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Hoist Finance

Quarterly Report May 6, 2020

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Interim report Q1 2020

Our vision and promise to our customers and partner banks is to stand by your side. We are experts in helping people keep their financial commitments, and we will continue to do so during this pandemic."

Klaus-Anders Nysteen, CEO

Events during the quarter

  • » Ensured business continuity during the Covid-19 outbreak, securing customer interactions through fully operational contact centres.
  • » Impairment of Spanish portfolios due to acceleration of operational challenges.
  • » Establishment of new sustainability strategy. The strategy outlines ESG goals and indicators, which together with the extensive reporting puts Hoist Finance as a front-runner in the debt management industry.
  • » Successful AT1 issue further strengthening the capital structure.

C/I ratio excluding items affecting comparability

Target 65%

5% Return on equity excluding

items affecting comparability

Target >15%

CET1 ratio Portfolio growth over the last 12-month period

Key ratios1)

SEK m Quarter 1
2020
Quarter 1
2019
Change,
%
Full-year
2019
Net operating income 529 774 –32 3,038
Profit before tax –61 226 –127 748
Net profit –44 176 –125 605
Basic and diluted
earnings per share, SEK
–0.69 1.79 –139 6.07
Net interest income margin, % 12 14 –2 pp 13
C/I ratio, % 111 71 40 pp 76
Return on equity, % –7 17 –24 pp 13
Portfolio acquisitions 545 610 –11 5,952
EBITDA, adjusted 1,304 1,067 22 4,414
SEK m 31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
Change,
%
Acquired loans 24,906 24,513 2
Gross 180-month ERC 39,305 38,874 1
Total capital ratio, % 14.83 14.01 0.82 pp
CET1 ratio, % 9.52 9.94 –0.42 pp
Liquidity reserve 9,437 8,024 18
Number of employees (FTEs) 1,623 1,575 3

1) See Definitions.

Statement by the CEO

Q1

Developments Key ratios Quarterly review

Financial statements Accounting principles

Notes Definitions Vision and strategy

Helping our customers through the crisis

Our vison and promise to our customers and banking clients is to be By Your Side. Hoist Finance is a specialist in Helping People Keep Their Commitments, and we are doing exactly that during the pandemic. Our contact centres are fully operational with all employees working remotely throughout the entire organisation. This means that we continue to have the same important daily customer interactions as before, doing what we do best, which is finding ways for our customers to navigate through challenging times.

Adapting to a new reality

As lockdowns were imposed in our markets, the customer dialogues started to change. We have observed an increase in customers asking for a postponement or a temporary reduction of their monthly installments. As we have seen historically in times of crisis, certain delays in collections are to be expected, but not a shortfall.

In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, we launched group wide updated customer principles. These principles recognise the current challenges and aim to protect the most vulnerable customers from further financial stress. Our customers typically have a long-term relationship with Hoist Finance, and we are adapting our practices to the current environment. This is of outmost importance in order to keep building long-term sustainable customer relationships.

Significant financial effects from lockdowns

First quarter collection performance finished at 101 per cent. Adjusted for the shortfall in Spain, collection performance was 107 per cent. In addition to Spain, collections in Greece were to a greater extent negatively affected. Our largest markets, Italy, UK, Poland and France did however hold up relatively well. There is naturally a difference between unsecured and secured NPLs. As courts in some markets have closed temporarily, legal collection is delayed. For unsecured NPL collections, payment plans total 45 per cent of overall collection. Towards the end of the quarter we have seen drop off rates increasing by about 15 per cent on average. We estimate that collection performance in the second quarter on an aggregated basis will be around 90 per cent, but naturally there is some uncertainty around this number.

Strong baseline

I am happy about the strength of our balance sheet. The liquidity position remains very strong and has not changed since the fourth quarter of 2019. The deposit-based funding model is robust and gives Hoist Finance unrivalled access to funding which allows for optimisation of duration and yield. We are pleased to have issued EUR 40m of Additional Tier 1 capital, which further strengthened our capital structure. Altogether, this means that we do not have any further capital market activities planned in the near term.

The operational cash flow has continued to develop favourably, while portfolio investments were at one of the historically lowest levels seen. We believe that investments are going to be limited both in the second and third quarter, but we hope that the fourth quarter this year will be closer to a normal level. In the longer term, we expect European banks to recognise new credit losses, which in turn creates a higher supply of non-performing loans. In research papers, Italian NPL volumes are expected to increase by EUR 50-80bn and on top of that, we will see a shift of "Unlikely to Pay"-volumes to NPLs. We expect similar effects in other markets.

Increased ambition on cost savings program

We are on track to deliver on our cost savings target of SEK 300m. However, we recognise that there is an even greater potential in this target, and have consequently increased our ambition to SEK 400m. The most important initiatives are digitalisation, shared service centre and nearshoring. We have proven that we can deliver on these initiatives in the past and we are confident that we will reach this increased target by the end of 2022.

"

Our focus during the outbreak of Covid-19 has been to keep our employees safe and support our customers in the best way possible

"

New sustainability strategy

Dealing with the crisis in a safe way has been our priority since the Covid-19 outbreak in Europe. However, we also continue to look ahead and beyond. We are proud to have launched our ESG strategy and updated the Hoist Finance brand. The ESG strategy focuses on four core ESG pillars: contributing to an inclusive financial ecosystem, creating a great place to work, combatting climate change, and upholding the highest ethical standards. We have launched new customer centric web pages in almost all markets as well as initiated exciting collaborations with partners such as AppJobs. We are optimistic about offering our unemployed customers a platform that could provide a way back to employment. We have also initiated a partnership with Attila von Unruh, an Ashoka fellow and founder of Team-U, which is an organisation supporting SMEs in financial difficulties to avoid insolvency or bankruptcy.

Positive signs

As I write this well into the second quarter, there are positive signs across multiple markets that the most severe restrictions could be lifted in the near term. This suggests that the most immediate threat from Covid-19 is reduced. However, to work through the consequences will take time and effort. In challenging times, I believe our customers and banking clients need a strong partner to rely on. Hoist Finance has the experience, strength and the professionalism to help.

I am looking forward to connecting with you soon, hopefully in person and not only online. Stay safe.

Best Regards,

Klaus-Anders Nysteen CEO

Statement by the CEO Developments Key ratios Q1 Statement by the CEO

Quarterly review

Financial statements

Developments during first quarter 2020

Unless otherwise indicated, all comparatives for market, financial and operational information refers to first quarter 2019. Comparables for balance sheet items refer to the closing balance at 31 December 2019.

Operating income

Interest income on acquired loan portfolios increased 10 per cent during the quarter to SEK 892m (810), driven mainly by portfolio growth in France and Poland during the last six months of 2019. Other interest income totalled SEK 1m (0). Interest expense for the quarter increased to SEK –164m (–104). The increase is mainly attributable to interest expense for deposits from the public, with increased volumes in both Sweden and Germany. The securitisation of Italian loan portfolios during Q4 2019 also resulted in higher interest expense as compared with the comparative period.

Impairment gains and losses totalled SEK –178m (51) during the quarter. Major portfolio revaluations were conducted during the quarter, primarily in Spain, and amounted to SEK –106m. Collections in Spain have been unsatisfactory for quite some time, despite changes implemented to improve profitability. Collections in Spain remained weak during the first quarter due to the widespread impact of Covid-19 in the country, and we no longer expect previous efforts to generate a satisfactory outcome. Secured portfolios in France and Italy have also been revalued. These revaluations relate to a delay of future collections, rather than a shortfall. Finally, a number of portfolios in Belgium was revalued as a result of favorable timing of collections in the quarter. The price of a number of portfolios in the UK was adjusted as a result of a guarantee commitment, resulting in an impact on earnings of SEK 47m in impairment gains and losses. Adjusted for price adjustments, portfolio revaluations totalled SEK –202m. Collections exceeding forecast during the quarter totalled SEK 24m, corresponding to 101 per cent of the projected level. The Italian, French, Dutch and Belgian markets contributed positively, while Greece and Spain had a negative impact on collections exceeding forecast. Excluding secured portfolios, where collection in the quarter exceeded expectations, collection amounted to 98 per cent of expected level.

Fee and commission income decreased somewhat to SEK 26m (32). Net result from financial transactions totalled SEK –53m (–16) during the quarter. Hoist Finance hedges its exposure to interest rate increases and, accordingly, net result from financial transactions was impacted by a decline in market rates. This resulted in unrealised losses of SEK –31m during the quarter. Hoist Finance's interest rate hedging positions are designed to be neutral over time. Hoist Finance also maintains a large liquidity buffer comprised of bonds of high credit quality. The market value of this type of bond decreased during the quarter, leading to unrealised losses of SEK –16m. Other operating income totalled SEK 6m (4).

Operating expenses

Personnel expenses increased during the quarter to SEK –219m (–208), attributable mainly to Italy and Poland. During second quarter 2019 Hoist Finance acquired Maran Group, an Italian credit management service company, as well as GetBack, a Polish debt restructuring company. The full effect of these acquisitions was realised this quarter, though not during the comparative quarter. Collection costs increased to SEK –205m (–190), with the increase attributable to Spain and Poland. In Spain, legal collection costs increased SEK –10m due to the increased number of lawsuits filed. The increase in collection costs in Poland is driven by portfolio growth.

