JAN PRINCIPAL ISLAMIC DEPOSIT FUND

Principal Islamic Deposit FundAnnual Report

For the Financial Year Ended 31 January 2021

PRINCIPAL ISLAMIC DEPOSIT FUND ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

PRINCIPAL ISLAMIC DEPOSIT FUND

CONTENTS PAGE(S) INVESTORS’ LETTER 1 MANAGER’S REPORT 2 - 8

Fund Objective and Policy Performance Data Market Review Fund Performance Portfolio Structure Market Outlook Investment Strategy Unit Holdings Statistics Soft Commissions and Rebates

STATEMENT BY MANAGER 9 TRUSTEE’S REPORT 10 SHARIAH ADVISER’S REPORT 11 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT 12 - 15 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 16 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 17 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO UNIT HOLDERS 18 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 19 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 20 - 36 DIRECTORY 37


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INVESTORS’ LETTER Dear Valued Investor, The market today is looking beyond the pandemic and we anticipate further recovery in global growth as economies start to reopen. Another positive is while the rollout of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) vaccination is still a work-in-progress, the number of people vaccinated globally has exceeded the number of confirmed cases. At Principal, we continue to assess relative valuations and search for the right opportunities that will give the best potential returns for our customers. With the market starting to experience a strong economic recovery, we believe a disciplined, diversified, and far-sighted approach to investing will remain the best way to grow capital over the long term. We generally prefer equities over fixed income and remain positive on Asian equities favouring China and more developed Asian economies on a 12-month basis. We’ve also added more ASEAN names in anticipation of a broader economic recovery which would be strengthened by the greater availability of COVID-19 vaccines by mid-2021. We’re here to help you navigate the changing market conditions and manage your investments towards reaching your long-term financial goals. Please visit our website (www.principal.com.my) and our Facebook page (@PrincipalAssetMY) for ongoing investment updates and educational articles and tips. We also wish to inform that Ernst & Young PLT (“EY”) has been appointed as the auditor of the Fund in respect of the audit for the financial year ended 31 January 2021 onwards. The appointment of the Fund Auditor by the Trustee of the Fund, HSBC (Malaysia) Trustee Berhad, is in accordance with the provisions of the Deed in relation to the Fund.

We appreciate your continuous support and the trust you place in us. Yours faithfully, for Principal Asset Management Berhad

Munirah Khairuddin Chief Executive Officer


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MANAGER’S REPORT

FUND OBJECTIVE AND POLICY

What is the investment objective of the Fund? The Fund aims to provide investors with liquidity and regular income, whilst maintaining capital stability by investing primarily in deposits that comply with the Shariah principles. Has the Fund achieved its objective? For the financial year under review, the Fund is in line with its stated objectives. What are the Fund investment policy and principal investment strategy? The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing at least 95% of the Fund’s Net Asset Value (“NAV”) in Islamic deposits, which have a remaining maturity period of less than 365 days. Up to 5% of the Fund’s NAV may be maintained in cash. The investment policy is to invest in liquid and low risk short-term investments for capital preservation*. The Fund will be actively managed with frequency that will depend on the market conditions and market outlook to provide liquidity and to accommodate the short-term cash flow requirements of its Unit holders. * The Fund is neither a capital guaranteed fund nor a capital protected fund.

Fund category/type Money Market (Islamic)/Income When was the Fund launched? 9 September 2009 What was the size of the Fund as at 31 January 2021? RM3,931.38 million (3,931.49 million units) What is the Fund’s benchmark? Islamic Interbank Overnight Rate Note: The Fund’s benchmark is for performance comparison purpose only. The benchmark is customised as such to align it closer to the structure of the portfolio and the objective of the Fund. The Islamic Interbank Overnight Rate is reflective of the objective of the Fund. Thus, investors are cautioned that the risk profile of the Fund is higher than the benchmark.

What is the Fund distribution policy? Monthly, depending on the level of income (if any) the Fund generates. What was the net income distribution for the financial year ended 31 January 2021? The Fund distributed a total net income of RM64.34 million to unit holders for the financial year ended 31 January 2021.


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FUND OBJECTIVE AND POLICY (CONTINUED) The Fund’s NAV per unit are as follows:

Date NAV per unit

(Before distribution) NAV per unit

(After distribution)

28.02.2020 1.0023 1.0000

31.03.2020 1.0024 1.0000

30.04.2020 1.0022 1.0000

29.05.2020 1.0020 1.0000

30.06.2020 1.0017 1.0000

30.07.2020 1.0016 1.0000

28.08.2020 1.0016 1.0000

30.09.2020 1.0014 1.0000

30.10.2020 1.0014 1.0000

30.11.2020 1.0013 1.0000

31.12.2020 1.0013 1.0000

29.01.2021 1.0014 1.0000 PERFORMANCE DATA Details of portfolio composition of the Fund for the last three financial years are as follows:

31.01.2021 31.01.2020 31.01.2019

% % % Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed

Islamic financial institutions 100.01 99.66 100.01

Cash and other assets 0.03 0.39 0.02

Liabilities (0.04) (0.05) (0.03)

100.00 100.00 100.00

Performance details of the Fund for the last three financial years are as follows:

31.01.2021 31.01.2020 31.01.2019

NAV (RM Million)* 3,931.38 2,780.99 3,111.73

Units in circulation (Million) 3,931.49 2,780.99 3,111.73

NAV per unit (RM)* 0.9999 1.0000 0.9999

Highest NAV per unit (RM) 1.0023 1.0027 1.0028

Lowest NAV per unit (RM)* 0.9999 1.0000 0.9999

Total return (%) 2.13 3.22 3.37

- Capital growth (%) - - -

- Income distribution (%) 2.13 3.22 3.37 *Ex-distribution

Management Expense Ratio ("MER") (%) ^ 0.48 0.49 0.50

Portfolio Turnover Ratio ("PTR") (times) # 10.32 12.57 8.45 ^ The Fund’s MER decreased from 0.49% to 0.48% due to decrease in expenses during the financial

year under review. # The Fund’s PTR decreased from 12.57 times to 10.32 times due to lesser trading activities.


