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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of February, 2004

Commission File Number 1-15250
 

 

BANCO BRADESCO S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

BANK BRADESCO
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
 

Cidade de Deus, s/n, Vila Yara
06029-900 - Osasco - SP
Federative Republic of Brazil
(Address of principal executive office)
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. 

Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  

Yes _______ No ___X____

.




















31/12/2003

Report on Economic and
Financial Analysis


DECEMBER 2003



















Financial Market Indicators (%)

Index

2002
2003
 
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Accumulated to December
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Accumulated to December

CDI

4.42 4.98 19.12 5.61 4.40 23.26

IBOVESPA - Average

(22.60) 30.69 (17.01) 23.42 38.88 97.34

USD - Commercial rate

36.93 (9.28) 52.27 1.79 (1.17) (18.23)

IGP-M

6.82 13.36 25.30 1.14 1.49 8.70

IPCA - IBGE

2.58 6.56 12.53 1.32 1.15 9.30

TJLP

2.41 2.41 9.87 2.87 2.63 11.48

TR

0.71 0.90 2.80 1.29 0.69 4.65

 

U.S. dollar (closing price - sell)
USD - Commercial rate (in reais) 3.8949 3.5333 3.5333 2.9234 2.8892 2.8892


Compulsory Deposit Rates (%)
Index 2002
2003
 
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.

Demand deposits (1)

45 45 45 45

Additional (2)

3 8 8 8

Time deposits (3)

15 15 15 15

Additional (2)

3 8 8 8

Savings deposits (4)

20 20 20 20

Additional (2)

5 10 10 10

  (1) Cash deposit - no remuneration.
  (2) Cash deposit - SELIC rate.
  (3) Deposit in Government Securities.
  (4) Cash deposit - Reference Rate (TR) + interest of 6.17% p.a.
     
  N.B. Compulsory rate on demand deposits was 60% from February through August 2003.

Rates and Limits (%)
Index 2002
2003
 
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Income tax 25 25 25 25
Social contribution 9 9 9 9
PIS (1) 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65
COFINS (2) 3 3 4 4
Legal reserve on net income 5 5 5 5
Maximum fixed assets (3) 60 50 50 50
Minimum capital - Basel (4) 11 11 11 11
(1) The rate applicable to non-financial and similar companies was reduced to 1.65% (non-cumulative PIS) from December 2002.
(2) The rate applicable to financial and similar companies was increased to 4% in September 2003 and remains at 3% for other companies.
(3) On reference equity.
(4) Reference equity may not be lower than 11% of weighted assets.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Report on Economic and Financial Analysis contains forward-looking statements relating to our business which are based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about future events and financial trends which could affect our business. Words such as: “believes“, “anticipates“, “plans“, “expects“, “intends“, “aims“, “evaluates“, “predicts“, “foresees“, “projects“, “guidelines“, “should“ and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict and which could be beyond our control. Furthermore, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions which future events may prove to be inaccurate. Therefore, actual results may differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, projections and intentions expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements.

Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially include, among others, changes in regional, national and international commercial and economic conditions; inflation rates, increases in customer default and any other delays in credit operations; increases in the allowance for loan loss; loss of funding capacity; loss of clientele or revenues; our capacity to sustain and improve performance; changes in interest rates which could, among others, have an adverse effect on our margins; competition in the banking sector, in financial services, credit card services, insurance, asset management and other related sectors; government regulations and fiscal matters; disputes or adverse legal proceedings or ruling; as well as credit risks and other loan and investment activity risks.

Accordingly, the reader should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. In all cases, these forward-looking statements are valid only as at the date they are made. Except as required under applicable legislation, we assume no obligation whatsoever to update these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or any other motive.

Contents

  1 - Analysis of Consolidated Results


•  Profitability
•  Comparative Statement of Income
•  Analysis of the Statement of Income
•  Results by Business Segment
•  Increase in the Main Statement of Income Items for the Year
•  Increase in the Main Statement of Income Items for the Final Quarter
•  Increase in Financial Margin Items plus Exchange Adjustment for the Year
•  Increase in Financial Margin Items plus Exchange Adjustment for the Final Quarter
•  Analysis of the Adjusted Financial Margin and Average Rates
•  Provision for Loan Losses
•  Commissions and Fees
•  Administrative and Personnel Expenses
•  Human Resources
•  Operating Efficiency
•  Activity-Based Costing

2 - Consolidated Equity Analysis


•  Balance Sheet by Currency and Exchange Exposure
•  Balance Sheet by Maturities
•  Comparative Balance Sheet
•  Equity Analysis
•  Securities
•  Credit Operations
•  Funding
•  Savings Accounts
•  Asset Management

3 - Consolidated Information for the Period and Operating Structure


•  Balance Sheet
•  Statement of Income for the Period
•  Results per Thousand Shares
•  Net Book Value and Market Value
•  Cash Generation
•  Change in Number of Outstanding Shares
•  Performance Ratios
•  Historical Data
•  Other Ratios
•  Risk Management
•  Added Value
•  Checking Accounts
•  Customer Service Network
•  Banco Postal
•  Bradesco Day and Night Customer Service Channels
•  Cards
•  Bradesco Corporate Banking
•  Bradesco Empresas (middle market)
•  Bradesco Private Banking
•  Bradesco Prime
•  International Area
•  Capital Market
•  Structured Transactions
•  Collection and Tax and Utility Collections
•  Stock, Custody and Controllership Services
•  Investments in Infrastructure, Information Technology and Telecommunications
•  Banco BCN S.A.
•  Banco Finasa S.A.
•  Bradesco Insurance Group
•  Bradesco S.A. - Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários
•  Bradesco Securities Inc.
•  Leasing Companies
•  Bradesco Consórcios (consortium purchase plans)
•  Risk Ratings
•  Ranking
•  Awards
•  Sociocultural Events
•  Corporate Organization Chart
•  Administrative Body
•  Fundação Bradesco (The Bradesco Foundation)
•  Annual Statement of Social Responsibility
•  Independent Auditors' Report

4 - Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Income - 1999 to 2003


•  Consolidated Balance Sheets
•  Consolidated Statements of Income

5 - Financial Statements, Report of the Fiscal Council and Independent Auditors' Report


•  Message to Our Stockholders
•  Directors' Report
•  Balance Sheet
•  Statement of Income
•  Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
•  Statement of Changes in Financial Position
•  Notes to the Financial Statements
•  Board of Directors, Board of Executive Officers and Disclosure Committee
•  Report of the Fiscal Council (Conselho Fiscal)
•  Independent Auditors' Report

Cross Reference Index


Certain figures included in this document have been subject to rounding
adjustments. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be an
arithmetic aggregation of the figures which precede them.







1 - Analysis of Consolidated Results








•  Profitability

In 2003, Bradesco reported net income of R$ 2,306 billion for the year, corresponding to R$ 1.45 per thousand shares and a return of 17.0% on closing stockholders' equity and 18.9% on average stockholders' equity.

In 2003, net income increased by 14.0%, compared to the prior year.

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2003 (4Q03) was R$ 715 million, an increase of 26.8% in comparison with the third quarter of 2003 (3Q03).

The annual return on total assets was 1.3%.

Comparative Statement of Income - In millions of reais

   
 
 
 
 
 
  Accumulated to December 2002
Accumulated to December 2003
% Variation

3rd Qtr.
2003
4th Qtr.
2003
% Variation
INCOME FROM LENDING AND TRADING ACTIVITIES 31,913 27,530 (13.7) 7,912 7,442 (5.9)
Credit operations 15,726 12,295 (21.8) 3,505 3,169 (9.6)
Leasing operations 408 308 (24.5) 86 78 (9.3)
Securities 9,528 7,329 (23.1) 2,312 2,231 (3.5)
Financial income on insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 3,272 5,360 63.8 1,335 1,412 5.8
Derivative financial instruments (2,073) 55 (102.7) 33 9 (72.7)
Foreign exchange transactions 4,457 797 (82.1) 275 254 (7.6)
Compulsory deposits 595 1,386 132.9 366 289 (21.0)
EXPENSES   23,260   17,202   (26.0)   5,357   4,251   (20.6)
Interest and charges on:            
Deposits 10,993 10,536 (4.2) 3,434 2,605 (24.1)
Price-level restatement and interest on technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 2,241 3,120 39.2 761 701 (7.9)
Borrowings and onlendings 7,194 1,083 (84.9) 555 490 (11.7)
Leasing operations 13 13 - 4 3 (25.0)
Provision for loan losses 2,819 2,450 (13.1) 603 452 (25.0)
INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION 8,653 10,328 19.4 2,555 3,191 24.9
OTHER OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES) (6,343) (6,775) 6.8 (1,888) (2,304) 22.0
Commissions and fees 3,712 4,557 22.8 1,182 1,275 7.9
Income from insurance premiums, private pension plans and savings bonds 10,135 12,495 23.3 3,119 3,697 18.5
Insurance premiums retained 4,914 5,686 15.7 1,472 1,505 2.2
Private pension plan contributions 4,201 5,653 34.6 1,355 1,878 38.6
Income on savings bonds 1,020 1,156 13.3 292 314 7.5
Variation in technical reserves for insurance, pension plans and savings bonds (2,785) (3,811) 36.8 (895) (1,191) 33.1
Variation in technical reserves for insurance (167) (309) 85.0 (86) (76) (11.6)
Variation in technical reserves for pension plans (2,379) (3,317) 39.4 (736) (1,037) 40.9
Variation in technical reserves for savings bonds (239) (185) (22.6) (73) (78) 6.8
Claims - insurance operations (3,615) (4,321) 19.5 (1,111) (1,139) 2.5
Savings bond redemptions (721) (959) 33.0 (252) (255) 1.2
Insurance and pension plan selling expenses (667) (762) 14.2 (191) (208) 8.9
Insurance product selling expenses (550) (627) 14.0 (152) (169) 11.2
Pension plan selling expenses (117) (135) 15.4 (39) (39) -
Expenses with pension plan benefits and redemptions (1,689) (2,792) 65.3 (756) (999) 32.1
Personnel expenses (4,076) (4,779) 17.2 (1,306) (1,272) (2.6)
Other administrative expenses (4,028) (4,814) 19.5 (1,233) (1,328) 7.7
Tax expenses (848) (1,054) 24.3 (255) (293) 14.9
Equity in the earnings of associated companies 65 5 (92.3) 7 31 342.9
Other operating income 1,321 2,119 60.4 401 224 (44.1)
Other operating expenses (3,147) (2,659) (15.5) (598) (846) 41.5
OPERATING INCOME 2,310 3,553 53.8 667 887 33.0
NON-OPERATING INCOME 186 (841) (552.2) 10 (74) (840.0)
INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND PROFIT SHARING 2,496 2,712 8.7 677 813 20.1
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION (460) (397) (13.7) (111) (96) (13.5)
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES (13) (9) (30.8) (2) (2) -
NET INCOME 2,023 2,306 14.0 564 715 26.8
RETURN ON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (%) ANNUALIZED 18.7 17.0 - 18.6 22.8 -

•  Analysis of the Statement of Income - In millions of reais

Income from Credit and Leasing Operations

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
16,121 12,590 (21.9)   3,587 3,244 (9.6)

This decrease mainly reflects: (i) negative exchange variation of 18.2% for the year (2003) against positive exchange variation of 52.3% in 2002, impacting U.S. dollar-indexed operations, partially mitigated by (ii) the increase in average interest rates in 2003.


The decrease was due in part to: (i) negative exchange variation of 1.2% for 4Q03, against positive exchange variation of 1.8% in 3Q03, impacting U.S. dollar-indexed operations ; and (ii) decrease in average interest rates in 4Q03.

 

Results of Securities (TVM) and Derivative Financial Instrument Operations

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
    3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
7,455 7,384 (1.0)   2,345 2,240 (4.5)

This variation for the year was due in part to: (i) negative exchange variation of 18.2% in 2003, against positive exchange variation of 52.3% in 2002, impacting U.S. dollar-indexed or dollar-denominated securities, partially offset by: (ii) income on securities as a result of market recovery and gains on treasury operations - R$ 699; (iii) the increase in average interest rates and increase in average volume in 2003; and (iv) income determined on the sale of shares of Latasa - R$ 195.


The variation for the period mainly reflects: (i) the decrease in average interest rates in 4Q03; (ii) negative exchange variation of 1.2% for 4Q03, against positive exchange variation of 1.8% in 3Q03; and (iii) positive results determined on the sale of shares of Latasa - R$ 195, in 4Q03.

 

Financial Income on Insurance, Private Pension Plans and Savings Bonds

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
3,272 5,360 63.8   1,335 1,412 5.8

The increase for the year reflects: (i) the growth in average volume of securities subject to technical reserves, especially VGBL and PGBL products; and (ii) the increase in average interest rates in 2003.

The increase reflects mainly the growth in average volume of securities subject to technical reserves, in particular the VGBL product.

 

Results of Foreign Exchange Transactions

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
4,457 797 (82.1)   275 254 (7.6)

This account should be analyzed net of foreign funding expenses used to finance import/export operations, as described in Note 13a to the financial statements. Net of these deductions, results would total R$ 386 for 2002 and R$ 325 for 2003, affected by (i) negative exchange variation for the year partially offset by (ii) the increase in the average volume of the fx portfolio.

This account should be analyzed net of foreign funding expenses used to finance import/export operations. Net of these deductions, results would total R$ 61 for 3Q03 and R$ 130 for 4Q03, affected by the increase in the average volume of the fx portfolio in 4Q03.

 

Results of Compulsory Deposits

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
595 1,386 132.9   366 289 (21.0)

This variation was mainly due to: (i) the creation of an additional rate of 8% for demand and time deposits and of 10% for savings account deposits, both remunerated based on the SELIC rate from 3Q02; (ii) the increase in the TR reference rate used to remunerate savings account deposits, from 2.5% in 2002 to 4.6% in 2003; and (iii) the increase in the volume of deposits.

The decrease reflects the drop from 5.6% in 3Q03 to 4.4% in 4Q03 in the SELIC rate, used to remunerate the additional compulsory deposit on deposits.

 

Interest and Charges on Deposits

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
10,993 10,536 (4.2)   3,434 2,605 (24.1)

This decrease reflects, for the most part, negative exchange variation of 18.2% in 2003 against positive exchange variation of 52.3% in 2002, particularly impacting securities issued abroad, offset by the increase in average interest rates, especially TR and CDI used to adjust savings deposits and time deposits, respectively.

The variation was due substantially to less expense for: (i) time deposits - R$ 331; (ii) funding abroad – R$ 334; (iii) purchase and sale commitments - R$ 106; and (iv) savings deposits - R$ 104, mainly as a result of lower interest rates in 4Q03, such as: TR - 1.3% and 0.7%; CDI - 5.6% and 4.4%; and USD - 1.8% and (1.2%) in 3Q03 and 4Q03, respectively.

 

Price-level Restatement and Interest on Technical Reserves for Insurance, Private Pension Plans and Savings Bonds

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3 rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
2,241 3,120 39.2   761 701 (7.9)

The increase for the year reflects: (i) the growth in the volume of technical reserves, particularly in VGBL and PBGL products; and (ii) the increase in the average interest rates of assets subject to technical reserves, reflected accordingly.

This decrease reflects mainly the fall in average interest rates in 4Q03.

 

Expenses for Borrowings and Onlendings

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3 rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
7,194 1,083 (84.9)   555 490 (11.7)

The decrease is directly related to negative exchange variation of 18.2% in 2003, against positive exchange variation of 52.3% in 2002, mainly impacting foreign borrowings and onlendings.

The decrease mainly reflects negative exchange variation of 1.2% in 4Q03, against positive exchange variation of 1.8% in 3Q03, mostly affecting transactions with foreign borrowings and onlendings and the maturity of a portion of the transactions indexed or denominated in foreign currency.

 

Financial Margin

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3 rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
11,472 12,778 11.4   3,158 3,643 15.4

Margin growth was due mainly to: (i) increased average volume and the impact of average interest rates - R$ 468; (ii) income on securities as a result of market recovery and gains on treasury transactions - R$ 699; and (iii) income determined on the sale of shares of Latasa - R$ 195.

Margin increase was due for the most part to: (i) increased average volume and the impact of average interest rates - R$ 180; (ii) income on securities as a result of market recovery and gains on treasury transactions - R$ 93; (iii) income determined on the sale of shares of Latasa - R$ 195.

 

Expenses for Provision for Loan Losses

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
2,819 2,450 (13.1)   603 452 (25.0)

Excluding the additional provisions of R$ 272 and R$ 354, recorded for 2002 and for 2003, respectively, the decrease of R$ 451 in this expense reflects the Bank's continually improving selective credit granting policy, resulting from the ongoing enhancement of its credit rating instruments.

Excluding the additional provisions of R$ 5 and R$ 37, recorded for 3Q03 and for 4Q03, respectively, the decrease of R$ 183 in this expense reflects the Bank's continually improving selective credit granting policy, resulting from the ongoing enhancement of its credit rating instruments.

 

Income on Commissions and Fees

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
3,712 4,557 22.8   1,182 1,275 7.9

This growth reflects increases in transactions and number of customers and improved collection of bank charges: (i) checking accounts - R$ 198, principally maintenance charges; (ii) cards - R$ 176; (iii) credit operations - R$158, mainly from contracting and opening of credit; (iv) managed funds – R$ 132; and (v) consolidation of BBV Banco - R$ 91.

Revenue growth reflects increases in transactions and number of customers and improved collection of bank charges: (i) fund management - R$ 27; (ii) checking accounts - R$ 24; (iii) cards - R$ 17; (iv) credit operations - R$ 11; and (v) consortium - R$ 6.

 

Income from Insurance Premiums, Private Pension Plans and Savings Bonds

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
10,135 12,495 23.3   3,119 3,697 18.5

The variation for the year is detailed below:

The variation for the quarter is detailed below:

 

a) Insurance Premiums Retained

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
4,914 5,686 15.7   1,472 1,505 2.2

This variation was mainly derived from increases in the sales of Auto and Health products.

The variation was mainly due to increases in the sales of Life products.

 

b) Private Pension Plan Contributions

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
4,201 5,653 34.6   1,355 1,878 38.6

This variation in revenue was mainly derived from increases in the sales of VGBL and PGBL products.

The variation in revenue was substantially derived from an increase in the sales of VGBL, especially for 4Q03.

 

c) Income on Savings Bonds

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
1,020 1,156 13.3   292 314 7.5

This growth reflects increased sales and the re-investment of single payment bonds maturing during the year.

This growth reflects increased sales and the re-investment of single payment bonds matured in 4Q03.

 

Variation in Technical Reserves for Insurance, Pension Plans and Savings Bonds

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
(2,785) (3,811) 36.8   (895) (1,191) 33.1

Details on this variation for the year are presented below:

Details on the variation for the quarter are presented below:

 

a) Variation in Technical Reserves for Insurance

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
(167) (309) 85.0   (86) (76) (11.6)

Reserves are directly related to the production of premium in their respective effective periods.

Reserves are directly related to the production of premium in their respective effective periods.

 

b) Variation in Technical Reserves for Pension Plans

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
(2,379) (3,317) 39.4   (736) (1,037) 40.9

This variation was mainly due to the increase in VGBL and PGBL product sales, particularly at the end of the year with the recording of the corresponding reserves.

This variation for the quarter was substantially due to the increase in VGBL product sales, particularly in 4Q03 with the recording of the corresponding reserves.

 

c) Variation in Technical Reserves for Savings Bonds

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
(239) (185) (22.6)   (73) (78) 6.8

The variation in technical reserves, recorded in compliance with SUSEP regulations, is directly related to savings bond revenues and redemptions.

The variation in technical reserves, recorded in compliance with SUSEP regulations, is directly related to savings bond revenues and redemptions.

 

Insurance Claims

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
(3,615) (4,321) 19.5   (1,111) (1,139) 2.5

The increase in expense with claims was due to: (i) increased Auto and Health line indemnities; and (ii) the change in methodology for calculating the provision for claims incurred but not reported (IBNR) in the Health line, in compliance with ANS legislation.

The increase in claims reflects mainly the increase in indemnities in the Auto and Life lines.

 

Savings Bond Redemptions

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
(721) (959) 33.0   (252) (255) 1.2

This growth was mainly generated by the increase in the volume of single payment bonds maturing in 2003.

Redemptions remained practically stable for the quarter.

 

Insurance and Pension Plan Selling Expenses

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
(667) (762) 14.2   (191) (208) 8.9

The variation for the year is detailed below:

The variation for the quarter is detailed below:

 

a) Insurance Product Selling Expenses

Twelve-month Period
 
2003
2002
2003
% Variation
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
% Variation
(550) (627) 14.0   (152) (169) 11.2

This increase was generated mainly by growing Auto-line insurance sales, maintaining the ratio of sales to premiums consistent with the prior year.

This increase was generated substantially by growing insurance sales.

 

b) Pension Plan Selling Expenses


 

Twelve-month Period

 

2003


 

2002

 

2003

 

% Variation

 

3rd Qtr.

 

4th Qtr.

 

% Variation


 
 
 
 
 

(117)

 

(135)

 

15.4

 

(39)

 

(39)

 

-


 

The increase in this expense reflects the growth in VGBL product sales.

 

Expenses remained stable.


 

 

Expenses with Pension Plan Benefits and Redemptions


 

Twelve-month Period

 

2003


 

2002

 

2003

 

% Variation

 

3rd Qtr.

 

4th Qtr.

 

% Variation


 
 
 
 
 

(1,689)

 

(2,792)

 

65.3

 

(756)

 

(999)

 

32.1


 

The variation for the year was mainly generated by increased private pension plan redemptions and insurance policies as a result of specific VGBL product features, which permit redemptions subsequent to the corresponding grace period.

 

The variation for the quarter was generated substantially by increased private pension plan redemptions (PGBL).


 

 

Personnel Expenses


 

Twelve-month Period

 

2003


 

2002

 

2003

 

% Variation

 

3rd Qtr.

 

4th Qtr.

 

% Variation


 
 
 
 
 

(4,076)

 

(4,779)

 

17.2

 

(1,306)

 

(1,272)

 

(2.6)


 

The growth was mainly due to: (i) salary increases, pursuant to collective-labor agreement (September/02) - R$ 177; (ii) appropriation of collective-labor agreement (September/03) - R$ 166; (iii) increase in single payment bonus compared to 2002 - R$ 23; (iv) consolidation of BBV Banco from June 2003 - R$ 187; and (v) consolidation of 12 months of expense in Mercantil in 2003, compared to only 9 months in 2002 - R$ 70.

 

The variation was due mostly to: (i) salary increases, pursuant to collective-labor agreement - R$ 93; (ii) increase in the volume of provision for labor claims and indemnities - R$ 33; against (iii) effect of the collective-labor agreement in 3Q03 - R$ 171, which include the single payment bonus - R$ 98.


 

 

Other Administrative Expenses


 

Twelve-month Period

 

2003


 

2002

 

2003

 

% Variation

 

3rd Qtr.

 

4th Qtr.

 

% Variation


 
 
 
 
 

(4,028)

 

(4,814)

 

19.5

 

(1,233)

 

(1,328)

 

7.7


 

The variation in this expense was mostly due to increased expenses for: (i) third-party services - R$ 94; (ii) depreciation and amortization - R$ 87; (iii) rents - R$ 66, of which R$ 58 is generated by branches which were sold at auctions; (iv) transport - R$ 61; (v) communications - R$ 50; (vi) leasing - R$ 56; (vii) publicity and advertising - R$ 45; and (viii) consolidation of BBV Banco R$ 175.

 

The variation in this expense was mostly due to increased expenses for: (i) publicity and advertising - R$ 56; (ii) third-party services - R$ 17; (iii) Rents - R$ 10, generated by branches which were sold at auctions; and (iv) transport - R$ 9.


 

 

Tax Expenses


 

Twelve-month Period

 

2003


 

2002

 

2003

 

% Variation

 

3rd Qtr.

 

4th Qtr.

 

% Variation


 
 
 
 
 

(848)

 

(1,054)

 

24.3

 

(255)

 

(293)

 

14.9


 

This increase was substantially generated by growing expenses for PIS/COFINS/ISS consistent with taxable income growth and the increase in the COFINS rate from 3% to 4% in September 2003.

 

The variation for the quarter mainly reflects the increase in expense for COFINS - R$ 39, as a result of increases in the rate and calculation base.


 

 

Equity in the Earnings of Associated Companies


 

Twelve-month Period

 

2003


 

2002

 

2003

 

% Variation

 

3rd Qtr.

 

4th Qtr.

 

% Variation


 
 
 
 
 

65

 

5

 

(92.3)

 

7

 

31

 

342.9


 

This variation was mainly the result of: (i) equity in earnings determined in IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A. - R$ 62 for 2002, compared to R$ 32 for 2003; and (ii) equity in loss in U.G.B. of R$ (8) for 2002, compared to R$ (35) for 2003.

 

This variation was mainly the result of equity in earnings determined in IRB Brasil Resseguros S.A. - R$ 20 for 3Q03, compared to R$ 40 for 4Q03.


 

 

Other Operating Income


 

Twelve-month Period

 

2003


 

2002

 

2003

 

% Variation

 

3rd Qtr.

 

4th Qtr.

 

% Variation


 
 
 
 
 

1,321

 

2,119

 

60.4

 

401

 

224

 

(44.1)


 

The increase for the year is mainly due to the growth in the “Reversal of other operating provisions” account, in particular, the reversal of the provision for exchange variation - R$ 504 in 2003.

 

The variation for the quarter was due to: (i) less reversal of provisions in 4Q03 - R$ 106; and (ii) less income determined on the sale of merchandise in the consolidated non-financial companies - R$ 28.


 

 

Other Operating Expenses


 

Twelve-month Period

 

2003


 

2002

 

2003

 

% Variation

 

3rd Qtr.

 

4th Qtr.

 

% Variation


 
 
 
 
 

(3,147)

 

(2,659)

 

(15.5)

 

(598)

 

(846)

 

41.5


 

The variation for the year is mainly due to a provision for exchange variation recorded in the amount of R$ 504 in 2002.

 

The increase for the quarter was mainly generated by provisions recorded - R$ 97 and loss on credit operations - R$ 95.


 

 

Operating Income


 

Twelve-month Period

 

2003


 

2002

 

2003

 

% Variation

 

3rd Qtr.

 

4th Qtr.

 

% Variation


 
 
 
 
 

2,310

 

3,553

 

53.8

 

667

 

887

 

33.0


 

The variation for the year reflects substantially: (i) the positive variation in financial margin - R$ 97 (excluding financial income on securities, private pension plans and savings bonds); (ii) the change in the provision for exchange variation, with amounts of R$ 504 and R$ 504 recorded and reversed for 2002 and 2003, respectively ; (iii) increased income from commissions and fees - R$ 845; (iv) increase in the margin of contribution from securities, private pension plan and savings bond operations - R$ 402; (v) less expense with provision for loan losses - R$ 369; partially offset by: (vi) increase in expenses for personnel - R$ 704 and administrative expenses - R$ 786.

 

The increase for the quarter was mainly due to: (i) positive variation in financial margin - R$ 348 (excluding financial income on securities, private pension plans and savings bonds); (ii) less expense with provision for loan losses - R$ 151; (iii) increase in the margin of contribution from securities, private pension plan and savings bond operations - R$ 129; (iv) increase in income from commissions and fees - R$ 93; partially offset by: (v) increase in personnel and administrative expenses - R$ 60; (vi) increase in tax expenses - R$ 38: and (vi) increase in other operating expenses, mainly operating provisions - R$ 203 and sundry losses - R$ 103.


 

 

Non-operating Income


 

Twelve-month Period

 

2003


 

2002

 

2003

 

% Variation

 

3rd Qtr.

 

4th Qtr.

 

% Variation


 
 
 
 
 

186

 

(841)

 

(552.2)

 

10

 

(74)

 

(840.0)


 

The variation for the year is mainly due to: (i) extraordinary amortization of goodwill - R$ 799; and (ii) less income determined from the auction of branches - R$ 70, in 2003 compared to 2002.

 

The variation for the quarter is mainly due to extraordinary amortization of goodwill - R$ 118.


 

 

Income Tax and Social Contribution


 

Twelve-month Period

 

2003


 

2002

 

2003

 

% Variation

 

3rd Qtr.

 

4th Qtr.

 

% Variation


 
 
 
 
 

(460)

 

(397)

 

(13.7)

 

(111)

 

(96)

 

(13.5)


 

The variation in income tax and social contribution expense reflects tax charges on pre-tax income, adjusted by permanent additions and exclusions, as described in Note 35 to the financial statements.

 

The variation in income tax and social contribution expense for the quarter reflects tax charges on pre-tax income, adjusted by permanent additions and exclusions.


 


Results by Business Segment - In millions of reais

 

Accumulated to December 2003


 

Financial

Insurance Group

Other Activities

Amount Eliminated

Total Consolidated

 

 

Local

Foreign

Local

Foreign

 






Income from financial intermediation

7,664

398

2,241

2

24

(1)

10,328

Other operating income (expenses)

(6,415)

(75)

(1,563)

(1)

31

1

(8,022)

Commissions and fees

4,085

8

188

-

564

(288)

4,557

Personnel expenses

(4,116)

(23)

(461)

-

(179)

-

(4,779)

Other administrative expenses

(4,360)

(58)

(548)

(4)

(179)

335

(4,814)

Other revenue (expenses)

(2,024)

(2)

(742)

3

(175)

(46)

(2,986)




Net income

1,249

323

678

1

55

-

2,306




Increase in the Main Statement of Income Items for the Year - In millions of reais

Increase in the Main Statement of Income Items for the Final Quarter - In millions of reais

(*) Composition: Premiums and contributions, net of variations in technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds, less claims, redemptions, benefits and commissions, not including financial income on insurance activities and price-level restatement and interest on technical reserves which are included in financial margin.

Increase in Financial Margin Items plus Exchange Adjustment for the Year - In millions of reais

Increase in Financial Margin Items plus Exchange Adjustment for the Final Quarter - In millions of reais

(1) Including income on credit operations + income on leasing operations + adjustments to income on foreign exchange transactions (Note 13a);
(2) Includes interest and charges on deposits + expenses for borrowings and onlendings + income on compulsory deposits + price-level restatement and interest on technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds + adjustments to income on foreign exchange transactions (Note 13a);
(3) Includes income on securities transactions + financial income on insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds + income on derivative financial instruments + adjustments to income on foreign exchange transactions (Note 13a); and
(4) Includes income on foreign exchange transactions + adjustments to income on foreign exchange transactions (Note 13a).

Analysis of the Adjusted Financial Margin and Average Rates

Credit Operations x Income

In millions of reais

Accumulated to December 2002

Accumulated to December 2003

3rd Qtr. 2003

4th Qtr. 2003

 





Credit operations

42,440

44,051

44,660

45,180

Leasing operations

1,727

1,481

1,480

1,430

Advances on foreign exchange contracts

5,432

5,876

5,991

6,175

1 - Total - Average balance (quarterly)

49,598

51,407

52,131

52,786

2 - Income (*)

20,580

13,387

3,863

3,499

3 - Average return annualized exponentially (2/1)

41.5%

26.0%

33.1%

29.3%

(*) Includes income from credit operations, net results from leasing operations and results on foreign exchange transactions.

Securities x Income on Security Transactions


In millions of reais

 

Accumulated to December 2002

Accumulated to December 2003

3rd Qtr. 2003

4th Qtr. 2003

 





Securities

38,394

43,188

45,351

50,855

Interbank investments

9,713

25,232

24,777

30,141

Subject to repurchase agreements

(11,842)

(20,957)

(20,819)

(27,931)

Derivative financial instruments

(597)

(322)

(321)

(192)

4 - Total - Average balance (quarterly)

35,667

47,141

48,988

52,874

5 - Income on security transactions (net of expenses for repurchase agreements) (*)

8,678

8,783

2,562

2,637

6 - Average rate annualized exponentially (5/4)

24.3%

18.6%

22.6%

21.5%

(*) Includes financial income on securities, private pension plans and savings bonds and derivative financial instruments.

Total Assets x Income from Financial Intermediation


In millions of reais

Accumulated to December 2002

Accumulated to December 2003

3rd Qtr. 2003

4th Qtr. 2003

 





7 - Total assets - Average balance (quarterly)

127,396

156,547

159,426

170,231

8 - Income from financial intermediation

31,913

27,530

7,912

7,443

9 - Average rate annualized exponentially (8/7)

25.1%

17.6%

21.4%

18.7%

Funding x Expenses


In millions of reais

Accumulated to December 2002

Accumulated to December 2003

3rd Qtr. 2003

4th Qtr. 2003

 



Deposits

50,020

56,883

57,579

58,180

Funds from acceptance and issuance of securities

4,749

5,719

6,825

7,376

Interbank and interdepartmental accounts

1,183

1,857

1,604

1,893

Subordinated debt

2,035

3,705

3,410

4,238

10 - Total funding - Average balance (quarterly)

57,987

68,166

69,418

71,687

11 - Expenses (*)

8,350

5,189

1,951

1,302

12 - Average rate annualized exponentially (11/10)

14.4%

7.6%

11.7%

7.5%

(*) Funding expenses without repurchase agreements less income on compulsory deposits.


Technical Reserves for Insurance, Private Pension Plans and Savings Bonds x Expenses


In millions of reais

Accumulated to December 2002

Accumulated to December 2003

3rd Qtr. 2003

4th Qtr. 2003

 



13 - Technical Reserves for Insurance, Private Pension Plans and Savings Bonds - Average balance (quarterly)

15,869

22,762

23,597

25,435

14 - Expenses (*)

2,241

3,120

761

701

15 - Average rate annualized exponentially (14/13)

14.1%

13.7%

13.5%

11.5%

(*) Price-level restatement and interest on technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds.

Borrowings and Onlendings (Local and Foreign) x Expenses


In millions of reais

Accumulated to December 2002

Accumulated to December 2003

3rd Qtr. 2003

4th Qtr. 2003

 



Borrowings

9,677

8,375

7,917

7,673

Onlendings

6,491

7,069

6,962

7,318

16 - Total borrowings and onlendings - Average balance (quarterly)

16,169

15,444

14,879

14,991

17 - Expenses for borrowings and onlendings

7,194

1,083

555

490

18 - Average rate annualized exponentially (17/16)

44.5%

7.0%

15.8%

13.7%

Total Assets x Financial Margin


In millions of reais

Accumulated to December 2002

Accumulated to December 2003

3rd Qtr. 2003

4th Qtr. 2003

 





19 - Total assets - Average balance (quarterly)

127,396

156,547

159,426

170,231

20 - Financial margin (*)

11,472

12,778

3,158

3,643

21 - Average rate annualized exponentially (20/19)

9.0%

8.2%

8.2%

8.8%

(*) Income from financial intermediation excluding provision for loan losses (PDD).

Financial Market Indicators


Analysis of Financial Margin 

Bradesco's consolidated financial margin (before PDD) totaled R$ 12,778 million for 2003, an 11.4% increase as compared to R$ 11,472 million for 2002.

The financial margin for the fourth quarter of 2003 (4Q03) totaled R$ 3,643 million compared to R$ 3,158 million for 3Q03 and R$ 2,941 million for 4Q02, ie, an increase of 15.4% and 23.9%, respectively.

We present below the main factors responsible for the growth in financial margin:

Financial margin on total average assets in 4Q03 was 8.8% compared to 8.2% in 3Q03, up by 0.6 percentage points.

Comparing 2003 to 2002, the financial margin rates on average total assets were 8.2% and 9.0% respectively. However, the 2002 financial margin was affected by the significant exchange variation recorded in that year which totaled 52.3%. Adopting a conservative approach, Bradesco recorded an additional provision for market fluctuation and risk, recognized in other operating expenses in 2002 and reversed to other operating income in 2003.

Accordingly, adjusting this provision, the financial margin on total assets in 2002 would be 8.3% compared to 8.5% in 2003.

Banco Bradesco's principal activity which is to finance production and consumption was not favorable in 2003, as a result of the macroeconomic scenario, affected in particular by minimal GDP growth, which had a negative impact on the demand for new credit. This is further confirmed by comparing the growth of the Bank's share of credit and leasing operations and advances on foreign exchange contracts (ACC) with the average balance of total assets. While this share was 38.9% in 2002, these operations correspond to 32.8% in 2003.

Provision for Loan Losses

Movement of Allowance for Loan Losses

 

In millions of reais


2002

2003



3rd Qtr.

4th Qtr.

Accumulated to December

3rd Qtr.

4th Qtr.

Accumulated to December







Credit portfolio

53,599

50,801

50,801

52,776

54,336

54,336

Opening balance

3,529

3,818

2,941

4,109

4,151

3,665

Amount recorded for the year

896

579

2,819

603

451

2,449

Amount written off for the year

(607)

(732)

(2,329)

(561)

(543)

(2,226)

Balance derived from acquired institutions

-

-

234

-

-

171

Closing balance

3,818

3,665

3,665

4,151

4,059

4,059

Specific provisions

2,125

1,943

1,943

1,939

1,816

1,816

Generic provisions

1,269

1,217

1,217

1,390

1,384

1,384

Additional provision

424

505

505

822

859

859

Credit recoveries

108

103

380

128

150

476

Allowance for Loan Losses (PDD) on Credit and Leasing Operations

 

 

 


In millions of reais


December

2003



1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

March

June

September

December










Allowance for loan losses - PDD (A)

1,215

1,908

2,507

2,941

3,665

3,902

4,109

4,151

4,059

Credit operations (B)

25,095

27,559

38,872

44,444

50,801

49,655

53,048

52,776

54,336

PDD on credit operations (A/B)

4.8%

6.9%

6.5%

6.6%

7.2%

7.9%

7.7%

7.9%

7.5%

Ratio of PDD coverage to abnormal course credits (D to H)

 


In millions of reais


2002

2003



September

December

September

December





Total provisions (1)

3,818

3,665

4,151

4,059

Abnormal course credits (D to H) (2)

2,944

2,676

2,922

2,633

PDD coverage ratio (1/2)

129.7%

136.9%

142.1%

154.2%

Commissions and Fees

 

 

 


In millions of reais


2002

2003



3rd Qtr.

4th Qtr.

Accumulated to December

3rd Qtr.

4th Qtr.

Accumulated to December

 





Checking account

217

237

881

287

310

1,107

Cards

163

180

639

203

220

818

Fund management

105

102

460

168

195

609

Collection

144

147

556

155

155

595

Credit operations

110

113

407

149

160

57 9

Interbank charges

65

67

254

65

68

257

Collection of taxes

44

43

168

48

48

186

Custody and brokerage services

11

9

38

10

11

39

Other

75

93

309

97

108

367


Total

934

991

3,712

1,182

1,275

4,557


Administrative and Personnel Expenses

 

 

In millions of reais

 

 

2002

2003

 

 

3rd Qtr.

4th Qtr.

Accumulated to December

3rd Qtr.

4th Qtr.

Accumulated to December

 





Third-party services

182

180

673

210

227

799

Communications

146

150

548

161

168

623

Depreciation and amortization

105

115

418

137

127

530

Publicity and advertising

92

87

320

83

139

372

Transport

76

76

297

93

102

368

Financial system services

88

86

332

92

97

357

Rents

52

61

200

72

82

287

Leasing

60

69

223

79

70

279

Data processing

55

59

228

73

75

274

Maintenance and repairs

55

55

214

60

68

242

Materials

39

39

147

47

43

173

Water, electricity and gas

22

25

90

27

32

115

Travel

16

16

59

17

18

64

Other

75

93

279

82

80

331

Administrative expenses

1,063

1,111

4,028

1,233

1,328

4,814

Remuneration

538

540

2,036

632

646

2,380

Benefits

184

186

715

265

258

964

Social charges

216

195

753

196

244

831

Employee profit sharing

36

40

140

48

43

171

Bonus (single payment)

76

-

76

98

1

99

Training

13

14

49

16

15

61

Other

81

72

307

51

65

273

Personnel expenses

1,144

1,047

4,076

1,306

1,272

4,779


Total

2,207

2,158

8,104

2,539

2,600

9,593


Human Resources

At December 31, 2003, Bradesco's employees, including staff at the subsidiaries, totaled 75,781. The increase compared with December 2002 was generated mainly by the acquisition of BBV Banco in June 2003. Mercantil and BBV Banco employees are incorporated into Bradesco's December 2003 headcount. The following table presents the growth in the number of Bradesco employees:

 

December

2003

 

 

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

June

December

 








Banco Bradesco

47,233

47,521

49,177

51,633

53,732

56,808

59,430

Subsidiaries

7,501

7,301

6,575

6,943

8,729

9,298

9,407

    Subtotal Bradesco

54,734

54,822

55,752

58,576

62,461

66,106

68,837

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco BCN

5,024

4,784

4,780

5,857

6,105

5,729

5,203

Subsidiaries

1,408

1,099

1,172

1,280

1,504

1,636

1,741

    Subtotal BCN

6,432

5,883

5,952

7,137

7,609

7,365

6,944

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco Baneb

-

2,756

2,514

-

-

-

-

Subsidiaries

-

50

-

-

-

-

-

    Subtotal Baneb

-

2,806

2,514

-

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco Boavista

-

-

1,564

-

-

-

-

Subsidiaries

-

-

22

-

-

-

-

    Subtotal Boavista

-

-

1,586

-

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco Mercantil

-

-

-

-

3,970

-

-

Subsidiaries

-

-

-

-

353

-

-

    Subtotal Mercantil

-

-

-

-

4,323

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BBV Banco

-

-

-

-

-

4,638

-

Subsidiaries

-

-

-

-

-

39

-

    Subtotal BBV Banco

-

-

-

-

-

4,677

-


Total

61,166

63,511

65,804

65,713

74,393

78,148

75,781


N.B.: In June 2002, 751 Banco Cidade employees were incorporated by Banco BCN and 706 Banco BEA employees were incorporated by Banco Bradesco.



Human Resources
December 2003







BY AGE

BY GENDER

BY EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

BY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH BRADESCO

BY MANAGERIAL POSITION






Younger than 30
45%
 
High School
31%
Less than 5 years
40%
 
From 31 to 40
38%
Men
55%
University
68%
From 6 to 10 years
11%
Non-managerial
49%
From 41 to 50
15%
Women
45%
Other
1%
From 11 to 20 years
39%
Managerial
51%
Older than 50
2%
 
 
More than 20 years
10%
 





Personnel Expenses

At December 31, 2003, Bradesco's accumulated personnel expenses totaled R$ 4.8 billion, including expenses for remuneration, social charges, benefits, training, employee profit sharing, bonus (single payment) and others.

Benefits offered by Bradesco to its employees include health insurance and dental care, as well as a supplementary retirement pension plan.

The following pie graph presents the percentage share of each item in relation to total Bradesco personnel expenditure:

Composition of Personnel Expenses Accumulated to December

Personnel Expenses by Business Segment Accumulated to December

Training

Bradesco's staff training activities are tuned to its organizational strategies, to the ongoing improvement of its customer service quality and to its capacity to produce results and are developed by its Training Department, which is ISO 9001:2000 certified.

Accordingly, the Training Program uses tailor-made methodologies, offering in-class or distance self-development training courses/initiatives to all of its staff, designed to meet both their professional and personal development needs.

The most innovative of these training methodologies, permitting the rapid inclusion of a considerable number of employees, is the ‘TreiNet', online training program which was used for the period from January to December 2003 by 209,494 participants for courses in Integration and Basic Banking, Financial Math, Business Accounting and Balance Sheet Analysis, Financial Market and Investments, Loans and Financing, Business Support Platforms, Convenience Services, Internal Control Systems, Savings Bonds, Vida e Previdência pension plans, Cashier Training, Written Communication and Performance Management and Decision-making Support (GDAD), Auto-line Insurance and Money Laundering Prevention.

Through the important partnerships entered into with Consulting Firms, Universities and Business Schools, such as USP, FGV and IBMEC, the Bank qualifies its professional staff to operate in the Organization's diverse specialist segments, such as Bradesco Empresas (Middle Market), Corporate Banking, Private Banking, Prime and Consortium.

The specialization courses offered at post-graduate level should be given particular emphasis. Three groups have now concluded their studies in Business Process Management, Foreign Trade and International Operations and Banking Business and another two groups are taking the Banking Business course. These courses are given by the prestigious FIA, FIPE and FGV universities.

Bradesco's compliance culture was also strengthened through distance learning courses, via manuals and TreiNet programs available to all the Organization's employees.

During the year, staff from the Mercantil and BBV banks were incorporated by Bradesco which required the organization of training courses on products, services, operating systems and customer service for 9,783 participants.

During the period from January to December of 2003, 1,268 courses were given, in 15,240 groups, with 414,314 employee participations and a total of 7,150,310 hours spent in training, as well as investments of R$ 61.2 million.

Increase in Employee Training Participation Thousand Participants

Total Amount Invested in Training In millions of reais

Operating Efficiency

 

 

 

 

In millions of reais


Year


1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003







Personnel expenses

2,642

2,784

3,221

3,549

4,076

4,779

Employee profit sharing

(87)

(104)

(112)

(160)

(140)

(171)

Other administrative expenses

2,159

2,567

2,978

3,436

4,028

4,815

Total (1)

4,714

5,247

6,087

6,825

7,964

9,423

Financial margin = Gross income from financial intermediation less PDD

6,087

7,494

7,839

10,109

11,472

12,778

Commissions and fees

1,775

2,100

3,043

3,473

3,712

4,557

Income from retained insurance premiums, private pension plans and savings bonds

5,015

5,975

6,920

8,959

10,135

12,495

Variation in technical reserves for insurance, pension plans and savings bonds

(1,392)

(2,342)

(3,001)

(3,492)

(2,785)

(3,811)

Claims - insurance operations and savings bond redemptions

(2,631)

(2,844)

(2,866)

(3,996)

(4,336)

(5,279)

Insurance and pension plan selling expenses

(518)

(635)

(645)

(689)

(667)

(762)

Expenses with pension plan benefits and redemptions

(423)

(558)

(913)

(1,370)

(1,689)

(2,792)

Equity in the earnings of associated companies

157

127

156

71

65

5

Other operating expenses

(813)

(1,296)

(1,376)

(1,831)

(3,148)

(2,659)

Other operating income

560

1,070

903

1,326

1,321

2,119

Total (2)

7,817

9,091

10,060

12,560

14,080

16,651

Efficiency ratio (%) = (1/2)

60.3

57.7

60.5

54.3

56.6

56.6

Operating Efficiency Ratio (%)

The operating efficiency ratio remained stable compared to the prior year, confirming the Organization's successful efforts to control expenses. We stress that the synergy process relating to the Institutions acquired in recent years is still in progress.

Activity-Based Costing

As part of the Organization's ongoing pursuit to optimize its results and performance, our cost management model will be supported by Activity-Based Costing (ABC) methodology which has already provided, among others, support for studies relating to the formation and negotiation of banking charges, costing information for performance and decision-making support management and for customer profitability purposes, and for the formation of a database for analyses regarding the unification and rationalization of the Bank's different units.

The Organization is currently implementing ABM (Activity-Based Management) methodology which will rapidly lead to cost prevention practices and a pro-active approach as regards the identification of opportunities. Thus, at the same time as we improve our processes, we are also able to seamlessly integrate operating performance with strategic objectives, in the pursuit to create and/or sustain competitive advantages and value for both our customers and stockholders.

Accordingly, the future mission of the activity-based management model is to provide ongoing support for planning and controlling the Bank's business processes and to promote the permanent improvement of operating and tactical issues and to provide a firm basis for their strategic gearing.

 






2 – Consolidated Equity Analysis









    Currency
  Balance Sheet
    Local Foreign(1)




ASSETS
Current and long-term receivables 171,142  141,420  29,722 
Funds available 2,448  1,876  572 
Interbank investments 31,724  27,793  3,931 
Securities and derivative financial instruments 53,805  44,371  9,434 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 14,528  14,522 
Credit and leasing operations 43,469  36,784  6,685 
Other receivables and assets 25,168  16,074  9,094 
Permanent assets 4,956  4,586  370 
Investments 862  497  365 
Property and equipment in use and leased assets 2,326  2,322 
Deferred charges 1,768  1,767 
Total assets 176,098  146,006  30,092 
 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 162,406  134,993  27,413 
Deposits 58,024  53,837  4,187 
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements 32,793  29,387  3,406 
Funds from acceptance and issuance of securities 6,847  1,038  5,809 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 2,311  1,093  1,218 
Borrowings and onlendings 14,795  6,970  7,825 
Derivative financial instruments 52  52 
Technical reserves for insurance, savings bonds and private pension plans 26,409  26,409 
Other liabilities
Subordinated debt 4,995  2,716  2,279 
Other 16,180  13,491  2,689 
Deferred income 32  32 
Minority interest in subsidiaries 113  113 
Stockholders' equity 13,547  13,547 
Total 176,098  148,685  27,413 
 
Net position of assets and liabilities 2,679 
Net position of derivatives (2) (1,946)
Other memorandum accounts, net (3) (536)
 
Net exchange position (asset) 197 
(1)Amounts expressed and/or indexed mainly in USD.
(2)Excluding derivative operations maturing in D +1, to be settled in currency at December 31, 2003 price levels.
(3)Leasing commitments and others are controlled in memorandum accounts.

Up to
30 days
From 31
to 180
days
From 181
to 360
days
More than
360 days
Indeterminate Total






ASSETS            
Current assets and long-term receivables 98,757  29,327  10,596  32,462  171,142 
Funds available 2,448  2,448 
Interbank investments 22,219  8,937  219  349  31,724 
Securities and derivative financial instruments(1) 36,914  4,504  2,120  10,267  53,805 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 14,174  343  14,528 
Credit and leasing operations 7,891  14,653  6,155  14,770  43,469 
Other receivables and assets 15,111  1,228  2,096  6,733  25,168 
Permanent assets 46  227  272  2,996  1,415  4,956 
Investments 862  862 
Property and equipment in use and leased assets 19  94  113  1,547  553  2,326 
Deferred charges 27  133  159  1,449  1,768 
Total 98,803  29,554  10,868  35,458  1,415  176,098 
 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 77,433  21,970  7,666  55,337  162,406 
Deposits(2) 38,756  3,472  2,902  12,894  58,024 
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements 21,504  9,562  31  1,696  32,793 
Funds from the acceptance and issuance of securities 220  2,031  1,941  2,655  6,847 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 2,311  2,311 
Borrowings and onlendings 1,628  5,375  1,745  6,047  14,795 
Derivative financial instruments 14  11  22  52 
Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 2,249  835  456  22,869  26,409 
Other liabilities:
- Subordinated debt 34  27  4,934  4,995 
- Other 10,726  654  580  4,220  16,180 
Deferred income 31  32 
Minority interest in subsidiaries 113  113 
Stockholders' equity 13,547  13,547 
Total 77,464  21,971  7,666  55,337  13,660  176,098 
 
Accumulated net assets 21,339  28,922  32,124  12,245 
(1) Investment fund applications are classified as up to 30 days.
(2) Demand and savings account deposits are classified as up to 30 days without considering average historical turnover.







ASSETS December
2002
December
2003
%
Variation
September
2003
December
2003
%
Variation







Current assets and long-term receivables 137,302  171,142  24.6 159,294  171,142  7.4
Funds available 2,786  2,448  (12.1) 2,234  2,448  9.6
Interbank investments 21,473  31,724  47.7 28,558  31,724  11.1
Securities and derivative financial instruments 37,004  53,805  45.4 47,906  53,805  12.3
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 13,135  14,528  10.6 13,253  14,528  9.6
Restricted deposits:
Brazilian Central Bank 12,520  13,580  8.5 12,069  13,580  12.5
Other 615  948  54.1 1,184  948  (19.9)
Credit and leasing operations 41,136  43,469  5.7 41,863  43,469  3.8
Credit and leasing operations 44,678  47,376  6.0 45,845  47,376  3.3
Allowance for loan and leasing losses (3,542) (3,907) 10.3 (3,982) (3,907) (1.9)
Other receivables and assets 21,768  25,168  15.6 25,480  25,168  (1.2)
Foreign exchange portfolio 10,026  11,103  10.7 11,926  11,103  (6.9)
Other receivables and assets 11,865  14,217  19.8 13,724  14,217  3.6
Allowance for losses (123) (152) 23.6 (170) (152) (10.6)
Permanent assets 5,483  4,956  (9.6) 5,069  4,956  (2.2)
Investments 513  862  68.0 504  862  71.0
Property and equipment in use and leased assets 2,558  2,326  (9.1) 2,613  2,326  (11.0)
Deferred charges 2,412  1,768  (26.7) 1,952  1,768  (9.4)
Deferred charges 469  552  17.7 555  552  (0.5)
Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries, net of amortization 1,943  1,216  (37.4) 1,397  1,216  (13.0)







Total 142,785  176,098  23.3 164,363  176,098  7.1















LIABILITIES December
2002
December
2003
%
Variation
September
2003
December
2003
%
Variation







Current and long-term liabilities 131,652  162,406  23.4 151,255  162,406  7.4  
Deposits 56,363  58,024  2.9 58,337  58,024  (0.5)
Demand deposits 13,370  12,909  (3.4) 11,240  12,909  14.8
Savings deposits 20,731  22,140  6.8 20,897  22,140  5.9
Interbank deposits 24  32  33.3 411  32  (92.2)
Time deposits 22,238  22,943  3.2 25,789  22,943  (11.0)
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements 16,013  32,793  104.8 23,069  32,793  42.2
Funds from acceptance and issuance of securities 3,137  6,847  118.3 7,905  6,847  (13.4)
Securities issued abroad 2,650  5,809  119.2 7,017  5,809  (17.2)
Other resources 487  1,038  113.1 888  1,038  16.9
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 1,944  2,311  18.9 1,474  2,311  56.8
Borrowings and onlendings 16,438  14,795  (10.0) 15,186  14,795  (2.6)
Borrowings 9,391  7,224  (23.1) 8,123  7,224  (11.1)
Onlendings 7,047  7,571  7.4 7,063  7,571  7.2
Derivative financial instruments 577  52  (91.0) 331  52  (84.3)
Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 19,155  24,409  37.9  24,461  24,409  8.0
Other liabilities 18,025  21,175  17.5 20,492  21,175  3.3
Foreign exchange portfolio 5,002  5,119  2.3 5,966  5,119  (14.2)
Taxes and social security contributions, social and statutory payables 5,042  5,633  11.7 4,912  5,633  14.7
Subordinated debt 3,322  4,995  50.4 3,482  4,995  43.5
Sundry 4,659  5,428  16.5 6,132  5,428  (11.5)
Deferred income 16  32  100.0 30  32  6.7
Minority interest in subsidiaries 271  113  (58.3) 111  113  1.8
Stockholders’ equity 10,846  13,547  24.9 12,967  13,547  4.5







Total 142,785  176,098  23.3 164,363  176,098  7.1







Funds Available

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

2,786 2,448 (12.1)   2,234 2,448 9.6

 

The variation mainly reflects the decrease in the volume of foreign currency cash funds as compared to 2002.

 

The variation for the quarter mainly reflects the increase in the volume of foreign currency cash funds.


 

Interbank Investments

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

21,473 31,724 47.7   28,558 31,724 11.1

 

The variation in this account balance reflects the increase in open market investments: (i) in the third-party portfolio, up by R$ 5,169; and (ii) in the own portfolio up by R$ 1,899.

 

The variation for this quarter mainly reflects the increase in open market investments in the own portfolio, up by R$ 2,581.


 

Securities (TVM) and Derivative Financial Instruments

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

37,004 53,805 45.4   47,906 53,805 12.3

 

The variation reflects mainly: (i) additional funds derived from the increase in funding, particularly technical reserves and issuance of securities (subordinated and securitized debt); (ii) the consolidation of BBV Banco; (iii) adjustment to securities; partially mitigated by:
(iv) redemption/maturity of securities during the year; and (v) by negative exchange variation of 18.2% in 2003.
N.B. Includes investment fund and managed portfolio resources invested in purchase and sale commitments with Banco Bradesco, the investors in which are subsidiary companies included in the consolidated financial statements in the amount of R$ 9,431 (2002) and R$ 11,512 (2003).

 

The variation reflects: (i) additional funds derived from the increase in funding, particularly technical reserves and issuance of securities (subordinated and securitized debt); (ii) adjustment to securities; and partially mitigated by (iii) redemption/maturity of securities during the quarter.
N.B. Includes investment fund and managed portfolio resources invested in purchase and sale commitments with Banco Bradesco, the investors in which are subsidiary companies included in the consolidated financial statements in the amount of R$ 10,508 (September) and R$ 11,512 (December).


 

Interbank and Interdepartmental Accounts

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

13,135 14,528 10.6   13,253 14,528 9.6

 

The variation reflects substantially the increase in compulsory Brazilian Central Bank (BACEN) deposits, as a result of the increase in the average volume of deposits for the year.

 

The variation reflects mainly the increase in compulsory BACEN deposits, as a result of the increase in the average volume of deposits for the quarter.


 

Credit and Leasing Operations

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

50,801 54,336 7.0   52,776 54,336 3.0

 

The variation in the credit portfolio for the year reflects mainly: (i) consolidation of BBV Banco - R$ 3,985; influenced by (ii) negative exchange variation of 18.2%, in 2003, affecting foreign currency indexed or denominated contracts; and (iii) less credit demand during the year, as a result of the level of economic activity in Brazil, as well as greater credit granting selectivity.
N.B. Includes advances on foreign exchange contracts and other receivables and does not include the allowance for loan losses, as described in Note 12 to the financial statements.

 

The variation in the credit portfolio for the quarter reflects the seasonal increase in demand and signs of the return to growth of economic activity following consecutive interest rate cuts.
N.B. Includes advances on foreign exchange contracts and other receivables and does not include the allowance for loan losses.


