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Hoist Finance

Quarterly Report Jul 30, 2018

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Interim report Q2 2018

Continued expansion into new asset classes and good progress with the operational agenda

April – June 2018

  • Total operating income increased 22 per cent to SEK 648 million (530).
  • Items affecting comparability before tax totalled SEK -24 million. Items affecting comparability attributable to a cost linked to the take-over of a previously externally managed loan portfolio as well as provisions for proposed restructuring to consolidate the British operations to Manchester.
  • Profit before tax excluding items affecting comparability totalled SEK 165 million.
  • Profit before tax increased 36 per cent to SEK 141 million (104).
  • Diluted earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.12 (0.83).
  • Return on equity excluding items affecting comparability was 15 per cent.
  • Return on equity was 12 per cent (10).
  • Carrying value on acquired loan portfolios totalled SEK 17,763 million (15,024).
  • The total capital ratio was 17.96 per cent (17.71) and the CET1 capital ratio was 11.13 per cent (11.70).

Figures in brackets refer to the second quarter of 2017 for profit comparisons and to 31 December 2017 closing balance for balance sheet items.

Events during the quarter

  • Single best quarter in terms of portfolio acquisitions. Portfolio acquisitions totalled SEK 2,341 million; well diversified between both countries and asset classes.
  • Hoist Finance issued EUR 40 million in Additional Tier 1 capital and repurchased SEK 100 million AT1 capital issued in 2013.

Development after the quarter

Hoist Finance acquires portfolios with non-performing secured loans in France.

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's Financial Instruments Trading Act and Securities Market Act. This information was submitted by Michel Fischier for publication on 27 July 2018 at 8:00 AM CET.

Continued expansion into new asset classes and good progress with the operational agenda

Introduction

It is now nineteen weeks ago since I joined Hoist Finance. Now, reporting my first full quarter as CEO, the timing is good to share some of my thoughts on the business and our priorities going forward.

Industry dynamics

The Credit Management Services (CMS) industry has an important role to play in society. Now, ten years after the financial crisis, the level of Non-Performing Loans (NPL) on the bank's balance sheets are still 2.5 times the level it was pre-crisis. New regulations have been put in place, and more regulations are under way. To bring the level of Non Performing Exposures (NPE) down is a very important objective for the regulators of the financial systems.

The market for divesting NPL has become more professional and harmonised. Today, most banks have sophisticated sales processes and the data quality of the portfolios is better than ever. This means that the risks are reduced and the sellers are more certain that they will achieve the correct market price. Having started divesting defaulted unsecured consumer loans, the banks are now comfortable sellers of other kinds of NPL. The CMS companies are in the process of building advanced, industrialised and "fit for purpose" processes also for these assets classes.

As the CMS industry has matured and developed, it is clear that the industry adds value to the financial value chain. The buyers of NPL are of course providing capital, but on top of this, the most professional companies are now deploying best practices across borders, they can use sophisticated IT-systems and have an approach to collection that is more advanced than most banks have themselves. Having an amicable approach to collection that has the best interests of the customers as the highest priority is the very foundation for having a relevant and sustainable value proposition. We strongly believe that the importance of our services will increase in the years to come.

Hoist Finance is regulated as a bank and consequently has first-hand experience in the regulations impacting the financial institutions in our markets. New regulation is coming, and we welcome more regulations. At Hoist Finance we take pride in being a relevant partner for other banks, and we abide by the highest possible standards as far as ethics and compliance are concerned.

At this point in the time, the key factors impacting profitability are the cost of funding and the cost of operations. At Hoist Finance we are confident that our business model of having a diversified funding structure with retail deposits as the most important contributor, represents a strong and sustainable competitive advantage. Now, our most important priority is to bring cost of operations down.

Q2 – outpacing the market growth by further expansion into new asset classes

The long-term growth outlook is strong, and in the second quarter our acquisitions of SEK 2,341 million was all time high. Hoist Finance identified the growth in adjacent asset classes already some time ago, and has spent time and resources to invest in people and systems to be ready to capture this growth. During the quarter we announced an acquisition of a performing retail mortgage loan portfolio in Poland and shortly after the quarter ended we announced an acquisition of a secured non-performing loan portfolio in France.

