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Delfin Group

Investor Presentation Jan 5, 2017

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INVESTOR PRESENTATION

December 2016

Disclaimer

  • This document (the "Presentation'') has been prepared for the sole purpose of the use at meetings with prospective investors to be held in connection with the private placement of bonds by SIA ExpressCredit, which, together with its subsidiaries, is further referred to herein as the "Company".
  • This Presentation is of selective nature and is made to provide an introduction and overview of the Company's business. This Presentation does not purport to contain all the information that a prospective investor may require in evaluating the Company. Participants to the meeting should read publicly available information regarding the Company as well as the full prospectus describing the bonds issue ("the Prospectus''). Prospective investors' attention is drawn to the risk factors described in the section "Risk Factors'' of the Prospectus.
  • This Presentation contains forward-looking information that may involve risks and uncertainties concerning the Company's growth and profitability in the future. No reliance should be placed on any statements, estimates and projections regarding future performance or developments, including, without limitation, in relation to expected market developments, estimated financial figures of the Company, or any other forward-looking statements. Actual events or results may materially differ from those described in this Presentation. No one should therefore unduly rely on these forward-looking statements as they reflect only the judgment of the Company's management at the date of this Presentation and are not intended to give any assurances or comfort as to future results. The facts and information contained in the Presentation might be subject to revision in the future. Neither the delivery of this Presentation nor any further discussions of the Company with any of the recipients shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the Company since such date.
  • None of the Company or any of its parents or subsidiaries or any of their directors, officers, employees and advisors nor any other person (i) accepts any obligation to update any information contained herein or to adjust it to future events or developments; (ii) makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this Presentation; (iii) shall have any liability whatsoever, in negligence or otherwise, for any loss howsoever arising, directly or indirectly, from the use of this Presentation.
  • This Presentation does not constitute an offer or an invitation for the sale or purchase of securities or assets in any jurisdiction, and neither this document, nor anything contained herein, shall form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with any contract or commitment whatsoever.

Who we are?

What we believe in?

Mission

Satisfy consumer needs for easily accessible financial services

Vision

  • To create a new market segment in Latvia, one-stop shop for all consumer financial needs
  • To be the unrivalled leader in this segment by providing excellent customer service and product quality and maintaining perfect reputation

Values

Simplicity, Accessibility, Dignity

What is our story?

Impressive growth on the back of successful positioning, introduction of new products, and rebranding

Our customers1

No emergency funding available

Households savings rate -2% in Latvia vs. 10% in the EU for 20152

Low levels of income

54% of working population have gross monthly salary < EUR 700

Reduced availability of financial services in the regions

Number of bank customer service locations in Latvia down from 654 in 2008 to 275 now

Source: Eurostat, Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia, Latvian Association of Commercial Banks 1) Data as at 30.09.2016. Customer profile based on active customers as at 30.09.2016., except for loan usage which is based on survey results conducted in Banknote's branches during 21.11.-25.11.2016. 2) Gross saving divided by gross disposable income. Gross saving is the part of the gross disposable income not spent as final consumption expenditure

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Key demand drivers

Our customers

Sizable and growing customer base

  • 15.3% of total population in Latvia, growing at c.2,400 per month1
  • Growth driven by rebranding, use of new marketing channels, and new product launch

Exceptional customer loyalty

    • More than 80% of loans (by value) issued to repeat customers
    • Loyalty achieved by excellent customer service and attractive product structuring

Significant potential for cross-selling

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Only less than 25% of registered customers have used both types of loans

Potential for cross-selling money transfers and loan products

Regulation of our industry

Consumer loans Pawn loans

Regulatory framework rapidly evolving following industry growth, stabilised in 2016:

  • Minimum capital requirements and strict licensing
  • Cap on total effective loan costs
  • No advertising promoting irresponsible borrowing

Already well developed and stable regulatory framework, effective since 2011:

  • Minimum capital requirements and strict licensing
  • Advanced security procedures at pawnshop premises
  • Stringent control procedures over pawn item origin

Adjustments to business strategy to successfully adopt to a regulatory change

regulator through industry

welcomes appropriate Active cooperation with the regulation

Stringent internal procedures already in place before required by the regulation

Acting as a responsible lender implementing sustainable and transparent business practices

association

Our market

Source: Consumer Rights Protection Centre

1) Based on loan portfolio as at the end of 2016 H1

2) Loan portfolio data based on SIA ExpressCredit standalone net consumer and pawn loan portfolio excl. accrued interest

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Our product

Consumer loans1
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Pawn loans

Share from loans
issued, 2016 9M
57% 43%

Loan size
EUR 50-1,600,
up to EUR 400 for new customers
Up to 95% of the pawn value
(jewellery, mobile phones, other electronics etc.)

