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Aib — Investor Presentation (May 2017)
19 slides from Aib's investor presentation, May 2017
Slide 1: The Irish Economic Update
The Irish Economic Update Economy Continues To Perform Well Despite Concerns Over Brexit May 2017 Oliver Mangan Chief Economist AIB 1
Slide 2: Strong recovery by Irish economy since 2013
Strong recovery by Irish economy since 2013 Irish economy boomed from 1993 to 2007 with GDP up by over 250% – Celtic Tiger Very severe recession in Ireland in 2008-2009. GDP fell by 8% and GNP down 10% Collapse in construction activity and banking system, severe fiscal tightening, high unemplo
Slide 3: Indicators remain upbeat despite concerns over Brexit
Indicators remain upbeat despite concerns over Brexit Ireland Mfg and Services PMIs OECD Leading Indicator - Ireland 70 104 65 Services 102 60 100 55 Manufacturing 50 98 45 96 40 94 35 30 92 Apr-07 Apr-09 Apr-11 Apr-13 Apr-15 Apr-17 Mar-09 Mar-10 Mar-11 Mar-12 Mar-13 Mar-14 Mar-15 Mar-16 Mar-17 Sour
Slide 4: Strong growth continuing in 2017
Strong growth continuing in 2017 Robust GDP growth of 5.2% in 2016. Growth looks to have remained strong in early 2017 Mfg PMI weakened after Brexit vote before rebounding strongly. At 55 in April Strong rebound by services PMI after marked decline on Brexit vote. At 61.1 in April Constructi
Slide 5: Robust jobs growth; unemployment falls sharply
Robust jobs growth; unemployment falls sharply Year Average 2014 2015 2016 2017(f) 2018(f) 2019(f) Unemployment Rate % 11.3 9.5 7.9 6.5 5.7 5.4 Labour Force Growth % -0.3 0.5 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 Employment Growth % 1.7 2.6 2.9 2.7 2.0 1.6 Net Migration : Year to April (‘000) -21.4 -11.6 3.0 10.0 15.0 15
Slide 6: Large Irish export base performs well
Large Irish export base performs well Ireland a very open economy – exports, driven by Exports as % of GDP huge FDI, equate to well over 100% of GDP Finland UK Major gains in Irish competitiveness since 2009, Germany with weakening of euro also helpful France Exports have risen strongly, helpe
Slide 7: FDI and the Irish economy
FDI and the Irish economy WHAT ATTRACTS FDI TO IRELAND? KEY FDI IMPACTS ON THE IRISH ECONOMY - Access to European markets - 1,200 multinational companies - Low corporate tax rate of 12.5% - €150bn Exports (64% of Irish exports) - English speaking country - 200,000 Jobs in FDI, 340,000 in total - Wel
Slide 8: Many top global companies have big operations in Ireland
Many top global companies have big operations in Ireland 8
Slide 9: Recovery by domestic economy in place since 2013
Recovery by domestic economy in place since 2013 Domestic economy contracted by 20% in five year % Construction Investment (3 Qtr MA, % YoY) period from 2008-2012 20 10 Collapse in construction was big drag on GDP - fell 0 from 13.5% of GDP in 2005-07 to 5.3% by 2012 -10 Construction has seen
Slide 10: House prices rebound as big housing shortage emerges
House prices rebound as big housing shortage emerges House prices declined by a very sharp 55% between % National House Price Inflation % 5 25 their peak in late 2007 and early 2013 4 20 House prices then rebounded as big housing 3 2 15 10 shortage emerged after 90% fall in house building 1 5 0
Slide 11: House building rising only slowly from very low levels
House building rising only slowly from very low levels Housing completions at 12,700 in 2015, up from 100,000 Housing Completions 90,000 11,000 in 2014 and 8,300 in 2013 80,000 Completions rose by 18% to 15,000 in 2016 but still 70,000 60,000 at low level. Forecast to rise to 18-19,000 in 2017 5
Slide 12: Gov debt ratio falls, private sector deleverages
Gov debt ratio falls, private sector deleverages Gross Gen Gov Debt (% GDP) % Gov Debt Interest (% GDP) 140 10 120 8 100 80 6 60 4 40 20 2 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016(f) 2017(f) 2018(f) 2019(f) 2020(f) 0 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 Source: Dept of Finance. (Note Inflated/Di
Slide 13: Budget deficit falls sharply – now close to balance
Budget deficit falls sharply – now close to balance Some €30bn (18% of GDP) of fiscal tightening 2 General Government Balance* (% GDP) implemented in 2008-2014 period 0 Budget deficit falls sharply to very low levels -2 Deficit down to 0.5% of GDP in 2016. Deficit on -4 target in 2017 despite
Slide 14: Brexit is a major headache for Ireland
Brexit is a major headache for Ireland • Brexit has serious implications given • Sterling has fallen sharply on Brexit • Higher trading costs from more close economic/trade links with concerns, which hits exports to UK administration, differing trade rules Trade with UK equates toUK 35% and regulati
Slide 15: Ireland would be impacted by a hard Brexit
Ireland would be impacted by a hard Brexit Unclear what trade arrangements will be put in place between EU and UK post Brexit UK to leave Single Market and possibly Customs Union – does not want common external tariffs Ireland and UK want to preserve common travel area but need will EU agreeme
Slide 16: Brexit expected to lower growth of Irish economy
Brexit expected to lower growth of Irish economy ESRI-D/Finance estimate Irish output would be reduced by over 2% on a soft Brexit Sharp fall-off in trade with UK likely on a hard Brexit Output almost 4.0 % lower over time if there is hard Brexit and a fall back on WTO rules Employment 2% lo
Slide 17: Solid Irish growth to continue ahead of Brexit
Solid Irish growth to continue ahead of Brexit Rebound by Irish economy is continuing 6 Irish, Eurozone & UK Inflation (HICP Rates) Construction picking up from still low output levels UK Budgetary policy turns mildly expansionary 4 Activity supported by low interest rate environment 2 FDI
Slide 18: AIB Irish Economic Forecasts
AIB Irish Economic Forecasts % change in real terms unless 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (f) 2018 (f) stated GDP 1.1 8.5 26.3 5.2 3.5 3.0 GNP 4.7 9.2 18.7 9.0 3.5 3.0 Personal Consumption -0.8 1.7 4.5 3.0 3.0 2.5 Government Spending 0.1 5.4 1.1 5.3 1.5 1.5 Fixed Investment -5.4 18.2 32.7 45.5 6.0 5.5 Cor
Slide 19: Risks to the Irish economic recovery
Risks to the Irish economic recovery Main risks to Irish recovery no longer internal but external, in particular Brexit Brexit major issue for Ireland given its strong trading links with UK and sharp fall by sterling Possibility of reduced FDI from US if Trump administration slashes corporate