 

Allowance for Loan Losses (PDD)

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

3,665 4,059 10.8   4,151 4,059 (2.2)

 

In 2003 this account includes: (i) allowance for loan losses (PDD) - R$ 2,449 (R$ 354 of excess provision); (ii) balances incorporated from BBV Banco - R$ 171; and (iii) amounts written off - R$ 2,226, as described in Note 12g to the financial statements. Total PDD on credit operations increased from 7.2% in 2002 to 7.5% in 2003. The total allowance on the abnormal course credit portfolio, rated from D to H, increased from 137.0% in 2002 to 154.2% in 2003.

 

Total PDD decreased from 7.9% in 3Q03 to 7.5% in 4Q03, as a result of amounts written off - R$ 543 in excess of amounts recorded - R$ 451. On the other hand, the total allowance on the abnormal course credit portfolio, rated from D to H, increased from 142.1% in 3Q03 to 154.2% in 4Q03.


 

Other Receivables and Assets

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

21,250 24,543 15.5   24,886 24,543 (1.4)

 

The variation is mainly due to: (i) increase in the volume of the fx portfolio; and (ii) consolidation of BBV Banco.
N.B. This total is less (net of corresponding PDD) an amount of R$ 518 in 2002 and R$ 625 in 2003, allocated to the “Credit and leasing operations” and “Allowance for loan losses” accounts.

 

The variation is mostly due to negative exchange variation for 4Q03 affecting the fx portfolio balance.
N.B. This total is less (net of corresponding PDD) of an amount of R$ 595 in 3Q03 and of R$ 625 in 4Q03, allocated to the “Credit and leasing operations” and “Allowance for loan losses” accounts.


 

Permanent Assets

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

5,483 4,956 (9.6)   5,069 4,956 (2.2)

 

The decrease for the year was mainly generated by: (i) sale of branches by auction; (ii) amortization of goodwill in subsidiary companies, net of acquisitions - R$ 727; and partially offset by (iii) consolidation of BBV Banco.

 

The decrease for the quarter was mainly due to: (i) sale of branches by auction; (ii) amortization of goodwill in subsidiary companies - R$ 181; (iii) non-consolidation of permanent assets of Latasa - R$ 306, following its sale; (iv) transfer of the investment in Banco Espirito Santo (BES) from current to permanent assets - R$ 365.


 

Deposits

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

56,363 58,024 2.9   58,337 58,024 (0.5)

 

The increase in this account balance for the year reflects mainly: (i) growth in the volume savings account deposits; and (ii) consolidation of BBV Banco.

 

The variation in this balance for the quarter was mainly due to: (i) decreased volume of time deposits - R$ 2,846; partially offset by (ii) an increase in the volume of demand - R$ 1,669 and savings deposits - R$ 1,243.


 

Deposits Received Under Security Repurchase Agreements

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

16,013 32,793 104.8   23,069 32,793 42.2

 

The growth in this account balance for the year was due to greater demand for this type of funding, reflecting the interest for investments in assets with greater liquidity.
N.B. Includes investment fund and managed portfolio resources invested in purchase and sale commitments with Banco Bradesco, the investors in which are subsidiary companies included in the consolidated financial statements in the amount of R$ 9,431 (2002) and R$ 11,512 (2003).

 

The increase in this balance for the quarter was the result of greater demand for this type of funding, reflecting interest for asset investments with greater liquidity.
N.B. Includes investment fund and managed portfolio resources invested in purchase and sale commitments with Banco Bradesco, the investors in which are subsidiary companies included in the consolidated financial statements in the amount of R$ 10,508 (September) and R$ 11,512 (December).


 

Funds from Acceptance and Issuance of Securities

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

3,137 6,847 118.3   7,905 6,847 (13.4)

 

This increase mainly reflects: (i) new securities issued abroad (securitization of the future flows of payment orders and credit card bills), net of payments; (ii) as well as the consolidation of BBV Banco; partially offset by: (iii) negative exchange variation of 18.2% in 2003.

 

This variation reflects for the most part: (i) redemption of securities issued abroad (eurobonds and euronotes) matured in the fourth quarter; and to a lesser extent; (ii) negative exchange variation for the quarter.


 

Interbank and Interdepartmental Accounts

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

1,944 2,311 18.9   1,474 2,311 56.8

 

This growth is derived in particular from the increase in the volume of collection and money orders in 2003, following the increase in the number of customers and in the customer service network.

 

The increase is mainly due to the increase in the volume of collection and money orders in 4Q03.


 

Borrowings and Onlendings

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

16,438 14,795 (10.0)   15,186 14,795 (2.6)

 

The decrease for the year was mainly generated by: (i) negative exchange variation of 18.2% in 2003; and (ii) the settlement of a portion of transactions indexed and/or denominated in foreign currency.

 

This oscillation reflects, for the most part, the settlement of a portion of overdue transactions indexed and/or denominated in foreign currency.


 

Other Liabilities and Derivative Financial Instruments

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

24,083 27,410 13.8   26,991 27,410 1.6

 

The oscillation for the year was due mainly to: (i) issuance of subordinated debt in foreign currency; (ii) consolidation of BBV Banco; and was partially offset by (iii) negative exchange variation of 18.2% in 2003.
N.B. Excludes advances on foreign exchange contracts of R$ 5,481 and R$ 6,183, allocated to the specific account in credit operations in 2002 and 2003, respectively.

 

The oscillation for the quarter results mainly from funds obtained from abroad, through the issuance of subordinated debt.
N.B. Excludes advances on foreign exchange contracts of R$ 6,168 and R$ 6,183, allocated to the specific account in credit operations in 3Q03 and 4Q03, respectively.


 

Technical Reserves for Insurance, Private Pension Plans and Savings Bonds

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

19,155 26,409 37.9   24,461 26,409 8.0

 

The variation for the year was principally derived from an ongoing strengthening of reserves resulting from the increased sales of private pension plans and insurance policies, in particular, VGBL and PGBL products.

 

The variation for the quarter mainly reflects the ongoing strengthening of reserves following increased sales of private pension plans and insurance policies, in particular, VGBL products.


 

Minority Interest in Subsidiaries

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

271 113 (58.3)   111 113 1.8

 

The decrease for the year was mainly due to the incorporation of all the minority stockholders of Banco Mercantil.

 

This increase was derived mainly from minority interest in results determined for 4Q03.


 

Stockholders’ Equity

 
December

  2003

2002

2003

% Variation

  September

December

% Variation

10,846 13,547 24.9   12,967 13,547 4.5

 

This variation reflects: (i) capital increase - R$ 1,290; (ii) appropriation of net income for the year - R$ 2,306; (iii) mark-to-market adjustment of securities and derivatives - R$ 470; offset by: (iv) interest attributed to own capital, paid and accrued - R$ 1,347, and (v) others - R$ 19.

 

The variation reflects: (i) appropriation of net income for 4Q03 - R$ 715; (ii) increase in the reserve for mark-to-market adjustment of securities and derivatives - R$ 238; and was offset by: (iii) interest attributed to own capital, paid and accrued - R$ 347; and (iv) others - R$ 26.


 

Consolidated Portfolio Composition by Issuer (1)

  December 2003

Securities Up to 30 days From 31 to 180 days From 181 to 360 days More than 360 days Market/ Book value (2), (3) and (4) Restated
Cost
Mark-to-market Adjustment

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 411  6,269  5,088  24,709  36,477  36,273  204 
Financial Treasury Notes 64  1,777  2,826  10,950  15,617  15,590  27 
National Treasury Bonds 114  2,110  1,855  859  4,938  4,897  41 
Federal Treasury Notes 1,279  333  7,075  8,688  8,678  10 
Brazilian foreign debt notes 159  31  13  5,490  5,693  5,528  165 
Central Bank Notes 982  36  56  1,074  1,075  (1)
Other 73  90  25  279  467  505  (38)
CORPORATE BONDS 2,188  318  165  3,145  5,816  5,069  747 
Shares 1,782  1,782  1,198  584 
Debentures 70  14  1,290  1,383  1,408  (25)
Certificates of Bank Deposit 178  93  774  1,052  1,053  (1)
Foreign securities 54  32  38  890  1,014  932  82 
Derivative financial instruments 16  88  92  36  232  116  116 
Other 149  35  14  155  353  362  (9)
PURCHASE AND SALE COMMITMENTS (5) 7,420  2,995  1,097  11,512  11,512 
 
Total 2,599  14,007  8,248  28,951  53,805  52,854  951 

Composition by Maturity (1)

  December 2003
 
  Up to 30 days From 31 to 180 days From 181 to 360 days More than 360 days Market/ Book value (2), (3) and (4) Cost
value
Mark-to-market Adjustment
 






               
TRADING SECURITIES 1,002  12,612  7,738  19,259  40,611  40,532  79 
 
Financial Treasury Notes 46  1,577  2,460  10,697  14,780  14,754  26 
Purchase and Sale Commitments (5) 7,420  2,995  1,097  11,512  11,512 
National Treasury Bonds 114  2,110  1,855  858  4,937  4,896  41 
Federal Treasury Notes 1,174  333  3,452  4,960  4,965  (5)
Brazilian foreign debt notes 35  19  916  970  956  14 
Certificates of Bank Deposit 132  43  764  945  946  (1)
Debentures 70  14  853  943  943 
Other 668  199  75  622  1,564  1,560 
 
SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE 1,531  289  417  5,516  7,753  6,997  756 
 
Brazilian foreign debt notes 74  13  13  3,235  3,335  3,181  154 
Shares 1,339  1,339  755  584 
Financial Treasury Notes 17  200  365  254  836  835 
Federal Treasury Notes 822  822  809  13 
Foreign securities 18  588  606  565  41 
Debentures 437  440  465  (25)
Other 80  76  39  180  375  387  (12)
 
SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY 50  1,018  4,140  5,209  5,209 
 
Federal Treasury Notes 106  2,800  2,906  2,906 
Brazilian foreign debt notes 50  1,340  1,390  1,390 
Central Bank Notes 912  913  913 
 
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 16  88  92  36  232  116  116 
 
Derivative financial instruments 16  88  92  36  232  116  116 
 
Total 2,599  14,007  8,248  28,951  53,805  52,854  951 
(1) Applications in investments fund quotas were distributed based on the securities comprising their portfolios maintaining the fund category classification.
(2) The number of days to maturity was based on the maturity of the securities, regardless of accounting classification.
(3) This column reflects book value subsequent to mark-to-market adjustment, except for securities held to maturity, the market value of which is higher than purchase cost by R$ 772 million.
(4) The market value of securities is determined based on the market price practiced on the balance sheet date. In the event no market prices are available, amounts are estimated based on the prices quoted by dealers, on price definition models, quotation models or quotations for instruments with similar characteristics.
(5) Investment fund and managed portfolio resources invested in purchase and sale commitments with Banco Bradesco, the investors in which are subsidiary companies, included in the consolidated financial statements.

Summary of the Classification of Securities at December 31, 2003

  Financial Insurance/
Savings Bonds
Private Pension
Plan
Other Activities Total %
 





Trading securities 16,898  3,105  20,557  51  40,611  75.5
Securities available for sale 4,987  1,578  1,152  37  7,754  14.4
Securities held to maturity 2,490  2,718  5,208  9.7
Derivative financial instruments 232  232  0.4
 





Total in 2003 24,607  4,683  24,427  88  53,805  100.0
 






We present below the composition of the credit portfolio by type of operation and economic activity sector.

By Type of Operation - In millions of reais

 
  2002
2003
  September December September December
 



Discount of trade receivables and other loans 24,859  23,571  24,481  24,736 
Financings 17,237  15,573  15,721  16,776 
Rural and agribusiness loans 3,621  3,954  4,204  4,443 
Leasing operations 1,739  1,581  1,439  1,421 
Advances on foreign exchange contracts 5,403  5,455  6,168  6,183 
Advances in foreign currency granted 29  26 
Credit operations - Subtotal 52,888  50,160  52,013  53,559 
Other receivables 711  641  763  777 
Total credit operations 53,599  50,801  52,776  54,336 
 
Sureties and guarantees recorded in memorandum accounts 4,163  4,326  6,433  6,435 

By Economic Activity Sector - In millions of reais

  2003
 
  September % December %
 



Public Sector 202  0.4 186  0.3
Private Sector 52,574  99.6 54,150  99.7
Manufacturing 17,783  33.7 18,328  33.7
Commerce 7,543  14.3 7,419  13.6
Financial intermediation 521  1.0 744  1.4
Services 11,161  21.1 11,280  20.8
Agriculture, livestock raising, fishing, forest
development and management 826  1.6 746  1.4
Consumers 14,740  27.9 15,633  28.8

TOTAL 52,776  100.0 54,336  100.0

At the end of 2003, 99.7% of the credit portfolio was directed to the private sector, with no significant movement compared with the prior quarter. By economic activity sector, manufacturing maintained the majority of credit volume, with a 33.7% share of total operations, particularly food and beverage, steel, metal products and mechanics. Credits directed to the service sector, including financial intermediaries, comprised 22.2%, whereas commerce and farming/livestock activities recorded a 13.6% and 1.4% portfolio share, respectively. Loans to consumers comprised 28.8% of the portfolio.

Portfolio Performance

Despite the initial signs of a return to growth registered in the final quarter, following the consecutive interest rate cuts and seasonal increase in demand, the overall credit portfolio performance for 2003 was substantially impacted by the shrinking salary mass and low levels of economic activity, which affected the level of consumption and the volume of new investments, reflected in the country’s sluggish GDP.

As a result, the volume of Bradesco’s consolidated credit portfolio in December totaled R$ 54.3 billion, corresponding to an increase of 3.0%, as compared to September, or 7.0% when analyzed in relation to the prior 12 months.

Projections for 2004 point towards increased credit demand growth, based on the resumption of economic activity and private sector investments on a more consistent basis, and assuming that the favorable economic panorama and flexible monetary policy will be maintained, as well as the recently approved methods for stimulating consumer credit through loan repayments discounted directly from payroll.

Composition of the Credit Portfolio by Risk Levels

The classification and quality of the credit portfolio by risk level, at the end of the year, improved in comparison with the third quarter. The operations concentrated from levels AA to C, classified by BACEN as normal course operations, totaled 91.2% of the accumulated balance. 2.8% of operations were classified at risk administration level D and will remain so until this risk is reduced or guarantees with greater liquidity are obtained. Only 6.0% were considered to be abnormal course operations, subject to partial loss after the application of customary recovery procedures. The maintenance of these rates reflects the Bank’s permanent use of credit assessment and monitoring instruments.

Rating

In millions of reais

Minimum Requirement
Risk Level Portfolio
Balance
Accumulated Percentage(1) Specific (2)
Generic (3) Total Additional
Allowance(4)
Existing Allowance
Past Due Falling Due









AA 15,581  28.7
A 20,175  65.8 101  101  52  153 
B 4,521  74.1 40  45  24  69 
C 9,285  91.2 17  257  279  293  572 
D 1,488  94.0 17  37  94  148  275  423 
E 383  94.7 34  41  40  115  59  174 
F 524  95.6 56  62  144  262  86  348 
G 429  96.4 81  55  164  300  70  370 
H 1,950  100.0 932  474  544  1,950  1,950 

Total at December 31, 2003 54,336  - 1,126  690  1,384  3,200  859  4,059 

Total at September 30, 2003 52,776  - 1,218  721  1,390  3,329  822  4,151 

(1) On total portfolio.
(2) For operations with installments overdue by more than 14 days.
(3) Recorded based on the customer/transaction classification.
(4) The additional provision is recorded based on management's experience and expected collection of the credit portfolio to determine the total allowance deemed sufficient to cover specific and general portfolio risks, as well as the provision calculated based on risk level ratings and the corresponding minimum provision requirements established by CMN Resolution 2682. The additional provision per customer was classified in the above table according to the corresponding risk levels.

The volume of the allowance for loan losses in December 2003 totaled R$ 4,059 million, corresponding to 7.5% of total credit operations. However, of this amount, only 44.7% effectively comprises overdue operations (past due and falling due) compared to 46.7% in September and the remaining portion is recorded as a precaution only, based on the customers' internal classification or to cover specific and general portfolio risks.

Movement of the Portfolio between December 2002 and December 2003 - In Millions of reais

The performance of the consolidated credit portfolio over the prior twelve months up to December 2003, despite the low level of economic activity, evidences the maintenance of the quality of the assets, in particular as a result of new borrowers, corresponding to an increase of 23.7%, compared to the balance of the credit portfolio up to December 2002.

  Portfolio Movement between December 2002 and December 2003
 


  Borrowers remaining
from December 2002
New borrowers between
December 2002 and
December 2003
Total credit at
December 31, 2003
 


 
Level In millions
of reais
% In millions
of reais
% In millions
of reais
%
 





AA to C 38,123  90.2 11,440  94.9 49,563  91.2
D to H 4,158  9.8 615  5.1 4,773  8.8
Total 42,281  100.0 12,055  100.0 54,336  100.0

As a result, the quality of the credits granted to new borrowers during the year has proved satisfactory and accordingly the percentage of credit operations classified as normal course (from AA to C) maintained its customary high level, totaling 91.2% at the end of the year.

Concentration of Credit Portfolio



  2002 2003


Specification September December September December




  In millions
of reais
% In millions
of reais
% In millions
of reais
% In millions
of reais
%








Largest borrower 514  1.0 857  1.7 771  1.5 828  1.5
10 largest borrowers 4,452  8.3 4,877  9.6 5,060  9.6 5,515  10.1
20 largest borrowers 7,595  14.2 7,785  15.3 8,111  15.4 8,408  15.5
50 largest borrowers 12,636  23.6 13,350  26.3 13,500  25.6 13,363  24.6
100 largest borrowers 16,158  30.1 17,434  34.3 17,493  33.1 17,319  31.9

Credit Portfolio Indicators

To facilitate the analysis of the Bank's credit portfolio performance, we present below a comparative summary of the main parameters, based on the rules established by BACEN for recording provisions.

In millions of reais


2002 2003



Items December September December




Total Credit Operations 50,801  52,776  54,336 
- Consumer 13,619  14,740  15,633 
- Corporate 37,182  38,036  38,703 
Existing Allowance 3,665  4,151  4,059 
- Specific 1,943  1,939  1,816 
- Generic 1,217  1,390  1,384 
- Additional 505  822  859 
Specific Allowance/Existing Allowance (%) 53.0  46.7  44.7 
Existing Allowance/Total Credit Operations (%) 7.2  7.9  7.5 
 
Normal Course Operations (from AA to C)/Total Credit Operations (%) 90.9  90.4  91.2 
Operations under risk management (D)/Total Credit Operations (%) 2.7 2.8 2.8
Abnormal Course Operations (from E to H)/Total Credit Operations (%) 6.4 6.8 6.0
 
Credit Operations (D) 1,354  1,460  1,488 
Existing Allowance (D) 303  413  423 
Allowance/Credit Operations (D) (%) 22.4  28.3  28.4 
 
Credit Operations (from E to H) 3,283  3,580  3,286 
Existing Provision (from E to H) 2,838  3,027  2,842 
Allowance/Credit Operations (from E to H) (%) 86.4  84.6  86.5 

The figures at the end of December 2003 continue to confirm the low credit risk of the Bradesco portfolio, as a result of its comfortable coverage levels and moreover that the Organization's credit granting strategy is being applied on a secure, selective and consistent basis.

Deposits by Maturity - In millions of reais

2003


September December



Days to maturity Total Up to 30 days From 31 to
180 days
From 181
to 360 days
More than
360 days
Total







Demand 11,240  12,909  12,909 
Savings 20,897  22,140  22,140 
Interbank 411  27  31 
Time 25,789  3,679  3,472  2,898  12,894  22,943 

TOTAL 58,337  38,755  3,472  2,902  12,894  58,023 

Demand Deposits - In billions of reais

The balance of Bradesco Organization Savings Accounts totaled R$ 22.1 billion in deposits at the end of 2003, corresponding to a 19.2% market share of the Brazilian Savings and Loan System (SBPE).

Savings Account Deposits - In billions of reais

Savings Accounts - Share of SBPE (Brazilian Savings and Loan System) - %

Savings Accounts - Million Accounts

Bradesco. Rated Best Bank for Your Investments in 2003

The Você S.A. magazine and Fundação Getulio Vargas rated Bradesco as the Best Bank for Investments in 2003. The analysis considered criteria such as diversity and performance of the investments funds offered, number of branches, ATMs, staff training and information published in the list of The Best Companies in which to work (As Melhores Empresas para Você Trabalhar ) and the Good Corporate Citizenship Guide (Guia Exame de Boa Cidadania Corporativa) by Exame magazine.

We present below the main account balances in the Bradesco asset management area.

Net Assets - In millions of reais

  2002 2003
 

  September December September December
 



Fixed return funds 40,925  43,744  65,200  70,312 
Floating rate funds 1,580  1,672  2,338  2,207 
Total net assets of funds 42,505  45,416  67,538  72,519 

Fixed return - customer portfolios 10,905  13,309  16,275  16,919 
Floating rate - customer portfolios 5,655  5,544  6,850  6,572 
Total net assets of portfolios 16,560  18,853  23,125  23,491 

Total 59,065  64,269  90,663  96,010 

The following table presents the same information on asset management based on the criteria used by the ANBID Global Ranking of Third-party Portfolio Managers, which eliminates transactions between funds and managed portfolios.

Net assets - In millions of reais

  2002 2003
 

  September December September December
 



Investment funds 40,662  45,100  67,552  72,494 
Managed portfolios 7,820  9,159  9,051  9,033 

Total 48,482  54,259  76,603  81,527 

Distribution of Assets - In millions of reais

  2002 2003
 

  September December September December
 



Investment funds - fixed return 39,303  43,517  65,272  69,784 
Investment funds - floating rate 1,359  1,583  2,280  2,710 
Total 40,662  45,100  67,552  72,494 

Fixed return customer portfolios 5,027  6,257  6,372  6,728 
Floating rate customer portfolios 2,793  2,902  2,679  2,305 
Total 7,820  9,159  9,051  9,033 

Total fixed-return funds 44,330  49,774  71,644  76,512 
Total floating-rate funds 4,152  4,485  4,959  5,015 

Total 48,482  54,259  76,603  81,527 

Total Net Book Value of Managed Investment Funds - In millions of reais

Total Volume of Managed Assets according to ANBID’s Global Ranking - In millions of reais

Number of Funds, Portfolios and Quotaholders at December 31, 2003

  Number
Quotaholders
Investment funds 505  2,758,298 
Customer portfolios 126  415 

Total 631  2,758,713 






3 - Consolidated Information for the Period and Operating Structure








•  Balance Sheet

 
In millions of reais
  2002
2003
  September
December
September
December
         
Total assets 140,151 142,785 164,363 176,098
Securities, derivative financial instruments and interbank investments 49,970 58,477 76,464 85,529
Credit and leasing operations 53,599 50,801 52,776 54,336
Total deposits 55,871 56,363 58,337 58,024
Demand deposits 11,448 13,370 11,240 12,909
Time deposits 24,283 22,238 25,789 22,943
Savings deposits 20,116 20,731 20,897 22,140
Interbank deposits 24 24 411 32
Subordinated debt 2,386 3,322 3,482 4,995
Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 16,600 19,155 24,461 26,409
Stockholders' equity 10,500 10,846 12,967 13,547

•  Statement of Income for the Period

 


In millions of reais

 

2002
2003

 

3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Accumulated to December
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Accumulated to December
Net income 420 698 2,023 564 715 2,306
Financial margin 3,831 2,940 11,472 3,158 3,643 12,778
Gross profit from financial intermediation 2,935 2,361 8,653 2,555 3,191 10,328
Commissions and fees 935 991 3,712 1,182 1,275 4,557

•  Results per Thousand Shares

 


In reais

 

2002
2003

 

3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Accumulated to December
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Accumulated to December
Net income 0.29 0.49 1.42 0.36 0.45 1.45
JCP/dividends - ON (before income tax) - 0.421 0.631 0.221 0.209 0.818
JCP/dividends - ON (net of income tax) - 0.358 0.536 0.188 0.177 0.695
JCP/dividends - PN (before income tax) - 0.464 0.694 0.244 0.229 0.900
JCP/dividends - PN (net of income tax) - 0.394 0.590 0.207 0.195 0.765
  JCP - Interest attributed to own capital (paid and accrued)
  ON - Common stock
  PN - Preferred stock

•  Net Book Value and Market Value (per thousand shares)

 
In reais
  2002
2003
  September
December
September
December
Number of shares (million) (ON/PN) * 1,428,352 1,427,880 1,585,879 1,585,305
Net book value (ON/PN) 7.35 7.60 8.18 8.55
Average last day price (ON/PN) 7.35 10.55 10.60 14.34
Average last day price (ON) 6.90 10.03 9.47 13.37
Average last day price (PN) 7.79 11.06 11.72 15.31
On December 17, the Extraordinary General Meeting approved a 1-for-10,000 reverse stock split of Bradesco shares. This process was ratified by the Brazilian Central Bank (BACEN) on January 6, 2004.

Market Value (number of shares x average last-day price for the period) - In Millions of reais


•  Cash Generation

 
In millions of reais
  2002
2003
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Accumulated to December
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Accumulated to December
Net income 420 698 2,023 564 715 2,306
Equity in earnings of associated companies (9) (33) (65) (7) (31) (5)
Exchange gain (loss) (231) (189) (604) (61) (105) (17)
Allowance for loan losses 896 579 2,819 603 452 2,450
Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 1,393 2,463 5,026 1,656 1,892 6,931
(Reversal of) allowance for mark-to-market (2) (834) (730) (1) (11) 19
Depreciation and amortization 121 135 480 179 153 623
Amortization of goodwill 74 67 238 62 173 1,035







Total
2,662
2,886
9,187
2,995
3,238
13,342

•  Change in Number of Outstanding Shares (million)

 

Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Total
Number of shares held at December 31, 2002 719,343 708,537 1,427,880
Shares subscribed and allocated for the period 79,597 78,403 158,000
Acquisition of treasury stock (575) - (575)
Number of shares held at December 31, 2003 798,365 786,940 1,585,305

•  Performance Ratios (annualized)

 
%
  2002
2003
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Accumulated to December
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Accumulated to December
Return on stockholders' equity (total) 17.0 28.3 18.7 18.6 22.8 17.0
Return on stockholders' equity (average) 17.3 29.4 19.9 19.0 23.6 18.9
Return on assets (total) 1.2 2.0 1.4 1.4 1.6 1.3
N.B. Return on stockholders' equity (total) = Net income/Closing stockholders' equity annualized exponentially.
  Return on stockholders' equity (average) = Net income/average (daily) stockholders' equity annualized exponentially.

•  Historical Data - In millions of reais (unless otherwise indicated)


(*) Data include Bradesco and BCN in 2003.

•  Other Ratios

 


%

 

2002
2003

 

September
December
September
December
Capital adequacy ratio - financial consolidated (1) 15.6 17.9 18.4 19.9
Capital adequacy ratio - total consolidated (1) 13.7 15.8 15.9 17.2
Permanent assets to stockholders' equity - financial consolidated (2) 52.9 48.3 44.3 40.8
Permanent assets to stockholders' equity - total consolidated (2) 42.4 37.2 29.9 26.4
(1)
Reference equity may not be lower than 11% of weighted assets.
(2)
At December 31, 2003, the ratio of permanent assets to stockholders' equity is limited to 50% of reference equity.

Other Indicators


•  Risk Management

Activities and Structure

At Bradesco, risk management is seen as a competitive advantage, adding value to the Bradesco name and at the same time supporting the diverse business areas, facilitating a stable environment and ensuring that resources yield maximum benefits and that capital is allocated to the benefit of stockholders and society as a whole.

Bradesco adopts an ongoing strategy designed to enhance its risk management activities, in the pursuit to keep abreast of the best market practices adopted worldwide. These activities have become increasingly important not only as a result of the global economy, but also on account of the complex nature of the products and services offered to the community.

The independence of the risk management area is essential for achieving the successful management of market, liquidity, credit and operating risks. This activity together with others including money-laundering prevention, internal controls and compliance are managed by the Risk Management and Compliance Department, under the direct control of the Statutory Department Director, who in turn is subordinated to an Executive Director, reporting directly to the Institution's President:

This organizational structure is designed not only to guarantee area independence but also to place greater focus on these important value-added activities, confirming the Organization's commitment to the implementation of best corporate governance practices, using every available resource, whether human, technical or financial, to ensure that this area meets the conditions required to manage risk across the Group. In particular, because Bradesco is now extending its risk analysis strategy to encompass not only its banking business but also its associated companies, including Bradesco Vida e Previdência (private pensions), Bradesco Saúde (healthcare insurance), Bradesco Seguros (insurance), BRAM (asset management) and Bradesco Capitalização (savings bonds) as regards actuarial and market risks, consolidating its risk management culture on an Organization-wide basis.

The Risk Management and Compliance Department is also responsible for coordinating compliance with the regulations determined by the Brazilian Central Bank, particularly those relating to the New Capital Accord (Basel II) to be published in the near future by the Basel Committee.

Within this context, Bradesco is proud to inform that it was rated Best Bank for Risk Management in the Treasury area (Latin America 2003), by Global Finance magazine.

Credit Risk Management

As part of its credit risk management enhancement process, Bradesco is working uninterruptedly to improve the procedures for gathering and controlling portfolio information, develop new loss calculation models, enhance and prepare rating inventories used in the various sectors in which the Bank operates, oversee credit analysis, granting and settlement processes, monitor credit concentration and to define the dividing line between operating risks and credit risks.

As part of this ongoing enhancement process, additional efforts are being made to prepare the Bank for the introduction of more advanced risk management techniques, based on the recommendations of the New Capital Accord to be introduced by the Basel Committee, among which we highlight the following:

Credit Policy

Designed to ensure maximum security, quality and liquidity in the investment of assets, minimizing risks inherent to all types of credit operation, the Organization's Credit Policy also seeks to offer agile and profitable business, applying appropriate methodology for each of the Bank's business segments, as well as directing the establishment of operating limits and the granting of credit.

Credit is granted based on a highly automated and efficient approvals system, supported by assessment policies which are geared by constantly improving technical parameters designed to ensure proper support for credit decisions.

As part of this system, the Branches operate within varying limits depending on the size and type of guarantee offered, while specialized credit scoring systems maximize the speed and security of the approvals process, based on strict protection standards.

The credit committees located at the Bank's headquarters also play an important role, centralizing, analyzing and authorizing credit operations at amounts above the branch limits and managing this core strategic activity.

Operations are diversified, dispersed and focused on consumer and corporate customers with sound payment capacity and proven creditworthiness. Care is taken to ensure that the underlying guarantees are sufficient to cover the risks assumed, considering the purpose and terms of the credit granted.

Market Segmentation

Bradesco operates on a segmented service basis, seeking to match its different products and services to the different profiles and size of its target public. In line with a world market trend, Bradesco's structure permits the grouping together of customers with similar profiles facilitating superior quality customer service, extending business opportunities with a greater focus on relationship actions.

Major corporations with annual billings in excess of R$ 180 million are served since June 1999 by Bradesco Corporate Banking which provides a range of sophisticated financial solutions, enhancing its service structure through the use of the Asian and Euro Desks, focused on prospecting new business in these regions.

Middle market companies, with annual billings from R$ 15 million to R$ 180 million, are served by Bradesco Empresas which came into operation in January 2002 designed to offer a differentiated service in exclusive VIP areas, tailored to the specific needs of this type of customer, who in general prefer the use of alternative channels such as the telephone, ATMs and the Internet, instruments in which Bradesco technology is outstanding.

In the consumer customer area, the first step in terms of customer segmentation was taken via Bradesco Private Banking, focused on the personalized management of high-income customer accounts with funds available for investment in excess of R$ 1 million, which commenced operations in November 2000.

In May 2003, following the incorporation of Banco Mercantil de São Paulo, the Bradesco Prime service was launched targeting consumer customers with monthly incomes of more than R$ 4 thousand or investments in excess of R$ 50 thousand. Through exclusive branches, or specifically reserved areas in traditional branches, this public receives a high standard of personalized customer service with a wide range of products and services, including diverse credit lines, insurance policies and private pension plans.

Other customers are classified on a retail basis as companies or consumers. Bradesco's activities in this segment were strengthened through the partnership entered into last year with the Brazilian Postal and Telegraph Company - Correios for the purpose of creating Banco Postal, the post-office bank. Dedicated to extending banking service access to low-income bracket consumers, particularly those who live in the country's remote interior regions, Bradesco is now present in all of Brazil 's states.

Methodology used for Credit Portfolio classification

In addition to supporting the establishment of minimum parameters for granting credit and managing risk, the credit risk scoring system established by the Brazilian Central Bank also facilitates the definition of differentiated credit policies based on the customer's specific characteristics and size, providing a basis for the correct pricing of operations and for establishing the most appropriate guarantees for each situation.

In accordance with internal policy, Bradesco customer risk ratings are established on a corporate basis and are permanently reviewed to maintain the quality of the credit portfolio. These ratings are segmented as follows:


Classification - Corporate
Rating
Bradesco
% Provision
Concept
AA Excellent 0.0
Premium company/group, with size, tradition and market leadership, with excellent reputation and economic and financial position.
A Very Good 0.5
Company/group with size, sound economic and financial position, acting in markets with good prospects and/or potential for expansion.
B Good 1.0
Company/group which, regardless of size, has a good economic and financial position.
C Acceptable 3.0
Company/group with a satisfactory economic and financial situation but with performance subject to economic scenario variations.
D Fair 10.0
Company/group with economic and financial position in decline or unsatisfactory accounting information, under risk management.
E Deficient 30.0  
F Bad 50.0
Abnormal course credit operations, classified based on expected loss as per percentage shown.
G Critical 70.0  
H Uncollectible 100.0  

In the case of consumer customers, the above risk ratings are mainly defined based on their registered reference variables which include: income, equity, restrictions and indebtedness, as well as performance and past relationship with the Bank.

Market Risk Management

Market risk is related to the possibility of the loss of income from fluctuating rates caused by mismatched maturities, currencies and indices of the Institution's asset and liability portfolios. This risk is monitored on a strict basis by the financial market to avoid losses for institutions.

At Bradesco, market risks are managed through methodologies and models which are consistent with local and international market realities, ensuring that the Organization's strategic decisions are implemented with speed and a high level of reliability.

The Organization adopts a conservative policy regarding market risk exposure; VaR (Value at Risk) limits are defined by Senior Management, and compliance is monitored daily by an area which is independent from portfolio management. The methodology used to determine VaR has a reliability level of 97.5%. The volatilities and correlations used by the models are calculated on statistical bases, whereas future prospects are calculated based on economic studies. The methodology applied and current statistical models are validated daily using backtesting techniques.

We present below the VaR of the Own Portfolio positions (Treasury) :

 

In thousands of reais

 

2002
2003
Risk Factors June
September
December
June
September
December
Prefixed 4,881 7,108 5,407 6,541 12,658 5,888
Exchange coupon 48,259 23,041 33,142 14,717 19,000 17,999
Foreign currency 8,422 1,988 2,876 439 184 2,907
Floating rate 14 75 11 10 13 11
Correlated effect (15,809) (8,008) (4,014) (3,243) (3,395) (5,858)

VaR 45,767 24,204 37,422 18,464 28,460 20,947

In addition, a daily Gap Analysis is performed to measure the effect of the movement in the internal interest rate and foreign exchange coupon curves (interest spread paid above the foreign exchange variation) on the portfolio.

Complementing the market risk monitoring, control and management structure and in accordance with Central Bank regulations, a daily verification is made of the values at risk for the fixed and foreign exchange positions of the Organization's entire portfolio and of minimum capital requirements.

Operating Risk Management

Operating risks are those inherent to activities which provide support for transactions in which the Organization participates and may occur as a result of the interruption of business, system failures, errors, omission, fraud or external events impacting the results of the Institution and of its customers.

Following recent guidelines issued by the Basel Committee, the Organization is working to adapt its processes to comply with possible future Central Bank demands, complementing its present capital management policies, based on an analysis of operating losses.

Operating risk is managed at Bradesco based on the dissemination of its culture, disclosure of its policies and development of own methodologies, models and tools designed to permit, among other factors, decreases in the cost of regulatory capital to be subscribed and at the same time increases in operating efficiency.

Bradesco, through its Operating Risk Management area, prepared a plan designed to achieve full compliance with the 10 principles of good operating-risk-management practice determined by the Basel Committee.

In line with the definition and development of the methodology and accounting and management criteria used for managing operating risk, the area is now implementing a specific Internal Management System for streamlining this information, designed to manage, enhance and increase the knowledge used to administrate operating loss events, facilitating an in-depth assessment, based on either management or accounting controls.

The cutting-edge nature of this internal operating risk management process can be regarded as a benchmark of Bradesco's important status within Brazil 's financial scenario, increasing its competitive edge as a result of greater operating efficiency and adding stockholder value, as well as extending its relationship of trust with customers, the market and regulatory bodies.

Liquidity Risk Management

Liquidity risk management is designed to control the different mismatched liquidation terms of the Institution's rights and obligations, as well as the liquidity of the financial instruments used to manage the financial positions.

Knowledge and monitoring of this risk are critical since they enable the Organization to settle transactions on a timely and secure basis.

At Bradesco, liquidity risk management involves a series of controls, mainly, the establishment of technical limits and an ongoing assessment of the positions assumed and financial instruments used.

Capital Risk Management

The Organization's capital is managed to optimize the risk to return ratio, minimizing losses through the implementation of well-defined business strategies and maximizing efficiency in the combination of factors which impact the Capital Adequacy Ratio ( Basel ).

Capital Adequacy Ratio ( Basel ) - December 2003 - In millions of reais

Calculation
Calculation Basis Consolidated
Financial (1)
Total Consolidated (2)
Stockholders' equity 13,547 13,547
Minority interest 11 113
     
Reference equity - Level I 13,558 13,660
Reference equity - Level II (subordinated debt) 4,814 4,814
Total reference equity (Level I + Level II) 18,372 18,474
     
Risk-weighted assets 92,569 107,297
     
Capital adequacy ratio (%) 19.85 17.22
 
Movement (%)

 

 

 

 

Ratio in December 2002 17.89 15.79
Variation in stockholders` equity 4.83 4.16
•  Net income for the year 2.70 2.35
•  Capital increase 1.65 1.44
•  Interest attributed to own capital (1.58) (1.37)
•  Mark-to-market adjustment of securities 0.51 0.44
•  Subordinated debt 1.71 1.48
•  Other (0.16) (0.18)
Variation in weighted assets: (2.87) (2.73)
•  Securities (0.65) (1.19)
•  Credit operations (0.65) (0.53)
•  Check clearing and other similar services (0.02) (0.01)
•  Deferred tax assets (0.66) (0.47)
•  Risk (swap, market, interest rate and foreign exchange) (0.14) (0.10)
•  Memorandum accounts (0.50) (0.39)
•  Other assets (0.25) (0.04)
Ratio in December 2003 19.85 17.22
(1) Financial companies only.
(2) Financial and non-financial companies.

Internal Controls

The Organization has developed a number of systems, policies and internal controls over the years to mitigate possible potential losses generated by its exposure to risk.

Aware of the importance of these controls, Bradesco has developed and implemented certain tools designed to optimize these processes and procedures, among which we highlight the following:

•  Added Value

 
In millions of reais

 

2002
2003

 

3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Accumulated to December
3rdQtr.
4th Qtr.
Accumulated to December
ADDED VALUE (A+B+C) 1,846 2,142 7,651 2,395 2,172 9,008
A - Gross profit from financial intermediation 2,935 2,361 8,653 2,555 3,191 10,328
B - Commissions and fees 935 991 3,712 1,182 1,275 4,557
C - Other operating expenses (2,024) (1,210) (4,714) (1,342) (2,294) (5,887)
             
DISTRIBUTION OF ADDED VALUE (D+E+F+G) 1,846 2,142 7,651 2,395 2,172 9,008
             
D - Employees 916 838 3,274 1,094 1,103 3,887
E - Government 510 606 2,354 737 444 2,815
F - JCP/Dividends to stockholders (paid and accrued) - 947 947 367 347 1,347
G - Reinvestment of profits 420 (249) 1,076 197 368 959

•  Checking Accounts (million)


Consumer and Corporate Customers - December 2003


Increase in Checking Accounts (million)


Increase in Savings Accounts (million)


  •  Customer Service Network

 


2002

2003

 

December
September
December

 


Branches
PABs/ PAEs (1)
Branches
PABs/ PAEs (1)
Branches
PABs/ PAEs (1)
Consolidated 2,954 1,846 3,033 1.958 3.052 2.062
Bradesco 2,507 1,469 2,811 1.763 2.831 1.862
BCN 227 179 221 195 220 200
Banco Finasa (formerly Continental Banco) 1 - 1 - 1 -
Mercantil de São Paulo 219 198 - - - -

Banco Postal

2,500

3,144

4,000
ATMs - Bradesco Day and Night (BDN)
21,210
21,585
21,605
Finasa Promotora de Vendas (formerly Continental Promotora de Vendas) 51 53 53

(1) PABs (banking service post) and PAEs (electronic service outlet) are installed exclusively in companies. PABs have at least one on-site bank clerk.

Customer Service Network (Branches)


Bradesco and Market Share


REGION
BRADESCO
BCN (2)
TOTAL CONSOLIDATED
TOTAL BANKS
IN MARKET (1)

Market Share (%)
           
North





Acre 5 - 5 26 19.2
Amazonas 56 2 58 128 45.3
Amapá 4 - 4 17 23.5
Pará 48 1 49 252 19.4
Rondônia 18 - 18 74 24.3
Roraima 2 - 2 15 13.3
Tocantins 13 1 14 71 19.7

Total

146

4

150

583

25.7
           
Northeast





Alagoas 10 2 12 112 10.7
Bahia 231 3 234 694 33.7
Ceará 27 2 29 333 8.7
Maranhão 26 1 27 245 11.0
Paraíba 17 - 17 150 11.3
Pernambuco 64 3 67 421 15.9
Piauí 10 - 10 106 9.4
Rio Grande do Norte 13 1 14 128 10.9
Sergipe 12 1 13 147 8.8

Total

410

13

423

2,336

18.1
           
Central West





Federal District 30 4 34 288 11.8
Goiás 103 5 108 551 19.6
Mato Grosso 58 1 59 213 27.7
Mato Grosso do Sul 54 3 57 214 26.6

Total

245

13

258

1,266

20.4
           
Southeast





Espírito Santo 37 2 39 305 12.8
Minas Gerais 275 14 289 1,809 16.0
Rio de Janeiro 246 36 (2) 282 1,626 17.3
São Paulo 1,047 115 1,162 5,495 21.1

Total

1,605

167

1,772

9,235

19.2
           
South





Paraná 166 10 176 1,244 14.1
Rio Grande do Sul 155 9 164 1,358 12.1
Santa Catarina 104 5 109 807 13.5

Total

425

24

449

3,409

13.2
           

TOTAL

2,831

221

3,052

16,829

18.1
(1) Source: CADINF-DEORF/COPEC - December 2003.
(2) Includes 1 branch of Banco Finasa.

Customer Service Network (Branches) - Market Share - December / 2003


Customer to Branch Ratio - Thousand


•  Banco Postal

Bradesco uses the post office bank, Banco Postal, created in partnership with the Brazilian Postal and Telegraph Company (Correios) to offer its banking products and services nationwide in the majority of Brazilian town and cities.

The first Branch was opened in São Francisco de Paula, MG, on March 25, 2002. Three months later at the end of the first half, the post-office bank had 1,000 Branches which increased to 2,500 by December 2002. Branch # 3,000 was opened in September 2003 in Fernando de Noronha . At the end of 2003 there were 4,000 units in operation.

Banco Postal is now present throughout Brazil in the country's most remote cities, from Oiapoque in the North to Chuí in the South and from the island of Fernando de Noronha in the East to Santa Rosa do Purus, in the western region of the state of Acre .

Today, 1,164 towns and villages, with no previous bank access, can rely on the services offered by Banco Postal, which benefits a population of more than 11.3 million people. In the first half of 2004, a further 507 towns will be able to rely on the advantages brought by Banco Postal.

Banco Postal has an enormous social reach and is of particular importance for including low-income families in the financial system, especially retired people, who before the arrival of the post office bank had to travel long distances by boat or dirt track just to receive their monthly pension or to pay a bill, spending a large part of their income in the process.

At present, more than 1.2 million people, with no previous access to the financial system, are Banco Postal customers, increasing Bradesco's customer base. Of these, 84% are savings account holders with an average balance of R$ 171.00. As account holders, they are able to increase the efficiency with which they manage their household budgets, since they are no longer obliged to withdraw the full amount of their salary or social security benefit. All post-office bank customers have debit cards which can be used nationwide and more than 15% also use check books.

Banco Postal is an important agent for extending credit to all income brackets and for implementing the federal government's social policies. More than 18% of post-office bank customers have been granted credit through 220 thousand contracts at an average amount of R$ 400.00, in the case of consumer customers and R$ 2,000.00 for corporate customers. Microcredit operations total 41 thousand contracts with more than R$ 19 million loaned to low-income familes in the average amount of R$ 480.00.

In densely populated areas, Banco Postal also contributes by enhancing the customer service provided by the traditional Bradesco Branches, since a considerable number of the Bank's customers and other users are now able to use the post-office bank structure as an alternative service channel.

Number of Transactions Carried Out (monthly)


Units Installed (accumulated)


Branch Distribution - Bradesco and Correios

Banco Postal will be able to attend all of Brazil 's municipalities through the Correios Post Office branches, generating new business opportunities for the Organization.

•  Bradesco Day and Night Customer Service Channels

As well as the traditional Customer Service Network (Branches), Bradesco customers are able to consult their banking transactions, carry out financial transactions and purchase products and services deployed via state-of-the-art technology through the following alternative channels: Self-service (Auto-Atendimento), Easy Phone (Fone Fácil) and Internet Banking.

Bradesco Day and Night - Self-Service ATM Network

Brazil 's largest Private-Sector Self-service Network, with 22,433 ATMs (Bradesco - 21,605 and BCN - 828).

Located in bank branches and in all areas of important economic agglomeration: Shopping Malls, Hypermarkets, Supermarkets, Airports, Service Stations, Bus Terminals etc.

Bradesco Self-Service Network Distribution - Monthly Productivity - December 2003


Bradesco Day and Night - Easy Phone Service (Fone Fácil)

Nationwide 24-hour access, 7 days a week, with Electronic Voice-Response (EVR) technology and personalized calls in 70 regions.

Personalized calls are routed via Bradesco's Data and Voice Network to call centers in São Paulo - Santa Cecília and Osasco - Headquarters.

The Easy Phone service is widely used as a result of the large number of fixed and mobile telephones now in use throughout Brazil .

Bradesco Day and Night - Internet Banking

The Bradesco Portal contains links to 22 related websites and to the Banco BCN and Finasa bank websites. Bradesco Internet Banking ( www.bradesco.com.br ) online since May 31, 1996 is a worldwide benchmark for Home Banking services.

Since it was first launched, Bradesco Internet Banking has focused on innovating and deploying the largest number of online services possible for its customers.

At present, Bradesco Internet Banking offers its customers 210 different services, which can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week anywhere on earth.

Main Available Channel Services and Products


•  Consultations •  Checking/savings accounts
•  Account balances and statements: summarized, or in detail, by period
•  Credit card balances and statements
•  Investment balances and statements
•  Bank charges and credit limits

- Payments/scheduling of payments •  Dockets
•  Public utility bills
•  Taxes, fees and contributions
•  Mobile phone credits
•  Direct debit

•  Transfers •  Between Bradesco accounts
•  Other banks - DOC D; DOC E and TED
•  Donations
 
- Requests •  Changes to credit card limit
•  Checkbook
•  Revolving credit
•  Change of address
 
- Withdrawals/Deposits •  Checking/savings accounts
•  Salary/INSS account
•  Card
 
- Other services •  Unblocking of cards
•  Travellers Cheques
•  Financial investments
•  Re-issue of payment receipts
•  Personal loans/instant credit
•  Advance receipt (Orpags)
•  PIN substitution
•  Sale of products and services

Bradesco Day and Night - Self-Service ATM Network

Growth:

 


2002

2003

 

1st Qtr.
2nd Qtr.
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
1st Qtr.
2nd Qtr.
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
BDN network terminals 20,429 20,779 21,114 21,210 21,285 21,491 21,585 21,605
Banking service outlets in the BDN nationwide network 5,104 5,376 5,549 5,640 5,762 5,845 6,172 6,487
Outplaced terminals (excluding branches, PABs and PAEs) 1,386 1,560 1,664 1,662 1,755 1,772 1,842 1,794
BDN network cash withdrawal transactions (million) 83.3 83.2 87.7 96.1 92.5 95.6 98.9 109.9
Deposit transactions (million) 48.5 50.4 52.0 51.0 47.0 47.6 48.4 50.5
Inter-account transfers (million) 4.4 4.3 4.7 4.8 4.5 4.6 4.8 5.2
Express checkbooks issued (million) 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.9
Balance consultations (million) 89.3 90.4 95.4 102.0 99.5 102.2 115.3 133.7
Financial volume of BDN network transactions (in billions of reais) 18.3 18.5 29.2 49.9 45.3 45.4 44.9 49.8

Highlights for 2003:

 

Bradesco Day and Night ATM Network terminals recorded an increase of 13.8% in the number of personal loans granted and a 7.9% growth in financial volume compared to 2002.

 

1.5 billion transactions in 2003, a daily average of 4.1 million.

Number of ATMs - Bradesco


Bradesco Day and Night - Easy Phone Service

Integrated Call Centers

Bradesco Cards

Banco Bradesco

Card sales

Bradesco Prime

Card collection

Bradesco Internet Banking support

Advance receipts

Finasa

Outgoing telemarketing

Digital Bradesco

Private pension plans

Digital BCN

Telecollection

BCN Live Line (Linha Viva)

Bradesco Consortium Plans

 


Number of Calls (million)


Financial Volume - In millions of reais


Fourth-quarter highlights for 2003:

 

An increase of 6.6% in electronic voice-response calls compared to the same period in 2002.

 

An increase of 37.5% in personalized service calls compared to the same period in 2002.

 

An increase of 2.7% in Financial Movement compared to the same period in 2002.

 

95.6% of personalized service call queries are resolved during the first contact.

 

2.5 million products and services were sold during the 12-month period .

Bradesco Day and Night - Internet Banking Service

Internet Banking - Bradesco and BCN - Registered users(*) - thousand


(*) Up to December 31, 2002, includes Banco Bradesco registered users only.

Internet Banking - Thousand transactions


Bradesco Internet Banking

Bradesco online services were created to facilitate the day-to-day life of its customers, offering access to the transactions available through the branch network from any point on the globe.

The internet is an important and profitable customer relationship channel, generating benefits for both customers and stockholders.

ShopInvest Bradesco

In March 1999, Bradesco launched ShopInvest ( www.shopinvest.com.br ), the first Brazilian retail bank broker to operate in BOVESPA's online Home Broker service.

Through ShopInvest, investors can access a variety of different information and trade shares in BOVESPA, even if they are not Bradesco account holders. All of these services are provided free-of-charge and comply with the same rules applicable to bricks-and-mortar trading.

ShopInvest stands out for its wide range of investment options, available in nine Investment Rooms: Shares; Savings Bonds; CDB; Funds; Real Estate; BM&F; Savings Accounts; Vida e Previdência (Private Pension Plans) and Insurance.

ShopCredit

In May 2001, Bradesco launched ShopCredit ( www.shopcredit.com.br ), the Bank's Financing and Loan website, which offers a complete portfolio of Bradesco's credit lines. The products are grouped together for purchase by consumer or corporate customers with full details on each option and visitors can use a simulator to calculate amounts and terms in the Personal Credit, Consumer Financing (CDC), Leasing, Housing Loans and Finame (Moderfrota, Prefixado and Proleite) modes. ShopCredit visitors can also request instant personal credit, quickly and securely.

Bradesco Net Empresa

On September 18, 2001, Bradesco launched its new corporate banking website.

With Bradesco Net Empresa, companies gained a new ally for optimizing the financial management of their businesses. Through this website, companies can operate bank accounts, make payments and collections and perform other transactions online without having to visit a bricks-and-mortar branch.

B2C (Business to Consumer)

Bradesco Electronic Trade was created in 1998 and soon became a successful hallmark. In the wake of this success, ShopFácil was launched in 2000, offering, among other services, “Meios de Pagamento Eletrônico Bradesco” (Bradesco Online Payment Methods) - the safest, most practical and economic way to shop online.

Bradesco is currently the only Bank in the world to date to receive ISO 9001:2000 certification for its Online Commercial Payment Methods.

Bradesco Electronic Payment Methods comprise: Electronic Wallet (Bradesco debit cards, PoupCard and Bradesco Visa and MasterCard Credit Cards), Pagamento Fácil (Easy Payment), Boleto Bancário (Online Dockets), Interaccount Transfers and Bradesco Online Credit.

B2B (Business to Business)

In the B2B area, emphasis should be given to the business solutions offered by Bradesco comprising the following: a security and limits module, B2B payment methods, management tools (buyer, seller and bank) and a financial reconciliation module for the seller.

At present, the Bank offers the following B2B Payment Methods:

Fourth-quarter highlights for 2003:

Services

Position in 2003

Bradesco Internet Banking

5.9 million registered users.
320 million transactions carried out (a 21.2% increase compared to 2002).

BCN Net Internet Banking

247.1 thousand registered users.

ShopInvest Bradesco

860 thousand registered users.
669 thousand transactions carried out (a 121.5% increase compared to 2002).

ShopCredit

544 thousand transactions/operations carried out (a 33.0% increase compared to 2002).

Bradesco Net Empresa

178,633 thousand registered companies with 137,751 thousand in operation.
8.2 million transactions/operations conducted (a 382.3% increase compared to 2002).

B2C

678 thousand transactions/sales posted.
2,003 stores operating with Bradesco Online Payment Methods.

Bradesco Internet Banking for the Visually Impaired

3,017 registered users.

Web Point

120 terminals installed.

Bradesco Net Express

1,887 companies connected.
10.4 million transactions carried out.

Infoemail

137 thousand registered users.

Infocelular

3,824 registered customers.

Mobile Banking (WAP)

1.035 million transactions carried out.

Fale com o Bradesco (Talk to Bradesco)

The Bank offers an online communications channel through which customers can clarify doubts and send suggestions or complaints regarding Bradesco products and services.

Donations

Aware of its social responsibility, Bradesco offers customers the opportunity to make online donations to a number of different philanthropic entities and institutions.

WebTA

Through this system data files can be transmitted over the internet with maximum security.

Boleto Fácil (Easy Bill Payment)

Customers can use the Bradesco free Infoemail service to receive bills for payment via e-mail, as well as balance information, financial market news and other interesting information.

Other Bradesco Organization Websites:

Websites, Products and Services under Construction:

•  Cards

  Million
  2002
2003
  3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Accumulated to December
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Accumulated to December
Number of Cards 33.3 34.5 34.5 39.1 41.1 41.1
Credit 5.7 6.1 6.1 6.8 7.0 7.0
Debit 27.6 28.4 28.4 32.3 34.1 34.1
Average amount billed - In reais 3,121.6 3,746.2 12,280.0 4,005.6 4,808.4 16,163.0
Credit 2,139.9 2,363.1 8,262.9 2,483.4 2,761.9 9,926.3
Debit 981.7 1,383.1 4,017.1 1,522.2 2,046.5 6,236.7
Number of transactions 60.9 70.4 237.3 76.9 91.1 306.2
Credit 35.2 37.3 135.0 38.7 42.9 154.0
Debit 25.7 33.1 102.3 38.2 48.2 152.2

Credit Cards

The number of Bradesco credit cards increased by 14.8% in 2003 compared to the prior year, while the Visa and MasterCard market grew by some 3.5%. This growth rate expanded our market share from 14.8% in 2002 to 15.7% in 2003.

Year-end billings totaled R$ 9.9 billion, a growth rate of 20.1% as compared to 2002, with a 14.1% increase in the number of transactions.

These results include the addition of 64.8 thousand credit cards to Bradesco's card base, following the incorporation of BBV Banco.

Debit Cards (Electron)

The number of debit cards increased by 20.1% in 2003, compared to the prior year, confirming Bradesco's leadership of the Visa Electron market.

In terms of billings, there was a significant 55.3% increase in comparison with 2002. These two indicators demonstrate clearly that Brazilians are changing their payment habits, substituting checks and cash for the use of debit cards. The commercial establishments are our allies in this market, since debit cards are preferred for their guaranteed liquidity, security and easy operation.

Acquiring Market

The network of commercial establishments in Brazil, accredited by the Visa system, is administered by Companhia Brasileira de Meios de Pagamentos - Visanet, in which Bradesco has a direct capital holding of 39.7%. In 2003, Visanet processed some R$ 55.4 billion in transactions, including both credit and debit card billings, a 32.0% increase over 2002. At present, Visanet has 655 thousand associated establishments nationwide. The Visa network is preferred by customers precisely because of the card's wide market acceptance.

Credit Card Base - Million


Credit Card Billings - In millions of reais


Market Share


Debit Card Base (Electron) - Million


Debit Card Billings (Electron) - In millions of reais


•  Bradesco Corporate Banking - Corporate

Bradesco Corporate Banking's specialized structures are designed to provide the best possible service to 1,198 Economic Groups comprising its target market, segmented as follows:

Corporate - The structure devised to conduct the Bank's relationship with Brazil's major corporations is growing and improving year by year. Every effort is made to ensure that the related-area professionals have a thorough working knowledge of the corresponding economic sectors and companies and as a result are able to offer complete solutions and genuine added value, developing solutions in the areas of cash management, private pension plans, asset management, overseas trade and risk management.

Infrastructure - This team is responsible for corporate relationships in the telecom, power, sanitation and transport sectors, focusing on the development of structured solutions designed to meet specific sector needs, including the structuring of long-term corporate finance and project finance, among other activities.

Agribusiness - This is a specialized structure formed to attend companies in this key economic segment, designed to provide product and service solutions in line with their specific corporate needs. As part of the Corporate Banking services, this area is able to operate throughout the production chain in the pursuit to implement feasible structured solutions.

