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Collector Bank

Quarterly Report Apr 23, 2024

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January–March 2024

Interim report January–March 2024

First quarter of 2024 (compared to the first quarter of 2023)

  • The loan portfolio amounted to SEK 45,199m (41,699)
  • Total income amounted to SEK 933m (882)
  • The C/I ratio amounted to 27.7% (26.0)
  • The credit loss level amounted to 2.3% (2.6)
  • Operating profit amounted to SEK 417m (385)
  • Net profit amounted to SEK 329m (305) and earnings per share 1) amounted to SEK 1.53 (1.42)
  • Return on equity amounted to 15.8% (17.4)
  • The CET1 ratio amounted to 16.1% (14.6) and the total capital ratio amounted to 16.1% (15.7)

Significant events during the period

On 28 March 2024, Norion Bank AB redeemed the AT1 bond of SEK 500 million that was issued in the first quarter of 2019. The Tier 1 ratio and total capital ratio have consequently decreased. The bank maintains good buffers in relation to the regulatory requirements after the redemption.

Significant events after the period

No significant events have occured after the end of the period.

1) See pages 4-5

Highlights first quarter of 2024 (compared to the first quarter of 2023)

45,199

Loan portfolio (SEKm)

27.7%

C/I ratio

percentage points

+1.7

15.8%

Return on equity

Total income (SEKm)

329

Net profit (SEKm)

16.1%

CET1 ratio

+8%

+1.4

percentage points percentage points

Loan portfolio (SEKm) and NIM (%) EPS 1) (SEK) and adjusted RoE (%)

41,699 42,106 44,139 45,470 45,199
7.8% 7.9% 7.4% 7.7% 7.3%
Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Q1 2024

1) Earnings per share before and after dilution

This is Norion Bank

Norion Bank Group is a business-oriented Nordic financing bank. The Group's brands – Norion Bank, Walley and Collector – offer customized financing solutions that meet distinct needs in three customer segments: medium-sized corporates and real estate companies, merchants, and private individuals. As a specialist in financing solutions, Norion Bank Group is a leading complement to traditional large banks, with a vision of being the leading Nordic financing bank in its chosen segments.

Norion Bank offers corporate and real estate loans, as well as factoring for medium-sized corporates and real estate companies. The Walley brand offers flexible payment and checkout solutions to merchants and private individuals. The Collector brand offers personal loans and credit cards to private customers, as well as savings accounts to private individuals and companies. Norion Bank Group (formerly Collector Bank) was founded in 1999 and has offices in Gothenburg, Stockholm, Helsingborg, Oslo and Helsinki. Business is conducted through Norion Bank AB (public), which is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Key ratios Group

SEKm Q1
2024
Q4
2023
Q1
2023
Income statement
Net interest income 832 864 -4% 809 3%
Total income 933 934 0% 882 6%
Net profit 329 326 1% 305 8%
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK 1.53 1.51 1% 1.42 8%
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 1.53 1.51 1% 1.42 8%
Balance sheet
Loans to the public 45,199 45,470 -1% 41,699 8%
Deposits and borrowings from the public 45,234 42,663 6% 36,442 24%
Debt securities in issue 1,249 1,248 0% 3,243 -62%
Subordinated liabilities - - - - -
Total equity (shareholders of Norion Bank AB) 8,116 7,803 4% 6,860 18%
Key ratios1)
Net interest margin (NIM) - Period 2) 7.3% 7.7% 7.8%
Net interest margin (NIM) - LTM 2) 7.6% 7.6% 7.6%
Credit loss level - Period 2) 2.3% 2.4% 2.6%
Credit loss level - LTM 2) 2.5% 2.5% 2.5%
C/I ratio - Period 2) 27.7% 27.1% 26.0%
C/I ratio - LTM 2) 26.0% 25.6% 25.7%
Return on equity (RoE) - Period 2) 15.8% 16.3% 17.4%
Return on equity (RoE) - LTM 2) 16.8% 17.2% 18.2%
CET1 ratio 3) 16.1% 15.9% 14.6%
Tier 1 ratio 3) 16.1% 17.0% 15.7%
Total capital ratio 3) 16.1% 17.0% 15.7%
Average number of full-time employees 366 357 3% 328 12%
Adjusted key ratios 1)
Net interest margin (NIM) - Period 2) 7.3% 7.7% 7.8%
Net interest margin (NIM) - LTM 2) 7.6% 7.6% 7.6%
Credit loss level - Period 2) 2.3% 2.4% 2.6%
Credit loss level - LTM 2) 2.5% 2.5% 2.5%
C/I ratio - Period 2) 27.7% 27.1% 26.0%
C/I ratio - LTM 2) 26.0% 25.6% 25.7%
Return on equity (RoE) - Period 2) 15.8% 16.3% 17.4%
Return on equity (RoE) - LTM 2) 16.8% 17.2% 18.1%

1) See Definitions, pages 22-23, and norionbank.se/en-se/investor-relations-en/financial-information/key-financials for more information about key ratios

2) Key ratios that have not been prepared in accordance with IFRS but are deemed to facilitate the analysis of Norion Bank's development. See Definitions, pages 22-23 3) Key ratios according to capital adequacy rules (CRR). See note 12, pages 44-46

Key ratios Group, cont.
-- -- ------------------------- --
Full year
SEKm 2023
Income statement
Net interest income 3,291
Total income 3,648
Net profit 1,294
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK 6.02
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 6.02
Balance sheet
Loans to the public 45,470
Deposits and borrowings from the public 42,663
Debt securities in issue 1,248
Subordinated liabilities -
Total equity (shareholders of Norion Bank AB) 7,803

Key ratios1)

Net interest margin (NIM) - Period 2) 7.6%
Net interest margin (NIM) - LTM 2) 7.6%
Credit loss level - Period 2) 2.5%
Credit loss level - LTM 2) 2.5%
C/I ratio - Period 2) 25.6%
C/I ratio - LTM 2) 25.6%
Return on equity (RoE) - Period 2) 17.2%
Return on equity (RoE) - LTM 2) 17.2%
CET1 ratio 3) 15.9%
Tier 1 ratio 3) 17.0%
Total capital ratio 3) 17.0%
Average number of full-time employees 343

Adjusted key ratios 1)

Net interest margin (NIM) - Period 2) 7.6%
Net interest margin (NIM) - LTM 2) 7.6%
Credit loss level - Period 2) 2.5%
Credit loss level - LTM 2) 2.5%
C/I ratio - Period 2) 25.6%
C/I ratio - LTM 2) 25.6%
Return on equity (RoE) - Period 2) 17.2%
Return on equity (RoE) - LTM 2) 17.2%

1) See Definitions, pages 22-23, and norionbank.se/en-se/investor-relations-en/financial-information/key-financials for more information about key ratios

2) Key ratios that have not been prepared in accordance with IFRS but are deemed to facilitate the analysis of Norion Bank's development. See Definitions, pages 22-23 3) Key ratios according to capital adequacy rules (CRR). See note 12, pages 44-46

Norion Bank Group is a business-oriented Nordic financing bank. The Group's brands – Norion Bank, Walley and Collector – offer customized financing solutions that meet distinct needs in three customer segments: medium-sized corporates and real estate companies, merchants, and private individuals. As a specialist in financing solutions, Norion Bank Group is a leading complement to traditional large banks, with a vision of being the leading Nordic financing bank in its chosen segments.

Norion Bank

Corporate and real estate loans, as well as factoring solutions, for medium-sized corporates and real estate companies.

Walley

Payment and checkout solutions for merchants and private customers.

Collector

Personal loans and credit cards for private individuals as well as savings accounts for private individuals and corporates.

A comment from our CEO

By the end of 2023, we started seeing improved market optimism driven by expectations of more stabilized interest rates. The positivity has remained during the first quarter of 2024 and the inflationary pressure has continued to ease. Market expectations now include rate cuts earlier than the initial forecasts, which will hopefully provide some ease for both our corporate and private clients.

Despite market optimism, we are still surrounded by geopolitical uncertainty. The war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East are humanitarian crises that affect the macroeconomic environment at large, and we suffer with those affected.

Operating development

Stabilized market rates have contributed to a more optimistic market sentiment among our corporate clients, which we have also experienced during the first quarter. Engagement levels among existing and potential clients remain high. Our real estate business has hence shown a stable development with regards to new lending volumes. Despite solid interest and a relatively high client interaction frequency, transaction activity for corporate lending continued to be muted. The increased optimism has not yet resulted in increased new lending volumes given the cautious market sentiment.