Job number one – operational efficiency

Several steps have already been taken in the second quarter to bring down costs. We have internally launched a cost savings programme that will address our challenge, and we are already seeing the very first positive effects.

Having worked with cost savings in various industries over the last 20 years, experience has taught me that we need to have the necessary willpower and stamina to deliver.

There are obviously different sources for cost savings, and some can be labelled as quick wins while others require changes in systems and structures. As our work is ongoing, it is too early for us to lay out the full details of the scope and timeline at this point, but let me assure you that we are committed to do what it takes to bring costs down to a significantly lower level. However, I would like to take this opportunity to mention a few of the decisions already taken:

Organisation and operating model

  • Removed regional level and moved towards functional organisation
  • Implementing revised legal structure and converting subsidiaries to branches
  • Started process to establish shared services in low cost jurisdiction
  • First steps taken to identify savings from Procurement

Projects

Reviewed project portfolio and cancelled a number of initiatives

Site Consolidation

  • Faster shut-down of Bremen site and consolidation to Duisburg, Germany, with full cost savings moved forward from Q4 to Q3
  • Evaluated closing Milton Keynes and consolidating all operations in the UK to Manchester

Digital

  • Installed new cloud-based dialer system in Poland, and additional markets will benefit from same system already in 2018
  • Ramped up self-service portal in the UK
  • Decision to close down a number of functional systems and to standardise to one platform

Even though we will bring our costs down, and consequently improve our Cost/Income ratio, we also recognise that we will sometimes need to take on new costs for business reasons. This can for instance be related to new skills or capacity as was the case for preparing for new asset classes.

Later this year we will hold a Capital Markets Day where we look forward to present our ambitions and long-term plan.

Strengthening of the Executive Management Team

During the quarter and shortly after the quarter ended, I had the pleasure of announcing three new names to be part of our Executive Management Team and drive our agenda of continued growth and increased operational efficiency: Christer Johansson as our new CFO, Viktoria Aastrup as our new Head of Business development and Communications and Emanuele Reale as our Chief Sales Officer. Together with the rest of our team we are ready to take on our intense agenda for continued growth and increased efficiency on all levels.

Financial development

During the quarter we issued Additional Tier 1 capital (AT1) to promote further growth of our business. EUR 40 million was issued at a coupon of 8 per cent which demonstrates our investors' positive view of our solid financial position and growth opportunities going forward. Furthermore, to strengthen and diversify our funding structure we also launched a commercial paper programme and issued nearly SEK 1 billion with maturities of three, six and nine months.

During the quarter we also took over the management of a buy and leave portfolio acquired in Poland 2013. By managing the portfolio inhouse we will have better control and improved servicing capabilities. For that reason, a fee amounting to SEK 16 million was payed to the seller to exit the existing contract. Furthermore restructuring cost associated with the consolidation of UK operations together with other restructuring charges amount to SEK 8 million affecting the quarter negatively but will make it possible to realise approximately the same amount in lower costs on an annual basis. These costs sum the items affecting comparability to SEK 24 million in the quarter.

Excluding these items, profit before tax amounted to SEK 165 million. Our costs in relation to our income are too high end and we will continue our work to increase operational efficiency during the second half of the year.

Outlook

The market outlook is positive, with strong underlying market growth and our ambition is to outpace this growth over the coming years. We remain committed to our financial target of a return on equity of 20 per cent but this will require additional efforts. As mentioned, returns have declined over the last few years and therefore our highest priority is to become more effective and efficient. The restructuring of our UK and German operations will have a positive impact on costs during the second half of 2018 but our work will not stop there. In terms of harmonised ways of working, digital processes and automation we still have much work to do. Our initial review indicates cost saving in the range of SEK 150–200 million over the next three years taking us to a C/I ratio below 70 per cent.