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PERFORMANCE DATA (CONTINUED)

31.01.2021 31.01.2020 31.01.2019

Gross/Net distribution per unit (sen)

Distribution on 28 February 2020 0.23 - -

Distribution on 31 March 2020 0.24 - -

Distribution on 30 April 2020 0.22 - -

Distribution on 29 May 2020 0.20 - -

Distribution on 30 June 2020 0.17 - -

Distribution on 30 July 2020 0.16 - -

Distribution on 28 August 2020 0.16 - -

Distribution on 30 September 2020 0.14 - -

Distribution on 30 October 2020 0.14 - -

Distribution on 30 November 2020 0.13 - -

Distribution on 31 December 2020 0.13 - -

Distribution on 29 January 2021 0.14 - -

Distribution on 28 February 2019 - 0.25 -

Distribution on 29 March 2019 - 0.29 -

Distribution on 30 April 2019 - 0.27 -

Distribution on 31 May 2019 - 0.28 -

Distribution on 28 June 2019 - 0.27 -

Distribution on 31 July 2019 - 0.27 -

Distribution on 30 August 2019 - 0.27 -

Distribution on 30 September 2019 - 0.25 -

Distribution on 31 October 2019 - 0.26 -

Distribution on 29 November 2019 - 0.25 -

Distribution on 31 December 2019 - 0.26 -

Distribution on 31 January 2020 - 0.25 -

Distribution on 28 February 2018 - - 0.25

Distribution on 30 March 2018 - - 0.28

Distribution on 30 April 2018 - - 0.27

Distribution on 31 May 2018 - - 0.28

Distribution on 29 June 2018 - - 0.27

Distribution on 31 July 2018 - - 0.28

Distribution on 30 August 2018 - - 0.28

Distribution on 28 September 2018 - - 0.28

Distribution on 31 October 2018 - - 0.28

Distribution on 30 November 2018 - - 0.27

Distribution on 31 December 2018 - - 0.28

Distribution on 31 January 2019 - - 0.29

31.01.2021 31.01.2020 31.01.2019 31.01.2018 31.01.2017

% % % % %

Annual total return 2.13 3.22 3.37 3.25 3.02

(Launch date: 9 September 2009) Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance and that unit prices and investment returns may go down, as well as up. All performance figures for the financial year have been extracted from Lipper.


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MARKET REVIEW (1 FEBRUARY 2020 TO 31 JANUARY 2021) For the full year of 2020, Bank Negara Malaysia (“BNM”) reduced the Overnight Policy Rate (“OPR”) by a total of 125 basis points (“bps”) to 1.75%. This was mainly due to the heightened volatility in the markets due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the lockdowns imposed by countries globally, with the world of Central Banking filled with emergency stimulative actions as panic engulfed the global economy. Nevertheless, BNM maintained the OPR steady at 1.75% since September 2020 and up until its latest January 2021 Monetary Policy Committee (“MPC”) meeting. In its latest MPC statement, BNM sounded upbeat and optimistic in the recovery of the global and domestic economies – but highlighted that the outlook remains subject to downside risks, primarily if there is a further resurgence of COVID-19 cases. They expect growth for 2020 to be at the lower-end of the forecasted range (-3.5% to -5.5%) and for a pick-up in growth to be seen in second quarter of 2021. BNM considers the current stance of the monetary policy to be “appropriate and accommodative”. On the fiscal side, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced a RM250 billion stimulus package in March 2020, with the primary focus of (i) sustaining private consumption and confidence; (ii) preserving the viability and continuity of domestic business entities; and (iii) strengthening the domestic economy. The Government subsequently introduced more stimulus packages (i.e. PENJANA) worth RM35 billion on 5 June 2020 containing 40 measures, mainly on jobs initiatives, micro, small and medium enterprises (“MSMEs”) supports, stimulation of foreign direct investment (“FDI”) & consumption as well as to facilitate digitalization. To finance the additional stimulus, the Parliament has recently approved to raise Malaysia’s debt ceiling from 55% of gross domestic products (“GDP”) to 60% of GDP. On 23 September 2020, the Prime Minister announced an additional RM10 billion of fiscal stimulus package to bolster the country’s economy in weathering the impact of COVID-19. The Kita Prihatin programme is a special initiative aimed at helping micro entrepreneurs, the country’s workforce and those from the bottom 40% (“B40”) as well as the Middle 40% (“M40”) income group. The Government further unveiled PERMAI on 18 January 2021, its fifth economic stimulus package to date worth RM15 billion spread over 22 initiatives aimed at safeguarding the welfare of the people and supporting business continuity following the implementation of movement control order (“MCO”) 2.0. Malaysia’s Budget 2021 was passed at its policy stage via a majority voice vote on 27 November 2020 with additional measures/amendments including a further loan moratorium for the B40 and MSMEs and the expansion of i-Sinar facility to include all employees provident fund (“EPF”) members whose income has been affected by the pandemic. The EPF account 1 withdrawal ceiling has increased to RM10,000 (from RM6,000) for members with less than RM100,000 in Account. The net is widened to 8 million persons from 2 million persons previously. Fitch Ratings downgraded Malaysia’s sovereign rating to “BBB+” from “A-” with a stable outlook. Fitch noted that COVID-19 has weakened Malaysia’s several key credit metrics. Fitch pointed that Malaysia’s debt burden is significantly higher than the medians of 59.2% and 52.7% for the “A” and “BBB” rating categories respectively. Additionally, it views the lingering political uncertainty following the change in Government in March 2020 weights on the policy outlook and affects the prospects for further improvement in Governance standards. Moody’s reaffirmed Malaysia’s “A3” rating and maintained its stable outlook on 28 January 2021. The rating agency cited strong medium-term growth prospects, credible and effective macro policymaking institutions and expectations of gradual fiscal consolidation over the next 2 to 3 years. These credit strengths moderate Malaysia’s relatively high debt level.


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FUND PERFORMANCE

1 year to

31.01.2021

3 years to 31.01.2021

5 years to 31.01.2021

Since inception 31.01.2021

% % % %

Income Distribution 2.13 8.98 15.91 35.81

Capital Growth - - - -

Total Return 2.13 8.98 15.91 35.81

Benchmark 2.08 8.66 15.47 38.15 Average Total Return 2.13 2.91 3.00 2.72 As of 31 January 2021, the Fund gave an average total 1-year return of 2.13%, beating the benchmark returns of 2.08%. The Fund also delivered a total return of 8.98% over the last three years, and 15.91% over the last five years, with the period ending 31 January 2021; beating the benchmark returns of 8.66% and 15.47%, respectively.

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FUND PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED) Changes in NAV

31.01.2021 31.01.2020 Changes

%

NAV (RM Million)* 3,931.38 2,780.99 41.37

NAV/Unit (RM)* 0.9999 1.0000 (0.01) *Ex-distribution The Fund’s total NAV increased by 41.37% to RM3,931.38 million as at 31 January 2021, from RM2,781 million as at 31 January 2020. The NAV per unit slightly decreased by 0.01% mainly due to under provision of liabilities during the financial year under review. Performance data represents the combined income and capital return as a result of holding units in the Fund for the specified length of time, based on NAV to NAV price. The performance data assumes that all earnings from the Fund are reinvested and are net of management and trustee fees. Past performance is not reflective of future performance and income distributions are not guaranteed. Unit prices and income distributions, if any, may fall and rise. All performance figures for the financial year have been extracted from Lipper.

PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE Asset allocation

(% of NAV) 31.01.2021 31.01.2020

Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions 100.01 99.66

Cash and other assets 0.03 0.39

Liabilities (0.04) (0.05)

TOTAL 100.00 100.00

As at 31 January 2021, the Fund was fully invested in Shariah-compliant deposit with licensed Islamic financial institutions. MARKET OUTLOOK* Malaysia’s third quarter of 2020 GDP rebounded strongly recording a smaller contraction of 2.7% year-on-year (“y-o-y”) as against the second quarter of 2020 GDP’s contraction of 17.1% and market consensus of -4.0% y-o-y. The improvement was aided by positive contribution from the manufacturing sector driven mainly by strong electrical and electronic (“E&E”) production activity, pick up in Government consumption and the turnaround in net exports. With the implementation of the conditional MCO (“CMCO”) in most states since October 2020, Malaysia’s fourth quarter of 2020 GDP came in at -3.4% y-o-y, and 2020 real GDP contracted by 5.6% y-o-y. The Prime Minister of Malaysia imposed a full MCO 2.0 on five Malaysia states and three territories – Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan, Selangor, Penang, Johor, Sabah and Melaka from 13 to 26 January 2021 as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. While all inter-state and inter-district travel have been banned, essential services such as manufacturing, trading, construction, plantation and services can continue to operate. On 12 January 2021, the Palace issued a State of Emergency (“SoE”) proclamation to suspend Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies until 1 August 2021 (including any State or Federal election) and divert all attention to the revival of domestic economy activities as well as curbing the spread of COVID-19. This is however not a military coup or curfew and civilian Government will still be in place. An independent committee will also be formed to advise the King on economic/pandemic situation and elections can resume once the pandemic is over.


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MARKET OUTLOOK* (CONTINUED) At the time of writing, the Government has extended MCO 2.0 to 4 March 2021 for the states of Selangor, Johor, Penang and Kuala Lumpur. Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said all other states, with the exception of Perlis, will be placed under the CMCO. Meanwhile, Perlis is the single state to be placed under the recovery MCO (“RMCO”). Interstate and inter-district movements are still banned following the extension but movements within the same district are no longer restricted to 10 km from a person's home. Over the near-term, we think that BNM will keep the OPR at 1.75% and its monetary policies accommodative to support the economic recovery in 2021. * This market outlook does not constitute an offer, invitation, commitment, advice or recommendation to make a purchase of any investment. The information given in this article represents the views of Principal Asset Management Berhad (“Principal Malaysia”) or based on data obtained from sources believed to be reliable by Principal Malaysia. Whilst every care has been taken in preparing this, Principal Malaysia makes no guarantee, representation or warranty and is under no circumstances liable for any loss or damage caused by reliance on, any opinion, advice or statement made in this market outlook.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY The Fund’s objective is to provide investors with liquidity and regular income hence it will continue to maintain its investment primarily in Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions. UNIT HOLDINGS STATISTICS Breakdown of unit holdings by size as at 31 January 2021 are as follows:

Size of unit holdings (units) No. of unit holders

No. of units held (million) % of units held

5,000 and below - - -

5,001-10,000 2 0.02 0.00

10,001-50,000 5 0.10 0.00

50,001-500,000 7 1.25 0.03

500,001 and above 49 3,930.12 99.97

Total 63 3,931.49 100.00

SOFT COMMISSIONS AND REBATES Principal Asset Management Berhad (the “Manager”) and the Trustee will not retain any form of rebate or soft commission from, or otherwise share in any commission with, any broker in consideration for directing dealings in the investments of the Principal Malaysia Funds (“Funds”) unless the soft commission received is retained in the form of goods and services such as financial wire services and stock quotations system incidental to investment management of the Funds. All dealings with brokers are executed on best available terms. During the financial year under review, the Manager and the Trustee did not receive any rebates from the brokers or dealers but the Manager has retained soft commission in the form of goods and services such as financial wire services and stock quotations system incidental to investment management of the Funds.


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STATEMENT BY MANAGER TO THE UNIT HOLDERS OF PRINCIPAL ISLAMIC DEPOSIT FUND We, being the Directors of Principal Asset Management Berhad (the “Manager”), do hereby state that, in the opinion of the Manager, the accompanying audited financial statements set out on pages 16 to 36 are drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Deeds and give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Fund as at 31 January 2021 and of its financial performance, changes in net assets attributable to unit holders and cash flows for the financial year then ended in accordance with the provisions of the Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (“MFRS”) and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). For and on behalf of the Manager Principal Asset Management Berhad (Company No.: 199401018399 (304078-K)) MUNIRAH KHAIRUDDIN JUAN IGNACIO EYZAGUIRRE BARAONA Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director Director Kuala Lumpur 24 March 2021


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TRUSTEE’S REPORT TO THE UNITHOLDERS OF PRINCIPAL ISLAMIC DEPOSIT FUND We have acted as Trustee of Principal Islamic Deposit Fund (the “Fund”) for the financial year ended 31 January 2021. To the best of our knowledge, Principal Asset Management Berhad (the “Manager”), has operated and managed the Fund in accordance with the following: (a) limitations imposed on the investment powers of the Manager and the Trustee under the Deeds,

the Securities Commission’s Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds, the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 and other applicable laws;

(b) valuation/pricing is carried out in accordance with the Deeds and any regulatory requirements;

and (c) creation and cancellation of units are carried out in accordance with the Deeds and any

regulatory requirements. During this financial year, a total distribution of 2.06 sen per unit (gross) has been distributed to the unit holders of the Fund. We are of the view that the distributions are not inconsistent with the objective of the Fund. For HSBC (Malaysia) Trustee Berhad TAN BEE NIE Senior Manager, Investment Compliance Monitoring Kuala Lumpur 12 March 2021


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Shariah Adviser’s Report To the Unit Holders of Principal Islamic Deposit Fund (“Fund”) For the Financial Year ended 31 January 2021 We hereby confirm the following: 1. To the best of our knowledge, after having made all reasonable enquiries, Principal Asset

Management Berhad has operated and managed the Fund during the period covered by these financial statements in accordance with the Shariah principles and complied with the applicable guidelines, rulings or decisions issued by the Securities Commission Malaysia (“SC”) pertaining to Shariah matters; and