Asian Desk - A partnership entered into with the UFJ Bank for the purpose of developing financial solutions, in the role of economic and financial advisor and main banker for companies interested in the commercial and financial flows between Brazil/Japan and Brazil/Asia.

Euro Desk - Following the conclusion of the acquisition of BBV Banco, the Euro Desk is now under implementation. Focused on the management of customers of Spanish origin and the development of financial solutions for Bradesco Corporate companies, fostering business synergies with BBVA in Europe, the U.S. and Latin America.

•  Bradesco Empresas (middle market)

Bradesco's middle market segment, Bradesco Empresas, was created in April 2002, designed to offer quality corporate customer service for companies all over Brazil.

This segment targets middle market companies with annual billings from R$ 15 million to R$ 180 million.

The Bank's traditional Branch customers who are compatible with this profile are invited to join the Bradesco Empresas segment.

The Bradesco Empresas service offers exclusively reserved Branches for its corporate customers in this segment, located in strategic areas.

By December 2003, this segment had 61 service outlets in the Southeast (42), South (16), Central West (2) and Northeast (1) regions with 9,418 customers from the different production chain sectors.

The personalized service offered by Bradesco Empresas prompted significant investments in this area, including specific training for our Relationship Managers and the restructuring of the IT structure, designed to provide added value and increase the Bank's share of this segment.

Since they are responsible for a maximum portfolio of 25 to 30 organizations, each Relationship Manager is able to focus on increasing business in the following areas: Loans, Investments, Foreign Trade, Derivatives, Cash Management and Structured Transactions.

The recent mergers of other financial institutions by Bradesco have had a positive effect, increasing the Bank's product portfolio and market share.

Following the opening of 5 new branches in January 2004, Bradesco Empresas will have a total of 66 Middle Market Branches.

•  Bradesco Private Banking - Private

Through the deployment of a broad range of different ISO 9001:2000 certified products and services, comprising both local and foreign capital market investments, Bradesco Private Banking, offers a personalized service to high-income consumer customers, advising them on the best investment options and preferred portfolio focus, designed to maximize returns and achieve their objectives.

•  Bradesco Prime

As part of the segmentation strategy implemented by the Organization in 1999, Bradesco Prime commenced activities on May 19, 2003 and now boasts a Network of 143 Branches distributed nationwide and which is expected to increase to 175 by February 2004.

Bradesco Prime's target public comprises consumer customers with a monthly income of more than R$ 4,000.00 or with investments in excess of R$ 50,000.00.

Bradesco Prime coordinates the Bank's commercial relationship with these segment customers, providing VIP facilities and personalized attendance by Relationship Managers, as well as bespoke products and services.

The Bradesco Prime Relationship Manager is a high-caliber professional capable of catering to all the financial needs of his/her customers. Since customer portfolios are kept small, managers are able to dedicate special attention to each one.

Bradesco Prime Customers have access to the extensive Bradesco customer service network, comprising its nationwide branches and self-service network.

•  International Area

The International Area operates under the following framework:

17 Operational Units in Brazil
12 Bradesco
  5 BCN

4 Support Outlets
Santos, Brasília, Belém and Franca

12 Units Abroad (Branches and Subsidiaries)
1 Branch in New York - Bradesco
4 Branches in Grand Cayman - Bradesco, BCN, Boavista and Mercantil
2 Branches in Nassau - Boavista and Banco Alvorada (formerly BBV Banco)
1 Subsidiary in Buenos Aires - Banco Bradesco Argentina S.A.
1 Subsidiary in Nassau - Boavista Banking Limited
1 Subsidiary in Luxembourg - Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A.
1 Subsidiary in Tokyo - Bradesco Services Co., Ltd.
1 Subsidiary in Grand Cayman - Cidade Capital Markets Ltd.

Throughout the years, the Bradesco Organization has supported and fostered the development of Brazil's foreign trade activities.

In this same spirit, we highlight the substantial amount of US$ 15.4 billion, posted at the 2003 year-end, in foreign exchange trading for exports. This corresponds to a 23.7% increase over 2002 and a record volume operated to date by the Bradesco Organization in this modality.

Performance was even better in foreign exchange trading for imports, since the total volume of contracts in the amount of US$ 5.8 billion guaranteed a 37.1% increase compared to results for 2002. As with exports, this amount corresponds to the largest volume operated to date by the Organization in this modality.

Based on data available up to November, Bradesco's share of the exchange market for exports totaled some 20.1%, a similar performance to same period in 2002.

Bradesco's share of the exchange market for imports, also based on information available up to November, totaled 13.1%, which corresponds to an increase of 26.0% in market share, compared with the first 11 months of 2002.

As a result of these increases, the International Area ended the year with a balance of US$ 7.1 billion in export and import financing and onlending to local customers.

Volume of Foreign Currency Trade - In billions of U.S. dollars


Export Market


Import Market


We present below the foreign trade portfolio balances at the 2003 year-end:

  In millions of U.S. dollars
In millions of reais
Export financing    
Advance on Foreign Exchange Contracts - undelivered bills 1,680.4 4,853.6
Advance on Export Contracts - delivered bills 483.2 1,395.7
Prepayments 814.4 2,353.0
Onlending of funds borrowed from BNDES/EXIM 165.6 478.4
Exchange discounted in advance 27.0 78.0
Documentary drafts and bills of exchange in foreign currency 11.7 33.8
Indirect exports 4.2 12.1
Loans according to Export Incentive Program (Proex) 0.1 0.2

Total export financing 3,186.6 9,204.8
   
Import financing    
Foreign currency import loans 249.5 720.6
Exchange discounted in advance 83.7 242.0
Open import credit 60.3 174.3
Total import financing 393.5 1,136.9
Guarantees    
International guarantees
55.8
161.3
Total international guarantees
55.8
161.3
Total export and import financing
3,635.9
10,503.0

The foreign exchange portfolio is financed by credit lines obtained from correspondent banks. The Bank also has a Commercial Paper program in the United States in the amount of US$ 190 million, as well as two foreign trade finance facilities, one with the Inter American Development Bank - IDB in the amount of US$ 110 million and the other with the International Finance Corporation - IFC in the amount of US$ 70 million.

At the end of December, approximately 95 American, European and Asian Banks had extended credit lines to Bradesco.

 

In millions of U.S. dollars

 

December 31, 2003

 

Assets
Stockholders' equity
Foreign Branches and Subsidiaries    
Bradesco New York 895.7 139.4
Bradesco Grand Cayman 5,991.4 477.1
BCN Grand Cayman 430.2 138.3
Boavista Grand Cayman, Nassau and Banking Ltd. - Nassau 596.8 80.0
Cidade Capital Markets Ltd. - Grand Cayman 29.9 29.9
Bradesco Services Co. Ltd. - Tokyo 0.4 0.4
Mercantil Grand Cayman 141.0 140.7
Banco Bradesco Argentina S.A. 24.1 19.0
Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. 291.2 125.0
Banco Alvorada (formerly BBV Banco) - Nassau 267.4 267.4

The core objective of the foreign branches and subsidiaries is to obtain funds in the international market for onlending to customers, principally through the financing of Brazilian foreign trade.

The main activity of the subsidiary Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. is to provide additional services to private banking customers and to increase foreign trade operations.

At the end of 2003, as well as short-term funds obtained from correspondent banks for foreign trade financing, loans of US$ 2.822 billion on a consolidated basis were raised by the Bradesco Organization through public and private placements in the international capital market, earmarked for foreign trade financing and working capital loans.

This amount corresponds to a 195% increase compared to 2002, when the Organization obtained some US$ 955.6 million

In the same context, emphasis should be given to the conclusion during the year of the Payment Order Securitization Program, with funds obtained, on August 20, 2003, in two tranches for the total amount of US$ 400 million, under a 7-year term with a 2-year grace period for repayment of the principal and amortization on a quarterly basis. In addition, an amount of US$ 270 million was obtained through Bradesco Grand Cayman on July 10, 2003, with an 8-year term, out of a total of US$ 500 million, relating to the Securitization of Visanet Credit Card Receivables.

The programs also included an amount of US$ 500 million obtained on October 24, 2003, for a 10-year term in the Subordinated Debt category.

Profile of Public and Private Placements Abroad - Consolidated Bradesco

Funds Obtained Abroad

ISSUES CURRENCY MILLION DATE ISSUED MATURITY 





2001 - PUBLIC ISSUES - US$ 1.075bn
FxRN US$ 175.0 22.2.2001  22.2.2002 
FxRN US$ 100.0 25.4.2001  25.10.2002 
FxRN US$ 100.0 18.6.2001  18.6.2003 
USCP US$ 250.0 18. 6.2001  17.6.2002 
FxRN US$ 100.0 24.7.2001  24.7.2002 
FxRN US$ 200.0 24.10.2001  18.10.2002 
SUBORDINATED DEBT US$ 150.0 17.12.2001  15.12.2011 
- PRIVATE ISSUES - US$ 150m
2002 - PUBLIC ISSUES - US$ 708.2m
 
FxRN US$ 150.0 5.3.2002  5.3.2004 
SUBORDINATED DEBT US$ 133.2 25.4.2002  17.4.2012 
USCP US$ 150.0 17.6.2002  16.6.2003 
FxRN US$ 100.0 18.9.2002  19.12.2002 
FxRN US$ 175.0 17.12.2002  17.6.2003 
PRIVATE ISSUES - US$ 247.4m
2003 - PUBLIC ISSUES - US$ 2.347,3bn
FxRN US$ 250.0 14.1.2003  14.10.2003 
FxRN    (EUR 70m) US$  75.5  12.2.2003  12.8.2003 
FxRN US$ 150.0 19.2.2003  19.12.2003 
FxRN US$ 250.0 15.4.2003  2.7.2004 
FxRN   (EUR 100m) US$  106.8  16.4.2003  16.12.2003 
FxRN US$ 75.0 15.5.2003  16.11.2004 
USCP US$ 190.0 16.6.2003  15.6.2004 
FxRN US$ 150.0 17.6.2003  20.12.2004 
Securitization MT 100 - Fixed US$ 200.0 20.8.2003  20.8.2010 
Securitization MT 100 - Floating US$ 200.0 20.8.2003  20.8.2010 
Subordinated Debt   500.0 24.10.2003  24.10.2013 
FxRN   100.0 2.12.2003  3.1.2005 
FxRN   100.0 26.12.2003  26.12.2006 
PRIVATE ISSUES - US$ 474.3m

SPREAD OVER TBILL

Bradesco had the following programs in December 2003:
Type Currency Million 



EURO CP PROGRAM (Grand Cayman) US$ 300.0
EURO CD PROGRAM (Grand Cayman) US$ 100.0
EURO CD PROGRAM (Grand Cayman) US$ 1,000.0
MTN PROGRAM US$ 2,500.0
USCP US$ 190.0
TERM LOAN FACILITY US$ 100.0
TRADE FINANCE FACILITY (IDB/IFC) US$ 180.0

Total US$ 4,370.0

Underwriting Transactions

In 2003, Bradesco coordinated important transactions with stock, debentures and promissory notes which totaled R$ 4.832 billion, comprising 47.92% of all issues registered at the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM).

Among these transactions we highlight the following: issuance of debentures of CPFL Energia S.A. in the amount of R$ 1.8 billion, issuance of debentures of Telesp Celular Participações S.A. in the total of R$ 700.0 million and the transaction with promissory notes of Bandeirante Energia S.A. in the amount of R$ 180.0 million. Bradesco also acted as co-manager for the structuring and distribution of the issuance of euro mid-term notes of Telesp Celular in the amount of US$ 150.0 million.

% Transactions

Of the total number of floating and fixed-return transactions registered at CVM up to December 2003, Bradesco participated in 22% of the primary and secondary stock issues and in 17% of debenture issues and 33% of promissory notes issues.

Mergers, Acquisitions, Project Finance, Corporate Reorganization and Privatizations

Confirming its dynamic approach in the prospecting of new business, Bradesco concluded 9 operations in the Mergers and Acquisitions segment in 2003.

Bradesco’s presence is also notable in Project Finance operations, acting as a financial advisor to major corporations operating in electric power generation and co-related projects, as well as in the structuring of the corresponding financings.

Launched on June 23, 2003, this service area is part of the Organization’s strategy to strengthen its positions, considering the highly competitive scenario produced by the policies of recent governments in their pursuit for economic stability.

Designed principally to attend customers from Bradesco Corporate Banking and Bradesco Empresas, this service is focused on developing personalized solutions for customer needs in the following areas: project financing, securitization of assets, loan syndication, etc. which are known in the financial market as structured transactions.

The department implementation process was concluded in the final quarter of 2003 following the designation of the different area managers and staff. During the same period, the O&M department formalized the structure and definition of the department’s related activities and functions.

At the same time, the efforts made to disseminate this area’s activities continued across the Bradesco Empresas and Corporate Banking Branches, with the approval and recording of transactions involving the disbursement of resources to the order of R$ 150 million.

Collection and Tax and Utility Collections

Cash Management

Bradesco’s cash management solutions comprise a portfolio of more than 40 products designed to meet public and private sector customer management needs in the areas of receipts, payments, human resources and administration, ensuring that their bank transactions are carried out with speed and convenience, in line with superior quality standards (ISO 9001:2000) and security (electronic certification and sound cryptography).

The innovations have secured the preference of a growing number of customers from all market segments and niches in diverse locations and different activity fields, using latest-generation technology means for connecting the Bank and its customers. We highlight, in particular, the following products:

Receipt Solutions

Bradesco Online Collection

The high efficiency standards of Bradesco’s online collection service generate confidence, minimizing costs and maximizing customer returns, covering all of their accounts receivable management needs. As a result of these features, Bradesco Collection is now market leader, generating other business opportunities for the Organization. Online collection is responsible for processing more than 98% of all documents registered in the Bradesco collection portfolio.

Tax and Utility Collections

Developed based on high standards of efficiency and quality, Bradesco’s tax and utility collections serve a dual purpose. On the one hand, they seek to provide customer satisfaction with appropriate and innovative solutions for the settlement of taxes, duties and contributions. On the other, they effectively interact with the different Government Departments in the federal, state and municipal spheres and with public utility concessionaires.

Bradesco’s tax and utility collection services are noted for the speed and security of the data transmitted and amounts collected.

Payment Solutions

Net Empresa, Pag-For and PTRB (Online Tax Payments)

As part of the same efficiency commitment, Bradesco’s payment solutions, deployed through the Net Empresa, Pag-For and PTRB products, meet all customer needs, facilitating supplier payments, tax settlements and electronic transfers, online or through the transmission of files with maximum speed and security.

During the year, an amount of R$ 302.1 billon was recorded for 80.5 million payment transactions, facilitating the management of Trade Accounts Payable for more than 189 thousand companies.

Collection and Tax and Utility Collections


  In billions of reais

  2002   2003


  3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December
  3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December






Receipt solutions (1) 142.5 161.7 585.9 174.2 193.5 695.0
Payment solutions 58.9 65.8 217.6 71.7 96.7 302.1
Total 201.4 227.5 803.5 245.9 290.2 997.1
Taxes 18.5 19.0 71.2 20.6 23.8 82.6
Water, electricity, telephone, gas 3.1 3.4 12.2 4.1 4.6 16.1
Social security payments (2) 3.3 4.4 13.6 4.4 6.4 17.8
Total Public Sector 24.9 26.8 97.0 29.1 34.8 116.5


  Number of transactions (million)

  2002   2003


  3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December
  3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December






Receipt solutions (1) 165.1 171.1 655.6   177.9 210.9 729.9
Payment solutions 17.2 18.0 65.1   19.7 25.6 80.5
Total 182.3 189.1 720.7   197.6 236.5 810.4
Taxes 14.8 12.9 52.7   15.7 15.3 61.3
Water, electricity, telephone, gas 26.9 27.1 105.8   29.9 31.1 116.9
Social security payments (2) 11.9 12.7 47.9   11.3 12.0 43.2
Total Public Sector 53.6 52.7 206.4   56.9 58.4 221.4
(1) Total movement (funds obtained, used, credits, etc.).
(2) Total beneficiaries: more than 4.490 million retirees and pensioners (corresponding to 20.69% of all those registered with the Brazilian Institute of Social Security - INSS).
Payment via direct debit
47.245 million - January to December 2002
49.165 million - January to December 2003
N.B. In the 4th Quarter, the Receipt solutions include Check Custody and the Payment solutions include PTRB (online tax payment) and Net Empresa.

Growth - Receipt and Payment Solutions

Public Sector Growth

Bradesco offers its customers the following quality services using an appropriate infrastructure and specialized personnel: custody of securities, controllership, DR-Depositary Receipt, BDR-Brazilian Depositary Receipt, as well as bookkeeping services for stocks, debentures and investment fund quotas. All these services are fully certified by ISO 9001:2000

- Bookkeeping of Assets

164 Companies comprise the Bradesco computer-registered share system, with 5.6 million shareholders.
 
27 Companies comprise the Bradesco computer-registered debenture system, which totals R$ 12.2 billion.
 
14 Investment Funds comprise the Bradesco computer-registered quota system, which totals R$ 1.0 billion.
 
2 Registered BDR Programs, with a market value of R$ 268.6 million.

Custody and Controllership

R$ 100.9 billion In assets under custody for 451 customers who use the Bradesco Custody services (Funds, Portfolios and DR).
 
R$ 119.1 billion Comprises the total equity of the 634 investment funds and managed portfolios using the Bradesco Controllership services.
 
9 Registered DR Programs, with a market value of R$ 22.7 billion.

Customers and Assets under Custody

The investments for expanding operating capacity, infrastructure, IT and telecommunications at the Bradesco Organization are designed to maintain a modern, practical and secure customer service network, characterizing the Bank as one of the world's most contemporary companies and creating added value for its customers and users at home and abroad.

Investment Growth

 
  In millions of reais
 
  1998  1999  2000  2001  2002  2003 
 





Infrastructure 205  215  227  509  613  469 
IT/Telecommunications 317  553  617  743  947  1,225 

Total 522  768  844  1,252  1,560  1,694 

Consolidated Balance Sheet - In millions of reais

  2002 2003
 

  September December September December
 



ASSETS
Current assets and long-term receivables 22,702  23,273  22,480  22,905 
Funds available 1,056  933  135  179 
Interbank investments 1,012  3,777  5,030  5,110 
Securities and derivative financial instruments 4,862  3,469  2,942  2,716 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 688  1,001  798  947 
Credit and leasing operations 12,471  11,790  11,246  11,667 
Other receivables and other assets 2,613  2,303  2,329  2,286 
Permanent assets 539  530  502  448 

Total 23,241  23,803  22,982  23,353 

LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 21,771  22,270  19,155  19,557 
Demand, time and interbank deposits 11,820  12,918  9,080  9,314 
Savings account deposits 757  775  778  789 
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements
and funds from the issuance of securities 2,468  3,266  4,312  4,695 
Interbank and interdepartmental accounts 299  108  122  72 
Borrowings and onlendings 3,731  3,161  2,235  2,166 
Derivative financial instruments 783  375  48  357 
Other liabilities 1,913  1,667  2,580  2,164 
Deferred income 19  23 
Minority interest in subsidiaries 537  545 

Stockholders' equity 1,465  1,527  3,271  3,228 

Total 23,241  23,803  22,982  23,353 

Consolidated Statement of Income - In millions of reais

  2002 2003


  3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December
3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December






Income from lending and trading activities 1,794  985  5,289  1,356  1,023  4,902 
Expenses for lending and trading activities (1,561) (440) (3,733) (863) (687) (3,069)
Gross profit from financial intermediation 233  545  1,556  493  336  1,833 
Other operating income (expenses), net (183) (411) (1,172) (345) (433) (1,497)
Operating income 50  134  384  148  (97) 336 
Non-operating income (expenses), net (2) 17  (6) (10)
Income before taxes and contributions 57  132  401  142  (94) 326 
Taxes and contributions on income (49) (100) (48) 33  18 
Minority interest in subsidiaries (19) (17) (66)

Net income (loss) 66  83  301  75  (78) 278 

Operating Performance - Consolidated BCN

Funding and Portfolio Administration

At December 31, 2003, the overall funds obtained and managed by BCN totaled R$ 24.2 billion. Deposits, the Bank’s main source of funds, totaled R$ 10.1 billion. Total funds include an amount of R$ 3.2 billion in Investment Funds, obtained by BCN Branches, managed by BRAM - Bradesco Asset Management Ltda. and administrated by Banco Bradesco S.A.

Total Assets and Credit Operations

Assets totaled R$ 23.4 billion at the end of the year and of this amount, R$ 12.8 billion, or 54.6%, was allocated to credit operations, including leasing operations and advances on foreign exchange contracts and R$ 7.8 billion or 33.5%, was allocated to short-term interbank accounts, securities and derivative financial instruments.

In compliance with the provisions of Article 8 of Brazilian Central Bank Circular 3068, of November 8, 2001, the Bank declares that it has both the financial capacity and the intention to hold to maturity the securities classified in the “securities held to maturity” category.

Ratings

According to Fitch Atlantic Ratings, BCN’s risk rating is the highest attributed among banks operating in Brazil and Banco Finasa, according to Austin Rating, obtained the maximum triple-A rating for financial soundness as well as a “Low Risk” for long-term.

Net Income and Stockholders’ Equity for the Year

BCN reported net income of R$ 277.8 million for the year, corresponding to an average return of 12.1% on stockholders’ equity, which totaled R$ 3.2 billion at the year-end. We highlight the capital increase in August 2003 of R$ 1.5 billion.

In the first quarter, results include an amount of some R$ 132.5 million in non-recurring income, derived from prior-year deferred tax assets and negative bases of social contribution recorded in Potenza Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil. And in the fourth quarter, prepaid expenses of R$ 138.3 million, net of tax effects, as a result of the mark-to-market adjustment of swap transactions in Banco Finasa S.A., used to hedge direct consumer financing adjusted based on the corresponding contract terms, as well as R 32.1 million of expense, net of tax effects, as a result of the full amortization of goodwill in Banco de Crédito Real de Minas Gerais S.A., as part of the corporate restructuring process in progress.

Customer Service Network

At December 31, 2003, the Bank’s customer service network comprised 220 Branches nationwide: 2 BCN Digital Branches (in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro), through which managers attend customers by phone and products are delivered by courier service, with no need for customers to leave their homes or the office; 1 Branch abroad in Grand Cayman; 200 Banking Service Posts and Online Service Outlets installed on corporate customer premises and 1 Branch of Banco Finasa S.A. - a wholly owned subsidiary.

The ATM Network comprised 828 BCN terminals, 11,030 Bradesco Day and Night ATMs and 2,216 terminals in the 24-Hour Bank Network, as well as the services offered by BCN Office Banking and BCNNet Internet Banking and the BCN Live Line, a phonebank available to branch customers throughout Brazil.

Finasa Promotora de Vendas Ltda., a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Finasa S.A., had 53 Branches at the end of the year and was present in 12,762 new and used vehicle dealerships and 1,097 stores selling furniture and home decor, tourism, auto parts and IT related equipment and software, among others.

At the end of 2003, BCN had 877 thousand customers of whom 721 thousand are checking account holders and 156 thousand are non-account holders, as well as some 901 thousand savings account holders and had issued a total of 161 thousand credit cards. Customers served by Banco Finasa S.A. totaled 936 thousand.

On February 25, 2004, the BCN Branches will be integrated with the Bradesco Customer Service Network. This measure is designed to optimize resources, combining expertise and ensuring that customers receive top-quality products and services.

Corporate Reorganization

In the pursuit of increased competitiveness and productivity and the consequent rationalization and reduction of administrative and legal costs, the Bradesco Organization changed the organizational structure of BCN in 2003 as follows:

- In February, BCN Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil S.A. incorporated Bradesco Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil and changed its name to Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil.

- In April, Bradesco BCN Leasing incorporated Finasa Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil S.A.

- In July, the capital of Banco de Crédito Real de Minas Gerais S.A. was decreased by R$ 2.0 billion.

- In August, the capital of Banco BCN was increased by R$ 1.5 billion.

- In September, Bancocidade Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários Ltda. and BCN S.A. Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários were incorporated by Finasa Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A. and as a result BCN now holds 80.0% of this company’s capital; BCN Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A., formerly CLSA-BCN Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A., incorporated Bancocidade Corretora de Valores Mobiliários e de Câmbio Ltda. and Bradesco BCN Leasing acquired the portfolio of BBV Leasing Brasil S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil - now named Alvorada Leasing Brasil S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil.

- In October, BCN Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A. incorporated Alvorada Banco de Investimentos S.A., acquired as part of the purchase process of BBV Banco by Bradesco; moreover following a partial spin-off of the capital of Boavista S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil, the spun-off portion in the amount of R$ 195 million was incorporated by Bancocidade-Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil S.A.

- In December, Boavista S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil was incorporated by Banco Boavista InterAtlântico S.A.

Significant Event

On November 6, the Bradesco Organization, through its subsidiary Banco Finasa S.A., acquired the total capital of Banco Zogbi S.A. and its subsidiaries Zogbi Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil, Zogbi Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários Ltda. and Promovel Empreendimentos e Serviços Ltda. This acquisition, currently pending ratification by the Brazilian Central Bank, represents a strategic advance by the Bank into the consumer financing sector, with the inclusion of 1.5 million active borrowers and some 4 million registered customers, a Network of 67 outlets and more than 11 thousand establishments capable of offering consumer financing (CDC) and card products with considerable growth potential.

Social Action

During the year, the Bradesco Organization continued supporting sports activities through the BCN SPORTS PROGRAM, focused on the formation, maintenance and dissemination of women’s basketball and volleyball. At the end of December, the Program covered 81 sports training centers, 48 for volleyball and 33 for basketball, where some 4,300 girls from 10 to 15 years of age have access to courts, uniforms, sports material, instructors and all the infrastructure required to practice these sports completely free of charge. The training centers are installed on the premises of private and state schools, at the City Hall sports complex in Osasco and at the Fundação Bradesco (Bradesco Foundation) and SESI units. Participation in this program requires proof of continuous and consecutive attendance at school and includes counseling on health issues, life quality, living in society, social behavior, citizenship issues and prevention of drug abuse.

As well as these training centers, the Program also maintains competitive Women’s Volleyball and Basketball teams in all base categories (14 to 18 year olds), an initiative which is making an effective contribution towards the formation of future world-class Brazilian athletes.

Providing incentives and promoting premium-level sport in Brazil, the Program also maintains a senior Women’s Volleyball team called BCN OSASCO, a benchmark in national sports. The team is currently the National Super League Champion and has won all of the most important championships played over recent years. The team is currently São Paulo State’s fifth-time League Champion and has also won the Regional Championships 5 times and State Interior Championship 4 times.

The BCN Sports Association (Associação Desportiva Classista BCN) received authorization from the National Council for Child and Youth Rights - CONANDA to obtain funds for investment in its Socially Focused Sports Projects, designed to benefit children and youngsters through the National Foundation for Children and Youth (Fundo Nacional para a Criança e Adolescente - FNCA) in accordance with Resolution nº 93 of November 25, 2003, with the BCN Osasco - Volley and Basketball Training Center project.

In 2004, the BCN Sports Program will commence a new phase changing its name to FINASA SPORTS PROGRAM.

Consolidated Balance Sheet - In millions of reais

  2002 2003
 

  September December September December
 



ASSETS        
Current assets and long-term receivables 4,166  4,051  4,841  5,519 
Funds available
Interbank investments 48  38  25  35 
Securities and derivative financial instruments 10  16  15  12 
Interbank accounts 19  19  20  20 
Credit and leasing operations 3,847  3,745  4,461  5,036 
Other receivables and other assets 242  233  317  412 
Permanent assets 12  12 

Total 4,173  4,058  4,853  5,531 

LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 3,978  3,839  4,557  5,308 
Demand, time and interbank deposits 3,600  3,502  4,128  4,746 
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements
and funds from the issuance of securities
Borrowings and onlendings 64  75  124  140 
Derivative financial instruments 55  66  92  327 
Other liabilities 255  190  210  95 
Deferred income 18  21 
Stockholders’ equity 191  216  278  202 

Total 4,173  4,058  4,853  5,531 

Consolidated Statement of Income - In millions of reais

  2002 2003


  3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December
3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December






Income from lending and trading activities 314  350  1,152  408  209  1,374 
Expenses for lending and trading activities (175) (211) (675) (239) (229) (918)
Gross profit from financial intermediation 139  139  477  169  (20) 456 
Other operating income (expenses), net (99) (93) (348) (133) (125) (480)
Operating income 40  46  129  36  (145) (24)
Non-operating income (expenses), net (1) (2) (4)
Income before taxes and contributions 39  46  127  36  (145) (28)
Taxes and contributions on income (14) (14) (43) (13) 49 

Net income (loss) (*) 25  32  84  23  (96) (19)

(*) Fourth quarter results for 2003 were affected by the mark-to-market adjustment of swaps (see Operating Performance).

Profile

Banco Finasa S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco BCN S.A., operates in the financing sector, through Finasa Promotora de Vendas Ltda., which is responsible for securing customers and transactions.

Designed to increase the volume of business, as in the case of the partnerships entered into with Ford Credit and Microsoft, Finasa signed an agreement, in the first half of 2003, with ABRAPAR, subsequent to approval by the Brazilian Association of Fiat Automobile Dealerships - ABRACAF, to support the financing of vehicles sold by the associated dealerships.

At the end of December, Finasa Promotora had 53 Branches and was present in 12,762 new and used registered vehicle dealerships and 1,097 stores selling furniture and home decor, tourism, auto parts and IT related equipment and software, among others.

Customers served by Banco Finasa totaled some 936 thousand.

According to Austin Rating, Banco Finasa obtained the maximum triple-A rating for financial soundness, as well as a “Low Risk” for long-term

Significant Event

On November 6, the Bradesco Organization, through its subsidiary Banco Finasa S.A., acquired the total capital of Banco Zogbi S.A. and its subsidiaries Zogbi Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil, Zogbi Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários Ltda. and Promovel Empreendimentos e Serviços Ltda. This acquisition, currently pending ratification by the Brazilian Central Bank, represents a strategic advance by the Bank into the consumer financing sector, with the inclusion of 1.5 million active borrowers and some 4 million registered customers, a Network of 67 outlets and more than 11 thousand establishments capable of offering consumer financing (CDC) and card products with considerable growth potential.

Operating Performance

At the end of the year, assets totaled R$ 5.5 billion, an increase of 36.3% compared to December 2002. The balance of the new and used auto financing portfolio, before allowance for loan losses, totaled R$ 5.1 billion, an increase of 33.7%, as compared to 2002. Auto-financing production for 2003 totaled R$ 4.1 billion, a 100.9% increase in comparison with the total of R$ 2.1 billion produced in 2002.

In 2003, the Bank reported a loss of R$ 19.3 million compared to stockholders’ equity of R$ 201.5 million, as a result of the mark-to-market adjustment of swap transactions, in compliance with Central Bank Circular 3082, in the amount of R$ 138.3 million, net of tax effects.

These transactions are designed to hedge overall credit operations and were entirely successful from an economic viewpoint. However, from a formal standpoint, these transactions are not acceptable as hedges pursuant to the aforementioned legislation. As a result, the asset transactions to which they are a counter entry receive a different accounting treatment, ie, they are adjusted based on the rates established in the corresponding contracts, while swaps are marked to market.

If these transactions were formally accepted as hedges, the related assets (credit operations) could also be marked to market and in such case, the Bank would have reported net income of R$ 150.4 million and stockholders’ equity of R$ 335.5 million, corresponding to a return of 44.8% for the year.

The accounting effects arising from the mark-to-market adjustment of the swaps will be reversed in future periods following the adjustment of the asset transactions and could be subject to further oscillation as a result of changes in market rates.

Social Action

In 2004, the Bradesco Organization maintaining its support of sports activities will commence a new phase whereby the BCN Sports Program will be called FINASA Sports Program (PROGRAMA FINASA ESPORTES) continuing its activities focused on the formation, maintenance and dissemination of women’s basketball and volleyball.

Insurance

Consolidated Balance Sheet - In millions of reais (*)

  2002 2003
 

  September December September December
 



ASSETS        
Current assets and long-term receivables 3,242  3,404  3,943  4,266 
Securities 1,554  1,679  2,136  2,324 
Insurance transactions and other accounts receivable 1,688  1,725  1,807  1,942 
Permanent assets 2,065  2,021  2,646  2,807 

Total 5,307  5,425  6,589  7,073 

LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 3,071  2,738  3,290  3,482 
Tax and social security contributions 544  587  593  626 
Insurance-related payables 202  173  319  360 
Other liabilities 787  366  459  494 
Technical reserves 1,538  1,612  1,919  2,002 
Minority interest 89  95  51  43 
Stockholders’ equity of the parent company 2,147  2,592  3,248  3,548 

Total 5,307  5,425  6,589  7,073 

Consolidated Statement of Income - In millions of reais (*)

  2002 2003


  3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December
3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December






Earned premiums 1,220  1,236  4,875  1,601  1,698  6,098 
Retained claims (913) (941) (3,633) (1,313) (1,365) (4,944)
Selling expenses (147) (157) (579) (168) (184) (668)
Other operating income (expenses) 18  17  26  29  88 
Contribution margin 164  156  680  146  178  574 
Administrative costs (167) (162) (638) (183) (212) (744)
Taxes (13) (28) (69) (19) (27) (87)
Financial results 78  98  343  132  121  475 
Operating income 62  64  316  76  60  218 
Non-operating income 16  13  (2) (28) (44)
Results on investments in subsidiary and associated companies 128  128  484  143  114  436 
Minority interest (1) (7) (13)
Income before taxes and contributions 205  198  785  192  180  611 
Taxes and contributions on income (12) 14  (36) (7)

Net income 193  212  749  192  173  613 

N.B. Includes insurance premiums issued by Bradesco Vida e Previdência S.A. (with VGBL).
(*) Includes: Bradesco Seguros, Indiana Seguros, Bradesco Saúde, União Novo Hamburgo de Seguros and Finasa Seguradora S.A.

Performance Ratios

  %
 
  Accumulated to
September
Year
 

  2002  2003  2002  2003 
 



Claims ratio (1) 71.5 69.8 72.0 68.4
Selling ratio (2) 11.6 11.0 11.9 11.0
Combined ratio (3) 99.6 104.2 100.3 104.0
Expanded combined ratio (4) 92.9 96.2 95.4 96.5
Administrative expense ratio (5) 12.9 11.9 12.8 12.0

(1) Retained claims (excluding withdrawals on life insurance from 2002 and withdrawals on VGBL from 2003)/earned premiums.
(2) Selling expenses/earned premiums.
(3) (Retained claims + Selling expenses + Administrative costs + Taxes + Other operating expenses)/earned premiums.
(4) (Retained claims + Selling expenses + Administrative costs + Taxes + Other operating expenses)/(Earned premiums + Financial result on earned premiums).
(5) Administrative expenses/earned premiums.

Insurance Premium Market Share (%)

Bradesco Seguros secured R$ 8.6 billion in premiums and maintained its industry leadership with a 25.7% market share. An amount of R$ 33.3 billion was secured in premiums by this sector up to November 2003.

 

Growth in Technical Reserves - In millions of reais

Growth in Guaranteeing Assets of Technical Reserves
In millions of reais

Earned Premiums by Insurance Line

  In millions of reais

  2002 2003


Insurance 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December
3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December






Health 572  596  2,306  666  685  2,599 
Auto/RCF (a) 300  312  1,199  349  397  1,418 
Life/AP(b)/VGBL(c) 238  227  944  481  510  1,638 
Basic Lines 77  75  306  84  84  338 
DPVAT(d) 33  26  120  21  22  105 

Total 1,220  1,236  4,875  1,601  1,698  6,098 

(a) Optional third-party liability.
(b) Personal accident.
(c) Long-term life products.
(d) Compulsory vehicle insurance.

In December 2003, the Company’s earned premiums grew by 25.1% compared to December 2002.

Earned Premiums by Insurance Line (%)

Retained Claims by Insurance Line

  In millions of reais

  2002 2003


Insurance 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December
3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December






Health 499  518  1,977  601  615  2,326 
Auto/RCF 217  224  883  274  313  1,106 
Life/AP/VGBL 130  133  504  375  380  1,238 
Basic Lines 43  47  174  42  43  190 
DPVAT 24  19  95  21  14  84 

Total 913  941  3,633  1,313  1,365  4,944 

Retained Claims by Insurance Line (%)

Total Claims Ratio - Accumulated over the 12-month period (%)

Selling Expenses by Insurance Line

  In millions of reais

  2002 2003


Insurance 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December
3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December






Health 18  18  72  22  23  83 
Auto/RCF 56  58  218  64  75  263 
Life/AP/VGBL 61  62  238  67  69  259 
Basic Lines 12  19  51  15  17  63 

Total 147  157  579  168  184  668 

Selling Expenses by Insurance Line (%)

 

Number of Policyholders - Thousand

Up to December 31, 2003, the average number of customers grew by 9.5% compared to the same period in 2002.

Bradesco Saúde continues to maintain its outstanding market position, especially in the corporate health insurance segment. Brazilian consumers are increasingly convinced that Health and Dental Insurance are the best alternatives for meeting their medical, hospital and dental care needs (source: ANS). At present, Bradesco Saúde has more than 2.4 million customers.

The increasing number of policyholders employed by micro, small and medium companies, as well as major corporations that have contracted Bradesco Saúde, confirms the company’s high level of expertise and personalization in Corporate Insurance services, a distinct advantage in the Health Insurance market.

More than 11 thousand companies in Brazil have acquired Bradesco Health Insurance. Out of Brazil’s 100 largest companies in terms of billings, 34 are Bradesco clients in the Health and Dental Health lines and out of the country’s 50 largest companies, 32% are Bradesco Saúde clients. (source: Exame Magazine’s Biggest and Best List, July 2003).

Emphasis should also be given to the practical nature of the Bradesco Saúde Portal (http://www.bradescosaude.com.br), which, in addition to providing information on available products, also offers a number of services to policyholders, prospects and brokers.

The Bradesco Insurance Group consolidated its leadership position in the Brazilian Basic Line Insurance market, with premiums issued through November 2003 in the volume of R$ 804 million, a 17.1% increase compared to the prior year and a significant 12.4% share of the overall market billings in this area.

As well as the increase in the volume of premiums issued, the total premiums earned up to November 2003 increased by 11.2% as compared to the same period in 2002.

In the Corporate Risk area, the Group consolidated its position by insuring major business conglomerates operating in the mining, oil, steel, agribusiness, paper and pulp, power, automobile, chemical and petrochemical, aluminum and aircraft industries, confirming its role as one of Brazil’s main Insurance Groups with a strong presence in the following main types of insurance: operating risk, named risk, national and international transport risk, engineering risks, oil risks and port operator risks.

In the mass market insurance segment, focusing on consumer and small and medium corporate customers, product line sales registered an important growth, in particular, Bradesco Bilhete Residencial, which achieved a record of 548,365 homes insured in 2003, an increase of 26.6% compared to the prior year.

The launching of new products and the reformulation of others in the pursuit to offer our customers best quality products on a permanent basis, made a significant contribution to the results achieved in 2003.

The Automotive and RCF (Optional Third Party Liability) portfolio posted an important increase in the number of policyholders and obtained market leadership maintaining the technically correct pricing policy. Emphasis should also be given to the implementation of the differentiated services which add value to products, such as discounts given through the nationwide customer service networks and the increase in the number of relationships with brokers which are carried out exclusively online via the Internet.

Bradesco’s market share of the Auto/RCF portfolio up to November 2003, published by SUSEP, increased from 15.5% to 17.3%.

In June, Bradesco Seguros launched a new product called Garantia Plus, which secured 72 thousand customers in its first 7 months of operation. The Bradesco Seguros’ Garantia Plus line offers coverage for personal accident (death and invalidity) and 6 more events comprising serious illnesses: heart surgery and angioplasty, cancer, strokes (CVA), chronic kidney disease, transplants, as well as assistance such as second opinions from abroad and funeral and personal expenses.

Awards

Bradesco Seguros

1. On April 25, Bradesco Seguros won the Top de Marketing 2003 award given by the Brazilian Association of Sales and Marketing Directors - ADVB with the following case: “Bradesco Seguros. Liderança de ponta a ponta é isso: 1ª em Share of Market, e agora também a 1ª em Top of Mind”.

2. The Bradesco Seguros website, which had already won the iBEST internet award in the Insurance and Revelation categories in 2002, won the Grand Prix “internet oscar” again in 2003 by popular vote and its website was also rated best Insurance category site by the Academy and popular votes.

3. In July, Bradesco Seguros was ranked first place at the eighth edition of the Top of Mind awards - Marcas de Sucesso - Minas Gerais. The event was organized by the business economy magazine Mercado Comum to reveal outstanding brand awareness among consumers. Bradesco Seguros won the award in the Insurance Company Leadership category. The study was carried out by the Instituto de Perfil, with more than 1,221 household interviews carried out in nine different regions throughout the state.

4. Also in July, Bradesco Seguros was considered as most remembered mark in the state of Alagoas winning the Prêmio Marcas 2003, in the category Top of Mind - First remembered brand category. The award was given by the Tribuna de Alagoas newspaper based on a poll carried out by the Harrop Institute. The study revealed that 12.9% of those interviewed replied “Bradesco Seguros”, when asked which brand comes to mind first when insurance is mentioned. This percentage was double that achieved by the 2nd ranked company.

5. Bradesco Seguros won the “Folha Top of Mind” ‘Insurance’ category award for the second year running. This award was based on the results of a poll carried out by Instituto Datafolha among thousands of people interviewed nationwide. The poll was designed to reveal which brands are most remembered by consumers. The award which was introduced in 1988 has 35 categories and 5 special awards.

Bradesco Saúde

1. Bradesco Saúde received the Top Hospitalar 2003 award for the third year in a row, an important title in the Brazilian medical-hospital market ranking. The award was based on the results of a preferred product brand survey (V Pesquisa de Preferência de Marcas em Produtos), carried out by the Guia de Fornecedores Hospitalares (Hospital Suppliers Guide). Bradesco Saúde was considered the most remembered brand and highlight of the year in the “Health” category. The awards ceremony took place at São Paulo’s Credicard Hall on December 3, 2003.

2. Bradesco Saúde won the Hospital Best award in the “Health Operator of the Year” (Operadora de Saúde do Ano) category, based on a poll carried out among doctors, medical-hospital service suppliers and other health area professionals throughout Brazil. The first edition of this award is an initiative of the Brazilian Association of Health Area Marketing and the poll was monitored by Simonsen e Associados.

Balance Sheet - In millions of reais

  2002 2003
 

  September December September December
 



ASSETS        
Current assets and long-term receivables 14,974  17,400  22,719  24,920 
Funds available 30  36  27 
Interbank investments 17  18  19  20 
Securities 14,389  16,923  22,197  24,438 
Insurance operations and other accounts receivable 538  457  467  435 
Permanent assets 300  251  253  249 

Total 15,274  17,651  22,972  25,169 

LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 14,176  16,536  21,404  23,451 
Tax and social security contributions 365  420  503  627 
Operating liabilities for Insurance and Private Pension Plans 103  156  124  160 
Other liabilities 122  57  44  140 
Technical reserves 13,586  15,903  20,733  22,524 
Stockholders' equity 1,098  1,115  1,568  1,718 

Total 15,274  17,651  22,972  25,169 

Statement of Income - In millions of reais

  2002 2003


  3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December
3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December






Retained premiums (except VGBL) 213  223  849  254  266  980 
Variations in premium reserves (23) (30) (57) (4) (19) (66)
Earned premiums (except VGBL) 190  193  792  250  247  914 
Earned premiums - VGBL 22  11  54  216  246  669 
Total earned premiums 212  204  846  466  493  1,583 
Retained claims (116) (124) (468) (162) (141) (590)
Expenses with benefits and redemptions - VGBL (200) (228) (614)
Selling expenses - Insurance (49) (55) (199) (60) (63) (234)
Other operating income (expenses) 25  28  89  45  58  174 
Income from net contributions 340  321  1,348  311  494  1,344 
Expenses with benefits/matured plans (413) (503) (1,609) (559) (773) (2,195)
Selling expenses - Pension Plans (22) (24) (99) (24) (25) (98)
Administrative expenses (46) (60) (196) (53) (67) (217)
Tax expenses (5) (3) (21) (3) (3) (14)
Financial income 669  1,273  2,777  1,081  1,068  4,363 
Financial expenses (499) (1,007) (2,034) (701) (623) (2,884)
Equity income and expenses
Non-operating income 10  (2)
Income before taxes and contributions 104  57  451  149  190  629 
Taxes and contributions on income (33) 15  (109) (42) (71) (202)

Net income 71  72  342  107  119  427 

(1) Includes Bradesco Vida e Previdência S.A. and from June 2003, Alvorada Vida S.A. (formerly BBV Previdência e Seguradora Brasil S.A.).

Income from Plans - Market Share (%)

Since its foundation in 1981, Bradesco Vida e Previdência has recorded consistently high levels of growth, confirming its leadership of a sector which from the early nineties has shown considerable potential for expansion.

Income from its private pension plans has grown some 25.7% per year over the last five years, enabling the company to maintain its leadership position with 37.9% of the market, the result of a sound product development policy structured around innovative and flexible options.

Products bearing the Bradesco Vida e Previdência hallmark reflect the company's efforts to remain ahead of its time, sensitive to future trends.

Growth in Technical Reserves - In millions of reais

Providing a secure option for participants, policyholders and beneficiaries, Bradesco Vida e Previdência has recorded an increasing growth rate in the volume of its technical reserves. During the year, technical reserves presented an increase of 41.6% as compared to 2002, highlighting the company's capacity to meet the commitments assumed.

Bradesco Vida e Previdência's unquestionable commitment to providing a care-free future for its participants has ensured its ranking as Brazil's largest listed supplementary pension plan company.

Growth in Guaranteeing Assets of Technical Reserves - In millions of reais

Private Pension Plan and VGBL Investment Portfolio - Market Share (%)

Reflecting the growth in income from private pension plans, Bradesco Vida e Previdência ended the fourth quarter of 2003 with a high level of capitalization. The investment portfolio presents an ongoing growth in financial volume and results, well above the required volume of technical reserves.

The company's success and commitment to the implementation of its policies are confirmed by its 51.9% share of this segment, one of most important market indicators.

Increase in Number of Participants - Thousand

N.B.: Includes VGBL long-term life products.

During the period, Bradesco Vida e Previdência signed new contracts for individual and company plans, which accounted for a 9.9% increase in the number of participants compared to the performance recorded for 2002. Total plan participants surpassed the 1.3 million mark.

Balance Sheet - In millions of reais

  2002 2003
 

  September December September December
 



ASSETS        
Current assets and long-term receivables 1,573  1,776  2,152  2,621 
Securities 1,453  1,664  2,059  2,427 
Accounts receivable and other accounts receivable 120  112  93  194 
Permanent assets 378  340  329  20 

Total 1,951  2,116  2,481  2,641 

 
LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 1,616  1,884  2,033  2,239 
Tax and social security contributions 183  205  238  367 
Other liabilities 84  16  18 
Technical reserves 1,428  1,595  1,779  1,854 
Stockholders' equity 335  232  448  402 

Total 1,951  2,116  2,481  2,641 

Statement of Income - In millions of reais

  2002 2003


  3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December
3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December






Income from savings bonds 259  339  1.020 292  315  1.156
Variation in technical reserves (68) (170) (267) (73) (78) (226)
Redemption of bonds (180) (169) (721) (253) (256) (962)
Bonds redeemed (176) (164) (690) (246) (250) (943)
Winning bonds (4) (5) (31) (7) (6) (19)
Financial income 41  38  190  110  87  337 
Administrative expenses (20) (19) (73) (18) (26) (81)
Equity results 33  47  107  35  14  57 
Non-operating income 39  40 
Income before taxes and contributions 66  69  260  94  95  321 
Taxes and contributions on income (11) (7) (50) (20) (29) (89)

Net income 55  62  210  74  66  232 

(1) Includes: Bradesco Capitalização and Atlântica Capitalização (formerly BCN Capitalização).

Bradesco Capitalização’s outstanding position in the premium bond market is the result of its transparent operating policy, which is focused on the deployment of products in line with potential consumer demand.

The company is consolidating its outstanding position in diverse regions and holds a leadership position in two Brazilian states, according to the latest figures for November published by SUSEP. The company’s market share in these states was as follows: 27.8% in Amazonas and 23.6% in São Paulo.

In pursuit of a bond which is suited to its customers’ different profiles and budgets, the company developed a number of products varying in accordance with the type of payment (single or monthly), contribution terms, regularity of draws (weekly or monthly) and related prize amounts. This phase brought the company closer to the general public and consolidated the success of its “Pé Quente” (Lucky Bond) savings bond series.

Bradesco Capitalização was the first private savings bond company in Brazil to receive ISO9002 certification and in December 2002 this certificate was upgraded to the 2000 Version ISO 9001:2000. This certification from Fundação Vanzolini attests to the management quality of Bradesco savings bonds and confirms the principles on which their creation was based: good products, good services and continuous growth.

Income from Plans - Market Share (%)

Technical Reserves - Market Share (%)

Growth in Technical Reserves - In millions of reais

With its fast-growing volume of technical reserves, Bradesco Capitalização surpassed the mark of R$ 1.85 billion up to December, presenting a growth rate of 16.2% compared to the same period in 2002. According to data from SUSEP for November 2003, the company has 22.6% of the total market volume of technical reserves.

These results transmit confidence and confirm the company’s financial soundness and capacity to honor the commitments assumed with its customers.

Growth in Assets guaranteeing Technical Reserves - In millions of reais

Number of Customers - Thousand

In line with its customer loyalty building policy focused on customer service and the offer of innovative products, the number of Bradesco Capitalização customers increased by 12.2% up to December 2003, compared to the same period in 2002, totaling 2.8 million.

Outstanding Savings Bonds - Bradesco Customers - Thousand

Outstanding Savings Bonds with transfer of draw participation rights - Thousands

Outstanding Savings Bonds - Thousand

The outstanding savings bond portfolio also presented a significant increase of 512.7% compared to 2002, with more than 78 million outstanding bonds. Of this amount, 94.1% are certificates with “Transfer of Draw Participation Rights”, which were sold via partnership agreements with companies in different market segments, including Bradesco Cartões, Bradesco Vida e Previdência, Banco Finasa, Companhia Paulista de Força e Luz (CPFL), Bandeirante Energia, etc. Since the purpose of this type of savings bond certificate is to add value to partners’ products or to provide incentives for customer payments, these are low-priced bonds with reduced terms and grace periods.

Highlights

Bradesco Capitalização was highlighted in an article published in the April edition of the Conjuntura Econômica magazine, and ranked as leader of its corresponding sector, based on a study conducted by Austin Rating. The methodology used to rank the best companies considered indicators such as stockholders’ equity, liquidity and profitability.

Awards

Bradesco Capitalização received the Top de Marketing 2003 award, given by the Brazilian Association of Sales and Marketing Directors - ADVB for the following case: “Título de Capitalização Pé Quente Reserva Especial em proeza inédita: quebra paradigma e conquista público de alta renda”. This award is designed to give proper recognition for the work of organizations which demonstrate excellence in sustaining their products, services or trademarks through innovative and consistent marketing tactics.

Balance Sheet - In millions of reais

  2002 2003
 

  September December September December
 



ASSETS        
Current assets and long-term receivables 283  156  188  320 
Interbank investments and securities 75  82  96  66 
Other receivables and other assets 208  74  92  254 
Permanent assets 18  18  20  20 

Total 301  174  208  340 

LIABILITIES
Current and long-term liabilities 220  88  109  274 
Other liabilities 220  88  109  274 

Stockholders' equity 81  86  99  66 

Total 301  174  208  340 

Statement of Income - In millions of reais

  2002 2003


  3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December
3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. Accumulated
to December






Income from lending and trading activities 15  18 
Gross profit from financial intermediation 15  18 
Other operating income (expenses), net
Operating income 18  21 
Income before taxes and contributions 18  21 
Taxes and contributions on income (2) (1) (6) (2) (2) (7)

Net income 12  14 

At the end of 2003, Bradesco Corretora maintained its outstanding position in the Capital Market.

We present below a summary of the main activities carried out during the year:

Bradesco Corretora ended the year among the 11th most important brokerage firms, out of more than 100 operating in the São Paulo Stock Exchange (BOVESPA). During this period, services were provided to 50,499 investors and 279,665 buy and sell orders were carried out for a total financial volume of R$ 11.3 billion. The Corretora participates with BOVESPA in the “Bovespa vai até você” campaign in an important effort to raise public awareness regarding the benefits of investing in the stock market.

Bradesco Corretora negotiated 2 million contracts in the Mercantile and Futures Exchange (BM&F) for a financial volume of R$ 244.7 billion, ranking the Corretora 24th among the most important brokerage firms, out of more than 100 participants. The Corretora has centered its efforts on the continued expansion of its business, as well as promoting the futures market. For example, in the agricultural area it acts directly in the country’s main production centers, through visits, seminars and participation in agricultural fairs and expos. In conjunction with the BM&F, the company sponsored visits to the exchange and Bradesco Corretora in São Paulo by investors from all over the country. At the same time, the company hosted numerous visits by farmers, teachers, opinion-makers and brokers from the physical commodities market.

Online web trading for the twelve-month period totaled 166,694 orders with a financial volume of R$ 960.1 million, representing 4.5% of all Home-Broker operations carried out in BOVESPA and placing the Corretora fifth in the overall ranking. The customer base increased by 34.1% with more than 4,889 new customers registered during the year and more than 39,883 e-mails received.

As a result of its role in Public Offerings of Share Purchases, Special Operations, Stock Swapping Auctions and Privatization Auctions, Bradesco Corretora continues in its important market position, with a financial volume of R$ 515.5 million for the year.

Bradesco Corretora offers an investment analysis service, operating in conjunction with Banco Bradesco's economic area, delivering main market performance reports, suggested stock portfolios and comprehensive stock guide.

The company also offers a non-resident investor representation service for transactions carried out in the financial and capital markets, in accordance with the provisions of CMN Resolution 2689/000, of January 26, 2000.

Net income recorded for the year totaled R$ 14.2 million.

Stockholders' equity at the end of the year increased to R$ 65.6 million, corresponding to 19.28% of total assets of R$ 340.2 million.


Information - Trading at BM&F and BOVESPA

 

2002

2003



3rd Qtr.

4th Qtr.

Accumulated to December

3rd Qtr.

4th Qtr.

Accumulated to December







BM&F

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ranking

22nd

29th

6th

21st

29th

24th

Contracts traded (million)

0.5

0.3

6.3

0.6

0.4

2.0

Financial volume (in billions of reais)

55.9

39.1

685.2

72.1

45.0

244.7


Stock Exchange

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ranking

7th

5th

7th

10th

10th

11th

Number of investors

15,831

13,006

48,757

17,025

16,802

50,499

Number of orders executed

60,985

58,180

199,631

74,128

88,365

279,665

Volume traded (in billions of reais)

3.2

2.6

10.3

3.1

3.8

11.3


Home Broker

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ranking

3rd

4th

4th

4th

5th

5th

Registered customers

13,161

14,334

14,334

17,082

19,223

19,223

Orders executed

36,222

36,806

117,257

44,296

51,633

166,694

Volume traded (in millions of reais)

172.8

194.3

605.7

248.6

319.9

960.1


Bradesco Securities, Inc .

Balance Sheet - In thousands of reais  

 

2002

2003



September

December

September

December





ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Current assets and long-term receivables

4,215

3,464

61,366

64,587

Funds available

747

574

408

2,041

Interbank investments

-

-

2,885

970

Securities and derivative financial instruments

3,440

2,829

58,036

60,544

Other receivables and other assets

28

61

37

1,032

Permanent assets

172

140

84

70


Total

4,387

3,604

61,450

64,657


LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

Current and long-term liabilities

127

172

141

158

Other liabilities

127

172

141

158

Stockholders' equity

4,260

3,432

61,309

64,499


Total

4,387

3,604

61,450

64,657


Statement of Income - In thousands of reais

 

 

2002

2003



3rd Qtr.

4th Qtr.

Accumulated to December

3rd Qtr.

4th Qtr.

Accumulated to December







Gross profit from financial intermediation

36

5

89

1,332

3,552

4,697

Other operating income (expenses), net

(468)

(329)

(1,585)

(294)

355

(789)

Operating income (expense)

(432)

(324)

(1,496)

1,038

3,907

3,908


Net income (loss)

(432)

(324)

(1,496)

1,038

3,907

3,908


Bradesco Securities, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Bradesco, operates as a broker dealer in the United States. The company's activities are focused on the intermediation of share purchases and sales, with emphasis on ADR operations. The company is also authorized to operate with Bonds, Commercial Paper and Certificates of Deposit, among others, and to provide Investment Advisory services. This Bradesco initiative was motivated by more than 90 programs involving ADRs of Brazilian companies traded in New York and by the growing interest of foreign investors in the emerging markets and is designed to offer support for global economy investors who invest part of this flow in countries such as Brazil.

Designed to provide leverage to its brokerage transactions abroad, Bradesco Securities, Inc. increased company capital in the amount of US$ 20 million in May 2003.

Leasing Companies  

At December 31, 2003, the Bradesco Organization had the following leasing companies: Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil, Potenza Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil, Bancocidade Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil S.A. and Alvorada Leasing Brasil S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil, formerly BBV Leasing Brasil S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil.

