risk and Trading Income
Capital Adequacy
Unrealised Valuation Surplus
Unaudited Consolidated Income Statement
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Unaudited Balance Sheets
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Unaudited Statement of Changes in Equity
Unaudited Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
Additional Information
Issuance of Ordinary Shares
Adoption of New or Revised FRS and INT FRS
Confirmation by the Board

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DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

OVERVIEW
DBS Group Holdings Ltd (“DBSH”) prepares its condensed consolidated DBSH Group (“Group”) interim financial statements in
accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standard (“FRS”) No. 34 Interim Financial Reporting, as modified by the
requirements of Notice to Banks No. 612 “Credit Files, Grading and Provisioning” issued by the Monetary Authority of
Singapore. The accounting policies and methods of computation applied for the current financial periods are consistent with
those applied for the financial year ended 31 December 2010, with the exception of the adoption of new or revised FRS and
Interpretations to FRS (“INT FRS”).
On 1 January 2011, the Group adopted the following new or revised FRS and INT FRS that are issued by the Accounting
Standard Council (ASC), and are relevant for the Group:



FRS 24 Related Party Disclosures (2009)

Improvements to FRSs (2010)

Refer to page 25 for more information.
1st Qtr
2011

1st Qtr
2010

% chg

4th Qtr
2010

% chg

1,122
416
371
1,909

773
1,136
125
1,035
807

1,066
341
306
1,713
702
1,011
355
678
532

5
22
21
11

10
12
(65)
53
52

1,106
358
265
1,729
780
949
157
816
678

1
16
40
10

(1)
20
(20)
27
19

Selected balance sheet items ($m)
1/
Customer loans
2/
Interbank assets
Total assets

157,455
26,097
292,937

133,908
18,672
262,036


18
40
12

152,094
23,298
283,710

4
12
3

Customer deposits 3/
Total liabilities
Shareholders’ funds

199,536
259,986
27,430


181,560
231,716
26,183

10
12
5

193,692
250,608
26,599

3
4
3

1.80
41.2
40.5

1.14
12.12
78.9
1.8

1.93
37.8
41.0
0.82
8.24
73.8
2.7

1.79
36.0
45.1
0.96
10.22
78.5
1.9

9

97

25

11.5

11.3

14.2
17.2

13.4
17.1

11.8
15.1
18.4

Selected income statement items ($m)
Net interest income
Net fee and commission income
Other non-interest income
Total income
Expenses
Profit before allowances
Allowances for credit and other losses
Profit before tax
Net profit

Key financial ratios (%) 4/
Net interest margin
Non-interest/total income
Cost/income ratio
Return on assets
5/
Return on equity
Loan/deposit ratio
NPL ratio
Specific allowances (loans)/average loans (bp)
Core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio
Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio
Total capital adequacy ratio

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DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
1st Qtr
2011

1st Qtr
2010

4th Qtr
2010

1.41
11.61

0.92
11.20

1.16
11.25

1.36
11.39

0.89
10.99

1.13
11.04

Per share data ($)
Per basic share
– earnings
– net book value 5/
Per diluted share
– earnings
5/
– net book value

Notes:
1/ Includes customer loans classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss on the balance sheet
2/ Includes interbank assets classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss on the balance sheet
3/ Includes customer deposits classified as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss on the balance sheet
4/ Return on assets, return on equity, specific allowances (loan)/average loan and per share data for the quarters are computed on an annualised basis
5/ Non-controlling interests are not included as equity in the computation of net book value and return on equity

First-quarter net profit rose 52% from a year ago and 19%
from the previous quarter to a record $807 million.
Business volume growth was broad-based. Total income
reached a new high as the implementation of DBS’
strategic initiatives gained momentum, and DBS was able
to capture opportunities across the region.
Net interest income rose 5% from a year ago and 1% from
the previous quarter to $1.12 billion. Loans grew 4%
during the quarter and 18% from a year ago, with the
growth led by corporate loans across the region. Balance
sheet management efforts helped net interest margins to
remain stable from the previous quarter in a soft interest
rate environment.
Non-interest income increased 22% from a year ago and
26% from the previous quarter to $787 million as
contributions from a range of activities improved. Fee
income from investment banking, trade and remittances
and wealth management were higher than both
comparative periods. Trading income was also higher,
boosted by stronger income from customer flows.

Expenses of $773 million were higher than a year ago and
little changed from the previous quarter. As total income
grew faster than expenses, the cost-income ratio of 40%
was better than both comparative periods.
Asset quality continued to improve. The non-performing
loan rate fell from 2.7% a year ago and 1.9% in the
previous quarter to 1.8%. Allowances of $125 million
were lower than both comparative periods as specific
allowances fell. Allowance coverage of non-performing
assets improved to 103% and to 134% if collateral was
considered.
The total capital adequacy ratio stood at 17.2%, with
Tier 1 at 14.2% and core Tier 1 at 11.5%.
Return on equity reached 12.1% while return on assets
was 1.14%. Both ratios were better than a year ago and
the previous quarter.

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DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NET INTEREST INCOME
1st Qtr 2011
Average balance
sheet

Average
balance
($m)

Interest-bearing
assets
Customer loans
Interbank assets
Securities
Total
Interest-bearing
liabilities
Customer deposits
Other borrowings
Total

1st Qtr 2010

4th Qtr 2010
Average
Average
balance Interest
rate
($m)
($m)
(%)

Interest
($m)

Average
rate
(%)

Average
balance
($m)

Interest
($m)

Average
rate
(%)

154,232
49,926
48,564
252,722

1,018
123
344
1,485

2.68
1.00
2.87
2.38

132,388
42,548
49,457
224,393

934
74
364
1,372

2.86
0.71
2.98
2.48

149,104
46,548
48,851
244,503

1,011
105
345
1,461

2.69
0.90
2.79
2.37

195,404
36,307
231,711

263
100
363

0.55
1.12
0.64

181,335
25,148
206,483

215
91
306

0.48
1.46
0.60

189,502
34,624
224,126

245
110
355

0.51
1.26
0.63

1,122

1.80

1,066

1.93

1,106

1.79

Net interest
income/margin 1/

Note:
1/ Net interest margin is net interest income expressed as a percentage of average interest-earning assets

Compared to the previous quarter, net interest income rose
1% to $1.12 billion as customer loan volumes grew. A fewer
number of days had an impact on net interest income
compared to the previous quarter.
Net interest margins were stable at 1.80% compared to the
previous quarter. Customer loan yields were little changed.
Increases in interbank asset and security yields were offset
by higher customer deposit yields.

