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National Bank of Kuwait 2#3PUBLIC Contents Section 1 Overview of NBK Section 2 Strategy and Business Overview Section 3 Operating Environment Section 4 Financial Performance Highlights Section 5 Appendix National Bank of Kuwait 3#4PUBLIC NBK is Kuwait's Leading Banking Group Background Ownership " Snapshot Established in 1952 as the first local and home-grown GCC bank, and first shareholding company in Kuwait The leading banking group in Kuwait in terms of assets, customer deposits and customer loans and advances More than 30% market share of assets in Kuwait Ranked amongst the 50 safest commercial banks in the world by Global Finance, named the most valuable banking brand in Kuwait, and top 10 bank in the region by Brand Finance Established by a group of leading Kuwaiti merchants, NBK has retained the same core shareholder base since its inception NBK's shares are listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange since 1984 with only one shareholder holding owning more than 5% of the Bank's share capital (PIFSS owns 5.77% as of December 2021) NBK's market capitalisation at 31 December 2021 was USD 23.7 bn. USD million Total Assets Financial snapshot 2019 2020 2021 96,763 98,239 109,939 Loans, advances & Islamic financing 54,719 57,866 65,198 Customer Deposits 52,663 56,543 60,433 Total Equity 14,080 13,689 14,767 Net Operating Income 2,960 2,785 2,996 Net Profit attributable 1,327 814 1,198 34.0% 37.0% 39.6% Cost to Income (%) Operations The Bank's core businesses are (i) consumer and private banking, (ii) corporate banking, (iii) Islamic banking and (iv) investment banking and asset management The Bank operates across 14* countries with a predominant focus on the MENA region. Net Interest Margin (%) 2.56% 2.21% 2.21% NPL Ratio (%) 1.10% 1.72% 1.04% Credit Ratings Loan Loss Coverage Ratio (%) 272% 220% 300% Rating Agency Long Term Rating Standalone Rating Outlook Return on Average Equity (%) 12.3% 7.0% 10.2% MOODY'S A1 a3 Stable STANDARD Tier 1 Ratio (%) 15.9% 16.0% 15.7% A a- Negative & POOR'S Fitch Ratings A+ a- Stable Capital Adequacy Ratio (%) 17.8% 18.4% 18.1% *In February 2022, NBK signed an SPA agreement to sell its branch in Jordan to Arab Jordan Investment Bank. Notes: Through out the investor presentation, the USD/KD exchange rate used is .30250 for year-end figures and .30390 for interim figures. The rates are based on the Central Bank of Kuwait's closing exchange rates as of 31/12/2021 and 31/03/2022. National Bank of Kuwait 4#5PUBLIC Regional and International Geographic Presence Europe Location Year established/acquired London 1983 Geneva 1984 Paris - 1987 Legal Structure - Branches Subsidiary - 1 Subsidiary - 1 Subsidiary - 1 US Location Year established/acquired Legal Structure - Branches New York 1984 Branch - 1 *In February 2022, NBK signed an SPA agreement to sell its branch in Jordan to Arab Jordan Investment Bank. Middle East Location Year established/acquired Kuwait 1952 Egypt - 2007 Iraq-2005 Lebanon 1996 Jordan 2004* Bahrain 1987 UAE 2008 Saudi Arabia - 2006 Asia Location Year established/acquired Legal Structure - Branches Shanghai 2005 Singapore 1984 Branch - 1 Branch - 1 Legal Structure - Branches Parent - 68 Subsidiary - 53 Subsidiary - 4 Subsidiary - 2 Branch 1 Branch - 2 Branch - 2 Branch -3 National Bank of Kuwait 5#6PUBLIC Key Strengths High credit ratings and among the top brand values regionally NBK has one of the highest credit ratings in the MENA region Ranked amongst the 50 safest commercial banks in the world by Global Finance, named most valuable banking brand in Kuwait and among the top 10 in the Middle East by Brand Finance Largest banking group in Kuwait with dominant market position As at 31 December 2021, the Bank was the largest bank in Kuwait in terms of total assets, loans and customer deposits. In addition, the Bank enjoys a dominant market share across its business segments NBK also has one of the largest and most diversified distribution networks Sound and consistent financial performance Long history of profitability, even throughout the global financial crisis Excellent asset quality with an NPL ratio standing at 1.04% at end-2021 Strong liquidity serving as a buffer in times of need الوطني NBK Stable shareholder base and strong management team Established in 1952 by a group of leading Kuwaiti merchants and has retained the same core shareholder base since NBK's stable shareholder base is complemented by a strong and stable Board of Directors and a long-serving executive team with in-depth experience Strong investment banking capability NBK conducts its investment banking and asset management business through its subsidiary, Watani Investment Company K.S.C.C. (Known as NBK Capital) Only banking group in Kuwait to provide both conventional and Islamic banking Following its consolidation of Boubyan Bank in 2012, NBK became the only banking group in Kuwait to offer both conventional and Islamic banking services This has allowed the Bank to leverage off the opportunities across both markets, particularly given the growing importance of Islamic Finance in Kuwait A strong regional and international network Operations in 14 countries, 8 of which are in the MENA region. The Bank continues to explore opportunities to expand geographically with a primary focus on further strengthening operations in MENA region National Bank of Kuwait 6#7PUBLIC Contents Section 1 Overview of NBK Section 2 Strategy and Business Overview Section 3 