Quarterly Report • May 10, 2024
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Unaudited results for 3 months Ending 31 March 2024
Financial report
Business highlights
Business performance
Appendix

3M consumer loan issuance growth y-o-y +2%
3M pawn loan issuance growth y-o-y +11%
3M net loan portfolio growth since the start of 2024 +7%
3M revenue growth y-o-y +26%
3M EBITDA growth y-o-y +28%
3M profit before tax growth y-o-y +12%




In Q1 2024, the company continued to focus on a lower-risk client base, thus steadily increasing loan issuance while demand for lending products remained stable.
The net loan portfolio increased by 7% in the first three months of 2024, reaching EUR 95.6 million.
Quarterly revenues reached another all-time high, reaching EUR 14.3 million, a 26% growth compared to the previous year.
Profit before tax in Q1 reached EUR 2 million. Over the last twelve months, the profit margin has been mainly affected by increasing interest and credit loss expenses due to a growing loan portfolio.
Key results
Business performance
Appendix


This is the first fully remote pawn lending experience in the Baltics. The new service allows people to obtain a secured loan by completing an online application with no additional fees. The contract is signed remotely, and the goods are sent to the branch via parcel machines.



Submission of an application
Submission of an item for pre-evaluation on the Banknote website

Shipping of the item
Confirmation of the preliminary valuation and transfer of the item via parcel machine

Final evaluation
Client receives a final evaluation and reads the terms of the contract

Transfer of the money
Client confirms final evaluation and receives money in bank account

Once the loan is repaid the pledge is sent back to the client


Instantly accessible Banknote credit line on Banknote mobile app



Simple integration with Apple Pay and Google Wallet

High security standards with built-in biometric security checks


In April 2023, DelfinGroup opened the first circular economy store, Banknote XL, in Riga.
After a successful first year of operations, it is planned to open two more XL concept stores in Daugavpils and Rēzekne during Q2 2024.


The Banknote XL circular economy stores, unique in their concept, provide clients with a wider shopping area compared to average Banknote branches and with a larger variety of goods available for sale.
Clients in Banknote XL stores can sell and purchase pre-owned goods and receive consumer and pawn lending services.

Recently, DelfinGroup has focused on promoting the circular economy and the Banknote brand, thus engaging in various marketing activities. As a result, the company is able to raise brand awareness and acquire new customers.

Focus on social media marketing:

In recent months, various on-site activities have been held at company stores, where clients can spin the wheel of fortune, get snacks, and talk to the welcoming staff.


The initiated coverage provides insights into DelfinGroup results, market environment and stock valuation.
Investors can access the independent evaluation of DelfinGroup to enhance their understanding of the company's business model and possible growth opportunities.
Read full report here: DelfinGroup Initiation of Coverage Report

| Listing market | Nasdaq Riga |
|---|---|
| Ticker | DGRIR |
| Industry | Financial services |
| Website | https://delfingroup.lv/ |

| Key Numbers (EURm) | 2021 | 2022 | 2025 | 2024E | 2025 F | 2026E | 202713 | 2028E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 24.7 | 35.9 | 50.4 | 58.8 | 63.3 | 679 | 70.7 | 72.8 |
| EBITDA | 10.2 | 13.1 | 18.2 | 22.1 | 23.4 | 25.0 | 25.9 | 26.5 |
| Operating Profit | 5.2 | 7.3 | 8.3 | 11.7 | 12.7 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 15.7 |
| labs | 0.09 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Total Net Loans | 43.0 | 67.4 | 89.0 | 98.0 | 107.8 | 117.8 | 124.6 | 130.5 |
| Net Debt | 30.3 | 54.7 | 74.2 | 78.3 | 83.6 | 88.1 | 89.4 | 89.2 |
| Total Equity | 17.4 | 18.0 | 21.3 | 26.2 | 31.4 | 37.3 | 43.4 | 50.2 |
| Dividends | 3.7 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Dividend Yield (%) | 5.9 | 8.1 | 5.9 | 7 9 | 8.9 | 10.1 | 10.5 | 10.9 |
| ROE (%) | 29.8 | 33.5 | 33.6 | 39.6 | 35.4 | 34.0 | 30.0 | 27.8 |
| EV/EBITDA (x) | 9.4 | 9.7 | 7.3 | 5.9 | 5.6 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| P/E (x) | 15.8 | 11.3 | 8.9 | 6.1 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| P/Book (x) | 3.6 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
DelfinGroup, in cooperation with the Children's Hospital Foundation, helped the Children's Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) to provide a new anaesthetic device that will allow young patients to prepare for surgery more calmly. The company has also supported the training of pediatric cardiologists and the purchase of 3D software. The total donation amount to the hospital is almost € 66 000.

