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AT SCALE 2025 marked a critical step in our 2X journey, accelerating growth while reinforcing our responsibility to the people we empower, the communities we serve, and the region we call home. Through disciplined execution and sustainable progress, we delivered meaningful results where they count most: strengthening livelihoods, advancing environmental stewardship, and creating long-term economic value.
TABLE OF C Creating Lasting Impact
Our Impact At A Glance
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Sustainability Priorities Business
Executive Chairman’s Message
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Group CEO’s Report
Stories of Impact
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ESG Highlights
What Guides Us
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Our Sustainability Report
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IFRS SI Sustainability Disclosure Standard Compliance Progress Report
ESG Data Disclosure Report 2025
Our Philanthropy Report
Corporate Information
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192
272
292
Board of Directors
294
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Our 2X Growth Agenda
Executive Team
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Corporate Information
Report of the Directors
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Directors’ and Senior Officers’ Interests
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Some of the information provided in this document is forward-looking and therefore could change over time to reflect changes in the environment in which ANSA McAL competes. Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) contain references to our consolidated financial statements and financial information about our reporting segments.
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CONTENTS Directors’, Senior Officers’ and Connected Persons’ Interests
Substantial Interests – Top 10 Shareholders of ANSA McAL Limited
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ANSA Relationship
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ANSA McAL Group of Companies, Businesses and Products
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ANSA McAL Group of Companies’ Contact Information
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Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Management Proxy Circular
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Our Financial Highlights 2021-2025
Statement of Management Responsibilities
Independent Auditor’s Report to the Shareholders of ANSA McAL Limited
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
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Consolidated Statement of Income
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statement of Changes In Equity
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
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Form of Proxy
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Forward-looking statements in this document are not guarantees of future performance and may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were originally made to the public. ANSA McAL expressly assumes no obligation to and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.
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CREATING LASTING
IMPACT
30+ Markets
SCALING ACROSS BORDERS
Served
MAP LEGEND MARKETS WE SERVE
145 Years in
Business
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5000+
Employees
Across 10 sectors and 30+ countries, our Group continues to grow, strengthen markets, and create opportunity at scale. With thousands of committed people powering our businesses every day, we are not only building strong companies. We are shaping economies, supporting communities, driving innovation, and delivering real value across the region and beyond.
Across
10 Business Sectors
40+ Businesses & Partnerships
1 Purpose Driving It All:
Inspiring Better Choices for a Better World
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OUR
IMPACT AT A GLANCE
STRONG INTERNAL FILL RATE
PEOPLE & OPPORTUNITY
(POSITIONS FILLED INTERNALLY VS. EXTERNALLY)
48%
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES IN 2025
HIGH PERFORMER RETENTION
5263 93% NET BENCH STRENGTH NBS INCREASE
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COMMUNITY & SOCIETY
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66 Outstanding Caribbean innovators awarded $1 million each through the Anthony N. Sabga Awards to date (through 2025).
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MILLION
MILLION
Awarded to laureates for excellence in arts and letters, entrepreneurship, public and civic contributions, and science and technology.
Funded through the ANSA McAL Foundation to support regional development initiatives.
SUSTAINABILITY & INNOVATION
540
Solar photovoltaic panels installed at CARIB Brewery Grenada, now supplying approximately 20% of the brewery’s electricity needs.
95,283
71,427
Solar power generated through our Monte Plata Park investment in the Dominican Republic.
Wind energy produced via the Tilawind South America Wind Farm in Costa Rica.
MWH
MWH
2,498 MT
Glass collected locally for recycling through ANSA Packaging’s Carib Glassworks, representing a 49% increase over 2024.
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2X
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
Our growth agenda is a blueprint for transformation
CARIB X GLOBUS ENTRY INTO INDI Through a partnership with Globus Spirits Limited, CARIB enters the Indian market, a major global milestone.
CARIB EXPANDS
TO THE BAHAMAS AND GREECE CARIB Brewery Limited expands distribution into The Bahamas and Greece, accelerating international growth.
THE 2X DECISION ANSA McAL Limited commits to its bold 2X strategy: a vision to double the Group’s size, scale and impact by 2027.
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2024
COLFIRE ACQUISITION
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2023
The acquisition of Colfire strengthens the Group’s insurance footprint.
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
ANSA WEALTH MANAGEMENT UNVEILED ANSA Wealth Management launches, unifying investment and advisory services under one platform.
S: IA
ANSA BANK MOBILE APP LAUNCHES
2025 2025
ANSA Bank Limited introduces its mobile app, enhancing digital banking access and convenience.
BLEACHTECH ACQUISITION
2024 2024
The acquisition of BLEACHTECH LLC expands the Group’s U.S. manufacturing footprint.
LINE 7 COMMISSIONED CARIB launches its US$200M smart manufacturing Line 7, increasing capacity and efficiency to support export demand.
“Success requires bold action… and we’re just getting started.”
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STORIES OF
IMPACT
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Antonio Roberts
ANSA McAL Champions Programme Alumni
The Champions Programme equips young professionals with the exposure, responsibility and mindset needed to contribute meaningfully to 2X growth, and if you are willing to step up and “champion” own your development, it will be a defining experience in your journey. ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Noreen de la Rosa
ANSA McAL Foundation Recipient, Co-founder of St Ann’s/Cascade Servol Junior Life Centre
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The ANSA McAL Foundation is now paying two nearly full-time psychologists, three days a week. Whether there’s a problem on the compound or not, they are here, so we try to nip any problems in the bud. The children know from the time they’re working here; they’re cared for. They belong. They don’t have to look for a gang to belong to.
Sean Bowlah
Group HRIS Analytics & Data Integration Manager
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Key member on the AI in HR project
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By pioneering AI within its HR ecosystem, ANSA McAL has established a new benchmark for enterprise transformation in the region—demonstrating that Caribbeanbased organisations can lead on the global stage in advancing intelligent, peoplecentred technology.
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WHAT
OUR PURPOSE Inspiring Better Choices for a Better World
OUR VISION With inherent Caribbean creativity and resilience, we unleash a future of infinite and sustainable possibilities for people everywhere.
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HOW WE LEAD With Stewardship: We lead with purpose, protecting what we’ve built while boldly shaping what comes next.
HOW WE LIVE Our Core Values The standards we hold ourselves to, in every market and every moment.
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Through our
VISION, PURPOSE and
SUSTAINABILITY BUSINESS PRIORITIES, we create hope for the future and generate value for all our stakeholders.
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SUSTAINABILITY BUSINESS PRIORITIES
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EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
As we celebrate 145 years of ANSA McAL in 2026, we are reminded that longevity is never accidental. It is the result of disciplined leadership, courageous decisions, and a steadfast commitment to creating value for the societies in which we operate.
A. NORMAN SABGA LLD (Hon.) UWI; (h.c.) UTT
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A Legacy in Motion. An Impact that Endures. For more than a century, our Group has grown alongside the region, building industries, expanding opportunities, and creating lasting value for the communities we serve. Today, our story is not only one of longevity, but of impact. From our earliest beginnings to our expanding international presence, ANSA McAL has consistently demonstrated that disciplined strategy, strong governance, and an unwavering commitment to people can build a business that endures. As we reflect on this year, we do so with pride in our past and confidence in the future we are building.
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EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE (CONTINUED)
2025 Performance: Delivering Impact Through Growth
HERE IS THE BIG PICTURE:
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) IMPROVED TO
$3.44
REVENUE GREW BY
9% to
PROFIT BEFORE TAX (PBT)
ADJUSTED EBITDA
INCREASE
INCREASED BY
10% to
21% to
$7.788B
$1.014B
$1.762B
THE GROUP REPAID
KEY BUSINESS SEGMENTS DELIVERED STRONG PERFORMANCES ACROSS THE CHEMICALS, FINANCIAL SERVICES, BEVERAGE, AND AUTOMOTIVE SECTORS
OPERATING MARGINS STRENGTHENED THROUGH DISCIPLINED COST MANAGEMENT AND EFFICIENCY INITIATIVES
$502M
IN TOTAL DEBT, REDUCING GEARING TO
23.9%
(2024: 28.4%)
THESE RESULTS REFLECT HIGHER EARNINGS CAPACITY, IMPROVED CASH GENERATION, AND DISCIPLINED EXECUTION ACROSS OUR PORTFOLIO, ENABLING US TO STRENGTHEN THE BALANCE SHEET WHILE CONTINUING TO INVEST IN LONG-TERM GROWTH.
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Operational Impact Across Our Businesses ACROSS THE FOUR QUARTERS OF 2025, THE GROUP DELIVERED STRONG GROWTH AND OPERATIONAL MOMENTUM, REFLECTING THE STRENGTH OF OUR DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO AND THE DISCIPLINED EXECUTION OF OUR 2X STRATEGY.
• Chemicals: BLEACHTECH’s U.S. operations stabilised following targeted reliability improvements, while ANSA McAL Chemicals in Trinidad completed a 50% plant expansion, strengthening regional competitiveness.
• Beverage: CARIB Lager advanced in the United Kingdom and India, while Guyana and the OECS drove regional growth.
• Financial Services: Profit Before Tax increased by 36% year-on-year, supported by prudent underwriting, higher investment income, and continued investments in technology and talent.
• Automotive & Real Estate: Guyana emerged as the Group’s second-largest market, with ANSA Motors and Europcar expanding partnerships into Jamaica and Guyana.
THESE RESULTS DEMONSTRATE THE RESILIENCE, ADAPTABILITY, AND DISCIPLINED EXECUTION THAT HAVE DEFINED ANSA McAL THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY.
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EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE (CONTINUED)
Strengthening Leadership and Governance
2025 was a year of renewal in leadership. I would like to take a moment to recognise the invaluable contributions of Larry Howai and Teresa White, who stepped down from the Board in June and August 2025 respectively. Their longstanding service and guidance have been instrumental in strengthening the Group’s strategic agenda. The Board was further strengthened with the appointment of two distinguished independent Directors, Dr. Marlene Attzs and Joel M.C. Pemberton, whose collective
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expertise in economics, accounting, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and energy leadership will enrich our governance and strategic direction. Adam N. Sabga was also appointed as the Group’s Chief Operating Officer, driving operational excellence and business stewardship in support of our 2X Vision. These transitions reflect our commitment to disciplined leadership, diversity of thought, and long-term resilience.
Global Impact Through Disciplined Growth As we continue to execute our 2X Vision to double the Group’s scale, size, and impact by 2027, our actions in 2025 were guided by disciplined expansion and purposeful capital allocation. • BLEACHTECH’s U.S. operations are now firmly integrated within the Group, positioning ANSA McAL as an emerging leader in the northern hemispheric bleach market. • CARIB Beer expanded across the United Kingdom and India, reinforcing its position as a globally recognised Caribbean brand. • Portfolio optimisation included divestments in non-core businesses, such as ANSA Technologies in Trinidad and Tobago, Standard Distributors in Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados, and Brydens Xpress and Retail operations in Barbados.
• Proactive measures addressed foreign exchange constraints impacting our Automotive, Trading, Distribution, and wider Retail operations, protecting profitability through tighter working capital controls and supply chain strategies.
Technology, Innovation, and Governance Innovation remains a key driver of competitiveness. In 2025, ANSA McAL became the first large-scale enterprise in the English-speaking Caribbean to introduce AI across its Human Resources ecosystem, enhancing efficiency and talent management. Strong governance remains fundamental to our ability to deliver sustainable growth. The Board and executive leadership team continue to prioritise disciplined capital allocation, transparent reporting, and
prudent financial stewardship. This approach enabled the Group to reduce gearing, strengthen the balance sheet, and maintain financial flexibility, while continuing to invest in strategic growth opportunities. External recognition reinforces this strength: CariCRIS reaffirmed ANSA Merchant Bank’s CariAA and ttAA credit ratings, while A.M. Best maintained TATIL’s A–Excellent rating, both with stable outlooks. These ratings validate the Group’s governance, resilience, and financial discipline.
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EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE (CONTINUED)
Environmental and Social Impact Sustainability is central to how we operate, invest, and grow. In 2025, we took bold steps to ensure that sustainable business practices are not only part of our business strategy, but a source of long-term value. We launched our first IFRS Sustainability Progress Report, setting a new regional standard for transparency and accountability. Our ESG Data Reports now provide structured insights into energy, water, waste, and social impact.
Examples such as CARIB Brewery Grenada’s solar photovoltaic installation, supplying 20% of the facility’s electricity needs, demonstrate how targeted investments deliver both environmental and economic returns. From circular economy efforts in packaging to responsible resource use, ANSA McAL is setting the pace in the region.
Empowering Caribbean Impact
One of the most enduring expressions of our commitment to regional development is the work of the ANSA McAL Foundation and the Anthony N. Sabga Awards, Caribbean Excellence. In 2025, we honoured: • Ayodele Dalgety-Dean (Guyana) – Public and Civic Contributions • Dr Simone Badal (Jamaica) – Science and Technology
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• Etienne Charles (Trinidad and Tobago) – Arts and Letters • Rachel Renie-Gonzales – e-commerce agri-entrepreneur (Entrepreneurship, T&T) To date, 66 individuals have been recognised, with more than TT$32 million invested in advancing Caribbean excellence.
Building the Next Chapter of Impact As we celebrate 145 years of ANSA McAL in 2026, we are reminded that longevity is never accidental. It is the result of disciplined leadership, courageous decisions, and a steadfast commitment to creating value for the societies in which we operate. The global environment remains shaped by volatility, yet the Group has weathered many storms, emerging stronger each time. Our diversified portfolio, disciplined risk management, and proactive planning ensure that we are not only prepared to face challenges but positioned to turn them into opportunities. As we enter 2026, our priorities remain clear: maintaining margin and cost discipline, strengthening our balance sheet, and
allocating capital to the highest-return opportunities within our core businesses. With a clear strategy, strong fundamentals, and the dedication of our people, we are confident in our ability to continue delivering meaningful economic, social, and environmental impact. Because after 145 years of business, our greatest impact is still to come.
A. Norman Sabga LLD (Hon.) UWI; (h.c.) UTT Executive Chairman
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GROUP CEO’S
MESSAGE
“In an environment of
constant change, our greatest advantage is clarity of purpose, of strategy, and of the impact we are committed to delivering.
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ANTHONY N. SABGA III GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Creating Value That Lasts To our employees, customers, shareholders, and partners, thank you. Your trust, hard work, and commitment made our progress in 2025 possible. The year 2025 marked a defining stage in our 2X journey, with two years remaining to our 2027 targets, amid continued volatility across the markets in which we operate. Shifting macroeconomic conditions, inflationary pressures, evolving supply chains, and uneven regional growth continue to create complexity across both our Caribbean and international markets. Yet this is an environment we understand—and one we are built to navigate. In that context, our focus in 2025 was clear – execute. After strengthening our financial foundation in 2023 and investing for growth and portfolio expansion in 2024, we turned to lifting performance across our core 2X sectors and raising the bar on operational excellence across the Group. By aligning priorities and holding ourselves accountable, we delivered measurable progress toward our 2027 targets. What has always set ANSA McAL apart is not the absence of volatility, but our response to it. Our stewardship approach, anchored in discipline, accountability, and longterm value creation, continues to guide how we operate and grow. It ensures that we remain focused, resilient, and agile in the face of change.
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Delivering Impact: The 3Bs At the heart of our 2X strategy are our core growth engines, the 3Bs: Bleach, Beverage, and Banking. These sectors offer the strongest opportunity to scale, deepen customer relationships, and accelerate value creation. While every business contributes to the Group, our capital and management attention are intentionally concentrated where they can deliver the greatest impact, while we continue to strengthen performance across the wider portfolio. In our Chemicals business, the integration and stabilisation of BLEACHTECH remained a central priority. By strengthening operational discipline and building our U.S. market position, the business delivered meaningful gains in reliability and efficiency. Plant availability reached 95% in March, supported by a 9% increase in output compared to 2024. Profitability across the wider Chemicals portfolio also improved, supported by expansion at ANSA Chemicals (Trinidad) and sharper execution across the Sector. Banking progressed through continued investment in digital transformation and customer experience. The launch of the ANSA Bank Mobile App improved accessibility, with rapid onboarding, instant
payments, and streamlined loan applications. Alongside targeted investment in talent and technology, the Financial Services Sector delivered a 36% increase in PBT—evidence of strategy translating into results. The Beverage Sector performed strongly across domestic and international markets, with continued momentum in Guyana and the OECS. Investments in brewing capacity and commercial execution in key markets reinforced the strength of our brands and the Sector’s role as a major growth driver for the Group. In line with our commitment to sharpen focus and maximise shareholder value, we also executed a series of divestments: ANSA Technologies (Trinidad), Standard Distributors (Trinidad and Barbados) and Brydens Xpress and Retail (Barbados). These actions were deliberate steps to streamline the portfolio, redeploy capital, and intensify investment in our core growth engines. Simply put, we chose to focus and reduce complexity so we can deliver 2X with greater clarity, discipline, and impact.
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Scaling Our Impact: Growth in New Markets Expanding beyond our traditional footprint remains essential to the 2X journey. In 2025, we continued to build scale in priority markets, strengthen partnerships, and invest in the capabilities required to compete and win internationally. In the United States, BLEACHTECH continued to strengthen its position as reinvestment strategies advanced and operational reliability improved. Production at both plants (Ohio and Virginia) stabilised, supporting stronger output and reinforcing our growing presence in the northern hemispheric bleach market.
In the Beverage Sector, international growth remained strongest in Guyana and the OECS, where brand awareness is already high. Building on this foundation, we also pursued new business development opportunities in India, the United Kingdom, and Canada, creating pathways for long-term growth and deeper market penetration.
Guyana continued to emerge as a strategic growth hub across multiple sectors. Beyond the strength of our beverage business, ANSA Motors and Europcar extended their partnership into Guyana and Jamaica, strengthening our regional mobility offering. The introduction of new models— including the Proton range and the newly launched Honda CR-V—supported market share and customer engagement. We also expanded our real estate services in Guyana, broadening our presence and opening new avenues for value creation. These initiatives were underpinned by disciplined financial management. Strategic investments across our international portfolio were balanced with a continued focus on capital efficiency, contributing to a reduction in our gearing ratio from 28.4% to 23.9%. This reflects our ability to pursue growth while maintaining financial strength and resilience. Together, these efforts demonstrate our strategy in action, building scale in new markets, strengthening global partnerships, and extending the reach of our core businesses.
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Our People: Empowering Impact
The year 2024 was pivotal in redefining what it means to be part of ANSA McAL. We introduced our Stewardship Principles: Agile, Brave, Responsible, Inclusive, and Visionary, which set clear expectations for leadership and gave our people a shared language for how we work and win together. In 2025, we focused on bringing these principles to life in day-to-day decisions while using technology to improve the employee experience. Artificial intelligence helped simplify how employees access HR support, learning, and career tools, making
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services faster, more consistent, and easier to use across our territories. The result is a more responsive experience that supports productivity, development, and well-being. We also applied these tools to strengthen how we attract, develop, and manage talent. By automating routine processes and improving workforce insights, leaders can spend more time coaching and building high-performing teams. As we expand the use of AI, we remain focused on responsible adoption, with appropriate safeguards for data, privacy, and governance.
Leading with Impact: Our Sustainability Agenda As expectations around corporate responsibility continue to rise, we are taking a deliberate approach to embedding sustainability into how we operate, invest, and grow. Building on progress in 2024, we expanded our ESG data frameworks in 2025 to improve how we measure, manage, and report performance across the Group. Stronger data enables greater consistency, transparency, and accountability and ensures sustainability priorities inform decision-making at every level. Underpinning this progress is a strengthened governance and reporting framework. Following our 2024 gap analysis, we accelerated our alignment with IFRS S1 Standard through structured materiality assessments and the rollout of enhanced ESG data reporting frameworks across priority sectors. This has elevated the quality, consistency, and reliability of our data, supporting more transparent, credible, and decision-useful disclosures. Our renewable energy investments continue to scale with intent. The full-year impact of Monte Plata Phase II, commissioned in July 2024, alongside increased wind generation, has contributed to a stronger, more diversified renewable energy portfolio. These efforts directly advance United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, while reinforcing our role in accelerating the transition toward more sustainable energy systems across the markets we serve.
Across our operations, we are translating strategy into tangible, measurable impact. In 2025, CARIB Brewery Grenada commissioned 540 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at its main office and production facility. These now supply approximately 20% of its electricity needs, generating over 60,000 kWh of clean energy. This investment not only reduces emissions and operating costs but strengthens energy resilience, demonstrating how sustainability drives both performance and long-term value. By linking ESG performance directly to strategy, capital allocation, and operational execution, we are not only managing risk; we are positioning ANSA McAL to lead the sustainability agenda in the Caribbean. Sustainability is not a trend for ANSA McAL. It is embedded in how we build stronger, more accountable businesses, deliver lasting value, and contribute meaningfully to the world around us. In doing so, we remain guided by our purpose: Inspiring Better Choices for a Better World.
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Driving Impact, Delivering Value With two years remaining in our 2X journey, 2026 will be a decisive year, defined by execution, accountability, and measurable performance. The strategy is clear. Our focus now is to deliver consistently, strengthen returns, and continue building a Group that can thrive through cycles. None of this progress happens without our people and without the customers, partners, and shareholders who continue to place their confidence in us. I am proud of what our teams delivered in 2025, and I am equally
clear-eyed about the work ahead. We will keep raising the bar on performance, service, and governance as we pursue our 2027 targets. With confidence in our direction and urgency in our execution, we move forward to grow, to lead, and to create value that lasts, for our stakeholders and for the communities we serve across the Caribbean and beyond. Below, I outline the key highlights of our 2025 financial and operational performance.
Group’s Financial Results FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
REVENUES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025 GREW TO $7,788 MILLION, A 9% INCREASE OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR ($7,121 MILLION – 2024) WHICH WAS AN ALREADY HISTORIC HIGH.
FISCAL YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
REVENUE
TT$7,788M up $667M or 9%
ADJUSTED EBITDA (from continuing operations)
TT$1,762M up $303M or 21%
PROFIT BEFORE TAX
(from continuing operations)
TT$1.014M up $91M or 10%
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EARNINGS PER SHARE
TT$3.44 up $0.10 or 3%
REVENUE BY SEGMENT
REVENUE BY GEOMARKET
Construction, Manufacturing, Packaging and Brewing
Trinidad and Tobago
Automotive, Trading and Distribution
Trinidad Guyana and Tobago
Banking and Insurance
Guyana Barbados
Media, Retail, Services and Parent Company
Barbados United States of America United States of America Grenada Grenada Jamaica Jamaica St Kitts and Nevis St Kitts and Nevis
Note: 2024 results are restated for the impact of finalisation of BLEACHTECH acquisition accounting and to remove results of discontinued operations.
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BUSINESS UNIT UPDATE
Note: 2024 results are restated for the impact of finalisation of BLEACHTECH acquisition accounting and to remove results of discontinued operations.
AUTOMOTIVE TRADING AND DISTRIBUTION
CONSTRUCTION, MANUFACTURING, PACKAGING AND BREWING
REVENUE
ADJ. EBITDA
UP $19M OR 1%
DOWN $15M OR 6%
PRE-TAX PROFIT
OPERATING INCOME
PRE-TAX PROFIT
UP $47M OR 7%
DOWN $18M OR 10%
DOWN $20M OR 10%
REVENUE
ADJ. EBITDA
UP $5566M OR 17%
UP $207M OR 21%
$1,190M
$2,425M
OPERATING INCOME UP $134M OR 21%
$3,867M $768M
$657M
INDUSTRY PROFILE
$211M
$172M INDUSTRY PROFILE
$170M
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50%
31% GROUP REVENUE
GROUP REVENUE
Brewing Manufacturing & Packaging Construction
ADJ. EBITDA
$1,406M
$397M
REVENUE
ADJ. EBITDA
UP $14M OR 29% PRE-TAX PROFIT
$91M
UP $102M OR 8%
UP $97M OR 32%
DOWN $10M OR 10%
OPERATING INCOME
PRE-TAX PROFIT
OPERATING INCOME
UP $83M OR 34%
UP $83M OR 39%
UP $21M OR 20%
$327M INDUSTRY PROFILE
$295M
!"
INDUSTRY PROFILE
$(107)M UP $16M OR 18%
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1%
GROUP REVENUE
GROUP REVENUE
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$(35)M
$(84)M
18%
Insurance
Auto
MEDIA, RETAIL SERVICES AND PARENT COMPANY
BANKING AND INSURANCE
REVENUE
Distribution
Banking
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Media
Services & Parent
Discussion & Analysis of the Group’s Financial Results
7,788
Revenue TT$M
8,000 6,593
6,000
7,121
7,046 5,970 1,355
5,919
1,471
6,392
1,762
1,036
2,000 1,600
1,473 1,312
1,140
4,000
Adjusted EBITDA & PBT TT$M
REVENUES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025 GREW TO $7,400 MILLION, A 9% INCREASE OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR ($7,121 MILLION – 2024) WHICH WAS AN ALREADY HISTORIC HIGH, WHILE ADJUSTED EBITDA INCREASED 21% TO $1,762 ($1,473 – 2024), AND PROFIT BEFORE TAX INCREASED 10% TO $1,014 MILLION ($923 MILLION – 2024), CROSSING THE $1 BILLION MARK.
935
911
923
842
723
1,014
1,200 800
448
2,000
400
0
0 2019
2020
2021 Revenue TT$M
2022
2023
Adjusted EBITDA TT$M
2024
2025
PBT TT$M
FIGURE 1. SEVEN-YEAR SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
TT$M
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
PBT
$1,036
$723
$935
$448
$842
$923
$1,014
+ Finance cost (Non IFRS 16)
39
37
41
45
43
65
185
+ Impairments of goodwill
-
8
2
32
-
-
-
396
372
377
387
427
472
563
$1,471
$1,140
$1,355
$911
$1,312
$1,459
$1,762
+ Total depreciation and amortisation (Non IFRS 16) Adjusted EBITDA
FIGURE 2. RECONCILIATION FROM REPORTED PROFIT BEFORE TAX (PBT) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
Note: 2024 results are restated for the impact of finalisation of BLEACHTECH acquisition accounting and to remove results of discontinued operations.
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OPERATING RESULTS In 2025, the Group divested its retail businesses which included Standard Distributors (Trinidad and Barbados), Brydens Retail Inc. and Brydens Express Inc. in Barbados, as well as ANSA Technologies Limited, in Trinidad. These divestments, as part of the Group’s strategy, will allow the Group to redeploy capital and focus on its strategic businesses. Looking at the results from Continuing Operations, the Group’s revenue increased 9% to $7,788 million ($7,121 million in 2024), demonstrating resilient demand across a diversified portfolio. Gross profit increased by $258 million (11%) to $2,688 million ($2,430 million in 2024), with our blended gross margin rising by 0.4 percentage points to 34.5%. This growth was driven in mainly by BLEACTECH LLC, which brought a higher gross margin as well as
other smaller improvements across the other businesses. Adjusted EBITDA increased 21% to $1,762 million ($1,459 million in 2024) and Operating Profit (before share of associated company profits and finance charges), increased by 23% to $1,183 million ($962 million – 2024). Operating margins improved to 12.4%, up 1.7 percentage points from 13.5% in 2024. Again, these improvements are mainly driven by BLEACHTECH LLC. Finance costs related to borrowings, overdrafts, and other finance expenses were $191 million, up from $68 million in the prior year, now having a full year of financing cost related to the BLEACHTECH acquisition. Our resultant Profit Before Tax was $1,014 million, up 10% ($923 million – 2024) even after absorbing the additional finance costs.
TAXATION In 2025, the Group paid $249 million ($268 million – 2024) in corporation taxes across all jurisdictions in which we are a resident. The Group’s Effective Tax rate was 31%, increasing from 26% in 2024, mainly due to changes in the composition of Group profitability and consolidation adjustments relating to discontinued operations, which
reduced the availability of loss offsets. Additionally, stronger profitability in higher tax jurisdictions, particularly Guyana – which is subject to higher statutory corporate tax rate – has increased the weighting of profits from these territories in the consolidated results.
NET EARNINGS Our earnings per share from continuing operations was up 3% to $3.44 ($3.34 – 2024).
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CAPITALISATION & CAPITAL INVESTMENT Our gearing ratio, measured as total interestbearing debt to shareholders’ equity, stood at 23.9%, down 4.5 percentage points from the prior year, with our debt covenants fully within thresholds with appropriate headroom, having repaid $502 million in total debt servicing, reflecting our commitment to driving strategic growth under the 2X agenda. In our financial services subsidiaries, ANSA Merchant Bank Limited (AMBL Group)
continues to retain its creditworthiness, evidenced by CariCRIS reaffirming their rating of CariAA and ttAA and a stable outlook. This remains one of the highest ratings assigned to a Trinidad and Tobagodomiciled corporate entity. Additionally, AM Best has again reaffirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) for Trinidad & Tobago Insurance Limited (TATIL). The outlook for these ratings remains stable.
MANUFACTURING, PACKAGING AND BREWING COUNTRY PRESENCE:
• Trinidad and Tobago • Grenada • St Kitts and Nevis • USA • Guyana • Jamaica • Barbados
The segment generated revenue growth of 17% to $3,867 million ($3,311 million – 2024) and Reportable Segment PBT increased 7% to $657 million ($612 million – 2024). The blended pre-tax profit margin was 17%, down 1.5 percentage points from the prior year, resulting mainly from the impact of financing costs related to the BLEACHTECH acquisition which was $109 million ($20 million in 2024). The acquisition, which took place in November 2024, accounts for $405 million of the increase in revenue and $23 million of the increase in PBT in this segment after absorbing the finance cost.
adjusted to challenging macroeconomic conditions. In 2024, we signed a joint venture agreement with Globus Spirits, a publicly traded Indian entity, to enter the market with a local partner. In April 2025, we brewed CARIB beer in the local Indian market, where consumers are eager to experience a true taste of the Caribbean. This introduction was supported by a campaign including signed endorsement contracts with cricketers Dwayne Bravo and Nicholas Pooran. To continue to further grow our global footprint, we have set up licensed manufacturing in one new market, the UK, adding to our current four licensed manufacturers in Canada, Greece, UK, and the Bahamas. Our distribution reach is now 33 markets, including France and Turks and Caicos. Our international case volumes grew by 26% in 2025 versus 2024.
Beverage Sector revenue was up 5% over the prior year, demonstrating the resilience of our brands as we responded to contracted consumers’ discretionary spending as they
Following a year of significant ‘Generational Capital Expenditure’ across our beverage businesses in plant, equipment, and technology, we have made major strides
This segment comprises the manufacturing of paint, building blocks, glass containers, plastic containers and film, chlorine, caustic soda and bleach, and brewed and nonbrewed beverages.
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MANUFACTURING, PACKAGING AND BREWING (continued) in production efficiency. In Trinidad and Tobago, our new ‘Lucky’ Line 7 is now operating successfully, producing 54,000 bottles per hour and enhancing capacity, quality, and operational efficiency. In Grenada, the installation of a new bottle washer for returnable bottles has increased line output and improved overall efficiency to support growing domestic demand. Aligned with our ESG commitments, we remain focused on reducing water consumption, conserving energy, and enhancing recycling efforts. In 2025, the Construction Sector continued to focus on its core competencies. The ANSA Tech business was strategically divested to a partner in the industry. Continued focus was placed on refining product portfolios, improving supply chain reliability, and factory maintenance. Despite the significant impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica’s operations during the peak period, the Sector’s PBT was up 20% over 2024, which we applaud. This improvement was driven by strong performance in Bestcrete, Guyana, Grenada, and our export markets. Our environmental efforts continue: we have reforested 17.5 acres, bringing the total to 87.5 acres over 13 years. We also reused 9,471 MT of waste material in our block production process and we recycled 2,860 gallons of our waste solvent from our solvent recovery plant, which was installed in 2024. Through our Contractors Academy and other initiatives, we trained close to 1,200 contractors and industry professionals, continuing our efforts to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to apply our products effectively.
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Thus far in 2026, we are very pleased to see the recovery in the Jamaican market, which demonstrates the resilience of its people. The benefits of factory maintenance carried out in 2025 are evident in our factory output metrics. We also made the tough decision to stop production in Barbados, and our focus now is to manage the transition responsibly, ensuring that our employees are supported throughout the process. The Berger brand remains prominent in Barbados through our strong distribution partners. The Chemical Sector saw growth in volumes across all product lines at all subsidiaries. The full year effect of BLEACHTECH, coupled with a 13% growth in the Caricom markets, pushed Sector revenue up by 28% over 2024. Significant investment in plant and equipment was made at BLEACHTECH in 2025, driving plant availability up to 95% and generating a 9% increase in plant output. The 50% plant expansion in Trinidad was completed and has enabled expansion of chlorine shipments into Bahamas and St. Lucia and packaged bleach shipments to Anguilla. Together, these improvements helped deliver a 73% increase in the Sector PBT.
The Packaging Sector delivered a strong and disciplined performance in 2025, underscoring the effectiveness of our strategic focus and execution capabilities. By remaining closely aligned with evolving regional customer preferences and responding proactively to the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions, the sector achieved revenue growth of 10%, supported by continued strength across our regional markets. Profit Before Tax maintained a robust upward trajectory, enabling us to achieve our 2X growth ambition one year ahead of schedule. This early milestone reflects both the resilience of our operating environment and the consistency with which we are translating strategic priorities into measurable outcomes. This performance reinforces our confidence in the Sector’s long-term positioning and its ability to sustain value creation as we build on this momentum. Looking ahead, we are focused on scaling our operations and deepening our regional footprint. To support this, we have committed approximately TT$160 million over the next 18 months to expand our product portfolio and enhance
operational efficiencies ensuring we remain agile, competitive, and well positioned to capture emerging opportunities. Sustainability remains central to our growth strategy. ANSA Packaging continues to lead as the region’s largest glass recycler and has aligned with the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (SLOCT) framework. During the year, Carib Glassworks Limited achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first manufacturer in the region to attain Badge 4 of this five-tier programme— an accomplishment that reflects our commitment to responsible production and long-term value creation.
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AUTOMOTIVE TRADING AND DISTRIBUTION COUNTRY PRESENCE:
• Trinidad and Tobago • Guyana • Barbados
This segment includes the automotive and distribution businesses in Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and Guyana. This segment generated revenues of $2,425 million ($2,406 million – 2024) and Reportable Segment Profit Before Tax (PBT) of $170 million ($190 million – 2024). The Automotive Sector delivered modest growth of $11 million in FY2025 despite significant foreign exchange constraints in Trinidad and Tobago, which impacted supply chain stability, revenue generation, and profitability. Revenue increased by 1%, while Profit Before Tax declined by 18% due to sustained foreign exchange pressures and pricing constraints. In response, the business strengthened operational discipline through enhanced cost management and continuous improvement initiatives, improving efficiency, reducing waste, and increasing agility to protect margins and support reinvestment capacity. Strategic momentum remained strong, anchored by the continued rollout of the Proton brand, including the successful launch of the Proton eMas7 EV in Trinidad and Tobago, supported by a dedicated showroom at Grand Bazaar and the securing of dealership rights across the wider Caribbean. Guyana continued to be a standout performer, delivering exceptional growth of 38% in revenue and 77% in Profit Before Tax, driven by rising demand, portfolio expansion, and the introduction of new brand lines. This performance was further reinforced by strong growth across all divisions, including Commercial (20%),
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Mobility (21%), Hub (62%), and Industrial Sales (43%). The Guyana division also achieved a significant milestone with the award of Bronze Dealer Status from Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE) after just two years, recognising Guyana as the fastest-growing market in Latin America, while also expanding the partnership through the award of dealership rights for Suriname, further strengthening regional expansion. The Aftersales and Service Division remained a core strength, achieving a number one ranking for Ford FIRFT and receiving recognition from Honda and Jaguar Land Rover, underscoring its service excellence and contribution to recurring revenue streams. EV readiness also advanced through targeted investments in training, infrastructure, and diagnostics, while the Europcar partnership was recognised with a Network Development Award, supporting expansion to four regional locations. Looking ahead to 2026, the business is well positioned for continued growth, with further expansion of the Proton EV range expected to sustain momentum and reinforce an
AUTOMOTIVE TRADING AND DISTRIBUTION (continued) innovation-led growth trajectory. In Trading and Distribution, revenue was up for the sixth consecutive year while gross margin percentage also improved for the seventh consecutive year due to improved pricing discipline and product mix. NonCash expenses were up significantly on the prior year due to higher depreciation on our additional facilities as well as 2024 benefiting from a material write-back on provisioning. Additionally, in Trinidad and Tobago, the deterioration in foreign exchange availability necessitated increased use of more expensive cross-currency payments that impacted AMCO’s traditional levels of profitability. The result was a small reduction in overall sector profitability. Revenue growth was driven primarily by our Guyana AMDI (ANSA McAL Distribution Inc.) operation that continued to benefit from strong market demand. Growth in Trinidad and Tobago has slowed dramatically due to lower demand driven by higher basket costs, lower disposable income and higher costs in the alcohol category arising from the increase in tariffs in the 2025 budget. In Barbados, our ongoing efforts in reorganising the business have generated a
higher gross margin despite lower revenue and in conjunction with lower operating costs, produced improved profitability over the prior year. The continued revenue growth requires expanded facilities, and we are progressing the planning and execution of the expansion and upgrades required to support this in all markets. Leadership talent and succession coverage remains strong with Mr. Abdel Ali being appointed as the Sector Head-Designate, to replace the incumbent who retires in mid2026. Mr. Ali was the Managing Director of AMCO for the last 10 years and is succeeded by Mr. David Welch, the former Managing Director at CARIB Brewery. All our metrics of supplier and customer satisfaction are up on the prior year, and we are very pleased that our improved capability was recognised by our trade partners who awarded AMCO the prestigious “Large Supplier of the Year” in their annual Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago awards.
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BANKING AND INSURANCE COUNTRY PRESENCE:
• Trinidad and Tobago • Barbados This segment includes merchant and commercial banking, investment services, and life, property, and casualty insurance. Segment revenue improved by $102 million or 8% to $1,406 million ($1,303 million – 2024). Reportable Segment PBT improved to $295 million, up 39% ($213 million 2024). Against a competitive operating environment, the Banking Sector remained focused on delivering the right financial solutions to our customers while strengthening the value we provide across our businesses. This disciplined approach is reflected in our 2025 financial performance. Our measured approach to growth, with continued emphasis on maintaining appropriate capital adequacy, contributed to a prudent loan-to-deposits ratio of 61% at year end. During 2025, the Sector leveraged digital technology to improve service delivery, strengthen internal operating efficiency, and enhance customer experience. These solutions are being deployed both within our operations and across our customer-facing platforms, as demonstrated by the mobile banking application launched by ANSA Bank Limited in the second half of 2025.
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ANSA Bank Limited continues its progress towards the goal of offering banking solutions that empower individuals and businesses, through a digital, customer-first ethos. Its financial performance for 2025 shows the inherent promise of Trinidad and Tobago’s newest commercial bank as we expand our offering to a wider array of customer segments. ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) Limited continues to play its role in supporting customers and communities with its range of products and services designed to meet the needs of customers in our chosen market segments. As the Barbados economy continues to experience a period of increased activity, we are poised to deliver continuing support to customers and their banking needs. With a team of experienced wealth managers and portfolio professionals, ANSA Wealth Management assumed management of the investment portfolio in 2025, which complements the suite of products and services that are offered by other companies in the Banking Sector, and grew the assets
BANKING AND INSURANCE (continued) under management which consists of the management of assets of institutional investors as well as private wealth clients by 17.5%. The strong growth in the Sector is being achieved while retaining our creditworthiness, as evidenced by CariCRIS reaffirmation of AMBL’s credit ratings of CariAA and ttAA and a “Stable” outlook. The Insurance Sector delivered strong performance in 2025, with profit before taxation of $191 million, which was $48 million, 33% better than the prior year. TATIL and COLFIRE once again saw significant year-over-year improvements in their insurance service results, driven by revenue growth from both new and existing clients, improved underwriting results from specific underwriting improvements, along with reduced claims costs. Based on the most recent public market information, the combined businesses hold approximately 28% of the T&T market share, on a Gross Written Premium Income basis. The integration of the operations of COLFIRE and TATIL is at an advanced stage and we await CBTT’s approval. Our reinsurance captive (Tatil Re:) continues to support the TATIL and COLFIRE reinsurance needs and continues to deliver stable underwriting results in addition to strong investment returns. Trident Insurance in Barbados continues to perform in line with our expectations. As in the case of Trinidad and Tobago, we continue to see revenue growth along with well-controlled claim costs and improved underwriting results. We continue to maintain our Barbados market share of approximately 10%.
In TATIL Life, we continue to grow new business revenue with a key focus on our agency salesforce. Our investment portfolios have performed very well, in the process contributing to our PBT of $98 million. Compared to the prior year, our results have increased by $52 million or 116%. In September 2025, international rating agency A.M. Best affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “A-” (Excellent) of Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Limited (TATIL) (Trinidad and Tobago). The outlook of these credit ratings is stable. “TATIL maintains the strongest level of risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), supported by operating results that have generally been accretive to capital…”. All companies across the Sector continue to be well capitalised and are exceeding capital adequacy requirements. We look forward to the future and the pursuit of the Group’s 2X goal.
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MEDIA, RETAIL SERVICES AND PARENT COMPANY COUNTRY PRESENCE:
• Trinidad and Tobago • Barbados • Guyana • Jamaica • St Lucia • USA This segment—which includes our majority stake in multimedia company Guardian Media Limited (GML), as well as shipping, logistics, purchasing services, and real estate—reported revenues of $91 million, down from $100 million in 2024. The segment recorded a pre-tax loss of $109 million, compared to a $91 million loss in 2024. For the 12 months ended December 31, 2025, Guardian Media Limited (GML) reported a pre-tax loss of $10.6 million, an increased loss relative to the prior year’s loss of $2.9 million. This result was primarily due to a year-over-year decline in revenues by 14% to $83.8 million, as market conditions across the media sector remain challenging. Industry-wide reductions in advertising budgets, the Government’s post-election advertising freeze from mid-May through year’s end, and heightened macroeconomic uncertainty collectively weighed on commercial activity and suppressed advertising activity to below previous and expected levels.
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growth reflects both the scale of GML’s reach and the increasing importance of digital platforms in content distribution and audience engagement. We also strengthened our regional and international presence, receiving more than 20 invitations to cover major global and regional events. At the national level, we continue to lead in news and current affairs coverage while expanding our role in public education, social awareness, and community engagement through multi-platform initiatives.
Through our multi-platform network, GML expanded its audience reach, strengthened regional influence, and advanced initiatives aligned with national priorities. Audience engagement expanded significantly, driven by consistent content delivery, strategic coverage, and a continued focus on relevance across multiple audience segments.
Together, these outcomes reflect a year of growing influence and continued alignment with our role as a leading multimedia solutions provider in the Caribbean. Our retail sector was divested in 2025, in line with our commitment to sharpen focus and maximise shareholder value. These actions allow the Group to streamline the portfolio, redeploy capital, and invest in our core businesses.
Digital platforms remained a key driver of performance, generating millions of video views and sustained audience interaction across social and streaming channels. This
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MEDIA, RETAIL SERVICES AND PARENT COMPANY (continued) route diversions, moderating demand growth and expanding fleet capacity. Despite freight rate volatility, demand for container transport increased by 14% year on year, supporting activity levels across our services. A renewed focus on brokerage in the fourth quarter delivered new customer growth, creating momentum we expect to build throughout 2026. Looking ahead, approval for the establishment of a private warehouse
positions us to expand our service offering as we enter 2026 and strengthen our integrated logistics capabilities. Under Parent Company entities, we had a significant improvement in profits, not having the considerable expense due to foreign exchange losses and professional fees related to the acquisition of BLEACHTECH LLC.
ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT The Group defines risk as the effect of uncertainty on the achievement of its objectives – recognising that such effects may be positive, negative or both, and may give rise to opportunities as well as threats, consistent with ISO 31073:2022. Our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Policy and Risk Standard are aligned with the principles of ISO 31000 and the COSO ERM Framework, providing a robust and adaptable foundation for risk governance across the Group. This dual alignment enables us to apply best-fit risk management practices, tailored to the diverse operating environments of our subsidiaries, while
maintaining a cohesive and integrated enterprise-wide approach. As our ERM framework continues to evolve and mature, the Group remains steadfast in its commitment to continuous improvement. We have embedded a disciplined, standardised methodology through which risks and opportunities are systematically identified, rigorously analysed, and strategically prioritised. This approach enhances the quality, speed, and consistency of decision-making, strengthens organisational resilience, and positions the Group to respond proactively to an increasingly complex and dynamic risk landscape.
Strategic Risk The Group actively manages strategic risk as it relates to both the pursuit of opportunities and the navigation of uncertainties arising from internal and external factors. Following a landmark acquisitive period in 2024, 2025 marked a deliberate phase of portfolio optimisation, including the divestment of the retail division and the successful sale of Standard Distributors Limited. These transactions were executed through a coordinated, risk-informed approach, leveraging cross-functional expertise and external partnerships to ensure disciplined
evaluation and execution. They reflect the Group’s continued focus on optimising its portfolio to deliver sustainable growth and long-term stakeholder value, aligned with its strategic ambitions. Macroeconomic interventions in late 2025 and their continued impact into early 2026 prompted a recalibration of performance expectations, reinforcing the importance of agility, responsiveness, and ongoing stresstesting of the Group’s resilience under varying scenarios.
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Foreign Exchange Liquidity Risk Tightening conditions in foreign exchange markets, particularly the availability of US dollars and other hard currencies, remained a key risk throughout 2025. This environment has direct implications for the Group’s ability to meet international obligations, including creditor commitments and reinsurance liabilities.
The Group continues to mitigate this risk by leveraging the strength of its regional and international operations, alongside long-standing strategic relationships, to secure access to foreign currency and negotiate sustainable, mutually beneficial arrangements.
Investment & Credit Risk Investment and credit risks remain concentrated within the Financial Services Sector and are managed through wellestablished governance structures, including dedicated Investment and Credit Risk Committees. These committees provide ongoing oversight of portfolio quality, balancing risk and return considerations, and monitoring expected
credit losses in accordance with IFRS 9 and regulatory requirements. As at December 31, 2025, all required provisions and impairments have been appropriately recognised in the Group’s consolidated financial statements, reflecting prudent and transparent financial risk management practices.
Cyber Risk & Artificial Intelligence (AI) The Group maintains a heightened focus on cyber risk, recognising the increasing sophistication, frequency, and potential impact of cyber threats across its extensive digital and operational footprint. At the same time, we are actively embracing the opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence to enhance data analytics, operational efficiency, and long-term cost optimisation. This is balanced by a measured
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and responsible approach to managing emerging risks, including governance gaps, data privacy considerations, evolving threat vectors, and third-party dependencies. Our cybersecurity posture continues to be strengthened through ongoing investments in training, system resilience, vulnerability testing, and independent assessments, ensuring that our defences evolve in line with the threat landscape.
Business Continuity Risk The Group adopts an enterprise-wide approach to business continuity, ensuring that critical systems, processes, and resources are supported by robust redundancy and contingency arrangements. Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) are clearly defined and tested to minimise disruption impacts.
In response to geopolitical developments in late 2025, the Group undertook targeted resilience assessments, further enhancing its Business Impact Assessments, Business Continuity Plans, and Disaster Recovery Plans. These efforts will continue as part of our proactive approach to anticipating and preparing for future disruptions.
Talent Risk & Culture Attracting, developing, and retaining talent remains central to the Group’s longterm sustainability. We continue to evolve our talent strategies to reflect changing workforce expectations and the impact of technological advancement.
Our commitment to our core values, combined with ongoing benchmarking and engagement initiatives, supports a culture of inclusivity, operational excellence, and employee well-being, ensuring that our people remain empowered to contribute meaningfully while maintaining a balanced quality of life.
Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) Risk The safety and well-being of all stakeholders remain a top priority. Building on the deployment of our Safety Standards framework, the Group achieved a significant reduction in high-severity incidents in 2025, alongside a substantial decrease in associated losses.
integration, foresight, and resilience. By embedding risk management into strategic and operational decision-making, we continue to strengthen our ability to navigate uncertainty, capture opportunities, and deliver sustained value to our stakeholders.
Enhanced use of data analytics has strengthened our ability to identify trends and proactively address emerging risks, while targeted interventions continue to drive improvements across all safety tiers. Independent audits and second-line oversight reinforce adherence to our Safety Management System, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with best-inclass standards.
As we enter a new era of business, defined by faster change, higher expectations, and greater connectivity, our commitment is straightforward – to protect the trust you place in us and to earn it again each year. With disciplined risk management, clear strategic priorities, and a culture rooted in stewardship, we are positioned not only to manage uncertainty, but to lead through it, creating value that lasts for our employees, customers, shareholders, partners, and the communities we serve.
Lessons learned are actively shared across the Group, supporting a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence. Overall, the Group’s evolving ERM framework reflects a deliberate shift toward greater
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ESG HIGHLIGHTS
Here we highlight some of the ANSA McAL Group’s accomplishments of 2025 in progressing our sustainability agenda. Also highlighted are the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that these are in direct support of.
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BREWING WITH SOLAR ENERGY CARIB Brewery Grenada installed 540 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels that will provide approximately 20% of their electricity needs with 300 kilowatts of solar power. LESS WATER, SAME SHINE ANSA Motors extended their partnership with Eco Wash in Trinidad to ANSA Motors Guyana. Their water-saving car wash solution utilises only two litres of water to wash each car, saving significant volumes of water at both locations. CIRCULAR ECONOMY ANSA Packaging continues to make concerted efforts to increase the volume of glass collected locally for recycling. The number of bars participating in their glass collection programme was increased by more than 100 and the volume of glass collected locally increased by 49% between 2024 and 2025. ACCOUNTING FOR NATURE The Banking Sector, in partnership with the Cropper Foundation, published their second Natural Capital Report in 2025, continuing a pioneering initiative in the English-speaking Caribbean.
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ENHANCING THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE The ANSA McAL Group became the first large-scale enterprise based in the English-speaking Caribbean to launch AI across its Human Resources ecosystem, with the aim of making HRrelated tasks easier for both employees and HR teams. CUSTOMER WELL-BEING ANSA Polymer of ANSA Packaging obtained Food Safety System Certification FSSC 22000 for the first time in 2025. CARIB Trinidad and Tobago also renewed their FSSC 22000, for the first time against the new version 6 which includes new elements of food safety and environmental monitoring controls.
IFRS S1 COMPLIANCE PROGRESS The Group has committed to compliance with the IFRS S1 Sustainability Disclosure Standard. In 2025, through a series of workshops, progress was made with the four most material Sectors: Beverage, Construction, Financial Services (Banking and Insurance) and Manufacturing (Packaging and Utilities). We are proud to share our first-ever IFRS S1 Compliance Progress Report 2025. SUSTAINABILITY IN BUSINESS AWARD For the second consecutive year, the ANSA McAL Group was awarded Sustainability Champion 2025, large company category, by EUROCHAMTT in partnership with the UN Trinidad and Tobago at the Sustainability Champions Awards 2025. ESG REPORTING The Group is pleased to share our second ESG Data Disclosure Report 2025, contained in the Annual Report for the first time, for maximum benefit of stakeholders seeking to understand the impacts of sustainability on financial performance.
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SHARED IMPACT ANSA McAL recognises that the expectations of stakeholders continue to evolve, with current and prospective employees, customers, investors, shareholders and community members becoming increasingly interested in companies that are responsible and sustainable. It is through this lens that we continue to view sustainability at the core of our business practices with an emphasis on measuring our shared impact. A key aspect of making this a reality is our voluntary commitment to pursuing compliance with the IFRS S1 Sustainability Disclosure Standard. Although this standard is not
yet mandatory in the Caribbean region, ANSA McAL acknowledges and supports the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Trinidad and Tobago's (ICATT)’s commitment to “actively work toward adoption of the IFRS S1 and S2 standards in a way that is practical, context-sensitive, and aligned with the country and region’s development goals”. We have already started to see the benefits of pursuing compliance, with enhanced collaboration across key functions and the continuously enhanced integration of sustainability into the way we do business.
IN THIS REPORT WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING: • Sustainability Report: E, S and G updates across the Group
Pages 61-151
• IFRS S1 Sustainability Disclosure Standard Compliance Progress Report
Pages 152-191
• ESG Data Disclosure Report 2025
Pages 192-270
As we continue to pursue our 2X ambition, anchored by our Purpose: Inspiring Better Choices for a Better World, we are acutely aware that the decisions we make today shape what our tomorrow will look like. Our efforts are all closely aligned with our Sustainability Business Priorities. These reports underscore our efforts to disclose transparently in alignment with our Sustainability Business Priority:
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Accountability as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12 – Responsible consumption and production, Target 12.6 to encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle.
SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING PRACTICE
Sustainability Reporting Practice This is the fourth Sustainability Report for the ANSA McAL Group, which provides information on the Group’s environmental, social and governance performance for the period January 1st to December 31st, 2025. Consistent with the IFRS S1 Sustainability Disclosure Standard, we have aligned this report to the general principles of the relevant Industry-Based, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards (see Industry-based Standards Index below). Incorporating the double materiality approach, this report has also been prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards (see Summary GRI Standards Index below and GRI content indices on pages 211, 223, 234, 251, 260, 270).
The four Sectors: Construction, Manufacturing (Utilities and Packaging), Beverage, and Financial Services (Banking and Insurance) worked to compile Sectorspecific ESG data in the updated 2025 ESG Data reporting templates. These data metrics were reviewed to determine readiness for disclosure according to data availability, accuracy and reliability, and a subset of this data has been disclosed in the ESG Data Disclosure Report 2025 on page 192. This report, the second issue of its kind, together with our first ever IFRS S1 Sustainability Disclosure Standard Compliance Progress Report (page 152) demonstrate our commitment to our Sustainability Business Priorities: Impact Stewardship and Accountability.
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SASB INDUSTRY-BASED STANDARDS INDEX Select metrics from the following industry-based SASB® Standards have been reported. ANSA McAL Sector/ Sub-Sector
SASB® Sector
SASB® Industry Standards
SICS®
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Extractive & Minerals Processing
Construction Materials
EM-CM
Resource Transformation
Chemicals
RT-CH
Chemicals
RT-CH
Construction
Manufacturing – Utilities
Resource Transformation
Resource Transformation Manufacturing - Packaging
Extractives & Minerals Processing Resource Transformation
Beverage
Financial Services Insurance
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Containers & Packaging Construction Materials
RT-CP
Financials
Financials Health Care
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- ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited - Bestcrete Aggregates Limited - ANSA Building Solutions Guyana - ANSA Coatings Limited - ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited - Berger Paints Barbados Limited - Berger Paints Jamaica Limited - ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited - ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited
RT-CP
EM-CM
Chemicals
RT-CH
Alcoholic Beverages
FB-AB
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
FB-NB
Chemicals
RT-CH
Food & Beverage
Resource Transformation
Financial Services Banking
Containers & Packaging
Reporting Companies
Asset Management & Custody Activities
FN-AC
Commercial Banks
FN-CB
Consumer Finance
FN-CF
Investment Banking & Brokerage
FN-IB
Insurance
FN-IN
Commercial Banks
FN-CB
Managed Care
HC-MC
- ANSA Polymer - Carib Glass Limited
- Caribbean Development Company/Carib Brewery Limited - Carib Brewery Grenada Limited - Carib Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis Limited - Carib Brewery USA Guyana Breweries Inc. - ANSA Bank Limited - ANSA Merchant Bank Limited - ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) Limited - ANSA Wealth Management Limited - Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Limited - Tatil Life Assurance Limited - Colonial Fire & General Insurance Limited
GRI SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING STANDARDS INDEX Select metrics from the following GRI Standards have been reported. ANSA McAL Sector/ Sub-Sector
GRI Standard
Disclosure Reference
2 - General Disclosures
2-9
Governance Structure and Composition
201 – Economic Performance
201-2
Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change
403 – Occupational Health and Safety
403-2
Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation
403-8
Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system
404-1
Average hours of training per year per employee
404-3
Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
405 - Diversity and Equal Opportunity
405-1
Diversity of governance bodies and employees
2 - General Disclosures
2-9
Governance Structure and Composition
403 – Occupational Health and Safety
403-2
Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation
403-8
Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system
404 - Training and Education
404-3
Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
405 - Diversity and Equal Opportunity
405-1
Diversity of governance bodies and employees
416 – Customer Health and Safety
416- 2
Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services
417 – Marketing and Labelling
417-2
Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labelling
Construction 404 - Training and Education
Manufacturing
(Utilities)
Disclosure
Reporting Companies - ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited - Bestcrete Aggregates Limited - ANSA Building Solutions Guyana - ANSA Coatings Limited - ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited - Berger Paints Barbados Limited - Berger Paints Jamaica Limited
- ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited - ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited
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GRI Standard
Disclosure Reference
2 - General Disclosures
2-9
Governance Structure and Composition
GRI 403 – Occupational Health and Safety
403-2
Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation
403-8
Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system
GRI 404 - Training and Education
404-3
Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
405 - Diversity and Equal Opportunity
405-1
Diversity of governance bodies and employees
Manufacturing (Packaging)
2 - General Disclosures
2-9
Governance Structure and Composition
303 – Water and Effluents 2018
303-2
Management of water discharge-related impacts
403-2
Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation
403-5
Worker training on occupational health and safety
403-6
Promotion of worker health
403-7
Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships
404 - Training and Education
404-3
Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
405 - Diversity and Equal Opportunity
405-1
Diversity of governance bodies and employees
417 – Marketing and Labelling
417-1
Requirements for product and service information and labelling
403 – Occupational Health and Safety Beverage
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Reporting Companies - ANSA Polymer Limited - Carib Glassworks Limited
- Caribbean Development Company/Carib Brewery Limited - Carib Brewery Grenada Limited - Carib Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis Limited - Carib Brewery USA - Guyana Breweries Inc.
ANSA McAL Sector/ Sub-Sector
GRI Standard
Financial Services – Insurance
Disclosure
2-9
Governance Structure and Composition
401-1
New employee hires and employee turnover
404-1
Average hours of training per year per employee
404-3
Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
405 - Diversity and Equal Opportunity
405-1
Diversity of governance bodies and employees
2 - General Disclosures
2-9
Governance Structure and Composition
201 – Economic Performance
201-2
Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change
404 - Training and Education
404-3
Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
405 - Diversity and Equal Opportunity
405-1
Diversity of governance bodies and employees
2 - General Disclosures
Financial Services – Banking
Disclosure Reference
404 - Training and Education
Reporting Companies
- ANSA Bank Limited - ANSA Merchant Bank Limited - ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) Limited - ANSA Wealth Management Limited
- Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Limited (TATIL) - Tatil Life Assurance Limited - Colonial Fire & General Insurance Limited
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SUSTAINABILITY
AS A TOP PRIORITY For the second consecutive year, ANSA McAL was recognised as the Overall Sustainability Champion 2025, Large Companies, at EUROCHAMTT’s Annual Sustainability Champion Awards. The Group stood out because of our commitment to, and progress made towards, compliance with the IFRS S1 Sustainability Disclosure Standard, among several other ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability across the Group. Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, was joined by Natalie Bibby, Corporate Sustainability Specialist, and Sarah Inglefield, Head of Marketing and External Communication, and a team of female sustainability professionals from across the Sectors to accept the accolade on behalf of the Group at the awards ceremony in May 2025. We are proud to have been recognised for the third year in a row by EUROCHAMTT for our sustainability efforts. This award further demonstrates the importance of Responsible Governance as we continue to chart the way towards a more sustainable future for all.
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In 2025, ANSA McAL Limited was the official sponsor of the Women in Leadership (WIL) 2025 Networking and Cocktail Reception, hosted by the University of the West Indies – Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business (UWI-ALJGSB).
This sponsorship aligns with the Group’s broader commitment to advancing inclusive leadership and reflects a key pillar of ANSA McAL’s People Strategy – creating equitable pathways to leadership for all, as well as our Sustainability Business Priority – Equality. Speaking at the event, Amy Lazzari, Chief People and Culture Officer at ANSA McAL Limited, said, “This partnership with UWI-ALJGSB aligns with our People Strategy, focused on building a culture where leadership potential is recognised and nurtured across all levels. Therefore, supporting this networking reception was an intentional investment from ANSA McAL in supporting people, driving performance and influencing culture.” This initiative was one of several actions within ANSA McAL’s Culture Strategy, which prioritises equal opportunity, promotes diverse perspectives, and embeds inclusive leadership at decision-making tables. An embodiment of the prioritisation of Equality, was the appointment of Ms. Leesa Murally as Managing Director CARIB Brewery Limited in November 2025. She is the first female to be appointed to this role in the history of the Brewery and we celebrate this milestone. Known for her people-centred leadership style, Leesa is recognised for driving continuous
improvement initiatives, fostering datadriven decision-making, and reinforcing governance and cybersecurity across the organisation. As the Group continues to chart its course towards 2X, a keen focus on People and Communities is critical to our success. The Group’s HR team spearheaded many stewardship and talent development initiatives. Recognising that good leadership is key, our business leaders were assessed against core leadership competencies and each provided with a personalised development roadmap. To enhance the talent development goals of the Group, the Hay Method of job evaluation was deployed in the Banking Sector as a pilot project. The Sector has already reported experiencing the benefits of strengthened decisionmaking, increased equity and improved clarity around roles and responsibilities. The ANSA McAL Group took a bold step with Purposeful Investing in 2025 in shaping the future of work, becoming the first large-scale enterprise based in the English-speaking Caribbean to launch AI across its Human Resources ecosystem. This includes an AI-powered digital assistant/ chatbot as well as Generative AI within our current Human Capital Management (HCM) platform. The Chatbot serves to provide
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quick, on-demand support for HR-related questions. The Generative AI streamlines HR processes, making tasks faster and easier for both our HR teams and employees. Another significant investment with purpose in 2025 was the launch of ANSA Bank’s award-winning Mobile App, marking a major step in its mission to deliver faster, simpler, and more customer-focused banking. With features like 15-minute account sign-ups, quick transfers, and the ability to apply for loans directly from a phone, the app puts convenience and control into the hands of customers, making banking easier and more accessible. “Our ambition was never to simply join the industry, but to reshape it,” said Savon Persad, Managing Director of ANSA Bank. “This app reflects a commitment to putting customers first and reimagining the way they are served.” The ANSA McAL Group continues to integrate sustainability into the way we do business. Our goal is to have the two so seamlessly integrated that it evolves
into simply being the way we work. We are proud to share our fourth annual Sustainability Report and second annual ESG Data Disclosure Report which highlight the progress we have made in 2025 across the Group in the diverse industries in which we operate. We invite you to learn more about our sustainability initiatives across the Sectors in the following Environmental, Social and Governance sections. As we progress the sustainability agenda and work towards IFRS S1 compliance, we will be evolving our Sector-specific ESG Aspirations to ESG Targets starting with four of our Sectors: Beverage, Construction, Financial Services (Banking and Insurance) and Manufacturing (Utilities and Packaging). Learn also about how we are progressing towards IFRS S1 compliance in our first-ever IFRS S1 Sustainability Disclosure Standard Compliance Progress Report and about our measured impact in our second ESG Data Disclosure Report.
REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT As part of our ongoing commitment to our stakeholders and to continuous improvement, we welcome your feedback on our fourth consecutive Sustainability Report. Please email us at: sustainability@ansamcal.com.
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Our environmental commitments are in support of the following seven United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION
INVESTING IN GREEN ENERGY SOLAR
MONTE PLATA PARK, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
WIND
TILAWIND SOUTH AMERICA WIND FARM, COSTA RICA 2023
75,833
2023
45,445
2024
58,502
2024
62,844
2025
71,428
2025
95,283 RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY GENERATED (MWH) CARIBBEAN SOLAR PARK AND WIND FARM The increase in solar power in 2025 as compared to 2024 was due to the commissioning of Phase II of the Monte Plata Park in July 2024. The increase in wind power is attributed to an increase in wind speeds as compared to 2024.
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These investments are in direct support of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy, Target 7.2 – to increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
GROUP SITES WITH SOLAR POWER In 2025, CARIB Brewery Grenada installed 540 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the rooftop of the Brewery’s main office facility. Commissioned in November 2025, the panels will power the main offices and production facilities, providing approximately 20% of the Brewery’s electricity needs. The solar PV system is designed to improve energy efficiency and
reduce operating costs while meaningfully lowering carbon emissions associated with electricity consumption. By generating clean, renewable energy on-site, CARIB Brewery strengthens its resilience and contributes to a more sustainable future for Grenada. In 2025, the solar panels generated 60,915 KWH of power.
SOLAR ENERGY (KWH) 2023
2024
2025
41,000
42,244
56,191
There are
10
solar-powered LED
In 2024, the panels were
light fixtures at the
not operating at maximum
warehouse, the power of
capacity due to minor
which is not specifically
damage that has since been
measured.
repaired.
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SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE In 2025 our Banks continued to deepen their sustainability work with the “ANSA Bank & ANSA Merchant Bank Green Finance for the Agriculture Sector in Trinidad and Tobago” project. The three-year project, started in 2024, is funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) under their EcoMicro scheme. The aim of the project is to advance the Banks’ understanding of their Natural Capital risks, and to assist in the development of sustainable financing options – especially in the agriculture sector.
support sustainable agricultural practices among small and medium-sized farmers in Trinidad and Tobago. • Completion of a baseline quantification of the Natural Capital impacts and risks associated with the Banks’ Trinidad and Tobago-based financial portfolios (lending and investment). This information was utilised to prepare a Natural Capital Risk Assessment framework and draft a Natural Capital strategy to support the design of sustainable financial products.
In 2025, with technical support provided through the IDB, the Banks progressed the project in two areas: • Development of a financing framework to
BREWING WITH RECAPTURED CO2 CARIB Breweries in St. Kitts and Nevis and in Trinidad and Tobago recapture the carbon dioxide (CO2) generated during the fermentation process for
reuse. This reduces the volume of purchased CO2 at both breweries, which lowers production costs and reduces emissions.
Recaptured CO2 (KGs)
Increase the volume of CO2 recovered annually
2023
2024
2025
St. Kitts and Nevis
72,540
46,338
47,632
Trinidad and Tobago
422,624
101,914
264,670
The Beverage Sector continues to progress plans for replacement of the CO2 recovery system at CARIB Brewery Trinidad and Tobago. The volume of CO2 captured in 2025 was higher than the previous year due to downtime of the recovery unit in 2024. Repairs were completed in February 2025 which allowed the system to function at a higher capacity. In 2025, the tendering process was completed and a provider selected. Defining the specifications of the engineering design commenced in 2025
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and work is expected to start in 2026, with commissioning in 2027. This ESG aspiration is in direct alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Target 9.4 – upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes.
FUELLING UP WITH GREENER ENERGY COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) In 2025, ANSA Motors converted 255 vehicles to CNG fuel. CNG is a cheaper, greener, and more efficient alternative to the traditional petrol and diesel fuels for vehicles. ANSA Motors installs conversion kits for vehicles to run on a dual fuel system – CNG and either petrol or diesel, allowing customers to save money and protect the environment, but with flexibility for when
circumstances do not permit a visit to a CNG refuelling station. ANSA Motors also sells vehicles that come outfitted with dual CNGdiesel systems. The trend suggests that there is less interest in the CNG fuel option as the popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles increases. In support of this trend, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago also implemented
AUTOMOTIVE ESG ASPIRATION: Conversion of additional commercial delivery units to CNG fuel
a waiver of Customs Duty, Value Added Tax (VAT) and Online Purchase Tax on Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers and accessories, effective January 1st, 2025.
TWO SECTOR COMPANIES IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO HAVE CNG-FUELLED VEHICLES: Sector
No. vehicles
% Fleet
Beverage
29
18%
Media
10
77%
HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES ANSA Motors and ANSA Mobility both offer hybrid and electric vehicles in their sales and rentals portfolios. In addition to the hybrid-electric in the portfolio (Honda HR-V and City Hybrid; Proton X90
and Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover) in 2025, ANSA Motors Trinidad launched the Proton eMAS 7, their first fully electric SUV, and unveiled their EV showroom at the City of Grand Bazaar.
ANSA Motors Sales 2025 Hybrid & Electric Vehicles
ANSA Mobility Fleet 2025 Hybrid
Trinidad and Tobago
26%
20%
Barbados
25%
9%
Guyana
8%
41%
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCREASING PLANT EFFICIENCY As part of an ongoing drive to enhance energy efficiency, ANSA McAL Chemicals (Trinidad) completed a plant upgrade in October 2025. The upgrade was done to increase the capacity of the plant and reduce the energy used per unit in production. The power factor efficiency will be reviewed in 2026.
to advance the potential project options identified. At the BLEACHTECH plant in Virginia, hydrogen is captured and sold to an adjacent third party that purifies it to meet fuel-cell grade specifications and compresses it to make it suitable for energy use.
ENERGY EFFICIENT OFFICES
The BLEACHTECH plants in the United States completed an LED lighting project to update and replace all existing fixtures. ANSA Chemicals also continued their efforts to define a hydrogen capture project that can utilise the 650Kg of hydrogen that is vented from the plant daily. A feasibility study was completed in 2025 in partnership with the National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago, and discussions are ongoing
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Following on from the energy audit conducted in 2024 at COLFIRE’s head office in Port of Spain, initiatives implemented to reduce energy usage resulted in a 28% reduction in energy usage between 2024 and 2025.
CHEMICALS ESG ASPIRATION: ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited (Trinidad) aims to increase plant energy efficiency by: • Running the plant at a higher capacity setting (lower energy per unit) • Reviewing the power factor efficiency
LIGHTING UP WITH LEDS
In 2025, ANSA Motors Trinidad completed the conversion of all showroom lighting to LED for power savings. The Real Estate Sector installed LED light fixtures in the following locations: TATIL Building 10th & 11th Floors for ANSA McAL Head Office, Ground Floor ANSA Centre POS for ANSA Bank Limited Head Office, and 20 St. Vincent St. POS for ANSA Motors.
QUANTIFYING AND REDUCING GHG EMISSIONS QUANTIFYING GHG EMISSIONS Carib Glassworks has attained the SBTi Abatement Roadmap Badge, marking a significant milestone in their climate action journey. This badge signifies the successful development of an abatement strategy that outlines defined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reduction measures aligned to their approved science-based target. The roadmap demonstrates ANSA Packaging’s commitment to translating ambition into action. This achievement was made possible through collaboration with their suppliers under the
Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition – SLOCT Supplier Collaborative programme, reinforcing the critical role of supplier engagement in addressing value-chain emissions and working toward collective decarbonisation. As part of the programme, ANSA Packaging’s Lead Engineer and Sustainability Officer completed the SLOCT Abatement course to enable them to lead the ANSA Packaging team in developing their abatement roadmap. This phase completes step 4 of the 5-step process defined by SLOCT, the final step of which is disclosure.
PACKAGING ESG ASPIRATION: • Establish long-term reduction targets.
REDUCED CFC EMISSIONS The Real Estate Sector has now completed the conversion of all air conditioning (AC) units to R410 gas (from R22) with the change-out of 2 AC units at the Honda Building in Port of Spain for ANSA Motors, thus completing this aspect of the aspiration. This was in accordance with the national efforts to eliminate hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
which are harmful to the ozone layer as per the Montreal Protocol to which Trinidad and Tobago is a committed party. No 5T HVAC units required replacing in 2025, hence there was no activity for this ESG aspiration in 2025, but the Real Estate Sector continues to target this on an as-needs basis.
REAL ESTATE ESG ASPIRATION: • Convert all AC units to R410 gas to reduce CFC emissions. • Replace HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air) to units with controls as required for improved energy efficiency – units <5T that are at end of their useful life and all new units purchased.
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WATER AND MARINE RESOURCES WATER CONSERVATION
BREWING WITH LESS WATER BEVERAGE ESG ASPIRATION: • Reduction in water consumption.
With water as a key ingredient, CARIB Brewery Trinidad and Tobago continued working towards improved water management. This aspiration is in direct alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 – Clean water and sanitation, Target 6.4, which aims to increase water use efficiency and ensure sustainable water use. A key aspect of the strategy is the development and installation of a Water Reclamation Facility to improve water use efficiency and wastewater quality. The following actions were taken in 2025: • Phase 1: Engagement of a consultant to assess compound effluent and recommend a wastewater treatment solution. •
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Phase 2: Definition of scope of work for a design-build contract, including design, procurement, supply, construction, function testing, training and handover of the Water Reclamation Facility. The tender was launched in 2025, with a March 2026 deadline.
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HARVESTING RAINWATER Bestcrete in Trinidad continued to maintain its rainwater harvesting system. The filtered rainwater was used for roadway dust suppression and flushing toilets, reducing the reliance on the utility freshwater supply for these activities. At Berger Paints Barbados, a rainwater harvesting system was also maintained, with the collected water used for flushing toilets.
installation at the Chaguanas branch has mitigated the effect of flooding by reducing run-off. The collected rainwater was stored and used to wash vehicles, which resulted in reduced potable water usage. The San Fernando branch, which often experienced water shortages, was less reliant on water deliveries, with the rainwater collected being used to wash vehicles.
In 2025, ANSA Motors Trinidad has seen the benefits of the rainwater harvesting systems installed at their Chaguanas and San Fernando locations in 2024. The
The company also installed a tank level monitoring system that allows for better water management.
LESS WATER, SAME SHINE ANSA Motors Trinidad (Ford, Port of Spain location) continued their partnership with Eco Wash, a company that provides a watersaving vehicle wash solution utilising only two litres of water to wash each automobile. This partnership was extended to ANSA
Motors Guyana in 2025. At both locations, the vehicles from the Mobility Fleet, rentals and the service department are washed by Eco Wash, saving a significant amount of water with each cleaning.
There were no new construction works undertaken in 2025. However, there were renovations done to existing buildings which incorporated ESG best practices into its design and build out. The Real Estate Sector installed 46 water-efficient sanitary fixtures across three Group locations in 2025: • ANSA Motors, Port of Spain
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• Abel Building Solutions
6
• ANSA McAL Head Office
12
- ANSA Bank - ANSA Centre POS
8
REAL ESTATE ESG ASPIRATION: Installation of water-efficient sanitary fixtures – new buildings and as required in existing buildings.
Sustainability remains a priority for the Real Estate Sector, for new projects to ensure sustainable development.
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SUPPORTING CLEAN WATER IN THE CARIBBEAN & USA Since 2024, the Utilities Sector has been operating three Chlor-Alkali plants: ANSA Chemicals in Trinidad (the sole producer in the English-speaking Caribbean) and BLEACHTECH LLC which comprises two plants – one in Seville, Ohio and the other in Petersburg, Virginia. These plants provide products in direct support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 — Clean Water and Sanitation, in the Caribbean.
USA: Seville, Ohio and the other in Petersburg, Virginia and markets served: Seville, Ohio markets: • Indiana • Michigan • New York • Ohio • Pennsylvania Petersburg, Virginia markets: • Alabama • Maryland • Missouri • North Carolina • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia
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The Caribbean market expanded to include The Bahamas in 2025. ANSA Chemicals also maintained its position as the key supplier of liquid chlorine to the Water and Sewerage Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (WASA), and is the sole supplier of chlorine requirements to the National Water Commission (NWC) of Jamaica via ANSA Chemicals Jamaica.
Caribbean market: • Antigua and Barbuda • Aruba • Bahamas • Barbados • Dominica • Grenada • Guyana • Jamaica • Montserrat • Puerto Rico • Suriname • St. Vincent and the Grenadines • St. Lucia • St. Kitts and Nevis • Trinidad and Tobago
RESOURCE USE AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY CARIB Brewery runs a returnable packaging system with three types of packaging that are reusable: glass bottles, plastic crates, and cardboard crates. The packaging is collected and reused at three of the four breweries: Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada and St. Kitts and Nevis. In 2025, at CARIB Brewery Trinidad and Tobago, a bottle return campaign was developed to incentivise bottle returns while raising awareness of the benefits of reducing, reusing and recycling waste. The campaign was promoted across both traditional and digital media. Over a period of five years (20202025) the Brewery has successfully increased the amount of packaging that is returned. The percentage of bottles returned has increased incrementally from 75% in 2020 to 83% in 2025. In 2025, crate returns stood at 95%. CARIB Trinidad and Tobago also successfully transitioned the local Smirnoff ICE from one-way to a
returnable packaging model. The technical adjustments to the line were completed and the line commissioned in September 2025. In Grenada, the return rate was 87% for bottles and plastic crates. For CARIB St. Kitts and Nevis, the return rate for 2025 was 68% for bottles and 41% for plastic crates. The Breweries in Trinidad and Tobago, St. Kitts and Nevis and Grenada also have draft beer available in reusable kegs typically used by restaurants and bars across the islands. Across the three breweries there are more than 2,700 reusable kegs in rotation, adding to the breweries’ sustainable packaging offerings. The Beverage Sector’s returnable packaging business model is in direct alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12 – Responsible consumption and production, Target 12.5, – to substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
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RECYCLING GLASS AND PLASTIC ANSA Packaging is a key player in the well-established circular economy at the Beverage Sector. They produce and recycle CARIB Brewery’s glass bottles at Carib Glassworks and their plastic crates at ANSA
Polymer. Carib Glassworks, the only glass recycling plant in the English-speaking Caribbean, also produces glass bottles and containers for a wide variety of local and international customers.
Recycled glass used in manufacturing new glass
2023
2024
2025
Locally collected cullet (MT)
1,671
1,675
2,498
23,000
26,010
38,456
61%
41%
52%
Total cullet (MT) (including locally collected) % from recycled content of total material used
MORE RECYCLED CONTENT USED IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS MEANS: • Less energy required in production • Less raw materials extraction • Less waste reaching the nation’s landfills Carib Glassworks of ANSA Packaging continued their drive to increase the amount of glass collected locally, which further enhances the benefits of using recycled glass (cullet) to manufacture new glass by reducing the amount of foreign exchange required to import cullet. They succeeded with a significant increase of 49% between 2024 and 2025. Efforts were focused on the
key theme of partnership. These ongoing efforts are in direct alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12 – Responsible consumption and production, Target 12.5 – to substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
PACKAGING ESG ASPIRATION: Increase the volume of cullet collected through local recycling efforts for use in the manufacturing process.
EDUCATING THE YOUTH ABOUT WHY RECYCLING IS IMPORTANT Through a continued partnership with Trinidad and Tobago Solid Waste Management Company (SWMCOL), ANSA Packaging visited Fatima
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College to raise awareness and promote environmental sustainability through meaningful discussion. The open lecture session included the environmental
clubs and senior students and teachers who are interested in learning more about circular economies.
GETTING TO THE SOURCE OF GLASS In 2025, ANSA Packaging increased the number of bars participating in their glass collection programme by 104. The partnership with the distributor Brydens and their supplier Diageo, established in 2023, continued to be fruitful, with 41MT of glass being collected from bars such as Tipsy Ibis, Fitt Street and Wing It, to name a few. This, together with Carib Glassworks’ continued presence in Carnival parties and the system for collection from Carnival bands such as Yuma, Tribe, Ronnie & Caro and Spirit Mas, as well as collection from other events throughout the year, resulted in the recovery of 27MT of glass for recycling, which would have otherwise been sent to our local landfills. In 2024, the annual total collected from Carnival and events was 4MT, so this is a significant increase that
highlights the success of the efforts made in 2025. Carib Glassworks also has glass recycling bins at most ANSA McAL locations as part of the Group’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Initiative. The best performing recycle bin is the one stationed at TATIL Building, with employees and building occupants from across the compound – which includes two neighbouring buildings – regularly bringing in glass for recycling. ANSA Polymer collects CARIB crates that are no longer suitable for use and grinds them for reuse. Crates from the CARIB Breweries in both Trinidad and Tobago and St. Kitts and Nevis are used in the process. In 2025, crates were manufactured using 29% regrind on average.
Plastic regrind used for manufacturing new crates
2024
2025
Total (MT)
705
397
% from recycled content of total material used
48%
29%
In 2025, ANSA Chemicals was the Subsidiary that performed best in the Group’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle initiative in the collection of plastic crates and glass bottles for return to CARIB Brewery Trinidad and Tobago. AMCO recycled 78 pallets of cardboard cases with a local recycling service provider in 2025. This new initiative directed a significant volume of waste away from the nation’s landfills and turned what would be waste into a valuable resource.
The Group also conducted a tendering exercise in 2025 and selected a vendor to provide recycling services at Head Office and some of the Subsidiaries that did not already have recycling in place. Bins and signage were distributed, and site visits conducted in preparation for commencement of the service in 2026. This includes recycling of plastic and paper.
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USING RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY REUSING PLASTIC At ANSA Polymer, all efforts are made to reduce waste from the plastic production process. Excess material produced with each product, called flash, as well as rejected bottles, together called scrap material, is ground and reused as a raw material.
Flash used to manufacture new bottles and buckets (MT)
2024 244*
*Note that the 2024 figure has been corrected to exclude the regrind used to manufacture crates which is now reported separately
REUSING CONCRETE AND CLAY At the Construction Sector’s concrete and clay block plants, nonconforming blocks are recycled. At Bestcrete, broken concrete blocks are crushed and utilised in the manufacture of new blocks. At the clay plant, waste cuts from the process are included in the preparation of raw materials for manufacture of new blocks. Both plants use broken blocks for ground fill internally and for sales to external customers.
2,553 MT of concrete waste material was reused. 6,918 MT of clay waste cuts were recycled in 2025 Comparably, in 2024, 4,551MT of concrete material was reused in the process. The significant decrease in the volume of waste used for recycling is due to a major reduction in the total waste produced, thanks to efforts to improve the quality of production through enhanced maintenance and efficiency of the plant.
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In 2025, the Construction Sector started measuring the volume of waste clay cuts in March. Efforts to recycle resulted in 74% of the clay waste cuts being reintroduced into the production process. The clay cuts must be dried to remove moisture to be suitable for use as a raw material.
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UPCYCLING & RECYCLING WASTE OUTPUTS SPENT GRAINS FOR FARMERS from local landfills and sold or distributed to farmers as a low-cost additive to supplement animal feed.
A portion of the spent malt grains from CARIB Breweries in Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago is diverted CARIB Brewery
Spent malt grains sold/donated to farmers (kg) 2023
2024
2025
Grenada
442,248
418,929
441,048
St. Kitts and Nevis
1,090,374
959,000
962,816
Trinidad and Tobago
867,500
490,150
285,990
The reduction in malt grains sent to farmers in Trinidad and Tobago is due to the need to replace the drying equipment which was not functional since October 2025. Due to the impact that the production equipment cleaning process has on the water effluent quality, CARIB Brewery Trinidad and Tobago began looking into alternative options to reuse the spent grains. Head, External and Legal Affairs, Mr. Sean Griffith, and the Master Brewer himself, Mr. Atiba Rique, had the privilege of meeting with Prof. Pathmanathan Umaharan, Director of the UWI Cocoa Research Centre, and Prof. John J. Forrer, Director of the Institute for
Corporate Responsibility at the George Washington University School of Business. The discussion focused on innovative ways to maximise the value of the Brewery’s spent grain by converting it into biochar, a remarkable solution that not only improves soil health and fertility for farmers by enhancing nutrient retention and waterholding capacity, but can also reduce the Brewery’s carbon footprint. Even more, biochar plays a critical role in carbon sequestration, helping to mitigate climate change by locking away carbon that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere.
RECYCLING WASTE SOLVENT To reduce the output of production waste, ANSA Coatings runs a solvent recovery plant. The system filters spent solvent and produces clean solvent which can be used again as a raw material. The plant processed 2,860 gallons (52 drums) of clean solvent in 2025. With a 50% recovery rate, resulting in 1,435 gallons (26 drums) of clean solvent being attained. The
reduced volume of solvent recovered as compared to 2024 (2,475 gallons) was due to maintenance challenges with the unit with respect to the quality of internal parts and difficulties in spare parts sourcing. The waste sludge removed from the plant is sent to an approved and responsible waste management service provider for safe handling and disposal.
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REUSING AND RECYCLING CONTAINERS AND PARTS At BLEACHTECH, empty Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC), drums and other industrial containers are returned by customers and either reused internally on site or sent to third-party companies that reuse them. They
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also send old pumps, motors and piping to a scrap metal company to recycle the waste metal. In some cases, piping and other parts are used to make storage stands for small items on site.
POLLUTION REDUCTION REDUCING WASTE
RECYCLING USED OIL
In the Automotive and Construction Sectors, used oil was collected and returned to the original provider or sent to a service provider that consolidates and exports it to an international refinery. ANSA Motors returned over
15,000 gallons of
REDUCING SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
In 2025, ANSA McAL Head Office continued to encourage employees to use reusable glassware and bottles and limited the purchase of singleuse plastic bottles. As part of the renovation of the Head Office space, new water coolers were installed that count the number of plastic bottles saved, encouraging employees to keep up the good habit.
used oil in 2025.
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NATURE CLEAN-UPS INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP ANSA Packaging led a group of more than 100 volunteers to Pool 2 at the Caura River in September 2025 to remove trash so that visitors could enjoy the natural environment as it should be enjoyed. Volunteers from across the Group’s Sectors and Head Office showed up to work together and do their part. Six-hundred and eighty-seven pounds of waste (5,948 individual items) were removed
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from the site. Waste was segregated during collection and the glass, plastic and aluminium collected were sent to be recycled. CARIB Brewery USA also continued with their monthly beach clean-ups, volunteering one hour of their time on a Saturday every month. They recovered 82kg of trash from Florida’s Cocoa Beach in 2025.
BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS
THE CARIBBEAN NATURAL CAPITAL HUB The Banking Sector, together with the Cropper Foundation, produced their second Natural Capital Report - for the year 2024 in November 2025. Building on the first report, the publication deepens the analysis of how the Banking Sector’s lending and investment portfolios interact with and depend on natural capital, helping to identify biodiversity and ecosystem-related risks and opportunities within financial decisionmaking. As the first private-sector-led natural capital reporting initiative of its kind in the region, the report advances the integration of naturerelated considerations into banking strategy and contributes to developing a regional knowledge base on how financial institutions can measure, value and manage their impacts and dependencies on nature. The insights generated through this work have directly informed the Banking Sector’s Sustainability Strategy for 2026 and beyond, strengthening the integration of nature-related risk, opportunity and impact considerations into the Group’s long-term business and financing decisions.
The report, titled Nature in Balance, marks a significant milestone in the Caribbean Natural Capital Hub journey, as it dives deeper into the impacts of the Banks’ portfolios on natural capital, with some key data presented: •
Relative Natural Capital impacts of the Banks’ portfolios by Sector (as a percentage) • Relative intensity of environmental impacts by Sector (as a percentage) • Financed emissions for T&T-based Banks and each Bank’s relative contribution based on portfolios • Natural Capital risks associated with the Banks’ financing (Trinidad and Tobago portfolios)
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Selected environmental performance metrics for the Banks
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A regional perspective on Natural Capital reporting – companies’ rating of their knowledge of natural capital impacts and sustainability terms and concepts
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THE CARIBBEAN NATURAL CAPITAL HUB ANSA MERCHANT BANK AND ANSA BANK LAUNCH THEIR SECOND NATURAL CAPITAL REPORT DURING AMCHAMTT’S HSSE CONFERENCE In November 2025, the Banks took a meaningful step forward on their sustainability journey with the launch of their second Natural Capital Report at the Hyatt during AMCHAM T&T’s HSSE Conference. For the team at the ANSA Merchant Bank Limited Banking Group, this report goes beyond just numbers and frameworks, by weaving the Natural Capital approach into how they make business decisions every day. It’s how they live their values and make choices that protect what matters most, our environment and our communities. The event began with Managing Director, Stephen Grell, explaining why sustainability is central to their vision for the future. Natalie Bibby, Corporate Sustainability Specialist at ANSA McAL Group, spoke passionately about how strong ESG reporting and IFRS S1 compliance help businesses manage risk responsibly. Keisha Garcia, the Banks’ former ESG Natural Capital Lead, walked the audience through the key findings of the report and reminded them that understanding environmental risks through a Natural Capital lens is essential to building resilience for generations to come. The presentations were followed by a panel discussion: “Future-proofing Business: ESG and Environmental Risk.” Sarita Parsad, Head of Legal and Compliance at TATIL, and Jeremy Haynes, Head of Origination for ANSA Merchant Bank, shared insights into the importance of considering environmental risks in the Financial Services Sector – Insurance and Banking respectively.
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We invite you to read the Natural Capital Report 2024 and join us in creating a future where progress and preservation go hand in hand: https://tt.ansamerchantbank.com/wpcontent/uploads/2025/11/ANS03-RM-AMBLNatural-Capital-Report-2024.pdf BANKING ESG ASPIRATION: Full integration of the Natural Capital Risk Assessment Framework into AMBL’s and ANSA Bank’s operations.
In 2025, using the results of the baseline quantification of Natural Capital impacts and risks associated with the Banks’ financial portfolios, the Banks’ prepared a preliminary Natural Capital Risk Assessment Framework. The framework is designed to support the Banks’ sustainable lending efforts in the commercial and corporate spaces.