Compared to a year ago, net interest income grew 5%,
driven by higher customer loan volumes. The benefit was
partially offset by a decline in net interest margins, which
was due to the soft interest rate environment and
normalising credit conditions.

1st Qtr 2011 versus 1st Qtr 2010
Volume and rate analysis ($m)
Increase/(decrease) due to change in

1st Qtr 2011 versus 4th Qtr 2010

Volume

Rate

Net
change

Customer loans
Interbank assets
Securities

154
13
(6)

(70)
36
(14)

84
49
(20)

Total

161

(48)

17
22
39
122

Volume

Rate

Net
change

35
8

(5)
13

30
21

113

(2)
41

9
17

7
58

31
(13)
18

48
9
57

8
4
12

16
(11)
5

24
(7)
17

(66)

56

29

12

41

Interest income

Interest expense
Customer deposits
Other borrowings
Total
Net impact on interest income
Due to change in number of days
Net Interest Income

-

(25)

56

16

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DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME
($m)
Stockbroking
Investment banking
Trade and remittances
Loan related
Guarantees
Deposit related
Credit card
Fund management
Wealth management
Others
Total

1st Qtr
2011

1st Qtr
2010

% chg

4th Qtr
2010

% chg

43
75
63
93
20
20
34
5
49
14
416

42
27
59
100
13
20
35
5
27
13
341

2
>100
7
(7)
54
(3)
81
8
22

50
60
56
52
16
23
40
6
44
11
358

(14)
25
13
79
25
(13)
(15)
(17)
11
27
16

Net fee and commission income rose 16% from the
previous quarter to $416 million as contributions from a
range of activities improved. Investment banking fees
benefited from strong IPO activity. Trade and remittances
and wealth management grew as strategic initiatives to
expand these businesses gained momentum. Loan-related
fees were also higher.

Compared to a year ago, net fee income was 22% higher.
The improvement was also broad-based, with investment
banking, wealth management and guarantees registering
the largest increases.

OTHER NON-INTEREST INCOME
($m)
Net trading income
Net (loss)/income from financial instruments
designated at fair value
Net income on financial investments
Net gain on fixed assets
Others (include rental income)
Total

1st Qtr
2011

1st Qtr
2010

% chg

4th Qtr
2010

% chg

269

260

3

154

75

(11)

(30)

63

10

NM

84
6
23

50
14
12

68
(57)
92

39
52
10

>100
(88)
>100

371

306

21

265

40

Note:
NM Not Meaningful

Net trading income (including net income from financial
instruments designated at fair value) rose to $258
million from $164 million in the previous quarter and
$230 million a year ago. The increase in net trading
income was driven largely by stronger customer flows
from corporate and consumer customers. Customer flow

income accounted for a significant portion of net trading
income.
Net income on financial investments and net gain on
fixed assets amounted to $90 million, which was similar
to the previous quarter but higher than the $64 million a
year ago.

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DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

EXPENSES
($m)

1st Qtr
2011

1st Qtr
2010

% chg

4th Qtr
2010

% chg

Staff
Occupancy
Computerisation
Revenue-related
Others
Total
Staff headcount at period-end

405
70
152
38
108
773
16,617

338
70
129
31
134
702
14,267

20
18
23
(19)
10
16

362
67
164
37
150
780
15,847

12
4
(7)
3
(28)
(1)
5

46
1

48
1

(4)
-

56
1

(18)
-

1

2

(50)

-

NM

Included in the above table were:
Depreciation of properties and other fixed assets
Directors’ fees
Audit fees payable
Note:
NM Not Meaningful

Expenses of $773 million were 1% below the previous
quarter. A higher headcount to support business
expansion resulted in higher staff costs, but the impact
was offset by lower computerisation and advertising costs.

Compared to a year ago, costs were 10% higher as both
staff and non-staff costs rose.
The cost-income ratio of 40% was better than the 45%
in the previous quarter and the 41% a year ago.

ALLOWANCES FOR CREDIT AND OTHER LOSSES
($m)

1st Qtr
2011

1st Qtr
2010

% chg

4th Qtr
2010

% chg

General allowances (GP)

61

25

>100

44

39

Specific allowances (SP) for loans 1/
Singapore
Hong Kong
Rest of Greater China
South and South-east Asia
Rest of the world

34
2
3
(8)
2
35

324
10
7
(3)
6
304

(90)
(80)
(57)
(>100)
(67)
(88)

97
8
3
(2)
20
68

(65)
(75)
(>100)
(90)
(49)

Specific allowances (SP) for securities, properties and
other assets

30

6

>100

16

88

125

355

(65)

157

(20)

Total
Note:
1/ Specific allowances for loans are classified according to where the borrower is incorporated.

Total allowances were 20% below the previous
quarter and 65% lower than a year ago as declines in
specific allowances for loans were partially offset by
higher general allowances.

Specific allowances for loans fell to nine basis points
of average loans compared with 25 basis points in the
previous quarter and 97 basis points a year ago.
General allowances of $61 million were taken during
the quarter for loan growth.

