IntegraFin Holdings
Annual Report 2018

Plain-text annual report

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 IntegraFin Holdings plc Company registration number: 08860879 CONTENTS Strategic Report Financial Statements Chairman’s Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Independent Auditor’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Chief Executive Officer’s Review . . . 4 Consolidated Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Transact – Our Business Model Company Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Chief Financial Officer’s Review . . . 14 Company Statement of Financial Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Risk and Risk Management . . . . . . . . 25 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Principal Risks and Uncertainties . . 31 Company Statement of Cash Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Viability Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Corporate Social Responsibility . . . 36 Company Statement of Changes in Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Approval of Strategic Report . . . . . . 37 Notes to the Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Governance Other Information Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Directors, Company Details, Advisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Corporate Governance Report . . . . . 41 Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Audit and Risk Committee Report . 46 Nomination Committee Report . . . . 52 Directors’ Remuneration Report . . . 56 Directors’ Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 1 STRATEGIC REPORT Christopher Munro Non-Executive Interim Chairman CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT Overview The Board The last twelve months have been an exciting time in the life of our company. After 19 years of hard work, we listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) this year. The listing was well received by investors, with the share price closing on the fi rst day of trading at a signifi cant premium to the issue price. Ian comments on the key fi nancial results in his Chief Executive’s Report and more detail is provided in the Strategic Report that follows that, but it is pleasing to highlight that the Group has had another fruitful year and made considerable progress. Flotation IntegraFin Holdings plc (IHP) listed on the LSE on 2 March 2018 and soon after listing, became included in the FTSE 250 Index. No new capital was raised, this being an exercise in creating shareholder liquidity, but we were pleased to welcome many new shareholders to our register – with a roster of credible investment names acting indirectly as a pleasing endorsement of our proposition. Since we fl oated, there have been more platforms listing and we are seeing the creation of a newly emerging “platform” sector in the market. Partly in connection with the fl otation, we have made some important changes to the Board over the past year. We were sad to lose the services of our chairman, Patrick Snowball, in August who was required to relinquish the chairmanship after accepting an offer from Provident Financial PLC which precluded him from continuing in this role for us. I thank Patrick for his sound advice and leadership throughout the listing process. We have now initiated the formal search process for a new Chairman. We are delighted to welcome two new non-executive appointments to the Board. Victoria Cochrane has accepted the role of Senior Independent Director and brings a wide range of experience in the fi nancial services industry. Caroline Banszky has also accepted the role of Non-Executive Director and brings further insight from the fi nancial services industry. The intent is that Caroline will be chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of the main Board after the AGM. I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to our founder and ex-chairman, Mike Howard. IntegraFin is the product of Mike’s foresight in identifying an important gap in the investment universe and, 2 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 We believe our remuneration scheme is fair to both shareholders and staff and reflects our advised platform space in the financial services industry. Dividend The Board is declaring an interim dividend of 6.4 pence per ordinary share (2017: 5.9 pence per ordinary share). A pre-listing special dividend was paid to shareholders in January 2018 of 3.4 pence per ordinary share. The Board maintains a dividend policy of distributing 60% to 65% of post tax profits subject to market conditions and consideration of exceptional items. Closing Finally, on behalf of the Board, I would like to thank all our colleagues for their hard work throughout the past year. It is through their exhaustive efforts that these excellent results, along with the successful flotation of the company, have been made possible. We are extremely fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented team. Christopher Munro Non-Executive Interim Chairman 12 December 2018 with Ian and his team’s help, capturing that opportunity. Mike has contributed clear and strategic thinking and enormous energy over the last nineteen years. I am delighted he remains an integral part of “Team Transact” as an executive Director of IHP. Governance The Board has always recognised the importance of good governance. We appreciate our continued success is reliant on a well-defined corporate and ethical culture across the Group. As a Non-Executive Director and more recently as your Interim Chairman, I have been impressed by the quality and experience of the various subcommittees which ensure that our company maintains high standards in both governance and risk oversight. Pleasingly, the Board now demonstrates a better gender balance with the recent appointments of Victoria and Caroline and I am encouraged with our Company’s performance in relation to our gender pay gap. Remuneration The Remuneration Committee’s Report on remuneration is set out on page 56. The principal changes this year are the introduction of a Share Incentive Plan (SIP) and a Performance Share Plan (PSP). These will be awarded to staff based on their performance and the company’s performance, both over the previous year. Share awards are an excellent method for employees to participate in the success of the company and we hope that as many of our staff as possible will engage in these schemes. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 3 STRATEGIC REPORT continued Ian Taylor Chief Executive Officer CEO REVIEW Headlines Following a good performance in 2017, by many measures the year to 30 September 2018 was again our most successful so far. Gross inflows of £5.96 billion were 12% higher than last year and the highest they have ever been. At £4.09 billion, net inflows were also 12% higher than last year and also the highest they have ever been. We ended the year with 166,000 clients (+10%) and funds under direction (FUD), of £33.11 billion (+19%). This means that we are pleased to report that profit after tax increased by 10% to £32.9 million. As a fairer reflection of year on year progress, removing those expenses incurred exceptionally as part of the listing of the Company on the LSE in early March, and detailed in the Chief Financial Officer’s Review (CFOR), leads to an adjusted profit after tax of £35.5 million – an increase of 15%. The market background The UK investment platform industry continued to flourish. Many platforms saw further substantial uplifts in new business, although reported inflows for many had started to soften towards the end of our financial year. Platforum estimates that funds under direction across the advised platform sector grew from £463 billion (September 2017) to £540 billion (September 2018). There was also some evidence that technology costs continued to rise across the sector and that, in some cases, the conversion from one system to another created much that was disruptive for advisers and clients alike. Our activity This year, in particular, was one in which we made strides forward both as a service to our clients and as an asset for our shareholders. As far as our clients were concerned, we continued to provide an expanding range of functionality and a consistently excellent level of service. On the operational side for example, supporting the requirements of MiFID II and of GDPR demonstrated how Transact continues to provide mission critical functionality to Mrs Miggins and her adviser. During the course of the year we won awards from: Money Observer (Retirement Income Awards – Best Flexi Access Drawdown); Financial Adviser (Service Awards – 5 Star Investment Provider); Platforum (Best Adviser Platform Over £10bn); Professional Adviser (Best Platform for Advisers, AUA above £15bn); Professional 4 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 The outlook Many commentators currently opine that the global economic, political and stock market outlooks are challenging. There is little to hand to contradict this speculation. But, we would observe that using a platform is not an investment decision, it is an administration decision. Whilst platforms are not immune to stock market movements, they are somewhat insulated from the more extreme client reactions to those movements. And, of course, all of the compelling arguments for moving from old world administration to new world administration remain firmly in place. So, we will, as ever, continue to drive organic growth and to provide the best adviser platform in the UK. Ian Taylor Chief Executive Officer 12 December 2018 Paraplanner (Best Platform); and Professional Paraplanner (Best Overall Service – Existing Business). Transact was also rated the best adviser platform in adviser surveys run by CoreData and Investment Trends. In April we made adjustments to some of our prices. This perpetuated our established record of sharing some of our profits with our customers when circumstances permit. We do this when we are comfortable that doing so will have no negative impact on service levels. We call this ‘responsible pricing’ and it means that the best service in the platform market continues to be even better value. As far as shareholders were concerned, the flotation in March was, obviously, a very significant event in the history of the company. The Chairman’s statement touches upon this topic in the opening pages of this report. But, I would add that the fact that we are listed will not distract us from the core values and operating principles that made us so successful in the preceding eighteen years. I am also pleased that, by virtue of the flotation, we are now in a position whereby we are able to make all staff shareholders in the business. This is being done and there is more on this in the Directors’ Remuneration Report. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 5 STRATEGIC REPORT continued TRANSACT – OUR BUSINESS MODEL AT A GLANCE About IntegraFin IHP is the holding company for all of the entities involved in the provision of the Transact service. Transact is only marketed in the UK and is designed specifically to meet the needs of clients and their financial advisers. Our corporate structure as at 30 September 2018 is shown below: INTEGRAFIN CORPORATE STRUCTURE lntegraFin Holdings plc Integrated Financial Arrangements Ltd lntegraFin Services Limited Transact IP Ltd Integrated Application Development Pty Ltd ObjectMastery (UK) Limited Transact Nominees Limited IntegraLife UK Limited IntegraLife International Limited Transact Trustees Limited 6 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Transact provides a market leading platform infrastructure for clients and their advisers to make the implementation and management of client portfolios as simple and efficient as possible. Our leading investment platform functionality is supported by a high-touch client service team which provides extensive day-to-day and technical support no matter how simple or complex a query may be. As an independent platform we provide access to a wide range of tax wrappers and investment products. There are currently over 8,000 funds available on Transact and we can provide access to any asset listed on a major stock market. INTEGRAFIN PROPOSITION Advice fees 166k Clients Financial planning and advice 5k Advisers 3k Adviser Firms Services and platform functionality Platform fees Statements Instant portfolio valuations On-line access Client Service Team Proprietary Platform Functionality ▪ Over 190 highly trained client service staff ▪ Client service staff allocated to specific advisers ▪ Deal with queries across assets and wrappers Asset Custody Transaction Processing Adviser Fees Portfolio Monitoring Reporting Tools Wide Range of Wrappers ▪ Strong adviser relationships ISAs GIAs Pensions Onshore Bonds Offshore Bonds Open Investment Architecture ~ 8,400 Funds ~ 370 ITs ~ 900 ETFs ~ 3,200 Stocks ~ 400 Gilts and Bonds ~ 80 VCTs Cash INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 7 STRATEGIC REPORT continued Our marketplace Transact was the first investment platform service to launch in the UK back in 2000, providing a revolutionary solution for fee based financial advisers. Since then other providers have continued to enter the market and the UK platform sector has grown rapidly and now totals £540 billion of assets (Platforum, Issue 36, November 2018). The rapid growth of the sector has occurred because the platform proposition is extremely attractive to both clients and advisers. Ultimately, platforms provide clients with greater control over their investments as they offer the visibility and convenience of having all tax wrappers and a wide range of investments, held and managed in one place, and at a lower price than the pre-platform era. UK PLATFORM MARKET GROWTH £600bn £500bn £400bn £300bn £200bn £100bn £0 £540bn - Sept 2018 2 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 4 0 0 2 5 0 0 2 6 0 0 2 7 0 0 2 8 0 0 2 9 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 2 2 1 0 2 3 1 0 2 4 1 0 2 5 1 0 2 6 1 0 2 7 1 0 2 Financial year (end) D T Y 8 1 0 2 8 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Our business strategy IntegraFin drives organic growth IntegraFin aims to create, maintain and improve value for its three groups of stakeholders – its customers, its shareholders and its employees. In doing so, the Group operates under a set of business principles. IntegraFin will always: ▪ operate with flexibility and entrepreneurship while ensuring compliance with law and regulation ▪ act fairly and honestly with all parties ▪ provide a service that makes the process of financial planning easier for clients and their financial advisers. IntegraFin has two groups of customers ▪ The first group are the contractual customers and ultimate beneficial owners of the assets. The business derives its remuneration from these clients and always discloses this remuneration in full ▪ The second group are marketing customers who are our clients’ financial advisers. The business seeks to influence the behaviour of these marketing customers by providing a better service without ever using any financial influence. The business considers developments to its proposition and business plan where such changes are likely to improve financial planning processes for clients and their financial advisers. The business looks to implement new wrappers and services where it sees opportunities that will benefit all customers. The business develops its technology in a steady and controlled manner. IntegraFin identifies new opportunities Where opportunities have been identified, the business looks (wherever possible) to introduce in-sourced solutions. New developments must: ▪ Not risk group capital beyond reasonable levels ▪ Not bring us into commercial conflict ▪ Not make it disproportionately difficult for us to meet our regulatory responsibilities. Through these measures we aim to continue to grow profits and generate the best returns we can for our shareholders. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 9 STRATEGIC REPORT continued Our business model A key aspect of our proposition is the control we have over every aspect of what we do. We do not outsource any material component of our service or technology and this gives us total control over the quality and cost of our whole operation. We also set our own priorities when deciding on the service enhancements we make and the frequency with which we make them. The main components of our proposition are: Systems Technology ▪ Proprietary software systems technology. ▪ Full control of the client experience. ▪ We set our own priorities and control management of associated costs. ▪ We can react quickly to client and industry demands. Operations ▪ High-touch client service team. ▪ The teams cover our entire proposition and are not product centric. This means that the adviser and client experience is highly efficient. ▪ This also enables us to build strong adviser relationships. Manufacturer of Wrappers We provide a wide range of tax efficient wrappers, including: Open Investment Architecture ▪ ISAs ▪ Pensions ▪ Onshore life insurance bonds ▪ Offshore life insurance bonds As well as providing General Investment Accounts for those assets that cannot be held in an approved tax wrapper. We provide access to a wide range of investment types, including: ▪ Managed funds ▪ Investment trusts ▪ Exchange traded funds ▪ Shares ▪ Gilts ▪ Venture capital trusts ▪ Cash. 10 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Control of our systems development is crucial to our business model as it enables our Client Service teams to operate effectively. We design our systems and processes around the needs of our clients and their fi nancial advisers and regularly consult with them to ensure our solutions are appropriate. Similarly, our Client Service teams receive extensive training through our internal training programmes and have been instrumental in our success and the many accolades and awards Transact has received over the years. We do not own any fi nancial advisory fi rms and we are proud to have long-standing relationships with many fi rms across the UK. We currently work with over 5,000 advisers who have independently selected Transact for their clients. We receive all of our income from the fees paid by clients via our platform. Our Board and Senior Management Team are confi dent that the business model we operate is truly sustainable as 96% of revenue, as detailed on page 17 in the CFOR, is of recurring nature. Strategic priorities and progress This year saw us implement legal and regulatory changes for the platform industry as required by MiFID II and GDPR. Our focus for the coming year will be to make continuous improvements to maintain our reputation as a premium service provider and a leading platform within the market. We continue to see a strong uptake in advisers choosing our platform, with more advisers registering with Transact each month. We continue to monitor government announcements regarding the savings and investment tax regime and are ready to respond accordingly to any changes in the provisions of pensions and ISAs in particular. Award-winning service We have become renowned for high quality service. The results of independent research studies stand testament to this as Transact has consistently been rated by advisory professionals as the top platform year on year in both the Investment Trends and CoreData research studies (2010 to 2018 inclusive), and consistently performs strongly in Platforum quarterly and annual surveys. This year we also completed our third Transact annual client survey, the results of which were extremely positive with 98% of respondents saying that they would recommend Transact to others. TRANSACT ADVISER RATINGS Category: Large Platforms (> £12bn FUD) Category: Large Platforms (> £10bn FUD) Category: Large Platforms (> £10bn FUD) 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 11 STRATEGIC REPORT continued Key performance indicators The key performance indicators presented are based on quantifiable measures that the Group uses to gauge the performance of the business. Funds Under Direction TOTAL FUD The value of FUD is a primary driver of revenue as it forms the basis of annual commission payable which, as detailed on page 17 in the CFOR, is the largest component of Group revenue. Over the financial year FUD has increased by £5.19 billion or 19%. Growth in FUD is due to strong net inflows which are in turn driven by maintaining and growing our supporting clients and their financial advisers. ) £ ( D U F 35bn 30bn 25bn 20bn 15bn 10bn 5bn 0bn Net inflows NET INFLOWS 27.9bn 33.1bn 22.7bn FY16 FY17 Financial year (end) FY18 ) £ ( s w o l f n i t e N 5bn 4bn 3bn 2bn 1bn 0bn 2.2bn FY16 3.7bn 4.1bn FY17 Financial year (end) FY18 Net inflows for the financial year to 30 September 2018 increased by 11.7% to £4.09 billion – our highest ever annual net inflows. This increase has been achieved in four ways: ▪ existing clients making further contributions to their portfolios ▪ new clients from advisers who already use Transact ▪ new clients from advisers new to Transact ▪ fewer outflows as a proportion of FUD (more detail is provided on page 15 in the CFOR). Adviser numbers ADVISER NUMBERS The number of advisers using the platform grew by 6% during the year to 5,453, representing steady growth at a rate that enables us to help the advisers “on-board” their clients. We retained the highest net promoter score of the Adviser Platforms in the annual Investment Trends survey (with a significant gap from the platform rated second). s r e b m u n r e s i v d A 6,000 5,500 5,000 4,500 4,000 12 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 5,005 FY16 5,143 FY17 Financial year (end) 5,453 FY18 Net promoter score Based on the 2018 Investment Trends survey of financial advisers, Transact obtained a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 59%, compared to the next platform that obtained 31%. The measure shows how likely advisers are to recommend Transact to others. Client numbers CLIENT NUMBERS The number of clients on the platform has increased by 10% to 166,000, demonstrating the satisfaction with our service. Especially pleasing is the increasing number of Family Groups on the platform, highlighting the increasing use of trust arrangements and inter-generational planning. s r e b m u n t n e i l C 180k 160k 140k 120k 100k 137k FY16 151k FY17 Financial year (end) 166k FY18 Client retention CLIENT RETENTION 95% FY16 96% 96% FY17 Financial year (end) FY18 Client retention is an important measure of satisfaction. High client retention is also an indicator of ongoing revenue. Our client retention remains at 96% per annum which we attribute to the high level of satisfaction experienced with our service and offering. n o i t n e t e r t n e i l C 100% 98% 96% 94% 92% 90% Profit before tax Growing FUD by attracting and maintaining clients drives revenue. The level of PBT provides an indication of the efficiency of delivery of the Platform service, and is covered in the CFOR. Earnings per share EPS provides a measure of the value delivered to shareholders, and is covered on page 21 in the CFOR. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 13 STRATEGIC REPORT continued CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S REVIEW As set out in our CEO’s report, it has been another positive year with growth in both gross and net inflows, contributing to financial year end FUD of £33.11 billion. Income has continued to grow leading to increased profit even allowing for the one off costs associated with the successful listing of the company. Our business model has remained unchanged throughout the year and this is expected to continue. Through our differentiated premium offering and the quality of the service we provide to clients and their advisers, we retain and bring new advisers and clients to the Transact platform evidenced by the service awards we win each year, illustrated in our Business Model section. We receive an annual, tiered fee on FUD, together with quarterly wrapper fees for each of the tax wrapper types clients hold, and buy commission on asset purchases. We continue to invest in our people who are key to delivering our high quality service, as well as investing in the ongoing development of our proprietary technology. These developments allow us to benefit from ongoing process efficiencies which are reflected in our increased operating margin. There have been a number of events in the financial year that merit comment. Premium listing on the main market of the LSE Regulatory capital requirement changes The company was listed on the main market on 2 March 2018. Significant one off costs were incurred in the listing process. Most of these costs, £2.6 million, were incurred in financial year 2018, with a smaller amount, £0.9 million, incurred in financial year 2017. As well as providing IFRS operating profit and operating margin results, we have also provided supplemental, adjusted operating profit and operating margin results to enable consistent comparison between financial years. Prelisting special dividend In addition to the ordinary interim dividend declared for the financial year ended 30 September 2017 the company declared a special dividend of £11.4 million in January 2018 prior to listing. This is equivalent to 3.4 pence per share in issue following the listing. New regulations governing the capital requirements for Isle of Man insurance companies came into force on 30 June 2018. The new regulations are an economic capital based regime similar to Solvency II. Whilst this change has resulted in a significant increase in the regulatory capital requirement for our Isle of Man insurance subsidiary from £4.1 million to £15.4 million, sufficient regulatory capital has been retained through the period of regulatory consultation to enable the new requirement to be met. In order to maintain capital above our regulatory risk appetite levels, the Board of our UK investment subsidiary Integrated Financial Arrangements Ltd, which is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, has concluded it needs to retain an additional £10.0 million of capital given the growth in scale of the business, increased complexity of the Group and changes in regulations. FUD, inflows and outflows For the financial year ended 30 September Opening fee generating FUD Inflows Outflows Net flows Market movements Other movements1 2018 £m 27,927 5,957 (1,863) 4,094 1,138 (46) 2017 £m 22,686 5,302 (1,638) 3,664 1,424 153 Closing fee generating FUD 33,113 27,927 Other FUD2 Total closing FUD 0 1 33,113 27,928 1Other movements includes dividends, interest, fees and tax charges and rebates. 2FUD held historically for a single private client, for which the only charge was a nominal fee for custody. 14 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 The 2018 financial year has seen continued growth in the level of client inflows onto Transact, despite increased market volatility. FUD ended the year £5.19 billion higher than the 2017 financial year end at £33.11 billion, an increase of 18.6%. INTEGRAFIN GROUP – TOTAL FUD 27.9bn 33.1bn 22.7bn ) £ ( D U F 35bn 30bn 25bn 20bn 15bn 10bn 5bn 0bn FY16 FY17 Financial year (end) FY18 This increase in FUD over financial year 2018 was driven by gross inflows of £5.96 billion, averaging £496 million per month, the highest since the platform’s inception and 12.4% higher than the 2017 financial year. Generally higher market levels added a further £1.09 billion to FUD, offset by gross outflows of £1.86 billion which, whilst increasing by £225 million over the year, actually decreased as a proportion of opening year FUD, down from 7.2% to 6.7%. Net inflows for the financial year were 11.7% higher than last year. INTEGRAFIN GROUP – GROSS & NET INFLOWS ) £ ( s w o l f n i s s o r G 7.0bn 6.0bn 5.0bn 4.0bn 3.0bn 2.0bn 1.0bn 0.0bn 2.2bn 5.3bn 6.0bn 3.6bn 3.7bn 4.1bn FY16 FY17 Financial year (end) FY18 Net Flows Gross Inflows INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 15 STRATEGIC REPORT continued Both advisers with long standing relationships, and new advisers, bring new money to Transact. This may be through new clients and new money or long standing clients placing additional money on the platform. For our continuing success it is as important to maintain strong relationships with advisers and clients who are already using Transact as it is to bring new advisers and new clients to the platform. At 30 September 2018 the number of registered advisers with funds on the platform averaging greater than £1,000 had increased to 5,453, up 6.0% year on year, whilst over 68% of registered advisers recommending Transact had been using the platform for over five years. With our focus on premium service delivering strong client retention, over 96% of clients at the start of the year remained on the platform at the end of the year, and attracting new clients, this has seen our total number of clients increase by 9.9% to 166,000 from 151,000. This is reflected in continuing growth in the number of open tax wrappers which has increased by 9.5% over the year. Financial performance We have had another positive year with strong revenue growth and increasing profits. Our ability to continue to generate and grow profits is driven by our ability to grow FUD through new inflows and retain existing business whilst managing our expense base. Total gross profit in the financial year to 30 September 2018 increased by £10.8 million, or 13.6%, to £90.4 million from £79.6 million. This has been driven by strong new inflow growth and higher market levels, resulting in an increase in the value of FUD, together with increased client numbers, leading to an increase in the number of tax wrappers held on the platform. INTEGRAFIN GROUP – TOTAL NUMBER OF WRAPPERS s r e b m u n r e p p a r W 340k 320k 300k 280k 260k 240k 220k 200k 266K FY16 322k 294k FY17 Financial year (end) FY18 Income For the financial year ended 30 September Revenue Cost of Sales Gross Profit Operating Expenses Operating Profit attributable to shareholder returns Interest Income Profit before tax attributable to shareholder returns Tax on ordinary activities Profit after tax 2018 £m 91.2 (0.8) 90.4 (49.7) 40.7 0.2 40.9 (8.0) 32.9 2017 £m 80.2 (0.6) 79.6 (42.8) 36.8 0.2 37.0 (7.1) 29.9 16 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Components of revenue For the financial year ended 30 September Annual Commission Income Wrapper Fee Income Other Income Total Fee Income Revenue comprises three elements. Of these, annual commission income and wrapper fee income constitute the recurring revenue. Other income includes “buy commission” and “dealing income”. Annual commission income increased by £9.7 million, or 14.0%, to £79.2 million in the financial year ended 30 September 2018. This growth was due to the increased value of FUD arising from strong new inflow growth, and market growth. This increase in annual commission income has been achieved even after allowing for full year effects of the reduction in the annual commission rate charge effective from 1 April 2017 and the half year effects of the reduction in annual commission rate thresholds effective from 1 April 2018. Wrapper administration fee income increased by £0.8 million, or 11.0%, to £8.1 million in the financial year ended 30 September 2018. This was due to an increase in the number of clients on the platform with open tax wrappers and new tax wrappers opened in the year by clients already 2018 £m 79.2 8.1 3.9 91.2 2017 £m 69.5 7.3 3.4 80.2 using Transact at the start of the financial year. This has been offset by tax wrappers being closed. Recurring revenue streams constituted 95.7% (2017: 95.8%) of total fee income. Other income, mainly buy commission and dealing charges, increased due to a higher number of transactions, and an increase in the average value of those transactions. In the financial year ended 30 September 2018 other income increased by £0.5 million, or 14.7%, to £3.9 million. IHP FEE INCOME 90bn 85bn 80bn 75bn 70bn 65bn 60bn 55bn 50bn ) £ ( e m o c n i e e F 2.9bn 6.5bn 58.9bn FY16 3.9bn 8.1bn 79.2bn 3.5bn 7.3bn 69.5bn FY17 Financial year (end) FY18 Annual Commission Wrapper Fee Buy & Dealing INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 17 STRATEGIC REPORT continued Operating expenses Total unadjusted operating expenses increased by £6.9 million, or 16.1%, to £49.7 million in the financial year ended 30 September 2018, compared to £42.8 million in the financial year ended 30 September 2017. This increase was mainly due to professional fees and additional staff costs associated with the listing of IHP on the main market of the LSE on 2 March 2018. Staff costs also increased due to increases in our client services staff and systems developers. These increases are focussed on generating ongoing process efficiencies whilst ensuring the continuation of our premium service. Operating expenses For the financial year ended 30 September Staff Costs Occupancy Regulatory and Professional Fees Other Costs Total expenses Depreciation and Amortisation Total Operating Expenses 2018 £m 35.0 3.6 6.8 3.7 49.1 0.6 49.7 2017 £m 30.5 3.5 4.5 3.7 42.2 0.6 42.8 Staff costs increased by £4.5 million, or 14.8%, to £35.0 million in the financial year ended 30 September 2018, compared to £30.5 million in the financial year ended 30 September 2017. There are several factors affecting staff costs in this period aside from general inflationary increases in staff costs, and the budgeted increase in the percentage of salary paid by the Group to the staff money purchase pension arrangement. Average staff numbers increased to 507 from 451 over the year, an increase of 12.4%. The main area of people growth was in the teams that provide service to advisers and clients, and reflects both the increase in business volumes and the Group’s commitment to maintaining premium service. We have also increased the number of software development staff in order to maximise our ability to continue to drive process efficiencies. Additionally, there were some increases in governance staffing ahead of the listing. To reward performance and encourage loyalty the company has introduced a Share Incentive Plan (SIP) that is open to all staff and a Performance Share Plan (PSP) for management, as detailed in our Prospectus. Benefits from the SIP 18 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Total capitalised expenditure for the financial year was £0.6 million compared with £0.4 million in the prior year. Profit before tax attributable to shareholder returns Over the course of the year we have completed our listing whilst maintaining investment in our infrastructure and people. We have continued to deliver award winning service to our advisers and clients, whilst once again implementing charge reductions that have lowered the costs to our clients. Adjusted operating profit For the financial year ended 30 September Operating profit attributable to shareholder returns Adjustment for listing costs Adjusted operating profit attributable to shareholder returns Before adjusting for non-recurring listing costs the operating margin reduced from 45.9% to 44.6%. After adjusting for non-recurring listing costs the operating margin increased from 47.0% to 47.5%. Interest income is generated from interest on corporate cash and returns on corporate gilt holdings giving unadjusted profit before tax of £40.9m, adjusted for listing costs to £43.5m in the financial year to 30 September 2018, an unadjusted increase of 10.5%, adjusted 14.8% increase, on the prior year. relate to the period post listing and hence only part year costs have been incurred in financial year 2018. The PSP will be launched in financial year 2019 and therefore no costs have been incurred in financial year 2018. More detail of the cost in financial year 2018 is given in Note 30 in the Financial Statements. Company paid staff pension contributions were increased by 1.5% of salary from 1 June 2017 with the full annual effect emerging in the last financial year. We plan to make one further increase to contributions of 1.5% of salary which will take effect from 1 January 2019. The increase in regulatory and professional fees of £2.3 million excluding VAT included in other costs, or 51.1%, in the 12 months to 30 September 2018 compared with the 12 months to 30 September 2017, was mostly due to the increase in professional fees of £2.0 million, or 71.9%. Of this increase £1.7 million is attributable to non-recurring listing expenses, with £2.3 million incurred in financial year 2018 compared with £0.7 million excluding VAT included in other costs in financial year 2017. Regulatory costs relate to fees charged on the three regulated entities in the Group by the Prudential Regulation Authority, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Financial Services Authority in the Isle of Man, together with Financial Services Compensation Scheme levies in the UK and the Isle of Man. Overall there was a 17.3% increase in these costs over the financial year. This was in part due to increases in business volumes and in part due to an increase in fee levels. Depreciation and Amortisation costs remained consistent with the prior financial year at £0.6 million, reflecting the program of rolling replacement for IT hardware. 