Balance Sheet in aggregate - In millions of reais

 

 

2002

2003



September

December

September

December





ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Current assets and long-term receivables

2,737

3,372

4,989

5,061

Funds available

7

6

6

2

Interbank investments

841

1,568

2,105

2,153

Securities and derivative financial instruments

24

10

1,096

1,171

Leasing operations

1,669

1,533

1,405

1,372

Allowance for leasing losses

(168)

(148)

(122)

(114)

Other receivables and other assets

364

403

499

477

Permanent assets

42

40

40

41


Total

2,779

3,412

5,029

5,102


LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

Current and long-term liabilities

1,823

1,706

2,994

3,022

Interbank deposits

314

266

3

-

Securities received under security repurchase agreements and funds received from issuance of securities

134

59

1,593

1,650

Borrowings and onlendings

271

240

256

253

Derivative financial instruments

16

14

10

22

Subordinated debt

627

630

635

628

Other liabilities

461

497

497

469

Stockholders' equity

956

1,706

2,035

2,080


Total

2,779

3,412

5,029

5,102


Statement of Income - In millions of reais

 

 

2002

2003



3rd Qtr.

4th Qtr.

Accumulated to December

3rd Qtr.

4th Qtr.

Accumulated to December







Income from lending and trading activities

160

134

667

283

345

1,000

Expenses for lending and trading activities

(106)

(34)

(417)

(161)

(246)

(579)

Gross profit from financial
intermediation

54

100

250

122

99

421

Other operating income (expenses), net

(15)

(37)

(81)

(20)

(30)

(85)

Operating income

39

63

169

102

69

336

Non-operating income

2

6

17

-

4

8

Income before taxes and contributions

41

69

186

102

73

344

Tax and contributions on income

(18)

8

(37)

(33)

(25)

14


Net income

23

77

149

69

48

358


Leasing Companies

Corporate Reorganization

In 2003, the Bradesco Organization changed the organizational structure of the Leasing Companies as follows:

Stockholders' equity

The increase in stockholders' equity between September and December 2002 was mainly derived from a capital increase of R$ 500 million in Potenza Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil and of R$ 180 million in Boavista S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil, in November 2002, as well as by incorporated results in 2003, in particular, an amount of R$ 132.5 million derived from deferred tax assets recorded on prior-year tax losses and negative bases of social contribution, in March, in Potenza Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil.

Leasing Performance - Consolidated Bradesco

Bradesco's leasing operations are carried out through Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil and Banco Finasa S.A.

At December 31, 2003, leasing operations brought to present value totaled R$ 1,421.0 million, with a balance of R$ 31.1 million receivable in operating leases.

According to the Brazilian Association of Leasing Companies (ABEL), the Bradesco Organization is one of the sector's leaders, with a 16.7% market share (base date: November 2003). This sound performance is rooted in its Branch Network integrated operations and the maintenance of its diversified business strategies in various market segments, in particular, the implementation of operating agreements with major industries, mainly in the heavy vehicle and machinery/equipment sectors.

The following pie graph presents the composition of Bradesco's consolidated leasing portfolio by types of asset.

Portfolio by Types of Asset at December 31, 2003 - (%)

Bradesco Consórcios (Consortium Purchase System) 

Administradora (management company)

Balance Sheet - In thousands of reais

 


2003


June

September

December




ASSETS

 

 

 

Current assets and long-term receivables

22,521

19,956

26,369

Permanent assets

726

731

740


Total

23,247

20,687

27,109


LIABILITIES

 

 

 

Current and long-term liabilities

11,446

6,456

7,902

Stockholders' equity

11,801

14,231

19,207


Total

23,247

20,687

27,109


Statement of Income - In thousands of reais  

 

 


2003


1st Qtr.

2nd Qtr.

3rd Qtr.

4th Qtr.

Year






Income

611

4,369

9,078

14,462

28,520

Operating income

562

4,331

9,028

14,402

28,323

Other income

49

38

50

60

197

Expenses

(3,990)

(3,482)

(6,657)

(9,487)

(23,616)

Operating and non-operating expenses

(5,627)

(2,961)

(5,409)

(6,688)

(20,685)

Taxes and contributions on income

1,637

(521)

(1,248)

(2,799)

(2,931)


Net income (loss)

(3,379)

887

2,421

4,975

4,904


Consortium Groups

Balance Sheet - In thousands of reais

 


2003


June

September

December




ASSETS

 

 

 

Current assets and long-term receivables

19,342

49,809

85,235

Amount offset

1,465,378

2,750,813

4,101,186


Total

1,484,720

2,800,622

4,186,421


 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

Current and long-term liabilities

233

1,595

4,933

Stockholders' equity

19,109

48,214

80,302

Amount offset

1,465,378

2,750,813

4,101,186

Total

1,484,720

2,800,622

4,186,421

Operations

On December 9, 2002, Bradesco Consórcios commenced the sale of consortium quotas to Bradesco employees and on January 21, 2003 sales were extended to the Bank's account holders and non-account holders and the consortium purchase system included as part of the Bradesco Organization's product portfolio.

The first online internet meeting of Bradesco Consortium holders was held on February 26, 2003 and by December 31, 2003, 52 meetings had been held.

At December 31, 2003, a total of 65 thousand consortium quotas had been sold, with billings in excess of R$ 2.2 billion, 4,834 participants had been selected by bid or draw and 2,413 items had been delivered to members comprising 311 groups.

The company uses all the facilities of the Bradesco Organization customer service network to commercialize the products offered.

Mission

The company's mission is to manage consortium plans and groups for consumer and corporate purchasers regardless of whether they are Bradesco account holders or not, and to operate in the light and heavy vehicle (including cars, trucks, tractors and combine harvesters) and real estate segments, maintaining excellent standards in the quality of the services offered and in consortium system practice, pursuant to regulations determined by the Brazilian Central Bank and in line with the Bradesco Organization's philosophy.

Segmentation

The Bradesco Organization's entry into this segment is part of its strategy to offer the most complete range of product and services possible to its customers.

Providing all income brackets with the opportunity to purchase items through the consortium quota system, filling a market lacuna at accessible prices and considering inclusive, regarding in particular real estate products, the country's present housing deficit.

The Consortium segment is a complementary niche to regular banking activities and at present there are 3.1 million (*) consortium group members nationwide. According to information gathered, only 15% (*) of vehicles sold in Brazil are sold via the Consortium method.

The automobile consortium system recorded a 14.9% increase up to October, as compared to the same period in 2002. In the first 10 months of the year, 287.9 thousand quotas were sold in the consortium system, 15.7% (45 thousand quotas) of which were sold by Bradesco Consórcios.

645.9 thousand items were distributed by bid or draw from January to October 2003 (*) , 3.8% more than for the same period in 2002.

Expanding permanently over the last five years, the residential housing consortium sector recorded an accumulated growth of 47.3% in the sale of new quotas during the year (*) , compared to 2002. Bradesco Consórcios sold 15 thousand quotas up to October 31, 2003.

Representation

Within this segment, Bradesco plays a central role in providing Brazilians with the opportunity to acquire consumer durables and real estate.

In less than a year, Bradesco Consórcios won the Marketing Best 2003 award, confirming that a good ideas, a sound product and considerable effort, are capable of leveraging our medium and long-term results, with positive effects on our capacity to secure new customers.

(*) Source: ABAC - Brazilian Association of Consortium Group Management Companies (October/2003).

Risk Ratings - Bank

FITCH ATLANTIC RATINGS

 

MOODY´S INVESTORS SERVICE

AUSTIN

RATING

International Scale

National Scale

International Scale

National Scale

Financial Quality

National Scale

Individual

Support

Foreign Currency

Local Currency

National

Foreign Currency Deposit

Foreign Currency Debt

Local Currency Deposit

Deposits

Financial Soundness

Long-term

Short-term

Long-term

Short-term

Long-term

Short-term

Long-term

Short-term

Long-term

Short-term

Long-term

Short-term

Long-term

Short-term

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Aaa

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AA+

F2

AA+(bra)

F1(bra)

Aa1

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Aa1

P-2

Aa1

P-2

Aa1.br

BR-2

A-

AA

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3

AA

F3

AA

F3

AA(bra)

F2(bra)

Aa2

P-3

Aa2

P-3

Aa2

P-3

Aa2.br

BR-3

B+

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4

AA-

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AA-

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Aa3

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A(bra)

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Baa1

 

Baa1

 

Baa1

 

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C-

CC

E

 

BBB

 

BBB

 

BBB(bra)

 

Baa2

 

Baa2

 

Baa2

 

Baa2.br

 

D+

C

 

 

BBB-

 

BBB-

 

BBB-(bra)

 

Baa3

 

Baa3

 

Baa3

 

Baa3.br

 

D

 

 

 

BB+

 

BB+

 

BB+(bra)

 

Ba1

 

Ba1

 

Ba1

 

Ba1.br

 

D-

 

 

 

BB

 

BB

 

BB(bra)

 

Ba2

 

Ba2

 

Ba2

 

Ba2.br

 

E+

 

 

 

BB-

 

BB-

 

BB-(bra)

 

Ba3

 

Ba3

 

Ba3

 

Ba3.br

 

E

 

 

 

B+

 

B+

 

B+(bra)

 

B1

 

B1

 

B1

 

B1.br

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

B

 

B(bra)

 

B2

 

B2

 

B2

 

B2.br

 

 

 

 

 

B-

 

B-

 

B-(bra)

 

B3

 

B3

 

B3

 

B3.br

 

 

 

 

 

CCC

 

CCC

 

CCC(bra)

 

Caa1

 

Caa1

 

Caa1

 

Caa1.br

 

 

 

 

 

CC

 

CC

 

CC(bra)

 

Caa2

 

Caa2

 

Caa2

 

Caa2.br

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

C

 

C(bra)

 

Caa3

 

Caa3

 

Caa3

 

Caa3.br

 

 

 

 

 

DDD

 

DDD

 

DDD(bra)

 

Ca

 

Ca

 

Ca

 

Ca.br

 

 

 

 

 

DD

 

DD

 

DD(bra)

 

C

 

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C

 

C.br

 

 

 

 

 

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D

 

D(bra)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N.B. Bradesco's risk ratings are among the highest attributed to Brazilian Banks.
Fitch Ratings and Atlantic Rating were merged in the first half of 2003.

Risk Ratings - Insurance and Savings Bond Companies

 
Insurance
 
Savings Bond


FITCH ATLANTIC RATINGS

STANDARD & POOR'S

SR RATING

STANDARD & POOR'S





National Scale

International Scale

National Scale

International Scale

National Scale

National Scale







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Ranking




Source

Criteria

Position




Forbes “International 500”

Overall/Revenue

156th (Worldwide)




Forbes “International 500”

Banks/Revenue

1st (Brazil)
21st (Worldwide )




Ranking - Bradesco Seguros

 

 

Global Finance

Best Insurance Companies - Property Insurer

1st (Latin America)




•  Awards

In 2003, important awards, distinctions and economic reports highlight Bradesco's excellence and corporate leadership, as well as the strength of its Brand. Once again, Bradesco was rated Best Retail Bank in Brazil based on a study by the consultants Austin Rating and the Conjuntura Econômica magazine published by Fundação Getulio Vargas.

Bradesco also received the Best Listed Company in 2002 award, from the Association of Capital Market Investment Analysts and Players - APIMEC Nacional. This award is the result of a poll carried out by members based on, among other criteria, the quality of the information released to the market, as well its accuracy and timeliness. For its outstanding role in the application of best corporate governance practices and respect for stockholders, the Bank was given the Quality Seal by the National Association of Capital Market Investors - ANIMEC. In the final quarter of 2003, Bradesco received the Walter Fredrich 2002 award from APIMEC Sul in the Best Corporate Presentation category.

Bradesco was also rated Best Local Partner in Brazil for carrying out business and for its capacity to meet customer demands by Euromoney magazine. In addition, the Bank received the Best Consumer Internet Bank award given by Global Finance magazine. The same magazine also rated Bradesco as Best Consumer Integrated Site and Best Corporate Institutional Integrated Site in Latin America, in terms of products offered, marketing and design.

Bradesco was also rated best out of the 100 Most-wired Companies in Brazil by INFO Exame magazine, which highlights spearhead companies in Information Technology. As well as leading the overall ranking, Bradesco also won in two other categories: most-wired banking sector company and leader in São Paulo, in the ranking of Brazil's most industrialized states.  

From the São Paulo Chamber of City Counselors, Bradesco received the 2003 Citizenship Company Seal, given every two years to companies that prioritize citizenship values and social responsibility in their relationship with different sectors of society. Emphasis should also be given to the 2002 Communications awards as Best Advertiser of the Year, according to the Brazilian Association of Advertising (ABP), which represents advertising activity in Brazil, as well as the National Business Image award, given to the country's most influential company, based on the results of a poll among Gazeta Mercantil subscribers.

In the 2003 Best Investment Fund Guide ( Guia Melhores Fundos de Investimentos 2003 ) issued by Exame magazine, Bradesco appears for the second time in a row as the country's Best Private Fund Manager. The Guide also rates Bradesco as Best Retail Fund Manager and Best Leveraged Fund Manager, as well as rating 19 of the Organization's funds as five star, the highest grade awarded by this Guide.

The Bradesco Organization was winner of 2003 Social Value award in the ‘Respect for the Consumer' category, by both the popular and expert juries and in the ‘Respect for the Environment' category by popular vote. Sponsored by Valor Econômico, with support from the Ethos and Akatu Institutes, this award is designed to honor companies whose commitment with society is based on excellence and best management criteria.

•  Sociocultural Events

In 2003, Bradesco gave important support to some 814 social projects nationwide. These comprised cultural, regional, sector or professional venues, including trade fairs, seminars, conventions and community events.

As part of its strategy to provide incentives to agricultural development in Brazil's interior regions, Bradesco was present at the Agroindustrial Fair in Londrina, Paraná, the Cerrado Agrishow in Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso and at the Agrishow in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, which is the third largest farming technology expo in the world.

In the cultural area, Bradesco sponsored the Parintins Folklore Festival in Amazonas, the Summer Festival and Carnival in Salvador, Bahia and the St. John's Day festivities in Caruaru, Pernambuco, events which attract more visitors from all over the country every year.

Emphasis should also be given to the events sponsored by Bradesco Seguros, for example, the International Book Bienal in Rio de Janeiro and the International Bienal of Architecture and Design in São Paulo, as well as the Sant'Ana - Coleção Ângela Gutierrez exhibition of religious art, the French Film Festival and the entire series of the Dell'Arte International Classical Concerts in Rio de Janeiro.

Another significant event was the traditional Rio de Janeiro Christmas Project, the principal symbol of which is the enormous stylized Christmas Tree, which floats in the middle of the city's Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. Thousands of people assisted the lighting-up ceremony for the eighth year.

In the educational area, the Bradesco Foundation commenced the construction of its 40 th school in the town of Osasco, São Paulo. The new unit, which will open its doors in 2004, is designed to attend two thousand students from the local community. In 2003, the students, teachers and support staff at the 39 foundation schools took part together in a number of different voluntary efforts, offering among others, courses in basic computer skills and handicrafts, as well as free medical and dental check-ups, benefiting thousands of people from underprivileged communities.

The Bradesco Foundation's work received various accolades during the year, including the Young Scientist of the Future Award, organized by the National Council for Scientific and Technology Development (CNPq) and the 2003 School Award - Southeast Region, given by UNESCO.

Corporate Organization Chart

Major Stockholders

(1) No single stockholder holds more than 4% of capital.

(2) Bradesco Management (Board of Executive Officers and Board of Directors) is a member of the Governing Board of the Bradesco Foundation, the Entity's      most senior deliberative organ..
     Base date: December 31, 2003
     ON = COMMON STOCK
     PN = PREFERRED STOCK

MAIN SUBSIDIARIES AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

(*) Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Brasil S.A. changed its name to Banco Alvorada S.A.
     ON = COMMON STOCK
     PN = PREFERRED STOCK

Administrative Body

Fundação Bradesco - The Bradesco Organization's Social Arm

Background

The Bradesco Foundation, a not-for-profit entity, headquartered at Cidade de Deus, Osasco (SP), was founded in 1956 and declared to be of Federal Public Utility by Decree 86,238, on July 30, 1981.

Convinced that education lies at the roots of equal opportunity and personal and collective fulfillment, the Bradesco Foundation currently maintains 39 schools installed as priority in the country's most underprivileged regions, in all of Brazil's states and in the Federal District.

Objectives and Goals

Through its pioneer action in private social investment, the Bradesco Foundation's chief mission is to provide formal, quality education to children, young people and adults ensuring that they receive the qualifications required to achieve personal fulfillment through their work and the exercising of their rights and duties as citizens.

Accordingly, the Foundation has expanded its activities yearly, increasing the number of students matriculated in its schools from 13,080 to more than 105,000 over the last twenty-four years. The Bradesco Foundation schools offer education free-of-charge at pre, junior and high school levels, as well as basic professional and technical training in IT, electronics, industry, management and agriculture and livestock raising. Distance learning is also offered as part of its Youth and Adult Education programs.

Important Events

The 39th Bradesco Foundation School, in the city of Boa Vista, Roraima, opened its doors on February 6 this year with modern facilities and the capacity to attend more than 1,200 students.

On March 9, all the Foundation Schools took part in Brazil's “National Voluntary Action Day”. More than 190 thousand people benefited from activities promoted in the leisure and entertainment, education, culture, sports, healthcare, community development and citizenship action areas. Four thousand volunteers participated, including students, parents, support staff, teachers and professionals from partner organizations, providing more than 200 quality services to community members residing in the vicinity of the Foundation schools.

On August 12, the Bradesco Foundation received the Order of Merit from the Supreme Labor Court at a ceremony held at the high court in Brasília, in the Federal District.

Through its Foundation, the Bradesco Organization is working in partnership with Media Lab, MIT's research center, on a project called “The City We Want” which encourages students and teachers to research urban issues during classes and at workshops, studying the use of IT resources in their solutions and sharing their ideas with other schools and communities from different countries via the Internet.

The neighborhood communities of 38 of the Foundation's Schools have access to the Digital Inclusion Program which offers mini-courses and workshops in basic computer skills, such as file management, typing and surfing the web, among others. Using a computer for the first time, participants also learn how to access important public utility services. More than 16 thousand people received related course participation certificates.

Designed to offer professional qualification for young people in the IT area, the Bradesco Foundation, in partnership with the São Paulo State education authorities and the State Foundation for Child and Youth Welfare (FEBEM), sponsors an Educational Program for the Promotion of Social and Professional Inclusion, through which courses are given inside the FEBEM's correctional units offering internees professional qualifications in this area. Once qualified, they can be employed as IT lab monitors and facilitators in the state school network.

The Bradesco Foundation's 40 th School is currently under construction in the Jardim Conceição region of the town of Osasco, SP, with modern facilities and the capacity to attend some 2000 students from the local community.

School Locations

The majority of the Foundation's educational units are located on the outskirts of major cities or in rural areas where there is a significant lack of educational and welfare assistance. Thousands of students in all four corners of Brazil are given the opportunity to study at the Foundation schools.

School

Students

 

School

Students

 

School

Students

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aparecida de Goiânia - GO

2,216

 

Jaboatão - PE

2,125

 

 

 

Bagé - RS

2,120

 

João Pessoa - PB

2,095

 

 

 

Boa Vista - RR

1,632

 

Laguna - SC

2,192

 

 

Bodoquena - MS

1,104

 

Macapá - AP

2,121

 

Basic Professional Education
Rural Area - Artificial Insemination

Cacoal - RO

2,190

 

Maceió - AL

2,297

 

 

 

Campinas - SP

4,061

 

Manaus - AM

3,350

 

 

 

Canuanã - TO

1,513

 

Marília - SP

3,422

 

 

 

Caucaia - CE

2,441

 

Natal - RN

2,128

 

Cáceres - MT

220

Ceilândia - DF

3,416

 

Paragominas - PA

2,013

 

Campinas - SP

503

Cidade de Deus - Osasco, SP

 

 

Paranavaí - PR

2,102

 

Campo Grande - MS

268

   -Unit I

4,161

 

Pinheiro - MA

1,915

 

Goiânia - GO

208

   -Unit II

2,803

 

Propriá - SE

1,820

 

Igarapé - MG

194

   -Basic Supplementary Education Telecenters in Companies

7,040

 

Registro - SP

2,010

 

Uberaba - MG

411

   -Professional Training Centers

7,800

 

Rio Branco - AC

2,192

 

 

 

Conceição do Araguaia - PA

2,231

 

Rio de Janeiro - RJ

4,391

 

Subtotal

1,804

Cuiabá - MT

1,898

 

Rosário do Sul - RS

1,409

 

 

 

Feira de Santana - BA

540

 

Salvador - BA

2,071

 

 

 

Garanhuns - PE

876

 

São João Del Rei - MG

2,033

 



Gravataí - RS

3,171

 

São Luis - MA

2,267

 

Total

105,671

Irecê - BA

2,212

 

Teresina - PI

2,374

 


Itajubá - MG

2,133

 

Vila Velha - ES

1,982

 

 

The Bradesco Foundation - An Educational Project the Size of Brazil

Financing

The Bradesco Foundation activities are funded exclusively by resources from its own income and donations made by the Bradesco Organization Companies.

Investments in 2002

Investments in 2003



R$ 123.3 million

R$ 138.3 million



Courses - Grades - Students in 2003

 

Students

% of total

 

Infant

3,371

3.19

Junior and Middle

29,612

28.02

High School and Technical/Vocational Training

16,119

15.26

Youth and Adult Education

20,725

19.61

Basic Professional Training

35,844

33.92


Total

105,671

100.0


Student Profile

Increase in Student Numbers

Annual Statement of Social Responsibility - 2003 and 2002

1) Calculation basis

2003 (in thousands of reais)

2002 (in thousands of reais)

Net revenue (RL) (1)

10,327,818

8,653,596

Operating income (RO)

3,553,108

2,309,746

Gross payroll (FPB)

4,779,491

4,075,613

 

2) Internal social indicators

In thousands of reais

% of FPB

% of RL

In thousands of reais

% of FPB

% of RL

Meals

396,441

8.3

3.8

341,979

8.4

3.9

Compulsory social charges

831,487

17.4

8.1

752,560

18.5

8.7

Private pension plans

302,013

6.3

2.9

134,903

3.3

1.6

Healthcare insurance

193,046

4.0

1.9

178,416

4.4

2.1

Safety and medical care in the workplace

-

-

-

-

-

-

Education

-

-

-

-

-

-

Culture

-

-

-

-

-

-

Professional qualification and training

61,168

1.3

0.6

48,993

1.2

0.6

On-site child care and child-care benefit

31,928

0.7

0.3

29,075

0.7

0.3

Employee profit sharing

170,579

3.6

1.7

139,764

3.4

1.6

Other

40,906

0.8

0.3

31,412

0.8

0.3

Total - Internal social indicators

2,027,568

42.4

19.6

1,657,102

40.7

19.1

 

3) External social indicators

In thousands of reais

% of RO

% of RL

In thousands of reais

% of RO

% of RL

Education

61,638

1.7

0.6

52,314

2.3

0.6

Culture

15,146

0.4

0.2

8,759

0.4

0.1

Health and basic sanitation

3,019

0.1

-

1,343

0.1

-

Sports

8,547

0.2

0.1

6,094

0.3

0.1

Prevention of hunger and food security

532

-

-

444

-

-

Other

11,041

0.4

0.1

12,116

0.5

0.1

Total contribution to society

99,923

2.8

1.0

81,070

3.6

0.9

Taxes (excluding social charges)

1,982,963

55.8

19.2

1,601,638

69.3

18.5

Total - External social indicators

2,082,886

58.6

20.2

1,682,708

72.9

19.4

 

4) Environmental indicators

In thousands of reais

% of RO

% of RL

In thousands of reais

% of RO

% of RL

Investments related to company production/operation

-

-

-

-

-

-

Investments in external programs/projects

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total investments in environment protection

-

-

-

-

-

-

     

As regards the establishment of “annual goals” for minimizing waste, general production/operation consumption and the efficient use of natural resources, the company:

 

( ) has no established goals
( ) complies (0% to 50%)
( ) complies (51% to 75%)
( ) complies (76% to 100%)

 

( ) has no established goals
( ) complies (0% to 50%)
( ) complies (51% to 75%)
( ) complies (76% to 100%)
     

5) Employee indicators

2003

2002

Employees at the end of the period

75,781

74,393

Admissions during the period

8,436

14,000

Outsourced employees

7,103

7,463

Trainees/interns

363

459

Employees older than 45

5,288

5,254

Women employees

34,097

32,857

% of management positions held by women

18.8%

18.3%

Black employees (2)

N/A

N/A

% of management positions held by blacks

N/A

N/A

Disabled employees or employees with special needs

686

605

 

6) Significant information regarding the level of corporate citizenship

2003

Goals - 2004

Ratio between maximum and minimum salary

N/A

N/A

Total number of accidents in the workplace

431

N/A

The company's social and environmental projects were established by:

( ) directors

( x ) directors and managers

( ) all employees

( ) directors

( x ) directors and managers

( ) all employees

Workplace safety and health standards were defined by:

( ) directors

( ) all employees

( x ) all

+ Cipa

( ) directors

( ) all employees

( x ) all

+ Cipa

As regards freedom of trade union activities, collective bargaining rights and internal employee representation, the company:

( x ) does not interfere

( ) complies with OIT (4) rules

( ) encourages activities and complies with OIT rules

( x ) does not interfere

( ) complies with OIT rules

( ) encourages activities and complies with OIT rules

Private pension plans are offered to:

( ) directors

( ) directors and managers

( x ) all employees

( ) directors

( ) directors and managers

( x ) all employees

The company's profit sharing plan is distributed to:

( ) directors

( ) directors and managers

( x ) all employees

( ) directors

( ) directors and managers

( x ) all employees

When selecting suppliers, the ethical, social and environmental responsibility standards adopted by the company:

( ) are not considered

( ) are suggested

( x ) are required

( ) are not considered

( ) are suggested

( x ) are required

As regards the participation of employees in voluntary work programs, the company:

( ) does not interfere

(x) gives support

( ) organizes and encourages participation

( ) does not interfere

(x) gives support

( ) organizes and encourages participation

Total number of consumer complaints resolved:

at the company N/A

at Procon (5)

N/A

at Court level N/A

at the company N/A

at Procon N/A

at Court level N/A

% of complaints resolved:

at the company N/A

at Procon

N/A

at Court level N/A

at the company N/A

at Procon N/A

at Court level N/A

 

Total Added Value to be Distributed (in thousands of reais)

2003: R$ 9,007,625

2002: R$ 7,650,846

Distribution of Added Value (DVA):

31.1% government       43.2% employees
15.0% stockholders     10.7% retained

30.8% government      42.7% employees
12.4% stockholders    14.1% retained


7) Other information


(1) Net revenue (RL) corresponds to Income from Financial Intermediation.

(2) N/A: not available.

(3) Internal Accident Prevention Committee.

(4) International Labor Organization.

(5) Consumer Protection Agency.

Independent Auditors’ Report on Supplementary Account Information

To
The Administrative Council and Stockholders
Banco Bradesco S.A.
Osasco - SP

We have examined, in accordance with auditing standards applied in Brazil, the financial statements of Banco Bradesco S.A. and the consolidated financial statements of Banco Bradesco S.A. and its subsidiaries as of and for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 and have issued our an unqualified opinion, dated January 30, 2004.

Our examinations were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements of Banco Bradesco S.A., and on the consolidated financial statements of Banco Bradesco S.A. and its subsidiaries taken as a whole. In connection with our examinations, we have performed a review of the supplementary account information included in the Report on Economic and Financial Analysis that is presented exclusively for the purpose of additional analysis and is not a required part of the financial statements.

Based in our examinations, we are not aware of any significant modifications that should be made to the supplementary account information for it to be presented adequately, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole.


January 30, 2004





KPMG Auditores Independentes
CRC 2SP014428/O-6


Walter Iório Cláudio Rogélio Sertório
Accountant Accountant
CRC 1SP084113/O-5 CRC 1SP212059/O-0






4 – Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Income – 1999 to 2003








Consolidated Balance Sheet - In thousands of reais

  December
ASSETS 2003  2002  2001  2000  1999 
 




CURRENT ASSETS AND LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES 171,141,348  137,301,711  105,767,892  90,693,025  75,136,910 
FUNDS AVAILABLE 2,448,426  2,785,707  3,085,787  1,341,653  827,329 
INTERBANK INVESTMENTS 31,724,003  21,472,756  3,867,319  2,308,273  2,590,599 
Open market investments 26,753,660  19,111,652  2,110,573  1,453,461  1,890,828 
Interbank deposits 4,970,343  2,370,345  1,760,850  854,815  699,771 
Provision for losses (9,241) (4,104) (3)
SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 53,804,780  37,003,454  40,512,688  33,119,843  29,196,857 
Own portfolio 42,939,043  29,817,033  27,493,936  21,743,924  20,950,342 
Subject to repurchase agreements 5,682,852  1,497,383  9,922,036  10,822,637  5,987,713 
Subject to negotiation and intermediation of securities 526,219  9,394  157 
Restricted deposits - Brazilian Central Bank 3,109,634  3,536,659  1,988,799  421,727  2,359,466 
Privatization currencies 88,058  77,371  25,104  9,526  7,241 
Subject to collateral provided 1,752,882  1,836,169  715,858  783,501  449,536 
Derivative financial instruments 232,311  238,839  581,169 
Allowance for mark-to-market (740,433) (670,866) (557,598)
INTERBANK ACCOUNTS 14,012,837  12,943,432  5,141,940  5,060,628  6,454,553 
Unsettled payments and receipts 20,237  16,902  10,118  6,920  7,635 
Restricted deposits:
- Brazilian Central Bank 13,580,425  12,519,635  4,906,502  4,848,668  6,184,959 
- National Treasury - Rural funding 578  578  712  660  599 
- National Housing System - SFH 391,871  374,177  217,518  197,191  142,653 
Interbank onlendings 2,024  116,733 
Correspondent banks 19,726  32,140  7,090  5,165  1,974 
INTERDEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS 514,779  191,739  176,073  111,636  49,018 
Internal transfer of funds 514,779  191,739  176,073  111,636  49,018 
CREDIT OPERATIONS 42,162,718  39,705,279  35,131,359  30,236,106  21,535,633 
Credit operations:
- Public sector 186,264  254,622  199,182  275,479  154,266 
- Private sector 45,768,970  42,842,693  37,689,671  32,244,482  22,848,128 
Allowance for loan losses (3,792,516) (3,392,036) (2,757,494) (2,283,855) (1,466,761)
LEASING OPERATIONS 1,306,433  1,431,166  1,567,927  1,914,081  1,712,343 
Leasing receivables:
- Public sector 45  138  160  800 
- Private sector 2,859,533  3,141,724  3,248,050  3,813,369  3,515,396 
Unearned lease income (1,438,534) (1,560,278) (1,557,642) (1,760,305) (1,490,803)
Allowance for leasing losses (114,566) (150,325) (122,619) (139,143) (313,050)
OTHER RECEIVABLES 24,098,765  20,690,054  15,685,433  16,226,725  12,420,787 
Receivables on guarantees honored 624  1,577  1,131  2,020 
Foreign exchange portfolio 11,102,537  10,026,298  5,545,527  6,417,431  3,375,563 
Income receivable 331,064  249,849  187,910  191,873  109,734 
Negotiation and intermediation of securities 602,543  175,185  761,754  497,655  839,758 
Specific credits 146,919  124,776  206,952 
Insurance premiums receivable 889,358  718,909  995,662  818,773  994,718 
Sundry 11,324,857  9,640,966  8,107,714  8,258,402  7,021,988 
Allowance for other losses (152,218) (122,730) (61,184) (84,205) (127,926)
OTHER ASSETS 1,068,607  1,078,124  599,366  374,080  349,791 
Other assets 586,994  679,515  415,484  409,771  406,910 
Allowance for losses (257,185) (243,953) (164,290) (171,876) (166,447)
Prepaid expenses 738,798  642,562  348,172  136,185  109,328 
PERMANENT ASSETS 4,956,342  5,483,319  4,348,014  4,185,458  5,186,682 
INVESTMENTS 862,323  512,720  884,773  830,930  2,453,425 
Investments in associated companies:
- Local 369,935  395,006  742,586  689,002  2,044,120 
Other investments 857,985  439,342  452,871  525,316  753,901 
Allowance for losses (365,597) (321,628) (310,684) (383,388) (344,596)
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT IN USE 2,291,994  2,523,949  2,152,680  2,017,093  1,683,069 
Buildings in use 1,398,735  1,748,409  1,475,581  1,491,847  1,415,720 
Other fixed assets 3,480,636  3,459,950  2,988,008  2,705,577  2,285,918 
Accumulated depreciation (2,587,377) (2,684,410) (2,310,909) (2,180,331) (2,018,569)
LEASED ASSETS 34,362  34,323  46,047  10,688  17,026 
Leased assets 63,812  51,198  51,214  19,421  18,451 
Accumulated depreciation (29,450) (16,875) (5,167) (8,733) (1,425)
DEFERRED CHARGES 1,767,663  2,412,327  1,264,514  1,326,747  1,033,162 
Organization and expansion costs 1,124,058  1,037,559  874,970  731,717  477,058 
Accumulated amortization (572,620) (568,525) (481,127) (391,417) (190,510)
Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries, net of amortization 1,216,225  1,943,293  870,671  986,447  746,614 
T O T A L 176,097,690  142,785,030  110,115,906  94,878,483  80,323,592 

  December
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 2003  2002  2001  2000  1999 
 




CURRENT AND LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 162,406,307  131,652,394  100,199,709  86,654,746  73,249,480 
DEPOSITS 58,023,885  56,363,163  41,083,979  36,468,659  34,723,630 
Demand deposits 12,909,168  13,369,917  8,057,627  7,500,518  6,803,429 
Savings deposits 22,140,171  20,730,683  18,310,948  17,835,745  17,244,520 
Interbank deposits 31,400  23,848  40,446  568,416  468,950 
Time deposits 22,943,146  22,238,715  14,674,958  10,563,980  10,206,731 
DEPOSITS RECEIVED UNDER SECURITY REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS 32,792,725  16,012,965  14,057,327  12,108,350  7,814,288 
Own portfolio 6,661,473  915,946  12,178,855  10,696,199  5,973,260 
Third-party portfolio 17,558,740  12,188,054  1,878,472  1,412,151  1,841,028 
Unrestricted portfolio 8,572,512  2,908,965 
FUNDS FROM ACCEPTANCE AND ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES 6,846,896  3,136,842  4,801,410  4,111,171  4,628,344 
Exchange acceptances 1,214 
Mortgage notes 1,030,856  384,727  780,425  741,248  452,379 
Debentures 7,291  100,369  48,921  1,039  1,043,125 
Securities issued abroad 5,808,749  2,650,532  3,972,064  3,368,884  3,132,840 
INTERBANK ACCOUNTS 529,332  606,696  192,027  107,129  59,607 
Interbank onlendings 159,098  35,686  4,519  1,059  10,016 
Correspondent banks 370,234  571,010  187,508  106,070  49,591 
INTERDEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS 1,782,068  1,337,729  762,505  904,188  879,592 
Third-party funds in transit 1,782,068  1,337,729  762,505  904,188  879,592 
BORROWINGS 7,223,356  9,390,630  7,887,154  6,463,555  4,864,414 
Local borrowings - official institutions 2,070  3,368  2,979  9,737  10,178 
Local borrowings - other institutions 4,010  216,812  230,468  170,775  138,279 
Foreign borrowings 7,217,276  9,170,450  7,653,707  6,283,043  4,715,957 
LOCAL ONLENDINGS - OFFICIAL INSTITUTIONS 7,554,266  7,000,046  5,830,633  5,096,604  4,123,486 
National treasury 51,398  62,187 
National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) 3,403,462  3,437,319  3,067,220  2,589,284  1,650,243 
Federal Savings Bank (CEF) 459,553  453,803  433,381  405,264  388,109 
Government Agency for Machinery and Equipment Financing (FINAME) 3,638,966  3,045,176  2,321,508  2,090,374  2,064,153 
Other institutions 887  1,561  8,524  11,682  20,981 
FOREIGN ONLENDINGS 17,161  47,677  316,283  108,178  185,774 
Foreign onlendings 17,161  47,677  316,283  108,178  185,774 
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 52,369  576,697  111,600 
TECHNICAL RESERVES FOR INSURANCE, PRIVATE PENSION PLANS AND SAVINGS BONDS 26,408,952  19,155,479  13,853,426  10,338,065  7,563,919 
OTHER LIABILITIES 21,175,297  18,024,470  11,303,365  10,948,847  8,406,426 
Collection of taxes and other contributions 130,893  108,388  181,453  128,785  113,693 
Foreign exchange portfolio 5,118,801  5,002,132  1,343,769  2,439,657  1,029,963 
Social and statutory payables 851,885  666,409  572,265  560,533  603,405 
Taxes and social security contributions 4,781,458  4,376,031  3,371,127  3,094,628  2,665,681 
Negotiation and intermediation of securities 595,958  109,474  1,307,385  592,395  914,127 
Subordinated debt 4,994,810  3,321,597  969,842 
Sundry 4,701,492  4,440,439  3,557,524  4,132,849  3,079,557 
DEFERRED INCOME 31,774  15,843  9,020  34,632  17,543 
Deferred income 31,774  15,843  9,020  34,632  17,543 
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES 112,729  271,064  139,231  96,903  287,350 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 13,546,880  10,845,729  9,767,946  8,092,202  6,769,219 
Capital:
- Local residents 6,343,955  4,960,425  4,940,004  5,072,071  4,206,644 
- Foreign residents 656,045  239,575  259,996  74,429  58,856 
Unpaid capital (400,500) (465,500)
Capital reserves 8,665  7,435  7,435  19,002  5,643 
Revenue reserves 6,059,298  5,629,142  4,560,511  3,327,200  2,963,576 
Mark-to-market adjustment - securities and derivatives 478,917  9,152 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY MANAGED BY THE PARENT COMPANY 13,659,609  11,116,793  9,907,177  8,189,105  7,056,569 
T O T A L 176,097,690  142,785,030  110,115,906  94,878,483  80,323,592 

Consolidated Statement of Income - In thousands of reais

  Year
  2003  2002  2001  2000  1999 
 




INCOME FROM LENDING AND TRADING ACTIVITIES 27,529,706  31,913,379  21,411,673  15,519,008  18,286,815 
Credit operations 12,294,528  15,726,929  11,611,236  7,787,745  9,602,701 
Leasing operations 307,775  408,563  420,365  512,962  730,929 
Security transactions 7,328,805  9,527,663  7,367,600  6,122,486  5,875,823 
Financial income on insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 5,359,939  3,271,913 
Derivative financial instruments 55,192  (2,073,247) (270,572)
Foreign exchange transactions 797,702  4,456,594  2,045,092  872,234  1,776,925 
Compulsory deposits 1,385,765  594,964  237,952  223,581  300,437 
EXPENSES 17,201,888  23,259,783  13,312,726  9,132,137  12,821,198 
Interest and charges on:
Deposits 10,535,497  10,993,327  6,986,027  5,521,407  4,954,854 
Price-level restatement and interest on technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 3,120,342  2,241,283 
Borrowings and onlendings 1,083,379  7,194,161  4,316,682  2,158,725  5,819,063 
Leasing operations 12,981  12,486  93  18,852 
Provision for loan losses 2,449,689  2,818,526  2,010,017  1,451,912  2,028,429 
INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION 10,327,818  8,653,596  8,098,947  6,386,871  5,465,617 
OTHER OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES) (6,774,710) (6,343,850) (5,324,166) (4,647,041) (4,404,370)
Commissions and fees 4,556,861  3,711,736  3,472,560  3,042,699  2,099,937 
Retained insurance premiums, private pension plans and savings bonds 12,494,843  10,134,873  8,959,259  6,919,942  5,975,488 
Change in technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds (3,810,999) (2,784,647) (3,492,217) (3,001,118) (2,341,648)
Claims - insurance operations and savings bond redemptions (5,279,234) (4,335,895) (3,996,108) (2,866,389) (2,844,171)
Insurance and pension plan selling expenses (762,010) (667,527) (689,352) (645,020) (635,351)
Expenses with pension plan benefits and redemptions (2,791,429) (1,688,639) (1,369,424) (912,784) (557,608)
Personnel expenses (4,779,491) (4,075,613) (3,548,805) (3,220,607) (2,783,627)
Other administrative expenses (4,814,264) (4,028,377) (3,435,759) (2,977,665) (2,566,657)
Tax expenses (1,054,397) (847,739) (790,179) (670,138) (651,801)
Equity in the earnings of associated companies 5,227  64,619  70,764  156,300  127,100 
Other operating income 2,119,368  1,320,986  1,326,459  902,807  1,069,562 
Other operating expenses (2,659,185) (3,147,627) (1,831,364) (1,375,068) (1,295,594)
OPERATING INCOME 3,553,108  2,309,746  2,774,781  1,739,830  1,061,247 
NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES), NET (841,076) 186,342  (83,720) (123,720) (224,874)
INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND PROFIT SHARING 2,712,032  2,496,088  2,691,061  1,616,110  836,373 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION (396,648) (460,263) (502,257) (258,776) 307,186 
NON-RECURRING/EXTRAORDINARY INCOME 400,813 
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES (9,045) (13,237) (18,674) (17,982) (38,753)
NET INCOME 2,306,339  2,022,588  2,170,130  1,740,165  1,104,806 
RETURN ON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 17.02% 18.65% 22.22% 21.50% 16.32%

  2003
2002
  4th QTR.  3rd QTR.  2nd QTR.  1st QTR.  4th QTR.  3rd QTR.  2nd QTR.  1st QTR. 
 







INCOME FROM LENDING AND TRADING ACTIVITIES 7,443,322  7,911,617  5,096,140  7,078,627  3,083,730  15,811,393  8,521,386  4,496,870 
Credit operations 3,169,261  3,504,644  2,685,193  2,935,430  1,519,950  7,344,652  4,426,505  2,435,822 
Leasing operations 78,660  85,952  65,777  77,386  74,886  127,240  116,028  90,409 
Security transactions 2,230,775  2,312,036  995,040  1,790,954  (712,805) 6,319,688  3,276,536  644,244 
Financial income on insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 1,411,927  1,334,756  1,172,214  1,441,042  1,398,046  770,981  471,149  631,737 
Derivative financial instruments 8,877  33,158  (360,489) 373,646  307,885  (1,585,879) (1,120,268) 325,015 
Foreign exchange transactions 254,543  275,508  168,153  99,498  169,630  2,706,668  1,271,208  309,088 
Compulsory deposits 289,279  365,563  370,252  360,671  326,138  128,043  80,228  60,555 
EXPENSES 4,251,574  5,357,189  3,068,353  4,524,772  721,442  12,877,250  6,895,132  2,765,959 
Interest and charges on:
Deposits 2,605,171  3,434,326  1,826,314  2,669,686  (5,216) 6,049,300  3,430,308  1,518,935 
Price-level restatement and interest on technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 701,184  761,148  755,950  902,060  978,809  519,325  461,387  281,762 
Borrowings and onlendings 490,305  555,389  (103,670) 141,355  (834,266) 5,409,418  2,289,540  329,469 
Leasing operations 3,398  3,187  3,194  3,202  3,204  3,097  3,071  3,114 
Provision for loan losses 451,516  603,139  586,565  808,469  578,911  896,110  710,826  632,679 
INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION 3,191,748  2,554,428  2,027,787  2,553,855  2,362,288  2,934,143  1,626,254  1,730,911 
OTHER OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES) (2,305,000) (1,887,139) (1,168,690) (1,413,881) (1,703,272) (2,439,061) (1,087,706) (1,113,811)
Commissions and fees 1,274,590  1,182,359  1,082,637  1,017,275  991,101  934,418  925,649  860,568 
Retained insurance premiums, private pension plans and savings bonds 3,696,651  3,118,778  2,908,922  2,770,492  3,243,557  2,678,997  2,262,775  1,949,544 
Change in technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds (1,190,541) (895,092) (737,031) (988,335) (1,484,011) (874,013) (171,237) (255,386)
Claims - insurance operations and savings bond redemptions (1,393,843) (1,363,109) (1,352,060) (1,170,222) (1,106,755) (1,098,887) (1,086,640) (1,043,613)
Insurance and pension plan selling expenses (208,229) (190,761) (182,499) (180,521) (179,671) (167,297) (160,390) (160,169)
Expenses with pension plan benefits and redemptions (998,809) (756,108) (599,554) (436,958) (508,501) (419,728) (411,115) (349,295)
Personnel expenses (1,272,063) (1,306,415) (1,147,838) (1,053,175) (1,047,093) (1,144,413) (996,105) (888,002)
Other administrative expenses (1,328,040) (1,232,614) (1,152,697) (1,100,913) (1,111,005) (1,062,951) (1,010,760) (843,661)
Tax expenses (293,466) (254,650) (238,429) (267,852) (257,997) (185,527) (200,145) (204,070)
Equity in the earnings of associated companies 30,723  7,218  (27,989) (4,725) 32,855  8,660  20,864  2,240 
Other operating income 224,093  401,214  836,658  657,403  (70,632) 731,764  385,839  274,015 
Other operating expenses (846,066) (597,959) (558,810) (656,350) (205,120) (1,840,084) (646,441) (455,982)
OPERATING INCOME 886,748  667,289  859,097  1,139,974  659,016  495,082  538,548  617,100 
NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES), NET (73,495) 9,854  (95,872) (681,563) 54,804  140,964  19,901  (29,327)
INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND PROFIT SHARING 813,253  677,143  763,225  458,411  713,820  636,046  558,449  587,773 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION (95,620) (111,614) (242,190) 52,776  5,271  (231,215) (68,457) (165,862)
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES (2,496) (1,638) (1,325) (3,586) (21,058) 15,486  (10,960) 3,295 
NET INCOME 715,137  563,891  519,710  507,601  698,033  420,317  479,032  425,206 






5 – Financial Statements, Report of the Fiscal Council and Independent Auditors' Report








Annual Report 2003

B a n c o B r a d e s c o S.A.

Message to Our Stockholders

To Our Stockholders,

The Bradesco Organization’s 60 years of existence, completed on March 10, 2003, form the frame of a picture of achievements portraying the balance between pioneer spirit and prudent decisions, steadfast growth and carefully protected sustainability, new conquests and long-forged partnerships, justly remunerated stakeholders’ capital and effectively exercised social responsibility.

In the same way, tangible assets - such as capital and reserves, funding and investment volume and the extensive nationwide Customer Service Network, exist side by side with intangible equity, symbolized by the image of security, efficiency and reliability, strengthened over six decades of existence and reinforced by an outstanding market share and vast portfolio of loyal customers, as well as a workforce of incalculable value, experienced, dedicated and motivated at all levels and internally developed processes which spearhead the banking technology field. And the sound and honorable association of Bradesco’s name to a wealth of successful initiatives and its revealing statistics in the social area, in particular in the educational field through the Bradesco Foundation which maintains 40 Schools installed as a priority in Brazil’s most deprived regions and which will attend more than 107 thousand students in 2004, free of charge.

We commemorate yet another year of achievements, consolidating the projections which comprise our core strategy, built on long-term prospects. Bradesco’s original vision, still valid today, was that of a large retail Bank, leader in various market segments, capable of providing access to banking services to the largest possible number of companies and consumers in all regions of Brazil, particularly those which are least developed, aligning its operations with national growth on an economic level and with improved life quality on a social level.

The events which marked 2003 include the opening of more than 1,500 Banco Postal branches, which now total 4,000 units installed in the Correios Post-Office Network and are used by Bradesco as Correspondent Banks throughout Brazil; conclusion of the process to acquire the Administration and Management activities of the Securities and Investment Fund Portfolios managed by JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management; acquisition through an exchange of shares of the remaining minority interest in Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. and the acquisition of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Brasil S.A., both transformed into wholly owned subsidiaries and their Branches integrated with the Bradesco Customer Service Network; acquisition of Banco Zogbi S.A.

In the Corporate Governance area, the Board of Directors was strengthened by the election of two external Members, indicated by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. - BBVA, Spain and Banco Espírito Santo, S.A. - BES, Portugal, highly qualified professionals who will undoubtedly add significant value to the already important activities of this board.

Seeking to equate the interests of controlling, minority and non-voting stockholders, tag-along rights were incorporated into the by-laws ensuring that in the event of the sale of the controlling interest, 100% of the price paid per share to the controlling stockholders will also be paid to minority stockholders and 80% of such price to non-voting stockholders. Following the same line of recommendations for good Governance, Bradesco introduced its Code of Corporate Ethics, a compilation of ethical principles on which the Bank’s activities are based since its foundation; the Audit Committee, the Compliance and Internal Controls Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Disclosure Committee, the latter responsible for ensuring control, consistency, quality and transparency in the disclosure of information

In the operational area, emphasis should also be given to the Bank’s participation in the Microcredit system, which provides small loans to individuals and microbusinesses, as well as payroll consigned credit. We also highlight, during the year, the start-up of Bradesco Prime activities, an important step forward in the Bank’s customer service segmentation process, which will certainly provide new momentum to the Organization’s operations in terms of the quality and specialization required to meet the specific demands of the Bank’s different customer segments.

Altogether, the good results for this year are accurately mirrored in Bradesco’s total assets of R$ 176.098 billion and net income of R$ 2.306 billion, with interest attributed to own capital of some R$ 1.347 billion, or 61.48% of adjusted income, well above the minimum statutory dividend.

The strong presence of the Insurance, Private Pension Plan and Savings Bond companies (the Bradesco Insurance Group) made a significant contribution to this performance, illustrating the Organization’s product diversification strategy and comprehensive range of services offered to customers.

The Organization’s global planning strategy lies at the roots of this year’s achievements and is responsible for Bradesco’s competitive advantages, the wide range of products and services offered and its far-reaching and efficient Customer Service Network, which is also present overseas. All this is underpinned by a solid equity and financial position and the constantly renewed support and preference of our stockholders and customers, whose confidence we thank, as well as the exemplary dedication of our directors, staff and stakeholders, to whom we offer our sincere gratitude.

Cidade de Deus, January 30, 2004

Lázaro de Mello Brandão
Chairman of the Board of Directors

Directors’ Report

We are pleased to present the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003 of Banco Bradesco S.A., as well as the consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with the requirements of Brazilian corporate legislation.

In 2003, the uncertainty prevailing in the economic scenario, as a result of the prior-year general elections, was soon overcome by the government’s successful efforts to build a solid reputation in the fiscal and monetary spheres. The highly liquid global scenario reduced the pressure on foreign exchange, ensuring that projected inflation continued in the right direction. As regards the balance of payments, significant headway was made as the external perception of Brazil’s sovereign risk improved substantially following the exceptional surplus in the country’s current-account transactions. As a result, the macroeconomic prospects for 2004 are favorable for both economic and credit activities. The optimistic projections were also favorably influenced by the approval of a number of structural reforms included in the broad legislative agenda and which will certainly continue in 2004.

On March 10, Bradesco commemorated its 60th anniversary, with an active presence in Brazilian everyday life, providing ongoing incentives to the distribution of banking products and services to all income brackets and renewing its commitment to the expansion of its business horizons. In this respect, 2003 was marked by a succession of significant events, among which we highlight the following:

1. Results for the Year

In terms of shareholder returns and contributions to the public coffers, the results reported for 2003 are significant:

R$ 2.306 billion of net income for the year, or R$ 1.45 per thousand shares, a return of 17.02% on closing stockholders’ equity and 18.89% on average stockholders’ equity.
 
R$ 2.814 billion in taxes and contributions, including social security contributions, payable or accrued, on the main activities carried out by the Bradesco Organization during the year.
 
R$ 1.347 billion was distributed to stockholders as monthly, interim and complementary interest attributed to own capital, computed in the calculation of the compulsory dividend. Accordingly, this comprises R$ 0.8998433 (R$ 0.7648668 net of withholding tax), including the additional 10%, per thousand preferred shares and R$ 0.8180393 (R$ 0.6953334 net of withholding tax), per thousand common shares. The Bank’s capital remuneration policy is designed to add stockholder value through increased investment returns. Net interest distributed corresponds to 61,48% (net of withholding tax, 52.26%) of adjusted net income for the year, well above the 30% minimum payment established in the by-laws.

2. Operating Efficiency Ratio - IEO

This ratio is calculated based on the comparison between administrative expenses (including personnel) and operating results (adjusted result of financial intermediation) and reflects the success of Bradesco’s simultaneous efforts to increase net revenues and decrease costs.

The ABC (Activity-Based Costing) methodology practiced by the Bradesco Organization permits, among others, the improvement of the criteria used to form and negotiate bank charges, the supply of costing information to GDAD (Performance Management and Decision-making Support) and for customer profitability determination purposes, as well as serving as a reliable basis for ongoing rationalization analyses.

As regards cost control practices, Bradesco adopts ABM (Activity-Based Management) methodology, a pro-active approach designed to produce effective results and identification of opportunities. Accordingly, at the same time as its processes are improved, operating performance is seamlessly integrated with strategic objectives in the pursuit to create and sustain competitive advantages and to add value for both customers and stockholders.

56.59% was the ratio at December 31, 2003, as compared to 56.55% in 2002 and 54.34% in 2001.

3. Capital and Reserves

R$ 7.000 billion of capital at the end of the year.
 
R$ 6.547 billion in reserves.
 
R$ 13.547 billion of stockholders’ equity, an increase of 24.91% in 2003, equivalent to 9.62% of assets, which totaled R$ 140.888 billion. Managed stockholders’ equity is equivalent to 7.76% of consolidated assets, which totaled R$ 176.098 billion, and net equity per thousand shares was equivalent to R$ 8.55.

The capital adequacy ratios were 19.85% on a consolidated financial basis and 17.22% on a consolidated economic and financial basis, above the 11% required minimum established by National Monetary Council Resolution 2099 of August 17, 1994, in conformity with the Basel Accord. As regards consolidated reference equity, the ratio of permanent assets to stockholders’ equity (limited to a maximum of 50% in accordance with Brazilian Central Bank requirements) was 26.41% on a total consolidated basis and 40.78% on a consolidated financial basis.

The subordinated debt of the Bradesco Organization at the end of the year was R$ 4.995 billion (foreign - R$ 2.279 billion and local - R$ 2.716 billion), included in stockholders’ equity for purposes of determining the ratios described in the preceding paragraph.

In compliance with the provisions of Article 8 of Brazilian Central Bank Circular 3068, of November 8, 2001, Bradesco declares that it has both the financial capacity and the intention to hold to maturity the securities classified in the “securities held to maturity” category.

4. Bradesco Shares - Trading

Highly liquid, Bradesco Shares maintained their strong presence in all trading sessions of the São Paulo Stock Exchange - BOVESPA, with a 4.79% share of the Index. Stock is also traded in the Madrid Stock Exchange in Spain, as part of the Latibex Index and through ADR-American Depositary Receipts - Level 2, in the New York Stock Exchange.

R$ 6.394 billion was traded in Bradesco shares during the year in BOVESPA, corresponding to 31.517 billion common shares and 511.662 billion preferred shares.
 
R$ 1.149 billion traded as ADR in the US market, representing 292.401 billion of the Bank’s preferred shares.

5. Operating Performance

5.1. Funding and Portfolio Administration

Bradesco’s role in the country’s economic development reaches new heights daily. Structured around clearly defined objectives in the production, consumption and service areas, it forms a steady basis for development in diverse sectors, assuring the ongoing implementation of its funding and administration activities. All told, more than 14.482 million checking accounts are managed by the Bank, which has a 19.16% share of the Brazilian Savings and Loan System (SBPE).

At the end of the year, overall funding and management by the Bradesco Organization totaled R$ 239.341 billion, a 33.39% increase compared to 2002.

R$ 90.817 billion in demand, time and interbank deposits, open market and savings accounts.
 
R$ 81.527 billion in managed assets, comprising investment funds and managed portfolios.
 
R$ 32.501 billion in foreign exchange portfolio, borrowings and onlendings, own working capital funds, collection and tax and utility collections and similar, as well as funds from the issuance of securities and local subordinated debt.
 
R$ 26.409 billion recorded in technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds, a growth rate of 37.87% compared to the prior year.
 
R$ 8.087 billion in foreign resources through public and private issues, subordinated debt and securitization of future financial flows, corresponding to a total of US$ 2.799 billion.

5.2. Credit Operations

This area is focused on providing continuous production incentives and meeting consumer demands. Occupying a leadership position among Brazil’s private institutions, Bradesco plays an important role in direct operations or via partnerships with market agents, mainly as a result of its convenient operations which are accessible to all customer income brackets. Another important step in this direction was taken through the Bank’s integration with the new Microcredit and Payroll Consigned Credit lines, available throughout the Branch and Banco Postal Networks.

R$ 54.336 billion at the end of the year in consolidated credit operations, including advances on foreign exchange contracts and leasing operations, a growth rate of 6.96% compared to the prior year.
 
R$ 4.059 billion comprised the consolidated balance of the allowance for loan loss, corresponding to 7.47% of the total volume of credit operations.

5.3. Housing Loans

This area is an essential part of the Bank’s strategy due to the volume of investments absorbed and the number of jobs generated. Bradesco attends a considerable number of end borrowers, as well as the civil construction industry in general.

R$ 1.001 billion of funds released to this area for the construction and purchase of 15,379 properties.

5.4. Onlending Operations

In 2003, the Bradesco Organization was leader in the onlending of funds from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), with a volume of R$ 2.750 billion, in 16,850 contracts, corresponding to a 14.94% share of all transactions in this system, an increase of 50.20% compared to the prior year. Bradesco was also ranked first place in terms of the volume of funds released for onlending to micro, small and medium companies, with a total amount released of R$ 1,700 billion, corresponding to 17.90% of the whole system.

R$ 7.226 billion in portfolio onlendings at the end of the year, granted as a priority to small and medium companies, with 52,305 contracts registered.

5.5. Agricultural Loans

Bradesco’s mission in the agricultural and livestock raising sector, with which it maintains a traditional and consolidated relationship, is designed to provide incentives and support to crop production, processing and distribution cycles, particularly regarding quality and productivity gains, producing increased competitiveness both locally and in the international markets.

R$ 4.443 billion of investments in agricultural loans at the year-end, comprising 31,221 transactions.