Operating Environment Section 4 Financial Performance Highlights Section 5 Appendix National Bank of Kuwait 7#8PUBLIC NBK's Strategy The Group's strategy, which is based on two main pillars, focuses on defending and growing its leadership position in Kuwait whilst also diversifying its business ✓ Corporate Banking Digital transformation of the core Defend and Grow Leadership Position in Kuwait Maintain excellence and market leadership position, to expand market shares and to maintain discipline in managing both risks and costs ✓ Consumer Banking Private Banking " The Bank aims to (i) remain the primary banker for the leading local companies whilst continuing to be active in the mid-market sector; (ii) remain the bank of choice for foreign companies and continuing to serve at least 75% of those companies and (iii) maintain its current market share in trade finance (over 30%). To achieve the above, NBK will leverage off its different services, expand its coverage and broaden the range of products and services offered. NBK intends to expand its consumer customer base by focusing on profitable consumer segments (such as the affluent and mass affluent segments) and by attracting new clients such as the SMEs. Through the above, the Bank aims to maintain its leadership position, maintain its focus on delivery of superior customer service experience and achieve the lowest cost of funds among Kuwaiti conventional banks. Within the private banking sector, NBK aims to continue to provide a unique proposition to high net worth clients in collaboration with its investment arm. NBK also aims to provide superior customer service through its highly experienced bankers. The Bank also aims to leverage off its existing brand and experience (particularly in Switzerland) to provide access to leading funds and broaden its product portfolio. Business diversification leveraging digital disruption Geographical, and product and service diversification Includes expanding regional presence, establishing an Islamic banking franchise and building a leading regional investment bank. Expand Regional Presence ✓ Establish an Islamic Franchise Build Regional powerhouse in Wealth Management The Bank's geographic diversification strategy is to leverage its fundamental strengths and capabilities, including its international reach and strong regional relationships, to build a regional platform and support growth in key markets. NBK focuses on markets with long-term potential through a combination of high growth economies, sound demographic trends and opportunities aligned with the Bank's competitive advantages. The Bank's strategy, in relation to its Islamic subsidiary, is to differentiate it from other domestic Islamic banks through a clear focus on high net worth and affluent clients and large and mid-market corporate customers. NBK looks to establish its business as a leading regional investment banking, asset management, brokerage and research operation and to leverage the Group's strong regional position to cross sell these products across the MENA region. National Bank of Kuwait 8#9PUBLIC Kuwait Operations " NBK is a universal bank and the industry leader in all key business segments in Kuwait with an average market share of 30% Corporate Banking Remain the primary banker for most of the local blue-chip companies, and an active player in the mid-market Remain bank of choice among foreign corporations and continue serving 75% of them active in the Kuwaiti market Maintain current market share in excess of 30% in trade finance in Kuwait Offer differentiated services to large corporate clients leveraging other NBK units Increase market share in medium corporate segment through focused teams and relationship management Focus on Government mega projects benefiting from NBK's large capital base Maintain asset quality with emphasis on credit control and risk management " Overview and strategy Consumer Banking Maintain undisputed leadership in retail banking with leading market share and the highest customer penetration among conventional banks Maintain focus on customer service Expand client base with focus on profitable consumer segments such as affluent and mass affluent, and aim to attract new bankable clients such as SMEs Achieve lowest cost of funds among Kuwaiti commercial banks Pioneer innovative multi-channel solutions including state of the art internet, mobile banking and call center services Focus on the evolution to segment of one by providing tailor-made propositions aiming at better cross-sell, increased product penetration, proactive attrition management utilizing the latest tools and technologies Private Banking Continue to provide a unique proposition to HNW clientele in collaboration with NBK Capital and the bank's international network Provide access to best of breed international funds leveraging NBK Banque Privee's wealth management expertise Provide the best service with a dedicated team of over 30 well qualified and experienced private bankers Leverage NBK's strong brand to acquire new clients and retain onshore relationships Broaden the product portfolio to accommodate growing needs NBK is a full-service bank that offers a broad suite of financial services and products to clients, meeting their ever growing and evolving demands National Bank of Kuwait 9#10PUBLIC International Operations NBK's international operations has been traditionally contributing to 25% of the Group's bottom line with the Bank aspiring to increase this contribution. The Bank