2. The asset of the Fund comprises of instruments that have been classified as Shariah compliant. For Amanie Advisors Sdn Bhd Datuk Dr Mohd Daud Bakar Executive Chairman Kuala Lumpur 10 March 2021


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE UNIT HOLDERS OF PRINCIPAL ISLAMIC DEPOSIT FUND Report on the audit of the financial statements Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Principal Islamic Deposit Fund (the “Fund”), which comprise the statement of financial position of the Fund as at 31 January 2021, and statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in net assets attributable to unit holders and statement of cash flows of the Fund for the financial year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, as set out on pages 16 to 36. In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Fund as at 31 January 2021, and of its financial performance and cash flows for the financial year then ended in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with approved standards on auditing in Malaysia and International Standards on Auditing. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Independence and other ethical responsibilities We are independent of the Fund in accordance with the By-Laws (on Professional Ethics, Conduct and Practice) of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (“By-Laws”) and the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards) (“IESBA Code”), and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the By-Laws and the IESBA Code.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE UNIT HOLDERS OF PRINCIPAL ISLAMIC DEPOSIT FUND (cont’d.) Report on the audit of the financial statements (cont’d.) Information other than the financial statements and auditors’ report thereon The Manager of the Fund (the “Manager”) is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report of the Fund, but does not include the financial statements of the Fund and our auditors’ report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements of the Fund does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements of the Fund, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements of the Fund or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Responsibilities of the Manager for the financial statements The Manager is responsible for the preparation of financial statements of the Fund that give a true and fair view in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards. The Manager is also responsible for such internal control as the Manager determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements of the Fund that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements of the Fund, the Manager is responsible for assessing the Fund’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Manager either intends to liquidate the Fund or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. The Trustee is responsible for overseeing the Fund’s financial reporting process. The Trustee is also responsible for ensuring that the Manager maintains proper accounting and other records as are necessary to enable true and fair presentation of these financial statements.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE UNIT HOLDERS OF PRINCIPAL ISLAMIC DEPOSIT FUND (cont’d.) Report on the audit of the financial statements (cont’d.) Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements of the Fund as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors’ report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with approved standards on auditing in Malaysia and International Standards on Auditing will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. As part of an audit in accordance with approved standards on auditing in Malaysia and International Standards on Auditing, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:

• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements of the Fund, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control.

• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Manager.

• Conclude on the appropriateness of the Manager’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Fund’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditors’ report to the related disclosures in the financial statements of the Fund or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditors’ report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Fund to cease to continue as a going concern.

• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements of the Fund, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements of the Fund represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

We communicate with the Manager regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE UNIT HOLDERS OF PRINCIPAL ISLAMIC DEPOSIT FUND (cont’d.) Other matters This report is made solely to the unit holders of the Fund, as a body, in accordance with the Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds issued by the Securities Commission Malaysia and for no other purpose. We do not assume responsibility to any other person for the content of this report. The financial statements of the Fund for the year ended 31 January 2020 were audited by another auditor who expressed an unmodified opinion on those statements on 16 March 2020. Ernst & Young PLT Yeo Beng Yean 202006000003 (LLP0022760-LCA) & AF 0039 No. 03013/10/2022 J Chartered Accountants Chartered Accountant Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 24 March 2021


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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

Note 2021 2020

RM RM

INCOME Profit income from Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions at fair value through profit or loss 78,936,005 116,980,921

Hibah 5,932 65

78,941,937 116,980,986

EXPENSES

Management fee 4 14,125,683 14,380,347

Trustee fee 5 894,359 1,278,253

Audit fee 7,200 9,500

Tax agent’s fee 4,500 4,100

Other expenses 16,912 18,036

15,048,654 15,690,236

PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 63,893,283 101,290,750

Taxation 7 - -

PROFIT AFTER TAXATION AND TOTAL

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 63,893,283 101,290,750

Profit after taxation is made up as follows:

Realised amount 63,893,283 101,290,750

The accompanying notes to the financial statements form an integral part of the audited financial statements.


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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 JANUARY 2021

2021 2020

Note RM RM

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents 9 20,795 21,065

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 8 3,931,837,613 2,771,427,479

Amount due from Manager 1,133,347 10,948,261

TOTAL ASSETS 3,932,991,755 2,782,396,805

LIABILITIES

Accrued management fee 1,522,480 1,212,980

Amount due to Trustee 67,666 107,820

Distribution payable 2,279 73,645

Other payables and accruals 15,200 11,200

TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,607,625 1,405,645

NET ASSET VALUE OF THE FUND 3,931,384,130 2,780,991,160

NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO UNIT HOLDERS 10 3,931,384,130 2,780,991,160

NUMBER OF UNITS IN CIRCULATION (UNITS) 11 3,931,485,450 2,780,990,559

NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT (RM)

(EX-DISTRIBUTION) 0.9999 1.0000



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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO UNIT HOLDERS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

2021 2020

RM RM NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO UNIT

HOLDERS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2,780,991,160 3,111,731,358

Movement due to units created and cancelled during the financial year:

- Creation of units from applications 4,400,132,966 3,295,433,139

- Creation of units from distribution 64,219,484 98,253,452

- Cancellation of units (3,313,508,060) (3,726,539,733)

Total comprehensive income for the financial year 63,893,283 101,290,750

Distribution (64,344,703) (99,177,806)

NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO UNIT

HOLDERS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 10 3,931,384,130 2,780,991,160



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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

2021 2020

Note RM RM

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from maturity of Shariah-compliant

deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions 31,566,629,000 40,212,642,290

Placement of Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions (32,955,755,000) (39,972,558,575)

Proceeds from redemption of Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions 220,000,000 107,000,000

Profit income received from Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions and Hibah earned 87,657,803 110,627,498

Management fee paid (13,816,183) (14,003,556)

Trustee fee paid (934,513) (1,244,761)

Payments for other fees and expenses (24,612) (34,216)

Net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities (1,096,243,505) 442,428,680

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash proceeds from units created 4,409,947,880 3,285,084,878

Payments for cancellation of units (3,313,508,060) (3,726,539,733)

Distributions paid (196,585) (973,700)

Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activities 1,096,243,235 (442,428,555)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash

equivalents (270) 125 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the

financial year 21,065

20,940

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 9 20,795

21,065

Cash and cash equivalents comprised of:

Bank balance 9 20,795 21,065

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year

20,795 21,065



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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021 1. THE FUND, THE MANAGER AND ITS PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES Principal Islamic Deposit Fund (the “Fund”) is governed by a Tenth Supplemental Master Deed

dated 23 July 2009, a Fourteenth Supplemental Master Deed dated 26 June 2012, a Fifteen Supplemental Master Deed dated 21 September 2012, a Seventeenth Supplemental Master Deed dated 25 March 2015 and a Nineteenth Supplemental Master Deed dated 18 June 2019 (collectively referred to as the “Deeds”), made between Principal Asset Management Berhad (the “Manager”) and HSBC (Malaysia) Trustee Berhad (the “Trustee”).