2018 £m 40.7 2.6 43.3 2017 £m 36.8 0.9 37.7 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 19 STRATEGIC REPORT continued IHP – PROFIT BEFORE TAX X A T E R O F E B T I F O R P £50m £45m £40m £35m £30m £25m £20m £2.6m £0.2m £40.7m £0.9m £0.2m £36.8m £0.5m £25.7m FY16 Operating Profit FY17 Financial year (end) Interest Income FY18 IPO Adjustment Tax Tax on ordinary activities described below solely comprises the Group’s ’shareholder corporation tax’ which is distinguished from the ‘policyholder tax’ that the Group collects and remits to HMRC in respect of ILUK, which is taxed under the “I minus E” tax regime. The Group has operations in three tax jurisdictions, UK, Australia and Isle of Man making Group profits varyingly subject to tax at three different rates, however, the vast majority of the Group’s income is earned in the UK. Taxation increased by £0.9 million, or 12.5%, to £8.1 million in the financial year ended 30 September 2018 compared to £7.2 million in the prior financial year. The effective rate of tax over the period increased to 19.9% from 19.4%. This increase is mainly due to listing costs. Our tax strategy is published on our website at: https:www.integrafin.co.uk/ group-tax-strategy/ 20 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Earnings per share Operating Profit attributable to shareholder returns Interest Income Profit before tax attributable to shareholder returns Tax on ordinary activities Profit after tax for the period 2018 £m 40.7 0.2 40.9 (8.0) 32.9 2017 £m 36.8 0.2 37.0 (7.1) 29.9 Number of shares in issue Earnings per share – basic and diluted 331.3m 9.9p 331.3m1 9.0p Profit after tax for the period adjusted to exclude listing costs Number of shares in issue Adjusted earnings per share – basic and diluted 35.5 30.8 331.3m 10.7p 331.3m1 9.3p 1 Shares in issue restated for financial year 2017 periods to reflect number of shares in issue following the IHP listing. Earnings per share has grown by 10.0% from 9.0 pence at 30 September 2017 to 9.9 pence at 30 September 2018. Earnings per share adjusted to exclude listing costs has grown by 15.1% to 10.7 pence. IHP – EARNINGS PER SHARE ) e c n e p ( S P E 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 6.30 FY16 9.00 9.90 FY17 Financial year (end) FY18 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 21 STRATEGIC REPORT continued Group statement of financial position Material items on the SOFP include the following: Intangible assets (Note 11) The Group’s intangible assets of £13.0m as at 30 September 2018 comprises goodwill following the purchase of IAD Pty in July 2016. Goodwill is tested for impairment each financial year. Deferred acquisition costs and deferred income liability (Note 14 and 20) Deferred acquisition costs and deferred income liability both increased by £7.8m to £46m. This was due to the level of new business in life insurance wrappers and the financial adviser fees associated with that new business. These two line items always net off exactly but are required to be shown under IFRS. Investments and cash held for the benefit of policyholders and liabilities for linked investment contracts (Note 15) Investments and cash held for the benefit of policyholders and liabilities for linked investment contracts both increased £2.5bn to £14.5bn.This increase was due to the increase in the value of FUD held in life insurance wrappers. The increase reflects positive market movements and strong inflows. ILUK and ILInt match the assets and liabilities of their linked policies such that, in their own individual statements of financial position, and in the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position, these items always net off exactly. Deferred tax liability (Note 21) Deferred tax liabilities increased by £1.8m to £12.6m. This increase was primarily due to significant market movements in the assets held in onshore bond tax wrappers during the year. Sufficient cash is held to meet this liability. Liquidity and capital management The Group monitors its liquidity position on a regular basis, having cognisance to cash and cash equivalent holdings and levels of outgoings. At 30 September 2018 the Group held £116.8 million Cash and cash equivalents compared with £105.8 million at 30 September 2017 with cash generated through trading additionally covering £30.8 million of dividends paid in the year. Cash is used to expand the business through continued organic growth; enhancing the premium service; further developing the resilience of the Group’s systems through investment in technology and infrastructure; as well as paying the operating expenses of the business and paying shareholder dividends. Cash is also held to cover regulatory capital requirements and tax liabilities. To enable the Group to offer a wide range of tax wrappers there are three regulated entities within the Group, a UK investment firm, a UK life insurance company and an Isle of Man life insurance company. Each regulated entity maintains capital well above the minimum level of regulatory capital, ensuring sufficient capital remains available to fund ongoing trading and future growth. The regulatory capital requirements and resources in ILUK and ILInt are calculated by reference to economic capital based regimes, and therefore do not directly equate to IFAL’s expense-based regulatory capital requirements. 22 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Regulatory Capital For the financial year ended 30 September 2018 Regulatory Capital requirements Regulatory Capital resources Regulatory Cover £m 21.81 142.57 15.35 £m 28.78 183.23 23.02 % 132.0 128.5 150.0 IFAL ILUK ILInt We look to deliver long-term benefits for our clients, our shareholders and our staff. This requires balancing the delivery of our differentiated premium offering and the quality of the service for our clients with our desire to deliver profit growth, capital appreciation and a dividend stream to shareholders whilst providing fair reward to our staff. We maintain sufficient regulatory capital, whilst also retaining an appropriate level of working capital. Capital For the financial year ended 30 September 2018 Total equity Loans and receivables, intangibles assets and property, plant and equipment Available capital pre dividend Interim dividend declared Available capital post dividend Additional risk appetite capital Surplus 2018 £m 104.9 (16.0) 88.9 21.2 67.7 40.6 27.1 Additional risk appetite capital is capital the Board of IHP considers to be appropriate for it to hold to ensure the smooth operation of the business such that it is able to meet future risks to the business plan without recourse to additional capital – see Viability Statement on page 35. The Board considers the impact of regulatory capital requirements and risk appetite levels on prospective dividends from its regulated subsidiaries. Our Group’s Pillar 3 document contains further details and can be found on our website at: www.integrafin.co.uk/ legal-and-regulatory-information/ INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 23 STRATEGIC REPORT continued Dividends As stated in the Chairman’s report the Board has declared an interim dividend of £21.2 million, or 6.4 pence per ordinary share. This is comparable with £19.4 million for the prior year. Prior to the Company’s listing the share capital was restructured from 1,137,278 shares of £0.05 split between four share classes into 331,322,014 ordinary £0.01 shares. Holders of A, B and C class shares received 293 ordinary shares for each of these class shares and holders of D class shares received 229.652 ordinary shares for each D class share. The equivalent comparable dividend per share for the prior year was 5.9 pence. Dividend Type Share Class Ordinary Special Per share Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Special All All Ordinary A, B & C D Class A, B, C & D 2018 £m 21.2 - 2017 £m 19.4 11.4 6.4 pence 5.91 pence - - - £17.18 £13.18 £10.00 1 Shares in issue restated for financial year 2017 periods to reflect number of shares in issue following the IHP listing. Alexander Scott Chief Financial Officer 12 December 2018 24 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 RISK AND RISK MANAGEMENT Overview Risk management assists the Board in understanding its current and future risks and provides appropriate risk management information that is incorporated into its strategic decision making and business planning processes. Risk management activities encompass all financial, strategic and operational risks that may prevent IntegraFin Holdings plc (the Company or IHP) and the Group from fulfilling their business objectives. Given the nature of the activities undertaken by the Group, the key risks that the Group faces are financial risks (comprising market risk, liquidity risk, outflow risk, expense risk and credit risk) and non-financial risks (comprising regulatory risk, operational risk, competition risk, geopolitical risk and reputational risk). The Chief Executive Officer, supported by the Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for executing the strategy set by the Board within the risk appetite defined by the Risk Committee of IFAL (IFAL Risk Committee) and approved by the Boards of Directors of each of IFAL, ILUK and ILInt (collectively known as the “Regulated Subsidiaries”). Overall guidance and oversight is provided by the Audit and Risk Committee which reports back to the Board. The Chief Financial Officer reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is additionally accountable to the Board and the Group’s regulators for the effective management of risk across the business. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for overall management of risk controls, including the monitoring of risk exposures, reporting in relation to risk management arrangements and for assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of policies and procedures designed to detect any risk of failure by any of the Regulated Subsidiaries to comply with their obligations under the regulatory system. The Group has a prudent capital management approach and currently invests shareholder assets in high quality, highly liquid, short-dated investments. How risks are managed The Risk Management Policy provides general guidelines for the design and implementation of the Risk Management Framework with the Board responsible for establishing the risk strategy and Senior Management responsible for its implementation. The Risk Management Policy is overseen by the Chief Financial Officer and is reviewed at least on an annual basis. All material changes to this policy are considered by the IFAL Risk Committee and approved by the Boards of the Regulated Subsidiaries and IHP with guidance provided by the Audit and Risk Committee. The Board is responsible for, and provides oversight of, the Group’s Risk Management Framework with guidance provided by the Audit and Risk Committee. The Group has established its framework with consideration of the Committee of Sponsoring Organisation of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Integrated Framework Principles, providing a consistent, pro-active approach to identification, assessment, mitigation and reporting of risks throughout the Group. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 25 STRATEGIC REPORT continued The Group’s Risk Management Framework is shown below: OVERSIGHT ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT OWNERSHIP RISKS Risk and governance framework Board Strategy/Business Market Credit Operational Insurance Liquidity Conduct Group t i d u a l a n r e t n I e c n a i l p m o c d n a t n e m e g a n a m k s i R Model governance and data quality Risk management policies Board with Risk Committee guidance Systems and Controls policies (Group policy, process and procedures principles and guidance documents) Procedures, manuals, operational limits, methodology, specifications, control activities, training, reporting Management, Corporate and Client Accounting, Operations, Sales and Marketing, Information Technology, Human Resources, Legal, Technical, Quality Control, Actuarial 26 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Risk appetite ▪ the Group does not actively seek to take operational risk to generate returns. It accepts a level of operational risk that means the controls in place should prevent material losses, but should not excessively restrict business activities ▪ the Group has very limited risk appetite for unfair client outcomes arising from systematic failures in its cultural outlook or in any element of the client life cycle ▪ the Group has very limited risk appetite for material regulatory breaches. The actual risk exposures of the Regulated Subsidiaries are regularly assessed by the Group’s Risk Management function against risk appetite using a comprehensive set of key risk indicators and reported to the IFAL Risk Committee and Senior Management, with escalation to the Audit and Risk Committee as appropriate. The Group’s risk appetite is the degree of risk that the Regulated Subsidiaries are prepared to accept in pursuit of their strategic and operational objectives. The Group’s Risk Management Policy and Framework provides the mechanism to define the Group’s risk appetite. The Group has generally adopted an overall conservative approach which is reflected in its risk appetite values and preferences and in the overall approach to risk management. The Group’s risk preferences can be articulated as follows: ▪ the Group ensures risks that are taken are aligned with its strategic aims and provide an acceptable level of return ▪ the Group accepts certain risks and ensures that these are appropriately managed, mitigated and monitored ▪ the Group has a preference for products with low capital requirements and without financial guarantees. Additionally, the Group has a preference for secondary market risk through charges determined based on clients’ portfolio values. This is central to the Group’s proposition and it accepts the potential impact on financial performance INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 27 STRATEGIC REPORT continued Risk governance The Risk Management Framework defines risk governance as the combination of processes and structures implemented by the Board in order to inform, direct, manage and monitor the activities of the Group towards the achievement of its objectives. The IFAL Risk Committee is made up of independent Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) and is responsible for reviewing the manner in which the Group and the Regulated Subsidiaries implement, and monitor the adequacy of, the Risk Management Framework. The IFAL Risk Committee also assists in fostering a culture that encourages good stewardship of risk and emphasises and demonstrates the benefits of a risk-based approach to management of the Group. The Group implements a comprehensive “top-down” and “bottom-up” approach to managing risks through regular assessments, monitoring (including horizon scanning) and reporting in conjunction with Senior Management and risk owners. The Risk Management function reports to the IFAL Risk Committee, on at least a quarterly basis, information and analysis on the key risks the Group faces (including forward-looking risks), capital requirements and comparison against risk appetite. The Chairman of the IFAL Risk Committee then provides a summary to the members of the Boards and the Audit and Risk Committee. The “three lines of defence” risk governance model For risk management to be effective it is important that the roles and responsibilities of all those involved are clearly defined. Accordingly, the Group’s Risk Management Framework is designed along the “three lines of defence” model (illustrated below), which aims to ensure at least three stages of oversight to ensure that the Regulated Subsidiaries operate within the risk appetite defined by the IFAL Risk Committee and approved by the Boards of Directors of each of the Regulated Subsidiaries. THE ”THREE LINES OF DEFENCE” RISK GOVERNANCE MODEL OF THE REGULATED SUBSIDIARIES: The Board Risk Committee Audit Committee Risk Ownership Risk Oversight Risk Assurance Managers Business Operations Risk Management Compliance Internal Audit First Line of Defence Second Line of Defence Third Line of Defence 28 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 First line of defence The Group’s first line of defence is its business departments which have responsibility for managing and controlling their risks in accordance with agreed risk appetites through the implementation of a sound set of processes and controls. Responsibility for risk management resides at all levels within the Group’s business lines, from the Senior Management Team to department and team managers. All staff members are accountable for managing risks within the business areas for which they are responsible, ensuring compliance with prescribed company plans, policies and prevailing regulatory and legislative requirements. The business lines are also responsible for complying with the policies and standards which comprise the Group’s Risk Management Framework. Current key risks and issues facing the Group are considered by the Management Team, with each key risk owned by the member of the Management Team who is responsible for the strategic management of that risk across the Group. Second line of defence The Group’s second line of defence comprises of two functions: the Risk Management function and the Compliance function. The Risk Management function is responsible for co-ordinating all the risk management activities within the business. This includes the development, maintenance and enhancement of the Risk Management Policy and Framework, as well as Risk Management reporting. The Risk Management function provides regular risk reports to the IFAL Risk Committee, which is comprised solely of independent NEDs. The Chairman of the IFAL Risk Committee then provides a summary to the members of the Boards and the Audit and Risk Committee. The Compliance function is primarily responsible for supporting the Group to ensure that its activities are conducted in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Third line of defence The Group’s third line of defence is the Internal Audit department, which provides independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s risk management and major business process control arrangements. The Head of Internal Audit reports directly to the Chairman of the IFAL Audit Committee, which is comprised solely of independent NEDs. Internal Audit performs regular audits across the business which involve assessing the implementation and effectiveness of the Risk Management Policy and Framework. The results of these audits are reported to the IFAL Audit Committee. The Chairman of the IFAL Audit Committee then provides a summary to the members of the Boards and the Audit and Risk Committee. The Board is satisfied that Internal Audit provides sufficient assurance about the Risk Management Policy and Framework. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 29 STRATEGIC REPORT continued Isle of Man Risk Based Capital regime The Isle of Man’s Risk Based Capital regime based on Insurance Core Principles came into force on 30 June 2018. As at 30 September 2018, ILInt has Own Funds of £23.0m and a Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR) of £15.4m which gives a SCR coverage ratio of 150%. During the reporting period, the Company has been fully compliant with the SCR. Additionally, the Risk Based Capital balance sheet and SCR are regularly monitored and in line with standard regulatory requirements reported to the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority on a quarterly basis. ILInt maintains a sound and appropriate system of capital management in order to meet its strategic capital objectives. ILInt has a preference for a simple system of capital management which reflects the nature of the business. At a legal entity level, ILInt is capitalised at the required SCR plus an adequate buffer defined as part of its capital management, risk appetite and dividend policies. Solvency II ILUK has fully embedded the requirements of the Solvency II regime which came into force on 1 January 2016. The new regulations brought in detailed requirements covering risk and risk management, including stress and scenario testing, as well as new valuation and reporting requirements. However, this has not fundamentally changed ILUK’s business or risk profile and ILUK continues to safely manage its solvency position through the economic cycle. ILUK has adopted the Standard Formula approach in calculating the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR), and has not adopted any of the Transitional Provisions in the calculation of the Solvency II balance sheet or SCR. As at 30 September 2018, ILUK has Own Funds of £183m and an SCR of £143m which gives a solvency coverage ratio of 129%. 30 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES There have been no significant changes in the principal risks for the Group in the past year. The principal risks and uncertainties to which the Company is exposed relate to the upstream of capital, predominantly from its regulated subsidiary, IFAL, in order to support its dividend-paying capacity to its shareholders. The key drivers of this upstream of capital are the underlying financial performance and solvency position of IFAL and its regulated subsidiaries. In summary, due to the nature of the business written by IFAL and the other regulated subsidiaries, profitability arises primarily from charges on the assets held in the portfolios less the expenses of administering those portfolios. As a consequence, the predominant risks to which the Company is exposed are market risk, liquidity risk, outflow risk, expense risk and operational risk. The Company seeks to limit its exposure to these and any other applicable financial and non-financial risks. The process of negotiation relating to the UK’s exit from the EU following the service of notice under Article 50 of the EC Treaty in March 2017 has resulted in uncertainty in relation to the eventual outcome of those negotiations, which is giving rise to some delays or deferrals of investment decisions by businesses and individuals. This uncertainty is likely to continue until clarity is obtained in relation to the precise terms on which the UK will leave the EU, the likely form and shape of its trading relationships with the EU and other countries with whom it has, or wishes to have, significant trading relationships thereafter and the length of any transitional period prior to the UK’s ultimate departure taking effect. In addition, as a significant proportion of the current and anticipated regulatory regime applicable to the Regulated Subsidiaries in the UK is derived from EU Directives and Regulations, the UK exiting the EU could materially change the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the Group’s operations because the Regulated Subsidiaries are no longer required to adhere to the Directives and Regulations, including in relation to regulatory capital requirements. The following tables (split between financial and non-financial risks) describe the key risks of the Company with a summary description of how we manage and mitigate the risks and an assessment of the change over the year: FINANCIAL RISKS KEY RISK DESCRIPTION MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS Increased due to the growth of funds under direction and increased market volatility and uncertainty. Market risk – the impact changes in equity and property market values, currency exchange rates, credit spreads, interest rates and inflation, may have on the value of clients’ portfolios, resulting in a reduction in future charges or an increase in future expenses. The upstream of capital to the Company is exposed to second order impacts from market movements as future charges are predominantly determined based on clients’ portfolio values. The Regulated Subsidiaries of the Group do not offer any guarantees on portfolio values and currently invest their shareholder assets in high quality, highly liquid, short- dated investments. Expense inflation risk is mitigated through regular stress testing, monitoring of expenditure and closely managing expenses in line with the business plan. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 31 STRATEGIC REPORT continued KEY RISK DESCRIPTION MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS Liquidity risk – this is the risk of the Company not having available sufficient financial resources to enable it to meet its obligations as they fall due, or can secure such resources only at excessive cost. Outflow risk – loss of future profits due to more clients than expected terminating policies or more outflows (e.g. withdrawals or transfers) than expected. Expense risk – administration costs exceed expense allowance, which can occur due to costs increasing faster than expected or from one-off expense “shocks”. Credit risk – loss due to defaults from holdings of cash and cash equivalents, deposits, formal loans and reinsurance treaties with banks and financial institutions. The Company’s principal liquidity risk is limited to paying out dividends and operating expenses as they occur. There are robust controls in place to mitigate liquidity risk, for example, holding corporate cash across a range of banks, in order to mitigate the risk of a single point of counterparty default failure. The Group seeks to mitigate outflow risk by focussing on providing the highest level of service that it can. Outflow rates are closely monitored and unexpected experience is investigated. Despite the current challenging and uncertain economic and geopolitical environment, outflow rates remain low and stable. As a significant percentage of the Group’s expenses are staff-related, the key inflationary risk arises from salary inflation. Expense risk is mitigated through regular stress testing, monitoring of expenditure and closely managing expenses in line with the business plan which is set and approved by the Board on an annual basis. The Group seeks to invest its shareholder assets in high quality, highly liquid, short-dated investments. Maximum counterparty limits are set for banks and minimum credit quality steps are also set. No change. Increased due to the growth of funds under direction. Increased due to the growth of the business. No change. 32 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 KEY RISK DESCRIPTION MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS Regulatory risk – the risk of new regulatory requirements having adverse impacts on the Group’s business model, or the Group failing to comply with existing or new regulations resulting in a fine or regulatory censure. Regulatory risk is mitigated through regular monitoring of regulatory developments and maintaining open and transparent dialogue with the regulators to which the different regulated subsidiaries are subject. Increased due to the introduction of new regulatory requirements. Operational risk – the risk of loss arising from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems, or from external events. No change. On-going compliance with existing rules is monitored by the Compliance function with additional assurance provided by the Internal Audit function for the key regulatory risks on a regular basis. The key operational risks are information security, IT infrastructure and business continuity related, all of which include exposures to cyber risks. The Group aims to minimise its operational risks at all times through a strong and well- resourced control and operational structure. In particular, the Group has in place a dedicated financial crime team and an on-going fraud and cyber risk awareness programme. Additionally, the Group carries out regular IT system maintenance, business continuity planning testing and system vulnerability testing. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 33 STRATEGIC REPORT continued KEY RISK DESCRIPTION MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS Competition risk – the risk of competitor activity resulting in loss of new business, increased outflows of business or pressure on profit margins. Competitor risk is mitigated by focussing on providing exceptionally high levels of service and being responsive to client and financial adviser demands through an efficient expense base. No change. Geopolitical risk – the risk of changes in the political landscape disrupting the operations of the business or resulting in significant development costs. Reputational risk – the risk that current and potential clients’ desire to do business with the Group reduces due to perception of the Transact service in the market place. Geopolitical risk cannot be directly mitigated by the Group. However, through close monitoring of developments through its risk horizon scanning process, potential impacts are taken into consideration as part of the business planning process. The Risk Management Framework provides the monitoring mechanisms to ensure that reputational damage controls operate effectively and reputational risk is mitigated, to some extent, by internal operational risk controls, error management and complaints handling processes as well as root cause analysis investigations. Increased due to the increased uncertainty from the geopolitical environment, e.g. the UK’s expected exit from the EU. Increased following the successful listing of the company. The Directors have carried out a robust assessment of the principal risks facing the Group, including those that would threaten its business model, future performance, solvency or liquidity. 34 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 VIABILITY STATEMENT Prospect assessment and assumptions Key factors affecting the Group’s prospects are its market position and recurring revenue. Market position Independent research consistently rates Transact as the top platform in the market (page 11).The number of advisers using the platform increased by 6% during the year and the number of clients on the platform increased by 10% demonstrating satisfaction with the service provided. Recurring revenue The absolute level of revenue is dependent on market values, but key to the recurrence is the retention of FUD which is achieved through retaining clients and advisers through our service delivery. 