5.6. Bradesco Corporate Banking

Bradesco Corporate Banking is part of the specialized customer relationship model offered by the Organization to the economic groups comprising its target market, designed to ensure improved corporate customer service and the construction of solid partnerships. This area uses the following specialized structures: corporate, infrastructure, agribusiness, Asian desk and Euro desk, the latter at the implementation stage.

R$ 46.551 billion of total funds managed by this area, which comprises 1,198 economic groups.

5.7. Bradesco Private Banking

With its complete range of diversified products and services, this area’s mission is to provide a specialized service which offers high-income consumer customers personalized financial advice regarding the best local and foreign capital market investment alternatives, designed exclusively to increasing their wealth.

5.8. Bradesco Empresas (middle market companies)

Having forged a strong presence in the middle market segment, this area is designed to coordinate the Bank’s commercial relationship with corporate customers whose annual billings range from R$ 15 million to R$ 180 million. In sync with the Bank’s other sectors, this area is focused on developing product packages which are compatible with each customer’s potential.

5.9. Banco Postal

Recognized for its importance in local neighborhoods, Banco Postal, a partnership between Bradesco and the ECT Post Office Network (Correios), is also an essential service for Bradesco customers who often need to carry out their bank transactions in different regions of Brazil. Banco Postal operates as a Correspondent Bank, offering services to the population in line with the Bank’s strategy designed to increase its participation in the nationwide retail market. Banco Postal also encourages local market growth, as a result of the inclusion of new financial service consumers, particularly in areas with no previous access to a bank branch.

5.10. Capital Market

Bradesco’s constructive participation in the capital market strengthens daily, thanks to the specialized services designed to structure the best alternatives for corporate capitalization and expansion, complemented by the premium line services offered to investors.

With 47.92% of all issues registered with the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM), the Bank maintained its leadership position in the public placement of shares, debentures and promissory notes and also played an important part in significant special transactions.

R$ 4.832 billion of transactions with shares, debentures and promissory notes coordinated by Bradesco in 2003.
 
9 special transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, project finance and corporate and financial restructurings, concluded with the support of advisory services provided by Bradesco in 2003.

6. International Area

With a growing presence in the international market, the Bradesco Organization benefits from its integrated structure in the foreign trade and exchange areas, offering expert advice and a complete range of banking services. The area comprises 17 specialized departments in Brazil, branches in New York, Grand Cayman and Nassau, Bahamas, as well as subsidiaries in Buenos Aires, Nassau and Luxembourg and an extensive international correspondent network.

R$ 6.183 billion in advances on foreign exchange contracts at the year-end, for a portfolio of US$ 3.187 billion in export financing.
 
US$ 393.569 million of import financing in foreign currency.
 
US$ 15.433 billion in purchases of forward export contracts, 23.77% more than in 2002.
 
US$ 2.822 billion in medium and long-term, public and private placements in the international market.

7. Organizational Structure

7.1. Bradesco Customer Service Network

Based on a comprehensive and contemporary structure, supported by an advanced data processing system, which extends nationwide, the Bradesco Organization’s Customer Service Network is an excellent instrument for extending banking services to all income brackets.

The practical nature and comfort of Bradesco’s branch facilities are continually improved, the ultra-modern self-service lobbies operate over extended business hours and are equipped with a number of different terminals designed to save time and facilitate customer transactions. Prime Customers receive differentiated treatment at the specific Bradesco Prime Branches or exclusive VIP lobbies in conventional branches. Similarly, middle market companies are served by Bradesco Empresas, another benchmark in terms of quality and expertise. The Bradesco Day and Night ATM Network offers services to customers through 21,605 terminals, 14,930 of which operate uninterruptedly at weekends and on bank holidays.

Bradesco Internet Banking, with its advanced technology and permanent expansion program, is accessed by more than 5.923 million users directly from their offices, homes or anywhere they happen to be in the world. Launched in 1996, this pioneer service currently provides access to 210 types of transactions, with a total volume of 320.306 million transactions per year.

Bradesco Net Empresa, an exclusive service for corporate customers, ensures that bank transactions are carried out in a completely secure environment through the use of digital certification and electronic signatures. The service is gaining the preference of an increasing number of companies who, through this website, have discovered a new ally for optimizing the financial management of their business. Companies can operate their checking and savings accounts, make payments, process collections and perform a number of other transactions. There are currently more than 178,600 companies registered.

Emphasis should also be given to the interactive online service offered by ShopInvest Bradesco, a home-broker service which permits online stock exchange investments, offering realtime prices and, among other functions, investments and redemptions, simulations, acquisition of savings bond certificates, complementary pension plans and all the information investors need to monitor the financial markets.

At ShopCredit, Bradesco’s Financing and Loan website, visitors can access a complete portfolio of credit lines offered by the Bank. The products are grouped together for purchase by consumer or corporate customers with full details on each option and a simulator can be used to calculate amounts and terms in different areas, such as personal credit, current-account overdraft facilities, consumer financing (CDC), leasing, housing loans, agricultural loans, FINAME (industrial machinery and equipment) lines and auto insurance.

Available day and night, Fone Fácil Bradesco (Bradesco Easy Phone Service) offers information and banking services via telephone with ease, speed and security. Based on its philosophy of service excellence and transforming every call into a business opportunity, 229.423 million calls were received during the year and 2.540 million items sold.

The magnitude of the Bradesco customer service structure is reflected by the average 9.003 million transactions carried out daily by customers and other users, 2.277 million of which through our teller windows and 6.726 million (74.71%) through the Bank’s service channels, in particular, the Bradesco Day and Night Self-service Network, Internet and Fone Fácil.

In 2003, investments for expanding the Bradesco Organization’s functional capacity and its IT and telecommunications’ infrastructure, totaled some R$ 1.694 billion. At the same time, through the program implemented to dispose of property and equipment items, mainly through public auctions, investors inclusive, the Bank raised approximately R$ 626.145 million, generating both administrative gains and maintenance cost savings.

At the end of the year, the Bradesco Organization comprised 10,974 customer service outlets including:

3,052  Branches in Brazil (Bradesco - 2,831, Banco BCN - 220 and Banco Finasa - 1).
 
Branches abroad, 1 in New York (Bradesco), 4 in Grand Cayman (Bradesco, BCN, Mercantil and Banco Boavista) and 2 in Nassau, Bahamas (Boavista and Banco Alvorada - formerly BBV Banco).
 
Subsidiaries abroad (Banco Bradesco Argentina S.A. in Buenos Aires, Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. in Luxembourg, Boavista Banking Ltd. in Nassau, Bradesco Securities, Inc. in New York, Bradesco Services Co., Ltd. in Tokyo and Cidade Capital Markets Ltd. in
 
4,000  Banco Postal branches.
 
2,062  Banking service posts and outlets in companies (Bradesco - 1,862 and BCN - 200).
 
1,794  Outplaced terminals in the BDN - Bradesco Day and Night Network.
 
53  Branches of Finasa Promotora de Vendas, present in 12,762 vehicle dealerships and in 1,097 stores selling furniture, home decor, tourism, auto parts and IT related equipment and software, among others.

7.2. Alô Bradesco (Hello Bradesco)

Forming a direct and open channel with the public, this service facilitates the ongoing improvement of the Bank’s customer relationships based on the suggestions and complaints received in relation to the Organization’s products and services. Created in 1985, prior even to the introduction of the Brazilian Consumer Defense Code, this service has proved to be an instrument of important strategic value, capable of detecting trends and anticipating solutions compatible with the constantly changing market.

357,757 calls received from customers in 2003.

8. Products and Services

8.1. Collection

Combining a high level of efficiency with state-of-the-art IT resources, Bradesco Collection facilities, inspired by the concept of partnership, offer services with increased security and speed, reducing costs for user companies.

The Bradesco Online Collection technology permits the efficient transmission and receipt of data on a direct computer-to-computer basis. The ongoing system enhancement program ensures productivity gains for user companies, mainly as a result of the increased rationalization of services. This service accounts for the processing of 98% of all documents recorded in the portfolio.

R$ 694.951 billion transacted by Bradesco Collection during the year, corresponding to 729.866 million documents processed.
 
R$ 216.461 billion in payments made through 67,367 million transactions in 2003 via Pag-For Bradesco - Computer-Registered Supplier Payment, facilitating the management of Accounts Payable for more than 40 thousand companies.

8.2. Tax and Utility Collections

Efficiency and quality are the outstanding features of Bradesco’s tax and utility collection service. Bradesco is committed to meeting the demands of its customers, to whom this service offers innovative solutions for the settlement of taxes, duties and contributions. This service also effectively interacts with the different Government Departments in the federal, state and municipal spheres and with public utility concessionaires, as a result of the speed and security of the data transmitted and amounts paid over.

R$ 82.564 billion collected during the year in federal, state and municipal taxes and other contributions, comprising 61.274 million documents processed.
 
R$ 4.766 billion in consolidated CPMF collected, corresponding to 20.68% of the total amount of this contribution, evidencing the significant volume of financial resources handled by the Organization.
 
R$ 16.065 billion received in electricity, water, gas and telephone bills, comprising 116.931 million documents processed. Of this amount, 49.165 million was paid via Automatic Debit to Current Accounts and Savings Accounts, through a system which is both convenient
 
R$ 17.843 billion paid to more than 4.490 million Social Security retirees and pensioners, 20.69% of all those registered with the INSS (National Institute of Social Security), in 43.211 million transactions via the Instant Benefits Payment Card.

8.3. Stock, Custody and Controllership Services

Quality services, including custody of securities, controllership, DR- Depositary Receipt and BDR-Brazilian Depositary Receipt, as well as bookkeeping services for stocks, debentures and investment fund quotas, are offered to customers using an appropriate infrastructure and specialized personnel.

164 Companies comprise the Bradesco computer-registered share system, with 5.611 million shareholders.
 
27 Companies comprise the Bradesco computer-registered debentures system with a current total of R$ 12.219 billion.
 
14 Investment funds comprise the Bradesco computer-registered quota system with an adjusted total of R$ 1.063 billion.
 
2 Registered BDR Programs, with a market value of R$ 268.588 million.
 
9 Registered DR Programs, with a market value of R$ 22,752 billion.
 
R$ 100.973 billion in assets under custody for 451 customers using the Bradesco Custody services (funds, portfolios and DR).
 
R$ 119.076 billion in total net assets of the 634 investment funds and managed portfolios using the Bradesco Controllership services.

8.4. Bradesco Cards

Associated with Visa International for more than three decades, Bradesco has increased its share of this segment, developing the most complete line of services of this kind in Brazil. At December 31, Bradesco’s market share totaled 15.71%, a 14.75% increase compared to the prior year. Bradesco also offers cards under the MasterCard banner, renowned for the wide range of benefits and facilities offered to holders.

The network accredited by the Visa System in Brazil, comprising 654,805 commercial establishments, is managed by Companhia Brasileira de Meios de Pagamentos - Visanet, in which Bradesco has a 39.71% stake.

In 2003, Visanet processed R$ 55.385 billion in transactions, including both credit and debit card bills, a 31.97% growth compared to the prior year.

In Brazil, Bradesco is leader among the issuers of chip-embedded smart cards, offering holders the best and most advanced technology and security available in the market.

Operating in diverse market segments, Bradesco launched two cash cards in 2003 targeting its younger public, the Bradesco Sandy & Júnior Visa Buxx Card and the Young Card Bradesco Visa Buxx, which can be loaded and reloaded with pre-approved amounts. Also in the young people segment, Bradesco launched its University Student Card, a personalized product for students under the Visa banner, in national and international versions, which offers all the benefits provided by conventional Bradesco Credit Cards.

In other specific segments, Bradesco launched its Prime and Infinite Cards targeting high-income customers, as well as the In Visa Veritas Card for wine lovers.

Emphasis should also be given to the partnership entered into with Visa do Brasil for the purpose of forming Visa Vale, a company focused on the benefits-voucher sector, substituting the traditional printed food and meal vouchers with electronic cards.

The Visa Vale Pedágio Card (highway toll smart card) for compulsory use in the transport of freight is another pioneer product, reflecting Bradesco’s quest for new market niches. This product offers ease and convenience to users and emphasizes the importance and growth potential of electronic payment instruments.

Bradesco Credit Cards are also accepted in the International Visa and MasterCard Networks, which comprise more than 20 million commercial establishments and services worldwide in 150 countries.

R$ 16.163 billion of total annual billings for the Bradesco Organization Cards, of which R$ 9.926 billion comprised Credit Cards and R$ 6.237 billion comprised Bradesco Visa Electron Debit Cards.
 
7.021 million Bradesco Credit Cards in circulation.
 
34.140 million Bradesco Visa Electron Debit Cards in circulation.

9. Bradesco

9.1. Bradesco Insurance Group

Managed by Bradesco Seguros S.A., the Bradesco Insurance Group occupies a leadership position among the groups operating in Latin America in the insurance, complementary pension fund and savings bond areas. The Group’s progressive results are the result of its innovative strategy, driven by the launching of new and enhanced products.

R$ 612.639 million of net income by the Bradesco Insurance Group for 2003, with an average return of 22.58% and closing stockholders' equity of R$ 3.548 billion.
 
R$ 29.984 billion in unrestricted investments, including those used to cover technical reserves in the insurance, private pension plan and savings bond areas.
 
R$ 11.956 billion of net revenues from insurance premiums and private pension fund contributions.
 
R$ 1.156 billion in savings bond billings, with prizes distributed totaling R$ 19.198 million for 1,402 winning bonds out of a year-end total of 78.043 registered bonds.
 
R$ 32.722 billion in total assets in the insurance, private pension plan and savings bond areas.

9.2. Banco BCN S.A.

Banco BCN S.A. provides its consumer and corporate customers with personalized services through support teams specialized in different markets and businesses.

On February 25, 2004, the BCN Branch Network will be integrated with the Bradesco Customer Service Network. This measure is designed to optimize resources, combining expertise and ensuring that customers receive top-quality products and services.

Among others, BCN manages Banco Finasa S.A., the leader in consumer financing, allying the traditional Finasa Brand with the image of Bradesco, its parent company.

R$ 277.811 million in net income reported for the year, with an average return of 12.13% and closing stockholders' equity of R$ 3.228 billion.
 
R$ 24.204 billion in funds raised and managed.
 
R$ 23.353 billion in total assets.
 
R$ 12.761 billion of total credit operations, including leases and advances on foreign exchange contracts.

9.3. BRAM - Bradesco Asset Management Ltda.

Specialized in the management of third-party funds, BRAM, under self administration, attends a number of different market segments, including retail, corporate and private sector banking, as well as institutional investors.

The funds managed by BRAM in 2003 were increased by third-party funds derived from the acquisition of the Administration and Management activities of Securities Portfolios and Investment Funds previously managed by JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management.

2.700 million estimated investors in 505 funds and 126 managed portfolios at December 31, 2003, corresponding to R$ 81.527 billion.

9.4. Bradesco Leasing

In the leasing area, the Organization offers companies an alternative long-term financing option designed to facilitate the expansion and modernization of their businesses, without having to use their own capital, through Bradesco BCN Leasing. We highlight their highly competitive market position specifically focused on vehicles, machinery and equipment, as well as their vast experience in the structuring of operating agreements with manufacturers and dealerships.

R$ 1.421 billion was the balance of leasing transactions at December 31, 2003, with 8,725 transactions contracted during the year.
 
30,670 lease agreements in force at the year-end, evidencing the wide distribution of the business.

9.5. Bradesco S.A. Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários

The Corretora maintained a strong presence in the trading sessions at the São Paulo Stock Exchange (BOVESPA) and the Mercantile and the Futures Exchange (BM&F) and is repeatedly rated among Brazil’s top-ranking brokerage firms. During the year, the Corretora also recorded a significant increase in its online Home Broker trading activities.

Bradesco Corretora offers an excellent investment analysis service which operates in conjunction with the Bank’s economic area, providing reports on the performance of the main markets, suggested stock portfolio and stock guide.

Structured to facilitate the participation of small investors in the stock market, its exclusive Automatic Share Trading System (SANA) permits the purchase and sale of stock in small lots via computer terminals available throughout the Bradesco Customer Service Network. This system can also be used for the intermediation of public offerings of shares.

R$ 11.320 billion traded by Bradesco Corretora at the BOVESPA corresponding to 279,665 buy and sell orders for 50,499 investors during the year.
 
2.004 million contracts negotiated at the BM&F, corresponding to a financial volume of R$ 224.715 billion.
 
R$ 960.129 million traded via Home Broker, corresponding to 166,694 buy and sell orders; 19,223 registered investors at December 31, 2003.
 
9,303 registered customers in the Custody Portfolio (Carteira de Custódia Fungível) at December 31, 2003.

10. Corporate Governance

The modern corporate governance practices adopted by the Bradesco Organization have contributed to improving the performance of all of its activity segments. The figures posted to date confirm that this goal is being met, both in terms of increased operating efficiency and in the expansion of the Institution’s funding capacity at home and abroad.

As from June 2001, Bradesco shares are included in the BOVESPA’s Level 1 Corporate Governance index. Moreover, since Bradesco’s shares are traded in foreign stock exchanges, the Bank also prepares its financial statements in US-GAAP, the accounting principles accepted in the U.S.A.

We stress that during the year, no non-audit services were contracted by the Bradesco Organization or rendered by KPMG Auditores Independentes for an amount which exceeds 5% of the total external audit costs. This policy complies with the principles designed to maintain the independence of external auditors as follows: auditors should not audit their own work, nor exercise management functions for their clients, nor promote the interests of such clients. Each external audit is contracted for a maximum five-year period pursuant to Brazilian Central Bank recommendations.

At the Ordinary General Meeting of March 10, 2003, approval was given to maintain the Fiscal Council (Conselho Fiscal) comprising 3 full members and 3 alternates with term of office through 2004 and, with one full member and his/her alternate elected from among non-voting stockholders. At the Extraordinary General Meeting held on June 9, 2003, another step forward was taken to consolidate the adoption of modern Corporate Governance practices through the election, by unanimous decision of those present, of two external members to the Board of Directors, who, based on their vast experience and knowledge of the Brazilian and international markets, will undoubtedly add significant value to the already important activities of this board.

A series of other initiatives reaffirm the Bradesco Organization’s commitment to good corporate governance practice, including:

10.1. Internal Controls and Compliance

The Internal Controls and Compliance system is subordinated to the guidance and supervision of the Board of Directors and is an important instrument in the management of business activities, designed principally to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, guidelines, plans, procedures and internal rules and to minimize risk of equity losses and damage to the Organization’s institutional image. The Board is also responsible for analyzing and approving the Compliance Reports prepared by the Risk Management and Compliance Area.

10.2. Investor Relations - IR

Stockholders, customers and those seeking financial market information can visit this area’s specific website, which has been redesigned and enhanced, at www.bradesco.com.br/ir. Visitors will find information on the Bank itself, such as corporate profile, background, share structure, directors’ reports, earnings reports, latest acquisitions and meetings with market analyst associations (APIMEC and ABAMEC), as well as other financial market information in general.

10.3. Information Transparency and Dissemination Policies

During the year, as part of its market relationship strategy, Bradesco organized 179 internal and external meetings with analysts, 12 conference calls and 12 presentations abroad. In addition, Bradesco publishes its financial statements for the first half and for the full year, as well as a quarterly Report on Economic and Financial Analysis. All significant related information is available in real time on the Bradesco website at www.bradesco.com.br in Portuguese, English and Spanish.

The Bank distributes a monthly customer news bulletin called “Cliente Sempre em Dia” with a circulation of 900 thousand copies, as well as a quarterly magazine called Revista Bradesco, also focusing on its external public, with a circulation of 110 thousand copies.

11. Risk Management

The management of risks involves an integrated series of controls and processes, covering credit, market and liquidity, as well as operating risks. Risk management is fully independent and directly subordinated to an Executive Officer and the Bank’s President. As a matter of principle, the Organization adopts a conservative policy in terms of exposure to risk, whereby policies and limits are defined by Senior Management, including risks directly affecting its minimum capital requirement.

11.1. Credit Risk

At Bradesco, the management of credit risk is based on existing best market practice and complies with the rules proposed in the New Basel Accord, which require a high level of discipline and control in the analysis of the transactions carried out, safeguarding process integrity and independence. Risk management involves a permanent and continuously developing process designed to map, check and diagnose the models, instruments, policies and procedures in place, based on studies and analyses compatible with the Organization’s reality. These procedures are designed to provide a greater understanding of portfolio credit risks, identifying concentrations and opportunities for diversification and ensuring that capital is efficiently allocated.

11.2. Market and Liquidity Risk

The Organization’s market risk management policy is conservative and limits (based on Value at Risk Methodology) are defined by Senior Management and monitored independently every day. On a complementary basis, the liquidity risk management policy is designed to ensure that the Organization is able to settle transactions, timely and securely, through a series of controls, the establishment of technical limits and the ongoing assessment of the positions assumed and financial instruments used. Both market and liquidity risks are monitored, checked and managed using models aligned with best local and international market practices and with the recommendations and standards established by the regulatory agencies.

11.3. Operating Risk

The operating risk management process, based on the recommendations established in the Basel Accord and instructions from regulatory agencies, is designed to implement the methodology and models which best meet the Bank’s business characteristics and, at the same time, decrease the amount of regulatory capital to be allocated. The structure established to meet this objective includes dissemination of the Bank’s culture, disclosure of policies, development of own systems, the construction of databases and quantitative and qualitative performance indicators to ensure that the Organization is able to identify its level of exposure to operating risks and implement measures to decrease loss. The combination of these processes will enhance competitive advantage, increasing the Institution’s operating efficiency.

11.4. Information System Security

The Corporate Information Security Policy and Guidelines are designed to protect the Bank’s information assets, including its databases, IT environments, documents, files, system backups and system access controls, especially when generating and transmitting data, among other security management tools. Restricted data and information which are of exclusive interest to customers, as well as strategic Organization information, are treated internally with strict secrecy and fully protected by internal controls and IT systems. To ensure procedure compliance, the Bank maintains ongoing staff training, awareness and policy review programs.

11.5. Credit Policy

As well as seeking security, quality and liquidity in the investment of assets, minimizing risks inherent to this type of operation, the Organization’s credit policy is also designed to offer agile and profitable business and to guide the setting of operating limits and granting of credit.

As part of this system, the Branches operate within varying limits based on their size and the type of guarantees, while the specialized credit scoring systems facilitate and support the approvals process, based on specific security standards. The credit committees located at the Bank’s headquarters also play an important role, centralizing, analyzing and authorizing credit operations at amounts above the branch limits.

Operations are diversified, dispersed and intended for individuals and businesses with sound payment capacity and integrity and are secured by underlying guarantees which are deemed sufficient to cover the risks assumed.

11.6. Money Laundering Prevention

The internal structure of the Bradesco Organization maintains a specific area responsible for managing and monitoring its customers’ transactions and financial activity, designed to avoid any involvement by the Institution in money laundering. The basic premise used to provide related guidance to the Operating Areas and Branch Network is rooted in the Bank’s “Know Your Customer” policy, whereby customer transactions, including the source and destination of funds, are monitored by computerized systems which, together with specific analyses, ensure that possible money laundering activities are prevented or suppressed. The Organization has developed and put into place employee training and awareness programs, designed to maintain compliance with this policy, as well as permanently enhancing its technology tools for control and monitoring.

12. Marketing

An extensive institutional campaign commemorating Bradesco’s 60th anniversary marked the beginning of 2003. Using innovative media language, the campaign addressed the Institution’s important participation in Brazil’s economic development and Bradesco’s capacity to attend very different customers with the same top quality service.

In the second half of the year, an unprecedented initiative was used to launch Bradesco Prime, through the publication of personalized advertisements in the first edition of Exame Primeira Pessoa, a magazine published by Editora Abril and enclosed in the subscribers edition of Exame magazine. The messages were personally addressed to the subscribers and highlighted the exclusive services offered by Bradesco Prime.

Other marketing efforts were carried out during the year, showing that Bradesco is prepared to meet the specific demands of its customers with tailor-made products and services. Highlights include the “Compra Premiável Cartões Bradesco” promotion, in which cardholders took part in a draw to win houses, cars and cash prizes and the “Show do Milhão Cartões Bradesco”, with the exclusive participation of Bradesco Cardholders on the Win-a-Million Show (Show do Milhão) broadcast on SBT TV. Other successful campaigns launched in 2003 introduced diverse Bank products, such as HiperFundo Bradesco, an investment fund which gives away a car to an investor every day by draw, as well as other prizes, the Bradesco Consórcios consortium purchase system and Bradesco Vida e Previdência life insurance and private pension plans.

At the end of the year, the Bank aired a humorous TV campaign welcoming the New Year and transmitting its wishes for peace for all Brazilians in 2004.

814 regional, industry and/or professional events, including business fairs, seminars, conventions and cultural and community events throughout Brazil, received support from Bradesco.

13. Recognition

Risk Ratings - In 2003, Bradesco’s risk ratings were among the highest attributed to Brazilian Banks by the national and international credit rating agencies: Austin Rating, Fitch Atlantic Ratings, Moody's Investors Service, SR Rating and Standard & Poor's.

Ranking - Recognition of Bradesco’s leadership was highlighted by important national and internal publications during the year, including the following:

Awards - Bradesco received 35 awards in 2003, which confirm, based on independent opinion, Bradesco’s market leadership and the quality of the products and services offered, among which we highlight the following:

ISO 9001/9002 Certification: The Bradesco Organization ended the year with 56 Products and Services recognized by this quality certificate, confirming its pursuit to ensure increasingly easy and convenient services for all its customers and users.

14. The Bradesco Organization’s Social Action Program

The history of Fundação Bradesco (The Bradesco Foundation) commenced 47 years ago and its main objective, consolidated over the years, is to provide formal education to children, young people and adults, particularly in areas which are both socially and economically deprived.

In February 2003, the Network’s 39th school opened its doors in the city of Boa Vista, Roraima, with 1,800 students, as a result, the Foundation is now present in all of Brazil’s states. In Osasco, headquarters of the Bradesco Organization, work has commenced on the 40th school with capacity to attend 2,000 students and which is forecast to begin activities in 2004.

During the year, more than 105 thousand students received free education, including youth and adult education and basic professional training courses. To its more than 49 thousand infant, junior, middle and technical school students, the Foundation also provides free meals, uniforms, school materials and medical/dental care.

The figures reflect the success of the Foundation’s daily efforts. For example, for the last six years, the pass rate in the Foundation Schools has remained at an average 95.95%, which is equivalent to the best international pass rates.

The courses designed to provide Basic Professional Education strengthen the Foundation’s strong ties with the regional employment market and prioritize the specific interests of the different communities. Courses include Printing Technology, Agriculture and Livestock Raising, Business Management, Information Technology, Fashion, Leisure, Development, among others. All these courses are designed to qualify participants to open their own businesses or pursue better jobs in the employment market.

For the Bradesco Foundation, knowledge is the raw material essential for personal and professional development and should be constantly up to date and available to all sectors of society. Accordingly, partnerships are forged based on ongoing and significant growth. Excellent results have been achieved from the alliance formed with Aban Informatics Limited for the use of educational software, based on animations and illustrations, in its junior and, middle schools, in the areas of physics, chemistry, biology and math. Emphasis should also be given to the Digital Inclusion project carried out in partnership with Microsoft, which trained some 5,482 students free-of-charge at the Bradesco Foundation Schools.

Another important partnership involves NIIT from India, which will provide some 250 IT courses for the Virtual Classroom, the Bradesco Foundation’s e-learning architecture. At the same time, in partnership with Cisco Systems, students are qualified, through the Cisco Networking Academy Project, to install, design and administrate computer networks. Some 5,160 students were qualified during the year.

The Foundation also entered into a partnership with Media Lab, MIT’s research center. As in the majority of projects developed by Media Lab, designed to integrate technology with social issues, the project called “The City We Want”allows students and teachers to research urban issues during classes and at workshops, studying the use of IT resources in their solutions and sharing ideas through the integration of schools and communities from different countries via the Internet. 28 Bradesco Foundation schools, in 24 states, take part in the project and integration with researchers from a number of institutions in developing countries is scheduled for 2004.

Launched as a pioneer project six years ago, the basic computer skills course for the visually impaired has qualified 4,559 students at 32 Foundation units and 38 partner Institutions and is recognized internationally for its practical content focused on the use of Microsoft Windows and the Internet.

We also highlight the Intel Education for the Future program, a worldwide initiative organized by Intel Semiconductors, designed to eliminate barriers against the use of technology as a learning tool.

Among this range of quality projects, emphasis should also be given to “Futura, the Learning Channel” which through an operating agreement signed with the Globo Group’s Roberto Marinho Foundation, has 20 million viewers. Futura is Brazil’s first educational TV channel to be financed and managed entirely by private-sector initiative. The Foundation also participates in the Youth and Adult Literacy program Alfabetização Solidária, created in 1997 by the Comunidade Solidária Committee, which, in the North and Northeast regions of Brazil, is responsible for extending access to formal Youth and Adult Education. The Foundation’s participation ensures that some 9,800 Brazilians learn how to read and write each year.

Also in partnership with the Roberto Marinho Foundation, the Ministry of Justice and Funap - Fundação Professor Manoel Pedro Pimentel, the Bradesco Foundation maintains a Prisoner Education Project designed to offer basic formal education to prisoners at 20 penitentiaries in the State of São Paulo. In 2003, more than 1,000 prisoners were given the opportunity to commence or resume their elementary grade studies, a significant contribution to their rehabilitation and social integration.

Designed to offer professional qualification to more than 2 thousand youths in the IT area, the Bradesco Foundation, in partnership with the São Paulo State education authorities and the State Foundation for Child and Youth Welfare (FEBEM), developed an Educational Program for the Promotion of Social and Professional Inclusion. The courses are given inside the FEBEM’s correctional units and offer internees the opportunity to learn a profession in the area. Once qualified, they can be employed as facilitators and IT lab monitors in the state school network.

Emphasis should also be given to the Organization’s BCN Sports project, now called Finasa Esportes (Finasa Sports), which maintained basketball and volleyball training centers for some 4,300 young girls from 10 to 15 years of age in 2003.

A number of awards and distinctions confirm the scope and depth of the Bradesco Foundation’s contribution to Brazil’s social development. Among these, we highlight the Valor Social Award given by Valor Econômico, in the category ‘Respect for the Environment’, which recognized the work carried out by the Bradesco Foundation School students in Paranavaí, who planted more than 70 thousand indigenous tree seedlings on the banks of the town’s Suruquá River.

We also highlight the first and second prizes won, respectively. at the Young Scientist of the Future awards by students from the Foundation Schools in Paragominas, PA, and Aparecida de Goiânia, GO, given by the National Council for Scientific and Technology Development (CNPq). Addressing the theme “Water - The Source of Life”, this award was given to the students for two projects, the development of a homemade filter to improve the quality of drinking water supplied to the city’s population and research relating to the quality of the water consumed by the school’s neighborhood community.

The Bradesco Foundation investments and activities are funded exclusively by resources from its own income and donations made by the Bradesco Organization Companies.

R$ 138.343 million of total investments in 2003 and a budget for 2004 of R$ 148.309 million to attend more than 107 thousand students.

15. Human Resources

The ongoing improvement of the employee base is an essential part of the Bradesco Organization’s strategy. The Bradesco Organization’s headcount totals 75,781 employees, of whom 59,430 are employed by Bradesco and 16,351 by the subsidiary companies.

In its pursuit of quality, diversification and service, Bradesco’s Human Resource policy continually improves its training and qualification programs, providing new opportunities, sharing knowledge and promoting the value of its staff. Particularly focusing on the operating, technical and behavioral areas, all employees are attended with the same care and attention.

Topics relating to new economic scenarios, advanced technology requirements and market demands are specifically addressed by specialized teams of instructors, with the support of an appropriate infrastructure. The online internet training program, TreiNet, has surpassed the mark of 290 thousand participations, enabling employees to acquire professional knowledge via distance learning.

The updating and continuous advances in Bradesco’s Management Development Programs are the result of the partnerships established with Consulting Firms, Universities and Business Schools offering courses in the areas of economics, business administration and law, including at post-graduate level.

Internal communication also merits special attention from Bradesco since it represents a powerful tool for integrating information, concepts and moral values. Accordingly, a copy of the “Interação” (Interaction) magazine is sent personally to each employee and the “Sempre em Dia” - news bulletin is published daily. TV Bradesco strengthens and extends Bradesco’s communication actions, together with the other media vehicles used to disseminate and characterize guidelines which are highly relevant to the Organization’s staff.

We also highlight the welfare benefits designed to improve the quality of life, well being and security of the Organization’s employees and their dependents, covering 191,540 persons. Among which, we present the following:

As independent recognition of its personnel policy, Bradesco was rated among the 40 best companies for women employees, published by the special edition of Exame magazine (As Melhores Empresas para Você Trabalhar 2003), based on a survey carried out among the Organization’s staff. The career opportunities and the benefits offered by the Organization, providing women with equal opportunity for promotion, were among the criteria which assured Bradesco’s presence in this prestigious publication. This recognition confirms, yet again, the motivation of our employees with their workplace and the possibilities for personal and professional development offered by the Organization.

R$ 49.943 million invested in Training Programs with 414,314 participations.
 
R$ 378.349 million spent on the Meals Program, with 92 thousand light meals served and 72,711 thousand meal vouchers supplied daily.
 
3.397 million medical and hospital consultations during the year.
 
725,386 dental consultations.

The achievements and results accomplished to date are witness to the Organization’s leadership of Brazil’s diverse financial market segments. More than mere milestones, they create a healthy stimulus for going beyond expectations and motivate increasingly consistent progress. They highlight Bradesco’s unyielding optimism and willingness to permanently contribute to the construction of a genuinely modern and prosperous Nation.

Cidade de Deus, January 30, 2004

Board of Directors and
Board of Executive Officers

Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31 - In thousands of reais

  BRADESCO CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
 

ASSETS 2003  2002  2003  2002 
 



CURRENT ASSETS 99,765,662  73,985,725  138,679,558  110,241,272 
FUNDS AVAILABLE (Note 8) 2,191,480  1,780,121  2,448,426  2,785,707 
INTERBANK INVESTMENTS (Notes 3b and 9) 37,345,577  27,597,746  31,374,994  18,834,319 
Open market investments 27,894,620  17,885,554  26,753,660  16,584,468 
Interbank deposits 9,450,957  9,717,242  4,621,334  2,255,113 
Provision for losses (5,050) (5,262)
SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Notes 3c, 10, 33b and 33c) 9,971,314  2,073,433  43,537,442  30,475,626 
Own portfolio 3,800,342  1,047,631  36,052,706  25,742,640 
Subject to repurchase agreements 1,823,897  265,642  2,492,111  441,917 
Restricted deposits - Brazilian Central Bank 2,545,405  207,071  3,017,797  2,668,334 
Privatization currencies 23,946  88,058  57,697 
Subject to collateral provided 1,416,235  508,581  1,690,757  1,464,233 
Derivative financial instruments (Notes 3d and 33c) 361,489  44,508  196,013  100,805 
INTERBANK ACCOUNTS (Note 11) 12,743,720  11,248,196  13,670,080  12,643,337 
Unsettled payments and receipts 12,182  11,997  20,237  16,902 
Restricted deposits:
- Brazilian Central Bank 12,716,803  11,221,714  13,580,425  12,519,635 
- National Treasury - Rural funding 578  578  578  578 
- National Housing System - SFH 13,319  13,815  49,114  74,082 
Correspondent banks 838  92  19,726  32,140 
INTERDEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS 495,279  177,039  514,779  191,739 
Internal transfer of funds 495,279  177,039  514,779  191,739 
CREDIT OPERATIONS (Notes 3e, 12 and 33b) 21,608,969  18,663,274  27,948,952  27,775,737 
Credit operations:
- Public sector 5,802  7,940  21,213  26,843 
- Private sector 23,786,049  20,536,268  30,579,732  30,241,717 
Allowance for loan losses (Notes 3e, 12f and 12g) (2,182,882) (1,880,934) (2,651,993) (2,492,823)
LEASING OPERATIONS (Notes 2, 3e, 12 and 33b) 749,970  904,708 
Leasing receivables:
- Public sector 45 
- Private sector 1,650,450  1,942,079 
Unearned lease income (832,633) (945,407)
Allowance for leasing losses (Notes 3e, 12f and 12g) (67,847) (92,009)
OTHER RECEIVABLES 15,294,760  12,246,268  17,711,364  15,883,491 
Receivables on guarantees honored (Note 12a-2) 589  1,529  624  1,577 
Foreign exchange portfolio (Note 13a) 10,916,404  8,982,641  11,102,537  10,026,298 
Income receivable 895,025  491,112  329,984  249,849 
Negotiation and intermediation of securities 350,463  92,053  602,020  175,055 
Insurance premiums receivable (Note 4a) 889,276  718,909 
Sundry (Notes 4a and 13b) 3,224,517  2,759,730  4,898,310  4,830,215 
Allowance for loan losses (Notes 3e, 12f and 12g) (92,238) (80,797) (111,387) (118,412)
OTHER ASSETS (Note 14) 114,563  199,648  723,551  746,608 
Other assets 188,251  290,812  555,391  610,052 
Allowance for losses (103,711) (152,838) (244,146) (209,362)
Prepaid expenses (Notes 4a and 14b) 30,023  61,674  412,306  345,918 
LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES 21,204,714  15,400,314  32,461,790  27,060,439 
INTERBANK INVESTMENTS (Notes 3b and 9) 603,457  302,546  349,009  2,638,437 
Open market investments 2,527,184 
Interbank deposits 603,457  306,103  349,009  115,232 
Provision for losses (3,557) (3,979)
SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Notes 3c, 10, 33b and 33c) 7,500,329  4,874,111  10,267,338  6,527,828 
Own portfolio 1,933,286  534,002  6,886,337  4,074,393 
Subject to repurchase agreements 5,307,714  1,114,730  3,190,741  1,055,466 
Restricted deposits - Brazilian Central Bank 91,837  2,470,045  91,837  868,325 
Privatization currencies 19,674  19,674 
Subject to collateral provided 612,897  62,125  371,936 
Derivative financial instruments (Notes 3d and 33c) 167,492  122,763  36,298  138,034 
INTERBANK ACCOUNTS (Note 11) 142,534  141,892  342,757  300,095 
Restricted deposits:
- National Housing System - SFH 142,534  141,892  342,757  300,095 
CREDIT OPERATIONS (Notes 3e, 12 and 33b) 9,812,720  7,730,930  14,213,766  11,929,542 
Credit operations:
- Public sector 51,263  70,070  165,051  227,779 
- Private sector 10,625,483  8,334,005  15,189,238  12,600,976 
Allowance for loan losses (Notes 3e, 12f and 12g) (864,026) (673,145) (1,140,523) (899,213)
LEASING OPERATIONS (Notes 2, 3e, 12 and 33b) 556,463  526,458 
Leasing receivables:
- Private sector 1,209,083  1,199,645 
Unearned lease income (605,901) (614,871)
Allowance for leasing losses (Notes 3e, 12f and 12g) (46,719) (58,316)

Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30 - In thousands of reais

  BRADESCO CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
 

ASSETS 2003  2002  2003  2002 
 



OTHER RECEIVABLES 2,886,275  2,085,228  6,387,401  4,806,563 
Income receivable 1,080 
Negotiation and intermediation of securities 523  130 
Insurance premiums receivable (Note 4a) 82 
Sundry (Notes 4a and 13b) 2,893,737  2,087,784  6,426,547  4,810,751 
Allowance for losses (Notes 3e, 12f and 12g) (7,462) (2,556) (40,831) (4,318)
OTHER ASSETS (Note 14) 259,399  265,607  345,056  331,516 
Other assets 31,603  69,463 
Allowance for losses (13,039) (34,591)
Prepaid expenses (Notes 4a and 14b) 259,399  265,607  326,492  296,644 
PERMANENT ASSETS 19,917,934  14,839,294  4,956,342  5,483,319 
INVESTMENTS (Notes 3h, 15 and 33b) 18,266,277  13,476,598  862,323  512,720 
Investments in associated companies
- Local 17,659,304  13,274,497  369,935  395,006 
- Foreign 656,768  232,780 
Other investments 57,994  54,910  857,985  439,342 
Allowance for losses (107,789) (85,589) (365,597) (321,628)
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT IN USE (Notes 3i and 16) 1,222,393  1,063,942  2,291,994  2,523,949 
Buildings in use 426,490  507,678  1,398,735  1,748,409 
Other fixed assets 2,546,769  2,187,495  3,480,636  3,459,950 
Accumulated depreciation (1,750,866) (1,631,231) (2,587,377) (2,684,410)
LEASED ASSETS (Note 16) 34,362  34,323 
Leased assets 63,812  51,198 
Accumulated depreciation (29,450) (16,875)
DEFERRED CHARGES (Notes 2, 3j and 17) 429,264  298,754  1,767,663  2,412,327 
Organization and expansion costs 924,572  670,785  1,124,058  1,037,559 
Accumulated amortization (495,308) (372,031) (572,620) (568,525)
Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries, net of amortization (Notes 3j and 17a) 1,216,225  1,943,293 
T O T A L 140,888,310  104,225,333  176,097,690  142,785,030 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31 - In thousands of reais

  BRADESCO CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 2003  2002  2003  2002 
 



CURRENT LIABILITIES 99,557,495  73,380,042  107,069,085  87,007,015 
DEPOSITS (Notes 3k and 18a) 43,699,653  37,990,627  45,129,749  43,126,371 
Demand deposits 11,974,072  11,649,433  12,909,168  13,369,917 
Savings deposits 21,370,959  19,402,609  22,140,171  20,730,683 
Interbank deposits 2,070,056  567,735  31,400  23,350 
Time deposits (Note 33b) 8,284,566  6,370,850  10,049,010  9,002,421 
DEPOSITS RECEIVED UNDER SECURITY REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Notes 3k and 18a) 32,557,847  14,764,377  31,096,780  15,119,794 
Own portfolio 4,807,391  846,580  4,965,528  914,570 
Third-party portfolio 18,355,121  12,340,130  17,558,740  12,188,054 
Unrestricted portfolio 9,395,335  1,577,667  8,572,512  2,017,170 
FUNDS FROM ACCEPTANCE AND ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES (Notes 18b and 33b) 3,932,903  2,184,975  4,191,807  2,403,411 
Exchange acceptances 1,214 
Mortgage notes 858,180  213,564  971,682  376,075 
Debentures 7,291  90,856 
Securities issued abroad 3,074,723  1,971,411  3,212,834  1,935,266 
INTERBANK ACCOUNTS 543,826  583,008  529,332  606,696 
Interbank onlendings 174,296  35,686  159,098  35,686 
Correspondent banks 369,530  547,322  370,234  571,010 
INTERDEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS 1,709,525  1,185,206  1,782,068  1,337,729 
Third-party funds in transit 1,709,525  1,185,206  1,782,068  1,337,729 
BORROWINGS (Notes 19a and 33b) 6,392,589  6,484,365  6,446,261  7,830,579 
Local borrowings - official institutions 2,070  3,368 
Local borrowings - other institutions 4,010  71,896 
Foreign currency borrowings 6,392,589  6,484,365  6,440,181  7,755,315 
LOCAL ONLENDINGS - OFFICIAL INSTITUTIONS (Notes 19b and 33b) 1,584,239  1,870,158  2,287,261  2,470,376 
National treasury 51,398  51,398 
National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) 781,621  1,279,875  855,524  1,362,514 
Federal Savings Bank (CEF) 1,443  1,639  55,240  31,283 
Government Agency for Machinery and Equipment Financing (FINAME) 748,890  587,083  1,324,212  1,075,018 
Other institutions 887  1,561  887  1,561 
FOREIGN ONLENDINGS (Notes 19b and 33b) 14,053  38,821  14,406  39,476 
Foreign onlendings 14,053  38,821  14,406  39,476 
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Notes 3d and 33) 20,335  64,551  30,715  281,606 
TECHNICAL RESERVES FOR INSURANCE, PRIVATE PENSION PLANS AND SAVINGS BONDS (Notes 3g, 4a and 23) 3,539,846  2,362,861 
OTHER LIABILITIES 9,102,525  8,213,954  12,020,860  11,428,116 
Collection of taxes and other contributions 85,526  58,452  130,893  108,388 
Foreign exchange portfolio (Note 13a) 5,107,731  4,849,386  5,118,801  5,002,132 
Social and statutory payables 832,311  631,178  844,424  666,409 
Taxes and social security contributions (Note 4a) 502,799  525,920  1,596,338  1,593,693 
Negotiation and intermediation of securities 353,885  44,521  595,958  109,474 
Subordinated debt (Note 21 and 33b) 33,527  12,081  60,935  41,892 
Sundry (Note 22) 2,186,746  2,092,416  3,673,511  3,906,128 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 27,776,315  19,992,837  55,337,222  44,645,379 
DEPOSITS (Notes 3k and 18a) 13,090,389  10,955,676  12,894,136  13,236,792 
Interbank deposits 2,142,315  1,535,152  498 
Time deposits (Note 33b) 10,948,074  9,420,524  12,894,136  13,236,294 
DEPOSITS RECEIVED UNDER SECURITY REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Notes 3k and 18a) 1,693,406  1,376  1,695,945  893,171 
Own portfolio 1,693,406  1,376  1,695,945  1,376 
Unrestricted portfolio 891,795 
FUNDS FROM ACCEPTANCE AND ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES (Notes 18b and 33b) 2,527,162  460,364  2,655,089  733,431 
Mortgage notes 57,420  743  59,174  8,652 
Debentures 9,513 
Securities issued abroad 2,469,742  459,621  2,595,915  715,266 
BORROWINGS (Notes 19a and 33b) 771,923  1,402,597  777,095  1,560,051 
Local borrowings - Other institutions 144,916 
Foreign currency borrowings 771,923  1,402,597  777,095  1,415,135 
LOCAL ONLENDINGS - OFFICIAL INSTITUTIONS (Notes 19b and 33b) 3,985,604  3,174,091  5,267,005  4,529,670 
National Treasury 62,187  62,187 
BNDES 2,445,941  1,936,296  2,547,938  2,074,805 
CEF 404,313  422,520 
FINAME 1,539,663  1,175,608  2,314,754  1,970,158 
FOREIGN ONLENDINGS (Notes 19b and 33b) 2,755  8,189  2,755  8,201 
Foreign onlendings 2,755  8,189  2,755  8,201 
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Notes 3d and 33) 20,474  129,388  21,654  295,091 
TECHNICAL RESERVES FOR INSURANCE, PRIVATE PENSION PLANS AND SAVINGS BONDS (Notes 3g, 4a and 23) 22,869,106  16,792,618 
OTHER LIABILITIES 5,684,602  3,861,156  9,154,437  6,596,354 
Social and statutory payables 7,461 
Taxes and social security contributions (Note 4a) 850,006  1,016,304  3,185,120  2,782,338 
Subordinated debt (Notes 21 and 33b) 4,333,875  2,679,705  4,933,875  3,279,705 
Sundry (Note 22) 500,721  165,147  1,027,981  534,311 
DEFERRED INCOME 7,620  6,725  31,774  15,843 
Deferred income 7,620  6,725  31,774  15,843 
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES (Note 24) 112,729  271,064 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Note 25) 13,546,880  10,845,729  13,546,880  10,845,729 
Capital:
- Local residents 6,343,955  4,960,425  6,343,955  4,960,425 
- Foreign residents 656,045  239,575  656,045  239,575 
Capital reserves 8,665  7,435  8,665  7,435 
Revenue reserves 6,066,640  5,715,317  6,066,640  5,715,317 
Mark-to-market adjustment - securities and derivatives 478,917  9,152  478,917  9,152 
Treasury stock (7,342) (86,175) (7,342) (86,175)
 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY MANAGED BY THE PARENT COMPANY 13,659,609  11,116,793 
T O T A L 140,888,310  104,225,333  176,097,690  142,785,030 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Banco Bradesco S.A.

Consolidated Statement of Income - In thousands of reais

 
  BRADESCO CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
 

  Six-month Period Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31,
 

  2003 2003 2002 2003 2002
 




INCOME FROM LENDING AND TRADING ACTIVITIES 9,935,089  18,337,397  19,820,734  27,529,706  31,913,379 
 
Credit operations (Note 12i) 4,743,392  8,826,955  10,369,311  12,294,528  15,726,929 
Leasing operations (Note 12i) 307,775  408,563 
Security transactions (Notes 4a and 10f) 3,826,326  7,416,257  6,739,378  7,328,805  9,527,663 
Financial income on insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds (Notes 4a and 10f) 5,359,939  3,271,913 
Derivative financial instruments (Note 33c V) 291,732  46,016  (1,625,585) 55,192  (2,073,247)
Foreign exchange transactions (Note 13a) 484,334  811,747  3,856,721  797,702  4,456,594 
Compulsory deposits (Note 11b) 589,305  1,236,422  480,909  1,385,765  594,964 
 
EXPENSES 7,639,298  13,977,123  16,168,975  17,201,888  23,259,783 
Interest and charges on:
Deposits (Notes 18c) 5,788,314  10,673,277  7,764,430  10,535,497  10,993,327 
Price-level restatement and interest on technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds (Notes 4a and 18c) 3,120,342  2,241,283 
Borrowings and onlendings (Note 19c) 819,677  1,041,228  6,115,713  1,083,379  7,194,161 
Leasing operations (Note 12i) 12,981  12,486 
Provision for loan losses (Notes 3e, 12f and 12g) 1,031,307  2,262,618  2,288,832  2,449,689  2,818,526 
 
INCOME FROM FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION 2,295,791  4,360,274  3,651,759  10,327,818  8,653,596 
 
OTHER OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES) (1,625,518) (2,703,518) (1,928,798) (6,774,710) (6,343,850)
 
Commissions and fees (Note 26) 1,710,631  3,177,995  2,699,318  4,556,861  3,711,736 
Retained insurance premiums, private pension plans and savings bonds (Notes 3g and 23c) 12,494,843  10,134,873 
Change in technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds (Notes 3g and 4a) (3,810,999) (2,784,647)
Claims - insurance operations (Note 3g) (4,320,516) (3,614,963)
Savings bond redemptions (Note 3g) (958,718) (720,932)
Insurance and pension plan selling expenses (Note 3g) (762,010) (667,527)
Expenses with pension plan benefits and redemptions (Note 3g) (2,791,429) (1,688,639)
Personnel expenses (Note 27) (2,071,498) (3,622,225) (2,899,718) (4,779,491) (4,075,613)
Other administrative expenses (Note 28) (1,830,724) (3,343,773) (2,716,879) (4,814,264) (4,028,377)
Tax expenses (284,101) (552,905) (441,282) (1,054,397) (847,739)
Equity in the earnings of associated companies (Note 15c) 1,303,309  1,984,408  2,107,463  5,227  64,619 
Other operating income (Note 29) 252,333  754,218  423,408  2,119,368  1,320,986 
Other operating expenses (Note 30) (705,468) (1,101,236) (1,101,108) (2,659,185) (3,147,627)
 
OPERATING INCOME 670,273  1,656,756  1,722,961  3,553,108  2,309,746 
 
NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES), NET (Note 31) 200,464  174,187  34,870  (841,076) 186,342 
 
INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND PROFIT SHARING 870,737  1,830,943  1,757,831  2,712,032  2,496,088 
 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION (Notes 35a and 35b) 408,291  475,396  264,757  (396,648) (460,263)
 
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES (9,045) (13,237)
 
NET INCOME 1,279,028  2,306,339  2,022,588  2,306,339  2,022,588 

INTEREST ATTRIBUTED TO OWN CAPITAL (Note 25c) (713,692) (1,347,018) (946,983)
Number of outstanding shares (Notes 25a and 25b) 1,585,304,623,300  1,585,304,623,300  1,427,880,301,837 
Net income per thousand shares - In reais 0.81 1.45 1.42

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - In thousands of reais (A free translation of the original in Portuguese prepared in conformity with accounting practices adopted in Brazil)
Events Paid-up Capital Capital Reserves Revenue Reserves Mark-to-market Adjustment - Securities and Derivatives Treasury Stock Retained Earnings Total
Capital Income Tax Incentives Other Legal Statutory Statutory for Capital Increase Statutory for Payment of Dividends Statutory for Investments Own Associated and Subsidiary Companies
At June 30, 2003 7,000,000 844 7,046 850,678 4,669,619 - - - 74,172 (80,255) - - 12,522,104
Adjustment of exchange membership certificates - - 775 - - - - - - - - - 775
Treasury stock - - - - - - - - - - (7,342) - (7,342)
Mark-to-market adjustment - Securities and derivatives - - - - - - - - (117,191) 602,191 - (18,993) 466,007
Net income - - - - - - - - - - - 1,279,028 1,279,028
Appropriation of net income:
- Reserves - - - 63,951 482,392 - - - - - - (546,343) -
- Interest attributed to own capital - - - - - - - - - - - (713,692) (713,692)

At December 31, 2003 7,000,000 844 7,821 914,629 5,152,011 - - - (43,019) 521,936 (7,342) - 13,546,880

At December 31, 2001 5,200,000 - 7,435 692,577 - 3,080,177 432,663 408,693 - - (53,599) - 9,767,946
Prior-year adjustments - Trading securities - - - - - - - - - - - 21,146 21,146
Prior-year adjustments - Securities available for sale - Gain - - - - - - - - 125,571 71,532 - - 197,103
Prior-year adjustments - Securities available for sale - Loss - - - - - - - - (5,606) (85,358) - 90,964 -
Transfer of prior-year adjustments to reserves - - - 5,606 106,504 - - - - - - (112,110) -
Transfer of reserves - - - - 3,921,533 (3,080,177) (432,663) (408,693) - - - - -
Treasury stock - - - - - - - - - - (119,084) - (119,084)
Cancellation of treasury stock - - - - (86,508) - - - - - 86,508 - -
Mark-to-market adjustment - Securities and derivatives - - - - - - - - (19,094) (77,893) - - (96,987)
Net income - - - - - - - - - - - 2,022,588 2,022,588
Appropriation of net income:
- Reserves - - - 101,129 974,476 - - - - - - (1,075,605) -
- Interest attributed to own capital - - - - - - - - - - - (946,983) (946,983)

At December 31, 2002 5,200,000 - 7,435 799,312 4,916,005 - - - 100,871 (91,719) (86,175) - 10,845,729

Capital increase through subscription 501,000 - - - - - - - - - - - 501,000
Capital increase through incorporation of shares 788,735 - - - - - - - - - - - 788,735
Capital increase with reserves 510,265 - (7,435) - (502,830) - - - - - - - -
Share premium - - 7,046 - - - - - - - - - 7,046
Cancellation of treasury stock - - - - (86,175) - - - - - 86,175 - -
Treasury stock - - - - - - - - - - (7,342) - (7,342)
Fiscal incentives - 844 - - - - - - - - - - 844
Adjustment of exchange membership certificates - - 775 - - - - - - - - - 775
Mark-to-market adjustment - Securities and derivatives - - - - - - - - (143,890) 613,655 - (18,993) 450,772
Net income - - - - - - - - - - - 2,306,339 2,306,339
Appropriation of net income:
- Reserves - - - 115,317 825,011 - - - - - - (940,328) -
- Interest attributed to own capital - - - - - - - - - - - (1,347,018) (1,347,018)

At December 31, 2003 7,000,000 844 7,821 914,629 5,152,011 - - - (43,019) 521,936 (7,342) - 13,546,880

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

(A free translation of the original in Portuguese prepared in conformity with accounting practices adopted in Brazil).