Administrative expenses increased SEK –19m to SEK –153 (–134). The main cost increase is related to IT outsourcing which, because Hoist Finance previously had in-house IT staff, will result in lower costs over time. Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets totalled SEK –30m (–29). Total operating expenses amounted to SEK –607m (–561).

Net profit for the period

Profit from participations in joint ventures increased year-on-year and totalled SEK 17m (13).

Income tax expense totalled SEK 17m (–50). Net profit totalled SEK –44m (176).

Balance sheet

Total assets increased SEK 1,705m as compared with 31 December 2019 and totalled SEK 36,092m (34,387). The change is primarily due to an increase of SEK 1,282m in cash and interest-bearing securities and an increase of SEK 399m in acquired loan portfolios.

Funding and capital structure

SEK m 31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
Change,
%
Cash and interest-bearing
securities 9,855 8,573 15
Acquired loan portfolios 24,702 24,303 2
Other assets1) 1,535 1,511 2
Total assets 36,092 34,387 5
Deposits from the public 22,289 21,435 4
Issued securities 6,156 5,900 4
Subordinated debt 914 852 7
Total interest-bearing liabilities 29,359 28,187 4
Other liabilities1) 1,474 1,302 13
Equity 5,259 4,898 7
Total liabilities and equity 36,092 34,387 5

1) This item does not correspond to an item of the same designation in the balance sheet, but to several corresponding items.

Statement by the CEO

Developments Key ratios Q1 Q1

Developments

Quarterly review

Financial statements Accounting principles

Total interest-bearing debt amounted to SEK 29,359m (28,187). The change is mainly attributable to deposits from the public, which increased SEK 854m. Hoist Finance funds its operations through deposits in Sweden and in Germany as well as through the international bond market and the Swedish money market. In Sweden, deposits from the public under the HoistSpar brand amounted to SEK 11,960m (12,243), of which SEK 6,355m (6,400) is attributable to fixed term deposits of one-, twoand three-year durations. In Germany, deposits to retail customers are offered under the Hoist Finance name. At 31 March 2020, deposits from the public in Germany were SEK 10,329m (9,192), of which SEK 7,673m (6,163) is attributable to fixed term deposits of one- to five-year durations. At 31 March 2020, the outstanding bond debt totalled SEK 7,070m (6,752), of which SEK 6,156m (5,900) was comprised of issued securities. The change in issued securities is attributable to currency effects and accrued interest. Other liabilities increased SEK 172m to SEK 1,474m (1,302).

Equity totalled SEK 5,259m (4,898). The increase is due to a Tier 1 capital contribution of EUR 40m. The instrument has no scheduled maturity date, although the issuer may redeem the instrument after five years, and carries a coupon rate of 7.75 per cent.

Cash flow

SEK m Quarter 1
2020
Quarter 1
2019
Full-year
2019
Cash flow from operating
activities
1,222 468 3,117
Cash flow from investing
activities
–1,958 –602 –5,098
Cash flow from financing
activities
456 678 3,923
Cash flow for the period –280 544 1,942

Cash flow from operating activities totalled SEK 1,222m (468). Amortisation of acquired loan portfolios during the first quarter totalled SEK 916m (731), with the increase attributable to portfolio growth during 2019. Cash flow from other assets and liabilities amounted to SEK 202m (–537).

Cash flow from investing activities totalled SEK –1,958m (–602). Portfolio acquisitions decreased somewhat as compared with first quarter 2019, to SEK –545m (–610).

Cash flow from financing activities totalled SEK 456m (678). Net cash flow to deposits from the public totalled SEK 218m (1,139) during the first quarter. Repurchase and repayment of issued debt securities during the quarter totalled SEK –158m and pertains to commercial paper maturity and to senior note repayment in securitisation company Marathon SPV S.r.l. Other cash flows from financing activities pertains to amortisation of lease liability and to acquisition of treasury shares.

Total cash flow for the quarter amounted to SEK –280m, as compared with SEK 544m for first quarter 2019.

Significant risks and uncertainties

Hoist Finance is exposed to a number of uncertainties through its business operations and as a result of its broad geographical presence. New and amended bank and credit market company regulations may affect Hoist Finance both directly (e.g. via Basel IV capital and liquidity regulations) and indirectly through the impact of similar regulations on the market's supply of loan portfolios. Hoist Finance's cross-border operations entail consolidated tax issues relating to subsidiaries in several jurisdictions. The Group is, therefore, exposed to potential tax risks arising from varying interpretations and applications of existing laws, treaties, regulations, and guidance.

Development of risks

Credit risk for Hoist Finance's loan portfolios is regularly monitored to assess ways in which the challenging situation caused by the coronavirus is impacting the portfolios' valuation. The value of several loan portfolios in Spain was written down during the first quarter. As previously communicated, collections in Spain have been lower than forecast for quite some time and, due to the dramatic impact of current crisis in the country, future recovery will be difficult. There is an increased risk that additional write-downs of loan portfolios will be made in coming quarters. In order to diversify the existing stock of assets in a positive way from a risk perspective, Hoist Finance will continue to assess upcoming opportunities to acquire portfolios of non-performing secured loans as well as portfolios of performing loans.

Credit risk in the liquidity portfolio remains low, as investments are made in government, municipal and covered bonds of high credit quality. However, financial market turbulence increased during the quarter. An increased credit risk spread, mainly on covered bonds, has resulted in lower market values, and hence unrealised losses on these instruments during the quarter.

Hoist Finance has an internal framework which serves as the foundation for follow-up and oversight of the Group's operational risks. The Group is committed to continuously improving the quality of its internal procedures to minimise operational risks. A significant number of Hoist Finance employees worked remotely during the quarter. This is not deemed to have any material impact on operational risks. The level of operational risks is therefore deemed to be unchanged from the previous quarter.

Market risks remain low, as Hoist Finance continuously hedges interest rate and FX risks in the short and medium term.

Liquidity risk was low during the quarter. Hoist Finance's liquidity reserve exceeds Group targets by a healthy margin.

In parallel with its work to develop capital market instruments for risk transfer to external counterparties, Hoist Finance continues to evaluate the option of seeking a permit to apply an internal ratings-based (IRB) approach to calculate risk-weighted assets with regards to credit risk. The regulatory aspects of the IRB approach for an institution like Hoist Finance have been evaluated. Hoist Finance has subsequently initiated a recruitment process to hire relevant expertise to prepare an application regarding such an IRB approach for submission to the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.

Other disclosures

Parent Company

Net interest income for the Parent Company totalled SEK 304m (350) during the first quarter. The decrease is mainly attributable to higher interest expense, which increased SEK –44m due to greater deposit volumes in the German market and to higher funding costs for issued bonds.

Net operating income totalled SEK 304m (376). Net result from financial transactions amounted to SEK –71m (–43) and was impacted by lower market values of bonds in the liquidity portfolio during the quarter. Net result from financial transactions was also negatively affected by changes in value for interest rate derivatives and by exchange rate fluctuations for assets and liabilities in foreign currencies.

Other income totalled SEK 71m (70) and is mainly attributable to management fees invoiced to subsidiaries.

Operating expenses totalled SEK –303m (–266). The increase is primarily related to costs for IT outsourcing and to other intra-group costs. Operating profit totalled SEK 1m (155).

Impairment losses of SEK –18m (30) are attributable to the difference between actual and projected collections, to portfolio revaluations and to loss allowances for performing loans. Shares in participating interests totalled SEK 18m (15).

Net profit for the period totalled SEK –7m (121) and the tax expense totalled SEK –8m (–34). A large portion of the period's tax expense (SEK –6m) is attributable to tax pertaining to previous years.

Related-party transactions

The nature and scope of related-party transactions are described in the Annual Report.

Group structure

Hoist Finance AB (publ), corporate identity number 556012-8489, is the Parent Company in the Hoist Finance Group. Hoist Finance is a Swedish publicly traded limited liability company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Hoist Finance AB (publ) has been listed on NASDAQ Stockholm since March 2015.

Hoist Finance AB (publ) is a credit market company under the supervision of the Swedish FSA. The operating Parent Company, including its subgroup, acquires and holds loan portfolios, which are managed by the Group's subsidiaries or foreign branch offices. These units also provide commission-based administration services to third parties.

The remaining 80 per cent of the Romanian company Maran CSRO S.r.l was acquired during the quarter, as part of the establishment of a nearshoring office in Romania. The company is fully consolidated in the consolidated financial statements. The acquisition price totalled SEK 7m.

For a more detailed description of the Group's legal structure, please refer to the 2019 Annual Report.

Statement by the CEO

Developments

Developments Key ratios Quarterly review

Financial statements Accounting principles

Notes Definitions Vision and strategy

The share and shareholders

The number of shares totalled 89,303,000 at 31 March 2020, unchanged from 31 December 2019.

The share price closed at SEK 24.66 on 31 March 2020. A breakdown of the ownership structure is presented in the table below. As at 31 March 2020 the Company had 6,990 shareholders, compared with 7,429 at 31 December 2019.