The Consumer segment moves in the right direction during yet another quarter. The loan book increased by SEK 130 million during the first quarter of 2024, which is in line with our expectations. Our focus on improving credit quality in new sales and increasing sales through own distribution channels continues to yield results. We continue prioritizing increased profitability above volume growth.

The Payments segment also continues to show stable performance. Loan book and transaction volume growth amounted to 15% and 11%, respectively, during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. We continue to perform well relative to the e-commerce market at large.

Compared to almost two years ago, when we lived in a zerointerest environment, interest rate levels are significantly higher today. Our clients consequently face more challenges today, which can be seen in the stage migrations. On the other hand, we have also, during a longer period of time, made provisions for potential credit losses on a higher level to reflect the uncertain macroeconomic environment. The market has a more positive view on future developments, and rate cuts will have a positive effect on all our clients. We are humble towards future developments, but we also have good hopes for a more positive development later in the year.

Looking at the financial development, our loan book increased by 8% compared to the first quarter in 2023, and it decreased by 1% compared to last quarter. The decline compared to last quarter adheres to the Corporate segment, primarily driven by seasonality in our factoring business. The total income development shows stability and despite cost inflation and investments in the organization, the C/I ratio remains strong at 27.7% during the quarter. Return on equity amounted to 15.8% during the quarter and to 16.8% during the last twelve months.

By the end of the first quarter, we redeemed the AT1 bond of SEK 500 million that was issued in the first quarter of 2019. The Tier 1 ratio and total capital ratio have consequently decreased. However, the bank maintains good buffers in relation to the regulatory requirements after the redemption. Over time, we aim to work with an efficient capital planning strategy, which includes issuance of both Additional Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruments.

Martin Nossman

CEO

MARTIN NOSSMAN, CEO

"Market sentiment continues to improve."

Financial targets

Norion Bank's strategy is to maintain good risk adjusted profitability. In line with this strategy, the Board of Norion Bank adopted the following financial targets on 6 February 2024:

Dividend policy

Norion Bank's policy is to distribute potential surplus capital in relation to the capital adequacy target, subject to the bank's future outlook and capital planning, to its shareholders.

The Group's development

Total income for the first quarter of 2024

Total income amounted to SEK 933 million (882) corresponding to an increase of 6% compared to last year. Net interest income increased by 3% compared to the previous year and amounted to SEK 832 million (809). Higher market rates have, during a longer period, had a positive impact on interest income. Funding costs have also increased following higher policy rates. The net interest margin amounted to 7.3% (7.8). Net commission income amounted to SEK 81 million (72) corresponding to an increase of 12%. Net gains and losses on financial items amounted to SEK 4 million (-9). Other income amounted to SEK 15 million (9).

Total expenses

Total expenses amounted to SEK 258 million (229) during the first quarter of 2024. The C/I ratio for the period amounted to 27.7% (26.0). Norion Bank hence continues to demonstrate solid cost control.

Loan portfolio

The total loan portfolio amounted to SEK 45,199 million (41,699) by the end of the first quarter of 2024, corresponding to an increase of 8% compared to last year and a decrease of 1% compared to the previous quarter. The Corporate loan portfolio has decreased by 11% compared to the previous year and decreased by 10% compared to the previous quarter. The Real Estate loan portfolio has increased by 19% compared to the previous year and increased by 3% compared to the previous quarter. The Consumer loan portfolio has increased by 8% compared to the previous year and increased by 1% compared to the previous quarter. The Payments loan portfolio has increased by 15% compared to the previous year and decreased by 2% compared to the previous quarter. Out of the total loan portfolio, Corporate amounted to 19% (24), Real Estate amounted to 49% (45), Consumer amounted to 25% (25), Payments amounted to 6% (6) and Other amounted to 1% (2) by the end of the quarter.

Credit losses

The credit loss level amounted to 2.3% (2.6) in the first quarter of 2024.

Operating profit, net profit, EPS and RoE

Operating profit amounted to SEK 417 million (385) during the first quarter of 2024. Net profit amounted to SEK 329 million (305) in the first quarter of 2024. Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.53 (1.42) during the same period. Return on equity amounted to 15.8% (17.4) during the period.

Non-recurring items

Non-recurring items are defined as income and expenses that are not expected to appear on a regular basis.

2024

There were no non-recurring items in the first quarter of 2024.

2023

There were no non-recurring items in the first, second, third or fourth quarter of 2023.

Liquidity

Norion Bank's total liquidity amounted to SEK 10,240 million (6,137) as of 31 March 2024. Total liquidity consists of a liquidity portfolio (Bonds and other interest-bearing securities as well as Treasury bills and other bills eligible for refinancing with central banks, etc.) and other liquid assets (Loans to credit institutions). The liquidity portfolio consists of highly liquid assets, e.g. municipal bonds, covered bonds and government issued securities, and amounted to SEK 6,555 million (3,641) as of 31 March 2024. Other liquid assets mainly consist of deposit accounts with Nordic banks and amounted to SEK 3,685 million (2,496) as of 31 March 2024.

Funding

Deposits and borrowings from the public amounted to approximately 80% (75) of Norion Bank's balance sheet, which by the end of the period amounted to SEK 45,234 million (36,442). This is the primary source of funding for the Group. Senior unsecured bonds issued amounted to SEK 1,249 million (3,243). Commercial papers issued amounted to SEK 0 million (0).

Capital adequacy

Norion Bank has received permission from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority to include net profit for the period in own funds. A review of net profit for the period for Norion Bank AB has been performed by the bank's auditor, and Norion Bank has been allowed to include net profit in the Common Equity Tier 1 capital. On 28 March 2024, Norion Bank AB redeemed the AT1 bond of SEK 500 million that was issued in the first quarter of 2019. The Tier 1 ratio and total capital ratio have consequently decreased. The bank maintains good buffers in relation to the regulatory capital requirements after the redemption. Over time, Norion Bank aims to work with an efficient capital planning strategy, which includes issuance of both Additional Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruments. At the end of the period, the risk-weighted exposure amount was SEK 47,965 million (45,494). As of 31 March 2024, the CET1 ratio amounted to 16.1% (14.6), the Tier 1 ratio to 16.1% (15.7) and the total capital ratio to 16.1% (15.7).

The macroeconomic environment

Central Banks all around the world have carried out policy rate increases continuously during 2022 and 2023. The policy rate increases have started to yield results even though inflation remains at a slightly elevated level. Macroeconomic forecasts have been revised down during the last year, but the market now seem to expect a more stabilized interest rate path in the near term.

Cautious market but optimism remains

The loan portfolio of the Corporate segment amounted to SEK 8,733 million (9,808), corresponding to a decrease of 11% over the previous year and a decrease of 10% over the previous quarter. The Corporate segment accounted for 19% (24) of Norion Bank's loan portfolio by the end of the quarter. Total income amounted to SEK 165 million (191) during the quarter. The net interest margin (NIM) amounted to 6.9% compared to 7.9% in the same quarter last year and 7.8% in the previous quarter. The total income margin amounted to 7.2% compared to 7.5% in the same quarter last year and 7.4% in the previous quarter. The NIM and total income margins can vary between periods dependent on when amortizations and disbursements of new loans are made during respective period.

Engagement levels among existing and potential clients remain high. Client interaction frequency has been relatively high, whereas transaction activity continued to be muted following a cautious market sentiment. Stabilized market rates have however

continued to contribute to a somewhat more positive market sentiment as seen already during the fourth quarter of 2024. The increased optimism has not yet resulted in increased lending volumes given the cautious market sentiment. On the back of the uncertain macroeconomic backdrop, Norion Bank has also applied a more selective approach with regards to completed transactions. Norion Bank has an attractive position within the Corporate segment which is one of the company's focus areas going forward.

Corporate

Norion Bank offers corporate loans and factoring solutions with particular focus on medium-sized companies in Sweden, Norway and Finland in a wide range of industries. Corporate loans are issued to companies against collateral. Factoring solutions primarily comprise purchasing of invoices both with and without right of recourse. Loan portfolio

Geographic split 1)

Industry split 1)

Financial services & Investment companies, 20% Information & Communication, 4% Other, 15%

45 SEKm Average loan in the portfolio 2)

13 Average remaining maturity (months) 2)

1) Based on the Corporate loan

portfolio as of 31 March 2024 2) Corporate lending

Stable development and continued enhanced market sentiment

The loan portfolio of the Real Estate segment amounted to SEK 22,086 million (18,594), corresponding to an increase of 19% over the previous year and an increase of 3% over the previous quarter. The Real Estate segment accounted for 49% (45) of Norion Bank's loan portfolio by the end of the quarter. Total income amounted to SEK 342 million (327) during the quarter. The net interest margin (NIM) amounted to 6.2% compared to 7.3% in the same quarter last year and 6.6% in the previous quarter. The total income margin amounted to 6.3% compared to 7.3% in the same quarter last year and 6.4% in the previous quarter. The NIM and total income margins can vary between periods dependent on when amortizations and disbursements of new loans are made during respective period.