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Financial Position - In thousand of reais

 
  BRADESCO CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
 

  Six-month Period Ended December 31 Years Ended December 31
 

  2003 2003 2002 2003 2002
 




FINANCIAL RESOURCES WERE PROVIDED BY : 29,730,963  42,326,848  33,051,586  39,145,633  41,104,454 
NET INCOME 1,279,028  2,306,339  2,022,588  2,306,339  2,022,588 
ADJUSTMENTS TO NET INCOME (972,238) (1,739,452) (1,402,215) 1,678,886  622,015 
Depreciation and amortization 185,868  359,223  262,285  623,113  480,424 
Amortization of goodwill 136,990  194,946  120,019  1,035,080  237,558 
Change in provision for investments 32,079  22,200  (202,948) 28,714  5,208 
Equity in the earnings of associated companies (1,303,309) (1,984,408) (2,107,463) (5,227) (64,619)
Other (23,866) (331,413) 525,892  (2,794) (36,556)
Change in Deferred Income 4,206  895  631  15,931  6,823 
Change in Minority Interest (158,335) 131,833 
STOCKHOLDERS 775  1,297,556  1,297,556 
Capital increase through subscription 501,000  501,000 
Capital increase through incorporation of shares 788,735  788,735 
Capital Reserves 7,046  7,046 
Share premium 775  775  775 
FISCAL INCENTIVE INVESTMENTS 844  844 
THIRD PARTIES:
- Increase in liabilities 21,687,441  34,658,545  20,712,202  32,966,215  33,099,946 
Deposits 2,976,077  7,843,739  11,413,523  1,660,722  15,279,184 
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements 14,918,952  19,485,500  1,316,288  16,779,760  1,955,638 
Funds from acceptance and issuance of securities 1,650,635  3,814,726  3,710,054 
Interbank accounts 391,749  414,669 
Interdepartmental accounts 548,254  524,319  484,313  444,339  575,224 
Borrowings and onlendings 1,593,523  1,526,136  2,404,283 
Derivative financial instruments 125,828  465,097 
Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds 7,253,473  5,302,053 
Other liabilities 2,990,261  5,454,365  3,117,867  6,703,798 
- Decrease in assets 2,558,246  35,863  10,212,553  139,512  4,114,041 
Securities and derivative financial instruments 8,759,197  3,902,342 
Interbank accounts 2,311,232 
Credit operations 1,453,356 
Leasing operations 124,733  136,761 
Insurance premiums receivable 74,938 
Other receivables 213,296 
Other assets 33,718  35,863  14,779 
- Sale (write-off) of assets and investments 4,736,558  5,058,117  584,422  842,254  1,081,239 
Non-operating assets 81,238  138,375  113,487  191,321  156,175 
Property and equipment in use and leased assets 93,642  100,608  272,315  534,297  478,955 
Investments 4,560,476  4,813,238  198,351  63,262  433,874 
Sale (write-off) of deferred charges 1,202  5,896  269  53,374  12,235 
- Interest attributed to own capital and dividends received from associated companies 436,947  708,141  921,405  56,431  25,969 
TOTAL FUNDS PROVIDED 29,075,958  41,915,489  33,722,410  39,482,914  41,404,534 
INTEREST ATTRIBUTED TO OWN CAPITAL AND DIVIDENDS PAID AND/OR DECLARED 713,692  1,347,018  946,983  1,347,018  946,983 
ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 7,342  7,342  119,084  7,342  119,084 
INVESTMENTS IN: 5,155,485  8,653,002  2,278,069  1,064,303  1,680,891 
Non-operating assets 43,257  82,570  103,323  130,055  209,344 
Property and equipment in use and leased assets 323,532  510,840  408,594  840,130  1,130,999 
Investments 4,788,696  8,059,592  1,766,152  94,118  340,548 
DEFERRED CHARGES 54,621  245,744  110,308  593,139  1,514,370 
INCREASE IN ASSETS 20,738,429  31,243,013  29,031,069  34,225,850  35,478,638 
Interbank investments 7,962,230  10,048,742  19,038,369  10,251,247  17,605,437 
Securities and derivative financial instruments 8,645,431  10,502,841  16,716,007 
Interbank accounts 1,496,166  6,617,018  1,069,405  7,801,492 
Interdepartmental accounts 300,541  318,240  8,055  323,040  15,666 
Credit operations 3,830,227  5,027,485  2,457,439  4,573,920 
Other receivables 3,849,539  3,283,203  3,238,263  5,269,671 
Insurance premiums receivable 170,449 
Other assets 84,424  212,452 
DECREASE IN LIABILITIES 2,406,389  419,370  1,236,897  2,245,262  1,664,568 
Funds from acceptance and issuance of securities 1,236,897  1,664,568 
Interbank accounts 1,797,126  39,182  77,364 
Borrowings and onlendings 227,058  1,643,570 
Derivative financial instruments 204,543  153,130  524,328 
Other liabilities 404,720 
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN FUNDS AVAILABLE 655,005  411,359  (670,824) (337,281) (300,080)

CHANGES IN At the beginning of the period 1,536,475  1,780,121  2,450,945  2,785,707  3,085,787 
FINANCIAL At the end of the period 2,191,480  2,191,480  1,780,121  2,448,426  2,785,707 
POSITION Increase/(Decrease) in funds available 655,005  411,359  (670,824) (337,281) (300,080)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

(A free translation of the original notes in Portuguese to the financial statements prepared in conformity with accounting practices adopted in Brazil)

 

BANCO BRADESCO S.A.

Notes to the Financial Statements

Index

We present below the notes to the Financial Statements of Banco Bradesco S.A. subdivided as follows:

  1. OPERATIONS
  2. PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
  4. INFORMATION FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
  5. ADJUSTED BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF INCOME BY BUSINESS SEGMENT
  6. BALANCE SHEET BY CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE EXPOSURE
  7. BALANCE SHEET BY MATURITY
  8. FUNDS AVAILABLE
  9. INTERBANK INVESTMENTS
  10. SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
  11. INTERBANK ACCOUNTS - RESTRICTED DEPOSITS
  12. CREDIT OPERATIONS  
  13. OTHER RECEIVABLES  
  14. OTHER ASSETS  
  15. INVESTMENTS  
  16. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT IN USE AND LEASED ASSETS  
  17. DEFERRED CHARGES
  18. DEPOSITS, DEPOSITS RECEIVED UNDER SECURITY REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND FUNDS FROM ACCEPTANCE AND ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES
  19. BORROWINGS AND ONLENDINGS
  20. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
  21. SUBORDINATED DEBT
  22. OTHER LIABILITIES - SUNDRY
  23. INSURANCE OPERATIONS, PRIVATE PENSION PLANS AND SAVINGS BONDS
  24. MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES
  25. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (PARENT COMPANY)
  26. COMMISSIONS AND FEES
  27. PERSONNEL EXPENSES
  28. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
  29. OTHER OPERATING INCOME
  30. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
  31. NON-OPERATING INCOME
  32. TRANSACTIONS WITH SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES (DIRECT AND INDIRECT)
  33. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
  34. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
  35. INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION
  36. OTHER INFORMATION

1) OPERATIONS

Banco Bradesco S.A. is a private-sector open-capital company which, operating as a multiple bank, carries out all types of authorized banking activities including foreign exchange transactions through its commercial, investment, consumer financing, housing loan and credit card portfolios. The Bank also operates in a number of other activities through its direct and indirect subsidiary companies, particularly in leasing, consortium management, insurance, savings bond and private pension plan activities. Operations are conducted within the context of the companies comprising the Bradesco Group, which are jointly active in the market.

Accordingly, Banco Bradesco S.A. carried out the following transactions in 2003:

2) PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements of Banco Bradesco S.A. and its foreign branches (BRADESCO) are presented in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of Banco Bradesco S.A., which include the financial statements of Banco Bradesco S.A., its foreign branches and its direct and indirect subsidiaries and jointly controlled investments (CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO).

The financial statements of Banco Bradesco S.A. and the consolidated financial statements were prepared based on accounting policies determined by Brazilian Corporation Law for the recording of operations, as well as the rules and instructions of the National Monetary Council (CMN), Brazilian Central Bank (BACEN), Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) and Superintendency of Private Insurance (SUSEP), and comprise the financial statements of the leasing companies based on the capital leasing method of accounting, which requires the reclassification of leasing operations to the current-asset and long-term-receivable accounts.

Accordingly, upon consolidation, intercompany investments, account balances, revenue, expenses and unrealized income were eliminated from the financial statements and, in the case of investments which are jointly controlled with other stockholders, asset, liability and income components, are included in the consolidated financial statements in proportion to the parent company's percentage capital ownership of each investee. Goodwill on the acquisition of investments in subsidiaries is presented in deferred assets and minority interests in net income and stockholders' equity are separately disclosed. Exchange variation arising from permanent investments in subsidiaries and foreign branches was allocated to the statement of income accounts in accordance with the corresponding assets and liabilities from which it originated.

The financial statements include estimates and assumptions, such as the calculation of the allowance for loan losses, the estimation of the fair value of certain financial instruments, provision for contingencies, other provisions, the quantification of technical reserves for insurance, pension plans and savings bonds and the determination of the useful economic life of specific assets. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions.

We present below the main direct and indirect subsidiaries, including their foreign branches and subsidiaries and jointly controlled investments:

 

Activity Area

% Ownership

 

 

 

2003

2002

 

 



Financial area - Local

 

 

 

Banco Alvorada S.A. (1)

Banking

100.00%

-

Banco Baneb S.A. (2)

Banking

99.94%

99.97%

Banco BCN S.A.

Banking

100.00%

100.00%

Banco BEA S.A. (3)

Banking

-

88.68%

Banco Boavista Interatlântico S.A.

Banking

100.00%

100.00%

Banco de Crédito Real de Minas Gerais S.A.

Banking

99.99%

99.99%

Banco Finasa de Investimento S.A. (4) (5)

Investment Banking

97.40%

81.99%

Banco Finasa S.A.

Banking

100.00%

100.00%

Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. (4)

Banking

100.00%

84.19%

Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (6) (7)

Leasing

99.97%

99.94%

Bradesco Consórcios Ltda.

Consortium Management

99.99 %

99.99%

Bradesco Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (8)

Leasing

-

100.00%

Bradesco S.A. Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários

Brokerage

99.99%

99.99%

BRAM - Bradesco Asset Management Ltda.

Asset Management

99.99%

99.99%

Companhia Brasileira de Meios de Pagamento - VISANET (9) (10) (11) (12) (22)

Services

39.71%

38.97%

Finasa Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil S.A. (13)

Leasing

-

84.18%

 

 

 

 

Financial area – Foreign

 

 

 

Alvorada Nassau (1)

Banking

100.00%

-

Banco Bradesco Argentina S.A. (10) (11)

Banking

99.99%

99.99%

Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. (14)

Banking

100.00%

99.99%

Banco Mercantil de São Paulo International S.A. (10) (14)

Banking

-

84.19%

BCN Grand Cayman

Banking

100.00%

100.00%

Boavista Grand Cayman

Banking

100.00%

100.00%

Boavista Nassau

Banking

100.00%

100.00%

Bradesco Grand Cayman (21)

Banking

100.00%

100.00%

Bradesco New York

Banking

100.00%

100.00%

Bradesco Securities, Inc.

Brokerage

100.00%

100.00%

Mercantil Grand Cayman (4)

Banking

100.00%

84.19%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Insurance, pension plan and savings bond area

 

 

 

ABS - Empreendimentos Imobiliários, Participações e Serviços S.A. (18)

Real Estate

-

99.09%

Atlântica Capitalização S.A.

Savings Bonds

99.70%

99.66%

Áurea Seguros S.A. (9) (10) (11)

Insurance

27.42%

27.41%

Bradesco Argentina de Seguros S.A.

Insurance

99.47%

99.43%

Bradesco Capitalização S.A. (15)

Savings Bonds

99.33%

99.65%

Bradesco Saúde S.A.

Insurance

99.70%

99.66%

Bradesco Seguros S.A.

Insurance

99.70%

99.66%

Bradesco Vida e Previdência S.A.

Pension Plans/Insurance

99.69%

99.65%

Finasa Seguradora S.A. (16)

Insurance

99.46%

99.22%

Indiana Seguros S.A. (23)

Insurance

39.88%

39.86%

Seguradora Brasileira de Crédito à Exportação S.A. (9) (10) (11)

Insurance

12.05%

12.05%

União Novo Hamburgo Seguros S.A. (17)

Insurance

91.41%

91.19%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other activities

 

 

 

Bradescor Corretora de Seguros Ltda.

Insurance Brokerage

99.99%

99.99%

Cibrasec - Companhia Brasileira de Securitização (9) (10) (11) (12)

Credit Acquisition

12.50%

10.00%

CPM Holdings Limited (9) (10) (11)

Holding Company

49.00%

49.00%

Latasa S.A. (10) (19)

Metal Products

-

39.12%

Pevê Prédios S.A. (20)

Real Estate

-

76.40%

Scopus Tecnologia S.A. (10)

Information Technology

99.99%

99.99%

Serasa S.A. (9) (10) (11) (12)

Services

26.31%

20.57%

Smart Club do Brasil Ltda. (9)

Services

36.36%

36.36%

União de Comércio e Participações Ltda.

Holding Company

99.99%

99.99%

(1) New names of Ban co Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Brasil S.A. – BBV Banco and the BBV Banco branch in Nassau acquired in June 2003.
(2) Percentage ownership decreased following the merger of Banco BEA S.A. in April 2003.
(3) Became a subsidiary of Banco Baneb S.A. in March 2003 and was merged in April 2003.
(4) Percentage ownership increased through acquisition and incorporation of the minority stockholders' shares of Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A.
(5) Became a direct subsidiary of Banco Bradesco in May 2003.
(6) Percentage ownership increased as a result of the merger of Bradesco Leasing into BCN Leasing in February 2003 and of Finasa Leasing in April 2003. (7) Previously named BCN Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil S.A.
(8) Merged into BCN Leasing in February 2003.
(9) Proportionally consolidated in accordance with CMN Resolution 2723 and CVM Instruction 247.
(10) Companies audited by other independent auditors in 2002.
(11) Companies audited by other independent auditors in 2003.
(12) Percentage ownership increased through acquisition of BBV Banco in June 2003.
(13) Merged into BCN Leasing in April 2003.
(14) In September 2003, Banco Mercantil de São Paulo International S.A. and Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. were merged and the latter's name maintained.
(15) Percentage ownership decreased through the incorporation of ABS-Empreendimentos Imobiliários, Participações e Serviços S.A. in December 2003.
(16) Became a direct subsidiary of Bradesco Seguros in April 2003.
(17) Percentage ownership increased through acquisition of shares.
(18) Merged into Bradesco Capitalização S.A. in December 2003.
(19) Sold in October 2003.
(20) Merged into Banco Mercantil in January 2003.
(21) The joint venture partnership called International Diversified Payment Rights Company, operating in the securitization of the future flow of payment orders received from abroad is being consolidated (Note 18b).
(22) The joint venture partnership called Brazilian Merchant Voucher Receivables Limited operating in the securitization of the future flow of credit card bill receivables from foreign cardholders abroad is being consolidated (Note 18b).
(23) A subsidiary since percentage ownership totals 51% of voting capital.

3) SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a)  Determination of net income  

Income and expenses are recorded on the accrual basis and are prorated daily when of a financial nature. Transactions with prefixed rates are recorded at their redemption amounts and income and expenses for the future period are recorded as a discount to the corresponding asset and liability accounts. Post-fixed or foreign-currency-indexed transactions are adjusted to the balance sheet date. Income and expenses of a financial nature are calculated based on the exponential method, except when relating to discounted notes or to cross-border transactions which are calculated on the straight-line method.

The insurance and coinsurance premiums and income on commissions, net of premiums assigned in coinsurance and reinsurance and corresponding expenses for commission, are appropriated to results upon issuance of the corresponding insurance policies and are deferred for appropriation on a straight-line basis over the terms of the policies, through the recording and reversal of a provision for unearned premiums and deferred selling expenses. The accepted coinsurance and retrocession operations are recorded based on the information received from other companies and the Brazilian Institute of Reinsurers (IRB), respectively.

The revenue from savings bond plans is recognized at the time it is effectively received. The expenses for placement of bonds, classified as “Selling Expenses”, are recorded as they are incurred. Brokerage expenses are recorded at the time the savings bond plan contributions are effectively received. The payment of prizes on winning bonds is recorded as an expense in the month in which the draw takes places.

The private pension plan contributions are recorded in income at the time they are effectively received.

b) Interbank investments

Purchase and sale commitments subject to unrestricted movement agreements are adjusted to market value. Other assets are recorded at purchase cost, including accrued income up to the balance sheet date, net of loss accrual, where applicable.

c) Securities

Pursuant to BACEN Circular 3068/2001, as from June 30, 2002, securities are classified and recorded as presented below:

Up to June 2002, securities were valued at cost of acquisition, plus accrued earnings and less of the provision for adjustment to probable realizable value.

d) Derivative financial instruments (assets and liabilities)

Pursuant to BACEN Circular 3082/2002 and complementary regulations, the derivative financial instruments are classified based on management's intended use thereof on the date of the operation and whether it was carried out for hedging purposes or not.

The derivative financial instruments which do not comply with the hedging criteria established by BACEN, particularly derivatives used to manage general exposure to risk, are recorded at market values, with the corresponding mark-to-market adjustments taken directly to income for the period.

The derivative financial instruments used for protection against exposure to risk or for changing the characteristics of financial assets and liabilities and which are: (i) significantly co-related in relation to the adjustment of their market value to the market value of the hedged item, at both the start and over the duration of the contract; and (ii) considered to be effective in mitigating the risk associated with the exposure which is to be protected, are classified as hedges in accordance with their specific nature:

e) Credit and leasing operations, advances on foreign exchange contracts, other receivables and allowance for loan and leasing losses

The credit and leasing operations, advances on foreign exchange contracts and other receivables are classified in compliance with: (i) the parameters established by CMN Resolution 2682/1999 at nine levels from “AA” (minimum risk) to “H” (maximum risk); and (ii) management's risk level assessment. This assessment, which is carried out on a periodic basis, considers current economic conditions, and past loan loss experience, as well as specific and general risks relating to operations, borrowers and guarantors. The length of the delay in payment defined in CMN Resolution 2682/1999 is also taken into account for customer risk classification purposes as follows:



Length of Delay

Customer Classification



•  No delay

AA

•  Up to 14 days

A

•  From 15 to 30 days

B

•  From 31 to 60 days

C

•  From 61 to 90 days

D

•  From 91 to 120 days

E

•  From 121 to 150 days

F

•  From 151 to 180 days

G

•  More than 180 days

H

The accrual of credit operations past due up to 60 days is recorded in income on credit operations and subsequent to the 61st day, in unearned income.

Past-due operations classified at “H” level remain at this level for six months, subsequent to which time they are written off against the existing allowance and controlled over a five-year period in memorandum accounts and no longer presented in the balance sheet.

Renegotiated operations are maintained with a classification equal to their prior classification. Renegotiated operations, already written off against the allowance and which are recorded in memorandum accounts, are classified at “H” level and any gains derived from their renegotiation are recognized as revenue only when they are effectively received.

In the case of mortgage loans, the contractual capitalization period (monthly or quarterly) for income appropriation purposes complies with applicable legislation and end-borrower financings are adjusted to the present value of the installments receivable.

The allowance for loan losses is recorded at an amount considered sufficient to cover estimated losses and is based upon current economic conditions, past loan loss experience, specific and general portfolio risks and on BACEN requirements and instructions.

f) Income tax and social contribution (asset and liability)

Deferred income tax and social contribution, calculated on tax losses, negative basis of social contribution and temporary additions are recorded in “Other receivables - sundry”, and the provision for deferred tax liabilities on excess depreciation and mark-to-market adjustments of securities is recorded in “Other liabilities - taxes and social security contributions”. Only deferred tax assets which have already acquired, or are about to acquire, tax deductibility rights are recorded on amortization of goodwill.

Deferred tax assets on temporary additions are realized upon use and/or reversal of the corresponding provisions on which they were recorded. Deferred tax assets on tax losses and negative basis of social contribution will be realized as taxable income is generated.

The provision for federal income tax is calculated at the standard rate of 15% of taxable income, plus an additional rate of 10% for income over established limits. The provision for social contribution is recorded at the rate of 9% of pre-tax income. Provisions were recorded for other taxes and social contributions in accordance with specific applicable legislation. 

g) Technical reserves relating to insurance, pension plan and savings bond activities

Provision for unearned premiums

These are recorded at the amount of that portion of the insurance premiums issued retained, corresponding to the unexpired risk periods of the insurance contracts, in accordance with the criteria determined by SUSEP standards.

Benefits to be granted and benefits granted

Mathematical provisions comprise the amount of the liabilities assumed under the form of income, pension and savings plans and are calculated based on the financial method determined in the contract under the responsibility of a legally qualified actuary registered with the Brazilian Institute of Actuaries (IBA). The mathematical provisions comprise the present value of future benefits estimated based on actuarial methods and assumptions. The provision for benefits to be granted comprises participants whose receipt of benefits has not yet commenced and the provision for benefits granted comprises participants who are currently receiving benefits.

Savings Bonds - mathematical provisions

These are recorded in conformity with the technical notes approved by SUSEP, based on a variable percentage applicable to the amounts effectively received.

Unsettled claims and IBNR

The provision for payment of unsettled claims is recorded based on estimated probable payments, net of recoveries and adjusted for price-level restatement up to the balance sheet date. The reserve for claims incurred but not reported (IBNR) is calculated on an actuarial basis to quantify the volume and amount of the claims incurred, but which have not yet been reported to the insurance companies by the policyholders/beneficiaries.

h) Investments

Significant investments in subsidiaries, associated companies and jointly controlled investments are recorded on the equity method. The financial statements of the foreign branches and subsidiaries are adjusted to comply with the accounting practices adopted in Brazil, translated into reais and their related effects recognized in income for the year.

The exchange membership certificates of Stock Exchanges, the Center for the Financial Clearance and Custody of Private Securities (CETIP) and the Mercantile and Futures Exchange (BM&F) were recorded at net book value and fiscal incentives and other investments were recorded at cost, plus restatements through December 31, 1995, net of the provision for loss, where applicable .

i)  Property and equipment in use

Property and equipment in use is stated at cost plus restatements through December 31, 1995, net of the corresponding accumulated depreciation, calculated on the straight-line method at annual rates which take into consideration the economic useful lives of the assets as follows: buildings in use - 4%; furniture and fixtures and machinery and equipment - 10%; data processing systems - 20% to 50%; and transport systems - 20%.

j) Deferred charges

Deferred charges are recorded at cost of acquisition or formation, net of the corresponding accumulated amortization, calculated on the straight-line method and amortized at a rate of 20% to 50% per annum.

Goodwill on the acquisition of investments in subsidiary companies, based on expected future results, is amortized at rates of 10% to 20% per annum and is presented on a consolidated basis in deferred charges and in investments on an unconsolidated basis.

k) Deposits and deposits received under security repurchase agreements

These are stated at the amount of the liabilities and include related charges up to the balance sheet date, on a daily pro rata basis.

l) Other assets and liabilities

he assets are stated at their realizable amounts, including, where applicable, related income and monetary (on a daily pro rata basis) and exchange variations, less provisions when deemed appropriate. The liabilities include known or estimated amounts, plus related charges and monetary (on a pro rata basis) and exchange variations.

4) INFORMATION FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

a) Reclassifications

In order to facilitate comparison of the financial statements, certain December 31, 2002 account balances were reclassified in line with the accounting procedures/classification used at December 31, 2003.

 
At December 31, 2002 - In thousands of reais
 

 

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO

 

BALANCE SHEET

Prior
Disclosure

Reclassifications

Reclassified Balance

 


ASSETS

 

 

 

Current assets and long-term receivables

137,290,008

11,703

137,301,711

Other receivables

20,880,166

(190,112)

20,690,054

Insurance premiums receivable (1)

920,724

(201,815)

718,909

Sundry (2)

9,629,263

11,703

9,640,966

Other assets

876,309

201,815

1,078,124

Prepaid expenses (1)

440,747

201,815

642,562

Total assets

142,773,327

11,703

142,785,030

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

Current and long-term liabilities

113,624,570

18,027,824

131,652,394

Technical reserves for insurance, savings bonds and private pension plans (3)

-

19,155,479

19,155,479

Other liabilities

19,152,125

(1,127,655)

18,024,470

Taxes and social security contributions (2)

4,364,328

11,703

4,376,031

Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds (3)

1,139,358

(1,139,358)

-

Technical reserves for insurance, savings bonds and private pension plans (3)

18,016,121

(18,016,121)

-

Total liabilities

142,773,327

11,703

142,785,030

 

 
At December 31, 2002 - In thousands of reais
 

 

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO

 

STATEMENT OF INCOME

Prior Disclosure

Reclassifications

Reclassified Balance

 


Income from lending and trading activities

31,913,379

-

31,913,379

Income on security transactions (4)

12,799,576

(3,271,913)

9,527,663

Financial income on insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds (4)

-

3,271,913

3,271,913

 

 

 

 

Expenses

21,018,500

2,241,283

23,259,783

Price-level restatement and interest on technical reserves of insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds (5)

-

2,241,283

2,241,283

 

 

 

 

Income from financial intermediation

10,894,879

(2,241,283)

8,653,596

 

 

 

 

Other operating income (expenses)

(8,585,133)

2,241,283

(6,343,850)

Change in technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds (5)

(5,025,930)

2,241,283

(2,784,647)

 

 

 

 

Net income

2,022,588

-

2,022,588

(1) Transfer of other receivables – insurance premiums receivable, to other assets – prepaid expenses, related to the deferral of insurance brokerage commission.
(2) Reclassification of the deferred income tax liability on excess depreciation of Bradesco Leasing, considered in December 2002, net of the deferred income tax asset.
(3) Classified in compliance with SUSEP's new plan of accounts.
(4) Opening for financial income on insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds.
(5) Transfer of price-level restatement of technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds to expenses for price-level restatement and interest on technical reserves of insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds.

b) During the first half of 2003, Bradesco acquired control of BBV Banco (now Banco Alvorada S.A.) and its subsidiaries. On September 19, 2003, Bradesco and BBV entered into an agreement for the transfer of assets and rights and assumption of debt, whereby Bradesco received assets in the amount of R$ 3,274,079 thousand and assumed liabilities in the amount of R$ 4,683,169 thousand. We present below the main balance sheet of the Bank and its subsidiaries at June 30, 2003:

 

 

In thousands of reais


BBV Banco and subsidiaries


June 30, 2003


ASSETS

 

Current assets and long-term receivables

9,875,795

Funds available

64,420

Interbank investments

3,215,674

Securities and derivative financial instruments

1,706,620

Interbank and interdepartmental accounts

410,034

Credit and leasing operations

3,371,270

Other receivables and other assets

1,107,777

Permanent assets

194,356

- Investments

41,842

- Property and equipment in use

149,827

- Deferred charges

2,687

Total

10,070,151

LIABILITIES

 

Current and long-term liabilities

7,754,018

Demand, time and interbank deposits

2,887,114

Savings deposits

581,557

Deposits received under security repurchase agreements and funds from acceptance and issuance of securities

2,371,948

Interbank and interdepartmental accounts

20,646

Borrowings and onlendings

1,253,927

Derivative financial instruments

13,929

Other liabilities

624,897

Deferred income

2,053

Stockholders' equity

2,314,080

Total

10,070,151

5) ADJUSTED BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF INCOME BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

The consolidated balance sheet and statement of income, by business segment, are presented below at December 31, 2003 in accordance with the Chart of Accounts for National Financial System Institutions (COSIF).

a) Balance sheet

 

At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

Financial (1) (2)

Insurance Group (2) (3)

Other Activities (2)

Amount Eliminated (4)

Total Consolidated






Local

Foreign

Local

Foreign

 

 

 





     

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets and long-term receivables

124,456,291

20,203,097

31,760,160

43,313

492,642

(5,814,155)

171,141,348

Funds available

2,236,235

165,436

77,469

2,358

26,876

(59,948)

2,448,426

Interbank investments

27,840,647

3,889,390

36,802

-

-

(42,836)

31,724,003

Securities and derivative financial instruments

17,659,095

8,487,659

29,154,672

36,441

113,651

(1,646,738)

53,804,780

Interbank and interdepartmental accounts

14,521,411

6,205

-

-

-

-

14,527,616

Credit and leasing operations

40,036,656

7,451,846

-

-

-

(4,019,351)

43,469,151

Other receivables and other assets

22,162,247

202,561

2,491,217

4,514

352,115

(45,282)

25,167,372

Permanent assets

11,736,238

369,700

869,513

395

266,032

(8,285,536)

4,956,342

Investments (5)

8,396,410

365,453

363,707

-

22,289

(8,285,536)

862,323

Property and equipment in use and leased assets

1,878,233

3,406

309,426

392

134,899

-

2,326,356

Deferred charges

1,461,595

841

196,380

3

108,844

-

1,767,663

Total

136,192,529

20,572,797

32,629,673

43,708

758,674

(14,099,691)

176,097,690

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current and long-term liabilities

122,598,259

16,137,637

29,079,972

29,592

375,002

(5,814,155)

162,406,307

Deposits

53,993,932

4,230,633

-

-

-

(200,680)

58,023,885

Deposits received under security repurchase agreements

29,386,511

3,406,214

-

-

-

-

32,792,725

Funds from the acceptance and issuance of securities

6,337,282

2,937,104

-

-

-

(2,427,490)

6,846,896

Interbank and interdepartmental accounts

2,151,392

160,008

-

-

-

-

2,311,400

Borrowings and onlendings

14,947,079

2,978,019

-

-

-

(3,130,315)

14,794,783

Derivative financial instruments

50,278

259

-

-

1,832

-

52,369

Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds

-

-

26,382,879

26,073

-

-

26,408,952

Other liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Subordinated debt

2,716,059

2,278,751

-

-

-

-

4,994,810

- Other

13,015,726

146,649

2,697,093

3,519

373,170

(55,670)

16,180,487

Deferred income

31,603

-

-

-

171

-

31,774

Minority interest and stockholders' equity in subsidiaries

15,787

4,435,160

3,549,701

14,116

383,501

(8,285,536)

112,729

Stockholders' equity of the parent company

13,546,880

-

-

-

-

-

13,546,880

Total in 2003

136,192,529

20,572,797

32,629,673

43,708

758,674

(14,099,691)

176,097,690

Total in 2002

117,802,985

14,529,675

25,098,936

65,754

1,727,162

(16,439,482)

142,785,030

b) Statement of income

 

    At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

Financial (1) (2)

Insurance Group (2) (3)

Other
Activities (2)

Amounts Eliminated (4)

Total Consolidated






Local

Foreign

Local

Foreign

 

 

 





     

Income from lending and trading activities

21,589,802

821,229

5,361,005

1,653

24,209

(268,192)

27,529,706

Expenses for lending and trading activities

13,925,372

423,587

3,120,342

-

(226)

(267,187)

17,201,888

Income from financial intermediation

7,664,430

397,642

2,240,663

1,653

24,435

(1,005)

10,327,818

Other operating income (expenses) (5)

(5,623,721)

(72,994)

(1,145,069)

244

63,135

3,695

(6,774,710)

Operating income (expenses)

2,040,709

324,648

1,095,594

1,897

87,570

2,690

3,553,108

Non-operating income (expenses), net

(800,835)

6,730

(49,147)

(1,013)

5,879

(2,690)

(841,076)

Income before taxes and profit sharing

1,239,874

331,378

1,046,447

884

93,449

-

2,712,032

Provision for income tax and social contribution

16,062

(7,888)

(367,229)

(93)

(37,500)

-

(396,648)

Minority interest in subsidiaries

(6,620)

-

(1,458)

-

(967)

-

(9,045)

Net income in 2003

1,249,316

323,490

677,760

791

54,982

-

2,306,339

Net income in 2002

922,260

251,124

729,900

15,073

104,231

-

2,022,588

(1)The financial segment comprises financial institutions and holding companies which are mainly responsible for managing financial resources, as well as credit card administration and asset management companies.
(2)Asset and liability and income and expense account balances are eliminated between companies from the same segment.
(3)The Insurance Group segment comprises insurance, private pension plan and savings bond companies.
(4)Amounts eliminated between companies from different segments.
(5)Investments and equity in earnings of associated companies are allocated to the segment to which the companies pertain.

6) BALANCE SHEET BY CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE EXPOSURE

We present below the consolidated account balances by currency and exchange exposure, at December 31, 2003:

At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

 

 


Balance Sheet

Currency


Local

Foreign (1)




ASSETS

 

 

 

Current assets and long-term receivables

171,141,348

141,419,662

29,721,686

Funds available

2,448,426

1,876,590

571,836

Interbank investments

31,724,003

27,793,603

3,930,400

Securities and derivative financial instruments

53,804,780

44,371,138

9,433,642

Interbank and interdepartmental accounts

14,527,616

14,521,411

6,205

Credit and leasing operations

43,469,151

36,783,864

6,685,287

Other receivables and other assets

25,167,372

16,073,056

9,094,316

 

 

 

 

Permanent assets

4,956,342

4,586,247

370,095

Investments

862,323

496,870

365,453

Property and equipment in use and leased assets

2,326,356

2,322,558

3,798

Deferred charges

1,767,663

1,766,819

844

 

 

 

 

Total

176,097,690

146,005,909

30,091,781

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

Current and long-term liabilities

162,406,307

134,993,505

27,412,802

Deposits

58,023,885

53,836,733

4,187,152

Deposits received under security repurchase agreements

32,792,725

29,386,511

3,406,214

Funds from acceptance and issuance of securities

6,846,896

1,038,147

5,808,749

Interbank and interdepartmental accounts

2,311,400

1,093,285

1,218,115

Borrowings and onlendings

14,794,783

6,969,384

7,825,399

Derivative financial instruments

52,369

52,110

259

Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds

26,408,952

26,408,952

-

Other liabilities:

 

 

 

- Subordinated debt

4,994,810

2,716,059

2,278,751

- Other

16,180,487

13,492,324

2,688,163

 

 

 

 

Deferred income

31,774

31,774

-

Minority interest in subsidiaries

112,729

112,729

-

Stockholders' equity

13,546,880

13,546,880

-

Total

176,097,690

148,684,888

27,412,802

Net position of assets and liabilities

 

 

2,678,979

Net position of derivatives (2)

 

 

(1,945,722)

Other memorandum accounts, net (3)

 

 

(536,277)

Net exchange position (asset)

 

 

196,980

(1) Amounts expressed and/or indexed mainly in USD.
(2) Excluding derivative operations maturing in D +1, to be settled in currency at December 31, 2003 price levels.
(3) Leasing commitments and others controlled in memorandum accounts.

7) BALANCE SHEET BY MATURITY

 

We present below the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2003, by days to maturity, based on accounting classification:

 

 

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 

 

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO

 

 

Up to 30 Days

From 31 to 180 Days

From 181 to 360 Days

More than 360 Days

Indeterminate

Total

 





ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets and long-term receivables

98,757,008

29,326,203

10,596,347

32,461,790

-

171,141,348

Funds available

2,448,426

-

-

-

-

2,448,426

Interbank investments

22,219,222

8,936,762

219,010

349,009

-

31,724,003

Securities and derivative financial instruments (1)

36,913,482

4,503,514

2,120,446

10,267,338

-

53,804,780

Interbank and interdepartmental accounts

14,174,079

4,861

5,919

342,757

-

14,527,616

Credit and leasing operations

7,890,737

14,653,519

6,154,666

14,770,229

-

43,469,151

Other receivables and other assets

15,111,062

1,227,547

2,096,306

6,732,457

-

25,167,372

Permanent assets

45,361

226,804

272,166

2,996,259

1,415,752

4,956,342

Investments

-

-

-

-

862,323

862,323

Property and equipment in use and leased assets

18,821

94,104

112,925

1,547,077

553,429

2,326,356

Deferred charges

26,540

132,700

159,241

1,449,182

-

1,767,663

Total

98,802,369

29,553,007

10,868,513

35,458,049

1,415,752

176,097,690

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current and long-term liabilities

77,433,191

21,970,020

7,665,874

55,337,222

-

162,406,307

Deposits (2)

38,755,869

3,472,090

2,901,790

12,894,136

-

58,023,885

Deposits received under security repurchase agreements

21,504,167

9,562,345

30,268

1,695,945

-

32,792,725

Funds from the acceptance and issuance of securities

220,357

2,030,256

1,941,194

2,655,089

-

6,846,896

Interbank and interdepartmental accounts

2,311,400

-

-

-

-

2,311,400

Borrowings and onlendings

1,628,056

5,374,794

1,745,078

6,046,855

-

14,794,783

Derivative financial instruments

4,869

14,850

10,996

21,654

-

52,369

Technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds

2,249,142

834,379

456,325

22,869,106

-

26,408,952

Other liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Subordinated debt

33,527

27,408

-

4,933,875

-

4,994,810

- Other

10,725,804

653,898

580,223

4,220,562

-

16,180,487

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income

30,973

801

-

-

-

31,774

Minority interest in subsidiaries

-

-

-

-

112,729

112,729

Stockholders' equity

-

-

-

-

13,546,880

13,546,880

Total in 2003

77,464,164

21,970,821

7,665,874

55,337,222

13,659,609

176,097,690

Accumulated net assets in 2003

21,338,205

28,920,391

32,123,030

12,243,857

-

-

Accumulated net assets in 2002

19,404,359

21,576,825

24,441,917

5,633,474

-

-

(1) Investment fund applications are classified as up to 30 days.
(2) Demand and savings account deposits are classified as up to 30 days without considering average historical turnover.

8) FUNDS AVAILABLE

a) Funds available are comprised by:

 

 
At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 

 

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO
 

 

2003

2002

2003

2002

 



Local currency

1,875,955

1,652,200

1,675,184

1,457,786

Foreign currency

571,836

1,132,874

516,254

322,292

Investments in gold

635

633

42

43

Total

2,448,426

2,785,707

2,191,480

1,780,121

b) Statement of cash flows

As additional information for readers, we present below the statement of cash flows prepared based on the indirect method. The information is presented in conformity with the definitions set forth in the Chart of Accounts for National Financial System Institutions (COSIF).

 
At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 

 

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO
 

 

2003

2002

2003

2002

 



OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME

2,306,339

2,022,588

2,306,339

2,022,588

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

Provision for loan losses

2,449,689

2,818,526

2,262,618

2,288,832

(Reversal of) Provision for losses on short-term interbank investments, securities and investments

19,473

(730,088)

13,593

(457,497)

Variation in technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds

6,931,341

5,025,930

-

-

Depreciation and amortization

623,113

480,424

359,223

262,285

Amortization of goodwill (Notes 30 and 31)

1,035,080

237,558

194,946

120,019

Results of investments accounted for by the equity method

(5,227)

(64,619)

(1,984,408)

(2,107,463)

Other

(2,794)

(36,556)

(331,413)

525,892

CHANGE IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

Decrease (increase) in short-term interbank investments

(10,242,006)

(17,610,574)

(10,040,135)

(19,044,038)

Decrease (increase) in securities and derivative financial instruments

(17,240,335)

5,107,872

(10,655,971)

9,145,243

Decrease (increase) in interbank accounts

(85,979)

226,310

(40,259)

388,763

Decrease (increase) in interdepartmental accounts

121,299

559,558

206,079

476,258

Decrease (increase) in credit operations

(2,730,857)

(5,006,565)

(5,520,314)

1,125,393

Decrease (increase) in leasing operations

164,150

134,824

-

-

Decrease (increase) in insurance premiums receivable

(170,449)

74,938

-

-

Decrease (increase) in other receivables

(3,227,734)

(5,324,794)

(3,865,886)

(3,343,221)

Decrease (increase) in other assets

14,779

(212,452)

35,863

(84,424)

Amounts written off against the allowance for loan losses

(2,226,217)

(2,328,821)

(1,753,442)

(1,900,851)

Increase (decrease) in technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds

322,132

276,123

-

-

Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

3,117,867

6,703,798

2,990,261

5,454,365

Increase (decrease) in deferred income

15,931

6,823

895

631

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES

(18,810,405)

(7,639,197)

(25,822,011)

(5,127,225)

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

Decrease (increase) in compulsory deposits - Brazilian Central Bank

(1,060,790)

(7,613,133)

(1,495,089)

(6,614,032)

Sale of non-operating assets

191,321

156,175

138,375

113,487

Sale of investments

63,262

433,874

4,813,238

198,351

Sale of property and equipment in use and leased assets

534,297

478,955

100,608

272,315

Decrease in deferred charges

53,374

12,235

5,896

269

Acquisition of non-operating assets

(130,055)

(209,344)

(82,570)

(103,323)

Acquisition of investments

(94,118)

(340,548)

(8,059,592)

(1,766,152)

Acquisition of property and equipment in use and leased assets

(840,130)

(1,130,999)

(510,840)

(408,594)

Deferred charges

(593,139)

(1,514,370)

(245,744)

(110,308)

Interest attributed to own capital/dividends received

56,431

25,969

708,141

921,405

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES

(1,819,547)

(9,701,186)

(4,627,577)

(7,496,582)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in deposits

1,660,722

15,279,184

7,843,739

11,413,523

Increase (decrease) in deposits received from security repurchase agreements

16,779,760

1,955,638

19,485,500

1,316,288

Increase (decrease) in funds from issuance of securities

3,710,054

(1,664,568)

3,814,726

(1,236,897)

Increase (decrease) in borrowings and onlendings

(1,643,570)

2,404,283

(227,058)

1,526,136

Capital increase through subscription

501,000

-

501,000

-

Capital increase through incorporation of shares

788,735

-

788,735

-

Share premium

7,046

-

7,046

-

Adjustment of exchange membership certificates

775

-

775

-

Fiscal incentive investments

844

-

844

-

Interest attributed to own capital and dividends paid and/or accrued

(1,347,018)

(946,983)

(1,347,018)

(946,983)

Acquisition of own shares

(7,342)

(119,084)

(7,342)

(119,084)

Variation in minority interest

(158,335)

131,833

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

20,292,671

17,040,303

30,860,947

11,952,983

(DECREASE) INCREASE IN FUNDS AVAILABLE, NET

(337,281)

(300,080)

411,359

(670,824)


CHANGE IN FUNDS
AVAILABLE, NET

At the beginning of the year
At the end of the year
(Decrease) Increase in funds available, net

2,785,707

3,085,787

1,780,121

2,450,945

2,448,426

2,785,707

2,191,480

1,780,121

(337,281)  

(300,080)  

411,359  

(670,824)


9) INTERBANK INVESTMENTS

a) Interbank investments are presented below with their corresponding days to maturity:

 

At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

 
 
Up to
30 Days
From 31 to
180 Days
From 181 to
360 Days
More than
360 Days

Total

 
 

Consolidated

Bradesco

 





Securities purchased under resale agreements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Own portfolio position

827,442

5,433,749

-

-

6,261,191

6,116,190

•  National Treasury Bonds

685,406

5,433,749

-

-

6,119,155

5,433,749

•  Financial Treasury Notes

132,174

-

-

-

132,174

672,579

•  Others

9,862

-

-

-

9,862

9,862

Third-party portfolio position

17,357,499

-

-

-

17,357,499

18,366,420

•  Financial Treasury Notes

12,087,458

-

-

-

12,087,458

12,087,458

•  National Treasury Bonds

5,270,041

-

-

-

5,270,041

6,158,493

•  Federal Treasury Notes

-

-

-

-

-

120,469

Unrestricted notes

-

3,134,970

-

-

3,134,970

3,412,010

•  National Treasury Bonds

-

3,134,970

-

-

3,134,970

3,412,010

Subtotal

18,184,941

8,568,719

-

-

26,753,660

27,894,620

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interbank deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

 

•  Interbank deposits

4,034,281

368,043

219,010

349,009

4,970,343

10,054,414

Subtotal

4,034,281

368,043

219,010

349,009

4,970,343

10,054,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total in 2003

22,219,222

8,936,762

219,010

349,009

31,724,003

37,949,034

%

70.0

28.2

0.7

1.1

100.0

-

Total in 2002

17,908,684

623,041

302,594

2,638,437

21,472,756

27,900,292

%

83.4

2.9

1.4

12.3

100.0

-

b) Income from interbank investments

We present below income from interbank investments, classified in the statement of income as income on security transactions:

 

At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO


2003

2002

2003

2002





Income on investments in purchase and sale commitments:

 

 

 

 

Third-party position

3,693,759

1,101,171

3,881,571

1,298,415

Own position

431,260

220,282

598,639

212,266

Subtotal

4,125,019

1,321,453

4,480,210

1,510,681

 

 

 

 

 

Interbank deposits

353,058

212,977

1,597,925

1,046,551

 

 

 

 

 

Total (Note 10f)

4,478,077

1,534,430

6,078,135

2,557,232

10) SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS  

a) Summary of the consolidated classification of securities by business segment and issuer

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 

 

Financial

Insurance / Savings Bond

Pension Plan

Other Activities

2003

%

2002

%

 




Trading Securities

16,898,155

3,105,323

20,557,133

50,529

40,611,140

75.5

25,630,264

69.3

- Government securities

9,047,859

1,342,672

15,760,366

37,039

26,187,936

48.7

14,276,719

38.6

- Corporate bonds

2,238,792

199,933

458,790

13,490

2,911,005

5.4

2,278,533

6.2

- Purchase and sale commitments (1)

5,611,504

1,562,718

4,337,977

-

11,512,199

21.4

9,075,012

24.5

Securities available for sale

4,986,603

1,577,683

1,151,945

36,735

7,752,966

14.4

5,810,601

15.7

- Government securities

4,066,224

1,013,903

-

-

5,080,127

9.4

2,546,722

6.9

- Corporate bonds

920,379

563,780

1,151,945

36,735

2,672,839

5.0

3,263,879

8.8

Securities held to maturity

2,490,031

-

2,718,332

-

5,208,363

9.7

5,323,750

14.4

- Government securities

2,490,031

-

2,718,332

-

5,208,363

9.7

5,323,750

14.4

Derivative financial instruments

231,799

-

-

512

232,311

0.4

238,839

0.6

- Corporate bonds

231,799

-

-

512

232,311

0.4

238,839

0.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

24,606,588

4,683,006

24,427,410

87,776

53,804,780

100.0

37,003,454

100.0

- Government securities

15,604,114

2,356,575

18,478,698

37,039

36,476,426

67.8

22,147,191

59.9

- Corporate bonds

3,390,970

763,713

1,610,735

50,737

5,816,155

10.8

5,781,251

15.6

- Purchase and sale commitments (1)

5,611,504

1,562,718

4,337,977

-

11,512,199

21.4

9,075,012

24.5

b) Consolidated portfolio composition by issuer

At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

SECURITIES (2) Up to
30 Days
From 31 to
180 Days
From 181 to
360 Days
More than 360
Days
Market/Book
Value (3)(4)(5)
Restated
Cost
Mark-to-
market adjustment

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 410,407  6,269,131  5,088,058  24,708,830  36,476,426  36,272,767  203,659 
Financial Treasury Notes 63,164  1,776,801  2,826,324  10,950,478  15,616,767  15,589,787  26,980 
Federal Treasury Notes 1,417  1,279,058  333,313  7,075,293  8,689,081  8,678,949  10,132 
Brazilian Foreign Debt Notes 159,258  31,274  12,739  5,490,193  5,693,464  5,527,658  165,806 
National Treasury Bonds 113,792  2,110,299  1,855,325  858,410  4,937,826  4,896,430  41,396 
Central Bank Notes 981,727  36,300  55,656  1,073,683  1,075,054  (1,371)
Other 72,776  89,972  24,057  278,800  465,605  504,889  (39,284)
 
CORPORATE BONDS 2,188,074  317,544  165,372  3,145,165  5,816,155  5,151,678  664,477 
Shares 1,781,686  1,781,686  1,197,620  584,066 
Debentures 9,129  70,356  13,638  1,290,163  1,383,286  1,407,638  (24,352)
Certificates of Bank Deposit 178,560  92,949  7,193  774,042  1,052,744  1,053,394  (650)
Foreign Securities 53,634  32,030  38,255  889,945  1,013,864  932,417  81,447 
Derivative financial instruments 15,682  87,805  92,526  36,298  232,311  199,120  33,191 
Other 149,383  34,404  13,760  154,717  352,264  361,489  (9,225)
Purchase and sale commitments (1) 7,420,242  2,994,636  1,097,321  11,512,199  11,512,199 
 
Total in 2003 2,598,481  14,006,917  8,248,066  28,951,316  53,804,780  52,936,644  868,136 
 
Total in 2002 3,986,058  10,680,532  4,398,389  17,938,475  37,003,454  37,000,945  2,509 

c) Consolidated classification by category, days to maturity and business segment

At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

SECURITIES (2) Up to
30 Days
From 31 to
180 Days
From 181 to
360 Days
More than 360
Days
Market/Book
Value (3)(4)(5)
Restated
Cost
Mark-to-
market adjustment

I. TRADING SECURITIES 1,002,028  12,612,774  7,737,439  19,258,899  40,611,140  40,532,171  78,969   
 
- Financial 394,500  6,316,673  4,278,047  5,908,935  16,898,155  16,833,505  64,650 
 
Purchase and sale commitments (1) 3,161,415  1,953,128  496,961  5,611,504  5,611,504 
National Treasury Bonds 104,577  2,034,284  1,816,217  849,801  4,804,879  4,763,484  41,395 
Financial Treasury Notes 19,690  154,079  90,217  1,386,801  1,650,787  1,639,981  10,806 
Federal Treasury Notes 899  660,699  333,313  247,130  1,242,041  1,245,532  (3,491)
Brazilian Foreign Debt Notes 35,093  18,602  67  915,538  969,300  956,411  12,889 
Debentures 3,937  69,853  10,218  829,400  913,408  913,408 
Certificates of Bank Deposit 4,430  18,832  1,160  747,794  772,216  772,216 
Central Bank Notes 69,325  35,361  104,686  107,670  (2,984)
Other 225,874  129,584  38,366  435,510  829,334  823,299  6,035 
 
- Insurance and Savings Bond 203,702  1,506,472  184,902  1,210,247  3,105,323  3,104,893  430 
 
Purchase and sale commitments (1) 1,421,881  140,837  1,562,718  1,562,718 
Financial Treasury Notes 6,112  13,427  29,679  1,172,286  1,221,504  1,221,074  430 
Shares 157,742  157,742  157,742 
National Treasury Bonds 4,030  68,620  12,273  8,609  93,532  93,532 
Other 35,818  2,544  2,113  29,352  69,827  69,827 
 
- Private Pension Plan 381,728  4,775,805  3,269,530  12,130,070  20,557,133  20,543,251  13,882 
 
Financial Treasury Notes 9,993  1,402,162  2,336,097  8,128,365  11,876,617  11,862,491  14,126 
Purchase and sale commitments (1) 2,836,946  900,671  600,360  4,337,977  4,337,977 
Federal Treasury Notes 512,734  3,178,228  3,690,969  3,690,969 
Shares 245,686  245,686  245,686 
Certificates of Bank Deposit 125,192  17,332  2,673  15,993  161,190  161,434  (244)
National Treasury Bonds 696  5,796  26,804  33,296  33,296 
Other 154  835  3,285  207,124  211,398  211,398 
 
- Other activities 22,098  13,824  4,960  9,647  50,529  50,522 
 
Financial Treasury Notes 10,054  7,232  4,928  8,706  30,920  30,913 
Other 12,044  6,592  32  941  19,609  19,609 
 
II. SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE 1,530,692  289,107  417,191  5,515,976  7,752,966  6,996,990  755,976 
 
- Financial 193,728  74,666  50,378  4,667,831  4,986,603  4,876,472  110,131 
 
Brazilian Foreign Debt Notes 74,086  12,672  12,672  3,234,973  3,334,403  3,181,486  152,917 
Federal Treasury Notes 645,195  645,195  640,291  4,904 
Foreign Securities 17,849  587,524  605,373  564,958  40,415 
Certificates of Bank Deposit 24,004  45,436  5,025  74,465  74,873  (408)
Debentures 2,694  376  62,079  65,149  89,384  (24,235)
Shares 61,758  61,758  108,484  (46,726)
Other 13,337  16,182  37,706  133,035  200,260  216,996  (16,736)
 
- Insurance and Savings Bond 458,605  203,711  365,969  549,398  1,577,683  1,347,180  230,503 
 
Financial Treasury Notes 17,112  199,901  365,403  254,320  836,736  830,213  6,523 
Shares 441,421  441,421  226,160  215,261 
Federal Treasury Notes 177,159  177,159  168,440  8,719 
Other 72  3,810  566  117,919  122,367  122,367 
 
- Private Pension Plan 847,855  10,267  293,823  1,151,945  736,498  415,447 
 
Shares 835,677  835,677  420,116  415,561 
Debentures 293,823  293,829  293,943  (114)
Other 12,172  10,267  22,439  22,439 
 
- Other activities 30,504  463  844  4,924  36,735  36,840  (105)
 
Certificates of Bank Deposit 22,138  463  844  4,924  28,369  28,369 
Other 8,366  8,366  8,471  (105)
 
III. SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY  50,079  1,017,231  910  4,140,143  5,208,363  5,208,363    -
 
- Financial 50,079  1,017,231  910  1,421,811  2,490,031  2,490,031  -
 
Brazilian Foreign Debt Notes 50,079  1,339,682  1,389,761  1,389,761 
Central Bank Notes 911,611  910  912,521  912,521 
Federal Treasury Notes 105,620  82,129  187,749  187,749 
 
- Private Pension Plan 2,718,332  2,718,332  2,718,332 
 
Federal Treasury Notes 2,718,332  2,718,332  2,718,332 
 
IV. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (ASSETS) 15,682  87,805  92,526  36,298  232,311  199,120  33,191 
 
- Financial 15,170  87,805  92,526  36,298  231,799  198,608  33,191 
 
Derivative financial instruments 15,170  87,805  92,526  36,298  231,799  198,608  33,191 
 
- Other activities 512  512  512 
 
Derivative financial instruments 512  512  512 
 
Total in 2003 2,598,481  14,006,917  8,248,066  28,951,316  53,804,780  52,936,644  868,136 
 
Total in 2002 3,986,058  10,680,532  4,398,389  17,938,475  37,003,454  37,000,945  2,509 
 
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (LIABILITIES)
 
Total in 2003 (4,869) (14,850) (10,996) (21,654) (52,369) (42,581) (9,788)
 
Total in 2002 (37,206) (87,965) (156,434) (295,092) (576,697) (647,268) 70,571 
(1) Investment fund and managed portfolio resources invested in purchase and sale commitments with Banco Bradesco, the investors in which are subsidiary companies, included in the consolidated financial statements.
(2) Other investment fund applications were distributed based on the securities comprising their portfolios, maintaining the fund category classification.
(3) The number of days to maturity was based on the maturity of the securities, regardless of accounting classification.
(4) This column reflects book value subsequent to mark-to-market, except for securities held to maturity, whose market value is higher than book value by R$ 771,988 thousand.
(5) The market value of securities is determined based on the market price practiced on the balance sheet date. In the event no market prices are available, amounts are estimated based on the prices quoted by dealers, on price definition models, quotation models or quotations for instruments with similar characteristics.

d)Composition of the portfolios by account:

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  Total
 
  Up to 30
Days
From 31 to 180
Days
From 181 to 360
Days
More than 360
Days
Consolidated Bradesco
 





Own Portfolio (1) 2,458,471  10,868,195  6,577,674  23,034,703  42,939,043  5,733,628 
Fixed income securities 680,659  10,868,195  6,577,674  23,034,703  41,161,231  5,667,059 
   Financial Treasury Notes 60,296  1,704,201  2,774,226  9,709,230  14,247,953  42,929 
   Purchase and sale commitments (1) 7,420,242  2,994,636  1,097,321  11,512,199 
   Federal Treasury Bonds 1,417  781,323  314,693  6,916,166  8,013,599  1,192,408 
   Brazilian Foreign Debt Notes 42,366  31,274  12,739  1,579,078  1,665,457  1,367,269 
   National Treasury Notes 113,792  593,438  373,069  353,650  1,433,949  1,588,615 
   Debentures 9,129  70,356  13,638  1,290,163  1,383,286  73,379 
   Certificates of Bank Deposit 178,560  92,949  7,193  774,042  1,052,744  70,177 
   Foreign securities 52,951  32,030  38,255  889,945  1,013,181  949,675 
   Central Bank Notes 18,005  35,389  55,656  109,050  110,240 
   Other 222,148  124,377  13,836  369,452  729,813  272,367 
 
Equity securities 1,777,812  1,777,812  66,569 
   Shares of listed companies (technical reserve) 1,184,871  1,184,871 
   Shares and quotas (other) 592,941  592,941  66,569 
 
Subject to commitments 140,010  3,138,722  1,670,392  5,916,613  10,865,737  11,738,015 
Purchase and sale agreements 116,892  577,353  509,669  4,478,938  5,682,852  7,131,611 
   Brazilian Foreign Debt Notes 116,892  3,911,114  4,028,006  4,028,006 
   National Treasury Bonds 505,284  499,746  1,005,030  1,005,030 
   Central Bank Notes 471,017  910  471,927  471,927 
   Financial Treasury Notes 716  62,913  63,629  781 
   Federal Treasury Notes 105,620  3,475  5,165  114,260  8,640 
   Debentures 1,617,227 
 
Brazilian Central Bank 491  1,955,646  181,634  971,863  3,109,634  2,637,242 
   National Treasury Notes 1,516,859  156,422  1,673,281  1,580,314 
   Financial Treasury Notes 491  49,991  10,067  880,026  940,575  561,150 
   Federal Treasury Bonds 232,161  15,145  91,837  339,143  339,143 
   Central Bank Notes 156,635  156,635  156,635 
 
Privatization currencies 10  23,982  64,066  88,058  23,946 
 
Collateral provided 6,935  517,918  862,581  365,448  1,752,882  1,416,235 
   National Treasury Notes 820,342  5,014  825,356  642,543 
   Financial Treasury Notes 2,378  21,893  42,239  298,308  364,818  277,667 
   Central Bank Notes 336,071  336,071  336,071 
   Federal Treasury Bonds 159,954  62,126  222,080  159,954 
   Others 4,557  4,557 
 
Derivative financial instruments 15,682  87,805  92,526  36,298  232,311  528,981 
 
Total in 2003 2,598,481  14,006,917  8,248,066  28,951,316  53,804,780  17,471,643 
% 4.8  26.1  15.3  53.8  100.0  100.0 
 
Total in 2002 3,986,058  10,680,532  4,398,389  17,938,475  37,003,454  6,947,544 
% 10.8  28.9  11.9  48.4  100.0  100.0 
(1) Investment fund and managed portfolio resources invested in purchase and sale commitments with Banco Bradesco, the investors in which are subsidiary companies, included in the consolidated financial statements.

Other investment fund applications were distributed based on the securities comprising their portfolios.

The number of days to maturity was based on the maturity of the securities, regardless of accounting classification.

e) In June 2003, an amount of R$ 1,521,134 thousand of investment fund applications was reclassified from “securities available for sale” to “trading securities” and an amount of R$ 215,137 thousand of Brazilian foreign debt notes from “securities held to maturity” to “securities available for sale”. These reclassifications decreased stockholders’ equity by R$ 53,757 thousand with no effect, however, on income. The reclassifications were based on Management’s reassessment of the new profile of the securities portfolio following the acquisition of BBV Banco (now Banco Alvorada S.A.).

f) Income on security transactions, financial income on insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds and derivative financial instruments.

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO BRADESCO
 

Revenue 2003 2002 2003 2002





Interbank investments (1) 4,478,077  1,534,430  6,078,135  2,557,232 
Fixed income securities (2) 3,254,716  6,600,813  1,323,281  4,199,126 
Equity securities 10,897  (41,683) 14,830  (16,999)
Allocation of exchange variation of foreign branches and subsidiaries (610,281) 1,433,821 
Other (3) 195,396  282  11  19 
Subtotal 7,328,805  9,527,663  7,416,257  6,739,378 
 
Financial income on insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds:
Fixed income securities 5,168,393  3,091,620 
Equity securities 191,546  180,293 
Subtotal 5,359,939  3,271,913 
 
Transactions with derivatives (4) 55,192  (2,073,247) 46,016  (1,625,585)
Total 12,743,936  10,726,329  7,462,273  5,113,793 
(1) See Note 9b.
(2) Includes foreign securities.
(3) On a consolidated basis, includes income on the sale of shares of Latasa S.A. in 2003 (See Note 31).
(4) See Note 33c - V.