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DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

PERFORMANCE BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS
($m)
Consumer/
Private
Banking

Institutional
Banking

Treasury

Others

Total

Selected income items
1st Qtr 2011
Net interest income
Non-interest income
Total income
Expenses
Allowances for credit and other losses
Share of profits of associates
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Net profit

342
171
513
364
16
133
19
114

519
468
987
294
56
7
644
116
523

224
80
304
94
7
203
34
169

37
68
105
21
46
17
55
(29)
1

1,122
787
1,909
773
125
24
1,035
140
807

4th Qtr 2010
Net interest income
Non-interest income
Total income
Expenses
Allowances for credit and other losses
Share of profits of associates
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Net profit

348
178
526
401
5
120
17
103

513
372
885
331
160
5
399
68
341

233
(66)
167
101
(4)
70
13
57

12
139
151
(53)
(4)
19
227
(27)
177

1,106
623
1,729
780
157
24
816
71
678

1st Qtr 2010
Net interest income
Non-interest income
Total income
Expenses
Allowances for credit and other losses
Share of profits of associates
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Net profit

359
157
516
350
12
154
23
131

474
330
804
247
328
6
235
28
208

214
161
375
81
5
289
50
239

19
(1)
18
24
10
16
(12)
(46)

1,066
647
1,713
702
355
22
678
89
532

52,031

125,510

96,656

13,938

112,885
9
12

85,494
4
6

51,746
1
2

9,861
20
26

288,135
4,802
292,937
259,986
34
46

Selected balance sheet and other
1/
items
31 Mar 2011
Total assets before goodwill
Goodwill on consolidation
Total assets
Total liabilities
Capital expenditure for 1st Qtr 2011
Depreciation for 1st Qtr 2011

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DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

($m)
Consumer/
Private
Banking
31 Dec 2010
Total assets before goodwill
Goodwill on consolidation
Total assets
Total liabilities
Capital expenditure for 4th Qtr 2010
Depreciation for 4th Qtr 2010
31 Mar 2010
Total assets before goodwill
Goodwill on consolidation
Total assets
Total liabilities
Capital expenditure for 1st Qtr 2010
Depreciation for 1st Qtr 2010

Institutional
Banking

Treasury

Others

51,328

118,572

98,735

10,273

117,529
22
11

80,559
16
6

42,584
8
2

9,936
44
37

46,799

100,758

98,434

10,225

115,590
3
12

64,087
6
6

38,180
2
2

13,859
7
28

Total

278,908
4,802
283,710
250,608
90
56

256,216
5,820
262,036
231,716
18
48

Note:
1/ Refer to sections on Customer Loans and Non-Performing Assets and Loss Allowance Coverage for more information on business segments

The business segment results are prepared based on
the Group’s internal management reporting which
reflects the organisation management structure. As the
activities of the Group are highly integrated, internal
allocation has been made in preparing the segment
information. Amounts for each business segment are
shown after the allocation of certain centralised costs,
funding income and the application of transfer pricing,
where appropriate. Transactions between segments are
recorded within the segment as if they are third party
transactions and are eliminated on consolidation. During
the quarter, no one group of related customers
generated more than 10% of the Group’s revenues.
The various business segments are described below:
Consumer/ Private Banking
Consumer/ Private Banking provides individual customers
with a diverse range of banking and related financial
services. The products and services available to customers
include current and savings accounts, fixed deposits, loans
and home finance, cards, payments, investment and
insurance products.
Compared to the previous quarter, total income fell 2% as
housing loan yields and credit card income declined.
Expenses were 9% lower as the previous quarter had
included compensation charges for Constellation
customers and brand marketing expenses. Allowances
were higher due to write-backs in the previous quarter.
Compared to a year ago, total income was little changed.
Net interest income was lower as the impact of higher
loan and deposit volumes was offset by lower net interest
margins. Non-interest income benefited from higher
wealth management income. Expenses rose 4% as staff
and non-staff costs increased. Allowances were
moderately higher.

Institutional Banking
Institutional Banking provides financial services and
products to institutional clients including non bank financial
institutions, government linked companies, large
corporates and small and medium-sized businesses. The
business focus is to broaden and deepen the financial
relationship with clients. The products and services
available to customers include long and short term credit
facilities ranging from specialised lending such as asset
financing, project financing and real estate financing to
overdraft, trade, receivables financing and structured
trade; cash management and deposit; treasury and
markets; corporate finance and advisory banking services
for mergers and acquisitions, capital raising through debt
and equity markets, capital restructuring, syndicated
finance, securities and fiduciary services and private
equity. Institutional Banking also provides equity services
through DBS Vickers Securities (DBSV). DBSV offers a
wide range of services to retail and corporate customers
including research, sales and trading, share placement,
nominees and securities custodian services and
distribution of primary and secondary issues.
Compared to the previous quarter, total income rose 12%.
Net interest income benefited from higher loan and deposit
volumes, while non-interest income was boosted by
investment banking and treasury product cross-selling
contributions. Expenses fell 11% due to lower non-staff
costs. Allowances were lower as specific allowances fell.
Compared to a year ago, total income grew 23% from
higher loan and deposit volumes, better investment
banking contributions and higher treasury product crossselling. Expenses also rose by 19% as staff and non-staff
costs increased to support higher business volumes.
Allowances were substantially lower.

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DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Treasury
Treasury provides treasury services to corporations,
institutional and private investors, financial institutions
and other market participants. It is primarily involved in
sales, structuring, market making and trading across a
broad range of financial products including foreign
exchange, interest rate, debt, credit, equity and other
structured derivatives. Income from these financial
products and services offered to the customer of other
business segments, such as Consumer/Private
Banking and Institutional Banking, is reflected in the
respective segments. Treasury is also responsible for

facilitating the execution of Group’s asset and liability
interest rate positions and management of the investment
of the Group’s excess liquidity and shareholders’ funds.
Treasury’s income improved from the previous quarter,
which had been affected by seasonal factors, but was
lower than a year ago.
Others
Others encompasses a range of activities from corporate
decisions and income and expenses not attributed to other
business segments.