generally aims to maintain a majority stake in its subsidiaries or at least maintain a decision making role. International NBK's international presence is a differentiating factor for the Bank and an extension of the MENA franchise enabling better service and strengthening client relationships. London Specifically within the MENA region, the Bank is focused on growing its business in existing and new markets through attracting increased corporate and private customers. Meanwhile, across the international locations, the Bank's focus is on servicing its private and corporate customers who are active internationally and growing its business with international companies that are active in the MENA region. Within its international network, NBK is focused on managing risks and costs to improve efficiency and achieve long-term cost savings and productivity gains. Established or acquired Branches Legal structure 1983 1 Subsidiary New York 1984 1 Branch Geneva 1984 1 Subsidiary Singapore 1984 1 Branch Paris 1987 1 Subsidiary Shanghai 2005 1 Branch Overview of Performance MENA region Revenue Trends (USD mn) Balance Sheet Trends (USD mn) Bahrain 1987 2 Branch ■Net Operating Income ■Net Profit ■Segment Assets Lebanon 1996 2 Subsidiary 729 741 43,655 681 36,692 Jordan 2004 1 Branch 33,550 371 305 165 Iraq 2005 4 Subsidiary Saudi Arabia 2006 3 Branch Egypt 2007 52 62 Subsidiary 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 UAE Notes: In February 2022, NBK announced an SPA agreement to sell its branch in Jordan to Arab Jordan Investment Bank. 2008 2 Branch National Bank of Kuwait 10#11PUBLIC Boubyan Bank (59.9% owned subsidiary) Market share of Total Assets (%) 8.2% 7.6% 6.5% 5.7% 5.5% 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Market share of Total Deposits (%) 9.6% 10.0% 7.9% 8.5% 8.9% 2017 2018 2019 Notes: Market share data based on the consolidated data of all banks operating in Kuwait. 2020 2021 Highlights ☐ Islamic banking has been gaining ground in the Kuwaiti market, representing more than 40% of assets and deposits at year-end 2020. After a series of gradual share acquisitions since 2009, NBK's stake in Boubyan bank reached 58.4% in 2012. Through Boubyan, NBK aims at diversifying its income stream, complementing its product offering as well as targeting a new segment of clients. ■ The size and market share development of Boubyan relative to other Islamic banks leaves significant room for repositioning the bank and acquiring market share. ■ As the largest single shareholder, NBK is committed to the future growth and transformation of Boubyan Bank and establishing a strong presence in the growing Islamic banking segment. Leading international consulting firms have assisted Boubyan in developing a new strategy aiming to differentiate the bank from other players with a clear focus on HNWI, affluent and mid/large companies. ■ The Bank's transformation and strategy implementation is led by a highly proficient management team with extensive regional banking experience, with key positions filled by NBK veterans aligned with the NBK culture. National Bank of Kuwait 11#12PUBLIC Digital Transformation Strategy With a solid digital transformation strategy, we are committed to our strong ambitions to be relevant to our customers' needs in the era of new normal, to enhance efficiency and to increase stakeholders' value through our two- pronged approach 1. Digital transformation of the core (comprehensive program to transform our business in Kuwait) We developed our digital agenda with strong ambitions Being and percieved as the digital leader and trendsetter in Kuwait Building "next generation digital banking" to deliver the best experience to our customers Establishing a digital working environment - Building digital skillsets - Digital tools to work efficiently Digital Transformation programs across all segments (Consumer, Private, Corporate) Leveraging the change through six main pillars Business diversification 2. leveraging digital disruption (our key markets outside Kuwait) Enhancing Existing Channels Experience Developing New Channels Fully Digital Value Proposition New Way of Working Building New Digital Capabilities Trendsetting Innovation National Bank of Kuwait 12#13PUBLIC Our Initiatives Evidently Address Our Strategy New Bill splitting feature UEFA credit and prepaid card December 2020 November Digital Onboarding through PACI Push notifications January February March 00 Qmatic booking on MOB Update phone/ email through MOB/WOL Launched Tesla campaign for credit and prepaid Card ($ Salary allowance transfer form on WOL and MOB MOB augmented reality for credit card spending PACI signature on MOB 1st self service branch in Khiran Open Banking in Bahrain April May June July August September October Launched Business Banking Plus Co-op cashback campaign Eid cash via mobile branch Launched Business Concierge services powered by Peacock Rolled our Business Whatsapp for BB clients Best Offer Mechanism in MOB Pilot • . • Apple Widgets Side menu re- arrangement Money transfer with QR code Activate cards through MOB Samsung Pay (In app prov.) • Project Connect (SIT) App stores re-design RPA services December November $ International student offer for Shabab segment 2022 National Bank of Kuwait 13#14PUBLIC Achievements and Recognitions We launched the First Digital Bank in Kuwait Increased Digital Adoption at a high rate Weyay Bank Existing Business My Accounts Клет кассовића од мак 2002-01-18 и 15-40 We've made money easy We use