11) INTERBANK ACCOUNTS - RESTRICTED DEPOSITS

a) We present below the “Restricted Deposits” account:

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO BRADESCO
 

  2003 2002 2003 2002
 



Compulsory deposits - demand deposits (1) 4,592,305  3,970,414  4,189,370  3,441,562 
Additional compulsory deposits (2) 4,591,261  4,397,259  4,290,459  3,903,533 
Compulsory deposits - savings account deposits (3) 4,396,860  4,151,962  4,236,974  3,876,619 
Restricted deposits - National Housing System (4) 391,870  374,177  155,853  155,707 
Funds from agricultural loans (4) 578  578  578  578 
Total 13,972,874  12,894,390  12,873,234  11,377,999 
(1) Without remuneration.
(2) Additional compulsory deposit on demand, savings and time deposits remunerated based on the variation in the Brazilian Central Bank reference rate (SELIC).
(3) Remunerated at the same rate as savings account deposits.
(4) Remunerated based on the reference rate (TR).

b) Income on Compulsory Deposits

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO BRADESCO
 

  2003 2002 2003 2002
 



Restricted deposits - BACEN (compulsory deposits) 1,341,419  563,318  1,220,787  468,383 
Restricted deposits - National Housing System (SFH) 44,346  31,646  15,635  12,526 
Total 1,385,765  594,964  1,236,422  480,909 

12) CREDIT OPERATIONS

The information relating to credit operations including advances on foreign exchange contracts, leasing operations and other receivables is presented as follows:

a) Credit operations by type and maturity.
b) Credit operations arising from new acquisitions.
c) Credit operations by type and risk level.
d) Concentration of credit operations.
e) Credit operations by activity sector.
f) Composition of credit operations and allowance for loan losses.
g) Movement of the allowance for loan losses.
h) Recovery and renegotiation of credit operations.
i) Income on credit operations.

a) Credit operations by type and maturity

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO

Normal Course

Up to
30 days
From 31 to
60 days
From 61 to
90 days
From 91 to
180 days
From 181 to
360 days
More than
360 days
Total in
2003(A)
% Total in
2002(A)
%










Discount of trade receivables and other loans 6,523,087  3,514,094  2,835,714  2,796,019  2,289,445  4,525,063  22,483,422  39.5 21,334,060  41.7
Financings 1,199,814  959,806  999,387  2,144,928  2,731,824  7,339,584  15,375,343  27.1 14,220,177  27.8
Rural and agribusiness loans 171,401  185,613  102,211  472,136  773,409  2,682,113  4,386,883  7.7 3,904,198  7.6
Subtotal 7,894,302  4,659,513  3,937,312  5,413,083  5,794,678  14,546,760  42,245,648  74.3 39,458,435  77.1
Leasing operations 99,927  75,208  75,367  202,743  286,837  574,294  1,314,376  2.3 1,404,547  2.7
Advances on foreign exchange contracts (1) 1,649,660  1,108,140  1,162,497  1,624,008  622,862  6,167,167  10.8 5,406,348  10.6
Advances in foreign currency granted (1) 26,494  0.1
Subtotal 9,643,889  5,842,861  5,175,176  7,239,834  6,704,377  15,121,054  49,727,191  87.4 46,295,824  90.5
Other receivables (2) 100,401  37,513  26,210  87,268  80,409  390,825  722,626  1.3 598,937  1.2
Total credit operations 9,744,290  5,880,374  5,201,386  7,327,102  6,784,786  15,511,879  50,449,817  88.7 46,894,761  91.7
Sureties and guarantees (3) 344,089  382,718  167,943  470,573  626,133  4,444,031  6,435,487  11.3 4,262,450  8.3
Total in 2003 10,088,379  6,263,092  5,369,329  7,797,675  7,410,919  19,955,910  56,885,304  100.0
Total in 2002 10,749,446  6,382,503  4,860,608  6,984,199  7,396,693  14,783,762      51,157,211  100.0


  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO

Abnormal Course

Past Due Installments

Up to
30 days
From 31 to
60 days
From 61 to
90 days
From 91 to
180 days
From 181 to
720 days
Total in
2003(B)
% Total in
2002(B)
%









Discount of trade receivables and other loans 229,855  168,790  170,171  325,129  446,419  1,340,364  78.4 1,322,862  73.7
Financings 64,814  49,841  25,952  38,996  73,285  252,888  14.8 246,276  13.7
Rural and agribusiness loans 1,273  12,948  6,855  2,567  21,326  44,969  2.6 39,479  2.2
Subtotal 295,942  231,579  202,978  366,692  541,030  1,638,221  95.8 1,608,617  89.6
Leasing operations 6,253  4,838  2,568  5,313  9,160  28,132  1.6 40,687  2.3
Advances on foreign exchange contracts (1) 7,427  3,012  314  3,978  625  15,356  0.9 48,649  2.7
Advances in foreign currency granted (1)
Subtotal 309,622  239,429  205,860  375,983  550,815  1,681,709  98.3 1,697,953  94.6
Other receivables (2) 2,981  1,167  669  2,757  20,971  28,545  1.7 33,784  1.9
Total credit operations 312,603  240,596  206,529  378,740  571,786  1,710,254  100.0 1,731,737  96.5
Sureties and guarantees (3) 63,053  3.5
Total in 2003 312,603  240,596  206,529  378,740  571,786  1,710,254  100.0
Total in 2002 322,941  254,143  242,346  380,275  595,085       1,794,790  100.0


  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO

Abnormal Course

Installments Falling Due Total


Up to
30 days
From 31 to
60 days
From 61 to
90 days
From 91 to
180 days
From 181 to
360 days
More than
360 days
Total in
2003(C)
% Total in
2002(C)
% In 2003
(A+B+C)
% In 2002
(A+B+C)
%














Discount of trade receivables and other loans 155,541  64,420  71,177  173,726  203,834  243,027  911,725  41.9 913,652  42.0 24,735,511  40.7 23,570,574  42.7
Financings 78,038  57,487  56,001  151,190  248,945  556,423  1,148,084  52.8 1,106,493  50.8 16,776,315  27.6 15,572,946  28.2
Rural and agribusiness loans 134  63  74  1,337  1,869  8,079  11,556  0.5 10,118  0.5 4,443,408  7.3 3,953,795  7.2
Subtotal 233,713  121,970  127,252  326,253  454,648  807,529  2,071,365  95.2 2,030,263  93.3 45,955,234  75.6 43,097,315  78.1
Leasing operations 5,874  5,313  4,813  13,015  20,588  28,888  78,491  3.6 136,257  6.3 1,420,999  2.3 1,581,491  2.9
Advances on foreign exchange contracts (1) - - - 6,182,523 10.2 5,454,997 9.9
Advances in foreign currency granted (1) 26,494  0.1
Subtotal 239,587  127,283  132,065  339,268  475,236  836,417  2,149,856  98.8 2,166,520  99.6 53,558,756  88.1 50,160,297  91.0
Other receivables (2) 19,466  1,107  475  1,230  2,091  1,688  26,057  1.2 8,169  0.4 777,228  1.3 640,890  1.2
Total credit operations 259,053  128,390  132,540  340,498  477,327  838,105  2,175,913  100.0 2,174,689  100.0 54,335,984  89.4 50,801,187  92.2
Sureties and guarantees (3) - - - 6,435,487 10.6 4,325,503 7.8
Total in 2003 259,053  128,390  132,540  340,498  477,327  838,105  2,175,913  100.0      60,771,471  100.0
Total in 2002 174,198  156,181  134,947  347,967  507,881  853,515       2,174,689  100.0      55,126,690  100.0

On an unconsolidated basis, normal course operations determined on the same bases as in the above exhibit total R$ 44,016,538 thousand (2002 - R$ 34,677,211 thousand), past-due installments total R$ 1,383,998 thousand (2002 - R$ 1,285,010 thousand) and installments falling due total R$ 1,255,349 thousand (2002 - R$ 1,234,259 thousand).

(1) Advances on foreign exchange contracts and advances in foreign currency granted are recorded as a reduction of “Other Liabilities”.
(2) “Other Receivables” comprise receivables on guarantees honored, receivables on purchase of assets, credit instruments receivable, income receivable on foreign exchange contracts and receivables arising from export contracts.
(3) Recorded in memorandum accounts.

b) Credit operations arising from new acquisitions.

We present below credit operations arising from the acquisition of BBV Banco (now Banco Alvorada S.A.):

  At June 30, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
Credit operations 3,398,505 
Leasing operations 146,433 
Other receivables 168,761 
Advances on foreign exchange contracts 270,849 
Total 3,984,548 
Normal course 3,799,923 
Abnormal course 184,625 

c) Credit operations by type and risk level

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO

Risk Levels

CREDIT OPERATIONS AA A B C D E F G H Total in 2003 % Total in 2002 %














Discount of trade receivables and other loans 7,151,655  9,265,680  1,666,757  3,532,307  935,523  255,708  291,136  178,992  1,457,753  24,735,511  45.5 23,570,574  46.4
Financings 3,657,419  8,004,240  1,481,395  2,785,142  283,904  75,309  113,807  48,091  327,008  16,776,315  30.9 15,572,946  30.7
Rural and agribusiness loans 362,904  1,389,303  316,199  1,902,229  147,047  41,940  28,131  189,926  65,729  4,443,408  8.2 3,953,795  7.8
Subtotal 11,171,978  18,659,223  3,464,351  8,219,678  1,366,474  372,957  433,074  417,009  1,850,490  45,955,234  84.6 43,097,315  84.9
Leasing operations 40,870  460,119  198,656  576,698  30,682  5,737  41,785  9,086  57,366  1,420,999  2.6 1,581,491  3.1
Advances on foreign exchange contracts 4,172,313  809,347  779,351  325,579  81,170  192  1,802  12,769  6,182,523  11.4 5,454,997  10.7
Advances in foreign currency granted 26,494  0.1
Subtotal 15,385,161  19,928,689  4,442,358  9,121,955  1,478,326  378,886  474,859  427,897  1,920,625  53,558,756  98.6 50,160,297  98.8
Other receivables 195,560  246,974  79,124  162,876  9,508  3,864  49,244  793  29,285  777,228  1.4 640,890  1.2
Total credit operations in 2003 15,580,721  20,175,663  4,521,482  9,284,831  1,487,834  382,750  524,103  428,690  1,949,910  54,335,984  100.0
% 28.7 37.1 8.3 17.1 2.7 0.7 1.0 0.8 3.6 100.0
Total credit operations in 2002 14,626,141  18,341,706  3,963,154  9,233,246  1,353,817  353,508  612,923  375,298  1,941,394       50,801,187  100.0
% 28.8 36.1 7.8 18.2 2.7 0.7 1.2 0.7 3.8      100.0


  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

BRADESCO

Risk Levels

CREDIT OPERATIONS AA A B C D E F G H Total in 2003 % Total in 2002 %














Discount of trade receivables and other loans 5,584,956  8,280,932  1,354,757  2,710,831  776,940  228,186  263,214  152,352  1,173,298  20,525,466  50.1 16,447,699  48.5
Financings 3,557,066  2,376,460  1,025,281  2,143,479  222,787  49,465  93,651  33,584  241,693  9,743,466  23.8 8,922,116  26.3
Rural and agribusiness loans 341,971  1,354,008  293,325  1,837,727  77,891  41,903  21,221  189,926  41,693  4,199,665  10.2 3,578,468  10.6
Subtotal 9,483,993  12,011,400  2,673,363  6,692,037  1,077,618  319,554  378,086  375,862  1,456,684  34,468,597  84.1 28,948,283  85.4
Advances on foreign exchange contracts 4,056,339  803,154  762,570  309,453  62,087  79  1,802  8,340  6,003,824  14.6 4,658,141  13.7
Advances in foreign currency granted 33,559  0.1
Subtotal 13,540,332  12,814,554  3,435,933  7,001,490  1,139,705  319,633  378,086  377,664  1,465,024  40,472,421  98.7 33,639,983  99.2
Other receivables 155,197  150,913  52,739  150,612  8,237  390  354  287  18,058  536,787  1.3 268,575  0.8
Total credit operations in 2003 13,695,529  12,965,467  3,488,672  7,152,102  1,147,942  320,023  378,440  377,951  1,483,082  41,009,208  100.0
% 33.4 31.6 8.5 17.5 2.8 0.8 0.9 0.9 3.6 100.0
Total credit operations in 2002 11,229,909  10,710,073  2,527,202  6,209,327  860,571  278,846  465,299  286,005  1,341,326       33,908,558  100.0
% 33.1 31.6 7.5 18.3 2.5 0.8 1.4 0.8 4.0      100.0

d) Concentration of credit operations

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO BRADESCO
 

  2003 2002 2003 2002
 



Largest borrower 828,281  857,225  824,930  510,885 
Percentage of total credit operation portfolio 1.5% 1.7% 2.0% 1.5%
10 largest borrowers 5,514,987  4,876,857  5,015,121  3,813,782 
Percentage of total credit operation portfolio 10.1% 9.6% 12.2% 11.2%
20 largest borrowers 8,408,306  7,784,865  7,638,662  6,088,452 
Percentage of total credit operation portfolio 15.5% 15.3% 18.6% 18.0%
50 largest borrowers 13,363,361  13,349,924  11,846,039  10,227,778 
Percentage of total credit operation portfolio 24.6% 26.3% 28.9% 30.2%
100 largest borrowers 17,318,825  17,434,289  15,202,687  13,628,312 
Percentage of total credit operation portfolio 31.9% 34.3% 37.1% 40.2%

e) Credit operations by activity sector

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO BRADESCO
 

  2003 % 2002 % 2003 % 2002 %
 







PUBLIC SECTOR 186,405  0.3 254,845  0.5 57,206  0.1 78,090  0.2
 
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 186,264  0.3 254,667  0.5 57,065  0.1 78,010  0.2
Petrochemical 186,264  0.3 254,667  0.5 57,065  0.1 78,010  0.2
 
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT 141  178  141  80 
Direct administration 141  178  141  80 
PRIVATE SECTOR 54,149,579  99.7 50,546,342  99.5 40,952,002  99.9 33,830,468  99.8
 
MANUFACTURING 18,328,262  33.7 15,918,699  31.3 16,427,467  40.1 12,490,098  36.7
Food and beverage 4,206,414  7.7 3,559,010  7.0 3,924,482  9.6 2,955,321  8.7
Steel, metallurgical and mechanical 3,887,069  7.1 3,664,393  7.2 3,456,584  8.4 2,966,118  8.7
Light and heavy vehicles 1,741,707  3.2 626,944  1.2 1,704,708  4.2 489,636  1.4
Chemical 1,432,174  2.6 1,618,810  3.2 1,100,549  2.7 1,088,951  3.2
Paper and pulp 1,173,795  2.2 889,517  1.8 1,075,251  2.6 699,029  2.1
Textiles and clothing 845,699  1.6 867,798  1.7 771,012  1.9 645,064  1.9
Rubber and plastic articles 629,899  1.2 489,123  1.0 615,080  1.5 441,271  1.3
Electro-electronics 615,982  1.1 553,322  1.1 593,256  1.4 480,328  1.4
Publishing, printing and reproduction 532,333  1.0 743,951  1.5 485,086  1.2 599,282  1.8
Furniture and wood products 503,754  0.9 450,657  0.9 448,283  1.1 354,935  1.0
Extraction of metallic and non-metallic ores 426,346  0.8 327,103  0.6 412,794  1.0 308,771  0.9
Automotive parts and accessories 421,013  0.8 369,926  0.7 421,013  1.0 339,714  1.0
Leather articles 310,458  0.6 330,881  0.7 282,036  0.7 246,036  0.7
Oil refining and production of alcohol 230,582  0.4 385,868  0.8 230,582  0.6 330,288  1.0
Non-metallic materials 221,586  0.4 217,224  0.4 221,586  0.5 189,594  0.6
Other industries 1,149,451  2.1 824,172  1.5 685,165  1.7 355,760  1.0
 
COMMERCE 7,418,479  13.6 8,009,721  15.8 5,829,660  14.2 5,037,295  15.0
Speciality store products 1,517,803  2.8 1,392,335  2.7 1,317,164  3.2 1,042,704  3.1
Food, beverages and tobacco products 995,042  1.8 860,852  1.7 756,598  1.8 538,904  1.6
General merchandise wholesalers 643,190  1.2 897,720  1.8 420,892  1.0 537,391  1.6
Non-specialized retailers 549,067  1.0 390,093  0.8 518,620  1.3 332,019  1.0
Waste material and scrap 511,867  0.9 356,013  0.7 511,867  1.2 319,257  0.9
Vehicles 501,301  0.9 524,868  1.0 334,670  0.8 307,170  0.9
Clothing and footwear 424,324  0.8 371,093  0.7 358,563  0.9 257,373  0.8
Articles for personal use and for use in the home 419,458  0.7 313,698  0.6 419,458  1.0 275,789  0.8
Commercial intermediary 313,456  0.6 612,566  1.2 313,456  0.8 425,523  1.3
Repairs, parts and accessories for vehicles 276,873  0.5 247,787  0.5 276,873  0.7 206,244  0.6
Agricultural products 275,586  0.5 239,548  0.5 268,540  0.7 227,901  0.7
Fuel 273,558  0.5 227,075  0.4 254,281  0.6 170,217  0.5
Other commerce 716,954  1.4 1,576,073  3.2 78,678  0.2 396,803  1.2
 
FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION 744,295  1.4 731,175  1.4 751,974  1.8 598,529  1.8
 
SERVICES 11,279,871  20.8 11,274,159  22.2 7,703,603  18.8 6,804,710  20.0
Transport and storage 2,059,891  3.8 1,771,625  3.5 1,086,596  2.7 817,714  2.4
Telecommunications 1,943,427  3.6 2,726,916  5.3 1,717,584  4.2 1,945,689  5.7
Real estate activities, rents and corporate services 1,579,948  2.9 1,224,184  2.4 997,462  2.4 793,008  2.3
Civil construction 1,447,366  2.7 1,558,517  3.1 1,087,522  2.7 997,086  2.9
Production and distribution of electric power, gas and water 1,344,833  2.5 940,956  1.9 1,344,833  3.3 939,871  2.7
Holdings, legal, accounting and business advisory services 808,612  1.5 640,333  1.3 499,297  1.2 400,863  1.2
Social services, education, health, defense and social security 632,268  1.2 549,541  1.1 425,073  1.0 298,264  0.9
Clubs, leisure, cultural and sports activities 406,037  0.7 463,896  0.9 259,135  0.6 227,309  0.7
Hotel and catering 207,703  0.4 236,475  0.5 177,537  0.4 188,853  0.6
Other services 849,786  1.5 1,161,716  2.2 108,564  0.3 196,053  0.6
 
AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK RAISING, FISHING, FOREST DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT 745,452  1.4 994,024  2.0 698,907  1.7 697,070  2.1
 
INDIVIDUALS 15,633,220  28.8 13,618,564  26.8 9,540,391  23.3 8,202,766  24.2
 
TOTAL 54,335,984  100.0 50,801,187  100.0 41,009,208  100.0 33,908,558  100.0

f) Composition of the credit operation portfolio and the allowance for loan losses

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO

Portfolio Balance

Risk
Level
Abnormal Course Normal
Course
Total % Accumulated
% - 2003
Accumulated
% - 2002

Past Due Falling Due Total Abnormal Course









AA 15,580,721  15,580,721  28.7 28.7 28.8
A 20,175,663  20,175,663  37.1 65.8 64.9
B 93,660  431,467  525,127  3,996,355  4,521,482  8.3 74.1 72.7
C 168,330  559,835  728,165  8,556,666  9,284,831  17.1 91.2 90.9
Subtotal 261,990  991,302  1,253,292  48,309,405  49,562,697  91.2
 
D 174,832  372,874  547,706  940,128  1,487,834  2.7 93.9 93.6
E 112,669  136,200  248,869  133,881  382,750  0.7 94.6 94.3
F 112,647  123,173  235,820  288,283  524,103  1.0 95.6 95.5
G 115,967  78,354  194,321  234,369  428,690  0.8 96.4 96.2
H 932,149  474,010  1,406,159  543,751  1,949,910  3.6 100.0 100.0
Subtotal 1,448,264  1,184,611  2,632,875  2,140,412  4,773,287  8.8
 
Total in 2003 1,710,254  2,175,913  3,886,167  50,449,817  54,335,984  100.0
% 3.2 4.0 7.2 92.8 100.0
Total in 2002 1,731,737  2,174,689  3,906,426  46,894,761  50,801,187 
% 3.4 4.3 7.7 92.3 100.0


  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO

Allowance

Minimum Requirement Additional Existing % (1)
2003
% (1)
2002

Risk
Level
% Minimum
Required Provision
Specific Generic Total

Past Due Falling Due Total Specific











AA 0.0
A 0.5 100,829  100,829  52,075  152,904  0.8 0.7
B 1.0 998  4,158  5,156  40,043  45,199  23,575  68,774  1.5 1.3
C 3.0 5,050  16,795  21,845  256,694  278,539  293,457  571,996  6.2 3.6
Subtotal 6,048 20,953 27,001 397,566 424,567 369,107 793,674 1.6 1.1
 
D 10.0 17,483  37,287  54,770  94,011  148,781  274,339  423,120  28.4 22.3
E 30.0 33,800  40,859  74,659  40,164  114,823  59,314  174,137  45.5 46.7
F 50.0 56,323  61,586  117,909  144,141  262,050  85,827  347,877  66.4 66.9
G 70.0 81,177  54,848  136,025  164,058  300,083  70,499  370,582  86.4 86.3
H 100.0 932,149  474,010  1,406,159  543,751  1,949,910  1,949,910  100.0 100.0
Subtotal 1,120,932 668,590 1,789,522 986,125 2,775,647 489,979 3,265,626 68.4 67.8
 
Total in 2003   1,126,980 689,543 1,816,523 1,383,691 3,200,214 859,086 4,059,300 7.5
%   27.7 17.0 44.7 34.1 78.8 21.2 100.0
Total in 2002    1,149,088  794,363  1,943,451  1,217,036  3,160,487  504,604  3,665,091     7.2
%   31.3 21.7 53.0 33.2 86.2 13.8 100.0


  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

BRADESCO

Portfolio Balance

Risk
Level
Abnormal Course Normal
Course
Total % Accumulated
% - 2003
Accumulated
% - 2002

Past Due Falling Due Total Abnormal Course









AA 13,695,529  13,695,529  33.4 33.4 33.1
A 12,965,467  12,965,467  31.6 65.0 64.7
B 61,677  128,859  190,536  3,298,136  3,488,672  8.5 73.5 72.2
C 124,666  237,394  362,060  6,790,042  7,152,102  17.5 91.0 90.5
Subtotal 186,343  366,253  552,596  36,749,174  37,301,770  91.0
 
D 157,030  283,477  440,507  707,435  1,147,942  2.8 93.8 93.0
E 100,459  103,893  204,352  115,671  320,023  0.8 94.6 93.8
F 97,623  97,003  194,626  183,814  378,440  0.9 95.5 95.2
G 95,450  57,747  153,197  224,754  377,951  0.9 96.4 96.0
H 747,093  346,976  1,094,069  389,013  1,483,082  3.6 100.0 100.0
Subtotal 1,197,655  889,096  2,086,751  1,620,687  3,707,438  9.0
 
Total in 2003 1,383,998  1,255,349  2,639,347  38,369,861  41,009,208  100.0
% 3.4 3.1 6.5 93.5 100.0
Total in 2002 1,285,010  1,234,259  2,519,269  31,389,289  33,908,558 
% 3.8 3.6 7.4 92.6 100.0


At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
BRADESCO
Allowance
Minimum Requirement
Additional  
Existing  
% (1)
2003  

% (1)
2002  

Risk Level  
% Minimum Required Provision
Specific
Generic  
Total  
Past Due
Falling Due
Total Specific
AA 0.0 - - - - - - - - -
A 0.5 - - - 64,778 64,778 52,075 116,853 0.9 0.9
B 1.0 617 1,288 1,905 32,976 34,881 14,700 49,581 1.4 1.5
C 3.0 3,740 7,122 10,862 203,695 214,557 209,576 424,133 5.9 3.2
Subtotal   4,357 8,410 12,767 301,449 314,216 276,351 590,567 1.6 1.1
 
D 10.0 15,702 28,347 44,049 70,742 114,791 224,827 339,618 29.6 28.8
E 30.0 30,137 31,167 61,304 34,701 96,005 52,965 148,970 46.5 47.5
F 50.0 48,811 48,502 97,313 91,907 189,220 72,746 261,966 69.2 68.9
G 70.0 66,815 40,423 107,238 157,328 264,566 57,839 322,405 85.3 91.4
H 100.0 747,093 346,976 1,094,069 389,013 1,483,082 - 1,483,082 100.0 100.0
Subtotal   908,558 495,415 1,403,973 743,691 2,147,664 408,377 2,556,041 68.9 71.3
               
Total in 2003 912.915 503,825 1,416,740 1,045,140 2,461,880 684,728 3,146,608 7.7  
% 29.0 16.0 45.0 33.2 78.2 21.8 100.0    
Total in 2002 867,289 548,610 1,415,899 793,035 2,208,934 428,498 2,637,432   7.8
% 32.9 20.8 53.7 30.1 83.8 16.2 100.0    
(1) Existing provision in relation to portfolio, by risk level.

g) Movement of allowance for loan losses

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

 

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO
At December 31, 2001 2,941,297 2,249,451
- Specific provision (2) 1,730,687 1,416,385
- Generic provision (3) 978,678 661,746
- Additional provision (4) 231,932 171,320
Amount recorded 2,818,526 2,288,832
Amount written off (2,328,821) (1,900,851)
Balance derived from acquired institutions (1) 234,089 -
At December 31, 2002 3,665,091 2,637,432
- Specific provision (2) 1,943,451 1,415,899
- Generic provision (3) 1,217,036 793,035
- Additional provision (4) 504,604 428,498
Amount recorded 2,449,689 2,262,618
Amount written off (2,226,217) (1,753,442)
Balance derived from acquired institutions (5) 170,737 -
At December 31, 2003 4,059,300 3,146,608
- Specific provision (2) 1,816,523 1,416,740
- Generic provision (3) 1,383,691 1,045,140
- Additional provision (4) 859,086 684,728
(1)
Including Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. - R$ 195,110 thousand; Banco BEA S.A. - R$ 6,696 thousand; Banco Cidade S.A. - R$ 16,600 thousand; and Potenza Leasing S.A. - R$ 15,683 thousand.
(2)
For operations with installments overdue by more than 14 days.
(3)
Recorded based on the customer/transaction classification and accordingly not included in the preceding item.
(4)
The additional provision is recorded based on management's experience and expected collection of the credit portfolio, to determine the total allowance deemed sufficient to cover specific and general portfolio risks, as well as the provision calculated based on risk level ratings and the corresponding minimum provision requirements established by CMN Resolution 2682. The additional provision per customer was classified (Note 12f) according to the corresponding risk levels.
(5)
BBV Banco (now Banco Alvorada S.A.).

h) Recovery and renegotiation of credit operations

Expense for provision for loan losses, net of recoveries of written-off credits.

At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

 

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO

 

2003
2002
2003
2002
Amount recorded for the year 2,449,689 2,818,526 2,262,618 2,288,832
         
Amount recovered (1) (476,253) (379,668) (350,416) (272,124)
Expense net of recoveries 1,973,436 2,438,858 1,912,202 2,016,708
(1) These recoveries are classified in income on credit operations.

The total renegotiated operations for the year are presented below:

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO
  2003
2002
2003
2002
Amount renegotiated 1,842,816 2,140,121 1,367,968 1,740,679
Amount received and written off (2,039,634) (1,937,366) (1,546,277) (1,672,798)
Total net renegotiations for the period (196,818) 202,755 (178,309) 67,881

i) Income on credit operations

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO
  2003
2002
2003
2002
Discount of trade receivables and other loans 7,944,505 8,921,674 6,301,230 6,614,153
Financings 3,796,761 4,917,955 1,738,835 3,025,337
Rural and agribusiness loans 474,332 508,557 436,474 457,697
Subtotal 12,215,598 14,348,186 8,476,539 10,097,187
Recovery of credits written off as loss 476,253 379,668 350,416 272,124
Allocation of exchange variation of foreign branches and subsidiaries (397,323) 999,075 - -
Subtotal 12,294,528 15,726,929 8,826,955 10,369,311
Leasing, net of expenses 294,794 396,077 - -
Total 12,589,322 16,123,006 8,826,955 10,369,311

13) OTHER RECEIVABLES

a)  Foreign exchange portfolio

Balance sheet accounts

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO
  2003
2002
2003
2002
Assets - other receivables        
Exchange purchases pending settlement 8,740,540 9,141,268 8,555,387 8,122,522
Exchange sale receivables 2,411,524 2,098,922 2,414,099 2,011,210
Foreign exchange acceptances and term documents in
foreign currencies
33,824 40,922 30,470 36,136
Income receivable on advances granted 89,174 151,401 86,240 119,462
Less - Advances in local currency received (172,525) (274,707) (169,792) (175,181)
Less - Advances in foreign currency received - (1,131,508) - (1,131,508)
Total 11,102,537 10,026,298 10,916,404 8,982,641
         
Liabilities - Other liabilities        
Exchange purchase payables 8,857,693 8,380,982 8,671,815 7,537,261
Exchange sales pending settlement 2,429,142 2,088,354 2,431,753 1,999,341
Less - Advances on foreign exchange contracts (6,182,523) (5,454,997) (6,003,824) (4,658,141)
Less - Advances in foreign currency received - (26,494) - (33,559)
Other 14,489 14,287 7,987 4,484
Total 5,118,801 5,002,132 5,107,731 4,849,386
         
Net exchange portfolio 5,983,736 5,024,166 5,808,673 4,133,255
         
Memorandum accounts        
Open import credits 174,283 91,466 173,883 71,406

Foreign exchange transactions:

We present below the composition of foreign exchange transactions adjusted to improve the presentation of the effective results:

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO
  2003
2002
2003
2002
Income on exchange transactions 11,959,103 14,943,901 11,433,422 13,388,974
         
Expenses for exchange transactions (11,161,401) (10,487,307) (10,621,675) (9,532,253)
         
Foreign exchange transactions 797,702 4,456,594 811,747 3,856,721
         
Adjustments:        
- Income on foreign currency financing (1) 215,246 1,089,049 203,218 946,681
- Income on export financing (1) 21,131 17,544 5,177 8,987
- Income on foreign investments (2) 19,978 77,672 15,428 59,703
- Expenses for payables to foreign bankers (3) (23,148) (9,317) (4,750) (9,317)
- Expenses for foreign securities (4) (706,099) (5,245,160) (761,296) (4,615,142)
Total adjustments (472,892) (4,070,212) (542,223) (3,609,088)
         
Adjusted foreign exchange transactions 324,810 386,382 269,524 247,633
(1)
Income on export financing and foreign currency financing classified as income on credit operations.
(2)
Income on foreign investments classified as income on securities transactions.
(3)
Expenses for payables to foreign bankers relating to funds for financing advances on foreign exchange contracts and import financing, classified as expenses for borrowings and onlendings.
(4)
Expenses for foreign securities, classified as expenses for interest and charges on deposits .

b) Sundry

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

 

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO

 

2003
2002
2003
2002
Deferred tax assets (Note 35c) 5,840,569 4,960,311 3,171,861 2,639,830
Deposits in guarantee 1,728,431 1,308,611 785,651 507,812
Sundry receivables 1,448,216 1,195,641 1,055,001 929,509
Prepaid taxes 1,076,282 1,137,955 495,461 442,792
Receivables on purchase of assets 478,223 304,407 350,097 133,699
Payments to be reimbursed 385,075 349,685 136,379 165,412
Credit instruments receivable 307,796 342,916 99,861 13,885
Other 60,265 41,440 23,943 14,575
Total 11,324,857 9,640,966 6,118,254 4,847,514

14) OTHER ASSETS

a) Non-operating assets/other

At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO

 

Cost
Provision for Loss
Residual Value
Cost
Provision for Loss
Residual Value
Property 370,746 (171,271) 199,475 131,804 (69,571) 62,233
Vehicles and similar 64,072 (39,586) 24,486 32,577 (21,991) 10,586
Goods subject to special conditions 24,799 (24,202) 597 11,897 (11,897) -
Inventories/stores 19,609 - 19,609 9,874 - 9,874
Machinery and equipment 14,630 (7,816) 6,814 2,076 (249) 1,827
Other 93,138 (14,310) 78,828 23 (3) 20
Total in 2003 586,994 (257,185) 329,809 188,251 (103,711) 84,540
Total in 2002 679,515 (243,953) 435,562 290,812 (152,838) 137,974

b) Prepaid expenses

These comprise mainly expenses for insurance, prepaid financial expenses, expenses for commission on placement of auto sales financing , deferred selling expenses and expenses for the contract to provide banking services at Correios Post Office network post-office bank branches, which are amortized on a straight-line basis according to the contract terms.

15) INVESTMENTS

a) We present below the movement of investments in foreign branches and direct and indirect subsidiaries, which were fully eliminated upon consolidation of the financial statements:

In thousands of reais
Investments in foreign branches and subsidiaries Balance at December 31, 2002 Movement for the Year (3) Balance at December 31, 2003

Bradesco - Grand Cayman 1,201,263 104,179 1,305,442
Alvorada Nassau (2) - 772,693 772,693
Mercantil - Grand Cayman 502,447 (88,560) 413,887
Bradesco - New York 483,437 (80,685) 402,752
BCN - Grand Cayman 447,864 (48,271) 399,593
Bradport - SGPS, Sociedade Unipessoal, Lda. (4) - 365,453 365,453
Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. (1) 335,919 (44,860) 291,059
Boavista (Nassau, Grand Cayman and Banking) 155,860 40,755 196,615
Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. (1) 134,848 (18,883) 115,965
Cidade Capital Markets Limited 104,166 (17,879) 86,287
Bradesco Securities, Inc. 3,432 61,067 64,499
Banco Bradesco Argentina S.A. 57,058 (2,073) 54,985
Bradesco Argentina de Seguros S.A. 12,974 395 13,369
Bradesco International Health Service, Inc. 966 (249) 717
Total 3,440,234 1,043,082 4,483,316
(1)
In September 2003, Banco Mercantil de São Paulo International S.A. and Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. were merged and the latter's name maintained.
(2)
Acquired in June 2003.
(3)
Includes exchange variation in the amount of R$ (487,460) thousand, equity accounting in the amount of R$ 322,268 thousand, new acquisitions in the amount of R$ 997,668 thousand, capital increase in the amount of R$ 66,658 thousand and mark-to-market adjustment of securities available for sale in the amount of R$ 143,948 thousand.
(4)
Constituted in December 2003, through capital subscription with shares of Banco Espirito Santo S.A.

b) Composition of investments in the consolidated financial statements

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
Associated Companies (total percentage ownership) 2003
2002
•  IRB - Brasil Resseguros S.A. - (21.24%) 235,554 252,237
•  CP Cimento e Participações S.A. - (12.48%) 48,578 48,578
•  NovaMarlim Participações S.A. - (17.17%) 22,100 22,100
•  Marlim Participações S.A. - (11.84%) 19,836 23,803
•  BES Investimentos do Brasil S.A. - BI (19.99%) 17,428 14,959
•  American Bank Note Ltda. - (22.50%) 16,449 16,449
•  Other associated companies 9,990 16,880
Total in associated companies 369,935 395,006
•  Other investments (1) 528,595 148,325
•  Fiscal incentives 329,390 291,017
•  Provision for:    
•  Fiscal incentives (274,324) (239,182)
•  Other investments (91,273) (82,446)
Total consolidated investments 862,323 512,720
(1) Includes, in 2003, the transfer of the investment in Banco Espírito Santo S.A. from current to permanent assets in the amounts of R$ 365,453 thousand.

c) Equity accounting was recorded in income under “Equity in the earnings of subsidiary and associated companies” and totals R$ 5,227 thousand (2002 - R$ 64,619 thousand) and R$ 1,984,408 thousand (2002 - R$ 2,107,463 thousand) on an unconsolidated basis and is presented as follows:

In thousands of reais
Company
Capital
Adjusted Net Equity
Number of Shares/Quotas Held (thousand)
Percentage Ownership
Adjusted Net Income (loss)
Book Value (unconsolidated)
Equity Accounting Adjustment (26)
 
 

Common
Preferred
Quotas
December
31, 2003

December 31, 2003
December 31, 2002
I - CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES                    
A) Financial area                 812,737 1,815,614
BCN and subsidiaries 2,270,089 3,228,028 12 - - 100.000% 278,509 3,361,156 182,312 379,135
Banco BCN S.A. (1) (2)                 (264,816) (150,290)
Bancocidade - Corretora de Valores Mobiliários e de Câmbio Ltda. (3)                 3,713 4,339
Bancocidade Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil S.A. (2)                 28,791 (1,113)
Banco das Nações S.A. (4)                 - 3,527
Banco de Crédito Real de Minas Gerais S.A. (2)                 233,970 172,371
Banco Finasa S.A. (2)                 (15,738) 79,876
BCN Cons., Adm. de Bens, Serv. e Publ. Ltda. (2)                 1,866 4,552
Boavista S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (5)                 13,709 4,008
Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (2) (6)                 53,607 47,122
Cidade Capital Markets Limited (2)                 1,110 (11,542)
Finasa Promotora de Vendas Ltda. (2)                 1,598 4,358
Potenza Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (2) (7)                 201,832 43,412
Foreign branches - Exchange gains(loss) (2)                 (100,632) 163,554
Other subsidiaries                 23,302 14,961
Banco Mercantil and subsidiaries 3,881,053 4,098,806 24,931,096 - - 100.000% 152,816 4,181,937 22,714 134,062
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. (1) (2)                 144,247 (183,990)
Banco Finasa de Investimento S.A. (12)                 5,999 1,740
Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. (2) (13)                 10,555 15,239
Candelária Empreendimentos e Participações Ltda. (8)                 - 4,828
Finasa Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil (9)                 3,733 123
Foreign branches - Exchange gains(loss) (2)                 (143,982) 284,491
Other subsidiaries                 2,162 11,631
Banco Alvorada and subsidiaries (10) 2,686,572 2,652,196 6,217,482 - - 100.000% 361,764 2,840,090 347,859 -
Banco Alvorada S.A. (1) (2) (10)                 361,468 -
Alvorada Administradora de Cartões Ltda. (2) (11)                 1,541 -
Alvorada Leasing Brasil S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (2) (14)                 2,345 -
Foreign branches/subsidiaries - Exchange gains (loss) (2)                 (20,201) -
Other subsidiaries                 2,706 -
Other financial companies                 259,852 1,302,417
Banco Baneb S.A. (1) (2) 1,475,556 1,719,456 50,996,119 77,366,434 - 99.941% 225,426 1,718,436 224,695 121,144
Banco BEA S.A. (15) - - - - - - - - 4,910 34,573
Banco Boavista Interatlântico S.A. and subsidiaries (1) (2) 164,074 605,363 1,678,390 - - 100.000% 584,200 913,749 589,172 452,715
Banco Bradesco Argentina S.A. (1) (2) 64,938 54,985 29,999 - - 99.999% 648 54,985 648 (12,156)
Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. (1) (2) (13) 197,477 361,170 1 - - 31.632% 5,277 115,965 5,278 (74)
Banco Finasa de Investimento S.A. (1) (2) (12) 319,047 356,825 1,749,746 - - 97.404% 33,514 347,562 26,263 -
Boavista S.A. D.T.V.M. (16) (17) - - - - - - - - (471,845) (27,870)
Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (1) (2) (6) 697,221 1,028,899 262 - - 52.386% 63,179 585,514 63,179 -
Bradesco Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (18) - - - - - - - - 3,612 56,509
Bradesco S.A. Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários (1) (2) 45,000 65,591 375,999 - - 99.999% 17,050 65,591 17,050 13,158
Bradesco Securities, Inc. (1) (2) 63,562 64,499 11 - - 100.000% 3,909 64,499 3,909 (1,495)
BRAM - Bradesco Asset Management Ltda. and subsidiary (1) (2) 51,911 57,677 - - 51,911 99.999% 4,405 57,676 4,405 9,786
Bradesco Consórcios Ltda. (1) (2) 14,795 19,206 - - 14,795 99.999% 4,913 19,206 4,913 (727)
Bradport – SGPS, (Sociedade Unipessoal) LDA (1) (2) (21) 365,453 365,453 - - - 100.000% - 365,453 - -
Cia. Brasileira de Meios de Pagamento – VISANET (19)                 11,502 44,014
Foreign branches/subsidiaries - Exchange gains (loss) (2)                 (222,925) 611,985
Other financial companies                 (4,914) 855
B) Insurance and Pension Plan area                 642,224 653,279
Bradesco Seguros S.A. (1) (2) 1,301,000 3,505,159 625 - - 99.697% 678,069 3,494,552 (20,544) 34,607
ABS - Empreendimentos Imobiliários, Participações e Serviços S.A. (20)                 56,540 97,104
Atlântica Capitalização S.A. (2)                 1,358 697
Bradesco Argentina de Seguros S.A. (2)                 1,203 15,610
Bradesco Capitalização S.A. (2)                 177,397 99,615
Bradesco Saúde S.A. (2)                 2,309 76,200
Bradesco Vida e Previdência S.A. (2)                 432,766 340,896
Finasa Seguradora S.A. (2)                 10,550 12,987
União Novo Hamburgo Seguros S.A. (2)                 (19,988) (9,588)
Foreign subsidiaries - Exchange gains (loss) (2)                 (1,005) (15,881)
Other subsidiaries                 1,638 1,032
C) Other activities                 20,060 78,111
União de Comércio e Participações Ltda. (1) (2) 11,195 60,489 - - 112 99.999% (36,754) 60,489 (66,317) (24,790)
Átria Participações S.A. (2)                 1,647 29,724
BUS Holding S.A. (22)                 - 9,757
Latasa S.A. (23)                 43,895 79,592
Nova Paiol Participações S.A. (2)                 (1,568) 741
Other subsidiaries                 42,403 (16,913)
Total consolidated subsidiaries                 1,475,021 2,547,004
                     
II - Unconsolidated                    
BES Investimento do Brasil S.A. - Banco de Investimento (19)                 4,509 852
IRB-Brasil Resseguros S.A. (19)                 32,123 62,300
Tigre S.A. - Tubos e Conexões (24)                 - 15,607
UGB Participações S.A. (25)                 (34,657) (7,624)
Other associated companies               69,212 3,252 (6,516)
Total unconsolidated 5,227   64,619

Subtotal               18,316,072 1,480,248 2,611,623

Reversal of (Provision) for exchange variation                 504,160 (504,160)

Total               18,316,072 1,984,408 2,107,463

(1)
Direct subsidiary.
(2)
Information at December 31, 2003.
(3)
Merged into BCN Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A. in September 2003.
(4)
Merged into Banco BCN S.A. in July 2002.
(5)
Merged into Banco Boavista Interatlântico S.A. in December 2003.
(6)
Previously named BCN Leasing Arrendamento Mercantil S.A.
(7)
Previously named Ford Leasing S.A. - Arrendamento Mercantil.
(8)
Merged into Banco Finasa de Investimento S.A. in November 2002.
(9)
Merged into BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil in April 2003.
(10)
Formerly Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Brasil S.A. – BBV Banco acquired in June 2003.
(11)
Formerly BBV Administradora de Cartões Ltda. acquired in June 2003.
(12)
Became a direct subsidiary of Banco Bradesco S.A. in May 2003.
(13)
In September 2003, Banco Mercantil de São Paulo International S.A. and Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. were merged and the latter's name maintained.
(14)
Formerly BBV Leasing Brasil S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil.
(15)
Merged into Banco Baneb S.A. in April 2003.
(16)
Merged into Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. in February 2003.
(17)
Includes extraordinary amortization of goodwill of Mercantil, net of taxes (Note 31).
(18)
Merged into BCN Leasing in February 2003.
(19)
Information at November 30, 2003.
(20)
Merged into Bradesco Capitalização S.A. in December 2003.
(21)
Formed in December 2003.
(22)
Sold in November 2002.
(23)
Sold in October 2003.
(24)
Investment sold in the second quarter of 2003.
(25)
Information at October 31, 2003.
(26)
Equity accounting considers results determined by the companies subsequent to acquisition and includes equity variations in the investees not derived from results, as well as adjustments arising from the equalization of accounting principles, where applicable.

16) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT IN USE AND LEASED ASSETS

These are stated at cost plus restatements through December 31, 1995. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method at annual rates which take into consideration the economic useful lives of the assets. We present below the composition of property and equipment in use and leased assets:

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO

 

Rate
Cost
Depreciation
Residual
Value

Cost
Depreciation
Residual Value
Land and buildings in use:              
-Buildings 4% 927,661 (452,819) 474,842 331,738 (191,351) 140,387
-Land - 471,074 - 471,074 94,752 - 94,752
Installations, furniture and equipment in use 10% 1,855,513 (981,993) 873,520 1,271,963 (628,376) 643,587
Security and communications
systems
10% 140,996 (74,242) 66,754 113,376 (59,446) 53,930
Data processing systems 20 to 50% 1,374,891 (1,065,423) 309,468 1,113,765 (861,386) 252,379
Transport systems 20% 26,881 (12,900) 13,981 22,364 (10,307) 12,057
Other - 82,355 - 82,355 25,301 - 25,301
Subtotal - 4,879,371 (2,587,377) 2,291,994 2,973,259 (1,750,866) 1,222,393
Leased assets - 63,812 (29,450) 34,362 - - -
Total in 2003 - 4,943,183 (2,616,827) 2,326,356 2,973,259 (1,750,866) 1,222,393
Total in 2002 - 5,259,557 (2,701,285) 2,558,272 2,695,173 (1,631,231) 1,063,942

Land and buildings in use of the Bradesco Organization present an unrecorded increment of R$  739,242 thousand, based on appraisal reports prepared by independent experts in 2003 and 2002.

The permanent assets to stockholders' equity ratio in relation to consolidated reference equity is 26.41% on a consolidated basis and 40.78% on a consolidated financial basis, within the maximum 50% limit.

17) DEFERRED CHARGES

a) Goodwill

Goodwill on the acquisition of investments, based on future profitability, mainly results from goodwill on the acquisition of BCN - R$ 133,128 thousand (2002 - R$ 167,119 thousand); Boavista - R$ 308,386 thousand (2002 - R$ 353,516 thousand); BEA - R$ 55,045 thousand (2002 - R$ 59,865 thousand); Mercantil - R$ 83,131 thousand (2002 - R$ 709,311 thousand); Banco Cidade - R$ 133,130 thousand (2002 - R$ 172,094 thousand); BBV Banco (now Banco Alvorada S.A.) - R$ 187,894 thousand; and Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil in the amount of R$ 46,515 thousand (2002 - R$ 53,716 thousand). Amortization of goodwill for the first half of 2003 totaled R$ 1,035,080 thousand (2002 - R$ 237,558 thousand), of which R$  798,540 thousand comprises extraordinary amortization of goodwill mainly in Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. in the amount of R$ 680,759 thousand (Note 31). Remaining goodwill will be amortized over a period varying from 3 to 10 years.

b) Other deferred charges

We present below the composition of other deferred charges

At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO

 

Cost
Amortization
Residual Value
Cost
Amortization
Residual Value
Systems development 947,338 (521,359) 425,979 798,517 (455,799) 342,718
Other deferred charges 176,720 (51,261) 125,459 126,055 (39,509) 86,546
Total in 2003 1,124,058 (572,620) 551,438 924,572 (495,308) 429,264
Total in 2002 1,037,559 (568,525) 469,034 670,785 (372,031) 298,754

18) DEPOSITS, DEPOSITS RECEIVED UNDER SECURITY REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND FUNDS FROM ACCEPTANCE AND ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES

a) Deposits and deposits received under security repurchase agreements

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

 

Up to 30 Days
From 31 to 60 Days
From 61 to 90 Days
From 91 to 180 Days
From 181 to 360 Days
From 1 to 3 Years
More than
3 Years

Total Consolidated
Total
Bradesco

•  Demand deposits (1) 12,909,168 - - - - - - 12,909,168 11,974,072
•  Savings deposits (1) 22,140,171 - - - - - - 22,140,171 21,370,959
•  Interbank deposits 27,159 15 15 108 4,103 - - 31,400 4,212,371
•  Time deposits 3,679,371 927,669 901,295 1,642,988 2,897,687 12,682,408 211,728 22,943,146 19,232,640
•  Deposits received under security repurchase agreements (2) 21,504,167 3,368,433 5,653,606 540,306 30,268 1,541,120 154,825 32,792,725 34,251,253
Total in 2003 60,260,036 4,296,117 6,554,916 2,183,402 2,932,058 14,223,528 366,553 90,816,610 91,041,295
Total in 2002 49,722,312 663,336 2,488,837 1,896,417 3,475,263 13,020,309 1,109,654 72,376,128 63,712,056
(1)
Demand and savings deposits are classified as up to 30 days, without considering the average historical turnover.
(2)
Includes R$ 5,454,628 thousand in liabilities subject to purchase and sale commitments with unrestricted securities and R$ 11,512,199 thousand in investment fund resources invested in purchase and sale commitments with Banco Bradesco, the investors in which are subsidiary companies, included in the consolidated financial statements.

b) Funds from acceptance and issuance of securities

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  Up to 30 Days
From 31 to 60 Days
From 61 to 90 Days
From 91 to 180 Days
From 181 to 360 Days
From 1 to
3 Years

More than 3 Years
Total Consolidated
Total
Bradesco

Securities - Local
                 
•  Mortgage notes
50,864 16,353 55,865 238,803 609,797 59,174 - 1,030,856 915,600
•  Debentures
3,689 3,602 - - - - - 7,291 -
Subtotal
54,553 19,955 55,865 238,803 609,797 59,174 - 1,038,147 915,600
Securities - Foreign: (1)
                 
•  Eurobonds
40,652 - 709,149 - 1,307,351 288,840 - 2,345,992 2,366,798
•  Securitization of the future flow of payment orders received from abroad
- 7,368 - - - 244,541 898,656 1,150,565 1,150,565
•  Securitization of the future flow of credit card bill receivables from foreign cardholders abroad
- 2,021 - - - 163,928 624,664 790,613 790,613
•  Commercial paper
- 74 - 563,939 4,334 - - 568,347 545,627
•  Fixed-rate euronotes
3,879 879 - 129,928 1,511 126,173 - 262,370 -
•  Euronotes
31,172 - 28,884 180,508 - - - 240,564 240,564
•  MTN Program Issues
- - - - - 234,667 - 234,667 234,667
•  Promissory notes
801 - - 82,953 14,446 14,446 - 112,646 112,646
•  Euro CD issued
89,300 2,389 7,541 - 3,755 - - 102,985 102,985
Subtotal
165,804 12,731 745,574 957,328 1,331,397 1,072,595 1,523,320 5,808,749 5,544,465
Total in 2003
220,357 32,686 801,439 1,196,131 1,941,194 1,131,769 1,523,320 6,846,896 6,460,065
%
3.2 0.5 11.7 17.5 28.4 16.5 22.2 100.0  
Total in 2002
168,578 551,689 21,679 1,119,367 542,098 733,431 - 3,136,842 2,645,339
%
5.3 17.6 0.7 35.7 17.3 23.4 - 100.0  
(1)
These consist of funds obtained from banks abroad and official institutions from the issuance of notes in the international market (Eurobonds) and under National Monetary Council (CMN) Resolution 2770/2000 for (i) onlending to local customers, repayable monthly through 2011, with interest payable semiannually at LIBOR or prime rate, plus a spread, and (ii) for financing exchange operations for customers, through purchase and sale of foreign currencies, discounts of export bills, pre-financing of exports and financing of imports, mainly on a short-term basis.

c) Expenses with funding and price-level restatement and interest on technical reserves

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO
  2003
2002
2003
2002
Time deposits
4,626,211 3,280,792 3,613,576 2,417,767
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements
3,959,086 2,047,633 4,277,016 1,973,219
Expenses for price-level restatement of technical reserves
3,120,342 2,241,283 - -
Savings deposits
2,037,770 1,590,269 1,936,533 1,503,706
Funds from issuance of securities
113,871 2,593,099 (123,212) 1,485,232
Allocation of exchange variation of foreign branches and subsidiaries
(504,463) 1,246,888 - -
Other funding expenses
303,022 234,646 969,364 384,506
Total
13,655,839 13,234,610 10,673,277 7,764,430

19) BORROWINGS AND ONLENDINGS

a) Borrowings

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  Up to 30 Days
31 to 60 Days
61 to 90 Days
91 to 180 Days
181 to 360 Days
1 to 3 Years
More than 3 Years
Total Consolidated
Total Bradesco
Local:                  
•  Official institutions 2,070 - - - - - - 2,070 -
•  Other institutions - - - - 4,010 - - 4,010 -
Foreign 1,375,402 948,608 683,934 2,749,793 682,444 777,095 - 7,217,276 7,164,512
Total in 2003 1,377,472 948,608 683,934 2,749,793 686,454 777,095 - 7,223,356 7,164,512
% 19.1 13.1 9.4 38.1 9.5 10.8 - 100.0 -
Total in 2002 2,659,244 876,970 1,232,973 2,080,892 980,500 1,550,476 9,575 9,390,630 7,886,962
% 28.3 9.3 13.1 22.2 10.5 16.5 0.1 100.0 -

b) Onlendings

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  Up to 30 Days
31 to 60 Days
61 to 90 Days
91 to 180 Days
181 to 360 Days
1 to 3 Years
More than 3 Years
Total Consolidated
Total Bradesco
Local:                  
•  Government Agency for Machinery and Equipment Financing - FINAME 125,143 93,083 102,162 383,118 620,706 1,671,179 643,575 3,638,966 2,288,553
•  National Bank for Economic and Social Development - BNDES 107,668 51,580 63,386 224,604 408,286 1,709,755 838,183 3,403,462 3,227,562
•  Federal Savings Bank - CEF 15,897 23 70 10,997 28,253 117,451 286,862 459,553 1,443
•  National Treasury - - 51,398 - - - - 51,398 51,398
•  Other institutions 887 - - - - - - 887 887
Foreign:                  
•  For onlending to housing loan borrowers 989 10,309 15 1,714 1,379 2,755 - 17,161 16,808
Total in 2003 250,584 154,995 217,031 620,433 1,058,624 3,501,140 1,768,620 7,571,427 5,586,651
% 3.3 2.0 2.9 8.2 14.0 46.2 23.4 100.0 -
Total in 2002 610,427 162,965 124,815 805,459 806,186 2,510,361 2,027,510 7,047,723 5,091,259
% 8.7 2.3 1.8 11.4 11.4 35.6 28.8 100.0 -

c) Expenses for borrowings and onlendings

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO
  2003
2002
2003
2002
Loans:        
•  Local 2,678 35,679 - -
•  Foreign 91,717 171,165 82,630 165,224
Subtotal 94,395 206,844 82,630 165,224
         
Local onlendings:        
•  FINAME 328,234 328,852 187,780 152,687
•  BNDES 247,118 762,297 215,792 730,558
•  CEF 36,871 26,283 - -
•  National Treasury 3,955 1,468 3,955 1,468
•  Other institutions 79 125 845 2,618
Foreign onlendings:        
•  Payables to foreign bankers 487,381 5,549,459 530,021 4,883,703
•  Other expenses for foreign onlendings (79,839) 218,251 20,205 179,455
Subtotal 1,023,799 6,886,735 958,598 5,950,489
Allocation of exchange variation of foreign branches and subsidiaries (34,815) 100,582 - -
Total 1,083,379 7,194,161 1,041,228 6,115,713

20) CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The Bradesco Organization is currently a defendant in a number of legal suits in the labor, civil and tax spheres, arising from the normal course of its business activities.

The provisions were recorded based on the opinion of the Organization's legal advisors, the types of lawsuit, similarity with previous suits and complexity, available jurisprudence and court sentences, whenever loss is deemed probable.

The Organization's Management considers that the provision recorded for contingencies is sufficient to cover probable losses generated by the corresponding legal proceedings.

Labor claims

Labor claims are generated by normal employee turnover matters and mostly comprise claims for unpaid overtime.

From 1992, employee hours are controlled electronically and accordingly claims on an individual basis are, for the most part, no longer significant.

Civil suits

These arise during the normal course of certain work routines and comprise claims for pain and suffering and pecuniary damages, mainly protests, bounced checks and the inclusion of names in the restricted credit registry.

In general, these claims do not comprise facts which could cause a significant effect on financial results.

Tax proceedings

The Bradesco Organization is disputing the legality of certain taxes and contributions, for which provisions have been recorded in full, despite the likelihood of a successful medium and long-term outcome based on the opinion of their legal advisors.

The provisions recorded, segregated by legal sphere are as follows:

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO
  2003
2002
2003
2002
Labor claims 819,044 606,870 523,737 353,727
Civil suits 375,629 308,128 172,882 176,152
Subtotal (1) 1,194,673 914,998 696,619 529,879
Tax proceedings (2) 2,815,716 2,774,524 893,666 1,137,588
Total 4,010,389 3,689,522 1,590,285 1,667,467
(1)
See Note 22.
(2)
Recorded under “Other Liabilities - Taxes and Social Security Contributions”.

