Strategic Imperatives and Financial Overview
Network International
Strategic Partnership with Abraaj Capital
Transaction Summary & Strategic Rational
■ On 22 December 2010, Network International (NI) entered into a
strategic partnership with Abraaj Capital to accelerate the
expansion of the company
Abraaj will acquire a 49% stake in NI for a price of around AED 2
billion which includes a sum contingent upon attainment of profitability
targets and a portion financed by Emirates NBD
■ The transaction is subject to relevant regulatory approvals is
expected to be closed in the first quarter of 2011
■ NI is the region's largest payment and cards processing service
provider serving over 11,000 merchants and 60 banks and financial
institutions in the region
■ NI is now at a strategic junction where significant growth
opportunities are available both organically and inorganically and has
developed a focused strategy to expand into other high-growth
geographies in the Middle East and Africa and the Indian Subcontinent
In this context, the strategic partnership with Abraaj will bring
significant expertise and value to the business:
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Accelerating the growth trajectory of NI through leveraging
Abraaj's industry expertise and access to their portfolio companies
Extend NI's geographic presence (e.g. Pakistan, India, Turkey and
Levant)
Development of global distribution and strategic alliances
Advancing and executing successful acquisition strategies
Working with CEOs and CTOs to optimise technology strategy and
processes
Emirates NBD
Financial Impact on Emirates NBD
■ In 2010, the assets and liabilities are disclosed as assets held for
sale under IFRS 5
Upon completion of the transaction, expected in Q1 2011:
Profit on sale of 49% stake recognised
Due to effective joint control post-closing NI ceases to be a
subsidiary of the Group and will be accounted for as a jointly
controlled entity in accordance with IAS 31
The remaining 51% retained is fair valued at the date of closing,
resulting in an unrealised profit
Contingent earn-out will be considered as a contingent asset in
accordance with IAS 37 and only recognised as income once
receipt is virtually certain
Network International Financial Results and Position
Balance Sheet (AED million)
Cash in Bank
Other assets
2010
560
Income Statement (AED million)
Income
2010
372
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Operating Expenses
(178)
Assets held for sale
828
Other
(5)
Liabilities held for sale
(484)
Net Profit
189
Net Assets
907
Share capital
50
Reserves
62
Retained earnings
795
Shareholders' Equity
907
Note: Income Statement represent contribution to Emirates NBD; Balance Sheet represents stand-alone Financial
Position for NI
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