super-smart, super-secure Accounts technology to offer you simple banking. Customer acquisition Current Account 3720630636 C 10,050.320 KWD Customer Retention Cards NBK Visa Signature Credit Card VISA 37206363 Prepaid Cards 10.050.320 KWD 2020 2021 MOB activation ratio * 50.4% 58.5% ^ Digital Transaction ratio for all self service channels * 97.2% 97.6% DIGITAL BEST BANK Recognition from International Awards KAWARD 2021 GLORAKCE FINANCIAL BEST INNOVATION LABS 2021 GLOBAL FINANCE Best Consumer Digital Bank Best Online Product Offerings Best Bill Payment & Presentment Best Mobile Banking App Best in Social Media Marketing & Services Best in Lending Most Innovative Digital Bank Best Financial Innovation Labs 2021 (Group Digital Office) * For targeted segments The Banker INNOVATION IN DIGITAL BANKING AWARDS 2021 Innovation in Digital Banking Awards 2021 National Bank of Kuwait 14#15PUBLIC Sustainability is Embedded in NBK's DNA and Strategy... NBK is deeply committed to our sustainability journey. We view our efforts at improving our sustainability as integral to improving our business performance and enhancing our positive impact in the world Key Highlights Sustainability Pillars Source: National Bank of Kuwait Contributing to Economic Development Serving Customers Leading in Governance Respecting and Developing People Giving Back to Our Community Caring for Our Environment 74.6% Kuwaitization Rate 94% Customer Satisfaction Score 45% Female Employees 41K Employee Training Hours 4.3% Community Investments to Pre Tax Profits LEED Gold Certification for New Headquarters Building National Bank of Kuwait 15#16PUBLIC Close Alignment With International Frameworks and ESG Raters Figure 1 Overview of the set of GRI Standards Foundation Starting point for using the GRI Standards GRI 101 Universal Standards General Disclosures GRI 102 To report contextual information about an organization Management Approach GRI 103 To report the management approach for each material topic || Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) • A sustainability reporting standard widely used by various organizations around the world It is composed of a set of universal standards (general disclosures), as well as topic-specific standard disclosures # of GRI reports: over 38,000 reports in database Economic Environmenta Social Topic- specific GRI GRI Standards 200 300 GRI 400 Select from these to report specific disclosures for each material topic GRI International ESG Raters • ESG ratings are evaluations of a company based on a . comparative assessment of their performance related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues Examples of ESG raters include: MSCI ESG Ratings, Dow Jones, FTSE Russell and Thomson Reuters MSCI Dow Jones Sustainability Indices In Collaboration with RobecoSAM FTSE Russell THOMSON REUTERS Main Reporting Framework International Framework for Sustainability International ESG Raters United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 17 goals which cover the following dimensions: Economy • Environment • Community • Labour rights THE GLOBAL GOALS For Sustainable Development 1 • Equality National Frameworks for Sustainability Kuwait National Development Plan (KNDP) • Global positioning High quality healthcare • Creative human capital Sustainable living environment Developed infrastructure • Sustainable diversified economy • Effective government administration Boursa Kuwait Sustainability Indicators • Includes 26 sustainability indicators, which are aligned to KNDP and cover the sustainability dimensions of Economy, Environment, Social and Governance. 1 10 12 13 14 15 со 秦二 X ABUM 17 #GLOBALGOALS كويت جديدة NEWKUWAIT بورصة الكويت BOURSA KUWAIT National Bank of Kuwait 16#17PUBLIC ...Having Long Engaged in Sustainability Initiatives and with Stakeholders NBK has supported national efforts, adopted frameworks and aligned itself with global initiatives, following a stakeholder-focused and standards-aligned approach to promote sustainability Major ESG Initiatives, Commitments and Partnerships بورصة الكويت BOURSA KUWAIT WOMEN'S GRI 1 DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABLE GOALS E POWERMETT كويت جديدة 10 1112 8 NEWKUWAIT PRINCIPLES EQUALITY 13 MEANS 1415 x 16 17 & SUSTAINABLE Y GOALS 2016/2017 Human Rights Statement 2020 A Pioneering Sustainability Journey, Recognised Externally FTSE4Good Included in FTSE Russell's FTSE4Good Index Series 2019 Present - REFINITIV™ R Included in Refinitiv AFE Low Carbon Select Index MENA 2020 Present - GLOBAL FINANCE Most Innovative Digital Bank in Kuwait 2021 Source: National Bank of Kuwait CDP DISCLOSURE INSIGHT ACTION Weyay 2021 Sustainable Financing Framework 2022 The Banker GLOBAL FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE SINCE 1926 Innovation in Digital Banking Award Middle East 2021 Brand Finance® Number 1 Banking Brand in Kuwait 2021 National Bank of Kuwait 17#18PUBLIC Contents Section 1 Overview of NBK Section 2 Strategy and Business Overview Section 3 Operating Environment Section 4 Financial Performance Highlights Section 5 Appendix National Bank of Kuwait 18#19PUBLIC Overview of Kuwait Overview Fiscal breakeven oil price ■ The State of Kuwait is a sovereign state on the coast of the Arabian Gulf with a population of 4.6 million ■ Kuwait is a constitutional monarchy, headed by His Highness the Emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah ■ Kuwait enjoys an open economy, dominated by the government sector. Its economy is primarily dependent on the oil