Despite muted market activity, demand for bank financing remains driven by i.a. lower activity on the bond market. Engagement levels among existing and potential clients remain high, and stabilized market rates have continued to contribute to a somewhat more positive market sentiment. On the back of the macroeconomic developments, Norion Bank has applied a more selective approach with regards to completed transaction. The majority of the Real Estate portfolio still constitutes of senior loans, which amounted to 56% (62) by the end of the quarter. Norion Bank has an attractive position within the Real Estate segment which is one of the company's focus areas going forward.

Real Estate

Norion Bank offers real estate loans focusing on metropolitan areas and university cities in the Nordic region and Germany. Real estate loans are issued to companies against collateral. Norion Bank offers both junior and senior lending. Financing is provided mainly for residential properties but also for offices and industrial properties. Loan portfolio

Photo: Anna Roström

Geographic split 1)

Residential, 36%

Industry split 1)

Office, 29% Retail, 12% Hotels, 8% Warehouse, 3% Other, 11%

121 SEKm Average loan in the portfolio

15 Average remaining maturity (months)

1) Based on the Real Estate loan portfolio as of 31 March 2024

Another quarter in the right direction

The loan portfolio of the Consumer segment amounted to SEK 11,135 million (10,320), corresponding to an increase of 8% over the previous year and an increase of 1% over the previous quarter. The Consumer segment accounted for 25% (25) of Norion Bank's loan portfolio by the end of the quarter. Total income amounted to SEK 208 million (207) during the quarter. The net interest margin (NIM) amounted to 7.1% compared to 7.4% in the same quarter last year and 7.1% in the previous quarter. The total income margin amounted to 7.5% compared to 8.0% in the same quarter last year and 7.5% in the previous quarter.

Loan book volumes have been declining during the last few years given Norion Bank's focus on increasing risk adjusted profitability within the segment. However, volume growth increased during the second half of 2023 following an increase in new sales coupled with lower levels of early redemptions and this development has continued during the first quarter of 2024. The focus on improving credit quality in new sales and increasing sales through own channels have yielded results. Increased profitability and sound and sustainable lending remain prioritized areas for the segment.

Consumer

Collector offers unsecured loans to private individuals of up to SEK 500,000 in Sweden and up to EUR 25,000 in Finland. Sales is conducted through own channels as well as loan intermediaries. Collector also offers credit cards, with a maximum credit limit of SEK 100,000, and savings accounts. Loan portfolio

Norion Bank AB (publ) 556597-0513

Loan portfolio (SEKm) and NIM (%) Total income (SEKm) and margin (%)

Geographic split 1)

Average customer Personal loans

SEK

360,000 / 440,000 Average salary (At approval / Current)

Personal loans

199,000 Average loan new sales (SEK, LTM)

167,000 Average loan in the portfolio (SEK)

~40% New sales through own channels

51,000 Customers

Credit cards

23,000 Cards outstanding

1) Based on the Consumer loan portfolio as of 31 March 2024

Continued stable development

The loan portfolio of the Payments segment amounted to SEK 2,694 million (2,336), corresponding to an increase of 15% over the previous year and a decrease of 2% over the previous quarter. The Payments segment accounted for 6% (6) of Norion Bank's loan portfolio by the end of the quarter. Total income amounted to SEK 127 million (113) during the quarter. The net interest margin (NIM) amounted to 7.4% compared to 8.1% in the same quarter last year and 6.8% in the previous quarter. The total income margin amounted to 18.7% compared to 18.9% in the same quarter last year and 16.7% in the previous quarter.

Transaction volumes amounted to SEK 3,490 million (3,132) during the first quarter of 2024, which corresponds to an increase of 11% compared to the same quarter last year. Transaction volumes have increased despite slightly challenging conditions for the e-commerce market. Profitable growth, in combination with satisfied merchants and end customers, remain as core focus for the Payments business.

Payments

Walley offers payment and checkout solutions to e-commerce and retail chains, primarily in Sweden, Finland and Norway, as well as invoicing and payment by instalment services for private individuals. Walley offers specialized solutions focusing on the merchant's strategy and brand, primarily targeting larger merchants. Loan portfolio

Norion Bank AB (publ) 556597-0513

Geographic split 1)

Transaction volumes (SEKm)

1,000 Average ticket size (SEK)

1) Based on the Payments loan portfolio as of 31 March 2024

Other information

Material risks and uncertainty factors

Through its operations, Norion Bank is exposed to several different risks: primarily credit risk, market risk (currency risk and interest rate risk), liquidity and financing risks as well as operational risk and other business risks. The Group's overall risk management policy focuses on the unpredictability of the financial markets and strives to minimize potentially unfavorable influences on the Group's financial results. Risk management is handled by the Group's management team according to policies established by the Board of Directors. The Board establishes written policies for overall risk management and for specific areas such as currency risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, operational risk and the use of derivatives and similar financial instruments. The Group's risk structure and its risk, liquidity and capital management are described in Norion Bank's annual report. There have been no significant changes since the publication of the annual report for the fiscal year 2023, except as reported in this interim report.

A company regulated by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority

Norion Bank AB (publ) has a license to conduct banking operations. The Bank conducts business in Sweden and through branches in Norway and Finland. Norion Bank AB (publ) is under the supervision of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and is covered by its rules for capital adequacy and large exposures.

Employees

During the quarter, the average number of full-time employees (FTE) amounted to 366, which corresponds to an increase of 12% compared to the corresponding quarter last year. The number of full-time employees includes employees on fixed-term contracts, but not employees on parental leave or a leave of absence.

The Norion Bank share

Norion Bank's share ("NORION") is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. As of 28 March 2024, the closing price for the Norion Bank share was SEK 46.70, corresponding to a market capitalization of SEK 9.6 billion. There were approximately 9,500 shareholders at the end of the period.

Share capital

As of 31 March 2024, the share capital amounted to SEK 20,538,100, divided into 205,381,004 ordinary shares. The Company has a single share series. Each share entitles the shareholder to one vote at the General Meeting.

Dividend

Norion Bank's policy is to distribute potential surplus capital in relation to the capital adequacy target, subject to the bank's future outlook and capital planning, to its shareholders.

1) Privately and through wholly owned companies.

Shareholders at 31 March 2024 %
Fastighets AB Balder 44.1%
Erik Selin 1) 18.4%
Provobis Holding AB 6.9%
State Street Bank and Trust Company 4.7%
Helichrysum Gruppen AB 2.9%
Nordnet Pensionsförsäkring 2.7%
JME Invest AB 2.0%
Brunnudden Kapital AS 1.4%
Vante AB 1.4%
JP Morgan Chase Bank 1.1%
Other shareholders 14.5%
Total 100.0%

Presentation for investors and analysts

A conference call will be held on 23 April 2024 at 09:00 a.m. (CET), during which CEO Martin Nossman and CFO Peter Olsson will present the report. The presentation will be held in Swedish and will be broadcasted live on https://ir.financialhearings.com/norion-bankq1-report-2024. For those who wish to participate in the conference call, please register on the following link: https://conference. financialhearings.com/teleconference/?id=50048564. After registration, you will be provided a phone number and a conference ID to access the conference call. The presentation material will be in English and be available prior to the presentation on the website https://www.norionbank.se/en-se/investor-relations-en/financialinformation/reports-and-presentations.

Significant events after the period

No significant events have occurred after the end of the period.

Definitions

Alternative performance measures (APMs) are financial measures of past or future earnings trends, financial position or cash flow that are not defined in the applicable accounting regulatory framework (IFRS), in the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD IV), or in the EU's Capital Requirement Regulation number 575/2013 (CRR). APMs are used by Norion Bank when relevant for monitoring and describing the bank's financial situation and enhance comparability between the periods. Norion Bank believes that these APMs provide valuable information and enhance the analysis of the Group's financial development. These are not necessarily comparable to similar APMs presented by other companies. See norionbank.se/en-se/investor-relations-en/financial-information/key-financials fore more information about key ratios.

Net interest margin (NIM)

Net interest margin (NIM) - Period

Net interest income for the period in relation to average loans to the public for the period.

Net interest margin (NIM) - LTM

Net interest income for the last twelve months in relation to average loans to the public for the last twelve months.