96% of revenue is of recurring nature (page 17). The Group is targeting organic revenue growth, with moderate margin improvements driven by efficiency delivered from process and system enhancement. It is the Board’s view that a three year time horizon is an appropriate period over which to assess its viability and prospects, and to execute its business plan. This assessment period is consistent with the Group’s current business plan projections and the ICAAP and ORSAs of the Group’s regulated entities. The strategy and business plan is approved annually by the Board and updated as appropriate. It considers the Group’s profitability, cash flows, capital requirements, dividend payments, and other key variables such as liquidity and the solvency requirements of the regulated entities. These are considered under stress and scenario tests to ensure the business has sufficient flexibility to withstand such impacts by adjusting its plans within the normal course of business. The Directors’ assessment has been made with consideration and reference to: the Group’s current position and business plan; the Group’s risk appetite; the Group’s financial projections: and the Group’s principal risks and uncertainties, as detailed in the Strategic Report. Going concern The Group continues to maintain a robust financial position. Having conducted detailed cash flow and working capital projections and appropriate stress-testing on liquidity, profitability and regulatory capital, taking account of possible adverse changes in trading performance, the Board is satisfied the Group is well placed to manage its business risks. The Board is also satisfied that it will be able to operate within the regulatory capital limits imposed by regulators, being the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and Isle Man Financial Services Authority (IoM FSA). Accordingly, the Board have concluded that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, being a period of at least 12 months from the date this Annual report is approved. For this reason, they have adopted the going concern basis for the preparation of the Financial Statements. Viability Statement In accordance with the Code, the Directors have assessed the Company’s prospects by reference to the three-year planning period to September 2021, and have reasonable expectation that the Company will continue to operate and meet its liabilities as they fall due over the period of this assessment. Alexander Scott Chief Financial Officer 12 December 2018 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 35 STRATEGIC REPORT continued CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IntegraFin is committed to acting ethically and with integrity and transparency in all business dealings. IntegraFin demonstrates its social responsibilities primarily through its relationship, as ultimate parent company, with companies in its Group that operate ethically and deliver commercial benefits to stakeholders. IntegraFin also acknowledges its responsibilities more widely in relation to the company’s effects on environmental and social wellbeing. Employee wellbeing The Group recognises that one of its main assets is the staff employed. The Group strives to ensure all staff are motivated, respected and safeguarded whilst at work. This is achieved through ensuring staff have the opportunity to develop and progress, that the work environment is maintained and comfortable, and that any additional requirements staff may have are considered. The Group recognises that work life balance is important, and strives to ensure staff attain the right mix. This is achieved through allowing flexible working patterns wherever possible, albeit ensuring it is not to the detriment of internal and external stakeholders. The Group aims for a collegiate, industrious and sociable environment, and this is encouraged through various social and charity events that are arranged for staff. Human rights are respected by management and all staff and other stakeholders are treated equitably. Gender balance The gender balance of those in senior management positions (being the layer below the Board) and of their direct reports as at September 2018 was as follows: Board Directors Senior Managers Direct Reports All Staff Total Culture Male % 71.4 58.3 57.1 66.7 65.8 Female % 28.6 41.7 42.9 33.3 34.2 2 5 18 154 179 5 7 24 308 344 Transact was founded on the principle of offering adviser firms and clients a high quality service with transparent charging and a demonstrably agnostic attitude to clients’ investment choice. This ethical approach informs all of the Group’s business principles. Payment practices IntegraFin endeavours to pay all suppliers within agreed payment terms. It does not seek to disadvantage, or compromise, suppliers with whom it conducts business. In financial year 2018 the Group paid 90% of suppliers within 15 days. Modern slavery IntegraFin does not tolerate modern slavery, servitude, human trafficking or forced labour. The Group’s modern slavery statement is found at: www.integrafin.co.uk/modern-slavery/ Gender pay gap IntegraFin published its first gender pay gap report in March 2018. IntegraFin compares favourably with results reported by others in the sector in which it operates and the national average. The company remains committed to continuous improvement by: ensuring recruitment is not discriminatory; all staff are treated equitably; all staff have equal opportunities to work flexibly, regardless of seniority or role; and, all staff are remunerated fairly and in line with the role they perform. Disabled employees IntegraFin’s policy regarding employment, training, career development and promotion of disabled employees, and employees who became disabled whilst in employment, is to make reasonable adjustments as necessary. Environment IntegraFin has reduced its environmental impact during the year by continuing efforts to reduce waste. The average volume of waste materials being recycled by the Group has risen by 21% year on year, this has been achieved through staff education, more recycling points and reducing the Group’s consumption of single use plastic. We are encouraging adviser firms and clients to use electronic, rather than paper based, instruction delivery and statements, with some success. 36 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 APPROVAL OF THE STRATEGIC REPORT A statutory requirement of the Annual Report is that the Directors produce a Strategic Report. Section 172 of the Companies Act states that directors must “promote the success of the company for benefit of its members as a whole”. The Strategic Report should provide shareholders with a comprehensive and balanced overview of the Group’s business model, strategy, development, performance, position and future prospects. The Strategic Report should be clear, concise and unambiguous. The Directors believe that the Strategic Report on pages 2 to 37 meets all relevant requirements. By order of the Board David Johnson Company Secretary 12 December 2018 Greenhouse gas emissions IntegraFin has historically not tracked its greenhouse gas emissions as this was not required prior to admission to the LSE. The Group does, however, comply with the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme and is taking energy improvement measures, as identified in the last assessment. Community A variety of events is organized each year to raise money for, and awareness of, a number of charities chosen from staff suggestions. Political donations The Group does not make political donations. Tax strategy The Group’s tax affairs are managed to the same high ethical, legal and professional standards as the delivery of the Group’s services to clients. In summary, the Group’s tax strategy is to comply fully with all statutory obligations, make full disclosure to tax authorities in all appropriate jurisdictions, and to pay all tax when it is due. The full tax strategy document is available at: www.integrafin.co.uk/ group-tax-strategy/ The Group pays all tax as it falls due and makes full disclosure to all relevant tax authorities. The UK corporation tax and employer’s national insurance payable in respect of the year ended 30 September 2018 was £11.0m (2017: £9.2m). In addition other taxes such as VAT and business rates were paid. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 37 GOVERNANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Christopher Munro Non-Executive Interim Chair Michael Howard Executive Director Ian Taylor Chief Executive Officer Appointed to the Board: 1 February 2017 Appointed to the Board: 11 February 2014 Appointed: 24 January 2014 ▪ Non-Executive Director of the Group from 29 March 2017 ▪ Interim Chair of the Group from 22 August 2018 Experience includes: ▪ London and Continental Partners LLP – Founding Partner 2016 ▪ Beckwith Asset Management – Director 1994-2016 ▪ Pacific Capital Partners ▪ Co-founded the Group in 1999, Executive Chair of the Group from 2001 until stepping down in October 2017 and becoming Executive Director ▪ Chief Executive Officer of the Group since April 2002, prior to which he was Executive Director and General Manager from 1999 to 2002 ▪ Founded ObjectMastery in Experience includes: Australia in April 1992 which developed the software underpinning Transact Experience includes: ▪ AIB Govett Asset Management – Marketing Director 1992-1999 ▪ Royal Life Holdings Group – Marketing Development Manager 1990-1992, Business Planning Manager 1988-1990. Committees: Nomination Committee. – Director 2004 to present ▪ Norwich Union Life Insurance ▪ Jupiter Enhanced Income Trust – responsible for marketing and – Director 1996 and 2009 administration of investment funds ▪ River & Mercantile Investment including the launch of the platform Management – CEO 1994-1996 Navigator in 1990 ▪ Robert Fleming Holdings Limited ▪ Touche Ross – Audit division in Melbourne office 1984-1986, in London office 1980-1984. – Director 1988-1994 ▪ Jardine Fleming Holdings – Director 1983-1986. Committees: Remuneration Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, Nomination Committee (Chair). There have been no changes to Christopher Munro’s commitments throughout the financial year. 38 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Alexander Scott Chief Financial Officer Appointed to the Board: 11 February 2014 ▪ Executive Director of the Group Neil Holden Independent Non-Executive Director Caroline Banszky Independent Non-Executive Director Appointed to the Board: 11 February 2014 Appointed to the Board: 22 August 2018 since 2011 Experience includes: Experience includes: ▪ CFO since November 2010 ▪ Stanbic International Insurance Limited ▪ 3i Group plc – Chair of Audit & ▪ Head of Risk from November 2010 to May 2013 ▪ Joined the Group as Actuary and Head of Group Technical Operations in October 2009 Experience includes: – Non-Executive Director since 2003 Compliance Committee 2014 to present ▪ Crocus Home Loans Limited – ▪ Gore Street Energy Storage Fund plc Non-Executive Director 2014 to present – Chair of Audit Committee 2017 ▪ Saffron Building Society – to present Non-Executive Director 2014 to present ▪ The Open University – Member of the ▪ Albaco Limited – Non-Executive Investment Committee 2016 to present Director since 1 October 2018 ▪ The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c ▪ Sberbank CIB (UK) Limited – – Chief Executive 2002 to 2016 ▪ Sterling Insurance Group – Life Non-Executive Director since ▪ SVB Holdings PLC, now Novae Group plc, Director and Chief Actuary 2004-2009 1 October 2018 COO 1997 to 2002 ▪ Criterion Assurance Group – ▪ Calmindon Limited – Director 2010-2017 ▪ N M Rothschild & Sons Limited Non-Executive Director 2003-2010, ▪ Bank of London and The Middle East Plc – Finance Director 1995 to 1997. Group Director 2002-2003, Director – Non-Executive Director 2006-2018 1999-2002, Actuary 1997-1999 ▪ Quadrant Risk Management ▪ National Provident Institution International Limited – Non-Executive Committees: Audit and Risk Committee. – Actuarial Division 1991-1997. Director 2006-2009 ▪ Standard Bank Group and Standard Bank Plc – Consultant 2006-2008, Managing Director in Corporate and Investment Banking Financial Risk 1999-2006 ▪ WestLB – Director and Head of Risk Management Support & Control 1996-1998. Committees: Audit and Risk Committee (Chair), Remuneration Committee (Chair). INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 39 GOVERNANCE continued Judith Davidson, Jeremy Brettell and Stuart Bazely resigned as directors on 1 October 2017 in preparation for the listing. Patrick Snowball resigned as Non-executive Chair on 22 August 2018. Caroline Banszky was appointed a Non-executive Director on 22 August 2018 and Victoria Cochrane was appointed as a Non-executive Director on 28 September 2018. All other Directors were in office throughout the financial year up to the date of the report. Victoria Cochrane Senior Independent Non-Executive Director Appointed to the Board: 28 September 2018 Experience includes: ▪ Euroclear Bank SA/NV – Non-Executive Director 2016 to present ▪ Perpetual Income and Growth Investment Trust plc – Non-Executive Director 2015 to present ▪ HM Courts and Tribunal Service – Non-Executive Director 2014 to present ▪ Bowater Industries Ltd – Non-Executive Director 2014 to 2017 ▪ Gloucester Insurance Ltd – Non-Executive Director 2008 to 2013 ▪ Ernst & Young (Global) – Global Executive Board Member 2008 to 2013 ▪ Ernst & Young (NEMIA and UK) – Executive Board Member 2006 to 2008 Committees: Audit and Risk Committee, Nomination Committee. 40 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT Introduction IntegraFin Holdings plc (“IHP”, the “Company”) is required to comply with the 2016 UK Corporate Governance Code (“Code”), however IHP is already considering what actions it needs to take to comply with the new 2018 Code issued in July 2018 which will not apply until 30 September 2019. IHP’s Board considers the terms of the Code in determining appropriate and proportionate corporate governance arrangements for the Group as the nature, scale and complexity of its business evolves. Accordingly, the Group’s corporate governance arrangements reflect the standards of practice required by the Code in relation to the management of the Group and are designed to: ▪ Promote business effectiveness, efficiency, responsibility and accountability; ▪ Assist the effective review and monitoring of the Group’s activities; ▪ Help identify and mitigate significant risks to the Group; and ▪ Provide the necessary disclosures to stakeholders to make a meaningful analysis of the Group’s business activities and its financial position. Statement of compliance The role of the Board The Code sets out the principles and provisions relating to good governance of UK listed companies and can be found on the FRC’s website at www.frc.org.uk. The following report sets out how the Company has complied with the provisions of the Code, with the exception of the composition of the Remuneration Committee which is discussed below. Detailed reporting on remuneration can be found in the Directors’ Remuneration Report on page 56 to 78. Board of Directors Christopher Munro Interim Independent Non-Executive Chair Michael Howard Executive Director Ian Taylor Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) Alexander Scott Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) Neil Holden Independent Non-Executive Director Caroline Banszky Independent Non-Executive Director Victoria Cochrane Senior Independent Non-Executive Director A number of appointments took place in the financial year, including the appointment of Christopher Munro as Interim Chair following Patrick Snowball’s resignation in August 2018, and the appointment of two additional independent Non-Executive Directors, Caroline Banszky in August 2018 and Victoria Cochrane in September 2018. Board leadership The Board is responsible for leading and controlling the Company and has overall authority for the management and conduct of the Group’s business, strategy and development. The Board is also responsible for ensuring the maintenance of a sound system of internal controls and risk management (including financial, operational and compliance controls) and for reviewing the overall effectiveness of systems in place as well as for the approval of any changes to the capital, corporate and/or management structure of the Group. The Board promotes the long-term success of the Company and the Group and ensures effective operational management and strategic development of the proposition, having due regard to all stakeholders including safeguarding of its clients’ interests. To achieve these goals the Board: ▪ Ensures the Company acts at all times within the articles of association; ▪ Ensures the Company and the Group implements good management policies and practices to ensure that the Company and the Group are managed in an accountable, efficient and effective manner; ▪ Considers and scrutinises advice and reports from the executive and, where appropriate to the Company and Group, matters escalated by the Committees; ▪ Reviews and approves the annual report and accounts, half-yearly reports and quarterly financials for the Company on a stand-alone basis and on a consolidated basis in relation to the Group and IFAL Group together; INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 41 GOVERNANCE continued ▪ Ensures the Company and the Board composition Group as a whole remains compliant with all applicable statutory standards, rules and guidelines; ▪ Considers and approves appointments to the Board and approves the remuneration arrangements for Directors within the terms of the Remuneration Policy; and ▪ Approves the appointment of any providers of outsourced services to the Company or Group and reviews and considers their performance. Relations with stakeholders The Board maintains close relationships with the Company’s institutional shareholders through periodic meetings. Board members receive copies of the latest analysts’ and brokers’ reports on the Company along with a quarterly Investor Analytics report which details the top shareholders, shareholder history, top buyers and sellers, market analysis and share price performance to aid familiarity with details of shareholdings. The CEO and CFO hosted shareholder roadshows where the Company’s half year results were presented to institutional investors invited by the Company’s brokers. In September 2018 the Company appointed Victoria Cochrane as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director (SID). The Chair, SID and other Non-Executive Directors are available for consultation with shareholders upon request and will attend and be available for questions at and after the AGM, further details of which will be sent out in the Notice of Annual General Meeting. The Company has three Executive Directors and four independent Non-Executive Directors (including the Chair) and therefore complies with the Code in respect of the board composition for a company that is not a small company. The Code recommends that at least half the board of directors of a UK listed company, excluding the chair, should comprise Non-Executive Directors determined by the Board to be independent in character and judgement and free from relationships or circumstances which may affect, or could appear to affect, this judgement. Independence Taking into account the provisions of the Code, the Board has determined that all of the Non-Executive Directors are “independent Non-Executive Directors” within the meaning of the Code and remain free from any business or other relationship that could materially interfere with the exercise of their independent judgement. The Code recommends that a chair should meet the independence criteria set out in the Code on appointment. The Board has concluded that Christopher Munro is an independent chair for Code purposes. The Chair’s other commitments are listed in his biography and the Company has concluded these do not affect his ability to undertake the role. Any significant commitments must be disclosed to the Board as and when they arise for consideration. 42 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Conflicts of interest Committees The Company’s articles of association permit the Board to consider and authorise situations where a Director has an actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to the Group. The Company maintains a conflicts of interest register which is reviewed annually by the Board. In addition, prior to each Board meeting, the Directors are asked to declare any conflicts they may have with regard to the business meeting. Directors who declare a conflict of interest may be authorised by the rest of the Board to participate in decision making in accordance with section 175 of the Companies Act 2006. The Board considers and, if appropriate, authorises any conflicts or potential conflicts of Directors and imposes any limitations, qualifications or restrictions as required. Additionally, when making new appointments, the Board takes into account other demands on Directors’ time. Significant commitments are disclosed with an indication of time involved and any additional external appointments must be approved in advance by the Company. The Board has also reviewed the other commitments of the Non-Executive Directors and concluded they are satisfied that the Non-Executive Directors remain able to commit sufficient time as required to the Company’s business. There are three Committees of the Board: Audit and Risk; Nomination; and Remuneration. The Remuneration Committee and the Audit and Risk Committee are wholly non-executive committees and the members are all independent Non-Executive Directors. The Chair of the Board is a member of and chairs the Nomination Committee. The other members of the Nomination Committee include the CEO. The membership and terms of reference of these Board Committees are reviewed annually and are available on the Company’s website (www.integrafin.co.uk) or on request from the Company Secretary. Matters reserved for the Board The Board is the main decision making and review body for the Company. It determines the overall strategic direction of the Company and is responsible for the overall management of the Company and the business operations for its subsidiaries. The Board’s remit is documented in its terms of reference which includes details of matters reserved for the Board and matters delegated by the Board. The terms of reference including matters reserved for the Board are reviewed and updated annually. Matters which are reserved for the Board include strategy and management, structure and capital, financial reporting and controls, internal controls, contracts, communication, Board membership and appointments, remuneration and corporate governance matters. The Board makes decisions as to delegating to Committees of the Board and the management team. Matters which are delegated to the management team include changes to the Company’s management structure, approval of resolutions and corresponding documentation to be put to shareholders at general meetings, and approval of the levels of insurance in place for the Group. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 43 GOVERNANCE continued Setting the Business Model and Strategy The Board retains responsibility for the overall management of the Company and approval of any long-term objectives of the Company. A review of the performance against the Company’s strategy, objectives, business plans and budgets is considered at each board meeting. Maintaining oversight of the Company’s operations, ensuring competent and prudent management, sound planning, an adequate system of control, adequate accounting in addition to reviewing any significant risks faced by the Company and establishing and maintaining risk management systems in co-ordination with the Audit and Risk Committee ensures the Company fulfils its business objectives. The Board also retains responsibility for considering the balance of interests between shareholders, employees, customers and the community. Board meetings and attendance The Board met at least six times, in accordance with its terms of reference. Attendance by each member of the Board as at 30 September 2018 is set out below. Chair Christopher Munro Members Michael Howard Ian Taylor Alexander Scott Neil Holden Caroline Banszky Victoria Cochrane Meetings eligible to attend Meetings attended 13 13 13 13 13 2 0* 12 8 13 12 13 1 0 * There were no meetings in the financial year following Victoria Cochrane’s appointment on 28 September 2018 Michael Howard was unable to attend five meetings due to the timing and frequency of Board meetings in the run up to the IPO. Christopher Munro, Alexander Scott and Caroline Banszky were each unable to attend one meeting arranged at short-notice. 44 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Board effectiveness review - 2018 Election and re-election of Directors The Board conducts an annual evaluation of its own effectiveness and that of its Committees and individual Board members. All members of the Board with the exception of the Chair undertook an annual performance evaluation of the Chair. The evaluations consist of a questionnaire designed to review the performance against the matters delegated in the terms of reference. The findings of which and any action points arising are discussed and remedied. Each Board member is responsible for identifying training appropriate to their needs, and the Non-Executive Directors maintain individual annual training logs. As part of the annual performance evaluation of the effectiveness of the Board and its Committees, the experience, independence and knowledge of the Directors and the diversity representation of the Board, how the Board works together and other factors relevant to its effectiveness were considered. FTSE350 companies are required by the Code to have an externally facilitated evaluation at least every three years. The Company will ensure this is facilitated by 2020 in keeping with Code requirements. The Company’s articles of association require all existing directors to retire from office at each AGM and be eligible for re-election. As Non-Executive Directors appointed since the last AGM, Caroline Banszky and Victoria Cochrane will be standing for election at the next AGM. Annual General Meeting The AGM provides shareholders with a further opportunity to communicate with the Board both during the AGM and informally afterwards. Notice of the AGM will be sent in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and made available on a dedicated shareholder website along with any other relevant documentation. By order of the Board Christopher Munro Chair 12 December 2018 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 45 GOVERNANCE continued AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE REPORT Statement from the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee I am pleased to present the Audit and Risk Committee’s report for 2018. The Audit and Risk Committee has provided oversight and advice to assist IHP in fulfilling its responsibilities in respect of financial reporting, financial and operational controls and risk management across IHP and the companies within the Group. It oversees the effectiveness of the Group’s internal risk controls and accounting procedures to ensure appropriate levels of external and internal audit and risk assessment are maintained. It has overseen the integrity of the financial reporting process and reviewed the work of both external and internal auditors. Role of the Audit and Risk Committee The role and responsibilities of the Audit and Risk Committee are set out in its terms of reference and are summarised below: ▪ Reviewing the manner in which the Group companies implement and monitor the adequacy of the Group’s risk management framework; ▪ Assisting the Board in fostering a culture within the Group which encourages good stewardship of risk and emphasises the benefits of a risk-based approach to management of the Group; ▪ Reviewing the integrity and effectiveness of the Group’s financial reporting process (including the internal controls structure and procedure for financial reporting) and the integrity and appropriateness of the Company’s and Group’s consolidated Financial Statements; ▪ Reviewing the manner in which the Company implements and monitors the adequacy of internal financial and operational controls; ▪ Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of the Group’s Internal Audit function; ▪ Reviewing external audit arrangements and making recommendations to the Board regarding any changes to the external auditor as well as review and approval of their remuneration and terms of engagement; and ▪ Reviewing and monitoring the independence and objectivity of the external auditor as well as the effectiveness of the audit process, taking into consideration relevant professional and regulatory requirements. The Committee reports its findings to the Board, identifying any matters in respect of which it considers that action or improvement is needed, and makes recommendations as to the steps to be taken. However, the Board retains ultimate responsibility for reviewing and approving financial reports and other public statements. 46 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Composition of the Audit and Risk Committee The members of the Audit and Risk Committee at 30 September 2018 were: Chair Neil Holden Members Financial Experience Date of Appointment Chartered Accountant 2 February 2018 Christopher Munro Chartered Accountant 2 February 2018 Caroline Banszky Chartered Accountant 22 August 2018 Victoria Cochrane 28 September 2018 All members of the Committee, including the Chair, are independent Non-Executive Directors. On an on-going basis, membership of the Committee is reviewed by the Chair of the Committee in collaboration with the Nomination Committee and any recommendations for new appointments are made to the Board. In adherence with the Code requirement to include at least one Committee member with recent and relevant financial experience, both the Audit and Risk Committee Chair and Caroline Banszky are qualified Chartered Accountants. The Group also provides initial and on-going training for Committee members to support them in carrying out their duties effectively. This is delivered by in-house technical staff, through the attendance at formal conferences, and an online training programme. Committee meetings and attendance The Audit and Risk Committee meets at least four times each year but more frequently when required. The Committee has met four times during this financial year. Attendance by each member of the Committee as at 30 September 2018 is set out below. Chair Neil Holden Members Christopher Munro Caroline Banszky Victoria Cochrane Meetings eligible to attend Meetings attended 4 4 1 0* 4 4 1 0 * There were no further meetings in the financial year following Victoria Cochrane’s appointment on 28 September 2018 The CEO, CFO, Group Counsel and the Head of Internal Audit are routinely invited to, and attend, the majority of meetings, although the Committee reserves the right to request any of these individuals to leave the meeting. The Group’s external auditor (BDO LLP (BDO)) also attended specific Committee meetings for external audit planning and reporting purposes. Between meetings the Committee Chair keeps in regular contact with the CEO, CFO, Group Head of Internal Audit, and the Senior Engagement Partner of BDO. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 47 GOVERNANCE continued Overview of the actions taken by the Audit and Risk Committee to discharge its duties The Audit and Risk Committee has focussed on five main areas during the year: ▪ Risk Management; ▪ Financial Reporting; ▪ Internal (Financial and Operational) Controls; ▪ Effectiveness of Internal Audit; and ▪ Effectiveness and independence of the external auditor. Risk Management Risk management activities encompass all financial, strategic and operational risks which may threaten the business model, future performance, solvency or liquidity of IHP. Given the nature of the activities undertaken by the Group, the key risks faced are financial risks (market risk, liquidity risk, outflow risk, expense risk and credit risk) and non-financial risks (regulatory risk, operational risk, competition risk, geopolitical risk and reputational risk). The Group ensures risks taken are aligned with its long-term strategic aims and provide an acceptable level of return. The principal risks identified as being faced by the Company with a description of how the Company manages and mitigates the risks is set out in the Risk and Risk Management section on page 25 to 34. The Group adopts an overall conservative approach which is reflected in its risk appetite values and preferences in the overall approach to risk management. The Committee has reviewed the manner in which the Group companies have implemented and monitored the adequacy of the Group’s risk management framework. It has assisted the Board in fostering a culture within the Group which encourages good stewardship of risk and emphasises and demonstrates the benefits of a risk-based approach to management of the Group. The Committee maintained oversight of risk management activities in relation to IHP and monitored their effectiveness. All reports from the Head of Actuarial and Risk on IHP specific matters were reviewed by the Committee. The Group implements a comprehensive “top-down” and “bottom-up” approach to managing risks through regular assessments, monitoring (including horizon scanning) and reporting in conjunction with senior management and risk owners. The Risk Management function reports to the Integrated Financial Arrangements Ltd risk committee (“IFAL Risk Committee”), providing information and analysis on the key risks the Group faces, capital requirements and comparison against risk appetites. The Chair of the IFAL Risk Committee then provides a summary to the members of the Board and the IHP Audit and Risk Committee. The Committee also sought assurance from the Chair of the IFAL Risk Committee that management responses had been provided to any findings and recommendations from the Head of Actuarial and Risk recorded in reports on IHP specific matters and that any exceptions were escalated to the Committee Chair. 48 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 The Group’s Risk Management Framework is designed along the “three lines of defence” model comprising of risk ownership, oversight and assurance. The three stages of oversight ensure that the regulated subsidiaries operate within the risk appetite which is defined by the IFAL Risk Committee and approved by the boards of each Regulated Subsidiary. The Committee reviewed and challenged as necessary the management information reporting on the status of the Group’s risk profile - by reference to risk appetite, trends and concentrations – against the most significant risks affecting IHP individually and the risk profile of the Group as a whole. Any escalations from the Group company boards or committees which affect IHP or which, in the view of a Group Company Board or the IFAL Risk Committee, impact the Group as a whole, were considered. The Committee also considered the progress of identified management actions. Any matters of relevance to the Board were escalated. Financial Reporting The financial reporting undertaken by the Group has been reviewed and challenged by the Committee, with input and support from the Group’s external auditor. It assessed whether suitable accounting policies have been adopted, whether management have made appropriate estimates and judgements and whether disclosures in published Financial Statements were fair, balanced and understandable. As part of its work during the year, the Committee, on behalf of the Board, has examined the Annual Report and Financial Statements, half-yearly reports, interim management statements and other formal announcements relating to financial performance, reviewing and reporting to the Board on significant financial reporting issues and judgements which they contain, having regard to matters communicated to it by the external auditor. The Committee also examined the consistency of accounting policies and the financial reporting process. This included the review and approval of the Annual Report, and consideration of the Income Statement, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Changes in Equity, Going Concern statement and the Statement of Cash Flows, with an emphasis on ensuring that these are fair, balanced and understandable. The Committee did this by ensuring there was a thorough process of challenge, including challenge by the Committee itself. The Committee’s own challenge process included questioning the Group Chief Executive Officer on the overall message and tone of his review statement, examining and challenging reports from both management and the external auditor relating to the Annual Report, and reviewing consistency with internal reports presented to the Board by management, the Group Chief Financial Officer, Group Head of Internal Audit and Group Head of Risk during the year. Additionally the Committee reviewed the Company’s statements on compliance with the Code and the corporate governance statement. Following this assessment the Committee recommended to the Board that the 2018 Annual Report and Financial Statements are fair, balanced and understandable and provides the information necessary for shareholders to assess the company’s position, performance, business model and strategy. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 49 GOVERNANCE continued The Committee reviewed the key accounting and financial risk and the steps taken by management to address them. The Committee received a report from the Company’s external auditors confirming that they had not identified any non- compliance with Group accounting policies or the applicable accounting framework and that they had not identified any significant accounting policy changes impacting the financial year. Further information on the key financial risks can be found in note 4 to the Financial Statements. Internal Controls The Audit and Risk Committee receives reports at each meeting from the Group Internal Audit function reporting on any recently completed audits specifically relating to IHP. The content and accuracy of these reports was assessed and challenged by the Committee to ensure the necessary controls are implemented. Effectiveness of Internal Audit The Audit and Risk Committee reviews how the Company implements and monitors the adequacy of internal financial and operational controls. The Committee achieves this by: ▪ Requesting that the Internal Audit Plan for IFAL includes specific areas of review on matters relating to IHP ▪ Receiving and reviewing copies of all formal internal audit reports escalated by the Integrated Financial Arrangements Ltd Audit Committee (“IFAL Audit Committee”) in respect of IHP or activities within other companies in the Group which present a significant risk to the Group as a whole ▪ Receiving a quarterly internal audit report on recommendations to meet identified internal control deficiencies and review progress of agreed actions in response to identified deficiencies; ▪ Gaining assurance from the chair of the IFAL Audit Committee regarding completion of management actions in response to the findings and recommendations of internal audit reports; and ▪ Seeking assurance annually on the adequacy and security of the Group’s arrangements for employees and contractors to raise concerns, in confidence, about possible wrongdoing in financial reporting or other matters that these arrangements allow proportionate and independent investigation of such matters and appropriate follow up action. The Audit and Risk Committee met with the Head of Internal Audit privately this year in order to discuss matters directly in the absence of management. Effectiveness and independence of the external auditor The Audit and Risk Committee has primary responsibility for the Group’s relationship with the external auditor BDO and for monitoring its independence, objectivity and compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements. The Audit and Risk Committee has primary responsibility for making recommendations on appointment, reappointment and removal of external auditors to the Board to be put to shareholders for approval at the AGM. 50 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 The Committee has responsibility for reviewing the external auditor’s remuneration and reviewing whether fees for audit and/or non-audit services are appropriate. The Committee undertakes an annual review of the policy to govern the supply of non-audit services by the external auditor. At each meeting, the Committee is informed on any non-audit services provided in that period by the external auditor to demonstrate the amounts being incurred do not give rise to a conflict of their independence. The Committee also satisfies itself that there are no relationships (such as family, employment, investment, financial or business) between the external auditor and the Company (other than in the ordinary course of business) which could adversely affect the auditor’s independence and objectivity. The Committee also ensures there is appropriate liaison and co-ordination between the internal and external auditor. The non-audit fees paid to BDO during the 2018 financial year totalled £584,926.25. The non-audit fees paid to BDO related to IPO work and were approved prior to the IPO by the Board. The Committee undertakes an annual assessment of the external auditor’s independence and objectivity taking into account relevant professional and regulatory requirements and the relationship with each auditor as a whole, including the provision of any non-audit services. The Committee undertook an effectiveness review of the external auditor in August, where it discussed performance and the FRC’s Audit Quality Inspection on BDO. to the Group that it remains independent. BDO has acted as auditor to the Group for eight years and to the Company since its incorporation. Public interest entities are required to put the external audit contract to tender at least every ten years and so the Company intends to do so before the end of 2021. The Committee concluded that it is satisfied with the performance and effectiveness of BDO and has concluded that BDO continues to display the necessary attributes of independence and objectivity. Whistleblowing The Chair of the Risk and Audit Committee is a key contact in the Whistleblowing Policy and fulfils the role of “whistleblower’s champion” under the Senior Insurance Managers’ Regime. The Committee reviewed the Whistleblowing Policy and the framework for reporting and confirmed that they are appropriate to the Group structure and organisation. Committee self-evaluation The Audit and Risk Committee has also conducted a self-assessment of its own effectiveness as well as an evaluation of the Chair in the period since formation and was satisfied with the results achieved and has agreed actions where improvements were suggested. Signed on behalf of the Audit and Risk Committee There are no contractual or similar obligations restricting the Group’s choice of external auditor and IHP’s external auditor, BDO, has confirmed Neil Holden Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee 12 December 2018 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 51 GOVERNANCE continued NOMINATION COMMITTEE REPORT Statement from the Chair of the Nomination Committee I am pleased to present the Nomination Committee’s report for 2018. The primary purpose of the Committee is to develop and maintain a formal, rigorous and transparent procedure, and to lead the process for Board and Committee appointments and re-appointments, including making recommendations to the Board. To achieve optimal composition of the Board, the Committee has regard to its size and composition, the extent to which skills, experience or attributes are represented and the need to maintain high standards of corporate governance. The Committee regularly reviews the composition of the Board to ensure that the necessary skills, knowledge and experience are available and to ensure that best practice corporate standards are met on an ongoing basis. In doing so, the Committee considers the successful achievement of the Company’s long-term objectives whilst taking into account relevant regulatory requirements, market pressures and value for money. In all its activities the Committee gives due consideration to laws and regulations, the provisions of the Code, the requirements of the UK Listing Authority’s Listing, Prospectus and Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and any other applicable rules, as appropriate. Role of the Nomination Committee The role and responsibilities of the Nomination Committee are set out in its terms of reference and are summarised below: ▪ Reviewing the structure, size and composition (including the skills, knowledge, experience and diversity) of the Board to ensure that best practice corporate standards are met on an ongoing basis and make recommendations to the Board with regard to any changes that the Committee believes to be necessary; ▪ Considering succession planning for IHP directors, taking into account the challenges and opportunities facing the Group, and the skills and expertise needed on the Board in the future; ▪ Reviewing the leadership needs of the Company, both executive and non-executive, with a view to ensuring the continued ability of the Group to compete effectively in the marketplace; ▪ Keeping up to date and fully informed on strategic issues and commercial changes affecting the Company; ▪ Identifying and nominating for the approval of the Board, candidates to fill Board vacancies as and when they arise; ▪ Prior to any appointment, evaluating the balance of skills, knowledge, experience and diversity on the Board and in light of this evaluation, preparing a description of the role and capabilities required for a particular appointment; and ▪ When considering the appointment of both Executive and Non-Executive Directors to the Board, reviewing such directors’ positions and interests in other companies or firms in order to identify any conflicts or potential conflicts of interests and make recommendations to the Board as to whether these positions and interests should be authorised. 52 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 The Committee discusses and agrees annually the relevant measures for achieving diversity on the Board and recommends them to the Board for implementation. The Committee Chair reports to the Board on its proceedings after each meeting on all matters within its duties and responsibilities. The Committee also recommends to the Board as and when it deems appropriate on any area within its remit where action or improvement is needed. Composition of the Nomination Committee The members of the Nomination Committee at 30 September 2018 were: Chair Christopher Munro 2 February 2018 Date of Appointment Members Ian Taylor 19 January 2018 Victoria Cochrane 28 September 2018 In adherence with the Code, the majority of members of the Nomination Committee are independent Non-Executive Directors. The Chair of the Board chairs the Committee, however he will not chair when the Committee is dealing with nominating a successor. The Group also provides initial and on-going training for Committee members to support them in carrying out their duties effectively. This is delivered by in-house technical staff, through the attendance at formal conferences as required, and an online training programme. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 53 GOVERNANCE continued Committee meetings and attendance The Nomination Committee meets annually and more frequently when required. The Committee has met five times during this financial year Attendance by each member of the Committee as at 30 September 2018 is set out below. Chair Christopher Munro Members Victoria Cochrane Ian Taylor Meetings eligible to attend Meetings attended 5 0* 5 5 0 5 *There were no meetings in the financial year following Victoria Cochrane’s appointment on 28 September 2018 Only members of the Committee have the right to attend Committee meetings. However, other individuals such as the Head of Human Resources and external advisers may be invited to attend for all or part of any meeting. Appointment process The appointment process commences when the need for additional skills, knowledge, experience or diversity are identified. This can be prompted through a Director resigning, such as in the case of Patrick Snowball, or through the Committee’s regular review of the structure, size and composition of the Committee which was the case with Caroline and Victoria’s appointments. Once the need for a candidate is identified, the Committee will ordinarily arrange for advertising and/or make use of an external search agent, failing which an explanation will be provided. In identifying suitable candidates for appointment to the Board, the Committee will consider candidates on merit against objective criteria with due regard for the benefits of diversity. Once interviews have taken place, the Nomination Committee recommends the preferred candidate to the Board for approval. Appointments to the Committee are made by the Board and shall be for a period of up to three years, which may be extended for two further periods of up to three years, provided the Director still meets the criteria for membership of the Committee. Succession Having evaluated the balance of skills, knowledge, experience and diversity on the Board, and in keeping with the role and responsibility conferred on the Nomination Committee, two additional Non-Executive Directors were appointed during this financial year. To facilitate the search, the Company used Korn Ferry. Korn Ferry does not have any other connection with the Company or any Director. In August and September, Caroline and Victoria respectively were appointed. In compliance with the Code recommendation that the board of directors of a company with a premium listing on the 54 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Official List should appoint one of the independent Non-Executive Directors to be the Senior Independent Director, the Company appointed Victoria Cochrane to this role. Following the resignation of Patrick Snowball, a focus of the Nomination Committee in 2019 will be to source a replacement chair on a permanent basis. The Nomination Committee will be responsible for preparing a role specification which will include the time commitment expected. Where possible, the appointment will be made with a view to achieving a balance of relevant skills with diversity. Any recommendations will be made to the Board along with a disclosure of any of the proposed Chair’s other significant commitments. In identifying suitable candidates for appointment to the Board, the Committee considers candidates on merit against objective criteria with due regard for the benefits of diversity on the Board. As part of the selection process, where search agents are used, they are required to consider all aspects of diversity when preparing long lists of candidates. Committee self-evaluation The Nomination Committee conducted a self-assessment of its own effectiveness as well as an evaluation of the Committee’s Chair in the period since formation and was satisfied with the results achieved and has agreed actions where improvements were suggested. Signed on behalf of the Nomination Committee Christopher Munro Chair of the Nomination Committee 12 December 2018 Diversity The Company recognises the benefits of companies having a diverse Board and sees diversity at board level as important in maintaining good corporate and board effectiveness. The objective of the Group’s diversity policy is to ensure that new appointments to any board within the Group are made on merit, taking into account the different skills, industry experience, independence, knowledge and background required to achieve a balanced and effective board. When determining the composition of the Board, consideration is given to the diversity of Board members and when possible appointments are made with a view to achieving a balance of skills with diversity. The Committee considers the benefits of all aspects of diversity in order to enable it to discharge its duties and responsibilities. The Company recognises that providing the opportunity for employees to contribute their talent, experiences and skills aids us in achieving our strategic objectives, boosting our financial performance and delivering sustainable commercial opportunities. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 55 GOVERNANCE continued Our commitment to our stakeholders is reflected in our approach to remuneration, and a key focus of the Committee is to ensure that reward is aligned with our culture and our strategy. Against this background we take a very distinctive approach to remuneration. The key features of our reward framework are as follows: ▪ Relatively modest incentives – Our maximum total incentive opportunity is only 100% of salary per annum. Ordinarily, we do not expect annual awards to exceed 65% of salary. ▪ Distinctive approach to performance measurement – At IntegraFin we do not have defined performance measures or targets which apply to variable pay awards. Instead, the Committee exercises independent judgement and discretion when authorising remuneration outcomes, taking into account Company and individual performance. Our performance measurement framework considers our “Quantitative anchors” – profitability, customer, risk and regulation and strategy delivery. ▪ Alignment with wider workforce – Our approach to remuneration for Executive Directors is consistent with that for all employees. Our incentive structure is aligned across the workforce and all employees are made awards under the same performance framework. The pension policy for EDs is equivalent to that of the workforce. ▪ Share ownership – Our Executive Directors are significant shareholders in the Company. DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION REPORT Statement by the Chair of the Remuneration Committee Remuneration overview On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to present our first Directors’ Remuneration Report for the year ended 30 September 2018. It has been a significant year for IntegraFin, which listed on the LSE in March 2018. This was a great milestone for the Group, which started as a project in 1998, before IntegraFin was formally established in 1999, co-founded by our current Executive Director Michael Howard. Since then IntegraFin has expanded and as of 30 September 2018 had over 166,000 client investment portfolios, £33.1 billion of funds under direction and over 500 staff across the Group companies. Over 25% of our staff have been with the Group for over 10 years and our Executive team have significant tenures. This illustrates employee commitment to the Group and the deep business connections we have cultivated. Our success has been due partly to the idea that we have implemented and the services that we provide, but also due to the culture that we encourage and project. Our culture is one that encourages communication, imagination and getting things right. To this end, one of our key principles is to create, maintain and improve our value to our three groups of stakeholders – customers, shareholders and employees. Whenever possible we are committed to sharing profits between all three groups of stakeholders, and we believe all groups should benefit from any of the Group’s activities. 56 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Remuneration outcomes for year ended 30 September 2018 The Committee takes into account a range of factors in determining salaries, and is mindful of increases across the Group. EDs’ salary increases of 4% were awarded. Cash bonus outcomes for the year were 38.5% – 50.6% of salary and share bonus outcomes were 32% of salary (communicated, but not awarded until after the publication of results). The bonus for the year reflects the listing of IntegraFin on the LSE, and that it was a landmark year for the Company. Signed on behalf of the IHP Remuneration Committee Neil Holden Chair of the IHP Remuneration Committee 12 December 2018 We believe in simple and transparent reward linked to Company success and delivered in a way that does not drive unforeseen behaviours or encourage excessive risk taking: ▪ We did not make any out of cycle one-off share or cash bonus awards to solely reward the successful IPO. ▪ At IPO we introduced a new share plan (the Company’s Performance Share Plan 2018)(PSP) with a maximum award opportunity of 33% of salary. The Committee has since concluded that this share plan should be used for the purpose of granting deferred awards comprising a portion of the annual bonus, in line with our simple approach to reward. ▪ We do not operate a long-term incentive plan, as we believe long-term targets have the potential to drive inadvertent behaviours. ▪ We operate an HM Revenue & Customs tax-advantaged Share Incentive Plan (SIP), which aligns the interests of all UK employees with shareholders. We believe our distinctive approach to remuneration supports both the objectives of the Group and its three stakeholders and is aligned to the key principles shared between us. Further details of our reward framework are set out over the following pages. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 57 GOVERNANCE continued Role of the Remuneration Committee The purpose of the Committee is to review, set and agree aspects of the overall remuneration policy and strategy for the Company and other companies within the Group that employ staff and the total compensation package for certain officers and employees within the Group. It does so with a view to aligning remuneration with the successful achievement of the Group’s long-term objectives while taking into account the Code, relevant regulatory requirements, market rates and value for money. The Company monitors the list of employees who are considered to be Code Staff by reference to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Remuneration Code to ensure that it remains appropriate. To the extent that the Committee does not approve the remuneration of Code Staff individually, the Committee considers whether the total reward for Code Staff remains compliant with the provisions of the Remuneration Code. The Committee is also responsible for reviewing a remuneration policy statement (RPS) prepared by IFAL setting out how the UK regulated companies within the Group comply with UK regulatory requirements on remuneration. In all its activities, the Committee gives due consideration to laws and regulations, the provisions of the Code, the requirements of the UK Listing Authority’s Listing, Prospectus and Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and other applicable rules, as appropriate. Composition of the Remuneration Committee The members of the Remuneration Committee at 30 September 2018 were: Chair Neil Holden Members Date of Appointment 19 January 2018 Christopher Munro 19 January 2018 Prior to the resignation of Patrick Snowball in August 2018, the Committee had three Non-Executive Director members. The Board is considering the appointment of a further Non-Executive member to the Committee, to comply with the Code provisions. Following the resignation of Patrick Snowball in August 2018 and the appointment of Christopher Munro as interim Chair of the Board, Christopher Munro stepped down as, and Neil Holden was appointed to, the Chair of the Remuneration Committee. The Committee ensures that members take individual responsibility for identifying training appropriate to their needs and for keeping appropriate records of such training. Each Committee member provides copies of their training record to the Company Secretary annually and undertakes all regulatory training requested by the Group. 58 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Committee meetings and attendance The Remuneration Committee meets at least twice annually and more frequently when required. The Committee has met four times during this financial year. Attendance by each member of the Committee as at 30 September 2018 is set out below. Chair Neil Holden Members Christopher Munro Only members of the Committee have the right to attend Committee meetings. However, other individuals such as the CEO, directors of subsidiaries, the Group Counsel, the Head of Human Resources and external advisers may be invited to attend for all or part of any meeting. Overview of actions taken by the Remuneration Committee to discharge its duties The Committee has undertaken the following since formation this financial year: ▪ Reviewing the Committee Terms of Reference to ensure their appropriateness for a listed entity. ▪ Reviewing the appropriateness of the proposed annual staff pay award by reference to the RPS and the Remuneration Policy; ▪ Approving the proposed remuneration for the Executive Directors and the annual fee for the Chair of the Board; ▪ Considering the appropriateness of remuneration for Code staff and the staff pay award; and ▪ Reviewing the RPS for both the previous as well as the forthcoming performance year Meetings eligible to attend Meetings attended 4 4 4 4 The Committee has performed its duties with a view to aligning remuneration with the successful achievement of the Group’s long-term objectives while taking into account the Code, relevant regulatory requirements, market rates and value for money. Committee self-evaluation The Remuneration Committee conducted a self-assessment of its own effectiveness as well as an evaluation of the Chair in the period since formation, was satisfied with the results achieved and has agreed actions where improvements were suggested. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 59 GOVERNANCE continued Remuneration ‘at a glance’ Element Base salary Benefits Pension Operation Implementation in 2018/19 Increases will take into account a number of factors including the scale of the role and the individual’s experience and wider workforce increases Include, for example, death in service and private medical insurance. The maximum company contribution is 12.3% of salary. In certain circumstances, and in line with our approach for all employees, this may increase by up to a further 7.5% of salary. The pension policy is equivalent to that of the wider workforce. Salary with effect from 1 June 2018: Ian Taylor: £395,000 Alexander Scott: £260,000 Benefits for CEO and CFO comprise private healthcare. Overnight accommodation in London is provided for the CEO. CEO and CFO receive a £10,000 pension contribution. Ordinarily, we do not expect awards to be in excess of 65% of salary. The Committee uses judgement and discretion when determining outcomes under the annual bonus and deferred bonus awards. Outcomes are made by reference to the four quantitative anchors – profitability; customer; risk and regulation and strategy delivery. Annual bonus and deferred bonus award of shares Total maximum opportunity is 100% of salary. The Committee retains flexibility to adjust the balance between cash and deferred bonus awards. The deferred bonus awards will usually vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. Deferred bonus awards granted under the Company’s PSP are subject to malus and clawback provisions as described below. All employee share incentive plan The plan is operated in line with HMRC guidance. EDs are eligible to participate in the all-employee SIP on the same terms as all employees. 60 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 2018 remuneration outcomes for our Executive Directors Ian Taylor, CEO Fixed – £442k Alexander Scott, CFO Cash bonus – £200k Deferred bonus – £127k £769k Fixed – £263k Cash bonus – £100k Deferred bonus – £82k £445k Total remuneration Directors’ Remuneration Policy The Directors’ Remuneration Policy set out below is proposed for shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting to be held in early 2019. Subject to shareholder approval, the 2019 Remuneration Policy will take effect from the date of the 2019 AGM. Policy Table Element Link to Strategy Operation Opportunity Base salary is reviewed annually. Salary The purpose of the base salary is to attract and retain Executive Directors with the necessary skills, experience and expertise. There is no overall maximum monetary opportunity or cap on annual increase. Increases will take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, the scale of the role and the individual’s experience, and increases awarded to other staff. Performance Measures None. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 61 GOVERNANCE continued Element Link to Strategy Operation Opportunity Performance Measures There is no maximum monetary value. None. Benefits The purpose of the Company’s staff benefits arrangements is to attract and retain Executive Directors and employees with the necessary skills, experience and expertise and to support their wellbeing. The Company offers a Death in Service scheme with benefits set at four times base salary. The Company also offers all employees and their families the opportunity to participate in a private medical insurance scheme. The CEO and CFO have both participated in the medical insurance and life assurance schemes. Other benefits may include buying and selling of holiday, season ticket loans, child care vouchers and discounts on local retailers and eye tests. The benefits provided may be subject to amendment from time to time by the Committee within this policy. EDs may participate in any HMRC (or equivalent) all employee plans adopted from time to time. The Company provides overnight accommodation to the CEO during the working week and pays the tax thereon. In appropriate circumstances benefits may include relocation and tax equalisation. 62 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Performance Measures None. Element Link to Strategy Operation Opportunity Pension The purpose of the employer contribution to pension arrangements is to attract and retain EDs for the long term and to contribute to retirement income. Contributions are by way of a defined contribution to the Group’s contractual enrolment pension arrangement and by way of employer matching contributions to a salary sacrifice personal pension arrangement. The maximum company contribution is 12.3% of salary, this is in line with that of the wider workforce. The maximum contribution is 17.14% of salary. Although, due to the UK tax rules, it is unlikely that EDs would choose to do so, in line with our approach for all employees, EDs may also sacrifice an element of their annual bonus into their pension, subject to a prescribed limit. The companywide policy is that in these circumstances, and up to a prescribed limit, a match is made in part to reflect the benefit of the employer National Insurance Contribution saving. The maximum additional pension under this arrangement would be 7.5% of salary. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 63 GOVERNANCE continued Element Link to Strategy Operation Opportunity Annual cash bonus and deferred bonus awards The purpose of the cash bonus is to reward staff by reference to the financial success of the Group with an adjustment for individual performance. The purpose of deferred bonus awards is to support long-term retention of senior staff and alignment with share price performance. N/A Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) Bonus awards are considered annually after the end of the financial year. All bonus awards to EDs are made at the discretion of the Committee. The Committee retains flexibility to determine each year the proportion in cash and the proportion as deferred bonus awards, and any performance condition if authorised by the Board. Where awarded, vesting of the deferred bonus awards will usually be on the third anniversary of the grant date. Dividends do not accrue on the shares that are the subject of deferred bonus awards, although the Committee has the discretion to award dividend equivalents as further described below. In certain circumstances the Committee has the right to reduce or withhold the deferred bonus award and has limited rights to recover deferred bonus awards already made, as further described below. The Company does not intend to make any awards over it shares that are subject to achievement of performance targets relating to more than one year. 64 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 The overall maximum limit in respect of the total annual bonus is 100% of salary. However, this level of award would only be made in exceptional circumstances. Deferred bonus awards would normally be made under the PSP rules, where awards are capped at 33% of base salary. Performance Measures Performance is assessed within a framework which includes consideration of: ▪ Profitability ▪ Customer ▪ Risk and Regulation ▪ Strategy delivery Individual performance is also considered. There are no prescribed targets. Instead, the Committee considers qualitative and quantitative actual performance within the above performance framework. N/A N/A Element Link to Strategy Operation Opportunity Performance Measures All employee SIP The purpose of the SIP is to align the interests of all employees – including Executive Directors - and shareholders. Executive Directors are eligible to participate in the all-employee SIP in place on the same terms as all employees. The SIP is operated in line with HMRC guidance. The SIP is subject to the limits set by HMRC from time to time. None. The Board may make an award to participants of Free Shares up to the value 3% of salary or £3,600 (whichever is lower) and may permit participants to subscribe for Partnership Shares up to the value of 1.5% of salary or £1,800 (whichever is lower). For every Partnership Share purchased, the Company has agreed to award two Matching Shares. The £3,600 and £1,800 limits are set by applicable legislation and will be revised automatically in the event of any changes to the legislation. Michael Howard receives nil remuneration for his Executive appointment to the Company, but his employer ObjectMastery Services Pty Ltd receives a fee of AUD50,000 for his executive appointment to Integrated Application Development Pty Ltd (IAD Pty), a company within the Group. Share plan operation and discretion The Committee has discretion in several areas of policy as set out in this Report. The Committee may also exercise operational and administrative discretions under the relevant plan rules. The deferred bonus awards will be governed by the rules of the relevant share plan, normally the Company’s PSP. Awards under the PSP may: ▪ Incorporate the right to receive an amount (in cash or additional shares) equal to the value of dividends which would have been paid on the shares under an award that vests up to the earliest date on which the award can be exercised, calculated on a reinvested basis. ▪ Be settled in cash at the Committee’s discretion. ▪ Be adjusted at the Committee’s discretion in certain circumstances (e.g. capitalisation or rights issues, corporate restructuring events, variation of capital and special dividends). The Committee may make minor amendments to the Policy set out above (for regulatory, exchange control, tax, administrative purposes, or to take into account a change in legislation) without obtaining shareholder approval for that amendment. Awards granted under the PSP will not be subject to performance conditions unless the Board determines otherwise, in which case the Committee will determine the performance conditions that apply to any awards to Executive Directors. If awards are subject to performance conditions, the Committee may waive or amend them if an event occurs which causes the Committee to determine an amended or substituted performance condition would be more appropriate and not materially more difficult to satisfy. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 65 GOVERNANCE continued Approved payments Chair and Non-Executive Directors The Committee reserves the right to make any remuneration payments and/or payments for loss of office (including exercising any discretions available to it in connection with such payments) notwithstanding that they are not in line with the Policy set out above where the terms of the payment were agreed (i) before the 2019 AGM (the date the Company’s first shareholder-approved Directors’ Remuneration Policy comes into effect) or (ii) at a time when the relevant individual was not a Director of the Company and, in the opinion of the Committee, the payment was not in consideration for the individual becoming a Director of the Company. For these purposes “payments” includes the Committee satisfying awards of variable remuneration and, in relation to an award over shares, the terms of the payment are “agreed” at the time the award is granted. Performance measures and targets Annual bonus and deferred bonus awards Under our performance measurement framework, the Committee considers detailed management information which is linked to the Group’s ‘quantitative anchors’. The quantitative anchors are designed to support our key principle to create, maintain and improve value to our three groups of stakeholders – customers, shareholders and employees. They have been developed to reflect our commitment to our stakeholders, support the Company’s culture and ensure alignment with our strategy. They may include factors such as inter alia, financial performance, risk, compliance, conduct, internal controls, client and client adviser metrics and delivery of strategy. Approach to Fees To attract Non-Executive Directors with relevant experience to ensure the appropriate balance on the Board and the effective management of the Company Operation Opportunity Other Items There is no maximum fee. The fees are subject to maximum aggregate limits, as set out in the Articles of Association. The Company reimburses reasonable expenses incurred by the Chair and Non-Executive Directors in the performance of their duties. This includes (but is not limited to) travel expenses and tax thereon and independent professional advice. Non-executive Director fees are reviewed annually. The review is by reference to the time commitment and responsibility of the role and will not necessarily result in an increase. None of the Non-Executive Directors, including the Chair, is eligible for performance related remuneration or share awards. clawback applying, or (v) if the Company is required to operate clawback by any relevant regulator. Clawback only applies when there are unvested awards. Malus and clawback The PSP under which deferred bonus awards are intended to be made, contains malus and limited clawback provisions under which the Company can reduce an unvested award or clawback from a vested or unvested cash bonus, SIP or deferred bonus award during any period when the employee has an unvested deferred bonus award. This ability is limited to the following circumstances: (i) the employee’s gross misconduct, (ii) a material misstatement and/or significant downward revision in financial results, (iii) an error in relation to the extent to which an award has vested and/or been granted, (iv) any other circumstance which the Committee considers has (or would have if made public) a sufficiently significant impact on the reputation of the Company to justify 66 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Scenario charts The charts below illustrate the amount the EDs could receive in the first year in which the Policy is in operation. The charts are based on the following assumptions: Pay Scenario Basis of Calculation Minimum Expected Maximum Fixed remuneration only, consisting of the salaries as at the beginning of financial year 2019, benefits received in 2018 and £10,000 pension. Fixed remuneration as at the beginning of financial year 2019, plus the expected value of cash bonus (30%) and the deferred bonus (33%). Fixed remuneration as at the beginning of financial year 2019, plus the maximum combined cash bonus and deferred bonus PSP at 100%. All scenarios exclude share price growth and dividends. IAN TAYLOR - REMUNERATION OPPORTUNITY FOR 2019 (£’000) 0 100k 200k 300k 400k 500k 600k 700k 800k 900k Minimum 100% Expected Maximum 64% 54% 17% 19% 23% 23% Annual salary Cash bonus Deferred bonus award ALEXANDER SCOTT - REMUNERATION OPPORTUNITY FOR 2019 (£’000) 0 100k 200k 300k 400k 500k 600k 700k 800k 900k Minimum 100% Expected 63% 18% 19% Maximum 51% 25% 24% Annual salary Cash bonus Deferred bonus award INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 67 GOVERNANCE continued Effect of share price increase (1) Were the Company’s share price to increase by 50%, Ian Taylor’s total actual remuneration would increase to £947k under a ‘maximum’ scenario – driven by the increased value of deferred bonus awards (granted under the PSP and SIP). (2) Were the Company’s share price to increase by 50%, Alexander Scott’s total actual remuneration would increase to £595k under a ‘maximum’ scenario – driven by the increased value of deferred bonus awards (granted under the PSP and SIP). Recruitment remuneration When determining the remuneration package for a newly appointed Executive Director, the Committee would seek to apply the following principles: ▪ The package should be market competitive to facilitate the recruitment of individuals of sufficient calibre to lead the business. At the same time, the Committee would intend to pay no more than it believes is necessary to secure the required talent. ▪ When determining the design and composition of the package, the Committee will consider the size, content and scope of the role, the candidate’s skills, experience and expertise and the market rate for the role. ▪ New EDs will normally receive a base salary, benefits and pension contributions in line with the policy described on pages 61 to 65 and would also be eligible to join the annual bonus and deferred bonus awards up to the limits set out in the Policy. ▪ Where an individual forfeits outstanding variable pay opportunities or contractual rights at a previous employer as a result of appointment, the Committee may offer compensatory payments or awards, in such form as the Committee considers appropriate, taking into account all relevant factors including the form of awards, expected value and vesting timeframe of forfeited opportunities. ▪ When determining any such “buyout”, the guiding principle would be that awards would generally be on a “like-for-like” basis unless this is considered by the Committee not to be practical or appropriate. ▪ The maximum level of variable remuneration which may be awarded (excluding any “buyout” awards referred to above) in respect of recruitment is in line with the current maximum limit under the Policy table above. ▪ Where an Executive Director is required to relocate from their home location to take up their role, the Committee may provide assistance and include benefits such as relocation (either via one-off or on-going payments or benefits) or tax equalisation. ▪ In the event that an internal candidate is promoted to the Board, legacy terms and conditions would normally be honoured, including pension entitlements and any outstanding incentive awards. To facilitate any buyout awards outlined above, in the event of recruitment the Committee may grant awards to a new Executive Director relying on the exemption in the Listing Rules which allows for the grant of awards, to facilitate, 68 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 in unusual circumstances, the recruitment of an Executive Director, without seeking prior shareholder approval or under any other appropriate Group incentive plan. The remuneration package for a newly appointed Non-Executive Director would normally be in line with the structure set out in the policy table for Non-Executive Directors on page 66. The Committee is aware that the Policy and its limits may put it at a competitive disadvantage should the Company need to hire a new executive director externally. If a higher maximum award level is required on the basis of recruitment, the Company will put forward a new policy for shareholder approval at that time. Service contracts and appointment letters All EDs have written service contracts in place with an employing company in the Group, which were entered at the time of the Company’s IPO. All Non-Executive Directors have written appointment letters with the Company. Shareholders may inspect the terms of the EDs’ contracts or Non-Executive Directors terms of appointment at the Company’s registered offices. EDs service contracts are terminable on six months’ notice on either side. In the event that notice is given to terminate an ED’s contract, the Company may make a payment in lieu of notice or place the individual on garden leave. Entitlement to any variable remuneration arrangements will be determined in accordance with the relevant plan rules and this Policy. EDs’ service contracts do not make any other provision for termination payments. Provision is made for salary, life insurance, private medical insurance, pension arrangements, holiday and sick pay. The Chair and the Non-Executive Directors have been appointed for three year terms, subject to renewal thereafter. The Chair and Non-Executive Directors each have notice periods of three months and may receive fees during their notice period. The Chair and Non-Executive Directors may receive independent professional advice. The Chair and the Non-Executive Directors receive no benefits from their office other than their fees and the reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of their duties and the benefit of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance. They are not eligible to participate in the Group pension arrangements or life insurance arrangements. Payment for loss of office In the event that the employment of an ED is terminated, any compensation payment will be determined by reference to the terms of the individual Director’s service agreement and the individual’s statutory rights. The Company may at its discretion make a payment in lieu of notice equal to base salary, pension, contributions/cash equivalent and the cost of providing life assurance and private medical benefits only. The Company may, at the Committee’s discretion, make the payment by way of a lump sum or by instalments over what would have been the notice period and might be subject to mitigation. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 69 GOVERNANCE continued The Company may place the ED on gardening leave for the duration of their notice period. It is the Company’s intention that the service contracts for any new EDs will contain equivalent provisions. The Company reserves the right to make such payment as may be necessary to discharge its legal obligations to the director or by way of settlement of any claim arising in connection with the cessation of a director’s office or service, including reimbursement of legal expenses. The Company may also pay out placement costs. Annual bonus (cash and deferred) Annual bonus payments may be made if the Committee consider it appropriate, any payment would be pro-rated for time, and normal performance considerations would apply. In line with the normal policy, the award may be in cash or deferred shares. Deferred bonus awards If an Executive Director dies, the Committee may permit deferred bonus awards to be exercised within the 12 month period immediately following death. If an Executive Director is a good leaver, unvested deferred bonus share awards will normally vest on the vesting date. The Committee has discretion to permit awards to vest early, on cessation of employment. “Good leaver” means ceasing employment due to injury, ill-health, disability, redundancy or the employing company or undertaking ceasing to be under the control of the Company, or any other reason at the discretion of the Committee. If an Executive Director leaves other than as a good leaver or on death, any unvested deferred bonus share awards may ordinarily lapse on termination of employment. The Committee has discretion to permit the Executive Director to retain and exercise such awards until the end of the exercise period or such earlier date as the Committee may determine. In any case where the Executive Director ceases to be an employee before the vesting date of an award, the award will be reduced pro-rata to the proportion of the vesting period worked, unless the Committee determines otherwise and, if the award is subject to performance conditions, the Committee shall also have the discretion to determine the extent to which performance conditions have been met or may waive the performance conditions. All staff SIP SIP awards are not forfeitable on leaving and SIP shares will be transferred to the ED upon leaving. Change of control Treatment of corporate events On a change of control or voluntary wind up of the Company deferred bonus awards, which have been earned in respect of previous performance periods, will normally vest in full, but may be reduced pro-rata to the proportion of the vesting period up to the relevant corporate event, unless the Committee determines otherwise. If the awards are subject to performance conditions, the Committee shall also have the discretion to determine the extent to which performance conditions have been met or may waive the performance conditions. The Committee also has the discretion to treat a demerger of the Company that is an exempt distribution as an early vesting event on the same basis as a change of control. 70 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 While the Committee does not specifically consult with employees on its Remuneration Policy for EDs, the Committee is mindful of the salary increases, the pension and benefits framework and bonus awards applying across the whole business when considering the remuneration package of EDs. Consideration of shareholder views Whilst the Committee did not directly consult with shareholders in the shaping of the Remuneration Policy, the Committee welcomes shareholders’ views on executive remuneration. In the formulation of the Remuneration Policy, the Committee took into account general good governance, best practice and shareholder and investor guidance. The Remuneration Committee takes very seriously the view of shareholders when making any changes to executive remuneration, and it is the Committee’s intention to consult with major shareholders in advance of making any material changes to remuneration arrangements. Consideration of employment conditions elsewhere in the Company Remuneration arrangements are determined throughout the Group based on the same principle, which is to create, maintain and improve our value to our three groups of stakeholders – customers, shareholders and employees. Whenever possible we are committed to sharing profits between all three groups of stakeholders. Our commitment to our stakeholders is reflected in our approach to remuneration which is consistent for all employees. The Committee is focussed on ensuring reward is aligned to our culture and our strategy, and alignment with the wider workforce is a key feature of our distinctive approach to remuneration. Our incentive structure is aligned across the workforce and all employees are made awards under the same performance framework. In line with our remuneration principles, pension contributions for EDs are aligned with those available to the wider workforce and EDs do not receive any benefits which are not available to all employees, save that the CEO is entitled to overnight accommodation in London during the week. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 71 GOVERNANCE continued Directors’ remuneration annual report This report details the remuneration arrangements in place for people who were directors of the Company during the financial year. Judith Davidson, Stuart Bazely and Jeremy Brettell resigned from the board of the Company on 1 October 2017 in preparation for listing. In light of the fact that the largest payment applicable to that service is less than £1,000, the amount is de minimis in accordance with s15(d) of part 3 of The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 and the Company is not reporting on those Directors’ remuneration in this Remuneration Report. They did not receive any remuneration on the day that they were Directors of the Company. There have been no changes to Director’s remuneration throughout the year save for the annual bonus award made in December 2017 and pursuant to the annual pay review made in June 2018. How the Policy was applied in 2017/18 Summary of Total Remuneration – Executive Directors (audited) Director Ian Taylor Alexander Scott Michael Howard Gross Basic Salary Benefits Annual Bonus LTIP Pension Total Cash bonus Deferred shares Year 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 384 366 253 242 0 0 481 401 01 01 0 0 200 146 100 75 0 0 127 0 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 8 10 9 0 0 769 560 445 326 0 0 1Benefits for Ian Taylor were £48,407 for 2018 and £39,686 for 2017. 1Benefits for Alexander Scott were £497 for 2018 and £421 for 2017. The difference is the value of overnight accommodation for Ian Taylor. Michael Howard receives nil remuneration for the Company, but his employer ObjectMastery Services Pty Ltd receives a fee of AUD 50,000 for his executive appointment to IAD Pty, a company within the Group. 72 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Base salary The EDs’ basic annual salaries were in the Prospectus published at IPO. The basic annual salaries for Ian Taylor and Alexander Scott were reviewed in June 2018 in accordance with the Company’s all-employee pay review resulting in the following changes to the annualised salary figures: Director Ian Taylor Alexander Scott Basic annual salary as per the Prospectus £’000 Salary effective 1 June 2018 £’000 379 250 395 260 Benefits Incentives The CEO is entitled to overnight accommodation in London during the working week. Otherwise, EDs do not receive any benefits which are not available to all employees. Benefits for CEO and CFO comprise private health care. ▪ Our performance framework is also distinctive – We do not set predefined targets. Instead the Committee considers qualitative and quantitative actual performance against four ‘quantitative anchors’: ▪ – Profitability ▪ – Customer ▪ – Risk and Regulation ▪ – Strategy delivery. As well as individual performance. IntegraFin has a distinctive culture focussed on our three stakeholders – customers, shareholders and employees. Our incentive structure has been developed to support this culture: ▪ Alignment across all staff – All staff are eligible for an annual bonus award. Our incentive structure is aligned across the workforce and all employees are made awards under the same performance framework. ▪ Modest incentive opportunity – Our maximum total incentive opportunity for Executive Directors is only 100% of salary, and ordinarily in practice we do not expect awards to exceed 65% of salary. ▪ Deferred bonus awards – Part of the incentive award is in cash and part is in shares through deferred bonus awards. We maintain flexibility on the proportion of each. Deferred bonus awards is our preferred long-term alignment mechanism and we do not operate a long-term incentive plan, as we believe long-term targets have the potential to drive inadvertent behaviours. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 73 GOVERNANCE continued Annual bonus (cash and deferred share) awards for the 2018 financial year were as follows: Cash award Deferred award Director Ian Taylor Alexander Scott £’000 200 100 50.6% of salary 38.5% of salary £’000 127 82 32.2% of salary 31.5% of salary The bonus for the CEO and CFO are recommended by the Board Chair and the CEO respectively, after consultation with Board members. The Remuneration Committee members consider detailed management information (MI) throughout the year which covers factors such as inter alia, financial performance, risk, compliance, conduct, internal controls, client and client adviser metrics, and delivery of strategy. This year, as in past years, the Committee reviewed the Board Chair’s and the CEO’s proposals in that context, and considered whether the Executive Directors had delivered appropriate customer, financial and strategic performance whilst also managing risk and maintaining internal controls. Each year the Committee uses the following ‘quantitative anchors’ to frame that discussion and challenge: Quantitative anchor Financial performance Customer Risk and regulation Planned financial performance has been delivered, with improved financial performance metrics compared to the previous financial year. The business continues to maintain or improve its market share and achieve high standards of satisfaction with clients and their advisers. From a risk appetite and conduct perspective management have shown appropriate adherence to internal, legal and regulatory policies, laws and rules. Monitoring, auditing and other assurance activities demonstrate appropriate attention to maintaining the internal control environment. Strategy delivery The successful listing was the key event during the year. This was delivered on time with no significant unexpected issues and in a cost effective way. Advisers commented favourably on the quality of preparation and documentation and the listing at the top end of the share price range was a highly satisfactory outcome. 74 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Based on a holistic assessment of Group performance, including consideration of the quantitative anchors and taking into account individual performance, the Committee granted Ian Taylor an annual bonus award equal to 83% of salary and Alexander Scott an award equal to 70% salary. The proportion of the 2018 annual bonus payable as deferred bonus awards will be granted following the announcement of the Company’s annual results. Awards will vest after three years and will be subject to malus and clawback provisions as detailed in the Remuneration Policy. Performance conditions will not apply to these awards as detailed in the Remuneration Policy. No deferred share awards were made in the 2018 financial year. LTIPs The Company does not propose to make any awards to EDs that are dependent on performance conditions relating to more than one year. No such award were made in the 2018 financial year. SIP EDs are able to participate in the SIP. The Board may make an award to participants of Free Shares up to the value 3% of salary or £3,600 (whichever is lower) and may permit participants to subscribe for Partnerships Shares up to the value of 1.5% of salary or £1,800 (whichever is lower). For every Partnership Share purchased, the Company has agreed to award two Matching Shares. The £3,600 and £1,800 limits are set by applicable legislation and will be revised automatically in the event of any changes to the legislation. No SIP awards were made in the 2018 financial year. The Board has considered the Company’s performance in the 2018 financial year and, with the approval of the Remuneration Committee, has approved the making of the maximum SIP award to qualifying employees (including Ian Taylor and Alexander Scott) when the Company is not in a closed period. This will be following the announcement of the Company’s financial results. Pension contributions Pension contributions for Ian Taylor and Alexander Scott are currently made by reference to the relevant personal allowance at £10,000 per Executive Director. In line with our remuneration principles, pension contributions for Executive Directors are aligned with those available to the wider workforce. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 75 GOVERNANCE continued Percentage change in CEO remuneration compared to average employee The graph shows the percentage movement in the salary, benefits and annual cash bonus for the Chief Executive between the current and previous financial year compared to that for the average Group employee. The SIP scheme is provided to all staff, including EDs, and is not included above. PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN CEO REMUNERATION COMPARED TO AVERAGE EMPLOYEE e g n a h c e g a t n e c r e P 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 31.4% 22.0% 17.9% 4.0% 2.5% Salary Benefits CEO Average Employee 0.0% Bonus Notes to the table: The CEO received an annual bonus in 2018 enhanced primarily in respect of the delivery of the IPO. The average staff annual bonus was the same as previous years. The table does not include salary and benefits movement for Australian employees as their employment benefit package differs from the UK staff package in recognition of different compensation and benefit rules in Australia. The Company has therefore deemed it inappropriate to include their remuneration in this comparison. Relative importance of spend on pay The following table sets out the percentage change in profit, dividends and overall spend on pay in the year ending 30 September 2018, compared to the year ending 30 September 2017. IFRS profit after tax Dividends Employee remuneration costs 2018 £’000 32,906 30,780 28,646 2017 £’000 29,889 13,532 25,474 Percentage Change 10% 128% 12% Payments to past directors Judith Davidson, Stuart Bazely and Jeremy Brettell resigned from the board of the Company on 1 October 2017 in preparation for listing. In light of the fact that the largest payment made to them following their resignation in relation to that service as directors of the Company is less than £1,000, the amount is considered de minimis in accordance with s15(d) of Part 3 of The Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Therefore the Company is not reporting on payments made to them following the termination of their office in this Remuneration Report. Patrick Snowball resigned as Non-executive Chair of the Board on 22 August 2018. His total remuneration for his period of office is set out below. Stuart Bazely and Jeremy Brettell continue to be Non-Executive Directors for IFAL and have been remunerated for those services. Judith Davidson continues to be an employee and Executive Director of entities within the Group and is remunerated for these services by the Group’s services company. 76 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Payments for loss of office The outgoing Non-Executive Directors and Chair received fees in respect of their appointment up to the effective date of their resignation from office. None of the outgoing Directors received a termination payment. Shareholding requirements and Directors’ share interests No share awards were awarded to EDs during the financial year. EDs of IHP and their connected persons are subject to the terms of a shareholder lock-up entered into prior to the Company’s admission to the main market (“Admission”). The shareholder lock-up expires on 27 February 2019. Following the expiry of the lock-up provisions there are no minimum shareholding requirements in place that would limit the number of shares that could be sold. Director/Connected person Ian Taylor Furley Page Executor & Trustee Company Limited Frances Taylor Patrick Taylor Elizabeth Taylor Anna Taylor Michael Howard Ganymede Retirement Nominees Pty Ltd Ganymede Investments Pty Alexander Scott Christopher Munro Patrick Snowball Judith Davidson Patrick Sweeney Oliver Sweeney David Johnson Candida Johnson Jonathan Gunby Cheryl Gunby Edward Gunby Matthew Gunby Neil Holden Caroline Banszky Victoria Cochrane Stuart Bazley Jeremy Brettell Shares held at 30 September 2018 2,610,630 - 4,410,402 5,095,270 229,652 229,652 229,652 43,950,000 0 0 0 6,088,247 1,148,260 1,426,324 61,530 574,130 2,719,919 574,130 97,578 1,039,152 51,648 970,256 51,648 51,648 0 0 0 0 0 Shares held at 1 October 2017 11,886 Class C 7,000 Class D 7,000 Class D 24,000 Class C 1000 Class D 1000 Class D 1000 Class D 217,501 Class B 2,177 Class A 8,602 Class B 10,000 Class C 0 5,000 Class D 9,736 Class A 0 2,500 Class D 10,459 Class A 74 Class B 2,500 Class D 450 Class D 4,500 Class D 250 Class D 4,250 Class D 250 Class D 250 Class D 0 0 0 0 0 No Directors have any vested or unvested share awards as at the end of the Financial Year. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 77 GOVERNANCE continued Shareholder return Performance Graph and CEO pay over the same period This graph shows the Company’s total shareholder return performance from Admission to 30 September 2018. The Company has chosen to show total shareholder return against the FTSE 250 total return over the same period, as the Board considers this to be the most appropriate comparator. e g n a h c e g a t n e c r e P 140 130 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURN PERFORMANCE VS FTSE250 OVER THE INITIAL FINANCIAL PERIOD 03/2018 04/2018 05/2018 06/2018 07/2018 08/2018 09/2018 Integrafin Holdings plc FTSE 250 The following table shows the Chief Executive Officer’s remuneration for 2017/18: CEO 2018 CEO single figure of remuneration Annual bonus payout (as a % of maximum opportunity) LTIP vesting out-turn (as a % of maximum opportunity) £769k 83% N/A Chair and Non-Executive Director remuneration The remuneration paid to the Chair and Non-Executive Directors were set prior to Admission and no increases have been applied since then. In respect of the financial year ending 30 September 2018 the amounts are as follows. At the point of the 2018 award the annual bonus was operated on an uncapped basis. In order to facilitate comparison, the current 100% of salary cap has been applied retrospectively. Element of remuneration by Director Year Fees £’000 Expenses £’000 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 57 24 52 36 7 - 0 - 89 24 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 Christopher Munro Neil Holden Caroline Banszky Victoria Cochrane Patrick Snowball De minimis expenses are for reimbursement of extraordinary communication costs and taxable travel expenses grossed up for the tax payable thereon. 78 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 DIRECTORS’ REPORT Directors Details of unexpired contract terms The Directors present their report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30 September 2018. The content of the “Management Report” required by the FCA Disclosure and Transparency Rule DTR4.1 can be found in the Strategic Report and the Governance section of the Annual Report and Accounts. An individuation of the likely future developments can also be found in the Strategic Report and the Business Model and Strategy report. Information disclosed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable sections of the FCA Listing Rule LR9.8 (Annual Financial Report) can be found here: Details of Long-Term Incentive Schemes – The Directors’ Remuneration Report Directors’ Interests in the Company’s Shares – The Directors’ Remuneration Report Major Shareholders’ Interests – Directors’ Report Directors’ unexpired contract terms – Directors’ Report Directors transactions in the Company’s Shares – Director’s Report The review of the business and principal risks and uncertainties are disclosed within the Strategic Report. The Directors who served during the financial year were as follows: Christopher Munro Michael Howard Ian Taylor Alexander Scott Neil Holden Caroline Banszky (from 22 August 2018) Victoria Cochrane (from 28 September 2018) Patrick Snowball (to 22 August 2018) Judith Davidson (to 1 October 2017) Jeremy Brettell (to 1 October 2017) Stuart Bazely (to 1 October 2017) According to the Register of Directors’ Interests in the Company, no rights to subscribe for shares or share options were granted or exercised by any of the Directors or their immediate families during the financial year. Caroline Banszky and Victoria Cochrane are standing for election at the upcoming AGM. All other Directors are standing for re-election at the upcoming AGM. The following Non-Executive Directors will have the stated unexpired contract terms when they stand for re-election at the AGM. Director Christopher Munro Neil Holden Caroline Banszky Victoria Cochrane Unexpired Contract Term (years) 2 1 2.75 2.75 Status of Company The Company is registered as a public limited company under the Companies Act 2006. For details of the Company’s organisational structure and subsidiaries, please see page 6. Share Capital Structure of the Company’s Capital The Company has 331,322,014 ordinary £0.01 shares in issue. There are no treasury shares. Voting Rights At any General Meeting, on a show of hands, any member present in person has one vote and every proxy present who has been duly appointed by a member entitled to vote on a resolution has one vote. On a poll vote every person present in person or by proxy has one vote for every share held. All shares carry equal voting rights and there are no restrictions on voting rights. Restrictions on Share Transfers There are restrictions on the transfer of shares held by Executive Directors and Senior Managers who are subject to the terms of the shareholder Lock-up. The shareholder Lock-up ends on 27 February 2019 after which date there will be no restrictions on share transfers. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 79 GOVERNANCE continued Substantial Shareholders As at 5 December 2018 the Company had been notified of the following interests in 3% or more of the Company’s issued ordinary share capital disclosed to the Company under Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5. The information provided below was correct as at the date of notification. It should be noted that these holdings are likely to have changed since notified to the Company. However notification of any change is not required until the next applicable threshold is crossed. Shareholder BlackRock Inc Number of Ordinary Shares at 30 September 2018 % of Voting Rights at 30 September 2018 Number of Ordinary Shares at 5 December 2018 % of Voting Rights at 5 December 2018 Nature of Holding Indirect 20,192,627 6.09% 16,625,002 5.01% Securities Lending Contracts for difference 53,374 0.02% 4,604,056 1.38% 1,748,483 0.52% 2,362,825 0.71% Montanaro Asset Management Limited Indirect 9,982,000 3.01% 8,782,000 2.65% The percentage provided was correct at the date of notification. The interests of the Directors, and any persons closely associated, in the issued share capital of the Company are shown on page 77. 