Ten largest shareholders,
31 Mar 2020
Share of capital and
votes, %
Erik Selin Fastigheter AB 14.0
Swedbank Robur Funds 9.1
Avanza Pension 7.4
Per Arwidsson privately and through companies 3.5
Dimensional Fund Advisors 3.4
Confederation of Swedish Enterprise 3.4
BlackRock 3.0
Jörgen Olsson privately and through companies 2.9
Carve Capital AB 2.8
Per Josefsson privately and through companies 2.2
Ten largest shareholders 51.7
Other shareholders 48.3
Total 100.0

Source: Modular Finance AB per 31 March 2020; ownership statistics from Holdings, Euroclear Sweden AB; and changes confirmed and/or registered by the Company.

Review

This interim report has been reviewed by the Company's auditors.

Subsequent events

No significant events occured after the balance sheet date.

Statement by the CEO

Developments

Financial statements Accounting principles

Quarterly review

SEK million Quarter 1
2020
Quarter 4
2019
Quarter 3
2019
Quarter 2
2019
Quarter 1
2019
Interest income acquired loan portfolios 892 865 836 848 810
Other interest income 1 –3 –2 3 0
Interest expense –164 –149 –138 –105 –104
Net interest income 729 713 696 746 706
Impairment gains and losses –178 22 12 35 51
Fee and commission income 26 30 29 30 32
Net result from financial transactions –53 1 –45 –18 –16
Derecognition gains and losses –1 –3 –2 –1 –3
Other operating income 6 5 8 5 4
Total operating income 529 768 698 797 774
General and administrative expenses
Personnel expenses –219 –211 –236 –220 –208
Collection costs –205 –231 –178 –187 –190
Administrative expenses –153 –180 –123 –131 –134
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –30 –29 –31 –33 –29
Total operating expenses –607 –651 –568 –571 –561
Net operating profit –78 117 130 226 213
Profit from participations in joint ventures 17 30 16 4 13
Profit before tax –61 147 146 230 226
Income tax expense 17 –36 –6 –51 –50
Net profit for the period –44 111 140 179 176

Statement by the CEO

Key ratios1)

SEK m Quarter 1
2020
Quarter 4
2019
Quarter 3
2019
Quarter 2
2019
Quarter 1
2019
Profit before tax –61 147 146 230 226
Items affecting comparability2) 153 47 47
Profit before tax adjusted for items affecting comparability 92 194 193 230 226
Net interest income margin, % 12 12 13 14 14
C/I ratio, % 111 82 80 71 71
C/I ratio adjusted for items affecting comparability, %2) 87 76 73
Return on equity, % –7 9 12 16 17
Return on equity adjusted for items affecting comparability, %3) 5 12 15
Portfolio acquisitions 545 2,988 689 1,665 610
EBITDA adjusted4) 1,304 1,116 1,029 1,202 1,067
SEK m 31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
30 Sep
2019
30 Jun
2019
31 Mar
2019
Carrying value on acquired loans 24,906 24,513 22,604 22,313 21,343
Gross 180-month ERC 39,305 38,874 36,595 35,966 34,214
Total capital ratio, % 14.83 14.01 14.87 14.12 13.70
CET1 ratio, % 9.52 9.94 10.29 9.91 9.47
Liquidity reserve 9,437 8,024 12,671 7,670 7,971
Number of employees (FTEs) 1,623 1,575 1,544 1,557 1,532

1) See Definitions.

2) Items affecting comparability, excluding tax, of which SEK –106m refers to revaluation of portfolios in Spain, SEK –31m refer to unrealised loss on

interest rate swaps and SEK –16m refers to unrealised loss on market value in liquidity buffer.

3) Return on equity has been adjusted for items affecting comparability amounting to SEK –116m, including tax.

4) As of 2020 we will present this key ratio on a quarterly basis.

Statement by the CEO

Key ratios

Financial statements

Consolidated income statement

SEK m Quarter 1
2020
Quarter 1
2019
Full-year
2019
Interest income acquired loan portfolios 892 810 3,359
Other interest income 1 0 –2
Interest expense –164 –104 –494
Net interest income 729 706 2,863
Impairment gains and losses –178 51 120
Fee and commission income 26 32 121
Net result from financial transactions –53 –16 –79
Derecognition gains and losses –1 –3 –9
Other operating income 6 4 22
Total operating income 529 774 3,038
General and administrative expenses
Personnel expenses –219 –208 –875
Collection costs –205 –190 –787
Administrative expenses –153 –134 –568
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –30 –29 –122
Total operating expenses –607 –561 –2,352
Net operating profit –78 213 686
Profit from participations in joint ventures 17 13 62
Profit before tax –61 226 748
Income tax expense 17 –50 –143
Net profit –44 176 605
Profit attributable to:
Owners of Hoist Finance AB (publ) –44 176 605
Basic and diluted earnings per share SEK 1.79 6.07

Statement by the CEO

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

SEK m Quarter 1
2020
Quarter 1
2019
Full-year
2019
Net profit for the period –44 176 605
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Revaluation of defined benefit pension plan 0 0 –3
Revaluation of remuneration after terminated 1 0 –1
Tax attributable to items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss 0 0 1
Total items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss 1 0 –3
Items that may be reclassified subse quently to profit or loss
Translation difference, foreign operations 8 25 32
Translation difference, joint ventures –3 2 –1
Hedging of currency risk in foreign operations –13 –30 –114
Hedging of currency risk in joint ventures –1 –4 –8
Transferred to the income statement during the year 2 2 9
Tax attributable to items that may be reclassified to profit or loss 3 7 26
Total items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss –4 2 –56
Other comprehensive income for the period
Total comprehensive income for the period
–3
–47
2
178
–59
546
Profit attributable to:

Statement by the CEO

Consolidated balance sheet

SEK m
ASSETS
Cash
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds
Lending to credit institutions
Lending to the public
Acquired loan portfolios
Bonds and other securities
Shares and participations in joint ventures
Intangible assets
31 Mar
2020
0
3,090
2,611
10
24,702
4,154
31 Dec
2019
0
2,729
3,075
10
24,303
31 Mar
2019
0
2,321
2,090
14
21,115
2,769 3,641
194 201 214
393 382 378
Tangible assets
Other assets
288
404
269
511
305
457
Deferred tax assets 88 32 26
Prepayments and accrued income 158 106 69
Total assets 36,092 34,387 30,630
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits from the public 22,289 21,435 18,344
Tax liabilities 66 86 95
Other liabilities 981 823 573
Deferred tax liabilities
Accrued expenses and deferred income
155
187
150
154
193
282
Provisions 85 89 66
Debt securities issued 6,156 5,900 5,627
Subordinated debts
Total liabilities
914
30,833
852
29,489
859
26,039
Equity
Share capital
30 30 30
Other contributed equity 3,381 2,965 2,965
Reserves –262 –258 –200
Retained earnings including profit for the period 2,110 2,161 1,796
Non-controlling interest 0
Total equity 5,259 4,898 4,591
Total liabilities and equity 36,092 34,387 30,630

Statement by the CEO

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Consolidated statement of changes in equity
Other Translation Retained earnings
including profit
Non
controlling
Total
SEK m
Opening balance 1 Jan 2020
Share capital
30
contributed capital
2,965
reserve
–258
for the year
2,161
interest
0
equity
4,898
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period –44 –44
Other comprehensive income –4 1 –3
Total comprehensive income for the period –4 –43 –47
Transactions reported directly in equity
Additional Tier 1 capital instrument 4141) 414
Interest paid on capital contribution 0 0
Share-based payments 02) 0
Acquisition agreement for treasury shares –83) –8
Tax effect on items reported directly in equity 2 2
Change in non-controlling interests 4) 0 0
Total transactions reported directly in equity 416 –8
0
408
Closing balance 31 Mar 2020 30 3,381 –262 2,110 5,259
2) For more information on Share-based payment, see Hoist Finance Annual report 2019.
Other Translation Retainedearnings
including profit
Non
controlling
Share capital contributed capital reserve for the year interest
30 2,965 –202 1,620
Total
equity
4,413
605 605
–56
–56
–3
602
3) To secure the delivery of treasury shares in the LTIP program.
4) Pinzolo SPV S.r.l is liquidated.
SEK m
Opening balance 1 Jan 2019
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income for the period
Transactions reported directly in equity
Interest paid on capital contribution –62
Share-based payments 1
Change in non-controlling interests1) 0
–61 0
30 2,965 –258 2,161 0
Total transactions reported directly in equity
Closing balance 31 Dec 2019
1) Attributable to securitisation of Italian loan portfolios.
Other
contributed
Translation Retainedearnings
including profit
Total
Share capital capital reserve for the year equity –59
546
–62
1
0
–61
4,898
30 2,965 –202 1,622 4,414
SEK m
Opening balance 1 Jan 2019
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period
176 176
Other comprehensive income 2 2
Total comprehensive income for the period 2 176 178
SEK m Share capital Other
contributed capital
Translation
reserve
Retainedearnings
including profit
for the year
Non
controlling
interest
Total
equity
Opening balance 1 Jan 2019 30 2,965 –202 1,620 4,413
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period 605 605
Other comprehensive income –56 –3 –59
Total comprehensive income for the period –56 602 546
Transactions reported directly in equity
Interest paid on capital contribution –62 –62
Share-based payments 1 1
Change in non-controlling interests1) 0 0
Total transactions reported directly in equity –61 0 –61
Closing balance 31 Dec 2019 30 2,965 –258 2,161 0 4,898
Share capital Other
contributed
capital
Translation
reserve
Retainedearnings
including profit
for the year
Total
equity
30 2,965 –202 1,622 4,414
176 176
2 2
2 176 178
30 2,965 –200 1,796 4,591

Statement by the CEO

3) To secure the delivery of treasury shares in the LTIP program.