Adjusted net interest margin (NIM) - Period

Net interest income for the period, adjusted for non-recurring items, in relation to average loans to the public for the period.

Adjusted net interest margin (NIM) - LTM

Net interest income for the last twelve months, adjusted for non-recurring items, in relation to average loans to the public for the last twelve months.

C/I ratio

C/I ratio - Period

Total expenses for the period in relation to total income for the period.

C/I ratio - LTM

Total expenses for the last twelve months in relation to total income for the last twelve months.

Adjusted C/I ratio - Period

Total expenses for the period, adjusted for non-recurring items, in relation to total income for the period, adjusted for non-recurring items.

Adjusted C/I ratio - LTM

Total expenses for the last twelve months, adjusted for non-recurring items, in relation to total income for the last twelve months, adjusted for non-recurring items.

Credit loss level

Credit loss level - Period

Credit losses, net for the period in relation to average loans to the public for the period.

Credit loss level - LTM

Credit losses, net for the last twelve months in relation to average loans to the public for the last twelve months.

Adjusted credit losses, net - Period

Credit losses, net, adjusted for non-recurring items, for the period in relation to average loans to the public for the period.

Adjusted credit losses, net - LTM

Credit losses, net for the period, adjusted for non-recurring items, in relation to average loans to the public for the last twelve months.

Earnings per share 1)

Earnings per share after dilution1)

Net profit for the period attributable to the shareholders of Norion Bank AB in relation to average number of shares outstanding after dilution for the period.

Earnings per share before dilution1)

Net profit for the period attributable to the shareholders of Norion Bank AB in relation to average number of shares outstanding before dilution for the period.

1) Not alternative performance measures.

Definitions cont.

Return on equity (RoE)

Return on equity (RoE) - Period

Net profit for the period attributable to the shareholders of Norion Bank AB in relation to average equity attributable to the shareholders of Norion Bank AB for the period.

Return on equity (RoE) - LTM

Net profit attributable to the shareholders of Norion Bank AB for the last twelve months in relation to average equity attributable to the shareholders of Norion Bank AB for the last twelve months.

Adjusted return on equity (RoE) - Period

Net profit for the period attributable to the shareholders of Norion Bank AB, adjusted for non-recurring items, in relation to average equity attributable to the shareholders of Norion Bank AB for the period. For relevant periods prior to the intragroup merger between Norion Bank AB (previously Collector Bank AB) and Collector AB, the calculation includes net profit for the period attributable to the shareholders of Collector AB, adjusted for non-recurring items, in relation to average equity attributable to the shareholders of Collector AB for the period.

Adjusted return on equity (RoE) - LTM

Net profit attributable to the shareholders of Norion Bank AB for the last twelve months, adjusted for non-recurring items, in relation to average equity attributable to the shareholders of Norion Bank AB for the last twelve months. For relevant periods prior to the intra-group merger between Norion Bank AB (previously Collector Bank AB) and Collector AB, the calculation includes net profit attributable to the shareholders of Collector AB for the last twelve months, adjusted for non-recurring items, in relation to average equity attributable to the shareholders of Collector AB for the last twelve months.

Total income margin

Total income margin - Period

Total income for the period in relation to average loans to the public for the period.

2) Key ratios according to capital adequacy rules (CRR).

Other

Adjusted net interest income

Net interest income adjusted for non-recurring items.

Adjusted total income

Total income adjusted for non-recurring items.

Adjusted total expenses

Total expenses adjusted for non-recurring items.

Adjusted operating profit

Operating profit adjusted for non-recurring items.

Adjusted net profit

Net profit attributable to the shareholders of the parent company adjusted for non-recurring items.

Non-recurring items

Income and expenses that are not expected to appear on a regular basis. See The Group's development, pages 11-12.

CET1 ratio (Common Equity Tier 1 ratio) 2)

Common Equity Tier 1 capital in relation to total risk-weighted exposure amount. Refers to the consolidated situation. See note 12, pages 44-46.

Tier 1 ratio 2)

Tier 1 capital in relation to total risk-weighted exposure amount. Refers to the consolidated situation. See note 12, pages 44-46.

Total capital ratio 2)

Total own funds in relation to total risk-weighted exposure amount. Refers to the consolidated situation. See note 12, pages 44-46.

Average number of full-time employees

Including employees on fixed-term contracts, but not on parental leave or leave of absence.

Income statement

Group
Q1 Q4 Q1 Full year
SEKm Note 2024 2023 2023 2023
Interest income1) 1 298 1 282 1 040 4 609
Interest expense2) -466 -418 -232 -1 318
Net interest income 4 832 864 809 3 291
Commission income 93 85 83 339
Commission expense -12 -12 -11 -44
Net commission income 81 73 72 295
Net gains and losses on financial items 4 -11 -9 24
Other income3) 15 8 9 38
Total income 933 934 882 3 648
Personnel expenses 5 -104 -96 -90 -357
Other expenses 6 -138 -140 -122 -509
Depreciation/amortization and impairment of tangible and intangible assets -16 -17 -17 -67
Total expenses -258 -253 -229 -934
Profit before credit losses 675 681 653 2 714
Credit losses, net 7 -257 -268 -268 -1 078
Operating profit 417 414 385 1 636
Tax expense -88 -87 -80 -342
Net profit for the period 329 326 305 1 294
Portion of net profit for the period attributable to:
shareholders of Norion Bank AB 314 311 291 1 236
additional Tier 1 capital holders 15 16 13 58
Earnings per share, before dilution, SEK3) 1,53 1,51 1,42 6,02
Earnings per share, after dilution, SEK3) 1,53 1,51 1,42 6,02

1) Consists mainly of interest income calculated according to the effective interest rate method. 2) Interest expenses for issued tier 1 capital instruments are reported in equity. 3) On May 4, 2022, a reverse share split and a split were carried out before the merger of Collector AB to achieve the 1:1 exchange ratio. After the share split, the total number of shares in Norion Bank AB amount to 205 381 004. Historical data for the total number of shares in this report have been adjusted in accordance with IAS 33.

Statement of comprehensive income

Group
Q1 Q4 Q1 Full year
SEKm Note 2024 2023 2023 2023
Net profit for the period reported via income statement 329 326 305 1 294
Items that have been or may be reclassified to the income
statement
Exchange rate differences on translation of foreign currency -1 -1 -2 -3
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax -1 -1 -2 -3
Total comprehensive income for the period 328 326 303 1 291
Portion of total comprehensive income for the period attribut
able to:
shareholders of Norion Bank AB 313 311 290 1 233
additional Tier 1 capital holders 15 16 13 58

Balance sheet

Group
Mar 31 Dec 31 Mar 31
SEKm Note 2024 2023 2023
ASSETS
Treasury bills and other bills eligible for refinancing with central banks, etc. 13 832 346 286
Loans to credit institutions 3 685 3 203 2 496
Loans to the public 8, 9 45 199 45 470 41 699
Bonds and other interest-bearing securities 13 5 722 3 958 3 355
Shares and participating interests 13 666 664 523
Intangible assets 115 104 83
Tangible assets 91 109 129
Derivatives 13 - 47 36
Other assets 105 42 38
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 126 112 89
Total assets 56 542 54 056 48 734
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Deposits and borrowings from the public 10 45 234 42 663 36 442
Debt securities in issue 11 1 249 1 248 3 243
Derivatives 13 3 - -
Other liabilities 808 799 711
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 1 131 1 042 979
Total liabilities 48 426 45 753 41 375
Equity attributable to additional Tier 1 capital holders - 500 500
Equity attributable to the shareholders of Norion Bank AB 8 116 7 803 6 860
Total equity 8 116 8 303 7 360
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 56 542 54 056 48 734

Statement of changes in equity

Group

Jan - Mar 2024 Equity attributable to the
shareholders of Norion Bank AB
SEKm Share
capital
Other
contribut
ed capital
Exchange
differences,
subsidiaries
and associates
Retained
earnings, incl.
net profit for
the period
Total Additional
Tier 1
instruments
holders1)
Total
equity
Opening balance 1 January 2024 149 5 -5 7 654 7 803 500 8 303
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period 314 314 15 329
Other comprehensive income for the period -1 -1 -1
Total comprehensive income for the period -6 314 313 15 328
Transactions reported directly in equity
Additional Tier 1 instruments redeemed -15 -15
Redemption Tier 1 instruments -500 -500
Total transactions reported directly in equity -515 -515
Closing balance 31 March 2024 149 5 -6 7 968 8 116 - 8 116

1) The issued Tier 1 instrument is deemed to fulfil the conditions of an equity instrument since the instrument, according to the conditions, does not have a set time to maturity, meaning that the issuer has an unconditional right to refrain from making repayments and the issuer of the instrument has full discretion regarding interest payments, that is to say no obligation to pay interest.