industry, but has witnessed growing contribution from non-oil sectors ■ Kuwait has one of the lowest industry breakeven oil prices in the world and a fiscal breakeven lower than some other GCC countries, making it more resilient to low oil prices. It has one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds and very low debt, which underpins its investment grade sovereign credit rating ■ Kuwait has a long-term policy vision under the banner of "Kuwait Vision 2035". It encompasses six strategic aims: increasing GDP growth; encouraging the private sector; supporting human and social development; promoting demographic policies; enhancing and improving the effectiveness of government administration and consolidating the country's Islamic and Arab identity 100 Exc. investment income 90 Incl. investment income 80 70 68 60 62 54 50 46 62 32 98 74 74 72 66 55 55 48 63 88 100 90 80 8 78 70 26 60 56 50 50 45 40 40 14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 Key Indicators Sovereign Ratings Current Account Key economic indicators Government Revenues* (% GDP) Public Debt* (% GDP) 2021f 2022f A1/A+ / AA (M/S/F) $27 bn $59 bn 44% 50% 5% 3.5% Sources: Central Bank of Kuwait, Central Statistical Bureau, Ministry of Finance, NBK estimates *Fiscal year National Bank of Kuwait 19#20PUBLIC Kuwait's Economy GDP Growth Public Finance and Inflation " Recent Developments Following a decline of 8.9% in 2020 due to the twin shocks of Covid-19 and lower oil activity/prices, output is estimated to have rebounded by 1.1% in 2021, led by gains in private consumption and non-oil activity more broadly (+3.5%). Oil sector GDP is estimated to have contracted by 1% in 2021 in line with Kuwait's participation in the OPEC+ production cut agreement. Looking ahead, headline GDP growth could reach 8.5% in 2022 on oil (+12.8%) and non-oil sector output gains (+3.7%), with the latter benefitting from additional refining sector value-add. The fiscal deficit in FY21/22 is expected to narrow to around 8.5% of GDP from 33% of GDP the year before. With oil prices expected to average about $100/bbl, the fiscal balance could post a surplus of 8.8% of GDP in FY22/23- if expenditures come in at around the same level as is estimated for FY21/22. Inflation averaged 3.4% in 2021 and could reach 4.3% in 2022 amid elevated global food and commodity prices, rising housing rents and robust domestic demand. Consumer Sector Credit Growth " Real Estate Activity Consumer spending continued to accelerate in April, rising 35% y/y to KD2.9 billion, supported by robust demand and improved consumer confidence. Private credit expanded by almost 8.0% y/y in February 2022, the best reading since 2016, thanks to rebounding corporate credit growth (+3.6% y/y) and strong household borrowing (+13.4% y/y). Business credit grew at the fastest rate since November 2020, driven by strong lending to the oil & gas, industrial and real estate sectors. The CBK followed the US Fed and raised its key discount rate twice since March, by a total 50 bps to 2.0%, with more rate rises expected in 2022. Deposit growth, having turned positive in January, accelerated to 2.7% y/y in February, on increasing private sector deposits (+4.1% y/y), though government deposits continued to slide (-4.1% y/y). In 2021, property sales reached a 7-year high of KD3.7 billion, driven by buoyant residential sector activity. In March 2022, total sales were up 9% y/y to KD356 million. Final approval of a mortgage law in 2022 could boost activity (and prices) as well. Sources: Central Bank of Kuwait, Central Statistical Bureau, Ministry of Finance, Refinitiv, NBK estimates Total Real GDP (% y/y) Non-oil 10 8.5 10 5.7 3.8 5 3.1 2.4 2.5 1.5 1.1 -0.1 0.5 0.6 0 2.4 1.1 3.5 -0.6 -5 3.4 3.7 0 -5 сл 5 -8.8 -5.3 -10 -8.9 -10 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021e 2022f Private credit (change, % y/y) 10 Month end 8 6 10 12 month average 8 6 42 4 2 0 0 Feb-19 Aug-19 Feb-20 Aug-20 Feb-21 Aug-21 Feb-22 Real estate sales 12m average (KD mn) 300 Commercial 200 100 Residential 300 Investment 200 100 0 Mar-18 Mar-19 Mar-20 Mar-21 0 Mar-22 National Bank of Kuwait 20#21PUBLIC Kuwait's Banking Sector Snapshot The Kuwaiti banking sector comprises 22 banks, including 11 domestic banks (five conventional, five Shariah-compliant and one specialized), and branches of 11 international banks (10 conventional and one Islamic). The sector is well regulated by the Central Bank of Kuwait ("CBK") with a number of regulations and supervisory norms to ensure the safety of the banking sector including through strict supervision and imposition of prudential ratios, such as lending limits and concentrations, investment limits, liquidity and capital adequacy. The banking sector has demonstrated strong resilience and elevated levels of financial soundness over the past 10 years. In fact, the sector is very well capitalized, with an average Capital Adequacy Ratio of 19.2% in 4Q21, 8.7% higher than the required minimum of 10.5%. Non-performing loans to total loans stood at 1.4% in 4Q21. Key indicators (USD bn, end year) 1 Development of the Discount rate (%, end year) ■Loans ■ Deposits 139.7 3.5 130.9 3.5 122.1 122.0 126.6. 