Consolidated cash flow statement summary

Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Full-year
SEK m
Profit before tax
2020
–61
2019
226
2019
748
– of which, paid-in interest 893 815 3,365
– of which, interest paid –81 –53 –374
Adjustment for other items not included in cash flow 260 75 142
Realised result from divestment of shares and participations in joint ventures –14 –14 –60
Income tax paid –81 –13 –124
Total 104 274 706
Amortisations on acquired loan portfolios 916 731 3,040
Increase/decrease in other assets and liabilities 202 –537 –629
Cash flow from operating activities
Acquired loan portfolios
1,222
–545
468
–610
3,117
–5,952
Investments in/divestments of bonds and other securities –1,400 866
Other cash flows from investing activities –13 8 –12
Cash flow from investing activities –1,958 –602 –5,098
Deposits from the public 218 1,139 4,204
Debt securities issued 416 3,450
Repurchase and repayment of Debt securities issued –158 –867 –3,629
Additional Tier 1 capital
Other cash flows from financing activities
414
–18

–10

–102
Cash flow from financing activities 456 678 3,923
Cash flow for the period –280 544 1,942
Cash at beginning of the period
Translation difference
5,804
177
3,840
27
3,840
22
Cash at end of the period1) 5,701 4,411 5,804

Statement by the CEO

Parent Company income statement

SEK m Quarter 1
2020
Quarter 1
2019
Full-year
2019
Interest income 451 453 1,813
Interest expense –147 –103 –458
Net interest income 304 350 1,355
Dividends received 10
Fee and commission income 1 2 5
Net result from financial transactions –71 –43 –147
Derecognition gains and losses –1 –3 –8
Other operating income 71 70 232
Total operating income 304 376 1,447
General and administrative expenses
Personnel expenses –94 –95 –393
Other administrative expenses –197 –159 –767
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –12 –12 –49
Total operating expenses –303 –266 –1,209
Profit before credit losses 1 110 238
Impairment gains and losses –18 30 56
Amortisation of financial fixed assets
Profit from participations in joint ventures 18 15 71
Net operating profit 1 155 365
Appropriations –47
Taxes –8 –34 –121
Net profit –7 121 197
Quarter 1
2020
Quarter 1
2019
Full-year
2019
–7 121
197
Parent company statement of comprehensive income
SEK m
Net profit
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
0 0
0
Translation difference, foreign operations
Total items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
0 0
0
0
0
0
–7 121 197
Other comprehensive income for the period
Total comprehensive income for the period
Profit attributable to:

Parent company statement of comprehensive income

SEK m Quarter 1
2020
Quarter 1
2019
Full-year
2019
Net profit –7 121 197
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Translation difference, foreign operations 0 0 0
Total items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss 0 0
0
Other comprehensive income for the period 0 0 0
Total comprehensive income for the period –7 121 197
Profit attributable to:
Owners of Hoist Finance AB (publ) –7 121 197

Statement by the CEO

Parent Company balance sheet

Parent Company balance sheet
SEK m 31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
ASSETS
Cash 0 0 0
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 3,090 2,729 2,321
Lending to credit institutions 1,584 1,455 1,280
Lending to the public 10 13 17
Acquired loan portfolios 7,578 7,394 5,595
Receivables, Group companies 17,101 17,432 15,443
Bonds and other securities 4,154 2,769 3,641
Shares and participations in subsidiaries 815 807 722
Shares and participations in joint ventures 15 16 20
Intangible assets 195 186 176
Tangible assets 29 29 28
Other assets 211 290 334
Deferred tax assets 2 2
Prepayments and accrued income 66 55 34
TOTAL ASSETS 34,850 33,177 29,612
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits from the public 22,289 21,435 18,344
Tax liabilities 6 33 62
Other liabilities 1,022 912 290
Deferred tax liabilities 2 2
Accrued expenses and deferred income 68 60 57
Provisions 51 53 40
Debt securities issued 5,700 5,431 5,627
Subordinated debts 914 852 859
Total liabilities and provisions 30,052 28,778 25,284
Untaxed reserves 268 268 221
Equity
Restricted equity
Share capital 30 30 30
Statutory reserve 13 13 13
Revaluation reserve
Development expenditure fund
73 74 66
Total restricted equity 4
120
5
122
113
Non-restricted equity
Other contributed equity 3,380 2,965 2,965
Reserves 3 3
Retained earnings 1,034 844 905
Profit of the period –7 197 121
Total unrestricted equity 4,410 4,009 3,994
Total equity 4,530 4,131 4,107
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 34,850 33,177 29,612

Statement by the CEO

Accounting principles

Change in accounting principles 2020

Other IFRS amendments

This interim report was prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim
Financial Reporting. The consolidated accounts were prepared in accor
dance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and
interpretations thereof as adopted by the European Union. The account
ing follows the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and
Securities Companies (1995:1559) and the regulatory code issued by the
Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority on Annual Reports in Credit In
stitutions and Securities Companies (FFFS 2008:25), including applicable
amendments. The Swedish Financial Reporting Board's RFR 1, Supple
mentary Accounting Rules for Groups, has also been applied.
The Parent Company Hoist Finance AB (publ) prepares its interim
reports in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for Credit
Institutions and Securities Companies (1995:1559) and the regulatory
code issued by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority on Annual
Reports in Credit Institutions and Securities Companies (FFFS 2008:25),
including applicable amendments. The Swedish Financial Board's RFR 2,
Accounting for Legal Entities, is also applied.
The amendments that are made and planned to be carried out have
no effect on Hoist Finance's accounting principles as the risks that Hoist
Finance elects to apply hedge accounting for do not include interest rate
exposed cash flows.
Other IFRS amendments
No other IFRS or IFRIC Interpretations that came into effect in 2020 had
any significant impact on the Group's financial reports or capital adequacy.
In all other material respects, the Group's and Parent Company's
accounting principles, bases for calculation and presentation remain
unchanged from those applied in the 2019 annual report.
Change in accounting principles 2020
As from 1 January 2020 the amendments to IAS 39, IFRS 9 and IFRS 7
came into effect, which were made due to uncertainty arising from the
ongoing interest rate benchmark reform (IBOR reform).
Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Full-year
1 EUR = SEK 2020 2019 2019
Income statement (average)
Balance sheet (at end of the period)
10.6585 10.4198 10.585
11.0832 10.4221 10.4336
1 GBP = SEK
Income statement (average) 12.3774 11.9467 12.0706
Balance sheet (at end of the period) 12.3879 12.0818 12.2145
1 PLN = SEK
Income statement (average) 2.4675 2.4217 2.4628
2.4306 2.4262 2.4445
Balance sheet (at end of the period)
1 RON=SEK
Income statement (average)
2.2220 2.2305

Notes

Note 1 Segment reporting

Segment reporting has been prepared based on the manner in which executive management monitors operations. This follows statutory account preparation, with the exception of internal funding cost. The internal funding cost is included in net interest income and allocated to the segments based on acquired loan portfolio assets in relation to a fixed internal monthly interest rate for each portfolio. The difference between the external financing cost and the internal funding cost is reported in

Central Function. This Central Functions item pertains to the net income for intra-group financial transactions.

Group costs for central and supporting functions are not allocated to the operating segments but are reported as Central Functions.

With respect to the balance sheet, only acquired loan portfolios are monitored. Other assets and liabilities are not monitored on a segment-by-segment basis.

Income statement, Quarter 1, 2020
SEK m United
Kingdom
Italy Germany Poland France Other
countries
Central Functions Eliminations Group
Total operating income 148 205 90 94 64 –40 –30 –2 529
of which, internal funding costs –58 –39 –15 –43 –11 –17 183 0 0
Total operating expenses –93 –125 –55 –50 –46 –81 –159 2 –607
Profit from participations in joint ventures 4 13 17
Profit before tax 55 80 35 44 18 –117 –176 0 –61

Income statement, Quarter 1, 2019

United Poland France Other Central
SEK m Kingdom Italy Germany countries Functions Eliminations Group
Total operating income 138 230 89 82 31 156 49 –1 774
of which, internal funding costs –58 –39 –16 –33 –6 –18 170 0
Total operating expenses –105 –125 –56 –37 –34 –67 –138 1 –561
Profit from participations in joint ventures –1 14 13
Profit before tax 33 105 33 45 –3 88 –75 0 226

Income statement, Full-year, 2019

SEK m United
Kingdom
Italy Germany Poland France Other
countries
Central Functions Eliminations Group
Total operating income 590 931 350 446 125 469 1531) –26 3,038
of which, internal funding costs –233 –156 –63 –161 –28 –71 712 0
Total operating expenses –375 –506 –221 –192 –162 –281 –631 16 –2,352
Profit from participations in joint ventures 9 53 62
Profit before tax 215 425 129 254 –37 197 –425 –10 748

1) Dividend from subsidiaries SEK 10m.