QUARRY REHABILITATION The ANSA McAL Group operates three licensed quarries in Trinidad for sourcing raw materials locally for use in the manufacturing of glass bottles, concrete and clay blocks in the Packaging and Construction Sectors respectively. Both Sectors are committed to responsible operations, including land rehabilitation and biodiversity conservation at the quarries they manage. This approach is in direct alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15 – Life on Land, Target 15.2 – promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt
Quarry
deforestation, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation globally. ANSA Packaging hosted a rehabilitation exercise at the sand quarry in Matura in Trinidad in October 2025. Eight-two volunteers from across five Sectors of the Group and Head Office, accompanied by some NGO representatives, successfully planted 300 trees indigenous to Matura. This included efforts to replant some of the areas that were planted in 2024 but did not thrive as expected. This is why the new acreage replanted in 2025 is less than 2024 (7 acres).
Clay quarry Longdenville Trinidad
Sand quarry Matura Trinidad
Sand quarry Matura Trinidad
Raw Materials & Clay for clay block Sand and gravel products: manufacturing for concrete block manufacturing
Sand for glass manufacturing
Group company:
ABEL
Bestcrete
Carib Glassworks
Rehabilitation began
2013
2021
2019
2025 progress:
12 acres
1.5 acres
4 acres
Total progress:
61 acres
8.5 acres
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Our social commitments are in support of the following six United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
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IMPACT
POWERED BY PEOPLE
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2025 marked a pivotal step in the evolution of the Human Resources function at ANSA McAL. Guided by Stewardship, People and Impact, we strengthened:
STEWARDSHIP Accountability, responsibility, and long-term value creation through strong leadership ownership.
LEADERSHIP Building leadership capability and strengthening accountability across the Group.
ALIGNMENT Directly linking people initiatives and HR investments to enterprise outcomes and performance.
CAPABILITY Targeted talent development and organisational learning to support sustained growth.
FUTURE-READINESS Organisational development, digital innovation, and design to prepare the Group for what’s next.
Central to this progress was the reimagining of the Corporate Head Office HR function into Centres of Excellence, enabling clearer accountability, stronger analytics and closer alignment across Talent, Rewards and HR Operations. Anchored in Stewardship, this
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model elevated HR from functional delivery to strategic impact, strengthening execution across the Group and ensuring people strategy directly supported ANSA McAL’s growth agenda.
HOW THESE VALUES WERE LIVED OUT FROM A GROUP-WIDE STANDPOINT PIONEERING AI IN HR: A FIRST FOR THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING CARIBBEAN In 2025, ANSA McAL became the first largescale enterprise in the English-speaking Caribbean to launch Artificial Intelligence across its Human Resources ecosystem, marking a defining milestone in the Group’s digital and cultural transformation. Embedded within its Human Capital Management platform, an AI-powered digital assistant and advanced Generative AI capabilities are reshaping how employees and leaders engage with work. Team members can now access real-time HR support, personalised learning pathways, and career insights through intuitive, conversational tools, while leaders leverage AI-driven analytics to enhance recruitment, performance management, and succession planning.
By automating routine processes and accelerating decision-making, the initiative increases agility, strengthens talent alignment, and enables HR teams to focus on strategic priorities. Delivered in collaboration with HRIZONS, a leading SAP SuccessFactors partner, this launch reflects more than technological advancement. It signals ANSA McAL’s commitment to leading the future of work in the region and advancing its 2X Growth ambition through people and performance.
BUILDING STABILITY THROUGH STRATEGIC TALENT ACQUISITION In 2025, Talent Acquisition focused on long-term workforce stability, guided by Stewardship. The priority was building a sustainable talent ecosystem that supports business continuity, growth and resilience. This included strengthening the Employer Value Proposition through the #WeAreTheANSA campaign, which was worked on in 2025, for a 2026 launch and improving onboarding and orientation to drive early engagement, cultural alignment and retention. Operational capability was strengthened through the rollout of SAP SuccessFactors Recruitment, Onboarding and Offboarding modules, enabling more consistent, datadriven hiring across the Group. Talent
pipelines were reinforced through Cohort 8 of the Champions Programme and expanded partnerships with regional and international institutions, positioning the Group to compete effectively in an evolving labour market. In support of long-term workforce sustainability, external partnerships were expanded to widen access to regional and international talent. Formal engagements with The University of the West Indies, Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, The University of Guyana, and the Guyana Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Diaspora Unit position the Group to attract emerging, specialised and returning talent aligned to evolving business needs.
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REWARDS THAT MATTER AND DRIVE IMPACT In 2025, the Group strengthened its approach to people investment through a clear shift to a Total Rewards philosophy, integrating compensation, benefits, well-being and development to support performance, equity and long-term value. A key priority for 2025 was the rollout of the Hay Profile Methodology of Job Evaluation across the Group, providing a consistent, data-driven framework for role design, workforce planning, succession and career development. The Banking Sector led the pilot and has already realised clearer role definition, stronger decision-making and improved equity. Implementation is progressing across the Chemicals and Beverage Sectors, with Corporate Head Office and Insurance scheduled for 2026,
establishing the foundation for fair pay and scalable organisational growth. The link between performance and reward was reinforced through a comprehensive review of the Executive Incentive Plan, conducted with global experts. This work strengthens alignment between executive reward, business performance, risk management and long-term value creation, reinforcing accountability at the highest levels. Enterprise policies were also reviewed to maintain alignment with leading practices and evolving organisational needs, including updates to the Global Mobility Policy to support the Group’s expanding operating model.
STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT In 2025, leadership development was advanced as a strategic lever for performance and accountability, grounded in Stewardship, Performance and measurable business impact. The focus shifted from development activity to capability that directly supports enterprise outcomes. A key milestone was the partnership with TalentPRO to assess leaders against core stewardship principles and competencies, providing a Group-wide, data-driven view of leadership effectiveness, succession and readiness. Leaders received targeted development roadmaps, enabling more deliberate deployment of leadership capability across critical roles. Leadership development was further institutionalised through the launch of ANSA L.E.A.D., (Lead, Empower, Advance, Develop) beginning with supervisors.
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Two cohorts completed the inaugural programme, strengthening frontline leadership capability and establishing a scalable leadership pathway for broader rollout in 2026. Targeted learning partnerships, including ExecOnline which will offer access to international best-in-class learning opportunities, further addresses priority capability gaps aligned to workforce planning and business needs.
STEWARDSHIP THROUGH ENGAGEMENT: LISTENING AND ACTING Employee engagement remained a priority in 2025, supported by regular pulse surveys to measure progress and guide action. Overall engagement increased modestly, indicating positive momentum while highlighting the need for continued focus. A key improvement was recorded in performance feedback, with a 14-percentage-point increase in employees reporting effective manager feedback. This reflects stronger leadership behaviour and reinforces the link between people management and engagement. Through disciplined measurement and follow-up, HR continues to convert employee insight into targeted action—strengthening connection, accountability and workforce resilience.
DIGITAL ENABLEMENT: A SCALABLE HR INFRASTRUCTURE In 2025, our SAP based Human Resources Information System (HRIS) emerged as a core driver of efficiency, governance and insight. Investment focused on building a scalable digital foundation to improve accuracy, accountability and decisionmaking across the Group. Technology adoption increased from 38% to 86%, delivering faster workflows, improved self-service and stronger system reliability.
Targeted optimisation delivered TT$0.5M in realised savings, with an additional TT$1.8M in projected efficiencies identified. Innovation accelerated through AI-powered chatbots, Generative AI pilots and real-time Power BI dashboards. With 90% of key HR processes now automated, HR operates with greater speed, visibility and precision— positioning the function to support both current operations and future growth.
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IMPACT THROUGH NUMBERS INTERNAL PIPELINE FILL RATE
REDUCTION IN VOLUNTARY TURNOVER
11%
Voluntary turnover declined slightly from 11.6% to 11.0%, reflecting our continued focus on strengthening the employee experience and workforce stability. This result is a reflection of the Group’s continued focus on fostering a positive employee experience, aimed at enhancing workforce stability.
48%
Our strong commitment to developing and advancing talent from within is reflected in an internal fill rate of 48%—a clear demonstration of the depth and readiness of our people. Nearly half of all roles were filled through internal promotions and movements, reinforcing our focus on building capability, rewarding performance, and creating meaningful career pathways across the organisation. This achievement not only strengthens engagement and retention, but also ensures continuity, accelerates time to productivity, and delivers measurable value by leveraging institutional knowledge. It is a powerful indicator that our investment in talent development is translating into sustained organisational strength and future-ready leadership.
NET BENCH STRENGTH
63%
PULSE PARTICIPATION
Strong cross-sector collaboration and aligned, ambitious targets drove steady progress in workforce capability. Net Bench Strength increased from 44% to 63%, reflecting significantly improved leadership readiness and talent depth to support future growth
HIGH POTENTIAL RETENTION RATE
93% Talent reflects the strength of our leadership pipeline and the effectiveness of our targeted development and engagement strategies. Retaining this critical segment protects institutional knowledge, reduces succession risk, and ensures sustained leadership continuity to drive long-term business performance.
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76%
Employee engagement remains a priority, with Groupwide Pulse Survey participation increasing from 70% to 76% in 2025 and upward movement in our engagement scores. This increased participation reflects growing trust and provides stronger insights to guide targeted engagement and workplace improvements.
GENDER PAY GAP We continue to build our bench strength of females, with our female Senior Management team being represented with a 42% rate, presenting a solid pipeline for our Executive leadership group growth. Further, the gender pay gap analysis shows the Company remains pay equitable across job levels, with most roles operating at or near full parity – in some cases with Female averages surpassing that of Males. Variations
observed across certain grades reflect a combination of workforce composition, market conditions, and role-specific factors rather than systemic imbalance. Overall, year-on-year movements highlight that pay outcomes are responsive to organisational and market dynamics and are reviewed regularly to support fair and equitable reward practices.
ADMINISTRATIVE/ TECHNICAL SUPPORT
-7.39%
SENIOR MANAGERS
1.15% MALES ABOVE FEMALES
MALES ABOVE FEMALES
PROFESSIONALS/ TEAM LEADS
-9.07% MALES ABOVE FEMALES
MANAGERS AND SENIOR PROFESSIONALS
0.59% MALES ABOVE FEMALES
HEAD OFFICE EXECUTIVES, SECTOR HEADS, MDS/GMS & SUBSIDIARIES’ DIRECTORS
4.33% MALES ABOVE FEMALES
Data reflects non-unionised employees and does not include employees covered by a collective agreement
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SOCIAL COMPONENTS OF OUR ESG PILLARS Safe Working
Equal Opportunity
Employee, Customer and Consumer Well-Being
Responsible Marketing and Innovation
Education
LOOKING FORWARD As we prepare for the next phase of HR evolution, our focus remains on embedding stewardship into leadership practice, deepening talent readiness and leveraging technology to drive performance at scale. The foundations built in 2025 position HR to continue enabling disciplined growth, stronger leadership accountability and
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sustainable organisational capability. Through deliberate design and measurable execution, HR delivered results that matter— strengthening leadership, stabilising the workforce and translating people investment into business performance across the Group.
SAFE WORKING Safety at work remains a top priority across the ANSA McAL Group. Our objective of continuous improvement drives the enhancement of existing and the addition of new measures and approaches to protecting the well-being of our employees at work. This approach shares the same objective as United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8 – Decent work and economic growth, Target 8.8, which aims to protect labour rights and promote safe and
secure work environments for all workers, to prevent the occurrence of injury on the job. ANSA McAL makes continuous efforts to reduce accidents on the job through Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) training, including the ongoing Safe Systems of Work training programme and the Group HSSE Safety Management System training.
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 (YTD)
Accidents
46
45
28
19
19
Lost Time Injuries (LTIs)
0
4
3
3
2
$175,000 $80,000
$86,940
$533,368
239
147
Cost of Accidents/LTIs (Medical care and wages)
$38,000
Lost Working Days
ANSA McAL considers even one accident too many. The two Lost Time Injuries in 2025 had significant impacts on the persons, teams and businesses involved. The injuries occurring in the Utilities and
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Beverage Sectors, resulted in emphasis placed on leadership responsibility and ownership, procedural compliance, enforcement of frontline safety, SSOW and Hazard Awareness.
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SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) AUDITS AND TRAINING The Safety Management System (SMS) and Life-Saving Rules launched in 2024 were the basis of the HSSE audits conducted in 2025. Internal audits were conducted by the HSSE representatives in each Subsidiary across the Group, in conjunction with their respective management teams. The audits covered all 14 standards of the SMS. The target compliance for this new system was over 30% and the overall results were promising, with an average compliance above 40%. Each Subsidiary is intensely focused on closing gaps identified, with the overall objective of elevated collective accountability for HSSE on the job, enhanced safety culture and reduced accidents. In 2025, the Group HSSE team launched online SMS training in two phases, with each phase covering seven of the 14 standards. The training was launched through the HR engagement platform Employee Central.
SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS BLEACHTECH celebrated the achievement of two years without a Lost Time Incident (LTI) at both of its plants in 2025 – October for Ohio and December for Virginia. This is in part due to the implementation of the Group HSSE Safe System of Work training which started in 2024 and continued into 2025 and now forms part of the orientation programme for new hires. In 2025 at ANSA Chemicals, all operations staff were retrained in the Group HSSE Safe System of Work to reinforce safe working practices. A forklift safety training video was also developed internally by the HSSE and IT teams.
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Phase 1 ran from June to July 2025 and Phase 2 from September to October 2025. The short courses were engaging, with videos and quizzes to assess employees’ understanding. Completion rate across the Group was 72%. Subsidiaries such as Beverage, Construction, Packaging and Utilities that have an inherent presence of safety hazards have a Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) Observation programme in place to encourage and empower employees to report hazards on the job so they can be promptly addressed and reduce the likelihood of accidents occurring. Additionally, at the Construction manufacturing facilities, a 6S system is in place, where focus of 5S (sort, set in order, shine, standardise, and sustain) coupled with HSE leading indicators (training, BBS, regulatory requirements etc) supports a proactive safety culture.
SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED) In alignment with the Group’s commitment to workplace safety, team members from Berger Paints Jamaica, including members of the security team, completed an Industrial Firefighter Training Course at the Caribbean Maritime University. The hands-on programme equipped participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to industrial fire emergencies. Training covered fire prevention strategies, the safe use of firefighting equipment, emergency response
CARIB Trinidad and Tobago successfully reduced accidents on the job by 64% and forklift accidents stood at zero, as compared to 13 in 2024, thanks to efforts to improve warehouse safety. In 2025, there were five accidents in the Packaging Sector, one less than in
coordination, and personal protective equipment best practices. This investment strengthens Berger Jamaica’s fire prevention and response capabilities and enhances overall operational resilience.
2024. Various initiatives to continue to reduce accidents on the job are in place. The behaviour-based safety observation rate was well over the target of 20, at 45 per month on average. Closeoff of high-risk observations within 24-72 hours remained at 100%, consistent with the trends in 2024.
ESG ASPIRATION: Manufacturing Sector: Packaging Develop safety first culture with goal of zero accidents
HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSSE) INITIATIVES HSSE is a core operational priority that is implemented through procedures and initiatives focused on strengthening safety awareness, emergency preparedness and employee well-being. CARIB Brewery St. Kitts and Nevis observed Health and Safety Week with a
comprehensive programme centred on workplace safety, health awareness and preparedness. Activities included evacuation procedure training, eye screenings, yoga and wellness sessions, financial health discussions, hurricane preparedness workshops and general health check-ups, alongside conversations on nutrition and mental health.
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HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSSE) INITIATIVES (CONTINUED) ANSA Packaging hosted HSSE Week activities at Carib Glassworks and ANSA Polymer, where more than 180 employees participated. The programme combined practical safety exercises, including hazard identification challenges, ergonomic assessments and speak-up scenarios, with health and well-being activities such as guided stretching and breathing techniques. Each day concluded with a safety pledge wall, encouraging employees to commit to specific actions to improve safety in their work environment and reinforcing shared accountability.
Safety engagement was similarly reinforced at ANSA Motors Trinidad. HSSE Days were hosted across Port of Spain, Chaguanas and San Fernando, offering employees hands-on learning through CPR and basic first-aid training, fire-response drills, crash simulations and an impaired driving exercise using specialised goggles. These activities were supported by interactive engagements designed to reinforce safe decision-making in real-world scenarios. To further embed a safety-first culture, a rewards and recognition programme was introduced within the Mobility department, to incentivise safe driving behaviour which is monitored through software installed in each vehicle. High-performing drivers were recognised, while those requiring improvement received targeted coaching to support safer practices across the fleet.
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HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSSE) INITIATIVES (CONTINUED) ANSA McAL Distribution dedicated a week in July to encouraging staff to make healthier lifestyle choices. From health talks to friendly department challenges, the week was filled with engaging and educational activities coordinated by HSSEQ Coordinator Reana Anderson, and included expert advice from Courts Optical and a registered nutritionist. Awareness training also extended to operational safety. In Guyana, ANSA McAL Distribution hosted a road safety training session in August 2025, reinforcing the importance of responsible driving practices. The session covered defensive driving techniques and legal awareness, supporting the Group’s ongoing focus on employee safety and risk reduction.
Guardian Media Limited dedicated the month of October to HSSE awareness, with a strong focus on holistic well-being and personal safety. Employees participated in health screenings, fitness challenges and educational sessions, including a perimenopause seminar that created
space for open discussion and awareness. The month culminated in an HSSE Expo, bringing together vendors across key health and safety areas such as eye care, sleep health, dental care, nutrition and fire safety, providing employees with direct access to resources and information.
TATIL also advanced its employee well-being agenda through a comprehensive Health and Wellness Week hosted across its Head Office and COLFIRE locations. The initiative engaged approximately 250 employees in a range of wellness activities including basic eye and health screenings, cholesterol
testing, fitness sessions and wellness popups. The programme was supported by key partners including the Diabetes Association of Trinidad & Tobago, the North West Regional Health Authority, Optometrists Today, AMCO and DuroBody Fitness.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Group continued to advance its commitment to equal opportunity and inclusion through initiatives that promoted awareness, recognition and meaningful employee engagement.
In observance of Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025, employees at CARIB Brewery Trinidad and Tobago participated in an awareness session on neurodiversity in the workplace, highlighting the wide range of natural neurological differences and how they influence the way individuals think, learn and process information. The session reinforced the importance of fostering inclusive environments where diverse perspectives and working styles are understood and supported. In addition, the team at CARIB actively embraced World Down Syndrome Day 2025 under the theme Improve Our Support Systems. Employees demonstrated their support for the Down Syndrome Family Network (DSFN) through the purchase of awareness socks and participation in the global “Lots of Socks” initiative, wearing colourful and mismatched socks to raise awareness and promote inclusion.
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Gender-focused engagement was also prioritised across the Group. The iRadio team commemorated International Women’s Day with a luncheon and empowerment lecture led by Beverley Harper, creating space for reflection, connection and motivation. Guyana Breweries Inc. similarly observed International Men’s Day with a luncheon recognising the contributions of men in the workplace and highlighting the positive impact they make across the business.
On Tuesday 17th June 2025, Guardian Media hosted a Men’s Health Workshop featuring Counsellor/Behaviour Change Specialist Yohance Ayodike. This session was designed to empower their male team members with the knowledge, tools, and encouragement they need to prioritise their well-being. The session focused on building healthy habits – those small, consistent choices that quietly shape stronger bodies, sharper minds, and more balanced lives.
EMPLOYEE,
CUSTOMER AND CONSUMER WELL-BEING EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING
STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT During 2025, the Group continued to advance its Stewardship agenda, strengthening leadership capability, organisational alignment and employee growth across key Sectors. At the core of this approach are the ANSA McAL Business Stewardship Principles—Brave, Agile, Responsible, Inclusive and Visionary—which define how leaders make decisions, lead teams and deliver sustainable, long-term value. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Banking Sector’s Human Resources team led the rollout of these principles across a series of highly interactive activation sessions for Executives and Senior Managers. Led by the Talent & Organisational Development function, the sessions focused on embedding stewardship behaviours into day-to-day leadership practices, creating a shared understanding and establishing a clear foundation for action. More than 70 Executives and Senior Managers participated.
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STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT (CONTINUED) This leadership focus was complemented by a Banking Sector townhall roadshow, undertaken during Q4 2025, to strengthen communication and engagement across all ANSA Merchant Bank and ANSA Bank locations. Senior Leadership engaged directly with employees, encouraging open dialogue and providing opportunities for team members to raise questions and share feedback. The roadshow also served as a platform to formally introduce the Business Stewardship Principles to the wider employee population.
Capability development was further advanced within ANSA Chemicals, where structured career paths were developed and implemented across all departments. To support these pathways, dedicated funding was allocated and the Group’s Education Support Policy was actively promoted, enabling employees to pursue education and training aligned with their career
progression. As at 31st December 2025, four applications were approved, representing a total investment of TT$174,867.56. In parallel, individual learning and development plans were created for all operators to strengthen current role capabilities and prepare employees for future advancement, with 100% of planned training for 2025 successfully completed by year end.
EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING INITIATIVES The Group continued to prioritise employee well-being through initiatives focused on mental health, psychological safety, physical health and inclusive workplace practices across each sector.
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Guardian Media partnered with the Group’s Employee Assistance Programme provider, Families in Action, to deliver a management-focused seminar on creating safe and inclusive workspaces. The session reinforced the importance of respect, open communication and psychological safety, equipping managers with practical tools and scenarios to support healthy boundaries, effective communication and inclusive team environments.
EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING INITIATIVES (CONTINUED) Employee well-being was further enhanced at ANSA Motors through a range of mental and physical health initiatives. These included lunch-and-learn sessions focused on mental health awareness, the “Wellness Wednesday” programme promoting healthier eating habits, and on-site medical testing for employees. Through partnerships with the North West and South West Regional Health Authorities, staff benefited from convenient on-site health screenings at the Port of Spain and San Fernando locations, complemented by preventive dental care services provided across all branches.
At CARIB Trinidad and Tobago, workplace inclusion and awareness were reinforced through two interactive sensitisation sessions on HIV and AIDS in the workplace, delivered in January 2025, by the Ministry of
Labour’s HIV Workplace Advocacy Unit. The sessions promoted understanding, reduced stigma and reinforced the importance of maintaining a safe, productive and inclusive environment for all employees.
Leadership well-being and capability were also addressed through targeted development programmes. Emotional Intelligence training for Abel Building Solutions leadership was delivered over two days in response to feedback from the 2024 Pulse Survey, with strong participation
across the leadership team. Building on this foundation, a follow-up workshop on Navigating Difficult Conversations was conducted in November 2025, strengthening leaders’ ability to manage challenging discussions with confidence, empathy and composure.
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EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING INITIATIVES (CONTINUED) 5K EVENTS The Group continued to promote employee well-being and active lifestyles through the support of community-based 5K events that encouraged physical
activity, inclusivity and social connection. In 2025, these initiatives also increasingly integrated sustainability and public health awareness into their design and delivery.
TATIL further supported employee wellbeing and public health awareness through participation in the Run DATT 5K Diabetes Run/Walk, held on 22nd November 2025 at the Queen’s Park Savannah. The event attracted approximately 3,100 registered participants, including over 200 employees from TATIL, COLFIRE and TATIL Life. The initiative reinforced the importance of lifestyle choices, early detection and community engagement, with participation from national stakeholders, including the Minister of Health. The event also received strong national support with participation from key stakeholders, including the Minister
of Health, reinforcing TATIL's commitment to public health advocacy and employee wellness.
In St. Kitts and Nevis, CARIB employees participated in a Health Walk and Beach Bash organised by the Sports and Social Club, combining physical activity with social interaction and wellness.
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EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING INITIATIVES (CONTINUED) 5K EVENTS The ANSA Motors 5K 2025, held under the theme Glow Green, brought together approximately 1,500 participants in a high-energy event that combined fitness, community engagement and environmental responsibility. The event featured a Race Village, live entertainment and glow-inthe-dark medals, while also strengthening sustainability practices through targeted waste management initiatives. In partnership with local upcycling company Glastic Designs, 84lbs of plastic waste were collected from the Queen’s Park Savannah and Race Village. Select plastics were upcycled into functional products, while PET bottles were channelled through Every Bottle Back TT’s national recovery system, ensuring responsible recycling and minimal landfill impact. A custom coffee table created from the collected materials will be displayed at the ANSA Motors office as a lasting reminder of shared environmental responsibility.
Similarly, AMCO held the Brunswick Colour Dash 5K, now in its second year. More than 2,500 runners and walkers participated in the event around the Queen’s Park Savannah, which combined fitness with family-friendly activities, cultural elements and charitable outreach. The event featured live entertainment, children’s activities and custom-designed medals, creating an inclusive environment that encouraged participation from seasoned runners and first-time participants alike.
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AWARENESS AND TRAINING Throughout the year, the Group continued to invest in awareness initiatives designed to strengthen collaboration, leadership
capability, technical expertise and responsible workplace behaviours across sectors.
In the Construction Sector, the Winning Together leadership series was launched to enhance collaboration, communication and professional conduct. The series focused on building high-performing teams, managing conflict constructively and reinforcing ethical and respectful workplace interactions. Sessions were held by leaders from the Group, including Head
of Legal, Head of Strategy and a Head of Change Management and Transformation. Topics covered included personal branding and team identity, the value of effective team participation, and practical conflict management and collaboration skills, providing leaders with tools to support team cohesion and shared accountability.
At ANSA Packaging, Pension and Benefits information sessions were conducted between May and June 2025, providing employees with the opportunity to gain greater clarity on retirement planning and pension benefits within the Group. Fortyone employees participated in the sessions, which encouraged informed decisionmaking and open dialogue around long-term financial well-being.
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EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION Employee recognition remains a key pillar of the Group’s people strategy, complementing long-standing milestone celebrations with initiatives that recognise performance, values-driven behaviour and meaningful contributions across the organisation. Throughout the year, sectors continued to introduce innovative approaches to honour employees and reinforce a culture of appreciation, engagement and shared success. Within Caribbean Development Company and CARIB Brewery Limited, the CARIB Trailblazer Employee
Recognition Programme celebrated outstanding contributions to operational excellence and food safety. In August 2025, employees were recognised for improving the mechanical integrity of Line 6, contributing to greater operational stability, as well as for demonstrating sustained commitment as integral members of the Food Safety Committee through consistent auditing and support of the Management of Change process.
AMCO continued to spotlight employee growth and achievement through its Careers in Motion series, which celebrates the professional journeys of team members while highlighting opportunities for
development within the organisation. To date, six employees have been featured on LinkedIn, with weekly posts designed to recognise internal talent and support employer recruitment.
In the Construction Sector, the Winner’s Circle Rewards and Recognition Programme was launched to formally acknowledge both values-based behaviours and business performance excellence. Rolled
out to approximately 500 employees, the programme reinforces the sector’s core values while motivating high performance. A total of 81 Spirit Awards were submitted, reflecting strong engagement with the initiative.
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Recognition remained a key priority across the Banking Sector. In June 2025, ten exemplary employees from ANSA Merchant Bank and ANSA Bank were honoured at the Banks' Annual Milestone Awards Ceremony. These individuals celebrated 40, 25, 15 and 5 years of dedicated service. Their achievements reflected not only their personal commitment but also the value they continue to bring to the continued growth and success of the Banking Sector. A Customer Experience (CX) Roadshow was conducted during the Christmas period. Members of the ANSA Bank and ANSA Merchant Bank executive teams, alongside the CX team, visited branch and operational
CARIB Brewery USA further reinforced its recognition culture through its Employee of the Quarter programme, which recognised outstanding performance of 38 employees between Q1 and Q3, alongside it’s You Got
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locations to personally thank employees for their contributions throughout the year. The visits included the distribution of departmental hampers and the presentation of awards to third-quarter winners of Cheers for Peers, the Bank’s peer-to-peer recognition programme. The roadshow concluded with the announcement of Peer of the Year award recipients for both Banks, recognising individuals who consistently exemplified the Group’s core values and commitment to excellence.
Served Employee Appreciation and Safety Champion programme, supporting teambuilding, safety awareness and individual development.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND CULTURE A strong sense of connection and community was reinforced throughout the year through employee engagement initiatives that encouraged collaboration,
work-life balance and shared experiences. Social and recreational events played a central role in building engagement.
Guardian Media Limited hosted a Game Day and Karaoke event in July 2025, bringing teams together through interactive board games, video games and a lively karaoke competition. This was complemented by
sporting initiatives, including a cricket competition held in August and September 2025, which saw strong participation and highlighted teamwork, inclusion and friendly competition.
Cultural and social engagement was further supported through events across territories. In Guyana, an Inter-Department Cook-Up Competition brought together teams from Guyana Breweries, ANSA Building Solutions and ANSA McAL Distribution, fostering camaraderie through friendly culinary competition.
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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND CULTURE (CONTINUED) TATIL strengthened employee engagement and company culture through several largescale staff events at TATIL, including Chow & Soca and a Games Night and Karaoke, that brought together employees from TATIL, TATIL Life, COLFIRE, the Banking Sector and ANSA McAL Head Office. These events blended entertainment with friendly competition, fostering deeper relationships across entities, enhancing team spirit, and boosting overall employee morale.
The high-level of participation demonstrated the positive impact of these initiatives on building a more collaborative and unified culture across the Group. Engagement was also encouraged within the Packaging Sector through an annual cricket tournament and All Fours event, promoting camaraderie between the Carib Glassworks and ANSA Polymer teams.
Family-focused initiatives complemented these efforts, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to supporting employees beyond the workplace. In Guyana, Bring Your Kids to Work Day at ANSA McAL
Distribution provided children with exposure to different careers and brands through interactive tours and engagement with team members.
In Jamaica, ANSA Chemicals further supported employees and their families through the introduction of a Student Milestones Policy, recognising academic achievement with book vouchers for children who successfully completed national secondary school entrance examinations.
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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND CULTURE (CONTINUED) The Real Estate Sector hosted two townhalls in 2025, the second of which involved hosting four employees based in Guyana in person to allow for their full participation.
The team also took the opportunity to hold their team-building activity in conjunction with this townhall during which they got the chance to relax, unwind and bond while bowling.
Across the Banking Sector, Mother’s Day was recognised through the distribution of spa gift vouchers to employees who are mothers, acknowledging their contributions both in the workplace and at home, and reinforcing the Group’s commitment to work-life balance.
Milestone celebrations further strengthened shared values and organisational culture across businesses. In the United States, BLEACHTECH marked its first anniversary as part of the ANSA McAL Group with employee celebrations in Ohio and Virginia, featuring games, awards, and recognition
At ANSA Motors Trinidad and Tobago, Mother’s Day was marked by the distribution of chrysanthemums to mothers across all locations, celebrating their invaluable contributions and fostering a warm, inclusive atmosphere where employees felt seen and appreciated. Father’s Day was similarly commemorated with the distribution of beer mugs and branded key chains to fathers across the company, providing a meaningful opportunity to recognise and celebrate fatherhood.
aligned with core values. AMCO similarly celebrated its people through its annual Carpark Jam, bringing employees together through music, food, and entertainment to recognise contributions and reinforce a “Work Hard, Play Hard” culture.
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CUSTOMER WELL-BEING In the manufacturing of all our products across the Sectors, customer well-being is a top priority. One way to ensure that quality standards are consistently met is by implementing systems and measures in alignment with both local and international certifications.
Trinidad and Tobago was assessed against the new version 6, released in 2023, which includes new elements that mirror Critical Control Points (CCP) in food safety, a mandatory food safety and quality culture plan, and enhanced allergen management and environmental monitoring controls.
In June 2025, CARIB Trinidad and Tobago marked the global World Food Safety Day, themed Science in Action, with a celebration of the successful and significant achievement of the attainment of Food Safety System Certification FSSC 22000 Version 6. This was the first time that CARIB
ANSA Polymer of ANSA Packaging also successfully obtained FSSC 22000 certification for the first time in 2025. This milestone opens potential opportunities to expand its customer base both locally and internationally.
SECTOR COMPANY
CERTIFICATION ISO 9001: 2015
FSSC 22000
ISO TTBS Star-K 22000 Certification
NSF ANS/
CAN60 Beverage
CDC/CARIB Brewery Trinidad and Tobago CARIB Brewery Grenada CARIB Brewery St. Kitts and Nevis
Packaging
ANSA Polymer Carib Glassworks
Construction
ANSA Coatings Sissons Paints Grenada Berger Paints Barbados Berger Paints Jamaica ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited (Bestcrete, Abel Clay Plant and Construction Head Office)
Utilities
ANSA McAL Chemicals (Trinidad and Tobago) BleachTech
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CUSTOMER WELL-BEING (CONTINUED) PACKAGING ESG ASPIRATION: Continuous reduction of complaints year on year with the goal of zero consumer and customer complaints
At ANSA Packaging, quality control is critical to ensuring product, customer and consumer safety. As such, they have robust procedures and detection software in place to prevent even the smallest of deformities from creating an impact. At ANSA Polymer, there were four significant customer complaints. Corrective actions were taken to reduce likelihood of reoccurrence; all machine attendants were retrained
in defect identification and additional quality and process control checks by production personnel. In 2025, Carib Glassworks implemented a new integrated quality and production monitoring system to enhance existing quality control processes and equipment. There were zero consumer and customer complaints for Carib Glassworks.
FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY EXCELLENCE CARIB Brewery Trinidad and Tobago marked World Food Safety Day on 13th June 2025 under the theme Science in Action, reinforcing the role of science, systems and continuous improvement in ensuring food safety. The observance coincided with a significant milestone for the business: the successful attainment of FSSC 22000 Version 6 certification, a globally recognised and GFSI-benchmarked food safety standard. This achievement reflects CARIB’s ongoing investment in robust food safety management systems and its commitment to meeting international quality standards.
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts also observed Food Safety Day through activities aimed at promoting awareness and best practices
across its operations. The event incorporated food safety messaging alongside employee engagement activities.
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RESPONSIBLE MARKETING AND INNOVATION Creativity, collaboration and customer insight continued to drive standout marketing and innovation initiatives across the Group, delivering strong brand engagement, industry recognition and measurable commercial impact. The promotion of responsible drinking is part of the core messaging of CARIB Brewery. Their @EASE symbol on each product serves as a consistent reminder
BEVERAGE ESG ASPIRATION: Adult LNA/alcohol-free portfolio (25% business volume)
CARIB Brewery continues to evolve its portfolio to meet evolving market trends that show the increasing interest of consumers in low and no alcohol (LNA) beverages. In 2025, the LNA portfolio stood at 17% of the total portfolio.
At ANSA Polymer, innovation continues to drive circular solutions within their operations. In 2025, the team designed and tested a new product- plastic pallets, developed primarily from recycled crate regrind. These pallets offer a longer service life compared to traditional wooden pallets, helping to reduce material waste through extended durability and reuse. Approximately 95% of each pallet is manufactured from recycled material, and the pallets themselves can be recycled at end-of-life, supporting ANSA Packaging’s commitment to circular manufacturing and responsible resource management.
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to consumers to drink responsibly. Their commitment is also demonstrated by their continued membership in the Trinidad and Tobago Beverage Alcohol Alliance, a nonprofit association whose mission is to reduce alcohol-related harm through combating the misuse and abuse of beverage alcohol products and promoting only their responsible use. Sean Griffith, Sector General Counsel and Head of External Affairs, is a member of the Board.
Although there were many initiatives underway in 2025, due to some delays the launch of new LNA products was pushed to 2026. This remains a key strategy of the Beverage Sector and stakeholders can expect more to come.
RESPONSIBLE MARKETING AND INNOVATION (CONTINUED) Education-driven marketing also played a key role in strengthening customer relationships within the Construction Sector. The second instalment of the Abel Clay Blocks & Breakfast series, hosted in Tobago, reinforced the Group’s commitment to customer education. Contractors, small builders and industry professionals participated in hands-on learning focused on the benefits of Abel Clay Blocks, including the Hercules and Colossus vertical core structural blocks. The session combined expert presentations on performance, cost efficiency and bestpractice construction techniques with live demonstrations showcasing the structural advantages of reinforced clay blocks. Strong
participation and engagement from the Tobago construction community highlighted the value of immersive, knowledge-sharing initiatives in driving innovation and informed decision-making.
Innovation in media and broadcasting was recognised at the national level, with Guardian Media Limited receiving four prestigious awards at the Telecommunications and Broadcasting Industry (TBI) Awards hosted by the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago. These honours reflected a continued focus on technological advancement, content innovation and meaningful audience engagement.
a solutions-focused initiative that brought together experts, community leaders and activists to address crime through accessible, multi-platform dialogue. The Radio for Our People award recognised long-form programming that amplifies local stories, culture and innovation, while the Technological Disruptor – Free to Air award reflected significant investments in digital broadcasting, mobile technology and live streaming, expanding reach, improving sound quality and enabling cost-effective, nationwide coverage.
Recognition as Innovative Broadcaster highlighted Freedom 106.5 FM’s ability to seamlessly integrate traditional radio with digital platforms, delivering flexible, highquality coverage of over 150 events in two years while amplifying environmental, social and governance initiatives. The Innovative Service Offering – Free to Air award acknowledged “For the Love of Country”,
These efforts form part of a broader Contractor’s Academy framework, designed to empower construction professionals through specialised knowledge, practical experience and access to innovative tools and techniques. The Academy aims to inspire innovation, promote sustainable building practices and foster long-term partnerships that strengthen industry capability and community.
Together, these initiatives demonstrate how marketing innovation across the Group continues to drive relevance, deepen customer and community connections, and position brands for sustainable growth in an evolving marketplace.
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EDUCATION Education remained a critical pillar of people development, industry advancement and community impact across the Group, with initiatives designed
to build academic capability, practical skills, professional confidence and futureready talent.
As part of the drive to build a fully trained and future-ready workforce, ANSA Packaging’s uPack training initiative continued throughout the year, supporting the goal of achieving a 100% trained and fully equipped employee base through modular, skills-focused learning. This ESG aspiration is in direct alignment with United Nations
PACKAGING ESG ASPIRATION: Aim to have a 100% trained and fully equipped workforce by establishing “uPack”
Sustainable Development Goal 4 – Quality Education, Target 4.4 – to substantially increase the number of youths and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship.
In 2025, the programme delivered strong completion and participation results across multiple technical courses. Course
Completion, Attendance and success rate
Glass Forming
100% completion 93% attendance 91% assessment success rate
Blow Moulding
Power Distribution
Job Change Process
Defect Identification
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Employees
Training hours
40
156
100% completion 100% attendance 80% success rate
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697
100% completion 98% attendance 90% assessment success rate
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91% completion 98% attendance 95% assessment success rate
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100% completion 95% attendance 98% assessment rate
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EDUCATION (CONTINUED) Education and early-career development were further supported through structured internship and student engagement programmes. CARIB Trinidad and Tobago invested in early talent development by hosting participants from the iLEAD Internship Programme and students enrolled in the National Engineering Technician Diploma (NETD) at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT). These internships provided hands-on exposure to operational environments, bridging academic learning with practical industry experience. They also hosted 11 final-year UTT engineering students for an immersive five-week internship, where participants actively contributed to projects across Brewing, Packaging, Utilities, and
CARIB Trinidad and Tobago also advanced finance capability through the launch of its Finance Leadership Council in August 2025. This 12-month programme is designed to strengthen strategic thinking and
Engineering. The programme emphasised real problem-solving, operational learning, and professional readiness rather than observation alone. Building on the success of this initiative, CARIB Brewery and UTT signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement established a framework for expanded internship opportunities, collaborative research, and ongoing knowledge-sharing, creating a sustainable pipeline of skilled, work-ready engineering talent. Through this partnership, CARIB continues to reinforce its role not only as a leader in beverage manufacturing, but as an active contributor to national workforce development and the future of industrial innovation in Trinidad and Tobago.
business leadership skills among finance professionals, supporting the development of future-ready leaders who can contribute beyond traditional finance functions.
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EDUCATION (CONTINUED) Capability building within Distribution was also prioritised through targeted development programmes. At ANSA McAL Distribution (Guyana), the Brand Management Trainee Programme was as an eight-week initiative designed to equip new brand managers with core skills across strategy development, execution and performance analysis, while also strengthening the capabilities of experienced team members. Trainees worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints and contribute to active campaigns and projects.
AMCO further strengthened leadership and sales capability through a structured sales training programme for middle-to-upperlevel managers across all divisions. These sessions were facilitated by Andrea Davis (Strategic Business Leader) and Lyndon Brathwaite (Customer Relationship Management Strategist). A total number
In the Insurance Sector, as part of its commitment to developing future leaders, TATIL continued its rollout of the Insurance Management Training Academy, relaunched in May 2024 as a strategic initiative supporting internal succession planning. A cohort of nine management trainees across the Group’s insurance companies is currently progressing through structured
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of 84 employees across all departments attended these sessions. The training focused on strategic planning, performance measurement and the development of essential leadership and soft skills, while also promoting cross-functional alignment and effective team motivation.
rotational assignments, gaining exposure to key business functions, enhanced technical and managerial capability, and deepened institutional knowledge. The programme is scheduled to conclude in 2026, at which point trainees will be placed in roles aligned with their strengths, performance outcomes and academic interests.
EDUCATION (CONTINUED) In Guyana, access to formal education was expanded through the Accelerate Programme by ANSA McAL Distribution (Guyana), an employee-focused initiative that blends academic support with practical training at no cost to participants. Beginning with CSEC Mathematics and set to expand to additional CSEC subjects, the programme also offers scholarships for diplomas and degrees, alongside hands-on certifications such as forklift operation and driving. Participants benefit from targeted tutoring, flexible on-site schedules, exam preparation resources and a supportive learning environment that builds confidence and discipline, ultimately enabling employees to achieve CSEC passes in Mathematics and English and unlock new career pathways. The programme’s impact is reflected in the experience of Oneca Benjamin, Trade Marketing Co-ordinator at ANSA McAL Distribution, who describes Accelerate as an opportunity worth every effort. She says:
COLFIRE maintained a strong emphasis on safety, technical competency, and continuous upskilling through structured training programmes. A major highlight was the defensive driving initiative that saw 851 participants complete certification in 2025, earning recognition under the Driver Safety Training Award. This initiative directly supports United Nations Sustainable
“It gives you the opportunity to meet your educational goals at no cost to you, and also a chance to move up in the company.” She encourages colleagues to take the leap, noting that growth begins with the decision to start and that time should never be a barrier to self-improvement.
Development Goal 3 - Good Health and Well-being, Target 3.6 which aims to reduce the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents. By advancing employee awareness and customer capability in road safety, COLFIRE continues to champion both workplace safety and wider public health objectives.
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EDUCATION (CONTINUED) Industry education within the Construction Sector remained a key priority, with a series of high-impact learning engagements delivered through seminars, workshops and the Contractor’s Academy framework. The Contractor’s Academy continued to expand its reach, hosting specialised sessions focused on painters, structural blocks, pavers and retaining wall systems. These programmes combined classroom learning with live demonstrations, equipping participants with best-practice techniques, safety standards, product knowledge and
job-costing skills. Feedback consistently reflected the value of the hands-on approach, with participants highlighting immediate improvements in capability and confidence. Across editions, the Academy reinforced its purpose: empowering professionals with the tools, knowledge and experience needed to drive innovation, sustainability and excellence within the construction industry. A key segment of their industry education programme included The Block Systems for Structural Design seminar at the University of the West Indies, in collaboration with Beston Consulting. The seminar brought together over 100 professionals from civil engineering, architecture and construction for an in-depth exploration of clay block systems, bridging academic knowledge with practical application. Strong engagement and technical dialogue highlighted growing interest in vertical core structural solutions for foundations and infrastructure. Similarly, the Construction Sector advanced automotive refinishing skills through Deltron NXT training at the PPG Training Centre, where participants engaged in hands-on modules focused on surface preparation, application efficiency, durability and real-world troubleshooting to improve productivity and reduce rework.
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EDUCATION (CONTINUED) Beyond internal development, education through media and public engagement played a powerful role in shaping national dialogue. Guardian Media’s Make Your Point secondary school debate series continued to build leadership, critical thinking and respectful discourse among young people, with sustainability goals embedded into debate topics. Guardian Media’s 2025 Spelling Bee Competition was taken outdoors to various malls. Through key stakeholder partnerships, they activated an SDG Bee Hive game hub combining SDG education and spelling. Hundreds of persons attended. Spellbound 2025 created a national impact through the television series, digital clips and outdoor engagement. ANSA McAL proudly sponsored journalist Ryan Bachoo’s attendance at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, ensuring Caribbean voices were represented on the global stage. Ryan’s reporting highlighted the human impact of climate change in the region, including Hurricane Beryl and devastating floods in Trinidad, Grenada, and Belize, translating complex international discussions into stories that resonate locally. Through this support, Guardian Media connected climate science to real-world consequences, demonstrating the urgent need for sustainable solutions while amplifying regional perspectives at a global forum.
Similarly, Freedom 106.5 facilitated over 150 discussions on regional food security and sustainability through its Agri-Business Innovation series, hosted by Jody White. Weekly sessions included emerging entrepreneurs, while monthly episodes focused on education in the agri-sector. The station also provided exclusive live coverage of the Korea-Caribbean Agricultural Research Innovation Platform (KoCARIP) launch, showcasing collaborative efforts to build a resilient, technology-driven agricultural ecosystem. These initiatives strengthened public knowledge, encouraged innovation, and supported sustainable food practices across the Caribbean.
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EDUCATION (CONTINUED) In the field of medical education and professional development, AMCO advanced healthcare education through targeted sessions with pharmacists and doctors. In collaboration with Laboratorios Sanfer, AMCO hosted a Pharmacy Week breakfast with the Ophthalmological Society of the West Indies (OSWI), offering practical insights on key ophthalmic conditions and treatments. Complementing this, AMCO's Health and Wellness, in partnership with MSN, conducted four educational meetings on emerging treatments for
epileptic seizures. These sessions fostered professional dialogue, peer learning, and collaborative networks, empowering healthcare professionals to provide improved, patient-centred care. Collectively, these initiatives reflect a comprehensive education strategy, one that builds skills, unlocks opportunity, strengthens industries and empowers communities, while reinforcing the Group’s commitment to lifelong learning and sustainable development.
REPUTATION RESILIENCE ANSA McAL advanced a dedicated work stream under the Group External Affairs Unit to strengthen the Group’s preparedness and credibility during challenging times. We conducted a series of crisis communications and media training workshops for regional leaders, equipping them with the skills to respond with transparency, confidence, and consistency in high-stakes situations. Over 80 ANSA McAL leaders were trained
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through these in-person workshops. The objective was to embed resilience into our leadership culture, ensuring that our executives can act as trusted stewards of the ANSA McAL brand when it matters most. This investment not only reinforced stakeholder confidence in our ability to navigate challenges but also elevated the Group’s reputation resilience as a cornerstone of sustainable growth and trust.
Our governance commitments are in support of the following three United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
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BOARD GOVERNANCE PARENT BOARD
GOVERNANCE NOMINATING AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE
DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors of ANSA McAL Limited oversees the management of the Company, ensuring its long-term success and value creation for its shareholders. In the performance of its duties, the Board secures the interests of shareholders by balancing the interests of its stakeholders as well as interested parties. In addition to its legal requirements, the Board is governed by its Charter which has been developed and is updated from time to time in accordance with international best
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practice. The Charter is publicly available on the Group’s website: Board Charter - ANSA McAL. The sub-committees of the Board, namely the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) and the Governance, Nominating and Remuneration Committee (GNRC), have been established in accordance with the Board Charter. These committees are governed by respective Committee Charters and comprise solely independent/non-executive directors.
BOARD INDEPENDENCE AND DIVERSITY The Board has a composition of Directors reflective of its commitment to independence and diversity. This commitment also firmly aligns with the Core
Values of the ANSA McAL Group. In 2025, Board Independence increased to 58% (54% in 2024) and Gender Diversity decreased to 25% (31% in 2024).
BOARD INDEPENDENCE
GENDER DIVERSITY
Not-Independent 42%
Female 25%
Independent 58%
Male 75%
AGE DIVERSITY
The Board also believes that age diversity enhances decision-making through innovation and varied generational insights.
33%
33% 25%
9%
40s
50s
60s
70s
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS In 2025, the Board held five regular meetings and three special meetings. The Board also held a two-day retreat in
November to discuss and align on the strategic agenda of the Group. Director attendance at Board meetings in 2025 was 90%.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING ATTENDANCE FOR 2025: 5 REGULAR, 3 SPECIAL AND A 2-DAY RETREAT
DIRECTORS
Feb 6, 2025
Mar 20, 2025
Mar 20, 2025
May 13, 2025
SPECIAL
Mr. A. Norman Sabga (Chairman)
Aug 7, 2025
SPECIAL
Oct 13, 2025
Nov 6, 2025
SPECIAL
Nov 13, 2025
Nov 14, 2025
RETREAT (DAY 1)
RETREAT (DAY 2)
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X
Mr. David B. Sabga (Deputy Chairman)
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X
X
Mr. Andrew Sabga (Deputy Chairman)
X
Mr. Anthony N. Sabga III (Group CEO)
X
Mr. Ray A. Sumairsingh
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Ms. Teresa White (Resigned on 08.08.25)
July 21, 2025
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Mr. Mark Morgan Mr. Larry Howai (Resigned on 23.06.25)
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Mr. Winston Singh
Ms. Krysta De Lima
Mr. Norman Christie Ms. Vicki-Ann Assevero Dr. Tonya Villafana (Resigned on 29.05.25)
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Dr. Marlene Attz (Appointed on 01.11.25)
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Mr. Joel M.C. Pemberton (Appointed on 01.11.25)
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Absent
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SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE (ARC) The ARC is the Board’s sub-committee with responsibility for overseeing the financial reporting process, the audit process and all related systems of control. The ARC also oversees the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework of the Group. In 2025, the Group continued its progression toward increased risk maturity, implementing new systems and procedures for the recording, monitoring and mitigation of risk across its multiple sectors of operation.
The ARC also provided support and oversight to Group Internal Audit (GIA) in the updating of the Group’s Internal Audit Charter which governs audit procedures to ensure the independence of the audit function. The ARC comprises two independent Directors and one nonexecutive Director. Attendance at meetings in 2025 was 92%.
ARC MEETING ATTENDANCE FOR 2025: 4 MEETINGS Mar 14, 2025
DIRECTORS
May 6, 2025
July 31, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
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Mr. Norman Christie Mr. Mark Morgan Mr. Larry Howai (Resigned on 23/06/25)
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Mr. Ray A. Sumairsingh
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Present
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X Absent
GOVERNANCE, NOMINATING AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE (GNRC) The GNRC is the sub-committee of the Board with oversight for the Company’s Corporate Governance and Sustainability Frameworks. The GNRC comprises three independent Directors who together bring
over 90 years of combined experience in the areas of corporate governance, law and sustainability. Attendance at meetings in 2025 was 100%.
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SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD (CONTINUED) GNRC MEETING ATTENDANCE FOR 2025: 5 MEETINGS Mar 6, 2025
Jun 3, 2025 (Joint with ARC)
July 11, 2025
Sept 3, 2025
Oct 24, 2025
Dr. Marlene Attzs
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DIRECTORS Mr. Mark Morgan (Chairman) Ms. Krysta De Lima Ms. Vicki-Ann Assevero
Present
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In 2025, the GNRC set an agenda that prioritised oversight of sustainability initiatives across the Group. This mandate aligned closely with the Group’s purpose, values and long-term strategy direction, further reinforcing the foundation of our sustainability agenda. As ANSA McAL Limited advanced toward its 2X goal, the GNRC played a pivotal role in supporting management through several key initiatives, including the following: -
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Consideration of the Group’s approach to executive compensation and ensuring that it reflected the principles set out in the Group’s philosophy.
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Not a member-
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Consideration and recommendation of suitable candidates to fill vacancies on ANSA McAL’s Board in the capacity of independent Directors.
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Reviewing of the Group’s Talent Strategy.
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Approval of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework which will be rolled out to the Group in 2026.
The GNRC continued its work overseeing the evolution of the culture of ANSA McAL, a key social initiative which has shown significant benefit in terms of employee relations across the Group. This committee also maintains responsibility for the Board’s succession planning and for assessing the compensation of the Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman.
ANNUAL BOARD EVALUATIONS AND SKILLS ASSESSMENT The GNRC holds delegated authority for ensuring that the Board is operating effectively and for making recommendations for improvement in Board processes and composition. To support this, the GNRC coordinates internal and third-party evaluations on an annual and tri-annual
basis respectively. The next scheduled internal evaluation and skills assessment of the Board is set for Q4 2026. Following the appointment of two new Directors in November 2025, the GNRC intends to conduct a third-party Board evaluation in 2027.
The chart below shows the technical and behavioural skills of the Board as of October 2025:
Technical and Behavioural Skills Strategic Business
10
Finance
10
Capital Management
8
Industry Experience
8
Brand Management
7
International/Global Business Technology/E-Commerce
9 5
Leadership
10
Negotiations/Influence
10
Networking/Relationships
10
Responsiveness
10
Informed Business Judgement
10
Adaptability/Resilience
10
Solutions
10
Team Player
9
Critical Thinking Effective Listening
10 9
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DIRECTOR ORIENTATION PROGRAMME, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
In keeping with our commitment to training and development, there is an ongoing Director’s Training and Development Programme in place, and a Director’s Orientation Programme. The two new Directors appointed in November 2025 each underwent this comprehensive orientation programme to support their effective integration. Both Directors were briefed on the Group’s governance framework, strategic priorities, operational structure, and key regulatory obligations. This induction process provided the newly appointed Directors with insight required to contribute meaningfully to Board deliberations from the outset.
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The training agenda set by the Board in 2025 placed a strong emphasis on strengthening Directors’ understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). This focus reflected the Board’s commitment to enhancing risk governance across the Group. As part of this agenda, Directors were taken through a targeted ERM training session designed to deepen their awareness of emerging risks, reinforce their oversight responsibilities, and ensure alignment with the Group’s strategic risk management framework. This training equipped the Board with the insight needed to more effectively guide management in navigating evolving risks in an increasingly complex operating environment.
EXTERNAL AUDITORS (EY) FEES FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY THE INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDITORS The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) Code requires communication of fee-related information for both audit and other services to assist those charged with governance in their assessment of independence. The fees billed
by and payable to the independent external auditors, Ernst & Young (EY), in respect of professional services to the Group for the fiscal years ended 31 December 2025 and 31 December 2024 are set out below.
31 DECEMBER Note 2025 2024 Fees billed and payable (TT$ thousands) Audit fees
(1)
13,133
13,705
Tax fees
(2)
1,545
1,977
Other
(3)
2,294
232
16,972
15,914
Notes: 1)
2) 3)
For the audit of ANSA McAL Limited’s annual consolidated financial statements and the audit of certain of its subsidiaries, as well as other services normally provided by the principal auditor in connection with the audit together with other assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of ANSA McAL Limited’s financial statements, including audits of pension funds and employee benefit plans, accounting consultation, various agreed upon procedures and fulfilling other regulatory and statutory filings and requirements. For tax compliance and advisory services For other non-audit services.
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SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE ANSA McAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE The Sustainability Committee is chaired by Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, and is comprised of Head Office and Sector representatives. In 2025, its third year of operation, the committee met on three occasions. At
each meeting both Group and Sectorled sustainability initiative updates were showcased, achievements highlighted, and events and milestones of the Sectors’ sustainability journeys shared
Committee Chairperson Chief Legal & External Affairs Officer Corporate Sustainability Specialist
Head of Marketing and External Communication
Group Strategy & Growth Manager
Group HSE Manager
Group Talent Manager Automotive
Beverage
Construction
Financial Services - Banking - Insurance
Distribution
Manufacturing - Chemicals - Packaging
Media
Real Estate
Retail
Group Supply Chain
EXECUTIVE OVERSIGHT The executive management in each Sector is responsible for overseeing the sustainabilityrelated activities in their Sector.
Sustainability initiatives are included in the Annual Operating Plans linked to Balanced Business Score Cards which are directly tied to executive remuneration.
GROUP SUSTAINABILITY POLICY In 2025, the Group’s Sustainability Policy, which was previously approved by the GNRC and Parent Board in 2024, was updated in alignment with the IFRS S1 Sustainability
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Disclosure Standard. Approval and rollout of the policy across the Group is planned for 2026.
GROUP ESG DATA GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK AND MANUAL As part of the ESG Data Disclosure 2024 exercise, Group Internal Audit (GIA) was engaged to conduct an audit prior to disclosure. Findings were shared with the Sector teams to ensure that the data disclosed was verifiable and accurate. A recommendation was also made to the Head Office team for the establishment of a formal ESG Data Governance Framework and reporting process, integrated with existing systems and supported by targeted training. This Group ESG Data Governance Framework and Manual was developed in 2025 and shared with the GIA team
for review and input. Preliminary training was conducted with the Sector teams responsible for data entry to ensure they were aware of both how to use the ESG data templates and that they were aware of the data governance principles: comparability, completeness, consistency, timeliness and verifiability. One aspect of the ESG Data Governance Framework, a data validation process, was implemented within the ESG Data templates 2025 to ensure that there is accountability within the Sectors, from the person responsible for data entry, right up to the Sector head to ensure that the data reported is accurate.
IFRS S1 COMPLIANCE PROGRESS We are pleased to share our first-ever IFRS S1 Compliance Progress Report. Based on the gap analysis conducted by KPMG in 2024, we got a kick-start towards compliance in 2025 with a series of internal materiality assessment
workshops and refinement of the ESG Data Reporting templates. Read more about our methodology and results in the IFRS S1 Compliance Progress Report 2025 on pages 152-191.
SUSTAINABILITY ESG REPORTING In 2025, the ESG Data templates were updated to be in alignment with the Sectorspecific material topics identified in the IFRS S1 workshops and rolled out to the Sector teams (Beverage, Construction, Financial Services – Banking and Insurance, and Manufacturing – Utilities and Packaging). Read more about the approach we took in the IFRS S1 Sustainability Disclosure Standard Compliance Progress Report on pages 152-191.
Based on reviews to determine readiness for disclosure according to data availability, accuracy and reliability, a subset of this data has been disclosed in the ESG Data Disclosure Report 2025 on pages 192-271. In 2026, the Group will be working to formalise the process of using this data for informed decision-making.
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RECOGNITION FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN BUSINESS
The ANSA McAL Group is proud to report that for the fifth consecutive year we were recognised and awarded for Sustainability in Business. For the second year in a row, the Group was named the Overall Sustainability Champion 2025 in the Large Companies category presented by EUROCHAMTT, in partnership with UN Trinidad and Tobago, at the Sustainability Champion Awards 2025. The purpose of the awards is to recognise and celebrate those in businesses that have put in place the policies, structures and systems to measure, assess and disclose impact in terms of ESG and sustainability.
2025 Overall Sustainability Champion 2025 - Large Business category EUROCHAMTT, in partnership with UN Trinidad and Tobago
2023 “Excellence in Governance” at the inaugural Sustainability Champion Awards 2023 From EUROCHAMTT, in partnership with UN Trinidad and Tobago
2021 “Best Corporate Governance Conglomerate in the Caribbean” Ethical Boardroom in the UK
2022 “Company of the Year for Excellence in Enterprise Risk Management” Caribbean Risk Management Academy
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Accepting the award at the ceremony, Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, our Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, was joined by Natalie Bibby, Corporate Sustainability Specialist, Sarah Inglefield, Head of Marketing and External Communication, and a team of female sustainability representatives from Sectors across the Group. Collectively receiving the award allowed us to acknowledge the behindthe-scenes teamwork responsible for our celebrated success, and to embody our Core Values: Owning Our Mission, Playing Hard and Winning Together.
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2024 Overall Sustainability Champion 2024 - Large Business category EUROCHAMTT, in partnership with UN Trinidad and Tobago
COMPLIANCE The Group remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining robust regulatory compliance and upholding the highest standards of ethical business conduct across all operations. Against an increasingly complex and evolving global regulatory landscape, 2025 required heightened vigilance, agility, and a proactive approach to compliance management. During the year, the Group focused on strengthening our compliance framework and deepening the monitoring of regulatory and legislative developments across all jurisdictions in which it operates. This ensures timely identification, assessment, and mitigation of emerging risks, while reinforcing alignment with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The enhancement will safeguard the integrity of the organisation by driving effective risk management, ensuring regulatory adherence, and fostering a culture of accountability and ethical decision-making at all levels of the business.
Looking ahead to 2026, the Group will prioritise: • Enhancing regulatory compliance through strengthened controls, monitoring, and improved reporting capabilities • Leveraging technology and automation to modernise compliance processes and enable more effective risk detection and management • Embedding a stronger culture of compliance and ethical conduct, supported by leadership accountability and tone at the top • Expanding and modernising compliance training through targeted, role-specific, and risk-based learning modules • Monitoring and responding to emerging global trends, including increased enforcement activity, digital transformation risks, ESG-related regulatory developments, and crossborder compliance obligations
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ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT Enterprise Risk Management continues to be a strategic enabler of ANSA McAL’s growth agenda, driving value creation and portfolio optimisation across the Group.
RISK LEADERSHIP
In Q3 2025, the Chief Shared Services Officer (CSSO) expanded their strategic remit to include Risk, HSE, and Security – reinforcing integrated leadership across critical governance domains. As of Q4 2025, ANSA McAL achieved Enterprise Risk Maturity Level 1, with a clear trajectory toward Level 2 by year-end 2026. Building on 2024 outcomes, the Group’s primary focus for 2025 was continuous risk reduction and operational excellence, evidenced through performance –
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a key component being increased capability of our Human Capital across all three lines of defence. The realities of 2025 delivered commitment and an expansion of scope under lens.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT ANSA McAL advanced its human capital strategy through targeted capability development, underpinned by technology as a transformative lever. Key initiatives: • Group HSE, Security and Risk Unit completed a two-day TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis training course [Q2 2025]
• Group HSE launched its online training module on the 14 safety standards of the Group’s Safety Management System (SMS) in two phases, across Q2 and Q3 2025. • Group Risk deployed ANSA McAL’s Enterprise Risk Framework at BleachTech in Q4 2025, ensuring holistic oversight is maintained at the Group level.
ASSURANCE AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Group HSE and Security completed audits of the SMS (all 14 safety standards) in Q1 and Q3 2025. The assessed overall compliance score was 60%. Comprehensive corrective action plans were formulated, with clear ownership and timelines to ensure accountability and timely remediation. To strengthen alignment with the first and second lines of defence, Group Internal Audit (GIA) enhanced its communication protocols to proactively share insights that will help prevent, detect, and mitigate emerging risks. The function continued
to champion ethical conduct, anti-corruption efforts, and whistleblower mechanisms, reinforcing a culture of transparency and accountability. A renewed focus on documenting root causes to reduce the recurrence of risk events, while the application of Affinity Group standard timelines ensured timely closure of audit recommendations by management. Additionally, increased investment in training and development equipped management with access to best-in-class auditors capable of delivering impactful, value-added recommendations.
BUSINESS CONTINUITY The Group prioritised resilience planning for national-level disruptions, including civil unrest, through enhanced threat modelling and scenario testing, driven by synergies across Risk, HSE, Security and IT.
2. Conducting Group-wide Business Impact Assessments (BIAs) and 3. Assessing overall operational readiness through scenario and stress-testing of its Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).
ANSA McAL’s ongoing efforts are centred on: 1. Broadening its scope of threat factors with clear escalation triggers defined
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GOVERNANCE & REPORTING A sustained emphasis on top risk assessment and control environment health continues to inform strategic oversight at both Subsidiary and Group levels.
OUTLOOK 2026: SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE THROUGH DIGITISATION, AI GOVERNANCE AND IMPROVED RISK MATURITY In 2026, Group Risk, HSE & Security will harness LogicGate’s RiskCloud platform – enhanced by Spark AI – to drive intelligent risk identification and integrated control management across all Sectors. Strong risk leadership across a more robust control environment fosters safe and highperforming operations. Group Internal Audit (GIA) will deepen its commitment to governance excellence and risk resilience through a strategic audit plan aligned with the ANSA McAL Group’s priorities. Key initiatives include the rollout of revised governance scorecards, and enhanced reports to elevate transparency and accountability while adding helpful insights. Ethical practices will be reinforced
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through a refreshed whistleblowing portal safeguarding stakeholder trust. To build future-ready capabilities, GIA plans to implement a comprehensive competency framework, targeted training for finance and risk teams, and updated policies and procedures. Progress will be tracked through departmental KPIs and validated by an External Quality Assessment (EQA) to ensure global internal audit standards are met. Engagement efforts such as Internal Audit Awareness Month 2026 and Fraud Week 2026 will foster a culture of risk awareness and compliance, embedding governance excellence at the core of the Group’s sustainability journey.
ANSA McAL’S CYBERSECURITY MATURITY: 2025 HIGHLIGHTS The ANSA McAL Group of Companies continued to advance its cybersecurity posture in 2025, building on the multi-year Information Security Strategic Programme. This year, the Group placed particular emphasis on strengthening resilience, enhancing data protection, and maturing
cyber risk management processes. These efforts were supported by the transition to a locally operated Security Operations Centre (SOC), which unified monitoring and incident response capabilities across all business units.
A HOLISTIC COMMITMENT TO CYBERSECURITY In 2025, ANSA McAL’s strategic efforts collectively elevated its cybersecurity maturity. Key achievements included integration of advanced technologies and unified security operations, implementation of robust incident response frameworks, and promotion of cybersecurity awareness and culture across all levels of the organisation.
These initiatives have positioned ANSA McAL as a leader in navigating the dynamic cybersecurity landscape. As the Information Security Strategic Programme progresses, the Group remains steadfast in safeguarding its digital ecosystem, ensuring resilience, and maintaining stakeholder trust.
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EVOLVING CYBERSECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT Cyber risk management matured further in 2025, with the Group conducting extensive cyber risk assessments aligned with the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function. These assessments enabled consistent evaluation of risks across all companies and
informed the prioritisation of mitigation strategies. The locally operated SOC provided improved visibility and response capabilities, ensuring swift identification and management of emerging threats.
ENHANCING ORGANISATIONAL RESILIENCE In 2025, the Group further refined its resilience framework, incorporating advanced Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) planning. Enhanced Business Impact Analysis (BIA) methodologies enabled more precise
identification of critical information assets and business priorities. These improvements ensured that tailored protections were applied to vital systems, supporting operational continuity and minimising disruption in the event of incidents.
STRENGTHENING DATA PROTECTION Data protection remained a central focus, with ongoing efforts to identify and classify information assets across the Group. Enhanced data loss prevention controls were identified and tested and improved monitoring capabilities were introduced, reducing the risk of data leakage and supporting compliance with regulatory standards. The Group’s commitment to safeguarding sensitive information was reinforced through reviews and updates to data protection frameworks.
PROACTIVE VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT The Group continued to deploy advanced vulnerability management systems, including continuous scanning, and prioritised remediation based on severity and business
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impact. Patch management processes were standardised and automated, reducing exposure windows and improving overall security posture.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND NETWORK ENHANCEMENTS Network resilience was strengthened through detailed mapping of infrastructure and the introduction of modern access controls. The Group enhanced its firewall
infrastructure and adopted improved endpoint management practices, ensuring robust protection against a wide spectrum of cyber threats.
INCIDENT RESPONSE Incident response capabilities were bolstered by multiple tabletop exercises, which tested and refined the Group’s readiness to handle real-world scenarios.
Lessons learned from these activities informed updates to incident response plans and procedures.
CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS AND TRAINING In 2025, the Group significantly expanded its cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives to foster a security-conscious culture at every level. Key activities included: • Regular Webinars: Ongoing live sessions covering emerging threats, best practices, and policy updates. • Gamification Through Quizzes: Interactive quizzes and competitions to reinforce learning and engagement. • Frequent Training Content: Continuous delivery of cyber-related modules and bite-sized learning content. • Simulations: Realistic phishing simulations and scenario-based exercises to test and improve employee responses.
MITIGATING THIRD-PARTY RISKS Recognising the importance of supply chain security, the Group maintained its thirdparty risk management processes. Rigorous assessments of suppliers and partners were
conducted to identify and mitigate potential cybersecurity risks, ensuring the integrity of the Group’s extended ecosystem.
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BUSINESS ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
these policies and, by extension, our Code of Ethics. This system is in direct alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions, target 16.5 – to substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms.
The ANSA McAL Group remains committed to enforcing our Code of Ethics to maintain the highest levels of transparency, probity and accountability. In support of the Group’s Whistleblower Policy and AntiBribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, the ANSA McAL Group maintains a call centre and website for reporting any breaches of
TOTAL REPORTS RECEIVED IN 2025: 13 Status
Report received via
Resolved Under review/ Investigation
Investigation Pending Approval
Call centre
Web report
Other
11 (84%) 1 (8%)
1 (8%)
2 (16%)
11 (84%)
--
Reported by Employee Agent/Broker 13 (100%)
--
ESG category of reports
Leadership Role --
All reports received in 2024 were investigated and closed.
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Environmental 1 (8%)
Social
Governance
6 (46%)
6 (46%)
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY The ANSA McAL Group recognises that stakeholder engagement and partnerships are critical to a cohesive approach to the sustainable development of the Caribbean
region. As such, we continued to foster new and existing key relationships with stakeholders from across the region.
ANSA McAL GROUP FEATURES AND EVENTS INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT Our relationship with our investors is critical to growth, not just as a Group, but as a regional community that believes in the power of purpose-driven progress. That’s why we reimagined the investor’s meetings, creating more open lines of communication with both the media and our investor community.
It wasn’t just about us talking – it was a valuable two-way exchange. We heard their perspectives, their questions, their confidence. And we responded with transparency, vision, and a reaffirmed commitment to the journey ahead. Meetings like these remind us that growth is not a solo pursuit. It’s built through trust, collaboration, and shared ambition.
The revised format gave us the opportunity to share deeper insights into our 2X agenda. More importantly, we were able to showcase the tangible progress we’ve already made and the clear plans we have to keep pushing forward.
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STAYING CONNECTED As the digital transformation of our world continues, it is important to us that we remain connected to our stakeholders. The world of social media presents an opportunity to remain connected in a meaningful and transparent way, beyond the traditional in-person engagements. In 2025, we continued to give our stakeholders a glimpse into what it’s like to manage such a diverse Group of companies through the profiles of our Executive Leadership,
including Group CEO, Anthony N. Sabga III, Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, Sarah Inglefield, Head of Marketing and External Communication, and most recently Andre Jeffers, Chief Strategy Officer, who joined the team in 2025. Through their personal perspectives, stakeholders learned a little more about the ongoing activities and achievements across the Group.
TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE OF WORK WITH AI Faheem Mohammed, Chief Shared Services Officer, and Sean Bowlah, Group HRIS Analytics & Data Integration Manager, were interviewed on live television, on TTT’s Morning Show and CNC3’s Morning Show, to discuss utilising AI in the HR ecosystem. Faheem shared that “the initiative is in
alignment with the Group’s 2X ambition, where we are doubling scale and impact. Efficiency is a key aspect of making this happen, and this AI in HR implementation is going to enhance our HR centre efficiency by 80%, from the attract-a-hire to the retirement stage of the HR process”.
TABLE TALKS WITH FRAN EPISODES Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, continued her series in 2025, showcasing leaders from across the ANSA McAL Group. In each interview Frances got her guest to open up about their personal journeys and perspectives, and to impart knowledge on their various areas of expertise. • Andre Jeffers, Chief Strategy Officer, ANSA McAL, shared ideas that move industries forward! The interview was packed with game-changing perspectives on strategy and growth. • Antron Forte, Head of Brand Marketing at CARIB Brewery Trinidad and Tobago, explained what it takes to build a sustainable brand. From the importance of authenticity to the power
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of storytelling, Antron shared invaluable insights that every marketer and brand enthusiast needs to hear. • Dwaine Williams, General Manager, Berger Paints Jamaica, shared about the journey of one of the Caribbean region’s most trusted brands. The conversation was focused on what it means to lead with purpose and integrity, driving transformation even during the toughest of times. • Tova Satnarine, Head of Commercial Content & Marketing, Guardian Media, gave an eye-opening look into what truly drives one of the region’s largest media houses. Tova shared how she links personal leadership to professional success in the world of media.
BUILDING TRUST AND ADVOCACY THROUGH ROBUST STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY STRATEGY
In 2025, ANSA McAL made significant strides in stakeholder engagement across North America, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago. In North America, we embarked on an extensive stakeholder mapping exercise across Ohio, Virginia, and Florida to support the acquisition of BLEACHTECH. This effort included over 60 external stakeholder meetings with state officials, environmental regulators, business associations, key customers, and local community representatives. In total, more than 400 highranking and influential stakeholders were engaged in 2025. Each left with a positive understanding of who ANSA McAL is and our plans to positively impact people and communities in these states. Virginia State Senator Lashrecse D. Aird (District 13) reflected this sentiment, stating: “I am incredibly optimistic about ANSA McAL’s expansion into Virginia and proud to welcome them to the City of Petersburg. This landmark acquisition reflects the company’s
long-term commitment to sustainable growth and its confidence in our region’s potential. As a family-owned business, ANSA McAL brings not only industry expertise but a deep appreciation for community investment. I look forward to seeing their continued success and the positive impact they will have on our local economy and workforce.” In Guyana, our outreach initiatives reinforced ANSA McAL’s role as a trusted partner in national development, strengthening ties with government, industry, and community leaders. A major accomplishment for the year was the successful re-engagement and active participation in all major privatesector bodies, namely the Private Sector Commission, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association. Importantly, our participation has gone beyond nominal membership. We now hold functional roles on multiple committees, ensuring our perspectives are consistently
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BUILDING TRUST AND ADVOCACY THROUGH ROBUST STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY STRATEGY (CONTINUED) represented and that we are involved early in policy discussions rather than reacting after decisions are made. In 2025, ANSA McAL significantly deepened its stakeholder engagement in Trinidad and Tobago, starting with an extensive Groupwide Stakeholder Mapping exercise. We then re-imagined our media and investor community engagements, in-person and virtually, doubled down on our core social investments – focused on youth and societal well-being, and implemented an open feedback channel for key external stakeholders. Across the region, we are shaping local content and regional policy: • Illicit trade was identified as a core advocacy pillar at the start of the year. Throughout 2025, we re-engaged this issue across private-sector forums, positioning it as both a revenue-loss concern for the state and a competitiveness issue for legitimate distributors and manufacturers. While enforcement outcomes remain gradual, the issue is now firmly reestablished on the national agenda. • Removal of VAT on Clay Blocks continues to be a major advocacy objective, given its impact on housing affordability and local manufacturing competitiveness.
While VAT removal has not yet been achieved, a key milestone was reached in 2025 – the matter is now formally placed on the agenda for the national budget consultations currently underway, ensuring it receives policy-level consideration rather than remaining a peripheral issue. This represents meaningful progress compared to prior years when the issue lacked formal traction. • Significant progress was achieved on local content certification (Guyana). A draft legislative framework was prepared and formally submitted to the Attorney General’s Chambers, and to the new Local Content Director, ensuring continuity and visibility within the implementing agency. While legislation is still under review, this places ANSA McAL in a first-mover position, shaping the framework rather than responding to it after enactment. • Sector-Specific Support & Cross-Business Advocacy: External Affairs continues to provide targeted support across multiple business units, for example, Foreign Exchange Advocacy (Cross-Sectoral), and advocacy work relating to the Common External Tariff (CET) which impacts our Chemicals Sector, among other key issues affecting our businesses.
Collectively, these efforts advanced advocacy for ANSA McAL’s vision, amplified our reputation as a purpose-driven Group, and created platforms for dialogue that will sustain long-term trust and alignment across diverse markets.
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CORPORATE BRAND AUDIT 2025: DRIVING GROWTH THROUGH CLARITY AND TRUST In 2025, ANSA McAL undertook a comprehensive corporate brand audit to evaluate the strength and resonance of our identity, and reputation, across the Caribbean and beyond. The audit delivered clarity in brand architecture, significantly strengthened our stakeholder relationships, and identified opportunities to evolve the brand narrative to reflect our leading
position in the areas of sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation. It also deepened internal alignment, ensuring our people remain proud stewards of the ANSA McAL brand. These outcomes reinforced our reputation as a resilient, purpose-driven enterprise and provided actionable insights to guide our next chapter of growth and impact.
WINNING TOGETHER
The Construction Sector hosted a series of inspirational talks for their staff centred on the theme of “Winning Together”, one of our Core Values. Members of the C-Suite were invited to speak and impart their knowledge and insights.
personal brand?” and “What do people say when I leave the room?” He shared that it’s when we understand our unique role and align our strengths with the team’s mission, that’s when collective success begins.
• Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, focused on a critical aspect of our “Winning Together” principle: transforming conflict from a disruptive force into a catalyst for growth and stronger teamwork.
• Head of Change and Transformation, Jodi Mahon emphasised the “Team Player Advantage”, highlighting what it really means to be a team player and how collaboration drives results. Key takeaways from her session included balancing individual goals with team objectives, practical ways to support teammates and build synergy, and testimonies of successful team efforts and what made them work.
• Chief Strategy Officer, Andre Jeffers, spoke about the realisation process of showing up as your best self every day, asking yourself questions like, “What is my
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MEMBERSHIP ORGANISATIONS & EVENTS PARTICIPATION Organisation
Position/Participation
Date
AMCHAM Trinidad and Tobago
AMCHAMTT Board Member: Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer.
May 2025
The Sustainability Journey – Intention to Impact Series Part 1: ESG Leadership - Driving Economic Growth • “CEO’s Conversation” panel discussion. Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, spoke about the importance and benefits of incorporating sustainability into business strategy. • Access to Green Investment” panel discussion: Nigel Sabga, Executive Director, ANSA Merchant Bank, discussed the transformative role of sustainable finance in driving impactful ESG strategies and the importance of clear frameworks to classify environmentally sustainable activities. • “Reflections from Companies Maturing on Their Journeys: The Challenges Faced and How They Were Overcome”. The panel discussion was moderated by Keisha Garcia, former ESG Natural Capital Lead, ANSA Merchant Bank. Part 2: People, Purpose & Progress – Activating the “S” in ESG • “The ANSA McAL Journey towards IFRS S1 Compliance.” The presentation by Natalie Bibby, Corporate Sustainability Specialist, provided practical insights into the Group’s journey towards IFRS S1 compliance, with a highlight on social components featured in our first-ever ESG Data Disclosure Report 2024.
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AMCHAM TT Women in Leadership Conference • “Risks to Rewards” panel. Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, shared her insights on the panel that focused on fostering environments where risk-taking is recognised and rewarded equitably.
Mar 2025
AMCHAM TT Linkage Magazine • Rachel Welch-Phillips, Head of Legal and Corporate Secretary, ANSA Merchant Bank, authored an article entitled “Climate Financing: The Caribbean at a Unique Crossroads – A Multi-stakeholder Approach to Sovereign Refinancing for Climate Impact”. LinkageQ2-2025/Climate Financing | AMCHAM T&T
Q2 2025
Insurance Conference 2025: “The New Risk Equation: Innovation, Regulation and Resilience” • Global Shifts, Local Impact: How Global Economic Trends and Geopolitical Conflicts are Reshaping Caribbean Insurance” and “Climate Reality Check: How Climate Change is Redefining Risk & Resilience”, moderated by Musa Ibrahim, Managing Director TATIL and Tatil Life. • “Future Forward: Digitisation in Insurance Part 1 – What’s Next?” and “Future Forward: Digitisation in Insurance Part 2 – What’s Next?” moderated by Uthra Ramnarine-Hill, General Manager, TATIL. • “Beyond Profits: ESG in Insurance” – Our panellist was Rachel Welch-Phillips, Head of Legal and Corporate Secretary, ANSA Merchant Bank.
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MEMBERSHIP ORGANISATIONS & EVENTS PARTICIPATION Organisation
Position/Participation
Date
Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago
T&T Energy Conference 2025: “Investing for the future”
Feb 2025
• Anthony N. Sabga III, Group CEO, was a panellist on the Platinum Sponsor’s panel. He emphasised that collaboration is the cornerstone for sustainable progress. As we continue to strengthen our position as the Caribbean’s most diversified conglomerate, we remain deeply committed to supporting regional resilience, responsible innovation, and the kind of partnerships that move entire industries and communities forward.
• Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, spoke about ANSA McAL’s evolving sustainability journey, highlighting initiatives and milestones across the Beverage, Packaging and Utilities Sectors.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Trinidad and Tobago (ICATT)
16th Annual International Finance and Accounting Conference (AIFAC 2025): “Future Ready: Innovation, Transformation & Resilience”
ANSA Coatings’ booth focused on its industrial line, with the launch of the Berger Industrial, Protective and Marine Coatings line. During the conference, Claire Johnson – Sector Coatings Auto and Industrial Manager, and Emmerson French – Senior Industrial and Marine Sales Lead, were interviewed live by CNC3. They highlighted the superior quality of the new product line. Caribbean Sustainable Energy Conference 2025: June 2025 “Adapting and Recalibrating” ANSA McAL: Platinum Sponsor
“Reimagining Resilience: Turning Disruption into Opportunity” – • Fireside chat interview with Anthony N. Sabga III, Group Chief Executive Officer, ANSA McAL. The session offered a reflective and personal exploration of leadership evolution, key lessons, legacy, and the values that have shaped Mr. Sabga’s tenure.
• “The Future of Growth: Agility & Value Creation” panellist Andre Jeffers, Chief Strategy Officer, ANSA McAL, joined the discussions that explored how organisations can sustain growth by embedding agility, innovation, and data-driven decision-making into their strategic frameworks
Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Employment Labour Relations Committee member: Marlene Gervais, Beverage Sector Employee & Industrial Relations Manager
Food Distributors Association
Executive Board Member: Glen Rogers, General Trade National Sales Manager at AMCO.
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
Active Members: • Padmawattie De Lima, ANSA McAL Distribution’s Divisional Head for Food and Consumer Goods • Ganesh Hirryman, ANSA McAL Distribution’s Chief Financial Officer
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Position/Participation
Guyana Manufacturing Services Organisation
Active Member: ANSA McAL Distribution’s Managing Director, Troy Cadogan
Greater Tunapuna Chamber of Industry and Commerce
The Beverage Sector is a proud member of this organisation which aims to foster an environment of sustained economic growth and social development.
The Private Sector Commission of Guyana
Active Member: ANSA McAL Distribution’s Managing Director, Troy Cadogan
Trinidad and Tobago Beverage Alcohol Alliance
Member of Board of Directors: Sean Griffith, General Counsel and Head of External Affairs, Beverage Sector The Beverage Sector is a proud member of this organisation which aims to promote the responsible distribution, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Emergency Management Authority
BLEACHTECH is a member of several organisations in North America.
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers
Active Members: • BLEACHTECH, Ohio – HSSE Manager Mickell Rattan • BLEACHTECH, Virginia – HSE Manager Clarence Ramkhelawan • BLEACHTECH, Ohio & Virginia, Chief HSE Manager, Nixon Gangoo
Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce
For BLEACHTECH, stakeholder engagement is key to sustainable operations. Over 60 stakeholder meetings were held with state, regulatory, businesses and the local community in 2025.
Medina Safety Council Meetings Virginia Manufacturers Association Environment, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Sub-Committee and Air Regulation Sub-Committee Ohio Manufacturers’ Association Prince George Chamber of Commerce Southern Virginia Regional Chamber Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce Virginia Manufacturing Association
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Citizens Bank
Citizens Bank Global M&A Outlook Webinar • Andre Jeffers, Chief Strategy Officer, was a panellist. The discussion covered several themes: the macro M&A environment, renewed market strength, valuation expectations, and the global forces shaping today’s deal flow — from international interest to a more balanced buyer/seller dynamic.
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GuyExpo
Feb 2025
Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2025: “Transformation through entrepreneurship and innovation” • ANSA McAL Distribution Inc (AMDI), Guyana, was a sponsor and official partner for the expo and also received a GuyExpo 30th Anniversary Award. They were recognised for their longstanding contribution to Guyana’s commercial landscape, commitment to delivering high-quality products to consumers, and continued investment in national growth and development. Over the years, AMDI has demonstrated excellence in distribution, innovation in market engagement, and unwavering support for local economic advancement—values that align strongly with GuyExpo’s mission. This award celebrates AMDI’s impact, consistency, and leadership within the business community.
• ANSA Coatings’ booth focused on its newly launched line – Berger Industrial, Protective and Marine Coatings, further underscoring its superior quality and critical applications in the energy sector.
UWI Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
Exploring partnership opportunities with UWI Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business David Welch, former Managing Director at CARIB Brewery Trinidad and Tobago, and Sarah Arneaud, Sector Talent Manager, met with Mariano Browne, CEO of the UWI Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business and his team. The purpose of the meeting was to engage a neighbour in the fenceline community and identify potential areas of future collaboration specifically around talent development and provision of short courses.
NGC Green Company Limited
Sustainability Breakfast Series Mar 2025 Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, attended the first breakfast meeting in this series, where participants signed a Women in Leadership Sustainability pledge. The event was designed to bring together a diverse group of seasoned and emerging C-suite female leaders from across Trinidad and Tobago to discuss the critical intersection of women’s leadership and sustainability.
Media Insite
“Understanding Consumer Sentiment: The Key to Caribbean Market Success” webinar Sarah Inglefield, Head of Marketing and External Communication, shared insights into how staying closely connected to the voices of our customers is what matters most.
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Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA)
Expo Jamaica Berger Paints Jamaica’s booth focused on their products, highlighting their decorative, textured, and marine and industrial lines. Representatives were on hand to offer solutions to paint problems, recommendations for paint usage and care, as well as live demonstrations of Trowel-On.
Apr 2025
Rotary District 7030 Conference
Rotary District 7030 Conference • Andre Jeffers, Chief Strategy Officer, delivered the keynote speech, “From Boardroom to Road March”. It was a stirring call to lead with passion, honour our culture, and serve with courage.
Apr 2025
Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States
OECS Third Caribbean NDC Investment Forum & Marketplace • Rachel Welch-Phillips, Head of Legal and Corporate Secretary, ANSA Merchant Bank Limited, made a presentation at the “Sustainable and Green Finance for Sovereigns” workshop.
Apr 2025
Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum
Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF), Miami Rachel Welch-Phillips, Head of Legal and Corporate Secretary, ANSA Merchant Bank: • Panel discussion moderator: “A multi-faceted approach to financing the hydrogen industry in the Caribbean.” • Participant at the Banking Roundtable at the World Bank workshop on the Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility (RREIIF) to enhance renewable energy adoption in the Caribbean region.
May 2025
Manufacture 360° Conference: “Shaping the Future of Jamaican Manufacturing from All Angles” • Dwaine Williams, General Manager, Berger Paints, Jamaica, was a panellist for the “Skills Development for the Future of Manufacturing” feature. Dwaine shared that understanding where your people are in their capacity journey and mapping this to the current and futures needs of the business will deliver a structured roadmap to capacity-building, ensuring investment in upgrade technology and machinery delivers the outcomes expected.
May 2025
OECS Global Investment Summit 2025 • Ian N. Chin, General Manager, Corporate & Investment Banking ANSA Merchant Bank Limited contributed to a panel titled "Loan Syndication and the Future of Collaborative Financing" UNICOM
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UNICOM visit to Abel Building Solutions ABS hosted key members of UNICOM, including their lead architect and project manager, to the ABEL Clay Factory in Longdenville. As one of Trinidad and Tobago’s prominent contracting companies, UNICOM plays a vital role in shaping the construction environment. Their visit signals a growing interest in sustainable and structurally sound building materials like our Hercules and Colossus Vertical Core Clay Blocks, engineered for long-term performance, fire resistance, and cost efficiency. We look forward to deepening this relationship and supporting UNICOM on future developments with the strength, precision, and reliability of Abel Clay Blocks.
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Natural Capital Hub
Keisha Garcia, former ESG Natural Capital Lead at ANSA Merchant Bank, spoke at various forums hosted by the Natural Capital Hub – a partnership between ANSA Merchant Bank, ANSA Bank and the Cropper Foundation • Waterloo University, Canada. Virtual presentation to second year students on ANSA Merchant Bank’s experience in implementing Natural Capital Accounting as a tool to support sustainability decision-making.
May 2025
• CTS College students doing the Responsible Leadership and Sustainable Management Course. Virtual presentation, “Integrating a Natural Capital Approach into Corporate Financial Decision-making”.
Jun 2025
• Caribbean Natural Capital Hub-hosted webinar series, “A Guide to Natural Capital”. Two panel discussions: “The Link Between Biodiversity and Business” and “Understanding Nature’s Value”.
Sept 2025
• SAEDI and 2X Global’s webinar panel discussion on “Keeping Score: Standardised frameworks for measuring gender performance and impact in climate action”.
Oct 2025
Amplify 2025
ContractPodAi Global Kickoff Conference 2025 Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, spoke at the conference in Dubai where she joined brilliant minds from PwC, Integreon, and ContractPodAi to shape the future of GenAI and contracts.
May 2025
Bocas Lit Fest
Bocas Youth Debate Sarah Inglefield, Head of Marketing and External Communication, served as a judge for the youth debate.
May 2025
Conversations over Coffee with Charlene Pedro
Leadership Breakfast Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, spoke at the event that dealt with recognising the human side of making decisions and leading with both strength and empathy.
Jun 2025
Women in Business Law Awards
Women in Business Law Awards 2025 Rachel Welch-Phillips, Head of Legal and Corporate Secretary, ANSA Merchant Bank, was recognised as the In-House Rising Star at the Women in Business Law Awards 2025 in New York. As the only awardee from the Caribbean, Rachel carried not only the ANSA McAL Group banner but also that of Trinidad and Tobago and the wider region. This was a proud moment for her and for all of us at ANSA McAL.