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PERFORMANCE BY GEOGRAPHY

1/

($m)
S’pore

Hong
Kong

Rest of
Greater
China

South
and
Southeast Asia

Rest of
world

Total

Selected income items
1st Qtr 2011
Net interest income
Non-interest income
Total income
Expenses
Allowances for credit and other losses
Share of profits of associates
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Net profit

700
466
1,166
465
113
3
591
61
442

190
200
390
155
9
226
36
190

104
37
141
84
(2)
5
64
11
53

74
57
131
54
2
16
91
16
75

54
27
81
15
3
63
16
47

1,122
787
1,909
773
125
24
1,035
140
807

4th Qtr 2010
Net interest income
Non-interest income
Total income
Expenses
Allowances for credit and other losses
Share of profits of associates
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Net profit

704
417
1,121
445
111
3
568
30
471

192
157
349
177
16
156
12
144

88
4
92
98
7
5
(8)
7
(15)

68
33
101
45
13
16
59
7
52

54
12
66
15
10
41
15
26

1,106
623
1,729
780
157
24
816
71
678

1st Qtr 2010
Net interest income
Non-interest income
Total income
Expenses
Allowances for credit and other losses
Share of profits of associates
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Net profit

657
369
1,026
419
278
3
332
26
249

202
165
367
147
7
213
33
180

76
31
107
69
6
4
36
6
30

77
54
131
53
11
15
82
20
62

54
28
82
14
53
15
4
11

1,066
647
1,713
702
355
22
678
89
532

179,393
4,802
184,195
1,622
95,294

58,571
58,571
386
36,177

23,097
23,097
127
13,028

14,344
14,344
36
9,116

12,730
12,730
1
6,486

288,135
4,802
292,937
2,172
160,101

Selected balance sheet items
31 Mar 2011
Total assets before goodwill
Goodwill on consolidation
Total assets
Non-current assets 2/
Gross customer loans

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DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
($m)
S’pore

Hong
Kong

Rest of
Greater
China

South
and
Southeast Asia

Rest of
world

Total

31 Dec 2010
Total assets before goodwill
Goodwill on consolidation
Total assets
Non-current assets 2/
Gross customer loans

179,813
4,802
184,615
1,623
91,128

52,489
52,489
406
36,224

21,033
21,033
129
12,208

13,710
13,710
36
9,121

11,863
11,863
2
6,041

278,908
4,802
283,710
2,196
154,722

31 Mar 2010
Total assets before goodwill
Goodwill on consolidation
Total assets
Non-current assets 2/
Gross customer loans

163,380
5,820
169,200
1,478
77,723

49,718
49,718
518
34,008

15,724
15,724
143
10,798

14,313
14,313
43
7,483

13,081
13,081
1
6,983

256,216
5,820
262,036
2,183
136,995

Notes:
1/ The geographical segment analysis is based on the location where transactions and assets are booked
2/ Includes investment in associates, properties and other fixed assets, and investment properties

The performance by geography is classified based on the
location in which income and assets are recorded.
Singapore
Net profit fell to $442 million from $471 million in the
previous quarter, which had the benefit of a tax writeback. Profit before tax rose 4% as higher non-interest
income was offset by an increase in expenses.
Net interest income of $700 million was little changed
from the previous quarter. While loan volumes were
higher, the benefit was offset by a fewer number of days.
Non-interest income grew 12% from better fee income
and customer flows for treasury products.

Hong Kong
The first quarter’s results incorporate an appreciation of the
Singapore dollar against the Hong Kong dollar of 3% from
the previous quarter and 10% from a year ago.
Net profit rose to $190 million from $144 million in the
previous quarter as non-interest income, expenses and
allowances improved.
Net interest income of $190 million was comparable to the
previous quarter. Loans rose 2% in local currency terms
from the previous quarter while net interest margins were
stable.

Expenses were higher as staff costs increased.
Allowances were little changed as an increase in general
allowances was offset by a decline in specific allowances.

Non-interest income rose 27% to $200 million from the
previous quarter, boosted by treasury product cross-selling
as well as better trading gains.

Compared to a year ago, net profit rose 78% as higher
net interest and non-interest income and lower
allowances were partially offset by an increase in
expenses.

Expenses fell 12% from the previous quarter to $155 million
as computerisation and advertising costs declined.
Allowances declined 44% to $9 million due to lower specific
allowances.
Compared to a year ago, net profit rose 6% as an increase
in non-interest income was partially offset by higher
expenses. The decline in net interest income was due to
currency effects.

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DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CUSTOMER LOANS

1/

($m)

31 Mar 2011

31 Dec 2010

31 Mar 2010

160,101

154,722

136,995

General allowances
Net total

1,107
1,539
157,455

1,152
1,476
152,094

1,748
1,339
133,908

By business unit
Consumer/ Private Banking
Institutional Banking
Others
Total (Gross)

51,083
107,637
1,381
160,101

50,256
103,219
1,247
154,722

46,117
90,586
292
136,995

By geography 2/
Singapore
Hong Kong
Rest of Greater China
South and South-east Asia
Rest of the world
Total (Gross)

77,824
36,556
14,262
15,430
16,029
160,101

74,595
36,688
13,495
13,976
15,968
154,722

64,184
33,492
11,647
12,020
15,652
136,995

By industry
Manufacturing
Building and construction
Housing loans
General commerce
Transportation, storage & communications
Financial institutions, investment & holding companies
Professionals & private individuals (except housing loans)
Others
Total (Gross)

19,820
23,537
38,929
17,554
14,872
17,698
11,447
16,244
160,101

19,217
21,385
38,676
16,732
14,378
18,517
11,142
14,675
154,722

17,098
18,852
34,949
13,617
12,598
16,813
10,397
12,671
136,995

69,075
30,242
41,493
19,291
160,101

67,439
30,478
38,094
18,711
154,722

58,238
30,876
31,047
16,834
136,995

Gross
Less:
Specific allowances

By currency
Singapore dollar
Hong Kong dollar
US dollar
Others
Total (Gross)

Notes:
1/ Includes customer loans classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss on the balance sheet
2/ Loans by geography are classified according to where the borrower is incorporated.