122.9 122.9 110.7 108.0 114.2 110.8 109.8 113.6 113.0 116.6 116.7 119.4 3.0 3.0 2.5 102.1 2.5 2.0 2.0 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0.0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022* Source: Central Bank of Kuwait / Refinitiv;* as of May 2022 Source: Central Bank of Kuwait / Refinitiv 1Loans refers to total credit facilities to residents and deposits refer to private resident deposits, all as reported by the Central Bank of Kuwait (as of Feb 2022) National Bank of Kuwait 21#22PUBLIC Dominant Kuwaiti Franchise NBK is the leading banking group in Kuwait with a market leading position across its business segments Total Assets (USD million) Customer Deposits (USD million) National Bank of Kuwait Kuwait Finance House Boubyan Bank Burgan Bank 109,939 National Bank of Kuwait 72,027 24,304 23,388 Gulf Bank 21,672 Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait 18,603 Kuwait Finance House Boubyan Bank Gulf Bank Burgan Bank Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait 60,433 52,453 18,575 14,228 13,758 12,937 Ahli United Bank 15,119 Ahli United Bank 10,281 Commercial Bank of Kuwait 14,180 Warba Bank 7,567 Warba Bank 11,835 Kuwait International Bank 10,364 Commercial Bank of Kuwait Kuwait International Bank 7,007 6,815 0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 Customer Loans & Advances (USD million) Net Profit attributable (USD million) National Bank of Kuwait Kuwait Finance House 65,198 National Bank of Kuwait 37,538 Boubyan Bank 18,225 Kuwait Finance House Commercial Bank of Kuwait 1,198 805 181 Gulf Bank 15,989 Boubyan Bank 160 Burgan Bank 14,861 Burgan Bank 150 Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait 11,197 Gulf Bank 139 Ahli United Bank 11,048 Kuwait International Bank 8,208 Ahli United Bank Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait 103 90 Warba Bank Commercial Bank of Kuwait 8,177 Warba Bank 53 7,531 Kuwait International Bank 36 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 Sources: Bank's annual reports. All data as of 31 December 2021 for Balance Sheet items and Income Statement Items. Note: Kuwait Finance House, Boubyan Bank, AUB, KIB and Warba Bank are Islamic banks while Burgan Bank, Gulf Bank, Commercial Bank of Kuwait and Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait are conventional banks. National Bank of Kuwait 22#23PUBLIC Contents Section 1 Overview of NBK Section 2 Strategy and Business Overview Section 3 Operating Environment Section 4 Financial Performance Highlights Section 5 Appendix National Bank of Kuwait 23#24PUBLIC Operating Performance & Profitability 2,785 Profitability (USD mn) ■Net Operating Income 2,996 ■ Net Profit Operating Income Composition (USD mn) ■NII & NI from Islamic financing 2,996 2,785 26% 25% ■Non-interest income 814 1,198 729 778 75% 74% 729 778 384 27% 29% 277 73% 71% 2020 2021 1Q 2021 1Q 2022 2020 2021 1Q 2021 1Q 2022 Return on average assets (%) 1.15% 1.13% 0.82% 1.41% 7.0% Return on average equity (%) 10.4% 10.2% 13.4% 2020 2021 1Q 2021 1Q 2022 2020 2021 1Q 2021 1Q 2022 National Bank of Kuwait 24#25PUBLIC Operating Performance & Profitability (cont'd) 1Q 2022 Op. income by type (%) 1Q 2022 Op. income by business line (%) Others, 6% FX, 5% Consumer & Private Banking,. 31% Corporate, 14% Fees, 18% Net Interest Income, 71% Others, 5% Net Interest Margin (%) 2.21% 2.21% Intern'l, 24% Cost to income (%) 39.6% 38.9% Inv Bkg & AM, 4% 37.0% 37.1% Islamic Banking, 22% 2020 2021 1Q 2021 1Q 2022 Net Interest Margin Drivers 2.26% 2.14% +0.03% -0.09% 2.26% -0.06% 2.14% 2020 2021 1Q 2021 1Q 2022 1Q 2021 Loans Others Deposits 1Q 2022 National Bank of Kuwait 25#26PUBLIC Balance Sheet Parameters Net loan portfolio (USD bn) ■Net Loans 65.2 ◆ Net loan growth YoY (%) 66.0 58.7 57.9 98.2 12.7% 12.3% 5.7% Dec-20 Dec-21 0.8% Loans to assets (USD bn) ■Total Assets ◆ Loans/Assets 109.9 102.0 110.9 58.9% 59.3% 59.5% 57.6% Mar-21 Mar-22 Dec-20 Dec-21 Low loan concentrations (as at 31 Mar. 2022) Loan exposure by sector (%) (as at 31 Mar. 2022) Crude Oil & Gases, 7% Manufacturing, Other, 12% 8% Financial 8% Trade & Commerce, 6% Personal, 34% Real Estate, 20% Construction, 2% -Purchase of Securities, 4% 84% Mar-21 Mar-22 Assets by Type (as at 31 Mar. 2022) Goodwill and other intangible assets, 2% Other, 2% Cash and ST funds, 15% CBK Bonds ■Top 20 Customers Others Inv. securities, 15% and Kuwait 16% Tbills, 3% Deposits with banks, 3% Loans, advances and Islamic financing to customers, 60% National Bank of Kuwait 26#27PUBLIC Funding and Liquidity Positions Funding Mix (Total Liabilities) ■Customer deposits Deposits from other Fls Due to banks Other borrowed funds CDs 12% 14% 14% 14% 11% 11% 11% 12% Customer and FI Deposits (USD bn) ■Customer Deposits ■FI Deposits 10.4 9.7 9.7 11.6 60.4 60.3 56.5 56.1 67% 63% 64% 62% 2020 2021 Mar-21 Mar-22 Dec-20 Loans to Customer and other FI Deposits Ratio (%) 92.1% 91.8% 89.3% 87.4% 2020 2021 Mar-21 Notes: 'Excludes investments in Central Bank of Kuwait Bonds and Kuwait Government Treasury Bonds Mar-22 Non-Gov't Debt, 33% Dec-21 Mar-21 Mar-22 Overview of Investment Securities¹ - USD 16.2 bn Other, 4% Equities, 1% As at 31 Dec. 2021 Gov't Debt (non Kuwait), 62% FVOCI 75% FVPL 5% Amortized Cost 20% National Bank of Kuwait 27#28PUBLIC Capitalization and Asset Quality Total Equity Breakdown (USD mn) Prudent capitalization (%) ■ Share capital ■Statutory reserves ■Retained Earnings ■ Tier 1 ■ Tier 2 Other Reserves & Treasury Shares 18.4% 18.1% 18.4% 17.8% 11,701 2.4% 2.4% 2.4% 2.4% 10,942 11,157 10,777 3,555 2,565 3,142 2,631 4,923 4,403 4,579 4,653 16.0% 15.7% 16.0% 15.4% 1,132 1,189 1,127 1,183 2,265 2,378 2,367 2,485 Dec-20 Dec-21 Mar-21 Mar-22 Prudent Provisioning (USD mn) ■Specific Provisions ■General Provisions 2,272 Dec-20 Provisions and Impairments Charges (USD mn) ■ Provisions for Credit Losses Other