21) SUBORDINATED DEBT

Subordinated debt has the following characteristics:

At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
Notes
Date Issued
Transaction
Maturity
Remuneration
Consolidated Bradesco
2003
2002
Subordinated debt December/2001 353,700 2011 U.S. debt notes + 5.5% p.a. 417,811 524,049
Subordinated debentures December/2001 600,000 2008 100.0% of CDI + 0.75% p.a. 627,408 629,811
Subordinated CDB March/2002 549,000 2012 100.0% of DI - CETIP 746,144 605,231
Subordinated debt (1) April/2002 315,186 2012 4.05% rate p.a. 392,815 480,387
Subordinated CDB July/2002 41,201 2012 100% of CDI + 0.75% p.a. 56,906 45,810
Subordinated CDB October/2002 200,000 2012 102.5% of CDI 257,380 207,684
Subordinated CDB October/2002 500,000 2012 100% of CDI + 0.87% p.a. 645,720 519,193
Subordinated CDB October/2002 33,500 2012 101.5% of CDI 42,940 34,721
Subordinated CDB October/2002 65,150 2012 101.0% of CDI 83,201 67,347
Subordinated CDB November/2002 66,550 2012 101.0% of CDI 84,788 68,631
Subordinated CDB November/2002 134,800 2012 101.5% of CDI 171,572 138,733
Subordinated debt October/2003 1,434,750 2013 8.75% rate p.a. 1,468,125 -
Total   4,293,837     4,994,810 3,321,597
(1) This rate increases to 10.15% p.a. when swap to U.S. dollar cost is included.

22) OTHER LIABILITIES - SUNDRY

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

 

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO

 

2003
2002
2003
2002
Sundry creditors 1,903,373 1,598,307 1,126,293 718,279
Provision for contingent liabilities (civil and labor) (1) 1,194,673 914,998 696,619 529,879
Provision for accrued liabilities 1,101,388 853,618 519,648 436,391
Acquisition of assets and rights 153,686 230,186 60,400 36,785
Official operating agreements 133,964 124,573 125,131 106,672
Provision for exchange variation (2) - 504,160 - 278,244
Other 214,408 214,597 159,376 151,313
Total 4,701,492 4,440,439 2,687,467 2,257,563
(1) See Note 20.
(2) See Note 15c.

23) INSURANCE OPERATIONS, PRIVATE PENSION PLANS AND SAVINGS BONDS

a) Technical reserves

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  Insurance
Private Pension Plans
Savings Bonds
TOTAL
  2003
2002
2003
2002
2003
2002
2003
2002
Technical reserves - Current:                
Unearned premiums 1,046,236 868,370 31,422 27,086 - - 1,077,658 895,456
Loss reserve -IBNR 618,396 461,757 150,524 84,605 - - 768,920 546,362
Mathematical reserve for benefits granted - - 217,207 181,470 527,485 129,721 744,692 311,191
Unsettled claims 345,723 310,812 150,365 81,631 - - 496,088 392,443
Provision for redemptions - - - - 183,794 136,409 183,794 136,409
Provision for draws and redemptions - - 56,925 33,070 - - 56,925 33,070
Other reserves 20,285 16,856 103,526 9,538 87,958 21,536 211,769 47,930
Subtotal 2,030,640 1,657,795 709,969 417,400 799,237 287,666 3,539,846 2,362,861
                 
Technical reserves liability:                
Mathematical reserve of benefits to be granted - - 17,395,687 11,710,565 1,054,970 1,306,965 18,450,657 13,017,530
Mathematical reserve for benefits granted - - 1,826,797 1,567,759 - - 1,826,797 1,567,759
Other reserves - - 2,591,652 2,207,329 - - 2,591,652 2,207,329
Subtotal - - 21,814,136 15,485,653 1,054,970 1,306,965 22,869,106 16,792,618
  -              
Total 2,030,640 1,657,795 22,524,105 15,903,053 1,854,207 1,594,631 26,408,952 19,155,479

b) Guarantee of technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds

We present below the amounts of the assets and rights offered as coverage of technical reserves for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds:

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  Insurance
Private Pension Plans
Savings Bonds
TOTAL
  2003
2002
2003
2002
2003
2002
2003
2002
Government securities
and corporate bonds
1,758,170 1,209,985 23,240,318 15,601,364 1,752,985 1,414,197 26,751,473 18,225,546
Listed company stock 77,942 174,982 826,079 971,992 280,850 220,014 1,184,871 1,366,988
Credit rights 346,502 272,479 - - - - 346,502 272,479
Real estate 45,902 64,803 1,537 31,364 5,793 8,789 53,232 104,956
Total 2,228,516 1,722,249 24,067,934 16,604,720 2,039,628 1,643,000 28,336,078 19,969,969

c) Income on Premiums retained for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
  2003
2002
Coinsurance premiums assigned
6,767,635 5,833,765
Private pension plan contributions (*)
5,665,357 4,188,250
Income on savings bond certificates
1,155,936 1,019,729
Premiums reimbursed
(311,318) (206,165)
Premiums issued
(165,714) (148,195)
Overall net revenue
13,111,896 10,687,384
Reinsurance premiums assigned
(617,053) (552,511)
Premiums retained for insurance, private pension plans and savings bonds
12,494,843 10,134,873
(*)
Includes long-term life VGBL insurance (Vida Gerador de Benefícios Livres ).

24) MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES

 

At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

 

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO

 

2003
2002
Financial area:    
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. - 111,424
Banco BEA S.A. - 16,617
Banco Finasa de Investimento S.A. 9,263 7,447
Bradesco Templeton Asset Management Ltda. 4,733 3,006
Banco Baneb S.A. 1,019 469
Other minority interest 350 584
Subtotal 15,365 139,547
Insurance and pension plan area:    
Indiana de Seguros S.A. 32,796 30,966
União Novo Hamburgo Seguros S.A. 9,895 11,930
Bradesco Seguros S.A. 10,607 8,468
Other minority interest 1,492 1,924
Subtotal 54,790 53,288
Other activities:    
Sete Quedas Empreendimentos Imobiliários e Participações Ltda. 40,168 40,622
Pevê Predios S.A. - 20,079
Pevê Finasa Participações e Prédios S.A. - 11,199
Other minority interest 2,406 6,329
Subtotal 42,574 78,229
Total 112,729 271,064

25) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (PARENT COMPANY)

a) Composition of capital stock

Fully subscribed and paid-up capital comprises nominative-registered shares, with no par value, as follows:

  At December 31, 2003

 

Total
Treasury Stock
Outstanding Shares
Common stock 798,940,057,872 (574,800,000) 798,365,257,872
Preferred stock 786,939,365,428 - 786,939,365,428
Total 1,585,879,423,300 (574,800,000) 1,585,304,623,300

  At December 31, 2002

 

Total
Treasury Stock
Outstanding Shares
Common stock 729,140,590,385 (9,797,900,000) 719,342,690,385
Preferred stock 708,537,611,452 - 708,537,611,452
Total 1,437,678,201,837 (9,797,900,000) 1,427,880,301,837

b) We present below the movement of capital stock

Total Shares

 

Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Total

 

     
At December 31, 2002 729,140,590,385 708,537,611,452 1,437,678,201,837
Cancellation of shares for the year period (9,797,900,000) - (9,797,900,000)
Subscription of shares for the year period 33,652,745,021 33,147,254,979 66,800,000,000
Allocation of shares to minority stockholders of Banco Mercantil 10,462,433,059 10,305,279,290 20,767,712,349
Allocation of shares to minority stockholders of Banco Alvorada S.A. 35,482,189,407 34,949,219,707 70,431,409,114
At December 31, 2003 798,940,057,872 786,939,365,428 1,585,879,423,300
Shares acquired and not cancelled (574,800,000) - (574,800,000)
Number of outstanding shares at December 31, 2003 798,365,257,872 786,939,365,428 1,585,304,623,300

At the Extraordinary General Meeting held on January 10, 2003, approval was given for the cancellation of 9,797,900,000 common nominative-registered shares, of the Bank's own capital, with no par value, held in treasury, without decreasing capital, which were acquired by the Bank by decision of the Board of Directors at the meetings held on April 1, July 11 and November 26, 2002.

At the Extraordinary General Meeting held on March 10, 2003, approval was given to increase capital by R$ 399,000 thousand to R$ 5,599,000 thousand, through the capitalization of the balance of the following reserve: “Capital reserve - Share premium” - R$ 7,435 thousand and a portion of the “Revenue reserve - Statutory” account - R$ 391,565 thousand, with no new issue of shares pursuant to Clause One of Article 169 of Law 6404/76.

At the Extraordinary General Meeting held on March 31, 2003, approval was given to ratify the capital increase approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on January 10, 2003 in the amount of R$ 501,000 thousand from R$ 5,599,000 thousand to R$ 6,100,000 thousand, through the subscription of 66,800,000,000 new nominative-registered shares with no par value, of which 33,652,745,021 are common and 33,147,254,979 are preferred shares.

At the Extraordinary General Meeting held on March 31, 2003, approval was given for the incorporation of the shares of the minority stockholders of Banco Mercantil, transforming Mercantil into a wholly owned subsidiary of Bradesco, with a a capital increase in the amount of R$ 158,735 thousand, from R$ 6,100,000 thousand to R$ 6,258,735 thousand, through the issue of 20,767,712,349 new nominative-registered shares with no par value, of which 10,462,433,059 are common and 10,305,279,290 are preferred shares, in the proportion of 23.94439086 Bradesco shares for each Banco Mercantil share and of which 12.06279162 are common and 11.88159924 are preferred shares, to be attributed to the minority stockholders of Banco Mercantil, regardless of the type of shares held by them in Mercantil. At the same meeting, approval was given to increase capital by R$ 41,265 thousand to R$ 6,300,000 thousand through the capitalization of a portion of the account balance of “Revenue reserve - Statutory”, with no new issue of shares.

At the Extraordinary General Meeting held on June 9, 2003, approval was given for the incorporation of the shares of the stockholders of BBV Banco (now Banco Alvorada S.A.), transforming BBV Banco into a wholly owned subsidiary of Bradesco, with a capital increase of R$ 630,000 thousand, from R$ 6,300,000 thousand to R$ 6,930,000 thousand, through the issue of 70,431,409,114 new nominative-registered shares, with no par value, of which 35,482,189,407 are common and 34,949,219,707 are preferred shares, in the proportion of 44.422475667 Bradesco shares for each BBV Banco share, of which 22.379315072 are common and 22.043160595 are preferred shares, to be attributed to the minority stockholders of BBV Banco, regardless of the type of shares held by them in BBV Banco. At the same meeting, approval was given to increase capital by R$ 70,000 thousand to R$ 7,000,000 thousand, through the capitalization of a portion of the account balance of “Revenue reserve - Statutory”, with no new issue of shares.

At the Extraordinary General Meeting held on December 17, 2003, approv al was given for a 1-for- 1 0,000 reverse split of Bradesco's stock . This process was approved by BACEN on January 6, 2004 and the stockholders, at their own discretion, will be able to adjust their stock positions by type and in multiples of 10,000 through March 19, 2004, at the stock exchanges.

At the Board of Directors Meetings held on August 6, November 7 and December 9, 2003, approval was given for the acquisition of up to 120 billion nominative-registered shares, with no par value, of which 45 billion are common and 75 billion are preferred shares, to be held in treasury and subsequently sold or cancelled, with no capital decrease. Up to December 31, 2003, 574,800,000 common shares, in the amount of R$ 7,342 thousand were acquired and remained in treasury. The minimum, average weighted and maximum cost, per thousand shares is respectively R$ 10.17458, R$ 12.77258 and R$ 13.46496 and the market value of these shares at December 31, 2003 was R$ 13.45 per thousand shares.

c) Interest attributed to own capital

Non-voting preferred shares are entitled to all rights and benefits attributed to common shares and in conformity with the Bank's statutes have priority to repayment of capital and 10% additional interest attributed to own capital and/or dividends, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1, item II of Article 17 of Law 6404/76, as amended by Law 10303/2001.

In conformity with the Bank's statutes, stockholders are entitled to interest attributed to own capital and/or dividends which total at least 30% of net income for the year, adjusted in accordance with Brazilian corporate legislation.

Interest attributed to own capital is calculated based on the stockholders' equity accounts and limited to the variation in the long-term interest rate (TJLP), subject to the existence of profits, computed prior to the deduction thereof, or of retained earnings and revenue reserves in amounts that are equivalent to or exceed twice the amount of such interest.

At the Board of Directors meeting held on March 5, 2003, approval was given to increase monthly interest attributed to own capital, paid in advance to stockholders, by 20%, from R$ 0.0117650 to R$ 0.0141180, per thousand common shares and from R$ 0.0129415 to R$ 0.0155298, per thousand preferred shares, effective as from March 2003.

It is the Bank's policy to distribute, during the year, all the interest attributed to own capital, determined in conformity with the above criteria and to compute this interest for the minimum compulsory dividend, net of withholding tax (IRRF).

Interest attributed to own capital - January 1 to December 31, 2003

In Thousand of reais
  Per Thousand Shares (Gross)
Amount Paid/Accrued

IRRF (15%)

Amount Paid/Accrued
Details Common
Preferred
Monthly 0.1647100 0.1811810 262,687 39,403 223,284
Interim (1) 0.1411800 0.1552980 231,915 34,787 197,128
Accrued (2) 0.5121493 0.5633643 852,416 127,863 724,553
Total 0.8180393 0.8998433 1,347,018 202,053 1,144,965
(1) Declared on June 30, 2003 and paid on July 31, 2003.
(2) Declared on December 5, 2003, to be paid on March 10 , 2004.

In 2003, interest attributed to own capital was paid and proposed as follows:

 

 
In thousands of reais

% (1)

 

 

 

Net income for the year
2,306,339  
Legal reserve
(115,317)
 
Calculation base
2,191,022
 

 

 

 

Monthly interest attributed to own capital, paid and payable for the period from February 1, 2003 to January 2, 2004
262,687  
Complementary interest attributed to own capital paid in July
231,915  
Complementary interest attributed to own capital (payable)
852,416
 
Interest attributed to own capital (gross)
1,347,018 61.48%
Withholding tax on interest attributed to own capital - 15%
(202,053)  
Interest attributed to own capital (net) in 2003
1,144,965
52.26%
Interest attributed to own capital (net) in 2002
804,936
41.89%
(1)
Percentage of interest attributed to own capital on the calculation base

26) COMMISSIONS AND FEES

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

 

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO
  2003
2002
2003
2002
Checking account 1,106,995 880,614 1,007,576 803,724
Credit Cards 817,771 638,811 363,446 298,938
Fund management services 609,121 460,215 373,449 323,182
Collection 595,296 555,832 524,408 476,912
Credit operations 579,248 407,295 454,300 372,292
Interbank charges 256,540 253,794 223,591 212,389
Receipt of taxes 185,691 168,477 164,084 147,114
Revenue from custody and brokerage services 39,305 38,072 11,924 10,112
Other 366,894 308,626 55,217 54,655
Total 4,556,861 3,711,736 3,177,995 2,699,318

27) PERSONNEL EXPENSES

At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
BRADESCO

 

2003
2002
2003
2002
Remuneration 2,379,571 2,035,846 1,705,929 1,379,157
Benefits 964,334 715,785 739,576 551,855
Social charges 831,487 752,560 595,846 523,125
Employee profit sharing (1) 170,579 139,764 123,998 101,129
Single payment bonus 99,045 75,639 90,516 63,011
Training 61,168 48,993 45,332 41,441
Other 273,307 307,026 321,028 240,000
Total 4,779,491 4,075,613 3,622,225 2,899,718
(1)
The amount corresponds to 7.4% of net income for the year (2002 - 6.9%) and 5.4% (2002 - 5.0%) on an unconsolidated basis, in conformity with the Bank Clerks' Trade Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.

28) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO BRADESCO
 

  2003 2002 2003 2002
 



Third-party services 798,672  673,434  503,768  415,092 
Communications 622,543  547,544  440,506  381,072 
Depreciation and amortization 529,956  417,680  359,223  262,285 
Advertising and publicity 372,188  320,328  173,267  147,815 
Transport 368,477  296,614  280,957  222,488 
Financial system services 356,972  331,558  317,453  283,508 
Rents 287,397  200,088  253,449  180,985 
Leasing 278,972  223,179  260,741  206,726 
Data processing 274,119  228,403  171,062  145,635 
Maintenance and repairs 242,463  214,584  252,672  221,377 
Materials 172,529  146,832  117,948  96,348 
Water, electricity and gas 114,844  89,887  89,484  68,180 
Travel 64,088  59,162  20,394  19,645 
Other 331,044  279,084  102,849  65,723 
Total 4,814,264  4,028,377  3,343,773  2,716,879 

29) OTHER OPERATING INCOME

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO BRADESCO
 

  2003 2002 2003 2002
 



Reversal of other operating provisions (1) 1,119,033  138,437  463,465  86,789 
Other financial revenue 412,201  568,561  174,687  153,043 
Income derived from recoveries of charges and expenses 125,011  133,961  50,618  75,972 
Income on sale of goods 122,215  155,942 
Other 340,908  324,085  65,448  107,604 
Total 2,119,368  1,320,986  754,218  423,408 
(1) Includes reversal of provision for exchange variation.

30) OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO BRADESCO
 

  2003 2002 2003 2002
 



Other financial expenses 1,125,475  1,062,248  146,879  141,764 
Cost of sales and services 406,490  292,324 
Expenses from sundry losses 393,297  319,613  387,825  309,711 
Amortization of goodwill 236,540  237,558  194,946  120,019 
Expenses for other operating provisions 154,287  396,888  150,036  329,935 
Provision for exchange variation (1) 504,160 
Other 343,096  334,836  221,550  199,679 
Total 2,659,185  3,147,627  1,101,236  1,101,108 
(1) On an unconsolidated basis, in 2002, the provision for exchange variation in the amount of R$ 278,244 thousand was recorded in the “Equity in the earnings of subsidiary and associated companies”.

31) NON-OPERATING INCOME

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO BRADESCO
 

  2003 2002 2003 2002
 



Extraordinary amortization of goodwill (1) (798,540)
Gains on auctions of branches 210,825  280,785  115,351  171,551 
Loss (profit) on sale of assets and investments (2) (161,438) (136,314) (26,539) (126,293)
Non-operating provisions recorded reversed (67,049) (37,791) 47,624  (33,466)
Other (24,874) 79,662  37,751  23,078 
Total (841,076) 186,342  174,187  34,870 
(1) Goodwill in the amount of R$ 798,540 thousand was amortized on an extraordinary basis during the year, of which R$ 680,759 thousand was held by Boavista DTVM in Banco Mercantil S.A., following the merger approved on March 31, 2003.
(2) Includes, on an unconsolidated basis, in 2003, income on the sale of shares of Latasa S.A., in the amount of R$ 117,655 thousand. On a consolidated basis, the income in the amount of R$ 195,386 thousand was classified in income on security transactions.

32) TRANSACTIONS WITH SUBSIDIARY AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES (DIRECT AND INDIRECT)

The main transactions with subsidiary and associated companies were carried out at average market terms and prices at the time of the transactions and are summarized below:

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  2003 2002
 

  Assets
(liabilities)
Income
(expenses)
Assets
(liabilities)
Income
(expenses)
 



Interest attributed to own capital and dividends (a):        
Banco Boavista Interatlântico S.A. 421,480  111,086 
Bradesco Seguros S.A. 146,591  86,883 
Banco BCN S.A. 79,785  88,285 
Banco Baneb S.A. 63,530  35,117 
União de Comércio e Participações Ltda. 23,500 
Other subsidiary and associated companies 26,019  18,108 
 
Exchange purchases pending settlement (b):
Banco BCN S.A. 11,185  2,081  12,025  4,340 
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. 2,145  13,024  3,369 
Other subsidiary and associated companies 22 
 
Pre-export operations (c):
Banco BCN S.A. – foreign 97,075  3,197  33,429  10,162 
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. - foreign 301  28,159  3,986 
Banco Boavista Interatlântico S.A. - foreign 456  34,836 
Other subsidiary and associated companies 17 
 
Exchange purchase payables (d):
Banco BCN S.A. (11,138) (1,266) (11,950) (4,618)
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. (12,239) (1,402)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (526)
 
Advances in foreign currencies granted:
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. 7,065 
 
Demand deposits:
Bradesco Vida e Previdência S.A. (25,716) (1,078)
Banco BCN S.A. – foreign (24,913) (28,938)
Bradesco Seguros S.A. (4,609) (42)
Banco Boavista Interatlântico S.A. - foreign (1,205) (1,758)
Cidade Capital Markets Limited - foreign (754) (5,036)
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. - foreign (604) (12,352)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (12,387) (8,656)
 
Time deposits:
Bradesco Capitalização S.A. (63,389) (1,668)
Cia. Finasa Securitizadora de Créditos Financeiros (10,095) (879)
Bradesco Seguros S.A. (3,027) (623) (26,541) (3,061)
Bradesco Argentina de Seguros S.A. (282) (450) (49,078) (1,068)
ABS-Empreend. Imob., Partic. e Serviços S.A. (7,147) (73)
Átria Participações S.A. (2,716) (43,374) (3,374)
Cidade Capital Markets Limited - foreign (287) (100,346) (372)
Banco BCN S.A. - foreign (151) (26,442)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (14,395) (4,458) (18,684) (10,554)
 
Foreign currency deposits abroad:
Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. 502 
Banco Bradesco Argentina S.A. 22  22 
 
Foreign currency investments:
Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. 21,860 
 
Deposits/Interbank deposits (e):
Deposits:
 
Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (2,026,893) (416,968) (749,661) (123,628)
Banco BCN S.A. (793,691) (30,035) (224,076) (1,073)
Banco Alvorada S.A. –foreign (770,622) (75,091)
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. -foreign (209,426) (22,526) (76,786) (6,501)
Boavista Banking Limited (144,506) (1,295) (115,561) (128)
Banco Finasa de Investimentos S.A. (82,361) (15,841)
Pontenza Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (40,400) (78,567) (493,047) (15,307)
Banco Boavista Interatlântico S.A. (26,293) (46,871) (72,982) (514)
Boavista S.A. -Arrendamento Mercantil (25,583) (191,417) (5,733)
Banco de Crédito Real de Minas Gerais S.A. (31,292) (19,347)
Banco BEA S.A. (7,670) (137,031) (11,097)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (106,496) (22,888) (37,637) (638)
 
Interbank deposits:
Banco Finasa S.A. 4,745,509  730,519  3,501,620  516,729 
Banco Boavista Interatlântico S.A. - foreign 662,062  40,496  825,257  4,357 
Banco BCN S.A. 74,324  406,553  3,178,259  285,064 
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. 88,915  782,917  55,804 
Other subsidiary and associated companies 540  1,850  8,605 
 
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements/open market investments (f):
Deposits received under security repurchase agreements:
 
Banco BCN S.A. (984,615) (88,778) (500,301) (47,843)
Banco Baneb S.A. (426,438) (54,831) (18,602) (277)
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. (381,709) (43,380) (338,690) (44,182)
Banco Boavista Interatlântico S.A. (151,765) (170,971) (1,030) (1,422)
Banco Finasa S.A. (33,107) (6,278) (38,022) (6,483)
Bradesco S.A. – CTVM (23,054) (7,426) (53,047) (8,211)
Banco de Crédito Real de Minas Gerais S.A. (3,501) (92,606) (315)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (23,527) (25,244) (10,626) (1,146)
 
Open market investments:
Banco BCN S.A. 480,087  4,536  18,001  141,978 
Banco Baneb S.A. 415,362  62,980  16,511  12,024 
Banco Boavista Interatlântico S.A. 125,202  214,490  1,306,013  33,344 
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. 120,469  28,805  8,265  1,681 
Banco BEA S.A. 11,409  7,230  23,152 
Other subsidiary and associated companies 12,149  1,589  6,767 
 
Derivative financial instruments (g):
Banco Finasa S.A. 324,849  234,779 
Banco BCN S.A. (40) 91,441  192  (31,139)
Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil 19  317  33  (14,229)
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. (46,476)
Other subsidiary and associated companies 3,594 
 
Borrowings and onlendings - foreign (h):
Banco Bradesco Luxembourg S.A. (68,704) (1,961) (35,532) (645)
Banco BCN S.A. (34,542) (2,714) (302,387) (10,518)
Banco Boavista Interatlântico S.A. (22,858) (579) (14,331) (289)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (4,341) (279) (16,103) (558)
 
Securitization transactions (i)
International diversified Payment Rights Company (1,150,565) (29,083)
Brasilian Merchant Voucher Receivables Limited (790,613) (23,170)
 
Reimbursement of costs (j):
Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil 195  1,492  69  1,026 
 
Services rendered (k):
Scopus Tecnologia S.A. (1,974) (96,134) (158) (75,274)
CPM S.A. (173) (35,082) (5,050) (35,448)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (16) 1,256  (10) 147 
 
Branch rents:
ABS-Empreend. Imob., Partic. e Serviços S.A. (32,240) (49,162)
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo S.A. (9,377)
Bradesco Capitalização S.A. (6,755) (1,709)
Bradesco Vida e Previdência S.A. (5,965) (7,723)
Bradesco Seguros S.A. (2,772) (4,812)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (8,751) (6,579)
 
Foreign securities (l):
Banco BCN S.A. 39,301  1,835  85,246  23,021 
Bradesco Securities, Inc (20,805) (456)
Banco Mercantil de São Paulo Internacional S.A. (200) (47,217) (311)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (458) 42 
 
Securities:
Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil 1,636,242  266,305 
Cibrasec – Companhia Brasileira de Securitização 391  867 
 
Interbank onlendings (m):
Banco BCN S.A. (15,197) (194) (519)
Other subsidiary and associated companies (573) (1,975)
 
Healthcare plans (n):
Bradesco Seguros S.A. (145,469) (119,919)
 
Private pension plans (o):
Bradesco Vida e Previdência S.A. (219,360) (102,309)

a) Interest attributed to own capital/dividends declared by the companies.

b) Foreign exchange portfolio transactions in the interbank market for ready settlement.

c) Foreign credit lines for export financing in Brazil, subject to exchange variations and interest at rates practiced in the international market.

d) These payables are recorded as a counter-entry to exchange purchases pending settlement.

e) Short-term interbank investments - interbank deposits of related companies at CDI rate (Certificate of Interbank Deposit).

f) Repurchase and/or resale commitments pending settlement, guaranteed by government securities at normal market rates.

g) Differences between amounts receivable and payable on swaps.

h) Foreign currency loans for financing of exports subject to exchange variation and bearing interest at international market rates.

i) This comprise securitization of the future flow of payment orders received from abroad and securitization of the future flow of credit card bill receivables from foreign cardholders abroad.

j) Costs reimbursed by Bradesco BCN Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil to Banco Bradesco S.A. on account of the use of its Branch network facilities for contracting lease operations.

k) Contract with Scopus Tecnologia S.A. for IT equipment maintenance services and the contract with CPM S.A. for data processing systems maintenance services.

l) Investments in foreign securities, fixed rate notes and eurobonds subject to exchange variations and carrying interest at rates used for securities placed in the international market.

m) Payables on interbank onlendings -funds from rural loans bearing interest and charges corresponding to normal rates practiced for this type of transaction.

n) Payments made by Banco Bradesco S.A. for healthcare plans of employees and their dependents.

o) Contributions made by Banco Bradesco S.A. to private pension plans for employees and directors.

33) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

a) Risk and risk management

The main risks related to financial instruments, arising from the business carried out by the Bank and its subsidiaries are as follows: credit risk; market risk; liquidity risk; and capital risk. The process used to manage these risks involves the Organization's diverse levels and embraces a range of different policies and strategies. The risk management policies are generally conservative and seek to limit absolute loss to a minimum.

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk arising from the possibility of loss due to the non-receipt of amounts contracted with borrowers and their related creditors. Credit risk management requires a strictly disciplined control over all analyses and transactions carried out, safeguarding process integrity and independence.

Bradesco's credit policy is designed to ensure maximum security, quality and liquidity in the investment of assets, as well as flexible and profitable business, minimizing risks inherent to this type of operation and directing the establishment of operating limits and the granting of credit. Accordingly, the Credit Department and Committees located at the Bank's Headquarters are critical to policy implementation since they are responsible for gearing and managing this core strategic activity. The Branches work within varying limits, according to the size and types of underlying guarantee, subject to a centralized evaluation and accordingly in line with the Organization’s credit and risk management policy. Operations involving less significant amounts are subject to specialized automated credit scoring systems, maximizing the speed and security of the approvals process, based on strict protection standards. Operations are diversified, non-selective and focused on Consumer and Corporate customers with sound payment capacity and proven creditworthiness. Care is taken to ensure that related guarantees are sufficient to cover the risks assumed, considering the purpose and terms of the credit granted.

Market risk

Market risk is related to the possibility of the loss of income from fluctuating rates caused by the unhedged terms, currencies and indices of the Institution's asset and liability portfolios. This risk is closely monitored by the financial market to avoid loss for the institutions.

At Bradesco, market risks are managed through methodologies and models which are consistent with local and international market reality, ensuring that the Organization's strategic decisions are implemented with speed and a high level of reliability.

The Organization adopts a conservative policy regarding market risk exposure and VaR (Value at Risk) limits are defined by Senior Management, and compliance is monitored daily by an area which is independent from portfolio management. The methodology used to determine VaR has a reliability level of 97.5%. The fluctuations and correlations used by the models are calculated on statistical bases and future prospects are calculated based on economic studies. The methodology applied and current statistical models are validated daily using backtesting techniques.

We present below the VaR of the Consolidated Own Portfolio positions (Treasury):

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
Risk Factors 2003 2002
 

Prefixed 5,888  5,407 
Exchange coupon 17,999  33,142 
Foreign currency 2,907  2,876 
Floating rate 11  11 
Correlated effect (5,858) (4,014)
 

VaR (Value at Risk) 20,947  37,422 

In addition, a daily Gap Analysis is performed to measure the effect of the movement in the internal interest rate and foreign exchange coupon curves (interest spread paid above the foreign exchange variation) on the portfolio.

Complementing the market risk monitoring, control and management structure and in accordance with Central Bank regulations, a daily verification is made of the values at risk for the fixed and foreign exchange positions of the Organization’s entire portfolio and of minimum capital requirements.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk management is designed to control the different unhedged liquidation terms of the Bank's rights and obligations as well as the liquidity of the financial instruments used to manage the financial positions. Knowledge and monitoring of this risk is critical since it enables the Organization to settle transactions on a timely and secure basis. At Bradesco, liquidity risk management involves a series of controls, mainly, the establishment of technical limits and an ongoing assessment of the positions assumed and financial instruments used.

Capital risk

The Organization's capital is managed to optimize the risk-return ratio, minimizing losses through the implementation of well-defined business strategies and maximizing efficiency in the combination of factors which impact the Capital Adequacy Ratio (Basel).

  In thousands of reais
 
Calculation Basis - Capital Adequacy Ratio (Basel): CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
 
  Financial (1) Economic-financial (2)
 

Stockholders’ equity 13,546,880 13,546,880
Minority interest 11,028 112,729
 

Reference equity -level I 13,557,908 13,659,609
Reference equity -level II (subordinated debt) 4,813,874 4,813,874
 

Total reference equity (level I + level II) 18,371,782 18,473,483
 
Risk weighted assets 92,568,660 107,296,785
 
Capital adequacy ratio at December 31, 2003 19.85% 17.22%
 
Capital adequacy ratio at December 31, 2002 17.89% 15.79%
 
 
Variation in the Capital Adequacy Ratio (Basel) - %
 
Ratio in December 2002 17.89 15.79
Movement in stockholders’ equity: 4.83 4.16
  Retained Earnings 2.70 2.35
  Capital increase 1.65 1.44
  Interest attributed to own capital (1.58) (1.37)
  Mark-to-market adjustment - securities and derivatives 0.51 0.44
  Subordinated debt 1.71 1.48
  Other (0.16) (0.18)
Variation in weighted assets: (2.87) (2.73)
  Securities (0.65) (1.19)
  Credit operations (0.65) (0.53)
  Clearing of checks and similar (0.02) (0.01)
  Deferred tax assets (0.66) (0.47)
  Risk (swap, market, interest and exchange rates) (0.14) (0.10)
  Memorandum accounts (0.50) (0.39)
  Other assets (0.25) (0.04)
Ratio in December 2003 19.85 17.22
(1) Financial companies only.
(2) Financial and non-financial companies.

b) Market value

The book values, net of allowances for mark-to-market, of the main financial instruments and their corresponding market values at December 31, 2003 and 2002, are summarized as follows:

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
 
  2003 2002
 

  Book Value Market Value Potential
Gain (loss)
Potential
Gain (loss)
 



Assets:        
Securities and derivative financial instruments 53,804,780  54,531,434  726,654  (337,105)
Credit and leasing operations 54,335,984  54,802,191  466,207  (363,908)
Investments (1) 862,323  928,170  65,847  (3,189)
 
Liabilities:
Time deposits 22,943,146  22,960,779  (17,633) 6,712 
Funds from acceptance and issuance of securities 6,846,896  6,895,252  (48,356) 15,074 
Borrowings and onlendings 14,794,783  14,973,319  (178,536) 603,305 
Provision for exchange variation 504,160 
Subordinated debt 4,994,810  5,286,388  (291,578) 332,087 
Treasury stock (7,432) (7,731) 389  12,098 
Total 722,605  775,612 
(1) Not including increment in investments in associated companies.

Determination of market value of financial instruments:

c) Derivatives

Bradesco carries out transactions involving financial instruments, which are recorded in balance sheet or memorandum accounts, for its own account and for customers. The derivative financial instruments are used by the Bank to hedge its asset and liability positions against the effect of exchange variations. The derivatives generally represent future commitments for exchanging currencies or indices, or purchasing and selling other financial instruments according to the terms and dates set forth in the contracts. Under the option contracts, the purchaser is entitled, but not obliged, to purchase or sell a financial instrument at a specific strike price in the future.

(I) The amounts of the instruments recorded in balance sheet and memorandum accounts at December 31, 2003 are summarized below:

  At December 31, 2003 -In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO BRADESCO
 

  Overall
Amount
Net Amount Overall
Amount
Net Amount
 



Futures contracts        
Purchase commitments: 12,306,487    11,321,858 
- Foreign currency 10,347,736  9,376,091 
- Interbank market 1,958,751  1,945,767 
Sale commitments: 17,635,285    17,358,652 
- Foreign currency 12,273,540  1,925,804  12,043,486  2,667,395 
- Interbank market 5,361,745  3,402,994  5,315,166  3,369,399 
 
Option contracts
Purchase commitments: 3,501    3,501 
- Foreign currency 3,501  3,501 
Sale commitments: 148,221    148,221 
- Foreign currency 148,221  144,720  148,221  144,720 
 
Forward contracts
Purchase commitments: 29,120    24,120 
- Foreign currency 24,120  24,120 
- Interbank market 5,000  5,000 
Sale commitments: 993,803    993,803 
- Foreign currency 993,803  969,683  993,803  969,683 
 
Swap contracts
Asset position: 10,337,675    12,843,082 
- Foreign currency 4,549,829  761,325  3,969,037  655,195 
- Interbank market 2,926,237  2,413,189 
- SELIC (Special Clearance and Custody System) 1,037,202  1,005,261  432,003  414,821 
- Reference rate (TR) 924,089  922,862  827,369  827,369 
- Pre-fixed 738,019  5,054,460  4,418,556 
- IGP-M (General Price Index - Market) 118,848  107,024 
- Other 43,451  39,412  40,000  40,000 
 
Liability position: 10,151,213    12,348,390 
- Interbank market 5,040,363  2,114,126  8,162,316  5,749,127 
- Foreign currency 3,788,504  3,313,842 
- Pre-fixed 1,059,234  321,215  635,904 
- IGP-M 225,905  107,057  219,146  112,122 
- SELIC 31,941  17,182 
- Reference rate (TR) 1,227 
- Other 4,039 

Derivatives include operations falling due in D+1 to be settled in currency at December 31, 2003 price levels.

Amounts relating to swap contracts are recorded in securities and derivative financial instruments and related outstanding amounts receivable total R$ 231,826 thousand and R$ 528,496thousand on an unconsolidated basis and amounts payable, classified in liabilities - derivative financial instruments, total R$ 45,364 thousand and R$ 33,804 thousand on an unconsolidated basis.

(II) We present below the composition of derivative financial instruments (assets and liabilities) stated at restated cost and market value:

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO

  Restated Cost Adjustment to
Market Value
Market Value




Derivatives - adjustment receivable 199,120  33,191  232,311 
Derivatives - adjustment payable (42,581) (9,788) (52,369)
Total 156,539  23,403  179,942 


  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais

BRADESCO

  Restated Cost Adjustment to
Market Value
Market Value




Derivatives - adjustment receivable 475,961  53,020  528,981 
Derivatives - adjustment payable (33,496) (7,313) (40,809)
Total 442,465  45,707  488,172 

(III) Futures, option, forward and swap contracts fall due as follows:

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
 
  Up to 90
Days
From 91 to
180 Days
From 181 to
360 Days
More than
360 Days
2003 2002
 





Futures contracts 15,821,633  1,884,038  6,379,705  5,856,396  29,941,772  9,595,609 
Swap contracts 3,176,926  2,226,391  2,018,336  2,684,196  10,105,849  8,955,965 
Forward contracts 955,475  28,502  38,946  1,022,923  680,073 
Option contracts 69,923  81,799  151,722  20,994 
Total in 2003 20,023,957  4,138,931  8,518,786  8,540,592  41,222,266 
Total in 2002 4,821,134  2,713,581  3,349,808  8,368,218     19,252,641 


  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  BRADESCO
 
  Up to 90
Days
From 91 to
180 Days
From 181 to
360 Days
More than
360 Days
2003 2002
 





Futures contracts 15,729,251  1,558,884  5,698,749  5,693,626  28,680,510  4,535,062 
Swap contracts 3,492,804  2,609,471  2,821,929  3,390,382  12,314,586  5,289,173 
Forward contracts 955,475  23,502  38,946  1,017,923  375,073 
Option contracts 69,923  81,799  151,722 
Total in 2003 20,247,453  4,191,857  8,641,423  9,084,008  42,164,741 
Total in 2002 1,905,298  1,879,020  2,093,763  4,321,227     10,199,308 

(IV) We present below the type of margin given as collateral for derivative financial instruments, comprising mainly futures contracts and corresponding amounts:

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED
BRADESCO
BRADESCO
 

Government Securities:    
National Treasury Bonds 825,199  642,543 
Central Bank Notes 330,437  330,437 
Financial Treasury Notes 38,794  208 
Federal Treasury Notes 6,863 
Total 1,201,293  973,188 

V) We present below the amounts of net revenue and expense recorded in income for the year ended December 31:

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO BRADESCO
 

  2003 2002 2003 2002
 



Swap contracts 499,047  (1,501,517) 257,225  (1,126,426)
Forward contracts 38,264  (16,143) 34,350  (14,819)
Option contracts 34,413  5,564  8,537  6,470 
Futures contracts (516,532) (561,151) (254,096) (490,810)
Total 55,192  (2,073,247) 46,016  (1,625,585)

(VI) We present below the overall amounts of the derivative financial instruments, separated by place of trading:

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO BRADESCO
 

  2003 2002 2003 2002
 



BM&F (floor) 32,565,562  11,404,750  31,299,300  5,810,860 
CETIP (counter) 8,656,704  7,847,891  10,865,441  4,388,448 
Total 41,222,266  19,252,641  42,164,741  10,199,308 

34) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Banco Bradesco and its subsidiaries sponsor a supplementary retirement pension plan for employees and directors. The unrestricted benefits generating plan (PGBL) is of the defined contribution type, which permits the accumulation of savings by participants over their professional careers through contributions paid by themselves and the sponsoring company. The related resources are invested in an Exclusive Financial Investment Fund - FIFE.

The plan is managed by Bradesco Vida e Previdência S.A. and BRAM – Bradesco Asset Management Ltda. is responsible for the financial administration of the FIFE funds.

The contributions paid by employees and by Bradesco and its subsidiaries total 4% of salary, except for participants who in 2001 opted to migrate to the PGBL plan from the defined benefits plan and whose contributions to the PGBL plan were maintained at the levels in force for the defined benefits plan at the time of migration, respecting nevertheless the 4% minimum.

The actuarial liabilities of the defined contribution plan (PGBL) at December 31, 2003 total R$ 710,957 thousand and are fully covered by the net equity of the corresponding FIFE fund.

As well as the aforementioned defined contribution plan (PGBL), former participants of the defined benefits plan are guaranteed a proportional deferred benefit, corresponding to their accumulated rights in the latter plan. For participants of the defined benefits plan, transferred or not to the PGBL plan, retired participants and pensioners, the present value of the plan’s actuarial liabilities at December 31, 2003 totals R$ 1,676,233 thousand and is fully covered by guaranteeing assets.

The subsidiary Banco Baneb S.A. (into which Banco BEA S.A. was merged - Note 2) maintains a supplementary pension plan managed by Caixa de Previdência dos Funcionários do BEA - CABEA, which is currently undergoing a sponsorship withdrawal process, with base date established at November 30, 2002 and whose sponsor’s contributions ceased from December 1, 2002. The participants ceased to contribute as from the same date. The plan’s actuarial liabilities are fully covered by the plan’s net assets.

The subsidiary Banco Baneb S.A. and its subsidiaries are sponsors of supplementary pension plans of the defined contribution (PGBL) and defined benefits type, through Fundação Baneb de Seguridade Social - BASES (for former Baneb employees). The actuarial liabilities of the defined contribution and defined benefit plans are fully covered by the net assets of the plans.

Based on the report of the independent actuary, the present value of the actuarial liabilities of the defined benefits plan and its assets for coverage of the obligations assumed by Baneb is presented below:

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais 
 
Net plan assets 314,514 
Actuarial liabilities 280,748 
Excess 33,766 
 
Main assumptions used in the actuarial appraisal:
 
Nominal discount rate 11.30 % p.a. 
Nominal minimum expected return on assets 11.30 % p.a. 
Nominal future salary growth rate 8.15 % p.a. 
Nominal social security and plan benefit growth rate 5.00 % p.a. 
Inflation rate 5.00 % p.a. 
General mortality biometric table UP84 with 1 year adjustment 
Disability entry biometric table Mercer table 
Expected turnover rate 0.30/(years of service + 1) 
Actuarial method Projected unit credit 

The funds guaranteeing the private pension plans are invested in compliance with applicable legislation (government securities and corporate bonds, listed company stock and real estate).

Expenses with contributions made during the year totaled R$ 293,696 thousand (2002 -R$ 137,729 thousand), BRADESCO - R$ 219,360 thousand (2002 -R$ 102,309 thousand).

In addition, Bradesco and its subsidiaries offer their employees and directors a number of other benefits including: healthcare insurance, dental care, group life and personal accident insurance, as well as professional training, the expenses for which, including the aforementioned contributions, totaled R$ 1,025,502 thousand (2002 -R$ 764,778 thousand), R$ 784,908 thousand on an unconsolidated basis (2002 -R$ 593,296 thousand) for the year.

35) INCOME TAX AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION

a) Calculation of income tax and social contribution charges

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO BRADESCO
 

  2003 2002 2003 2002
 



Income before income tax and social contribution 2,712,032  2,496,088  1,830,943  1,757,831 
Composite income tax and social contribution at the statutory rates of 25% and 9%, respectively (922,091) (848,670) (622,521) (597,663)
Effect of additions and exclusions on tax calculation:
Equity in the earnings of subsidiary and associated companies 1,777  21,970  646,230  616,093 
Exchange gains (loss) (165,736) 376,787  (66,134) 195,047 
Non-deductible expenses, net of non-taxable income 16,387  (349,439) (12,656) (206,329)
Deferred tax assets recorded in prior-years 215,811  77,833 
Interest attributed to own capital (paid and accrued) 457,986  321,974  457,986  321,974 
Interest attributed to own capital (received) (2,872) (64,418)
Other amounts (782) 19,987  (5,342) 53 
Income tax and social contribution benefit (expense) (396,648) (460,263) 475,396  264,757 

b) Statement of income tax and social contribution benefit (expense)

  At December 31, 2003 - In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO BRADESCO
 

  2003 2002 2003 2002
 



Deferred tax assets        
Amount recorded/realized for the six-month period on temporary additions 543,863  486,395  451,189  369,943 
Amount recorded/offset on opening balances:
Negative basis of social contribution (8,344) (19,526)
Tax loss (156,891) (114,863)
Prior-year deferred tax assets were recorded on:
Negative basis of social contribution 12,793 
Tax loss 119,696 
Temporary additions 83,322  77,833 
Recorded for the six-month period:
Negative basis of social contribution 8,007  16,518 
Tax loss 14,089  40,319 
Subtotal 616,535  408,843  529,022  369,943 
 
Current taxes
Income tax and social contribution payable (1,013,183) (869,106) (53,626) (105,186)
 
Provision for income tax and social contribution for the period (396,648) (460,263) 475,396  264,757 

c) Statement of deferred income tax and social contribution assets

  In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
 
  Balance at
December 31, 2002
Opening Balance Acquisitions Recorded Realized Balance at
December 31,
2003
 




Allowance for loan losses 2,109,843  79,406  1,020,191  661,289  2,548,151 
Provision for civil contingencies 86,056  10,068  37,595  14,002  119,717 
Provision for tax contingencies 570,816  6,935  106,715  157,941  526,525 
Provision for labor claims 200,212  65,512  152,871  140,960  277,635 
Allowance for mark-to-market of securities and investments 126,502  9,873  43,238  31,053  148,560 
Provision for loss on non-operating assets 86,524  3,281  50,708  59,055  81,458 
Mark-to-market adjustment of trading securities 78,298  96,487  103,563  71,222 
Amortization of goodwill 29,664  366,410  14,531  381,543 
Other 123,920  81,758  81,112  145,748  141,042 
 
Total deferred tax assets on temporary differences 3,411,835  256,833  1,955,327  1,328,142  4,295,853 
Tax losses and negative basis of social contribution 443,461  158,019  154,585  165,235  590,830 
Subtotal 3,855,296  414,852  2,109,912  1,493,377  4,886,683 
Mark-to-market adjustment of securities available for sale 152,570  20,692  132,799  40,463 
Social contribution - Provisional Measure 2158-35 of August 24, 2001 952,445  39,022  913,423 
Total deferred tax assets (Note 13b) 4,960,311  414,852  2,130,604  1,665,198  5,840,569 
 
Deferred tax liabilities 473,684  4,484  397,147  253,347  621,968 
 
Deferred tax assets net of deferred tax liabilities 4,486,627  410,368  1,733,457  1,411,851  5,218,601 
 
-Percentage of net deferred tax assets on total reference equity (Note 33a) 31.1%       28.2%
-Percentage of net deferred tax assets on total assets 3.1%       3.0%


  In thousands of reais
 
  BRADESCO
 
  Balance at
December 31,
2002
Recorded Realized Balance at
December 31,
2003
 



Allowance for loan losses 1,504,214  800,549  378,618  1,926,145 
Provision for civil contingencies 43,710  20,159  7,910  55,959 
Provision for tax contingencies 354,158  37,467  135,221  256,404 
Provision for labor claims 120,267  109,150  51,346  178,071 
Allowance for mark-to-market of securities and investments 21,102  5,190  9,266  17,026 
Provision for loss on non-operating assets 51,937  14,453  31,128  35,262 
Provision for interest atributed to own capital 132,495  132,495 
Other 29,043  42,044  18,996  52,091 
Total deferred tax assets on temporary differences 2,124,431  1,161,507  632,485  2,653,453 
Mark-to-market adjustment of securities available for sale 10,327  13,336  10,327  13,336 
Social contribution - Provisional Measure 2158-35 of August 24, 2001 505,072  505,072 
Total deferred tax assets (Note 13b) 2,639,830  1,174,843  642,812  3,171,861 
 
Deferred tax liabilities 141,992  144,937  135,970  150,959 
 
Deferred tax assets net of deferred tax liabilities 2,497,838  1,029,906  506,842  3,020,902 
 
-Percentage of net deferred tax assets on total reference equity (Note 33a) 17.5%     16.9%
-Percentage of net deferred tax assets on total assets 2.4%     2.1%

d) Expected realization of deferred tax assets on temporary differences, tax losses and negative basis of social contribution

  In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
 
  Temporary Difference Tax Loss and Negative Basis  
 

 
  Income Tax Social Contribution Income Tax Social Contribution Total
 




2004 961,179  345,638  92,164  28,859  1,427,840 
2005 977,108  325,665  103,774  34,171  1,440,718 
2006 1,153,871  342,388  83,849  21,711  1,601,819 
2007 100,834  30,020  93,328  22,125  246,307 
2008 48,795  10,355  98,406  12,443  169,999 
Total 3,241,787  1,054,066  471,521  119,309  4,886,683 


  In thousands of reais
 
  BRADESCO
 
  Temporary Difference Tax Loss and Negative Basis  
 

 
  Income Tax Social Contribution Income Tax Social Contribution Total
 




2004 593,198  211,089  804,287 
2005 600,810  208,016  808,826 
2006 746,413  240,929  987,342 
2007 23,605  2,894  26,499 
2008 23,605  2,894  26,499 
Total 1,987,631  665,822  2,653,453 


  In thousands of reais
 
  CONSOLIDATED BRADESCO
 
  Deferred Tax Assets and Social Contribution - Provisional Measure 2158-35
 
  2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 to 2013 Total
 






Amount 33,040  36,407  36,463  49,866  78,648  678,999  913,423 


  In thousands of reais
 
  BRADESCO
 
  Deferred Tax Assets and Social Contribution - Provisional Measure 2158-35
 
  2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 to 2012 Total
 






Amount 2,536  7,522  10,767  15,404  27,710  441,133  505,072 

Projected realization of deferred tax assets is estimated and not directly related to expected book income.

The present value of deferred tax assets, calculated based on the average funding rate, net of tax effects, totals R$ 5,133,936 thousand (R$ 2,798,899 thousand on an unconsolidated basis) of which R$ 3,925,211 thousand (R$ 2,427,274 thousand on an unconsolidated basis) comprises temporary differences, R$ 520,818 thousand comprises tax losses and negative basis of social contribution and R$ 687,907 thousand (R$ 371,625 thousand on an unconsolidated basis) comprises deferred social contribution assets - MP. 2158-35.

e) Unrecorded deferred tax assets

Deferred tax assets were not recorded in the amount of R$ 154,276 thousand.

f) Deferred tax liabilities

The Bradesco Organization has deferred tax liabilities in the amount of R$ 621,968 thousand (R$ 150,959 thousand on an unconsolidated basis) relating to: income tax and social contribution, PIS and COFINS on mark-to-market adjustments of securities and derivative financial instruments - R$ 423,328 thousand (R$ 122,952 thousand on an unconsolidated basis); excess depreciation - R$ 128,667 thousand; revaluation reserve -R$ 52,495 thousand; and others - R$ 17,478 thousand (R$ 28,007 thousand on an unconsolidated basis).

36) OTHER INFORMATION

a) The net assets of the investment funds and portfolios managed by the Bradesco Organization at December 31, 2003 totaled R$ 81,526,479 thousand (2002 - R$ 54.258.665 thousand).

b) On November 6, 2003, Banco Bradesco S.A., through its subsidiary Banco Finasa S.A., entered into a “Private Agreement for the Purchase of Stockholdings and Other Accords”, for the purpose acquiring the total capital stock of Banco Zogbi S.A. and its subsidiaries Promovel Empreendimentos e Serviços Ltda., Zogbi Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil and Zogbi Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários Ltda., for the amount of R$ 650,000 thousand. The transaction depends on approval by the corresponding authorities and the conclusion of the due diligence.

Banco Bradesco S.A.

Cidade de Deus, Osasco, SP, January 30, 2004

Board of Directors

Chairman Department Directors Regional Directors
Lázaro de Mello Brandão Adineu Santesso Ademar Monteiro de Moraes
  Airton Celso Exel Andreolli Alexandre da Silva Glüher
Vice Chairman Alfredo Antônio Lima de Menezes Altair Antônio de Souza
Antônio Bornia André Rodrigues Cano Aurélio Guido Pagani
  Antônio Carlos Del Cielo Claudio Fernando Manzato
Members Candido Leonelli Elias Rodrigues Malheiro
Dorival Antônio Bianchi Carlos Laurindo Barbosa Idevalter Borba
Mário da Silveira Teixeira Júnior Carlos Roberto Parenti José Antônio Salmazi
Márcio Artur Laurelli Cypriano Denise Pauli Pavarina de Moura Laércio Carlos de Araújo Filho
João Aguiar Alvarez Douglas Tevis Francisco Luiz Carlos de Carvalho
Denise Aguiar Alvarez Valente Fernando Jorge Buso Gomes Paulo de Tarso Monzani
José Fonollosa García Hélio Machado dos Reis Paulo Ricardo da Silva Barra
Ricardo Espírito Santo Silva Salgado Jair Delgado Scalco Raimundo Nonato Ribeiro
  João Batistela Biazon Renaud Roberto Teixeira
Board of Executive Officers João Cariello de Moraes Filho Roberto José Barbarini
  José Carlos Perri Sebastião Carlos Pereira da Silva
Executive Officers José Luiz Rodrigues Bueno Siladelfo Rodrigues Guerra
  José Maria Soares Nunes  
President Josué Augusto Pancini Disclosure Committee
Márcio Artur Laurelli Cypriano Karl Heinz Kern José Luiz Acar Pedro
  Luiz Alves dos Santos Julio de Siqueira Carvalho de Araujo
Executive Vice-Presidents Luiz Carlos Angelotti Milton Almicar Silva Vargas
Décio Tenerello Luiz Fernando Peres Carlos Alberto Rodrigues Guilherme
Laércio Albino Cezar Marcos Bader Domingos Figueiredo de Abreu
Arnaldo Alves Vieira Maria Eliza Sganserla Luiz Carlos Angelotti
Luiz Carlos Trabuco Cappi Mário Luiz Lancellotti Denise Pauli Pavarina de Moura
Sérgio Socha Mauro Roberto Vasconcellos Gouvêa Romulo Nagib Lasmar
Julio de Siqueira Carvalho de Araujo Milton Clemente Juvenal Jean Philippe Leroy
Milton Almicar Silva Vargas Nilton Pelegrino Nogueira  
José Luiz Acar Pedro Odilardo Guerreiro Rodrigues  
Norberto Pinto Barbedo Osvaldo Corrêa Fonseca  
  Ricardo Dias  
Managing Directors Roberto Elias Abud Squeff  
Armando Trivelato Filho Roberto Sobral Hollander  
Carlos Alberto Rodrigues Guilherme Romulo Nagib Lasmar  
José Alcides Munhoz Sérgio Alexandre Figueiredo Clemente  
José Guilherme Lembi de Faria Sergio Sztajn  
Luiz Pasteur Vasconcellos Machado Toshifumi Murata  
Milton Matsumoto Valter Crescente  
Cristiano Queiroz Belfort    
Sérgio de Oliveira    
Odair Afonso Rebelato    
Aurélio Conrado Boni    
Domingos Figueiredo de Abreu    
Paulo Eduardo D’Avila Isola    
Ademir Cossiello

Departamento de Contadoria Geral (Accounting Department)
Moacir Nachbar Junior
Accountant-CRC 1SP198208/O-5



Report of the Fiscal Council (Conselho Fiscal)

Banco Bradesco S.A.

The undersigned members of the Audit Committee of Banco Bradesco S.A., in the performance of their legal and statutory duties, having reviewed the Directors’ Report and the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2003, as well as the technical study addressing the feasibility of the generation of taxable income, brought to present value, for the purpose of realizing deferred tax assets, in compliance with CVM Instruction 371 of June 27, 2002, Resolution 3059 of December 20, 2002, of the National Monetary Council and Circular 3171 of December 30, 2002, of the Brazilian Central Bank and based on the unqualified report of KPMG Auditores Independentes, declare that said documents, based on the corporate legislation in force, present fairly the financial position of the Company, recommending the approval thereof by the Stockholders’ Ordinary Meeting.

Cidade de Deus, Osasco, SP, January 30, 2004






Ricardo Abecassis E. Santo Silva
Sócrates Fonseca Guimarães
Oswaldo de Moura Silveira


Independent Auditors’ Report

To
The Administrative Council and Stockholders
Banco Bradesco S.A.
Osasco -SP

We have examined the balance sheets of Banco Bradesco S.A. and the consolidated balance sheets of Banco Bradesco S.A. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 and the related statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity and changes in financial position for the years then ended, which are the responsibility of its management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements.

Our examinations were conducted in accordance with auditing standards applied in Brazil and included: (a) planning of the audit work, considering the materiality of the balances, the volume of transactions and the accounting systems and internal accounting controls of the Bank and its subsidiaries; (b) verification, on a test basis, of the evidence and records which support the amounts and accounting information disclosed; and (c) evaluation of the most significant accounting policies and estimates adopted by management of the Bank and its subsidiaries, as well as the presentation of the financial statements taken as a whole.

In our opinion, the aforementioned financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Banco Bradesco S.A. and the consolidated financial position of Banco Bradesco S.A. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 and 2002 and the results of its operations, changes in its stockholders’ equity and changes in its financial position for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting practices adopted in Brazil.

January 30, 2004

KPMG Auditores Independentes
CRC 2SP014428/O-6



   
Walter Iório Cláudio Rogélio Sertório
Accountant CRC 1SP084113/O-5 Accountant CRC 1SP212059/O-0

For further information, please contact:

Board of Executive Officers

José Luiz Acar Pedro - Executive Vice-President
and Director of Investor Relations

Phone: (# 55 11) 3681 – 4011

e-mail: 4000.acar@bradesco.com.br

General Secretariat – Investor Relations

Jean Philippe Leroy – Investor Relations Executive General Manager

Phone: (#55 11) 3684-9229 and 3684-9231
Fax: (#55 11) 3684-4570 and 3684-4630
e-mail: 4260.jean@bradesco.com.br

Cidade de Deus – Prédio Novo – 5º andar
Osasco – SP - 06029-900
BRAZIL

www.bradesco.com.br/ir


 

 
SIGNATURE
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: February 10, 2004

 
BANCO BRADESCO S.A.
By:
 
/S/  José Luiz Acar Pedro

   
José Luiz Acar Pedro
Executive Vice President and
Investor Relations Director
 

 
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