Klaus-Anders Nysteen CEO Hoist Finance AB (publ)

Key ratios

SEK million Quarter 2
2018
Quarter 2
2017
Change,
%
Jan–Jun
2018
Jan–Jun
2017
Change,
%
Full year
2017
Net operating income 648 530 22 1,332 1,133 18 2,365
Profit before tax 141 104 36 326 289 13 581
Net profit 103 77 34 243 222 10 453
Basic earnings per share, SEK 1.12 0.84 33 2.71 2.50 8 5.10
Diluted earnings per share, SEK1) 1.12 0.83 35 2.71 2.50 8 5.09
Net interest income margin, %2) 14 14
C/I ratio, %3) 79 81 –2 pp 76 75 1 pp 76
EBIT margin, % 30 35 –5 pp 32 37 –5 pp 34
Return on equity, %4) 12 10 2 pp 15 15 0 pp 15
Portfolio acquisitions 2,341 786 >100 3,244 1,397 >100 4,253
SEK million 30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
Change,
%
Carrying value on acquired loan portfolios5) 17,763 15,024 18
Gross 180-month ERC6),7) 28,009
Gross 120-month ERC6) 25,652 23,991 7
Total capital ratio, % 17,96 17.71 0,3 pp
CET1 ratio, % 11,13 11.70 –0,6 pp
Liquidity reserve 7,440 6,800 9
Number of employees (FTEs) 1,402 1,335 5

100

Profit before tax excluding items affecting comparability

Return on equity

1) Comparative figures includes effect of outstanding warrants. Following the 1:3 share split conducted in 2015, each warrant entitles the holder to subscribe for three new shares.

2) New key ratio as of 2018; see Definitions for calculation of Net interest income margin. As the calculation of Net interest income differ between IFRS 9 and IAS 39, comparative figures for Net interest income margin have not been calculated. 3) New key ratio as of 2018; see Definitions for calculation of C/I ratio.

4) The definition of Return on equity has changed from 1 January 2018; see Definitions. Comparative figures have been adjusted for all periods in 2017.

5) Including run-off consumer loan portfolio and portfolios held in the Polish joint venture.

6) Excluding run-off consumer loan portfolio and portfolios held in the Polish joint venture.

7) From 1 January 2018, Hoist Finance has decided to extend the future cash flow forecast horizon for acquired loan portfolios to 180 months, as compared with the previous horizon of 120 months. Comparative figures have not been restated.

Development during second quarter 2018

Unless otherwise indicated, all comparative market, financial and operational information refers to second quarter 2017.

Operating income

Interest income from acquired loan portfolios for the second quarter totalled SEK 672 million. As previously reported, net revenues from acquired loan portfolios were calculated as gross collections from acquired loan portfolios less portfolio amortisation and revaluation. These revenues totalled SEK 646 million for the comparative quarter; this figure includes the effects of actual collections exceeding projected collections and of portfolio revaluations. As of 1 January 2018, portfolio revaluations are recognised in income statement item Impairment gains and losses, after Net interest income.

Other interest income amounted to –1 SEK million (–2). Interest

expense for the quarter decreased to SEK –79 million (–85), enabled by Hoist Finance's long-term financing strategy via which the company is able to issue debt at attractive levels. Interest expense from deposits from the public was unchanged overall, but the underlying volume decreased in Sweden while increasing in Germany. The comparative quarter also included expenses of SEK –9 million attributable to the restructuring of outstanding bonds.

Impairment gains and losses totalled SEK 46 million. SEK 5 million of this amount is attributable to portfolio revaluations resulting from adjusted collection projections for future periods, while SEK –3 million is attributable to credit reserves for acquisitions of non-performing loans. The remaining amount comprises realised collections in excess of projections for the same period. The strong collection level corresponds to 103 per cent of the projected level for the quarter.

Net financial income from financial transactions totalled SEK –8 million (–49). The result of the change in value of interest rate hedging instruments and change in market value of bonds in the liquidity portfolio was limited. Earnings from currency risk hedging amounted to SEK –9 million (–3). The comparative quarter entailed expenses of SEK –58 million in relation to the restructuring of outstanding bonds carried out.

Total operating income increased 22 per cent to SEK 648 million (530), mainly due to portfolio growth in Spain, Italy and Poland, which entailed a significant increase in secured loans and portfolios with non-performing loans.

Operating expenses

Personnel expenses increased 24 per cent during the quarter to SEK –212 million (–171), mainly influenced by the aforementioned portfolio growth. Personnel expenses continued to increase in the Polish market, which can be attributed to the shift in focus from legal collection activities to voluntary repayment plans, which over time should be viewed in relation to a projected fall in the proportion of legal collection expenses. Portfolio growth also led to continued efforts to expand competence within the new asset classes. The quarter also included provisions for proposed restructuring of SEK –6 million that are attributable to the UK and Central functions, and should lead to a better cost level over time.