80 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Directors’ interests Indemnity provision A person connected to Michael Howard, Ganymede Retirement Nominees Pty Ltd transferred its entire shareholding in the Company to Ganymede Investments Pty Ltd on 14 August 2018. Directors’ and officers’ insurance is in place to indemnify the Directors against liabilities arising from the discharge of their duties as Directors of the Company. Dividends Employee information In the 2018 financial year the Company paid one interim and one special dividend. Both dividends were paid by reference to the Company’s issued and allotted share capital prior to the share capital reorganisation on 22 February 2018. An interim dividend of 5.9 pence per share, which equates to £19,418,436.04, was paid on 12 January 2018. A special dividend of 3.4 pence per share, which equates to £11,372,780.00, was paid on 22 January 2018. An interim dividend of 6.4 pence per share, which equates to £21,204,608.90, has been declared by the Board and will be paid in January 2019. The Company has no employees (2017: nil), but the Group has 519 employees (2017: 467). The Group continues to promote a culture whereby employees are encouraged to develop and contribute to the overall aims of the business and does not discriminate on any grounds. Auditors BDO LLP has indicated its willingness to continue in office. A resolution to reappoint BDO LLP as auditors for the ensuing year will be proposed at the next AGM. Each of the persons who is a Director at the date of approval of this report confirms that: ▪ So far as the Director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company’s auditor is unaware; and ▪ The Director has taken all the steps that (s)he ought to have taken as a Director in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company’s auditor is aware of that information. This confirmation is given and should be interpreted in accordance with the provision of s418 of the Companies Act 2006. This confirmation is given in accordance with the provisions of section 418 of the Companies Act 2006. By order of the Board Ian Taylor Chief Executive Officer Alexander Scott Chief Financial Officer 12 December 2018 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 81 GOVERNANCE continued STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and for being satisfied that the Annual Report and Financial Statements, taken as a whole, give a fair, balanced and understandable view which provides the information necessary for shareholders to assess the Company’s position and performance, business model and strategy. The Directors are also responsible for preparing the Financial Statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. Company law requires the Directors to prepare Financial Statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that year. In preparing those Financial Statements, the Directors are required to: ▪ Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; ▪ Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; ▪ State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the Financial Statements; and ▪ Prepare the Financial Statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company and Group will continue in business. The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that show and explain the Group’s transactions, disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and enable them to ensure that the Financial Statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The current Directors, at the date of approval of this report, confirm that they have taken all of the steps that they ought to have taken as Directors to make themselves aware of any information needed by the Company’s auditor for the purposes of the audit, and to establish that the auditor is aware of that information. The Directors are not aware of any relevant audit information of which the auditor is unaware. The Directors consider it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the consolidated Financial Statements as they believe the Group will continue to be in business, and meet any liabilities as they fall due, for a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of the Financial Statements. By order of the Board David Johnson Company Secretary 12 December 2018 82 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ▪ the Directors’ statement set out on page 35 in the Financial Statements about whether the Directors considered it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the Financial Statements and the Directors’ identification of any material uncertainties to the Group and the parent company’s ability to continue to do so over a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of the Financial Statements; ▪ whether the Directors’ statement relating to going concern required under the Listing Rules in accordance with Listing Rule 9.8.6R(3) is materially inconsistent with our knowledge obtained in the audit; or ▪ the Directors’ explanation set out on page 35 in the Annual Report as to how they have assessed the prospects of the Group, over what period they have done so and why they consider that period to be appropriate, and their statement as to whether they have a reasonable expectation that the Group will be able to continue in operation and meet its liabilities as they fall due over the period of their assessment, including any related disclosures drawing attention to any necessary qualifications or assumptions. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF INTEGRAFIN HOLDINGS PLC Opinion We have audited the Financial Statements of IntegraFin Holdings plc (the ‘parent company’) and its subsidiaries (the ‘Group’) for the year ended 30 September 2018 which comprise the Consolidated and Company Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, Consolidated and Company Statement of Financial Position, Consolidated and Company Statement of Cash Flows, Consolidated and Company Statement of Changes in Equity and notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union and, as regards the parent company Financial Statements, as applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006. In our opinion the Financial Statements: ▪ give a true and fair view of the state of the Group’s and of the parent company’s affairs as at 30 September 2018 and of the Group’s and parent company’s profit for the year then ended; ▪ the Group Financial Statements have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union; ▪ the parent company Financial Statements have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union and as applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006; and ▪ the Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006; and, as regards the group Financial Statements, Article 4 of the IAS Regulation. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Statements section of our Report. We are independent of the Group and the parent company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the Financial Statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard as applied to listed public interest entities, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to principal risks, going concern and viability statement We have nothing to report in respect of the following information in the annual report, in relation to which the ISAs (UK) require us to report to you whether we have anything material to add or draw attention to: ▪ the disclosures in the annual report set out on page 31 that describe the principal risks and explain how they are being managed or mitigated; ▪ the directors’ confirmation set out on page 34 in the Annual Report that they have carried out a robust assessment of the principal risks facing the group, including those that would threaten its business model, future performance, solvency or liquidity; INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 83 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued Key audit matters Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the Financial Statements of the current period and include the most significant assessed risks of material misstatement (whether or not due to fraud) that we identified. These matters included those which had the greatest effect on: the overall audit strategy, the allocation of resources in the audit; and directing the efforts of the engagement team. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the Financial Statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. Matter Audit response IT Risk and Revenue Recognition Our procedures focussed on the key IT processes and controls over IT systems critical to the recognition and calculation of revenue. The Group’s revenue is made up of distinct components, primarily from fees due from investment administration services, life assurance business and consultancy services. There is a presumption associated with revenue that a fraud risk exists due to its nature as the main driver of profit for the Group. Revenue is automatically calculated by the IT system based on Transact published rates. Due to the high level of automation involved by both the client and audit team, any fraud or error associated with revenue recognition may result in a material misstatement of the Financial Statements. Because of the level of automation involved and because of the significant effect that a weakness or failure in the IT system over revenue may cause, this is considered to be a key audit matter. We updated our understanding of the Group’s key IT applications, processes and controls that drive the recognition and calculation of revenue by carrying out walk-through procedures. We then performed the following procedures: ▪ We tested the operating effectiveness of the IT General Controls (ITGCs) governing Logical Access Control, Program Change Control and Data Processing Management; ▪ We tested the operational effectiveness of relevant application interfaces; ▪ We performed testing on relevant reports and information extracted from the IT system to ensure accuracy and completeness of information produced by the entity (‘IPE’); and ▪ In respect of the migration that occurred in the year of a key accounting system we performed testing to show that the access rights were transferred on a like for like basis, and further tested that a trial balance reconciliation was performed and signed off by management to confirm that the transfer was complete and accurate. Controls testing: ▪ We tested the controls in place over accuracy of inputs into the trading system, as these represent key controls over the accuracy and completeness of revenue recognition; ▪ We tested controls in place covering the identification and resolution of rejected trades to provide assurance over revenue recognised; and ▪ We tested the controls in place covering the approval of fee exceptions, as changes in rates could affect revenue recognised. Tests of detail and substantive analytical procedures: We tested the accuracy and completeness of revenue by performing a recalculation of key income streams including annual commission; buy commission and wrapper fee income. This was then compared against the amount recognised in the Financial Statements; We performed data analytics procedures on trades from the underlying database within the IT system to identify revenue items that appeared to be irregular in relation to our understanding of the normal course of business and then investigated any anomalies identified (e.g. duplicate trades). For trades that appeared to be anomalies, we obtained an understanding of their nature and corroborated this against the underlying client system and other records to confirm validity; and We have assessed the revenue accounting policies and confirmed they are applicable to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union. 84 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Our application of materiality We apply the concept of materiality both in planning and performing our audit, and in evaluating the effect of misstatements. We consider materiality to be the magnitude by which misstatements, including omissions, could influence the economic decisions of reasonable users that are taken on the basis of the Financial Statements. Importantly, misstatements below these levels will not necessarily be evaluated as immaterial as we also take account of the nature of identified misstatements, and the particular circumstances of their occurrence, when evaluating their effect on the Financial Statements as a whole. Based on professional judgement, we determined materiality for the Financial Statements as a whole as follows: Group Materiality Overall Materiality Materiality for policyholder assets and liabilities and associated income statement line items FY 2018 Basis for materiality £2.05m 5% of profit on ordinary activities before taxation attributable to shareholders of £40.9 million £146.89m 1% of total assets of £14.69 million We consider profit before tax to be the most significant determinant of the Group’s financial performance used by shareholders. Based on the guidance on the audit of insurers issued in the United Kingdom issued by the Financial Reporting Council we have applied a higher materiality for the policyholder assets and liabilities, solely for the purpose of identifying and evaluating the effect of misstatements that are likely only to lead to a reclassification between line items within assets and liabilities. The entities manage investment linked assets on behalf of their clients (long-term insurance business). Any liability owed to its client is covered by the assets held by the entities and the investment return derived on the associated assets is offset by the change in provision for investment contract liabilities. Therefore using total assets is appropriate for determining this materiality level. For each component in the scope of our group audit, we allocated a materiality that is less than our overall group materiality. Audits of the components were performed at a materiality level calculated by reference to a proportion of Group materiality appropriate to the relative scale of the business concerned. We agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to the committee all individual audit differences identified during the course of our audit in excess of £41,000. For policyholder assets and liabilities and associated income statement line items we agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to the committee all individual audit differences identified during the course of our audit in excess of £2.94 million. We also agreed to report differences below these thresholds that, in our view, warranted reporting on qualitative grounds. For components out of scope of our Group audit and considered non- significant, these components were principally subject to analytical review procedures, together with additional testing over audit risk areas. There were no misstatements identified during the course of our audit that were individually, or in aggregate, considered to be material in terms of their absolute monetary value or on qualitative grounds. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 85 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued An overview of the scope of our audit We carried out a full scope audit. Our audit approach was developed by obtaining an understanding of the Group’s activities and the overall control environment. Based on this understanding we assessed those aspects of the Group’s transactions and balances which were most likely to give rise to a material misstatement. As part of designing our audit, we determined materiality and assessed the risks of material misstatement in the Financial Statements. In particular, we looked at where the Directors made subjective judgements. Seven of the components within the Group required an audit of their complete financial information. Of these, five components were considered financially significant as they each either contributed greater than 15% of the Group’s profit before tax, net assets or total expenses. The remaining two components required an audit due to Company law requirements. Of the in scope components, five components were audited by BDO LLP while two of the components were audited by KPMG, which contributed 55% of profit before tax. In respect of the two non-significant components, which contributed 3% of profit before tax, the Group audit team performed certain audit procedures over the financial information relevant to the consolidated Financial Statements. These procedures were performed to an appropriate level of materiality having regard to the level of Group materiality descripted above as well as aggregation risk. All significant components of the Group have conterminous year ends. We gained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the Group and the industry in which it operates, and considered the risk of acts by the Group which were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. These included but were not limited to compliance with Companies Act 2006, the FCA listing and Disclosure Transparency Rules (DTR), the principles of the UK Corporate Governance Code, industry practice represented by IFRS, as adopted by the European Union. We designed audit procedures to respond to the risk, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery, misrepresentations or through collusion. We focussed on laws and regulations that could give rise to a material misstatement in the Group Financial Statements. Our tests included, but were not limited to: ▪ agreement of the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation; ▪ enquiries of management; ▪ review of minutes of board meetings throughout the period; and ▪ considering the effectiveness of control environment in monitoring compliance with laws and regulations There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further removed noncompliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the Financial Statements, the less likely we would become aware of it. As in all of our audits we also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including testing journals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the Directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud. 86 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Other information The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the Financial Statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The Directors are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the Financial Statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the Financial Statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the Financial Statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the Financial Statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of the other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. In this context, we also have nothing to report in regard to our responsibility to specifically address the following items in the other information and to report as uncorrected material misstatements of the other information where we conclude that those items meet the following conditions: ▪ Fair, balanced and understandable Group’s performance, business model and strategy, is materially inconsistent with our knowledge obtained in the audit; or ▪ Audit committee reporting set out on page 46 – The section describing the work of the Audit Committee does not appropriately address matters communicated by us to the Audit Committee; or ▪ Directors’ statement of compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code set out on page 41 – The parts of the Directors’ statement required under the Listing Rules relating to the Company’s compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code containing provisions specified for review by the auditor in accordance with Listing Rule 9.8.10R(2) do not properly disclose a departure from a relevant provision of the UK Corporate Governance Code. Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited has been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: ▪ the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors’ Report for the financial year for which the Financial Statements are prepared is consistent with the Financial Statements and those reports have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements; set out on page 82 – By the Directors that they consider the Annual Report and Financial Statements taken as a whole is fair, balanced and understandable and provides the information necessary for shareholders to assess the ▪ the information about internal control and risk management systems in relation to financial reporting processes and about share capital structures, given in compliance with rules 7.2.5 and 7.2.6 in the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook made by the Financial Conduct Authority (the FCA Rules), is consistent with the Financial Statements and has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements; and ▪ information about the Company’s corporate governance code and practices and about its administrative, management and supervisory bodies and their committees complies with rules 7.2.2, 7.2.3 and 7.2.7 of the FCA Rules. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the parent company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in: ▪ the Strategic Report or the Directors’ Report; or ▪ the information about internal control and risk management systems in relation to financial reporting processes and about share capital structures, given in compliance with rules 7.2.5 and 7.2.6 of the FCA Listing Rules. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: ▪ adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or ▪ the parent company Financial Statements and the part of the Directors’ remuneration report to be audited are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or ▪ certain disclosures of Directors’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 87 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued ▪ we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or ▪ a corporate governance statement has not been prepared by the parent company. Responsibilities of Directors As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities set out on page 82, the Directors are responsible for the preparation of the Financial Statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of Financial Statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the Financial Statements, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s and the parent company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Directors either intend to liquidate the Group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these Financial Statements. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/ auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report. 88 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Other matters which we are required to address Following the recommendation of the Audit Committee, we were appointed by the Board of Directors to audit the Financial Statements for the year ending 30 September 2011 and subsequent financial periods. The period of total uninterrupted engagement is 8 years, covering the years ending 30 September 2011 to 30 September 2018. The non-audit services prohibited by the FRC’s Ethical Standard were not provided to the Group or the parent company and we remain independent of the Group and the parent company in conducting our audit. Our audit opinion is consistent with the additional report to the Audit Committee. Use of our report This report is made solely to the Company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Neil Fung-On (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of BDO LLP, Statutory Auditor London 12 December 2018 BDO LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (with registered number OC305127). INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 89 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Revenue Fee income Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Net income attributable to policyholder returns Operating profit Operating profit attributable to policyholder returns Operating profit attributable to shareholder returns Investment returns Interest income Profit on ordinary activities before taxation Profit on ordinary activities before taxation attributable to policyholder returns Profit on ordinary activities before taxation attributable to shareholder returns Policyholder tax Tax on profit on ordinary activities Profit for the financial year Other comprehensive income Note 2018 £’000 2017 £’000 5 7 10 10 8 10 10 9 91,194 (824) 90,370 80,242 (599) 79,643 (49,683) (42,837) 5,309 45,996 5,309 40,687 23 211 46,230 5,6071 42,413 5,607 36,806 - 178 42,591 5,309 5,607 40,921 36,984 (5,178) (5,521)1 (8,146) 32,906 (7,181) 29,889 Exchange gains/(losses) arising on translation of foreign operations Total other comprehensive income for the financial year (66) (66) 10 10 Total comprehensive income for the financial year 32,840 29,899 Earnings per share Earnings per share – basic and diluted All activities of the Group are classed as continuing. 1Restated see Note 10 Notes 1 to 34 form part of these Financial Statements 90 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 6 9.9p 9.0p COMPANY STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Revenue Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Operating loss Dividend income Interest income Profit on ordinary activities before taxation Tax on profit on ordinary activities Profit for the financial year Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income for the financial year All activities of the Company are classed as continuing. Note 2018 £’000 2017 £’000 - - - - - - 7 (3,377) (3,377) (1,015) (1,015) 34 40,130 19,281 8 9 93 36,846 24 18,290 - - 36,846 18,290 - - 36,846 18,290 Notes 1 to 34 form part of these Financial Statements INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 91 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Non-current assets Loans and receivables Intangible assets Property, plant and equipment Deferred tax asset Deferred acquisition costs Current assets Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Other prepayments and accrued income Trade and other receivables Investments and cash held for the benefit of policyholders Cash and cash equivalents Current Liabilities Trade and other payables Liabilities for linked investment contracts Current tax liabilities Non-current liabilities Provisions for liabilities Deferred income liability Deferred tax liabilities Net assets Capital and reserves Called up equity share capital Capital redemption reserve Share-based payment reserve Foreign exchange reserve Non-distributable reserves Non-distributable insurance reserves Profit or loss account Total equity Note 11 12 21 14 16 17 18 15 19 15 23 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 2018 £’000 1,189 12,966 1,813 44 46,073 62,085 2017 £’000 1,873 12,986 1,858 50 38,295 55,062 6,219 11,471 4,058 14,489,933 116,849 14,628,530 8,895 10,202 1,456 11,947,6521 105,829 12,074,034 14,764 14,489,933 3,195 14,507,892 15,208 11,947,6521 2,803 11,965,663 19,137 46,073 12,570 77,780 11,831 38,295 10,781 60,907 104,943 102,526 3,313 2 530 (24) 5,722 501 94,899 104,943 57 2 308 42 5,722 501 95,894 102,526 These Financial Statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 12 December 2018 and are signed on their behalf by: Ian Taylor, Director Company Registration Number: 08860879 1Reclassified from non-current to current Notes 1 to 34 form part of these Financial Statements 92 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Non-current assets Investment in subsidiaries Loans and receivables Current assets Prepayments Other receivables Cash and cash equivalents Current liabilities Trade and other payables Net assets Capital and reserves Called up equity share capital Profit or loss account Share-based payment reserve Total equity Note 13 15 18 19 24 26 2018 £’000 14,563 1,189 15,752 33 52 26,309 26,394 723 723 2017 £’000 14,213 1,873 16,086 - 7 20,081 20,088 1,156 1,156 41,423 35,018 3,313 37,760 350 41,423 57 34,961 - 35,018 These Financial Statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 12 December 2018 and are signed on their behalf by: Ian Taylor Director Company Registration Number: 08860879 Notes 1 to 34 form part of these Financial Statements INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 93 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Cash flows from operating activities Profit before tax Adjustments for: Amortisation and depreciation Share-based payment charge Interest on cash held Investment returns Increase in loans and receivables 2018 £’000 2017 £’000 46,230 44,889 608 350 (211) (23) (3,871) 571 - (178) - (269) Increase in investments and cash held for the benefit of policyholders (2,542,281) (631,181) (Decrease)/increase in payables Decrease in current asset investments Increase in liabilities for linked investment contracts (Decrease)/increase in provisions (444) 2,676 2,542,281 9,101 920 81 631,181 (1,432) Cash generated from operations 54,416 44,582 Income taxes paid (12,932) (13,684) Net cash flows from operating activities 41,484 30,898 Investing activities Acquisition of tangible assets Decrease/(increase) in loans Interest on cash held Investment returns Net cash used in investing activities Financing activities Equity dividends paid Net cash used in financing activities (542) 684 211 23 376 (434) (1,873) 178 - (2,129) (30,780) (30,780) (13,521) (13,521) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 11,080 15,248 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 105,829 90,571 Exchange gains/(losses) on cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at end of year (60) 10 116,849 105,829 Notes 1 to 34 form part of these Financial Statements 94 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 COMPANY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Cash flows from operating activities Profit before tax Adjustments for: Interest Decrease/(increase) in loans and receivables (Decrease)/increase in payables 2018 £’000 2017 £’000 36,846 18,290 (93) (78) (433) (24) 1 769 Cash generated from operations 36,242 19,036 Investing activities Interest received Decrease/(increase) in loans Net cash used in investing activities Financing activities Equity dividends paid Net cash used in financing activities 93 684 777 24 (1,873) (1,849) (30,791) (30,791) (13,528) (13,528) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 6,228 3,659 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 20,081 26,309 16,422 20,081 Notes 1 to 34 form part of these Financial Statements INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 95 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Non distrib- utable reserves £’000 Share capital £’000 Other reserves £’000 Share- based payment reserve £’000 Non distrib- utable insurance reserves £’000 Retained earnings £’000 Total equity £’000 Balance at 1 October 2016 57 5,722 34 308 501 79,622 86,244 Comprehensive income for the year: Profit for the year Other comprehensive income Other movement Total comprehensive income for the year Distributions to owners: Dividends Total distributions to owners - - - - - - - - - - - - Balance at 1 October 2017 57 5,722 Comprehensive income for the year: Profit for the year Movement in currency translation Total comprehensive income for the year Distributions to owners: Issue of share capital Dividends Other movement Total distributions to owners Balance at 30 September 2018 - - - 3,256 - - 3,256 3,313 - - - - - - - - 10 - 10 - - 44 - (66) (66) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29,889 29,889 - (96) 10 (96) 29,793 29,803 (13,521) (13,521) (13,521) (13,521) 308 501 95,894 102,526 - - - - - 222 222 530 - - - - - - - 32,906 32,906 - (66) 32,906 32,840 (3,256) - (30,780) (30,780) 135 357 (33,901) (30,423) 501 94,899 104,943 5,722 (22) Notes 1 to 34 form part of these Financial Statements 96 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Share capital £’000 Share premium £’000 Capital redemption reserve £’000 Share- based payment reserve £’000 Balance at 1 October 2016 57 Comprehensive income for the year: Profit for the year Total comprehensive income for the year Distributions to owners: Dividends Total distributions to owners - - - - Balance at 1 October 2017 57 Comprehensive income for the year: Profit for the year Total comprehensive income for the year Distributions to owners: Issue of share capital Dividends Other movement Total distributions to owners Balance at 30 September 2018 - - 3,256 - - 3,256 3,313 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 350 350 350 Retained earnings £’000 Total equity £’000 614 671 18,290 18,290 18,290 18,290 (13,528) (13,528) (13,528) (13,528) 34,961 35,018 36,846 36,846 36,846 36,846 (3,256) - (30,791) (30,791) - 350 (34,047) (30,441) 37,760 41,423 Notes 1 to 34 form part of these Financial Statements INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 97 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Basis of preparation and significant accounting policies a) Basis of preparation The Financial Statements have been prepared and approved by the Directors in accordance with Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006, Schedule 3 of the Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the EU. The Financial Statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for the revaluation of certain financial instruments, which are stated at their fair value, have been prepared in pound sterling, which is the functional currency of the Company and are rounded to the nearest thousand. The Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis following an assessment by the Directors. The Company has a net asset position, strong solvency position, is currently profitable and, based on the latest forecasts, expects to remain profitable. As a result, the Board has reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence from at least 12 months from the date of approving these Financial Statements. Basis of consolidation The consolidated Financial Statements incorporate the Financial Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries. Where the Company has control over an investee, it is classified as a subsidiary. The Company controls an investee if all three of the following elements are present: power over the investee, exposure to variable returns from the investee, and the ability of the investor to use its power to affect those variable returns. Control is reassessed whenever facts and circumstances indicate that there may be a change in any of these elements of control. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is obtained by the Company and are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases. Acquisitions are accounted for under the acquisition method. Intercompany transactions, balances, income and expenses, and profits and losses are eliminated. The Financial Statements of all of the wholly owned subsidiary companies are incorporated into the consolidated Financial Statements. Two of these subsidiaries, IntegraLife International Limited (ILInt) and IntegraLife UK Limited (ILUK) issue contracts with the legal form of insurance contracts, but which do not transfer significant insurance risk from the policyholder to the Company, and which are therefore accounted for as investment contracts. In accordance with IAS 39, the contracts concerned are therefore reflected in the consolidated statement of financial position as investments held for the benefit of policyholders, and a corresponding liability to policyholders. b) Future standards, amendments to standards, and interpretations not early-adopted in the 2018 annual Financial Statements. At the date of authorisation of these Financial Statements the following standards, amendments to standards, and interpretations, which are relevant to the Group, have been issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. IFRS 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ IFRS 9 sets out requirements for recognising and measuring financial assets and financial liabilities, introduces a new expected loss model for recognising impairments and requires enhanced disclosures in the Financial Statements. This standard replaces IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. The Group will adopt IFRS 9 on 1 October 2018. (i) Reclassification and re-measurement IFRS 9 contains a new classification and measurement approach for financial assets that reflects the business model in which the assets are managed and their cash flow characteristics. Reclassification and re-measurement requirements have been assessed against the financial instruments of the Group and, whilst certain financial instruments will be reclassified in line with the new categories, no financial instruments are expected to require re-measurement. 98 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 The below table highlights the key financial instruments and their reclassifications: Financial instrument IAS 39 classification IFRS 9 classification Trade and other receivables Loans and receivables Accrued fees Loans and receivables Cash and cash equivalents Loans and receivables Amortised cost Amortised cost Amortised cost Investments in quoted debt instruments Fair value through profit and loss Fair value through profit and loss Listed shares and securities Fair value through profit and loss Fair value through profit and loss Trade and other payables Amortised cost Loans Loans and receivables Amortised cost Amortised cost (ii) Impairment model IFRS 9 replaces the incurred loss model in IAS 39 with an expected credit loss model. For assets in the scope of the IFRS 9 impairment model, impairment losses are generally expected to increase and become more volatile. Management has performed a preliminary assessment of the impact of the transition to an expected loss model and, assuming the makeup of balances as at 30 September 2019 is similar to the balances as at 30 September 2018, do not expect any material lifetime expected credit losses to be recognised. IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers The standard provides a comprehensive new model for revenue recognition. The Group will be required to disclose information about its contracts with customers, disaggregating information about recognised revenue and information about its performance obligations at the end of the reporting period. The Group will adopt IFRS 15 on 1 October 2018. An assessment of the impact of IFRS 15 has been conducted, covering annual commission, wrapper fee income, buy commission and dealing income. Consideration has been given to the following steps, as per the requirements of IFRS 15: ▪ Identify the contract with the customer; ▪ Identify the performance obligations in the contract; ▪ Determine the transaction price; ▪ Allocate the transaction price to the obligations in the contract; ▪ Recognise revenue when the entity has satisfied its performance obligations. It is the view of management that the revenue recognition methods currently employed by the Group satisfy the requirements of IFRS 15. This is because the contract, performance obligations and transaction price for all revenue streams can be clearly identified in the Transact terms and conditions, and all revenue is currently recognised only after all performance obligations have been satisfied. No material impact is therefore expected on the Group on adoption of the standard. IFRS 16 Leases IFRS 16 brings most leases on-balance sheet for lessees under a single lessee accounting model, eliminating the distinction between operating and finance leases. The Group will adopt IFRS 16 on 1 October 2019. The Group intends to use the cumulative catch-up method of transition, which uses the net effect of applying IFRS 16 on the first day of the first accounting period in which the new standard is applied. The net effect is recognised through an adjustment of retained earnings or other relevant parts of shareholder’s equity. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 99 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued An assessment of the impact of adopting the standard has been conducted, which indicates that on adoption the Group will recognise right of use assets of approximately £5.3m and lease liabilities of approximately £6.3m. This will lead to an immaterial reduction in retained earnings, which is the cumulative effect of recognising the asset and corresponding liability for each of the leases. This negative impact is caused by a change in the timings of expenses, as operating lease accounting requires straight line recognition of expenses, whereas under IFRS 16 the effective interest method is used. This means that the interest expense on the lease liability is higher at first and reduces year on year. The negative impact will therefore reverse over the lives of the leases. IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts IFRS 17 was issued in May 2017 and will replace IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts. IFRS 17 establishes the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of insurance contracts within the scope of the Standard. The Group would be required to provide information that faithfully represents those contracts, such that users of the Financial Statements can assess the effect insurance contracts have on the entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. The standard is effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2021, subject to EU endorsement. The Group has performed a preliminary assessment regarding the impact of IFRS 17 on the Financial Statements and, due to all contracts written by the business being investment contracts, it is deemed such impact will be negligible. c) Critical accounting estimates and judgements Critical accounting estimates are those which involve the most complex or subjective judgements or assessments. The areas of the Group’s business that typically require such estimates are the determination of the fair value for financial assets, impairment charges, deferred acquisition costs, deferred fee income and deferred taxes. Each of these is discussed in more detail in the relevant accounting policies and notes to the Financial Statements. d) Principal accounting policies Revenue recognition Revenue represents the fair value of services supplied by the Group. The main revenue streams comprise: charges levied on the acquisition of assets, due when transactions complete; annual commission levied on the value of assets and cash held on the platform, due at the end of each month; and an annual wrapper charge levied on certain wrapper types, due at the end of each quarter. Charges are levied on Portfolios as stated in the Transact Terms and Conditions. Revenue is recognised as follows: Fee income Fees charged for administrating investment contracts comprise fees taken both on inception and throughout the life of the contract. All fee income is recognised as revenue in line with the provision of the investment administration services. Deferred acquisition costs and deferred income liabilities Incremental costs directly attributable to securing investment contracts are deferred. These costs consist of fees paid to policyholder financial advisers. The costs are capitalised as deferred acquisition costs and are amortised as an expense over the Directors’ best estimate of the life of the contract which is deemed to be sixteen years, as the services are provided. Equal service provision is assumed over the lifetime of the contract and, as such, the deferred costs are amortised on a linear basis over the expected life of the contract, adjusted for expected persistency. A corresponding deferred income liability is recognised in respect of charges taken from customers of the Company at the contracts’ inception to meet obligations to financial advisers. Deferred income liabilities are also amortised over the Director’s best estimate of the life of the contract, which is again deemed to be sixteen years. Investment income Interest on cash and coupon on shareholder gilts are the two sources of investment income received. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that financial asset’s carrying amount. 100 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Investments Fixed asset investments in subsidiaries are stated at cost less any provision for impairment. Other investments comprise UK Government fixed interest securities backing insurance contracts or held as shareholder investments. All investments are classified as ‘fair value through profit or loss at initial recognition’ and are stated at quoted bid prices which equates to fair value, with any resultant gain or loss recognised in profit or loss. Purchases and sales of securities are recognised on the trade date. Investment contracts – investments and cash held for the benefit of policyholders Investment contracts are comprised of unit-linked contracts in ILInt and ILUK. Investment contracts result in financial liabilities whose fair value is dependent on the fair value of underlying financial assets. They are designated at inception as financial liabilities at ‘fair value through profit or loss’. Valuation techniques are used to establish the fair value at inception and each reporting date. The Company’s main valuation techniques incorporate all factors that market participants would consider and are based on observable market data. The financial liability is measured both initially and subsequently at fair value. The fair value of a unit-linked financial liability is determined using the fair value of the financial assets contained within the funds linked to the financial liability. Dividends Equity dividends are recognised in the accounting period in which the dividends are declared and approved by shareholders. Liquid resources For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, liquid resources are defined as current asset investments and short term deposits. Intangible non-current assets Intangible non-current assets, excluding goodwill, are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and comprise intellectual property software rights. Intellectual property rights are amortised over seven years on a straight line basis as it is considered that the code is replaced every seven years, and therefore has a finite useful life. Goodwill is held at cost and, in accordance with IFRS, is not amortised but is subject to annual impairment reviews. Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost can be measured reliably. Repairs and maintenance costs are charged to the profit and loss and other comprehensive income statement during the period in which they are incurred. The major categories of property, plant, equipment and motor vehicles are depreciated as follows: Asset class All UK entities Australian entity Short Leasehold Land and Buildings Straight line over the life of the lease Straight line over 40 years Fixtures & Fittings Straight line over 10 years Reducing balance over 2 to 8 years Equipment Motor vehicles Straight line over 3 to 5 years Reducing balance over 3 to 10 years N/A Reducing balance over 2 to 8 years Residual values, method of depreciation and useful lives of the assets are reviewed annually and adjusted if appropriate. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 101 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued Impairment of non-financial assets Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are tested for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use (being the present value of the expected future cash flows of the relevant asset). The Company evaluates impairment losses for potential reversals when events or circumstances warrant such consideration. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually, and once an impairment is recognised this cannot be reversed. For more detailed information in relation to this, please see note 11. Pensions The Group makes defined contributions to the personal pension schemes of its employees. These are chargeable to profit or loss in the year in which they become payable. Foreign currencies Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rate in effect at the date of the transaction. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated to sterling at the year end closing rate. Non-monetary assets denominated in a foreign currency that are measured in terms of historical cost are translated using the exchange rate in effect at the date when the fair value was determined. Foreign exchange rate differences that arise are reported net in profit or loss as foreign exchange gains/losses. The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated to sterling using the year end closing exchange rate. The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated to sterling at rates approximating the foreign exchange rates ruling at the relevant month of the transactions. Foreign exchange differences arising on retranslation are recognised directly in the reserves. Taxation The taxation charge is based on the taxable result for the year. The taxable result for the year is determined in accordance with enacted legislation and taxation authority practice for calculating the amount of corporation tax payable. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised where the carrying amount of an asset or liability in the statement of financial position differs from its tax base. Recognition of deferred tax assets is restricted to those instances where it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the difference can be utilised. The amount of the asset or liability is determined using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the deferred tax assets/liabilities are recovered/settled. Segmental reporting Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments and has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. For the year ended 30 September 2018, the business of ILUK and ILInt was the direct insurance of investment linked pensions business, written by single premium in the United Kingdom, single premium life assurance linked bonds and linked qualifying investment plans written in the United Kingdom. Insurance risk is minimal as all contracts have been classed as investment contracts. ILInt and ILUK policyholder assets and liabilities Investments held for the benefit of policyholders are stated at fair value and reported on a separate line in the statement of financial position. The assets are classified using the ‘fair value through profit or loss’ option with any resultant gain or loss recognised through the income statement. Investments held for the benefit of policyholders also includes cash and cash equivalents held within policyholders’ portfolios of assets. 102 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Investment inflows received from policyholders are invested in funds selected by the policyholders. The resulting liabilities for linked investment contracts are accounted for under the ‘fair value through profit or loss’ option, in line with the corresponding assets as permitted by IAS 39. As all investments held for the benefit of policyholders are matched entirely by corresponding linked liabilities, any gain or loss on assets recognised through the income statement are offset entirely by the gains and losses on linked liabilities. The net impact on profit is therefore £nil. Client assets and client monies IFAL client assets and client monies are not recognised in the parent and consolidated statements of financial position (see Note 22) as they are owned by the clients of IFAL. Operating lease agreements Rental costs under operating leases are charged to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income on a straight line basis over the term of the lease. Where an incentive to sign the lease has been taken, the incentive is spread on a straight line basis over the lease term. Details of the operating lease commitments are set out in Note 28. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances, call deposits, money market OEIC funds and other short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. The carrying amount of these assets approximates to their fair value. Financial instruments Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the assets have expired or have been transferred and the Company has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. Financial liabilities are derecognised when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires. At initial recognition, the Company classifies its financial instruments in the following categories: (i) Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss A financial asset or liability is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling or repurchasing in the short-term. Financial instruments in this category are recognised on the trade settlement date, and subsequently, at fair value. Purchases and sales of securities are recognised on the trade date. Transaction costs are expensed in the consolidated profit and loss and other comprehensive income statement. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are presented in the consolidated profit and loss and other comprehensive income statement within “administrative expenses” for corporate assets and “net income attributable to policyholder returns” for policyholder assets in the period in which they arise. Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are classified as current except for the portion expected to be realised or paid beyond twelve months of the balance sheet date, which are classified as long-term. (ii) Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. The Company’s loans and receivables comprise accrued fees, trade and other receivables, loans and cash and cash equivalents. These are included in current assets due to their short-term nature, except for loans which are included in non-current assets. Loans and receivables are initially recognised at the amount expected to be received, less, when material, a discount to reduce the loans and receivables to fair value. Subsequently, loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method less any provisions for impairment. (iii) Financial liabilities at amortised cost Financial liabilities at amortised cost comprise trade and other payables. These are initially recognised at the amount required to be paid, less, when material, a discount to reduce the payables to fair value. Subsequently, trade payables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. They are classified as current liabilities due to their short-term nature. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 103 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued Provisions for liabilities Provisions are recognised when the Company has an obligation, legal or constructive, as a result of a past event, and it is probable that the Company will be required to settle that obligation. Provisions are estimated at the Directors’ best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the reporting date, and are discounted to present values where the effect is material. Trade and other payables Other payables are short-term, not interest-bearing and are stated at their amortised cost which is not materially different to cost and approximates to fair value. Impairment of financial assets At each reporting date, the Company assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset (other than a financial asset classified as fair value through profit or loss) is impaired. A financial asset is only impaired if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that have occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (a ”loss event”) and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the receivable that can be reliably estimated. The criteria used to determine objective evidence of an impairment loss include: (i) significant financial difficulty of the obligor; (ii) delinquencies in interest or principal payments; and (iii) it becomes probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation. For equity securities, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the security below its cost is also evidence that the assets are impaired. If such evidence exists, the Company recognises an impairment loss, as follows: (i) Financial assets carried at amortised cost: The loss is the difference between the amortised cost of the loan or receivable and the present value of the estimated future cash flows, discounted using the instrument’s original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced by this amount and the amount of the loss is recognised in the profit or loss for the period. Share-based payments Equity-settled share-based payment awards granted to employees are measured at fair value at the date of grant. The awards are recognised as an expense, with a corresponding increase in equity, spread over the vesting period of the awards, which accords with the period for which related services are provided. Shares issued under the scheme may not be sold until the earlier of three years after issue or cessation of employment by the Group. If the shares are held for five years they may be sold free of income tax or capital gains tax. There are no other vesting conditions. 2. Critical accounting estimates and judgements In preparing these Financial Statements, management has made judgements, estimates and assumptions about the future that affect the application of the Group’s accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to estimates are recognised prospectively. 104 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Impairment of accrued fees pending The Group has recognised an impairment of £32,493 (2017: £128,073) for accrued fees owed by customers. This comprises accrued fees that have not been received after three months, and also all fees due on portfolios that comprise only limited liquidity assets. Management believes, based on past experience, that these fees are unlikely to be received, and an impairment has therefore been recorded in the statement of profit or loss. In addition to the above, an amount of £251,279 (2017: £192,103) relates to accrued fees that are past due but not impaired. Management believes that these fees are likely to be received, and an impairment is therefore not required. 3 . Financial instruments (i) Principal financial instruments The principal financial instruments, from which financial instrument risk arises, are as follows: ▪ Trade and other receivables ▪ Accrued fees ▪ Cash and cash equivalents ▪ Investments in quoted debt instruments ▪ Listed shares and securities ▪ Trade and other payables ▪ Loans (ii) Financial instruments by category As explained in Note 1, financial assets and liabilities have been classified into categories that determine their basis of measurement and, for items measured at fair value, whether changes in fair value are recognised in the profit and loss and other comprehensive income statement. The following tables show the carrying values of assets and liabilities for each of these categories. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 105 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued Financial assets: Fair value through profit or loss Amortised cost 30 Sep 2018 £’000 30 Sep 2017 £’000 30 Sep 2018 £’000 30 Sep 2017 £’000 Cash and cash equivalents Listed shares and securities Loans and receivables - 48 - - 83 - Investments in quoted debt instruments 6,171 8,812 Accrued income Trade and other receivables Investments and cash held for the policyholders - - - - 116,849 105,829 - 1,189 - 8,857 1,159 - 1,873 - 7,951 1,456 Total financial assets 14,496,152 11,956,547 128,414 117,109 14,489,933 11,947,652 - - Financial liabilities: Trade and other payables Accruals Fair value through profit or loss Amortised cost 2018 £’000 - - 2017 £’000 - - 2018 £’000 3,157 6,599 - 9,756 2017 £’000 5,572 3,795 - 9,367 Liabilities for linked investments contracts 14,489,933 11,947,652 Total financial liabilities 14,489,933 11,947,652 (iii) Financial instruments not measured at fair value Financial instruments not measured at fair value include cash and cash equivalents, accrued fees, loans, trade and other receivables, and trade and other payables. Due to their short-term nature and/or annual impairment review, the carrying value of these financial instruments approximates their fair value. (iv) Financial instruments measured at fair value – fair value hierarchy The table below classifies financial assets that are recognised on the statement of financial position at fair value in a hierarchy that is based on significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The levels of hierarchy are disclosed on the next page. Investments held for the benefit of policyholders are stated at fair value and reported on a separate line in the statement of financial position. The assets are classified using the ‘fair value through profit or loss’ option with any resultant gain or loss recognised through the income statement. Assets held at fair value also comprises investments held in gilts, and these are held at fair value through profit and loss. The following table shows the Group’s assets measured at fair value and split into the three levels described below: ▪ Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets; ▪ Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and ▪ Level 3: inputs for the asset that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). 106 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 (v) Capital maintenance The regulated companies in IntegraFin Group are subject to capital requirements imposed by the relevant regulators. As detailed in the CFOR, Group capital requirements for 2018 were £179.7 million (2017: £166.6 million *). The Group has complied with the requirements set by the regulators during the year. The Group’s policy for managing capital is to ensure each regulated entity maintains capital well above the minimum requirement. (*includes ILInt estimate based on rules that came in to force in 2018 to enable comparison). 2018 Investments and assets held for the benefit of policyholders Policyholder cash Investments and securities Bonds and other fixed-income securities Holdings in collective investment schemes Other investments Total 2017 Investments and assets held for the benefit of policyholders Policyholder cash Investments and securities Bonds and other fixed-income securities Holdings in collective investment schemes Other investments Total Level 1 valuation methodology Level 1 £’000 Level 2 £’000 Level 3 £’000 Total £’000 1,115,223 394,768 14,167 12,684,265 14,208,423 6,219 14,214,642 Level 1 £’000 1,091,744 351,308 12,378 10,260,975 11,716,405 8,895 11,725,300 - 127,537 504 141,279 269,320 - 269,320 Level 2 £’000 - 94,521 399 132,113 227,033 - 227,033 - 2,655 14 9,521 12,190 - 12,190 Level 3 £’000 - 1,541 5 2,668 4,214 - 4,214 1,115,223 524,960 14,685 12,835,065 14,489,933 6,219 14,496,152 Total £’000 1,091,744 447,370 12,782 10,395,756 11,947,652 8,895 11,956,547 Financial assets included in Level 1 are measured at fair value using quoted mid prices that are available at the reporting date and are traded in active markets. These financial assets are mainly collective investment schemes and listed equity instruments. Level 2 and Level 3 valuation methodology The Group regularly reviews whether a market is active, based on available market data and the specific circumstances of each market. Where the Group assesses that a market is not active, then it applies one or more valuation methodologies to the specific financial asset. These valuation methodologies use quoted market prices where available, and may in certain circumstances require the Group to exercise judgement to determine fair value. Financial assets included in Level 2 are measured at fair value using observable mid prices traded in markets that have been assessed as not active enough to be included in Level 1. Otherwise, financial assets are included in Level 3. These are assets where one or more inputs to the valuation methodology are not based on observable market data. The key unobservable input is the pre-tax operating margin needed to price asset holdings. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 107 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued Level 3 sensitivity to changes in unobservable measurements For financial assets assessed as Level 3, based on its review of the prices used, the Company believes that any change to the unobservable inputs used to measure fair value would not result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement at year end, and therefore would not have a material impact on its reported results. Changes to valuation methodology There have been no changes in valuation methodology during the year under review. Transfers between Levels The Company’s policy is to assess each financial asset it holds at the current financial year end, based on the last known price and market information, and assign it to a Level. The Company recognises transfers between Levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period in which the changes have occurred. Changes occur due to the availability of (or lack thereof) quoted prices, whether a market is now active or not, and whether there are indications of impairment. Transfers between Levels between 30 September 2018 and 30 September 2017 are presented in the table below at their valuation at 30 September 2018: Transfers from Transfers to Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 1 The reconciliation between opening and closing balances of Level 3 assets are presented in the table below: Opening balance Unrealised gains or losses in the year ended 30 September 2018 Transfers in to Level 3 at 30 September 2018 valuation Transfers out of Level 3 at 30 September 2018 valuation Purchases, sales, issues and settlement Closing balance £’000 16,153 19,172 £’000 4,214 (737) 8,644 (173) 242 12,190 Any resultant gains or losses on financial assets held for the benefit of policyholders are offset by a reciprocal movement in the linked liability. 4. Risk and risk management This note supplements the details provided in the Risk and Risk Management section of this report on pages 25 to 34. Risk assessment Risk assessment is the determination of quantitative values and/or qualitative judgements of risk related to a concrete situation and a recognised threat. Quantitative risk assessment requires calculations of two components of risk, the magnitude of the potential impact, and the likelihood that the risk materialises. There are also qualitative aspects that are more difficult to express quantitatively, but are still taken into account in order to fully evaluate the impact of the risk on the organisation. (1) Market risk Description of risk Market risk is the risk of loss arising either directly or indirectly from fluctuations in the level and in the volatility of market prices of assets, liabilities and other financial instruments. 108 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Market risk from reduced income The Company’s dividend income from its regulated subsidiary IFAL is exposed to market risk. IFAL’s main source of income is derived from annual management fees and transaction fees which are linked to the value of the clients’ portfolios. A 1% change in market risk would have an immaterial impact on income. IFAL mitigates the second order market risk by applying fixed per policy charges in addition to the charges determined based on clients’ linked portfolio values, offering an element of diversification to its income stream. Market risk from direct asset holdings The Company has limited exposure to primary market risk as its capital is invested in high quality, highly liquid, short-dated investments. (a) Interest rate risk The Company’s balance sheet and capital requirements are relatively insensitive to first order impacts from movements in interest rates. (b) Currency risk The Company is not directly exposed to significant currency risk. (c) Inflation risk The Company has exposure related to expense inflation risk, where actual inflation deviates from expectations. The Company has no exposures to defined benefit staff pension schemes or client related index linked liabilities. Expense inflation risk is mitigated through monitoring of expenditure and closely managing expenses in line with the business plan. (2) Credit (counterparty default) risk Credit risk is the risk that the Company is exposed to a loss if another party fails to meet its financial obligations. For the Company, the exposure to counterparty default risk arises primarily from loans directly held by the Company. Counterparty default risk exposure to loans The Company has loans of £1,189k (2017: £1,873k). Counterparty default risk exposure to Group companies As well as inconvenience and operational issues arising from the failure of the other Group companies, there is also a risk of a loss of assets. The Company is due £52k (2017: £7k) from other Group companies. Counterparty default risk exposure to other debtors The Company has prepayments of £33k (2017: nil). The Company has no other debtors arising, due to the nature of its business, and the structure of the Group. Impact of credit risk on fair value Due to the limited direct exposure that the Company has to credit risk, credit risk does not have a material impact on the fair value movement of financial instruments for the year under review. The fair value movements on these instruments are predominantly due to changes in market conditions. (3) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that funds are not accessible such that the Company, although solvent, does not have sufficient liquid financial resources to meet obligations as they fall due, or can secure such resources only at excessive cost. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 109 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued As a holding company, the Company’s main liquidity risk is related to paying out shareholder dividends and operating expenses it may incur. Additionally, the Company has made short term commitments, in the form of a capped facility arrangement, to Vertus Capital SPV1 Limited (“Vertus”) (as one of Vertus’ sources of funding) to assist Vertus in developing its business, which is to provide tailored niche debt facilities to adviser firms to fund acquisitions, management buy-outs and other similar transactions. There are robust controls in place to mitigate liquidity risk, for example, through regular monitoring of expenditure, closely managing expenses in line with the business plan, and, in the case of the Vertus facility, capping the value of loans. Maturity schedule The following table shows an analysis of the financial assets and financial liabilities by remaining expected maturities as at 30 September 2017 and 30 September 2018. Financial assets: 2017 Investments and cash held for the policyholders Investments Accrued income Trade and other receivables Loans Cash Total 2018 Investments and cash held for the policyholders Investments Accrued income Trade and other receivables Loans Cash Total Up to 3 months £’000 3-12 months £’000 1-5 years £’000 Over 5 years £’000 11,947,652 - - 8,812 7,906 1,557 - 105,829 - 20 - - - - 7 - 1,040 - - - - - 833 - Total £’000 11,947,652 8,812 7,913 1,577 1,873 105,829 12,062,944 8,832 1,047 833 12,073,656 Up to 3 months £’000 3-12 months £’000 1-5 years £’000 Over 5 years £’000 14,489,933 - - 6,219 8,857 1,462 - 116,849 - 50 - - - - - 7 1,189 - 14,617,101 6,269 1,196 - - - - - - - Total £’000 14,489,933 6,219 8,857 1,519 1,189 116,849 14,624,566 110 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Financial liabilities: 2017 Liabilities for linked investment contracts Trade and other payables Total 2018 Up to 3 months £’000 3-12 months £’000 1-5 years £’000 Over 5 years £’000 Total £’000 11,947,652 6,837 11,954,489 - 2,530 2,530 - - - - - 11,947,652 9,367 - 11,957,019 Up to 3 months £’000 3-12 months £’000 1-5 years £’000 Over 5 years £’000 Total £’000 Liabilities for linked investment contracts Trade and other payables Total 14,489,933 6,567 14,496,500 - 3,188 3,188 - - - - - - 14,489,933 9,756 14,499,689 Financial assets held in portfolio investments and the corresponding liabilities are deemed to have a maturity of up three months since the liabilities are repayable on demand. In practice the contractual maturities of the underlying assets may be longer than three months, but the majority of assets held within portfolios are highly liquid. (4) Outflow risk Outflows occur when funds are withdrawn from the platform for any reason. Outflows typically occur where clients’ circumstances and requirements change. However, these outflows can also be triggered by operational failure, competitor actions or external events such as regulatory or economic changes. Outflow risk is mitigated by focussing on providing exceptionally high levels of service. Outflow rates are closely monitored and unexpected experience is investigated. Despite the current challenging and uncertain economic and geopolitical environment, outflow rates remain low and stable. (5) Expense risk Expense risk arises where costs increase faster than expected or from one-off expense “shocks”. As a significant percentage of the Group’s expenses are staff related the key inflationary risk arises from salary inflation. The Group’s expenses are governed at a high level by the Group’s Expense Policy. The monthly management accounts are reviewed against projected future expenses by the Board and by senior management and action is taken where appropriate. 5. Segmental reporting The revenue and profit before tax are attributable to activities carried out in the UK. The Group has two classes of business as follows: ▪ provision of investment administrations services ▪ transaction of ordinary long-term insurance and underwriting life assurance. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 111 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued Analysis by class of business is given below: Revenue Investment administration services Insurance and life assurance business Profit before tax Investment administration services Insurance and life assurance business Net assets Investment administration services Insurance and life assurance business 2018 £’000 48,833 42,361 91,194 18,700 27,530 46,230 57,857 47,086 2017 £’000 44,019 36,223 80,242 17,224 25,367 42,591 51,176 51,350 104,943 102,526 The figures above comprise the results of the companies that fall directly into each segment, as well as a proportion of the results from the other Group companies that only provide services to the revenue-generating companies. This therefore has no effect on revenue, but has an effect on the profit before tax and net assets figures. Management has reviewed the classes of business and has determined that, as the provision of consultancy services does not generate revenue that is external to the Group, this should not be classified as a separate class of business. The profit before tax and net assets relating to this have therefore been included within the revenue-generating classes of business on a proportionate basis, for both the current year and the comparative period. 6. Earnings per share Profit 2018 2017 Profit for the year and earnings used in basic and diluted earnings per share £32.9m £29.9m Number of shares Number of shares used in basic and diluted earnings per share 331.3m 331.3m Earnings per share Earnings per share – basic and diluted 9.9p 9.0p On 2 March 2018, as part of the IntegraFin Holdings plc listing process, a bonus share issue occurred resulting in the number of shares in issue increasing from 1,137,278 to 331,322,014. The nominal value of each share was also reduced through the bonus share issue process, from £0.05 to £0.01. The calculation of earnings per share for the current and comparative period presented has been adjusted retrospectively to reflect the new share structure. Earnings per share is calculated based on the share capital of IntegraFin Holdings plc and the earnings of the consolidated Group. 112 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 7. Expenses by nature The following expenses are included within administrative expenses: Group Depreciation Amortisation Wages and employee benefits expense Other staff costs Auditor’s remuneration: - auditing of the Financial Statements of the Company pursuant to the legislation - auditing of the Financial Statements of subsidiaries - other assurance services Other Auditor’s remuneration: - auditing of the Financial Statements of subsidiaries - other assurance services Other professional fees Regulatory fees Impairment losses Operating lease costs: - Land and buildings - Equipment Other occupancy costs Other costs Total administrative expenses Company Wages and employee benefits expense Other staff costs Auditor’s remuneration: - auditing of the Financial Statements of the Company pursuant to the legislation - other assurance services Other professional fees Regulatory fees Other costs Total administrative expenses 2018 £’000 588 20 34,282 704 49 84 90 146 141 4,183 2,058 32 2,044 9 1,580 3,673 2017 £’000 551 20 30,036 484 25 81 73 114 115 2,322 1,755 128 2,090 8 1,409 3,626 49,683 42,837 2018 £’000 523 141 49 16 2,298 19 332 3,377 2017 £’000 94 5 25 - 720 - 171 1,015 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 113 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued Wages and employee benefits expense The average number of staff (including Executive Directors) employed by the Group during the financial year amounted to: CEO Client services Finance Legal and compliance staff Sales, marketing and product development staff Software development staff Technical and support staff The Company has no employees (2017: nil). 2018 No. 1 232 59 29 41 92 53 2017 No. 1 201 54 25 37 84 49 507 451 Staff (including Executive Directors) costs during the year, included within administrative expenses, were as follows: Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs Share-based payment 2018 £’000 28,296 3,074 2,562 350 2017 £’000 25,474 2,268 2,294 - 34,282 30,036 Compensation of key management personnel Key management personnel are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity and as such, only Directors are considered to meet this definition. Short term employee benefits Post employment benefits Other benefits Highest paid Director: Short term employee benefits Other benefits Post employment benefits Number of Directors for whom pension contributions are paid 2018 £’000 2,130 41 48 2017 £’000 1,645 37 39 2,092 1,682 584 48 11 2 505 - 8 3 114 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 8. Interest income Interest income on bank deposits Interest income on loans Interest income on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Other interest 9. Tax on profit on ordinary activities Group a) Analysis of charge in year The income tax expense comprises: Group 2018 £’000 129 82 - - 211 Company 2018 £’000 11 82 - - 93 Group 2017 £’000 64 16 98 - 178 Company 2017 £’000 8 16 - - 24 Corporation Tax Corporation Tax – (over)/under-provision in prior year Movement in deferred tax asset (Note 21) Movement in deferred tax liability (Note 20) Deferred tax charge/(credit) Total b) Factors affecting tax charge for the year 2018 £’000 8,173 (33) 8,140 6 - 6 8,146 2017 £’000 7,234 9 7,243 (50) (12) (62) 7,181 The tax on the Group’s profit before tax differs from the amount that would arise using the weighted average tax rate applicable to profits of the consolidated entities as follows: Profit on ordinary activities before tax Less: policyholder tax Effect of gross overseas withholding tax Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by effective rate of Corporation Tax 19% (2017: 19.5%) Deferred tax charge/(credit) (see Note 21) Effects of: Non-taxable dividends Income/expenses not taxable/deductible for tax purposes multiplied by effective rate of Corporation Tax Profits not taxable, multiplied by effective rate of Corporation Tax 19% (2017: 19.5%) Corporation Tax – under/(over) provision in the prior year Overseas tax Profits charged at different rates to UK Corporation Tax rate 2018 £’000 46,230 (5,178) (133) 40,919 7,775 6 (106) 597 (306) (75) 133 122 8,146 2017 £’000 42,591 (5,521) (109) 36,961 7,207 (50) (91) 233 (292) 8 109 57 7,181 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 115 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued Changes in tax rates The main rate of UK Corporation Tax reduced from 20% to 19% with effect from 1 April 2017 and will reduce to 17% with effect from 1 April 2020. The reduction in Corporation Tax rates does not impact on the policyholder rate. Company a) Analysis of charge in year Deferred tax charge/(credit) (see Note 21) Total b) Factors affecting tax charge for the year Profit on ordinary activities before tax 2018 £’000 - - 2018 £’000 36,846 2017 £’000 - - 2017 £’000 18,290 Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by effective rate of Corporation Tax 19% (2017: 19.5%) 7,001 3,567 Effects of: Non-taxable dividends Income/expenses not taxable/deductible for tax purposes multiplied by effective rate of Corporation Tax Group loss relief to ISL 10. Policyholder income and expenses - Group Net income attributable to policyholder returns Policyholder tax charge (7,625) (3,760) 468 156 - 2018 £’000 5,309 (5,178) 167 26 - 2017 £’000 5,607 (5,521) This relates to income and expenses, and the associated tax charges, on policyholder assets and liabilities. As any gains and losses on assets are offset entirely by the gains and losses on linked liabilities, the net impact on profit is £nil. The remaining difference relates to the overseas tax charge and the movement on policyholder deferred tax, which are included within the shareholder tax charge in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. The comparative figures for 2017 for both net income attributable to policyholder returns and policyholder tax charge, have been restated to deduct £2,298k in order to correct the deferred tax provision included in both numbers. The net effect on profit for the financial year and net assets is zero. 116 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 11. Intangible assets - Group Cost At 1 October 2017 At 30 September 2018 Amortisation At 1 October 2017 Charge for the year At 30 September 2018 Net Book Value At 30 September 2017 At 30 September 2018 Cost At 1 October 2016 At 30 September 2017 Amortisation At 1 October 2016 Charge for the year At 30 September 2017 Net Book Value At 30 September 2016 At 30 September 2017 Software and IP rights £’000 12,505 12,505 12,470 20 12,490 35 15 £’000 12,505 12,505 12,450 20 12,470 Goodwill £’000 12,951 12,951 - - - 12,951 12,951 £’000 12,951 12,951 - - - Total £’000 25,456 25,456 12,470 20 12,490 12,986 12,966 £’000 25,456 25,456 12,450 20 12,470 55 35 12,951 12,951 13,006 12,986 Amortisation of intangibles is recognised within administrative expenses in the profit or loss account. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 117 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued Goodwill impairment assessment The Group is required to test, on an annual basis, whether goodwill has suffered any impairment. The recoverable amount is determined based on value in use calculations. The use of this method requires the estimation of future cash flows and the determination of a discount rate in order to calculate the present value of the cash flows. The goodwill relates to the acquisition of IAD Pty in July 2016. The carrying amount of goodwill is allocated to the two cash generating units that are benefitting from the acquisition as follows: Investment administration services Insurance and life assurance business Total Other assumptions are as follows: Discount rate Period on which detailed forecasts are based 2018 £’000 7,314 5,637 2017 £’000 7,450 5,501 12,951 12,951 2018 4.5% 5 years 2017 4.4% 5 years The recoverable amounts of the above cash generating units have been determined from value in use calculations based on cash flow projections from formally approved budgets covering a five year period to 30 September 2023. The results of this showed that no impairment has taken place throughout the historical financial period. No sensitivity analysis has been performed on the basis that there were no reasonable foreseeable changes in the assumptions which would result in the recoverable amount falling below the carrying amount. 118 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 12. Property, plant and equipment – Group Short Leasehold Land and Buildings Equipment Fixtures and Fittings Motor Vehicles £’000 £’000 Cost At 1 October 2017 Additions Disposals Foreign exchange At 30 September 2018 Depreciation At 1 October 2017 Charge in the year Disposals Foreign exchange At 30 September 2018 Net Book Value At 30 September 2017 At 30 September 2018 Cost At 1 October 2016 Reclassification Additions Disposals Foreign exchange At 30 September 2017 Depreciation At 1 October 2016 Reclassification Charge in the year Disposals Foreign exchange £’000 1,708 42 - (19) 1,731 680 164 - (2) 841 1,028 889 £’000 1,615 - 95 - (2) £’000 2,072 502 (85) (28) 2,462 1,433 379 (85) (20) 1,707 639 755 £’000 1,613 307 208 (50) (6) 263 2 (57) - 208 165 22 (57) - 130 98 77 £’000 553 (307) 17 - - 1,708 2,072 263 525 - 155 - - 902 214 356 (35) (4) 356 (214) 23 - - Total £’000 4,143 571 (142) (52) 4,520 2,285 588 (142) (23) 2,707 1,858 1,813 £’000 3,882 - 363 (93) (9) 4,143 1,810 - 551 (72) (4) 2,285 2,072 1,858 100 26 - (5) 120 7 23 - - 29 93 91 £’000 101 - 43 (43) (1) 100 27 - 17 (37) - 7 74 93 At 30 September 2017 680 1,433 165 Net Book Value At 30 September 2016 At 30 September 2017 1,090 1,028 711 639 197 98 The Company holds no property, plant and equipment. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 119 Total £’000 14,213 350 14,563 14,213 14,563 Total £’000 14,213 14,213 14,213 14,213 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued 13. Investment in subsidiaries Company At 1 October 2017 Additions (note 30) At 30 September 2018 Net Book Value At 30 September 2017 At 30 September 2018 At 1 October 2016 At 30 September 2017 Depreciation Net Book Value At 30 September 2016 At 30 September 2017 120 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 Name of Company Holding % Held Incorporation and significant place of business Business Direct holdings Integrated Financial Arrangements Ltd Ordinary Shares 100% United Kingdom IntegraFin Services Limited Ordinary Shares 100% United Kingdom Transact IP Limited Ordinary Shares 100% United Kingdom Integrated Application Development Pty Ltd Ordinary Shares 100% Australia Investment Administration Services Company Software provision & development Software maintenance Objective Asset Management Limited Ordinary Shares 100% United Kingdom Dormant Indirect holdings IntegraFin Limited Ordinary Shares 100% United Kingdom Non-trading Transact Nominees Limited Ordinary Shares 100% United Kingdom Non-trading IntegraLife UK Limited Ordinary Shares 100% United Kingdom Life Insurance IntegraLife International Limited Ordinary Shares 100% Isle of Man Life Assurance ObjectMastery (UK) Limited Ordinary Shares 100% United Kingdom Consultancy Objective Funds Limited Ordinary Shares 100% United Kingdom Dormant Objective Wealth Management Limited Ordinary Shares 100% United Kingdom Dormant IntegraFin (Australia) Pty Limited Ordinary Shares 100% Australia Non-trading Transact Trustees Limited Ordinary Shares 100% United Kingdom Non-trading The Group has 100% voting rights on shares held in each of the subsidiary undertakings. All the UK subsidiaries have their registered office address at 29 Clement’s Lane, London, EC4N 7AE. IntegraLife International Limited’s registered office address is at 18-20 North Quay, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 4LE. IntegraFin (Australia) Pty’s registered office address is at Level 4, 854 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia 3122. Integrated Application Development Pty Ltd’s registered office address is 19-25 Camberwell Road, Melbourne, Australia. The above subsidiaries have all been included in the consolidated Financial Statements. The results of IntegraLife International Limited and IntegraLife UK Limited are included as described in the basis of consolidation accounting policy in note 1. Integrated Financial Arrangements Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The principal activity of the Company and its subsidiaries is the provision of ‘Transact’, a wrap service that arranges and executes transactions between clients, their financial advisers and financial product providers including investment managers and stockbrokers. IntegraFin Services Limited (ISL), is the Group services company. All intra-group service contracts are held by this services company. Integrated Application Development Pty Ltd (IAD Pty) provides software maintenance services to the Group. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 121 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued IntegraFin Limited is the trustee of the IntegraSIP Share Incentive Plan, which was set up to allocate Class C Shares in the capital of the Company to staff. IntegraFin Limited undertakes no other activities. Transact Nominees Limited holds customer assets as a nominee company on behalf of Integrated Financial Arrangements Ltd. IntegraFin (Australia) Pty Limited is currently non-trading. Transact IP Limited licenses its proprietary software to other members of the IntegraFin Group. IntegraLife UK Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Its principal activity is the transaction of ordinary long-term insurance business within the United Kingdom. IntegraLife International Limited is authorised and regulated by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority and its principal activity is the transaction of ordinary long-term insurance business within the United Kingdom through the Transact Offshore Bond. 14. Deferred acquisition costs Opening balance Capitalisation of deferred acquisition costs Amortisation of deferred acquisition costs Change in deferred acquisition costs Closing balance 2018 £’000 38,295 14,836 (7,058) 7,778 46,073 2017 £’000 31,792 12,950 (6,447) 6,503 38,295 122 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 15. Investments and cash held for the benefit of policyholders ILInt Cash and cash equivalents held for the benefit of the policyholder Investments held for the benefit of the policyholder ILUK Cash and cash equivalents held for the benefit of the policyholder Investments held for the benefit of the policyholder 2018 Cost £’000 2018 Fair value £’000 2017 Cost £’000 2017 Fair value £’000 83,494 83,494 74,565 74,565 1,124,244 1,324,860 985,912 1,175,098 1,207,738 1,408,354 1,060,477 1,249,663 1,029,957 1,029,957 1,014,314 1,014,314 10,249,290 12,051,622 8,049,078 9,683,675 11,279,247 13,081,579 9,063,392 10,697,989 Total 14,489,933 11,947,652 All amounts are current as customers are able to make same-day withdrawal of available funds and transfers to third-party providers are generally performed within a month. The 2017 comparatives were reclassified on the Statement of Financial Position from non-current assets to current assets to better reflect the nature of the assets. These assets are held to cover the liabilities for unit linked investment contracts. All contracts with customers are deemed to be investment contracts and, accordingly, assets are 100% matched to corresponding liabilities. 16. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Listed shares and securities Gilts Investments are all UK and sterling based and held at fair value. 17. Other prepayments and accrued income Group 30 Sep 2018 £’000 Group 30 Sep 2017 £’000 48 6,171 6,219 83 8,812 8,895 Accrued income Prepayments Group 30 Sep 2018 £’000 Company 30 Sep 2018 £’000 Group 30 Sep 2017 £’000 Company 30 Sep 2017 £’000 8,857 2,614 11,471 - 33 33 7,951 2,251 10,202 - - - INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 123 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued 18. Trade and other receivables Amounts owed by Group undertakings Interest receivable Other receivables 19. Trade and other payables Trade payables PAYE and other taxation Amounts due to Group undertakings Other payables Accruals and deferred income 20. Deferred income liability Opening balance Capitalisation of deferred income Amortisation of deferred income Change in deferred acquisition costs Closing balance Group Sep 2018 £’000 Company Sep 2018 £’000 Group Sep 2017 £’000 Company Sep 2017 £’000 - - 4,058 4,058 52 - - 52 - 5 1,451 1,456 7 - - 7 Group Sep 2018 £’000 Company Sep 2018 £’000 Group Sep 2017 £’000 Company Sep 2017 £’000 129 1,301 - 6,712 6,622 14,764 6 44 367 50 256 723 265 1,229 - 7,259 6,455 15,208 2018 £’000 38,295 14,836 (7,058) 7,778 46,073 - 31 11 21 1,093 1,156 2017 £’000 31,792 12,950 (6,447) 6,053 38,295 124 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 21. Deferred tax Deferred tax is calculated in full on temporary differences under the liability method using a tax rate of 19% (2017: 19%). Liabilities - Group Balance brought forward Release in year at 19% (2017: 19%) future corporation tax rate in respect of: - Accelerated depreciation Deferred tax (credit)/charge Movement in policyholder tax Balance carried forward Analysed as: - Policyholder deferred tax The Company has no deferred tax liabilities. Assets – Group Balance brought forward Release in year at 19% (2017: 19%) future corporation tax rate in respect of: 2018 £’000 2017 £’000 10,781 8,495 - - (12) (12) 1,789 12,570 2,298 10,781 12,570 12,570 10,781 10,781 2018 £’000 2017 £’000 50 (6) 44 - 50 50 Accelerated depreciation Balance carried forward 22. Client monies and client assets 2018 Client monies Client assets 2017 Client monies Client assets £’000 2,356,438 Amounts due to clients 30,756,997 Corresponding liability £’000 2,297,792 Amounts due to clients 25,629,954 Corresponding liability £’000 2,356,438 30,759,997 £’000 2,297,792 25,629,954 The above client monies are held separately in client bank accounts which are excluded from the Company’s net current assets. In addition, as the above client assets are held on behalf of Integrated Financial Arrangements Ltd by Transact Nominees Limited, the holdings are also excluded from the Company’s net current assets. INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 125 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued 23. Provisions for liabilities Balance brought forward Increase in dilapidation provisions Increase in ILInt non-linked unit provision Increase/(decrease) in ILUK tax provision Other provisions Balance carried forward Dilapidation provisions ILInt non-linked unit provision ILUK tax provision Rent provision Other provisions Group 30 Sep 2018 £’000 Group 30 Sep 2017 £’000 11,831 15,550 52 7 7,150 98 44 4 (3,767) - 19,137 11,831 374 36 323 29 18,527 11,377 102 98 102 - 19,137 11,831 The dilapidation provisions relate to the former leasehold premises at 5-7 Singer Street, the current leasehold premises at 29 Clement’s Lane, and the current ILInt leasehold premises at 18/20 North Quay, on the Isle of Man. The Group is committed to restoring the premises to their original state at the end of the lease term. Whilst it is probable that payments will be required for dilapidations, uncertainty exists with regard to the amount and timing of these payments, and the amounts provided represent Management’s best estimate of the Group’s liability. The rent provision relates to potential litigation regarding disputed rent. There is potential for a claim to be made against the Group until March 2019, though uncertainty exists as to the timing of any potential claim and whether the claim will be successful. ILUK tax provision comprises claims received from HMRC that are yet to be returned to policyholders, charges taken from unit-linked funds and claims received from HMRC to meet current and future policyholder tax obligations. 126 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 24. Called up share capital – Company and Group Allotted, called up and fully paid 2018 Number Ordinary shares of £0.01 each 331,322,014 Ordinary Class A shares of £0.05 each Ordinary Class B shares of £0.05 each Ordinary Class C shares of £0.05 each Ordinary Class D shares of £0.05 each - - - - 2017 Number - 417,868 357,000 332,410 30,000 2018 £’000 3,313 - - - - 2017 £’000 - 21 18 17 1 Immediately prior to admission to the London Stock Exchange, the share capital of the Company was increased from £56,863.90 to £3,313,220.14 by virtue of a bonus issue of a further: 122,017,456 A Ordinary Shares of £0.01 each; 102,244,000 B Ordinary Shares of £0.01 each; 97,063,720 C Ordinary Shares of £0.01 each; and 6,859,560 D Ordinary Shares of £0.01 each. Immediately prior to admission each A, B, C and D share was then re-designated an Ordinary Share of £0.01 each. All Ordinary Shares have full voting and dividend rights. 25. Capital redemption reserve – Group Balance brought forward Purchase of own shares Balance carried forward 2018 £’000 2 - 2 2017 £’000 2 - 2 On 12 December 2013 IFAL was granted authority by shareholders to repurchase £4,500,000 worth of ordinary shares from shareholders. IFAL purchased 45,917 shares, and they were then cancelled, giving rise to a capital redemption reserve of £2,271. 26. Share-based payment reserve Balance brought forward Movement in the year (Note 30) Transfer to profit and loss reserve (Note 31) Balance carried forward 27. Foreign exchange reserve – Group Balance brought forward Movement in the year Balance carried forward Group 2018 £’000 308 350 (128) 530 Company 2018 £’000 - 350 - 350 Group 2017 £’000 308 - - 308 2018 £’000 42 (66) (24) Company 2017 £’000 - - - - 2017 £’000 32 10 42 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 127 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued 28. Non-distributable reserves – Group Balance brought forward Premium on shares issued during the year Balance carried forward 2018 £’000 5,722 - 5,722 2017 £’000 5,722 - 5,722 The share premium account per the Audited Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 September 2017 has been reclassified as other non-distributable reserves. The share premium is held by one of the Company’s subsidiaries, Integrated Financial Arrangements Limited, so it is more appropriate to classify this within other reserves on a Group level. 29. Operating lease commitments The total future minimum lease payments of operating leases are due as follows: Group Within 1 year Within 2-5 years Over 5 years Land and Buildings 2018 £’000 2,704 9,555 - Land and Buildings 2017 £’000 2,398 9,304 1,396 The lease commitments relate to the current leasehold premises at 29 Clement’s Lane, the current ILInt leasehold premises at 18/20 North Quay on the Isle of Man, and the current IAD Pty leasehold premises at 19-25 Camberwell Road, Melbourne, Australia. 30. Related parties During the year the Company did not render nor receive any services with related parties within the Group, and at the year end the Company had the following intra-Group receivables: Company Integrated Financial Arrangements Ltd IntegraFin Services Limited IntegraFin Limited IntegraLife UK Limited Amounts owed by/(to) related parties 2018 £’000 53 (358) (9) 1 2017 £’000 6 - (11) 1 The Group has not made any allowance for bad or doubtful debts in respect of related party debtors nor has any guarantee been given or received during 2018 or 2017 regarding related party transactions. Payments to key management personnel, defined as members of the Board, are shown in the Remuneration Report. Directors of the Company received a total of £7.3m in dividends during the year. At the end of the year key management personnel held 16,319,523 IHP shares. All of the above transactions are commercial, arm’s length transactions undertaken in the normal course of business. 128 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 31. Share incentive plan (SIP) The Company introduced a SIP trust scheme for its staff in October 2005. The SIP is an approved scheme under Schedule 2 of the Income Tax (Earnings & Pensions) Act 2003. This scheme entitled all who were employed in October 2005 to Class C shares in the Company, subject to their remaining in employment with the Company until certain future dates. The trustee for this scheme is IntegraFin Limited, a wholly owned non-trading subsidiary of Integrated Financial Arrangements Ltd. The cost to the Company in the financial year to 30 September 2018 was £nil (2017: £nil). It was announced in the IHP Prospectus that the Company would make an annual share award to staff. The new SIP is an approved scheme under Schedule 2 of the Income Tax (Earnings & Pensions) Act 2003, and entitles all eligible employees to ordinary shares in the Company. The shares will be held in a UK Trust. The share awards will be made by the Company dependent on 12 months continuous service at 30 September 2018. The cost of the SIP is recorded in each of the Group subsidiaries that employs staff. The cost to the Group in the financial year to 30 September 2018 was £350k (2017: £nil). This reflects seven months of a full year’s benefit, as costs have been incurred from March 2018 onwards. 32. Share-based payments The reduction in reserves of £128k is due to former members of staff leaving the scheme. There are no share options outstanding. All options have been exercised, and there have been no new share options granted. 33. Events after the reporting date There are no events subsequent to the year end that require disclosure in, or amendment to, the Financial Statements. 34. Dividends During the year to 30 September 2018 the Company paid an interim dividend of £19,418,436 (2017: £13,527,336) and a special dividend of £11,372,780 (2017: nil) to shareholders. The Company received dividends from subsidiaries of £40,130,000 (2017:£19,281,174). INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 129 OTHER INFORMATION DIRECTORS, COMPANY DETAILS, ADVISERS Executive Directors Corporate Advisers Ian Taylor Michael Howard Alexander Scott Judith Davidson (resigned 1 October 2017) Non-Executive Directors Christopher Munro Patrick Snowball (appointed 1 October 2017 and resigned 22 August 2018) Jeremy Brettell (resigned 1 October 2017) Neil Holden Stuart Bazley (resigned 1 October 2017) Caroline Banszky (appointed 22 August 2018) Victoria Cochrane (appointed 28 September 2018) Company Secretary David Johnson Independent Auditors BDO LLP 55 Baker Street London W1V 7EU Solicitors Eversheds Sutherland One Wood Street London EC2V 7WS Peel Hunt LLP Moor House 120 London Wall London EC2Y 5ET Principal Bankers NatWest Bank Plc 135 Bishopsgate London EC2M 3UR Registrars Equiniti Group plc Sutherland House Russell Way Crawley RH10 1UH Registered Office 29 Clement’s Lane London EC4N 7AE Investor Relations Mark Mochalski 020 7608 4900 Website www.integrafin.co.uk Company number 08860879 130 INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AGM Annual General Meeting ISA Individual Savings Account CASS Client Assets Sourcebook ISAs (UK) International Standards on Auditing (UK) CEO Chief Executive Officer CFO Chief Financial Officer COO Chief Operating Officer COREP Common Reporting, as required by the Capital Requirements Directive IV COSO Committee of Sponsoring Organisation of the Treadway Commission ED Executive Director ETF Exchange-traded Fund FCA Financial Conduct Authority FRC Financial Reporting Council FUD Funds Under Direction GDPR General Data Protection Regulation IT Investment Trust MiFID II Second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive NED Non-Executive Director Net inflow Net new business onto the platform OEIC Open Ended Investment Company ORSA Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Outflow Business leaving the platform SCR Solvency Capital Requirement TCF Treating Customers Fairly The Company IntegraFin Holdings plc The Group IntegraFin Holdings plc and its subsidiaries GIA General Investment Account VCT Venture Capital Trust HMRC Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs IAD Integrated Application Development Pty Ltd ICA Individual Capital Assessment ICAAP Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process IFAL Integrated Financial Arrangements Ltd IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards ILInt IntegraLife International Limited ILUK IntegraLife UK Limited Inflow Gross new business onto the platform IntegraFin IntegraFin Holdings plc IP Intellectual Property INTEGRAFIN ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 131 M137 September 2018 IntegraFin Holdings plc, 29 Clement’s Lane, London, EC4N 7AE Tel: (020) 7608 4900 Fax: (020) 7608 5300 (Registered offi ce: as above; Registered in England and Wales under number: 08860879) The holding company of the Integrated Financial Arrangements Ltd group of companies. 

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