2023 REVIEW
Financial Highlights
Investor Relations
March 11,2024
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AGENDA Opening Remarks
Avi Levi, CEO
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2023 - KEEPING STRONG PERFORMANCE
AMIDST MARKET TURBULENCE
NET INCOME | ROE | EFFICIENCY RATIO | |
M | 15.7% | 49.6 | % |
4,192 |
TOTAL EQUITY | DIVIDEND PAYOUT |
** Consolidated figures for banking operations of Discount & Mercantile ** As calculated
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NII GROWTH | CREDIT GROWTH |
YoY | YoY |
25.8% | 7.6% |
CONTINUE OUR JOURNEY
2014
WHERE WE STARTED(1)
2019
WHERE WE WERE
2022
Net Income
505m
1,702m
3,495m
ROE
4.2%
9.4%
15.1%
Efficiency Ratio
87.1%
65.2%
55.8%
Source: Company filings.
5 | (1) In 2014 the Bank implemented its long-term strategic plan to improve its profitability and efficiency |
NAVIGATING THE ECONOMIC CHALLENGES IN 2024
The Israeli economy demonstrates resilience and has a history of fast recovery
after war. The macro indicators exhibiting an upward momentum as of Jan 2024.
Governmental aid-plan for the business sector is essential for enduring economic
growth with emphasis on supporting SMEs, reducing bureaucracy and reinstating the momentum in the construction sector.
For the banking sector, this year faces challenges with lower interest rates, reduced credit demand and a weakened business cycle.
Yet, Discount bank is committed to support the businesses and individuals adversely impacted by the war and to promote the economy.
BoI Composite state of the Economy Index & Credit Cards Turnover
(%)
BoI composite state of the economy Index Credit cards turnover
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Photography: Eyal Tagar
CULTIVATING A CULTURE OF CHANGE & EXCELLENCE
Completing the transition to our new campus - shifting residence and
change our operational approach.
The new 150,000 sqm facility is aimed at leveraging the employee
experience and improve cooperation among employees and
departments.
Set up a framework for a nimble organization & an agile culture.
Sustaining leadership in the disruptive landscape of banking in Israel through our innovation and establishment of new ventures.
Preserving our Goals
To be the best financial institution for its customers,
which creates maximum value to its shareholders over time
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Photography: Eyal Tagar
STANDING BY OUR CUSTOMERS
AND SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY
Philanthropic activity for the residents of the south and for IDF soldiers
Discount has inaugurated the "Keren-Or", a specialized
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assistance fund with an initial allocation of NIS 50 million dedicated to children and youths adversely affected by
. the horrors of the war
Establishment of "Discount Command Center" - Addresses the immediate needs of wounded soldiers in the rehabilitation
. ward at Sheba hospital
.Discount is supporting two IDF regiments
The expenditure for BOI aid outline was lower than anticipated
. BoI has extended the aid-outline for an additional three months
The preliminary expenses for the six-months aid outline for affected
- customers* was estimated in 4Q23 to be NIS 276 million at full utilization Executed costs of benefits reduced to NIS 177 million, due to partial
- demand
Total overall credit amount impacted was 15.8 bil, with NIS 1.1 bil thereof
.subject to deferral
.Customers who live up to 7 km from the Gaza Strip & Deferral and exemptions to customers who are directly affected by the war **
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AGENDA
Financial and Strategic Review
Asaf Pasternak, CFO
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THE ECONOMY REGAINS MOMENTUM
FOLLOWING THE FOURTH QUARTER SETBACK
GDP Growth (%) is poised to revert to pre-war levels, primarily
driven by increased public expenditure *
Pre-war forecast GDP Business GDP
Unemployment has decreased to levels seen before the war
(%)
Unemployment Unemployment Finance reasons | Source: CBS Feb2024 |
Bank of Israel's Rate has decreased to 4.50% in January
2024 and expected to decrease in 50-75bps *
(%)
3.40 **
Inflation is expected to converge within range *
(%)
5.3 | |||||
2.8 | 3.0 | ||||
2.7 | |||||
0.6 | |||||
2019 | 2020-1.0 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
10 Source: | * Discount Bank - Chief Economist forecast |
** Market information Mar2024 |
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