Scope and Boundary This Integrated Annual Report covers the reporting period of 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023, unless otherwise stated. Information presented relates to the activities of the Group comprising our subsidiaries, joint operations, joint ventures and associates. Forward-Looking Statements This report contains certain forward-looking statements relating to future performance. These statements and forecasts are based on current assumptions and circumstances, which could change, hence involve uncertainty. Various factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Our Targeted Readers This is our primary report to stakeholders and is intended to address the information requirements of long-term investors (our equity and preference shareholders and prospective investors). We also present information relevant to the way we create value for other key stakeholders, including our employees, clients, business partners, regulators and communities. Materiality The information presented in this report addresses matters that are most material to our business and stakeholder value. We identify, prioritise and validate our material matters via a three-step materiality assessment. Independent Combined Assurance Statement The credibility of this report is supported by strong governance practices. Assurance for this report is provided by our Board of Directors, supported by external verification by PricewaterhouseCoopers PLT, our auditors for financial information and providers of limited assurance on selected non-financial information.
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