Impairment Losses 815 2,094 95 1,682 1,706 1,685 438 39 1,313 720 565 369 409 2019 2020 2021 Dec-21 220% Mar-21 Mar-22 Asset Quality Ratios (%) Loan Loss Coverage Ratio 300% NPL Ratio 302% 225% 399 141 0 1.72% 1.68% 41 1.04% 1.12% 141 2020 2021 1Q 2021 1Q 2022 Dec-20 Dec-21 Mar-21 Mar-22 Notes: 'Equity here refers to total equity attributable to the shareholders of National Bank of Kuwait S.A.K.P. National Bank of Kuwait 28#29PUBLIC Expected Credit Losses (ECL) 1Q 2022 Financial Statements ECL Disclosure (USD m) 31 March 2022 Stage1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total 61.0 1% Loans, advances and Islamic financing to customers 11% 63,194 4,334 765 68,292 Contingent liabilities Total Gross Loans (USD bn) ■ Stage 1 ■Stage 2 ■ Stage 3 68.3 67.0 1% 1% 8% 6% 91% 88% 93% 12,307 1,911 94 14,312 ECL allowance for credit facilities 546 506 607 1,659 Mar-21 ECL Allowance for Credit Facilities Dec-21 Mar-22 CBK Credit Provisions vs IFRS 9 ECL (USD m) CBK Provision 2,435 Stage 3 41% Stage 1 26% Stage 3 35% 495 Stage 1 29% Stage 3 37% Stage 1 33% Stage 2 33% Stage 2 36% Stage 2 30% ■ ECL⭑ 2,198 678 Excess over ECL 2,422 763 1,940 1,520 1,659 Mar-21 (USD 1,940m) Dec-21 (USD 1,520m) Mar-22 (USD 1,659m) Mar-21 Dec-21 Mar-22 * ECLS as per CBK guidelines National Bank of Kuwait 29#30PUBLIC Contents Section 1 Overview of NBK Section 2 Strategy and Business Overview Section 3 Operating Environment Section 4 Financial Performance Highlights Section 5 Appendix National Bank of Kuwait 30#31PUBLIC Kuwait Selected Mega Projects Project South Al Mutlaa City Sector Value (KD bn) Scope Housing 2.33 30,000 residential units, schools and other facilities Status Underway: Construction works are ongoing as per schedule. City Soil Works construction activities commenced in December 2021. Jahra & Sulaibiya Low Cost Housing City Housing 0.6 Low cost housing project north of Kuwait City; 824 Hectares Kuwait Environmental Remediation Programme (KERP) Clean Fuels Project (CFP) Oil & gas 0.65 Environmental remediation project to address the environmental damage resulting from the Gulf War Oil & gas 3.70 Specification upgrade and expansion of 2 existing refineries to produce 800,000 b/d Underway: Infrastructure works completed. Project was in the execution stage as per latest update in June-2021 and scheduled to complete in 2030. Construction works on an infrastructure package are completed. Underway: Five zones has been awarded as part of the North and South excavation, transportation and remediation projects with a combined value of KD 305 mn. P-3 bids submission closed by end-March 2022; KD 150 mn. Complete: Overall progress 100%. The project is currently under operation and the time for its shutdown mechanical maintenance is still unknown. Jurassic Non Associated Oil & Gas Reserves Expansion: Phase 2 Oil & gas 1.22 Petrochemical Facility at Al-Zour Oil & gas 2.0 North Shuaiba Power Plant Al-Zour North (IWPP) - P2 to P5 Power & Water 0.4 Power & water 0.5 Al-Khairan Power & Desalination Plant (IWPP) Power & water 0.51 Umm Al Hayman Waste Water (PPP) Power & water 0.47 Production of 120,000 b/d of wet crude and more than 300 million cubic feet a day (cf/d) of sour gas Underway: Construction activities completed on West and East Raudhatain field, Sabriyah and Umm Niqa. JPF-4 & 5 commenced in December 2021. Petrochemical plant to be integrated with Al-Zour refinery Dual-fuel plant with a net power generation capacity of 778 MW and includes 3 desalination units with a capacity of 45 MIGD 1800 MW of power generation capacity and 464,100m³ /day of desalination capacity Net capacity of a min 1,500 MW of power and a min 125 MIGD of desalinated water Initial treatment capacity of 500,000 m/d. Plant may replace Riqqa WWTP in future Planning/Underway: FEED works completed. Project Engineering and Management Services for 6 years contract has been awarded. KIPIC qualified 7 bidders for the main contract tender expected before end-2022. Bidding/Planning: Consultancy contract bids submitted in November 2021. Complete/Planning: P-1 is complete. Overall progress 55%. KAPP obtained approval to award the Transaction Advisory Services contract for P-2 & P-3; while request for main contract qualification is expected sometime in 2022. The P-4 & P-5 are under study. Bidding/Planning: KAPP obtained approval to award the Transaction Advisory Services contract. KAPP is expected to issue request for qualification sometime in 2022. Underway (pending): KAPP signed final agreements and financial closure has been achieved for the project. Construction works commenced, ongoing per schedule and set to be completed by Jan-2024. IPO will open for citizens once construction is completed. Kabd Municipal Solid Waste Project Power & water 0.3 Waste to energy facility; 50% of all the municipal solid waste produced in Kuwait will be processed at the facility On Hold: The project has been put on hold. Kuwait Metropolitan Rapid Transit Transport 5.4 165 km transit line running across Kuwait. Airport Expansion (New Passenger Building) Transport 1.90 To increase the annual handling capacity of the airport to 20 million passengers and new runways and infrastructure expansion Planning: Feasibility study for the project has been completed stating the PPP models is more economically viable than the traditional tendered approach. Underway/Bidding: Overall progress at 41%. Construction works ongoing on Terminal. The main contract bids are under evaluation for Crossroads for passenger terminal and