Gross customer loans rose 3% from the previous quarter
and 17% from a year ago to $160.1 billion. The growth was
led by corporate loans in a wide range of sectors.

By geography, Singapore accounted for the largest
increase during the quarter. Loans in Hong Kong rose
2% in local currency terms from the previous quarter as
growth in corporate loans was partially offset by
declines in housing and trade finance loans.

12

DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

NON-PERFORMING ASSETS AND LOSS ALLOWANCE COVERAGE
By business unit

31 Mar 2011
Consumer/ Private
Banking
Institutional Banking
Total non-performing
loans (NPL)
Debt securities
Contingent liabilities &
others
Total non-performing
assets (NPA)
31 Dec 2010
Consumer/ Private
Banking
Institutional Banking
Total non-performing
loans (NPL)
Debt securities
Contingent liabilities &
others
Total non-performing
assets (NPA)

NPA
($m)

SP
($m)

GP
($m)

NPL
(% of loans)

(GP+SP)/NPA
(%)

(GP+SP)/
unsecured
NPA
(%)

312

104

510

0.6

197

332

2,494

1,058

1,029

2.3

84

107

2,806

1,162

1,539

1.8

96

127

25

6

105

-

444

1,586

267

105

259

-

136

153

3,098

1,273

1,903

-

103

134

317

107

502

0.6

192

323

2,561

1,105

974

2.5

81

102

2,878

1,212

1,476

1.9

93

121

28

6

124

-

464

1,300

307

127

252

-

123

134

3,213

1,345

1,852

-

100

127

496

190

459

1.1

131

242

3,268

1,637

880

3.6

77

97

3,764

1,827

1,339

2.7

84

111

127

104

99

-

160

187

177

103

250

-

199

219

4,068

2,034

1,688

-

92

119

31 Mar 2010
Consumer/ Private
Banking
Institutional Banking
Total non-performing
loans (NPL)
Debt securities
Contingent liabilities &
others
Total non-performing
assets (NPA)

13

DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

By geography

31 Mar 2011
Singapore
Hong Kong
Rest of Greater China
South and South-east
Asia
Rest of the World
Total non-performing
loans
Debt securities
Contingent liabilities
& others
Total non-performing
assets
31 Dec 2010
Singapore
Hong Kong
Rest of Greater China
South and South-east
Asia
Rest of the World
Total non-performing
loans
Debt securities
Contingent liabilities
& others
Total non-performing
assets
31 Mar 2010
Singapore
Hong Kong
Rest of Greater China
South and South-east
Asia
Rest of the World
Total non-performing
loans
Debt securities
Contingent liabilities
& others
Total non-performing
assets

NPA
($m)

SP
($m)

GP
($m)

NPL
(% of loans)

(GP+SP)/NPA
(%)

(GP+SP)/
unsecured
NPA
(%)

571
328
240

193
186
155

648
368
151

0.7
0.9
1.7

147
169
128

321
244
184

175

99

212

1.1

178

211

1,492

529

160

9.3

46

52

2,806

1,162

1,539

1.8

96

127

25

6

105

-

444

1,586

267

105

259

-

136

153

3,098

1,273

1,903

-

103

134

594
359
250

196
212
166

613
369
145

0.8
1.0
1.9

136
162
124

300
230
176

164

107

189

1.2

180

185

1,511

531

160

9.5

46

50

2,878

1,212

1,476

1.9

93

121

28

6

124

-

464

1,300

307

127

252

-

123

134

3,213

1,345

1,852

-

100

127

700
540
361

211
308
199

559
335
126

1.1
1.6
3.1

110
119
90

277
180
143

149

72

170

1.2

162

180

2,014

1,037

149

12.9

59

64

3,764

1,827

1,339

2.7

84

111

127

104

99

-

160

187

177

103

250

-

199

219

4,068

2,034

1,688

-

92

119

14

DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

By industry
($m)

31 Mar 2011

31 Dec 2010

31 Mar 2010

NPA

SP

NPA

SP

NPA

SP

462
98
115
274

284
32
16
120

502
90
118
248

325
25
17
107

697
131
175
459

375
24
27
280

630

212

646

183

290

121

948

374

960

399

1,649

818

Professionals & private individuals
(except housing loans)

179

76

173

74

212

94

Others

100

48

141

82

151

88

2,806
25

1,162
6

2,878
28

1,212
6

3,764
127

1,827
104

Contingent liabilities & others

267

105

307

127

177

103

Total non-performing assets

3,098

1,273

1,345

4,068

2,034

By loan classification
($m)

31 Mar 2011

Manufacturing
Building and construction
Housing loans
General commerce
Transportation, storage &
communications
Financial institutions, investment &
holding companies

Total non-performing loans
Debt securities

Non-performing assets
Substandard
Doubtful
Loss
Total
Restructured assets
Substandard
Doubtful
Loss
Total

3,213

31 Dec 2010

31 Mar 2010

NPA

SP

NPA

SP

NPA

SP

2,091
622
385
3,098

409
479
385
1,273

2,086
737
390
3,213

374
580
391
1,345

2,078
1,311
679
4,068

269
1,086
679
2,034

443
109
30
582

48
97
31
176

443
145
28
616

47
128
28
203

402
106
34
542

47
86
34
167

By collateral type
($m)

31 Mar 2011

31 Dec 2010

31 Mar 2010

NPA

NPA

NPA

2,375

2,523

3,133

Secured non-performing assets by collateral type
Properties

274

250

520

Shares and debentures
Fixed deposits
Others

99
40
310

85
38
317

106
24
285

3,098

3,213

4,068

Unsecured non-performing assets

Total

15

DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
By period overdue
($m)

31 Mar 2011

31 Dec 2010

31 Mar 2010

NPA

NPA

NPA

Not overdue
180 days overdue

1,178
328
93
1,499

1,294
225
124
1,570

1,653
265
245
1,905

Total

3,098

3,213

4,068

Non-performing assets fell 4% from the previous quarter
to $3.10 billion, with the non-performing loan rate declining
from 1.9% to 1.8%. Thirty-eight percent of non-performing
assets were still current in interest and principal
repayments, similar to the previous quarter.