Jun 2025
Mutual Fund Association of Trinidad and Tobago
MFATT Board Member, Treasurer: Natalie Mansoor, General Manager, ANSA Wealth Management, appointed July 2025
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UWI Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
Women in Leadership Conference 2025 • ANSA McAL was a proud sponsor of the conference networking session. Present at the event was Amy Lazzari, Chief People and Culture Officer, who shared that “this partnership is an intentional investment in people, performance and culture”.
Jul 2025
Caribbean Infrastructure Forum
9th CARIF Forum 2025 Ian N. Chin, General Manager, Corporate & Investment Banking, ANSA Merchant Bank Limited, contributed to a panel titled, “Is Investor Appetite for Caribbean Assets on the Rise?
MELO
Annual Recognition Awards AMCO earned a MELO recognition award in 2025. MELO is a Panamanian company that supplies frozen chicken products that AMCO has been distributing locally for over 20 years.
Sep 2025
Caribbean Association of Banks
Member of the Board of Directors: Reaaz Shah, Head of Treasury & FX, ANSA Merchant Bank
Oct 2025
Guyana Dental Association
Guyana Dental Convention 2025 ANSA McAL Distribution (Guyana) participated with Sensodyne to present on their oral care products, led by Brand Manager Raoul Mohamed.
Oct 2025
International Business Conference, Guyana
International Business Conference, Guyana Amy Lazzari, Chief People and Culture Officer for ANSA McAL Limited, presented on “Bridging Businesses for Regional Prosperity”.
Oct 2025
Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange
TTSE Capital Market Conference 2025 Andre Jeffers, Chief Strategy Officer, was the feature speaker. His talk titled, “Future Proofing Generational Businesses via Capital Markets in an Era of Transition”, offered a perspective on how legacy businesses can use the capital markets to manage succession and stay strong for the long term.
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Natalie Mansoor, General Manager, ANSA Wealth Management, contributed to a panel at the TTSE Capital Markets & Investor Conference 2025 titled, “Capital Markets & Trends Outlook 2026”.' HARCON Harrington Consulting Limited
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National Youth Sustainability and Environmental, Oct 2025 Social and Governance (ESG) Programme (NYSESG) This initiative was officially launched on October 9, 2025. ANSA McAL was proud to sponsor HARCON Consulting’s national rollout of the NYSESG, in partnership with the Ministry of Education. Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, our Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, was present to give her remarks: “Our commitment as Premier Sponsor is not symbolic. It reflects our belief that the future of Trinidad and Tobago, and indeed our region, depends on preparing our young people to lead with purpose, responsibility and vision.”
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Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago
Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago’s 31st Industry Awards & Christmas Gala 2025. AMCO, the Diamond Sponsor of the event, won Distributor of the Year 2025 award. Criteria for nomination included: delivery of goods, damage policy, merchandising, sales promotion and payment policy, quality and reliability of products offered, innovation through the demonstration of initiatives that are forward-thinking within the industry, and efforts toward sustainable practices.
Nov 2025
St. Mary’s College
St. Mary’s College’s annual Post-Budget Panel Discussion The event brought classroom learning to life for Form 6 Economics students. This took place shortly after the reading of the 2026 TT National Budget.
Nov 2025
This year’s theme, “Navigating the Nation’s Priorities: Insights on the 2025 National Budget,” set the stage for a meaningful conversation, and we were proud to have our Group CEO, Anthony N. Sabga III, as well as newly appointed Board Member Joel Pemberton joining as panellists. By sharing his experiences and insights, the GCEO, a past pupil of St. Mary’s College, helped students connect classroom concepts to the real decisions that shape our nation, sparking thoughtful reflection on the role they themselves can play in the future. Brunswick
Annual Distributor Awards Nov 2025 AMCO was recognised as Brunswick’s No. 2 distributor in the world. AMCO distributes Brunswick’s canned seafood and meats from their Canadian business operations.
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STANDARD COMPLIANCE PROGRESS REPORT As part of our commitment to compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 Standard, we established an IFRS Compliance Roadmap in 2025 and commenced work on the top four Sectors with the most potential to create impact financially, environmentally and socially: Beverage, Construction, Financial Services (Banking and Insurance) and Manufacturing (Utilities and Packaging). For the purposes of alignment with the financial report, the Sectors have been divided into the following segments: 1. Construction 2. Manufacturing (Utilities and Packaging) 3. Beverage 4. Financial Services (Banking and Insurance) This roadmap provides an overview of the work undertaken in 2025 and our plans for moving towards IFRS S1 compliance.
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Establishing Targets
Linking to Financial Performance
Further embedding Sustainability into Management
Identification of Sustainability Risks & Opportunities (SR&Os) and Impacts
Double Materiality Assessment
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Redefining Metrics
DOUBLE MATERIALITY ASSESSMENT Consistent with the ANSA McAL Group Sustainability Policy, our approach to materiality is based on double materiality, that is, identifying both the impact of people and planet on the business (financial materiality) and the impact of the business on people and the planet (impact materiality).
In 2025, we conducted an Internal Double Materiality Assessment to identify the most critical Sector-specific issues for monitoring, data collection and reporting. This assessment involved a series of Sector surveys, workshops and discussions to arrive at Sector-specific material topics.
The Group also recognises the importance of engaging external stakeholders in assessing materiality and shaping our sustainability strategy. Our last external stakeholder materiality assessment was conducted in
2022, with the next assessment scheduled for 2027. Our Sustainability Policy requires an external stakeholder assessment to be conducted every three to five years.
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SELECTION OF MATERIAL TOPICS IFRS S1 Section 17: Materiality Appendix B Application guidance – Identifying material information
The identification of impacts from a financial and impact materiality perspective considered both resources and relationships in each Sector, as highlighted in the diagram below.
The result of our internal materiality assessment was the identification of the material topics for each Sector. The Sectorspecific material topics identified are
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outlined below and classified according to financial materiality and/or impact materiality.
NVIRONMENT Impact Materiality
Financial Materiality
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TOPICS
BEVERAGE MATERIAL TOPICS
Climate Change Impacts on Business
Energy Consumption and Management
Energy Consumption and Management
Water and Wastewater Management
Biodiversity Impacts
Supply Chain Management
Waste and Wastewater Management
Packaging and Waste
UTILITIES MATERIAL TOPICS
BANKING MATERIAL TOPICS
Energy Consumption and Management
Environmental and Physical Risks
Water Consumption and Management
PACKAGING MATERIAL TOPICS
INSURANCE MATERIAL TOPICS
Energy Consumption and Management
Climate Change Impacts on Business
Biodiversity Impacts Product Lifecycle Management
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OCIAL
Financial Materiality (F)
Impact Materiality (I)
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TOPICS
BEVERAGE MATERIAL TOPICS
Talent Management and Development
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
Community Impact and Engagement
UTILITIES MATERIAL TOPICS
BANKING MATERIAL TOPICS
Product Safety
Talent Management and Development
Health and Safety
PACKAGING MATERIAL TOPICS
INSURANCE MATERIAL TOPICS
Talent Management and Development
Human Health Risk
Health and Safety
Customer Experience and Satisfaction
Product Safety
OVERNANCE UTILITIES MATERIAL TOPICS Legal/Regulatory Compliance and Business Ethics
Impact Materiality
BEVERAGE MATERIAL TOPICS Responsible Consumption and Marketing
BANKING MATERIAL TOPICS
INSURANCE MATERIAL TOPICS
Data Privacy and Security
Data Privacy and Security
Legal/Regulatory Compliance and Business Ethics
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IDENTIFICATION OF SUSTAINABILITY-RELATED RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES (SR&OS) IFRS S1 Section 30: Sustainability-related risks and opportunities (a) describe sustainability-related risks and opportunities that could reasonably be expected to affect the entity’s prospects
SR&Os refer to the Sector-specific sustainability-related risks and opportunities that could reasonably be expected to affect the entity’s prospects — its cash flows, its access to finance or cost of capital, and might change over time.
The potential SR&Os were listed in a survey for the Sectors to review and determine the materiality of each depending on the magnitude of the impact and the likelihood of the SR&Os to occur and cause a material impact on finances.
Understanding and managing sustainabilityrelated risks, opportunities, and impacts requires a structured and methodical approach. For each Sector, the SR&Os were developed based on the context of the Sector and the country or countries in which it has operations (e.g., understanding of risks products and operations in the Sector and value chain impact). Additionally, SR&Os from comparator reports were used in drafting Sector-specific SR&Os and impacts.
The tables below show the categories of the sustainability-related risks and opportunities, as well as impacts (positive and negative) identified for each Sector, and how they manage these. The tables also note the metrics that have been selected to monitor the sustainability-related risks and opportunities, data collection for some of which will commence in 2026, while the others commenced in 2025. The key below shows how the risk (R)/opportunity (O)/ impact (I) categories are classified.
R
Risk
O
Opportunity
R&O
Risk & Opportunity
R&I
Risk and Impact
O&I
Opportunity and Impact
I
Impact
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Construction Sector Construction Sector Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Physical risk (R)
Supply chain disruptions (R) Water supply disruptions (R)
Climate Change Impacts on Business
Climate- resilient products (O)
Management approach
Operating in the Caribbean, the Construction Sector has operations in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) that are vulnerable to tropical storms and hurricanes. This includes Grenada, where production was temporarily halted at ANSA Coatings Grenada after Hurricane Beryl in 2024, and at Berger Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa in 2025. While damage to the sites was minimal, country-wide impacts SASB EM-CM-140.a1 resulted in restart challenges. (1) Total water The Construction Sector also has withdrawn an established Business Continuity (2) Total Plan (BCP) that addresses potential water consumed; disruption scenarios, including percentage of each in hurricanes. The BCP outlines how regions with high or critical operations are maintained extremely high baseline or rapidly restored during and after water stress disruptive events and is proactively activated ahead of anticipated storm GRI 201-2 impacts to minimise the risk of Financial implications employee injury and property damage. and other risks and Early activation also facilitates a swift opportunities due to and effective post-storm response, climate change including damage assessment and repair activities. Notably, prior to ANSA-Specific Metric Hurricane Melissa impacting Jamaica, Material Resource Plan BPJL activated its BCP in advance, (MRP) inventory resulting in no loss of life among accuracy employees and significantly mitigated ANSA-Specific Metric damage to the factory. adapted from Each subsidiary maintains a minimum RT-IG-440a.1 holding inventory, particularly for Description of the fast-moving products, to mitigate management of risks against the risk of supply chain associated with the disruptions associated with changing weather patterns attributable to climate use of essential materials change. To steady the water supply for operations, each subsidiary has water storage tanks on site. To ensure durability in the Caribbean weather, products are formulated to withstand water, fruit acids and most household chemicals.
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ESG Metrics
IDENTIFICATION OF SUSTAINABILITY-RELATED RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES (SR&OS)
Construction Sector Construction Sector Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Management approach
ESG Metrics
SASB EM-CM-130a.1 (amended to include natural gas as an energy source)
Energy
Energy efficiency (O)
The Sector is continuously exploring energy efficient and renewable energy opportunities. In 2023, solar lighting was installed at ANSA Coatings Grenada and most office lighting has been converted to LED options. A review of solar photovoltaic systems deemed them to be cost prohibitive but that option will be re-examined over time as markets evolve.
(1) total energy consumed, (2) Percentage grid electricity (3) Percentage alternative (4) Percentage renewable (5) Percentage natural gas
Legal compliance (O)
Reputational risk (R)
Waste and wastewater management
Waste management (I)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle strategies (O)
ABEL Clay and Bestcrete ensure all waste generated from the blockmaking process is recycled back into the process or recycled offsite through a third party waste management services provider. ANSA Coatings incorporates a solvent recovery machine within their process which recycles dirty solvent. Berger Jamaica is in the process of obtaining approvals to construct an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) to further enhance their wastewater management process.
GRI 303-2 Management of water discharge-related Impacts
GRI 306-2 Management of significant waste-related impacts
All subsidiaries contract a third-party waste management services provider to ensure legal compliance and environmental impacts are minimised.
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Construction Sector Construction Sector Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Habitat loss (I) Biodiversity impacts
Land rehabilitation (I)
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Management approach The Sector operates two quarries in Trinidad. Both the clay quarry and sand quarry sites have been approved by the Ministry of Energy via the granting of a mining licence in accordance with the Minerals Act. These licences stipulate the area to be mined and any mining outside of the approved area is in direct breach of the licence. There are restrictions on the depth to which an area can be mined so as not to disrupt the water table, and as part of the process of obtaining the Certificate Environmental Clearance for each site, the rehabilitation of mined areas is mandatory.
ESG Metrics
SASB EM-CM-160a.1. Description of environmental management policies and practices for active sites
SASB EM-CM-160a.2. Terrestrial acreage disturbed, percentage of impacted area restored
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Construction Sector Construction Sector Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Management approach
ESG Metrics SASB EM-CM-320a.1. supplemented by RT-CH--320a.2.
Reputational risk (R)
(1) Total recordable incident rate (TRIR) Health & safety of employees (I)
Health and Safety
Employee well-being (I)
Workplace safety in the Sector is a top priority. Emphasis is placed on prevention of accidents through consistent in-depth HSE training, particularly for front-line workers. HSE policies are strictly enforced, with a zero-tolerance policy for noncompliance. The “Five S” System (sort, set in order, shine, standardise, sustain) with a sixth “S” for safety, is in place at all subsidiaries. Workplace-related incidents are very closely tracked, investigated and monitored.
(2) Near Miss Frequency Rate (NMFR) and (3) Fatality rate for (a) direct employees and (b) contract employees
GRI 403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation
GRI 403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS)
Staff turnover (R)
Talent development
Training and career development (O)
The Sector continuously invests in employee training and education to keep them actively engaged in their own career development. Feedback from annual surveys is used to design initiatives geared towards increasing employee satisfaction. Each subsidiary has a structured training programme led by the Sector HR Capability Development Team. There is also an internal Learning Management System that provides product knowledge and soft skills training. Cost of external certifications and qualifications is also covered by the respective subsidiaries.
GRI 404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee
GRI 404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
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Manufacturing Sector - Utilities Manufacturing Sector - Utilities Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Management approach
At ANSA Chemicals electricity is a key input for the electrolysis process to manufacture chlorine, and as such any volatility in electricity rates presents a material risk to the operation. Energy
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Increase in energy rates (R) ANSA Chemicals in Trinidad has been working to enhance energy efficiency since 2023 with the installation of more energy efficient equipment and will be reviewing the power factor efficiency of the plant in 2026. They will also be exploring alternative sources of energy.
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Most of the water that ANSA Chemicals uses is supplied by the desalination plant on the industrial estate where they are also located, with the secondary source being the municipal supply. For redundancy there is a set of large storage tanks on site. Water consumption is continuously tracked versus the budget target. The recently launched trial of recycling brine in the dilution of bleach products has resulted in a reduced amount of fresh water used in the process.
ESG Topics
SASB RT-CH-130a.1 (1) Total energy consumed (2) Percentage grid electricity (3) Percentage renewable and (4) Total self-generated energy
ANSA Specific Metric % change in energy intensity year on year
SASB EM-CH-140.a1 (1) Total water withdrawn (2) total water consumed; percentage of each in regions with high or extremely high baseline water stress
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Manufacturing Sector - Utilities Manufacturing Sector - Utilities Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Customer well-being impacts (R)
Product safety
Reputation management (O)
Management approach
ESG Topics
ANSA Chemicals enforces a culture of “getting it right the first time”. Customer complaints are addressed promptly, and closure rates are actively monitored against targets.
Customers are engaged to provide feedback through surveys. Net Promoter Score (NPS) is tracked and linked to the subsidiary’s Business Score Card which is attached to executive remuneration.
ANSA Chemicals maintains several local and international certifications Compliance with standards, trusted including ISO 9001, ISO 140001, TTBS under standard TTCS 21:2023, STOW, brand (O & I) National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and Star-K Kosher.
SASB RT-CP-250a.1 (1) Number of recalls issued (2) Total units recalled
SASB RT-CH-410b.1 (1) Percentage of products that contain Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Category 1 and 2 Health and Environmental Hazardous Substances (2) Percentage of such products that have undergone a hazard assessment
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Manufacturing Sector - Utilities Manufacturing Sector - Utilities Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Workplace Injuries (R)
Safety Culture & employee well-being (I)
Customer well-being (R)
Health and Safety
Process safety incidents (I)
Management approach
ANSA Chemicals maintains the health and safety of its employees and operations as a top priority. All operations staff are required to be retrained annually in the safety orientation, the Group Safety Management System and the Safe System of Work. Permit to Work and Lock out – Tag out systems are strictly enforced. Risk assessment of all operations is conducted annually, in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of Trinidad and Tobago. Incidents are reported and investigated using the root cause analysis method. Leadership regularly walks the plant, conducting safety walks and toolbox talks to promote a culture of “Stop work authority” – empowering employees to stop a job without repercussion when they notice something unsafe.
SASB RT-CH-320a.1 supplemented by EM-CM320a.1
Labelling of products is done in compliance with the local regulation requirements in the production markets – Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica – and in export markets. ANSA Chemicals conducts training with regional authority customers on chlorine awareness and emergency response.
Process Safety Incident Severity Rate (PSISR)
Regular emergency drills are conducted on site as well as in conjunction with neighbouring plants to ensure readiness to respond effectively to emergencies that have the potential to impact the nearby community on the industrial plant.
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ESG Topics
(1) Total recordable incident rate (TRIR) and (2) Fatality rate (3) Near Miss Frequency Rate (NMFR) for (a) direct employees and (b) contract employees SASB RT-CH-320a.2 Description of efforts to assess, monitor, and reduce exposure of employees and contract workers to longterm (chronic) health risks. SASB RT-CH-540a.1 Process Safety Incidents Count (PSIC), Process Safety Total Incident Rate (PSTIR), and
GRI 403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation GRI 403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system RT-CH-140a.2 Discussion of engagement processes to manage risks and opportunities associated with community interests
IDENTIFICATION OF SUSTAINABILITY-RELATED RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES (SR&OS)
Manufacturing Sector - Utilities Manufacturing Sector - Utilities Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Management approach
ESG Topics SASB RT-CH-140a.2 Number of incidents of non-compliance associated with water quality permits, standards and regulations
Compliance with regulations (R)
Legal and Regulatory environment
Changing regulations (R)
Legal compliance in both Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica is managed through the offices of the HSE Manager and the Quality Manager at ANSA Chemicals. Legal support is provided by Head Office at ANSA McAL.
SASB RT-CH-530a.1. Discussion of corporate positions related to government regulations or policy proposals that address environmental and social factors affecting the industry
Compliance is managed through a legal GRI 416-2 register used for ISO and STOW certifiIncidents of noncation that is overseen by the HSE and compliance concerning the Quality Managers. health and safety impacts of products and services
Reputation management (I)
GRI 417-2 Incidents of noncompliance concerning product and service information and labelling
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Manufacturing Sector - Packaging Manufacturing Sector - Packaging Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category Compliance with standards (R)
Product Lifecycle Management
Recycling locally collected materials (O)
Management approach
ANSA Packaging has been consistently advancing its pursuit of achieving 50% local cullet recovery within its manufacturing process. This effort directly supports cost reduction by increasing the use of recycled raw materials while lowering dependence on more expensive virgin inputs. In parallel, as standards upgrade to include sustainability and culture adaptation, specifically, with FSSC 22000, they continue to ensure Sector compliance and maintain their position as the premier supplier of packaging and sustainable packaging to customers nationally and regionally.
Increased energy rates (R) Given this risk, ANSA Packaging is considering opportunities for energy-efficient initiatives to mitigate rising operational costs and strengthen long-term cost resilience.
Energy Consumption Energy efficiency (O)
ESG Topics
SASB RT-CP-410a.1. Percentage of raw materials from: (1) Recycled content (2) Renewable resources and (3) Renewable and recycled content
SASB RT-CP-130a.1 amended to include percentage of energy from natural gas (1) Total energy consumed (2) Percentage grid electricity (3) Percentage renewable and (4) Total self-generated energy (5) percentage natural gas GRI 302-4 Reduction of energy consumption
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Manufacturing Sector - Packaging Manufacturing Sector - Packaging Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Customer well-being impacts (R)
Product Safety
Reputation for superior product safety (O)
Loss of natural habitat (I)
Biodiversity Impacts
Land rehabilitation (I)
Management approach
ESG Topics
The Sector upholds the highest quality and food-safety standards, including FSSC and ISO certifications, and places the safety of their customers at the forefront of the operations. They continue to manage this risk by maintaining strict compliance with these standards, strengthening quality assurance systems, and continually enhancing the reliability and safety of their products.
SASB RT-CP-250a.1 (1) Number of recall issued (2) Total units recalled ANSA-Specific metric First Pass Yield
SASB EM-CM-160a.1. Description of environmental The Sector has made a deliberate management policies commitment to environmental stewardship and practices for active and the responsible management sites of natural resources. As part of this commitment, they continue to strengthen land rehabilitation initiatives that support reforestation, habitat restoration, and SASB EM-CM-160a.2. responsible mining practices. These efforts Terrestrial acreage help to mitigate the potential negative disturbed, percentage of biodiversity impacts that may arise from impacted area restored their operations.
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Manufacturing Sector - Packaging Manufacturing Sector - Packaging Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Management approach
ESG Topics SASB RT-CH-320a.1 adapted to include EM-CM-320a.1
Injuries at work (R & I)
(1) Total recordable incident rate (TRIR) and
Employee well-being (I)
(2) Fatality rate and (3) Near Miss Frequency Rate (NMFR) for Through their Behaviour-based Safety Observation programme and a suite of other safety initiatives, ANSA Packaging remains committed to maintaining a safe and well-controlled work environment for all employees and stakeholders.
Health and Safety Community impact (I)
Their efforts focus on reducing the likelihood of recurrence of serious injuries by ensuring robust health and safety guidelines, continuous hazard identification, and comprehensive employee training. These measures strengthen their overall safety culture and safeguard both our workforce and the surrounding community.
(a) direct employees (b) contract employees
SASB RT-CH-320a.2 Description of efforts to assess, monitor, and reduce exposure of employees and contract workers to long-term (chronic) health risks.
GRI 403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation
GRI 403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system
Staff turnover (R)
Talent Development Training and skill enhancement (O)
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ANSA Packaging has invested significantly in the continuous development of their specialised workforce through the creation and expansion of programmes offered under our uPACK “University of PACK” initiative. These programmes strengthen technical capability, improve operational efficiency, and ensure that both existing and new employees are equipped with the skills required in this highly specialised industry.
GRI 404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee GRI 404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
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Beverage Sector Beverage Sector Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Management approach
ESG Metrics SASB FB-AB-140a.1
Water shortages (R)
Water & Wastewater management
Wastewater management (R&I)
Water use efficiency (O) Water scarcity & ingredient sourcing (R)
The Sector has a strategic plan in place to enhance water efficiency which is in progress and has a number of upcoming planned initiatives. This is particularly a priority area for the Trinidad and Tobago Brewery which adopts a multidimensional approach based on performance and needs. • Improved water efficiency across the operations - replacement of leaking pipelines, optimising cleaning in-place systems to reduce volumes, installation of flow meters to manage water real time etc. • Installation of new equipment that is water efficient: Commissioning of Line 7 which is more water efficient by design • Wastewater management, with a Water Reclamation Facility plant which is in the planning phase.
Water efficiency and conservation (O)
Energy consumption rate increase (R)
Energy Consumption
Energy efficiency (O)
Renewable energy (O & I)
The Beverage Sector has been working to increase energy efficiency of their operations through the installation of energy-efficient machinery and equipment and exploration of solar photovoltaics system on the rooftops of designated buildings. In 2025, CARIB Grenada installed 540 solar PV panels that will provide approximately 20% of their electricity needs with 300 kilowatts of solar power. The completion of SMETA audits throughout the Sector helps to identify areas for improvement.
(1) Total water withdrawn (2) Total water consumed; percentage of each in regions with high or extremely high baseline water stress SASB FB-AB-140a.2 Description of water management risks and discussion of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks GRI 303-2 Management of water discharge-related impacts *SASB FB-AB-440a.1 Percentage of beverage ingredients sourced from regions with high or extremely high baseline water stress
SASB FB-AB-130a.1. amended to include percentage of energy from natural gas (1) Total energy consumed (2) Percentage grid electricity and (3) Percentage renewable (4) Percentage from purchased natural gas
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Beverage Sector Beverage Sector Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Packaging reuse and recycling (O)
Packaging and waste
Reduced waste (I)
Waste to landfill (I)
Management approach
CARIB Breweries in Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada and St. Kitts and Nevis run returnable packaging circular economy systems. The Breweries aim at a 90% recovery rate for bottles. Bottles that cannot be used at CARIB Brewery Trinidad and Tobago are recycled at Carib Glassworks. CARIB crates are also recovered from CARIB Brewery Trinidad and Tobago and CARIB Brewery St. Kitts and Nevis and recycled with ANSA Packaging’s ANSA Polymer.
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SASB FB-AB-410a.2 Discussion of strategies to reduce them environmental impact of packaging throughout its lifecycle
Waste reduction initiatives include the installation of beer filtration systems (Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada) that don’t require powders for the filtration process and hence reduce waste produced in the process by 51%.
CARIB Breweries Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada and St. Kitts and Nevis sell and donate spent grains to local farmers as a low-cost additive to supplement animal feed. CARIB is exploring two initiatives to further reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills in Trinidad and Tobago: • •
Waste management (R)
ESG Metrics
Wet waste yeast to be passed on to a contractor for productive use UWI-led research into the possibility of converting spent grain into biochar that can improve soil fertility for farmers, as well as sequester carbon
GRI 301-3 Reclaimed products and their packaging materials
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Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Management approach
Injuries at work (R & I)
CARIB Breweries works towards continuous improvement in health and safety performance in four key areas:
Health & Safety
Safety culture and operational efficiency (O)
• •
• Community impact • from major site incidents (I)
Strengthening governance, and full compliance with public policies Strengthening controls and hazard reporting systems to eliminate unsafe conditions and behaviours, with early detection and root-cause investigation processes Enhancing fire safety and emergency response preparedness Safety Management System implementation and enforcement
Safety culture and employee satisfaction (I)
ESG Metrics SASB FB-AG-320a.1 (1) Total recordable incident rate (TRIR) (2) Fatality rate and (3) Near miss frequency rate (NMFR) for (a) direct employees and (b) seasonal & migrant employees SASB RT-CH-320a.2 Description of efforts to assess, monitor, and reduce exposure of employees and contract workers to long-term (chronic) health risks GRI 403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation GRI 403-5 Worker training on occupational health and safety GRI 403-6 Promotion of worker health
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Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category Brand ambassador safety (I)
Community Impact and Engagement
Management approach CARIB Breweries has always been well integrated into community life through sponsorship of cultural and sporting events. Starting in 2026, the Breweries will be working to formalise these engagements by building a framework or transparent and continuous communications with business and community groups in their fenceline communities. Apart from their engagement with communities, in their business relationships there are two primary groups who they manage carefully to ensure prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts; their brand promoters and their thirdparty transport drivers.
Employment and learning (I)
Brand promoters are managed through a third party, the contract for which includes code of conduct requirements. Moving forward, new contracts will contain more rigorous clauses to reduce the vulnerability and increase the protection of brand promoters, particularly women. Third-party transport drivers are contracted through reputable transport companies with various prerequisites for engagement and best applicable health and safety standards in place, such as mandatory defensive driving as an example.
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ESG Metrics
GRI 403-7 Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships
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Beverage Sector Beverage Sector Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category Product labelling requirements (R & I)
Responsible Consumption and Marketing
Supply Chain Management (CO2)
Consumer health awareness (O & I)
Management approach
ESG Metrics
The compliance team keeps abreast of local labelling laws and regulations across the territories to ensure full compliance is maintained. Clear nutritional and ingredient information, relevant health warnings and responsible consumption messaging accompanied by the @EASE symbol adorn all products.
SASB FB-AB-270a.2 Number of incidents of non-compliance with industry or regulatory labelling or marketing codes
CARIB Brewery is working to increase its low to no alcohol (LNA) product portfolio, in support of the growing consumer aspiration to living a healthier lifestyle.
SASB FB-AB-270a.4 Description of efforts to promote responsible consumption of alcohol
GRI-417-1 Requirements for product and service information and labelling
Supply chain disruption for raw materials (R)
CARIB Breweries recovers CO2 from the brewing process in Trinidad and Tobago and St. Kitts and Nevis, reducing the reliance on a third-party supplier to those Breweries.
Recovery of CO2 (O)
CARIB Breweries recovers CO2 from the brewing process in Trinidad and Tobago and St.Kitts & Nevis, to manage the operational risk due to sporadic supplier ANSA-Specific shortages. In Trinidad and Tobago, the Brewery is in the process of replacing Volume of CO2 its CO2 recovery equipment to enhance recovered efficiency and reliability. The shutdown of operations by Nutrien Ltd. in Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 exposed a supply risk, as the Brewery was heavily reliant on this supplier for CO2. In response, storage capacity was increased to extend on-site supply in the event of shortages. A new CO2 recovery plant is scheduled for commissioning by 2028, which will further strengthen supply resilience and reduce reliance on external third-party suppliers.
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Financial Services Sector - Banking Financial Services Sector - Banking Risk/ Opportunity/ Material topic Impact Category
Climate change impacts on business (R)
Management approach
The Banks have started to analyse their financial portfolios for nature and climaterelated impacts and risks, using a suite of appropriate tools and methods. This data helps us to understand: •
Environmental and Physical Risks
• Enhanced risk management strategies (O)
Natural Capital (O & I)
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Sectors which have the highest nature and climate-related impacts Nature and climate-related risks to their lending and investment portfolios The situation relating to mortgage properties most at risk from flooding opportunities for offering sustainable finance solutions to customers
Using this information, the Banks have been developing a financing policy and strategy to help address both impacts and risks.
ESG Metrics
SASB FN-CB-410a.2 Description of approach to incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in credit analysis.
SASB FN-IB-410a.3 Description of approach to incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment banking and brokerage activities.
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Financial Services Sector - Banking Financial Services Sector - Banking Risk/ Opportunity/ Material topic Impact Category
Management approach
ESG Metrics
The Banks’ defence strategies follow the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, supported by real-time vulnerability management and Cyber 24/7 incident monitoring through a thirdSecurity party partner. Technical controls include (R, O & I) Principle of Least Privilege and full data encryption in transit and at rest. Their core Customer data vendors comply with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 privacy (R & I) cybersecurity standards.
Remote digital onboarding enables customers to join without visiting branches, reducing operational costs and improving acquisition efficiency. Automated scanning and patching increase efficiency.
Data Privacy & Security
Digitisation (O)
The Banks build trust and competitive advantage by showcasing robust security measures, like biometrics, Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption, and maintaining transparent privacy policies across digital channels.
SASB FN-CF-230a.1 (1) Number of data breaches Percentage that are personal data breaches (2) Number of account holders affected
SASB FN-CB-230a.2 Description of approach to identifying and addressing data security risks
Public communication during incidents is managed via the Group Crisis Management Framework, combined with real-time response to minimise disruption and reputational risk.
Talent Development
Turnover, recruitment and training (R)
The Sector is currently revamping its talent development strategy to formally introduce Sector-wide career development and career laddering, utilising the newly implemented grading structure.
GRI 401-1 New employee hires and employee turnover
GRI 404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee
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Financial Services Sector - Banking Financial Services Sector - Banking Risk/ Opportunity/ Material topic Impact Category
Management approach
ESG Metrics
AMBL is a highly regulated entity with compliance oversight from the following: • Central Bank of T&T • The T&T Securities and Exchange Commission • Financial Intelligence Unit of T&T • The T&T Stock Exchange • Board of Inland Revenue • Companies Registry
Regulatory penalties (R)
The Banks utilise a comprehensive Compliance Grid to track all of their regulatory obligations to ensure compliance with the various regulations and laws which call for the submission of financial information and reports, completion of mandatory audits and deadlines for the settlement of payments of taxes and other mandatory payments (Stock Exchange fees, CBTT contribution, annual registration fees, Deposit Insurance contribution). The Compliance Grid is prepared monthly from information provided from various departments and serves as a monthly dashboard to indicate the nature of the compliance requirement, the date in which the compliance requirement is due, and when it was submitted. The Compliance Grid is included in the AMBL Board Pack bi-monthly which serves as oversight by the AMBL Board.
Regulatory Compliance
SASB FN-CB-510a.1 Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with fraud, insider trading, anti-trust, anti-competitive behaviour, market manipulation, malpractice, or other related financial industry laws or regulations
Regulatory compliance is supported by a suite of policies and procedures which are reviewed periodically to ensure that they remain relevant.
Compliance with regulations and laws (O)
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Regulatory compliance with all of the authorities will avoid the risk of monetary penalties, suspension of operations and reputational risk to the Bank. Companies that have demonstrated consistency in meeting their regulatory requirements are held in a higher level of esteem than others who are frequently late or are subject to periodic notifications of breaches and are more likely to receive a more sympathetic response from regulators for any infraction committed in error.
SASB FN-CB-510a.2 Description of whistleblower policies and procedures ANSA Specific Metric Communication and training about AntiMoney Laundering, Counter Terrorism Financing & Counter Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF)
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Financial Services Sector - Insurance Financial Services Sector - Insurance Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category Physical risk (R)
Climate change impacts on the Business
Climate resilience (O)
Management approach
ESG Metrics
To date, the potential physical risk to the Sector from extreme weather events has not materialised in terms of increased claims or reinsurance rates; however, the Sector understands and appreciates the increasing risks associated with climate change and its impacts on business and has included this risk in its Quarterly Management Risk Reporting.
SASB FN-IN-450a.1. Probable Maximum Loss (PML) of insured products from weather-related natural catastrophes
Risk is managed through careful review and monitoring of Probable Maximum Loss (PML) calculations by location and type of weather risk for risk assessment, premium-setting and GRI 201-2 Financial implications determining reinsurance needs. and other risks and opportunities due to climate change. The Sector also recognises the opportunity to develop new products that align with increasing climate-related risks and is currently exploring new products in this area.
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Financial Services Sector - Insurance Financial Services Sector - Insurance Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Management approach The Sector understands the importance of customer experience and satisfaction and the opportunity it presents to maintain and grow market share and retain customers. Across the Sector there are robust Voice of the Customer (VoC) programmes, utilising multiple feedback mechanisms to obtain qualitative and quantitative feedback from our customers.
Customer Enhanced experience customer and experience (O) satisfaction
Health issues e.g. NCIDs (R)
Human health risks
Health and wellness (O)
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ESG Metrics ANSA Specific Metric Customer Renewal Retention Ratio
ANSA-Specific Metric Net Promoter Score (NPS)
Best practice industry metrics are monitored, ANSA-Specific Metric with monthly reporting to management, Customer Satisfaction including: Score (CSAT) Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Net Promoter Score (NPS) Customer Effort Score (CES) Overall Resolution Rate
The Sector acknowledges the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the region and their risk in terms of increased claims. It also understands the opportunity to work with customers to support health and wellness.
There is active and ongoing customer education in support of healthy lifestyles and support for the inclusion and maintenance of preventative care benefits within the health plans offered. The Sector also actively participates in external initiatives, including health fairs that promote healthy lifestyle behaviours.
SASB HC-MC-260a.4 Discussion of initiatives and programmes to maintain and improve enroll health
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Financial Services Sector - Insurance Financial Services Sector - Insurance Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Cyber security and customer data privacy (R)
Data privacy and security
Digitisation (O)
Cyber-security (I)
Management approach
ESG Metrics SASB HC-MC-230a.1 Description of policies and practices to secure customers’ personal health data records and other personal data
Data privacy and security are critical to the Insurance Sector, and the management of this risk is two-fold: first, through external regulatory requirements and second, through robust internal controls, IT Infrastructure and audits.
SASB HC-MC-230a.2. (1) Number of data breaches (2) Percentage involving (a) personal data only and (b) personal health data, The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago's (3) Number of regulatory requirements mandate robust customers affected compliance reporting reporting for data in each category privacy and security systems. (a) personal data only and The Sector also maintains strong infrastructure and cybersecurity systems that (b) personal health data are examined annually by external auditors. IT and cybersecurity training is also included in Annual Development Plans for all employees, and regular simulation exercises are undertaken to test systems and responses.
SASB HC-MC-230a.3. Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with data security and privacy
Employee upskilling (I)
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Financial Services Sector - Insurance Financial Services Sector - Insurance Material topic
Risk/ Opportunity/ Impact Category
Compliance with laws and regulations (R)
Management approach
The Insurance Sector is heavily regulated, with high risk of penalties and reputational damage for non-compliance. To manage this risk the Sector maintains and adheres strictly to a Statutory Obligations Calendar and Compliance Tracker which is updated monthly and monitored by the compliance departments of the respective companies.
Governance Regulatory structure (R) compliance including Business ethics
Ethical business practices (O)
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ESG Metrics SASB FN-IN-270a.1 Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with marketing and communication of insurance productrelated information to new and returning customers
SASB FN-CB-510a.1 Total amount of monetary losses Established compliance procedures are as a result of legal in place to identify, track and report all proceedings associated statutory deadlines and obligations and with fraud, insider annual training is conducted with Directors, Management and Staff to ensure everyone is trading, anti-trust, anticompetitive behaviour, aware of their obligations. market manipulation, Business ethics and compliance are critical to malpractice, or other the Sector and are managed through strong related financial industry internal control and compliance systems that laws or regulations are subject to regular risk-based internal audit review. Policies and procedures are developed and reviewed regularly to ensure they are updated and appropriate to meet the evolving needs of the Sector and aligned with regulatory requirements. Policies in place across the sector include: -
Corporate Governance Policy Code of Conduct Whistleblower Policy Conflict of Interest Policy
SASB FN-CB-510a.2 Description of whistleblower policies and procedures
ANSA Specific Metric Communication and training about AntiMoney Laundering, Counter Terrorism Financing & Counter Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF)
EMBEDDING SUSTAINABILITY INTO MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES IFRS S1 reporting requirements includes disclosures across four content areas: Governance; Strategy; Risk Management; and Metrics and Targets.
GOVERNANCE Information that enables investors to understand the governance processes, control and procedures a company uses to monitor, manage and oversee sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
STRATEGY Information that enables investors to understand a company's strategy for managing sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
RISK MANAGEMENT Information that enables investors to understand a company's processes to identify, assess, prioritise and monitor sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
METRICS AND TARGETS Information that enables investors to understand a company's performance in relation to its sustainability-related risks and opportunities, including progress towards any targets the company has set, or any targets it is required to meet by law or regulation.
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GOVERNANCE The objective of sustainability-related financial disclosures on governance is to enable users of general-purpose financial reports to understand the governance
Reference Governance Section Page 119
processes, controls and procedures an entity uses to monitor, manage and oversee sustainability-related risks and opportunities (IFRS S1 Section 26: Governance)
IFRS S1 Section 27: Governance a) the governance body(s) (which can include a board, committee or equivalent body charged with governance) or individual(s) responsible for oversight of sustainability-related risks and opportunities. b) management’s role in the governance processes, controls and procedures used to monitor, manage and oversee sustainability-related risks and opportunities
SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE At ANSA McAL, sustainability is embedded in the way we do business and is incorporated into the governance structure. The Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee (GRNC) is the sub-committee of the Group’s Parent Board with oversight for the Company’s Corporate Governance and Sustainability Frameworks. The GNRC is governed by a charter which outlines the GNRC members’ roles and responsibilities. The Parent Board Charter, which is publicly available Board Charter - ANSA McAL, outlines the main responsibilities of the Board, four of which are: • Reviewing, monitoring and approving significant financial and business strategies and major corporate policies; • Reviewing and approving the overall Corporate Strategy of the Company; • Assessing major risks facing the Company and reviewing mitigation strategies; • Ensuring that processes are in place for maintaining the sustainability and integrity of the Company, its financial statements and compliance with all laws and ethical standards of business
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In 2025, the Group updated its Sustainability Policy to align with its intention to comply with IFRS Sustainability Standards. This policy was shared with the Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee (GRNC) for review prior to being presented to the Parent Board in 2026 for review and approval. Once approved, this new policy will be rolled out across the Group in 2026. In each of the Sectors: 1. Construction 2. Manufacturing (Utilities and Packaging) 3. Beverage 4. Financial Services (Banking and Insurance) the governance structure and composition, in alignment with GRI 2-9, has been outlined in the ESG Data Disclosure Report 2025 (pages 207, 220, 231, 247, 258, 267). The Group Sustainability Committee is chaired by the Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer and consists of representatives from Head Office and all Sectors of the Group. Details can be found in the Governance Section of the Sustainability Report, page 128.
IFRS S1 Section 27: Governance (a) specifically, the entity shall identify that body(s) or individual(s) and disclose information about: (v) how the body(s) or individual(s) oversees the setting of targets related to sustainability-related risks and opportunities, and monitor progress towards those targets (paragraph 51), including whether and how related performance metrics are included in remuneration policies
In 2022, ANSA McAL engaged its Sectors to set ESG key performance indicators (KPIs), based on the material sustainability matters in each of their subsidiaries. These KPIs were then reviewed and approved by Sector management and subsequently the GNRC and Parent Board. Progress reports are shared with executive management and reported and disclosed annually in the Group’s Sustainability Report contained in the Annual Report. Progress in relation to the ESG KPIs is tracked via the Sector Annual
Operating Plans, and Business Score Cards, which are linked to executive remuneration. In 2025, based on the materiality assessment in accordance with IFRS S1, the Sectors commenced the process of setting targets in alignment with the metrics set. This was done using the ESG KPIs established back in 2022, where they fit suitably into the requirements of the IFRS S1 Standard with refinement as required. Refer to the Metrics and Targets page 187 to read more.
STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS The objective of sustainability-related financial disclosures on strategy is to enable users of general-purpose financial reports to understand an entity’s strategy for managing sustainability-related risks and opportunities (IFRS S1 Section 28: Strategy) In 2025, preliminary meetings were held with the Chief Strategy Officer, Chief
Operating Officer and Group Risk Manager to determine the most appropriate approach to developing reporting structures for information on SR&Os, impacts and metrics, together with financial impacts to be reported through appropriate governance channels to inform decision-making. These discussions informed the development of the Annual Operating Plan for 2026.
IFRS S1 Section 15: Fair presentation (b) to disclose additional information if compliance with the specifically applicable requirements in IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards is insufficient to enable users of general-purpose financial reports to understand the effects of sustainability-related risks and opportunities on the entity’s cash flows, its access to finance and cost of capital over the short, medium and long term.
An important aspect of this strategy is the identification of financial impacts of sustainability-related risks and opportunities. A qualitative assessment was completed in 2025 for each of the four Sectors (Beverage, Construction, Financial Services (Banking and Insurance) and Manufacturing (Utilities
and Packaging). Preliminary discussions were also held with the Group Financial Controller to determine the best approach to start quantifying financial impacts of sustainability-related risks and opportunities. This work will commence in 2026 with each of the four Sectors.
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RISK MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Reference Risk Section Page 132
The objective of sustainability-related financial disclosures on risk management is to enable users of general-purpose financial reports: a) to understand an entity’s processes to identify, assess, prioritise and monitor sustainability-related risks and opportunities, including whether and how those processes are integrated into and inform the entity’s overall risk management process; and b) to assess the entity’s overall risk profile and its overall risk management process. (IFRS S1 Section 43: Risk Management)
Integral to the delivery of our vision is robust Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) managed through the LogicGate ERM Solution, which provides a consolidated platform for Group-wide risk management. In 2023, an ESG component was included in LogicGate to allow for the identification of risks that are sustainability-related and the filtering of these according to the Environment, Social and Governance Pillars as defined in the Group’s Sustainability Business Priorities (page 17). In 2025, preliminary discussions were held with the sustainability team to support the integration of IFRS S1-aligned sustainability-
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related risks and opportunities (SR&Os) defined in the 2025 workshops with KPMG, into LogicGate, which will allow for the incorporation of these into the Group’s overall risk management process. The full rollout of this for Sectors 1-4 (Beverage, Construction, Financial Services – Banking and Insurance and Manufacturing – Utilities and Packaging) is scheduled for 2026 and will allow for the continuous identification, assessment, prioritisation and monitoring of sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
METRICS AND TARGETS HIGHLIGHTS The objective of sustainability-related financial disclosures on metrics and targets is to enable users of general-purpose financial reports to understand an entity’s performance in relation to its sustainabilityrelated risks and opportunities, including progress towards any targets the entity has set, and any targets it is required to meet
by law or regulation (IFRS S1 Metrics and Targets – Section 45). The year 2024 saw the publication of our first-ever ESG Data Disclosure Report for the Group, demonstrating our commitment to transparency and accountability in the way we do business.
IFRS S1 Section 46: Metrics and Targets An entity shall disclose, for each sustainability-related risk and opportunity that could reasonably be expected to affect the entity’s prospects: (a) metrics required by an applicable IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standard; and
In 2025, with the identification of Sectorspecific material topics, the ESG metrics were refined to align with these topics. This process allowed for the streamlining of data collection in alignment with the sustainability-related risks and opportunities that are most material to the Sector, allowing for better monitoring and reporting, and will also enable enhanced integration into
the Group’s decision-making. The metrics selected to monitor the sustainability-related risks and opportunities for Sectors 1-4 are shown in the tables in the identification of sustainability-related risks and opportunities (pages 159-182). A subset of the data collected in accordance with these metrics can be found in the ESG Data Disclosure Report 2025 (pages 192-270).
IFRS S1 Section 47: Metrics and Targets In the absence of an IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standard that specifically applies to a sustainabilityrelated risk or opportunity, an entity shall apply paragraphs 57–58 to identify applicable metrics.
The metrics were selected primarily from the industry-specific Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards, with supplemental metrics selected from the Global Reporting Institute as outlined in IFRS S1 Appendix C Sources of guidance – C2. As the exception, in the absence of suitable SASB and GRI metrics, ANSA-specific metrics were defined. In these cases, how the metric is defined, whether it is an absolute measure or a qualitative measure, whether it is validated by a third party and the method used to calculate, the metric and inputs to
the calculation, have been outlined in the ESG Data Disclosure Report 2025 where relevant, as per IFRS S1 50 a – d. Sector-specific targets are also being set to align with these material topics and tracking of progress will begin in 2026. In some cases, prerequisites must be completed prior to target- setting, all of which will form part of the Sector-specific plans. Also in 2025, with a view to enhancing the integrity of the ESG Data collection, and on
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METRICS AND TARGETS HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED) the recommendation of Group Internal Audit (GIA), an ESG Data Governance Framework and Manual was developed, designed to govern all ESG data for the ANSA McAL Group.
This ESG Data Governance Framework and Manual was developed to provide a holistic approach to the collection and use (including public disclosure) of ESG data, with a view to ensuring quality to enhance the usefulness for decision-making for both internal and external stakeholders.
CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATION HIGHLIGHTS The highlights below are of sections of the IFRS S1 standard that ANSA McAL (Head Office) and Sectors 1 -4 are in compliance with. Note that this is a subset of the Group and does not represent full compliance with the standard.
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(a) To disclose information that is comparable, verifiable, timely and understandable;
Information disclosed in the Sustainability Report is generally comparable and understandable in nature. Where relevant, data from previous years is included. Information disclosure occurs on a timely basis, given that the Annual Report included sustainability information and the ESG Data Disclosure Report 2024 was released within ~120 days of year-end. Group Internal Audit was engaged to verify the quantifiable data that was released in the ESG Data Disclosure Report 2024.
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An entity’s sustainabilityBoth sustainability-related financial disclosures and related financial disclosures related financial statements are for the same entity. shall be for the same reporting entity as the related financial statements.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS HIGHLIGHTS The highlights below are of sections of the IFRS S1 standard that ANSA McAL (Head Office) and Sectors 1-4 are in compliance with. Note that this is a subset of the Group and we are not claiming full compliance.
IFRS S1 section Sources of Guidance
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In identifying sustainability-related risks and opportunities that could reasonably be expected to affect an entity’s prospects, an entity shall apply IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
In 2025, with the support of KPMG, workshops were conducted with Sectors 1-4, to identify sustainability-related risks and opportunities that could reasonably be expected to affect an entity’s prospects. The IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standard was applied in the methodology – see page 155.
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In addition to IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards:
For Sectors 1-4 (Beverage, Construction, Financial Services – Banking and Insurance and Manufacturing – Utilities and Packaging), ANSA McAL has been collecting data in accordance with the Sector-specific SASB standards and GRI standards since 2023.
(a) an entity shall refer to and consider the applicability of the disclosure topics in the SASB Standards. An entity might conclude that the disclosure topics in the SASB Standards are not applicable in the entity’s circumstances. Disclosure of information about sources of guidance
59 (a)
An entity shall identify: the specific standards, pronouncements, industry practice and other sources of guidance that the entity has applied in preparing its sustainability-related financial disclosures, including, if applicable, identifying the disclosure topics in the SASB Standards;
59 (b)
The industry(s) specified in the relevant IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, the SASB Standards or other sources of guidance relating to a particular industry(s) that the entity has applied in preparing its sustainability-related financial disclosures, including in identifying applicable metrics.
A subset of this data was disclosed for the first time in our first-ever ESG Data Disclosure Report 2024 and subsequently in our ESG Data Disclosure Report 2025 – see page 192. SASB indices and GRI indices have been included in both reports.
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ANSA McAL compliance An entity is required to provide disclosures required by IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards as part of its general-purpose financial reporting.
Since 2023, ANSA McAL’s Annual Reports contain a Sustainability Report. In 2024, a subsequent report – Sustainability & ESG Data Disclosure Report 2024 – was released in accordance with IFRS S1.
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Appendix B Application guidance
Information included by crossreference (paragraph 63)
Appendix E Effective date and transition
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Subject to any regulation or other requirements that apply to an entity, there are various possible locations in its general-purpose financial reports in which to disclose sustainabilityrelated financial information. Sustainability-related financial disclosures could be included in an entity’s management commentary or a similar report when it forms part of an entity’s general purpose financial reports. Management commentary or a similar report is a required report in many jurisdictions. It might be known by or included in reports with various names, such as ‘management report’, ‘management’s discussion and analysis’, ‘operating and financial review’, ‘integrated report’ or ‘strategic report’.
In 2025, the ESG Data Disclosure Report is now contained in the Annual Report to ensure the simultaneous availability of financial and sustainability information for maximum usefulness and facilitating decision-making by stakeholders.
This report includes the SR&Os for the segments: 1. Construction, Manufacturing (Utilities and Packaging) and Beverage, and 2. Banking and Insurance, as well as the metrics selected from SASB and GRI to track performance, supplemented by ANSAspecific metrics.
B46 Information included by crossreference becomes part of the complete set of sustainabilityrelated financial disclosures and shall comply with the requirements of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards. For example, it needs to be relevant, representationally faithful, comparable, verifiable, timely and understandable. The body(s) or individual(s) that authorises the general purpose financial reports takes the same responsibility for the information included by cross-reference as it does for the information included directly.
The governing bodies at ANSA McAL that authorise general purpose financial statements also take responsibility for crossreferenced information (i.e., the Sustainability Report).
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Although the IFRS S1 standard is not yet mandatory in the Caribbean region, ANSA McAL has started applying it from annual reporting periods beginning on and after 1 January 2024. Although IFRS S2 climaterelated disclosures have not yet been made, the Group will be working towards this in the future.
An entity shall apply this Standard for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2024. Earlier application is permitted. If an entity applies this Standard earlier, it shall disclose that fact and apply IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures at the same time.
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THE WAY FORWARD The ANSA McAL Group remains steadfast in its commitment to voluntary compliance with IFRS Sustainability Standards and specific steps towards compliance have been outlined in the Annual Operating Plans at both Head Office and Sectors 1 – 4 (Beverage, Construction, Financial Services
– Banking and Insurance and Manufacturing – Utilities and Packaging) for 2026 and 2027. The strategic plan for sustainability also includes objectives of working towards compliance with IFRS S1 in the remaining Sectors of the Group, as we progress the roadmap (page 154).
SUSTAINABILITY INTEGRATION AND LINK TO FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Ongoing collaborations with the strategy, risk and finance and audit teams will continue to work toward the integration
of sustainability at both a strategy and operational level.
TRAINING AND COMMUNICATION The year 2025 saw the start of the development of the ANSA Group Sustainability Training Series, which includes a number of Group-wide and Sector-specific training components to upskill employees
on sustainability and related themes. This training series, together with an internal sustainability communication plan, will be rolled out in 2026.
SECTOR TARGET-SETTING Targets for Sectors 1-4 (Beverage, Construction, Financial Services (Banking and Insurance) and Manufacturing (Utilities and Packaging) will be finalised and tracking of performance will commence in 2026. This testing period will allow the
Sectors to understand the feasibility of the targets set, identify any challenges, and adjust to be more ambitious should they be more easily realised than anticipated. Targets may be refined at the end of 2026 and disclosed thereafter.
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CONSTRUCTION SECTOR COUNTRY PRESENCE Trinidad and Tobago • Barbados • Grenada • Guyana • Jamaica The reporting entities in the Construction Sector include: • ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited • Bestcrete Aggregates Limited • ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc. • ANSA Coatings Limited • ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited • Berger Paints Barbados Limited • Berger Paints Jamaica Limited In the 2024 ESG Data Disclosure Report, the Construction Sector was reported in two divisions: Blocks and Coatings, based on each division reporting on some different material topics and associated metrics. In 2025, a Sector-wide materiality assessment was conducted and as such, the material topics for the Sector were identified and the data is reflected here in the Sector specific report.
Activity Metrics Activity Metrics “quantify the scale of specific activities or operations by a company. Activity metrics are intended for use in conjunction with the metrics to normalise data and facilitate comparison, which are important for the analysis of related disclosures.” Reporting Entity:
CODE Activity Metric
ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited
Bestcrete Aggregates Limited
ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited
Berger Paints Barbados Limited
Berger Paints Jamaica Limited
1
1
1
1
Coatings Factory
Coatings Factory
Coatings Factory
Coatings Factory
ANSA Specific Metric Number of production facilities by category
2
2 2025
N/A1 • •
2024
ANSA ANSA Coatings Building Limited Solutions Guyana Inc.
1 Clay Block Factory 1 Concrete Block Factory
• •
1 Clay quarry 1 Sand quarry
Not reported, however there were no changes between 2024 and 2025 to the number of production facilities by category.2
ANSA Specific Metric details a) This metric is a simple count of the number of production facilities by category b) This metric is an absolute measure and not expressed in relation to another metric c) This metric has not been validated by a third party. d) The method used to calculate the metric: a simple count of the number of production facilities by category
ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc. is not a manufacturing facility; it is a distribution centre for construction materials. Formerly, EM-CM-000.A – Production by major product line and RT-CH-000.A – Production by reportable segment were disclosed, however a decision was taken not to disclose this data for 2025 and moving forward due to commercial sensitivity.
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2
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Material Topic: Energy Management Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited
Bestcrete Aggregates Limited
ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc.
ANSA Coatings Limited
ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited
Berger Paints Barbados Limited
Berger Paints Jamaica Limited
EM-CM-130a.1 Energy Management (amended to include natural gas as an energy source)3 (1) Total energy consumed, (2) Percentage grid electricity, (3) Percentage alternative, (4) Percentage renewable, (5) Percentage natural gas Clay Block Operations:
Clay quarry:
(1) 222,222 GJ (2) 0.1% (3) 0%
2025
N/A6
(1) 404 GJ
(1) 553 GJ
(1) 1,268 GJ5
(2) 100%
(2) 63.4%
(2) 100%
(3) 0%
(3) 36.6%
(3) 0%
(4) 0%
(4) 0%
(4) 0 %
(5) 0%
(5) 0%
(5) 0%
(1) 5,603 GJ10
(1) 397 GJ
(1) 599 GJ
(1) 1,251 GJ5
(2) 100%9
(2) 100%
(2) 100%
(2) 75%
(2) 100%
(3) 0%
(3) 0%
(3) 0%
(3) 0%
(3) 0%
(4) 0%
(4) 0%
(4) 0%
(4) 25%
(4) 0%
(1) 135 GJ4
(1) 6,163GJ
(4) 0%
(2) 100%
(2) 92.0%7
(5) 99.9%
(3) 0%
(3) 0%
(4) 0%
(4) 0%
(5) 0%
(5) 0%
(1) 182 GJ4
Concrete Block Operations:
Sand quarry:
(1) 5,264 GJ (2) 98.6%7 (3) 0%
Not reported8
(4) 0% (5) 0% Clay Block Operations:
Clay quarry:
(1) 270,944 GJ (2) 11%ii (3) 0%
N/A6
(4) 0%
2024
(5) Not reported3 Concrete Block Operations:
Sand quarry:
(1) 5,877 GJ (2) 82% (3) 0% (4) 0%
Not reported8
(5) Not reported3 EM-CM-130a.1 has been amended, effective 2025 to include natural gas as an energy source. As such this information was not reported for 2024. ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc. is not a manufacturing facility; it is a distribution centre for construction materials. The energy reported is for the office and retail operations. 5 Energy reported is for the manufacturing facility only, and does not include energy and water used at retail outlets 6 The clay quarry does not require an electrical supply for the operations. 7 A small portion of the energy is derived from a diesel generator on site 8 The sand quarry operations are managed by a third-party contractor, energy and water usage is not captured. 9 Correction: The 2024 figure was 100% and not 0% as previously reported 10 Energy reported did not include diesel fuel usage for the standby generator for 2024, but this information has been included in the 2025 figure. 11 Most of the energy was derived from natural gas 3
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Material Topic: Climate Change Impact on Business Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
2025
ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited
Bestcrete Aggregates Limited
ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc.
ANSA Coatings Limited
ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited
Berger Paints Barbados Limited
Berger Paints Jamaica Limited
EM-CM-140.a1 Water Management (1) Total water withdrawn (2) total water consumed12; (3) Percentage of each in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress13 Clay Block Operations:
Clay quarry:
(1) 7,653 m3
(1) 0 m3 17
(2) 7,653 m3
(2) 0%
(3) 0%
(3) 0%
Concrete Block Operations:
Sand quarry:
(1) Not available15 Not available14
(3) 0%
(1) 7,980 m3 (2) 7,980 m3
(2) Not available
(1) 1,455 m3
(1) 1,451 m3 16
(1) 15,104 m3
(2) 1,455 m3
(2) 1,451 m3
(2) 15,104 m3
(3) 0%
(3) 0%
(3) 0%
(1) 1,621m3
(1) 1,733 m3 16
(1) 13,519 m3
(2) 1,621m3
(2) 1,733 m3
(2) 9,512m3
(3) 0%
(3) 0%
(3) 0%
Not reported18
(3) 0%
2024
Clay Block Operations:
Clay quarry:
(1) 8,692 m3
(1) 0m3 17
(2) % recycled: 0%19
(2) % recycled: 0%19
(3) 0%
(3) 0%
Concrete Block Operations:
Sand quarry:
(1) Not available15 Not available14
(2) Not available (3) 0%
(1) 8,460 m3 (2) % recycled: 0%19
Not reported18
(3) 0%
Total water consumed is assumed to be equal to total water withdrawn in the absence of measurement of water usage on site. Water stress was determined using Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas. www.wri.org/applications/aqueduct/water-risk-atlas ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc. facilities is on a leased property; this information is not disaggregated. 15 Water supplied is for ANSA McAL Industrial Park which includes ANSA Coatings Limited and ANSA Polymer Limited (Manufacturing Sector: Packaging) the information is not disaggregated. 16 Berger Barbados collects rainwater on site for use; however this is not measured and has not been included 17 No water abstracted from ponds for use in 2024 or 2025 18 The sand quarry operations are managed by a third-party contractor, water usage information is not captured 19 In the 2024 report, the 2018 edition of EM-CM-140.a1 was applied to the Blocks subsidiaries, this data differs from the requirements of the 2023 edition, with % recycled water reported as item 2 instead of total water consumed. 12
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Material Topic: Climate Change Impact on Business Reporting Entity:
ANSA McAL Bestcrete Enterprises Aggregates Limited Limited
ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc.
ANSA Coatings Limited
ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited
Berger Paints Barbados Limited
Berger Paints Jamaica Limited
201-2 Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change a. i.
CODE Metric
ii. iii. iv. v.
2025
(this metric was not previously reported)
Reporting Entity: i.
Risks and opportunities posed by climate change that have the potential to generate substantive changes in operations, revenue, or expenditure, including: a description of the risk or opportunity and its classification as either physical, regulatory, or other; a description of the impact associated with the risk or opportunity; the financial implications of the risk or opportunity before action is taken; the methods used to manage the risk or opportunity; the costs of actions taken to manage the risk or opportunity.
ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited
Bestcrete Aggregate Limited
Physical Risk: Tropical storms and hurricanes: intense rainfall and flooding, high winds Potential threat from hurricanes and tropical storm systems, which are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change. High winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding associated with these events can cause:
ii.
• • • •
Physical damage to plant infrastructure such as kiln structures, roofs, and electrical systems. Flooding of clay mine and raw material and finished goods storage areas, resulting in reduced raw material availability and spoilage of clay stockpiles and production loss. Disruption of electricity and transportation networks, halting production and delaying deliveries to customers. Occupational safety risks for workers during and after the event due to unstable structures, power outages, and debris.
•
Damage to Property/Equipment- kiln systems, buildings, and machinery from high winds or debris. Production downtime- Temporary shutdown during and after hurricane for repairs, cleanup, or power restoration. Customer Impact- Delivery delays or cancelled orders impacting customer confidence.
iv.
• • •
Improve site drainage Emergency Response Plan which is reviewed and updated periodically Elevate stockpiles if possible
v.
The costs associated with hurricane preparedness and mitigation are considered moderate but necessary for operational resilience. These include expenditures on preventative maintenance, structural reinforcement, training and annual emergency drills, and protective barriers to aid in flooding.
i.
Physical Risk: Supply Chain Disruption
iii.
ii.
iii. iv. v.
• •
The Clay and Concrete Manufacturing Plants rely on the timely delivery of raw material such as clay and sand. Climate change driven events such as extreme rainfall, flooding, hurricanes, prolonged droughts, or road network disruptions can delay or interrupt the supply of these critical inputs. The impacts include: • • •
Delayed production schedules due to unavailability of raw materials or fuel Increased costs from emergency procurement or alternative suppliers Customer delivery delays, potentially affecting contracts and market reputation.
• •
Production Delays Interruption of manufacturing due to lack of raw materials. Increased Procurement Costs - need to source materials from alternative or distant suppliers
Increase raw material storage capacity Moderate costs related to additional storage capacity, higher procurement expenses for secondary suppliers.
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Material Topic: Climate Change Impact on Business Reporting Entity: i.
ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited
Bestcrete Aggregate Limited
Physical Risk: Water shortages Prolonged dry seasons, reduced rainfall, or disruptions to water utility distribution network can lead to water scarcity. This could directly affect production efficiency, product quality, and equipment maintenance, and may even cause temporary plant shutdowns if water reserves are depleted.
ii.
Water scarcity at the clay and sand mining sites can significantly affect extraction and material preparation activities. During extended dry periods reduced water availability can hinder dust suppression, soil conditioning, and moisture control all of which are essential for safe and efficient clay excavation. Insufficient moisture content in the clay and sand can lead to material handling difficulties, increased equipment wear, and reduced quality of extracted material. Additionally, reliance on trucked water for dust control and processing can raise operational costs and disrupt production schedules Water shortages can lead to moderate to high financial impacts, depending on severity and duration: • •
Lost production time leading to reduced revenue. Increased operational costs from purchasing truck-borne water or installing emergency water storage systems. Higher maintenance costs if equipment overheats or if dust accumulation increases wear.
iv.
• •
Increased storage of additional water tanks and maintenance of pumps and water filtration systems. Implement water conservation initiatives by reusing the pond water at the Clay factory within the production process and establishing rainwater collection and storage systems at Bestcrete.
v.
Moderate upfront costs associated with installing additional water storage tanks, ongoing maintenance costs for pumps, tanks, and filtration systems.
iii.
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CONSTRUCTION SECTOR Reporting Entity:
ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc.
i.
Physical Risk: Heavy rainfall resulting in flooding and impacting supply chain to customers
ii.
Guyana experiences its primary rainy season from mid-May to mid-August, during which heavy and prolonged rainfall often leads to flooding, particularly in low-lying and coastal regions. As a result, there is damage to roads, bridges, and drainage systems, disrupting transportation and logistics. Interruption of utilities (electricity, water supply, and telecommunications). Damage to public and private property, including buildings, warehouses, and equipment. Increased maintenance and repair costs for facilities and machinery exposed to water damage. Delays in imports, exports, and local distribution due to impassable roads or port disruptions.
iii.
• •
Revenue losses due to downtime or damaged products. Reputational damage if customers or partners view the business as unprepared or unreliable due to the unavailability of Products.
Our mitigation strategy will include both avoidance and reduction measures. Flooding typically results from prolonged and continuous rainfall, rather than sudden events. Under such conditions, our clay and concrete products are not expected to be significantly impacted due to their inherent durability. For paint products, which are more susceptible to water damage, the following measures will be implemented: iv.
• •
v.
Paint stored on pallets will be relocated to existing racking systems and covered securely. Additional pallets may be used to elevate paint products further, preventing contact with any potential floodwater. As the warehouse is rented space, the Landlord will be responsible for structural integrity and repairs, including the securing or replacement of roof sheets in the event of flooding or high winds that cause roof damage
Managing flooding risk is expected to be moderate and mostly operational. Paint products require labour, pallets, and coverings, while clay and concrete products incur negligible costs. Structural repairs are the landlord’s responsibility. Overall, the mitigation measures are low-cost and cost-effective relative to potential flood losses.
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Material Topic: Climate Change Impact on Business Reporting Entity:
ANSA Coatings Limited
ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited
Berger Paints Barbados Limited
Berger Paints Jamaica Limited
Physical Risk: Tropical storms and hurricanes: intense rainfall and flooding, high winds
i.
Potential threat from hurricanes and tropical storm systems, which are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change. High winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding associated with these events can cause: • ii.
• • • • •
Physical damage to plant infrastructure such as plants and machinery, roofs, waste treatment plant, and electrical systems. Flooding of raw material and finished goods storage areas, resulting in damages to materials and production loss. Disruption of electricity and transportation networks, halting production and delaying deliveries to customers. Occupational safety risks for workers during and after the event due to unstable structures, power outages, and debris. Chemical spills resulting in environmental impact and legal non-compliance Potential HSE impact of compromised waste treatment plant, possible contamination of raw materials
iii.
Hurricanes and tropical storm events may result in major unplanned costs due to physical damage to infrastructure and critical equipment (roofing, electrical systems, machinery, wastewater treatment plant), inventory writeoffs and disposal costs from flooded raw material and finished goods storage, production downtime leading to lost contribution margin, continued fixed overheads, and recovery premiums (overtime/expedited freight), logistics disruption causing delivery delays, customer dissatisfaction, and lost sales, and health and safety and environmental liabilities including injury-related costs, cleanup/remediation, and increased insurance deductibles/ premiums.
iv.
• • •
v.
The costs associated with hurricane preparedness and mitigation are considered moderate but necessary for operational resilience. These include expenditures on preventative maintenance, structural reinforcement, training and annual emergency drills, and protective barriers to aid in flooding
i.
Physical Risk: Supply Chain Disruption
Improve site drainage Emergency Response Plan which is reviewed and updated periodically Elevate stockpiles if possible
Production at the ACL factory is heavily dependent on the timely delivery of raw materials, most of which are imported. Climate change driven events such as extreme rainfall, flooding, hurricanes, prolonged droughts, or road network disruptions can delay or interrupt the supply of these critical inputs. The impacts include: ii.
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• • • •
Delayed production schedules, Increased costs from emergency procurement or alternative suppliers, Customer delivery delays, potentially affecting contracts and market reputation Production downtime and increased associated costs.
iii.
Financial impacts may include higher COGS (cost of goods sold) from emergency procurement and premium freight, demurrage and logistics surcharges, production downtime resulting in lost contribution margin and fixedcost under-absorption, and recovery costs (overtime, rentals, expedited inbound freight). Downstream effects include customer delivery delays that can lead to order cancellations, contractual penalties, price concessions, and reputational damage, alongside increased working capital requirements and cash-flow pressure from higher safety stock and early supplier payments.
iv.
Increase raw material storage capacity (taking into consideration provisions policy)
v.
Moderate costs related to additional storage capacity and higher procurement expenses for secondary suppliers
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Material Topic: Climate Change Impact on Business Reporting Entity:
ANSA Coatings Limited
ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited
Berger Berger Paints Paints Barbados Barbados Limited Limited
Berger Berger Paints Paints Jamaica Jamaica Limited Limited
i.
Physical Risk: Water shortages
ii.
Prolonged dry seasons, reduced rainfall, or disruptions to water utility company’s distribution network can lead to water scarcity. This could directly affect production efficiency, product quality, and equipment maintenance, and may even cause temporary plant shutdowns if water reserves are depleted.
iii.
Financial impacts may include production slowdown or temporary plant shutdowns leading to lost contribution margin and under-absorption of fixed costs, increased operating expenses from emergency water sourcing and recovery overtime, higher waste and rework costs due to product quality variability, and elevated maintenance or capital costs from equipment stress. Downstream effects may include delayed customer deliveries, potential revenue loss, contractual penalties, and increased working capital requirements to manage inventory and operational buffers.
iv.
• •
v.
Moderate: The costs include installation of additional water storage tanks, and maintenance of onsite water storage tanks, implementation of rainwater harvesting
i.
Physical Opportunity: Climate Resilient Products
ii.
The majority of ACL’s products are locally manufactured, and in-depth research goes into the formulation and specific composition to increase their durability properties including algal and fungal resistance, resistance to water, fruit acids, and the majority of household chemicals, as well as resistance to weathering in a tropical climate. This presents an opportunity for even further research and development for climate-resilient coatings in the Caribbean.
iii.
Financial implications include potential revenue growth and margin enhancement through premium product offerings, improved market share, and regional export opportunities. These benefits must be balanced against upfront R&D and potential capital investment costs for formulation development, testing, and certification. Over the medium to long term, successful innovation may also reduce warranty claims and protect brand reputation, delivering sustained financial upside.
iv. v.
Installing additional water storage tanks. Implementation of rainwater harvesting for domestic use.
Research and development into more climate resilient products.
Upfront costs of research and development, testing, prototypes
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Material Topic: Biodiversity Impacts Reporting Entity:
CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
Bestcrete Aggregates Limited (Clay quarry and sand quarry) EM-CM-160a.1 Description of environmental management policies and practices for active sites
CODE Metric
2025 (consistent with previous year unless otherwise specified) Bestcrete Aggregates Limited has an established Environmental Management Policy (EMP) that outlines the commitments of the Subsidiary company including remediation of mined areas, ensuring that environmental protection is an equal priority with other business values. The EMP reflects the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Value and Policy Statement and demonstrates the company’s commitment to ensuring that all activities are conducted without compromising the well-being of employees, surrounding communities, or the natural environment. The EMP applies across the full project lifecycle and defines clear mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements. The EMP, protects ecology and biodiversity through phased quarrying and post-closure rehabilitation. Environmental management is considered in the planning of all activities, and risks to the environment are effectively managed to ensure that operations are in compliance with all local legal requirements. This Policy is supplemented by the Environmental and Waste Control Policy which outlines the processes for spill prevention, noise monitoring, control of air emissions, management of chemicals, waste management and ensuring compliance with all local legal requirements. Both quarries (Clay and Sand) are governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the respective mining licenses, while ensuring compliance with the requirements of the CEC’s (Certificate of Environmental Clearance) issued by the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) of Trinidad and Tobago which include environmental monitoring such as ambient air quality monitoring for both the clay quarry and the sand quarry, as well as water quality monitoring for the sand quarry. Ambient air quality monitoring results are submitted to the EMA quarterly, and water quality monitoring results are submitted bi-annually to the EMA for the sand quarry. There is an established rehabilitation plan for each of the quarries that was developed internally by the Quarry Manager. Replanting of disturbed areas is managed on an annual basis. Indigenous species of trees are planted to support the local biodiversity. The Group Safety Management System is implemented at both quarry sites to ensure the operations are managed as per all relevant procedures, and local legal requirements. EM-CM-160a.2 CODE Metric
2025
Terrestrial acreage disturbed in hectares (cumulative)
% of impacted are restored (in the calendar year)
Clay quarry
Clay quarry
129
Sand quarry
3620
23%
Definition of restoration and accompanying practices
Sand quarry
1.7%
The Certificate of Environmental Compliance requires a Rehabilitation plan. Rehabilitation is the process of restoring a disturbed area, following mining, with appropriate vegetative cover to achieve a stable, safe, and ecologically functional condition. The objective is to return the land to a suitable and sustainable post-mining use, as close as possible to its former use. Rehabilitation is conducted in stages; i. Backfilling the area ii. Preparation of soil iii.Planting of seedlings (vegetation) iv. Maintaining and monitoring the area rehabilitated.
2024
202
74
3621
36%
0%
Not previously reported
20
There was no additional clearing of vegetation in 2025, quarrying continued in areas previously cleared.
21
The reported unit for 2024 acres, this has been updated to hectares in accordance with the reporting standard.
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Material Topic: Talent Development Reporting Entity:
ANSA Bestcrete ANSA Aggregates Building McAL Enterprises Limited Solutions Limited Guyana Inc.
ANSA Coatings Limited
ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited
Berger Paints Barbados Limited
Berger Paints Jamaica Limited
404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee CODE Metric
a.
Average hours of training that the organization’s employees have undertaken during the reporting period, by: i. gender; ii. employee category (not reported)
Female
11.5
7.75
10.9
16.1
7.3
8.8
Male
10.9
4.61
9.5
14.2
6.7
3.0
2025
2024
Not previously reported
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Material Topic: Health and Safety Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited
Bestcrete Aggregates Limited
ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc.
ANSA Coatings Limited
ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited
Berger Paints Barbados Limited
Berger Paints Jamaica Limited
EM-CM-320a.1. Workforce Health & Safety Supplemented by RT-CH-320a.222 (1) Total recordable incident rate (TRIR), (2) Near Miss Frequency Rate (NMFR) and (3) Fatality rate for (a) direct employees and (b) contract employees Clay Block Operations:
Clay quarry:
(1) (a) 1.50 (b) 0.00 (2) (a) 1.50 (b) 0.00
Not applicable25
(3) (a) 0.00 (b) 0.00 2025
Concrete Block Operations:
(b) 0.00 Sand quarry:
(1) (a) 1.50 (b) n/a26 (2) (a) 1.50 (b) n/a26
(1) (a) 0.00
(2) (a) 0.00 (b) 0.00
(1) (a) 1.99 (b) 0.00 (2) (a) 2.00 (b) 0.00
(3) (a) 0.00
(3) (a) 0.00
(b) 0.00
(b) 0.00
(1) (a) 0.0029 (b) 0.00
(1) 0.0029
(1) (a) 0.00 (b) n/a23 (2) (a) 0.00 (b) n/a23 (3) (a) 0.00
(1) (a) 3.20 (b) Not reported24 (2) (a) 11.2 (b) Not reported24
(1) (a) 0.00 (b) Not reported24 (2) (a) 1.60 (b) Not reported24
(3) (a) 0.00 (b) Not reported24
(3) (a) 0.00 (b) Not reported24
(1) 0.0029
(1) 0.0029
(1) 0.0029
(2) Not reported22
(2) Not reported22
(2) Not reported22
(3) (a) 0.00 (b) n/a23
(3) (a) 0.00 (b) 0.00
(3) (a) 0.00 (b) 0.00
(b) n/a
23
Not Applicable27
(3) (a) 0.00 (b) n/a26 Clay Block Operations:
Clay quarry:
(1) (a) 0.06 (b) 0.00 (2) (a) 0.94 (b) 0.00
202428
Not applicable25
(3) Not reported Concrete Block Operations:
Sand quarry:
(1) (a) 0.00 (b) n/a30 (2) (a) 0.00 (b) n/a26
(2) (a) 0.00 (b) 0.00 (3) Not reported
(2) Not reported22 (3) (a) 0.00 (b) 0.00
Not applicable27
(3) Not reported
This metric was amended in 2025 to include fatality rate for blocks subsidiaries and near miss rate for coatings subsidiaries for 2025; therefore, this was not reported for 2024 ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited does not employ individual contract employees 24 Man hours worked data was not tracked for contractors in 2025, however there were no recordable injuries, near misses, or fatalities involving contract workers in 2025. 25 The employees assigned to work at the Bestcrete Aggregates Limited quarries are employed by AMEL. Correction has been made for the 2024 data. 26 ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited (Concrete Block operations) does not employ individual contract employees 27 The Bestcrete Aggregates sand quarry is managed by a third-party contractor 28 For 2024 RT-CH-320a.1 was applied to the Coatings subsidiaries and EM-CM-320a.1. for the Blocks subsidiaries 29 For 2024 the employee and contractor rates were reported collectively 30 Correction: this figure was previously reported as zero, should have been n/a as per note 26. 22
23
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Material Topic: Health and Safety Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited
Bestcrete Aggregates Limited
ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc.
ANSA Coatings Limited
ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited
Berger Paints Barbados Limited
Berger Paints Jamaica Limited
403-2: Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation (a) A description of the processes used to identify work-related hazards and assess risks on a routine and non-routine basis, and to apply the hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards and minimize risks, including: i. how the organization ensures the quality of these processes, including the competency of persons who carry them out; ii. how the results of these processes are used to evaluate and continually improve the occupational health and safety management system. (b) A description of the processes for workers to report work-related hazards and hazardous situations, and an explanation of how workers are protected against reprisals. (c) A description of the policies and processes for workers to remove themselves from work situations that they believe could cause injury or ill health, and an explanation of how workers are protected against reprisals. (d) A description of the processes used to investigate work-related incidents, including the processes to identify hazards and assess risks relating to the incidents, to determine corrective actions using the hierarchy of controls, and to determine improvements needed in the occupational health and safety management system.
2025 The ANSA McAL Group has a Group HSE Policy Manual that is applied across all Group companies as a guide. This has been supplemented with the Safety Management System (SMS) which simplifies the procedures in the Group HSE Policy Manual for ease of implementation. These are supplemented by processes and procedures in the subsidiaries (ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited, Bestcrete Aggregates Limited,ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc., ANSA Coatings Limited, ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited, Berger Paints Barbados Limited, and Berger Paints Jamaica Limited) for effective application and enforcement of the Group HSE Policy Manual as required. The description below explains the relevant processes as defined at the Group HSE Policy Manual level, with specific notes on additional steps taken at the Subsidiary level with the Subsidiaries and Operations specified where relevant. a.
b.
Annual Risk Assessments are required in each Subsidiary. Additionally, Task Based Risk Assessments are required for some activities based on levels of risk associated with the job. Job Safety Analysis is conducted for nonroutine work to ensure risks are assessed and the hierarchy of controls applied. Regular inspections are carried out, and regular reviews and updates of the risk assessments are completed, including post incidents. The applicable sections of the Group HSE Policy Manual Section 6. Risk Assessment Procedure and Section 7: Inspections. i.
Regular training of staff and is completed to ensure that persons are competent to carry out these processes to quality. The processes are also regularly audited by HSE employees. This is as per Group HSE Policy Manual Section 6: Risk Assessment Procedure and Section 10: HSE Audits
ii.
Corrective action logs are maintained based on the results of inspections, audits, and Management reviews for follow up action to ensure improvements are made continuously. Retraining is done as required. Within each Subsidiary, reviews are conducted with the HSE employees and respective subject matter experts (SME)s including Plant Managers, Engineers etc.
There are behaviour-based safety programmes with reporting systems in place for workers to report work-related hazards and hazardous situations. Workers (direct and contract as applicable) are encouraged to use these programs for reporting and are also encouraged to raise concerns at Departmental meetings, toolbox meetings, HSE Committee meetings, and with their supervisors. There is a Refusal to Work policy in place which protects workers from reprisals. Relevant sections of the Group HSE Policy Manual include Section 2: The HSE Committee and Section 46: Refusal to Work.
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CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
Material Topic: Health and Safety Reporting Entity:
ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited
Bestcrete Aggregates Limited
ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc.
ANSA Coatings Limited
ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited
Berger Paints Barbados Limited
Berger Paints Jamaica Limited
c.
There is a Refusal to Work Policy in place. If an employee believes the work can be in any way harmful to themselves or others, they have the right to refuse the work. The relevant section of the Group HSE Policy Manual - Section 46: Refusal to Work. The Refusal to Work Policy is based on the legal requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Trinidad and Tobago 2004, Amended 2006. Employees have the right to refuse unsafe work, after which, certain processes for verification and rectification are then followed.
d.
The Group HSE Policy Manual Section 9: Accident and Injury Reporting guides the process for incident reporting and investigation. Incidents must be reported in a timely manner, and once the site is made safe and any applicable emergency response procedures activated to address immediate needs, the site is secured for assessment. Evidence is collected and statements of witnesses taken for the purpose of conducting a thorough investigation. Interviews with relevant persons are carried out as required. Upon completion of the investigation, the findings, risk, and the recommended corrective actions, inclusive of dates for closure, and identification of persons responsible for each action,are shared and implemented. This includes a review against the relevant Policy for any relevant updates that are required to be made.
2024
The methodologies used for hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation were consistent with the 2025 description above.
CODE Metric
403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system % workers covered by occupational health and safety management system
2025 100% of employees and contract workers (where applicable) on the sites are covered by the Group’s HSE Policy Manual. No workers are excluded. Internal HSE Audits are conducted periodically on the implementation of the Group HSE Policy Manual on site. Berger Barbados Limited and Berger Jamaica Limited are ISO 14001 certified, and as such 100% of the workers in those Subsidiaries are covered by an externally audited occupational health and safety management system. 2024
206
The approach to workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system was consistent with the 2025 description above.
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Governance and Diversity Equity and Inclusion
CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
At a Group level Governance and DEI are deemed to be Material Topics. Metrics have been collected and disclosed for all ESG reporting entities even where this topic was not identified as a Sector-specific Material Topic.
CODE Metric
GRI 2-9 Governance Structure and Composition The organisation shall: a) describe its governance structure, including committees of the highest governance body b) list the committees of the highest governance body that are responsible for decisionmaking on and overseeing the management of the organisation’s impacts on the economy, environment, and people.
2025 Reporting entities The reporting entities in the Construction (Blocks) sub-sector include: i. ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited ii. Bestcrete Aggregates Limited iii. ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc. iv. ANSA Coatings Limited v. ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited vi. Berger Paints Barbados Limited vii. Berger Paints Jamaica Limited Governance Structure Highest Governance Body responsible for decision making Each of these three entities has a separate Board of Directors which is the highest governance body in the respective organisations responsible for decision-making on and overseeing the management of the organization’s impacts of the economy, environment and people. The Construction Sector (Blocks and Coatings) also has a Sector Advisory Council consisting of both executive and non-executive members, with 50% independence. This Council is governed by a Terms of Reference and supports the subsidiary statutory boards and management in the sector by providing counsel to the Group CEO in respect of strategic direction and risk oversight. Committees of Highest Governance Body The Construction Sector (Blocks and Coatings) also has an Assets and Liabilities Committee (formerly Sector Audit and Risk Committee) established by a Terms of Reference, approved by the Head of Internal Audit, Head of Group Legal and the Group Chief Executive Officer. The purpose of the Assets and Liabilities Committee is to provide a structured, systematic oversight of the Sector’s governance, risk management, and internal control practices. The Committee assists the Sector Advisory Council by providing advice to the Group CEO on the adequacy of the Sector’s initiatives for: • Values and ethics • Governance structure • Risk management including business continuity (risk resilience and crisis readiness) • Internal control framework • Oversight of internal and external audit activities • Financial statements reporting The Construction Sector established an Operations and Technical Committee in Q2 2025 as a sub-committee of the Sector Advisory Council. The committee met on a quarterly basis and was chaired by an independent Sector Advisory Council member. The areas of focus of the committee were plant utilisation and efficiency including waste reduction and recycling, plant maintenance, product innovation and safety. There is also a Construction Sector (Blocks and Coatings) Sustainability Committee, however this is not a committee of the Board. The committee is responsible for management of sustainability projects undertaken in the sector. The primary roles of the Committee are: • Provide project management support through all phases • Review project performance versus targets • Manage and audit annual ESG data collection process • Report on ongoing projects and project pipeline at all levels 2024
The Governance structure and composition in 2024 were consistent with the 2025 description above with the exception of the addition of the Operations and Technical Committee which was added in 2025.
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CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
Material Topic: Governance Reporting Entity:
2024
208
Bestcrete
Aggregates
Limited
ANSA ANSA Coatings Building Solutions Limited Guyana Inc.
ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited
Berger Paints Barbados Limited
Berger Paints Jamaica Limited
GRI General Disclosures GRI 2-9 Governance Structure and Composition c) describe the composition of the highest governance body and its committees by: i. executive and non-executive members; ii independence; and iv. gender (see GRI 405-1 above) (other categories not reported)
CODE Metric
2025
ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited
Executive Members
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
Non-executive members
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
Total Number of Board Members
3
3
4
3
4
3
7
Independent
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Executive Members
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Non-executive members
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
Total Number of Board Members
3
3
4
3
3
3
7
Independent
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
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Material Topic: Diversity and Equal Opportunity Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
2025
2024
ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited
Aggregates
Limited
ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc.
ANSA Coatings Limited
ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited
Berger Paints Barbados Limited
Berger Paints Jamaica Limited
405-1 Diversity of governance bodies (Boards of Directors) Percentage of Individuals within the organisation’s governance bodies in each of the following diversity categories: I. Gender ii. Age Group
Female
33%
33%
50%
33%
25%
33%
14%
Male
67%
67%
50%
67%
75%
67%
86%
< 30 years
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
30- 50 years
0%
0%
0%
33%
50%
33%
29%
> 50 years
100%
100%
100%
67%
50%
67%
71%
Female
33%
33%
50%
33%
33%
33%
14%
Male
67%
67%
50%
67%
67%
67%
86%
< 30 years
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
30- 50 years
0%
0%
0%
33%
0%
33%
29%
>50 years
100%
100%
100%
67%
100%
67%
71%
CODE Metric
405-1 Diversity of employees Percentage of employees per employee category in each of the following diversity categories: i.
Gender ii. Age Group
Clay Ops
Conc. Ops
206
50
Female
43%
8%
Male
57%
92%
< 30 years
16%
30- 50 years
Total Employees
2025
Bestcrete
CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
17
152
50
56
18%
43%
32%
43%
34%
82%
57%
68%
57%
66%
6%
53%
24%
12%
27%
23%
64%
62%
47%
56%
70%
39%
54%
> 50 years
20%
32%
0%
20%
18%
34%
34%
Total Employees
199
65
4
11
161
48
58
120
Female
46%
14%
25%
45%
40%
33%
40%
30%
Male
54%
86%
75%
55%
60%
67%
60%
70%
< 30 years
18%
6%
25%
73%
26%
12%
26%
23%
30- 50 years
66%
54%
50%
27%
57%
65%
43%
54%
>50 years
16%
40%
25%
0%
17%
23%
31%
23%
n/a31
122
2024
31 Employees assigned to work at the Bestcrete Aggregates Limited sand and clay quarries are employees of ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited and are captured under the data included for AMEL Clay and Concrete operations. Although this was the case also for 2024, the data for those employees was reported under Bestcrete Aggregates Limited.
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Material Topic: Diversity and Equal Opportunity Reporting Entity:
ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited
CODE Metric
Bestcrete Aggregates Limited
ANSA ANSA Building Coatings Solutions Limited Guyana Inc.
ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited
CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
Berger Paints Barbados Limited
Berger Paints Jamaica Limited
404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews Percentage of total employees by gender and by employee category (not reported) who received a regular performance and career development review during the reporting period Clay Operations: 87%
Female
Concrete Operations: 75%
Clay Operations: 86%
2025
Male
100%
94%
100%
88%
82%
63%
77%
94%
89%
42%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100
100%
Not applicable1
Concrete Operations: 13%
Clay Operations: 100% Female Concrete Operations: 100% 2024
Clay Operations: 100%
Not applicable32
Male
100%
Concrete Operations: 100%
Employees assigned to work at the Bestcrete Aggregates Limited sand and clay quarries are employees of ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited and are captured under the data included for AMEL Clay and Concrete operations. This was the case also for 2024.
32
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GRI Content Index Statement of Use
GRI 1 used
GRI Standard
ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited, Bestcrete Aggregates Limited, ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc., ANSA Coatings Limited, ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited, Berger Paints Barbados Limited, and Berger Paints Jamaica Limited have reported the information cited in this GRI content index for the period 1 January 2025-31 December 2025 with reference to the GRI Standards GRI 1: Foundation 2021
Disclosure
Location
GENERAL DISCLOSURES GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021
2-9 Governance Structure and Composition
Page 207
MATERIAL TOPICS GRI 201: Economic Performance
GRI 403 Occupational Health and Safety 2018
GRI 404: Training and Education 2016
GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
201-2 Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change.
Page 197
403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation
Page 205
403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system
Page 206
404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee
Page 203
404-3 – Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
Page 210
405-1 – Diversity of Governance Bodies and Employees
Page 209
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MANUFACTURING SECTOR: UTILITIES COUNTRY PRESENCE • Trinidad and Tobago • Jamaica The reporting entities in the Manufacturing: Utilities Sector include: •
ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited
•
ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited
ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited is a chlor-alkali plant that produces chlorine and associated products including bleach and caustic soda. ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited is a transfilling hub that receives chlorine and caustic soda from ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited for local distribution and for manufacturing of bleach.
