Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (IFS)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: March 14, 2022
Context: Notification of a Material Event regarding the Board of Directors' unanimous approval of the 2021 fiscal year audited financial statements, annual report, and the convening of the 2022 Annual Shareholders' Meeting (ASM).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It confirms that the Audited Separate and Consolidated Financial Statements for fiscal year 2021 have been approved by the Board and audited by Tanaka, Valdivia & Asociados (member of Ernst & Young). These documents are available on the company's website.
Material Changes
No specific financial changes versus the prior period are detailed in this text. The primary material event is the formal Board approval of the 2021 results and the scheduling of the shareholder meeting to ratify these results and approve dividend distributions.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Dividend Proposals: The Board proposes to the ASM the Net Profit Allocation and Dividend Distribution for 2021 and the Dividend Policy for 2022.
- Shareholder Meeting: Scheduled for March 31, 2022 (first call) or April 7, 2022 (second call), to be held virtually.
- Agenda Items: Includes presentation of 2021 results, approval of financial statements, discussion of S&P Global 2021 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) results, and delegation of powers to the Audit Committee regarding external auditor designation through 2026.
- Availability: The Annual Report and Financial Statements are posted on the IFS website.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific Net Profit and Dividend Distribution amounts for 2021 in the full Annual Report and Financial Statements posted on the IFS website.
- Review the proposed 2022 Dividend Policy details prior to the shareholder meeting.
- Confirm the company's performance in the S&P Global 2021 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) as referenced in the meeting agenda.
- Check the proxy letter and meeting procedures on the corporate website (www.ifs.com.pe) for voting instructions.