Allowance coverage rose to 103% of non-performing
assets and to 134% if collateral was considered,
compared to 100% and 127% respectively in the
previous quarter.

FUNDING SOURCES
($m)
Customer deposits 1/
Interbank liabilities 2/
Other borrowings and liabilities 2/
Shareholders’ funds
Total

31 Mar 2011

31 Dec 2010

31 Mar 2010

199,536
21,185
44,786
27,430
292,937

193,692
18,854
44,565
26,599
283,710

181,560
10,382
43,911
26,183
262,036

Notes:
1/
Includes customer deposits classified as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss on the balance sheet
2/
Includes liabilities classified as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss on the balance sheet

16

DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 1/
($m)
By currency and product
Singapore dollar
Fixed deposits
Savings accounts
Current accounts
Others
Hong Kong dollar
Fixed deposits
Savings accounts
Current accounts
Others
US dollar
Fixed deposits
Savings accounts
Current accounts
Others
Others
Fixed deposits
Savings accounts
Current accounts
Others
Total
Fixed deposits
Savings accounts
Current accounts
Others

31 Mar 2011

31 Dec 2010

31 Mar 2010

115,409
20,078
78,983
15,619
729
21,188
10,801
6,622
3,261
504
29,111
15,187
3,218
8,965
1,741
33,828
27,755
1,861
2,586
1,626
199,536
73,821
90,684
30,431
4,600

112,228
20,081
76,417
14,916
814
23,220
12,946
7,082
3,081
111
30,022
16,064
3,255
9,777
926
28,222
22,289
2,035
2,341
1,557
193,692
71,380
88,789
30,115
3,408

104,748
18,691
71,473
13,213
1,371
23,195
12,040
7,526
3,477
152
27,282
14,490
3,412
7,253
2,127
26,335
19,405
2,124
2,485
2,321
181,560
64,626
84,535
26,428
5,971

Note:
1/ Includes customer deposits classified as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss on the balance sheet

Customer deposits rose 3% from the previous quarter to
$199.5 billion, with Singapore dollar savings accounts and
Chinese yuan fixed deposits leading the growth.

These increases were partially offset by declines in
Hong Kong and US dollar deposits.

OTHER BORROWINGS & LIABILITIES
($m)
Subordinated term debts 1/
Other debt securities in issue 2/
Due within 1 year
Due after 1 year
Others
Total

31 Mar 2011

31 Dec 2010

31 Mar 2010

6,252

6,398

7,662

585
1,683
36,266
44,786

505
1,655
36,007
44,565

248
331
35,670
43,911

Notes:
1/ All subordinated term debts issued are unsecured
2/ Unsecured

17

DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
VALUE AT RISK AND TRADING INCOME
The Group uses a Value at Risk (VaR) measure as one mechanism for monitoring and controlling trading risk. The VaR is
calculated using a one-day time horizon and a 99% confidence interval. The following table shows the period-end, average,
high and low VaR for the trading risk exposure of the Group for the period from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011. The Group’s
trading book VaR methodology is based on Historical Simulation VaR.

($m)

1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011
Average
High
Low

As at 31 March 2011

Total

38

27

42

15

The charts below provide the range of VaR and the daily distribution of trading income in the trading portfolio for the
period from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011.
D BSH Gr oup Va R for Tr a ding Book
35
30
No. of Days

25
20
15
10
5
> 41- 42

> 40- 41

> 39- 40

> 38- 39

> 37- 38

> 36- 37

> 35- 36

> 34- 35

> 33- 34

> 32- 33

> 31- 32

> 30- 31

> 29- 30

> 28- 29

> 27- 28

> 26- 27

> 25- 26

> 24- 25

> 23- 24

> 22- 23

> 21- 22

> 20- 21

> 19- 20

> 18- 19

> 17- 18

> 16- 17

> 15- 16

0

Va R (S$ millio n )

Daily Distribution of Treasury & Markets Group Trading Income
(1 Apr 2010 to 31 Mar 2011)
45
40
35

25
20
15
10
5

Trading income (S$ million)

18

>28-30

>26-28

>24-26

>22-24

>20-22

>18-20

>16-18

>14-16

>12-14

>10-12

>8-10

>6-8

>4-6

>2-4

>0-2

>(2)-0

>(4)-(2)

>(6)-(4)

>(8)-(6)

>(10)-(8)

>(12)-(10)

>(14)-(12)

>(16)-(14)

>(18)-(16)

>(20)-(18)

>(22)-(20)

>(24)-(22)

>(26)-(24)

>(28)-(26)

>(30)-(28)

>(32)-(30)

0
>(34)-(32)

No. of days

30

DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CAPITAL ADEQUACY
($m)
Tier 1
Share capital
Disclosed reserves and others
Less: Tier 1 Deductions
Eligible Tier 1
Tier 2
Loan allowances admitted as Tier 2
Subordinated debts
Revaluation surplus from equity securities
Less: Tier 2 Deductions
Total eligible capital
Risk-weighted assets
Capital adequacy ratio (%)
Core Tier 1 ratio
Tier 1 ratio
Tier 2 ratio
Total (Tier 1 & 2) ratio

31 Mar 2011

31 Dec 2010

31 Mar 2010

8,784
23,103
(5,051)
26,836

8,780
23,927
(5,064)
27,643

8,440
21,194
(6,084)
23,550

667
5,174
112
(134)
32,655
189,644

696
5,281
149
(142)
33,627
182,694

662
5,955
102
(142)
30,127
175,850

11.5
14.2
3.0
17.2

11.8
15.1
3.3
18.4

11.3
13.4
3.7
17.1

The Group’s capital adequacy ratio decreased from 18.4% in the previous quarter to 17.2% due to redemption of preference
shares in the quarter and increase in risk-weighted assets. The preference shares redeemed comprised of US$ 725m and
$100m non-cumulative guaranteed preference shares, issued by DBS Capital Funding Corporation.