Activity Metrics Activity Metrics “quantify the scale of specific activities or operations by a company. Activity metrics are intended for use in conjunction with the metrics to normalise data and facilitate comparison, which are important for the analysis of related disclosures.”
Reporting Entity: CODE Activity Metric
2025
2024
ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited
ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited
ANSA Specific Metric Number of production facilities by category
1 • Chlor-alkali plant • Bleach factory
1 • Bleach factory
Not reported, however there were no changes between 2024 and 2025 to the number of production facilities by category.1
ANSA Specific Metric details a) This metric is a simple count of the number of production facilities by category b) This metric is an absolute measure and not expressed in relation to another metric c) This metric has not been validated by a third party. d) The method used to calculate the metric: a simple count of the number of production facilities by category
1 Formerly, RT-CH-000.A – Production by reportable segment was disclosed, however a decision was taken not to disclose this data for 2025 and moving forward due to commercial sensitivity.
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MANUFACTURING SECTOR : UTILITIES
Material Topic: Energy Management Reporting Entity:
ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited
ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited
RT-CH-130a.1. Energy Management CODE Metric
(1) Total energy consumed, (2) percentage grid electricity, (3) percentage renewable (4) total self-generated energy Note to RT-CH-130a.1 - 1 The entity shall discuss its efforts to reduce energy consumption or improve energy efficiency throughout the manufacturing and production processes. (1) 75,620 GJ (2) 99.9%2 (3) 0% (4) 85.2 GJ
2025
2024
(1) 302 GJ (2) 100% (3) 0% (4) 0 GJ
As part of an ongoing drive to enhance energy efficiency, ANSA McAL Chemicals (Trinidad) completed a plant upgrade in October 2025. The upgrade was done to increase the capacity of the plant and reduce the energy used per unit in production. In 2025, ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited started tracking energy intensity monthly with the intention of working towards improving energy efficiency. The company also replaced the lighting in the warehouse with LED lights and motion sensor solar panel lighting was installed along the compound perimeter in 2025.
There were no specific efforts to improve energy efficiency in 2025.
(1) 68,211 GJ (2) 99.9%2 (3) 0% (4) 41.7 GJ3
(1) 427 GJ (2) 100% (3) 0% (4) 0 GJ3
Note 1 not previously reported
Note 1 not previously reported
CODE Metric
EM-CH-140.a1 Water Management (1) Total water withdrawn, (2) total water consumed4; percentage of each in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
2025
(1) 21,957 m3 (2) 21,957 m3, 0%
(1) 1,275 m3 (2) 1,275 m3, 0%
2024
(1) 19,822 m3 (2) 19,822 m3, 0%
(1) 1,293 m3 (2) 1,293 m3, 0%
A small portion of the energy is derived from a diesel generator on site In the 2024 report, the 2018 edition of EM-CM-140.a1 was referenced which did not include total self-generated energy, now included. 4 Total water consumed is assumed to be equal to total water withdrawn in the absence of measurement of water usage on site 2
3
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MANUFACTURING SECTOR : UTILITIES
Material Topic: Product Safety Reporting Entity:
ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited
CODE Metric
RT-CP-250a.1. Product Safety Number of recalls issued, total units recalled
2025
There were no product recalls in 2025
2024
Not previously reported
ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited
There were no product recalls in 2025
RT-CH-410b.1 Safety & Environmental Stewardship of Chemicals CODE Metric
(1) Percentage of products that contain Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Category 1 and 2 Health and Environmental Hazardous Substances (2) percentage of such products that have undergone a hazard assessment
2025
(1) 100% (2) 100%
(1) 100% (2) 100%
2024
(1) 100% (2) 100%
(1) 100% (2) 100%
CODE Metric
RT-CH-410b.1 Safety & Environmental Stewardship of Chemicals The entity shall disclose the methodologies used to conduct the hazard assessments of its products
2025 Hazards associated with the products are assessed in an annual risk assessment. All products of ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited and ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited conform to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) requirement for Safety Data Sheets and labelling. SDSs are reviewed every 5 years. The risk assessment and communication of hazards associated with the products is also in compliance with ISO 45001 for which ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited is certified. Each of the SDSs include the following information on hazard management: Chemical product and company identification, hazard identification, information in ingredients, first aid measures, fire-fighting measures, accidental release measures, handling and storage instructions, exposure controls/personal protection, physical and chemical properties, stability and reactivity, toxicological information, ecological information, disposal considerations, transport information and regulatory information. Labels for bleach products include instructions for safe use including diagrams and a list of precautions to be taken including not mixing with other products containing ammonia, acids or other household products, the recommended use of gloves while handling, safe storage out of direct sunlight and instructions in the event of contact with skin or ingestion. The products are also in compliance with the following standards from the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards: • •
Trinidad and Tobago Compulsory Standard for Sodium Hypochlorite Solution (TTCS 1:2018) Compulsory Standard (TTS 76: Part 15: 2005) for General Automotive and Household Cleaning Chemicals. 2024
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The methodologies used to conduct the hazard assessment of products were consistent with the 2025 description above.
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
MANUFACTURING SECTOR : UTILITIES
Material Topic: Health and Safety Reporting Entity:
ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited
ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited
CODE Metric
RT-CH-320a.1. Workforce Health and Safety Supplemented by RT-CM-320a.15 (1) Total recordable incident rate (TRIR), (2) Fatality rate, and (3) Near Miss Frequency Rate (NMFR) for (a) direct employees and (b) contract employees
2025
(1) (a) 0.83 (b) 0.00 (2) (a) 0.00 (b) 0.00 (3) (a) 6.60 (b) not reported6
(1) (a) 0.00 (b) n/a (2) (a) 0.00 (b) n/a (3) (a) 57.19 (b) n/a
2024
(1) (a) 0.00 (b) not reported7 (2) (a) 0.00 (b) not reported8 (3) (a) not reported5 (b) not reported5
(1) (a) 17.2 (b) not reported9 (2) (a) 0.00 (b) not reported10 (3) (a) not reported5 (b) not reported5
CODE Metric
RT-CH-320a.2 Workforce Health and Safety Description of efforts to assess, monitor, and reduce exposure of employees and contract workers to long-term (chronic) health risks
2025
Chlorine, caustic soda and bleach are highly corrosive and present significant respiratory system hazards. The handling of these substances is done in accordance with company procedures and associated risk assessments which outline the competencies, training, hazard controls and monitoring required for safe operations. This includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators during operations that present higher levels of risk. There is also a safe room at ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited and ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited for staff, contractor and visitors to shelter in the event of a significant chlorine gas release. ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited and ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited conduct medicals for all operational staff annually and for all non-operational staff once every two years. The results are made available confidentially to each employee and discussed with a Medical Doctor for further advice where needed. These Medicals include Complete Blood Count, Vision Screening and Spirometry testing.
2024
CODE Metric
Not previously reported RT-CH-540a.1 Operational Safety, Emergency Preparedness & Response (1) Process Safety Incidents Count (PSIC), (2) Process Safety Total Incident Rate (PSTIR), and (3) Process Safety Incident Severity Rate (PSISR) The entity shall describe incidents with a severity rating of 1 or 2, including root causes, outcomes and corrective actions implemented in response. Tier 1 Process Safety Events
(1) PSIC (2) PSTRI (3) PSISR 2025
Root Causes, Outcomes and corrective actions implemented 2024
(1) 0 (2) 0.00 (3) 0.00
Tier 2 Process Safety Events
Tier 1 Process Safety Events
(1) 0 (2) 0.00 (3) 0.00
(1) 0 (2) 0.00 (3) 0.00
Tier 2 Process Safety Events (1) 1 (2) 9.02 (3) 27.06
Not applicable – no incidents
An investigation was promptly conducted into the one Tier 2 process safety event, and it was determined that there was non-compliance with the transfilling procedure and to reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence all operators were retrained in the procedure.
Not previously reported
This metric was amended in 2025 to include near miss incident reports; therefore, this was not reported for 2024. This metric is not reported because ANSA McAL Chemicals only implemented a system for tracking contractor man hours in March 2025 and as such the full year of data is not available to calculate the NMFR. In 2025 there were three near miss incidents that involved contract employees. 7 ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited did not track contract worker hours in 2024. However, there were zero recordable incidents involving contract workers in 2024. 8 ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited did not track contract worker hours in 2024. However, there were zero fatalities involving contract workers in 2024. 9 ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited did not track contract worker hours in 2024. However, there were zero recordable incidents involving contract workers in 2024. 10 ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited did not track contract worker hours in 2024. However, there were zero fatalities involving contract workers in 2024 5
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Material Topic: Health and Safety Reporting Entity:
ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited
ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited
403-2: Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation CODE Metric
(a) A description of the processes used to identify work-related hazards and assess risks on a routine and non-routine basis, and to apply the hierarchy of controls in order to eliminate hazards and minimise risks, including: i. how the organisation ensures the quality of these processes, including the competency of persons who carry them out; ii. how the results of these processes are used to evaluate and continually improve the occupational health and safety management system. (b) A description of the processes for workers to report work-related hazards and hazardous situations, and an explanation of how workers are protected against reprisals. (c) A description of the policies and processes for workers to remove themselves from work situations that they believe could cause injury or ill health, and an explanation of how workers are protected against reprisals.(d) A description of the processes used to investigate work-related incidents, including the processes to identify hazards and assess risks relating to the incidents, to determine corrective actions using the hierarchy of controls, and to determine improvements needed in the occupational health and safety management system.
2025 The ANSA McAL Group has a Group HSE Policy Manual that is applied across all Group companies as a guide. This has been supplemented with the Safety Management System (SMS) which simplifies the procedures in the Group HSE Policy Manual for ease of implementation. These are supplemented by processes and procedures in the subsidiaries for effective application and enforcement of the Group HSE Policy Manual as required. The description below explains the relevant processes as defined at the Group HSE Policy Manual level, with specific notes on additional steps taken at the Subsidiary level with the Subsidiaries and Operations specified where relevant. a.
b.
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Annual Risk Assessments are required in each Subsidiary. Additionally, Task-Based Risk Assessments are required for some activities based on levels of risk associated with the job. Job Safety Analysis is conducted for non-routine work to ensure risks are assessed and the hierarchy of controls applied. Regular inspections are carried out, and regular reviews and updates of the risk assessments are completed, including post incidents. The applicable sections of the Group HSE Policy Manual are Section 6. Risk Assessment Procedure and Section 7: Inspections. i.
Regular training of staff is completed to ensure that persons are competent to carry out these processes to quality. The processes are also regularly audited by HSE employees. This is as per Group HSE Policy Manual Section 6: Risk Assessment Procedure and Section 10: HSE Audits. At ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited and ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited, the risk assessment process is overseen by the respective HSE Managers who are suitably qualified, and in 2025 employees involved in risk assessments were trained by an external training provider on Root Cause Analysis.
ii.
Corrective action logs are maintained based on the results of inspections, audits and Management reviews for follow-up action to ensure improvements are made continuously. Retraining is done as required. Within each Subsidiary, reviews are conducted with the HSE employees and respective subject matter experts (SME)s including Plant Managers, Engineers, Operations Managers etc.
There are behaviour-based safety programmes, with reporting systems in place for workers to report work-related hazards and hazardous situations. Workers (direct and contract as applicable) are encouraged to use these programmes for reporting and are also encouraged to raise concerns at Departmental meetings, toolbox meetings, HSE Committee meetings, and with their supervisors. There is a Refusal to Work policy in place which protects workers from reprisals. Relevant sections of the Group HSE Policy Manual include Section 2: The HSE Committee and Section 46: Refusal to Work. At ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited the behaviour-based safety system is in an online reporting format that allows for anonymous reporting if preferred. ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited features updates on the hazards raised by employees and what was done to bring the hazards under control by featuring this information in monthly HSSE committee meetings. This is to demonstrate transparency and effectiveness of the system, aimed to encourage workers to continue to report hazards at work. Both ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited and ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited also promote the ANSA McAL Whistleblower programme to report any additional concerns they may have.
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Material Topic: Health and Safety Reporting Entity:
ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited
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c.
There is a Refusal to Work Policy in place. If an employee believes the work can be in any way harmful to themselves or others, they have the right to refuse the work. Relevant section of the Group HSEMS - Section 46: Refusal to Work. The Manufacturing (Utilities) Sector has also implemented its own specific Refusal to Work Policy for ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited and ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited. Both the Group and Manufacturing (Utilities) refusal to work policies are based on the legal requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Trinidad and Tobago 2004, Amended 2006. Employees have the right to refuse unsafe work, after which, certain processes for verification and rectification are then followed.The Chemicals Sector Refusal to Work Policy allows for the inclusion of the Subsidiary HSSE Committee and Trade Union representation for all reports.
d.
The Group HSE Policy Manual Section 9: Accident and Injury Reporting guides the process for incident reporting and investigation. Incidents must be reported in a timely manner, and once the site is made safe and any applicable emergency response procedures activated to address immediate needs, the site is secured for assessment. Evidence is collected and statements of witnesses taken for the purpose of conducting a thorough investigation. Interviews with relevant persons are carried out as required. Upon completion of the investigation, the findings, risks and the recommended corrective actions, inclusive of dates for closure, and identification of persons responsible for each action, are shared and implemented. This includes a review against the relevant Policy for any relevant updates that are required to be made. At ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited, the team is trained in root cause analysis for HSE investigations.
2024
The methodologies used for hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation were consistent with the 2025 description above.
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Material Topic: Health and Safety Reporting Entity: CODE Metric
ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited
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ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited
403-8 % Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system
2025 100% of employees and contract workers on the ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited and ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited sites are covered by the Group’s HSE Policy Manual, supplemented by the Manufacturing (Utilities) Sector specific HSE procedures and processes in place on site. No workers are excluded. Internal HSE Audits are conducted periodically on the implementation of the Group HSE Policy Manual on site. ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited is ISO 14001: Environmental Management and ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001: Safety Management, as well as STOW: Health, Safety and Environmental certified, and as such their occupational health and safety management system is also externally audited. 2024
Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
The approach to workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system was consistent with the 2025 description above.
ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited
RT-CH-140a.2 Community Engagement Discussion of engagement processes to manage risks and opportunities associated with community interests ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited is located in Point Lisas Industrial Estate and is a member of Trinidad and Tobago Emergency Mutual Air Scheme (TTEMAS), an NGO, not for profit organisation which is an industrial-based emergency response mutual aid organisation in the energy sector in cases of major and critical incidents.
2025
2024
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ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited
ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited maintains TTEMAS and neighbouring Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited (PPGPL) radios for the prompt notification of any health and safety, security or environmental incidents in or around the industrial estate, and for any associated emergency response coordination required. A WhatsApp group is also maintained with stakeholders in the Point Lisas estate for the purpose of continuous communications on emergency response related topics such as upcoming drills etc. Not previously reported
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ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited shares a compound with Berger Paints Jamaica Limited in Kingston, Jamaica. They have established emergency response procedures and communication protocols such that employees from both companies are promptly notified to report to the safe room in the event of a chorine release. In 2025, there was an opportunity for ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited to support the recovery efforts after the passage of Hurricane Melissa which caused widespread physical damage in Jamaica. Together with ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited, 60,000 litres of bleach was donated to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency (ODPEM).
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Material Topic: Legal and Regulatory Environment Reporting Entity: CODE Metric 2025
ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited
ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited
RT-CH-140a.2. Water Management Number of incidents of non-compliance associated with water quality permits, standards and regulations Exceedance of Water Pollution Permit WP02/2020 in accordance with the Water Pollution Rules 2019 of the Environmental Management Act, Chapter 35:05 of Trinidad and Tobago for two parameters: Total Suspended Solids and Chlorides. As per the conditions of the Water Pollution Permit, ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited was required to pay a fine to the Environmental Management Authority in the amount of TT $25,841.42.
There is a permit 2019-02017-EP00167 for water effluent issued by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). The permit was renewed in 2025 and is valid until 2030. There were no instances of non-compliance associated with water quality permits, standards and regulations in 2025.
AMCL proactively addressed water quality nonconformances identified in 2025 through the development of a comprehensive environmental action plan. This plan focused on (1) Identifying the root causes of elevated total suspended solids (TSS) and chloride levels in effluent streams, (2) Including capital investments allocation for 2026 to repair cracked and leaking drainage systems that were contributing to cross-contamination between process effluent and stormwater drains, and (3) Initiating a feasibility study to assess the addition of an effluent treatment system specifically targeting chloride removal. These actions demonstrate our commitment to strengthening environmental compliance, improving water management practices, and reducing our impact on surrounding water bodies.
2024
Not previously reported
CODE Metric
416-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services
2025
There were no incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services of ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited and ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited. This includes incidents of non-compliance with regulations resulting in a fine or penalty or a warning, and incidents with non-compliance with voluntary codes, of which there were none.
2024
Not previously reported
CODE Metric
417-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labelling
2025
There were no incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labelling at ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited and ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited. This includes incidents of non-compliance with regulations resulting in a fine or penalty or a warning, and incidents with non-compliance with voluntary codes, of which there were none.
2024
Not previously reported
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Governance and Diversity Equity & Inclusion
*At a Group level Governance and DEI are deemed to be Material Topics. Metrics have been collected and disclosed for all ESG reporting entities even where this topic was not identified as a Sector-specific Material Topic.
Material Topic: Governance CODE Metric
GRI 2-9 Governance Structure and Composition The organisation shall: a) describe its governance structure, including committees of the highest governance body b) list the committees of the highest governance body that are responsible for decision-making on and overseeing the management of the organisation’s impacts on the economy, environment, and people.
2025
Reporting entities The reporting companies in the Manufacturing (Utilities) sub-sector include: 1. 2.
ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited.
Governance Structure: Highest Governance Body responsible for decision-making Each of these two entities has a separate Board of Directors which is the highest governance body in the respective organisations responsible for decision-making on and overseeing the management of the organisation’s impacts of the economy, environment and people. The Manufacturing Sector (Utilities) also has a Utilities Sector Advisory Council consisting of both executive and non-executive members, with 44% independence. This Council is governed by a Terms of Reference and supports the subsidiary statutory boards and management in the Sector by providing counsel to the Group CEO in respect of strategic direction and risk oversight. In 2025, there were changes made to the members of the Advisory Council with four members departing and five new members joining, one of whom is independent. A Technical Committee exists as a subcommittee to the Utilities Sector Advisory Council with the purpose of assisting the council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited and ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited, particularly as it relates to technical matters. Committees of Highest Governance Body The Manufacturing Sector (Utilities) also has an Assets and Liabilities Committee (formerly Sector Audit and Risk Committee) established by a Terms of Reference approved by the Head of Internal Audit, Head of Group Legal and the Group Chief Executive Officer. The purpose of this Sector's Assets and Liabilities Committee is to provide a structured, systematic oversight of the Sector’s governance, risk management, and internal control practices. The Committee assists the Sector Advisory Council by providing advice to the Group CEO on the adequacy of the Sector’s initiatives for: • Values and ethics • Governance structure • Risk management including business continuity (risk resilience and crisis readiness) • Internal control framework • Oversight of internal and external audit activities • Financial statements reporting There is an informal Sustainability Committee with representatives from various departments who are responsible for collection and collation of ESG data.
2024
220
The Governance structure and composition in 2024 were consistent with the 2025 description above.
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Material Topic: Governance ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited
Reporting Entity:
2024
ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited
2-9 Governance Structure and Composition c) describe the composition of the highest governance body and its committees by: i. executive and non-executive members; ii. independence; and iv. gender (see GRI 405-1 above) (other categories not reported)
CODE Metric
2025
MANUFACTURING SECTOR : UTILITIES
Executive Members
1
1
Non-executive members
2
2
Total Number of Board Members
3
3
Independent
0
0
Executive Members
1
1
Non-executive members
2
2
Total Number of Board Members
3
3
Independent
0
0
Material Topic: Diversity and Equal Opportunity Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
2025
2024
ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited
ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited
405-1 Diversity of governance bodies (Boards of Directors) Percentage of Individuals within the organisation’s governance bodies in each of the following diversity categories: i.
Gender ii. Age Group
Female
33%
33%
Male
67%
67%
< 30 years
0%
0%
30- 50 years
0%
0%
> 50 years
100%
100%
Female
33%
33%
Male
67%
67%
< 30 years
0%
0%
30- 50 years
0%
0%
>50 years
100%
100%
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Material Topic: Diversity and Equal Opportunity ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited
Reporting Entity:
ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited
405-1 Diversity of employees Percentage of employees per employee category in each of the following diversity categories:
CODE Metric
i.
2025
2024
Total Employees
135
12
Female
32%
25%
Male
68%
75%
< 30 years
26%
30-50 years
61%
> 50 years
13%
Total Employees
124
9
Female
35%
11%
Male
65%
89%
< 30 years
16%
30-50 years
68%
56%
>50 years
16%
0%
2024
8% 84% 8%
44%
404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
CODE Metric
2025
Gender ii. Age Group
Percentage of total employees11 by gender and by employee category (not reported) who received a regular performance and career development review during the reporting period Female
97%
67%
Male
96%
33%
Female
100%
100%
Male
100%
100%
The HR Manual for the ANSA McAL Group provides that performance reviews are to be conducted for general staff by November 30th each year, and for Senior Managers and Executives by April 30th of the following year.
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Data reported here is for permanent employees only.
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GRI Content Index Statement of Use
GRI 1 used
ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited and ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited have reported the information cited in this GRI content index for the period 1 January 2025-31 December 2025 with reference to the GRI Standards GRI 1: Foundation 2021
GRI Standard
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021
Disclosure GENERAL DISCLOSURES
Location
2-9 Governance Structure and Composition
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MATERIAL TOPICS 403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation
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403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system
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GRI 404: Training and Education 2016
404-3 – Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
Page 222
GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
405-1 – Diversity of Governance Bodies and Employees
Page 221
GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety 2016
416-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services
Page 219
GRI 417: Marketing and Labelling 2016
417-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labelling
Page 219
GRI 403: Occupational Health a nd Safety 2018
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MANUFACTURING SECTOR: PACKAGING COUNTRY PRESENCE • Trinidad and Tobago The reporting entities in the Manufacturing: Packaging Sector include: • Carib Glassworks Limited (inclusive of glass production and sand quarry) • ANSA Polymer
Activity Metrics Quantify the scale of specific activities or operations by a company. Activity metrics are intended for use in conjunction with the metrics to normalise data and facilitate comparison, which are important for the analysis of related disclosures Reporting Entity:
CARIB Glassworks Limited Glass production
CODE Activity Metric
ANSA Specific Metric details
CODE Activity Metric
1
1
1
Glass packaging factory
Sand quarry
Plastic packaging factory
Not reported, however there were no changes between 2024 and 2025 to the number of production facilities by category. a) This metric is a simple count of the number of production facilities by category b) This metric is an absolute measure and not expressed in relation to another metric c) This metric has not been validated by a third party. d) The method used to calculate the metric: a simple count of the number of production facilities by category RT-CP-000.B Percentage of production as: (1) paper/wood, (2) glass, (3) metal, and (4) plastic
2025
(1) 0% (2) 100% (3) 0% (4) 0%
2024
(1) 0% (2) 100% (3) 0% (4) 0%
CODE Activity Metric
Sand quarry
ANSA Specific Metric Number of production facilities by category
2025
2024
ANSA Polymer
N/A
(1) 0% (2) 0% (3) 0% (4) 100%
N/A
(1) 0% (2) 100% (3) 0% (4) 0
RT-CP-000.C Number of employees
2025
331
N/A2
188
2024
328
N/A2
178
1 Formerly, RT-CP-000.A – Production by major product line and EM-CM-000.A – Production by major product line were disclosed, however a decision was taken not to disclose this data for 2025 and moving forward due to commercial sensitivity.
The Carib Glassworks sand quarry is managed by a third party; there are no direct or contract employees at the site, only subcontractors.
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Material Topic: Energy Management Reporting Entity:
CARIB Glassworks Limited Glass production
CODE Metric
MANUFACTURING SECTOR : PACKAGING
ANSA Polymer
Sand quarry
RT-CP-130a.1. Energy Management amended to include percentage of energy from natural gas (1) Total energy consumed (2) percentage grid electricity, (3) percentage renewable, (4) total self-generated energy (5) percentage natural gas
2025
(1) 1,223,104 G (2) 11% (3) 0% (4) 632 GJ (5) 89%
(1) 844 GJ (2) 100% (3) 0% (4) 0 GJ (5) 0%
(1) 29,711 GJ (2) 100% (3) 0% (4) 0 GJ (5) 0%
2024
(1) 1,185,456 GJ (2) 11%3 (3) 0% (4) 2,333 GJ (5) Not reported
(1) 778 GJ (2) 100% (3) 0% (4) 0 GJ (5) Not reported
(1) 26,231 GJ (2) 100% (3) 0% (4) 0 GJ (5) Not reported
Material Topic: Product Lifecycle Management CARIB Glassworks Limited
Reporting Entity:
Glass production
Sand quarry
RT-CP-140a.1. Product Lifecycle Management Percentage of raw materials from: (1) recycled content, (2) renewable resources, and (3) renewable and recycled content
CODE Metric
3
ANSA Polymer
2025
(1) 42% (2) 0% (3) 42
N/A
(1) 4% (2) 0% (3) 4%
2024
(1) 41% (2) 0% (3) 41%
N/A
(1) 13% (2) 0% (3) 13%
Most of the energy for glass production was derived from a natural gas supply. The metric was amended in 2025 to reflect this information.
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Material Topic: Biodiversity Impacts Reporting Entity:
MANUFACTURING SECTOR : PACKAGING
CARIB Glassworks Limited (Sand quarry)
CODE Metric
EM-CM-160a.1 Biodiversity Impacts Description of environmental management policies and practices for active sites
2025
(Consistent with prior year unless otherwise specified)
The sand quarry, located in Matura Trinidad and Tobago, operated by Carib Glassworks Limited (CGL), is governed by the terms and conditions in the 30-year mining lease issued by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. This includes conditions for natural resource consumption, land use and land rehabilitation. Total acreage of land leased is 20.9518 hectares. The rehabilitation plan was developed by a third-party environmental consultant in 2016. The ongoing rehabilitation is in accordance with this plan. The site is regulated by a Certificate of Environmental Clearance and by a Water Pollution Permit, both of which aim to minimise ecological and biodiversity impacts to the environment and to the Matura Community. There is minimal impact from the operations as it relates to emissions, noise and hazardous chemical usage. The greatest potential for impact is due to discharges to water and natural resource consumption (silica sand). Measurements for water effluent parameters include flow (daily), Total Suspended Solids and pH (monthly) and are done both internally and by a third party who provides a monthly and annual report to Carib Glassworks and subsequently, to the Environmental Management Authority as per the terms of the Quality Assurance Project Plan. Additionally, the operations at the sand quarry adhere to Carib Glassworks’ Safety Management System, in particular the Environmental Policy. The Group Safety Management System, supplemented by Carib Glassworks’ HSE Procedures, is implemented at the quarry to ensure the operations are managed as per all relevant procedures, and local legal requirements. Land rehabilitation is planned on an annual basis. 3.9 acres of land were rehabilitated in 2025 which included replanting of a portion of the area rehabilitated in 2024 due to challenges, those planted trees not thriving as expected. The characteristics of the geology and soils of this excavation site, combined with the high slope gradient, rendered the area prone to soil erosion and land slippage. The fragility of the soil structure and removal of vegetative cover for the extraction of the layers of sands located deep under the soil surface make earth movements more likely when very heavy rainfall occurs. Carib Glassworks has applied techniques to reduce the likelihood of this from reoccurring including: installing thick rows of Vetiver grass (grass with deep stabilising roots) along the brows of the terraces to control sheet erosion, benching earlier and allowing soil to settle, erecting a series of live check dams across the drainage channels to control gully erosion, spreading of organic matter as a mulch on the soil surface to improve water infiltration and reduce erosion, and enriching the nutrient-poor soils by applying pen manure to the roots of the plantings. These techniques were implemented since 2022 and some of these techniques were applied in 2025 with the exception of planting new Vetiver grass. EM-CM-160a.2 CODE Metric
Terrestrial acreage disturbed in hectares (cumulative)
% of impacted acreage restored (in the calendar year)
Definition of restoration and accompanying practices Restoration of vegetative cover which may be altered by the mining; more specifically, to attempt to restore the project site to its former use, forestry.
2025
12 hectares4
13%
Rehabilitation is conducted as a phased activity in stages of rehabilitation as follows: • Preparation of Slopes; • Preparation of Soil; • Planting of Striplings; and • Maintenance and Monitoring.
2024
4 5
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12 hectares
5
13%
Not disclosed previously
There was no additional clearing of vegetation in 2025, quarrying continued in areas previously cleared Correction: the cumulative area of disturbed land in 2024 was 12 hectares
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Material Topic: Product Safety Reporting Entity:
CARIB Glassworks Limited Glass production
ANSA Polymer
Sand quarry
CODE Metric
RT-CP-250a.1. Product Safety Number of recalls issued, total units recalled
2025
There were no product recalls in 2025
N/A
There were no product recalls in 2025
2024
There were no product recalls in 2024
N/A
There were no product recalls in 2024
CODE Metric
ANSA Specific Metric First Pass Yield
2025
96%
N/A
Not reported6
2024
Not previously reported
ANSA Specific-Metric details a) This metric is a standard metric in the manufacturing industry for tracking production efficiency and product quality. It is defined as the percentage of products that meet quality standards without requiring reworking. b) This metric is an absolute measure and not expressed in relation to another metric. c) This metric has been validated by a third party. d) The method used to calculate the metric and the inputs to the calculation, are outlined below and there are no specific limitations of the method used and the significant assumptions made: [(No. products manufactured – No. products reworked) / No. products manufactured] x 100
6
This metric was not tracked in 2025 for ANSA Polymer and will be reviewed for 2026.
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Material Topic: Health and Safety Reporting Entity:
CARIB Glassworks Limited
MANUFACTURING SECTOR : PACKAGING
ANSA Polymer
CODE Metric
EM-CM-320a.1. Workforce Health and Safety Supplemented by RT-CH-320a.2 (1) Total recordable incident rate (TRIR), (2) Near Miss Frequency Rate (NMFR) and (3) Fatality rate for (a) direct employees and (b) contract employees
2025
(1) (a) 1.25 (b) 0.00 (2) (a) 4.57 (b) 1.57 (3) (a) 0.00 (b) 0.00
2024
Not previously reported
CODE Metric
RT-CH-320a.2 Description of efforts to assess, monitor, and reduce exposure of employees and contract workers to long term (chronic) health risks.
(1) (a) 0.53 (b) 27.75 (2) (a) 1.59 (b) 0.00 (3) (a) 0.00 (b) 0.00
2025 The risks associated the potential for long-term (chronic) occupational health risks—such as exposure to carcinogenic, agents— are managed through a structured Occupational Health Management System that includes comprehensive risk assessments, exposure and biological monitoring, and targeted health surveillance. At ANSA Polymer, this includes testing for benzene from the inks and solvents storage area and the blow moulding machines. Tests are repeated every two years unless there is a significant change to the operations. Based on historical testing last conducted in 2024, the levels of benzene are typically found to be within tolerable limits in accordance with the threshold and time weighted average limits prescribed by ACGIH. At Carib Glassworks Limited, there is exposure to silica in the form of crushed glass known as cullet, which can primarily impact the respiratory system. Lung function testing is included in the medical surveillance for employees working in areas with a higher likelihood of exposure as well as maintenance personnel, every two years. These groups of employees wear respirators as part of their required personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce exposure. Additionally, cleaning crews regularly remove fallen cullet from high traffic areas such as roadways. Additionally, the aforementioned high traffic areas are also routinely wet with water, several times a day in an attempt to control the migration of dust. Emerging health risks are communicated early, and medical evaluations are overseen by qualified professionals to identify and mitigate chronic exposures. Controls such as PPE, training on workplace hazards and hygiene, and coordination with contractors and suppliers help reduce harmful exposure, while ongoing audits, record-keeping, and well-being initiatives support continuous improvement. Clear roles across management, HSE staff, medical personnel, and employees ensure accountability in preventing occupational illnesses and protecting long-term employee health. Gas monitors are purchased to ensure the atmosphere is safe by detecting low oxygen levels, flammable vapours from solvents or resins, and toxic gases that may accumulate during extrusion, moulding, or maintenance work. It is essential for checking confined spaces such as silos, or enclosed machine areas before entry, and for continuously monitoring air quality during hot work, chemical handling, or equipment cleaning. This device helps protect workers, prevent fires or explosions, and ensure compliance with safety standards within the factory. The implementation of the new ANSA McAL Group 14 Safety Management System Standards was rolled out by the HSSEF Department in 2025. Quarterly assessments against these SMS Standards were completed in 2025. 2024
228
Not previously reported
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Material Topic: Health and Safety
CODE Metric
MANUFACTURING SECTOR : PACKAGING
403-2: Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation (a) A description of the processes used to identify work-related hazards and assess risks on a routine and non-routine basis, and to apply the hierarchy of controls in order to eliminate hazards and minimise risks, including: i. how the organisation ensures the quality of these processes, including the competency of persons who carry them out; ii. how the results of these processes are used to evaluate and continually improve the occupational health and safety management system. (b) A description of the processes for workers to report work-related hazards and hazardous situations, and an explanation of how workers are protected against reprisals. (c) A description of the policies and processes for workers to remove themselves from work situations that they believe could cause injury or ill health, and an explanation of how workers are protected against reprisals. (d) A description of the processes used to investigate work-related incidents, including the processes to identify hazards and assess risks relating to the incidents, to determine corrective actions using the hierarchy of controls, and to determine improvements needed in the occupational health and safety management system.
2025 The ANSA McAL Group has a Group HSE Policy Manual that is applied across all Group companies as a guide. This has been supplemented with the Safety Management System (SMS) which simplifies the procedures in the Group HSE Policy Manual for ease of implementation. These are supplemented by processes and procedures in the subsidiaries (Carib Glassworks Limited, including the sand quarry, and ANSA Polymer Limited) for effective application and enforcement of the Group HSE Policy Manual as required. The description below explains the relevant processes as defined at the Group HSE Policy Manual level, with specific notes on additional steps taken at the Subsidiary level with the Subsidiaries and Operations specified where relevant. Annual Risk Assessments are required in each Subsidiary. Additionally, Task-Based Risk Assessments are required for some activities based on levels of risk associated with the job. Job Safety Analysis is conducted for non-routine work to ensure risks are assessed and the hierarchy of controls applied. Regular inspections are carried out, and regular reviews and updates of the risk assessments are completed, including post incident. The applicable sections of the Group HSE Policy Manual are Section 6. Risk Assessment Procedure and Section 7: Inspections. i.
Regular training of staff and is completed to ensure that persons are competent to carry out these processes to quality. The processes are also regularly audited by HSE employees. This is as per Group HSE Policy Manual Section 6: Risk Assessment Procedure and Section 10: HSE Audits
ii.
Corrective action logs are maintained based on the results of inspections, audits and Management reviews for follow-up action to ensure improvements are made continuously. Retraining is done as required. Within each Subsidiary, reviews are conducted with the HSE employees and respective subject matter experts (SME)s including Plant Managers, Engineers etc.
There are behaviour-based safety programmes with reporting systems in place for workers to report work-related hazards and hazardous situations. Workers (direct and contract as applicable) are encouraged to use these programs for reporting and are also encouraged to raise concerns at Departmental meetings, toolbox meetings, HSE Committee meetings, and with their supervisors. There is a Refusal to Work policy in place which protects workers from reprisals. Relevant sections of the Group HSE Policy Manual include Section 2: The HSE Committee and Section 46: Refusal to Work. At Carib Glassworks Limited and ANSA Polymer, the behaviour-based safety observation reporting programme is via an online application that allows employees to report any observed non-conformances directly to the HSE Manager. The associated corrective actions are tracked to completion. Supervisors are also tasked with conducting HSE inspections at agreed times and submitting records of observations to the HSE Department so that these can also be tracked to completion. i.
There is a Refusal to Work Policy in place. If an employee believes the work can be in any way harmful to themselves or others, they have the right to refuse the work. Relevant section of the Group HSEMS - Section 46: Refusal to Work. The Refusal to Work Policy is based on the legal requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Trinidad and Tobago 2004, Amended 2006. Employees have the right to refuse unsafe work, after which, certain processes for verification and rectification are then followed.
The Group HSE Policy Manual Section 9: Accident and Injury Reporting guides the process for incident reporting and investigation. Incidents must be reported in a timely manner, and once the site is made safe and any applicable emergency response procedures activated to address immediate needs, the site is secured for assessment. Evidence is collected and statements of witnesses taken for the purpose of conducting a thorough investigation. Interviews with relevant persons are carried out as required. Upon completion of the investigation, the findings, risk and the recommended corrective actions, inclusive of dates for closure, and identification of persons responsible for each action, are shared and implemented. This includes a review against the relevant Policy for any relevant updates that are required to be made. 2024
The methodologies used for hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation were consistent with the 2025 description above.
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Material Topic: Health and Safety CODE Metric
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403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system
100% of employees and contract workers (where applicable) on the sites are covered by the Group’s HSE Policy Manual. No workers are excluded. Internal HSE Audits are conducted periodically on the implementation of the Group HSE Policy Manual on site. 2024
230
The approach to workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system was consistent with the 2025 description above.
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Governance and Diversity Equity & Inclusion *At a group level Governance and DEI are deemed to be Material Topics. Metrics have been collected and disclosed for all ESG reporting entities even where this topic was not identified as a Sector-specific Material Topic.
Material Topic: Governance CODE Metric
2025
GRI 2-9 Governance Structure and Composition The organisation shall: a) describe its governance structure, including committees of the highest governance body b) list the committees of the highest governance body that are responsible for decision-making on and overseeing the management of the organization’s impacts on the economy, environment, and people. (Consistent with prior year unless otherwise specified)
Reporting entities The reporting companies in the Manufacturing (Packaging) sub-sector include: 1. Carib Glassworks Limited (inclusive of glass production and sand quarry) 2. ANSA Polymer Limited. Governance Structure: Highest Governance Body responsible for decision-making Each of these two entities has a separate Board of Directors which is the highest governance body in the respective organisations responsible for decision-making on and overseeing the management of the organisation’s impacts of the economy, environment and people. The Manufacturing Sector (Packaging) also has a Sector Advisory Council consisting of both executive and non-executive members, most of whom are independent. This Council is governed by a Terms of Reference and supports the subsidiary statutory boards and management in the sector by providing counsel to the Group CEO in respect of strategic direction and risk oversight. Committees of Highest Governance Body A Technical Committee exists as a subcommittee to the Manufacturing Sector Advisory Council with the purpose of assisting the Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to the Sector particularly as it relates to technical matters. Committees of Highest Governance Body The Manufacturing Sector (Packaging) also has an Assets and Liabilities Committee (formerly Sector Audit and Risk Committee) established by a Terms of Reference approved by the Head of Internal Audit, Head of Group Legal and the Group Chief Executive Officer. The purpose of the Assets and Liabilities Committee is to provide a structured, systematic oversight of the Sector’s governance, risk management, and internal control practices. The Committee assists the Sector Advisory Council by providing advice to the Group CEO on the adequacy of the Sector’s initiatives for: - Values and ethics - Governance structure - Risk management including business continuity (risk resilience and crisis readiness) - Internal control framework - Oversight of internal and external audit activities - Financial statements reporting The Manufacturing Sector (Packaging) has a Sustainability Council. This Council is not a Board Committee but has a Charter, with the primary objectives as follows: -
ensure that a safe and healthy working environment is a primary objective and is fundamental to the Company’s business operations implement a strategy to achieve the Sector’s sustainability initiatives and drives promote sound community development and engagement practices to facilitate socio-economic development in the Company’s host communities oversee the monitoring, reporting, and verification of the Sustainability KPIs of the Sector and their implementation through the Group Sustainable Futures Roadmap emphasise and facilitate the adoption of a mindset & culture adaption in favour of sustainability throughout the Sector.
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Material Topic: Governance Reporting Entity:
CARIB Glassworks Limited
2-9 Governance Structure and Composition c) describe the composition of the highest governance body and its committees by: i. executive and non-executive members; ii. independence; and iv. gender (see GRI 405-1 above) (other categories not reported)
CODE Metric
2025
2024
ANSA Polymer
Executive Members
1
1
Non-executive members
2
2
Total Number of Board Members
3
3
Independent
0
0
Executive Members
1
1
Non-executive members
2
2
Total Number of Board Members
3
3
Independent
0
0
Material Topic: Diversity and Equal Opportunity Reporting Entity:
CARIB Glassworks Limited
CODE Metric
2025
2024
232
ANSA Polymer
405-1 Diversity of governance bodies (Boards of Directors) Percentage of Individuals within the organisation’s governance bodies in each of the following diversity categories: i.
Gender
ii.
Age Group
Female
33%
33%
Male
67%
67%
< 30 years
0%
30-50 years
33%
> 50 years
67%
Female
33%
33%
Male
67%
67%
< 30 years
0%
30-50 years
33%
>50 years
67%
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0% 33% 67%
0% 33% 67%
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Material Topic: Diversity and Equal Opportunity Reporting Entity:
CARIB Glassworks Limited
ANSA Polymer
405-1 Diversity of employees Percentage of employees per employee category in each of the following diversity categories: i. Gender ii. Age Group
CODE Metric Total Employees
331
188
Female
8%
34%
Male
92%
66%
< 30 years
24%
30-50 years
64%
> 50 years
12%
Total Employees
328
178
Female
9%
32%
Male
91%
68%
< 30 years
25%
30-50 years
62%
50%
>50 years
13%
16%
2025
2024
2024
53% 13%
34%
404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews Percentage of total employees by gender and by employee category (not reported) who received a regular performance and career development review during the reporting period
CODE Metric
2025
34%
Female
100%
91%
Male
99%
98%
Female
100%
100%
Male
100%
100%
The HR Manual for the ANSA McAL Group provides that performance reviews are to be conducted for general staff by November 30th each year, and for Senior Managers and Executives by April 30th of the following year.
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GRI Content Index Statement of Use
GRI 1 used
Carib Glassworks Limited and ANSA Polymer have reported the information cited in this GRI content index for the period 1 January 2025-31 December 2025 with reference to the GRI Standards
GRI 1: Foundation 2021
GRI Standard
Disclosure
Location
GENERAL DISCLOSURES GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021
2-9 Governance Structure and Composition
Page 231
MATERIAL TOPICS 403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation
Page 229
403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system
Page 230
GRI 404: Training and Education 2016
404-3 – Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
Page 233
GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
405-1 – Diversity of Governance Bodies and Employees
Page 232
GRI 403 Occupational Health and Safety 2018
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BEVERAGE SECTOR COUNTRY PRESENCE • Grenada • Guyana • St. Kitts and Nevis • Trinidad and Tobago • USA The reporting entities in the brewing sector include: •
Caribbean Development Company Limited (CDC)
•
CARIB Brewery Limited (CBL)
•
CARIB Brewery (Grenada) Limited
•
CARIB Brewery (St. Kitts & Nevis) Limited
•
Guyana Breweries Inc.
•
Indian River Beverage Corporation Dba Carib Brewery USA
Note: Caribbean Development Company Limited (CDC) is the entity that manufacturers beverage products in Trinidad and Tobago. Following manufacture, products are transferred to CARIB Brewery Limited (CBL) for marketing, sales and distribution to the market. Data below is presented for the total operation as CDC/CBL; however, board composition is disclosed for each company. Note: Activity Metrics “quantify the scale of specific activities or operations by a company. Activity Metrics are intended for use in conjunction with the metrics to normalise data and facilitate comparison, which are important for the analysis of related disclosures”
Activity Metrics Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
CBL/CDC
CARIB Brewery Grenada
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
CARIB Brewery USA
Guyana Breweries
FB-AB-000.B (Alcoholic Beverages) Number of production facilities1 FB-NB-000.B (Non-Alcoholic Beverages) Number of production facilities
2025
1
1
1
12
Not applicable3
2024
1
1
1
1
Not applicable
Each country operation with production facilities produces both alcoholic and non-alcoholic products from a single production facility. CARIB Brewery USA does not produce non-alcoholic beverages. 3 Guyana Breweries is solely a distribution facility with no production. 1
2
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Material Topic: Energy Management Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
2025
2024
236
CBL/CDC
CARIB Brewery Grenada
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
CARIB Brewery USA
Guyana Breweries
FB-AB-130a.1 (1) Total energy consumed, (2) percentage grid electricity and (3) percentage renewable (4) percentage from purchased natural gas (1) 242,225 GJ
(1) 9,526 GJ
(1) 8,476 GJ
(1) 6,568 GJ
(1) 66 GJ
(2) 30 %
(2) 98%
(2) 100%
(2) 70%
(2) 100%
(3) 0 %
(3) 2%
(3) 0%
(3) 0%
(3) 0%
(4) 70 %
(4) 0%
(4) 0 %
(4) 30%
(4) 0%
Not previously reported
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Material Topic: Energy Management Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric 2025
CBL/CDC
CARIB Brewery Grenada
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
CARIB Brewery USA
Guyana Breweries
FB-AB-140a.1 (1) Total water withdrawn, (2) total water consumed; percentage of each in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress (1) 1,150,485 m3
(1) 99,025 m3
(1) 88,065 m3
(1) 12,747 m3
(2) 1,150,485 m3
(2) 99,025 m3
(2) 88,065 m3
(2) 12,747 m3
Not reported4
No regions with high or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress 2024
Not previously reported
CODE Metric
FB-AB-140a.2 Description of water management risks and discussion of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
2025 CBL/CDC identifies a potential compliance risk as it relates to wastewater activities. The facility operates under the Environmental Management Authority’s (EMAs) permit WPR05/2020, which classifies its discharge destination as surface water. Non-compliance with this permit may result in financial penalties or enforcement actions, and reputational impacts due to failure to meet regulatory effluent quality and reporting requirements. To manage the significant environmental and regulatory risks inherent to this pathway, we have implemented a robust management system. This system is built on a combination of monthly compliance testing, collaborative monthly effluent taskforce meetings, transparent reporting to the EMA, and proactive planning through submitted annual pollution control plans to the authority. The wastewater management strategy is defined by a clear short-term goal to maintain permit compliance, achieved through monthly effluent testing and reporting to the authority. Our long-term goal is to commission a new Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) to ensure more efficient water management. CARIB Brewery Grenada recognises the risk of seasonal drought and other disruptions which may cause interruptions to the municipal water supply, which is the only source of potable water on the island. Water to the compound is received from two different water supply lines, somewhat reducing the risk to supply. Additionally, the compound has on-plant storage capabilities which further ensure continuous water supply to the Brewery. We are currently in the process of assessing our water wells for rehabilitation. CARIB Brewery St. Kitts and Nevis identifies the water management risk as reliance on a single source from municipal water supply. Relying on this single municipal water supply increases risk due to potential supply disruptions, and changes in water quality. There is an on-plant storage facility, and an additional tank is being installed to increase storage capacity, which will assist in mitigating the risk of supply disruptions. CARIB Brewery USA is potentially exposed to a risk of fines and reputational damage if effluent fails to meet regulatory specifications (pH, temperature, phosphorus, nitrogen). Therefore, there is a need to maintain adequate pretreatment capacity to avoid non-compliance. Our wastewater is treated and discharged into the municipal sewer. There is a continuous supply of water to the Brewhouse as there is a cold-water tank that facilitates on-going operations. With a view to strengthening capacity, there are plans to implement water efficiency programmes across brewing and packaging operations, upgrade pretreatment systems to enable reuse/recycling of process water and evaluate installation of reception tanks for hurricane contingency and continuous operation. 2024
Not previously reported
Guyana Breweries operates from a leased facility where water consumption is metered at the building level and shared among multiple tenants.
4
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Material Topic: Water Management Reporting Entity:
CBL/CDC
CARIB Brewery Grenada
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
CARIB Brewery USA
Guyana Breweries5
GRI 303-2 Management of water discharge-related impacts
CODE Metric
a) A description of any minimum standards set for the quality of effluent discharge, and how these minimum standards were determined, including: i. how standards for facilities operating in locations with no local discharge requirements were determined; ii. any internally developed water quality standards or guidelines ii. any sector-specific standards considered; iv. whether the profile of the receiving waterbody was considered
2025 CBL/CDC operates under the EMA's Water Pollution Rules, 2019 and specific discharge standards are stipulated in the water pollution permit WPR05/2020, issued in accordance with these rules. The sector-specific standard applied by the EMA in the permit is for ‘Manufacturing Facilities’ discharging to In-land Surface Water. CARIB Brewery Grenada is guided by the Waste Management Act (Cap. 334A), which governs water quality matters and focuses on the protecting the quality of water intended for human consumption. It provides the statutory basis for water quality management and compliance monitoring. Additionally, the National Water and Sewerage Authority is the statutory body responsible for potable water supply and sewerage services. The Water Resources Management and Regulation Act (2025) created the Water Resources Management Unit responsible for sustainable water management, including testing and monitoring water and effluent levels. The brewery ensures its water use and effluent management practices comply with regulatory requirements. CARIB Brewery SKN in the absence of specific legislation governing discharge of water and wastewater for industrial plants, the Brewery has taken the initiative to evaluate its water management practices and is actively exploring options to minimise environmental impact and align with international best practices in sustainability and water management. CARIB Brewery USA operates in full compliance with the legal requirements established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as applicable municipal regulations. All waste-water is pretreated on-site to meet regulatory standards before entering the municipal sewer system, reflecting the Brewery’s commitment to responsible water stewardship and adherence to both federal and local environmental regulations. 2024
5
238
Not previously reported
There is no effluent discharge in Guyana as it is not a production facility.
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Material Topic: Packaging Lifecycle Management Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
CARIB Brewery Grenada
Guyana Breweries
301-3 Reclaimed products and their packaging material6 a) Percentage of reclaimed products and their packaging materials for each product category. b) How the data for this disclosure have been collected. 83%
87%
68%
Plastic Crates
95%
87%
41%
Approach to data collection
CARIB Brewery USA
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
Glass bottles
2025
6
CBL/CDC
BEVERAGE SECTOR
Empty bottles in crates are received at various warehouses and depots, supported by documentation such as Daily Warehouse Transfer Notes, Daily Sorting Records, and Invoices. Data from these documents is used to capture the number of reclaimed products in each category.
Not applicable
Not applicable
Both Carib USA and Guyana Breweries do not undertake any reclamation activities.
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Material Topic: Packaging Lifecycle Management Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
CBL/CDC
CARIB Brewery Grenada
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
CARIB Brewery USA
BEVERAGE SECTOR
Guyana Breweries
FB-AB-410a.2 Discussion of strategies to reduce the environmental impact of packaging throughout its lifecycle
2025 At all our regional production facilities, including Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada and St. Kitts and Nevis, all packaging materials are sourced from both third-party local suppliers and overseas suppliers. All incoming packaging materials are subjected to quality checks and verifications to ensure weight, volume and other characteristics conform to the certificate of acceptance. The glass bottles used for beverages in the local market are returnable and reusable. These bottles are washed, sanitised and reused during the process with defective bottles recycled to make new bottles. Aluminium cans are also recyclable. Both bottles and cans include the recycle logo for customer awareness. Bottles are supplied by Carib Glassworks Limited (CGL) in Trinidad and Tobago, while cans are sourced from both local and overseas suppliers. The company also utilises recyclable materials, such as defective plastic crates, which are sent to ANSA Packaging to be recycled into new crates. Defective glass bottles are sent to CGL to be recycled into new bottles and defective aluminium cans are sent to external contractors for recycling. Labels use water-based, low-Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) inks to reduce hazardous substances. CARIB Brewery USA continuously reviews packaging specifications to minimise weight and volume without compromising product integrity, which includes lighter glass bottles and optimised cardboard cases to reduce material use and transportation emissions. Outer cardboard packs contain 70% post-consumer recycled fibre, reducing virgin material use and supporting circularity. Aluminium cans introduced in 2025 are recyclable and include recycling symbols and QR codes linking to local recycling programmes. Labels use water-based, low-Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) inks to reduce hazardous substances. Packaging choices align with growing consumer demand for sustainable options. QR codes on cans provide recycling guidance, enhancing consumer engagement and reinforcing brand reputation for sustainability. Management has implemented strategies to ensure packaging is recyclable and meets durability and regulatory requirements. Aluminium cans introduced in 2025 are 100% recyclable and include recycling symbols and QR codes linking to local recycling programmes. Outer cardboard packs contain 70% post-consumer recycled fibre, supporting circularity and reducing virgin material use. Packaging complies with U.S. regulatory requirements for labelling and environmental safety. QR codes on cans have been voluntarily implemented to direct consumers to local recycling programmes and demonstrate the organisation’s commitment to responsible environmental stewardship. We support the collection, reprocessing and reintroduction to the economic system. Our aluminium cans and cardboard packs are designed for waste-free recycling, instead of being discarded to the landfill. CARIB Brewery USA has implemented international standards and industry protocols to reduce the environmental impact of packaging across its lifecycle. This includes alignment with ISO 18602 (Packaging and the Environment), which promotes the minimisation of packaging weight and volume without compromising product integrity. Key initiatives include the use of lighter glass bottles, optimised cardboard cases, and increased use of aluminium packaging. The organisation aims to reduce its packaging footprint by minimising material usage and optimising design. Improvements in packaging quality have resulted in a 15% reduction in material consumption and waste, as well as a 6% reduction in packaging weight per unit through material innovation and design optimisation. Additionally, increasing recycled content in packaging to 70% and the use of aluminium cans have contributed to reduced weight and lower transportation emissions. Guyana Breweries manages all packaging waste through a third-party contractor and disposal is in accordance with applicable local laws. Given that all products are purchased from CDC, the strategies for reducing environmental impact in terms the type and sourcing of the packaging apply. 2024
240
Not previously reported
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BEVERAGE SECTOR
Material Topic: Health and Safety Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
CBL/CDC
CARIB Brewery Grenada
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
CARIB Brewery USA
Guyana Breweries7
GRI 403-2 Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation a) A description of the processes used to identify work-related hazards and assess risks on a routine and non-routine basis, and to apply the hierarchy of controls in order to eliminate hazards and minimise risks, including i. how the organisation ensures the quality of these processes, including the competency of persons who carry them out; ii. how the results of these processes are used to evaluate and continually improve the occupational health and safety management system. b) A description of the processes for workers to report work-related hazards and hazardous situations, and an explanation of how workers are protected against reprisals. c) A description of the policies and processes for workers to remove themselves from work situations that they believe could cause injury or ill health, and an explanation of how workers are protected against reprisals. d) A description of the processes used to investigate work-related incidents, including the processes to identify hazards and assess risks relating to the incidents, to determine corrective actions using the hierarchy of controls, and to determine improvements needed in the occupational health and safety management system.
2025 The ANSA McAL Group has a Group HSE Policy Manual that is applied across all Group companies as a guide. This has been supplemented with the Safety Management System (SMS) which simplifies the procedures in the Group HSE Policy Manual for ease of implementation. These are supplemented by processes and procedures in the subsidiaries for effective application and enforcement of the Group HSE Policy Manual as required. The description below explains the relevant processes as defined at the Group HSE Policy Manual level, with specific notes on additional steps taken at the Subsidiary level with the Subsidiaries and Operations specified where relevant. (a)
i.
Regular training of staff and is completed to ensure that persons are competent to carry out these processes to quality. The processes are also regularly audited by HSE employees. This is as per Group HSE Policy Manual Section 6: Risk Assessment Procedure and Section 10: HSE Audits
ii.
Corrective action logs are maintained based on the results of inspections, audits and Management reviews for follow up action to ensure improvements are made continuously. Retraining is done as required. Within each Subsidiary, reviews are conducted with the HSE employees and respective subject matter experts (SME)s including Plant Managers, Engineers, Operations Managers. In each of the Breweries, there is also auditing of the implementation of the approved risk controls. Changes are made to the approach taken to execution of future non-routine jobs and/or updates are made to the relevant operating procedures.
(b)
7 8
Annual Risk Assessments are required in each Subsidiary. Additionally, Task-Based Risk Assessments are required for some activities based on levels of risk associated with the job. Job Safety Analysis is conducted for non-routine work to ensure risks are assessed and the hierarchy of controls applied. Regular inspections are carried out, and regular reviews and updates of the risk assessments are completed, including post incidents. The applicable sections of the Group HSE Policy Manual are Section 6. Risk Assessment Procedure and Section 7: Inspections.
There are behaviour-based safety programmes with reporting systems in place for workers to report workrelated hazards and hazardous situations. This is referred to as the UC-UB8 Safety Observation Programme Health & Environment Safety Application used for reporting unsafe conditions and unsafe behaviour. Workers (direct and contract as applicable) are encouraged to use these programmes for reporting and are also encouraged to raise concerns at Departmental meetings, toolbox meetings, HSE Committee meetings, and with their supervisors. There is a Refusal to Work policy in place which protects workers from reprisals. Relevant sections of the Group HSE Policy Manual include Section 2: The HSE Committee and Section 46: Refusal to Work.
There is no effluent discharge in Guyana as it is not a production facility Unsafe Conditions - Unsafe Behaviours
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Material Topic: Health and Safety Reporting Entity:
CBL/CDC
CARIB Brewery Grenada
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
CARIB Brewery USA
Guyana Breweries7
2025 (c)
There is a Refusal to Work Policy in place. If an employee believes the work can be in any way harmful to themselves or others, they have the right to refuse the work. Relevant section of the Group HSE Policy Manual – Section 46: Refusal to Work which is based on the legal requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Trinidad and Tobago 2004, Amended 2006. Employees have the right to refuse unsafe work, after which, certain processes for verification and rectification are then followed.
The Group HSE Policy Manual Section 9: Accident and Injury Reporting guides the process for incident reporting and investigation. Incidents must be reported in a timely manner, and once the site is made safe and any applicable emergency response procedures activated to address immediate needs, the site is secured for assessment. Evidence is collected and statements of witnesses taken for the purpose of conducting a thorough investigation. Interviews with relevant persons are carried out as required. Upon completion of the investigation, the findings, risks and the recommended corrective actions, inclusive of dates for closure, and identification of persons responsible for each action, are shared and implemented. This includes a review against the relevant Policy for any relevant updates that are required to be made. 2024
242
The Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation is consistent with the 2025 description above.
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BEVERAGE SECTOR
Material Topic: Health and Safety Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
CBL/CDC
CARIB Brewery Grenada
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
CARIB Brewery USA
Guyana Breweries
GRI 403-5 Worker training on occupational health and safety A description of any occupational health and safety training provided to workers, including generic training as well as training on specific work-related hazards, hazardous activities, or hazardous situations
2025 CBL/CDC conducts in-person and virtual training by the HSE department and accredited external providers to comply with the provisions of The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of Trinidad and Tobago and the Group's Safety Management System (SMS) Standards. Training programmes includes Permit to Work, Lockout/Tagout, Fire Warden, Defensive Driver and Forklift Operator Certification. Annual and variable-dated programmes are developed based on training needs, legal requirements and changes to laws, policies and enterprise risks. CARIB Brewery Grenada conducts safety training focused on Safe Control of Work procedures, including Lockout/ Tagout, accident and incident reporting and investigation, and the use of permits and task-based risk assessments to manage workplace hazards. Training is delivered through Employee Central and in-house sessions to support employee awareness and compliance with safety requirements. CARIB Brewery St. Kitts provides safety training which includes induction for new employees, as well as instruction on accident reporting, unsafe condition and unsafe behaviour (UC/UB) reporting, fire safety, evacuation procedures, and Safe Control of Work practices. Induction training is conducted during the onboarding of new staff, while other safety training sessions are delivered in person throughout the year as required CARIB Brewery USA conducts safety training including OSHA-related programmes and video-based learning modules designed to reinforce workplace health and safety practices. Training is conducted in accordance with the training requirements established by the Department of Health. These are delivered on an annual or bi-annual basis to ensure employees remain aware of safety procedures and regulatory obligations. Guyana Breweries provides safety training which covers Basic First Aid, Fire Warden, and Defensive Driving courses, equipping employees to respond to emergencies, manage fire safety, and operate vehicles safely. 2024
9
Not previously reported
There is no effluent discharge in Guyana as it is not a production facility.
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BEVERAGE SECTOR
Material Topic: Health and Safety Reporting Entity:
CBL/CDC
CARIB Brewery Grenada
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
CARIB Brewery USA
Guyana Breweries
GRI 403-6 Promotion of worker health CODE Metric
a) An explanation of how the organisation facilitates workers’ access to non-occupational medical and healthcare services, and the scope of access provided. b) A description of any voluntary health promotion services and programmes offered to workers to address major non-work-related health risks, including the specific health risks addressed, and how the organisation facilitates workers’ access to these services and programmes.
2025 CBL/CDC offers participation in ANSA McAL’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a contributory Health Insurance programme. Management’s Health and Wellness Programme educates employees on non-work-related medical concerns and their treatment, supported by a contracted medical provider who reviews all work-related and any other medical issues that arise while on-site. CARIB Brewery Grenada provides a contributory Group Health Plan for all approved permanent employees. In addition, employees have access to an EAP, participate in Health Fairs, and undergo annual medical examinations, for specific departments. CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis provides employees with a Health Insurance Programme, access to local medical facilities, and the opportunity to participate in voluntary health checks during the annual Health and Safety Week, which includes fitness activities during work hours to promote well-being. CARIB Brewery USA offers vision, dental, and life insurance to regular full-time employees upon completion of their probation period, with group health benefits shared between the Company and employees. The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential counselling services to support personal concerns that may impact job performance. Participation is voluntary and does not affect employment or advancement opportunities. Guyana Breweries provides EAP Services that are available to all employees. Health insurance is offered to full-time employees on a voluntary subscription basis. Basic first aid kits are provided at the office and warehouse locations, supported by trained first aid officers.
2024
244
Not previously reported
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Material Topic: Responsible Consumption and Marketing Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
CBL/CDC
CARIB Brewery Grenada
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
CARIB Brewery USA
Guyana Breweries
FB-AB-270a.2 Number of incidents of non-compliance with industry or regulatory labelling or marketing codes
2025
None
1 (labelling)10
None
3 (labelling)11
None
2024
1 (labelling)
None
None
None
None
CODE Metric
FB-AB-270a.3 No fines were imposed and no regulatory action was taken.
2025
None
None
None
None
None
2024
None
None
None
None
None
CODE Metric
FB-AB-270a.4 Description of efforts to promote responsible consumption of alcohol
2025
Further to the efforts disclosed in 2024 (see below), in 2025 the existing labelling and symbols, @EASE12, highlight our commitment to inspiring everyone to enjoy CARIB beverage products responsibly. This was expanded across new product innovations introduced in the USA including Caribe Peach, Shandy Tamarind, Carib Malta, 0% ABV, Citra-Cane, and on the reintroduced Florida-brewed SKUs in cans.
2024
All Alcoholic beverages sold across local and international markets contain labelling with symbols and/or text that promotes responsible drinking including “age”, “don’t drink and drive” and “not suitable for pregnant women”. Product marketing also promotes responsible drinking with specific product lines aligned with responsible drinking initiatives. GRI 417-1 Requirements for product and service information and labeling Whether each of the following types of information is required by the organisation’s procedures for product and service information and labelling:
CODE Metric
a) The sourcing of components of the product or service; b) Content, particularly with regard to substances that might produce an environmental or social impact; c) Safe use of the product or service; d) Disposal of the product and environmental or social impacts.
2025
Across all subsidiaries, the organisation’s procedure for product and service labelling complies with all requirements (a) through (d).
2025
Not previously reported
In January 2025 grammatical errors were identified on the label for Pink Ting beverage. A non-conformance report was prepared and amended labels were developed with implementation of new labels rolled out in November 2025. The Procedure for Label Processing was also reviewed to ensure similar errors would not be repeated. 11 In April 2025 during a routine distributor partner compliance review it was identified that three (3) Shandy bottle labels did not contain the required US State deposit law details. All affected inventory was quarantined submitted for legal approval in September 2025. 12 @EASE - Eat, Alternate, Stay within limits, Ensure a safe ride home. 10
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BEVERAGE SECTOR
Material Topic: Community Engagement Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
CBL/CDC
CARIB Brewery Grenada
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
CARIB Brewery USA
Guyana Breweries
GRI 403-7 Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships A description of the organization’s approach to preventing or mitigating significant negative occupational health and safety impacts that are directly linked to its operations, products, or services by its business relationships, and the related hazards and risks.
2025 Potential impacts have been identified in two specific business relationships within the sector: brand ambassadors and third-party transport drivers. Brand ambassadors are engaged through well-established promotional agencies or are in-house brand ambassadors with Brewery experience and Human Resources-verified training. Controls include supervisor presence at events, clear escalation pathways, safe-transport arrangements, and conduct/incident-reporting training. Annual governance reviews ensure ongoing compliance. Third-party transport drivers are contracted through reputable transport companies with various safety standards in place including, holding valid driver’s licences, undergoing defensive driving, periodic fitness assessments. 2024
246
Not previously reported
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Governance and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion *At a Group level Governance and DEI are deemed to be Material Topics. Metrics have been collected and disclosed for all ESG reporting entities even where this topic was not identified as a Sector-specific Material Topic.
Material Topic: Governance Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
CBL/CDC
CARIB Brewery Grenada
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
CARIB Brewery USA
Guyana Breweries
GRI General Disclosures GRI 2-9 Governance Structure and Composition a) describe its governance structure, including committees of the highest governance body b) list the committees of the highest governance body that are responsible for decisionmaking on and overseeing the management of the organisation’s impacts on the economy, environment, and people.
2025 Reporting entities The reporting entities in the beverage sector include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Caribbean Development Company Limited (CDC) CARIB Brewery Limited (CBL) CARIB Brewery (Grenada) Limited CARIB Brewery (St. Kitts & Nevis) Limited Guyana Breweries Inc. Indian River Beverage Corporation Dba CARIB Brewery USA
Governance Structure: Highest Governance Body responsible for decision-making Each of these entities has a separate Board of Directors which is the highest governance body in the respective organisation responsible for decision-making on and overseeing the management of the organisation’s impacts on the economy, environment and people. Board Committees The Beverage Sector also has an Assets and Liabilities Committee (formerly Sector Audit and Risk Committee) established by a Terms of Reference approved by the Head of Internal Audit, Head of Group Legal and the Group Chief Executive Officer. The purpose of the Sector Assets and Liabilities Committee is to provide a structured, systematic oversight of the Sector’s governance, risk management, and internal control practices. The Committee assists the Sector Advisory Council by providing advice to the Group CEO on the adequacy of the Sector’s initiatives for: -
Values and ethics
-
Governance structure
-
Risk management including business continuity (risk resilience and crisis readiness)
-
Internal control framework
-
Oversight of internal and external audit activities
The Beverage Sector also has a Sector Advisory Council comprising executive, non-executive and independent members. This Council is governed by a Terms of Reference and supports the subsidiary’s statutory boards and management by providing counsel to the Group CEO in respect of strategic direction and risk oversight. There are two subcommittees to the Beverage Sector Advisory Council established with defined charters: 1.
Commercial Committee – The purpose is to assist the Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to Beverage Sector strategic commercial themes.
2.
Supply Chain Committee – The purpose is to assist the Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to supply chain management. 2024
The Governance structure and composition in 2024 were consistent with 2025 description above.
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BEVERAGE SECTOR
Material Topic: Governance Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
2025
CBL
CDC
CARIB Brewery Grenada
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
CARIB Brewery USA
Guyana Breweries
GRI General Disclosures GRI 2-9 c) describe the composition of the highest governance body and its committees by: i. executive and non-executive members; ii independence; and iv. gender (see GRI 405-1 below) (other categories not reported) 2
3
2
1
0
0
3
6
7
5
1
3
5
9
9
6
1
3
0
1
2
1
0
1
3
4
2
2
0
0
6
6
7
4
1
3
9
10
9
6
1
3
1
1
2
1
0
0
2024
248
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Material Topic: Diversity and Equal Opportunity Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
2025
2024
CBL
CDC
CARIB Brewery Grenada
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
CARIB Brewery USA
Guyana Breweries
405-1 Diversity of governance bodies (Boards of Directors) Percentage of Individuals within the organisation’s governance bodies in each of the following diversity categories: i. Gender ii. Age Group 11%
11%
11%
0%
0%
33%
89%
89%
89%
100%
100%
67%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
22%
11%
33%
17%
100%
33%
78%
89%
67%
83%
0%
67%
11%
10%
11%
0%
0%
33%
89%
90%
89%
100%
100%
67%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
44%
50%
33%
33%
100%
33%
56%
50%
67%
67%
0%
67%
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Material Topic: Diversity and Equal Opportunity Reporting Entity:
2024
2024
CARIB Brewery St. Kitts & Nevis
CARIB Brewery USA
Guyana Breweries
Total Employees
1,013
266
185
34
49
Female
18%
15%
14%
44%
31%
Male
82%
85%
86%
56%
69%
<30 years
28%
44%
32%
24%
37%
30-50 years
55%
42%
47%
65%
63%
>50 years
17%
14%
21%
11%
0%
Total Employees
974
285
190
36
36
Female
19%
15%
17%
44%
31%
Male
81%
85%
83%
56%
69%
23%
46%
34%
22%
28%
30-50 years
58%
41%
46%
58%
72%
>50 years
19%
13%
20%
20%
0%
<30 years
404-3 Employees receiving performance and career development reviews Percentage of employees by gender who received a regular performance and career development review during the reporting period.13
CODE Metric
2025
CARIB Brewery Grenada
405-1 Diversity of employees Percentage of employees per employee category in each of the following diversity categories: i) Gender ii) Age Group
CODE Metric
2025
CBL/CDC
BEVERAGE SECTOR
Female
67%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Male
33%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Female
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Male
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
The HR Manual for the Group provides that performance reviews are to be conducted for general staff by November 30th each year, and for Senior Managers and Executives by April 30th of the following year.
13
250
Data reported here is for permanent, non-unionised employees only.
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GRI Index Caribbean Development Company Limited (CDC) CARIB Brewery Limited (CBL) CARIB Brewery (Grenada) Limited Statement of Use
CARIB Brewery (St. Kitts & Nevis) Limited Guyana Breweries Inc. Indian River Beverage Corporation Dba Carib Brewery USA have reported the information cited in this GRI content index for the period 1 January 2025-31 December 2025 with reference to the GRI Standards.
GRI 1 used
GRI 1: Foundation 2021
GRI Standard
Disclosure
Location
General Disclosures GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021
2-9 Governance Structure and Composition
Page 247
Material Topics GRI 301: Materials 2016
301-3- Reclaimed products and their packaging materials
Page 239
GRI 303: Water and Effluents 2018
303-2 – Management of water discharge-related impacts
Page 238
403-2 – Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation
Page 241
403-5 – Worker training on occupational health and safety
Page 243
403-6 – Promotion of worker health
Page 244
403-7 - Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships
Page 246
404-3 - Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
Page 250
GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
405-1 – Diversity of governance bodies and employees
Page 249
GRI 417: Marketing and Labelling 2016
417-1 – Requirements for product and service information and labelling
Page 245
GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018
GRI 404: Training and Education 2016
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BANKING SECTOR COUNTRY PRESENCE • Trinidad and Tobago • Barbados The reporting entities in the Banking Sector include: • ANSA Bank Limited • ANSA Merchant Bank Limited • ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) • ANSA Wealth Management Limited1
Activity Metrics Reporting Entity:
2025
2024
1
252
ANSA Bank TTD
ANSA Merchant Bank TT
ANSA Wealth Management TT1
ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) BDS
Loans
852,057,000
1,209,428,000
Not applicable
729,730,532
Assets
1,528,449,000
3,640,969,000
30,794,000
1,106,906,549
Deposits
1,191,764,000
1,333,720,000
Not applicable
824,744,910
Equity
219,711,000
1,529,895,000
17,143,000
236,701,109
Loans
797,619,000
Not applicable
625,095,146
Assets
1,384,985,000
3,801,523,000
Not applicable
1,011,808,972
Deposits
1,162,749,000
1,521,420,000
Not applicable
722,600,276
Equity
126,142,000
19,918,000
Not applicable
239,257,616
ANSA Wealth Management was established in 2025
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1,238,322,000
Material Topic: Environmental and Physical Risks Reporting Entity:
ANSA Bank TTD
ANSA Merchant Bank TT
ANSA Wealth Management TT
BANKING SECTOR
ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) BDS
FN-CB-410a.2 Description of approach to incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in credit analysis.
CODE Metric 2025
In 2025, our credit risk assessment process began integrating selected Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations to identify opportunities for improving the Banks’ sustainability performance and portfolio resilience. This has included assessing the exposure of proposed activities to material climate and nature-related risks. Beginning in 2025, new commercial and corporate loans have started undergoing review for opportunities to work with clients with a sustainable focus. This is especially applicable to high-risk sectors such as energy, tourism, and agriculture. Our mortgage portfolio is also a priority. Where opportunities are identified, clients are engaged to determine their interest in/appetite for mitigating measures and associated financing. As a matter of due diligence, our Banks also ensure that all entities are screened for compliance with local ESG-related laws and regulations. There are currently no formal policies in place at the Banks that detail the approach to the incorporation of ESG factors.
2024
Not previously reported
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Material Topic: Data Privacy and Security Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric 2025
ANSA Bank TTD
ANSA Merchant Bank TT
ANSA Wealth Management TT
ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) BDS
FN-CF-230a.1 (1) Number of data breaches (2) percentage that are personal data breaches (3) number of account holders affected 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2024
Not reported
CODE Metric
FN-CF-230a.3 Description of approach to identifying and addressing data security risks.
2025 Data breach disclosures are centralised and governed by the Group Incident Response Policy. The Group Crisis Management Team assesses the situation to determine the necessity and timing of external notifications in compliance with regulatory requirements. Our data security policies are strictly aligned with the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) guidelines for Information Technology and Security Risk Management, as well as internal standards adopted for regulatory compliance. Our security framework is primarily aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) for managing critical infrastructure. We also reference ISO/IEC 27001 standards to guide our information security management controls and procedures. Risks are managed through a multi-layered approach comprising routine internal audits, established incident management playbooks, and continuous monitoring via a third-party 24/7 SOC. We also conduct regular security awareness training to mitigate human error. We utilise automated, industry-standard vulnerability management tools to scan internal and external assets daily. Risk is quantified using a cyber exposure score to prioritise remediation efforts effectively. Historical data on specific attack trends is currently being aggregated. We rely on global threat intelligence to anticipate industry-wide shifts in attack vectors.
Material Topic: Regulatory Compliance Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
ANSA Bank TTD
ANSA Merchant Bank TT
ANSA Wealth Management TT
ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) BDS
FN-CB-510a.1 Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with fraud, insider trading, anti-trust, anti-competitive behaviour, market manipulation, malpractice, or other related financial industry laws or regulations.
2025
0
0
0
0
2024
0
0
0
0
CODE Metric
FN-CB-510a.2 Description of whistleblower policies and procedures.
2025 ANSA McAL Whistleblower Policy which guides employees and other stakeholders of the ANSA McAL Group of Companies on the use of Whistleblower channels to raise concerns internally at a high level and disclose information the individual believes shows malpractice or impropriety. 2024
254
The Whistleblower Policy in 2024 was consistent with the 2025 description above.
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Material Topic: Regulatory Compliance Reporting Entity:
ANSA Bank TTD
ANSA Merchant Bank TT
ANSA Wealth Management TT
ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) BDS
ANSA Specific Metric Communication and training about Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorism Financing & Counter Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF)
CODE Metric
2025
2024
a. Total number and percentage of governance body members that are aware of their obligations under the organisation’s AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures. b. Total number and percentage of employees that are aware of their obligations under the organisation’s AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures. c. Total number and percentage of governance body members that have received training on AML/CFT/ CPF. d. Total number and percentage of employees that have received training on AML/CFT/CPF. Number
%
Number
%
Number
%
Number
%
a) 9
100
a) 9
100
a) 5
100
8
100
b) 134
100
b) 132
100
b) 17
100
34
100
c) 9
100
c) 9
100
c) 5
100
8
100
e) 134
100
d) 132
100
d) 17
100
34
100
Not previously reported
ANSA-Specific Metric Details a) These metrics have been developed by amending the GRI Metric 205-2 – Communication and training about anticorruption policies to reflect more Sector-specific AML/CFT/CPF communication and training rather than general anti-corruption policies. b) All metrics are absolute measure and not expressed in relation to another metric. c) These metrics have not been validated by a third party d) The method used to calculate the metric and the inputs to the calculation, are outlined below and there are no specific limitations of the method used and the significant assumptions made: a.
b.
c. d.
Numerator: Number of board members aware of their obligations under AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures. Denominator: Total number of board members Formula: (Number of Board members aware of obligations under AML/CFT/CPF ÷ Total number of Board members) × 100 Numerator: Total employees that are aware of their obligations under the organisation’s AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures. Denominator: Total number of employees. Formula: (Number of employees that are aware of their obligations under the organisation’s AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures. ÷ Total employees) × 100 Numerator: Number of Board members who completed the required AML/CFT/CPF training. Denominator: Total number of Board members. Formula: (Number of Board members trained ÷ Total Board members) × 100 Numerator: Number of employees who completed the required AML/CFT/CPF training. Denominator: Total number of employees. Formula: (Number of employees trained ÷ Total employees) × 100
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Material Topic: Diversity and Equal Opportunity Reporting Entity:
ANSA Bank TTD
CODE Metric
2025
GRI 401-1 Employment (a) Total number and rate of new employee hires during the reporting period, by age group, gender and region. 39
Rate of Hire (%)
46
28
Female
27
26
11
5
Male
17
13
6
0
< 30 years
14
13
5
3
30- 50 years
29
24
11
2
> 50 years
1
2
1
0
17 Not applicable
5 16
b. Total number of rate of employee turnover during the reporting period, by age, group, gender and region.
Employee Turnover
17
46
0
5
Rate of Turnover (%)
18
33
0
16
Female
10
30
0
4
Male
7
16
0
1
< 30 years
5
13
0
1
30- 50 years
12
28
0
3
> 50 years
0
5
0
1
Not previously reported CODE Metric
2025
256
ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) BDS
44
2024
2024
ANSA Wealth Management TT
New Employee Hires
CODE Metric 2025
ANSA Merchant Bank TT
BANKING SECTOR
GRI 404-1 Talent Management Average hours of training that the organisation’s (permanent) employees have undertaken during the reporting period.
Female
3
9
0
Male
2
7
0
Not previously reported
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Material Topic: Diversity and Equal Opportunity Reporting Entity:
ANSA Bank TTD
2024
ANSA Wealth Management TT
ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) BDS
404-3 Employees receiving performance and career development reviews Percentage of employees by gender who received a regular performance and career development review during the reporting period.2
CODE Metric 2025
ANSA Merchant Bank TT
BANKING SECTOR
Female
100%
100%
100%
100%
Male
100%
100%
100%
100%
Female
100%
100%
Male
100%
100%
Not applicable
100% 100%
The HR Manual for the Group provides that performance reviews are to be conducted for general staff by November 30th each year, and for Senior Managers and Executives by April 30th of the following year CODE Metric
405-1 Diversity of employees Percentage of employees per employee category in each of the following diversity categories: i.
2025
2024
2
Gender ii. Age Group
No. of Employees
134
132
17
34
Female
62%
58%
65%
79%
Male
38%
42%
35%
21%
< 30 years
34%
19%
24%
26%
30- 50 years
57%
64%
70%
42%
> 50 years
10%
17%%
6%
32%
No. of Employees
91
149
31
Female
63%
58%
77%
Male
37%
42%
< 30 years
31%
21%
13%
30- 50 years
56%
64%
48%
>50 years
13%
15%
39%
Not applicable
23%
Data reported here is for permanent, non-unionised employees only.
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Governance and Diversity Equity & Inclusion
BANKING SECTOR
*At a Group level Governance and DEI are deemed to be Material Topics. Metrics have been collected and disclosed for all ESG reporting entities even where this topic was not identified as a Sector-specific Material Topic.
Material Topic: Governance Reporting Entity:
CODE Metric
ANSA Bank TTD
ANSA Merchant Bank TT
ANSA Wealth Management TT
ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) BDS
GRI General Disclosures GRI 2-9 Governance Structure and Composition a) describe its governance structure, including committees of the highest governance body b) list the committees of the highest governance body that are responsible for decision-making on and overseeing the management of the organisation’s impacts on the economy, environment, and people.
2025 Reporting Entities: The reporting companies in the Banking sub-sector include: 1. ANSA Bank which opened to the public in April 2021 through the acquisition of 100% shares on the Bank of Baroda (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited by ANSA Merchant Bank Limited. 2. ANSA Merchant Bank, a Commercial and Investment Bank publicly quoted on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange. 3. ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) Limited, formerly Consolidated Finance Co Limited, acquired by ANSA McAL in March 2013 and rebranded as ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) Limited in December 2021. 4. ANSA Wealth Management Limited Effective March 1, 2025, ANSA Merchant Bank Limited (“AMBL”) completed the hive-off of its investment services and wealth management business into a newly incorporated wholly owned subsidiary, ANSA Wealth Management Limited. This restructuring reflects AMBL’s transition from providing wealth management services internally to operating these activities through a dedicated entity. The change supports a clearer separation of business lines, aligns with revised statutory guidelines, and positions ANSA Wealth Management Limited to focus exclusively on investment advisory, wealth management and related services, while AMBL continues to concentrate on its core banking and financing operations. Governance Structure: Highest Governance Body responsible for decision-making Each of these three entities has a separate Board of Directors which is the highest governance body in the respective organisations responsible for decision-making on and overseeing the management of the organisation’s impacts of the economy, environment and people. Committees of Highest Governance Body The Board of Directors of ANSA Merchant Bank Limited (AMBL) has two sub-committees which are (i) an Audit and Risk Committee; and (ii) a Governance Nominating and Remuneration Committee operating under their own respective Terms of Reference and/or Charter. These Committees are composed of a majority of independent directors. There is also a Board-appointed management committee for the monitoring and approval of credits, namely the Credit Committee, operating within the parameters of Board-approved delegation of authority limits. The Board of Directors of ANSA Bank Limited Board has one sub-committee, namely the Audit and Risk Committee governed by a separate charter. There is also a Board-appointed management committee for the monitoring and approval of credits, namely the Credit Committee, operating within the parameters of Board-approved delegation of authority limits. The Board of Directors of ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) Limited has one sub-committee, namely the Audit and Risk Committee, that is composed of a majority of independent directors and is governed by its own Terms of Reference. The Board of Directors of ANSA Wealth Management Limited has one sub-committee, the Audit Risk & Investment Compliance Committee, that is composed of a majority of independent directors and is governed by its own Terms of Reference. 2024 The Governance structure and composition in 2024 were consistent with 2025 description above save for ANSA Wealth Management Limited noted above.
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Material Topic: Governance Reporting Entity:
ANSA Bank TTD
CODE Metric
GRI General Disclosures GRI 2-9 c) describe the composition of the highest governance body and its committees by: i. executive and non-executive members; ii. independence; and iv. gender (see GRI 405-1 below) (other categories not reported)
2025
2024
ANSA Merchant Bank TT
ANSA Wealth Management TT
ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) BDS
Executive Members
1
4
1
1
Nonexecutive members
8
5
4
7
Total Number of Board Members
9
9
5
8
Independent
3
3
2
3
Executive Members
2
3
0
Nonexecutive members
6
7
6 Not applicable
Total Number of Board Members
8
10
6
Independent
4
4
4
405-1 Diversity of governance bodies (Boards of Directors) Percentage of Individuals within the organisation’s governance bodies in each of the following diversity categories:
CODE Metric
i. Gender ii. Age Group
2025
2024
Female
56%
0%
60%
25%
Male
44%
100%
40%
75%
< 30 years
0%
0%
0%
0%
30- 50 years
33%
22%
20%
38%
> 50 years
67%
78%1
80%
62%
Female
63%
0%
33%
Male
38%
100%
67%
< 30 years
0%
0%
30- 50 years
25%
10%
>50 years
75%
90%
Not applicable
0% 50% 50%
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GRI Content Index ANSA Bank ANSA Merchant Bank Limited
Statement of Use
ANSA Wealth Management Limited, and ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) Limited have reported the information cited in this GRI content index for the period 1 January 2025-31 December 2025 with reference to the GRI Standards
GRI 1 used
GRI 1: Foundation 2021
GRI Standard
Disclosure
Location
General Disclosures GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021
2-9 Governance Structure and Composition
Page 258
Material Topics GRI 401: Employment 2016
GRI 404: Training and Education 2016
GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
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401-1 – New employee hires and employee turnover
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404-1 – Average hours of training per employee per year
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404-3 – Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
Page 257
405-1 – Diversity of Governance Bodies and Employees
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INSURANCE SECTOR COUNTRY PRESENCE • Trinidad and Tobago • Barbados The reporting entities in the Banking Sector include: 1. Colonial Fire and General Insurance Company Limited (COLFIRE) 2. Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Limited (TATIL) 3. Tatil Life Assurance Limited (Tatil Life)
Activity Metrics Activity Metrics “quantify the scale of specific activities or operations by a company. Activity metrics are intended for use in conjunction with the metrics to normalise data and facilitate comparison, which are important for the analysis of related disclosures.”
Reporting Entity: CODE Metric
2025
TATIL
COLFIRE
TATIL LIFE
Types of insurance provided
•
Motor Vehicle
•
Motor Vehicle
• Accident & Sickness
•
Property
•
Property
• Disability Income
•
Pecuniary Loss
•
Personal Accident – Short term
* Life
•
Workers Compensation
•
Pecuniary loss
•
Personal Accident – Short Term
•
Workers Compensation
•
Liability
•
Accident & Sickness
•
Marine, Aviation & Transport
•
Liability
•
Marine, Aviation & Transport
1 Formerly, FN-IN-000.A Number of policies in force, by segment was disclosed, however a decision was taken not to disclose this data for 2025 and moving forward due to commercial sensitivity.
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Material Topic: Climate and Related Risks Impacts Reporting Entity: CODE Metric
TATIL
COLFIRE
INSURANCE SECTOR
TATIL LIFE
FN-IN-450a.1 Probable Maximum Loss (PML) of insured products from weather-related natural catastrophes Geographic Location
Natural catastrophe
1-in-50(2%)
1-in-100(1%)
1-in-250 (.4%)
USD Million ($)
USD Million ($)
USD Million ($)
Gross Probable Maximum Loss (PML) Barbados Trinidad and Tobago
2025
Hurricanes
42.83
101.59
230.97
Earthquakes
0
0.74
29.67
Hurricanes
6.78
20.61
114.41
Earthquakes
26.39
105.57
283.84
Not applicable
Net Probable Maximum Loss (PML) Barbados Trinidad and Tobago 2024
Hurricanes
3.31
6.63
17.51
Earthquakes
0
0.3
5.7
Hurricanes
0.41
2.43
15.64
Earthquakes
3.59
14.55
36.29
Not previously reported
Not applicable
GRI 201-2 Economic Performance Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change. a.
CODE Metric
2025
2024
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Risks and opportunities posed by climate change that have the potential to generate substantive changes in operations, revenue, or expenditure, including: i. a description of the risk or opportunity and its classification as either physical, regulatory, or other; ii. a description of the impact associated with the risk or opportunity; iii. the financial implications of the risk or opportunity before action is taken; iv. the methods used to manage the risk or opportunity; v. the costs of actions taken to manage the risk or opportunity.
i
Risks and opportunities posed by climate change that have the potential to generate substantive changes in operations, revenue, or expenditure include Physical Risk - Disruption to Operations, Financial Risk Higher Claims Cost, Lower Profitability.
ii
Climate change may contribute to an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, including hurricanes, flooding and other weather-related catastrophes. For insurers, this may result in higher claims frequency and severity, particularly within property insurance portfolios exposed to weather-related risks.
iii
Increased catastrophe activity may result in higher claims costs, increased volatility in underwriting results and potential upward pressure on reinsurance costs. These impacts may influence underwriting profitability and capital management requirements across the Group’s insurance operations.
iv
The Group manages climate-related risks through its Enterprise Risk Management framework, which includes catastrophe exposure monitoring, underwriting guidelines, geographic risk diversification and the maintenance of a comprehensive reinsurance programme designed to mitigate exposure to large catastrophe losses.
v
Climate-related risks are monitored through the Group’s Enterprise Risk Management and Risk Register processes. Management conducts periodic reviews of catastrophe modelling outputs, monitors claims trends and assesses exposure concentrations across geographic regions. These processes support underwriting decisions and reinsurance programme design to ensure that catastrophe risk exposures remain within the Group’s defined risk appetite. Not previously reported
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Material Topic: Customer Experience and Satisfaction Reporting Entity: CODE Metric
COLFIRE
TATIL
TATIL LIFE
*ANSA-Specific Metric Customer Experience and Satisfaction Customer Renewal Retention Ratio
2025
84.4%
2024
Not previously reported
85.4%
Not applicable for life insurance
*ANSA-Specific Metric a) This metric has been developed by amending the SASB Metric FN-IN-270a.3 – Customer Retention Rate to a similar Customer Renewal Retention Ratio used as a key metric in the sub sector. b) This metric is an absolute measure and not expressed in relation to another metric. c) This metric has been validated by a third party. d) The method used to calculate the metric and the inputs to the calculation, are outlined below and there are no specific limitations of the method used and the significant assumptions made: Renewal Policies / Prior Year Total Policies = Renewal Retention Ratio. Note: A distinct count is used to generate values, so New + Renewal may not equal Total (To cater for unique characteristic of a 6-month policy)
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Material Topic: Data Privacy and Security Reporting Entity: CODE Metric
TATIL
COLFIRE
INSURANCE SECTOR
TATIL LIFE
HC-MC-230a.1 Description of policies and practices to secure customers’ personal health data records and other personal data.
