FILE NO 1-9945

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

WASHINGTON   DC   20549

 


 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

 

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of March 2006

 

National Australia Bank Limited

ACN 004 044 937

(Registrant’s Name)

 

Level 24

500 Bourke Street

MELBOURNE   VICTORIA   3000

AUSTRALIA

 

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

 

Form 20-F

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Form 40-F

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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.

 

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No

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If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82

 

 



 

 

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Michael Ullmer

 

Director Finance and Risk

 

Credit Suisse

Asian Investment Conference 2006

 

 

March, 2006

 



 

Agenda

 

                  Traditional strengths of the National

 

                  Near term value drivers

 

                  Organisational change increases focus and accountability

 

                  Longer term view

 

 

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The National has a number of recognised competitive advantages

 

                  Customer segmentation

 

                  Relationship banking

 

                  Product innovation

 

                  Strong credit skills

 

                  Diversification of earnings

 

Share Price Performance
(Jan ‘90 to Dec ‘99)

 

[CHART]

 

 

 

10 year CAGR *

 

NAB

 

21

%

All Ords Index

 

6

%

 


* Denotes period from 1st Jan ’90 to 31st Dec ’99

 

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Drivers of growth in the near term

 

                  Strength of the franchise

 

                  Differentiated growth strategy for the UK

 

                  Institutional Markets and Services still rebasing

 

                  Program to address cost pressures

 

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Drivers of growth in the near term strength of the franchise

 

                  Strong relationship management skills

 

                  Product innovation

 

                  Focus on SME and HNW customer segments

 

                  Well developed industry specialisations

 

                  Empowering front line staff

 

Banking Income Growth
(over the last 3 halves)

 

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* Excludes Irish Banks and UK National Custodian Services Also excludes income from UK property sale and Danske

+ Excludes Irish Banks

 

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Drivers of growth in the near term UK based on differentiation and efficiency

 

                  Do what we do, but do it better

 

             Extract synergies from our back office

 

             Simplify and re-invigorate the product set

 

             Increase staff capability

 

             Realign the distribution footprint

 

                  Play a different game

 

             Expand in the South East using the IFS platform

 

             Participate in third party distribution

 

             Attracting the right customer / niche player

 

Volume Growth
(quarterly average)

 

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Number of IFS’s

 

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Number of Branches

 

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Number of Staff

 

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Number of Customers

 

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Revenue per Customer

 

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Average margin

 

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Drivers of growth in the near term. IMS still rebasing

 

                  Narrowing focus on core customers in core markets

 

                  Improving capital efficiency using an “originate / warehouse / distribute” model

 

                  Addressing the strategic challenges

 

             Establish and grow new business

 

             Build lower volatility income streams

 

             Increase breadth and sophistication of core product offerings

 

             Focus on cross sell of high value add products

 

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Drivers of growth in the near term program to address cost pressures

 

                  The FY05 cost base reflects a catch up of previous expense “holidays”

 

                  Tactical initiatives implemented

 

                  Restructuring plans developed and being implemented

 

                  Comprehensive three year investment slate

 

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Corporate Centre

 

                  Emphasis on clear accountability for decisions and outcomes

 

Corporate Centre to focus on:

 

                  Value creation

 

                  Target/ expectation setting and sign off of proposed strategies

 

                  Performance monitoring

 

                  Validation and oversight required to provide assurance required for financial and risk governance

 

                  Capital and balance sheet management

 

                  Mergers and acquisitions

 

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Concluding thoughts

 

                  Embrace the strengths of the past

 

                  Operational performance

 

                  Disciplined approach to capital management, ROE and earnings growth

 

                  Portfolio management

 

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Disclaimer

 

This document is a presentation of general background information about the Group’s activities current at the date of the presentation, 30 March, 2006. It is information in a summary form and does not purport to be complete. It is not intended to be relied upon as advice to investors or potential investors and does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular investor. These should be considered, with or without professional advice, when deciding if an investment is appropriate.

 

This document contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “project”, “estimate”, “intend”, “should”, “could”, “may”, “target”, “plan” and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Indications of and guidance on future earnings and financial position and performance are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Group, that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. There can be no assurance that actual outcomes will not differ materially from these statements. For further information relating to the identification of forward-looking statements and important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such statements, see “Presentation of Information - Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the Group’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the US Securities & Exchange Commission.

 

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SIGNATURE PAGE

 

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 authorised.

 

 

 

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED

 

 

 

 

 

Signature:

/s/ Brendan T Case

 

Date: 30 March 2006

Name: Brendan T Case

 

Title: Associate Company Secretary