UNREALISED VALUATION SURPLUS
($m)
Properties
Financial investments
Total

31 Mar 2011

31 Dec 2010

31 Mar 2010

527
72
599

507
26
533

499
73
572

The amount of unrealised valuation surplus increased from $533 million in the previous quarter to $599 million mainly due to
improved valuations of financial investments.

19

DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Consolidated Income Statement
1st Qtr
2011

1st Qtr
2010

+/(-)
%

4th Qtr
2010

+/(-)
%

Income
Interest income
Interest expense
Net interest income
Net fee and commission income
Net trading income
Net (loss)/income from financial instruments designated at fair value
Net income from financial investments
Other income

1,485
363
1,122
416
269
(11)
84
29

1,372
306
1,066
341
260
(30)
50
26

8
19
5
22
3
63
68
12

1,461
355
1,106
358
154
10
39
62

2
2
1
16
75
NM
>100
(53)

Total income

1,909

1,713

11

1,729

10

Expenses
Employee benefits
Depreciation of properties and other fixed assets
Other expenses
Allowances for credit and other losses

405
46
322
125

338
48
316
355

20
(4)
2
(65)

362
56
362
157

12
(18)
(11)
(20)

Total expenses

898

1,057

(15)

937

(4)

1,011
24
1,035

656
22
678

54
9
53

792
24
816

28
27

140
895

89
589

57
52

71
745

97
20

807
88
895

532
57
589

52
54
52

678
67
745

19
31
20

1st Qtr
2011

1st Qtr
2010

+/(-)
%

4th Qtr
2010

+/(-)
%

895

589

52

745

20

(19)
(18)

31
(3)

NM
(>100)

(97)
3

80
NM

92
(66)
3
(8)

230
23
(22)
259

(60)
NM
NM
NM

(439)
(42)
26
(549)

NM
(57)
(88)
99

887

848

5

196

>100

818
69
887

795
53
848

3
30
5

159
37
196

>100
86
>100

In $ millions

Profit
Share of profits of associates
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Net profit
Attributable to:
Shareholders
Non-controlling interests

Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
In $ millions
Net profit
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations
Share of other comprehensive income of associates
Available-for-sale financial assets
Net valuation taken to equity
Transferred to income statement on sale
Tax on items taken directly to or transferred from equity
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Total comprehensive income
Attributable to:
Shareholders
Non-controlling interests

20

DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Balance Sheets
31 Mar
2011

GROUP
31 Dec
2010 1/

31 Mar
2010

Cash and balances with central banks
Singapore Government securities and treasury bills
Due from banks
Financial assets at fair value though profit or loss 2/
Positive fair values for financial derivatives
Loans and advances to customers
Financial investments
Securities pledged
Subsidiaries
Investments in associates
Goodwill on consolidation
Properties and other fixed assets
Investment properties
Deferred tax assets
Other assets

29,344
11,697
23,916
11,452
16,241
157,060
26,670
1,972

31,203
11,546
20,306
10,179
16,767
151,698
26,550
1,982

29,273
13,967
15,850
13,133
15,588
133,268
22,695
1,596

811
4,802
1,006
355
98
7,513

813
4,802
1,025
358
102
6,379

687
5,820
1,087
409
118
8,545

TOTAL ASSETS

292,937

283,710

262,036

Due to banks
Due to non-bank customers
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 3/
Negative fair values for financial derivatives
Bills payable
Current tax liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Other liabilities
Other debt securities in issue
Subordinated term debts

21,084
193,030
11,571
16,913
675
914
37
7,242
2,268
6,252

18,811
187,695
10,228
17,222
601
879
40
6,574
2,160
6,398

10,081
176,309
10,340
15,300
761
816
52
9,816
579
7,662

TOTAL LIABILITIES

259,986

250,608

32,951

Share capital
Treasury shares
Other reserves
Revenue reserves
SHAREHOLDERS’ FUNDS

In $ millions

31 Mar
2011

COMPANY
31 Dec
2010 1/

31 Mar
2010

10,451

10,438

9,713

22

63

65

10,473

10,501

9,778

6

5

5

231,716

6

5

5

33,102

30,320

10,467

10,496

9,773

8,784
(43)
7,063
11,626

8,780
(84)
7,084
10,819

8,440
(86)
7,124
10,705

8,784

8,780

8,440

47
1,636

79
1,637

53
1,280

27,430

26,599

26,183

10,467

10,496

9,773

5,521

6,503

4,137

32,951

33,102

30,320

10,467

10,496

9,773

16,877
92,832
1,457,841

16,031
95,918
1,347,522

16,450
86,291
1,458,464

11.61

11.25

11.20

4.43

4.44

4.17

11.39

11.04

10.99

4.37

4.38

4.10

ASSETS

LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS
EQUITY

Non-controlling interests
TOTAL EQUITY
OFF BALANCE SHEET ITEMS
Contingent liabilities
Commitments
Financial derivatives
OTHER INFORMATION
Net asset value per ordinary share ($)
(i) Based on existing ordinary share capital
(ii) Assuming conversion of outstanding preference
shares to ordinary shares

Notes:
1/ Audited
2/ Includes customer loans, interbank assets, other government securities and treasury bills, corporate debt securities and equity securities
3/ Includes customer deposits, interbank liabilities, other debt securities in issue and other financial liabilities

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DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
GROUP

In $ millions
Balance at 1 January 2011

Ordinary
shares
8,533

Issue of shares upon exercise of share options

3

Reclassification of reserves upon exercise of
share options

1

Convertible
preference
shares

Treasury
shares

Other
reserves

Revenue
reserves

247

(84)