As part of Financial Literacy Week, in partnership with Bank of Latvia, the DelfinGroup team educated seniors and taught them to be critical if someone wants to scam personal data and finances. DelfinGroup experts informed seniors about different types of scams and methods and role-played real-life situations where seniors gained practical skills in recognising scams and protecting their data.

Key results
Business highlights
Appendix






The consumer lending portfolio continued increasing, as did the average loan amount and term. At the end of Q1 2024, the net loan portfolio reached 87.3 million euros.
Due to stable demand and increasing ticket and term size, the consumer loan portfolio grew by 29% over a 12-month period.
NPL ratio continues to be on a solid level due to constant improvements in client scoring, collection and loan cession.
issued
*Average consumer loan balance for one client at the end of period. **Increase of Q3 2022 NPL ratio due to reversal of a one-off cession deal.

Consumer loan portfolio quality remains stable with current loans of more than 87%.
Company continue to focus on lower-risk lending clients to reduce portfolio expenses.
Improved underwriting processes and risk policy.



The pawn lending segment continues to show stable results. The pawn loan portfolio has increased by 19% over the last twelve months and by 8% in the last three months.
Redemption rate of pledged items remain stable, above 70% over the recent years.
* Active portfolio excluding portfolio part where collateral is available for sale ** Pawn loans repaid or extended within 2 months since issuance
Sale of pre-owned goods**


Stable growth, taking into consideration quieter first months after Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Retail sales of pre-owned goods in Q1 2024 increased by 9% compared to last year's respective period, reaching EUR 3.6 million.
Gross margin remains stable over the last years around 40%.
*Excluding wholesale of precious metals (scrap). **Including directly purchased goods from clients and unredeemed items from pawnshop. ***2023 gross margin figures restated as per audited annual statements of 2023.
Sales split by product category (3M 2024)

Clients have access to a wide range of pre-owned goods at Banknote online store and branch network. The most demanded product categories are electronics, such as smartphones, computers, TVs and jewelry.
Jewelry is polished and sold with its original appearance but for a more affordable price.

Financial report
Although the most significant part of the revenue stream comes from the consumer loan segment, we see great potential in gradually growing other DelfinGroup segments.


DelfinGroup products cover all age groups thanks to customised financial solutions.
*including sold pawn pledges and pledge storage commissions **excluding wholesale of precious metals (scrap) and pawn pledges ***Active consumer lending segment clients
| INCOME STATEMENT, EUR'000 | 2024 Q1 |
2023 Q1 |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | 14,260 | 11,333 | +26% |
| Cost of sales | -1,505 | -1,372 | +10% |
| Credit loss expense | -3,421 | -2,466 | +39%* |
| Interest expenses and similar expenses |
-2,561 | -1,792 | +43%** |
| Gross profit | 6,773 | 5,702 | +19% |
| Selling expenses | -2,588 | -2,062 | +26% |
| Administrative expenses | -2,068 | -1,766 | +17% |
| Other operating income | 25 | 15 | +66% |
| Other operating expenses | -103 | -64 | +60% |
| Profit before tax | 2,039 | 1,825 | +12% |
| Income tax expense | -420 | -212 | +98%*** |
| Net profit | 1,619 | 1,613 | +0% |
| EBITDA | 5,028 | 3,923 | +28% |
* Due to the increasing loan portfolio, credit loss expenses have grown alongside it.
** Increase of interest expenses due to increasing interest rates in capital markets and growing loan portfolio which is partially financed with debt.
*** Increase of tax due to approved changes in corporate income tax law at the end of 2023. As a result, tax is calculated from full profit amount whereas in Q1 2023 tax was calculated only from the approved dividends.
| BALANCE SHEET, EUR'000 | 31.03.2024 | 31.12.2023 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed and intangible assets | 2,814 | 2,680 | +5% |
| Right-of-use assets | 2,701 | 2,887 | -6% |
| Net loan portfolio | 95,554 | 89,026 | +7% |
| Inventory and scrap | 3,558 | 3,391 | +5% |
| Other assets | ,893 | 1,149 | -22% |
| Cash | 2,995 | 5,929 | -49% |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 108,515 | 105,061 | +3% |
| EQUITY | 22,332 | 21,322 | +5% |
| Share capital and reserves | 4,538 | 4,538 | +0% |
| Share premium | 6,891 | 6,891 | +0% |
| Other capital reserves | 210 | 170 | +24% |
| Retained earnings | 10,694 | 9,724 | +10% |
| LIABILITIES | 86,183 | 82,613 | +3% |
| Interest-bearing debt | 78,152 | 76,971 | +2% |
| Trade payables and other liabilities | 5,045 | 2,474 | +40% |
| Lease liabilities for right-of-use assets |
2,986 | 3,168 | -6% |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 108,515 | 105,061 | +3% |
EBITDA margin*



Decrease of ROE starting from Q4 2023 due to changes in corporate income tax legislation in Latvia. All tax amount was attributed to Q4 2023.