2025 Across the Sector the companies are committed to security of their systems and client data and comply with the Information Security Governance Framework which outlines seventeen (17) policies and practices to secure customers’ information. These include Data Loss Prevention Policy, Data Management Policy, Information Security Policy for End Users and Cyber Security Awareness Training and Testing Policy. There is a Data Protection, Retention, Disposal and Destruction Policy which serves to: • Protect the critical and important data and documents of the Company. • Retain important documents for reference and future use. • Delete documents that are no longer necessary for the proper functioning of the company. • Organise documents for efficient retrieval. • Ensure that employees are properly educated on what documents to retain, the length of their retention, means of storage and when/how they are to be destroyed. In order to detect breaches of company policy and maintain the security levels required by the business, the company reserves the right to monitor the content of any electronic communications that passes through or within the company’s proprietary information systems. Non-Compliance Violations of Policies will be treated like other allegations of wrongdoing at ANSA McAL. Allegations of misconduct will be adjudicated according to established procedures. Sanctions for non-compliance may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: 1. Disciplinary action according to applicable ANSA McAL policies; 2. Termination of employment; and/or 3. Legal action according to applicable laws and contractual agreements. The 17 policies noted above address the safeguarding of company information along with the Business Continuity Plan, Cloud Security Policy and periodic vulnerability testing. Data provided through formal requests must only be used for the stated purpose, and any new purpose requires a separate formal request. Non-standard access or exceptions to data policies must be requested in writing, specifying the data and intended use, and decisions must be documented. Disclosure of unpublished corporate data or using it for personal gain is strictly prohibited, and users must respect confidentiality, comply with laws, and formally acknowledge their responsibilities. Users are accountable for accurate data representation, compliance and protection standards, and reporting errors or outdated information. 2024
Not previously reported
CODE Metric
HC-MC-230a.2 (1) Number of data breaches, (2) percentage involving (a) personal data only and (b) personal health data, (3) number of customers affected in each category, (a) personal data only and (b) personal health data
2025
0
(1) 0
(1) 0
(2)
0
(2) 0
(2) 0
(3)
0
(3) 0
(3) 0
2024
Not previously reported
CODE Metric
HC-MC-230a.3 Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with data security and privacy.
2025 2024
264
(1)
0 Not previously reported
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0
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Material Topic: Regulatory Compliance Reporting Entity: CODE Metric
TATIL
COLFIRE
TATIL LIFE
FN-IN-270a.1 Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with marketing and communication of insurance product-related information to new and returning customers.
2025
0
0
0
2024
0
0
0
CODE Metric
FN-CB-510a.1 Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with fraud, insider trading, anti-trust, anti-competitive behaviour, market manipulation, malpractice, or other related financial industry laws or regulations.
2025
0
0
0
2024
Not reported
CODE Metric
FN-CB-510a.2 Description of whistleblower policies and procedures.
2025 ANSA McAL has a Whistleblower Policy which guides employees and other stakeholders of the ANSA McAL Group of Companies on the use of Whistleblower channels for raising concerns internally at a high level and in disclosing information which the individual believes shows malpractice or impropriety. Complaints can be submitted via email, via ANSA McAL Limited’s online Ethix360 platform or lodging a verbal report via ANSA McAL Limited’s whistleblowing hotline at (868) 224-5898 or (844) 540-2345[1] 2024
Not previously reported ANSA-Specific Metric Communication and training about Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorism Financing & Counter Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF)
CODE Metric
a. Total number and percentage of governance body members that are aware of their obligations under the organisation’s AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures. a. Total number and percentage of employees that are aware of their obligations under the organisation’s AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures. b. Total number and percentage of salespersons that are aware of their obligations under the organisation’s AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures. c. Total number and percentage of governance body members that have received training on AML/CFT/ CPF. d. Total number and percentage of employees that have received training on AML/CFT/CPF. e. Total number and percentage of salespersons that have received training on AML/CFT/CPF. Number
2025
2024
%
Number
a) 5
100
a) 9
b) 136
100
c) 126
%
Number
%
100%
a) 10
100
b) 226
100%
b) 134
100
100
c) 88
100%
c) 111
100
d) 5
100
d) 9
100%
d) 10
100
e) 136
100
e) 222
98.2%
e) 133
99
f) 123
97.6
f)) 84
95.4%
f)) 111
100
Not previously reported
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Material Topic: Regulatory Compliance Reporting Entity:
COLFIRE
TATIL
INSURANCE SECTOR
TATIL LIFE
*ANSA Specific Metric e) These metrics have been developed by amending the GRI Metric 205-2 – Communication and training about anticorruption policies to reflect more Sector-specific AML/CFT/CPF communication and training rather than general anti-corruption policies. f) All metrics are absolute measure and not expressed in relation to another metric. g) These metrics have not been validated by a third party h) The method used to calculate the metrics and the inputs to the calculation, are outlined below and there are no specific limitations of the method used and the significant assumptions made: a.
b.
c.
d. e. f.
2024
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Numerator: Number of board members aware of their obligations under AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures. Denominator: Total number of board members Formula: (Number of Board members aware of obligations under AML/CFT/CPF ÷ Total number of Board members) × 100 Numerator: Total employees that are aware of their obligations under the organisation’s AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures. Denominator: Total number of employees. Formula: (Number of employees that are aware of their obligations under the organisation’s AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures. ÷ Total employees) × 100 Numerator: Salespersons that are aware of their obligations under the organisation’s AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures. Denominator: Total registered salespersons. Formula: (Number of salespersons that are aware of their obligations under the organisation’s AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures. ÷ Total salespersons) × 100 Numerator: Number of Board members who completed the required AML/CFT/CPF training. Denominator: Total number of Board members. Formula: (Number of Board members trained ÷ Total Board members) × 100 Numerator: Number of employees who completed the required AML/CFT/CPF training. Denominator: Total number of employees. Formula: (Number of employees trained ÷ Total employees) × 100 Numerator: Number of salespersons who completed the required AML/CFT/CPF training. Denominator: Total number of salespersons. Formula: (Number of salespersons trained ÷ Total salespersons) × 100 Not reported
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Governance and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion *At a Group level Governance and DEI are deemed to be Material Topics. Metrics have been collected and disclosed for all ESG reporting entities even where this topic was not identified as a Sector-specific Material Topic.
Material Topic: Governance Reporting Entity:
COLFIRE
CODE Metric
TATIL
TATIL LIFE
GRI General Disclosures GRI 2-9 Governance Structure and Composition a) describe its governance structure, including committees of the highest governance body b) list the committees of the highest governance body that are responsible for decision-making on and overseeing the management of the organisation’s impacts on the economy, environment, and people.
2025 Reporting Entities: The reporting entities in the Insurance sub-sector include: 1. Colonial Fire and General Insurance Company Limited (COLFIRE) which was acquired by Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Limited (TATIL) in April 2023. 2. TATIL, a wholly owned subsidiary of ANSA Merchant Bank Ltd. (AMBL). 3. Tatil Life Assurance Limited, a subsidiary of TATIL. Note: TATIL acquired Trident Insurance Company Limited located in Barbados in 2021, and its operations were merged with Brydens Insurance (the Barbados branch operations of TATIL) under the Trident name. All data reported for TATIL includes data for branch operations located in Barbados trading under Trident Insurance. Governance Structure Highest Governance Body responsible for decision making Each of these three entities has a separate Board of Directors which is the highest governance body in the respective organisations responsible for decision-making on and overseeing the management of the organization’s impacts of the economy, environment and people. Committees of Highest Governance Body COLFIRE, has an Audit Committee, and an Investment Committee, both appointed by the Board of Directors and governed by separate charters. A Sustainability Committee was re-established in 2024; however, this is not a committee of the Board and is focused on employee engagement and awareness around sustainability issues. TATIL and Tatil Life each have Audit and Risk Committees, as well as an Investment Committee. Both are Sub-Committees of the Board of Directors and governed by separate charters. In December 2023, these charters were amended to include a focus on Sustainability, effectively tasking the Risk Committee with the responsibility for “articulating and developing the sustainability strategy and providing oversight of sustainability initiatives across the Company”. The Risk & Sustainability management committees are chaired by the Managing Director and comprise members of senior management across various technical roles in the organisation.
2024
The Governance structure and composition in 2024 were consistent with 2025 description above.
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Material Topic: Governance Reporting Entity:
COLFIRE
2024
Executive Members
2
2
2
Non-executive members
3
7
7
Total Number of Board Members
5
9
9
Independent
2
7
7
Executive Members
3
2
2
Non-executive members
3
6
8
Total Number of Board Members
6
8
10
Independent
2
5
6
404-3 Employees receiving performance and career development reviews Percentage of employees by gender who received a regular performance and career development review during the reporting period.1
CODE Metric 2025
2024
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Female
75%
90%
22%
Male
35%
77%
78%
Female
98%
98%
95%
Male
96%
96%
91%
Data reported here is for permanent, non-unionised employees only.
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GRI General Disclosures GRI 2-9 c) describe the composition of the highest governance body and its committees by: i. executive and non-executive members; ii. independence; and iv. gender (see GRI 405-1 below) (other categories not reported)
CODE Metric
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Material Topic: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Reporting Entity:
COLFIRE
TATIL
INSURANCE SECTOR
TATIL LIFE
The HR Manual for the Group provides that performance reviews are to be conducted for general staff by November 30th each year, and for Senior Managers and Executives by April 30th of the following year CODE Metric
2025
2024
2024
No. of Employees
136
208
135
Female
68%
71%
70%
Male
32%
29%
30%
< 30 years
19%
17%
30%
30- 50 years
58%
61%
54%
> 50 years
23%
22%
16%
No. of Employees
135
211
130
Female
65%
74%
73%
Male
35%
26%
27%
< 30 years
31%
18%
30%
30- 50 years
49%
61%
52%
>50 years
20%
21%
18%
Not reported CODE Metric
2025
2024
405-1 Diversity of employees Percentage of employees per employee category in each of the following diversity categories: i. Gender and ii. Age Group
405-1 Diversity of governance bodies (Boards of Directors) Percentage of Individuals within the organisation’s governance bodies in each of the following diversity categories: i. Gender and ii. Age Group
Female
0%
11%
22%
Male
100%
89%
78%
< 30 years
0%
0%
0%
30- 50 years
20%
33%
33%
> 50 years
80%
67%
67%
Female
0%
38%
20%
Male
100%
62%
80%
< 30 years
0%
0%
0%
30- 50 years
17%
13%
20%
>50 years
83%
87%
80%
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GRI Content Index Colonial Fire and General Insurance Company Limited (COLFIRE) Statement of Use
GRI 1 used
Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Limited (TATIL), and Tatil Life Assurance Limited (TATIL Life) have reported the information cited in this GRI content index for the period 1 January 2025-31 December 2025 with reference to the GRI Standards GRI 1: Foundation 2021
GRI Standard
Disclosure
Location
General Disclosures GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021
2-9 Governance Structure and Composition
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Material Topics
270
GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016
201-2 – Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change.
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GRI 404: Training and Education 2016
404-3 – Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews
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GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 2016
405-1 – Diversity of Governance Bodies and Employees
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OUR At ANSA McAL we value the positive impact we have on the communities in which we operate across the Caribbean. Social investments are made across the Group of Companies to members and organisations in the communities and countries in which we operate. Partnering with these community stakeholders allows us to drive social advancement beyond the influence of our operational sites. In recent years, we have started moving towards strategic social investments through partnerships. Our intention is to focus efforts and investments to fund effective initiatives and to enable significant and measured impact. We will continue to honour requests for support as we transition to placing more focus on collaborations and partnerships.
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ANSA McAL Group of Companies Category Arts and Culture Diversity and Inclusion
Value (TTD) $939,227 $5,484
Emergency Relief
$661,862
Health and Wellness
$84,372
Schools and Education Entertainment Social Well-being
$2,973,842 $441,298 $1,373,051
Sports
$983,641
Sustainability Initiatives
$126,671
Funding of ANSA McAL Foundation TOTAL
$5,000,000 $12,589,448
ANSA McAL Foundation Category
Value (TTD)
ANSA MCAL FOUNDATION DONATIONS DISTRIBUTED ACROSS FOUR MAIN CATEGORIES:
$1,360,000
• Diversity and Inclusion • Health and Medical Support • Schools and Education • Social Well-being Anthony N Sabga Awards, Caribbean Excellence TOTAL
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$75,000 $25,000 $330,000 $930,000 $2,000,000 $3,360,000
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION The ANSA McAL Group has always invested in youth through donations and sponsorships for educational organisations and schools at all levels – pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary – across the Caribbean.
In 2025, the Group invested in
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schools and organisations across Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Guyana, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis and Jamaica.
EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION For the third consecutive year, ANSA McAL partnered with the Heroes Foundation to help a group of students complete the Heroes Development Programme. The three-year curriculum, which covers psychosocial development, 21st-century skills development, sustainability education targeting equality and the elimination of violence, energy and environmental sustainability, and personal and career planning and development, has a significant impact on the personal development of each student. In 2025, ANSA McAL supported 45 students across three schools in Trinidad: Marabella South Secondary School, Chaguanas South Secondary School and St. Francis Boys’ College of Belmont.
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SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS ANSA McAL was proud to be a Premier Sponsor of HARCON Consulting’s pilot initiative – the National Youth Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Programme (NYSESG) – at Queen’s Royal College and Trinity College Moka, and later, in October 2025, the launch of the NYSESG on a national scale in Trinidad and Tobago. Officially launched on October 9, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, the initiative represents a major step forward in sustainability education for Trinidad and Tobago. The NYSESG Programme introduces students to sustainability and ESG principles, which focus on environmental awareness, social responsibility and good governance through a structured, school-based framework that connects classroom learning with practical experiences. Participants explore topics such as community engagement and responsible leadership, helping them understand how sustainability can be applied in everyday life.
EQUIPPING YOUTH WITH FINANCIAL SKILLS In 2025, ANSA McAL sponsored 500 students each in Barbados, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and – for the first time – Jamaica, in WIZDOM CRM’s Cycle 9 of their Sustainable Stock Market Game. Students in Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados also benefitted from access to WIZDOM CRM’s AI Tutor platform to enhance their exam preparations. In 2025, ANSA Bank provided the top 150 students from Cycle 8 with their very own bank accounts—turning virtual lessons into real-world financial habits.
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SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION INVESTING IN A BRIGHT FUTURE In 2025 our Group CEO, Anthony N. Sabga III, met with award-winning Soca artist Voice (Aaron St. Louis) to discuss possibilities for collaboration. Soon afterwards, ANSA McAL joined forces with Voice’s Far From Finished Foundation to give 100 book bags to primary school students across Trinidad, including Longdenville Sathya Sai Primary School and San Juan Boys’ RC School. We look forward to furthering this partnership in 2026.
The ANSA McAL Construction Sector helped to make the transition back to school a little brighter for parents, students, and teachers. Through three impactful Back-toSchool initiatives, their teams showed what Caring with Purpose truly looks like: ANSA Coatings Limited (ACL) hosted their second annual Back-to-School Drive at La Horquetta Government Primary School, doubling their impact from the previous year — supporting 108 students with stationery and snack bags, plus eight fully sponsored booklist bags for children most in need. Penta Paints refreshed and beautified five schools across Trinidad — La Horquetta South Primary, Arima Presbyterian, St. Mary’s Children’s Home Anglican, Arima Girls’ Government, and Holy Cross College. By transforming classrooms and corridors with fresh colours, they created brighter, more inspiring spaces for both students and teachers to thrive. True to the spirit of community collaboration, the project was embraced by ACL volunteers and members of the schools’ parent teacher associations. Through this initiative, ANSA Coatings not only supported the beautification of our
nation’s schools but also encouraged shared responsibility and community pride. Berger Paints Barbados brought art and colour into the classroom, inspiring creativity and uplifting students as they prepared for the new school year. Each child also received a colouring book, adding an extra touch of fun and imagination to the experience. ANSA Motors Trinidad and Tobago initiated a Coat of Kindness painting project to beautify a school for children with autism. Paint colours were chosen with the children in mind to create a calm environment. Together, these efforts reflect our ongoing promise to invest in brighter futures!
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SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION Construction Sector HR Manager, Ms. Shnice Ramkhelawan, had the privilege of visiting the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), Point Lisas Campus, to deliver an insightful session on Resume Writing. Students gained valuable guidance on crafting compelling resumes,
showcasing their key skills and experience, and tailoring their applications for specific job opportunities. In today’s competitive job market, a strong resume is essential, and it was inspiring to see the students actively engaged and eager to learn.
We are proud to have supported UWI student Jade Lalla, helping her complete her Environmental Engineering internship in Mexico with The Science Exchange — a global conservation programme focused on protecting marine life and building climate resilience. The initiative aligns with ANSA McAL’s commitment to youth development and environmental stewardship, as Jade brings back valuable knowledge to support coastal and sea turtle preservation efforts right here in Trinidad and Tobago.
ANSA McAL Barbados showed their support for The University of the West Indies (UWI) Global Campus Endowment Fund, which supports academically outstanding students who are facing severe financial challenges. The Endowment Fund was established to help ensure that deserving students who
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have already overcome significant hardships are not denied the opportunity to achieve their educational dreams due to financial hardship. The fund was created to help remove a major barrier on their journey to success.
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION TATIL & DATT (DIABETES ASSOCIATION OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO) 6TH FORM INTERNSHIP: A MODEL FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT In 2025, the TATIL & DATT 6th Form Internship Programme attracted nearly 800 applications, from which 38 exceptional students were selected. The seven-week programme provided the aspiring healthcare professionals with hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of diabetes through structured training and fieldwork. Interns were exposed to various facets of DATT’s operations and participated in a range of learning experiences, including laboratory training at The University of the West Indies (UWI) in blood collection, blood typing, urinalysis, and microscopy, as well as a community outreach trip to Tobago. The programme culminated in a graduation ceremony at which students presented their group project — a fundraising initiative in support of Kristopher Mohamed, a 19-yearold medical student and valedictorian of the 2022 internship cohort who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Through this initiative, interns channelled their creativity and compassion to raise funds for Kristopher’s treatment.
We are especially proud that 14 interns from the 2025 cohort received the prestigious National Bursary Programme Award, and that one student was honoured with the 2024 President’s Medal based on the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination results. In addition, three interns earned National Scholarships in their respective fields, reflecting the high standard of academic excellence fostered through the programme.
SMALTA SUPPORTING LITERACY CARIB St. Kitts and Nevis supported the Smart Sips Reading Programme with Primary Schools sponsored by Smalta. This initiative involved read-aloud action, picture storytelling, reading, listening and understanding, prediction reading, expressive reading and word bank (speed reading) from kindergarten to Grade 6.
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HEALTH AND MEDICAL DIABETES: A FAMILY CONCERN – ENCOURAGING HEALTHIER CHOICES, FOR A HEALTHIER NATION As of 2025, approximately 830,000,000 people worldwide were affected by diabetes, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a significant increase from 589,000,000 in 2024. Therefore, diabetes remains a pressing global health challenge, with nearly 15% of Trinbagonians living with the disease, highlighting the critical need for proactive measures in combating this epidemic. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2025, “Diabetes at the Workplace”, put the global focus on how diabetes affects people at work and the need for supportive, safe and non-discriminatory work environments for people living with diabetes. At TATIL and TATIL Life, their ongoing partnership with the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago (DATT) highlights the shared
commitment to raising awareness, expanding education, and supporting care, as we champion a healthier and more informed community.
TATIL RUN DATT 5K: #UNITEFORDIABETES The 2025 TATIL Run DATT 5K was held on November 22nd at the Paddock, Queen’s Park Savannah, attracting an impressive 3,125 registered participants — a 35.6% increase over the 2024 total of 2,304. Staff participation also grew significantly, with 200 employees registering across the Insurance Sector. Held under the theme #UniteForDiabetes, the event raised $242,778.79 in support of the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago (DATT), contributing to their ongoing work in diabetes education and care. We were pleased to have Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Lackram Bodoe, in
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attendance, underscoring national support for diabetes awareness, prevention and healthier lifestyles. The Race Village featured over 30 exhibitors offering free health screenings, wellness resources, product displays, interactive activities, and valuable information for participants and their families. As TATIL’s flagship diabetes awareness event, the Run DATT 5K continues to serve as a powerful platform to unite communities, promote healthier living, and reaffirm TATIL’s commitment to diabetes awareness and advocacy across Trinidad and Tobago.
HEALTH AND MEDICAL SPONSORING YOUTH ADVOCACY: PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS DIABETES DEBATE TATIL and TATIL Life proudly sponsored the 2025 National Primary School Diabetes Quiz and the 2025 Secondary Schools Diabetes Debate Competition, reinforcing their commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles from an early age. The Primary School Diabetes Quiz brings together Standard Three students from primary schools across the nation. In 2025, a total of 926 students from 127 primary schools participated in the preliminary round. The competition assessed students’ understanding of diabetes, including its signs, symptoms, complications, and prevention strategies. The finals were held on May 2, with Aarya Devi Kimraj of Dayanand Memorial Vedic School emerging as the first-place winner. The Secondary Schools Diabetes Debate Competition provides a platform for
students in Forms 3 and 4 to explore and discuss critical and trending diabetes-related topics. In 2025, 18 schools participated, with students demonstrating strong research, critical thinking, and public-speaking skills while presenting compelling arguments on diabetes prevention, management, and advocacy. The finals were held on November 28, with Holy Name Convent Couva emerging as the winning school.
DIABETES AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS As part of their commitment to raising awareness about diabetes and promoting healthier lifestyles, TATIL implemented several impactful campaigns throughout 2025, targeting key periods and leveraging various media platforms: •
the community to make healthier food choices while celebrating traditional festivals. •
Eat Right Social Media Campaign: During seasonal holidays, we focused on sensitising the public and reinforcing healthy eating habits. These campaigns were prominently featured during Carnival, Easter and Divali, encouraging
Diabetes Tips Radio Campaign: From October to December, we launched a radio campaign aimed at sharing practical diabetes-related tips with the public. These sponsored segments aired twice weekly, on six local stations in the pop and urban genres and a Tobago station.
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HEALTH AND MEDICAL WORLD DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH For the month of November, the TATIL Building and banisters were draped with blue fabric along with Blue Circles and TATIL’s diabetes message: “Diabetes, A family concern”. The TATIL Building was also lit in blue every evening throughout November, serving as a beacon of awareness and a reminder of their commitment to supporting healthier lifestyles in our community. In the week leading up to Diabetes Day (November 14), we arranged for the Trinidad and Tobago Eye Hospital to do screenings and the Diabetes Association to conduct blood sugar and blood pressure testing at the TATIL and TATIL Life Head Office and at Grand Bazaar Regional Centre, as well as at COLFIRE’s Head Office. On World Diabetes Day, we encouraged staff to dress in blue, the internationally
recognised colour for diabetes, and we distributed healthy fruit cups to staff at Head Office and branches, across TATIL, TATIL Life and COLFIRE, with a few customers who visited that day also receiving the treat. We arranged for members of the Direct Sales unit to host a booth at the Gulf City Mall atrium, to give out branded tokens and collect leads from mall patrons.
DIABETES UNDER CONTROL NEWSLETTER: SHARING KNOWLEDGE The TATIL Diabetes Under Control newsletter remained a vital educational tool in 2025, covering topics such as meal timing and its effect on blood sugar, easy office
exercises, books on immunity and health and sharing healthy eating tips for Divali. The newsletter continues to empower individuals and families with accessible, actionable
RETINAL CAMERA AND EYE-SCREENING CARAVANS The Retinal Camera, donated in 2021, has been pivotal in early detection and prevention of diabetes-related eye conditions. In 2025, 1,115 individuals benefited from this service through 29
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eye-screening caravans across Trinidad and Tobago. These screenings play a critical role in preserving vision and promoting overall health.
HEALTH AND MEDICAL LOOKING AHEAD The year 2025 was one of meaningful progress, and TATIL and TATIL Life remain firmly committed to public education on, and increasing awareness of, diabetes. Their strong collaboration with the Diabetes
Association of Trinidad and Tobago (DATT) will continue to anchor these initiatives as they work to expand their reach and encourage healthier living across our communities.
PINKTOBER SUPPORT Guyana Breweries was proud to support Lima Regional Hospital in their breast cancer awareness walk with a donation of Smalta and Pinktober T-shirts. Similar donations were made to the Regional Health Officer in Berbice, Burrowes School of Art, Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc., Blairmont Estate, and the Guyana Cancer Society. Representatives from Guyana Breweries also participated in a fundraising event hosted by the Guyana Cancer Society.
KEEPING IT CLEAN AND BRIGHT ANSA Chemicals (Trinidad) donated bleach products regularly to various organisations in Trinidad throughout the year, totalling approximately $40,000 in value. Recipients
included two shelters for displaced persons, two schools, two children’s homes, a home for the elderly and an animal shelter.
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SPORTS BRINGING VIBRANCY TO SPORT WITH PAINT ANSA Coatings Grenada became a proud partner of the Grenada Football Association (GFA) from 2025-2026. This collaboration involves the enhancement and repainting of GFA’s facilities using premium products
from ANSA Coatings Grenada, creating a more vibrant and inspiring environment for athletes, staff, and the wider football community.
SMALTA FUELLING CHAMPIONS CARIB Brewery Trinidad and Tobago, through their Smalta brand, partnered with the Rotary Club of Port of Spain for the 33rd Annual District Games in 2025. As the first Rotary Club established in Trinidad and Tobago, the Rotary Club of Port of Spain has a rich legacy of community service and nation-building, and the District Games are a powerful extension of that mission. Each year, the Games bring together student athletes and communities from all walks of life, celebrating not just athletic excellence, but unity, sportsmanship, and youth development. Antron Forte, Head of Brand Marketing at CARIB Brewery Trinidad and Tobago, summed it up beautifully: “Partnering with the Rotary Club of Port of Spain for the District Games is more than sponsorship, it’s a commitment to the future of our youth,
our communities, and our nation’s sporting legacy. Smalta is proud to fuel the next generation of champions.”
Smalta was also the brand sponsor of the Epic Martial Arts Championship in Guyana through the support of Guyana Breweries. The interclub championship, held at the Guyana National Sports Hall, showcased incredible talent, discipline and community spirit.
INVESTING IN YOUTH THROUGH SPORT BLEACHTECH’S branch in Petersburg, Virginia donated US$100,000 towards the development of the Petersburg Sports Training Centre. The purpose of the project is to provide a safe space for sporting activities, self-improvement programmes which consist of teaching courses on emotional intelligence, goal-
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setting, leadership, mindfulness and time management, as well as academic and mental health support. The aim is to help – using support services – reduce the involvement of teenagers in criminal activity by giving them a sense of purpose and belonging.
ARTS AND CULTURE PAINTING MUSIC HISTORY In a vibrant celebration of cultural legacy and creative expression, Berger Paints Jamaica, partnered with the Bob Marley Museum to honour the 79th birthday of reggae icon and cultural matriarch, Rita Marley, with a live painting experience held at the museum grounds. The centrepiece of the event was a live collaborative painting of Rita Marley, led by Jamaican visual artist Yanque Yip, who invited museum visitors, from children to elders, tourists to locals, to contribute to the canvas alongside him. The event, fuelled by Berger’s vibrant colour palette and creative tools, was not only a tribute to Rita Marley’s contributions to music and the arts, but also a continuation of the museum’s mission to engage the community through interactive cultural programming.
FOSTERING CARIBBEAN MUSICAL TALENT ANSA McAL Distribution (Guyana) was proud to once again sponsor the Parkside Steel Orchestra in the 2025 Panorama competition where they took home second place prize in the large band category. Parkside is well known not only for their victories at many Mashramani Panorama competitions but also for their impact on
community life with both adults and children participating enthusiastically. Young children have the opportunity to learn the pan with their junior band, The Pan Wave Academy. ANSA McAL Distribution (Guyana) also launched Pan on the Wall, a weekly cultural pan showcase, as part of the Mashramani celebrations.
A SPLASH OF COLOUR Lost Tribe Fete Yard was an unforgettable experience. Berger was proud to support a cultural space where talented individuals could showcase their creativity on the Berger Mural, all while celebrating the
energy of Trinidad’s Carnival. Berger was also present for the Crop Over festivities in Barbados, where they donated Berger Body Paint for Kiddies Kadooment.
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ARTS AND CULTURE CELEBRATING CULTURE Guyana Breweries supported the vibrant celebrations of Diwali in Guyana by donating trophies and sponsoring cash prizes to the Essequibo Praant Annual Diwali Motorcade. They were honoured to contribute to an occasion that celebrates joy, tradition and togetherness. Guyana Breweries also proudly donated trophies to the East Berbice Inter Secondary School Rangoli Competition. This beautiful initiative brought students together to showcase their artistry, teamwork, and cultural pride through stunning rangoli designs. Guyana Breweries was honoured to play a small part in recognising their talent and dedication. The trophies were presented to the winners in the presence of Guyana Breweries’ Pre-Sales Representative, Mr. Sandeep Deonarine, who joined in the celebration and shared in the festive spirit of the occasion.
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SOCIAL WELL-BEING COMPASSIONATE CARE ANSA McAL was pleased to donate to Promise House TT for the upgrade of their home for the aged, Promise Haven. The
tranquil location offers experienced and compassionate staff, personalised care plans and a warm and family-oriented community.
SAVING LIVES, ONE DONATION AT A TIME In support of national healthcare needs, TATIL and TATIL Life hosted three blood donation drives across various company locations in 2025. A total of over 50 persons registered, resulting in 31 pints of blood donated. These initiatives provide employees, members
of the ANSA McAL Group, neighbouring businesses and the wider public with the opportunity to contribute to this life-saving cause. ANSA Coatings also participated in a blood donation drive at their office in Arima, in partnership with the North Central Regional Health Authority, with 10 employees making blood donations.
GUARDIAN’S NEEDIEST CASES FUND The Guardian Neediest Cases Fund is a non-profit organisation (NPO) that receives donations from the general public along with ANSA McAL employees and The ANSA McAL Foundation. With the donations received, the fund assisted the following:
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A TOTAL OF $303,553 WAS DISBURSED TO THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LISTED ABOVE.
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SOCIAL WELL-BEING SUPPORTING INCLUSIVENESS In November 2025 Guyana Breweries announced their ongoing commitment to support the Empower Guyana: Centre for Equity, Opportunity and Innovation, Guyana’s first inclusive business centre for persons with disabilities. They offer a suite of skills- development and entrepreneurship courses geared to enable attendees to
achieve economic independence and societal inclusion. As part of this initiative, the company will donate cases of Smalta every month to the centre. The first batch of Smalta cases was officially handed over by their Procurement Officer, Ms. Samantha Subramani.
BRINGING END-OF-YEAR CHEER ANSA Motors Trinidad and Tobago sponsored the Gift of Giving Christmas party to bring joy and support to underprivileged children and community members during the Christmas season. Through donations, gifts and interactive activities, the initiative fostered a spirit of giving and community engagement. ANSA Chemicals donated Christmas gifts to all the children at the Claxton Bay Anglican Primary School. This annual initiative is led by the ANSA Chemicals HSSE Committee, whose commitment goes beyond workplace safety to making a meaningful impact in the communities where they operate. Their leadership and coordination ensure the programme continues to grow and make a meaningful impact each year.
ROAD SAFETY Trident Insurance, TATIL’s branch in Barbados, launched a community-driven road safety initiative aimed at enhancing the visibility of pedestrian crossings across high-traffic areas, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Berger Paints. Recognising the importance of clearly marked roadways, especially at pedestrian crossings, Trident took proactive steps to
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repaint several zebra crossings that have significantly faded over time. The project began along the South Coast, a high-traffic zone where the need for improved visibility is most urgent. This initiative reinforces the company’s commitment to the communities it serves, reflecting its strong focus on road safety and community welfare.
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES SUPPORTING ECO-TOURISM ANSA Coatings was proud to support Kalpoo’s Boat Tours by branding and coating their vessel with Berger’s marine-grade solutions. This project enhanced durability in challenging marine environments and
highlights the Construction Sector’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. The branded boat will traverse the Nariva Swamp, offering both locals and visitors a window to the rich biodiversity of Trinidad and Tobago.
EMERGENCY RELIEF STANDING WITH JAMAICA: RESTORING SAFE WATER, TOGETHER.
Through ANSA Chemicals Jamaica and ANSA Chemicals Trinidad, the ANSA McAL Group supported the Government of Jamaica to help restore safe and sustainable water supply to communities in need in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. Our teams were on the ground delivering chlorine and bleach to support the sanitisation of homes, schools,
and hospitals, ensuring families and essential workers had access to clean, safe water. Additionally, Berger Paints Jamaica repurposed more than 12,750 new paint buckets to help supply 50,000 gallons of drinking water – the equivalent of nearly 400,000 bottles of water – to affected communities,.
ANSA McAL FOUNDATION The ANSA McAL Foundation continued its support for civil society in 2025 through a range of non-profits, community-based organisations, and educational institutions. Recipients of just over $1.3 million in funding included groups committed to protecting
women from intimate partner violence, organisations that promote literacy, two palliative care hospices, and a Servol Life Centre that prepares SEA under-performers for productive lives and careers.
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SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES ANTHONY N SABGA AWARDS, CARIBBEAN EXCELLENCE
The year 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of the Anthony N Sabga Awards, Caribbean Excellence, and we celebrated with a gala ceremony highlighting our history. The awards programme is the flagship initiative of the ANSA McAL Foundation. Since its establishment in 2005, it has recognised and rewarded 66 Caribbean professionals with over TT$32 million to support their work.
Our 2025 laureates (awardees) were: • Etienne Charles – jazz musician and composer (Arts & Letters, T&T) • Rachel Renie-Gonzales – e-commerce agri-entrepreneur (Entrepreneurship, T&T) • Dr Ayodele Dalgety-Dean – family therapist (Public & Civic Contributions, Guyana)
EACH LAUREATE RECEIVED THE EQUIVALENT OF TT$500,000.
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• Dr Simone Badal – cancer researcher (Science & Technology, Jamaica)
TT$2M
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BOARD OF
DIRECTORS A. NORMAN SABGA LLD (HON) UWI; (H.C.) UTT EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
ANTHONY N. SABGA III GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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DAVID B. SABGA
ANDREW N. SABGA
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RAY A. SUMAIRSINGH
MARK J. MORGAN SC
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
WINSTON SINGH
NORMAN CHRISTIE
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
VICKI-ANN ASSEVERO
DR. MARLENE ATTZS
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
KRYSTA BEHRENS DE LIMA INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
JOEL M. C. PEMBERTON INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
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DIRECTORS A. Norman Sabga
David B. Sabga
MR. A. NORMAN SABGA, LLD (Hon.) UWI; (h.c.) UTT, is Executive Chairman of the ANSA McAL Group of Companies and Patron of the Anthony N. Sabga Awards, Caribbean Excellence.
MR. DAVID B. SABGA is the Deputy Chairman of the Board of ANSA McAL Limited.
LLD (Hon.) UWI; (h.c.) UTT Executive Chairman
Mr. Sabga attended Red Rice College in England and Fordham University in New York, and on his return to Trinidad and Tobago worked at Standard Distributors Limited until 1979. He has served as Chairman of several companies throughout the Group, including Caribbean Development Company Limited, Alstons Marketing Company Limited and ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited. Mr. Sabga was appointed as Director on the Board of ANSA McAL Limited in 1986 and as Deputy Chairman in 1992. In 1996, Mr. Sabga assumed the role of Group Chief Executive Officer and in 2000 was appointed Group Chairman when his father, the late Dr. Anthony N. Sabga, ORTT, Chairman Emeritus, retired. In recognition of his exceptional achievement in business, Mr. A. Norman Sabga was the recipient of a Doctor of Laws Degree, Honoris Causa, from The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine, in 2015. History was created at the UWI, St. Augustine as it was the first time that honorary doctorates were conferred on a father and son. He was also awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Trinidad and Tobago in 2019. Mr. Sabga was Chairman of the ANSA McAL Foundation from 2017 to 2020 and currently serves as the Chairman of ANSA Merchant Bank Limited.
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Deputy Chairman, Non-Executive Director
Mr. Sabga holds a BA (Economics) from Windsor University in Canada. He held several senior management positions and chairmanships at Standard Equipment, Crown Industries Limited and Farmhouse Industries Limited prior to joining the ANSA McAL Group in 1988. Mr. Sabga was appointed to the Board of ANSA McAL Limited in 1996. His career in the ANSA McAL Group began at McEnearney Business Machines (MBM) where he was Managing Director. After leaving MBM, Mr. Sabga joined the Automotive Sector where he worked for 25 years. Mr. Sabga also held several chairmanships throughout the Group including Chairman and Sector Head of the Automotive Division. In 2020, he retired from the Group and became a nonexecutive Director of ANSA McAL Limited.
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS ANDREW N. SABGA
ANTHONY N. SABGA III
MR. ANDREW N. SABGA is the Deputy Chairman of ANSA McAL Limited and Chairman of the ANSA McAL Foundation. He holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Miami and a BSc in Business Administration, Marketing and Finance from Boston University.
MR. ANTHONY N. SABGA Ill has held the position of Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO) of ANSA McAL Limited since 2020 and Chairman of the Beverage Sector from 2016. In 2018, he was appointed Director on the Board of ANSA McAL Limited.
Mr. Sabga was Chief Executive Officer of the ANSA McAL Group of Companies from 2017 to 2019. He also held the position of Beverage Sector Head from 2007 to 2015.
Mr. Sabga holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from City University and a Masters in International Business Administration from Regents Business School in the United Kingdom.
Deputy Chairman
In 2010, he was appointed to the Board of ANSA McAL Limited. Mr. Sabga has over 25 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry. His career portfolio is diverse. He was Chief Executive Officer of Carib Brewery Limited, Caribbean Development Company Limited and Carib Glassworks Limited. Mr. Sabga has held directorships at Trinidad Match Limited and Alstons Marketing Company Limited. He was also the Chairman of Grenada Breweries Limited (now named Carib Brewery (Grenada) Limited), Carib Brewery (St. Kitts and Nevis) Limited and ANSA McAL (US) Inc. He was President of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce from 2011 to 2013. In 2020, Mr. Sabga retired from the Group and became a non-executive Director on the Board of ANSA McAL Limited.
Group CEO
In 2001, Mr. Sabga joined Trinidad Publishing Company (now known as Guardian Media Limited) as Promotions and Circulation Manager. In 2003, he was appointed as Executive at ANSA McAL’s Head Office focusing on Strategic Development of the Group’s IT Infrastructure and the development and implementation of the Group’s Balanced Score Card and Strategic Management Frameworks. Mr. Sabga’s career included such diverse portfolios as General Manager at Classic Motors and President of Carib Beer USA. As Group CEO, Mr. Sabga leads the Group’s Executive Team in shaping a long term strategic direction that strengthens the Group’s competitiveness and sustainability, while driving the expansion and diversification of its business portfolio and regional and global presence to ensure the agility needed to pursue emerging opportunities.
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DIRECTORS RAY A. SUMAIRSINGH
MARK J. MORGAN SC
MR. RAY A. SUMAIRSINGH serves as the Deputy Chairman of ANSA Merchant Bank Limited and is currently the Chairman of TATIL, Tatil Life, Trident Insurance, Tatil Re and ANSA Re and the Executive Chairman of COLFIRE.
MR. MARK J. MORGAN, Senior Counsel, was appointed an Independent Director on the Board of ANSA McAL Limited in 2014. He was a partner at Fitzwilliam, Stone, Furness-Smith & Morgan (Attorneys-at-Law) in the Litigation and Commercial Departments from 1987 to 2023 and was for many years Head of the firm’s Litigation Department and Lead in the Tax and Energy Departments. Mr. Morgan continues to maintain a thriving litigation practice as an advocate and appears before all the local courts. He has also acted as an arbitrator in commercial disputes.
Non-Executive Director
In 2000, he joined the ANSA McAL Group in the Financial Services Sector as the Managing Director of ANSA Merchant Bank Limited, and he currently holds several directorships in the Group. In 2001, he was appointed Director on the Board of ANSA McAL Limited. Mr. Sumairsingh became a Chartered Banker (ACIB) in 1975, after completing studies in London. In 1982, he achieved his MBA in Finance while working in New York. Mr. Sumairsingh is a former President of the Insurance Association of the Caribbean (IAC) and the Association of Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Companies (ATTIC). He has been a Director of the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange since 2003. He served as Stock Exchange Chairman for five years. In 2020, Mr. Sumairsingh became a non-executive Director of ANSA McAL Limited
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Independent Director
His practice focuses on aspects of business law relating to the establishment and operation of large commercial and industrial undertakings in Trinidad and Tobago, ranging from Government negotiations, fiscal incentives, oil and gas transactions to alternative dispute resolution, litigation and taxation. Mr. Morgan has contributed to various legal publications. He was the consultant to the Trinidad and Tobago section of “Chambers: Energy Oil & Gas”, Silkenat & Van Gerven’s “Attorney-Client Privilege in the Americas” and “Carter-Ruck on Libel & Slander” Fourth Edition and has authored and co-authored articles on Trinidad and Tobago law for various other publications.
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS WINSTON SINGH
NORMAN CHRISTIE
MR. WINSTON SINGH is a Global Senior Director, Customer Acquisitions, for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, a business of LinkedIn Corporation (a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft), based in Sunnyvale, California in the United States. He leads a global organisation responsible for customer acquisition and advertising across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
MR. NORMAN CHRISTIE had an extraordinary career at BP for over 34 years, with his final assignment being that of Regional President, Mauritania and Senegal, from January 2020 to December 2020. He was the Regional President of BPTT from January 2011 to March 2018, as well as the joint Head of the Group Chief Executive’s Office from April 2018 to December 2019, based in London.
Independent Director
Before LinkedIn, Mr. Singh spent approximately 12 years at Google Inc. as a Director of Sales Strategy and Operations. He led global teams focused on sales execution, operational planning, and revenue growth through digital marketing. Before joining Google, he held technology and engineering roles at ADP Inc., a Fortune 250 company, and several startups, combining a technical foundation in computer science with senior leadership experience in commercial growth and go-tomarket strategy. Mr. Singh holds an MBA in Strategic Marketing from the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad, an MSc in Information Systems from Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey, and a BSc in Computer Science from The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. In August 2017, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of Guardian Media Limited, a subsidiary of the ANSA McAL Group and a publicly listed company on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange. Mr. Singh resigned from the Guardian Media Limited Board effective June 1, 2020, and was appointed an Independent Director on the Board of ANSA McAL Limited.
Independent Director
Jamaica-born, Mr. Christie has held several leadership roles, including the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Commercial & Markets, all at BP Trinidad and Tobago. He joined Amoco in 1986 and after holding several finance positions at their headquarters in Chicago, worked for the company in commercial leadership roles for three years in Egypt. The end of his tenure in Egypt in 1999 coincided with the merger of BP and Amoco. Mr. Christie subsequently moved to BP’s headquarters in London to work with Mr. Tony Hayward, Group Vice President for Finance. His formal educational training is in Finance, Strategy, Accounting and General Management. Mr. Christie is a Certified Public Accountant (Illinois) and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago. In 2021, Mr. Christie was appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of ANSA McAL Limited.
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BOARD OF
DIRECTORS KRYSTA BEHRENS DE LIMA
VICKI-ANN ASSEVERO
MS. KRYSTA BEHRENS DE LIMA has been a practising transactional lawyer for over 30 years. She currently serves as an officer of a New York Stock Exchange-listed technology company.
MS. VICKI-ANN ASSEVERO is an international lawyer and social entrepreneur with longstanding expertise in sustainable development. As a former partner at Holland Knight, she represented multinational energy companies, international organisations and many developing countries in their relations with IFIs and private investors. Early in her career she worked at U.S. Commerce Department and represented the US at the OECD and the Council of Europe on issues related to information technology policy and privacy in electronic record-keeping.
Independent Director
Ms. De Lima also previously served as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of NextDecade Corporation, a Nasdaq-listed corporation, for six years, and of Mexico Pacific LNG, a private-equity led venture, for two years. Before NextDecade, Ms. De Lima was Senior Counsel with Bechtel’s Oil, Gas and Chemicals business unit in Houston. She was previously with the BG Group for twelve years, where she served as Vice President, Legal, advising on matters affecting the Group’s investment in Atlantic LNG, as well as the company’s major assets in Trinidad and Tobago. Ms. De Lima was later appointed Chief of Staff of the Trinidad and Tobago asset with BG Group where she advised on upstream, midstream and downstream projects, operations and investments. Prior to BG Group, Ms. De Lima worked in private practice at Arthur Anderson LLP. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from King’s College, London, a Maitrise (Master’s degree) in French Law and a DESS (Master’s degree) in European Law, both from the Université Paris I (Pantheon Sorbonne). A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Ms. De Lima is an active member of the Law Society of England and Wales and the state bars of New York and Nevada. She is also qualified to practice law, but holds inactive status, at the bars of Trinidad and Tobago, the British Virgin Islands and Hauts-de-Seine (Versailles Court of Appeal) in France. In 2021, Ms. De Lima was appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of ANSA McAL Limited.
Independent Director
She was the inaugural Senior Fellow for the Caribbean Initiative at the Atlantic Council, where she developed strategies and tested policy options by convening diplomats, policy-makers and experts in the US and the Caribbean to bring heightened awareness to the geopolitical interactions in the region and their importance for security and prosperity. She played a leading role in synthesising a robust intellectual framework to guide coordinated advocacy and action on the critical issues facing the region in the broader hemispheric context. She particularly emphasizes creating communities of practice. In 2012, she founded The Green Market at Santa Cruz in Trinidad & Tobago as a practical experiment in community based sustainable development, concentrating on SDG 12: changing patterns of consumption and production. The Green Market was recognised in 2016 by the UNEP as an example of integrated sustainable development in practice. She is a Fellow of Berkeley College at Yale University, her alma mater, and serves as a member of the Leadership Council at the Yale School of the Environment. She was recently appointed to the Board of the Temple of Understanding. She received her J.D. from Harvard Law School and an L.L.M. in sustainable development diplomacy from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. In 2021, Ms. Assevero was appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of ANSA McAL Limited.
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BOARD OF
DIRECTORS DR. MARLENE ATTZS
JOEL M. C. PEMBERTON
DR. MARLENE ATTZS is a tenured Lecturer in Economics at The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine, where she has served since 1998. Over her nearly three decade career, she has held several senior academic leadership roles, including Head of the Department of Economics (2014–2015), Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (2012–2014), and Coordinator of the Sustainable Economic Development Unit (2010–2015).
MR. JOEL M. C. PEMBERTON is a seasoned energy sector executive and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of international leadership experience. His career began in 1993 at Ernst & Young Trinidad & Tobago, where he advanced from Junior Accountant to Manager before moving to Ernst & Young London in 2001, gaining extensive global audit and advisory experience across the energy, chemicals, and utilities sectors.
Independent Director
From July 2016 to July 2022, Dr. Attzs worked as Advisor to the UWI St. Augustine Campus Principal on Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness, supporting alignment of campus operations with strategic objectives and advancing metrics driven management practices. A development economist with more than 25 years of experience, she specialises in sustainable development challenges in Caribbean small island developing states, including climate change, disaster risk management, and socio economic resilience. Since 2005, she has undertaken consultancy assignments with major regional and international institutions such as the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), UNDP, UNECLAC, the World Bank, and regional government agencies. She brings to her Board and policy roles a combination of economic strategy, public-policy insight, and enterprise risk-management expertise, grounded in both academic research and real-world institutional experience. Her academic background includes a PhD in Economics (2004), MSc Economics (1999) and BSc Economics (1994) from the UWI, St. Augustine, alongside professional training such as the International Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management (2022) and specialised climate related fiscal management training from the IDB in 2023. Dr. Attzs has also contributed significantly to national and regional policy dialogues. In 2019, she was appointed Civil Society Advisory Governor for the Commonwealth Foundation with responsibility for the Caribbean region. She continues to serve on several private sector and NGO boards and is recognised as a thought leader whose insights help shape discourse on economic, social, and environmental issues across the Caribbean. In recognition of her expertise and national contribution, Dr. Attzs was appointed an Independent Senator on May 23, 2025, at the start of the 13th Republican Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. In November 2025, Dr. Attzs was appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of ANSA McAL Limited.
Independent Director
In 2004, he joined RBTT Merchant Bank as Assistant Vice President for the Energy Sector, where he helped shape the Group’s energy finance strategy. Mr. Pemberton later spent a decade at Trinity Exploration & Production Plc. (2005–2015), serving first as Chief Financial Officer and then as Chief Executive Officer, leading the company to become the first Trinidadian firm listed on the London Stock Exchange and overseeing major mergers, capital raises, and operational expansion. In 2016, he founded DeNovo Energy Limited and served as Chief Executive Officer until 2020, securing US$300 million in financing, acquiring key offshore gas assets, and establishing DeNovo as the first locally owned offshore natural gas producer in Trinidad & Tobago. Since 2021, Mr. Pemberton has been Chairman and Founder of Resverba Energy Limited, focused on decarbonising energy operations through integrated technology operating platforms. In 2022, he also cofounded BLEWSTREAM ecosystem, where he currently serves as Executive Chairman, leading the ecosystem's rapid expansion in the North American market. Mr. Pemberton has also served on several prominent boards, including First Citizens Group companies, the Trinidad & Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce, The Energy Chamber, The Heroes Foundation, and Kenesjay Green Limited. He is an ACCA qualified professional and respected leader in corporate governance, strategic growth, and sustainable energy development. In November 2025, Mr. Pemberton was appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of ANSA McAL Limited.
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EXECUTIVE TEAM A. NORMAN SABGA LLD (Hon) UWI; (H.C.) UTT EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
FRANCES BAIN-CUMBERBATCH CHIEF LEGAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
NICHOLAS SABGA AUTOMOTIVE, SECTOR HEAD (DESIGNATE)
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ANTHONY N. SABGA III
ADAM N. SABGA
NICHOLAS JACKMAN
GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (GCEO)
GROUP CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
ANDRE JEFFERS
FAHEEM MOHAMMED
GROUP CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
CHIEF SHARED SERVICES OFFICER
AUTOMOTIVE, SECTOR HEAD
STEPHEN GRELL
SAVON PERSAD
M. MUSA IBRAHIM
MANAGING DIRECTOR ANSA MERCHANT BANK
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MANAGING DIRECTOR – ANSA BANK LIMITED
GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
JEAN-MARC MOUTTET
MANAGING DIRECTOR – TATIL & TATIL LIFE
PETER HALL BEVERAGE, SECTOR HEAD
GERHARD PETTIER
CHRISTIAN LLANOS CONSTRUCTION, SECTOR HEAD
DAVID HADEED
MANAGING DIRECTOR GUARDIAN MEDIA LIMITED
PACKAGING, SECTOR HEAD
ANDY MAHADEO
AMY LAZZARI
UTILITIES, SECTOR HEAD
CHIEF PEOPLE AND CULTURE OFFICER
FAZAL ARMAN
ABDEL ALI
DISTRIBUTION, SECTOR HEAD
DISTRIBUTION, SECTOR HEAD (DESIGNATE)
JOSEPH RAHAEL
JULIAN BADA
REAL ESTATE, SECTOR HEAD
MANAGING DIRECTOR, SERVICES SECTOR
KIRK HENRY
SIMEON MOHAMMED
GROUP CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
HEAD OF GROUP INTERNAL AUDIT
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CORPORATE INFORMATION Board of Directors A. Norman Sabga, LLD (Hon.) UWI; (h.c.) UTT (Executive Chairman) David B. Sabga (Deputy Chairman) Andrew N. Sabga (Deputy Chairman) Anthony N. Sabga III (Group Chief Executive Officer) Ray A. Sumairsingh Mark J. Morgan Winston Singh Krysta Behrens De Lima Norman Christie Vicki-Ann Assevero Dr. Marlene Attzs Joel M. C. Pemberton Corporate Secretary Frances Bain-Cumberbatch Registered Office 11th Floor, TATIL Building, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain. Registrar and Transfer Office The Trinidad and Tobago Central Depository Limited 10th Floor, Nicholas Tower, 63-65 Independence Square, Port of Spain. Auditors Ernst & Young 5-7 Sweet Briar Road, Port of Spain.
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Attorneys-at-Law J. D. Sellier & Co. 129-132 Abercromby Street, Port of Spain. M. Hamel-Smith & Co. Eleven Albion Corner Dere and Albion Streets, Port of Spain. Principal Bankers Republic Bank Limited 59 Independence Square, Port of Spain. First Citizens Bank Limited 50 St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain. Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Limited Scotia Centre 56-58 Richmond Street, Port of Spain. RBC Royal Bank (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited 55 Independence Square, Port of Spain. Audit and Risk Committee Norman Christie (Chairman) Mark J. Morgan Ray A. Sumairsingh Governance, Nominating and Remuneration Committee Mark J. Morgan (Chairman) Krysta Behrens De Lima Vicki-Ann Assevero
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS The Directors have pleasure in presenting their Report to the Members together with the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. RESULTS FOR THE YEAR 2025 Income Attributable to Shareholders of the Parent Company Deduct: Dividends Paid
565,170
10 0 0
Preference – 6% Ordinary (2025 Interim) – NIL Ordinary (2024 Final) – NIL
(10) 565,160 7,755,499 (25,884) 8,294,775
Retained Income for the Year Retained Earnings (b/f as previously reported) Other Movements in Revenue Reserves Balance as at December 31, 2025
DIVIDENDS On March 20, 2025, the Board of Directors of ANSA McAL Limited decided to temporarily pause dividend payments to shareholders for a period of three (3) years to support the company’s 2X strategy to double its size and scale by 2027. In 2024, a total distribution of $1.80 per share was paid. DIRECTORS In accordance with the By-Law No.1, Paragraph 4.04, Mr. Andrew N. Sabga (Deputy Chairman), Mr. Anthony N. Sabga III (Group Chief Executive Officer), Mr. Mark J. Morgan, Mr. Norman Christie, Ms. Krysta Behrens De Lima and Ms. Vicki-Ann Assevero retire from the Board and being eligible, offer themselves for re-election. It is being proposed that Dr. Marlene Attzs, Lecturer in Economics at The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine and an Independent Senator, be elected at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 22, 2026. AUDITORS Ernst & Young have expressed their willingness to continue in office. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
Frances Bain-Cumberbatch Frances Bain-Cumberbatch Corporate Secretary March 31, 2026
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DIRECTORS’ AND SENIOR OFFICERS’ INTERESTS Directors and Senior Officers
31st December, 2025 Notes
31st March, 2026
Beneficial
Non-Beneficial
Beneficial
Non-Beneficial
A. Norman Sabga
(a)
1,619,453
--
1,619,453
--
David B. Sabga
(b)
544,213
--
544,213
--
Andrew N. Sabga
(c)
524,487
--
524,487
--
Anthony N. Sabga III
(d)
88,024
--
74,758
--
Ray A. Sumairsingh
51,000
--
51,000
--
Mark J. Morgan
1,000
--
1,000
--
Winston Singh
--
--
--
--
Krysta De Lima
--
--
--
--
Norman Christie
--
--
--
--
Vicki-Ann Assevero
--
--
--
--
Dr. Marlene Attzs
--
--
--
--
Joel M. C. Pemberton
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Frances Bain-Cumberbatch
(e)
Nicholas Jackman
(f)
2,002
--
2,002
--
Adam N. Sabga
(g)
62,114
--
62,114
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Faheem Mohammed Tisha Teelucksingh
(h)
Simeon Mohammed
NOTES: (a) Mr. A. Norman Sabga has a beneficial interest in ANSA Investments Limited, the major shareholder of ANSA McAL Limited. (b) Mr. David B. Sabga has a beneficial interest in ANSA Investments Limited, the major shareholder of ANSA McAL Limited. (c) Mr. Andrew N. Sabga has a beneficial interest in ANSA Investments Limited, the major shareholder of ANSA McAL Limited. (d) Mr. Anthony N. Sabga III, Group Chief Executive Officer of ANSA McAL Limited, has a beneficial interest in 223,002 shares in the Employee Share Ownership Plan (“ESOP”). (e) Mrs. Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, Corporate Secretary of ANSA McAL Limited, has a beneficial interest in 23,897 shares in the ESOP. (f) Mr. Nicholas Jackman, Chief Financial Officer of ANSA McAL Limited, has a beneficial interest in 13,542 shares in the ESOP. (g) Mr. Adam N. Sabga, Chief Operating Officer of ANSA McAL Limited, has a beneficial interest in 83,448 shares in the ESOP. (h) Ms. Tisha Teelucksingh, Head of Treasury of ANSA McAL Limited, has a beneficial interest in 3,670 shares in the ESOP. (i) There are no restricted stock or options held by any of the Directors of ANSA McAL Limited.
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DIRECTORS’, SENIOR OFFICERS’ AND CONNECTED PERSONS’ INTERESTS Shareholding as at December 31, 2025
Shareholding of Connected Persons as at December 31, 2025
A. Norman Sabga
1,619,453
109,159,896
David B. Sabga
544,213
108,089,755
Andrew N. Sabga
524,487
104,009,488
Anthony N. Sabga III
88,024
-
Ray A. Sumairsingh
51,000
-
Mark J. Morgan
1,000
1,000
Winston Singh
-
-
Krysta De Lima
-
-
Norman Christie
-
-
Vicki-Ann Assevero
-
-
Dr. Marlene Attzs
-
-
Joel M. C. Pemberton
-
-
Frances Bain-Cumberbatch
-
-
Nicholas Jackman
2,002
-
Adam N. Sabga
62,114
-
Faheem Mohammed
-
-
Tisha Teelucksingh
-
-
Simeon Mohammed
-
-
Name
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SUBSTANTIAL INTERESTS – TOP 10 SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED Name
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Shares held as at December 31, 2025
ANSA Investments Limited
85,385,394
MASA Investments Limited
10,763,563
Republic Bank Limited – 1162 01
9,037,960
Norman Finance Developments Limited
7,232,280
Empire Investments Limited
4,127,315
Alstons Limited
3,760,000
T&T Unit Trust Corporation - FUS
3,641,122
Trintrust Limited A/C 1088
3,144,623
Guardian Life of the Caribbean Limited
2,843,426
ANSA Merchant Bank Limited - Trustee of ESOP
2,624,188
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ANSA RELATIONSHIP The ANSA Group collectively is the majority shareholder of ANSA McAL Limited. In 1986, the ANSA Group injected $30 million into McEnearney Alstons Limited (now called ANSA McAL Limited) and in 1990 it invested another $10 million to acquire a further 10 million shares. The ANSA Group’s investment represented fresh capital rather than the purchase of existing shares. The ANSA Group includes the following companies: • ANSA Investments Limited • Anthony N. Sabga Limited • Bayside Towers Limited • Norman Finance Developments Limited • MASA Investments Limited
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS ANSA McAL Limited (“the Company”) wishes to advise its shareholders that the Ninety-Seventh Annual Meeting of the Company will be held at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, #1 Wrightson Road, Port of Spain on Friday May 22, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. for the following purposes: ORDINARY BUSINESS 1.
To receive and consider the Company’s audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the report of the Directors and Auditors thereon.
2.
To re-elect Directors.
3.
To elect Directors.
4.
To re-appoint Auditors and to authorise the Directors to fix their remuneration in respect of the period ending at the conclusion of the next Annual Meeting.
The text of the proposed resolution in relation to Items 2 and 3 above is contained in the Schedule annexed hereto. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
Frances Bain-Cumberbatch Frances Bain-Cumberbatch Corporate Secretary 11th Floor, TATIL Building, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad, W.I. April 17, 2026
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS NOTES: 1. A member entitled to attend and vote may appoint one or more proxies to attend and vote instead of him/her. A proxy need not also be a member. Please visit the website www.ansamcal.com to download a copy of the Form of Proxy and Management Proxy Circular as well as instructions on how to appoint a proxy. 2. No service contracts were entered into between the Company and any of its Directors. 3. A shareholder which is a body corporate may, in lieu of appointing a proxy, authorise an individual by resolution of its directors or its governing body to represent it at the Annual Meeting. 4. The Directors of the Company have not fixed a record date for the determination of shareholders who are entitled to receive notice of the Annual Meeting. In accordance with Section 111(a)(i) of the Companies Act, Chap. 81:01, the statutory record date applies. Only shareholders of record at the close of business on Wednesday April 16, 2026, the date immediately preceding the date on which the Notice is given, are entitled to receive Notice of the Annual Meeting. SCHEDULE Text of the Proposed Resolution regarding the re-election and election of Directors to be considered at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company to be held on Friday May 22, 2026. Ordinary Resolution Be it Resolved:1. That in accordance with By-Law No. 1, Paragraph 4.04, Mr. Andrew N. Sabga (Deputy Chairman), Mr. Anthony N. Sabga III (Group Chief Executive Officer), Mr. Mark J. Morgan, Mr. Norman Christie, Ms. Krysta Behrens De Lima and Ms. Vicki-Ann Assevero each be and each of them is hereby reelected a Director of the Company to hold office for a term expiring not later than the close of the third Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company following this election. 2. That in accordance with By-Law No. 1, Paragraph 4.04, Dr. Marlene Attzs be and is hereby elected a Director of the Company to hold office for a term expiring not later than the close of the third Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company following this election.
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MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO THE COMPANIES ACT, CHAP. 81:01 [SECTION 144] 1.
Name of Company: ANSA McAL Limited
2.
Particulars of Meeting:
Company No.: A6936(95)A
Ninety-Seventh Annual Meeting of ANSA McAL Limited (the “Company”) to be held at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, #1 Wrightson Road, Port of Spain on Friday May 22, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. 3.
Solicitation: It is intended to vote the Proxy solicited hereby (unless the Shareholder directs otherwise) in favour of all resolutions specified in the Form of Proxy sent to the Shareholders with this Management Proxy Circular and, in the absence of a specific direction, in the discretion of the Proxy holder in respect of any other resolution.
4.
Any Director’s statement submitted pursuant to Section 76(2) of the Companies Act, Chap. 81:01: No statement has been received from any Director of the Company pursuant to Section 76(2) of the Companies Act.
5.
Any Auditor’s statement submitted pursuant to Section 171(1) of the Companies Act, Chap. 81:01: No statement has been received from the Auditors of the Company pursuant to Section 171(1) of the Companies Act.
6.
Any shareholder’s proposal and/or statement submitted pursuant to Sections 116(a) and 117(2) of the Companies Act, Chap. 81:01: No proposal has been received from any Shareholder pursuant to Sections 116(a) and 117(2) of the Companies Act.
Frances Bain-Cumberbatch
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April 17, 2026
Corporate Secretary
Frances Bain-Cumberbatch
DATE
NAME AND TITLE
SIGNATURE
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FORM OF PROXY
REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO THE COMPANIES ACT, CHAP. 81:01 [SECTION 143(1)] 1.
Name of Company: ANSA McAL Limited Company No.: A6936(95)A
2.
Particulars of Meeting: Ninety-Seventh Annual Meeting of ANSA McAL Limited (the “Company”) to be held at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, #1 Wrightson Road, Port of Spain on Friday May 22, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
3.
I/We _________________________________ being a member/members of the Company hereby appoint Mr. A. Norman Sabga of Port of Spain, or failing him Mr. David B. Sabga of Port of Spain, or failing him _________________________ of ______________________ as my/our proxy to vote for me/us on my/our behalf at the Annual Meeting of the Company to be held on Friday May 22, 2026 and at any adjournment thereof.
Dated this ______ day of ____________ 2026.
Signed: _______________________________
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Please indicate with an “X” in the spaces below how you wish your votes to be cast. RESOLUTION Ordinary Resolution
FOR
AGAINST
1. That the audited Financial Statements for the Company for the financial year ended December 31, 2025 and the reports of the Directors and of the Auditors thereon having been considered be adopted. 2. That in accordance with By-Law No. 1, Paragraph 4.04, each of the following persons who retires and being eligible be and is hereby re-elected a Director of the Company to hold office for a term expiring not later than the close of the third Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company following this election: Mr. Andrew N. Sabga (Deputy Chairman) Mr. Anthony N. Sabga III (Group Chief Executive Officer) Mr. Mark J. Morgan Mr. Norman Christie Ms. Krysta Behrens De Lima Ms. Vicki-Ann Assevero 3. That in accordance with By-Law No. 1, Paragraph 4.04, Dr. Marlene Attzs be and is hereby elected a Director of the Company to hold office for a term expiring not later than the close of the third Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company following this election. 4. That Messrs. Ernst & Young be appointed as Auditors of the Company and that the Directors be and hereby are authorised to fix their remuneration in respect of the period ending at the conclusion of the next Annual Meeting of the Company.
Notes:
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1.
A shareholder may appoint a proxy of his/her own choice. If such an appointment is made, delete the words “Mr. A. Norman Sabga of Port of Spain, or failing him Mr. David B. Sabga of Port of Spain, or failing him” from the Form of Proxy above and insert the name and address of the person appointed as proxy in the space provided and initial the alteration.
2.
To be effective, this Form of Proxy or other authority (if any) must be deposited at the Registered Office of the Company, 11th Floor TATIL Building, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain not later than forty-eight hours before the time appointed for holding the Annual Meeting.
3.
Any alteration made to this Form of Proxy should be initialled.
4.
If the appointer is a Corporation, this Form of Proxy must be under its Common Seal, or under the hand of an officer or attorney duly authorised in writing.
5.
In the case of joint holders, the signature of any holder is sufficient, but the names of all joint holders should be stated.
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ANSA MCAL GROUP COMPANIES, BUSINESSES AND PRODUCTS AUTOMOTIVE ANSA MOTORS LIMITED 100% Ford, Honda, Mitsubishi, Jaguar & Landrover Motor Vehicles; Industrial & Agricultural Equipment; Used Vehicles; Long Term Leasing of Motor Vehicles, Industrial & Agricultural Equipment, Short Term Rentals & Chauffeur Services (Europcar) ANSA MOTORS (BARBADOS) LTD. 100% Mazda, Kia, Ford, Proton, Iveco (Truck & Bus) Motor Vehicles; Short Term Rentals; Long Term Leasing & 24hr Chauffeur Services ANSA MOTORS GUYANA INC. 100% Suzuki, Proton & Changan Motor Vehicles; Fuso Trucks & Hyundai Construction Equipment
BEVERAGE CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED 80% Lager Beers: Carib, Carib Blue, Carib Pilsner Light, Stag, Heineken, Heineken Light, Coors Light & Shandy Carib; Ales: Hurricane Reef, & Blue Moon; Stouts: Guiness, Mackeson & Royal Extra; Caribé Hard Ciders, Smirnoff Ice; NonAlcoholic: Carib Malta & Smalta CARIB BREWERY LIMITED 80% Lager Beers: Carib, Carib Blue, Carib Pilsner Light, Stag, Heineken, Heineken Light, Coors Light & Shandy Carib; Ales: Hurricane Reef, & Blue Moon; Stouts: Guiness, Mackeson & Royal Extra; Caribé Hard Ciders; Smirnoff Ice; NonAlcoholic: Carib Malta & Smalta
CARIB BREWERY (GRENADA) LIMITED 55.54% Lager Beers: Carib, Carib Pilsner Light, Stag, Heineken & Shandy Carib; Ale: Hurricane Reef; Stouts: Guiness & Mackeson; Caribé Hard Ciders; Smirnoff Ice; Non-Alcoholic: Ginseng Up, Pink Ting, Ting, Star Malt & Vitamalt CARIB BREWERY (ST. KITTS & NEVIS) LIMITED 51.18% Lager Beers: Carib, Carib Pilsner Light, Stag, Heineken, Skol & Shandy Carib; Stouts: Guiness, Mackeson & Royal Extra; Caribé Hard Ciders, Smirnoff Ice; Non-Alcoholic: Ginseng Up, Peardrella, Pink Ting, Ting, Giant Malt, Vitamalt & Smalta BAHAMIAN BREWERY & BEVERAGE CO. 25% Produces 9 different brands: Sands, Sands Light, Sands Pink Grapefruit Radler, Sands Passion/Guava Radler, High Rock Lager, Strong Back Stout, Sixty Six Steps Ale, Bush Crack Malt Beer, and Triple B Malt non-alcoholic GLOBUS ANSA PRIVATE LIMITED (India) 50% Manufacturing and distribution of alcoholic beverages across the Indian subcontinent GUYANA BREWERIES INC. 80% Distributor of Lager Beers: Carib, Stag, 592 & Shandy Carib; Stouts: Mackeson & Royal Extra Stout; Caribe Hard Ciders; Non-Alcoholic: Carib Malta, Smalta & Ginseng Up INDIAN RIVER BEVERAGE CORPORATION doing business as CARIB BREWERY USA 100% Carib, Caribé Hard Ciders, Hurricane Reef, Swamp Ape, Key West, Sunshine State, Giant Leap, Mackeson and Shandy Carib
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ANSA MCAL GROUP COMPANIES, BUSINESSES AND PRODUCTS CONSTRUCTION
DISTRIBUTION
ABEL BUILDING SOLUTIONS (ABS) 100% Clay Products, Steel, Aluminium, PVC, Building Products, Air Conditioning Solutions
ALSTONS MARKETING COMPANY LIMITED 100% Pharmaceuticals, Food & Consumer Products, Wines & Spirits, Household Products
ANSA BUILDING SOLUTIONS GUYANA INC. 100% Construction Products and Services
ANSA McAL DISTRIBUTION INC. (Guyana) 100% Food and Consumer Goods, Beverage (Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic), and Health and Wellness Products
ANSA McAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED 100% Construction Products and Services ANSA COATINGS LIMITED 100% Automotive, Industrial, Marine & Decorative Paints (Penta & Sissons, Glidden, Nexa, Devoe, International & Aquabase Brands) ANSA COATINGS GRENADA LIMITED 100% Decorative Paints BERGER PAINTS BARBADOS LIMITED 100% Decorative Paints, Industrial Paints & Furniture Finishes BERGER PAINTS JAMAICA LIMITED 54.12% Decorative Paints, Industrial Paints & Furniture Finishes BESTCRETE AGGREGATES LIMITED 100% Concrete Products BRICKFOURCE LIMITED 100% Construction Services CARIBBEAN ROOF TILE COMPANY LIMITED 100% Roof Tiles
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ANSA TRADING (BARBADOS) LTD. 100% Health and Wellness Distribution Company, specialising in marketing and supplying of generic drugs, Wholesaler of Food, Consumer and Beverage Products BRYDEN STOKES LIMITED (Barbados) 100% Food and Consumer Goods, Beverage, Wines, Spirits, Tobacco, Health and Wellness Products TOBAGO MARKETING COMPANY LIMITED 100% Pharmaceuticals, Food & Consumer Products, Brewery, Wines & Spirits and Household Products
ANSA MCAL GROUP COMPANIES, BUSINESSES AND PRODUCTS FINANCIAL SERVICES ANSA MERCHANT BANK LIMITED 82.48% Investment & Merchant Bank ANSA MERCHANT BANK BARBADOS LIMITED (Barbados) 82.48% Loans, Fixed Deposits, Corporate & Investment Banking, Asset Financing & Business Banking, Treasury & Foreign Exchange ANSA BANK LIMITED 82.48% Personal and Commercial Banking; Treasury and Foreign Exchange; Wealth Management; Risk Management; and Merchant Banking ANSA RE LIMITED (St. Lucia) 100% Reinsurance Services ANSA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED (formerly ANSA SECURITIES LIMITED) 82.48% Personalised, Comprehensive Wealth Management Services COLONIAL FIRE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED 82.48% Car Insurance, Home Insurance, Personal Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Emergency Roadside Assistance and Defensive Driving Course
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO INSURANCE LIMITED 82.48% Motor, Property, Accident & Health, Marine and Group Health Insurance TATIL RE LIMITED (St. Lucia) 82.48% Reinsurance Services TRIDENT INSURANCE (Barbados) 100% Motor, Home, Health, Marine & Commercial Insurance
MEDIA GUARDIAN MEDIA LIMITED 51.03% Newspaper Publishers, Cable Television Programming: CNC3TM; Radio Broadcasting: TBC RADIO NETWORKTM, 95.1FM Remix, Sangeet 106.1FM, Sky 99.5FM, Slam 100.5FM, Vibe CT 105FM, Mix 90.1FM & Freedom 106.5FM; Digital Billboards: THE BIG BOARD COMPANY TM; GMLABS TT IRADIO INC. (Guyana) 100% Radio Broadcasting: Mix 90.1FM
TATIL LIFE ASSURANCE LIMITED 82.48% Life Insurance, Pensions, Mortgages, Critical Illness
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ANSA MCAL GROUP COMPANIES, BUSINESSES AND PRODUCTS PACKAGING
SERVICES
ANSA POLYMER 100% Plastic Packaging, Bottles, Bags, Buckets & Construction Film
ALSTONS SHIPPING LIMITED 100% Air Cargo, Ocean Cargo, Brokerage Services, Logistics Providers, Procurement & Haulage: Warehousing
ANSA PACKAGING 100% Glass and Plastic Packaging Products CARIB GLASSWORKS LIMITED 100% Glass Bottles
UTILITIES ANSA McAL CHEMICALS LIMITED 100% Chlorine Gas, Caustic Soda, Water Treatment: Specialty & Commodity Chemicals, Bleach & Disinfectant Spray ANSA CHEMICALS JAMAICA LIMITED 100% Distribution Hub for Liquid Chlorine, Caustic Soda, Hydrochloric Acid, Bleach and other Products BLEACHTECH LLC (USA) 100% Water Treatment and Sanitation Products: Sodium Hypochlorite & Hydrochloric Acid (bleach), Sodium Hydroxide (caustic soda) & Hydrogen ELECTRONIC J.R.C., S.C.L. (Dominican Republic) 36% Monte Plata Solar Park (Renewable Energy) TILAWIND S.A. (Costa Rica) 50% Wind Farm (Renewable Energy)
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ANSA McAL TRADING INC. (USA) 100% Procurement, Logistics/Brokerage Services & Procurement ANSA McAL (US) INC. (USA) 100% Procurement, Logistics/Brokerage Services & Procurement
INTERMEDIATE HOLDING COMPANIES ALSTONS LIMITED 100% AMCL HOLDINGS LIMITED (Barbados) 100% ANSA CHEMICALS HOLDINGS LIMITED 100% ANSA CHEMICALS US LLC (Delaware) 100% ANSA COATINGS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (St. Lucia) 100%
ANSA MCAL GROUP COMPANIES, BUSINESSES AND PRODUCTS INTERMEDIATE HOLDING COMPANIES
FIRST-CLASS SERVICES LIMITED 82.48% Property Holding Company
ANSA FINANCIAL HOLDINGS (BARBADOS) LIMITED 82.48%
FONTANA LIMITED 100%
ANSA McAL (BARBADOS) LIMITED 100%
GRAND BAZAAR LIMITED 40% Owner & Operator of Shopping Malls
ANSA McAL BEVERAGES (BARBADOS) LIMITED (St. Lucia) 100%
LDJ PETERSBURG LLC (Virginia) 100%
CCEF ANSA RENEWABLE ENERGIES HOLDINGS LIMITED (Barbados) 50% McAL TRADING LIMITED (Barbados) 100% THE CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (ST. KITTS) LIMITED 100%
REAL ESTATE ANSA McAL TRADING LIMITED (Guyana) 100% BAYSIDE WEST LIMITED 100% Residential Development
LDJ PERU LLC (Illinois) 100% LDJ SEVILLE LTD (Ohio) 100% O’MEARA HOLDINGS LIMITED 100% PROMENADE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED 100% SWEET BRIAR PROPERTIES HOLDINGS LIMITED 100% TRINIDAD LANDS LIMITED 40% VANALTA LIMITED 100%
B.E.H. HOLDINGS LIMITED 100% Commercial Property Rentals CONCRETION LIMITED 100% DAVID MORRIN & SONS LIMITED 100%
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ANSA MCAL GROUP COMPANIES’ CONTACT INFORMATION AUTOMOTIVE ANSA MOTORS LIMITED 25 Richmond Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 285-2277 Fax: (868) 623-6882 E-mail: info@ansamotorstt.com Website: www.ansamotors.com Sector Head - Automotive: Jean-Marc Mouttet ANSA MOTORS (BARBADOS) LTD. Wildey, St. Michael, Barbados, W.I. Phone: (246) 467-2400 Fax: (246) 427-0764 E-mail: reachus@ansamotorsbb.com Website: www.ansamotorsbb.com Sector Head - Automotive: Jean-Marc Mouttet ANSA MOTORS GUYANA INC. 64 Beterverwagting Industrial Site, East Coast Demerara, Guyana. Phone: +592 220-0930 E-mail: admin@ansamotorsguyana.com Website: www.ansamotorsguyana.com General Manager: Sudesh Mahase
BEVERAGE CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED Eastern Main Road, Champs Fleurs, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 645-2337, 290-2273 Fax 662-2231 to 2237 Website: www.caribbrewery.com Sector Head - Beverage: Peter Hall CARIB BREWERY LIMITED Eastern Main Road, Champs Fleurs, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 645-2337, 290-2273 Fax 662-2231 to 2237 Website: www.caribbrewery.com Sector Head - Beverage: Peter Hall
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CARIB BREWERY (GRENADA) LIMITED Grand Anse, St. George’s, Grenada, W.I. Phone: (473) 444-4248 Fax: (473) 444-4842 Website: www.caribbrewery.com Managing Director: Ron Antoine CARIB BREWERY (ST. KITTS & NEVIS) LIMITED Buckley’s Site, P.O. Box 1113, Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, W.I. Phone: (869) 465-2309/2903 Fax: (869) 465-0902 Website: www.caribbrewery.com Managing Director: Mark Wilkin BAHAMIAN BREWERY & BEVERAGE CO. Head Office: Airport Industrial Park, Windsor Field Road, Nassau. New Providence, The Bahamas Phone: (242) 603-2337 E-mail: j.sands@bahamianbrewery.com Website: bahamianbrewery.com CEO/President: James Sands GLOBUS ANSA PRIVATE LIMITED Ground Floor, Mira Corporates Suites, Plot-12, Main Mathura Road, Sant Nagar (South Delhi), New Delhi, Delhi, 110065 India E-mail: sthakur@globusgroup.in Managing Director: Shekhar Swarup GUYANA BREWERIES INC. 60 Beterverwagting Industrial Site, East Coast Demerara, Guyana. Phone: +592 220-0200 Fax: +592 220-0455 Website: www.caribbrewery.com Country Manager – Kelvin Singh INDIAN RIVER BEVERAGE CORPORATION doing business as CARIB BREWERY USA 200 Imperial Blvd, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920, U.S.A. Phone: (321) 728-4114 Website: www.caribbreweryusa.com Sector Head - Beverage: Peter Hall
ANSA MCAL GROUP COMPANIES’ CONTACT INFORMATION CONSTRUCTION ABEL BUILDING SOLUTIONS (ABS) ANSA Centre, 1st Floor Guardian Media Ltd Building, Uriah Butler Highway & Endeavour Road, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 28-BUILD (282-8453) Fax: (868) 672-4309 E-mail: shashi.mahase@ansamcal.com Website: https://buildwithabs.com Managing Director: Shashi Mahase ANSA BUILDING SOLUTIONS GUYANA INC. 60-64 Industrial Site, Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, Guyana. Phone: +592 670-4227 / +592 683-4227 E-mail: shashi.mahase@ansamcal.com Website: https://buildwithabs.com/guyana/ Managing Director: Shashi Mahase ANSA McAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED ANSA Centre, 1st Floor Guardian Media Ltd Building, Uriah Butler Highway & Endeavour Road, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 28-BUILD (282-8453) Fax: (868) 672-4309 E-mail: christian.llanos@ansamcal.com Website: https://buildwithabs.com/ Sector Head - Construction: Christian Llanos ANSA COATINGS LIMITED ANSA McAL Industrial Park, 51-59 Tumpuna Road South, Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 27-PAINT General Manager: Rhea Singh Managing Director Coatings: Nicholas Mac Lean
BERGER PAINTS BARBADOS LIMITED Exmouth Gap, Brandons, St. Michael, Bridgetown, Barbados, W.I. BB12069 Phone: (246) 41-PAINT General Manager: Rhea Singh BERGER PAINTS JAMAICA LIMITED 256 Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11, Jamaica, W.I. Phone: (876) 618-1096 General Manager: Dwaine Williams BESTCRETE AGGREGATES LIMITED ANSA Centre, 1st Floor Guardian Media Ltd Building, Uriah Butler Highway & Endeavour Road, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 28-BUILD (282-8453) Fax: (868) 672-4309 E-mail: christian.llanos@ansamcal.com Website: https://buildwithabs.com/ Sector Head - Construction: Christian Llanos BRICKFOURCE LIMITED LP# 4, Depot Road, Longdenville, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 282-8453 E-mail: christian.llanos@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Construction: Christian Llanos CARIBBEAN ROOF TILE COMPANY LIMITED C/o ABS, ANSA Centre, 1st Floor Guardian Media Ltd Building, Uriah Butler Highway & Endeavour Road, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 282-8453 E-mail: christian.llanos@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Construction: Christian Llanos
ANSA COATINGS GRENADA LIMITED Frequente Industrial Park, Grand Anse, St. George’s, Grenada, W.I. Phone: (473) 43-PAINT General Manager: Jarmarie Hypolite
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
ALSTONS MARKETING COMPANY LIMITED Uriah Butler Highway & Endeavour Road, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 671-2713/2720 Fax: (868) 671-2857 Website: www.amcott.info Sector Head – Distribution: Fazal Arman
ANSA MERCHANT BANK LIMITED ANSA Centre, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 285-9009 / 623-8672 E-mail: amblcare@ansamcal.com Website: www.tt.ansamerchantbank.com Managing Director: Stephen Grell
ANSA McAL DISTRIBUTION INC. 60 Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, Guyana. Phone: +592-220-0268, +592-220-0455 E-mail: ansamcaldistributioninc@ansamcal.com Website: www.ansamcalguyana.com Managing Director: Troy Cadogan
ANSA MERCHANT BANK BARBADOS LIMITED Hasting Main Road, Christ Church, Barbados, W.I. Phone: (246) 467-2350 E-mail: ambb.info@ansamcal.com Website: www.bb.ansamerchantbank.com Managing Director: Corey Knight
ANSA TRADING (BARBADOS) LTD. Meadow Road, Wildey, Bridgetown, Barbados, W.I. Phone: (246) 436-2825 Sector Head – Distribution: Fazal Arman
ANSA BANK LIMITED ANSA Centre, Ground Floor East, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 866-ANSA (2672 E-mail: customer.service@ansabank.com Website: www.ansabank.com Managing Director: Savon Persad
BRYDEN STOKES LIMITED Meadow Road, Wildey, St. Michael, Barbados, W.I. BB11104 Phone: (246) 467-2233 / (246) 467-2265 Website: www.brydenstokes.com Managing Director: David Sealy TOBAGO MARKETING COMPANY LIMITED “Highmoor”, Plymouth Road, Scarborough, Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 639-2170/2160 Fax: (868) 639-2887 E-mail: david.lumkong@ansamcal.com General Manager: David Lum Kong
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ANSA RE LIMITED Meridian Place, Choc Estate, Castries, St. Lucia. W.I. Phone: (758) 450-7777 Fax: (758) 451-3079 E-mail: pkf@andw.lc Director: M. Musa Ibrahim ANSA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LIMITED (formerly ANSA SECURITIES LIMITED) ANSA Centre, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 235-5828 E-mail: information@ansawealth.com Website: https://ansawealth.com Managing Director: Natalie Mansoor
ANSA MCAL GROUP COMPANIES’ CONTACT INFORMATION FINANCIAL SERVICES
MEDIA
COLONIAL FIRE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED Head Office: Corner Duke and Abercromby Streets, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: 800-CARE (2273) / 800-4ERA (4372) E-mail: ashraff.ali@colfire.com Website: www.colfire.com Director/Chief Operating Officer: Ashraff Ali
GUARDIAN MEDIA LIMITED Port of Spain Office: 22-24 St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Chaguanas Office: Guardian Building, 4-10 Rodney Road, Endeavour, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 225-4465 / 235-5668 E-mail: newsroom@guardian.co.tt Website: www.guardian.co.tt Managing Director: Gerhard Pettier
TATIL LIFE ASSURANCE LIMITED 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 628-2845 Fax: (868) 628-0035/6545 E-mail: life@tatil.co.tt Website: www.tatil.co.tt Managing Director: M. Musa Ibrahim
IRADIO INC. 28 Garnett & Delph Streets, Campbellville, Georgetown, Guyana. Phone: (592) 227-2826/2847 Website: www.mix901fm.com Station Manager: Shameer Ali Director: Gerhard Pettier
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO INSURANCE LIMITED 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 628-2845 Fax: (868) 628-0035/6545 E-mail: info@tatil.co.tt Website: www.tatil.co.tt Managing Director: M. Musa Ibrahim TATIL RE LIMITED Meridian Place, Choc Estate, Castries, St. Lucia, W.I. Phone: (758) 450-7777 Fax: (758) 451-3079 E-mail: pkf@andw.lc Director: M. Musa Ibrahim TRIDENT INSURANCE Trident Insurance Financial Centre, Highway 7, Hastings, Christ Church, Barbados, W.I. BB15154 Phone: (246) 431-2347 E-mail: trident@tridentins.com Website: www.tridentins.com General Manager: Alex Knaggs
PACKAGING ANSA POLYMER 51-59 Tumpuna Road, South Guanapo, Arima, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 643-1419 E-mail: david.hadeed@ansamcal.com Website: www.ansapackaging.com Sector Head – Packaging: David Hadeed ANSA PACKAGING Eastern Main Road, Champs Fleurs, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 397-5959 E-mail: david.hadeed@ansamcal.com Website: www.ansapackaging.com Sector Head – Packaging: David Hadeed CARIB GLASSWORKS LIMITED Eastern Main Road, Champs Fleurs, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 397-5959 E-mail: david.hadeed@ansamcal.com Website: www.ansapackaging.com Sector Head – Packaging: David Hadeed
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SERVICES
ANSA McAL CHEMICALS LIMITED North Sea Drive, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, Savonetta, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 235-5560 E-mail: craig.lacroix@ansamcal.com Website: https://ansamcalchemicals.com Managing Director: Craig La Croix
ALSTONS SHIPPING LIMITED ANSA Centre, 4-10 Rodney Road, Endeavour, Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 235-5643 E-mail: info@alstonsshippingtt.com Website: www.alstonsshippingtt.com Managing Director - Services: Julian Bada
ANSA CHEMICALS JAMAICA LIMITED 256 Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11 Jamaica, W.I. Phone: (876) 649-0146 E-mail: salesjm@ansamcal.com Website: https://ansamcalchemicals.com Country Manager: Stephen Summers BLEACHTECH LLC 320 Ryan Rd Seville, OH 44273-9109, U.S.A. Phone: (330) 769-5000 E-mail: bleachtech@ansamcal.com Website: https://bleachtech.com Sector Head - Chemicals: Andy Mahadeo ELECTRONIC J.R.C., S.C.L. El Vergel No.27, Local 202 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. E-mail: andy.mahadeo@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Chemicals: Andy Mahadeo TILAWIND S.A. Guanacaste, Tilarán, Santa Rosa El Pueblo Los Ángeles, Costa Rica E-mail: nicholas.jackman@ansamcal.com Director: Nicholas Jackman
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ANSA McAL TRADING INC. 11403 NW 39th Street, Miami, FL 33178, U.S.A. Phone: (305) 599-8766 / 599-8917 E-mail: customerservice@ansamcalus.com Website: www.ansamcalus.com Senior Manager Operations: Mike Basanta ANSA McAL (US) INC. 11403 NW 39th Street, Miami, FL 33178, U.S.A. Phone: (305) 599-8766 / 599-8917 E-mail: customerservice@ansamcalus.com Website: www.ansamcalus.com Senior Manager Operations: Mike Basanta
ANSA MCAL GROUP COMPANIES’ CONTACT INFORMATION INTERMEDIATE HOLDING COMPANIES ALSTONS LIMITED 11th Floor, TATIL Building, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 868-235-5679 Director: A. Norman Sabga, LLD (Hon.) UWI; (h.c.) UTT AMCL HOLDINGS LIMITED McEnearney Quality Complex, Wildey, St. Michael, BB 14007, Barbados, W.I. Phone: (246) 434-2900 E-mail: headoffice@mcalbds.com Director: A. Norman Sabga, LLD (Hon.) UWI; (h.c.) UTT ANSA CHEMICALS HOLDINGS LIMITED North Sea Drive, Point Lisas Industrial Estate, Point Lisas, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 235-5560 E-mail: andy.mahadeo@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Chemicals: Andy Mahadeo ANSA CHEMICALS US LLC 2500 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, New Castle 19808, Delaware, U.S.A. E-mail: andy.mahadeo@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Chemicals: Andy Mahadeo ANSA COATINGS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Meridian Place, Choc Estate, Castries, St. Lucia, W.I. Phone: (758) 450-7777 Fax: (758) 451-3079 E-mail: pkf@andw.lc Chairman: Christian Llanos ANSA FINANCIAL HOLDINGS (BARBADOS) LIMITED ANSA Motors (Barbados) Complex, Wildey, St. Michael, BB 14007, Barbados, W.I. Phone: (246) 434–2909 E-mail: headoffice@mcalbds.com Director: A. Norman Sabga, LLD (Hon.) UWI; (h.c.) UTT
ANSA McAL (BARBADOS) LIMITED ANSA Motors (Barbados) Complex, Wildey, St. Michael, BB 14007, Barbados, W.I. Phone: (246) 434-2909 E-mail: headoffice@mcalbds.com Chairman: Anthony N. Sabga III ANSA McAL BEVERAGES (BARBADOS) LIMITED Meridian Place, Choc Estate, Castries, St. Lucia, W.I. Phone: (758) 450-7777 Fax: (758) 451-3079 E-mail: pkf@candw.lc Director: Anthony N. Sabga III CCEF ANSA RENEWABLE ENERGIES HOLDINGS LIMITED Suite 1, Ground Floor, The Financial Services Centre, Bishop’s Court Hill, St. Michael, Barbados, W.I. BB 14004. Phone: (246) 621-0760 E-mail: nicholas.jackman@ansamcal.com Director: Nicholas Jackman McAL TRADING LIMITED ANSA Motors (Barbados) Complex, Wildey, St. Michael, BB 14007, Barbados, W.I. Phone: (246) 434-2909 E-mail: headoffice@mcalbds.com Director: Fazal Arman THE CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (ST. KITTS) LIMITED Buckley’s Site, P.O. Box 1113, Basseterre, St. Kitts, W.I. Phone: (869) 465-2309 Fax: (869) 465-0902 E-mail: markwilkin@caribbrewery.com Managing Director: Mark Wilkin
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ANSA MCAL GROUP COMPANIES’ CONTACT INFORMATION REAL ESTATE ANSA McAL TRADING LIMITED 60-63 Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Phone: +592-220-0455/220-0796 E-mail: joseph.rahael@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Real Estate: Joseph Rahael BAYSIDE WEST LIMITED 9th Floor, TATIL Building, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 225-4933 E-mail: joseph.rahael@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Real Estate: Joseph Rahael B.E.H. HOLDINGS LIMITED 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 225-4933 E-mail: joseph.rahael@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Real Estate: Joseph Rahael CONCRETION LIMITED 11th Floor, TATIL Building, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 225-4933 E-mail: joseph.rahael@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Real Estate: Joseph Rahael DAVID MORRIN & SONS LIMITED 69 Independence Square, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 225-4933 E-mail: joseph.rahael@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Real Estate: Joseph Rahael FIRST CLASS SERVICES LIMITED Tatil Building, 11A Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 628-2845 Fax: (868) 628-0035/6545 E-mail: anthony.shaw@tatil.co.tt Director: Mr. Anthony Shaw
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FONTANA LIMITED 11th Floor, TATIL Building, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 225-4933 E-mail: joseph.rahael@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Real Estate: Joseph Rahael GRAND BAZAAR LIMITED The City of Gand Bazaar, Churchill Roosevelt & Uriah Butler Highways, Valsayn, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 235-5683 E-mail: grandbazaarltd@ansamcal.com Website: www.grandbazaartt.com General Manager: Ronald Annandsingh LDJ PETERSBURG LLC 2211 Landerhaven Ct, Cleveland, OH 44124, U.S.A. E-mail: andy.mahadeo@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Chemicals: Andy Mahadeo LDJ PERU LLC 2211 Landerhaven Ct, Cleveland, OH 44124, U.S.A. E-mail: andy.mahadeo@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Chemicals: Andy Mahadeo LDJ SEVILLE LTD 320 Ryan Rd Seville, OH 44273-9109, U.S.A. E-mail: andy.mahadeo@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Chemicals: Andy Mahadeo O’MEARA HOLDINGS LIMITED 11th Floor, TATIL Building, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 225-4933 E-mail: joseph.rahael@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Real Estate: Joseph Rahael PROMENADE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED 9th Floor, TAIL Building, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 225-4933 E-mail: joseph.rahael@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Real Estate: Joseph Rahael
ANSA MCAL GROUP COMPANIES’ CONTACT INFORMATION REAL ESTATE SWEET BRIAR PROPERTIES HOLDINGS LIMITED 11th Floor, TATIL Building, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 225-4933 E-mail: joseph.rahael@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Real Estate: Joseph Rahael
VANALTA LIMITED 11th Floor, TATIL Building, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 225-4933 E-mail: joseph.rahael@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Real Estate: Joseph Rahael
TRINIDAD LANDS LIMITED 9th Floor, TATIL Building, 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. Phone: (868) 225-4933 E-mail: joseph.rahael@ansamcal.com Sector Head - Real Estate: Joseph Rahael
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HIGHLIGHTS
2021 2025
2024
*Sales to third parties *Profit before taxation
2025 Restated** 2023 2022 7,788,368 7,121,024 7,046,400 6,391,837 1,014,204 922,769 841,849 448,102
2021 5,969,663 935,260
*Income attributable to shareholders 565,170 571,325 516,614 209,405 594,774 *Share units in issue weighted average-net of treasury shares 172,107 172,301 172,414 172,328 172,252 Earnings per stock unit $3.28 $3.32 $3.00 $1.22 $3.45 Dividends: *Amount 0 310,361 310,343 310,079 310,063 Per Unit: Interim $0.00 $0.30 $0.30 $0.30 $0.30 Final $0.00 $0.00 $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 Total $0.00 $0.30 $1.80 $1.80 $1.80 Times Covered 1.84 1.66 0.68 1.92 Shareholders’ equity per stock unit $50.81 $47.81 $47.43 $46.65 $47.95 *Shareholders’ equity 8,745,508 8,237,352 8,177,447 8,039,405 8,260,214 *Expressed in Thousands in Trinidad and Tobago Dollars, and 2022 figures have been restated for the impact of IFRS17. ** 2024 figures have been restated for the finalisation or the Purchase accounting of BleachTech as well as to remove the Discontinued operations.