Group

Jan - Dec 2023 Equity attributable to the
shareholders of Norion Bank AB
SEKm Share
capital
Other
contribut
ed capital
Exchange
differences,
subsidiaries
and associates
Retained
earnings, incl.
net profit for
the period
Total Additional
Tier 1
instruments
holders1)
Total
equity
Opening balance 1 January 2023 149 5 -2 6 418 6 570 500 7 070
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period 1 236 1 236 58 1 294
Other comprehensive income for the period -3 -3 -3
Total comprehensive income for the period -3 1 236 1 233 58 1 291
Transactions reported directly in equity
Additional Tier 1 instruments redeemed -58 -58
Total transactions reported directly in equity -58 -58
Closing balance 31 December 2023 149 5 -5 7 654 7 803 500 8 303

1) The issued Tier 1 instrument is deemed to fulfil the conditions of an equity instrument since the instrument, according to the conditions, does not have a set time to maturity, meaning that the issuer has an unconditional right to refrain from making repayments and the issuer of the instrument has full discretion regarding interest payments, that is to say no obligation to pay interest.

Statement of changes in equity, cont.

Group
Jan - Mar 2023 Equity attributable to the
shareholders of Norion Bank AB
SEKm Share
capital
Other
contribut
ed capital
Exchange
differences,
subsidiaries
and associates
Retained
earnings, incl.
net profit for
the period
Total Additional
Tier 1
instruments
holders1)
Total
equity
Opening balance 1 January 2023 149 5 -2 6 418 6 570 500 7 070
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period 291 291 13 305
Other comprehensive income for the period -2 -2 -2
Total comprehensive income for the period -4 6 710 6 860 13 303
Transactions reported directly in equity
Additional Tier 1 instruments redeemed -13 -13
Total transactions reported directly in equity -13 -13
Closing balance 31 March 2023 149 5 -4 6 710 6 860 500 7 360

1) The issued Tier 1 instrument is deemed to fulfil the conditions of an equity instrument since the instrument, according to the conditions, does not have a set time to maturity, meaning that the issuer has an unconditional right to refrain from making repayments and the issuer of the instrument has full discretion regarding interest payments, that is to say no obligation to pay interest.

Cash flow statement

Group
Jan-Mar Full year Jan-Mar
SEKm 2024 2023 2023
Operating activities
Operating profit 417 1 636 385
Adjustments for non-cash items in operating activities 356 1 372 423
Income taxes paid -65 -272 -36
Increase/decrease in assets and liabilities from operating activities 246 -374 -1 249
Cash flow from operating activities 954 2 362 -477
Investing activities
Acquisitions/disposals of tangible assets -1 -1 0
Acquisitions/disposals of intangible assets -19 -57 -12
Cash flow from investing activities -20 -58 -12
Financing activities
Decrease of liabilities -7 -33 -8
Additional Tier 1 instruments -515 -58 -13
Redemption of interest-bearing securities - -2 297 -50
Issuance of interest-bearing securities - 247 -
Cash flow from financing activities -522 -2 141 -71
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 3 203 3 050 3 050
Cash flow for the period 412 163 -560
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents 70 -10 6
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 3 685 3 203 2 496
Paid and received interest of which is included in the cash flow from operating activities
Interest paid 338 1 134 164
Interest received 1 289 4 581 1 033

Income statement

Q1
Q4
Q1
Full year
SEKm
Note
2024
2023
2023
2023
Interest income1)
1 298
1 282
1 040
4 609
Interest expense2)
-466
-418
-232
-1 318
Net interest income
4
832
864
809
3 291
Commission income
93
85
83
339
Commission expense
-12
-12
-11
-44
Net commission income
81
73
72
295
Net gains and losses on financial items
4
-11
-9
24
Other income
15
8
9
38
Total income
933
934
882
3 648
Personnel expenses
5
-104
-96
-90
-357
Other expenses
6
-138
-140
-122
-509
Depreciation/amortization and impairment
-16
-17
-17
-67
of tangible and intangible assets
Total expenses
-258
-253
-229
-934
Profit before credit losses
675
681
653
2 714
Credit losses, net
7
-257
-268
-268
-1 078
Operating profit
417
414
385
1 636
Appropriations
-
-288
-
-288
Tax expense
-88
-30
-80
-285
Net profit for the period
329
95
305
1 063
Portion of net profit for the period attributable to:
shareholders of Norion Bank AB
314
80
291
1 005
Norion Bank AB
additional Tier 1 capital holders 15 16 13 58

1) Consists mainly of interest income calculated according to the effective interest rate method. 2) Interest expenses for issued tier 1 capital instruments are reported in equity. Comparison periods are recalculated.

Statement of comprehensive income

Norion Bank AB
Q1 Q4 Q1 Full year
SEKm Note 2024 2023 2023 2023
Net profit for the period reported via income statement 329 95 305 1 063
Items that have been or may be reclassified to the income
statement
Exchange rate differences on translation of foreign currency -1 -1 -2 -3
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax -1 -1 -2 -3
Total comprehensive income for the period 328 95 303 1 060
Portion of total comprehensive income for the period attribut
able to:
shareholders of Norion Bank AB 313 79 290 1 002
additional Tier 1 capital holders 15 16 13 58

Balance sheet

Norion Bank AB Mar 31 Dec 31 Mar 31 SEKm Note 2024 2023 2023 ASSETS Treasury bills and other bills eligible for refinancing with central banks, etc. 13 832 346 286 Loans to credit institutions 3 685 3 203 2 496 Loans to the public 8,9 45 199 45 470 41 699 Bonds and other interest-bearing securities 13 5 722 3 958 3 355 Shares and participating interests 13 666 664 523 Shares and participating interests in group entities 0 0 0 Intangible assets 115 104 83 Tangible assets 91 109 129 Derivatives 13 - 47 36 Other assets 105 42 38 Prepaid expenses and accrued income 126 112 89 Total assets 56 542 54 056 48 734 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Deposits and borrowings from the public 10 45 234 42 663 36 442 Debt securities in issue 11 1 249 1 248 3 243 Derivatives 13 3 - - Other liabilities 534 524 494 Accrued expenses and prepaid income 1 131 1 042 979 Total liabilities 48 152 45 478 41 158 Tax allocation reserve 1 320 1 320 1 032 Total liabilities 1 320 1 320 1 032 Equity attributable to additional Tier 1 capital holders - 500 500 Equity attributable to the shareholders of Norion Bank AB 7 070 6 757 6 045 Total equity 7 070 7 257 6 545 Total liabilities and equity 56 542 54 056 48 734

Statement of changes in equity

Norion Bank AB

Jan - Mar 2024 Restricted equity Unrestricted equity
SEKm Share
capital
Statutory
reserve
Development
expenditure
fund
Additional
Tier 1
instruments1)
Retained earnings,
incl. net profit for
the period
Total
equity
Opening balance 1 January 2024 149 3 102 500 6 503 7 257
Transfer of development expenses 9 -9 -
Redemption Tier 1 instruments -500 -500
Cost additional Tier 1 instruments -15 -15
Profit for the period 329 329
Other comprehensive income for the period -1 -1
Closing balance 31 March 2024 149 2 111 - 6 808 7 070

1) The issued Tier 1 instrument is deemed to fulfil the conditions of an equity instrument since the instrument, according to the conditions, does not have a set time to maturity, meaning that the issuer has an unconditional right to refrain from making repayments and the issuer of the instrument has full discretion regarding interest payments.

Norion Bank AB

Jan - Dec 2023 Restricted equity Unrestricted equity
SEKm Share
capital
Statutory
reserve
Development
expenditure
fund
Additional
Tier 1
instruments1)
Retained earnings,
incl. net profit for
the period
Total
equity
Opening balance 1 January 2023 149 6 79 500 5 521 6 256
Transfer of development expenses 23 -23 -
Cost additional Tier 1 instruments -58 -58
Profit for the period 1 063 1 063
Other comprehensive income for the period -3 -3
Closing balance 31 December 2023 149 3 102 500 6 503 7 257

1) The issued Tier 1 instrument is deemed to fulfil the conditions of an equity instrument since the instrument, according to the conditions, does not have a set time to maturity, meaning that the issuer has an unconditional right to refrain from making repayments and the issuer of the instrument has full discretion regarding interest payments.