37.6% 37.6% 36.6% 36.6% 36.2% 35.9% 36.1% 36.2%

Equity ratio
Adjusted equity ratio including subordinated bonds




With the maturity of the EUR 10 million bond (LV0000850055) approaching, DelfinGroup is working on a refinancing strategy and intends to initiate a new bond offering during Q3 2024. Also, in order to strengthen the capital structure, company might issue new subordinated bond this year, subject to market conditions.
| Dividend period |
Dividend payment date |
EUR/share | EUR total | Payout ratio*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2024 | Upon shareholders approval** |
0.0178** | 807 720** | 49.89%** |
| Q4 2023 | 16.04.2024 | 0.0143 | 648 898 | 49.99% |
| Q3 2023 | 28.12.2023 | 0.0214 | 969 839 | 49.80% |
| Q2 2023 | 29.09.2023 | 0.0195 | 883 732 | 49.95% |
| Q1 2023 | 30.06.2023 | 0.0177 | 802 157 | 49.73% |
| Dividend period |
Dividend payment date |
EUR/share EUR total |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 2024 | Proposed annual dividend for 2023 will be disclosed until 16.05.2024. |
|
| Annual | 17.05.2022 15.07.2022 |
0.0552 | 2 501 642 |
*Based on share price of EUR 1.222 on 3 May 2024 and including management's proposed dividends from Q1 2024 net profit. **Proposed dividends, distribution is subject to Shareholders meeting decision. ***Dividend amount paid from the net profit of the respective quarter.


| 31.03.2024 | DelfinGroup | Financial industry* |
|---|---|---|
| Capitalization m € | 56.0 | - |
| EPS TTM € | 0.147 | - |
| P/E | 8.40 | 6.32 |
| ROE | 29.7% | 21.1% |

Decrease of the share price in Q2 2023 due to the largest shareholder's public share offering. The shares were offered at a discount from the previous market price of EUR 1.35 per share.
DelfinGroup investors have received additionally EUR 0.2224 per share in dividends since IPO.
*Average ratio for financial services companies listed on Nasdaq Baltic Main list on 31.03.2024. as per last published financial data.
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Key results
Business highlights
Business performance