The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing at least 95% of the Fund’s NAV in Islamic deposits, which have a remaining maturity period of less than 365 days. Up to 5% of the Fund’s NAV may be maintained in cash. The investment policy is to invest in liquid and low risk short-term investments for capital preservation*.

The Fund will be actively managed with frequency that will depend on the market conditions and market outlook to provide liquidity and to accommodate the short-term cash flow requirements of its Unit holders.

* The Fund is neither a capital guaranteed fund nor a capital protected fund.

All investments are subjected to the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (“SC”) Guidelines on

Unit Trust Funds, SC requirements, the Deeds, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures and the Fund’s objective.

The Manager, is a joint venture between Principal Financial Group®, a member of the FORTUNE 500® and a Nasdaq-listed global financial services and CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, one of Southeast Asia’s leading universal banking groups. The principal activities of the Manager are the establishment and management of unit trust funds and fund management activities.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following accounting policies have been used consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the financial statements:

(a) Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the MFRS as issued by the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (“MASB”) and IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with MFRS and IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported year.


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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(a) Basis of preparation (continued)

It also requires the Manager to exercise their judgement in the process of applying the Fund’s accounting policies. Although these estimates and judgement are based on the Manager’s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results may differ.

The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in Note 2(j).

There are no other standards, amendments to standards or interpretations that are effective for annual periods beginning on 1 February 2020 that have a material effect on the financial statements of the Fund. None of the standards, amendments to standards or interpretations that are effective for the financial year beginning on/after 1 February 2021 are applicable to the Fund.

(b) Financial assets and financial liabilities

Classification The Fund classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories: • those to be measured subsequently at fair value through profit or loss, and • those to be measured at amortised cost. The Fund classifies its investments based on both the Fund’s business model for managing those financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial assets. The portfolio of financial assets is managed and performance is evaluated on a fair value basis. The Fund is primarily focused on fair value information and uses that information to assess the assets’ performance and to make decisions. The Fund has not taken the option to irrevocably designate any equity securities as fair value through other comprehensive income (“OCI”).

The Fund classifies cash and cash equivalents and amount due from Manager as financial assets at amortised cost as these financial assets are held to collect contractual cash flows consisting of the amount outstanding.

All of the Fund’s financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost.

Recognition and measurement Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on the trade date, the date on which the Fund commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value. Financial instruments are recognised in the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Fund becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument.


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(b) Financial assets and financial liabilities (continued)

Recognition and measurement (continued)

Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the Shariah-compliant investments have expired or have been transferred and the Fund has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions are stated at fair value. Due to the short term nature of the deposits, the cost plus accrued interest1 calculated based on the effective profit method over the period from the date of placement to the date of maturity of the respective deposits is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Financial liabilities are derecognised when it is extinguished, i.e. when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expired. Financial assets at amortised cost and other financial liabilities are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective profit method. Impairment for assets carried at amortised costs The Fund measures credit risk and expected credit loss (“ECL”) using probability of default, exposure at default and loss given default. The Manager consider both historical analysis and forward looking information in determining any ECL. The Manager consider the probability of default to be close to zero as these instruments have a low risk of default and the counterparties have a strong capacity to meet their contractual obligations in the near term. As a result, no loss allowance has been recognised based on 12 month ECL as any such impairment would be wholly insignificant to the Fund. Significant increase in credit risk A significant increase in credit risk is defined by the Manager as any contractual payment which is more than 30 days past due. Definition of default and credit-impaired financial assets Any contractual payment which is more than 90 days past due is considered credit impaired.

Write-off The Fund writes off financial assets, in whole or in part, when it has exhausted all practical recovery efforts and has concluded there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. The assessment of no reasonable expectation of recovery is based on unavailability of debtor’s sources of income or assets to generate sufficient future cash flows to repay the amount. The Fund may write-off financial assets that are still subject to enforcement activity. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off will result in impairment gains. There are no write-offs/recoveries during the financial year. 1 For the purposes of this Fund, interest refers to profits earned from Shariah-compliant investments.


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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (c) Income recognition

Profit income from Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions is recognised on a time proportionate basis using effective profit rate method on an accrual basis. Profit income is calculated by applying the effective profit rate to the gross carrying amount of a financial asset except for financial assets that subsequently become credit-impaired. For credit-impaired financial assets the effective profit rate is applied to the net carrying amount of the financial asset (after deduction of the loss allowance).

(d) Functional and presentation currency Items included in the financial statements of the Fund are measured using the currency

of the primary economic environment in which the Fund operates (the “functional currency”). The financial statements are presented in Malaysian Ringgit (“MYR”), which is the Fund’s functional and presentation currency.

(e) Cash and cash equivalents

For the purpose of statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise bank balance which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

(f) Taxation Current tax expense is determined according to Malaysian tax laws at the current rate

based upon the taxable profit earned during the financial year.

(g) Distribution A distribution to the Fund’s unit holders is accounted for as a deduction from realised

reserve except where dividend is sourced out of distribution equalisation which is accounted for as a deduction from unitholders’ contributions. A proposed distribution is recognised as a liability in the financial year in which it is approved by the Trustee.

(h) Unit holders’ contributions

The unit holders’ contributions to the Fund meet the criteria to be classified as equity instruments under MFRS 132 “Financial Instruments: Presentation”. Those criteria include:

• the units entitle the holder to a proportionate share of the Fund’s NAV; • the units are the most subordinated class and class features are identical; • there is no contractual obligations to deliver cash or another financial asset other than

the obligation on the Fund to repurchase; and • the total expected cash flows from the units over its life are based substantially on the

profit or loss of the Fund. The outstanding units are carried at the redemption amount that is payable at each

financial year if unit holder exercises the right to put the unit back to the Fund. Units are created and cancelled at prices based on the Fund’s NAV per unit at the time

of creation or cancellation. The Fund’s NAV per unit is calculated by dividing the net assets attributable to unit holders with the total number of outstanding units.


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(i) Realised and unrealised portions of profit or loss after tax The analysis of realised and unrealised profit or loss after tax as presented on the statement of comprehensive income is prepared in accordance with SC Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds.