Statement of changes in equity, cont.

Norion Bank AB

Jan - Mar 2023 Restricted equity Unrestricted equity
SEKm Share
capital
Statutory
reserve
Development
expenditure
fund
Additional
Tier 1
instruments1)
Retained earnings,
incl. net profit for
the period
Total
equity
Opening balance 1 January 2023 149 6 79 500 5 521 6 256
Transfer of development expenses 3 -3 -
Cost additional Tier 1 instruments -13 -13
Profit for the period 305 305
Other comprehensive income for the period -2 -2
Closing balance 31 March 2023 149 5 82 500 5 809 6 545

1) The issued Tier 1 instrument is deemed to fulfil the conditions of an equity instrument since the instrument, according to the conditions, does not have a set time to maturity, meaning that the issuer has an unconditional right to refrain from making repayments and the issuer of the instrument has full discretion regarding interest payments.

Cash flow statement

Norion Bank AB

SEKm Jan-Mar
2024
Full year
2023
Jan-Mar
2023
Operating activities
Operating profit 417 1 636 385
Adjustments for non-cash items in operating activities 356 1 372 423
Income taxes paid -65 -272 -36
Increase/decrease in assets and liabilities from operating activities 246 -374 -1 249
Cash flow from operating activities 954 2 362 -477
Investing activities
Acquisitions/disposals of tangible assets -1 -1 0
Acquisitions/disposals of intangible assets -19 -57 -12
Cash flow from investing activities -20 -58 -12
Financing activities
Decrease of liabilities -7 -33 -8
Additional Tier 1 instruments -515 -58 -13
Redemption of interest-bearing securities - -2 297 -50
Issuance of interest-bearing securities - 247 -
Group contributions paid/received 0 -
Cash flow from financing activities -522 -2 141 -71
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 3 203 3 050 3 050
Cash flow for the period 412 163 -560
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents 70 -10 6
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 3 685 3 203 2 496

Paid and received interest of which is included in the cash flow from operating activities

Interest paid 338 1 134 164
Interest received 1 289 4 581 1 033

Notes

The stated amounts in the notes are in millions of SEK (SEKm) and at book value unless otherwise stated. The interim report on pages 2-20 constitute an integrated part of this financial report.

Note 1. General information

Norion Bank AB (publ) company registration number 556597- 0513, is a bank limited company with its registered office in Gothenburg. The company has a license to conduct banking operations and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The Bank conducts business in Sweden and through branches in Norway and Finland.

Note 2. Accounting policies

Accounting policies

The interim report is prepared in accordance with IAS 34, and the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's Regulations and General Guidelines on the Annual Accounts for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies (FFFS 2008:25, Chapter 7, Sections 2-3 and Chapter 8), the Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies (Chapter 7, Sections 7-8 ÅRKL).

The parent company has prepared its accounts in accordance with Swedish Annual Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's Regulations and General Guidelines (FFFS 2008:25) on Annual Reports in Credit Institutions and Securities Companies and the Supplementary Accounting Rules for Legal Entities (RFR 2) issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board.

The address of the headquarters is Lilla Bommens Torg 11, SE-411 09 Gothenburg, Sweden. Norion Bank AB (publ) is under the supervision of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and is covered by its rules for capital adequacy and large exposures.

Accounting principles, methods of calculation and presentation are essentially unchanged compared with those applied in the 2023 Annual Report.

Changes in IFRS

None of the changes in the accounting regulations issued for application 2024 are deemed to have a significant impact on Norion Bank and its financial reports, capital adequacy or large exposures.

Note 3. Operating segments

Group

Q1 2024
SEKm Corporate Real estate Consumer Payments Other1) Group
Net interest income 160 337 195 51 90 832
Net commission income 3 2 13 63 0 81
Net gains and losses on financial items 2 3 0 0 -1 4
Other income 0 0 0 14 1 15
Total income 165 342 208 127 90 933
Net interest margin (NIM) 6,9% 6,2% 7,1% 7,4% - 7,3%
Total income margin 7,2% 6,3% 7,5% 18,7% - 8,2%
Loans to the public 8 733 22 086 11 135 2 694 551 45 199

1) Including eliminations.

Note 3. Operating segments, cont.

Group

Q4 2023
SEKm Corporate Real estate Consumer Payments Other1) Group
Net interest income 188 345 193 46 91 864
Net commission income 2 0 11 59 0 73
Net gains and losses on financial items -12 -10 0 1 9 -11
Other income 0 0 0 7 1 8
Total income 179 336 205 113 101 934
Net interest margin (NIM) 7,8% 6,6% 7,1% 6,8% - 7,7%
Total income margin 7,4% 6,4% 7,5% 16,7% - 8,3%
Loans to the public 9 705 21 432 11 005 2 763 566 45 470

1) Including eliminations.

Group

Q1 2023
SEKm Corporate Real estate Consumer Payments Other1) Group
Net interest income 201 326 192 49 41 809
Net commission income 3 - 14 55 0 72
Net gains and losses on financial items -14 0 0 1 3 -9
Other income 0 0 0 9 0 9
Total income 191 327 207 113 44 882
Net interest margin (NIM) 7,9% 7,3% 7,4% 8,1% - 7,8%
Total income margin 7,5% 7,3% 8,0% 18,9% - 8,5%
Loans to the public 9 808 18 594 10 320 2 336 641 41 699

1) Including eliminations.

Group

Full year 2023
SEKm Corporate Real estate Consumer Payments Other1) Group
Net interest income 766 1 260 795 197 274 3 291
Net commission income 15 0 55 225 0 295
Net gains and losses on financial items -5 -12 2 6 32 24
Other income 1 0 0 36 1 38
Total income 777 1 248 852 464 307 3 648
Net interest margin (NIM) 7,6% 6,5% 7,4% 7,5% - 7,6%
Total income margin 7,7% 6,4% 8,0% 17,7% - 8,4%
Loans to the public 9 705 21 432 11 005 2 763 566 45 470

1) Including eliminations.

Note 4. Net interest income

Group and Norion Bank AB

Q1 Q4 Q1 Full year
SEKm 2024 2023 2023 2022
Loans to the public1) 1 202 1 211 1 010 4 393
Interest-bearing securities 40 44 24 138
Loans to credit institutions 56 27 7 78
Total interest income 1 298 1 282 1 040 4 609
Deposits and borrowings from the public -446 -394 -197 -1 188
Subordinated liabilities -19 -24 -34 -129
Debt securities in issue -1 0 -1 -1
Total interest expense -466 -418 -232 -1 318
Net interest income 832 864 809 3 291

1) Interest income calculated according to the effective interest rate method.

Note 5. Personnel expenses

Q1 Q4 Q1 Full year
SEKm 2024 2023 2022 2023
Salaries and other remuneration -68 -63 -62 -240
Pension costs -24 -23 -20 -82
Social security costs -8 -8 -7 -31
Other staff related costs -4 -2 -1 -4
Total personnel expenses -104 -96 -90 -357

Note 6. Other expenses

Group and Norion Bank AB

Q1 Q4 Q1 Full year
SEKm 2024 2023 2022 2023
Consultancy expenses -43 -43 -47 -174
IT expenses -26 -25 -19 -87
Other purchased services -33 -38 -28 -125
Postage expenses -8 -7 -9 -33
Other operating expenses -27 -26 -20 -90
Total other expenses -138 -140 -122 -509

Note 7. Credit losses, net

Q1 Q4 Q1 Full year
SEKm 2024 2023 2023 2023
Loans at amortized cost
Credit impairment provisions - Stage 1 23 23 -16 -69
Credit impairment provisions - Stage 2 122 13 -140 -96
Credit impairment provisions - Stage 3 -138 -170 -78 -629
Total 7 -134 -234 -794
Portfolio revaluation - POCI - - - -
Impairment gains and losses - POCI - - - -
Write-offs -266 -133 -33 -284
Recoveries 2 - - -
Total -264 -133 -33 -284
Total credit impairment -257 -268 -268 -1 078

Note 8. Loans to the public

SEKm Mar 31
2024
Dec 31
2023
Mar 31
2023
PRIVATE CUSTOMERS 3)
Total gross carrying amount 18 418 18 438 17 016
of which Stage 1 10 655 10 617 9 648
of which Stage 2 687 743 504
of which Stage 3 6 560 6 549 6 268
of which Stage 3 - POCI 1) 516 529 596
Total credit impairment provisions -4 075 -4 134 -3 745
of which Stage 1 -273 -271 -234
of which Stage 2 -214 -235 -144
of which Stage 3 -3 588 -3 628 -3 366
of which Stage 3 - POCI 1) - - -
Total carrying amount, private customers 14 343 14 303 13 271
Private customers
Provision ratio for loans Stage 1 2,6% 2,5% 2,4%
Provision ratio for loans Stage 2 31,2% 31,7% 28,5%
Provision ratio for loans Stage 3 54,7% 55,4% 53,7%
Provision ratio for loans Stage 3 - POCI 1) 0,0 % 0,0 % 0,0 %
Total provision ratio, private customers 2) 22,8% 23,1% 22,8%
CORPORATE CUSTOMERS 4)
Total gross carrying amount 32 063 32 282 29 393
of which Stage 1 24 004 25 118 24 442
of which Stage 2 4 063 5 330 4 026
of which Stage 3 3 997 1 834 926
Total credit impairment provisions -1 207 -1 115 -965
of which Stage 1 -130 -152 -136
of which Stage 2 -120 -219 -351
of which Stage 3 -957 -744 -478
Total carrying amount, corporate customers 30 856 31 167 28 428

NOTES

Note 12. Loan to the public, cont.