Airside Works contract bids are under evaluation. National Bank of Kuwait 31#32PUBLIC 526 124 402 Consolidated financials 1Q 2022 (USD million) Income Statement (USD million) Interest Income Interest Expense Net Interest Income 1Q 2021 1Q 2022 YoY Growth (%) Balance sheet (USD million) Mar-21 Mar-22 YoY Growth (%) 566 8% Cash and short term funds 15,481 16,184 5% 154 24% Central Bank of Kuwait bonds 2,734 2,733 0% Kuwait Government Treasury bonds 1,500 887 -41% 412 3% Deposits with banks 3,852 3,496 -9% Murabaha and other Islamic financing income 184 200 9% Loans, advances and Islamic financing to customers 58,739 65,983 12% Distribution to depositors and Murabaha costs 52 58 11% Investment securities 15,565 16,549 6% Net Income from Islamic financing 132 143 8% Investment in associates 16 12 -25% NII and NI from Islamic financing 534 555 4% Land, premises and equipment 1,412 1,512 7% Net fees and commissions 130 139 7% Goodwill and other intangible assets 1,913 1,882 -2% Net investment income 27 40 47% Other assets (incl. assets held for sale) 798 1,645 NM Total Assets 102,010 110,883 9% Net gains from dealing in foreign currencies 27 43 60% Due to banks 12,730 13,436 6% Other operating income 11 2 -85% Deposits from other financial institutions 9,668 11,588 20% Non-interest income 195 223 15% Customer deposits 56,082 60,252 7% Net Operating Income 729 778 7% Certificates of deposit issued 4,536 3,924 -13% Other borrowed funds 2,607 4,680 80% Staff expenses 152 170 12% Other liabilities (incl. liabilities directly associated with 2,347 2,795 19% Other administrative expenses 90 101 12% assets held for sale) Total Liabilities 87,972 96,676 10% Depreciation of premises and equipment 28 31 12% Share capital 2,367 2,485 5% Amortisation of intangible assets 1 1 0% Proposed bonus shares NM Operating Expenses 270 303 12% Statutory reserve 1,127 1,183 5% Pre-provision profits (and impairments) 459 476 4% Share premium account 2,642 2,642 0% Treasury share reserve 115 115 0% Provision charge for credit losses and impairment losses 140 41 -71% Other reserves 4,526 4,731 5% Operating profit before taxation 319 434 36% Equity attributable to shareholders 10,777 11,157 4% Taxation 26 29 11% Perpetual Tier 1 Capital Securities 1,947 1,445 -26% Non-controlling interests 1,313 1,606 22% Non-controlling interest 15 22 45% Total equity 14,038 14,208 1% Profit attributable to shareholders of the Bank 277 384 38% Total liabilities and equity 102,010 110,883 9% National Bank of Kuwait 32#33PUBLIC Consolidated Statement Of Income (USD million) USD million Interest Income Interest Expense Net Interest Income 2019 2020 2021 3,261 2,502 2,185 1,394 882 512 1,867 1,621 1,673 Murabaha and other Islamic financing income 699 744 753 Finance cost and Distribution to depositors 288 271 214 Net Income from Islamic financing 411 474 539 Net interest income and net income from Islamic financing 2,278 2,094 2,212 Net fees and commissions 520 483 546 Net investment income 28 7 92 Net gains from dealing in foreign currencies 130 126 132 Other operating income 5 76 13 Non-interest income Net Operating Income 682 691 784 2,960 2,785 2,996 Staff expenses 581 577 665 Other administrative expenses 327 337 404 Depreciation of premises and equipment 88 111 113 Amortisation of intangible assets 11 5 5 Operating Expenses 1,006 1,030 1,187 Op. profit before provision for credit losses and impairment losses 1,955 1,755 1,810 Provision charge for credit losses 405 720 399 Impairment losses 24 95 39 Operating profit before taxation 1,526 941 1,371 Taxation Directors' remuneration Non-controlling interest Profit attributable to shareholders of the Bank 117 85 113 0 82 41 61 1,327 814 1,198 National Bank of Kuwait 33#34PUBLIC Consolidated Statement Of Financial Position (USD million) USD million Cash and short term funds Central Bank of Kuwait bonds Kuwait Government treasury bonds Deposits with banks Loans, advances and Islamic financing to customers Investment securities Investment in associates Land, premises and equipment 2019 2020 2021 12,520 12,904 16,800 2,721 2,745 2,744 2,189 1,530 1,379 6,311 3,396 2,927 54,719 57,866 65,198 13,932 15,632 16,234 117 17 12 1,433 1,411 1,508 Goodwill and other intangible assets 1,927 1,924 1,922 Other assets 893 814 1,216 Total Assets 96,763 98,239 109,939 Due to banks 11,920 10,090 13,549 Deposits from other financial institutions 13,144 9,683 10,366 Customer deposits 52,663 56,543 60,433 Certificates of deposit issued 1,781 3,038 4,428 Other borrowed funds 1,164 2,673 4,187 Other liabilities Total Liabilities Share capital Proposed bonus shares Statutory reserve 2,012 2,522 2,209 82,683 84,550 95,172 2,157 2,265 2,378 108 113 119 1,078 1,132 1,189 Share premium account 2,655 2,655 2,655 Treasury shares (130) Treasury share reserve 83 116 116 Other reserves 5,400 4,662 5,245 Equity attributable to shareholders of the bank 11,351 10,942 11,701 Perpetual Tier 1 Capital Securities 1,449 1,449 1,451 Non-controlling interests 1,279 1,298 1,615 Total equity Total liabilities and equity 14,080 13,689 14,767 96,763 98,239 109,939 National Bank of Kuwait 34#35PUBLIC Contact Contact Investor Relations E: [email protected] National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) PO Box 95, 13001 Safat Kuwait Al Shuhada Street, Block 7, Sharq State of Kuwait Useful information Download copies of NBK's: • Financial statements Earnings release • Annual report National Bank of Kuwait 35#36الوطني NBK National Bank of Kuwait Investor Presentation May 2022