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES Management is responsible for the following: ●
Preparing and fairly presenting the accompanying consolidated financial statements of ANSA McAL Limited and its subsidiaries (“the Group”) which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025, the consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements including material accounting policy information.
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Selecting appropriate accounting policies and applying them in a consistent manner;
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Implementing, monitoring and evaluating the system of internal control that assures security of the Group’s assets, detection/prevention of fraud, and the achievement of Group operational efficiencies;
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Producing reliable financial reporting that comply with laws and regulations, including the Companies Act; and
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Using reasonable and prudent judgement in the determination of estimates.
In preparing these audited consolidated financial statements, management utilised the IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and adopted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Trinidad and Tobago. Where IFRS Accounting Standards presented alternative accounting treatments, management chose those considered most appropriate in the circumstances. Nothing has come to the attention of management to indicate that the Group will not remain a going concern for the next twelve months from the reporting date; or up to the date the accompanying separate and consolidated financial statements have been authorised for issue, if later. Management affirms that it has carried out its responsibilities as outlined above.
Anthony N. Sabga III Group Chief Executive Officer 19 March 2026
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Nicholas Jackman Group Chief Financial Officer 19 March 2026
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Ernst & Young Services Limited Tel: +1 868 628 1105 P.O. Box 158 Fax: +1 868 622 1153 5/7 Sweet Briar Road www.ey.com REPORT 2025 St. Clair,FINANCIAL Port of Spain Trinidad Ernst & Young Services Limited P.O. Box 158 5/7 Sweet Briar Road St. Clair, Port of Spain Trinidad
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED Report on the Audit ofREPORT the Consolidated Financial Statements INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S TO THEOpinion SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED Wethe have audited consolidatedFinancial financial Statements statements of ANSA McAL Limited and its subsidiaries (“the Report on Audit of thethe Consolidated Group”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025, and the Opinionconsolidated statement of income, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated including material accounting We havefinancial audited statements, the consolidated financial statements of policy ANSAinformation. McAL Limited and its subsidiaries (“the Group”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025, and the In our opinion,ofthe accompanying consolidated statementsincome, present consolidated fairly, in all material the consolidated statement income, consolidated statementfinancial of comprehensive statementrespects, of consolidated financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2025 and its consolidated financial performance changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated its consolidated cash flows accounting for the yearpolicy then ended in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. financialand statements, including material information. Basis for In our opinion, theOpinion accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2025 and its consolidated financial performance We conducted auditforinthe accordance International Standards on Auditing (“ISAs”). Our responsibilities and its consolidated cashour flows year thenwith ended in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Basis forFinancial OpinionStatements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence (“IESBAStandards Code”), on as Auditing applicable(“ISAs”). to auditsOur ofresponsibilities consolidated financial We conducted our audit in accordanceStandards) with International statements of public interest entities, together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to audits of the under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated consolidated financial statements of public interest entities in Trinidad and Tobago. We have also fulfilled our Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the International other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the IESBA Code. We believe that the audit evidence Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including we have obtained is sufficientStandards) and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. International Independence (“IESBA Code”), as applicable to audits of consolidated financial statements of public interest entities, together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to audits of the Key financial Audit Matters consolidated statements of public interest entities in Trinidad and Tobago. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the IESBA Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have audit matters are those matters that,a in ourfor professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit obtainedKey is sufficient and appropriate to provide basis our opinion. of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not Key Audit Matters provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed thematters matterare is provided in thatthat, context. Key audit those matters in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our have fulfilled the responsibilities in intheforming Auditor’s Responsibilities for we thedoAudit audit of We the consolidated financial statements as adescribed whole, and our opinion thereon, and not of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material the matter is provided in that context. misstatement of the consolidated financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the to address the matters in below, theResponsibilities basis for our auditforopinion on theof accompanying We haveprocedures fulfilled performed the responsibilities described the provide Auditor’s the Audit the consolidated financial statements. Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying consolidated financial statements. 3
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED INDEPENDENT ReportAUDITOR’S on the AuditREPORT of the Consolidated Financial Statements TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED Opinion Report on We the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements have audited the consolidated financial statements of ANSA McAL Limited and its subsidiaries (“the (Continued)Group”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025, and the consolidated statement of income, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of Key Audit changes Mattersin equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated (Continued)financial statements, including material accounting policy information.
Key Audit Matters (continued) How our audit addressed the key audit matter In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the Estimatesconsolidated used in the calculation of Insurance financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2025 and its consolidated financial performance Contract and Liabilities its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. Basis for Opinionin Notes 3, 20 and 24 and We involved our EY actuarial specialists to assist us Refer to related disclosures accounting policy Note 2 (xviii). in performing our audit procedures, which included We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (“ISAs”). Our responsibilities amongst others: under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated The Group has significant insurance contract Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Grouppositions in accordance with the International liabilities amounting to $2.2 billion representing 21% • Review of management’s relating to key Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including of the Group’s total consolidated liabilities as at 31 judgements and assumptions. International Independence Standards) (“IESBA Code”), as applicable to audits of consolidated financial December 2025. • Performed an assessment of the internal controls statements of public interest entities, together with the ethical requirements of thatthe arepolicyholder relevant to audits of the regarding the maintenance consolidated financial statements of public interest entities in Trinidad and Tobago. We have also fulfilled our Considering the significance of the insurance contract databases and the integrity of data used, and tested other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the IESBA Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have liabilities and the judgment, complexity and estimates the completeness and accuracy of data extracted. obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. involved in the actuarial valuations in accordance with • Review of management’s calculations regarding
IFRS 17: “Insurance Contracts”, we determined this the liabilities for remaining coverage including the Key Audit Matters to be a key audit matter in our audit of the consolidated CSM and loss component, and the liabilities for financial statements. incurred claims. Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit • Performed an assessment of the relevance, of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our Key assumptions are being used to estimate the life appropriateness and calculation of the risk audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not and annuity insurance contract liabilities, including: adjustment, including the scope of non-financial provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed risks. the matter is provided in that context. • Fulfilment cash flows, which represent estimates of • Considered the validity of the Group’s experience the present value of future cash flows that are studies and performed an assessment of the key We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the expected to arise as the Group fulfills the contracts assumptions applied. Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our and an explicit risk adjustment for non-financial audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material risk, and We considered whether the Group’s presentation and misstatement of the consolidated financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the disclosures in the consolidated financial statements procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying • The contractual service margin (CSM), which in relation to insurance contract liabilities were consolidated financial statements. represents the unearned profits on a group of compliant with IFRS Accounting Standards. contracts.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED Opinion Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)We have audited the consolidated financial statements of ANSA McAL Limited and its subsidiaries (“the
Group”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025, and the Key Audit Matters consolidated statement of income, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of (Continued) changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including material accounting policy information. Key Audit Matters (continued) How our audit addressed the key audit matter EstimatesInused in the calculation of Insurance our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the Contract consolidated Liabilities (continued) financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2025 and its consolidated financial performance
and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. When valuing these liabilities, the Group estimates the expected number and timing of deaths, Basis for Opinion persistency, future expenses, discount rates for the We our audit accordance discounting ofconducted expected future cashinflows and the with International Standards on Auditing (“ISAs”). Our responsibilities under for those standards are risk adjustment non-financial risk.further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the International Standards Board for Accountants’ The GroupEthics was eligible to measure certain insuranceInternational Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards) (“IESBA Code”), as applicable to audits of consolidated financial contracts by applying the premium allocation statements of simplifies public interest entities, together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to audits of the approach (PAA), which the measurement consolidated statements ofgeneral public interest entities in Trinidad and Tobago. We have also fulfilled our of insurance contracts infinancial comparison with the other17. ethical responsibilities in accordance with the IESBA Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have model in IFRS For the contracts measured by obtained is sufficient andincurred appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. applying the PAA, the liability for claims, is mainly determined on estimates based upon actual Key Audit Matters claims experience. This includes an adjustment for the time value of money (where settlement is Key those that,and in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit expected to be audit more matters than oneare year aftermatters incurred) theadjustment consolidated statements an explicitofrisk forfinancial non-financial risk. of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context. We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED Opinion Report on We the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements have audited the consolidated financial statements of ANSA McAL Limited and its subsidiaries (“the (Continued)Group”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025, and the consolidated statement of income, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of Key Auditchanges Mattersin equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated (Continued)financial statements, including material accounting policy information. Key Audit (continued) How our audit addressed the fairly, key audit InMatters our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present in allmatter material respects, the Allowance for Expected Credit Losses (ECLs) consolidated financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2025 and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. Refer to related disclosures in Notes 3, 9, 10 and 33 We understood and critically assessed the Basis policy for Opinion methodology and assumptions used by the Group in and accounting Notes 2 (viii) and 2 (xvi). its ECL models while evaluating its compliance Wesecurities conducted categorized our audit in accordance with International on Auditing (“ISAs”). Our responsibilities with IFRS 9Standards requirements. Investment as Fair Value under Comprehensive those standards are further described through Other Income (FVOCI) or in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financialcost, Statements of ouradvances report. We We are independent of the Group inand accordance the International tested the completeness accuracywith of the held at amortized togethersection with loans, Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants and other assets represent 33% of the total inputs used within the models, including the (including International Independence Standards) (“IESBA Code”), of as Default applicable to audits of consolidated financial Probabilities (PDs), recoveries and the consolidated assets of the Group amounting to $6.9 of public with the ethical that are relevantand to audits of the Loss requirements Given Defaults (LGDs) billion as statements at 31 December 2025.interest entities, togetherassociated consolidated financial statements of public interest entities Trinidad and Tobago. have also fulfilled our Exposures at in Default (EADs). We alsoWe considered other ethical responsibilities in the accordance the IESBA Code. risks We believe that theinaudit evidence we have whether all relevant were reflected the ECL IFRS 9: “Financial Instruments” requires Group towith obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. calculation, and where this was not, whether record an allowance for Expected Credit Losses (ECLs) for all loans and other debt financial assets not overlays appropriately reflected those risks. Key Value Audit Matters held at Fair through Statement of Income The aging of the portfolios and other qualitative (FVSI), together with investment in leased assets. Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance factors were assessed to determine the staging and in our audit The appropriateness of ECLs is a highly subjective of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressedinin the context of our thus indication of a significant deterioration credit area due audit to theoflevel of judgement appliedstatements by the risk the consolidated financial as ainwhole, and inwith forming accordance IFRSour 9. opinion thereon, and we do not Group, involving and matters. factors, For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed provide avarious separateassumptions opinion on these such as the the likelihood of default and Independent testing on PD and LGD inputs was theestimate matter isofprovided in that context. the potential loss given default. The Group also performed through validation to international applied adjustments, or overlays, they believe We have fulfilled the where responsibilities described in credit the Auditor’s Responsibilities for were the Audit of the external rating agencies, where these the data driven parameters and calculations were not Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report, including in relation to these matters.loss Accordingly, our used, as well as typical collateral, historical appropriate, either due tothe emerging trendsoforprocedures models trends audit included performance designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material and other borrower characteristics. not capturing the risks portfolios.financial These statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the misstatement of in the the consolidated overlays required the performed use of significant judgement. procedures to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
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Report on theOpinion Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) We have audited the consolidated financial statements of ANSA McAL Limited and its subsidiaries (“the Group”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025, and the Key Audit Matters (Continued) consolidated statement of income, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial(continued) statements, including material accounting policy Key Audit Matters How our auditinformation. addressed the key audit matter
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses (ECLs) In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the (continued) consolidated financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2025 and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. Other significant areas of judgement included: In determining the reasonableness of the ECL overlay applied on the net investment in leased Basis for Opinion the interpretation of the requirements to determine assets, we reviewed management's assessment. impairment the application 9, which Weunder conducted our auditofinIFRS accordance with International Standards on Auditing (“ISAs”). Our responsibilities ECLs calculated on an individual basis, of wethe Consolidated is reflected in the Group's ECL models; under those standards are further describedFor in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit tested the factors underlying the impairment Financial section our report. the application of Statements assumptions whereofthere was We are independent of the Group in accordance with the International identification and of quantification including forecasts Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International Code Ethics for Professional Accountants (including limited or incomplete data; of the amount and timing of future cash flows, International Independence Code”), as applicable to audits of consolidated financial the identification of exposures with aStandards) significant(“IESBA valuation of assigned collateral and estimates of to audits of the statements of public interest entities, together with the ethical requirements that are relevant deterioration in credit quality; on default. consolidated financial statements of public recovery interest entities in Trinidad and Tobago. We have also fulfilled our assumptions used in the ECL model such as the other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the IESBA Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have financial condition the counterparty or valuation We utilised ourour EYopinion. valuation specialists to assess obtained isofsufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for of security; the appropriateness of the key assumptions used in the need Key to apply Auditoverlays, Mattersthe quantification of the models and valuations included within collateral which can be highly subjective, to reflect current or reports. Key audit matters matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit future external factors that are arethose not appropriately Finally, weperiod. focused on the adequacy the Group’s of the consolidated financial statements of the current These matters were of addressed in the context of our captured by ECL model; and consolidated financial statement disclosures as to and we do not audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, additional credit risk that could stem from macroappropriately reflected the requirements separate opinionofonthe these matters.whether For eachit matter below, our description of how our audit addressed economicprovide factors,a on the ability Group's of the IFRS Accounting Standards. the matter is provided in that context. customers/investors to meet their financial commitments. We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Statements section Given the combination of Financial inherent subjectivity in the of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material valuation, and the material nature of the balance, we misstatement of the consolidated financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the considered the measurement of ECLs to be a key audit procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying matter in our audit of the consolidated financial consolidated financial statements. statements.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT Opinion TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED We audited consolidated financialStatements statements of ANSA McAL Limited and its subsidiaries (“the Report on thehave Audit of thethe Consolidated Financial Group”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025, and the (Continued) consolidated statement of income, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated Key Audit Matters financial statements, including material accounting policy information. (Continued) In our opinion, the accompanying consolidatedHow financial statements present fairly, in all matter material respects, the Key Audit Matters (continued) our audit addressed the key audit consolidated financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2025 and its consolidated financial performance Fair value measurement of investment securities and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. and related disclosures Basis for Opinion Refer to the related disclosures in Notes 3, 9 and 32 We independently tested the pricing on quoted and accounting policy Note 2 (xvii). securities, Standards and utilized valuation specialists to We conducted our audit in accordance with International on EY Auditing (“ISAs”). Our responsibilities assess the appropriateness of pricing models used by under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated The Group investsStatements in various investment securities, of are theindependent Group. Thisofincluded: Financial section of our report. We the Group in accordance with the International which $2.6 billion is carried at fair value in the Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including consolidated statementIndependence of financial position as at(“IESBA 31 • An assessment of tothe pricing model financial International Standards) Code”), as applicable audits of consolidated December 2024. Additionally, the fair values are methodologies and assumptions against industry statements of public interest entities, together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to audits of the disclosedconsolidated in Note 32 (vi) for $2.4 billion ofof investment valuation guidelines. financial statements public interestpractice entities and in Trinidad and Tobago. We have also fulfilled our securities carried at amortised cost in the consolidated other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the IESBA Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have statement of financial position. these assets, $1.4 •a basis Testing inputs used, including cash flows obtained is sufficient andOfappropriate to provide for of ourthe opinion. billion is related to investments for which no and other market based data. published prices in Matters active markets are available and Key Audit have been classified as Level 2 and Level 3 assets • Assessing the reasonableness of the Group’s within the Accounting Standards yield curves. KeyIFRS audit matters are those mattersfair that,value in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit hierarchy. of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our • aAn evaluation of the reasonableness of other audit of the consolidated financial statements as whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not assumptions applied such as credit spreads Valuation techniques for these investment securities provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our and audit addressed the volatility in the market. can be the subjective nature inand matter is in provided that involve context. various assumptions regarding pricing factors, particularly in • The of valuation calculations a potentially distressed macroeconomic environment. We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in re-performance the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the on Audit of the a sample basis ofininternally that Associated risk management complex Consolidated Financialdisclosure Statementsissection of our report, including relation topriced these securities matters. Accordingly, our were classified as to higher risk and estimation. and dependent on high quality data. A specific area of designed audit included the performance of procedures to respond our assessment of the risks of material audit focus includes theofdetermination of fairfinancial value of statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the misstatement the consolidated • An assessment impairment Level 2 and Level 3 assets where valuation techniques procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basisof formanagement's our audit opinion on the accompanying are applied in which unobservable inputs are used. analysis, including underlying indicators. consolidated financial statements.
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Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT Opinion TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED We have audited the consolidated financial statements of ANSA McAL Limited and its subsidiaries (“the Group”), which comprise the Financial consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025, and the Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Statements consolidated statement of income, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of (Continued) changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including material accounting policy information. Key Audit Matters (Continued) In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Group How as at 31 2025 andthe itskey consolidated financial performance Key Audit consolidated Matters (continued) ourDecember audit addressed audit matter and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. Fair value measurement of investment securities and related disclosures (continued) Basis for Opinion For Level 2 assets, these techniques include the use of Finally, we assessed whether the consolidated conducted our auditreference in accordance with financial Internationalstatement Standards ondisclosures, Auditing (“ISAs”). Our responsibilities including recent arm’sWelength transactions, to other under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated instruments that are substantially the same and sensitivity to key inputs and the IFRS Accounting Financial sectionmaximum of our report. are independent ofhierarchy, the Group appropriately in accordancereflect with the International Standards fair value discounted cash flow Statements analyses, making use We Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including of market inputs, such as the market risk free yield the Group’s exposure to financial instrument International Independence Standards) (“IESBA Code”), as applicable to audits of consolidated financial valuation risk. curve. statements of public interest entities, together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to audits of the consolidatedoffinancial public interest entities in Trinidad and Tobago. We have also fulfilled our As the determination the fairstatements value for ofcertain other ethical responsibilities in accordance investment securities is a key source of estimation with the IESBA Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. uncertainty,obtained is subject to differing underlying assumptions and represents a material balance and Keydeemed Audit this Matters disclosure, we to be a key audit matter in our audit of the consolidated financial statements. Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context.
We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED Opinion Report on the the Consolidated Financial Statements WeAudit have of audited the consolidated financial statements of ANSA McAL Limited and its subsidiaries (“the (Continued) Group”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025, and the consolidated statement of income, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of Key Audit Matters changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated (Continued) financial statements, including material accounting policy information.
Key AuditIn Matters (continued) How our audit addressed the key audit matter our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the Estimationconsolidated uncertaintyfinancial involved in impairment position of the Group as at 31 December 2025 and its consolidated financial performance testing of and goodwill and other its consolidated cashintangibles flows for thewith year then ended in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. indefinite lives Basis for Opinion Refer to related disclosures in Notes 3 and 6, and We evaluated and assessed the Group's process for conducted accordance with International on Auditing (“ISAs”).testing Our responsibilities goodwill andStandards other intangibles impairment accountingWe policy Notes 2our (vii)audit and in 2 (ix). under those standards are further described in Responsibilities for impairment the Audit oftest the Consolidated asthe wellAuditor’s as whether the value in use Financial Statements section of ourtests report. are independent theGroup Groupmet in accordance with the International utilized byofthe the requirements As described in these notes, impairment are Wemodel Standards Boardand for Accountants’ performed Ethics annually on goodwill indefinite lifeInternational of IAS 36. Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards) (“IESBA Code”), as applicable to audits of consolidated financial intangibles which arose mainly from past business Wewithreviewed assessedthat management's statements of public interest together the ethical and requirements are relevant to audits of the combinations and which amount to entities, $1.6 billion judgments utilised in the impairment test,We including consolidated financial statements of public interest entities in Trinidad and Tobago. have also fulfilled our contained across multiple separate Cash Generating the cash-flow discount rate.audit evidence we have other responsibilities the IESBAprojections Code. Weand believe that the Units (CGUs) as ethical at 31 December 2025. in accordance with obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. As required by IAS 36: “Impairment of Assets”, the We also evaluated the CGU determination and Key Audit Group performed theMatters requisite annual impairment assessed the reasonableness of the key assumptions tests which involve the estimation of the recoverable utilised, by comparing to historical performance of matters are those matters that, in our of mostand significance the professional CGU, localjudgement, economic were conditions other in our audit amounts ofKey theaudit separate CGUs, inherent in which of the consolidated statements of thealternative current period. These matters wereof addressed in the context of our independent sources information, there is significant estimationfinancial uncertainty and the of the consolidated financial as a available. whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not applicationaudit of a high level of judgment relativestatements to key where provide opinion on theserate matters. assumptions such asa separate the applicable discount and For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context. forecast future cash-flows. We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED Opinion Report on the the Consolidated Financial Statements WeAudit have of audited the consolidated financial statements of ANSA McAL Limited and its subsidiaries (“the (Continued)Group”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025, and the consolidated statement of income, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of Key Audit Matters changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated (Continued)financial statements, including material accounting policy information.
Key AuditInMatters (continued) How our audit addressed the key audit matter our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the Estimationconsolidated uncertainty involved in impairment financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2025 and its consolidated financial performance testing ofand goodwill and other its consolidated cashintangibles flows for thewith year then ended in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. indefinite lives (continued) Basis for Opinion In determining recoverable amounts, the Group uses We involved our EY valuation specialist to assist Weand conducted ourrelative audit intoaccordance with International Standards on Auditing (“ISAs”).ofOur with our audit of the appropriateness theresponsibilities assumptions estimates future market standards are expected further described the Auditor’s for the the Audit the Consolidated testResponsibilities model, including future of cash conditions,under futurethose economic growth, market inimpairment Financial section of our report. are independent the Group in accordance with the International projections,ofdiscount rate, long term growth share, discount ratesStatements and terminal growth rates. TheWeflows Standardstesting Board isfor Accountants’ of Ethics for Professional (including rates and Code the evaluation of the sensitivityAccountants of test outcome ofEthics the impairment sensitive to theseInternational International Independence Standards) (“IESBA Code”), as applicable to audits of consolidated financial results to assumptions and estimates, such that changes in these a variation of these assumptions. statements of may public result interest in entities, together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to audits of the assumptions/estimates different financial statements of public interest entities in Trinidad and Tobago. We have also impairmentconsolidated test conclusions. We also assessed the adequacy of the disclosures in fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with IESBA We believe that the audit evidence we have the the notes to theCode. consolidated financial statements, is sufficient and appropriate to provide for our opinion. Given the obtained high level of judgment and estimation witha basis reference to that prescribed by IFRS uncertainty involved in the selection of appropriate Accounting Standards. Key Matters assumptions andAudit the relative complexities inherent in the impairment testing process, we considered this to Keymatter audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit be a key audit in our audit. of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context. We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED Opinion Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements We have audited the consolidated financial statements of ANSA McAL Limited and its subsidiaries (“the (Continued) Group”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025, and the consolidatedincluded statement consolidated statement Other information inof theincome, Group’s 2025 Annual Reportof comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, material accounting information. Other information consists ofincluding the information included inpolicy the Group’s 2025 Annual Report, other than the consolidated financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Management is responsible for the other In our accompanying consolidated statements fairly, allofmaterial respects, the information. Theopinion, Group’sthe 2025 Annual Report is expectedfinancial to be made availablepresent to us after the in date this auditor’s consolidated financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2025 and its consolidated financial performance report. and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we will not express for Opinion any formBasis of assurance conclusion thereon. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (“ISAs”). Our responsibilities In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated information identified above when it becomes available and, in doing so, consider whether the other information Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the International is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including otherwise appears to be materially misstated. International Independence Standards) (“IESBA Code”), as applicable to audits of consolidated financial statementsofofManagement public interestand entities, together with the Committee ethical requirements are relevantFinancial to audits of the Responsibilities the Audit and Risk for the that Consolidated consolidated financial statements of public interest entities in Trinidad and Tobago. We have also fulfilled our Statements other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the IESBA Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficientforand provide a basis for our Management is responsible theappropriate preparationtoand fair presentation of opinion. the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards and for such internal control as management determines is necessary Key Audit Matters to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the of management the current period. These matters were addressed in the context In preparing theconsolidated consolidatedfinancial financialstatements statements, is responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going do not separate opinion these matters. Forintends each matter below,the ourGroup description of howoperations, our audit addressed concern provide basis of aaccounting unless on management either to liquidate or to cease or the matter is provided in that context. has no realistic alternative but to do so.
We theisresponsibilities described the in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the The Audit andhave Risk fulfilled Committee responsible for overseeing Group’s financial reporting process. Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance designedFinancial to respond to our assessment of the risks of material Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Auditofofprocedures the Consolidated Statements misstatement of the consolidated financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the Our objectives are toperformed obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as aaccompanying whole consolidated statements. are free from materialfinancial 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 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 consolidated financial statements. 3
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ANSA McAL LIMITED Opinion Report on the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements We have audited the consolidated financial statements of ANSA McAL Limited and its subsidiaries (“the (Continued) Group”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025, and the Auditor’sconsolidated Responsibilities for the Audit ofconsolidated the Consolidated Financial Statements income, consolidated statement of statement of income, statement of comprehensive (Continued) changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including material accounting policy information. As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional skepticism thethe audit. We also: consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the Inthroughout our opinion, accompanying consolidated financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2025 and its consolidated financial performance Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement consolidated statements, whether and its consolidated cash flows for the year then endedofinthe accordance withfinancial IFRS Accounting Standards. due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit Basis forthat Opinion evidence is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may We conducted ourforgery, audit inintentional accordance with International Standards or onthe Auditing (“ISAs”). Ourcontrol. responsibilities involve collusion, omissions, misrepresentations, override of internal under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the International Obtain understanding controlInternational relevant to the audit orderfor to Professional design audit Accountants procedures that Ethics an Standards Board of forinternal Accountants’ Code of in Ethics (including are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectivenessfinancial International Independence Standards) (“IESBA Code”), as applicable to audits of consolidated ofstatements the Group’s control.entities, together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to audits of the of internal public interest consolidated financial statements of public interest entities in Trinidad and Tobago. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilitiesof inaccounting accordancepolicies with theused IESBA Code. We believe that the audit evidence Evaluate the appropriateness and the reasonableness of accounting estimateswe have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. and related disclosures made by management.
Key Audit Conclude on Matters the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit may cast significant financial doubt onstatements the Group’s to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a of our of the consolidated of ability the current period. These matters were addressed in the context material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, matter if suchbelow, disclosures are inadequate, to our modify provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each our description of how auditour addressed opinion. Ourisconclusions on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. the matter provided in are thatbased context. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern. We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements sectionand of our report, including in relation to these matters. including Accordingly, our Evaluate the overall presentation, structure content of the consolidated financial statements, audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions misstatement of the consolidated financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Plan and perform the group audit to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business units within the Group as a basis for forming an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and review of the audit work performed for the purposes of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. 3
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
Assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Investment properties Intangible assets Right-of-use assets Investment in associates and joint venture interests Investment securities Loans, advances and other assets Reinsurance contract assets Deferred tax assets Employee benefits asset
Current assets Inventories Trade, other receivables and contract assets Investment securities Loans, advances and other assets Reinsurance contract assets Cash and short term deposits TOTAL ASSETS
Notes
2025
2024 Restated
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 11 12
3,137,992 213,866 2,746,365 107,141 257,574 3,270,888 2,388,894 49,414 283,205 1,000,246
2,967,085 269,331 2,819,815 83,950 254,692 3,046,591 2,319,811 43,548 266,661 989,396
13,455,585
13,060,880
1,295,266 1,413,715 1,755,494 481,539 315,412 1,901,303 7,162,729
1,280,088 1,156,588 1,668,335 484,466 285,319 2,239,746 7,114,542
20,618,314
20,175,422
14 15 9 10 20 16
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) Notes 2025
2024 Restated
175,566 305,666 (30,499) 8,294,775
175,566 331,508 (25,221) 7,755,499
Equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent Non-controlling interests
8,745,508 1,122,272
8,237,352 1,108,473
Total equity
9,867,780
9,345,825
760,755 128,979 625,098 70,588 2,047,851 1,600,980 17,310
679,173 123,077 401,452 58,779 2,346,620 1,556,333 17,798
5,251,561
5,183,232
18 7
2,951,065 43,557
3,128,887 30,204
19 20 21
309,214 611,956 1,526,018 57,163 5,498,973
304,889 596,871 1,545,819 39,695 5,646,365
Total liabilities
10,750,534
10,829,597
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
20,618,314
20,175,422
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity Stated capital Other reserves Treasury shares Retained earnings
Non-current liabilities Deferred tax liabilities Employee benefits liability Customers' deposits and other funding instruments Lease liabilities Medium and long term notes and other borrowings Insurance contract liabilities Other non-current liabilities Current liabilities Customers' deposits and other funding instruments Current portion of lease liabilities Current portion of medium and long term notes and other borrowings Insurance contract liabilities Trade and other payables Taxation payable
17 17 17
11 12 18 7 19 20 21
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. These consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on 19 March 2026 and signed on their behalf by: ___________________________Director
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
Continuing operations Revenue from contracts with customers Other revenue
Notes 22 24
Year ended 31 December 2025 2024 Restated 6,452,071 5,892,826 1,336,297 1,228,198
Total revenue
23, 24
7,788,368
7,121,024
Operating profit
24
1,182,652
961,626
Finance costs
25
(191,240)
(67,909)
Share of results of associates and joint venture interests
8
22,792
29,052
1,014,204
922,769
(318,123)
(243,932)
696,081
678,837
(26,762) 669,319
(3,291) 675,546
565,170 104,149
571,325 104,221
669,319
675,546
Profit before taxation from continuing operations Taxation expense
26
Profit for the year from continuing operations Discontinued operations Loss for the year from discontinued operations Profit for the year
27
Attributable to: Equity holders of the Parent Non-controlling interests
Earnings per share: Basic (expressed in $ per share) Diluted (expressed in $ per share)
28 28
$3.28 $3.28
$3.32 $3.32
Earnings per share for continuing operations: Basic (expressed in $ per share) Diluted (expressed in $ per share)
28 28
$3.44 $3.44
$3.34 $3.34
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
Notes Profit for the year Other comprehensive income/(loss) Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Exchange differences on translating foreign operations Mark to market gain/(loss) on investments at fair value through other comprehensive income Income tax impact
Year ended 31 December 2025 2024 Restated 669,319 675,546
8,315
5,509
25,772 (2,938)
(10,570) 700
Net other comprehensive gain/(loss) to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods
31,149
(4,361)
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Mark to market loss on investments at fair value through other comprehensive income Income tax impact
11
(48,417) 4,397
(84,281) 19,670
Re-measurement loss on defined benefit plans Income tax impact
12 11
(44,840) 10,846
(118,007) 34,364
Net other comprehensive loss not be reclassified to profit or loss subsequent periods
(78,014)
(148,254)
Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax
(46,865)
(152,615)
Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
622,454
522,931
528,817 93,637
437,589 85,342
622,454
522,931
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175,566
Balance at 31 December 2025 305,666
331,508 – (10,223) (30,260) 14,641 – – – (30,499) 8,294,775
8,745,508
(25,221) 7,755,499 8,237,352 – 565,170 565,170 – (26,130) (36,353) – 42,582 12,322 – (42,336) (27,695) (5,278) – (5,278) – (10) (10) – – –
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
175,566 – – – – – – –
Balance at 1 January 2025 Profit for the year Other comprehensive loss for the year Discontinued operations Transfers and other movements Net movement in unallocated ESOP shares Dividends (Note 29) Dividends of subsidiaries
Year ended 31 December 2025
Attributable to equity holders of the parent Stated Other Treasury capital reserves shares Retained (Note 17) (Note 17) (Note 17) earnings Total
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Total equity
1,122,272
9,867,780
1,108,473 9,345,825 104,149 669,319 (10,512) (46,865) (9,702) 2,620 (5,460) (33,155) – (5,278) – (10) (64,676) (64,676)
Noncontrolling interests
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Balance at 31 December 2024 331,508
354,986 – (57,281) 33,803 – – – (25,221) 7,755,499
8,237,352
(8,760) 7,655,655 8,177,447 – 571,325 571,325 – (76,455) (133,736) – (84,665) (50,862) (16,461) – (16,461) – (310,361) (310,361) – – –
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
175,566 – – – – – –
Balance at 1 January 2024 Profit for the year Other comprehensive loss for the year Transfers and other movements Net movement in unallocated ESOP shares Dividends (Note 29) Dividends of subsidiaries
Year ended 31 December 2024
Attributable to equity holders of the parent Stated Other Treasury capital reserves shares Retained (Note 17) (Note 17) (Note 17) earnings Total
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Total equity
1,108,473
9,345,825
1,079,433 9,256,880 104,221 675,546 (18,879) (152,615) (5,146) (56,008) – (16,461) – (310,361) (51,156) (51,156)
Noncontrolling interests
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) 2025
2024 Restated
1,014,204 (23,967) 990,237
922,769 (16,951) 905,818
550,230 76,530
494,874 35,582
(87,245) (7,239) 81 (17,755) (22,792) (19,474) (261,225) 191,240
(99,594) 13,365 (1,884) (29,052) (18,147) (226,778) 68,504
Operating profit before working capital changes (Increase)/decrease in inventories (Increase)/decrease in trade, other receivables and contract assets Increase in insurance and reinsurance contract assets Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables Increase/(decrease) in customers' deposits and other funding instruments (Decrease)/increase in other non current liabilities (Increase)/decrease in loans, advances and other assets Increase in insurance and reinsurance contract liabilities Decrease in Central Bank reserve
1,392,588 (15,178) (253,520) (35,959) (19,800)
1,142,688 35,100 52,025 (96,286) (4,814)
45,825 (488) (66,155) 59,733 13,608
(440,951) 8,033 492,377 128,741 62,878
Cash generated from operations Finance costs paid Contributions paid Interest received Taxation paid
1,120,654 (188,135) (30,316) 260,221 (249,427)
1,379,791 (50,106) (29,785) 227,685 (268,335)
912,997
1,259,250
Notes Cash flows from operating activities Profit before taxation from continuing operations Loss before tax from discontinued operations 27 Profit before taxation Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation 4, 5 ,7 Amortization of intangible assets 6 Net realized and unrealized gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment, investment securities 24 Gain on disposal of subsidiaries 27 Impairment on goodwill and brands 6 Lease modifications and other movements (net) 7 Share of results of associates and joint venture interests 8 Employee benefit net gains Interest and investment income 24 Finance costs 25
Net cash inflow from operating activities
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2025
2024 Restated
– (6,730) (16,775)
(2,224,527) – (47,949)
25,612
34,816
(608,811) 15,192 28,647
(539,448) 20,915 –
5,128,977 (5,303,873)
4,894,854 (4,505,346)
(737,761)
(2,366,685)
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4,464
2,090,006
19 7 13
(316,684) (22,738) (57,140) –
(128,686) (36,616) (58,481) 38,689
29
(64,686) –
(51,166) (310,351)
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from financing activities
(456,784)
1,543,395
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(281,548)
435,960
1,676
1,748
1,896,786
1,459,078
1,616,914
1,896,786
Notes Cash flows from investing activities Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired Acquisition of investment in associates and joint venture interests Acquisition of intangible assets Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and investment properties Purchase of property, plant, equipment and investment properties Dividends received from associates Proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed Proceeds from sale, maturity, or placement of investment securities/fixed deposits Purchase of investment securities and fixed deposits
39 8 6
4, 5 8
Net cash outflow from investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from medium and long term notes and other borrowings Repayment of medium and long term notes and other borrowings Purchases of treasury shares - net Payment of principal portion of lease liabilities Proceeds from restricted cash Dividends paid to non-controlling interests and preference shareholders Dividends paid to ordinary shareholders
Net foreign exchange differences Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
16
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) 1. INCORPORATION AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES ANSA McAL Limited (the “Company” or the “parent company”), incorporated and domiciled in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is the ultimate parent company of a diversified group of companies engaged in trading and distribution, construction, manufacturing, packaging and brewing, banking and insurance and the media, retail and service industries. ANSA McAL Limited and its consolidated subsidiaries (“the Group”) operate in Trinidad and Tobago, the wider Caribbean region and the United States of America. A listing of the Group’s subsidiaries and associates/joint venture interests is detailed in Notes 35 and 8. The Company is a limited liability company with its registered office located at 11 Maraval Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies and has a primary listing on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange. 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The material accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below: i.
Basis of preparation These consolidated financial statements are expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars (except when otherwise indicated) and have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for the measurement at fair value of certain financial assets measured at fair value. Statement of compliance The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. Presentation of consolidated financial statements Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the consolidated statement of financial position if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously. Income and expenses are not offset in the consolidated statement of income unless required or permitted by any accounting standard or interpretation, and as specifically disclosed in the accounting policies of the Group. Discontinued operations are excluded from the results of continuing operations and are presented in the consolidated statement of income as a single amount as "loss for the year from discontinued operations".
ii.
Basis of consolidation The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of ANSA McAL Limited and its subsidiaries. Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee.
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Basis of consolidation (continued) Specifically, the Group controls an investee if and only if the Group has: • • •
Power over the investee (i.e. existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee); Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns.
Generally, there is a presumption that a majority of voting rights results in control. When the Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee, the Group considers all relevant facts and circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee, including: • • •
The contractual arrangement with the other vote holders of the investee; Rights arising from other contractual arrangements; and The Group’s voting rights and potential voting rights.
The Group re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the three elements of control. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the Group loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date the Group gains control until the date the Group ceases to control the subsidiary. Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income (OCI) are attributed to the equity holders of the parent of the Group and to the non-controlling interests, even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance. When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies in line with the Group’s accounting policies. All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions between members of the Group are eliminated in full on consolidation. A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction. If the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it: • • • • • • •
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Derecognises the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary; Derecognises the carrying amount of any non-controlling interests; Derecognises the cumulative translation differences recorded in equity; Recognises the fair value of the consideration received; Recognises the fair value of any investment retained; Recognises any surplus or deficit in profit or loss; and Reclassifies the parent’s share of components previously recognised in OCI to profit or loss or retained earnings, as appropriate, as would be required if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities.
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Basis of consolidation (continued) Non-controlling interests includes the interests not held by the Group in the ANSA Merchant Bank Limited, Colonial Fire and General Insurance Limited, Tatil Life, Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Limited, Guardian Media Limited, Caribbean Development Company Limited, Carib Brewery Limited, Carib Brewery (St Kitts & Nevis) Limited, Carib Brewery (Grenada) Limited and Berger Paints Jamaica Limited, a subsidiary of ANSA Coatings International Limited.
iii.
Changes in accounting policies and disclosures The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group’s annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 except for the adoption of new standards and interpretations noted below. New and amended standards and interpretations Lack of exchangeability - Amendments to IAS 21 For annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2025, Lack of Exchangeability Amendments to IAS 21 The effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates specifies how an entity should assesses whether a currency is exchangeable and how it should determine a spot exchange rate when exchangeability is lacking. The amendments also require disclosure of information that enables users of its financial statements to understand how the currency not being exchangeable into the other currency affects, or is expected to affect, the entity's financial performance, financial position and cash flows. This amendment had no impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements.
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Changes in accounting policies and disclosures (continued) New and amended standards and interpretations (continued) Standards issued but not yet effective The new and amended standards and interpretations that are issued, but not yet effective, up to the date of issuance of the Group's consolidated financial statements are: •
Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7: Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments – effective 1 January 2026
•
Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7: Power Purchase Agreements – effective 1 January 2026
• •
IFRS 18: Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements: Replaces IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements – effective 1 January 2027
•
IFRS 19: Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures – effective 1 January 2027 Amendment to IAS 21: Transaction to a hyperinflationary presentation currency - effective 1 January 2027
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Improvements to International Financial Reporting Standards The annual improvements process of the International Accounting Standards Board deals with non-urgent but necessary clarifications and amendments to IFRS. The following amendments are applicable to annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026:
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IFRS 1 – First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards - Hedge accounting by a first-time adopter IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures - Gain or loss on derecognition IFRS 9 Financial Instruments - Derecognition of lease liabilities and Transaction price
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IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements - Determination of a ‘de facto agent IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows - Cost method
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The Group has not early adopted these new and amended standards and interpretations but will continue to assess and does not anticipate that these new standards and interpretations will have a material impact on the Group's consolidated financial statements when they become effective, except as described below. IFR18: presentation and disclosure in financial statements becomes applicable for the Group from the financial reporting period ended 31 December 2027. The Group is currently assessing the impact of this new standard which is expected to result in new presentation and disclosure requirements on the primary financial statements and the notes, when adopted.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) iv.
Current versus non-current distinction The Group presents assets and liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position based on current/non-current classification. An asset is current when it is: • • • •
Expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in a normal operating cycle; Held primarily for the purpose of trading; Expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting period; or Cash or cash equivalents unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
All other assets are classified as non-current. A liability is current when: • • • •
It is expected to be settled in the normal operating cycle; It is held primarily for the purpose of trading; It is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
The Group classifies all other liabilities as non-current. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities. v.
Investment in associates and joint arrangements An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee, but is not control or joint control over those policies. A joint venture is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the joint venture. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control. The considerations made in determining significant influence or joint control are similar to those necessary to determine control over subsidiaries. The Group’s investments in its associate and joint venture interests are accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment in an associate or a joint venture is initially recognised at cost. The carrying amount of the investment is adjusted to recognise changes in the Group’s share of net assets of the associate or joint venture since the acquisition date. Goodwill relating to the associate or joint venture is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is neither amortised nor individually tested for impairment separately.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) v.
Investment in associates and joint arrangements (continued) The consolidated statement of income reflects the Group’s share of the results of operations of the associate or joint venture. Any change in OCI of those investees is presented as part of the Group's OCI. Unrealised gains and losses resulting from transactions between the Group and the associate or joint venture are eliminated to the extent of the interest in the associate or joint venture. The aggregate of the Group’s share of profit or loss of an associate and a joint venture is shown on the face of the consolidated statement of income outside operating profit and represents profit or loss after tax and non-controlling interests in the subsidiaries of the associate or joint venture. The financial statements of the joint venture and some associates are prepared for the same reporting period as that of the Group. For other associates with different reporting dates, these dates were established when those companies were incorporated and have not been changed. Where the reporting dates are within three months of the Group’s year end, the associates’ audited financial statements are utilised. Where the reporting dates differ from the Group’s year end by more than three months or the audited financial statements are not yet available, management accounts are utilised. Further, the financial statements of these associates are adjusted for the effects of significant transactions or events that occurred between that date and the Group’s year end. When necessary, adjustments are also made to bring the accounting policies in line with those of the Group. After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognise an impairment loss on its investment in its associate or joint venture. At each reporting date, the Group determines whether there is objective evidence that the investment in the associate or joint venture is impaired. If there is such evidence, the Group calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of the associate or joint venture and its carrying value, and then recognises the loss within ‘Share of profit of an associate and a joint venture’ in the consolidated statement of income. Upon loss of significant influence over the associate or joint control over the joint venture, the Group measures and recognises any retained investment at its fair value. Any difference between the carrying amount of the associate or joint venture upon loss of significant influence or joint control and the fair value of the retained investment and proceeds from disposal is recognised in the consolidated statement of income.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) vi.
Business combinations and goodwill Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred measured at acquisition-date fair value and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. For each business combination, the acquirer measures the non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. Acquisition-related costs incurred are expensed and included in administrative expenses. The Group determines that it has acquired a business when the acquired set of activities and assets include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. The acquired process is considered substantive if it is critical to the ability to continue producing outputs, and the inputs acquired include an organised workforce with the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience to perform that process or it significantly contributes to the ability to continue producing outputs and is considered unique or scarce or cannot be replaced without significant cost, effort, or delay in the ability to continue producing outputs. When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date. This includes the separation of embedded derivatives in host contracts by the acquiree. If the business combination is achieved in stages, the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree is re-measured to fair value at the acquisition date through profit or loss. Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Contingent consideration classified as equity is not remeasured and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. Contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability that is a financial instrument and within the Scope of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, is measured at fair value with the changes in fair value recognised in the statement of profit and loss in accordance with IFRS 9. Other contingent consideration that is not within the scope of IFRS 9 is measured at fair value at each reporting date with changes in fair value recognised in the consolidated statement of income.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) vi.
Business combinations and goodwill (continued) Goodwill is initially measured at cost being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount recognised for non-controlling interests and any previous interest held over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If the fair value of the net assets acquired is in excess of the aggregate consideration transferred, the Group re-assesses whether it has correctly identified all of the assets acquired and all of the liabilities assumed and reviews the procedures used to measure the amounts to be recognised at the acquisition date. If the re-assessment still results in an excess of the fair value of net assets acquired over the aggregate consideration transferred, then the gain is recognised in the consolidated statement of income. After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to those units. Where goodwill forms part of a cash-generating unit and part of the operation within that unit is disposed of, the goodwill associated with the disposed operation is included in the carrying amount of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed in this circumstance is measured based on the relative values of the operation disposed and the portion of the cash-generating unit retained.
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Impairment of non-financial assets Intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life or intangible assets not ready for use are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment. Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are largely independent cash inflows (cash-generating units). Prior impairments of nonfinancial assets (other than goodwill) are reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) vii.
Impairment of non-financial assets (continued) In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining fair value less costs of disposal, recent market transactions are taken into account. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly traded companies or other available fair value indicators. The Group bases its impairment calculation on most recent budgets and forecast calculations, which are prepared separately for each of the Group’s CGUs to which the individual assets are allocated. These budgets and forecast calculations generally cover a period of five years. A long-term growth rate is calculated and applied to project future cash flows after the fifth year. Impairment losses of continuing operations are recognised in the consolidated statement of income in expense categories consistent with the function of the impaired asset, except for properties previously revalued with the revaluation taken to OCI. For such properties, the impairment is recognised in OCI up to the amount of any previous revaluation. For assets excluding goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date to determine whether there is an indication that previously recognised impairment losses no longer exist or have decreased. If such indication exists, the Group estimates the asset’s or CGU’s recoverable amount. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the assumptions used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised. The reversal is limited so that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its recoverable amount, nor exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognised in the consolidated statement of income unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case, the reversal is treated as a revaluation increase. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually and when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. Impairment is determined for goodwill by assessing the recoverable amount of each CGU (or group of CGUs) to which the goodwill relates. When the recoverable amount of the CGU is less than its carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognised. Impairment losses relating to goodwill cannot be reversed in future periods.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) viii.
Impairment of financial assets Further disclosures relating to impairment of financial assets are also provided in the following notes: •
Disclosures for significant assumptions (Note 3)
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Debt instruments at fair value through statement of income and OCI (Note 33)
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Trade receivables, including contract assets (Note 33)
The Group recognises an allowance for expected credit losses (ECLs) for all debt instruments not held at fair value through profit or loss. ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Group expects to receive, discounted at an approximation of the original effective interest rate. The expected cash flows will include cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms. ECLs are recognised in two stages. For credit exposures for which there has not been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, ECLs are provided for credit losses that result from default events that are possible within the next 12-months (a 12-month ECL). For those credit exposures for which there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, a loss allowance is required for credit losses expected over the remaining life of the exposure, irrespective of the timing of the default (a lifetime ECL). For trade receivables and contract assets, the Group applies a simplified approach in calculating ECLs. Therefore, the Group does not track changes in credit risk, but instead recognises a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date. The Group has established a provision matrix that is based on its historical credit loss experience, adjusted where applicable for forward-looking factors specific to the debtors and the economic environment. The Group considers a financial asset in default when contractual payments are 90-180 days past due depending on the nature of the financial asset. However, in certain cases, the Group may also consider a financial asset to be in default when internal or external information indicates that the Group is unlikely to receive the outstanding contractual amounts in full before taking into account any credit enhancements held by the Group. A financial asset is written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovering the contractual cash flows.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) ix.
Intangible assets Goodwill Goodwill arises on the acquisition of subsidiaries and represents the excess of the consideration transferred over the Group’s interest in the fair value of the net identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquiree and the fair value of the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to each of the cash-generating units (CGUs), or groups of CGUs, that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. Each unit or group of units to which the goodwill is allocated represents the lowest level within the entity at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. Goodwill is monitored at the CGU level. Goodwill impairment reviews are undertaken annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment. The carrying value of goodwill is compared to the recoverable amount, which is the higher of value in use and the fair value less costs of disposal. Any impairment is recognised immediately as an expense and is not subsequently reversed. Brands, licenses and contracts Separately acquired brands, licenses and contracts are measured on initial recognition at cost. Following initial recognition, these intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation or impairment. Brands, licenses and contracts acquired in a business combination are recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. In respect of the Group’s brands and licenses which have been assessed to have an indefinite useful life, impairment tests are undertaken annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment. Those which are assessed to have a finite life are amortised on a straight line basis over the expected economic life and assessed for impairments, whenever there is an indication that the intangible assets maybe impaired. The amortisation method and period for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) ix.
Intangible assets (continued) Computer software Costs associated with maintaining computer software programs are recognised as an expense as incurred. Development costs that are directly attributable to the design and testing of identifiable and unique software products controlled by the Group are recognised as intangible assets when the following criteria are met: •
It is technically feasible to complete the software product so that it will be available for use or sale;
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Management intends to complete the software product and intend to use or sell it;
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There is an ability to use or sell the software product;
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It can be demonstrated how the software product will generate probable future economic benefits;
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Adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or sell the software product are available; and
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The expenditure attributable to the software product during its development can be reliably measured.
Following initial recognition, the development cost asset is carried at cost less any accumulated amortization and impairment losses. Amortisation of the asset commences when development is complete and the asset is available for use. Directly attributable costs capitalised as part of the software product include the software development employee costs and an appropriate portion of relevant overheads. Other development expenditures that do not meet these criteria are recognised as an expense as incurred. Development costs previously recognised as an expense are not recognised as an asset in a subsequent period. Computer software development costs recognised as assets are amortised on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives, which do not exceed ten (10) years.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) x.
Cash and short term deposits Cash and short term deposits in the consolidated statement of financial position comprise cash at banks and on hand and short term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less, that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. For the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short term deposits as defined above, net of fixed deposits and the Central Bank reserve (Note 16).
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Foreign currency translation The Group’s consolidated financial statements are presented in Trinidad and Tobago dollars (expressed in thousands), which is also the parent company’s functional currency. For each entity, the Group determines the functional currency and items included in the financial statements of each entity are measured using that functional currency. Transactions and balances Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the functional currency at the rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Trinidad and Tobago dollars at the rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated using exchange rates that existed at the dates of the initial transactions. Exchange differences arising on settlement or translation of monitory items are recognised in the consolidated statement of income. Foreign entities On consolidation, assets and liabilities of foreign entities are translated into Trinidad and Tobago dollars at the rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date and their statements of income are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transactions. The exchange differences arising on re-translation are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity. On disposal of a foreign operation, the deferred cumulative amount recognised in other comprehensive income relating to that particular foreign operation is recognised in the consolidated statement of income. Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing at the end of the reporting period. Exchange differences arising are recognised in other comprehensive income.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xii.
Borrowing costs Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of the respective assets. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs incurred in connection with the borrowing of funds.
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Property, plant and equipment Capital work in progress is stated at cost, net of accumulated impairment losses, if any. Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Such cost includes the cost of replacing part of the property, plant and equipment and borrowing costs for long-term construction projects if the recognition criteria are met. When significant parts of property, plant and equipment are required to be replaced at intervals, the Group recognises such parts as individual assets with specific useful lives and depreciates them accordingly. All other repairs and maintenance costs are charged to the consolidated statement of income when incurred. The freehold buildings of non-manufacturing companies are depreciated on the straight line basis at 2% per annum. Depreciation on the freehold buildings of the major manufacturing subsidiaries is charged on the straight line basis at rates varying between 2% and 5%. Land and capital work in progress are not depreciated. Depreciation is provided on plant and other assets, either on the straight line or reducing balance basis, at rates varying between 5% and 33 1/3% which are considered sufficient to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives. The residual values, estimated useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed annually and adjusted prospectively if appropriate. An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset is included in the consolidated statement of income.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xiv.
Investment properties Investment properties principally comprise office buildings and land not occupied by the Group, which are held for long term rental yields and capital appreciation. Investment properties are classified as non-current assets and carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Buildings are depreciated on a straight line basis at a rate of 2% per annum. Land is not depreciated. Investment properties are derecognised either when they have been disposed of (i.e., at the date the recipient obtains control) or when they are permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from their disposal. The difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset is recognised in profit or loss in the period of derecognition. The amount of consideration to be included in the gain or loss arising from the derecognition of investment property is determined in accordance with the requirements for determining the transaction price in IFRS 15: Revenue from contracts with customers. Transfers are made to or from investment property only when there is a change in use. If owner occupied property becomes investment property, the Group accounts for such property in accordance with the policy under property, plant and equipment up to the date of change in use.
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Financial instruments – initial recognition Measurement categories of financial assets and liabilities The Group classifies all of its financial assets based on the business model for managing the assets and the asset’s contractual terms, measured at either: • • •
Amortised cost, as explained in Note 2 (xvi) below. FVOCI, as explained in Note 2 (xvi) below. FVSI
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xvi.
Financial assets and liabilities Financial assets
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Initial recognition and subsequent measurement All regular way purchases or sales of financial assets are recognised and derecognised on a trade date basis. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame established by regulation or convention in the marketplace. All recognised financial assets are subsequently measured in their entirety at either amortised cost or fair value, depending on the classification of the financial assets. Amortised cost and effective interest method Debt instruments that meet the following conditions are subsequently measured at amortised cost less impairment loss (except for debt instruments that are designated as at fair value through the statement of income on initial recognition): the asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows; and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest ("SPPI") on the principal amount outstanding ("the SPPI test"). The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including all fees and points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the debt instrument, or, where appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition. Income is recognised on an effective interest basis for debt instruments measured subsequently at amortised cost. Interest income is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and is further disclosed in Note 24.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xvi.
Financial assets and liabilities (continued) Financial assets (continued)
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Initial recognition and subsequent measurement (continued) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) Equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) On initial recognition, the Group can make an irrevocable election (on an instrument-byinstrument basis) to designate investments in equity instruments as at FVOCI. Designation at FVOCI is not permitted if the equity investment is held for trading. A financial asset is held for trading if: it has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling it in the near term; or on initial recognition it is part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that the Group manages together and has evidence of a recent actual pattern of short-term profittaking; or it is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument or a financial guarantee. Investments in equity instruments at FVOCI are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at fair value with gains and losses arising from changes in fair value recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in other reserves. The cumulative gain or loss will not be reclassified to the statement of income on disposal of the investments. Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) The Group applied the FVOCI category under IFRS 9, for debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income when both of the following conditions are met: the instrument is held within a business model, the objective of which is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets, and the contractual cash flows of an asset give rise to payments on specified dates that are solely payments of principal and interest (“SPPI”) on the principal amount outstanding (“the SPPI test”).
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xvi.
Financial assets and liabilities (continued) Financial assets (continued)
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Initial recognition and subsequent measurement (continued) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (continued) Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) (continued) FVOCI debt instruments are subsequently measured at fair value with gains and losses arising due to changes in fair value recognised in other comprehensive income. Interest income is recognised in profit or loss in the same manner as for financial assets measured at amortised cost. Financial assets at fair value through statement of income (FVSI) Investments in equity instruments are classified as FVSI, unless the Group designates an investment that is not held for trading as FVOCI on initial recognition. The Group has designated all investments in equity instruments that are held for trading as FVSI on initial application of IFRS 9. Debt instruments that do not meet the amortised cost criteria are measured as FVSI. In addition, debt instruments that meet the amortised cost criteria but are designated as FVSI are measured at FVSI. A debt instrument may be designated as FVSI upon initial recognition if such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would arise from measuring assets or liabilities or recognising the gains and losses on them on different bases. Debt instruments are reclassified from amortised cost to FVSI when the business model is changed such that the amortised cost criteria are no longer met. Reclassification of debt instruments that are designated as FVSI on initial recognition is not allowed. The Group has not designated any debt instrument as FVSI. Financial assets at FVSI are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period, with any gains or losses arising on remeasurement recognised in the statement of income. The net gain or loss recognised in the consolidated statement of income is further presented in Note 24. Fair value is determined in the manner described in Note 32. Interest income on debt instruments designated at FVSI is included in the net gain or loss described above.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xvi.
Financial assets and liabilities (continued) Financial assets (continued)
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Initial recognition and subsequent measurement (continued) Financial assets at fair value through statement of income (FVSI) (continued) Dividend income on investments in equity instruments at FVSI is recognised in the statement of income when the Group’s right to receive the dividends is established in accordance with IFRS 15: Revenue from contracts with customers and is included in the net gain or loss described above. Foreign exchange gains and losses The fair value of financial assets denominated in a foreign currency is determined in that foreign currency and translated at the spot rate at the end of each reporting period. The foreign exchange component forms part of its fair value gain or loss. Therefore: for financial assets that are classified as FVSI, the foreign exchange component is recognised in the consolidated statement of income; for equity instruments that are designated as FVOCI, any foreign exchange component is recognised in other comprehensive income; for debt instruments that are designated as FVOCI, any foreign exchange component is recognised in the consolidated statement of income; and for foreign currency denominated debt instruments measured at amortised cost at the end of each reporting period, the foreign exchange gains and losses are determined based on the amortised cost of the financial assets and are recognised in the ‘investment income’ line item in the consolidated statement of income.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xvi.
Financial assets and liabilities (continued) Financial assets (continued)
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Impairment of financial assets Overview of the ECL principles The Group uses the general probability of default approach when calculating ECLs. The ECL allowance is based on the credit losses expected to arise over the life of the asset (the lifetime expected credit loss or LTECL), unless there has been no significant increase in credit risk since origination, in which case, the allowance is based on the 12 months’ expected credit loss (12mECL) as outlined in the sub-section below "The Calculation of ECLs". The Group’s policies for determining if there has been a significant increase in credit risk are set out in Note 33. The 12mECL is the portion of LTECLs that represent the ECLs that result from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within the 12 months after the reporting date. Both LTECLs and 12mECLs are calculated on either an individual basis or a collective basis, depending on the nature of the underlying portfolio of financial instruments. The Group has established a policy to perform an assessment, at the end of each reporting period, of whether a financial instrument’s credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition, by considering the change in the risk of default occurring over the remaining life of the financial instrument. This is further explained in Note 33.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xvi.
Financial assets and liabilities (continued) Financial assets (continued)
b)
Impairment of financial assets (continued) Overview of the ECL principles (continued) The calculation of ECLs The mechanics of the ECL method are summarised below: •
Stage 1
The 12mECL is calculated as the portion of LTECLs that represent the ECLs that result from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within the 12 months after the reporting date. The Group calculates the 12mECL allowance based on the expectation of a default occurring in the 12 months following the reporting date. The expected 12-month default probability is applied to a forecast EAD and multiplied by the expected LGD and discounted by an approximation to the original EIR.
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Stage 2
When a financial instrument has shown a significant increase in credit risk since origination, the Group records an allowance for the LTECLs. The mechanics are similar to those explained above, but Possibility of Defaults (PDs) and Loss Given Defaults (LGDs) are estimated over the lifetime of the instrument. The expected cash shortfalls are discounted by an approximation to the original EIR.
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Stage 3
For financial instruments considered credit-impaired (as defined in Note 33), the Group recognises the lifetime expected credit losses. The method is similar to that for Stage 2 assets, with the PD set at 100%.
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Purchase or originated creditimpaired (POCI)
POCI assets are financial assets that are credit-impaired on initial recognition. POCI assets are recorded at fair value at original recognition and interest income is subsequently recognised based on credit-adjusted EIR. ECLs are only recognised or released to the extent that there is a subsequent change in the ECLs.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xvi.
Financial assets and liabilities (continued) Financial assets (continued)
b)
Impairment of financial assets (continued) Forward looking information In its ECL models, the Group relies on a broad range of forward looking information as economic inputs, such as oil prices, unemployment rates and money supply. In most instances, LGDs are determined on an individual loan or investment basis, including discounting the expected cash flows at the original EIR. In limited circumstances within the Group, where portfolios were small and the products homogenous with minimal history of defaults, a simplified ECL approach was applied using historical loss rates. These portfolios included premium receivables, policy loans and reinsurance receivables. Collateral valuation To mitigate its credit risks on financial assets, the Group seeks to use collateral, where possible. The collateral comes in various forms, such as cash, securities, letters of credit/guarantees, real estate, receivables, inventories and other non-financial assets such as vehicles and equipment, in the case of the Group's asset financing portfolios. Collateral, unless repossessed, is not recorded on the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position. However, the fair value of collateral affects the calculation of ECLs. It is generally assessed on a periodic basis. To the extent possible, the Group uses active market data for valuing financial assets held as collateral. Other financial assets which do not have readily determinable market values are valued using models. Non-financial collateral, such as real estate, is valued based on independent valuation data provided by third parties such as mortgage brokers or independent valuators.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xvi.
Financial assets and liabilities (continued) Financial assets (continued)
b)
Impairment of financial assets (continued) Collateral repossessed The Group’s policy is to determine whether a repossessed asset can be best used for its internal operations or should be sold. Assets determined to be useful for the internal operations are transferred to their relevant asset category at the valuation cost of the asset. In its normal course of business, the Group does not physically repossess properties or other assets in its retail portfolio, but it sometimes engages external agents to recover the asset, to settle outstanding. Any surplus funds are returned to the customers/obligors. Repossessed stock is valued at the lower of the carrying amount and fair value less estimated cost to sell. Write-offs Financial assets are written off either partially or in their entirety only when the Group has stopped pursuing the recovery. If the amount to be written off is greater than the accumulated loss allowance, the difference is first treated as an addition to the allowance that is then applied against the gross carrying amount. Any subsequent recoveries are credited to credit loss expense.
c)
Derecognition of financial assets The Group derecognises a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity. If the Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership and continues to control the transferred asset, the Group recognises its retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for amounts it may have to pay. If the Group retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset, the Group continues to recognise the financial asset and also recognises a collateralised borrowing for the proceeds received.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xvi.
Financial assets and liabilities (continued) Financial assets (continued)
c)
Derecognition of financial assets (continued) On derecognition of a financial asset measured at amortised cost, the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable is recognised in the statement of income. On derecognition of an equity instrument that is classified as FVOCI, the cumulative gain or loss previously accumulated in the investment revaluation reserve is not reclassified to the statement of other comprehensive income, but is reclassified to retained earnings. On derecognition of debt instruments at FVOCI, cumulative gains or losses previously recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified from other comprehensive income to profit and loss. Financial liabilities
a)
Initial recognition and subsequent measurement Financial liabilities within the scope of IFRS 9 are classified as financial liabilities at fair value through the statement of income, loans and borrowings, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge as appropriate. The Group determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition. All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value. The Group’s financial liabilities include other payables, bank overdrafts, deposit liabilities and debt securities in issue. The Group has not designated any financial liabilities upon initial recognition as at fair value through statement of income.
b)
Derecognition of financial liabilities A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or has expired. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognising of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the consolidated statement of income.
xvii. Fair value measurement The Group measures certain financial instruments at fair value at each reporting date. Also, fair values of financial instruments measured at amortised cost are disclosed in Note 32. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xvii. Fair value measurement (continued) The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either: • •
In the principal market for the asset or liability, or In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.
The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Group. The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest. A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant's ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use. The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs. All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the consolidated financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole: • • • •
Level 1 - Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable. POCI - Credit impaired on initial recognition, therefore fair value at original recognition with interest income being subsequently recognised on a credit-adjusted EIR.
For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period. For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Group has determined classes of assets on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as explained above.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts Any insurance contract not considered to be transferring significant risk is, under IFRS, classified as investment contracts. Deposits collected and benefit payments under investment contracts are not accounted for through the consolidated statement of income, but are accounted for directly through the consolidated statement of financial position as a movement in the investment contract liability. Changes in the fair value of financial assets backing investment contracts are recognised in the consolidated statement of income as investment income. The Group issues insurance contracts in the normal course of business, under which it accepts significant insurance risk from its policyholders. As a general guideline, the Group determines whether it has significant insurance risk, by comparing benefits payable after an insured event with benefits payable if the insured event did not occur. Insurance contracts can also transfer financial risk. The Group issues general insurance, health, individual life, group life, and annuity contracts. The Group also holds reinsurance contracts in the normal course of business to transfer insurance risk to other entities. The Group does not issue any contracts meeting the definition of insurance contracts with direct participating features under IFRS 17. Separating components from insurance and reinsurance contracts Some life contracts issued by the Group include the following features which have been assessed to meet the definition of a non-distinct investment component in IFRS 17 since a minimum amount is repaid in all circumstances: • • •
Minimum guaranteed cash surrender values (after surrender charges) Minimum guaranteed payments on annuity policies Universal life account (after surrender charges)
IFRS 17 defines investment components as the amounts that an insurance contract requires an insurer to repay to a policyholder in all circumstances, regardless of whether an insured event has occurred. Investment components which are highly interrelated with the insurance contract of which they form a part are considered non-distinct and are not separately accounted for. However, receipts and payments of the investment components are excluded from insurance revenue and insurance expenses.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Level of aggregation IFRS 17 requires a Group to determine the level of aggregation for applying its requirements. The level of aggregation for the Group is determined firstly by dividing the business written into portfolios. Portfolios comprise groups of contracts with similar risks which are managed together. Portfolios are further divided based on expected profitability at inception into three categories: onerous contracts, contracts with no significant risk of becoming onerous, and the remainder. This means that, for determining the level of aggregation, the Group identifies a contract as the smallest ‘unit’, i.e., the lowest common denominator. However, the Group makes an evaluation of whether a series of contracts need to be treated together as one unit based on reasonable and supportable information, or whether a single contract contains components that need to be separated and treated as if they were stand-alone contracts. As such, what is treated as a contract for accounting purposes may differ from what is considered as a contract for other purposes (i.e., legal or management). IFRS 17 also requires that no group for level of aggregation purposes may contain contracts issued more than one year apart. The Group has defined portfolios of insurance and reinsurance contracts issued based on its product lines, namely immediate and defined annuities and term life contracts due to the fact that the products are subject to similar risks and managed together. The expected profitability of these portfolios at inception is determined based on the actuarial valuation models which take into consideration existing and new business. In determining groups of contracts, the Group has elected to include in the same group contracts where its ability to set prices or levels of benefits for policyholders with different characteristics is constrained by regulation. The groups of contracts for which the fair value approach has been adopted on transition include contracts issued more than one year apart. Portfolios of insurance contracts issued are divided into: • • •
A group of contracts that are onerous at initial recognition A group of contracts that at initial recognition have no significant possibility of becoming onerous subsequently A group of the remaining contracts in the portfolio
The reinsurance contracts held portfolios are divided into: • • •
A group of contracts on which there is a net gain on initial recognition A group of contracts that have no significant possibility of a net gain arising subsequent to initial recognition A group of the remaining contracts in the portfolio
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Recognition The Group recognises groups of insurance contracts it issues from the earliest of the following: •
The beginning of the coverage period of the group of contracts
•
The date when the first payment from a policyholder in the group is due or when the first payment is received if there is no due date
•
For a group of onerous contracts, if facts and circumstances indicate that the group is onerous
The Group recognises a group of reinsurance contracts held it has entered into from the earlier of the following: •
The beginning of the coverage period of the group of reinsurance contracts held. However, the Group delays the recognition of a group of reinsurance contracts held that provide proportionate coverage until the date any underlying insurance contract is initially recognised, if that date is later than the beginning of the coverage period of the group of reinsurance contracts held.
And • The date the Group recognises an onerous group of underlying insurance contracts if the Group entered into the related reinsurance contract held in the group of reinsurance contracts held at or before that date. The Group adds new contracts to the group in the reporting period in which that contract meets one of the criteria set out above. Onerous groups of contracts The Group issues some contracts before the coverage period starts and the first premium becomes due. Therefore, the Group has determined whether any contracts issued form a group of onerous contracts before the earlier of the beginning of the coverage period and the date when the first payment from a policyholder in the group is due. The Group looks at facts and circumstances to identify if a group of contracts are onerous at initial recognition and during the coverage period of the group based on: • Pricing information • Results of similar contracts it has recognised • Environmental factors, e.g., a change in market experience or regulations
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Contract Boundary The Group includes in the measurement of a group of insurance contracts all the future cash flows within the boundary of each contract in the group. Cash flows are within the boundary of an insurance contract if they arise from substantive rights and obligations that exist during the reporting period in which the Group can compel the policyholder to pay the premiums, or in which the Group has a substantive obligation to provide the policyholder with insurance contract services. A substantive obligation to provide insurance contract services ends when: •
•
The Group has the practical ability to reassess the risks of the particular policyholder and, as a result, can set a price or level of benefits that fully reflects those risks Or Both of the following criteria are satisfied: The Group has the practical ability to reassess the risks of the portfolio of insurance • contracts that contain the contract and, as a result, can set a price or level of benefits that fully reflects the risk of that portfolio The pricing of the premiums up to the date when the risks are reassessed does not • take into account the risks that relate to periods after the reassessment date
A liability or asset relating to expected premiums or claims outside the boundary of the insurance contract is not recognised. Such amounts relate to future insurance contracts. For life contracts with renewal periods or conversion options, the Group assesses whether premiums and related cash flows that arise from the renewed contract or conversion are within the contract boundary. The Group reassesses contract boundary of each group at the end of each reporting period. Measurement - Premium Allocation Approach (PAA) Component
Adopted approach
PAA eligibility
Coverage period for group life policies and single year losses occurring reinsurance contracts held is one year or less and so qualifies automatically for PAA. For all insurance products with a coverage period of one year or less, acquisition cash flows are expensed as incurred.
Insurance acquisition cash flows
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Measurement - Premium Allocation Approach (continued) Component
Adopted approach
Liability/asset for remaining coverage (LFRC/AFRC)
For general, health and group life insurance business, including related insurance contracts held, no allowance is made for accretion of interest on the LFRC/AFRC as premiums are received/paid within one year of the coverage period.
Liability/asset for Incurred Claims, (LFIC/AFIC)
No adjustment is made for the time value of money where incurred claims are expected to be paid out or recovered from the reinsurer in less than one year.
Insurance finance income and expense
For all insurance business, the change in LFIC/AFIC as a result of changes in discount rates will be captured within profit or loss.
Insurance contracts – initial measurement – Premium Allocation Approach (PAA) The Group applies the PAA to group's general, health, and group life insurance contracts that it issues and some reinsurance contracts that it holds as the coverage period of each contract in the groups are one year or less. •
The coverage period of each contract in the group is one year or less, including insurance contract services arising from all premiums within the contract boundary.
•
For contracts longer than one year, the Group has modelled possible future scenarios and reasonably expects that the measurement of the liability for remaining coverage for the group containing those contracts under the PAA does not differ materially from the measurement that would be produced applying the general model. In assessing materiality, the Group has also considered qualitative factors such as the nature of the risk and types of its lines of business.
For a group of contracts that is not onerous at initial recognition, the Group measures the liability for remaining coverage as: • •
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The premiums, if any, received at initial recognition plus, any other asset or liability previously recognised for cash flows related to the group of contracts that the Group pays or receives before the group of insurance contracts is recognised.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Insurance contracts – initial measurement – Premium Allocation Approach (PAA) (continued) Where facts and circumstances indicate that contracts are onerous at initial recognition, the Group performs additional analysis to determine if a net outflow is expected from the contract. Such onerous contracts are separately grouped from other contracts and the Group recognises a loss in profit or loss for the net outflow, resulting in the carrying amount of the liability for the group being equal to the fulfilment cash flows. A loss component is established by the Group for the liability for remaining coverage for such onerous group depicting the losses recognised. Insurance contracts – initial measurement – General Model The general model measures a group of insurance contracts as the total of: • •
Fulfilment cash flows, and A contractual service margin (CSM) representing the unearned profit the Group will recognise as it provides insurance contract services
Fulfilment cash flows comprise unbiased and probability-weighted estimates of future cash flows, discounted to present value to reflect the time value of money and financial risks, plus a risk adjustment for non-financial risk. The Group’s objective in estimating future cash flows is to determine the expected value, or the probability weighted mean, of the full range of possible outcomes, considering all reasonable and supportable information available at the reporting date without undue cost or effort. The Group estimates future cash flows considering a range of scenarios which have commercial substance and give a good representation of possible outcomes. The cash flows from each scenario are probability-weighted and discounted using current assumptions. When estimating future cash flows, the Group includes all cash flows that are within the contract boundary including: • •
• •
Premiums and related cash flows Claims and benefits, including reported claims not yet paid, incurred claims not yet reported and expected future claims Payments to policyholders resulting from embedded surrender value options • An allocation of insurance acquisition cash flows attributable to the portfolio to • which the contract belongs Claims handling costs Policy administration and maintenance costs, including recurring commissions that are expected to be paid to intermediaries
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Insurance contracts – initial measurement – General Model (continued) • •
An allocation of fixed and variable overheads directly attributable to fulfilling insurance contracts Transaction-based taxes
The Group incorporates, in an unbiased way, all reasonable and supportable information available without undue cost or effort about the amount, timing and uncertainty of those future cash flows. The Group estimates the probabilities and amounts of future payments under existing contracts based on information obtained, including: •
Information about claims already reported by policyholders
• •
Other information about the known or estimated characteristics of the insurance contracts Historical data about the Group’s own experience, supplemented when necessary with data from other sources. Historical data is adjusted to reflect current conditions
•
Current pricing information, when available
The measurement of fulfilment cash flows includes insurance acquisition cash flows which are allocated as a portion of premium to profit or loss (through insurance revenue) over the period of the contract in a systematic and rational way on the basis of the passage of time. The Group does not elect to accrete interest on insurance acquisition cash flows to be allocated to profit or loss. Reinsurance contracts - initial measurement The measurement of reinsurance contracts held follows the same principles as those for insurance contracts issued, with the exception of the following:
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•
Measurement of the cash flows include an allowance on a probability-weighted basis for the effect of any non-performance by the reinsurers, including the effects of collateral and losses from disputes
•
The Group determines the risk adjustment for non-financial risk so that it represents the amount of risk being transferred to the reinsurer
•
The Group recognises both day 1 gains and day 1 losses at initial recognition in the statement of financial position as a CSM and releases this to profit or loss as the reinsurer renders services, except for any portion of a day 1 loss that relates to events before initial recognition
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Reinsurance contracts - initial measurement (continued) Where the Group recognises a loss on initial recognition of an onerous group of underlying insurance contracts or when further onerous underlying insurance contracts are added to a group, it establishes a loss recovery component of the asset for remaining coverage for a group of reinsurance contracts held depicting the recovery of losses. The Group calculates the loss-recovery component by multiplying the loss recognised on the underlying insurance contracts and the percentage of claims on the underlying insurance contracts the Group expects to recover from the group of reinsurance contracts held. Where only some contracts in the onerous underlying group are covered by the group of reinsurance contracts held, the Group uses a systematic and rational method to determine the portion of losses recognised on the underlying group of insurance contracts to insurance contracts covered by the group of reinsurance contracts held. The loss-recovery component adjusts the carrying amount of the asset for remaining coverage. Where the Group enters into reinsurance contracts held which provide coverage relating to events that occurred before the purchase of the reinsurance, such cost of reinsurance is recognised in profit or loss on initial recognition. Insurance contracts – subsequent measurement – general model The CSM at the end of the reporting period represents the profit in the group of insurance contracts that has not yet been recognised in profit or loss, because it relates to future service to be provided. For a group of insurance contracts the carrying amount of the CSM of the group at the end of the reporting period equals the carrying amount at the beginning of the reporting period adjusted, as follows: • • •
The effect of any new contracts added to the group Interest accreted on the carrying amount of the CSM during the reporting period, measured at the discount rates at initial recognition The changes in fulfilment cash flows relating to future service, except to the extent that: Such increases in the fulfilment cash flows exceed the carrying amount of the CSM, • giving rise to a loss Or Such decreases in the fulfilment cash flows are allocated to the loss component of • the liability for remaining coverage
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Insurance contracts – subsequent measurement – general model (continued) • •
The effect of any currency exchange differences on the CSM The amount recognised as insurance revenue because of the transfer of insurance contract services in the period, determined by the allocation of the CSM remaining at the end of the reporting period (before any allocation) over the current and remaining coverage period.
The locked-in discount rate is the weighted average of the rates applicable at the date of initial recognition of contracts that joined a group over a 12-month period. The discount rate used for accretion of interest on the CSM is determined using the top-down approach inception. The changes in fulfilment cash flows relating to future service that adjust the CSM comprise of: • Experience adjustments that arise from the difference between the premium receipts (and any related cash flows such as insurance acquisition cash flows and insurance premium taxes) and the estimate, at the beginning of the period, of the amounts expected. Differences related to premiums received (or due) related to current or past services are recognised immediately in profit or loss while differences related to premiums received (or due) for future services are adjusted against the CSM • Changes in estimates of the present value of future cash flows in the liability for remaining coverage, except those relating to the time value of money and changes in financial risk (recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income rather than adjusting the CSM)
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•
Differences between any investment component expected to become payable in the period and the actual investment component that becomes payable in the period. Those differences are determined by comparing (i) the actual investment component that becomes payable in the period with (ii) the payment in the period that was expected at the start of the period plus any insurance finance income or expenses related to that expected payment before it becomes payable. The same applies to a policyholder loan that becomes repayable.
•
Changes in the risk adjustment for non-financial risk that relate to future service.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Insurance contracts – subsequent measurement – general model (continued) Except for changes in the risk adjustment, adjustments to the CSM noted above are measured at discount rates that reflect the characteristics of the cash flows of the group of insurance contracts at initial recognition. Where, during the coverage period, a group of insurance contracts becomes onerous, the Group recognises a loss in profit or loss for the net outflow, resulting in the carrying amount of the liability for the group being equal to the fulfilment cash flows. A loss component is established by the Group for the liability for remaining coverage for such onerous group depicting the losses recognised. For additional disclosures on the loss component, refer to Note 20. The Group measures the carrying amount of a group of insurance contracts at the end of each reporting period as the sum of: (i) the liability for remaining coverage comprising fulfilment cash flows related to future service allocated to the group at that date and the CSM of the group at that date; and (ii) the liability for incurred claims for the Group comprising the fulfilment cash flows related to past service allocated to the group at that date. Insurance contracts – subsequent measurement – PAA The Group measures the carrying amount of the liability for remaining coverage at the end of each reporting period as the liability for remaining coverage at the beginning of the period: • •
Plus premiums received in the period Minus the amount recognised as insurance revenue for the services provided in the period
The Group estimates the liability for incurred claims as the fulfilment cash flows related to incurred claims. The fulfilment cash flows incorporate, in an unbiased way, all reasonable and supportable information available without undue cost or effort about the amount, timing and uncertainty of those future cash flows, they reflect current estimates from the perspective of the Group, and include an explicit adjustment for non-financial risk (the risk adjustment). The Group does not adjust the future cash flows for the time value of money and the effect of financial risk for the measurement of liability for incurred claims that are expected to be paid within one year of being incurred. Where, during the coverage period, facts and circumstances indicate that a group of insurance contracts is onerous, the Group recognises a loss in profit or loss for the net outflow, resulting in the carrying amount of the liability for the group being equal to the fulfilment cash flows. A loss component is established by the Group for the liability for remaining coverage for such onerous group depicting the losses recognised.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Reinsurance contracts held – subsequent measurement The measurement of reinsurance contracts held follows the same principles as those for insurance contracts issued, with the exception of the following: •
Changes in the fulfilment cash flows are recognised in profit or loss if the related changes arising from the underlying ceded contracts have been recognised in profit or loss. Alternatively, changes in the fulfilment cash flows adjust the CSM.
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Changes in the fulfilment cash flows that result from changes in the risk of nonperformance by the issuer of a reinsurance contract held do not adjust the contractual service margin as they do not relate to future service.
Any change in the fulfilment cash flows of a retroactive reinsurance contract held due to the changes of the liability for incurred claims of the underlying contracts is taken to profit and loss and not the contractual service margin of the reinsurance contract held. Where a loss component has been set up subsequent to initial recognition of a group of underlying insurance contracts, the portion of income that has been recognised from related reinsurance contracts held is disclosed as a loss-recovery component. Where the Group has established a loss-recovery component, the Group adjusts the lossrecovery component to reflect changes in the loss component of an onerous group of underlying insurance contracts. A loss-recovery component reverses consistent with reversal of the loss component of underlying groups of contracts issued, even when a reversal of the loss-recovery component is not a change in the fulfilment cash flows of the group of reinsurance contracts held. Reversals of the loss-recovery component that are not changes in the fulfilment cashflows of the group of reinsurance contracts held adjust the CSM. Where the Group has established a loss-recovery component, the Group subsequently reduces the loss recovery component to zero in line with reductions in the onerous group of underlying insurance contracts in order to reflect that the loss-recovery component shall not exceed the portion of the carrying amount of the loss component of the onerous group of underlying insurance contracts that the entity expects to recover from the group of reinsurance contracts held.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Insurance acquisition cash flows Insurance acquisition cash flows arise from the costs of selling, underwriting and starting a group of insurance contracts (issued or expected to be issued) that are directly attributable to the portfolio of insurance contracts to which the group belongs. Where insurance acquisition cash flows have been paid or incurred before the related group of insurance contracts is recognised in the statement of financial position, a separate asset for insurance acquisition cash flows is recognised for each related group. The asset for insurance acquisition cash flow is derecognised from the consolidated statement of financial position when the insurance acquisition cash flows are included in the initial measurement of the CSM of the related group of insurance contracts. The Group expects to derecognise all assets for insurance acquisition cash flows within one year. For insurance acquisition cash flows relating to contracts with a coverage period exceeding one year, the Group uses a systematic and rational method to allocate: (a) Insurance acquisition cash flows that are directly attributable to a group of insurance contracts: to that group; and (i) (ii) to groups that include insurance contracts that are expected to arise from the renewals of the insurance contracts in that group. (b) Insurance acquisition cash flows directly attributable to a portfolio of insurance contracts that are not directly attributable to a group of contracts, to groups in the portfolio. For insurance acquisition cash flows relating to contracts with a coverage period exceeding one year, where insurance acquisition cash flows have been paid or incurred before the related group of insurance contracts is recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position, a separate asset for insurance acquisition cash flows is recognised for each related group. The asset for insurance acquisition cash flow is derecognised from the consolidated statement of financial position when the insurance acquisition cash flows are included in the initial measurement of the CSM/LRC of the related group of insurance contracts. The time bands when the Group expects to derecognise the above asset for insurance acquisition cash flows will be disclosed. At the end of each reporting period, the Group revises amounts of insurance acquisition cash flows allocated to groups of insurance contracts not yet recognised, to reflect changes in assumptions related to the method of allocation used.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Insurance acquisition cash flows (continued) After any re-allocation, the Group assesses the recoverability of the asset for insurance acquisition cash flows, if facts and circumstances indicate the asset may be impaired. When assessing the recoverability, the Group applies: • •
An impairment test at the level of an existing or future group of insurance contracts; and An additional impairment test specifically covering the insurance acquisition cash flows allocated to expected future contract renewals.