Group and Norion Bank AB

SEKm Mar 31
2024
Dec 31
2023
Mar 31
2023
Corporate customers
Provision ratio for loans Stage 1 0,5% 0.6% 0,6%
Provision ratio for loans Stage 2 3,0% 4.1% 8,7%
Provision ratio for loans Stage 3 23,9% 40.6% 51,6%
Total provision ratio, corporate customers 3,8% 3.5% 3,3%
TOTAL
Total gross carrying amount 50 481 50 720 46 409
of which Stage 1 34 659 35 734 34 090
of which Stage 2 4 750 6 074 4 530
of which Stage 3 10 556 8 383 7 194
of which Stage 3 - POCI 1) 516 529 596
Total credit impairment provisions -5 282 -5 249 -4 710
of which Stage 1 -403 -423 -370
of which Stage 2 -335 -454 -495
of which Stage 3 -4 545 -4 372 -3 845
of which Stage 3 - POCI 1) - - -
Total carrying amount, Total 45 199 45 470 41 699
Stage 3 loans / Total loans, gross, % 2) 21,1% 16.7% 15,7%
Stage 3 loans / Total loans, net, % 2) 13,5% 8.9% 8,1%
Total
Provision ratio for loans Stage 1 1,2% 1.2% 1,1%
Provision ratio for loans Stage 2 7,0% 7.5% 10,9%
Provision ratio for loans Stage 3 43,1% 52.2% 53,4%
Provision ratio for loans Stage 3 - POCI 1) 0,0 % 0.0 % 0,0 %
Total provision ratio 2) 10,6% 10.5% 10,3%

1) Purchased credit-impaired assets are subject to net accounting from the time of acquisition, consequently no explicit provisioning is shown for these receivables. 2) Excluding purchased credit-impaired assets.

3) Includes the segments Consumer, Payments and parts of Other.

4) Includes the segments Corporate and Real Estate and parts of Other.

Note 9. Reconciliation of credit losses provisions for loans

The tables below show reconciliations of provisions for credit losses related to loans to the public measured at Amortized Cost.

Group and Norion Bank AB
SEKm Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Opening balance 1 January 2024 423 454 4 372 5 249
New and derecognized financial assets, net 28 -101 -135 -207
Changes due to changed credit judgement 0 0 0 0
Changes due to change in credit risk -52 -21 272 200
Other adjustments1) 3 2 35 40
Closing balance 31 March 2024 403 335 4 545 5 282

1) Movements recognised outside Credit impairment line, foreign exchange effect, etc.

Group and Norion Bank AB

SEKm Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Opening balance 1 January 2023 355 362 3 775 4 492
New and derecognized financial assets, net 41 -51 256 247
Changes due to changed credit judgement - - - -
Changes due to change in credit risk 28 146 373 547
Other adjustments1) -1 -4 -32 -37
Closing balance 31 December 2023 423 454 4 372 5 249

1) Movements recognised outside Credit impairment line, foreign exchange effect, etc.

Group and Norion Bank AB
SEKm Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Total
Opening balance 1 January 2023 355 362 3 775 4 492
New and derecognized financial assets, net -15 -49 82 19
Changes due to changed credit judgement - - - -
Changes due to change in credit risk 31 189 -4 216
Other adjustments1) -1 -7 -9 -17
Closing balance 31 March 2023 370 495 3 845 4 710

1) Movements recognised outside Credit impairment line, foreign exchange effect, etc.

Note 10. Deposits and borrowings from the public

Group and Norion Bank AB
Mar 31 Dec 31 Mar31
SEKm 2024 2023 2023
EUR 20 306 16 707 15 770
SEK 24 634 25 659 20 340
NOK 294 297 331
Total 45 234 42 663 36 442

Note 11. Debt securities in issue and subordinated liabilities

DEBT SECURITIES IN ISSUE

Group and Norion Bank AB

Mar 31 Dec 31 Mar 31
SEKm 2024 2023 2023
ISIN Carrying
amount
Nominal
amount
Carrying
amount
Nominal
amount
Carrying
amount
Nominal
amount
SE0013104577 - - - - 550 550
SE0013360427 - - - - 1 000 1 000
SE0015811112 750 750 750 750 750 750
SE0013105137 499 500 498 500 300 300
NO0011152449 - - - - 643 644
Commercial papers - - - - - -
Total 1 249 1 250 1 248 1 250 3 243 3 244

Note 12. Capital adequacy

Norion Bank AB

Mar 31
2024
SEKm Amount Percentage of risk
exposure amount
Common Equity Tier 1 capital requirement (Pillar 1) 2 158 4,5%
Other Common Equity Tier 1 capital requirement (Pillar 2) 356 0,7%
Buffer requirements 1 939 4,0%
Total Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital requirement 4 454 9,3%
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital 7 708 16,1%
Tier 1 capital requirement (Pillar 1) 2 878 6,0%
Other tier 1 capital requirement (Pillar 2) 475 1,0%
Buffer requirements 1 939 4,0%
Total Tier 1 capital requirement 5 292 11,0%
Tier 1 capital 7 708 16,1%
Capital requirements (Pillar 1) 3 837 8,0%
Other capital requirement (Pillar 2) 633 1,3%
Buffer requirements 1 939 4,0%
Total capital requirement 6 409 13,4%
Own funds 7 708 16,1%

NOTES

Note 12. Capital adequacy, cont.

Norion Bank AB
Mar 31 Dec 31 Mar 31
OWN FUNDS, SEKm 2024 2023 2023
Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts: Equity 149 149 149
Retained earnings 7 638 6 590 6 406
Net profit for the period after deductions related to the consolidated
situation and other foreseeable charges
329 1 063 305
Common Equity Tier 1 capital before regulatory adjustments 8 116 7 803 6 860
Deduction:
Additional value adjustments -288 -241 -121
Intangible assets -115 -104 -83
Deferred tax assets -4 -4 -3
Application of the transitional rules IFRS9 - - -
Total regulatory adjustments to Common Equity Tier 1 -408 -350 -208
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital 7 708 7 453 6 652
Perpetual subordinated loan - 500 500
Additional Tier 1 instruments - 500 500
Tier 1 capital 7 708 7 953 7 152
Supplementary capital - - -
Tier 2 capital - - -
Total own funds 7 708 7 953 7 152
Norion Bank AB
Mar 31 Dec 31 Mar 31
RISK EXPOSURE AMOUNT, SEKm 2024 2023 2023
Credit risks, using the standardized approach
Central government or central banks exposures - - -
Municipalities and other associations - - -
Institutional exposures 814 684 581
Funds units exposures 856 844 684
Corporate exposures 26 524 28 316 26 256
Retail exposures 8 653 8 780 7 851
Exposures with mortgage in residential property 12 13 16
Exposures in default 7 385 4 565 3 954
Items associated with particularly high risk - - 562
Exposures in the form of covered bonds 285 230 217
Other exposures 358 360 323
Total 44 886 43 792 40 443
Risk exposure amount credit valuation adjustment risk (CVA) 26 31 28
Risk exposure amount market risk 48 35 34
Risk exposure amount operational risk (Alternative Standardised Approach) 3 005 3 005 4 989
Total risk exposure amount 47 965 46 862 45 494

NOTES

Note 12. Capital adequacy, cont.

