Annual Report 2007 - Investing In Africa
Annual Report 2007 - Investing In Africa
Annual Report 2007 - Investing In Africa
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6. Administrative Expenses<br />
Year ended 31 December<br />
<strong>2007</strong> 2006<br />
US$'000<br />
US$'000<br />
Staff cost<br />
Wages and salaries 156,033 84 129<br />
Social security costs 7,454 6 479<br />
Pension costs:<br />
defined contribution plans 115 108<br />
Other post retirement benefits (Note 28) 2,497 3,167<br />
166,099 93,883<br />
Directors' emoluments 2,411 2,237<br />
Administrative expenses:<br />
Rent, rates and utilitie 20,835 13 444<br />
<strong>In</strong>surance 10,627 5,117<br />
Advertising and promotion 11,023 4,871<br />
Professional fees 9,019 6,126<br />
Auditor's renumeration 3,270 1,904<br />
Operational losses and fines 3,977 4,054<br />
Communications 16,168 9,472<br />
Business travels 10,605 6,415<br />
Board activities 2,271 1,544<br />
Training 3,767 2,921<br />
Repairs and maintenance 20,309 9,835<br />
Supplies and other services 16,599 9,954<br />
Donations 1,325 654<br />
Other administrative expenses 7,500 17,908<br />
Depreciation (Note 19) 26,291 14,895<br />
7. Other Operating Expenses<br />
332,096 205,234<br />
Profit on sale of property and equipment (164) (85)<br />
Software costs (Note 18) 2 004 906<br />
Restructuring costs 333 19<br />
8. Impairment Losses on Loans and Advances<br />
2,173 840<br />
Loans and advances to customers (Note 16) 19,148 13,091<br />
19,148 13,091<br />
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... The Pan <strong>Africa</strong>n Bank