7,084

10,819

Cost of share-based payments
Draw-down of reserves upon vesting of

41

performance shares

Total

Noncontrolling
interests

Total equity

26,599

6,503

33,102

3

3

(1)

-

-

10

10

10

(41)

-

-

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Redemption of preference shares issued by a

-

subsidiary
Total comprehensive income

11

807

818

(38)

(38)

(1,013)

(1,013)

69

887

Balance at 31 March 2011

8,537

247

(43)

7,063

11,626

27,430

5,521

32,951

Balance at 1 January 2010

8,188

247

(114)

6,879

10,173

25,373

4,126

29,499

Issue of shares upon exercise of share options

4

Reclassification of reserves upon exercise of
share options

1

Cost of share-based payments
Draw-down of reserves upon vesting of

28

performance shares

4

4

(1)

-

-

11

11

11

(28)

-

-

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Total comprehensive income
Balance at 31 March 2010

8,193

247

(86)

(42)

(42)

263

532

795

53

848

7,124

10,705

26,183

4,137

30,320

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DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Statement of Changes in Equity
COMPANY

In $ millions
Balance at 1 January 2011

Ordinary
shares
8,533

Issue of shares upon exercise of share options

3

Reclassification of reserves upon exercise of share options

1

Convertible
preference
shares
247

Other
reserves
79

Revenue reserves

Total equity

1,637

10,496
3

Cost of share-based payments

(1)

-

10

10
(41)

(41)

Draw-down of reserves upon vesting of performance shares
Total comprehensive income

(1)

(1)

Balance at 31 March 2011

8,537

247

47

1,636

10,467

Balance at 1 January 2010

8,188

247

71

1,280

9,786

Issue of shares upon exercise of share options

4

Reclassification of reserves upon exercise of share options

1

4
(1)

Cost of share-based payments
Draw-down of reserves upon vesting of performance shares

Balance at 31 March 2010

8,193

247

-

11

11

(28)

(28)

53

1,280

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9,773

DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
In $ millions
Cash flows from operating activities
Net profit for the year

1st Qtr
2011

1st Qtr
2010

895

589

Adjustments for non-cash items:
Allowances for credit and other losses
Depreciation of properties and other fixed assets
Share of profits of associates
Net gain on disposal of properties and other fixed assets
Net gain on disposal of financial investments
Income tax expense
Profit before changes in operating assets & liabilities

125
46
(24)
(6)
(84)
140
1,092

355
48
(22)
(14)
(50)
89
995

Increase/(Decrease) in:
Due to banks
Due to non-bank customers
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Other liabilities including bills payable
Debt securities and borrowings

2,273
5,335
1,343
360
28

973
(2,139)
1,123
2,863
(253)

(Increase)/Decrease in:
Change in restricted balances with central banks
Singapore Government securities and treasury bills
Due from banks
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Loans and advances to customers
Financial investments
Other assets

754
(151)
(3,619)
(1,273)
(5,472)
(42)
(557)

(1,161)
1,993
6,355
(1,876)
(3,636)
3,081
(2,663)

(101)

(78)

Tax paid

5,577

Net cash (used in)/ generated from operating activities (1)

(30)

Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of interest in associates
Dividends from associates
Purchase of properties and other fixed assets
Proceeds from disposal of properties and other fixed assets

(15)
12
(34)
9

18
(18)
22

Net cash (used in)/ generated from investing activities (2)

(28)

22

Cash flows from financing activities
Increase in share capital and share premium
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Payment upon redemption of preference shares

4
(38)
(1,013)

5
(42)
-

Net cash used in financing activities (3)
Exchange translation adjustments (4)

(1,047)
-

(37)
35

Net change in cash and cash equivalents (1)+(2)+(3)+(4)
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March

(1,105)
25,112
24,007

5,597
19,281
24,878

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DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Additional Information
ISSUANCE OF ORDINARY SHARES
(a)

The movement in the number of issued and fully paid-up ordinary shares for the first quarter ended 31 March 2011 is
as follows:
At 1 January 2011
Exercise of share options pursuant to the DBSH Share Option Plan
At 31 March 2011

2,308,790,261
306,099
2,309,096,360

Weighted average number of shares for first quarter 2011
- ordinary shares
- fully diluted

2,308,918,742
2,410,428,886

The fully diluted shares took into account the effect of a full conversion of non-voting convertible preference shares
(CPS) and non-voting redeemable CPS, and the exercise of all outstanding share options granted to employees when
such shares would be issued to a price lower than the average share price during the period.
(b)

New ordinary shares that would have been issued on conversion of preference shares and exercise of share option
are as follows:
31 Mar 2011
31 Dec 2010
31 Mar 2010
(Number)
180,654
180,654
180,654
Conversion of non-voting CPS
99,713,061
99,713,061
99,713,061
Conversion of non-voting redeemable CPS
7,852,538
11,417,819
13,523,238
Exercise of share options

(c)

The movement in the number of treasury shares for the first quarter ended 31 March 2011 is as follows:
5,762,894
At 1 January 2011
(2,831,680)
Vesting of performance shares
2,931,214
At 31 March 2011

ADOPTION OF NEW OR REVISED FRS AND INT FRS
FRS 24 Related Party Disclosures (2009)
The revised standard clarifies the definition of a related party to simplify the identification of such relationships, and eliminates
inconsistencies in its application.
Amongst other changes, the revised standard expands the definition of a related party, and would treat two entities under the
same parent as related to each other if the parent has control/joint control over one entity and control/joint control/significant
influence over the other entity.
Improvements to FRSs (2010)
As part of IASB’s annual improvements project, there are amendments made to 7 standards this year. These revisions are of
a technical or clarifying nature, and the main revision this year pertains to FRS 107 Financial Instruments: Disclosures, where
the financial effects of collateral and other credit enhancements are required to be disclosed.
There is no material impact expected on the Group’s financial statements from the adoption of the above revisions.

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