(j) Critical accounting estimates and judgements in applying accounting policies

The Fund makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, rarely equal the related actual results. To enhance the information content of the estimates, certain key variables that are anticipated to have material impact to the Fund’s results and financial position are tested for sensitivity to changes in the underlying parameters. Estimates and judgement are continually evaluated by the Manager and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. In undertaking any of the Fund’s investment, the Manager will ensure that all assets of the Fund under management will be valued appropriately, that is at fair value and in compliance with the SC Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds. However, the Manager is of the opinion that there are no accounting policies which require significant judgement to be exercised.


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3. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

Financial instruments of the Fund are as follows: Financial

assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets at

amortised cost Total

RM RM RM 2021 Cash and cash equivalents (Note 9) - 20,795 20,795 Shariah-compliant deposits with

licensed Islamic financial institutions (Note 8) 3,931,837,613 - 3,931,837,613

Amount due from Manager - 1,133,347 1,133,347

3,931,837,613 1,154,142 3,932,991,755

2020 Cash and cash equivalents (Note 9) - 21,065 21,065 Shariah-compliant deposits with

licensed Islamic financial institutions (Note 8) 2,771,427,479 - 2,771,427,479

Amount due from Manager - 10,948,261 10,948,261

2,771,427,479 10,969,326 2,782,396,805

All liabilities are financial liabilities which are carried at amortised cost.

The Fund aims to provide investors with liquidity and regular income, whilst maintaining capital

stability by investing primarily in deposits that comply with the Shariah principles. The Fund is exposed to a variety of risks which include market risk (inclusive of interest rate

risk), liquidity risk and credit risk. Financial risk management is carried out through internal control process adopted by the

Manager and adherence to the investment restrictions as stipulated in the Deeds and SC Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds.

(a) Market risk

(i) Interest rate risk

Interest rate is a general economic indicator that will have an impact on the management of the Fund. Fair value interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. It does not in any way suggest that this Fund will invest in conventional financial instruments. All investment carried out for the Fund including placements and deposits are in accordance with Shariah. The Fund’s exposure to fair value interest rate risk arises from Shariah-compliant investment in money market instruments. The interest rate risk is expected to be minimal as the Fund’s investments comprise mainly Shariah-compliant short term deposits with approved licensed Islamic financial institutions.


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(CONTINUED)

(a) Market risk (continued)

(i) Interest rate risk (continued)

Cash flow interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Fund is not exposed to cash flow interest rate risk as the Fund does not hold any financial instruments at variable interest rate. As at the end of each financial year, the Fund is not exposed to a material level of interest rate risk.

(b) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund will encounter difficulty in meeting its financial

obligations. The Manager manages this risk by maintaining sufficient level of liquid assets to meet

anticipated payments and cancellations of the units by unit holders. Liquid assets comprise bank balances, Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions and other instruments, which are capable of being converted into cash within 7 business days. This is expected to reduce the risks for the entire portfolio without limiting the Fund’s growth potentials.

The table below summarises the Fund’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity

groupings based on the remaining year on the statement of financial position date to the contractual maturity date. The amounts in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows.

Less than 1

month

Between 1 month to

1 year Total RM RM RM

2021

Accrued management fee 1,522,480 - 1,522,480

Amount due to Trustee 67,666 - 67,666

Distribution payable 2,279 - 2,279

Other payables and accruals - 15,200 15,200

Contractual undiscounted cash flows 1,592,425 15,200 1,607,625

2020

Accrued management fee 1,212,980 - 1,212,980

Amount due to Trustee 107,820 - 107,820

Distribution payable 73,645 - 73,645

Other payables and accruals - 11,200 11,200

Contractual undiscounted cash flows 1,394,445 11,200 1,405,645


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(CONTINUED)

(c) Credit risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counter party will default on its contractual obligation resulting in financial loss to the Fund. The credit risk arising from placements of Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions is managed by ensuring that the Fund will only place Shariah-compliant deposits in reputable licensed Islamic financial institutions. For amount due from Manager, the settlement terms of the proceeds from the creation of units receivable from the Manager are governed by the SC Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds.

The following table sets out the credit risk concentration of the Fund:

Cash and cash

equivalents

Financial assets at fair

value through profit or loss

Amount due from Manager Total

RM RM RM RM 2021 - AAA 20,795 2,240,617,191 - 2,240,637,986 - AA2 - 1,042,977,803 - 1,042,977,803 - AA3 - 461,196,660 - 461,196,660 - A2 - 187,045,959 - 187,045,959 - Not Rated - - 1,133,347 1,133,347

20,795 3,931,837,613 1,133,347 3,932,991,755

2020 - AAA 21,065 1,028,161,592 - 1,028,182,657 - AA2 - 937,469,452 - 937,469,452 - AA3 - 344,350,117 - 344,350,117 - A1 - 60,004,521 - 60,004,521 - A2 - 401,441,797 - 401,441,797 - Not Rated - - 10,948,261 10,948,261

21,065 2,771,427,479 10,948,261 2,782,396,805

(d) Capital risk management

The capital of the Fund is represented by equity consisting of unitholders contributions of RM3,931,481,354 (2020: RM2,780,987,062) and accumulated losses of RM97,224 (2020: retained earnings of RM4,098). The amount of capital can change significantly on a daily basis as the Fund is subjected to daily subscriptions and redemptions at the discretions of unit holders. The Fund’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard the Fund’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns to unit holder and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain strong capital base to support the development of the investment activities of the Fund.


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(CONTINUED)

(e) Fair value estimation Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to

transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e. an exit price).

The fair values of financial assets traded in active markets (such as trading securities)

are based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on the financial year end date. The Fund utilises the last traded market price for financial assets where the last traded price falls within the bid-ask spread. In circumstances where the last traded market price is not within the bid-ask spread, the Manager will determine the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of the fair value.

An active market is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability take place with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

The fair value of financial assets that are not traded in an active market is determined by using valuation techniques.

(i) Fair value hierarchy

The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value. The different levels have been defined as follows:

• Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active market for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1)

• Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices) (Level 2)

• Inputs for the asset and liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs) (Level 3)

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorised in its entirety is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. For this purpose, the significance of an input is assessed against the fair value measurement in its entirety. If a fair value measurement uses observable inputs that require significant adjustment based on unobservable inputs, that measurement is a Level 3 measurement.

Assessing the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgement, considering factors specific to the asset or liability. The determination of what constitutes ‘observable’ requires significant judgement by the Fund. The Fund considers observable data to be that market data that is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, and provided by independent sources that are actively involved in the relevant market.