| BALANCE SHEET, EUR'000 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1* | Q2* | Q3* | Q4 | Q1 | |
| Total revenue | 5,890 | 5,765 | 6,335 | 7,199 | 7,586 | 8,095 | 9,587 | 10,507 | 11,333 | 11,970 | 13,208 | 13,912 | 14,260 |
| Cost of sales | -620 | -862 | -721 | -955 | -780 | -1,080 | -1,179 | -1,164 | -1,372 | -1,096 | -1,641 | -1,977 | -1,505 |
| Credit loss expense | -735 | -595 | -827 | -658 | -1,410 | -1,082 | -1,628 | -2,041 | -2,466 | -2,769 | -2,843 | -2,608 | -3,421 |
| Interest expenses and similar expenses |
-1,011 | -852 | -918 | -1,046 | -689 | -958 | -1,390 | -1,632 | -1,792 | -2,052 | -2,285 | -2,450 | -2,561 |
| Gross profit | 3,524 | 3,457 | 3,868 | 4,541 | 4,707 | 4,975 | 5,390 | 5,670 | 5,702 | 6,052 | 6,439 | 6,878 | 6,773 |
| Selling expenses | -1,326 | -1,442 | -1,524 | -1,832 | -1,757 | -1,686 | -1,939 | -2,118 | -2,062 | -2,054 | -2,244 | -2,388 | -2,588 |
| Administrative expenses | -945 | -1,054 | -1,019 | -1,200 | -1,280 | -1,346 | -1,477 | -1,671 | -1,766 | -1,957 | -1,942 | -2,063 | -2,068 |
| Other operating income | 16 | 11 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 37 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 37 | 25 |
| Other operating expenses | -142 | 154 | -127 | -20 | -115 | -123 | -60 | -16 | -64 | 82 | -92 | -145 | -103 |
| Profit before tax | 1,128 | 1,125 | 1,227 | 1,517 | 1,579 | 1,842 | 1,935 | 1,901 | 1,825 | 1,971 | 2,174 | 2,319 | 2,039 |
| Income tax expense | -324 | -299 | -201 | -155 | -188 | -742 | -154 | -212 | -212 | -202 | -226 | -1,021 | -420 |
| Net profit | 804 | 826 | 1,026 | 1,362 | 1,391 | 1,099 | 1,782 | 1,689 | 1,613 | 1,769 | 1,948 | 1,298 | 1,619 |
| EBITDA | 2,399 | 2,241 | 2,400 | 2,922 | 2,559 | 3,091 | 3,628 | 3,833 | 3,923 | 4,345 | 4,786 | 5,137 | 5,028 |
*Data for previous periods of 2023 restated as per corrections made in the audited annual statements for 2023
| BALANCE SHEET, EUR'000 | 2021* | 2022* | 2024 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | |
| Fixed and intangible assets | 864 | 818 | 789 | 1,201 | 1,301 | 1,351 | 1,387 | 1,470 | 1,595 | 1,823 | 2,150 | 2,680 | 2,814 |
| Right-of-use assets | 3,281 | 3,145 | 3,013 | 2,973 | 2,915 | 2,773 | 2,783 | 2,636 | 2,698 | 2,712 | 2,655 | 2,887 | 2,701 |
| Loans to related parties | 445 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net loan portfolio | 32,937 | 33,859 | 38,812 | 43,755 | 47,967 | 54,397 | 60,501 | 67,518 | 73,453 | 78,099 | 84,552 | 89,026 | 95,554 |
| Inventory and scrap | 976 | 938 | 1,167 | 1,255 | 1,240 | 1,566 | 1,844 | 2,290 | 3,909 | 4,662 | 3,571 | 3,391 | 3,558 |
| Other assets | 495 | 331 | 746 | 520 | 541 | 364 | 1,333 | 875 | 1,042 | 1,105 | 1,081 | 1,149 | ,893 |
| Cash | 1,907 | 594 | 2,541 | 2,460 | 1,704 | 2,314 | 4,010 | 2,369 | 2,398 | 3,013 | 3,222 | 5,929 | 2,995 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 40,905 | 39,688 | 47,069 | 52,163 | 55,667 | 62,765 | 71,858 | 77,158 | 85,095 | 91,415 | 97,232 | 105,061 | 108,515 |
| EQUITY | 8,639 | 8,108 | 8,696 | 17,476 | 17,989 | 15,885 | 17,059 | 18,106 | 18,915 | 19,917 | 21,016 | 21,322 | 22,332 |
| Share capital and reserves | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,532 | 4,532 | 4,532 | 4,532 | 4,532 | 4,532 | 4,532 | 4,532 | 4,538 | 4,538 |
| Share premium | - | - | - | 6,891 | 6,891 | 6,891 | 6,891 | 6,981 | 6,891 | 6,891 | 6,891 | 6,891 | 6,891 |
| Other capital reserves | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 93 | 128 | 163 | 198 | 170 | 210 |
| Retained earnings | 4,639 | 4,108 | 4,696 | 6,053 | 6,566 | 4,462 | 5,636 | 6,590 | 7,364 | 8,331 | 9,395 | 9,724 | 10,694 |
| LIABILITIES | 32,266 | 31,580 | 38,373 | 34,687 | 37,678 | 46,881 | 54,799 | 59,052 | 66,180 | 71,497 | 76,216 | 82,613 | 86,183 |
| Interest-bearing debt | 26,894 | 26,360 | 33,290 | 29,412 | 31,644 | 40,477 | 49,704 | 53,974 | 59,840 | 65,872 | 71,336 | 76,971 | 78,152 |
| Trade payables and other liabilities |
1,798 | 1,768 | 1,751 | 1,970 | 2,788 | 3,307 | 1,999 | 2,159 | 3,365 | 2,629 | 1,934 | 2,474 | 5,045 |
| Lease liabilities for right-of use assets |
3,574 | 3,452 | 3,332 | 3,305 | 3,246 | 3,096 | 3,097 | 2,918 | 2,974 | 2,997 | 2,946 | 3,168 | 2,986 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
40,905 | 39,688 | 47,069 | 52,163 | 55,667 | 62,765 | 71,858 | 77,158 | 85,095 | 91,415 | 97,232 | 105,061 | 108,515 |









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Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization = (Profit before tax) + (Interest expenses and similar expenses) + (Rights of used assets depreciation) + (Depreciation of fixed assets) + (Amortization). Used as a measure of corporate performance as it shows earnings before the influence of accounting and financial deductions.
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((Sales expenses) + (Administrative expenses) + (Other expenses (excluding Loss from cession (debt sales) of non-performing loans)) ) / ((Net sales) – (Cost of sales) + (Interest income and similar income) + (Other operating income) – (Interest expenses and similar expenses))
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Equity ratio
Equity/Total assets
90+ days overdue portfolio share in consumer loan portfolio
Dividends per share paid over the last 12 months / price per share. If additional dividend payment is proposed by the company's Management Board but not yet paid, it is included in the calculation, and the last 12 months are calculated from the proposed dividend payment date.
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AS DelfinGroup
Skanstes street 50A Riga, Latvia, LV-1013
[email protected] (+371) 26 18 99 88 www.delfingroup.lv

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