Acquired loans, 31 Mar 2020
SEK m United
Kingdom
Italy Germany Poland France Other
countries
Central
Functions
Group
Run-off consumer loan portfolio 10 10
Acquired loan portfolios 6,151 6,630 2,303 3,851 2,894 2,873 0 24,702
Shares and participations in joint ventures1) –1 195 194
Acquired loans 6,151 6,630 2,313 3,851 2,894 2,872 195 24,906

1) Refers to the value of shares and participations in joint ventures in Poland with acquired loan portfolios and is therefore not equivalent to corresponding item in the balance sheet.

Statement by the CEO

Developments Key ratios Q1

Quarterly review

Financial statements Accounting principles

Note 1 Segment reporting, cont.

Acquired loans, 31 Mar 2019 Other Central
SEK m United
Kingdom
Italy Germany Poland France countries Functions Group
Run-off consumer loan portfolio 14 14
Acquired loan portfolios 6,055 6,013 2,196 2,812 1,057 2,981 21,115
Shares and participations in joint ventures1) 214 214
Acquired loans 6,055 6,013 2,210 2,812 1,057 2,,981 214 21,343
Acquired loans, 31 Dec 2019
SEK m United
Kingdom
Italy Germany Poland France Other
countries
Central
Functions
Group
Run-off consumer loan portfolio 10 10
Acquired loan portfolios 6,303 6,165 2,172 3,865 2,827 5,798 24,303
Shares and participations in joint ventures1) 200 200
Acquired loans 6,303 6,165 2,182 3,865 2,827 5,798 200 24,513

1) Refers to the value of shares and participations in joint ventures in Poland with acquired loan portfolios and is therefore not equivalent to corresponding item in the balance sheet.

Note 2 Acquired loan portfolios

SEK m GROUP PARENT CO M PANY
31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
Gross carrying amount 24,535 23,921 20,800 7,462 7,267 5,504
Loss allowance 167 382 315 115 127 91
Net carrying amount 24,702 24,303 21,115 7,578 7,394 5,595

Acquired credit-impaired loan portfolios,

31 Mar 2020 GROUP PARENT COM PANY
SEK m Gross
carrying amount
Loss
allowance
Net carrying
amount
Gross
carrying amount
Loss
allowance
Net carrying
amount
Opening balance 1 Jan 2020 23,009 387 23,396 6,922 130 7,052
Acquisitions 545 545 95 95
Interest income 873 873 271 271
Gross collections –1,761 –1,761 –587 –587
Impairment gains and losses –178 –178 –18 –18
Disposals 40 –40 0
Translation differences 936 4 940 425 6 431
Closing balance 31 Mar 2020 23,642 173 23,815 7,126 118 7,244

Statement by the CEO

Note 2 Acquired loan portfolios, cont.

Acquired credit-impaired loan portfolios,

31 Dec 2019 GROUP PARENT COM PANY
SEK m Gross
carrying amount
Loss
allowance
Net carrying
amount
Gross
carrying amount
Loss
allowance
Net carrying
amount
Opening balance 1 Jan 2019 19,334 262 19,596 5,133 63 5,196
Acquisitions 5,952 5,952 2,647 2,647
Interest income 3,271 3,271 936 936
Gross collections – 6,179 – 6,179 –1,877 –1,877
Impairment gains and losses 122 122 67 67
Disposals 0 0
Translation differences 631 3 634 83 0 83
Closing balance 31 Dec 2019 23,009 387 23,396 6,922 130 7,052

Acquired credit-impaired loan portfolios,

31 Mar 2019 GROUP PARENT COM PANY
MSEK Gross
carrying amount
Loss
allowance
Net carrying
amount
Gross
carrying amount
Loss
allowance
Net carrying
amount
Opening balance 1 Jan 2019 19,334 262 19,596 5,133 63 5,196
Acquisitions 610 610 138 138
Interest income 785 785 228 228
Gross collections –1,481 –1,481 –473 –473
Impairment gains and losses 52 52 30 30
Translation differences 547 5 552 79 1 80
Closing balance 31 Mar 2019 19,795 319 20,114 5,105 94 5,199

Undiscounted acquired loss allowances

The undiscounted acquired loss allowances at initial recognition for credit-impaired loan portfolios acquired by the Group during January to March 2020 totalled SEK 5,430m (1,878), of which SEK 223m (397) is attributable to Parent Company acquisitions.

Acquired performing loan portfolios,
31 Mar 2020
GROUP
SEK m Gross
carrying amount
Stage 1
12M ECL
Stage 2
LECL
Stage 3
LECL
Loss
allowance
Net
carrying amount
Opening balance 1 Jan 2020 912 –1 0 –4 –5 907
Interest income 18 18
Amortisations and interest payments –46 –46
Changes in risk parameters
Derecognitions –1 –1
Translation differences 10 0 0 0 0 10
Closing balance 31 Mar 2020 893 –1 0 –4 –5 888

Acquired performing loan portfolios,

31 Dec 2019 GROUP
SEK m Gross
carrying amount
Stage 1
12M ECL
Stage 2
LECL
Stage 3
LECL
Loss
allowance
Net
carrying amount
Opening balance 1 Jan 2019 1,012 –2 0 –1 –3 1,009
Interest income 88 88
Amortisations and interest payments –220 –220
Changes in risk parameters 1 0 –3 –2 –2
Derecognitions –9 –9
Translation differences 41 0 0 0 0 41
Closing balance 31 Dec 2019 912 –1 0 –4 –5 907

Statement by the CEO

Note 2 Acquired loan portfolios, cont.

Acquired performing loan portfolios,

31 Mar 2019 GROUP
SEK m Gross
carrying amount
Stage 1
12M ECL
Stage 2
LECL
Stage 3
LECL
Loss
allowance
Net
carrying amount
Opening balance 1 Mar 2019 1,012 –2 0 –1 –3 1,009
Interest income 26 0 26
Amortisations and interest payments –61 0 –61
Changes in risk parameters 0 0 –1 –1 –1
Derecognitions –3 –3
Translation differences 31 0 0 0 0 31
Closing balance 31 Mar 2019 1,005 –2 0 –2 –4 1,001

Acquired performing loan portfolios,

31 Mar 2020 PARENT COM PANY
SEK m Gross
carrying amount
Stage 1
12M ECL
Stage 2
LECL
Stage 3
LECL
Loss
allowance
Net
carrying amount
Opening balance 1 Mar 2020 345 0 0 –3 –3 342
Interest income 6 6
Amortisations and interest payments –18 –18
Changes in risk parameters
Derecognitions –1 –1
Translation differences 5 0 5
Closing balance 31 Mar 2020 337 0 0 –3 –3 334

Acquired performing loan portfolios,

31 Dec 2019 PARENT COM PANY
SEK m Gross
carrying amount
Stage 1
12M ECL
Stage 2
LECL
Stage 3
LECL
Loss
allowance
Net
carrying amount
Opening balance 1 Jan 2019 399 –1 0 –1 –2 397
Interest income 34 34
Amortisations and interest payments –107 –107
Changes in risk parameters 1 0 –2 –1 –1
Derecognitions –8 –8
Translation differences 27 0 0 0 0 27
Closing balance 31 Dec 2019 345 0 0 –3 –3 342

Acquired performing loan portfolios,

31 Mar 2019 PARENT COM PANY
SEK m Gross
carrying amount
Stage 1
12M ECL
Stage 2
LECL
Stage 3
LECL
Loss
allowance
Net
carrying amount
Opening balance 1 Jan 2019 399 –1 0 –1 –2 397
Interest income 10 10
Amortisations and interest payments –30 –30
Changes in risk parameters 0 0 0 –1 –1
Derecognitions –3 –3
Translation differences 23 0 0 0 0 23
Closing balance 31 Mar 2019 399 –1 0 –1 –3 396

Statement by the CEO

Q1

Note 3 Financial instruments

Carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments

G R O U P, 3 1 M A R 2 0 2 0
Assets/liabilities recognised at
fair value through profit or loss
SEK m Held for
trading
Mandatorily Hedging
instrument
Amortised
cost
Total carrying
amount
Fair
value
Cash 0 0 0
Treasury bills and treasury bonds 3,090 3,090 3,090
Lending to credit institutions 2,611 2,611 2,611
Lending to the public 10 10 10
Acquired loan portfolios 24,702 24,702 26,147
Bonds and other securities 4,154 4,154 4,154
Derivatives 2 2 2
Other financial assets 328 328 328
Total 2 7,244 27,651 34,897 36,342
Deposits from the public 22,289 22,289 22,289
Derivatives 38 130 168 168
Debt securities issued 6,156 6,156 6,186
Subordinated debt 914 914 819
Other financial debts 988 988 988
Total 38 130 30,347 30,515 30,450

Carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments

G R O U P, 3 1 D EC 2 0 1 9
Assets/liabilities recognised at
fair value through profit or loss
SEK m Held for
trading
Mandatorily Hedging
instrument
Amortised
cost
Total carrying
amount
Fair
value
Cash 0 0 0
Treasury bills and treasury bonds 2,729 2,729 2,729
Lending to credit institutions 3,075 3,075 3,075
Lending to the public 10 10 10
Acquired loan portfolios 24,303 24,303 25,820
Bonds and other securities 2,769 2,769 2,769
Derivatives 41 66 107 107
Other financial assets 367 367 367
Total 41 5,498 66 27,755 33,360 34,877
Deposits from the public 21,435 21,435 21,435
Derivatives 29 6 35 35
Debt securities issued 5,900 5,900 6,209
Subordinated debt 852 852 840
Other financial debts 896 896 896
Total 29 6 29,083 29,118 29,415

Q1 Quarterly review

Financial statements

Note 3 Financial instruments, cont.

Carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments

G R O U P, 3 1 M A R 2 0 1 9
Assets/liabilities recognised at
fair value through profit or loss
SEK m Held for
trading
Mandatorily Hedging
instrument
Amortised
cost
Total carrying
amount
Fair
value
Cash 0 0 0
Treasury bills and treasury bonds 2,321 2,321 2,321
Lending to credit institutions 2,090 2,090 2,090
Lending to the public 14 14 14
Acquired loan portfolios 21,115 21,115 22,815
Bonds and other securities 3,641 3,641 3,641
Derivatives 2 87 89 89
Other financial assets 312 312 312
Total 2 5,962 87 23,531 29,582 31,282
Deposits from the public 18,344 18,344 18,344
Derivatives 3 0 3 3
Debt securities issued 5,627 5,627 5,710
Subordinated debt 859 859 829
Other financial debts 833 833 833
Total 3 0 25,663 25,666 25,719

Carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments

PA R E N T C O M PA N Y, 3 1 M A R 2 0 2 0
Assets/liabilities recognised at
fair value through profit or loss
SEK m Held for
trading
Mandatorily Hedging
instrument
Amortised
cost
Total carrying
amount
Fair
value
Cash 0 0 0
Treasury bills and treasury bonds 3,090 3,090 3,090
Lending to credit institutions 1,584 1,584 1,584
Lending to the public 10 10 10
Acquired loan portfolios 7,578 7,578 8,103
Receivables, Group companies 10 17,091 17,101 17,126
Bonds and other securities 4,154 4,154 4,154
Derivatives 2 2 2
Other financial assets 160 160 160
Total 2 7,254 26,423 33,679 34,229
Deposits from the public 22,289 22,289 22,289
Derivatives 38 130 168, 168
Debt securities issued 5,700 5,700 5,684
Subordinated debt 914 914 819
Other financial debts 912 912 912
Total 38 130 29,815 29,983 29,872

Statement by the CEO

Accounting principles

Note 3 Financial instruments, cont.

Carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments

PA R E N T C O M PA N Y, 3 1 D EC 2 0 1 9
Assets/liabilities recognised at
fair value through profit or loss
SEK m Held for
trading
Mandatorily Hedging
instrument
Amortised
cost
Total carrying
amount
Fair
value
Cash 0 0 0
Treasury bills and treasury bonds 2,729 2,729 2,729
Lending to credit institutions 1,455 1,455 1,455
Lending to the public 13 13 13
Acquired loan portfolios 7,394 7,394 7,940
Receivables, Group companies 9 17,423 17,432 17,432
Bonds and other securities 2,769 2,769 2,769
Derivatives 41 66 107 107
Other financial assets 173 173 173
Total 41 5,507 66 26,458 32,072 32,618
Deposits from the public 21,435 21,435 21,435
Derivatives 29 6 35 35
Debt securities issued 5,431 5,431 5,703
Subordinated debt 852 852 840
Other financial debts 911 911 911
Total 29 6 28,629 28,664 28,924

Carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments

PA R E N T C O M PA N Y, 3 1 M A R 2 0 1 9
Assets/liabilities recognised at
fair value through profit or loss
SEK m Held for
trading
Mandatorily Hedging
instrument
Amortised
cost
Total carrying
amount
Fair
value
Cash 0 0 0
Treasury bills and treasury bonds 2,321 2,321 2,321
Lending to credit institutions 1,280 1,280 1,280
Lending to the public 17 17 17
Acquired loan portfolios 5,595 5,595 6,166
Receivables, Group companies 15,443 15,443 15,443
Bonds and other securities 3,641 3,641 3,641
Derivatives 2 87 89 89
Other financial assets 214 214 214
Total 2 5,962 87 22,549 28,600 29,171
Deposits from the public 18,344 18,344 18,344
Derivatives 3 0 3 3
Debt securities issued 5,627 5,627 5,710
Subordinated debt 859 859 829
Other financial debts 339 339 339
Total 3 0 25,169 25,172 25,226

Statement by the CEO

Financial statements

Note 3 Financial instruments, cont.

Fair value measurement

Group

The Group uses observable data to the greatest possible extent when determining the fair value of an asset or liability. Fair values are categorised in different levels based on the input data used in the measurement approach, as per the following:

  • Level 1) Quoted prices (unadjusted) on active markets for identical instruments.
  • Level 2) Based on directly or indirectly observable market inputs not included in Level 1. This category includes instruments valued based on quoted prices on active markets for similar instruments, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments traded

on markets that are not active, or other valuation techniques in which all important input data is directly or indirectly observable in the market.

Level 3) According to inputs that are not based on observable market data. This category includes all instruments for which the valuation technique is based on data that is not observable and has a substantial impact on the valuation. The carrying value of acquired loan portfolios is calculated by discounting cash flow forecasts at the average effective interest rate for purchased loan portfolios from the past 24 months in each jurisdiction.

Fair value measurements

G R O U P, 3 1 M A R 2 0 2 0 PA R E N T C O M PA N Y, 3 1 M A R 2 0 2 0
SEK m Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 3,090 3,090 3,090 3,090
Bonds and other securities 4,154 4,154 4,154 4,154
Receivables, Group companies1) 10 10
Derivatives 2 2 2 2
Total assets 7,244 2 7,246 7,244 2 10 7,256
Derivatives 168 168 168 168
Total liabilities 168 168 168 168

1) Receivables from Group companies pertain junior notes issued by the subsidiary Marathon SPV S.r.l valued at fair value.

G R O U P, 3 1 D EC 2 0 1 9 PA R E N T C O M PA N Y, 3 1 D EC 2 0 1 9
SEK m Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 2,729 2,729 2,729 2,729
Bonds and other securities 2,769 2,769 2,769 2,769
Receivables, Group companies1) 9 9
Derivatives 107 107 107 107
Total assets 5,498 107 5,605 5,498 107 9 5,614
Derivatives 35 35 35 35
Total liabilities 35 35 35 35

1) Receivables from Group companies pertain junior notes issued by the subsidiary Marathon SPV S.r.l valued at fair value.

G R O U P, 3 1 M A R 2 0 1 9 PA R E N T C O M PA N Y, 3 1 M A R 2 0 1 9
SEK m Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 2,321 2,321 2,321 2,321
Bonds and other securities 3,641 3,641 3,641 3,641
Derivatives 89 89 89 89
Total assets 5,962 89 6,051 5,962 89 6,051
Derivatives 3 3 3 3
Total liabilities 3 3 3 3

Statement by the CEO

Note 4 Capital adequacy

The information in this Note includes information that is required to be disclosed pursuant to FFFS 2008:25, including applicable amendments, regarding annual reports for credit institutions and FFFS 2014:12, including applicable amendments, concerning supervisory requirements and capital buffers. The information refers to the Hoist Finance AB (publ) consolidated situation ("Hoist Finance") and Hoist Finance AB (publ), the regulated entity.

The difference between the consolidated accounts and the consolidated situation for capital adequacy purposes is as follows. Joint ventures are consolidated with the equity method in the consolidated accounts, whereas the proportional method is used for the consolidated situation. Securitised assets are recognised in the consolidated accounts but are removed from the accounting records for the consolidated situation. Hoist Finance's participating interest in the securitised assets is always covered.

The following laws and regulations were applied when establishing the company's statutory capital requirements: Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and Council on prudential requirements for credit institution and investment firms; and the Capital Bufferr Act (SFS 2014:966).

Transitional rules, IFRS 9

After obtaining FSA approval, Hoist Finance has decided to apply the transitional rules regarding IFRS 9 for the period 30 April 2018 through 31 December 2022. Application of these transitional rules allow the gradual phase-in of expected credit losses to capital adequacy.

Own funds

The table below shows own funds used to cover the capital requirements for Hoist Finance consolidated situation and the regulated entity Hoist Finance AB (publ).

HOIST FINANCE
C O N S O L I DAT E D S I T UAT I O N
HOIST FINANCE AB (PUBL)
MSEK 31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
31Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
Capital instruments and related share premium accounts 1,913 1,913 1,913 1,913 1,913 1,913
Retained earnings 2,110 1,534 1,580 987 819 866
Accumulated comprehensive income and other reserves 129 133 193 693 694 648
Independently reviewed interim profits net of any foreseeable
charge or dividend1)
–44 605 176 –7 197 121
Intangible assets (net of related tax liability) –393 –382 –378 –195 –186 –176
Deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability –84 –27 –22 –2 –2 –1
Exposure amount of securitisation positions which qualify for a RW of
1,250 %, where the institution opts for the deduction alternative
–9 –9 –9 –9
Other transitional arrangements 4 4 3 2 2 2
Common Equity Tier 1 3,626 3,771 3,465 3,382 3,428 3,373
Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts 1,107 690 690 1,107 690 690
Additional Tier 1 capital 1,107 690 690 1,107 690 690
Tier 1 capital 4,733 4,461 4,155 4,489 4,118 4,063
Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts 914 852 859 914 852 859
Tier 2 capital 914 852 859 914 852 859
Total own funds 5,647 5,313 5,014 5,403 4,970 4,922

1) The Board of Directors will recommend to the Annual General Meeting not to pay any dividend for the financial year 2019 or 2020. Therefore no dividend deduction has been included.