Derecognition and modification The Group derecognises insurance contracts when: • The rights and obligations relating to the contract are extinguished (i.e., discharged, cancelled or expired) or • The contract is modified such that the modification results in a change in the measurement model or the applicable standard for measuring a component of the contract, substantially changes the contract boundary, or requires the modified contract to be included in a different group. In such cases, the Group derecognises the initial contract and recognises the modified contract as a new contract When a modification is not treated as a derecognition, the Group recognises amounts paid or received for the modification with the contract as an adjustment to the relevant liability for remaining coverage. Presentation The Group has presented separately, in the consolidated statement of financial position, the carrying amount of portfolios of insurance contracts issued that are assets, portfolios of insurance contracts issued that are liabilities, portfolios of reinsurance contracts held that are assets and portfolios of reinsurance contracts held that are liabilities. Any assets for insurance acquisition cash flows recognised before the corresponding insurance contracts are included in the carrying amount of the related groups of insurance contracts are allocated to the carrying amount of the portfolios of insurance contracts that they relate to. The Group presents in Note 24 insurance service result, comprising insurance revenue and insurance service expense, and insurance finance income or expenses.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Presentation (continued) The Group does not disaggregate the change in risk adjustment for non-financial risk between a financial and non-financial portion and includes the entire change as part of the insurance service result. The Group separately presents income or expenses from reinsurance contracts held from the expenses or income from insurance contracts issued. Insurance revenue The Group’s insurance revenue depicts the provision of services arising from a group of insurance contracts at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in exchange for those services. Insurance revenue from a group of insurance contracts is therefore the relevant portion for the period of the total consideration for the contracts, (i.e., the amount of premiums paid to the Group adjusted for financing effect (the time value of money) and excluding any investment components). The total consideration for a group of contracts covers amounts related to the provision of services and is comprised of: •
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Insurance service expenses, excluding any amounts relating to the risk adjustment for nonfinancial risk and any amounts allocated to the loss component of the liability for remaining coverage The risk adjustment for non-financial risk, excluding any amounts allocated to the loss component of the liability for remaining coverage The CSM release Amounts related to insurance acquisition cash flows
For contracts measured under the PAA, insurance revenue for the period is the amount of expected premium receipts (excluding any investment component) allocated to the period. The Group allocates the expected premium receipts to each period of insurance contract services on the basis of the passage of time. But if the expected pattern of release of risk during the coverage period differs significantly from the passage of time, then the allocation is made on the basis of the expected timing of incurred insurance service expenses. The Group changes the basis of allocation between the two methods above as necessary, if facts and circumstances change. The change is accounted for prospectively as a change in accounting estimate. For the periods presented, all revenue has been recognised on the basis of the passage of time.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Loss components The Group has grouped contracts that are onerous at initial recognition separately from contracts in the same portfolio that are not onerous at initial recognition. Groups that were not onerous at initial recognition can also subsequently become onerous if assumptions and experience changes. The Group has established a loss component of the liability for remaining coverage for any onerous group depicting the future losses recognised. A loss component represents a notional record of the losses attributable to each group of onerous insurance contracts (or contracts profitable at inception that have become onerous). The loss component is released based on a systematic allocation of the subsequent changes relating to future service in the fulfilment cash flows to: (i) the loss component; and (ii) the liability for remaining coverage excluding the loss component. The loss component is also updated for subsequent changes relating to future service in estimates of the fulfilment cash flows and the risk adjustment for non-financial risk. The systematic allocation of subsequent changes to the loss component results in the total amounts allocated to the loss component being equal to zero by the end of the coverage period of a group of contracts (since the loss component will have been materialised in the form of incurred claims). The Group uses the proportion on initial recognition to determine the systematic allocation of subsequent changes in future cash flows between the loss component and the liability for remaining coverage excluding the loss component. For contracts measured under the PAA, the Group assumes that no contracts are onerous at initial recognition unless facts and circumstances indicate otherwise. Where this is not the case, and if at any time during the coverage period, the facts and circumstances indicate that a group of insurance contracts is onerous, the Group establishes a loss component as the excess of the fulfilment cash flows that relate to the remaining coverage of the group over the carrying amount of the liability for remaining coverage of the group. Accordingly, by the end of the coverage period of the group of contracts the loss component will be zero. Loss-recovery components When the Group recognises a loss on initial recognition of an onerous group of underlying insurance contracts or when further onerous underlying insurance contracts are added to a group, the Group establishes a loss-recovery component of the asset for remaining coverage for a group of reinsurance contracts held depicting the recovery of losses. Where a loss component has been set up subsequent to initial recognition of a group of underlying insurance contracts, the portion of income that has been recognised from related reinsurance contracts held is disclosed as a loss-recovery component.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xviii. Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Loss-recovery components (continued) Where a loss-recovery component has been set up at initial recognition or subsequently, the Group adjusts the loss-recovery component to reflect changes in the loss component of an onerous group of underlying insurance contracts. The carrying amount of the loss-recovery component must not exceed the portion of the carrying amount of the loss component of the onerous group of underlying insurance contracts that the Group expects to recover from the group of reinsurance contracts held. On this basis, the loss-recovery component recognised at initial recognition is reduced to zero in line with reductions in the onerous group of underlying insurance contracts and is nil when loss component of the onerous group of underlying insurance contracts is nil. Insurance finance income and expense Insurance finance income or expenses comprise the change in the carrying amount of the group of insurance contracts arising from: •
The effect of the time value of money and changes in the time value of money
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The effect of financial risk and changes in financial risk
The Group does not disaggregate insurance finance income or expenses on insurance contracts issued and reinsurance contracts held between profit or loss and OCI. Net income or expense from reinsurance contracts held The Group treats reinsurance cash flows that are contingent on claims on the underlying contracts as part of the claims that are expected to be reimbursed under the reinsurance contract held, and excludes investment components and commissions from an allocation of reinsurance premiums. Amounts relating to the recovery of losses relating to reinsurance of onerous direct contracts are included as amounts recoverable from the reinsurer.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xix.
Leases The Group assesses at contract inception whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. That is, if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Group as a lessee The Group applies a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases, except for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets. The Group recognises lease liabilities to make lease payments and right-of-use assets representing the right to use the underlying assets. i) Right-of-use assets The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of the initial lease liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made on or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows: -
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xix.
Leases (continued) Group as a lessee (continued) i) Right-of-use assets (continued) If ownership of the leased asset transfers to the Group at the end of the lease term or the cost reflects the exercise of a purchase option, depreciation is calculated using the estimated useful life of the asset. The right-of-use assets are also subject to impairment. Refer to the accounting policies in Note 2 (vii). ii) Lease liabilities At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed payments (including in substance fixed payments) less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Group and payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the Group exercising the option to terminate. Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognised as expenses (unless they are incurred to produce inventories) in the period in which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs. In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the lease payments (e.g., changes to future payments resulting from a change in an index or rate used to determine such lease payments) or a change in the assessment of an option to purchase the underlying asset.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xix.
Leases (continued) Group as a lessee (continued) iii) Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets The Group applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of $20,152 (2024: $16,963) (i.e., those leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase option). It also applies the lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases of $1,424 (2024: $1,593) that are considered of low value. Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Group as a lessor Leases in which the Group does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset are classified as operating leases. Rental income arising is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease terms and is included in revenue in the statement of profit or loss due to its operating nature. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised over the lease term on the same basis as rental income. Contingent rents are recognised as revenue in the period in which they are earned.
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Inventories Inventories and work in progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is arrived at on the first-in first-out or at the average method, including, in the case of manufacturing subsidiaries, a proportion of manufacturing overheads based on the normal operating capacity. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xxi.
Income taxes Current income tax Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date in the countries where the Group operates and generates taxable income. Deferred income tax Deferred income tax is provided using the liability method on all temporary differences at the reporting date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rate that is expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled based on the enacted tax rate at the reporting date. The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax to be recovered. Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss. Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
xxii. Employee benefits The Group operates multiple pension plans with defined contribution, defined benefit or hybrid schemes for all eligible full time employees of the Group. The pension plans are governed by the relevant trustee rules and are generally funded by payments from employees and by the relevant Group companies, taking account of the rules of the pension plans and recommendations of independent qualified actuaries.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xxii. Employee benefits (continued) Defined contribution plans A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. The Group has no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods. The Group has no further payment obligations once the contributions have been paid. The contributions are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due. Defined benefit plans A defined benefit plan is a pension plan that is not a defined contribution plan. The pension accounting costs for the plans are assessed using the projected unit credit method. Remeasurements, comprising of actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling, excluding net interest and the return on plan assets (excluding net interest), are recognised immediately in the consolidated statement of financial position with a corresponding debit or credit to retained earnings through other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. Re-measurements are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods. The maximum economic benefits available, as limited by the asset ceiling will crystallise in the form of reductions in future contributions. Past service costs are recognised in profit or loss on the earlier of: • •
The date of the plan amendment or curtailment, and The date that the Group recognises restructuring-related costs.
Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. The Group recognises the following changes in the net defined benefit obligation within administrative and distribution costs (Note 24): • •
Service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailments and non-routine settlements; and Net interest expense or income.
Other post-employment benefit plans The Group also provides other post-employment benefits to their retirees. These benefits are unfunded. The entitlement to these benefits is based on the employee remaining in service up to retirement age and the completion of a minimum service period. The expected costs of these benefits are accrued over the period of employment, using an accounting methodology similar to that for the defined benefit plans.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xxiii. Share based payment transactions The Group operates an equity settled share based compensation plan whereby senior executives of the Group render services as consideration for stock options of the parent company. The cost of equity settled transactions is measured by reference to the fair value of the options at the date on which they were granted. The fair value is determined by an independent external valuer using the binomial model. The cost of equity settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period in which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant executive becomes fully entitled to the award (the vesting date). The cumulative expense recognised at each reporting date reflects the extent of which the vesting period has expired and the Group’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The expense or credit recognised in the consolidated statement of income for the period represents the movement in cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and end of that period. No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for awards where vesting is conditional upon a market condition, which are treated as vesting irrespective of whether or not the market condition is satisfied, provided that all other performance and/or service conditions are satisfied. The dilutive effect of outstanding options is reflected as an additional share dilution in the computation of earnings per share (Note 28). xxiv. Employee share ownership plan (“ESOP”) As stated in Note 17, the Group operates an ESOP, whereby employees of the Group have the option to receive a percentage of their profit share bonuses in the form of ordinary shares of the parent company. The Group recognises an expense within staff costs when bonuses are awarded. Shares acquired by the ESOP are funded by parent company contributions and the cost of the unallocated ESOP shares is presented as a separate component within equity (treasury shares).
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xxv.
Equity movements Stated capital Ordinary stated capital is classified within equity and is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the Group. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown as a reduction in equity, net of tax. As equity is repurchased, the amount of consideration paid is recognised as a charge to equity and reported in the consolidated statement of financial position as treasury shares. Dividends Dividends on ordinary shares are recognised as a liability and deducted from equity when they are approved by the Board of Directors of the parent company. Dividends for the year that are approved after the reporting date are dealt with as an event after the end of reporting date. Treasury shares Own equity instruments which are re-acquired (“treasury shares”) are recognised at cost and deducted from equity. No gain or loss is recognised in the consolidated statement of income on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the Group’s own equity instruments.
xxvi. Trade and other payables Liabilities for trade and other amounts payable, which are normally settled on 30-90 day terms, are carried at cost, which is the fair value of the consideration to be paid in the future for goods and services received, whether or not billed to the Group.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xxvii. Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, where it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. When the Group expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example, under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset, but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to a provision is presented in the consolidated statement of income, net of reimbursements. When the Group can reliably measure the outflow of economic benefits in relation to a specific matter and considers such outflows to be probable, the Group records a provision against the matter. Given the subjectivity and uncertainty of determining the probability of losses, the Group takes into account a number of factors including legal advice, the stage of the matter and historical evidence from similar incidents. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. xxviii. Revenue from contracts with customers Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised when control of the goods or services is transferred to the customer at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Group has generally concluded that it is the principal in its revenue arrangements, except for the agency services below, because it typically controls the goods or services before transferring them to the customer. The disclosures of significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions relating to revenue from contracts with customers are provided in Note 3.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xxviii. Revenue from contracts with customers (continued) Sale of products to third parties Revenue from the sale of products to third parties is recognised at the point in time when control of the asset is transferred to the customer, generally on delivery of the product to the designated customer location. The Group considers whether there are other promises in the contract that are separate performance obligations to which a portion of the transaction price needs to be allocated (e.g. providing servicing, warranties, loyalty points). In determining the transaction price for sales, the Group considers the effects of variable consideration, the existence of significant financing components, non-cash consideration, and consideration payable to the customer (if any). •
Variable consideration If the consideration in a contract includes a variable amount, the Group estimates the amount of consideration to which it will be entitled in exchange for transferring the goods to the customer. The variable consideration is estimated at contract inception and constrained until it is highly probable that a significant revenue reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognised will not occur when the associated uncertainty with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. Some contracts provide customers with a right of return and volume rebates. The rights of return and volume rebates give rise to variable consideration. Rights of return Certain contracts provide a customer with a right to return the goods within a specified period. The Group uses the expected value method to estimate the goods that will not be returned because this method best predicts the amount of variable consideration to which the Group will be entitled. The requirements in IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers on constraining estimates of variable consideration are also applied in order to determine the amount of variable consideration that can be included in the transaction price. For goods that are expected to be returned, instead of revenue, the Group recognises a refund liability. A right of return asset (and corresponding adjustment to cost of sales) is also recognised for the right to recover products from a customer.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xxviii. Revenue from contracts with customers (continued) Sale of products to third parties (continued) •
Variable consideration (continued) Volume rebates The Group provides retrospective volume rebates to certain customers once the quantity of products purchased during the period exceeds a threshold specified in the contract. Rebates are offset against amounts payable by the customer. To estimate the variable consideration for the expected future rebates, the Group applies the most likely amount method for contracts with a single-volume threshold and the expected value method for contracts with more than one volume threshold. The selected method that best predicts the amount of variable consideration is primarily driven by the number of volume thresholds contained in the contract. The Group then applies the requirements on constraining estimates of variable consideration and recognises a refund liability for the expected future rebates.
Warranty obligations Some companies in the Group provide warranties for general repairs of defects that existed at the time of sale. These assurance-type warranties are accounted for under IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets. The Group may also provide a warranty beyond fixing defects that existed at the time of sale. This service-type warranty is sold bundled together with the sale of the related items. Contracts for bundled sales of goods or services and a service-type warranty comprise two or more performance obligations because the promises to transfer the other goods or services and to provide the service-type warranty are capable of being distinct. Using the relative stand-alone selling price method, a portion of the transaction price is allocated to the service-type warranty and recognised as a contract liability. Revenue is recognised over the period in which the service-type warranty is provided based on the time elapsed.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xxviii. Revenue from contracts with customers (continued) Loyalty points programme Companies in the Group operates a loyalty points programme. Under IFRS 15, the loyalty points give rise to a separate performance obligation because they provide a material right to the customer and a portion of the transaction price was allocated to the loyalty points awarded to customers. Rendering of services The Group provides services that are either sold separately or bundled with the sale of goods and/or other services. Bundled sales may comprise two or more performance obligations where the items being sold are capable of being distinct and separately identifiable. Accordingly, the Group allocates the transaction price based on the relative stand-alone selling prices. The Group recognises revenue from certain services over time, using an input method to measure progress towards complete satisfaction of the service where the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Group. Group as principal and agent When another party is involved in providing goods or services to its customer, the Group determines whether it is a principal or an agent in these transactions by evaluating the nature of its promise to the customer. The Group is a principal and records revenue on a gross basis if it controls the promised goods or services before transferring them to the customer. However, if the Group’s role is only to arrange for another entity to provide the goods or services, then the Group is an agent and will need to record revenue at the net amount that it retains for its agency services. The Group has contracts with customers to acquire, on their behalf, shipping and procurement services provided by shipping companies and other suppliers. The Group is acting as an agent in these arrangements.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xxviii. Revenue from contracts with customers (continued) Contract balances Contract assets A contract asset is the right to consideration in exchange for goods or services transferred to the customer. If the Group performs by transferring goods or services to a customer before the customer pays consideration or before payment is due, a contract asset is recognised for the earned consideration that is conditional. Once the condition is fulfilled and accepted by the customer, the amount recognised as contract assets is reclassified to trade receivables. Trade receivables A receivable represents the Group’s right to an amount of consideration that is unconditional (i.e., only the passage of time is required before payment of the consideration is due). Refer to accounting policies of financial assets in Note 2 (xv) Financial instruments – initial recognition and subsequent measurement. Contract liabilities A contract liability is the obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the Group has received consideration (or an amount of consideration is due) from the customer. If a customer pays consideration before the Group transfers goods or services to the customer, a contract liability is recognised when the payment is made or the payment is due (whichever is earlier). Contract liabilities are recognised as revenue when the Group performs under the contract. Assets and liabilities arising from rights to return Right of return assets Right of return asset represents the Group’s right to recover the goods expected to be returned by customers. The asset is measured at the former carrying amount of the inventory, less any expected costs to recover the goods, including any potential decreases in the value of the returned goods. The Group updates the measurement of the asset recorded for any revisions to its expected level of returns, as well as any additional decreases in the value of the returned products. Refund liabilities A refund liability is the obligation to refund some or all of the consideration received (or receivable) from the customer and is measured at the amount the Group ultimately expects it will have to return to the customer. The Group updates its estimates of refund liabilities (and the corresponding change in the transaction price) at the end of each reporting period. Refer to above accounting policy on variable consideration.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xxix. Recognition of interest income The effective interest rate method Interest income is recorded using the effective interest rate (EIR) method for all financial instruments measured at amortised cost. The EIR is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or, when appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount of the financial asset. The EIR (and therefore, the amortised cost of the asset) is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition, fees and costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The Group recognises interest income using a rate of return that represents the best estimate of a constant rate of return over the expected life of the loan. Hence, it recognises the effect of potentially different interest rates charged at various stages, and other characteristics of the product life cycle (including prepayments, penalty interest and charges). Interest income is accrued until the investment contractually becomes three months in arrears, at which time, the interest is suspended and then accounted for on a cash basis until the investment is brought up to date. Interest and similar income The Group calculates interest income by applying the EIR to the gross carrying amount of financial assets other than credit-impaired assets. When a financial asset becomes credit-impaired and is, therefore, regarded as ‘Stage 3’, the Group calculates interest income by applying the effective interest rate to the net amortised cost of the financial asset. If the financial assets cures (as outlined in Note 33) and is no longer credit-impaired, the Group reverts to calculating interest income on a gross basis.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xxix. Recognition of interest income (continued) Interest and similar income (continued) Income from loans, including origination fees, is recognised on an ongoing basis. Interest is accounted for on the accruals basis except where a loan contractually becomes three months in arrears, at which point, the accrued interest is suspended and subsequently accounted for on a cash basis until the arrears are cleared. Interest income on all trading assets and financial assets mandatorily required to be measured at FVPL is recognised using the contractual interest rate in net trading income and Net gains/(losses) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, respectively. xxx.
Other revenue Fees and commissions Unless included in the EIR calculation, fees are recognised on an accrual basis as the service is provided. Fees and commissions not integral to the effective interest arising from negotiating or participating in the negotiation of a transaction from a third party are recognised on completion of the underlying transaction. Portfolio and other management advisory and service fees are recognised based on the applicable service contract. Rental income Rental income arising on investment properties under operating lease is recognised in the consolidated statement of income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Dividend income Dividend income is recognised when the Group’s right to receive the payment is established.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xxxi. Deposit insurance contribution The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago and the Financial Institutions (Non-Banking) (Amendment) Act 1986 of Trinidad and Tobago together with the Barbados Deposit Insurance Corporation, have established a Deposit Insurance Fund for the protection of depositors of certain subsidiaries within the Group which are Financial Institutions. An annual premium of 0.05% to 0.3% is levied on the average deposit liability outstanding at the end of each quarter of the preceding year. xxxii. Statutory deposits with Central Bank Pursuant to the provisions of the Central Bank Act 1964 and the Financial Institutions Act 2008, a financial services subsidiary within the Group is required to maintain with the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago statutory balances in relation to deposit liabilities and certain funding instruments of the institutions. Additionally, a financial services subsidiary in Barbados is also required to maintain with the Central Bank of Barbados, statutory deposit balances in relation to deposit liabilities. These funds are not available to finance the subsidiary's day-to-day operations. xxxiii. Earnings per share Basic earnings per share (EPS) is calculated by dividing the profit for the year attributable to ordinary shareholder of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year net of treasury shares. Diluted EPS is computed by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (net of treasury shares) for the assumed conversion of potential dilutive ordinary shares into ordinary shares. xxxiv. Segment information For management purposes, the Group is organised into business units which are aggregated into four (4) reportable segments based on their nature of production processes, products and services, method of distribution, nature of regulatory environment and type or class of customer for their products and services, as follows: • • • •
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The construction, manufacturing, packaging and brewing segment; The automotive, trading and distribution segment; The banking and insurance segment; and The media, retail, services and parent company segment.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) xxxv. Comparative information The consolidated financial statements includes the restatement of prior year amounts (2024) relating to finalization of the purchase price allocation of various assets related to the acquisition of BleachTech LLC which were provisionally accounted for in 2024. This is further explained in note 39. There are also other restatements in prior year amounts (2024) in the Consolidated Statement of Income and Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows related to the presentation of comparative information of operations discontinued in 2025. This is further explained in note 27. The above restatements did not result in any changes to the previously reported 2024 net assets, profit for the year or earnings per share for the Group. 3. MATERIAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES, ASSUMPTIONS AND JUDGEMENTS The preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, the accompanying disclosures and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future periods. Judgements In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made the following judgments, which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the consolidated financial statements: Impairment of financial instruments The measurement of impairment losses under IFRS 9 across all categories of financial instruments requires judgement, in particular, the estimation of the amount and timing of future cash flows and collateral values when determining impairment losses and the assessment of a significant increase in credit risk. These estimates are driven by a number of factors, changes in which can result in different levels of allowances. The Group's ECL calculations are outputs of complex models with a number of underlying assumptions regarding the choice of variable inputs and their interdependencies. Elements of the ECL models that are considered accounting judgements and estimates include:
The Group’s internal credit grading model, which assigns PDs to the individual grades; The Group’s criteria for assessing if there has been a significant increase in credit risk and if so, allowances for financial instruments should be measured on a LTECL basis and the qualitative assessment;
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The segmentation of financial instruments when their ECL is assessed on a collective basis; Development of ECL models, including the various formulas and the choice of inputs; Determination of associations between macroeconomic scenarios and economic inputs, such as unemployment levels and collateral values, and the effect on PDs, EADs and LGDs; and Selection of forward-looking macroeconomic scenarios and their probability weightings, to derive the economic inputs into the ECL models.
Property, plant and equipment Management exercises judgement in determining whether costs incurred can accrue sufficient future economic benefits to the Group to enable the value to be treated as a capital expense. Further judgement is used upon annual review of the residual values and useful lives of all capital items to determine any necessary adjustments to carrying value. The accounting policy related to property, plant and equipment is disclosed in Note 2 (xiii). Revenue from contracts with customers The Group applied the following judgements that significantly affect the determination of the amount and timing of revenue from contracts with customers: •
Identifying performance obligations in a bundled sale of equipment and installation services The Group provides installation services that are either sold separately or bundled together with the sale of items to a customer. The installation services are a promise to transfer services in the future and are part of the negotiated exchange between the Group and the customer.
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Judgements (continued) Revenue from contracts with customers (continued) The Group applied the following judgements that significantly affect the determination of the amount and timing of revenue from contracts with customers: (continued) •
Identifying performance obligations in a bundled sale of equipment and installation services (continued) The Group determined that both the equipment items and installation are capable of being distinct. The fact that the Group regularly sells both equipment and installation on a standalone basis indicates that the customer can benefit from both products on their own. The Group also determined that the promises to transfer the items and to provide installation are distinct within the context of the contract. The equipment and installation are not inputs to a combined item in the contract. The Group is not providing a significant integration service because the presence of the equipment and installation together in this contract do not result in any additional or combined functionality and neither the equipment nor the installation significantly modify or customise the other. In addition, the equipment and installation are not highly interdependent or highly interrelated, because the Group would be able to transfer the equipment even if the customer declined installation and would be able to provide installation in relation to products sold by other distributors. Consequently, the Group allocated a portion of the transaction price to the equipment and the installation services based on relative standalone selling prices.
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Determining the timing of satisfaction of installation services The Group concluded that revenue for some installation services is to be recognised over time because the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Group. The fact that another entity would not need to re-perform the installation that the Group has provided to date demonstrates that the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the Group’s performance as it performs.
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Determining the timing of satisfaction of installation services (continued) The Group applies either the input or output method of measuring progress of the installation services depending on how management measures progress towards completion for project management purposes. Where input methods are applied, the Group recognises revenue on the basis of the cost incurred relative to the total expected cost to complete the service. Where output methods are applied, the Group recognises revenue based on the progress towards completing pre-established milestones, given the revenue allocated to those milestones, relative to total revenue.
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Principal versus agent considerations The Group enters into contracts with its customers to perform ship handling and processing duties on behalf of principals. The following factors indicate that the Group is acting in the capacity as an agent in these contracts: •
The Group is not primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the shipping services.
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The Group has no discretion in establishing the price for the shipping services. The Group’s consideration in these contracts is only based on commissions that are a fixed fee or a percentage of the cost of shipping services.
In addition, the Group concluded that it transfers control over its services (i.e., arranging for the shipping services), at a point in time, upon completion of the shipping services, because this is when the customer benefits from the Group’s agency service. •
Determining method to estimate variable consideration and assessing the constraint Certain contracts for the sale of goods include a right of return and volume rebates that give rise to variable consideration. In estimating the variable consideration, the Group is required to use either the expected value method or the most likely amount method based on which method better predicts the amount of consideration to which it will be entitled.
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Judgements (continued) Revenue from contracts with customers (continued) •
Determining method to estimate variable consideration and assessing the constraint (continued) The Group determined that the expected value method is the appropriate method to use in estimating the variable consideration for the sale of products with rights of return, given the large number of customer contracts that have similar characteristics. In estimating the variable consideration for the sale of products with volume rebates, the Group determined that using a combination of the most likely amount method and expected value method is appropriate. The selected method that better predicts the amount of variable consideration was primarily driven by the number of volume thresholds contained in the contract. The most likely amount method is used for those contracts with a single volume threshold, while the expected value method is used for contracts with more than one volume threshold. Before including any amount of variable consideration in the transaction price, the Group considers whether the amount of variable consideration is constrained. The Group determined that the estimates of variable consideration are not constrained based on its historical experience, business forecast and the current economic conditions. In addition, the uncertainty on the variable consideration will be resolved within a short time frame.
Determining whether the loyalty points provide material rights to customers The Group operates a loyalty points programme which allows customers to accumulate points when they purchase certain Group products. The points can be redeemed for a discount, subject to a minimum number of points obtained. The Group assessed whether the loyalty points provide a material right to the customer that needs to be accounted for as a separate performance obligation. The Group determined that the loyalty points provide a material right that the customer would not receive without entering into the contract. The discount the customer would receive by exercising the loyalty points do not reflect the stand-alone selling price that a customer without an existing relationship with the Group would pay for those products. The customers’ right also accumulates as they purchase additional products.
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Determining the lease term of contracts with renewal and termination options – Group as lessee The Group determines the lease term as the non-cancellable term of the lease, together with any periods covered by an option to extend the lease if it is reasonably certain to be exercised, or any periods covered by an option to terminate the lease, if it is reasonably certain not to be exercised. The Group has several lease contracts that include extension and termination options. The Group applies judgement in evaluating whether it is reasonably certain whether or not to exercise the option to renew or terminate the lease. That is, it considers all relevant factors that create an economic incentive for it to exercise either the renewal or termination. After the commencement date, the Group reassesses the lease term if there is a significant event or change in circumstances that is within its control and affects its ability to exercise or not to exercise the option to renew or to terminate (e.g., construction of significant leasehold improvements or significant customisation to the leased asset). The Group included the renewal period as part of the lease term for leases of land and buildings and plant and machinery with shorter non-cancellable period. The Group typically exercises its option to renew for these leases because there will be a significant negative effect on production if a replacement asset is not readily available. The renewal periods for leases of land and buildings and plant and machinery with longer non-cancellable periods are not included as part of the lease term as these are not reasonably certain to be exercised. Furthermore, the periods covered by termination options are included as part of the lease term only when they are reasonably certain not to be exercised.
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Estimating the incremental borrowing rate If the Group cannot readily determine the interest rate implicit in the lease, it uses its incremental borrowing rate (IBR) to measure lease liabilities. The IBR is the rate of interest that the Group would have to pay to borrow over a similar term, and with a similar security, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of a similar value to the right-of-use asset in a similar economic environment. The IBR therefore reflects what the Group ‘would have to pay', which requires estimation when no observable rates are available (such as for subsidiaries that do not enter into financing transactions) or when they need to be adjusted to reflect the terms and conditions of the lease (for example, when leases are not in the subsidiary’s functional currency).
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Estimating the incremental borrowing rate (continued) The Group estimates the IBR using observable inputs (such as market interest rates) when available and is required to make certain entity-specific estimates (such as the subsidiary’s stand-alone credit rating).
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Operating lease commitments – Group as lessor The Group has entered into vehicle, equipment and property leases. The Group has determined, based on an evaluation of the terms and conditions of the arrangements, such as the lease term not constituting a substantial portion of the economic life of the commercial assets, that it retains all the significant risks and rewards of ownership of these assets and accounts for the contracts as operating leases.
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Finance lease commitments – Group as lessor Leases are classified as finance leases when the terms of the lease transfer substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Estimates and assumptions The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are described below. The Group based its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the consolidated financial statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising beyond the control of the Group. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 3. MATERIAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES, ASSUMPTIONS AND JUDGEMENTS (continued) Estimates and assumptions (continued) Climate-related matters The Group considers climate-related matters in estimates and assumptions, where appropriate. This assessment includes a wide range of possible impacts on the Group due to both physical and transition risks. Even through the Group believes its business model and products will still be viable after the transition to a low-carbon economy, climate-related matters increase the uncertainty in estimates and assumptions underpinning several items in the financial statements. Even though climate-related risks might not currently have a significant impact on measurement, the Group is closely monitoring relevant changes and developments, such as new climate-related legislation. The items and considerations that are most directly impacted by climate-related matters are: •
Useful life of property, plant and equipment When reviewing the residual values and expected useful lives of assets, the Group considers climate-related matters, such as climate-related legislation and regulations that may restrict the use of assets or require significant capital expenditures.
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Impairment of non-financial assets The value-in-use may be impacted in several different ways by transition risk in particular, such as climate-related legislation and regulations and changes in demand for the Group's products. Even through the Group has concluded that no single climate-related assumption is a key assumption for the 2024 test of goodwill, the Group considered expectations for increased costs of emissions, increased demand for goods sold by the Group and cost increases due to stricter recycling requirements in the cash-flow forecasts in assessing value-in-use amounts.
Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles The Group determines whether goodwill or other indefinite life intangibles are impaired at least on an annual basis. This requires an estimation of the ‘value in use’ or ‘fair value less costs of disposal’ of the cash-generating units to which the goodwill or other intangibles are allocated. Estimating a value in use amount requires management to make an estimate of the expected future cash flows from the cash-generating units and also to choose a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. Further details are provided in Note 6 and accounting policy Note 2 (ix).
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 3. MATERIAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES, ASSUMPTIONS AND JUDGEMENTS (continued) Estimates and assumptions (continued) Provision for impairment of trade receivables Management exercises judgement in determining the adequacy of provisions for trade accounts receivable balances for which collections are considered doubtful. Judgement is used in the assessment of the extent of the recoverability of long outstanding balances. Actual outcomes may be materially different from the provision established by management. The accounting policies related to impairment of trade receivables is disclosed in Note 2 (viii). Valuation of investments Fair values are based on quoted market prices for the specific instrument, comparisons with other similar financial instruments, or the use of valuation models. Establishing valuations where there are no quoted market prices inherently involves the use of estimates and applying judgment in establishing reserves against indicated valuations for aged positions, deteriorating economic conditions (including country specific risks), concentrations in specific industries, types of instruments or currencies, market liquidity, model risk itself and other factors. Further details are provided in Note 32 and accounting policy Note 2 (xvii). Taxes Uncertainties exist with respect to the interpretation of complex tax regulations and the amount and timing of future taxable income. Given the existence of international business relationships and the long-term nature and complexity of existing contractual agreements, differences arising between the actual results and the assumptions made, or future changes to such assumptions, could necessitate future adjustments to tax income and expense already recorded. The Group establishes provisions, based on reasonable estimates, for possible consequences of audits by the tax authorities of the respective countries in which it operates. The amount of such provisions is based on various factors, such as experience of previous tax audits and differing interpretations of tax regulations by the taxable entity and the responsible tax authority. Such differences of interpretation may arise on a wide variety of issues depending on the conditions prevailing in the respective Group company’s domicile. Deferred tax assets are recognised for all unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses can be utilised. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised, based upon the timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies. Further details are provided in accounting policy Note 2 (xxi). Pension and other post-employment benefits The cost of defined benefit pension plans and other post-employment medical benefits and the present value of the pension obligation are determined using actuarial valuations. The actuarial valuation involves making assumptions about discount rates, expected rates of return on assets, future salary increases, mortality rates and future pension increases. Due to the long term nature of these plans, such estimates are subject to significant uncertainty. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date. Further details are provided in Note 12 and accounting policy Note 2 (xxii).
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3. MATERIAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES, ASSUMPTIONS AND JUDGEMENTS (continued) Estimates and assumptions (continued) Insurance and reinsurance contracts For general, health and group life insurance contracts, the Group applies the PAA to simplify the measurement of insurance contracts. When measuring liabilities for remaining coverage, the PAA is broadly similar to the Group's previous accounting treatment under IFRS 4. However, when measuring liabilities for incurred claims, the Group now discounts cash flows that are expected to occur more than one year after the date on which the claims are incurred and includes an explicit risk adjustment for non-financial risk. Liability for remaining coverage In the general and health insurance product line, the Group is eligible and chooses to recognise insurance acquisition cash flows as an expense immediately as incurred. This is because all insurance contracts issued within that product line have a coverage period of one year or less. The effect of electing to recognise insurance acquisition cash flows as an expense when incurred for a group of insurance contracts is to increase the liability for remaining coverage and reduce the likelihood of any subsequent onerous contract loss. There would be an increased charge to profit or loss on incurring the expense, offset by an increase in profit released over the coverage period. Onerous Groups For groups of contracts that are onerous, the liability for remaining coverage is determined by the fulfilment cash flows. Any loss-recovery component is determined with reference to the loss component recognised on underlying contracts and the recovery expected on such claims from reinsurance contracts held. Liability for incurred claims The ultimate cost of outstanding claims is estimated by using a range of standard actuarial claims projection techniques, such as Mack Chain Ladder.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 3. MATERIAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES, ASSUMPTIONS AND JUDGEMENTS (continued) Estimates and assumptions (continued) Insurance and reinsurance contracts (continued) Liability for incurred claims (continued) The main assumption underlying these techniques is that the Group’s past claim development experience can be used to project future claims development and hence ultimate claims costs. These methods extrapolate the development of paid and incurred losses, average costs per claim (including claims handling costs), and claim numbers based on the observed development of earlier years and expected loss ratios. Historical claims development is mainly analysed by accident years, but can also be further analysed by geographical area, as well as by significant business lines and claim types. Large claims are usually separately addressed, either by being reserved at the face value of loss adjuster estimates or separately projected in order to reflect their future development. In most cases, no explicit assumptions are made regarding future rates of claims inflation or loss ratios. Instead, the assumptions used are those implicit in the historical claims development data on which the projections are based. Additional qualitative judgement is used to assess the extent to which past trends may not apply in future, (e.g., to reflect one-off occurrences, changes in external or market factors such as public attitudes to claiming, economic conditions, levels of claims inflation, judicial decisions and legislation, as well as internal factors such as portfolio mix, policy features and claims handling procedures) in order to arrive at the estimated ultimate cost of claims that present the probability weighted expected value outcome from the range of possible outcomes, taking account of all the uncertainties involved. Some of the insurance contracts permit the Group to sell property acquired in settling a claim. The Group also has the right to pursue third parties for payment of some or all costs. Estimates of salvage recoveries and subrogation reimbursements are considered as an allowance in the measurement of ultimate claims costs. Other key circumstances affecting the reliability of assumptions include variation in interest rates, delays in settlement and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Insurance contract liabilities (Note 20) The following assumptions were used when estimating future cash flows: •
Mortality and morbidity rates (life insurance business) Assumptions are based on standard industry tables, according to the type of contract written. They reflect recent historical experience and are adjusted when appropriate to reflect the Group’s own experiences. An appropriate, but not excessive, allowance is made for expected future improvements. Assumptions are differentiated by policyholder gender, underwriting class and contract type.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 3. MATERIAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES, ASSUMPTIONS AND JUDGEMENTS (continued) Estimates and assumptions (continued) Insurance contract liabilities (Note 20) (continued) • Mortality and morbidity rates (life insurance business) (continued) An increase in expected mortality and morbidity rates will increase the expected claim cost which will reduce future expected profits of the Group. •
Longevity (annuity business) Assumptions are based on standard industry tables, adjusted when appropriate to reflect the Group’s own risk experience. An appropriate, but not excessive, allowance is made for expected future improvements. Assumptions are differentiated by a number of factors including (but not limited to) policyholder gender, underwriting class and contract type. An increase in expected longevity rates will lead to an increase in expected cost of immediate annuity payments which will reduce future expected profits of the Group.
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Expenses Operating expenses assumptions reflect the projected costs of maintaining and servicing in–force policies and associated overhead expenses. The current level of expenses is taken as an appropriate expense base, adjusted for expected expense inflation if appropriate. An increase in the expected level of expenses will reduce future expected profits of the Group. The cash flows within the contract boundary include an allocation of fixed and variable overheads directly attributable to fulfilling insurance contracts. Such overheads are allocated to groups of contracts using methods that are systematic and rational, and are consistently applied to all costs that have similar characteristics.
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Lapse and surrender rates Lapses relate to the termination of policies due to non–payment of premiums. Surrenders relate to the voluntary termination of policies by policyholders. Policy termination assumptions are determined using statistical measures based on the Group’s experience and vary by product type, policy duration and sales trends. An increase in lapse rates early in the life of the policy would tend to reduce profits of the Group, but later increases are broadly neutral in effect. Discount rates Insurance contract liabilities are calculated by discounting expected future cash flows at a risk free rate, plus an illiquidity premium where applicable. Risk free rates are determined by reference to the yields of highly liquid sovereign securities in the currency of the insurance contract liabilities. The illiquidity premium is determined by reference to observable market rates.
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55 yrs 5.5% 5.5%
Life Insurance Contracts 1 year 5 yrs 10 yrs 15 yrs 2025 4.5% 5.1% 5.8% 6.7% 2024 3.8% 4.8% 5.5% 6.3%
55 yrs 5.5% 5.5%
30 yrs 6.2% 6.0%
Risk adjustment for non-financial risk The risk adjustment for non-financial risk is the compensation that the Group requires for bearing the uncertainty about the amount and timing of the cash flows of groups of insurance contracts. The risk adjustment reflects an amount that an insurer would rationally pay to remove the uncertainty that future cash flows will exceed the expected value amount. The Group has estimated the risk adjustment using a confidence level (probability of sufficiency) approach at the percentile see below. That is, the Group has assessed its indifference to uncertainty for all product lines (as an indication of the compensation that it requires for bearing non-financial risk) as being equivalent to the percentile (see below) confidence level less the mean of an estimated probability distribution of the future cash flows. The Group has estimated the probability distribution of the future cash flows, and the additional amount above the expected present value of future cash flows required to meet the target percentiles. Company
Percentile
TATIL COLFIRE TATIL Life
75th 75th 80th
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4.
Land & building leasehold 223,975 18,831 – 3,122 (51,530) 194,398 113,951 9,999 3,523 – (24,360) 103,113 91,285
Land & building freehold 1,358,377 7,844 57,281 32,761 1,390 1,457,653 404,727 33,380 9 4,340 (23,711) 418,745 1,038,908
1,071,859
1,836,860 176,665 14 – (59,779) 1,953,760
2,923,492 75,459 – 91,547 (64,879) 3,025,619
Plant
737,373
717,539 266,150 3,219 – (233,961) 752,947
1,441,689 146,053 – 154,570 (251,992) 1,490,320
Other assets
93
3,137,992
3,073,077 486,194 6,765 4,340 (341,811) 3,228,565
– – – – – – 198,567
6,040,162 608,807 57,281 – (339,693) 6,366,557
Total 92,629 360,620 – (282,000) 27,318 198,567
Capital W.I.P
Other assets include furniture and fittings, motor vehicles, computer equipment and other tangible fixed assets. Borrowing costs capitalized included in property, plant and equipment amounted to $1,854 (2024: Nil) at 31 December 2025.
Net carrying amounts, 31 December 2025
Accumulated depreciation, 1 January 2025 (restated) Depreciation (continuing operations) Depreciation (discontinued operations) Transfers from investment properties (Note 5) Disposals, write downs and other movements Accumulated depreciation, 31 December 2025
Gross carrying amounts, 1 January 2025 (restated) Additions Transfers from investment properties (Note 5) Transfers from work in progress Disposals, write downs and other movements Gross carrying amounts, 31 December 2025
Year ended 31 December 2025
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
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422
4. Land & building leasehold 211,076 11,672 – (4,400) 8,130 (2,503) 223,975 103,765 9,879 1,739 – 931 (2,363) 113,951 110,024
1,213,514 Gross carrying amounts, 1 January 2024 2,679 Additions 72,930 Acquired in business combinations (restated*) (27,929) Transfers to investment properties (Note 5) 108,713 Transfers from work in progress (11,530) Disposals, write downs and other movements Gross carrying amounts, 31 December 2024 (restated) 1,358,377 347,074 28,569 55 26,060 1,692 1,277 404,727 953,650
Accumulated depreciation, 1 January 2024 Depreciation (continuing operations) Depreciation (discontinued operations) Acquired in business combinations Transfers from investment properties (Note 5) Disposals, write downs and other movements Accumulated depreciation, 31 December 2024
Net carrying amounts, 31 December 2024 (restated)
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1,086,632
1,727,406 149,815 13 – – (40,374) 1,836,860
2,560,015 58,395 145,182 – 201,504 (41,604) 2,923,492
Plant
724,150
691,711 245,817 1,478 1,233 – (222,700) 717,539
1,271,635 156,276 114,843 – 161,516 (262,581) 1,441,689
Other assets
94
2,967,085
2,869,956 434,080 3,285 27,293 2,623 (264,160) 3,073,077
– – – – – – – 92,629
5,516,722 539,448 332,955 (32,329) – (316,634) 6,040,162
Total 260,482 310,426 – – (479,863) 1,584 92,629
Capital W.I.P
* The amount of property and plant is restated and does not correspond to the figures in 2024 financial statements since adjustments to the final valuation of acquisition of BleachTech were made as detailed in Note 39. In 2025, the valuation was completed and the acquisition date fair value of the Property was $13,803 and Property and equipment was $178,501, a decrease of $28,233 for Real property and an increase of $19,598 for Property and equipment versus the provisional value. The change in depreciation charge on the buildings from the acquisition date to 31 December 2024 was not material.
Other assets include furniture and fittings, motor vehicles, computer equipment and other tangible fixed assets.
Year ended 31 December 2024
Land & building freehold
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
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5. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
2025
2024
Balance 1 January Transfers (to)/from property, plant and equipment (net) (Note 4) Additions Foreign exchange differences and other movements Depreciation for the year
269,331
237,223
(52,941) 4 177 (2,705)
34,952 – 190 (3,034)
Balance 31 December
213,866
269,331
Investment properties at cost Accumulated depreciation
240,193 (26,327)
297,281 (27,950)
Net carrying amount
213,866
269,331
The Group has no restrictions on the realisability of its investment properties and no contractual obligations at year end to purchase, construct or develop investment properties or for repairs, maintenance and enhancements. The property rental income earned by the Group from third parties during the year from its investment properties, amounted to $33,115 (2024: $30,106). Direct operating expenses arising on the investment properties amounted to $22,700 (2024: $21,191). The fair value of Investment Property is estimated to be in excess of the carrying value as at year end.
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Gross carrying amounts, 1 January 2025
Goodwill 1,423,150
Brands, licenses, contracts and other 1,215,959
Computer software 467,343
Total 3,106,452
Computer software purchased Foreign exchange differences Disposals and other movements Gross carrying amounts, 31 December 2025
– 3,447 (31,526) 1,395,071
– 3,550 – 1,219,509
16,775 104 (42,039) 442,183
16,775 7,101 (73,565) 3,056,763
(61,514) – – – 45,111
(37,302) (48,448) – (81) 199
(187,821) (25,492) (2,590) – 7,540
(286,637) (73,940) (2,590) (81) 52,850
(16,403) 1,378,668
(85,632) 1,133,877
(208,363) 233,820
(310,398) 2,746,365
491,416
269,466
439,713
1,200,595
931,374
–
–
931,374
– – 360 –
946,054 – 439 –
– 47,949 172 (20,491)
946,054 47,949 971 (20,491)
1,423,150
1,215,959
467,343
3,106,452
(48,078) – – (13,365)
(23,776) (13,518) – –
(174,389) (21,421) (643) –
(246,243) (34,939) (643) (13,365)
(71)
(8)
8,632
8,553
(61,514)
(37,302)
(187,821)
(286,637)
1,361,636
1,178,657
279,522
2,819,815
Accumulated impairment and amortisation, 1 January 2025 Amortisation (continuing operations) Amortisation (discontinued operations) Impairment Disposals and other movements Accumulated impairment and amortisation, 31 December 2025 Net carrying amounts, 31 December 2025 Gross carrying amounts, 1 January 2024 Goodwill on acquisition (restated) (Note 39) Other intangibles acquired on acquisition (restated) (Note 39) Computer software purchased Foreign exchange differences Disposals and other movements Gross carrying amounts, 31 December 2024 (restated) Accumulated impairment and amortisation, 1 January 2024 Amortisation (continuing operations) Amortisation (discontinued operations) Impairment (discontinued operations) Disposals and other movements Accumulated impairment and amortisation, 31 December 2024 Net carrying amounts, 31 December 2024 (restated)*
* The amount of Goodwill and Intangible assets is restated and does not correspond to the figures in 2024 financial statements since adjustments to the final valuation of acquisition of BleachTech were made as detailed in Note 39.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (continued) Goodwill In accordance with IFRS 3, ‘Business Combinations’, goodwill acquired through business combinations has been allocated to the Group’s cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash-generating units to which goodwill relates. During the 2024 the Group recognized an impairment charge amounting to $13.3 million in relation to the goodwill assigned to Standard Distributors Limited which was fully impaired. The following table highlights the goodwill and impairment testing information (where applicable) for each cash-generating unit, as well as the assumptions to which the impairment testing were most sensitive:
Subsidiary Grenada Breweries Limited Bryden Stokes Limited Sissons Paints Limited Alstons Marketing Company Limited Indian River Beverage Corporation Easi Industrial Supplies Limited ANSA Coatings International Limited Trinidad Aggregate Products Limited (TAP) Trident Insurance Company Limited ANSA Bank Limited Colonial Fire & General Insurance Limited BleachTech LLC
Cash generating unit Manufacturing, packaging & brewing Automotive, trading & distribution Manufacturing, packaging & brewing Automotive, trading & distribution Manufacturing, packaging & brewing Manufacturing, packaging & brewing Manufacturing, packaging & brewing
Carrying amount of goodwill
Pre-tax Growth rate Discount (extrapolation rate period)
Year of acquisition
1,134
13.30%
1.00%
2002
21,055
13.60%
2.00%
2004
6,167
19.30%
1.80%
2008
11,795
11.30%
1.80%
2013
39,847
11.60%
2.10%
2016
60,233
16.10%
1.80%
2016
24,601
19.30%
1.80%
2017
57,885
12.10%
1.80%
2019
Banking
15,515 43,855
12.40% 9.50%
2.00% 2.17%
2019 2021
Insurance
162,029
12.60%
1.80%
2023
Manufacturing, packaging & brewing
934,552
10.00%
2.10%
2024
Manufacturing Media, retail, services & parent company
1,378,668
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Growth rate Discount (extrapolation rate period)
Brands and licenses
Cash generating unit
Berger brand
Manufacturing, packaging & brewing
46,251
19.30%
1.80%
Indian River Beverage Corporation brands
Manufacturing, packaging & brewing
24,092
11.60%
2.10%
Mackeson brand
Manufacturing, packaging & brewing
36,884
13.40%
1.80%
Broadcast licenses
Media, retail, services & parent company
11,223
13.50%
1.80%
Sissons brand
Manufacturing, packaging & brewing
13,984
19.30%
1.80%
Banking License
Banking
62,455
9.50%
2.17%
Intangible assets subject to impairment testing
194,889 98
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194,889 Useful Life (years)
Intangible assets with a definite useful life
Customer contracts Banking Contract manufacturing Manufacturing, packaging & agreements brewing
5,753
20
4,339
7
Policy renewal rights Distribution relationship
16,990
10
11,817
15
58,044
15
82,847
20
Insurance
Insurance Manufacturing, packaging & brewing Trade names Technology and know- Manufacturing, packaging & brewing how Manufacturing, packaging & Restrictive covenants brewing Customer contracts and Manufacturing, packaging & relationships brewing
7,834
5
751,364
25
Total Brands, licenses, contracts and other intangibles
1,133,877
Computer software Intangible assets also include the internal development cost arising from various Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Projects which were recognised at fair value at the capitalisation date. Subsequent to initial recognition, computer software was carried at cost, less amortisation and impairment losses where necessary, and is expected to have a finite life not exceeding fifteen (15) years.
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 7. LEASES Group as a lessee The Group has lease contracts for various items of land, building, plant and machinery, motor vehicles and other assets used in its operations. Leases of land and building generally have lease terms between 2 and 36 years, while plant and machinery generally have lease terms between 3 and 5 years and motor vehicles and other equipment generally have lease terms between 2 and 5 years. There are several lease contracts that include extension and termination options and variable lease payments, which are further discussed below. The Group also has certain leases of equipment and machinery with lease terms of 12 months or less and leases of plant and machinery with low value. The Group applies the ‘short-term lease’ and ‘lease of lowvalue assets’ recognition exemptions for these leases. The Group recognised rent expense from short-term leases of $20,152 (2024: $16,693) and from low-value assets of $1,424 (2024: $1,593) for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Group also recognised rent expense relating to variable lease payments of $693 (2024: $11,004) for the year ended 31 December 2025. Set out below are the carrying amounts of right-of-use assets recognised and the movements during the year: Land and Plant and building machinery
428
Motor Vehicles
Other equipment
Total
As at 1 January 2025 Additions Depreciation (continuing operations) Depreciation (discontinued operations) Other movements As at 31 December 2025
83,442 95,005 (42,899) (10,112) (22,243) 103,193
33 4,995 (1,282) 3,746
138 (64) 74
337 (108) (101) – 128
83,950 100,000 (44,353) (10,213) (22,243) 107,141
As at 1 January 2024 Additions Depreciation (continuing operations) Depreciation (discontinued operations) Other movements As at 31 December 2024
92,985 49,810 (37,302) (16,675) (5,376) 83,442
308 – (275) 33
105 89 (56) 138
108 397 (103) (65) 337
93,506 50,296 (37,736) (16,740) (5,376) 83,950
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 7. LEASES (continued) Group as a lessee (continued) Set out below are the carrying amounts of lease liabilities and the movements during the year: 2025 As at 1 January Additions Principal payments Interest payments Accretion of interest (Note 25) Modifications and other movements Foreign exchange
88,983 100,000 (57,140) (5,952) 5,952 (17,755) 57
2024 Restated 99,002 50,296 (58,481) (3,401) 3,401 (1,884) 50
As at 31 December
114,145
88,983
Current Non-current
43,557 70,588
30,204 58,779
The maturity analysis of lease liabilities are disclosed in Note 33. The Group has several lease contracts that include extension and termination options. These options are negotiated by management to provide flexibility in managing the leased asset portfolio and align with the Group’s business needs. Management exercises significant judgement in determining whether these extension and termination options are reasonably certain to be exercised. Group as lessor - Operating lease commitments The Group is involved in leases on motor vehicles, computer equipment and investment properties. These non-cancellable leases have remaining terms of up to 6 years. All leases include a clause to enable upward revision of the rental charge on an annual basis according to prevailing market conditions. Future minimum rentals receivable under non-cancellable operating leases as at 31 December are as follows: 2025 2024 Within one year After one year but not more than five years After five years
5,866 12,828 2,880
3,819 11,389 4,800
21,574
20,008
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2025
2024
191,420 66,154 257,574
191,046 63,646 254,692
24,837 (2,045) 22,792
33,389 (4,337) 29,052
% Interest 2025
% Interest 2024
Trinidad Lands Limited Bahamian Brewery & Beverage Company Limited
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago The Bahamas
40 25
40 25
Various interests held by ANSA McAL (Barbados) Limited
Various Caribbean islands and Barbados
23.5-49.5
23.5-49.5
The following table illustrates the summarised financial information of the Group’s investment in associates: 2025 2024 Assets: Non-current assets 449,192 434,650 356,415 345,388 Current assets 805,607 780,038 Liabilities: Non-current liabilities 28,352 25,184 194,271 170,769 Current liabilities 222,623 195,953 582,984 584,085 Net assets 191,420 191,046 Carrying amount of the investment
430
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 8. INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE INTERESTS (continued) Associates (continued)
2025
2024
Revenue Cost of sales Administrative expenses
814,969 (612,403) (129,239)
986,618 (772,206) (114,019)
Profit before taxation Taxation
73,327 (12,098)
100,393 (12,882)
Total comprehensive income
61,229
87,511
Group’s share of total comprehensive income
24,837
33,389
Dividends received for the year
15,192
20,915
The associates had no contingent liabilities or capital commitments as at 31 December 2025 (2024: nil). Depreciation included in administrative expenses and cost of sales is $17,735 (2024: $21,038). Joint venture interests On 4 April 2025, the Group signed an agreement with Globus Spirits Limited to establish a Joint venture company, Globus ANSA Private Limited, a company incorporated in India . The transaction was completed with an initial investment of $816. Further investment was made later in 2025 to bring the total investment in the joint venture entity to $6.7 million. The Group also has an investment in a joint venture arrangement with MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund for a 50% interest in a joint venture company, CCEF ANSA Renewable Energies Holdings Limited (CARE), a company incorporated in Barbados. CARE is the 100% owner of a 21MW wind farm, Tilawind S.A. which is located in Costa Rica. This joint venture represents the Group's entry into the renewable energy power sector. In 2025 and 2024, the Group did not invest additional amounts in CCEF ANSA Renewable Energies Holdings Limited (CARE). In 2021, the joint venture signed an agreement to acquire 72.8% of the shares in Monte Plata Solar Park in the Dominican Republic, with a capacity of 33.4MW. The transaction was completed on 9 May 2022.
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 8. INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE INTERESTS (continued) Joint venture interests (continued) The Group’s joint venture interest is accounted for using the equity method in the consolidated financial statements. Summarised financial information of the joint venture, based on the IFRS financial statements, and reconciliation with the carrying amount of the investment in the consolidated financial statements are set out below: 2025
2024
735,574 97,395
755,264 74,301
832,969
829,565
460,183 175,197
496,726 139,526
635,380
636,252
Net assets
197,589
193,313
Carrying amount of the investment
66,154
63,646
2025
2024
134,930 (3,074) (137,175)
96,858 – (105,455)
Loss before tax Taxation
(5,319) (3)
(8,597) (120)
Total comprehensive loss for the year
(5,322)
(8,717)
Group’s share of loss for the year
(2,045)
(4,337)
Assets: Non-current assets Current assets Liabilities: Non-current liabilities Current liabilities
Summarised statement of comprehensive loss for the joint venture interests:
Revenue Cost of sales Administrative expenses
432
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 8. INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURE INTERESTS (continued) Joint venture interests (continued) No dividends were received from joint venture interests during 2025 or 2024. Depreciation included in administrative expenses is $28,222 (2024: $27,877). The joint venture entities had no contingent liabilities or capital commitments as at 31 December 2025 and 2024 and cannot distribute its profits until it obtains the consent from the joint venture partners. 9. INVESTMENT SECURITIES
2025
2024
Investment securities designated as fair value through statement of income Investment securities measured at amortised cost Investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
1,000,713 2,393,573
707,998 2,564,956
1,632,096
1,441,972
Total investment securities
5,026,382
4,714,926
Represented by: Non-current portion Investments at amortised cost maturing in more than one year Investments at fair value through statement of income Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income
2,034,944 110,535 1,125,409
2,032,380 111,430 902,781
3,270,888
3,046,591
358,628 890,179 506,687
532,576 596,568 539,191
1,755,494
1,668,335
Current portion Investments at amortised cost maturing in less than one year Investments at fair value through statement of income Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 9. INVESTMENT SECURITIES (continued) Investment securities designated as at fair value through statement of income Equities Managed funds Government bonds State-owned company securities Corporate bonds
2025
2024
121,889 771,962 1,958
70,257 524,596 7,642
14,475 90,429
15,068 90,435
1,000,713
707,998
865,547 362,721 1,165,305
935,096 371,713 1,258,147
2,393,573
2,564,956
324,453 152,634 28,689 1,126,320
377,773 143,852 19,632 900,715
1,632,096
1,441,972
5,026,382
4,714,926
Investment securities measured at amortised cost Government bonds State-owned company securities Corporate bonds
Investment securities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income Equities Government bonds State-owned company securities Corporate bonds
Total investment securities
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 9. INVESTMENT SECURITIES (continued) The table below shows the staging of investment securities and the related ECL's based on the Group's criteria as explained in Note 2 xvi (b): Investments at amortised cost
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
POCI
Total
Gross carrying amount at 31 December 2025 ECL allowance
2,348,946
–
634
59,894
2,409,474
(10,324)
–
(634)
(4,943)
(15,901)
Net exposure at 31 December 2025
2,338,622
–
–
54,951
2,393,573
2,514,417 (10,192) 2,504,225
– -–
63,649 (2,918)
–
632 (632) –
60,731
2,578,698 (13,742) 2,564,956
– –
(632) (2)
(2,918) (5)
(13,742) (7)
–
(239)
(2,212)
(6,362)
– –
239 –
– 192
1,762 2,448
–
(634)
(4,943)
(15,901)
(104) –
(2,717) (2)
(9,448) (14)
(28,459) (16)
–
(239)
(2,086)
(7,906)
– 104
239 2,087
– 8,630
2,021 20,618
(10,192)
–
(632)
(2,918)
(13,742)
Gross carrying amount at 31 December 2025 ECL allowance
1,632,225 (129)
– –
– –
– –
1,632,225 (129)
Net exposure at 31 December 2025
1,632,096
–
–
–
1,632,096
Investments at amortised cost Gross carrying amount at 31 December 2024 ECL allowance Net exposure at 31 December 2024
Impairment on investments at amortised cost (10,192) ECL allowance as at 1 January 2025 Translation adjustments ECL on new instruments and other adjustments (3,911) Other credit loss movements, repayments etc. 1,523 Charge-offs and write-offs 2,256 ECL allowance at 31 December 2025
(10,324)
Impairment on investments at amortised cost (16,190) ECL allowance as at 1 January 2024 Translation adjustments – ECL on new instruments and other adjustments (5,581) Other credit loss movements, repayments etc. 1,782 Charge-offs and write-offs 9,797 ECL allowance at 31 December 2024 Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 9. INVESTMENT SECURITIES (continued) The table below shows the staging of investment securities and the related ECL's based on the Group's criteria as explained in Note 2 xvi (b) (continued): Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
POCI
Total
Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income Gross carrying amount at 31 December 2024 ECL allowance
1,442,084 (112)
– –
– –
– –
1,442,084 (112)
Net exposure at 31 December 2024
1,441,972
–
–
–
1,441,972
ECL allowance as at 1 January 2025 ECL on new instruments and other adjustments
(112)
–
–
–
(112)
(17)
–
–
–
(17)
ECL allowance at 31 December 2025
(129)
–
–
–
(129)
ECL allowance as at 1 January 2024 ECL on new instruments and other adjustments
(130)
–
–
–
(130)
18
–
–
–
18
ECL allowance at 31 December 2024
(112)
–
–
–
(112)
Impairment on investments at fair value through other comprehensive income
Impairment at fair value through other comprehensive income
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 10. LOANS, ADVANCES AND OTHER ASSETS Included herein are amounts receivable under hire purchase and finance lease agreements in the financial statements of various subsidiary companies in the financial services and retail sectors. Also included, are other interest bearing loans and advances of the Group which are stated at amortised cost. 2025
2024
Hire purchase and finance leases Mortgages, policy loans and other loans and advances
885,486 1,984,947
978,908 1,825,369
Total loans, advances and other assets Current portion
2,870,433 (481,539)
2,804,277 (484,466)
Non-current portion
2,388,894
2,319,811
941,335 78,104
1,059,008 94,738
1,019,439 (103,832)
1,153,746 (109,553)
Present value of minimum lease payments Less: Allowance for ECL
915,607 (30,121)
1,044,193 (65,285)
Net hire purchase and finance leases
885,486
978,908
Mortgages and policy loans Other loans and advances
320,542 1,726,549
291,564 1,584,012
Less: Allowance for ECL
2,047,091 (62,144)
1,875,576 (50,207)
Net mortgages, policy loans and other loans and advances
1,984,947
1,825,369
Hire purchase and finance leases is analysed as follows: Hire purchase Finance leases . Future minimum lease payments Less: Unearned finance charges
Mortgages, policy loans and other loans and advances is analysed as follows:
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 10. LOANS, ADVANCES AND OTHER ASSETS (continued) Future minimum lease payments of hire purchase and finance leases: Amounts due: Within one year After one year but less than five years More than five years
Present value of minimum lease payments of hire purchase and finance leases: Amounts due: Within one year After one year but less than five years More than five years Sectorial analysis of total loans, advances and other assets: Personal Commercial Professional and other services
2025
2024
241,780 328,039 449,620
261,092 530,902 361,752
1,019,439
1,153,746
239,669 305,162 370,776
249,464 478,407 316,322
915,607
1,044,193
1,113,784 1,645,040 111,609
1,152,815 1,562,481 88,981
2,870,433
2,804,277
As at 31 December 2025, the Group held repossessed vehicles with a fair value of $2.3 million (2024: $3.4 million). Repossessed vehicles are sold as soon as practical, with the proceeds used to reduce the outstanding indebtedness. The table below shows the staging of loans and advances and other assets based on the Group's criteria as explained in Note 2 xvi (b):
438
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Gross carrying amount at 31 December 2025 ECL allowance
2,532,713 (12,192)
194,391 (2,928)
235,594 (77,145)
2,962,698 (92,265)
Net exposure at 31 December 2025
2,520,521
191,463
158,449
2,870,433
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 10. LOANS, ADVANCES AND OTHER ASSETS (continued) The table below shows the staging of loans and advances and other assets based on the Group's criteria as explained in Note 2 xvi (b) (continued): Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
Gross carrying amount at 31 December 2024 ECL allowance
2,420,800 (17,649)
274,704 (21,780)
224,264 (76,062)
2,919,768 (115,491)
Net exposure at 31 December 2024
2,403,151
252,924
148,202
2,804,277
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Total
ECL allowance as at 1 January 2025
(17,649)
(21,780)
(76,062)
(115,491)
ECL on new instruments issued during the year Other credit loss movements, repayments etc. Charge-offs and write-offs Recoveries
(1,793) 5,774 1,476 –
(1,919) 21,028 (257) –
(1,301) 2,071 (1,853) –
(5,013) 28,873 (634) –
ECL allowance at 31 December 2025
(12,192)
(2,928)
(77,145)
(92,265)
ECL allowance as at 1 January 2024 ECL on new instruments issued during the year Other credit loss movements, repayments etc. Charge-offs and write-offs Recoveries
(17,963) (6,366) 3,434 3,246 –
(19,536) (3,162) (176) 1,094 –
(55,568) (5,199) 6,236 (21,531) –
(93,067) (14,727) 9,494 (17,191) –
ECL allowance at 31 December 2024
(17,649)
(21,780)
(76,062)
(115,491)
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Deferred tax assets Unutilised tax losses Employee benefit liability Unrealised investment losses Finance leases and other Deferred tax liabilities Property, plant and equipment Employee benefit asset Life insurance reserves Unrealised investment gains Other
(Credit)/charge to Consolidated statement of 2024 income (Note 26)
Deferred tax liabilities Property, plant and equipment Employee benefit asset Life insurance reserves included in investment other Unrealised gains Other Net deferred tax income
OCI - will OCI not be may be reclassified reclassified
2025
(172,067) (36,405) (2,056) (56,133) (266,661)
(5,246) (785) (1,097) (12,193) (19,321)
9,872 7,499 (12,071) 1,981 7,281
– (639) (3,790) – (4,429)
– – (75) – (75)
(167,441) (30,330) (19,089) (66,345) (283,205)
314,716 282,945 36,254 18,634 26,624
30,583 15,281 2,323 11,534 13,431
3,019 (483) – 12,077 1,618
– (10,207) – (608) –
– – – 3,014 –
348,318 287,536 38,577 44,651 41,673
679,173
73,152
16,231
(10,815)
3,014
760,755
OCI - will OCI not be may be reclassified reclassified
2024
53,831
Net deferred tax expense
Deferred tax assets Unutilised tax losses Employee benefit liability Unrealised investment losses Finance leases and other
Other movements
(Credit)/charge to Consolidated Other statement of movements 2023 income (Note 26) (171,244) (19,282) (4,245) (41,837) (236,608)
(16,856) (8,356) 58 13,900 (11,254)
16,033 424 – (28,196) (11,739)
– (9,191) 2,157 – (7,034)
– – (26) – (26)
(172,067) (36,405) (2,056) (56,133) (266,661)
316,459 293,252 35,801 44,246 14,326 704,084
(8,906) 9,399 453 (6,189) 5,051 (192)
7,170 5,461 – 3,077 7,247 22,955
(7) (25,167) – (21,826) – (47,000)
– – – (674) – (674)
314,716 282,945 36,254 18,634 26,624 679,173
(11,446)
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 11. DEFERRED TAXATION (continued) The Group has unutilised tax losses of $667,409 (2024: $691,965) available to be carried forward and applied against future taxable income of the Group. These losses have not yet been verified by the relevant Revenue authorities. Some subsidiaries have incurred tax losses either in the current or prior year, yet recognised deferred tax assets of $167,441 (2024: $172,067) on some or all of their total taxation losses. The recoverability of these deferred tax assets depends on these subsidiaries’ ability to generate future taxable profits. The Group believes that these deferred tax assets are recoverable because these losses are expected to shelter taxable profits in the foreseeable future. The Group has $71,963 (2024: $113,698) of tax losses, representing the sum of tax losses for several years carried forward and related to subsidiaries that have a history of losses. The losses for some of these subsidiaries expire after seven years and may not be used to offset taxable income elsewhere in the Group. The subsidiaries have no opportunities that could partly support the recognition of these losses as deferred tax assets. On this basis, the Group has determined that it cannot recognise deferred tax assets on these tax losses carried forward. Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Pillar Two rules The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) addresses the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the global economy. The Global Anti-Base Erosion Model Rules (Pillar Two model rules) apply to multinational enterprises (MNEs) with annual revenue in excess of EUR 750 million per their consolidated financial statements. The Pillar Two model rules introduce new taxing mechanisms under which MNEs would pay a minimum level of tax (the Minimum Tax): • • •
The Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT) The Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) The Under Taxed Payments/Profits Rule (UTPR)
In addition, the Subject to Tax Rule is a tax treaty-based rule that generally proposes a Minimum Tax on certain cross-border intercompany transactions that otherwise are not subject to a minimum level of tax.
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Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Pillar Two rules (continued) The new taxing mechanisms can impose a minimum tax on the income arising in each jurisdiction in which an MNE operates. The IIR, UTPR and QDMTT do so by imposing a top-up tax in a jurisdiction whenever the effective tax rate (ETR), determined on a jurisdictional basis under the Pillar Two rules, is below a 15% minimum rate. On 23 May 2023, the International Accounting Standards Board issued International Tax Reform-Pillar Two Model Rules - Amendments to IAS 12 (the Amendments). The Amendments clarify that IAS 12 applies to income taxes arising from tax law enacted or substantively enacted to implement the Pillar Two model rules published by the OECD, including tax law that implements a QDMTT. The Group has adopted these amendments, which introduce: •
A mandatory temporary exception to the accounting for deferred taxes arising from the jurisdictional implementation of the Pillar Two model rules; and
•
Disclosure requirements for affected entities to help users of the financial statements better understand an entity's exposure to Pillar Two income taxes arising from that legislation
As of 31 December 2025, no jurisdiction in which the Group operates has enacted or substantively enacted the Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) or the Undertaxed Profits Rule (UTPR) under the Pillar Two Model Rules. Certain jurisdictions relevant to the Group have, however, enacted domestic minimum top-up tax regimes aligned with the OECD GloBE framework. Barbados has enacted a domestic top-up tax applicable to fiscal years commencing on or after 1 January 2024; based on the Group’s 2025 jurisdictional results, including net qualifying losses, no top-up tax arises for the year. The Bahamas has enacted a Domestic Minimum TopUp Tax (DMTT); however, based on the Group’s ownership structure and consolidation treatment, the Group does not have a registration or top-up tax obligation in respect of its Bahamas investment for 2025. Accordingly, no Pillar Two top-up tax is payable by the Group for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Group continues to follow Pillar Two legislative developments, as further countries adopt the Pillar Two model rules. This ongoing assessment will enable the Group to evaluate any potential future impacts on its consolidated results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.
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12. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The Group has defined benefit, defined contribution and hybrid pension plan schemes in Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Jamaica and Guyana. The Group also provides certain post-retirement healthcare benefits to employees. These plans are governed by the deeds and rules of the specific plan and the employment laws relevant to the jurisdictions in which they operate. Contributions recognised in the consolidated statement of income with respect to defined contribution plans are as follows: Contribution expense – Trinidad & Tobago plans Contribution expense – Overseas plans
2025 11,916 1,723
2024 12,516 1,451
13,639
13,967
The level of pension benefits provided under the defined benefit plans depends on the member’s length of service and salary at retirement age. The defined benefit pension plans require contributions to be made to a separately administered fund. The fund has a separate legal form and is governed by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the administration of the plan assets and for the definition of the investment strategy. The Board of Trustees periodically reviews the level of funding in the pension plan. Such a review includes the asset-liability matching strategy and investment risk management policy which considers the term of the pension obligation while simultaneously remaining compliant with the requirements of the Pension Act. The pension plans are exposed to inflation, interest rate risks and changes in the life expectancy for pensioners in the relevant jurisdictions. As the plan assets include significant investments in quoted equity shares, the Group is also exposed to equity market risk. 2025 2024 Employee benefits asset Trinidad & Tobago plans (See Note 12 (a)) 968,398 948,636 Overseas plans (See Note 12 (b)) 40,760 31,848 Employee benefits liability Trinidad & Tobago plans (See Note 12 (a)) Overseas plans (See Note 12 (b))
1,000,246
989,396
89,198 39,781
89,120 33,957
128,979
123,077
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 12. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued) (a)
Trinidad and Tobago plans The amounts recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position are as follows: Defined benefit pension plans 2024
2025
Other post employment benefits 2025 2024
1,246,606 (2,278,940)
1,284,092 Present value of obligations (2,361,462) Fair value of plan assets
89,198 –
89,120 –
(1,032,334) 83,698
(1,077,370) Benefit (surplus)/deficit 108,972 Unrecognised portion
89,198 –
89,120 –
89,198
89,120
(948,636)
(968,398)
Based on the report of the Pension Plans’ actuary, the present value of any economic benefits available in the form of reductions in future contributions to the defined benefit plans has been limited in accordance with IAS 19, ‘Employee Benefits’. Return on plan assets 2024
2025
2025
2024
16,698
112,356
–
–
Movements in the net (asset)/liability recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position are as follows: Defined benefit pension plans 2024 (986,348)
2025
Other post employment benefits 2025 2024 89,120
60,565
6,869
5,608
85,683 (20,937)
(948,636) Net (asset)/liability at 1 January Net (income)/expense recognised in (29,408) the consolidated statement of income Net expense/(income) recognised in the consolidated statement of 30,815 comprehensive income (21,169) Contributions/benefits paid
(505) (6,286)
29,131 (6,184)
(948,636)
(968,398)
89,198
89,120
(27,034)
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 12. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued) (a) Trinidad and Tobago plans (continued) Changes in the defined benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets and movements in other postemployment benefit plans: Defined benefit Fair value of Unrecognised obligation plan assets portion
Defined benefit Other postpension employment plans benefits
1,246,606
(2,278,940)
83,698
(948,636)
89,120
27,701 – – (1,244) 74,361
– – 1,578 – (131,804)
– – – – –
27,701 – 1,578 (1,244) (57,443)
2,599 – – (600) 4,870
100,818
(130,226)
–
(29,408)
6,869
Re-measurement (gains)/losses in OCI Experience (gains)/losses demographic Experience (gains)/losses - financial Remeasurement gains/(losses) demographic Change in asset ceiling
(24,307) –
– 19,448
– –
(24,307) 19,448
(505) –
10,400 –
– –
– 25,274
10,400 25,274
– –
Sub-total included in OCI
(13,907)
19,448
25,274
30,815
(505)
Other movements Contributions by employee Contributions by employer Benefits paid
18,960 – (68,385)
(18,960) (21,169) 68,385
– – –
– (21,169) –
– – (6,286)
Sub-total - other movements
(49,425)
28,256
–
(21,169)
(6,286)
Balance at 31 December 2025
1,284,092
(2,361,462)
108,972
(968,398)
89,198
Balance at 1 January 2025 Pension cost charged to profit or loss Current service cost Past service cost Administrative expenses Curtailment gain Net interest loss/(gain) Sub-total included in profit or loss
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 12. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued) (a) Trinidad and Tobago plans (continued) Changes in the defined benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets and movements in other postemployment benefit plans: (continued) Defined benefit Fair value of Unrecognised obligation plan assets portion
Defined benefit Other postpension employment plans benefits
1,250,017
(2,300,257)
63,892
(986,348)
60,565
29,458 – – (534) 74,202
– – 2,958 – (133,118)
– – – – –
29,458 – 2,958 (534) (58,916)
2,507 – – – 3,101
103,126
(130,160)
–
(27,034)
5,608
Experience gains - demographic Experience losses - financial
(14,267) –
– 116,420
– –
(14,267) 116,420
(3,491) –
Remeasurement gains/(losses) financial
(36,276)
–
19,806
(16,470)
32,622
Sub-total included in OCI
(50,543)
116,420
19,806
85,683
29,131
Other movements Contributions by employee
18,237
(18,237)
–
–
–
Contributions by employer
–
(20,937)
–
(20,937)
–
Benefits paid
(74,231)
74,231
–
–
(6,184)
Sub-total - other movements
(55,994)
35,057
–
(20,937)
(6,184)
Balance at 31 December 2024
1,246,606
(2,278,940)
83,698
(948,636)
89,120
Balance at 1 January 2024 Pension cost charged to profit or loss Current service cost Past service cost Administrative expenses Curtailment gain Net interest loss/(gain) Sub-total included in profit or loss Re-measurement (gains)/losses in OCI
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 12. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued) (a) Trinidad and Tobago plans (continued) The major categories of plan assets as a percentage of total plan assets are as follows:
Local equities – quoted Local bonds Foreign investments Real estate/mortgages Short-term securities Deposit administration contract
2025
2024
20% 35% 34% 2% 3% 6%
23% 35% 32% 1% 2% 7%
6% 3% 3%
6% 3% 3%
Principal actuarial assumptions at the reporting date: Discount rate at 31 December Future salary increases Future medical claims inflation
Shown below is a quantitative sensitivity analysis for the impact of significant assumptions on the defined benefit obligation: Future salary increases
Future medical claims inflation
Assumptions
Discount rate
Sensitivity level
+1%
-1%
+1%
-1%
+1%
-1%
At 31 December 2025
(122,258)
151,083
34,421
(30,863)
6,646
(5,343)
At 31 December 2024
(119,518)
147,459
36,244
(32,264)
6,599
(5,315)
The sensitivity analyses above have been determined based on a method that extrapolates the impact on net defined benefit obligation as a result of reasonable changes in key assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting period.
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 12. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued) (a) Trinidad and Tobago plans (continued) The pension plan is maintained at a significant surplus. The Group has chosen not to take any contribution holidays to ensure the continued health of the plan in changing economic circumstances. The Group’s contribution rate of 4% to 6% of pensionable salaries will continue into the foreseeable future. The Group is expected to contribute $21,864 to its defined benefit plans and $7,978 to its postemployment Trinidad and Tobago benefit plans in 2026. The weighted average duration of the defined benefit obligation at the end of the reporting period is 11 years (2024: 12 years) for the defined benefit pension plan and 8 years (2024: 8 years) for other post-employment benefit plans. (b) Overseas plans The amounts recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position are as follows: Defined benefit pension plans 2024 2025
Other post employment benefits 2025 2024
185,877 (250,158)
185,468 Present value of obligations (245,930) Fair value of plan assets
39,781 –
33,957 –
(64,281) 23,521
(60,462) Benefit (surplus)/deficit 28,614 Unrecognised portion
39,781 –
33,957 –
(40,760)
(31,848)
39,781
33,957
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 12. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued) (b)
Overseas plans (continued) Based on the report of the Pension Plans’ actuary, the present value of any economic benefits available in the form of reductions in future contributions to the defined benefit plans has been limited in accordance with IAS 19, ‘Employee Benefits’. Return on plan assets: 2024
2025 8,490 Actual return on plan assets
14,570
2025
2024
–
–
Movements in the net (asset)/liability recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position are as follows: Defined benefit pension plans 2024 (42,212)
Other post employment benefits 2025 2024
2025
33,957
31,600
4,147
4,133
3,903 (1,598)
(40,760) Net (asset)/liability at 1 January Net (income)/expense recognised in the consolidated statement of (1,081) income Net (income)/expense recognised in the consolidated statement of 11,660 comprehensive income (1,667) Contributions/benefits paid
2,871 (1,194)
(710) (1,066)
(40,760)
(31,848)
39,781
33,957
(853)
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185,877
(250,158)
23,521
(40,760)
33,957
1,259 – – – 14,670 (175)
– – 772 – (17,852) 366
– – – – – (121)
1,259 – 772 – (3,182) 70
2,694 – – (132) 2,184 (599)
15,754
(16,714)
(121)
(1,081)
4,147
(4,640) –
– 6,824
– –
(4,640) 6,824
1,797 –
1,248 3,014 –
– – –
– – 5,214
1,248 3,014 5,214
– 1,074 –
Sub-total included in OCI
(378)
6,824
5,214
11,660
2,871
Other movements Contributions by employee Contributions by employer Other movements Benefits paid
1,589 – – (17,374)
(1,589) (1,667) – 17,374
– – – –
– (1,667) – –
– – – (1,194)
Sub-total - other movements
(15,785)
14,118
–
(1,667)
(1,194)
Balance at 31 December 2025
185,468
(245,930)
28,614
(31,848)
39,781
Pension cost charged to profit or loss Current service cost Past service cost Administrative expenses Curtailment gain Net interest loss/(gain) Net exchange (gain)/loss Sub-total included in profit or loss Re-measurement (gain)/loss in OCI Experience (gains)/losses - demographic Experience losses - financial Re-measurement loss demographic Re-measurement loss - financial Changes in asset ceiling
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 12. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued) (b) Overseas plans (continued) Changes in the defined benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets and movements in other postemployment benefit plans: (continued) Defined benefit obligation
Fair value of plan Unrecognised assets portion
Defined benefit pension plans
Other postemployment benefits
Balance at 1 January 2024
190,881
(243,974)
10,881
(42,212)
31,600
Pension cost charged to profit or loss Current service cost Past service cost Administrative expenses Net interest loss/(gain) Net exchange loss/(gain)
1,671 – – 15,515 562
– – 853 (18,752) (668)
– – – – (34)
1,671 – 853 (3,237) (140)
1,967 – – 2,064 102
Sub-total included in profit or loss
17,748
(18,567)
(34)
(853)
4,133
(3,246) –
– 1,094
– –
(3,246) 1,094
(974) –
(2,212) (4,407) –
– – –
– – 12,674
(2,212) (4,407) 12,674
– 264 –
Sub-total included in OCI
(9,865)
1,094
12,674
3,903
(710)
Other movements Contributions by employee Contributions by employer Other movements Benefits paid
1,331 – – (14,218)
(1,331) (1,598) – 14,218
– – – –
– (1,598) – –
– – – (1,066)
Sub-total - other movements
(12,887)
11,289
–
(1,598)
(1,066)
Balance at 31 December 2024
185,877
(250,158)
23,521
(40,760)
33,957
Re-measurement (gain)/loss in OCI Experience (gains)/losses - demographic Experience losses - financial Re-measurement loss demographic Re-measurement loss - financial Changes in asset ceiling
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Fixed deposits Local equities - quoted, mortgage and real estate Foreign investments Bonds
2025
2024
21% 31% 40% 8%
18% 34% 27% 21%
Principal actuarial assumptions at the reporting date: Discount rate at 31 December Future salary increases Future medical claims inflation
7.5% - 9.5% 7.5% - 11.0% 4.0% - 4.5% 3.0% - 6.0% 4.75% - 5.5% 4.75% - 5.5%
Shown below is a quantitative sensitivity analysis for the impact of significant assumptions on the defined benefit obligation:
Assumptions
Discount rate
Future salary increases
Future medical claims inflation
Sensitivity level
+1%
-1%
+1%
-1%
+1%
-1%
At 31 December 2025
(15,847)
19,025
4,878
(4,143)
2,585
(1,696)
At 31 December 2024
(16,237)
19,571
6,104
(4,680)
2,725
(1,993)
The sensitivity analyses above have been determined based on a method that extrapolates the impact on net defined benefit obligation as a result of reasonable changes in key assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting period.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 12. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (continued) (b) Overseas plans (continued) The overseas pension plan is maintained at a significant surplus. The Group has chosen not to take any contribution holidays to ensure the continued health of the plan in changing economic circumstances. The Group’s contribution rate of up to 5% of pensionable salaries will continue into the foreseeable future. The Group is expected to contribute $1,616 to its overseas defined benefit plans and $1,389 to its overseas post-employment benefit plans in 2026. The average duration of the defined benefit obligation at the end of the reporting period is 11 years (2024: 10 years) for the defined benefit plan and 15 years (2024: 15 years) for the other postemployment benefits. 13. RESTRICTED CASH A cash deposit account was held with Citibank Trinidad and Tobago Limited, with the initial sum of TT$100 million held as collateral against the US$25 million Citibank Financing loan as described in Note 19 and bears no interest. The cash deposit matured during 2024 as the loan was fully repaid. 14. INVENTORIES Finished goods Raw materials and work in progress Goods in transit Consumables and spares
2025
2024
751,176 235,078 224,727 84,285
782,802 195,266 219,323 82,697
1,295,266
1,280,088
Inventories is presented net of provisions of $155.3 million (2024: $187.9 million) as at 31 December 2025. The amount written back from provisions for inventories to cost of sales for the year amounted to $85.6 million (2024: $73.0).
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 15. TRADE, OTHER RECEIVABLES AND CONTRACT ASSETS Trade receivables (net of provision) (Note 22 (b)) Due from associates and joint venture interests (Note 36) Due from other related parties (Note 36) Right of return assets (Note 22 (c)) Contract assets (Note 22 (b)) Prepayments Interest receivable Insurance receivable VAT recoverable Taxation recoverable Other receivables
2025 775,752 1,400 50,922 409 2,119 239,023 55,819 3,672 80,809 73,028 130,762
2024 712,903 1,610 2,568 75 7,245 131,509 54,814 5,176 82,618 70,425 87,645
1,413,715
1,156,588
Contract assets As at 31 December 2025, the Group has contract assets of $2,119 (2024: $7,245). Set out below is the movement in the allowance for expected credit losses of trade and other receivables:
Balance at 1 January
2025 Trade Other 110,411 19,971
2024 Trade 127,975
Other 26,266
Charge for the year (Note 24) Recoveries, reversals and other
30,401 (38,400)
12,128 (10,344)
30,056 (47,620)
296 (6,591)
Balance at 31 December
102,412
21,755
110,411
19,971
As at 31 December, the ageing analysis of trade receivables is as follows:
2025 2024
Total
Neither past due nor impaired
Past due but not impaired 1 to Over 60 60 days days
775,752 712,903
177,641 91,800
410,411 442,068
187,700 179,035
The significant changes in the balances of trade receivables and contract assets are disclosed in Note 22 (b) while the information about the credit exposures are disclosed in Note 33.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 16. CASH AND SHORT TERM DEPOSITS Cash and bank balances Short term deposits Fixed deposits
2025
2024 Restated
1,577,991 269,940 53,372
2,079,687 61,724 98,335
1,901,303
2,239,746
Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates. Short term deposits are made for varying periods of between one day and three months and earns interest at the respective short-term deposit rates. Fixed deposits carry maturity periods in excess of three months but within twelve months. For the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are derived as follows:
Cash and short term deposits as above Less: Central Bank reserve Fixed deposits
2025
2024 Restated
1,901,303 (231,017) (53,372)
2,239,746 (244,625) (98,335)
1,616,914
1,896,786
In 2025, the Purchase Price Allocation related to the BleachTech acquisition as described in Note 39 was completed and the acquisition date fair value of the Cash and bank balances was $25,766, a decrease of $8,190 versus the provisional value. The 2024 comparative information was restated to reflect the adjustment to the provisional amounts. Central Bank reserve: The Central Bank Reserve balance represents the amounts held at the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago and the Central Bank of Barbados as required under the respective regulatory pronouncements. The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago reserve account represents 10% of average deposit liabilities and is non-interest bearing. The Central Bank of Barbados reserve account represents 5.53% (2024: 6.4%) of average deposit liabilities and earned interest of 0.10% (2024: 0.10%). These funds are not available to finance day to day operations and as such are excluded from the cash reserves to arrive at cash and cash equivalents.
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2025
2024
163
163
175,403
175,403
175,566
175,566
# of units Thousands
$
At 1 January 2024 Stock options exercised during the year
176,198 –
176,198 –
At 31 December 2024
176,198
176,198
–
–
176,198
176,198
2025
2024
4,162 30,499
4,019 25,221
Authorised Unlimited cumulative preference shares of no par value Unlimited ordinary shares of no par value Issued and fully paid 1,630 6% cumulative preference shares of no par value 176,197,617 (2024: 176,197,617) ordinary shares of no par value converted into ordinary stock transferable in units of no par value
Stock options exercised during the year At 31 December 2025 Treasury shares The number and value of own equity shares (treasury shares) held by the Group is: Number of shares (000’s) Value of shares (cost - $000’s)
As detailed in Note 2 (xxiv), the Group operates an Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) in which shares purchased by the Plan are vested in the name of the Trustee. The cost of these unallocated ESOP shares are accounted for and disclosed within equity as treasury shares. Participation in the Plan is entirely voluntary and details are as follows: 2025
2024
Number of members Number of allocated shares (000’s)
499 2,222
518 2,056
Market value of allocated shares held at 31 December ($000’s)
97,095
122,953
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Total
325,990
6,531
13,352
53,612
(44,499)
354,986
–
–
–
7
(53,734)
(53,727)
Other comprehensive income Will not be reclassified Other comprehensive income May be reclassified Total other comprehensive loss for the year Transfers and other movements
18
–
–
4,854
(8,426)
(3,554)
18 9,767
– –
– (2,354)
4,861 3,510
(62,160) 22,880
(57,281) 33,803
Balance, 31 December 2024
335,775
6,531
10,998
61,983
(83,779)
331,508
–
–
–
–
(37,112)
(37,112)
Other comprehensive income Will not be reclassified Other comprehensive income May be reclassified Total other comprehensive loss for the year Transfers and other movements
13
–
–
6,966
19,910
26,889
13 9,551
– –
– (3,939)
6,966 (31,084)
(17,202) 9,853
(10,223) (15,619)
Balance, 31 December 2025
345,339
6,531
7,059
37,865
(91,128)
305,666
Nature and purpose of other reserves Statutory reserve fund The Financial Institutions Act in the respective jurisdiction of the Group’s Merchant Banking subsidiaries, requires a portion of the net profit of the Bank after deduction of taxes in each year be transferred to a statutory reserve fund. Statutory surplus reserve The amount in the reserve relates to a financial services entity resident in Barbados.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 17. STATED CAPITAL AND OTHER RESERVES (continued) Other reserves (continued) Nature and purpose of other reserves (continued) General loan loss reserve The Group’s Merchant Banking subsidiary has established a general reserve for loan losses in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago. The reserve has been calculated at 0.5% of the loan balance at the year end and encompasses hire purchase loans, finance leases and premium financing loans after deducting unearned finance charges. This reserve has been accounted for as an appropriation of retained earnings and is included in other reserves in the consolidated statement of changes in equity. Foreign currency reserve and other The foreign currency reserve is used to record exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries into Trinidad and Tobago dollars (the Group’s presentation currency). Fair value reserve The fair value reserve relates to mark to market fair value changes on the investment securities portfolio. 18. CUSTOMERS' DEPOSITS AND OTHER FUNDING INSTRUMENTS This balance represents deposit liabilities and other funding instruments included in the financial statements of the various subsidiary companies that are financial institutions. Amounts due: Within 1 year Over 1 year
Sectoral analysis is as follows: Individuals Pension funds/Credit unions/Trustees Private companies/estates/financial institutions
2025
2024
2,951,065 625,098
3,128,887 401,452
3,576,163
3,530,339
2025
2024
1,072,667 1,055,534 1,447,962
1,104,355 879,383 1,546,601
3,576,163
3,530,339
Customers’ deposits and other funding instruments include investment contract liabilities of $278,695 (2024: $295,658). These investment contract liabilities have neither reinsurance arrangements nor discretionary participation features.