Weighted average
loan size, 2016 9M
EUR 135 EUR 54

Term
Up to 30 days (single payment loan)
4-36
months (instalment loan)
Up to 30 days (single payment loan)
2-24 months (instalment loan)

Weighted average
term, 30.09.2016.
230 days 33
days

Interest rate per
month
6.0%-11.8% 9.9%-28.0%

Process
Application and signing in the branch,
online application possible
Application and signing in the branch
3 Money transfers with

Operations: Process

  • Extensive branch network as outdoor advertising
  • Data-driven marketing strategy on the back of internal CRM system
  • Targeted TV marketing campaigns

  • Fast and effective application process on-spot in the branch
  • Professional advice to find the best solution for the customer

  • Quick assessment of creditworthiness in headquarters
    • using state-of-theart scoring system
      • Quick pawn item valuation by branch employee using tailor-made ERP system

  • Loan issued within 15 minutes after filling the application
  • Visual assessment of the customer serves as the final check
  • Agreement signed on-spot in the branch
  • Money transferred to bank account or disbursed in cash (client preferences)

  • Highly automated collection process at initial stages
  • Strong collection rates in-house, transfer to external collectors only if not possible to reach the client
  • Well-developed procedures for profitable retail trade of foreclosed pawn items

Our product: Consumer loans

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State-of-the-art scoring system, with 67% rejection rate of applications from new customers in 2016 9M

Outstanding payment discipline, with only 9.8% of loans issued over 2016 H1 having more than 90 days overdue payments1

Strong in-house debt collection competence, with more than 650,000 communication attempts made by Banknote in 2016 9M

Price paid by external debt collectors exceeded net book value in all precedent cession transactions

Our product: Pawn loans

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Expertise in dealing with a wide range of pawn items, with goods accounting for 53% of the pledge book as at the end of 2016 Q3

High pledge redemption rate, with 73% of pawn items being redeemed or extended within 3 months since issuance in 20161

Banknote's policy is to sell inventory within 2 months

Profitable retail trade of foreclosed pawn items, with average mark-up on goods of 51% in 2016 9M

Operations: Organisation

Operations: Branch network

Operations: Branch network

High-quality locations

  • Located in places with high customer flow intensity
  • Easily visible and mostly based on the ground floor with direct entrance

Appealing interior

  • Uniform branch layout
  • Pleasant and attractive interior, ensuring customer-friendly environment

Operations: Branch network

Effective knowledge transfer in the company

  • Standardized operations governed by internal procedures
  • Rigorous ongoing employee training program

Established quality control system

  • Organizing regular tests for branch employees and middle management
  • Controlling customer service quality

Strong employee motivation system

  • Competitive remuneration package with fixed hourly rate and KPI-based variable component
  • Organisational culture relying on co-operation, loyalty, and innovation

Approach to branch operations management

Financial highlights1

Key financials, EURm 2014A 2015A 2016E Financial ratios
Interest income 8.6 10.0 8.9
Gross profit from sale of foreclosed items 2.1 2.0 1.9 6.0x
EBITDA 3.0 3.1 2.8 3.2x
Net profit 1.4 1.5 1.0 3.0x
4.0x
Equity 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.0x
2.3x
2.3x
Net Debt 6.9 7.0 10.0
Net loan portfolio 6.3 7.0 10.8 0.0x
Total assets 11.0 10.7 14.5

Interest coverage ratio3

1) Based on consolidated financial statements

2) Calculated as EBITDA / (Interest income + Gross profit from sale of foreclosed items)

3) Calculated as EBIT / Interest expense

What we are proud of?

Sizeable and recurring client base

  • The leading consumer financial services chain in Latvia with a unique value proposition
  • Rapidly gaining market share in the fast-growing consumer loan segment
  • 1 player in pawn loans

  • 300,000+ unique registered clients, growing by c. 2,400 per month Outstanding customer loyalty, with more than 80% of loans issued to repeat customers Significant potential for cross-selling
  • 91 branches country-wide in high-quality locations
  • Largest branch network in Latvia among financial service providers
  • All branches are profitable at EBITDA level

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Excellent sales platform

Solid financial performance

  • Rigorous employee training programs and effective quality control system
  • Customer-friendly branch environment, fast and effective application process
  • Branch employees acting as full-profile financial experts
  • Continuous y-o-y increase in the amount of loans issued since the company's foundation
  • Adjusted business strategy to successfully adopt to a regulatory change
  • Stable EBITDA level at around EUR 3m

Current financing structure

Liabilities 30.11.2016, EUR'000 Interest rate, % Maturity

Secured bonds
2,000 14.0% 11.2018

Unsecured bonds
3,250 15.0% 12.2020

Newly issued unsecured notes (up to EUR 5m)
674 14.0% 10.2021

Peer-to-peer lending platform
3,069 11.0%-13.5% Mimicking term structure
of underlying loans