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Capital requirement

The tables below show the risk-weighted exposure amounts and own funds requirements per risk category for Hoist Finance and the regulated entity Hoist Finance AB (publ).

Risk-weighted exposure amounts HOIST FINANCE
C O N S O L I DAT E D S I T UAT I O N
HOIST FINANCE AB (PUBL)
SEK m 31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
Exposures to central governments or central banks 0 0 0 0 0 0
Exposures to regional governments or local authorities 0 0 0 0 0 0
Exposures to institutions 603 752 521 347 363 336
of which, counterparty credit risk 26 60 41 26 60 41
Exposures to corporates 311 319 251 14,505 14,565 16,550
Retail exposures 35 38 67 30 33 60
Exposures secured by mortgages on immovable property 360 368 399 100 101 114
Exposures in default 29,073 28,746 30,978 10,208 10,043 7,520
Exposures in the form of covered bonds 415 277 364 415 277 364
Equity exposures 815 807 722
Other items 465 382 391 96 84 63
Credit risk (standardised approach) 31,262 30,882 32,971 26,516 26,273 25,729
Securitisation positions in the banking book (external ratings-based approach) 2,726 2,984 2,726 2,984
Market risk (foreign exchange risk – standardised approach) 123 78 39 123 78 39
Operational risk (standardised approach) 3,935 3,935 3,542 1,916 1,916 1,476
Credit valuation adjustment (standardised approach) 27 48 40 27 48 40
Total risk-weighted exposure amount 38,073 37,927 36,592 31,308 31,299 27,284
Capital requirements HOIST FINANCE
C O N S O L I DAT E D S I T UAT I O N
HOIST FINANCE AB (PUBL)
SEK m 31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
31Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
Pillar 1
Exposures to central governments or central banks 0 0 0 0 0 0
Exposures to regional governments or local authorities 0 0 0 0 0 0
Exposures to institutions 48 60 42 28 29 27
of which, counterparty credit risk 2 5 3 2 5 3
Exposures to corporates 25 26 20 1,160 1,165 1,324
Retail exposures 3 3 5 2 3 5
Exposures secured by mortgages on immovable property 29 29 32 8 8 9
Exposures in default 2,326 2,300 2,478 817 803 602
Exposures in the form of covered bonds 33 22 29 33 22 29
Equity exposures 65 65 58
Other items 37 31 31 8 7 5
Credit risk (standardised approach) 2,501 2,471 2,637 2,121 2,102 2,059
Securitisation positions in the banking book (external ratings-based approach) 218 239 218 239
Market risk (foreign exchange risk – standardised approach) 10 6 3 10 6 3
Operational risk (standardised approach) 315 315 283 153 153 118
Credit valuation adjustment (standardised approach) 2 4 3 2 4 3
Total own funds requirement – Pillar 1 3,046 3,035 2,926 2,504 2,504 2,183

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Pillar 2 31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
Concentration risk
Interest rate risk in the banking book 241 245 247 349 356 247
Pension risk 126 129 53 126 129 53
Other Pillar 2 risks 3 3 3 3 3 3
Total own funds requirement – Pillar 2 26 37 32 26 37 32
Totalt kapitalkrav – Pelare 2 396 414 335 504 525 335
Capital buffers 31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
Capital conservation buffer
Countercyclical buffer 952 948 915 783 783 682
Total own funds requirement – Capital buffers 0 128 112 0 94 77
Totalt kapitalkrav – Kapitalbuffertar 952 1,076 1,027 783 877 759
Total own funds requirements 4,394 4,525 4,288 3,791 3,906 3,277

Capital ratios and capital buffers

I Europaparlamentets och rådets förordning (EU) nr 575/2013 ställs krav Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council requires credit institutions to maintain Common Equity Tier 1 capital of at least 4.5 per cent, Tier 1 capital of at least 6 per cent and a total capital ratio (capital in relation to risk-weighted exposure amount) of 8 per cent. Credit institutions are also required to maintain specific capital buffers. Hoist Finance is currently required to maintain a capital conservation buffer of 2.5 per cent of the total risk-weighted exposure amount and

an institutional specific countercyclical buffer of 0 per cent of the total risk-weighted exposure amount.

The table below shows CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital and the total capital ratio in relation to the total risk-weighted exposure amount for Hoist Finance and for the regulated entity Hoist Finance. It also shows the total regulatory requirements under each pillar and the institution-specific CET1 capital requirements. All capital ratios exceed the minimum requirements and capital buffer requirements.

HOIST FINANCE
C O N S O L I DAT E D S I T UAT I O N
HOIST FINANCE AB (PUBL)
Capital ratios and capital buffers, % 31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio 9.52 9.94 9.47 10.80 10.95 12.36
Tier 1 capital ratio 12.42 11.76 11.35 14.34 13.16 14.89
Total capital ratio 14.83 14.01 13.70 17.26 15.88 18.04
Institution-specific buffer requirements for CET1 capital 7.00 7.34 7.31 7.00 7.30 7.28
of which, capital conservation buffer requirement 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50
of which, countercyclical capital buffer requirement 0.00 0.34 0.31 0.00 0.30 0.28
Common Equity Tier 1 capital available to meet buffers1) 5.02 5.44 4.97 6.30 6.45 7.86

1) CET1 ratio as reported, less minimum requirement of 4.5 per cent (excluding buffer requirements) and less any CET1 items used to meet the Tier 1 and total capital requirements.

Internally assessed capital requirement

As per 31 March 2020 the internally assessed capital requirement for Hoist Finance was SEK 3,442m (3,449), of which SEK 396m (414) was attributable to Pillar 2.

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Note 5 Liquidity risk

This note provides information required to be disclosed under the provisions of FFFS 2010:7, including applicable amendments, regarding the management of liquidity risks in credit institutions and investment firms.

Liquidity risk is the risk of difficulties in obtaining funding, and thus not being able to meet payment obligations at maturity without a significant increase in the cost of obtaining means of payment.

Because the Group's revenues and expenses are relatively stable, liquidity risk is primarily associated with the Group's funding which is based on deposits from the public. By definition this way of funding has a risk of major outflows of deposits at short notice.

The overall objective of the Group's liquidity management is to ensure that the Group maintains control over its liquidity risk situation, with sufficient funds in liquid assets or immediately saleable assets to ensure timely discharge of its payment obligations without incurring high additional costs.

Funding is mainly raised in the form of deposits from the public and through the capital markets through the issuance of senior unsecured debts, own funds instruments and equity. 37 per cent (41) of deposits from the public are payable on demand (current account – "flex"), while 63 per cent (59) of the Group's deposits from the public are locked into longer maturities (fixed-term deposits) ranging from one to five years. About 99 per cent of deposits are is fully covered by the Swedish state deposit guarantee.

Hoist Finance's short-term liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) was 934 per cent as per 31 March 2020 (755 per cent as per 31 December 2019), compared with the regulatory ratio of 100 per cent. The net stable funding ratio (NSFR) was 121 per cent (124).

Funding HOIST FINANCE
C O N S O L I DAT E D S I T UAT I O N
HOIST FINANCE AB (PUBL)
SEK m 31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
Current account deposits 8,260 8,871 10,932 8,260 8,871 10,932
Fixed-term deposits 14,029 12,564 7,412 14,029 12,564 7,412
Debt securities issued 6,156 5,900 5,627 5,700 5,431 5,627
Convertible debt instruments 1,107 690 690 1,107 690 690
Subordinated debts 914 852 859 914 852 859
Equity 4,152 4,208 3,901 3,423 3,441 3,417
Other 1,474 1,302 1,209 1,417 1,328 675
Balance sheet total 36,092 34,387 30,630 34,850 33,177 29,612

The Group's Treasury Policy specifies a limit and a target level for the amount of available liquidity and its nature. Available liquidity totalled SEK 9,437m (8,024) as per 31 March 2020, exceeding the limit and the target level by a significant margin.

Hoist Finance's liquidity reserve, presented below pursuant to the Swedish Banker's Association's template, primarily comprises bonds issued by the Swedish government and Swedish municipalities, as well as covered bonds.

Liquidity reserve

SEK m 31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
Cash and holdings in central banks 0 0 0
Deposits in other banks available overnight 2,193 2,526 2,009
Securities issued or guaranteed by sovereigns, central banks or multilateral development banks 1,848 2,207 790
Securities issued or guaranteed by municipalities or other public sector entities 1,242 522 1,531
Covered bonds 4,154 2,769 3,641
Securities issued by non-financial corporates
Securities issued by financial corporates
Other
Total 9,437 8,024 7,971

Hoist Finance has a liquidity contingency plan for managing liquidity risk. This identifies specific events that may trigger the contingency plan and require actions to be taken.