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2024
309,214 2,047,851
304,889 2,346,620
2,357,065
2,651,509
2025
2024
2,651,509
690,189
Proceeds from borrowings
4,464
2,090,006
Repayment of borrowings
(316,684)
(128,686)
Changes in fair value
-
-
Other movements Foreign exchange
13,239 4,537
-
As at 31 December
2,357,065
Amounts due: Within 1 year Over 1 year
Set out below are the movements during the year:
As at 1 January
2,651,509
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 19. MEDIUM AND LONG TERM NOTES AND OTHER BORROWINGS (continued) Medium and long term notes Notes issued by the Group's Merchant Banking Subsidiary In April 2022, the Bank issued a TT$600 million sub-ordinated medium-term note maturing on 20 April 2029. Interest was set at a fixed rate of 5.375% per annum. RBC TTD Promissory Notes The Group converted existing USD obligations to TTD cashflows, effectively removing tail-end foreign exchange risk from its statement of financial position, in addition to reducing the duration of its liabilities. Existing USD debt related to the acquisition of Lewis Berger Overseas (Holdings) Limited and the Berger brands was refinanced to a TTD obligation in the form of a promissory note to RBC Merchant Bank Caribbean. The note was issued for a face value of TT$119.543 million on 21 October 2021 and matured on 21 October 2024. Interest was fixed at 5.5% per annum. This loan was repayable via 36 monthly instalments of principal and interest. The Group similarly refinanced USD debt related to its renewable energy business in the form of another promissory note to RBC Merchant Bank Caribbean. The note was issued for a face value of TT$53.251 million on 21 October 2021 and matured on 21 October 2024. Interest was fixed at 5.5% per annum. In July 2024, the RBC Promissory notes were fully repaid.
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19. MEDIUM AND LONG TERM NOTES AND OTHER BORROWINGS (continued) Medium and long term notes Citibank Loan Financing The Group entered into a US$25 million arrangement in the form of a promissory note with Citibank N.A. on 9 April 2021. The purpose of the loan was primarily to fund the initial phase of the Group’s strategic plan to build a significant hard currency asset base, augmented through capital contributions and investment return. The loan was repayable through quarterly principal repayments of US$2.083 million, with interest due at 5.90% per annum on the reducing balance. The loan matured on 9 April 2024. The loan was secured by a cash collateral (refer to Note 13). The cash collateral account was held at Citibank (Trinidad & Tobago) Limited until maturity of the loan as described above, and beard no interest. Syndicated Loans issued by Citibank (i) TT $765 million Syndicated loan On 11 September 2024, the Group secured a TT$765 million Syndicated Loan arrangement arranged by Citibank Trinidad & Tobago Limited. The loan is secured by a debenture over fixed and floating assets of ANSA McAL Limited and is subject to covenants relating to Consolidated Leverage Ratio and Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio. Both covenants are tested quarterly. The Group is compliant with the financial covenants at year end. The loan was issued in 2 tranches: Tranche A - An amount of TT$379 million was issued at a floating interest rate currently of 5.23%, with a term of five years and a maturity date of 10 September 2029. The floating rate is reset quarterly. Tranche B - An amount of TT$386 million was issued at a fixed interest rate of 5.73%, with a term of five years and a maturity date of 10 September 2029. The current portion of this loan amounting to TT$109.4 million is included in the current portion of the medium and long-term notes.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
19. MEDIUM AND LONG TERM NOTES AND OTHER BORROWINGS (continued) Medium and long term notes (continued) Syndicated Loans issued by Citibank (continued) (ii) US $200 million Syndicated loans On 1 November 2024, the Group secured a loan of US$200 million. These loans are secured by a debenture over fixed and floating assets of Ansa McAL Limited, ANSA Chemicals Holdings Limited, ANSA Chemicals US LLC, ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited, BleachTech LLC, LDJ Petersburg LLC, LDJ Seville Ltd and LDJ Peru LLC and is subject to financial covenants relating to Consolidated Leverage Ratio and Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio. Both covenants are tested quarterly. The Group is compliant with the financial covenants at year end. The loan was issued in 2 parts: Part A - A syndicated loan arranged by Citibank N.A. of US$190 million was issued at a floating interest rate currently of 8.32%, with a term of five years and a maturity date of 1 November 2029. The current portion of this loan amounting to US$27.2 million is included in the current portion of the medium and long-term notes. Part B - A seller promissory note of US$10 million was issued at a floating interest rate currently of 8.32%, with a term of five years and a maturity date of 1 November 2029. The current portion of this loan amounting to US$1.4 million is included in the current portion of the medium and long-term notes. The floating rate on both parts is reset quarterly, under the same terms. Other borrowings This includes other interest bearing short term debt from third parties in the amount of $8.1 million (2024: $5.7 million) at year end.
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 20.
INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES
Balance as at December 2025 Insurance contract liabilities Reinsurance contract assets
Balance as at December 2024 Insurance contract liabilities Reinsurance contract assets
Total
Current portion
Non-current portion
2,212,936 (364,826)
611,956 (315,412)
1,600,980 (49,414)
1,848,110
296,544
1,551,566
2,153,204 (328,867)
596,871 (285,319)
1,556,333 (43,548)
1,824,337
311,552
1,512,785
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2,212,936 – –
– (49,414) (315,412) (364,826)
Total insurance contracts issued
Life insurance contracts General health and group life insurance contracts
Total reinsurance contracts held
–
1,600,980 611,956
– –
Life insurance contracts General health and group life insurance contracts
Insurance and reinsurance contracts issued
31 December 2025 Assets Liabilities
(328,867)
(43,548) (285,319)
–
– –
–
– –
2,153,204
1,556,333 596,871
31 December 2024 Assets Liabilities
The Group disaggregates information to provide disclosure in respect of major lines of insurance business. This disaggregation has been determined based on how the Group is managed. The breakdown of portfolios of insurance and reinsurance contracts issued, and reinsurance contracts held, that are in an asset position and those in a liability position is set out in the table below:
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
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– – – –
– 8,122 (89,943)
Changes to liabilities for incurred claims
Investment component and premium refunds
1,057,677 238 1,057,915
(6,495) 1,036 (5,459)
(1,195,535) 44,268 (1,151,267)
Total changes in the consolidated statement of income
– 89,943
504,635
–
–
463,099
–
1,696
288,639
Insurance finance expenses
Insurance service result
Change in Par fund
Losses on onerous contracts and reversals of those losses
(1,696)
(4,799)
–
–
38,937
–
–
(1,210,416)
–
1,801,398
Liabilities for incurred claims
(1,666)
(1,666) –
– –
(8,131)
–
–
6,465
–
–
24,230
Estimates of the Loss present value of component future cash flows Risk adjustment
96,702
Amortization of insurance acquisition cashflows
Incurred claims and other expenses
Insurance service expenses:
Insurance revenue
Transfers and other movements
Net insurance contract liabilities/(assets) as at 1 January 2025
Excluding loss component
Liabilities for remaining coverage
(100,477)
(146,019) 45,542
8,122 –
496,504
(1,696)
96,702
464,765
(1,210,416)
1,696
2,153,204
Total
2025
ii) Roll-forward of net assets or liability for general and health insurance contracts and individual life contracts issued showing the liability for remaining coverage and the liability for incurred claims
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
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ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
465
466
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
1,226,689 1,876,820
Net insurance contract liabilities/(assets) as at 31 December 2025
– (16,599)
1,243,288
Total cash flows
Insurance acquisition cash flows
Claims and other expenses paid
Premium received
Cash flows:
Excluding loss component
Liabilities for incurred claims
33,478
–
– –
–
280,074
(1,068,176)
(1,068,176) –
–
22,564
–
– –
–
Estimates of the Loss present value of component future cash flows Risk adjustment
Liabilities for remaining coverage
2,212,936
158,513
(1,068,176) (16,599)
1,243,288
Total
2025
ii) Roll-forward of net assets or liability for general and health insurance contracts and individual life contracts issued showing the liability for remaining coverage and the liability for incurred claims (continued)
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 138
Total changes in the consolidated statement of income
Effect of movements in exchanges rates
Insurance finance expenses
Insurance service result
Investment component and premium refunds
Change in Par fund
Changes to liabilities for incurred claims
Losses on onerous contracts and reversals of those losses
Amortization of insurance acquisition cashflows
Incurred claims and other expenses
Insurance service expenses:
Insurance revenue
Acquired in business combinations reinsurance liability
Net insurance contract liabilities/(assets) as at 1 January 2024
775 – 87,551
18,394 – – – 15,095 473 – 15,568
– –
(87,551) (1,165,816) 57,153 – (1,108,663)
(20,067)
–
–
49,399
612,251
(849) –
613,100
–
524,774
(3,299)
–
926
– –
926
– –
(7,213)
–
–
8,139
–
(45,959)
31,224 –
69,263
249,748
–
–
23,369
Estimates of the Loss present value of component future cash flows Risk adjustment
Liabilities for incurred claims
(1,107,597)
29,462
1,682,082
Excluding loss component
Liabilities for remaining coverage
2024
(479,918)
–
(536,695) 56,777
–
(20,067)
(6,438)
18,394
49,399
529,614
(1,107,597)
14,727
2,024,462
Total
ii) Roll-forward of net assets or liability for general and health insurance contracts and individual life contracts issued showing the liability for remaining coverage and the liability for incurred claims (continued)
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
139
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
467
468
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
1,198,517 1,801,398
Net insurance contract liabilities/(assets) as at 31 December 2024
– (61,305)
1,259,822
Total cash flows
Insurance acquisition cash flows
Claims and other expenses paid
Premium received
Cash flows:
Excluding loss component
Liabilities for incurred claims
(604,584) – (604,584) 288,639
– 38,937
–
– –
–
24,230
–
– –
–
Estimates of the Loss present value of component future cash flows Risk adjustment
Liabilities for remaining coverage
2,153,204
593,933
(61,305)
(604,584)
1,259,822
Total
2024
ii) Roll-forward of net assets or liability for general and health insurance contracts and individual life contracts issued showing the liability for remaining coverage and the liability for incurred claims (continued)
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 140
(699,722) (239,435)
Net reinsurance contract assets/(liabilities) as at 31 December 2025
–
(699,722)
648,630
(862)
Total cash flows
Amounts received
Premium paid
Cash flows:
Total changes in the consolidated statement of income
Reinsurance finance income
649,492
– –
Changes to amounts recoverable for incurred claims
Net income or expense from reinsurance contracts held
–
Amounts recoverable for incurred claims and other expenses
649,492
–
(188,343)
Loss-recovery on onerous underlying contracts and adjustments
Amounts recoverable from reinsurers for incurred claims
An allocation of reinsurance premium
Transfers and other movements
Net reinsurance contract assets/(liabilities) as at 1 January 2025
Excluding lossrecovery component
793
–
–
–
1,628
(10)
1,638
–
1,505
133
–
–
(835)
Loss-recovery component
Assets for remaining coverage
(8,202)
3,254
3,254
–
(3,318)
–
(3,318)
–
–
(3,318)
–
–
(8,138)
Contracts measured under GMM
(107,240)
580,955
580,955
–
(567,095)
20
(567,115)
(526,310)
–
(40,805)
–
(1,696)
(119,404)
Estimates of the present value of future cash flows
(10,742)
–
–
–
1,405
–
1,405
1,516
–
(111)
–
–
(12,147)
Risk adjustment
Contracts measured under PAA
Amounts recoverable on incurred claims
(364,826)
(115,513)
584,209
(699,722)
81,250
(852)
82,102
(524,794)
1,505
(44,101)
649,492
(1,696)
(328,867)
2025 Total
iii) Roll-forward of net assets or liability for reinsurance contracts held showing the asset for remaining coverage and amounts recoverable on incurred claims
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
141
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
469
470
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
(19,531) 579,036
Acquired in business combinations reinsurance asset
An allocation of reinsurance premium
–
(626,889) (188,343)
Net reinsurance contract assets/(liabilities) as at 31 December 2024
–
(626,889)
578,383
11
(664)
Total cash flows
Amounts received
Premium paid
Cash flows:
Total changes in the consolidated statement of income
Effect of changes in non-performance of reinsurers
Reinsurance finance income
579,036
Changes to amounts recoverable for incurred claims
Net income or expense from reinsurance contracts held
– –
Amounts recoverable for incurred claims and other expenses
Loss-recovery on onerous underlying contracts and adjustments
Amounts recoverable from reinsurers for incurred claims
(120,306)
Net reinsurance contract assets/(liabilities) as at 1 January 2024
Excluding lossrecovery component
(835)
–
–
–
419
–
(228)
647
–
378
269
–
–
(1,254)
Loss-recovery component
Assets for remaining coverage
(8,138)
3,585
3,585
–
(3,020)
–
–
(3,020)
–
–
(3,020)
–
–
(8,703)
Contracts measured under GMM
(119,404)
59,976
59,976
–
(87,253)
–
153
(87,406)
(12,162)
–
(75,244)
–
–
(92,127)
Estimates of the present value of future cash flows
(12,147)
–
–
–
(1,956)
–
–
(1,956)
(1,525)
–
(431)
–
–
(10,191)
Risk adjustment
Contracts measured under PAA
Amounts recoverable on incurred claims
(328,867)
(563,328)
63,561
(626,889)
486,573
11
(739)
487,301
(13,687)
378
(78,426)
579,036
(19,531)
(232,581)
2024 Total
iii) Roll-forward of net assets or liability for reinsurance contracts held showing the asset for remaining coverage and amounts recoverable on incurred claims (continued)
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 142
Net Life insurance contract (assets)/liabilities as at 31 December 2025
Total cash flows
Cash flows Premiums received Claims and other expenses paid (including investment components and premium refunds) Insurance acquisition cash flows
1,417,382
(7,688)
162,758 (154,532) (15,914)
5,148
59,078
–
– – –
119,033
–
– – –
(18,680)
– 40,155 66,915
Insurance finance expenses
Total changes in the consolidated statement of income
3,161
(23,828)
3,161
(15,809) (15,809) – – (8,019) 10,122 (18,141) –
137,713
26,760
55,917 (3,608) – (3,608) – 6,769 4,198 1,740 831
1,358,155 27,206 – – 27,206 (446) (9,841) 16,401 (7,006)
Changes that relate to current services Contractual service margin recognised for Risk adjustment recognised for the risk expired Experience adjustments Changes that relate to future services Contracts initially recognised in the period Changes in estimates that adjust the contractual service margin Changes in estimates that do not adjust the contractual service margin Insurance service result
Net life insurance contract (assets)/liabilities as at 1 January 2025
1,595,493
(7,688)
162,758 (154,532) (15,914)
51,396
45,303
6,093
7,789 (15,809) (3,608) 27,206 (1,696) 4,479 (0) (6,175)
1,551,785
iv) Roll-forward of the net asset or liability for individual life insurance contracts showing estimates the present value of future cash flows, risk adjustment, and CSM 2025 Estimates of the present value of Contractual future cash Total flows Risk adjustment service margin
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
471 143
472
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
53,970 (26,625)
Insurance finance expenses
Total changes in the consolidated statement of income
Net Life insurance contract (assets)/liabilities as at 31 December 2024
Total cash flows
1,358,155
11,226
188,116 (161,112) (15,778)
(80,595)
Insurance service result
Cash flows Premiums received Claims and other expenses paid (including investment components and premium refunds) Insurance acquisition cash flows
(1,053) – – (1,053) (79,542) (11,779) (82,474) 14,711
(791)
1,374,345
Changes that relate to current services Contractual service margin recognised for Risk adjustment recognised for the risk expired Experience adjustments Changes that relate to future services Contracts initially recognised in the period Changes in estimates that adjust the contractual service margin Changes in estimates that do not adjust the contractual service margin
Transfers and other movements
Net life insurance contract (assets)/liabilities as at 1 January 2024
55,917
–
– – –
2,752
–
2,752
(3,048) – 5,800 4,808 698 294
(3,048)
–
53,165
137,713
–
– – –
78,593
3,655
74,938
(17,197) (17,197) – – 92,135 10,359 81,776 –
791
58,329
1,551,785
11,226
188,116 (161,112) (15,778)
54,720
57,625
(2,905)
(21,298) (17,197) (3,048) (1,053) 18,393 3,388 – 15,005
–
1,485,839
iv) Roll-forward of the net asset or liability for individual life insurance contracts showing estimates the present value of future cash flows, risk adjustment, and CSM (continued) 2024 Estimates of the present value of Contractual future cash Total flows Risk adjustment service margin
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
144
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
– – (87) – – – 301 – –
– – (699) (5,295) (5,295) (335) 8,701 (15,750) 3,254 (12,496) (19,895)
Total cash flows
Net life insurance contract (assets)/liabilities as at 31 December 2025
(7,709)
–
511 – 511 – (123) (108) (15)
10,218 – – 10,218 4,812 (109) 4,921
Changes that relate to current services Contractual service margin recognised for service Risk adjustment recognised for the risk expired Experience adjustments Changes that relate to future services Contracts initially recognised in the period Changes in estimates that adjust the contractual service margin Changes in the contractual service margin due to recognition of a loss-recovery component from onerous underlying contracts Changes in the contractual service margin due to reversal of a loss-recovery component from onerous underlying contracts Changes in estimates that do not adjust the contractual service margin Changes that relate to past services Changes in amounts recoverable arising from changes in liability for incurred claims Reinsurance finance income Total changes in the consolidated statement of income Cash flows Premiums and similar expenses paid Amounts received
(16,050)
–
– –
– – – (537) (1,574)
897
–
2,817 2,817 – – (3,854) 155 (4,906)
(43,654)
(12,496)
(15,750) 3,254
(786) (5,295) (5,295) (872) 7,428
897
–
13,546 2,817 511 10,218 835 (62) –
v) Roll-forward of the net asset or liability for reinsurance contracts held showing estimates the present value of future cash flows, risk adjustment, and CSM 2025 Estimates of the present Contractual value of Risk service future cash adjustment margin Total flows Net reinsurance contract (assets)/liabilities as at 1 January 2025 (16,100) (8,010) (14,476) (38,586)
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
145
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
473
474
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
(13,637) (16,100)
Total cash flows
Net life insurance contract (assets)/liabilities as at 31 December 2024
(8,010)
–
– –
– 58
(385) 14,118 (17,222) 3,585
438 – 438 – (217) (147) (70) – (163) – –
7,916 – – 7,916 8,750 (559) 9,309 – 195 (2,358) (2,358)
Cash flows Premiums and similar expenses paid Amounts received
Total changes in the consolidated statement of income
Changes that relate to current services Contractual service margin recognised for service Risk adjustment recognised for the risk expired Experience adjustments Changes that relate to future services Contracts initially recognised in the period Changes in estimates that adjust the contractual service margin Changes in the contractual service margin due to reversal of a loss-recovery Changes in estimates that do not adjust the contractual service margin Changes that relate to past services Changes in amounts recoverable arising from changes in liability for incurred claims Reinsurance finance income
(14,476)
–
– –
(507) (6,601)
2,322 2,322 – – (8,416) 561 (9,239) 262 – – –
(38,586)
(13,637)
(17,222) 3,585
(892) 7,575
10,676 2,322 438 7,916 117 (145) – 262 32 (2,358) (2,358)
v) Roll-forward of the net asset or liability for reinsurance contracts held showing estimates the present value of future cash flows, risk adjustment, and CSM (continued) 2024 Estimates of the present Contractual value of Risk service future cash adjustment margin Total flows Net reinsurance contract (assets)/liabilities as at 1 January 2024 (16,581) (8,068) (7,875) (32,524)
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
146
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
–
Changes that relate to current services
– – – –
Insurance finance expenses
Total changes in the consolidated statements of income
Contractual Service Margin as at 31 December 2025
–
Changes in estimates that adjust the contractual service margin
Insurance service result
–
–
Contracts initially recognised in the period
Changes that relate to future services
–
–
Transfers and other movements
Contractual service margin recognised for services provided
–
Contractual Service Margin as at 1 January 2025
Contracts using the modified retrospective approach
(1,119) 46,459
72,576
2,009
(3,129)
(7,080)
10,122
3,042
(6,170)
(6,170)
–
47,578
All other contracts
(17,561)
3,139
(20,700)
(11,061)
–
(11,061)
(9,639)
(9,639)
–
90,137
Contracts using the fair value approach
Total
2025
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
147
119,035
(18,680)
5,148
(23,828)
(18,141)
10,122
(8,019)
(15,809)
(15,809)
–
137,715
vi) Impact on the current period of the transition approaches adopted to establishing CSMs for individual Life Insurance contracts
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
475
476
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
– – – –
Insurance finance expenses
Total changes in the consolidated statements of income
Contractual Service Margin as at 31 December 2024
–
Changes in estimates that adjust the contractual service margin
Insurance service result
–
Contracts initially recognised in the period
Changes that relate to future services
–
–
Transfers and other movements Changes that relate to current services
Contractual service margin recognised for services provided
–
Contractual Service Margin as at 1 January 2024
Contracts using the modified retrospective approach
33,933 47,578
90,137
1,263
32,670
28,252
10,359
38,611
44,661
2,393
42,268
53,524
–
53,524
(5,941)
(5,941)
(11,256) (11,256)
183
13,462
All other contracts
609
44,867
Contracts using the fair value approach
148
137,715
78,594
3,656
74,938
81,776
10,359
92,135
(17,197)
(17,197)
792
58,329
Total
2024
vi) Impact on the current period of the transition approaches adopted to establishing CSMs for individual Life Insurance contracts (continued)
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
– – – – – –
Changes in estimates that adjust the contractual service margin
Changes in estimates that do not adjust the contractual service margin
Insurance finance income
Total changes in the consolidated statement of income
Contractual Service Margin as at 31 December 2025
–
Contracts initially recognised in the period
Changes that relate to future services
–
–
Changes that relate to current services
Contractual service margin recognised for services received
–
Contractual Service Margin as at 1 January 2025
(9,890)
(1,065)
(331)
–
(2,470)
–
(2,470)
1,736
1,736
(8,825)
Contracts using the modified retrospective Contracts using the fair approach value approach
(6,160)
(509)
(206)
–
(1,539)
155
(1,384)
1,081
1,081
(5,651)
All other contracts
vii) Impact on the current period of the transition approaches adopted to establishing CSMs for reinsurance contracts held
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
149
(16,050)
(1,574)
(537)
–
(4,009)
155
(3,854)
2,817
2,817
(14,476)
Total
2025
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
477
478
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
– – –
Total changes in the consolidated statement of income
Contractual Service Margin as at 31 December 2024
–
Changes in estimates that adjust the contractual service margin
Insurance finance income
–
–
Contracts initially recognised in the period
Changes that relate to future services
–
–
Changes that relate to current services
Contractual service margin recognised for services received
–
Contractual Service Margin as at 1 January 2024
(8,825)
(4,366)
(309)
(5,473)
–
(5,473)
1,416
1,416
(4,459)
Contracts using the modified retrospective Contracts using the fair approach value approach
(5,651)
(2,235)
(198)
(3,505)
561
(2,944)
907
907
(3,416)
All other contracts
Total
2024
150
(14,476)
(6,601)
(507)
(8,978)
561
(8,417)
2,323
2,323
(7,875)
vii) Impact on the current period of the transition approaches adopted to establishing CSMs for reinsurance contracts held (continued)
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
Losses on onerous contracts at initial recognition
CSM
Risk adjustment
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
151
3,390
10,359
(591) 3,390
10,950 -
4,809
(154,374)
142,596
11,448
131,148
1,618
(36,196)
38,559
5,372
33,187
3,191
104,037 (118,178)
Estimate of present value of future cash inflows
6,076
97,961
Profitable contracts issued
Total
4,479
Onerous contracts issued
10,122
(272) 4,479
10,394 0
4,198
(119,080)
109,239
9,568
99,671
Total
1,379
2024
(28,999)
32,372
4,377
27,994
Onerous contracts issued
2025
2,819
Estimate of present value of future cash outflows
Estimate of insurance acquisition cash flows
Estimate of present value of future cash outflows, excluding insurance acquisition cash flows
Individual life insurance contract liabilities
Losses on onerous contracts at initial recognition
CSM
Risk adjustment
76,868 (90,081)
Estimate of present value of future cash inflows
5,191
71,677
Profitable contracts issued
Estimate of present value of future cash outflows
Estimate of insurance acquisition cash flows
Estimate of present value of future cash outflows, excluding insurance acquisition cash flows
Individual life insurance contract liabilities
viii) Components of new business for individual life insurance contracts issued
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
479
480
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
13,549 (1,702) 10% 10%
(1,930) 11% 11%
Reinsurance contracts held
2025 CSM run off
2024 CSM run off
1-2 years
Less that 1 year
Reinsurance contracts held
14,798
(1,935)
(2,188)
Insurance contracts issued
Insurance contracts issued
1-2 years 11,842
2025
9%
9%
(1,512)
12,490
2-3 years
2024
(1,700)
2-3 years 10,803
Disclosure of when the CSM is expected to be in profit or loss in future years
Less that 1 year 12,876
ix)
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
8%
8%
(1,334)
11,397
3-4 years
(1,487)
3-4 years 9,792
62%
62%
(7,999)
85,480
More than 4 years
(8,740)
More than 4 years 73,721
–
–
152
(14,477)
137,714
Total
(16,050)
Total 119,034
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
Total gross liabilities for incurred claims
Liability in respect of prior years
Liability recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position
Cumulative payments to date Effect of discounting and risk adjustment
Current estimate of cumulative claims incurred
- four years later - five years later
- three years later
- two years later
- one year later
- at end of accident year
Estimate of undiscounted ultimate claims costs:
Accident year - Gross
Insurance claims
11,454
174,947 (163,493) –
150,345 (133,187) – 17,158
268,882 267,945 279,149 273,520 174,947 –
2021
249,413 245,359 242,072 204,634 204,021 150,345
2020
10,986
205,848 (194,861) –
301,608 311,223 303,094 205,848 – –
2022
39,575
767,468 (727,892) –
265,742 284,864 767,468 – – –
2023
38,090
243,088 (204,998) –
285,508 243,088 – – – –
2024
69,648
211,289 (145,246) 3,604
211,289 – – – – –
2025
153
40,918 227,831
186,913
1,752,985 (1,569,677) 3,604
– – – – – –
Total
The risks associated with these insurance contracts and in particular, casualty insurance contracts, are complex and subject to a number of variables that complicate a quantitative sensitivity analysis. The development of insurance liabilities provides a measure of the Group’s ability to estimate the ultimate value of claims. The tables below illustrate how the Group’s estimate of total gross and net claims outstanding for each accident year has changed at successive year-ends.
x). Claims development table
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
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Total net liabilities for incurred claims
Liability in respect of prior years
Liability recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position
Effect of discounting and risk adjustment
Cumulative payments to date
Current estimate of cumulative claims incurred
- four years later - five years later
- three years later
- two years later
- one year later
- at end of accident year
Estimate of ultimate claims costs:
Accident year - Net
Insurance claims
–
–
5,130
125,032 (119,902)
128,675 (121,706)
6,969
241,778 233,295 225,120 220,136 125,032 –
2021
211,103 208,239 203,104 187,433 183,890 128,675
2020
8,163
–
176,986 (168,823)
272,578 278,332 271,627 176,986 – –
2022
12,886
–
181,218 (168,332)
223,224 234,003 181,218 – – –
2023
20,798
–
186,278 (165,480)
225,954 186,278 – – – –
2024
50,303
999
176,707 (127,403)
176,707 – – – – –
2025
154
21,232 125,482
104,250
1,000
974,896 (871,646)
– – – – – –
Total
The risks associated with these insurance contracts and in particular, casualty insurance contracts, are complex and subject to a number of variables that complicate quantitative sensitivity analysis. The development of insurance liabilities provides a measure of the Group's ability to estimate the ultimate value of claims. The table below illustrates how the Group's estimate of total claims outstanding for each accident year has changed at successive year-ends. This table shows net claims expenses by underwriting year over a six year period. We have made the assumption that all Health claims are settled within three months after reported and therefore this does not result in any long outstanding claims liabilities.
x). Claims development table (continued)
20. INSURANCE CONTRACT LIABILITIES (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 21. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES Trade payables Due to associates and joint venture interests (Note 36) Due to other related parties (Note 36) Due to statutory authorities Client funds Accruals Refund liabilities (Note 22 (c)) Interest payables Contract liabilities (Note 22 (b)) Other payables
Other non-current liabilities
2025
2024
625,918 6,929 633 108,859 139,403 318,389 78 60,512 – 265,297
629,895 5,441 4,364 119,897 170,258 301,951 224 58,706 4,029 251,054
1,526,018
1,545,819
2025
2024
17,310
17,798
Other non-current liabilities relates to provision for well closure costs and prepaid vehicle maintenance scheduled in more than 1 year.
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 22. REVENUE a) Disaggregated revenue information
Segments
For the year ended 31 December 2025 Media, retail, Automotive, services trading & Banking & & parent distribution Insurance company
Total
Revenue from contracts with customers Agency services Construction products Construction services Consumer, retail and IT products Consumer, retail and IT services Sale of beverages and bottles Media sales Media services Manufactured products Financial services
– 609,972 18
– – –
– – –
– 12 2,502,808 – – 754,161 –
2,341,654 83,321 – – – – –
– – – – – – 69,266
– – 9,725 69,597 – –
2,341,654 83,333 2,502,808 9,725 69,597 754,161 69,266
Subtotal
3,866,971
2,424,975
69,266
90,859
6,452,071
–
–
1,210,416
–
1,210,416
3,866,971
2,424,975
1,279,682
90,859
7,662,487
For the year ended 31 December 2024 (restated) Construction, Media, retail, Automotive, Manufacturing, services trading & Banking & packaging and & parent distribution brewing Insurance company
Total
Revenue from insurance contracts (Note 24) Total
Segments
11,537 – – –
11,537 609,972 18
Revenue from contracts with customers Agency services Construction products Construction services Consumer, retail and IT products Consumer, retail and IT services Sale of beverages and bottles Media sales Media services Manufactured products Financial services
– 617,934 313
– – –
– – –
8,109 – –
8,109 617,934 313
– 70 2,376,210 – – 316,407 –
2,329,801 76,462 – – – – –
– – – – – – 75,151
– – – 10,348 82,021 – –
2,329,801 76,532 2,376,210 10,348 82,021 316,407 75,151
Subtotal
3,310,934
2,406,263
75,151
100,478
5,892,826
–
–
1,107,597
–
1,107,597
3,310,934
2,406,263
1,182,748
100,478
7,000,423
Revenue from insurance contracts (Note 24) Total
484
Construction, Manufacturing, packaging and brewing
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 22. REVENUE (continued) a) Disaggregated revenue information (continued)
Segments Timing of revenue recognition Goods and services transferred at a point in time Goods and services transferred over time Total revenue from contracts with customers
Segments Timing of revenue recognition Goods and services transferred at a point in time Goods and services transferred over time Total revenue from contracts with customers
Construction, Manufacturing, packaging and
For the year ended 31 December 2025 Automotive, Media, retail, trading & Banking & services distribution Insurance & parent
Total
3,866,942
2,341,654
–
9,725
6,218,321
29
83,321
1,279,682
81,134
1,444,166
3,866,971
2,424,975
1,279,682
90,859
7,662,487
For the year ended 31 December 2024 (restated) Construction, Media, retail, Automotive, Manufacturing, services trading & Banking & packaging and & parent distribution brewing Insurance company
Total
3,310,550
2,329,802
–
10,348
5,650,700
384
76,461
1,182,748
90,130
1,349,723
3,310,934
2,406,263
1,182,748
100,478
7,000,423
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485
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 22. REVENUE (continued) b)
Contract balances Trade receivables (Note 15) Contract assets (Note 15) Contract liabilities (Note 21)
2025
2024
775,752 2,119 –
712,903 7,245 4,029
Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally on terms of 30 to 90 days. In 2025, $102,412 (2024: $110,411) was recognised as provision for expected credit losses on trade receivables. There were no major changes to the trade receivables balance from the beginning to the end of the year. Contract assets are initially recognised for revenue earned from installation services as receipt of consideration is conditional on successful completion of specific milestones or of the entire installation process. Upon acceptance by the customer, the amounts recognised as contract assets are reclassified to trade receivables. In 2025 and 2024, no provision was recognised for expected credit losses on contract assets. Contract liabilities relate mainly to billings made to customers for which no revenue was recognised. These billings may have been based on milestones being met that are not reflective of meaningful progress towards the satisfaction of performance obligations. Billings may also be based on advances required prior to or on commencement of work. c)
Right of return assets and liabilities
2025
2024
Right of return assets (Note 15)
409
75
Refund liabilities (Note 21) - Arising from rights of return
78
224
158
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 22. REVENUE (continued) d)
Performance obligations Automotive sector For the sale of motor vehicles and vehicle parts, the performance obligation is satisfied upon delivery of the vehicle or the vehicle parts to the customer. Payment is due upon delivery and is sometimes completed through a financial institution via a vehicular loan in the case of motor vehicle sales. In the case of credit customers, payment is due within 30 days of delivery. Customers are granted assurance-type warranties that cover manufacturer defects only. Partial refunds are provided to customers who return vehicle parts within the stipulated return period. For vehicle repairs or as-required servicing, the performance obligation is satisfied upon the completion of repairs or servicing, which is usually completed within one day. Payment is due upon delivery of the repaired or serviced vehicle, or within 30 days, in the case of credit customers. Vehicle servicing packages are also sold to customers. These performance obligations are satisfied over time, with payment being required at the inception of the contract. Beverage sector The performance obligation is satisfied upon delivery of the beverages and/or bottles. The terms of payment are determined by prior approval and can be cash, cash on delivery, or credit for a period of 7, 21 or 30 days. Returns due to damaged or expired products or sales errors are entitled to full refunds. Such returns usually occur within one month of delivery. Empty bottles and crates in good condition can be returned at any time in exchange for a partial refund. A deposit liability has been created based on the historic trends of such returns. Companies in this sector have no warranties.
159
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487
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 22. REVENUE (continued) d)
Performance obligations (continued) Distribution sector The performance obligation is satisfied upon delivery of various consumer products. The terms of payment are determined by prior approval and can be cash, cash on delivery, or credit for a period of 7, 21 or 30 days. Returns due to damaged or expired products or sales errors are entitled to full or partial refunds. Such returns usually occur within one month of delivery, but may occasionally occur outside of this period. Companies in this sector have no warranties. Financial services sector Revenue from contracts with customers in this sector relates to investment management and arrangement fees and spread income. The performance obligation for: •
Investment management fees is satisfied over time and payment is due quarterly in arrears.
•
Arrangement fees is satisfied upon disbursement of the relevant loan and payment is due at that time.
•
Spread income is satisfied upon the disbursement of the interest payment to investors and payment is due at that time.
Manufacturing sector The performance obligation is satisfied upon delivery of manufactured products or of equipment purchased for resale. The terms of payment are determined by prior approval and can be cash, cash on delivery, or credit for a period of 7, 21 or 30 days. Returns due to damaged or faulty products or sales errors are entitled to full or partial refunds. Such returns usually occur within one month of delivery but may occasionally occur outside of this period. Warranties for equipment purchased for resale are The performance obligation for the servicing of equipment as-and-when required is performed when the servicing is completed. The terms of payment are determined by prior approval and can be cash, cash on delivery, or credit for a period of 7, 21 or 30 days.
160
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 22. REVENUE (continued) d)
Performance obligations (continued) Manufacturing sector (continued) Equipment servicing packages are also sold to customers. These performance obligations are satisfied over time, with payment being required at the inception of the contract. In some cases, installation services are provided to customers who purchase manufactured products or equipment purchased for resale. This performance obligation is separate from that for the supply of the relevant item and is satisfied over-time. Payment terms vary depending on the contract terms. In the case of short-term contracts, payment is generally due within 30 days of the completion of the installation. In the case of long-term contracts, payment is due according to a schedule of specific milestones. Services sector Performance obligations in this sector are generally satisfied over time, however in many cases, these performance obligations are typically completed within a day or a few days and therefore are recognised as if they are satisfied at a point in time for simplicity. These performance obligations include the supervision of loading or unloading of containers on a vessel, the facilitation of payments to principals by the ultimate customer, the co-ordination of all activities relating to the processing of voyages through various ports and the monitoring of the movement of containers. Payment is due within 30 days of completion of the relevant service.
161
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489
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 22. REVENUE (continued) d)
Performance obligations (continued) Media sector Performance obligations in this sector are satisfied upon the appearance of the advertisement, the delivery of newspapers and the printing of third-party publications. Payment is due within 30 days of the completion of the relevant performance obligations. Refunds are granted only if the relevant performance obligation was not completed to the satisfaction of the customer. There are no warranties. Where customers are granted access to the online newspaper or advertisements are placed for a period of time on a billboard, the performance obligation is satisfied over the subscription period. Payment is due at inception of the contract. Refunds are granted only if the relevant performance obligation was not completed to the satisfaction of the customer. There are no warranties. Retail sector The performance obligation is completed upon delivery of the relevant retail products. Payment is generally due within 30 days of delivery. Partial or full refunds are provided for returns within the stipulated return period, which varies from company to company. For some retail products, an assurance-type warranty of one to two years is provided, which covers manufacturers' defects only. An extended or service-type warranty is provided for some retail products. This performance obligation is completed over the period of the extended warranty. Payment is due at inception of the contract. No refunds are allowed. The transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations (unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied) as at 31 December are, as follows:
Within one year More than one year
2025
2024
28
10,036
28
10,862
–
826
162
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 22. REVENUE (continued) d)
Performance obligations (continued) The remaining performance obligations expected to be recognised in more than one year relate to installation services on various long-term contracts. All the other remaining performance obligations are expected to be recognised within one year.
23. SEGMENT INFORMATION For management purposes, the Group’s operating segments are organised and managed separately according to the nature of products and services provided, with each segment representing a strategic business unit that offers different products. The construction, manufacturing, packaging and brewing segment is a diversified supplier of construction building materials, beverage, glass, chemicals and paint products. The automotive, trading and distribution segment provides services in passenger vehicles, spare parts and household/consumer products. The banking and insurance segment provides services relating to commercial banking, asset financing, merchant banking and life and general insurance. The media, retail, services and parent company segment includes print, radio, television, retail, shipping and corporate services. Transfer prices amongst operating segments are set on an arm’s length basis under normal commercial terms and conditions, similar to transactions with unrelated third parties. Segment revenue, expenses and results include transfers amongst operating segments. Those transfers are eliminated upon consolidation. The Executive Management Committee is the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) and monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on profit or loss and is measured consistently with profit or loss in the consolidated financial statements.
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491
492
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
169,890
612,011
656,651 203,990
Taxation expense/(income)
Liabilities Reportable segment liabilities 1,441,995
449,476 1,411,948
349,543
687,404
74,882
–
–
–
Capital expenditure
1,713,486
5,798,020
6,000,119
–
Assets Reportable segment assets Investment in associates and joint venture interests
–
–
54,376
Share of results of associates and joint venture interests
181,522
–
–
81
Reportable segment profit/ (loss) before taxation from continuing operations
62,766
358,715
2,204
434,059
Impairments
21,230
2,424,975
110,984
3,310,935
Depreciation and amortisation
3,866,971
Third party revenue
3,851,217 (540,282)
597,458
55,652
–
1,700,982
–
41,431
189,530
–
52,594
644
2,406,262
Automotive, trading & distribution 2025 2024 Restated 2,534,601 2,515,320 (109,626) (109,058)
Results Finance costs
4,493,878 (626,907)
Revenue Total gross revenue Inter-segment
Construction, Manufacturing, packaging and brewing 2025 2024
23. SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
7,216,139
72,136
14,190
9,854,645
1,336
61,075
295,356
–
77,363
33,377
1,405,563
1,570,445 (164,882)
7,109,515
118,236
12,809
9,663,049
1,811
26,633
212,693
–
64,055
33,382
1,303,350
1,436,910 (133,560)
Banking & Insurance 2025 2024
1,404,996
29,088
243,384
3,050,064
21,456
(1,318)
(107,693)
–
33,004
44,675
90,859
1,710,676
63,966
241,883
3,013,371
27,241
(5,655)
(91,465)
–
34,424
12,653
100,477
Media, retail, services & parent company 2025 2024 Restated 609,002 686,829 (518,143) (586,352)
10,750,534
625,582
257,574
20,618,314
22,792
318,123
1,014,204
81
607,192
191,240
7,788,368
9,207,926 (1,419,558)
164
10,829,597
587,397
254,692
20,175,422
29,052
243,931
922,769
–
509,788
67,909
7,121,024
2024 Restated 8,490,276 (1,369,252)
Total 2025
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23. SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued) No revenue from transactions with a single external customer or counterparty amounted to 10% or more of the Group’s total revenue in 2025 or 2024. Geographical information Trinidad & Tobago 2025
2024 Restated
Barbados 2025 2024 Restated
Other countries 2025
2024 Restated
Total 2025
2024 Restated
Third party revenue 5,178,543 5,089,611 667,581 732,970 1,942,244 1,298,443 7,788,368 7,121,024 Non-current assets 3,121,607 3,106,020 375,160 369,443 2,859,030 2,835,458 6,355,797 6,310,921 Other countries include Grenada, Guyana, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, Jamaica, USA and the Bahamas. The revenue information is based on the relevant subsidiaries’ principal place of business. Non-current assets include property, plant and equipment, investment properties, intangible assets and investment in associates and joint venture interests.
165
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493
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 24.
OPERATING PROFIT Revenue Revenue from contracts with customers - Sale of goods - Rendering of services Total revenue from contracts with customers Other revenue - Revenue from insurance contracts (Note 22) - Finance charges, loan fees and other interest income Total Other revenue Total revenue Cost of sales Gross profit Other income (see below) Net gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment, investment securities and other assets Interest on customer deposits Staff costs Credit loss expense on financial assets (see below) Impairment on goodwill and intangibles Depreciation and amortisation Depreciation on right-of-use-assets Administrative and distribution costs Other general costs Insurance finance expense Reclassification of directly attributable insurance expenses Operating profit
2025
2024 Restated
6,223,592 228,479 6,452,071
5,651,344 241,482 5,892,826
1,210,416 125,881
1,107,597 120,601
1,336,297 7,788,368 (5,100,486) 2,687,882 603,710
1,228,198 7,121,024 (4,691,426) 2,429,598 435,762
87,245 (79,574) (923,478) (17,021) (258) (198,483) (41,740) (1,039,544) (17,597) (45,541) 167,051 1,182,652
99,837 (77,812) (822,883) (6,987) 335 (151,187) (36,236) (1,014,593) (21,306) (56,776) 183,874 961,626
Depreciation and amortisation included in cost of sales above amounts to $366,970 (2024: $322,364 restated). The cost of inventories recognised as an expense as included in cost of sales amounts to $2,641,722 (2024: $2,566,486 restated). Employee benefits expenses included in administrative and distribution costs above amounts to $19,474 (2024: $18,147). 2025 2024 Insurance service result Revenue from insurance contracts 1,210,416 1,107,597 Costs related to revenue from insurance contracts - included in cost of sales above (1,064,398) (570,902) (82,102) (487,300) Reinsurance contracts held 63,916 49,395 Net insurance service result
166
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 24.
OPERATING PROFIT (continued) The components of other income are as follows: Interest and investment income Net exchange gains Miscellaneous income Rental income Dividend income Management and service fees Commission income Promotional income Finance income from reinsurance contracts held
2025
2024 Restated
261,225 178,006 85,560 33,115 18,693 26,220 37 2 852
225,566 53,613 90,260 30,106 20,627 14,283 523 44 740
603,710
435,762
2,593 (15,973) 30,401
(13,284) (9,785) 30,056
17,021
6,987
2025
2024 Restated
177,982 5,952 7,306
63,129 3,401 1,379
191,240
67,909
Credit loss on financial assets are as follows: Credit loss on investments Reversal of credit loss on loans, advances and other assets Credit loss on trade receivables (Note 15)
25.
FINANCE COSTS Interest on medium and long term notes and other borrowings Interest on lease liabilities (Note 7) Interest on overdrafts and other finance costs
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495
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 26.
TAXATION EXPENSE
2025
2024 Restated
Current year provision Green fund levy Adjustments to prior year tax provisions Deferred tax expense/(income) (Note 11)
245,513 22,896 (4,117) 53,831
233,603 21,968 (193) (11,446)
Income tax expense reported in the consolidated statement of income
318,123
243,932
219,105 49,304
226,485 29,085
268,409
255,570
(3,945) (172)
(1,409) 1,216
(4,117)
(193)
31,210 22,621
(7,077) (4,369)
53,831
(11,446)
Consolidated statement of income - continuing operations
The provision for income tax from continuing operations is as follows: Current year provision and green fund levy: Trinidad and Tobago Other countries
Adjustments to prior year tax provisions: Trinidad and Tobago Other countries
Deferred taxes: Trinidad and Tobago Other countries
168
496
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 26.
TAXATION EXPENSE (continued) The following items represent the principal differences between income taxes from continuing operations computed at the aggregate statutory tax rates of all jurisdictions and the tax reported in the consolidated statement of income: Taxes at aggregate statutory tax rates of all jurisdictions: Trinidad and Tobago Other countries Differences resulting from: Exempt income Allowances Adjustments to prior year tax provisions Adjustment to statutory tax rate Tax losses generated/(utilised) Non-allowable expenses Green fund and business levy Other permanent differences
2025 208,267 91,858
2024 Restated 221,399 42,283
300,125
263,682
(70,340) (65,957) (4,117) – 14,832 93,214 28,686 21,680
(68,805) (57,068) (192) 37 (52,970) 55,599 30,090 73,559
318,123
243,932
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497
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 27.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS On 24 January 2025 the Group entered into an agreement to sell ANSA Technologies Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary for $17,976, the sale of which closed on 2 April 2025. On 31 October 2025 the Group entered into an agreement to sell Brydens Retail Inc. and Brydens Express Inc. in Barbados for $10,978, both of which has a minority shareholding, the sale of which was completed on 30 November 2025. On 31 October 2025 the Group entered into an agreement to sell Standards Distributors Limited and its subsidiary Standard Distribution and Sales (Barbados) Limited for $18,001, the sale of which was completed on 31 December 2025. The results of these discontinued operations for the year are presented below:
2025 177,274 14,740 192,014 (221,580) (29,566) (1,640) (31,206) (2,795) (34,001) 7,239 (26,762)
2024 266,352 13,030 279,382 (295,738) (16,356) (595) (16,951) 13,660 (3,291) – (3,291)
(27,157) 395 (26,762)
(4,018) 727 (3,291)
The net cash flows incurred by the discontinued entities are as follows: Operating Investing Financing Net cash (outflow)/inflow
15,309 (18,642) (988) (4,321)
13,619 15,507 (26,613) 2,512
Details of the sale of the subsidiaries Consideration received or receivable: Total disposal consideration Carrying amount of net assets sold (including reserves reclassified) Gain on sale of the subsidiaries
46,955 (39,716) 7,239
– – –
Earnings per share from discontinued operations Basic earnings/(loss) per share ($ per share) Diluted earnings/(loss) per share ($ per share)
($0.16) ($0.16)
Revenue from contracts with customers Other revenue Total revenue Expenses Operating loss Finance costs Loss before tax from discontinued operations Tax (expense)/benefit Loss from discontinued operations Gain on sale of the subsidiaries (see note below) Loss for the year from discontinued operations Attributable to : Equity holders of the parent Non-controlling interests
($0.02) ($0.02)
170
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 28.
EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share is computed by relating profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Parent (net of preference dividends) to the weighted average number of ordinary share units outstanding during the year. The weighted average number of shares has been adjusted for the removal of treasury shares. Diluted earnings per share is computed by relating profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Parent to the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all potential dilutive ordinary shares into issued ordinary shares. The following table sets out the income and share data used in the basic and diluted EPS calculations: Notes
2025
2024
27
592,318 (27,157)
575,333 (4,018)
565,160
571,315
Thousands of units
Thousands of units
172,107
172,301
–
–
172,107
172,301
Earnings per share Basic earnings per share ($ per share) Diluted earnings per share ($ per share)
$3.28 $3.28
$3.32 $3.32
Earnings per share from continuing operations: Basic earnings per share ($ per share) Diluted earnings per share ($ per share)
$3.44 $3.44
$3.34 $3.34
Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Parent (net of preference dividend) Continuing operations Discontinued operations Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Parent (net of preference dividend)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (000’s) – Basic Effect of dilution of share options Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (000’s) – Diluted
The weighted average number of ordinary shares takes into account the weighted average effect of changes in Treasury shares during the year.
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171
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DIVIDENDS 6% Cumulative preference 2025: 0c Interim ordinary – paid (2024: 30c) 2024: 0c Final ordinary – paid (2023: 150c)
2025
2024
10 – –
10 51,725 258,626
10
310,361
During the year ended 31 December 2025, no ordinary share dividends were declared by the parent company. There was no 2024 final ordinary dividend declared by the directors. In addition, a final dividend of NIL (2024: NIL) per ordinary share in respect of 2025 has been declared by the Directors subsequent to year end.
30.
SHARE BASED TRANSACTIONS Senior Executive Plan In accordance with the Ordinary Resolution approved by members in the General Meeting dated 19 May 1988, 6,000,000 share units were allocated for share options under the control of the Board of Directors. Of that number, none were granted, exercised or have expired (2024: nil expired). Share options are granted to senior executives of the Group, and are settled by cash consideration. The exercise price of the granted options is equal to the market price of the shares at the grant date. Options are conditional on the Executives remaining in the Company’s employ for periods ranging from a minimum of ten months to seven years after the date of issue. Thereafter, eligible executives have one year within which to exercise the option.
31.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL COMMITMENTS (i)
Guarantees, bills discounted, performance and customs bonds, acceptances and other contingencies
2025
2024
216,546
199,739
(ii) Litigation In the ordinary course of business, certain subsidiaries became defendants in various legal claims and proceedings. Provisions have been established where necessary based on the professional advice received. (iii) Capital commitments Contracts for capital expenditure and other commitments not accounted for in these consolidated financial statements
2025
2024
127,861
47,383
172
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 32.
FAIR VALUES With the exception of insurance contracts which are specifically excluded under IFRS 7: Financial Instruments disclosures, the estimated fair values of certain financial instruments have been determined using available market information or other appropriate valuation methodologies that require judgment in interpreting market data and developing estimates. Consequently, the estimates made do not necessarily reflect the amounts that the Group could realise in a current market exchange. The use of different assumptions and/or different methodologies may have a material effect on the fair values estimated. The fair value information is based on information available to management as at the dates presented. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for the purposes of these consolidated financial statements and, therefore the current estimates of the fair value may be significantly different from the amounts presented herein. (i)
Short-term financial assets and liabilities The carrying amounts of short-term financial assets and liabilities comprising the Group’s cash and short-term deposits, fixed deposits, short-term borrowings, the current portion of customers’ deposits and other funding instruments, current portion of medium and long term notes, trade and other receivables and trade and other payables are a reasonable estimate of their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments.
(ii) Investment securities The fair value of trading investments is based on market quotations, when available. When market quotations are not readily available, fair values are based on discounted cash flows or estimated using quoted market prices of similar investments. In the absence of a market value, discounted cash flows will approximate fair value. This process relies on available market data to generate a yield curve for each country in which valuations were undertaken, using interpolated results where there were no market observable rates. In pricing callable bonds, where information is available, the price of a callable bond is determined as at the call date using the Yield to Worst. For bonds with irregular cash flows (sinking funds, capitalisation of interest, moratoria, amortisations or balloon payments), a process of iteration using the Internal Rate of Return is used to arrive at bond values. Yields on all taxfree bonds are grossed-up to correspond to similar taxable bonds at the prevailing rate of corporation tax.
173
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501
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FAIR VALUES (continued) (iii) Loans and advances The estimated fair value for performing loans is computed as the future cash flows discounted at the yield to maturity based on the carrying values at the inherent rates of interest in the portfolio as those rates approximate market conditions. When discounted, the cash flow values are substantially equal to the carrying value. (iv) Medium and long term notes The Group values the debt and asset backed securities using valuation models which use discounted cash flow analysis which incorporates either only observable data or both observable and non-observable data. Observable inputs include assumptions regarding current rates of interest and real estate prices; unobservable inputs include assumptions regarding expected future default rates, prepayment rates and liquidity discounts. (v) Carrying amounts and fair values The following table summarises the carrying amounts and the fair values of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities: Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Financial assets/liabilities amount value amount value 2025 2025 2024 2024 Investment securities Lease liabilities Medium and long term notes Loans advances and other assets Customer deposits
5,026,382 114,145 2,357,065 2,870,433 3,576,163
5,047,044 133,174 2,394,435 2,915,056 3,579,505
4,714,926 88,983 2,651,509 2,804,277 3,530,339
4,738,152 126,360 2,668,501 2,900,958 3,559,658
For all other financial assets and liabilities, the carrying value is considered a reasonable approximation of fair value.
174
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 32.
FAIR VALUES (continued) (vi) Determination of fair value and fair value hierarchies The Group uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial instruments by valuation techniques. Refer also to Note 2 (xvii). Level 1 Included in the Level 1 category are financial assets and liabilities that are measured in whole or in part by reference to published quotes in an active market. A financial instrument is regarded as quoted in an active market if quoted prices are readily and regularly available from an exchange, dealer, broker, industry group, pricing service or regulatory agency and those prices represent actual and regularly occurring market transactions on an arm’s length basis. Level 2 Included in the Level 2 category are financial assets and liabilities that are measured using a valuation technique based on assumptions that are supported by prices from observable current market transactions and for which pricing is obtained via pricing services, but where prices have not been determined in an active market. This includes financial assets with fair values based on broker quotes, investments in private equity funds with fair values obtained via fund managers and assets that are valued using the Group’s own models whereby the majority of assumptions are market observable. Level 3 Included in the Level 3 category are financial assets and liabilities that are not quoted as there are no active markets to determine a price. These financial instruments are held at cost, being the fair value of the consideration paid for the acquisition of the investment, and are regularly assessed for impairment. Purchase or originated credit-impaired (POCI) POCI assets are financial assets that are credit-impaired on initial recognition. POCI assets are recorded at fair value at original recognition and interest income is subsequently recognised based on credit-adjusted EIR. ECLs are only recognised or released to the extent that there is a subsequent change in the ECLs. Quantitative disclosures fair value measurement hierarchy for assets as at 31 December 2025: Investment securities Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 POCI Total designated at FVSI Equities 117,717 – 4,172 – 121,889 Managed funds 565,357 206,605 – – 771,962 Government bonds – 1,958 – – 1,958 State owned company securities – 14,475 – – 14,475 Corporate bonds 4,424 86,004 – – 90,429 687,499 309,042 4,172 – 1,000,713
175
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503
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FAIR VALUES (continued) (vi) Determination of fair value and fair value hierarchies (continued) Quantitative disclosures fair value measurement hierarchy for assets as at 31 December 2025: (continued) Investment securities designated at amortised cost for which fair values are disclosed Government bonds State owned company securities Corporate bonds Investment securities measured at Fair Value through OCI Equities Managed funds Government bonds State owned company securities Corporate bonds
.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
POCI
Total
338,953
470,426
–
49,438
858,817
120,318 523,552
259,438 652,109
– –
– –
379,756 1,175,661
982,823
1,381,973
–
49,438
2,414,234
323,395 – 146,627
– – 6,007
1,058 – –
– – –
324,453 – 152,634
– 1,126,320
28,689 –
– –
– –
28,689 1,126,320
1,596,342
34,696
1,058
–
1,632,096
176
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
32. FAIR VALUES (continued) (vi) Determination of fair value and fair value hierarchies (continued) Transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 At each reporting date the Group assesses the fair value hierarchy of its financial instruments. A transfer between levels will occur when a financial instrument no longer meets the criteria in which the financial instrument is classified. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 in 2025 or 2024. Quantitative disclosures fair value measurement hierarchy for assets as at 31 December 2024: Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
POCI
Total
Equities Managed funds Government bonds State owned company securities
66,086 303,147 2,953
221,448 4,689
4,171 – –
– – –
70,257 524,595 7,642
–
15,068
–
–
15,068
Corporate bonds
7,730
82,705
–
–
90,435
379,916
323,910
4,171
–
707,997
389,523
492,556
–
55,863
937,942
31,256 760,529
331,973 524,838
– 1,645
– –
363,229 1,287,012
1,181,308
1,349,367
1,645
55,863
2,588,183
Investment securities designated at FVSI
Investment securities at amortised cost for which fair values are disclosed Government bonds State owned company securities Corporate bonds
177
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505
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
32. FAIR VALUES (continued) (vi) Determination of fair value and fair value hierarchies (continued) Quantitative disclosures fair value measurement hierarchy for assets as at 31 December 2024: (continued) Investment securities measured at Fair Value through OCI Equities Managed funds Government bonds State owned company securities Corporate bonds
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
POCI
Total
376,715 – 138,414
– – 5,438
1,058 – –
– – –
377,773 – 143,852
– 900,715
19,632 –
– –
– –
19,632 900,715
1,415,844
25,070
1,058
–
1,441,972
178
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
32. FAIR VALUES (continued) (vi) Determination of fair value and fair value hierarchies (continued) Movements in Level 3 financial assets measured at fair value
Balance at 1 January Gains recognised Purchases Transfers out of Level 3 Disposals
2025
2024
6,874 – – – (1,644)
39,795 3,639 – – (36,560)
5,230
6,874
33. RISK MANAGEMENT Introduction Risk is inherent in the Group's activities but it is managed through a process of ongoing identification, measurement and monitoring, subject to risk limits and other controls. This process of risk management is critical to the Group's continuing profitability and each individual within the Group is accountable for the risk exposures relating to their responsibilities. The Group is exposed to credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk. Board of Directors The Board of Directors of the Group is ultimately responsible for the overall risk management approach and for approving the risk strategies, principles, policies and procedures. Day to day adherence to risk principles is carried out by the executive management of the Group in compliance with the policies approved by the Board of Directors. Treasury management The Group’s Head Office employs a Treasury function which is responsible for managing the assets, liabilities and the overall financial structure of the Group. The Treasury function is also primarily responsible for the funding and liquidity risks of the Group.
179
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507
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 33. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Concentrations of risk Concentrations arise when a number of counterparties are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographical region, or have economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic, political or other conditions. Concentrations indicate the relative sensitivity of the Group’s results to developments affecting a particular industry. In order to avoid excessive concentrations of risk, the Group’s procedures include specific monitoring controls to focus on the maintenance of a diversified portfolio. Interest rate risk Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates will affect future cash flows or the fair values of financial instruments. The Group manages its interest rate exposure by offering fixed rates on its deposits over the respective term. The Group’s long-term debt and borrowings consist of a combination of fixed and floating rate loans. On the lending side hire purchase loans are granted at fixed rates over specified periods. As the interest rates on both deposits and loans remain fixed over their lives, the risk of fluctuations in market conditions is mitigated. Cash flow interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. Fair value interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Group takes on exposure to the effects of fluctuations in the prevailing levels of market interest rates on both its fair value and cash flow risks. Interest margins may increase as a result of such changes but may reduce losses in the event that unexpected movements arise. The Board sets limits on the level of mismatch of interest rate re-pricing that may be undertaken, which is monitored daily by the Group Treasury Department. The Group has assessed its financial assets and liabilities to determine the impact of a change in interest rates by 100 basis points, and has concluded that this change will not be material to the consolidated statement of income or consolidated statement of changes in equity of the Group. Currency risk Currency risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. Such exposure arises from sales or purchases by an operating unit in currencies other than the unit’s functional currency. Management monitors its exposure to foreign currency fluctuations and employs appropriate strategies to mitigate any potential losses. The aggregate value of financial assets and liabilities by reporting currency are as follows: 180
508
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2,237,292
4,412,320
Total financial liabilities
Reasonably possible change in foreign exchange Effect on profit before tax
– –
– 544,297 909 1,137,245 1,218 553,623
– 2,455,701 83,089 1,212,606 14,671 646,253
LIABILITIES Short term borrowings Customers' deposits and other funding instruments Lease liabilities Medium and long term notes and other borrowings Other non-current liabilities Trade and other payables
5% 105,038
2,100,760
4,338,052
5,178,195
Total financial assets
Net currency risk exposure
720,450 2,995,648 426,073 195,881
886,275 1,922,864 1,745,585 623,471
ASSETS Cash and short term deposits Investment securities Loans, advances and other assets Trade and other receivables
USD
TTD
Year ended 31 December 2025
Currency risk (continued)
33. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
5% 1,420
28,406
55,129
– – 5,180 – – 49,949
83,535
48,344 164 – 35,027
ECD
5% 14,286
285,718
754,691
– 576,165 8,718 – 1,039 168,769
1,040,409
116,351 107,706 698,775 117,577
BDS
5% (882)
(17,646)
37,541
– – – – – 37,541
19,895
16,305 – – 3,590
EURO
5% 7,298
145,968
93,728
6,405 – 16,249 809 382 69,883
239,696
113,578 – – 126,118
OTHER
181
127,160
7,590,701
6,405 3,576,163 114,145 2,350,660 17,310 1,526,018
10,899,782
1,901,303 5,026,382 2,870,433 1,101,664
TOTAL
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ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
509
510
ANSA McAL ANNUAL REPORT 2025
4,146,235 – 458,326 135 1,325,006 1,215 597,083 2,381,765 1,764,470
5,291,118 – 2,626,167 66,927 1,321,827 15,071 610,073 4,640,065 – – –
Total financial assets
LIABILITIES Short term borrowings Customers' deposits and other funding instruments Lease liabilities Medium and long term notes and other borrowings Other non-current liabilities Trade and other payables
Total financial liabilities
Net currency risk exposure
Reasonably possible change in foreign exchange Effect on profit before tax
5% 88,223
814,813 2,715,658 440,988 – 174,776
1,124,903 1,913,175 1,763,768 – 489,272
ASSETS Cash and short term deposits Investment securities Loans, advances and other assets Restricted cash Trade and other receivables
USD
TTD
Year ended 31 December 2024
Currency risk (continued)
33. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
5% 739
14,786
54,006
– – 6,301 – – 47,705
68,792
37,988 163 – – 30,641
ECD
5% 16,255
325,093
653,831
– 445,846 12,735 – 1,250 194,000
978,924
156,068 85,930 599,521 – 137,405
BDS
5% 403
8,055
19,867
– – – – – 19,867
27,922
24,752 – – – 3,170
EURO
5% 5,785
115,698
84,914
1,935 – 2,885 2,741 262 77,091
200,612
81,222 – – – 119,390
OTHER
182
111,405
7,834,448
1,935 3,530,339 88,983 2,649,574 17,798 1,545,819
10,713,603
2,239,746 4,714,926 2,804,277 – 954,654
TOTAL
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 33. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Credit risk management Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract, leading to a financial loss. The Group is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities and from its financing activities, including deposits with banks and financial institutions, foreign exchange transactions and other financial instruments. Trade receivables and contract assets Customer credit risk is managed by each business unit subject to the Group’s established policy, procedures and control relating to customer credit risk management. Credit quality of a customer is assessed based on an extensive credit rating scorecard and individual credit limits are defined in accordance with this assessment. Outstanding customer receivables and contract assets are regularly monitored and any shipments to major customers are generally covered by letters of credit or other forms of credit insurance obtained from reputable banks and other financial institutions. An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date using a provision matrix to measure expected credit losses. The provision rates are based on days past due for groupings of various customer segments with similar loss patterns (i.e., by geographical region, product type, customer type and rating, and coverage by letters of credit or other forms of credit insurance). The calculation reflects the probability-weighted outcome, the time value of money and reasonable and supportable information that is available at the reporting date about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. Generally, trade receivables are written-off if past due for more than six months although they continue to be subject to enforcement activity. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of each class of financial assets disclosed below. The Group evaluates the concentration of risk with respect to trade receivables and contract assets as low, as its customers are located in several jurisdictions and industries.
183
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511
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 33. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Credit risk management (continued) Set out below is the information about the credit risk exposure on the Group’s trade receivables using a provision matrix: Trade Receivables - as at 31 December 2025 Up to 180 Over 180 days days Total $000s $000s $000s Expected credit loss rate Estimated total gross carrying amount at default Expected credit loss
0.51% 759,087 3,878
82.75% 119,077 98,534
11.66% 878,164 102,412
Trade Receivables - as at 31 December 2024 Up to 180 Over 180 days days Total $000s $000s $000s Expected credit loss rate Estimated total gross carrying amount at default Expected credit loss
0.52% 672,780 3,492
71.03% 150,534 106,919
13.41% 823,314 110,411
Impairment assessment on financial assets The references below describes the Group’s impairment assessment and measurement approach. It should be read in conjunction with the Summary of material accounting policies as set out in note 2 (viii). Definition of default and cure The Group considers a financial instrument defaulted and therefore Stage 3 (credit-impaired) for ECL calculations in all cases when the borrower becomes 90 days past due on its contractual payments.
184
512
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 33. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Credit risk management (continued) Definition of default and cure (continued) As a part of a qualitative assessment of whether a customer is in default, the Group also considers a variety of instances that may indicate unlikeliness to pay. When such events occur, the Group carefully considers whether the event should result in treating the customer as defaulted and therefore assessed as Stage 3 for ECL calculations or whether Stage 2 is appropriate. Such events include: •
Internal rating of the borrower indicating default or near-default
•
The borrower requesting emergency funding from the Group
•
The borrower having past due liabilities to public creditors or employees
•
A material decrease in the underlying collateral value where the recovery of the loan is expected from the sale of the collateral
•
A material decrease in the borrower’s turnover or the loss of a major customer
•
A covenant breach not waived by the Group
•
The debtor (or any legal entity within the debtor’s group) filing for bankruptcy application/protection
•
Debtor’s listed debt or equity suspended at the primary exchange because of rumours or facts about financial difficulties
It is the Group’s policy to consider a financial instrument as ‘cured’ and therefore re-classified out of Stage 3 when none of the default criteria have been present for at least six consecutive months. The decision whether to classify an asset as Stage 2 or Stage 1 once cured depends on the updated credit grade, at the time of the cure, and whether this indicates there has been a significant increase in credit risk compared to initial recognition. Probability of default (PD): The PD is an estimate of the likelihood of default over a given time horizon. A default may only happen at a certain time over the assessed period, if the facility has not been previously derecognised and is still in the portfolio.
185
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513
FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 33. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Credit risk management (continued) Exposure at default The EAD is an estimate of the exposure at a future default date, taking into account expected changes in the exposure after the reporting date, including repayments of principal and interest, whether scheduled by contract or otherwise, expected drawdowns on committed facilities, and accrued interest from missed payments. The EAD represents the gross carrying amount of the financial instruments subject to the impairment calculation, addressing both the client's ability to increase its exposure while approaching default and potential early repayments too. Loss Given Default The LGD is an estimate of the loss arising in the case where a default occurs at a given time. It is based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due and those that the lender would expect to receive, including from the realisation of any collateral. It is usually expressed as a percentage of the EAD. Significant increase in credit risk The Group continuously monitors all assets subject to ECLs. In order to determine whether an instrument or a portfolio of instruments is subject to 12mECL or LTECL, the Group assesses whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition. The Group also applies a secondary qualitative method for triggering a significant increase in credit risk for an asset, such as moving a customer/facility/investment to the watch list to non-investment grade, or the account becoming forborne. Regardless of the change in credit grades, if contractual payments are more than 30 days past due, the credit risk is deemed to have increased significantly since initial recognition. Other considerations For investments, the Group primarily relies on international external credit rating agencies to provide data for PDs and LGDs. PDs and LGDs for other financial assets such as loans and advances were derived based on historical loss trends in the portfolios, recoveries, typical collateral and other borrower characteristics.
186
514
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025
ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 33. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Credit risk management (continued) Gross maximum exposure to credit risk The following table shows the maximum exposure to credit risk which represents a worst case scenario of credit risk exposure, without taking account of any collateral held or other credit enhancements attached. The amount and type of collateral required depends on an assessment of the credit risk of the counterparty. Guidelines are implemented regarding the acceptability of types of collateral and valuation parameters. 2025 Trade and other receivables Cash and short term deposits (including Central Bank Reserve) Loans, advances and other assets Investment securities (excluding equities) Reinsurance contract assets
1,101,664 1,901,303 2,870,433 4,580,040 364,826
2024 Restated 954,654 2,239,746 2,804,277 4,266,896 328,867
Total
10,818,266
10,594,440
The main types of collateral obtained are as follows: •
Hire purchase and leases – charges over auto vehicles, industrial, household and general equipment.
• •
Reverse repurchase transactions – cash and securities. Corporate loans – charges over real estate property, industrial equipment, inventory and trade receivables. Mortgage loans – mortgages over commercial and residential properties.
•
Cash and short-term deposits These funds are placed with highly rated local banks and Central Banks within the Caribbean and other regions where the Group operates. In addition cash is held by international financial institutions with which the Group has relationships as custodians or fund managers. All custodians and fund managers are highly rated by Moody’s and have been classified with a 'stable' outlook. Management therefore considers the risk of default of these counterparties to be very low.
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 33. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Credit risk management (continued) Loans and advances For the merchant banking portfolio within loans and advances, given the limited historical data, the PD history of the leased assets portfolio was used as a starting point of the calculation. For certain Stage 2 loans, where management considered the entity's financial position or industry to present higher risks, the PDs were judgementally adjusted to reflect the increased risk. LGDs were assessed on an individual loan by loan basis due to the portfolio being non-homogeneous. This was based on the security held, factoring in the liquidity, current condition and estimated value of the collateral. EAD equals the loan balance outstanding plus accrued interest. Other financial assets For mortgage loans, policy loans, trade receivables, premium receivables and reinsurance receivables, a simplified ECL approach was applied. Historical losses on these respective portfolios were calculated and applied to the current positions, with management applying judgemental overlays based on expectations as required. Investment securities PDs and LGDs for traded instruments were based on the global credit ratings assigned to the instruments or the country for sovereign exposures. PDs and LGDs for non-traded instruments as well as local debt instruments were based on three notches below the credit rating of the sovereign in which the instrument is issued or on company ratings where they existed. EAD equals the amortised security balance plus accrued interest. Investment securities - gross amounts: Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
2025
2024
3,981,171 – 634
3,956,501 – 632
3,981,805
3,957,133
Reinsurance assets The credit quality of reinsurance assets can be assessed by reference to external credit ratings agencies, Standard & Poor and A.M. Best. Based on the high ratings, management therefore considers the risk of default of these counterparties to be very low.
188
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 33. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)
2025
2024
2,532,713 194,391 235,594
2,420,800 274,704 224,264
2,962,698
2,919,768
Credit risk management (continued) Loans, advances and other assets - gross amounts: Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Analysis of gross carrying amount and the corresponding ECLs are as follows: Stage 1
As at 31 December 2025
Investment Loans, Advances securities and Other Assets
Gross balance ECL
3,981,171 (10,453)
2,532,713 (12,192)
6,513,884 (22,645)
3,970,718
2,520,521
6,491,239
0.26%
0.48%
0.35%
As at 31 December 2024
Investment Loans, Advances securities and Other Assets
Total
Gross balance ECL
3,956,501 (10,304)
2,420,800 (17,649)
6,377,301 (27,953)
3,946,197
2,403,151
6,349,349
0.26%
0.73%
0.44%
ECL as a % of Gross balance
Total
Stage 1
ECL as a % of Gross balance
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 33. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Credit risk management (continued) Analysis of gross carrying amount and the corresponding ECLs are as follows: (continued) Stage 2 As at 31 December 2025 Gross balance ECL
ECL as a % of Gross balance
Investment Loans, Advances securities and Other assets
Total
-
194,391 (2,928)
194,391 (2,928)
-
191,464
191,464
0.00%
1.51%
1.51%
Investment Loans, Advances securities and Other assets
Total
Stage 2 As at 31 December 2024 Gross balance ECL
ECL as a % of Gross balance
-
274,704 (21,780)
274,704 (21,780)
-
252,924
252,924
0.00%
7.93%
7.93%
190
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 33. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Credit risk management (continued) Analysis of gross carrying amount and the corresponding ECLs are as follows: (continued) Stage 3
As at 31 December 2025
Investment Loans, Advances securities and Other assets
Gross balance ECL
ECL as a % of Gross balance
Total
634 (634)
235,594 (77,145)
236,228 (77,779)
-
158,449
158,449
100.00%
32.74%
32.93%
Investment Loans, Advances securities and Other assets
Total
Stage 3
As at 31 December 2024 Gross balance ECL
ECL as a % of Gross balance
632 (632)
224,264 (76,062)
224,896 (76,694)
-
148,202
148,202
100.00%
33.92%
34.10%
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 33. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will be unable to meet its payment obligations when they fall due under normal and stress circumstances. The Group monitors its liquidity risk by considering the maturity of both its financial investments and financial assets and projected cash flows from operations. Where possible the Group utilises surplus internal funds to a large extent to finance its operations and ongoing projects. However, the Group also utilises available credit facilities such as long term borrowings and other financing options where required. The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Group’s financial liabilities based on contractual payments. Year ended 31 December 2025 Lease liabilities
Up to 1 year
1 to 5 years
>5 years
Total
43,557
58,953
11,635
114,145
Customers' deposits and other funding instruments
2,951,065
583,118
41,980
3,576,163
Medium and long term notes and other borrowings
318,463
2,067,595
856
2,386,914
Other non-current liabilities
–
16,092
1,218
17,310
Trade and other payables Interest payable
1,207,629
–
–
1,207,629
182,252
331,993
897
515,142
Insurance contract liabilities
611,956
1,600,980
–
2,212,936
5,314,922
4,658,731
56,586
10,030,239
Up to 1 year
1 to 5 years
>5 years
Total
Year ended 31 December 2024 Lease liabilities Customers' deposits and other funding instruments
30,204
43,927
14,852
88,983
3,128,887
362,277
39,175
3,530,339
Medium and long term notes and other borrowings
313,316
2,377,659
983
2,691,958
– 1,243,868
16,584 –
1,214 –
17,798 1,243,868
203,622
450,958
5,474
660,054
596,871
1,556,333
–
2,153,204
5,516,768
4,807,738
61,698
10,386,204
Other non-current liabilities Trade and other payables Interest payable Insurance contract liabilities
192
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 33. RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) Equity price risk Equity price risk is the risk that the fair values of equities will decrease as the result of decreases in equity indices and the value of individual stocks. The non-trading equity price risk exposure arises from the Group’s investment portfolio. The effect on income will arise as a result of the change in fair value of equity instruments categorised as fair value through the statement of income. The effect on income at 31 December due to a reasonably possible change in equity indices, with all other variables held constant, is as follows: Market indices TTSE S&P 500
Change in equity price +/- 3 +/- 8
Effect on income 2025 2024 49 34,474
273 15,757
Insurance risk The risk under an insurance contract is the risk that an insured event will occur including the uncertainty of the amount and timing of any resulting claim. The principal risk the Group faces under such contracts is that the actual claims and benefit payments exceed the carrying amount of insurance liabilities. This is influenced by the frequency and severity of claims. The variability of risks is improved by careful selection and implementation of underwriting strategy and guidelines as well as the use of reinsurance arrangements. Reinsurance risk Reinsurance is used to manage insurance risk. This does not, however, discharge the Group’s liability as the primary issuer. If a reinsurer fails to pay a claim for any reason, the Group remains liable for the payment to the policyholder. Reinsurance is placed with highly rated counterparties and the concentration of risk is avoided by following policy guidelines in respect of counterparties’ limits that are set each year and subject to regular reviews. At each year-end, management performs an assessment of the creditworthiness of reinsurers to update the reinsurance purchase strategy and ascertains a suitable allowance for impairment of reinsurance assets.
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 34. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT The primary objectives of the Group’s capital management policy are to ensure that the Group complies with externally imposed capital requirements and that the Group maintains strong credit ratings and healthy capital ratios in order to support its business and to maximise shareholder value. When managing capital, which is a broader concept than the ‘equity’ in the consolidated statement of financial position, the objectives of the Group are: •
To comply with the capital requirements set by the regulators of the markets where the parent and its subsidiaries operate;
•
To safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern so that they can continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders; and
•
To maintain a strong capital base to support the development of its business.
Capital adequacy and the use of regulatory capital are monitored monthly by Management, employing techniques based on the guidelines developed and implemented by the Central Bank of Trinidad & Tobago for supervisory purposes. The required information is filed with the Central Bank on a monthly basis. The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago requires each bank or banking group to: (a) hold the minimum level of the regulatory capital of $15 million, and (b) maintain a ratio of total regulatory capital to the risk-weighted asset (the ‘Basel ratio’) at or above the internationally agreed minimum of 10% plus an additional 2.5% capital conservation buffer. In each country in which the Group’s insurance subsidiaries operates, the local insurance regulator indicates the required minimum amount and type of capital that must be held by each of the subsidiaries in addition to their insurance liabilities. The Group is subject to the insurance solvency regulations in all the territories in which it issues insurance contracts. The minimum required capital must be maintained at all times throughout the year. For 2025 and 2024, the Group complied with all of the externally imposed capital requirements and financial loan covenants to which they are subject.
194
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 35. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of ANSA McAL Limited and the consolidated subsidiaries listed as follows: Company/Entity
Country of incorporation/ principal place of business
Alstons Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Alstons Marketing CompanyLimited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Alstons Shipping Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Ansa Bank Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago AMCL Holdings Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago ANSA Chemicals Holding Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago ANSA Chemicals US LLC United States of America ANSA Coatings Grenada Limited Grenada ANSA Coatings International Limited St. Lucia ANSA Coatings Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago ANSA Building Solutions Guyana Inc. Republic of Guyana ANSA McAL (Barbados) Limited Republic of Barbados ANSA McAL (US) Inc. United States of America ANSA Chemicals Jamaica Limited Jamaica ANSA McAL Chemicals Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago ANSA McAL Enterprises Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago ANSA McAL Trading Guyana Republic of Guyana ANSA Merchant Bank Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago ANSA Motors (Barbados) Limited Republic of Barbados Ansa Motors (Guyana) Inc. Republic of Guyana ANSA Motors Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago ANSA Re Limited St. Lucia ANSA Technologies Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago ANSA Financial Holdings (Barbados) Republic of Barbados Limited ANSA McAL Distribution Inc. Republic of Guyana ANSA McAL Trading Inc. United States of America Republic of Barbados ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) Limited ANSA Securities Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Ansa Trading (Barbados) Limited Republic of Barbados Berger Paints Barbados Limited Republic of Barbados Berger Paints Jamaica Limited Jamaica Berger Paints Trinidad Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
% Interest 2025
% Interest 2024
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 82.48 100 100 100 100 –
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 82.48 100 100 100 100 100
100 100 100
100 100 100
100 100 100 100 54.12 100
100 100 100 100 54.12 100
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Country of incorporation/ principal place of business
Bestcrete Aggregates Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago BleachTech LLC United States of America Bryden Stokes Limited Republic of Barbados Brydens Retail Inc. Republic of Barbados Brydens Xpress Inc. Republic of Barbados Carib Brewery Ltd. Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Colonial Fire & General Insurance Ltd. Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Carib Brewery (St Kitts & Nevis) Limited St. Kitts & Nevis Carib Glassworks Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean Development Co. Ltd Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean Roof Tile Company Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Grenada Carib Brewery (Grenada) Limited First Class Services Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Media Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Guyana Breweries Inc. Republic of Guyana Indian River Beverage Corporation United States of America Republic of Guyana iRadio Inc. LDJ Petersburg LLC United States of America LDJ Seville Ltd. United States of America LDJ Peru LLC United States of America McAL Trading Limited Republic of Barbados O'Meara Holdings Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Promenade Development Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Sissons Paints Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Standard Distributors Limited Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Standard Distributors and Sales Barbados Limited Republic of Barbados Tatil Life Tatil Re Tobago Marketing Company Limited
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago St. Lucia
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago Insurance Limited (TATIL) Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Trident Insurance Company Limited Republic of Barbados
% Interest 2025
% Interest 2024
100 100 100 – – 80 82.48
100 100 100 52 52 80 82.48
51.18 100 80 100 55.54 82.48 51.03 80 100 51.03 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 –
51.18 100 80 100 55.54 82.48 51.03 80 100 51.03 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
– 82.48 82.48
100 82.48 82.48
100
100
82.48 100
82.48 100
196
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 36. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Parties are considered to be related if one has the ability to control or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial or operational decisions. The sales to and purchases from related parties are made at normal commercial terms and market rates. Outstanding related party balances at the year-end are unsecured, interest free and settlement occurs in cash. There have been no guarantees provided or received for any related party receivables or payables. For the year ended 31 December 2025, the Group has recorded an impairment charge in respect of receivables relating to amounts owed by related parties of nil (2024: nil). The following summarises the value of outstanding balances/transactions between the Group and related parties for the relevant financial year: Purchases
Associates:
Joint venture in which the Parent is a venturer Other related parties:
Sales to/
from/
Amounts
Amounts
Customer
other
expenses
owed by
owed to
deposits
Year income from
with
related
related
Investments
related
related
parties
parties
/loans and
funding
parties
parties
(Note 15)
(Note 21)
advances
instruments
and other
2025
7,996
21,000
1,369
6,929
276
2024
8,442
17,916
1,579
5,441
–
–
2025
123
–
31
–
62,568
–
2024
123
–
31
–
57,736
–
2025 2024
4,110 5,593
20,570 20,668
50,922 2,568
633 4,364
411 42,925
211,517 206,334
Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties Compensation of key management personnel of the Group Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group. Salaries and other short-term employee benefits Contributions to defined contribution plans Post-employment benefits
2025
2024
72,090
63,903
734
616
1,397
1,294
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FINANCIAL REPORT 2025 ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 37. ASSETS PLEDGED Cash and short term deposits Bonds and debentures
2025
2024
10,245 39,801
16,325 32,790
50,046
49,115
A statutory fund and deposit is a requirement under the provisions of the Barbados Insurance Act, Cap 310 for the Barbados territory of business held to the order of the Financial Services Commission. 38. MATERIAL PARTLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES Financial information of subsidiaries that have material non-controlling interests is provided below: Proportion of equity interest held by non-controlling interests: Company Name
Country of Incorporation and Operation
ANSA Merchant Bank Group Guardian Media Group Other
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Several Caribbean territories
% Interest 2025
% Interest 2024
17.52 48.97 20-48.82
17.52 48.97 20-48.82
Other includes Caribbean Development Company Limited, Carib Brewery (St. Kitts & Nevis) Limited, Carib Brewery (Grenada) Limited and Berger Paints Jamaica Limited, a subsidiary of ANSA Coatings International Limited. These entities operate in various territories including Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados, St. Kitts & Nevis and Grenada. Accumulated balances of material non-controlling interests: ANSA Merchant Bank Group Guardian Media Group Other
2025
2024
491,054 104,572 525,291
475,177 111,024 506,214
33,897 (7,038) 48,036
14,215 (5,676) 50,181
Profit/ (loss) allocated to material non-controlling interests: ANSA Merchant Bank Group Guardian Media Group Other
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 38. MATERIAL PARTLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES (continued) The summarised financial information of these subsidiaries is provided below. This information is based on amounts before inter-company eliminations: Summarised statement of comprehensive income: ANSA Merchant Bank Group 2025 2024
Guardian Media Group 2025 2024
Other 2025
2024
Revenues Cost of sales Administrative expenses Other expenses Finance costs - net
820,126 (154,526)
699,726 (150,929)
83,862 (44,945)
97,920 (48,466)
2,630,645 (1,708,739)
2,480,876 (1,572,125)
(308,928) (17,936) (32,250)
(299,790) (20,530) (32,250)
(40,754) (8,047) (742)
(38,801) (12,980) (574)
(505,713) (4,666) (227)
(477,571) (3,400) (176)
Profit/(loss) before taxation Taxation
306,486 (61,085)
196,227 (26,632)
(10,626) (1,231)
(2,901) (591)
411,300 (133,058)
427,604 (135,407)
Profit/(loss) after tax
245,401
169,595
(11,857)
(3,492)
278,242
292,197
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
193,476
81,133
(14,372)
(11,590)
212,075
223,507
Attributable to noncontrolling interests
33,897
14,215
(7,038)
(5,676)
48,036
50,181
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
12,304
12,304
746
16
45,259
32,699
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued) 38. MATERIAL PARTLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES (continued) Summarised statement of financial position: ANSA Merchant Bank Group 2025 2024
Guardian Media Group 2025 2024
Other 2025
2024
Non-current assets
(6,608,571)
(5,666,070) (210,217)
(195,228)
(1,073,405)
(1,058,973)
Current assets
(3,565,722)
(4,259,916)
(73,474)
(107,079)
(1,868,897)
(1,761,805)
Non-current liabilities
3,026,686
3,171,159
51,231
46,459
203,116
221,527
Current liabilities
4,344,788
4,042,628
18,918
29,130
472,913
437,941
2,311,765
2,237,022
108,970
115,694
1,740,981
1,655,096
491,054
475,177
104,572
111,024
525,291
506,214
Total equity Attributable to: Equity holders of parent Non-controlling interests
Summarised cash flow information: Operating Investing Financing
214,050 (445,297) (102,726)
265,875 63,873 (102,726)
(797) 3,422 (5,099)
6,199 (4,860) (4,233)
504,054 (255,467) (171,047)
451,145 (286,746) (107,343)
Net (decrease)/ increase in cash and cash equivalents
(333,973)
227,022
(2,474)
(2,894)
77,540
57,056
200
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
39. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS Acquisition of BleachTech LLC On 1 November 2024, one of the Group's subsidiaries, ANSA Chemicals US LLC, completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the total issued and outstanding shares held in held in BleachTech LLC as well as related real estate entities LDJ Petersburg LLC, LDJ Seville Ltd and LDJ Peru LLC (collectively referred herein as "the entities"), non-listed companies based in United States of America. BleachTech LLC ("BleachTech") is a vertically integrated, market-leading producer of high purity bleach, hydrochloric acid and caustic soda. BleachTech serves the municipal and industrial potable and wastewater treatment sectors across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic of the United States of America. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed Owing to the complexity of the transaction and its proximity to the 2024 reporting year end, the fair values of identifiable assets and liabilities of the entities as at the date of acquisition were determined on a provisional basis in the prior year as permitted under IFRS 3. The table below presents a comparison of the final fair value amounts relative to the previously reported fair values. Final fair value Provisional fair recognised on value acquisition recognised on acquisition Assets Real Property: LDJ Seville Ltd. Real Property: LDJ Petersburg LLC Real Property: LDJ Peru LLC BleachTech LLC: Property and equipment Salt mine deposits Trade and other receivables Inventory Cash and short term deposits Liabilities Other liabilities Total identifiable net assets at fair value
7,682 1,870 4,251
20,849 16,936 4,251
178,501 113,356 51,972 3,088 25,766 386,486
158,903 113,356 51,972 3,088 33,956 403,311
13,622
13,622
13,622
13,622
372,864
389,689 201
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ANSA McAL LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
39. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (continued) Acquisition of BleachTech LLC (continued) Assets acquired and liabilities assumed (continued) Final fair value Provisional fair recognised on value acquisition recognised on acquisition Total identifiable net assets at fair value (brought forward)
372,864
389,689
Separately identifiable intangible assets: Trade names Technology and know-how Restrictive covenants Customer contracts and relationships
62,751 87,716 10,189 785,399
62,751 87,716 10,189 984,447
Fair value of net assets acquired
1,318,919
1,534,792
Goodwill arising on acquisition (Note 6) Purchase consideration transferred
931,374 2,250,293
715,501 2,250,293
Net cash and cash equivalents acquired
(25,766)
(33,956)
2,224,527
2,216,337
Net cash outflow on acquisition
202
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 (Expressed in thousands of Trinidad and Tobago dollars) (Continued)
39. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (continued) Acquisition of BleachTech LLC (continued) Assets acquired and liabilities assumed (continued) The net assets recognised in the 31 December 2024 financial statements were based on a provisional assessment of their fair value while the Group sought to finalize the independent valuation for the land and buildings and Customer contracts and relationships owned by the entities and other balances. The valuation had not been completed by the date the 2024 financial statements were approved for issue by the Board of Directors. In 2025, the valuation was completed and the acquisition date fair value of the Real Property was $13,803, Property and equipment was $178,501 and Cash and short term deposits was $25,766, a decrease of $28,233 for Real property, an increase of $19,598 for Property and equipment and a decrease of $8,190 for Cash and short term deposits versus the provisional value. Also, the acquisition date fair value and life of the customer contracts and relationships was $785,399 with a revised useful life of 25 years (provisional 30 years), a decrease of $199,048 and 5 years versus the provisional value. The 2024 comparative information presented in these consolidated financial statements was restated to reflect the adjustment to the final fair value amounts. There was also a corresponding increase in goodwill of $215,873 resulting in $931,374 of total goodwill arising on the acquisition. The impact of the change in depreciation charge on the buildings, and amortization of the Customer contracts and relationships from the acquisition date to 31 December 2024 was not material.
40. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD No significant events occurred after the reporting date affecting the financial performance, position or changes therein for the reporting period presented in these consolidated financial statements.
203
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