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(CONTINUED)

(e) Fair value estimation (continued)

(i) Fair value hierarchy (continued)

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total

RM RM RM RM

2021 Financial assets at

fair value through profit or loss: - Shariah-

compliant deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions - 3,931,837,613 - 3,931,837,613

2020 Financial assets at

fair value through profit or loss: - Shariah-

compliant deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions - 2,771,427,479 - 2,771,427,479

Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices, dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2. This includes Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions. As Level 2 instruments include positions that are not traded in active markets and/or are subject to transfer restrictions, valuations may be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, which are generally based on available market information. The Fund’s policies on valuation of these financial assets are stated in Note 2(b).

(ii) The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, amount due from Manager

and all liabilities are a reasonable approximation of their fair values due to their short term nature.


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4. MANAGEMENT FEE

In accordance with the Deeds, the Manager is entitled to a maximum management fee of up to 3.00% per annum calculated daily based on the NAV of the Fund. For the financial year ended 31 January 2021, the management fee is recognised at a rate of 0.45% per annum (2020: 0.45% per annum). There is no further liability to the Manager in respect of management fee other than the amount recognised above.

5. TRUSTEE FEE

In accordance with the Deeds, the Trustee is entitled to a maximum fee of 0.04% per annum calculated daily based on the NAV of the Fund. For the financial year ended 31 January 2021, the Trustee fee is recognised as per below table. (2020: 0.04% per annum).

Financial Period Rate

1 February 2020 – 31 July 2020 0.04% per annum

1 August 2020 – 31 January 2021 0.02% per annum

There is no further liability to the Trustee in respect of Trustee fee other than the amount recognised above.

6. DISTRIBUTIONS

Distributions to unit holders were derived from the following sources (assessed up to distribution declaration date):

2021 2020

RM RM

Profit income from Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions at fair value through profit or loss 78,936,005 116,976,823

Hibah 5,932 65

Distribution equalisation 350,098 (2,108,846)

79,292,035 114,868,042

Less:

Expenses (14,947,332) (15,690,236)

Net distributions amount 64,344,703 99,177,806


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6. DISTRIBUTIONS (CONTINUED)

Gross/Net distribution per unit (sen) 2021 2020

RM RM

Distribution on 28 February 2020 0.23 -

Distribution on 31 March 2020 0.24 -

Distribution on 30 April 2020 0.22 -

Distribution on 29 May 2020 0.20 -

Distribution on 30 June 2020 0.17 -

Distribution on 30 July 2020 0.16 -

Distribution on 28 August 2020 0.16 -

Distribution on 30 September 2020 0.14 -

Distribution on 30 October 2020 0.14 -

Distribution on 30 November 2020 0.13 -

Distribution on 31 December 2020 0.13 -

Distribution on 29 January 2021 0.14 -

Distribution on 28 February 2019 - 0.25

Distribution on 29 March 2019 - 0.29

Distribution on 30 April 2019 - 0.27

Distribution on 31 May 2019 - 0.28

Distribution on 28 June 2019 - 0.27

Distribution on 31 July 2019 - 0.27

Distribution on 30 August 2019 - 0.27

Distribution on 30 September 2019 - 0.25

Distribution on 31 October 2019 - 0.26

Distribution on 29 November 2019 - 0.25

Distribution on 31 December 2019 - 0.26

Distribution on 31 January 2020 - 0.25

Total distributions 2.06 3.17

Gross distribution is derived using total income less total expenses. Net distributions above is sourced from current and prior financial years’ realised gain. Gross distribution per unit is derived from gross realised income less expenses, divided by the number of units in circulation. Net distribution per unit is derived from gross realised income less expenses and taxation, divided by the number of units in circulation. Distribution equalisation represents the average amount of distributable income included in the creation and cancellation prices of units. It is computed as at each date of creation and cancellation of units. For the purpose of determining amount available for distribution, distribution equalisation is included in the computation of realised gains or income available for distribution.


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7. TAXATION

2021 2020

RM RM

Tax charged for the financial year:

- Current taxation - -

A numerical reconciliation between the profit before taxation multiplied by the Malaysian statutory income tax rate and tax expense of the Fund is as follows:

2021 2020

RM RM

Profit before taxation 63,893,283 101,290,750

Taxation at Malaysian statutory rate of 24%

(2020: 24%) 15,334,388 24,309,780

Tax effects of:

- Income not subject to tax (18,946,065) (28,075,436)

- Expenses not deductible for tax purposes 218,536 311,160 - Restriction on tax deductible expenses for Unit

Trust Funds 3,393,141 3,454,496

Taxation - -

8. FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

2021 2020

RM RM

Fair value through profit or loss: - Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic

financial institutions* 3,931,837,613 2,771,427,479

* Includes profit receivable of RM27,398,613 (2020: RM36,114,479).

The weighted average effective profit rate per annum is as follows:

2021 2020

% % Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic

financial institutions 2.18 3.52

Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic financial institutions of the Fund have an average remaining maturity of 96 days (2020: 68 days).

9. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

2021 2020

RM RM

Bank balance 20,795 21,065


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10. NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO UNIT HOLDERS

Net assets attributable to unit holders as at the reporting date comprise:

2021 2020 RM RM Unit holders’ contributions 3,931,481,354 2,780,987,062 (Accumulated losses)/Retained earnings (97,224) 4,098

3,931,384,130 2,780,991,160

The movement in the components of net assets attributable to unit holders for the year are as follows:

Unit holders’

contributions

(Accumulated losses)/ Retained earnings Total

RM RM RM

Balance as at 1 February 2020 2,780,987,062 4,098 2,780,991,160 Movement in unit holders’

contributions:

- Creation of units from applications

4,400,132,966 - 4,400,132,966

- Creation of units from distributions

64,219,484 - 64,219,484

- Cancellation of units (3,313,508,060) - (3,313,508,060) Total comprehensive income for

the financial year

- 63,893,283 63,893,283

Distributions (350,098) (63,994,605) (64,344,703)

Balance as at 31 January 2021 3,931,481,354 (97,224) 3,931,384,130

Balance as at 1 February 2019 3,111,731,358 - 3,111,731,358 Movement in unit holders’

contributions:

- Creation of units from applications

3,295,433,139 - 3,295,433,139

- Creation of units from distributions

98,253,452 - 98,253,452

- Cancellation of units (3,726,539,733) - (3,726,539,733) Total comprehensive income for

the financial year

- 101,290,750 101,290,750

Distributions 2,108,846 (101,286,652) (99,177,806)

Balance as at 31 January 2020 2,780,987,062 4,098 2,780,991,160

11. NUMBER OF UNITS IN CIRCULATION (UNITS)

2021 2020

No. of units No. of units

At the beginning of the financial year 2,780,990,559 3,111,733,969

Add: Creation of units from applications 4,396,577,810 3,292,217,586

Add: Creation of units from distributions 64,219,484 98,253,452

Less: Cancellation of units (3,310,302,403) (3,721,214,448)

At the end of the financial year 3,931,485,450 2,780,990,559


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12. MANAGEMENT EXPENSE RATIO (“MER”)

2021 2020

% %

MER 0.48 0.49

MER is derived from the following calculation: MER = (A + B + C + D + E) x 100 F

A = Management fee B = Trustee fee C = Audit fee D = Tax agent’s fee E = Other expenses F = Average NAV of the Fund calculated on a daily basis

The average NAV of the Fund for the financial year calculated on a daily basis is RM3,140,840,006 (2020: RM3,194,834,984).

13. PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATIO (“PTR”)

2021 2020

PTR (times) 10.32 12.57

PTR is derived from the following calculation:

(Total placement for the financial year + total maturity for the financial year) 2 Average NAV of the Fund for the financial year calculated on a daily basis

where: total placement for the financial year = RM32,955,755,000 (2020: RM39,972,558,575) total maturity for the financial year = RM31,874,280,871 (2020: RM40,323,269,723)


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14. UNITS HELD BY THE MANAGER AND PARTIES RELATED TO THE MANAGER, AND

SIGNIFICANT RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES

The related parties and their relationship with the Fund are as follows: Related parties Relationship Principal Asset Management Berhad The Manager Principal Financial Group, Inc. Ultimate holding company of shareholder of

the Manager Principal International (Asia) Ltd Shareholder of the Manager Subsidiaries and associates of Principal

Financial Group Inc., other than above, as disclosed in its financial statements

Fellow subsidiary and associated companies of the ultimate holding company of shareholder of the Manager

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd Ultimate holding company of shareholder of

the Manager CIMB Group Sdn Bhd Shareholder of the Manager Subsidiaries and associates of CIMB Group

Holdings Bhd, other than above, as disclosed in its financial statements

Fellow subsidiary and associated companies of the ultimate holding company of the shareholder of the Manager

CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd Fellow related party to the Manager

Units held by the Manager and parties related to the Manager

2021 2020

Manager No. of units RM No. of units RM Principal Asset

Management Berhad 82,907 82,899 55,112 55,112

In the opinion of the Manager, the above units were transacted at the prevailing market price. The units are held beneficially by the Manager for booking purposes. Other than the above,

there were no units held by the Directors or parties related to the Manager. In addition to the related party disclosures mentioned elsewhere in the financial statements, set

out below are other significant related party transactions and balances. The Manager is of the opinion that all transactions with the related companies have been entered in the normal course of business at agreed terms between the related parties.

2021 2020

RM RM

Significant related party transactions Profit income received from Shariah-compliant

deposits with licensed Islamic financial institution:

- CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd 9,025,289 5,807,410

Significant related party balances Shariah-compliant deposits with licensed Islamic

financial institution: - CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd 764,752,438 90,006,658


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15. TRANSACTIONS WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Details of transactions with the financial institutions for the financial year ended 31 January 2021 are as follows:

Financial Institutions Value of

placements

Percentage of total

placements

RM %

Public Islamic Bank Bhd 7,784,365,000 23.62

CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd # 7,662,254,000 23.25

Maybank Islamic Bhd 7,170,406,000 21.76

Hong Leong Islamic Bank Bhd 5,314,702,000 16.13

AmIslamic Bank Bhd 1,552,028,000 4.71

RHB Islamic Bank Bhd 1,416,000,000 4.30

Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd 976,000,000 2.96

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd 785,000,000 2.38

Alliance Islamic Bank Bhd 295,000,000 0.89

32,955,755,000 100.00

Details of transactions with the financial institutions for the financial year ended 31 January 2020 are as follows:

Financial Institutions Value of

placements

Percentage of total

placements

RM %

Public Islamic Bank Bhd 12,718,100,000 31.82

CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd # 12,303,979,000 30.78

Maybank Islamic Bhd 6,202,797,000 15.52

Hong Leong Islamic Bank Bhd 2,636,650,000 6.60

AmBank Islamic Bhd 2,076,612,000 5.20

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd 1,791,952,575 4.48

RHB Islamic Bank Bhd 904,982,000 2.26

Affin Islamic Bank Bhd 631,118,000 1.58

Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd 625,532,000 1.56

Alliance Islamic Bank Malaysia Bhd 80,836,000 0.20

39,972,558,575 100.00

# Included in the transactions are trades conducted with CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd, a fellow

related party of the Manager amounting to RM7,662,254,000 (2020: RM12,303,979,000). The Manager is of the opinion that all transactions with the related companies have been entered into in the normal course of business at agreed terms between the related parties.

16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Manager proposed for the payment of a gross distribution of 0.24 sen per unit in respect of the month of February 2021, which have been approved by the Trustee. The distribution will be accounted for in the net assets attributable to unit holders as an appropriation of the retained earnings for the financial year ending 31 January 2022.

17. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The financial statements have been approved for issue by the Manager on 24 March 2021.


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DIRECTORY Head Office of the Manager Principal Asset Management Berhad (Company No.: 199401018399 (304078-K)) 10th Floor, Bangunan CIMB, Jalan Semantan, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA. Tel: (03) 2084 8888 Website www.principal.com.my E-mail address [email protected] Customer Care Centre (03) 7718 3000 Trustee for the Principal Islamic Deposit Fund HSBC (Malaysia) Trustee Berhad (Company No. 193701000084 (1281-T)) 13th Floor, HSBC South Tower, No. 2, Lebuh Ampang, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA. Tel: (03) 2075 7800 Fax: (03) 2179 6511 Shariah Adviser of the Principal Islamic Deposit Fund

Amanie Advisors Sdn. Bhd. (Company No.: 200501007003 (0684050-H)) Level 13A-2, Menara Tokio Marine Life, No 189, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA. Tel: (03) 2161 0260 Fax: (03) 2161 0262 Auditors of the Fund (for financial year ended 31 January 2021) and of the Manager (for the financial year ended 31 December 2020) Ernst & Young PLT 202006000003 (LLP0022760-LCA) & AF 0039 Level 23A, Menara Milenium Jalan Damanlela Pusat Bandar Damansara 50490 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 7495 8000 Fax: +603 2095 5332 Auditors of the Fund (for financial year ended 31 January 2020) and of the Manager (for the financial year ended 31 December 2019) PricewaterhouseCoopers PLT (Company No.: LLP0014401-LCA & AF 1146) Level 10, 1 Sentral, Jalan Rakyat, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, PO Box 10192, 50706 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA. Tel: (03) 2173 1188 Fax: (03) 2173 1288

http://www.principal.com.my/

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Enquiries:

Customer Care Centre (603)7718 3000

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