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Note 6 Pledged assets

GROUP PARENT COM PANY
SEK m 31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
31 mar
2020
31 dec
2019
31 dec
2018
Pledges and comparable collateral for own liabilities and for reported
commitments for provisions
122 79 76 0 0 13

Note 7 Contingent liabilities

GROUP PARENT COM PANY
SEK m 31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Mar
2019
31 mar
2020
31 dec
2019
31 dec
2018
Commitments 350 356 1 857 326 325 295

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Assurance

The Board of Directors and the CEO hereby give their assurance that the interim financial statements provide a true and fair view of the business activities, financial position and results of operations of the Group and the Parent Company, and describes the significant risks and uncertainties to which the Parent Company and Group companies are exposed.

Stockholm, 5 may 2020

Ingrid Bonde Chair of the Board

Cecilia Daun Wennborg Malin Eriksson Board member Board member

Liselotte Hjorth Robert Kraal

Marcial Portela Joakim Rubin Board member Board member

Lars Wollung Board member

Board member Board member

Klaus-Anders Nysteen CEO

Review report

Hoist Finance AB (publ) Corp. id. 556012-8489

Introduction

We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information (interim report) of Hoist Finance AB (publ) as of 31 March 2020 and the threemonth period then ended. The Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

Scope of review

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410 Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and other generally accepted auditing practices and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not prepared, in all material respects, for the Group in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies, and for the Parent Company in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies.

Stockholm, 5 May 2020 KPMG AB

Anders Bäckström Authorized Public Accountant

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Financial statements Accounting principles

Notes

Notes Definitions Vision and strategy

Definitions

Alternative performance measures

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 Hoist Finance, along with other financial measures, when relevant for monitoring and describing the financial situation and for providing additional useful information to users of the financial statements. These measures are not directly comparable with similar performance measures that are presented by other companies. C&I ratio, Return on equity, Net interest income margin and Adjusted EBITDA are alternative performance measures that provide information on Hoist Finance's profitability. "Estimated Remaining Collections" is Hoist Finance's estimate of the gross amount that can be collected on acquired loan portfolios. Definitions of alternative performance measures and other key figures are presented below. The financial fact book, available on hoistfinance.com/investors/financial-information, provides details on the calculation of key figures.

Acquired loan portfolios

An acquired loan portfolio consists of a number of defaulted and non-defaulted consumer loans and SME loans that arise from the same originator.

Acquired loans

Total of acquired loan portfolios, run-off consumer loan portfolios and participations in joint ventures.

Additional Tier 1 capital

Capital instruments and associated share premium accounts that fulfil the requirements of Regulation (EU) 575/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council and that may accordingly be included in the Tier 1 capital.

Adjusted EBITDA

EBIT (operating earnings), less depreciation and amortisation ("EBITDA"), adjusted for depreciation of acquired loan portfolios.

Basic earnings per share

Net profit for the period, adjusted for interest on capital instruments recorded in equity, divided by the weighted average number of outstanding shares.

Capital requirements – Pillar 1

Minimum capital requirements for credit risk, market risk and operational risk.

Capital requirements – Pillar 2

Capital requirements beyond those stipulated in Pillar 1.

CET1 capital

Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts that fulfil the requirements of Regulation (EU) 575/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council, and other equity items that may be included in CET1 capital, less regulatory dividend deduction and deductions for items such as goodwill and deferred tax assets.

CET1 ratio

CET1 capital in relation to the total risk exposure amount.

C/I ratio

Statement by the CEO

Total operating expenses in relation to Total operating income and Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures.

Diluted earnings per share

Net profit for the period, adjusted for interest on capital instruments recorded in equity, divided by the weighted average number of outstanding shares after full dilution.

Fee and commission income

Q1

Fees for providing debt management services to third parties.

Gross 180-month ERC

"Estimated Remaining Collections" – the company's estimate of the gross amount that can be collected on the credit-impaired loan portfolios currently owned by the company. The assessment is based on estimates for each loan portfolio and extends from the following month through the coming 180 months. The estimate for each loan portfolio is based on the company's extensive experience in processing and collecting over the portfolio's entire economic life.

Internal funding cost

The internal funding cost is determined per portfolio applying the following monthly interest rate: (1+annual interest)^(1/12)-1.

Items affecting comparability

Items that interfere with comparison due to the irregularity of their occurrence and/or size as compared with other items.

Legal collection

Legal collections relate to gross collections following the initiation of Hoist Finance's litigation process. This process assesses customers' solvency and follows regulatory and legal requirements.

Liquidity coverage ratio (LCR)

A mandatory requirement for banks within the EU, whereby an institution must hold a sufficiently large buffer of liquid assets to be able to withstand actual and simulated cash outflows for a period of 30 days while experiencing heavy liquidity stress.

Liquidity reserve

Hoist Finance's liquidity reserve is a reserve of high-quality liquid assets which is used to carry out planned acquisitions of loan portfolios and to secure the Company's shortterm capacity to meet payment obligations in the event of lost or impaired access to regularly available funding sources.

Net interest income margin

Net interest income for the period, calculated on a full-year basis, in relation to the period's average Acquired loan portfolios, calculated as the period average based on quarterly values during the period.

Net stable funding ratio (NSFR)

Measures an institution's amount of available stable funding to cover its funding requirements under normal and stressed conditions in a one-year perspective.

Non-performing loans (NPL)

An originator's loan is non-performing as at the balance sheet date if it is past due or will be due shortly.

Number of employees (FTEs)

Number of employees at the end of the period converted to full-time posts.

Own funds

Sum of Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital.

Portfolio growth

Changes in the carrying amount of acquired loan portfolios over the last 12 months (LTM).

Portfolio revaluation

Changes in the portfolio value based on revised estimated remaining collections for the portfolio.

Return on equity

Net profit for the period adjusted for accrued unpaid interest on AT1 capital calculated on annualised basis, divided by equity adjusted for AT1 capital reported in equity, calculated as an average for the financial year based on a quarterly basis.

Risk-weighted exposure amount

The risk weight of each exposure multiplied by the exposure amount.

SME

A company that employs fewer than 250 people and has either annual sales of EUR 50 million or less or a balance sheet total of EUR 43 million or less.

Tier 1 capital

The sum of CET1 capital and additional Tier 1 capital.

Tier 1 capital ratio

Tier 1 capital as a percentage of the total risk-weighted exposure amount.

Tier 2 capital

Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts that meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 575/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council and that may accordingly be included in own funds.

Total capital ratio

Own funds as a percentage of the total risk-weighted exposure amount.

Weighted average number of shares

out-standing

Weighted number of shares outstanding plus potential dilutive effect of warrants outstand-ing.

Definitions

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Vision and Strategy

Helping People Keep Their Commitments

is our mission and purpose, it is what we do and why we go to work every day.

By Your Side

is how we see ourselves fulfilling our mission, to always be by our customers' side, how we support them to be part of and included in the financial ecosystem.

Uncomplicated, Helpful and Human is our personality.

Market leadership

We strive to be in markets where we are, or can become, one of the top three players. This ensures economies of scale and allows for in-depth trusted relationships with our partners.

Effective & Efficient Our culture is performance and knowledge driven. We strive for continuous improvement and embrace change, and we always want to be agile and lean, proactive and innovative.

Digital Leader We want to be the digital frontrunner and inventor in our industry. Digital By Default is how we execute on this strategic pillar, and means that our digital channels are the preferred choices for us and customers.

Banking Platform Thanks to our credit market license, we can offer a deposit service, which in turn provides cheaper funding for our portfolio investments than that of our peers.

Financial targets

Profitability

By leveraging on operational efficiency efforts to become more costeffective, we aim to reduce the cost-to-income ratio to 65 per cent in the medium term. By ensuring the right balance between growth, profitability and capital efficiency we aim to achieve a return on equity exceeding 15 per cent in the medium term.

Capital structure

1.75 – 3.75 percentage points above overall CET1 requirements specified by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.

Growth

EPS (adjusted for AT1 costs) should by 2021 have grown by an average annual growth rate of 15 per cent compared to 2018, excluding IAC.

Dividend policy and dividend

Hoist Finance dividend will in the long-term correspond to 25-30 per cent of annual net profit. The dividend will be determined annually, with respect to the company's capital target and the outlook for profitable growth. The Board will recommend to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) not to pay any dividend for the financial year 2020.

Financial calendar

Interim report, Q2 2020 23 July 2020
Interim report, Q3 2020 30 October 2020

Contact

Investor Relations Andreas Lindblom Head of Hoist Finance IR

Ph: +46 (0) 72 506 14 22 E-post: [email protected] Hoist Finance AB (publ) Corp. ID no. 556012-8489 Box 7848, 103 99 Stockholm Ph: +46 (0) 8-555 177 90 www.hoistfinance.com

The interim report and investor presentation are available at www.hoistfinance.com

Every care has been taken in the translation of this report. In the event of any discrepancy, the Swedish original will supersede the English translation.

Hoist Finance AB (publ) (the "Company" or the "Parent") is the parent company of the Hoist Finance group of companies ("Hoist Finance"). The company is a regulated credit market company. Hence, Hoist Finance produces financial statements in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act for Credit Institutions and Securities Companies.

The information in this interim report has been published by Hoist Finance AB (publ) pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. This information was submitted by Andreas Lindblom for publication on 6 May 2020 at 7:30 AM CET.

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