Norion Bank AB
Mar 31 Dec 31 Mar 31
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, SEKm 2024 2023 2023
Capital requirement for credit risk using the standardized approach
Central government or central banks exposures - - -
Municipalities and other associations - - -
Institutional exposures 65 55 46
Funds units exposures 68 67 55
Corporate exposures 2 122 2 265 2 100
Retail exposures 692 702 628
Exposures with mortgage in residential property 1 1 1
Exposures in default 591 365 316
Items associated with particularly high risk - - 45
Exposures in the form of covered bonds 23 18 17
Other exposures 29 29 26
Total capital requirement for credit risk 3 591 3 503 3 235
Risk exposure amount credit valuation adjustment risk (CVA) 2 2 2
Risk exposure amount market risk 4 3 3
Risk exposure amount operational risk (Alternative Standardised Approach) 240 240 399
Total Pillar 1 capital requirement 3 837 3 749 3 640
Concentration risk 323 306 284
Interest rate risk for the banking book 310 194 191
Total Pillar 2 capital requirement 633 501 475
Capital buffers
Capital conservation buffer 1 199 1 172 1 137
Countercyclical capital buffer 740 742 466
Total capital requirement - Capital buffers 1 939 1 913 1 603
Total capital requirement 6 409 6 163 5 718
Norion Bank AB
Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
CAPITAL REQUIREMENT 2024 2023 2023
Capital ratios and capital buffers
CET1 ratio 16,1% 15,9% 14,6%
Tier 1 ratio 16,1% 17,0% 15,7%
Total capital ratio 16,1% 17,0% 15,7%
Institution specific buffert requirement 4,0% 4,1% 3,5%
of which capital conservation buffer 2,5% 2,5% 2,5%
of which countercyclical capital buffer 1,5% 1,6% 1,0%
CET1 available to meet buffers 7,1% 9,0% 7,7%

A review has been carried out of the earnings for January - March 2024, which allows net profit for the period to be included in own funds.

Note 13. Financial instruments at fair value

The table below contains financial instruments measured at fair value by valuation level. To determine the fair value for financial instruments various methods are used, depending on the degree of observable market data in the valuation and activity in the market. The objective of the fair value measurement is to arrive at the price at which an orderly transaction would take place between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions.

The methods are divided into three different levels: Level 1: Quoted market values

Valuations in Level 1 are determined by reference to unadjusted quoted market prices for identical asset- and liability instruments in active markets where the quoted prices are readily available and the prices represent actual and regularly occurring market transactions on an arm's length basis.

Level 2: Valuation techniques based on observable inputs

In Level 2 valuation techniques, all significant inputs to the valuation models are observable either directly or indirectly. Level 2 valuation techniques include using discounted cash flows, option pricing models, recent transactions and the price of another instrument that is substantially the same.

Level: 3 Valuation techniques with significant unobservable inputs

Level 3 valuation techniques incorporate significant inputs that are unobservable. These techniques are generally based on extrapolating from observable inputs for similar instruments, analysing historical data or other analytical techniques.

Significant transfers and reclassifications between levels

Transfers between the different levels may take place where there are indications that market conditions have changed.

SEKm Mar 31 2024
ASSETS Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Derivative instruments - - - -
Treasury bills and other bills eligible for refinancing with central banks, etc. 426 - - 426
Bonds and other interest-bearing securities 3 786 - - 3 786
Shares and participating interests - 5 661 666
Total financial assets 4 212 5 661 4 878
LIABILITIES
Derivative instruments - 3 - 3
Other financial liabilities - - - -
Total financial liabilities - 3 - 3
SEKm Dec 31 2023
ASSETS Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Derivative instruments - 47 - 47
Treasury bills and other bills eligible for refinancing with central banks, etc.
Bonds and other interest-bearing securities
Shares and participating interests
230
3 210
-
-
-
-
230
3 210
664
Total financial assets 3 440 52
LIABILITIES
Derivative instruments - - - -
Other financial liabilities - - - -
Total financial liabilities - - - -

Note 13.Financial instruments at fair value, cont.

SEKm Mar 31 2023
ASSETS Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Derivative instruments - 36 - 36
Treasury bills and other bills eligible for refinancing with central banks, etc.
Bonds and other interest-bearing securities
Shares and participating interests
57
2 599
-
-
-
5
-
-
518
57
2 599
523
Total financial assets 2 656 41 518 3 215
LIABILITIES
Derivative instruments - - - -
Other financial liabilities - - - -
Total financial liabilities - - - -

Group and Norion Bank AB

Changes in level 3 Mar 31 2024 Dec 31 2023 Mar31 2023
Assets
Assets
Assets
SEKm Equity
instruments
Equity
instruments
Equity
instruments
Opening balance for the period 659 528 528
Acquisition - 157 -
Divestment - - -
Changes in unrealised gains or losses for items held at closing day 3 -27 -10
Closing balance for the period 661 659 518

Financial instruments in Level 3 refer to investments in funds. Norion Bank uses different measurement techniques depending on available data.

The investment portfolio is measured quarterly in accordance with IPEV guidelines and primarily following an external measurement where a transaction in the company has been made in the past 12 months with at least one external party. If such

measurement is not possible, or if there are objective reasons to do so, as a secondary option, an internal measurement is made based on assumed discounted cash flow.

Financial instruments are transferred to or from level 3 depending on whether the internal assumptions have changed in significance to the valuation. There were no transfers of financial instruments to or from level 3 during the period.

Note 13. Financial instruments at fair value, cont.

Note 14. Financial assets and liabilities

Norion Bank has classified its financial instruments by class taking into account the characteristics of the instruments. The fair value of each class of financialassets and liabilities are compared with its carrying amount. A description of the characteristics of the classes can be found in note 37 in the Annual Report 2023.

Group and Norion Bank AB

Mar 31 2024 Dec 31 2023 Mar 31 2023
SEKm Carrying
amount
Fair value Carrying
amount
Fair value Carrying
amount
Fair value
Loans1) 48 884 48 884 48 673 48 673 44 195 44 195
Debt securities 6 555 6 555 4 304 4 304 3 641 3 631
Equity instruments 661 661 659 659 518 518
Derivatives - - 47 47 36 36
Other 120 120 5 5 33 33
Financial assets 56 220 56 220 53 688 53 688 48 423 48 413

Group and Norion Bank AB

Mar 31 2024 Dec 31 2023 Mar 31 2023
SEKm Carrying
amount
Fair value Carrying
amount
Fair value Carrying
amount
Fair value
Deposits 45 234 45 234 42 663 42 663 36 442 36 442
Debt securities issued 1 249 1 249 1 248 1 248 3 243 3 243
Derivatives 3 3 - - - -
Other 420 420 292 292 176 176
Financial liabilities 46 906 46 906 44 203 44 203 39 861 39 861

1) Loans includes Loans to credit institutions and Loans to the public.

Note 15. Related parties

During the period normal business transactions were executed between companies in the Group and between other related parties.

Note 16. Pledged assets, contingent liabilities and commitments

PLEDGED ASSETS
Group and Norion Bank AB
Mar 31 Dec 31 Mar 31
SEKm 2024 2023 2023
For own liabilities and provisions None None None
Total None None None
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Group and Norion Bank AB
Mar 31 Dec 31 Mar 31
SEKm 2024 2023 2023
Contingent liabilities None None None
Total None None None
COMMITMENTS
Group and Norion Bank AB
Mar 31 Dec 31 Mar 31
SEKm 2024 2023 2023
Unutilized credit limits 5 582 4 685 4 921
Other commitments 164 158 161
Total 5 746 4 843 5 081

Note 17. After the end of the period

No significant events have occured after the end of the period.

Assurance by the Board of Directors and the CEO

The Board of Directors and the CEO hereby certify that the interim report provides a fair and accurate overview of the operations, position and results of the parent company and the Group and describes the significant risks and uncertainties faced by the parent company and the companies in the Group. This interim report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.

Gothenburg, April 23, 2024

Board of Directors & CEO

Erik Selin Chairman of the Board Christoffer Lundström Board member

Charlotte Hybinette Board member

Ulf Croona Board member Marie Osberg Board member

Bengt Edholm Board member

Martin Nossman CEO

Forthcoming corporate events

Annual General Meeting 2024 7 May 2024 Interim report January-June 2024 12 July 2024 Interim report January-September 2024 18 October 2024

Contact information

For more information, please contact:

CEO

Martin Nossman Phone: +46 703 30 26 75 Email: [email protected]

CFO

Peter Olsson Phone: +46 737 12 04 46 Email: [email protected]

HEAD OF IR & COMMUNICATIONS

Madeleine Mörch Phone: +46 737 12 04 52 E-mail: [email protected] norionbank.se norionbank.no norionbank.fi

This is information that Norion Bank AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, on April 23, 2024 at 7.30 a.m. CET.

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