Private loans, loans from legal entities
2,348 12.9%-15.0% Up to 09.2018

Leases
173 3.5% + EURIBOR Up to 3 years
TOTAL 11,515

Newly issued unsecured notes

Issue overview
Type
Unsecured notes
Issue size
EUR 5,000,000
Date of issue
7 October 2016
Price
Issued at par
Face value
EUR 1,000, 5,000 securities
Coupon
14% per annum, paid monthly
Amortization
Lump sum at maturity
Maturity
25 October 2021
Call option of the
Issuer

Call option to repay principal prior to maturity
on 25 October 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 with
1% premium, fully or partially (at least EUR
100 per one note with next step of EUR 100)
Put option of the Note
holders

Put option to demand early repayment of the
principal on 25 October 2019
Collateral
Same priority of claims as for other unsecured
creditors
Registration
Latvian Central Depository
Use of funds
Ordinary business operations

Covenants

  • No change of business areas (consumer lending, sale of goods and debt collection)
  • No loans to shareholders

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  • Any borrowings from shareholders shall be unsecured and payments made after Notes maturity date
  • No transactions with related parties which are not arm's length
  • No investment in minority shareholdings (below 51%)
  • Consolidated Net Debt / Equity less than 4.0x
  • Loans to related parties less than EUR 1.4m
  • Payout ratio less than 40% of the last audited net profit
  • Dividends above 40% of net profit transferred for repayment of loans to related parties
  • No new borrowings at a higher rate than the Coupon rate
  • No sale or lease of registered brand names
  • No reorganization, liquidation or decrease in share capital

Appendices

Financial statements1

Income statement, EUR'000 2014A 2015A 2016E 2015 H1 2016 H1 %, y-o-y 2015 H2 2016E
H2
%, y-o-y
Interest and similar income 8,640 9,975 8,919 4,868 4,035 (17.1%) 5,107 4,884 (4.4%)
Revenue from sale of goods2 7,988 8,125 8,001 4,065 4,693 15.5% 4,060 3,307 (18.5%)
Cost of goods sold2 (5,882) (6,041) (6,063) (3,109) (3,774) 21.4% (2,932) (2,289) (21.9%)
Gross profit 10,746 12,059 10,856 5,824 4,954 (14.9%) 6,235 5,902 (5.3%)
Selling expense (4,631) (5,081) (5,199) (2,682) (2,231) (16.8%) (2,399) (2,968) 23.7%
Administrative expense (1,883) (2,738) (2,149) (1,071) (1,039) (2.9%) (1,667) (1,110) (33.4%)
Net other operating expense (1,170) (1,125) (660) (52) (547) 950.6% (1,073) (114) (89.4%)
EBITDA 3,062 3,114 2,848 2,019 1,137 (43.7%) 1,096 1,711 56.2%
Depreciation (249) (245) (214) (121) (118) (3.2%) (124) (97) (21.9%)
Interest and similar expense (1,216) (1,162) (1,330) (599) (601) 0.3% (563) (730) 29.7%
Taxes (195) (194) (350) (286) (84) (70.6%) 91 (266) (391.0%)
NET PROFIT 1,402 1,512 953 1,012 335 (66.9%) 500 618 23.6%

Financial statements1

Balance sheet, EUR'000 2014A 2015A 2016E
Fixed and intangible assets 394 644 525
Loans to related parties 1,504 981 984
Net loan portfolio 6,292 7,001 10,842
Inventory and scrap 1,345 1,138 869
Other assets 228 476 334
Cash 1,198 494 964
TOTAL ASSETS 10,961 10,734 14,517
Share capital and reserves 427 427 427
Retained earnings 296 388 1,152
Profit/loss for the current year 1,402 1,512 953
Equity 2,124 2,327 2,532
Interest-bearing debt 8,091 7,558 10,964
Trade payables and other liabilities 746 850 1,021
Liabilities 8,837 8,407 11,986
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 10,961 10,734 14,517
Cash flow statement, EUR'000 2014A 2015A 2016E
EBITDA 3,062 3,114 2,848
Taxes (195) (194) (350)
Interest payments (1,216) (1,162) (1,330)
Change in Net loan portfolio (1,392) (709) (3,841)
Change in NWC 231 62 583
Cash flow from operations 490 1,111 (2,090)
CAPEX (193) (495) (95)
Change in Loans to related parties 951 523 (2)
Cash flow from investing 758 27 (98)
Bond repayments / issues 3,371 (958) (1,025)
Change in other borrowings (1,020) 425 4,431
Dividends (1,100) (1,310) (748)
Change in loans from related parties (2,091) 0 0
Cash flow from financing (841) (1,843) 2,659
TOTAL CASH FLOW 407 (704) 471

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