Collection costs increased 6 per cent during the quarter to SEK –167 million (–157). A large part of this increase pertains to Italy, where portfolio growth has remained strong, and an expense of SEK –16 million in Poland attributable to the take-over of a previously externally managed loan portfolio.

Administrative expenses increased to SEK –135 million (–100). This increase was largely attributable to Central function-related costs concerning digital transformation and strategic initiatives. In addition, there were also provisions for proposed restructuring of SEK –2 million attributable to the UK, which should be viewed in relation to more cost-effective operations in the long term.

Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and in-tangible assets increased somewhat and totalled SEK –15 million (–14). This does not however reflect the increased rate of investment that includes, for example, investments in new collection systems that have not yet become operational.

Total operating expenses increased 20 per cent to SEK –529 million (–442).

Net profit for the period

Profit from participations in joint ventures increased 39 per cent to SEK 22 million (16), which is due to increased return over the year from the joint venture in Poland and a performance-based remuneration for the joint venture in Greece that was somewhat better than expected.

Income tax expense totalled SEK –38 million (–27). This represents an effective tax rate of 27 per cent (26), with this higher effective tax rate being influenced by realised tax expenses attributable to previous years.

Net profit totalled SEK 103 million (77).

Balance sheet

Total assets increased SEK 3,399 million compared with 31 December 2017 and amounted to SEK 25,936 million (22,537). The change is primarily due to acquired loan portfolios that increased SEK 2,745 million, with the growth mainly attributable to acquisitions in Italy, Poland, Germany and the UK.

Funding and capital structure

SEK million 30 Jun 2018 31 Dec 2017 Change, %
Cash and interest-bearing
securities
7,518 6,861 10
Acquired loan portfolios 17,511 14,766 19
Other assets1) 907 910 0
Total assets 25,936 22,537 15
Deposits from the public 15,057 13,227 14
Unsecured debt 5,626 4,355 29
Subordinated liabilities 834 803 4
Total interest-bearing liabilities 21,517 18,385 17
Other liabilities1) 818 924 –11
Equity 3,601 3,228 12
Total liabilities and equity 25,936 22,537 15

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

Total liabilities amounted to SEK 22,335 million (19,309). This change was mainly attributable to deposits from the public, which increased SEK 1,830 million. Hoist Finance funds its operations through deposits in Sweden and Germany as well as through the international bond markets. In Sweden, deposits from the public, which are carried out under the HoistSpar brand, totalled SEK 11,758 million (12,242), of which SEK 4,592 million (4,569) is attributable to fixed term deposits of 12, 24, and 36 months duration. In Germany, deposits for retail customers have been offered since September 2017 under the Hoist Finance name. At 30 June 2018, deposits from the public in Germany totalled SEK 3,299 million (985), of which SEK 272 million is attributable to fixed term deposits of 12 and 24 months duration.

At 30 June 2018, the outstanding bond debt totalled SEK 6,460 million (5,158), of which SEK 5,626 million (4,355) was unsecured debt. During the second quarter, Hoist Finance carried out its first issues during a newly established commercial paper programme with a size of SEK 2,500 million. In total, EUR 93 million was issued (corresponding to SEK 942 million) during the programme.

Group equity totalled SEK 3,601 million (3,228). The increase is mainly attributable to net profit for the period and the fact that Hoist Finance issued AT1 capital amounting to EUR 40 million during the second quarter. This instrument has a perpetual term with a redemption option after 5.25 years and carries a fixed coupon rate of 8.0 per cent. The instrument is listed on Euronext Dublins Main Securities Market. Simultaneously, Hoist Finance repurchased SEK 100 million AT1 capital issued in 2013.

Cash flow

Comparative figures refer to second quarter 2017. Hoist Finance has elected not to restate comparative figures following the effective date of IFRS 9 (1 January 2018). Presentation of cash flows within operating activities are therefore not entirely comparable.

SEK million Quarter 2
2018
Quarter 2
2017
Full year
2017
Cash flow from operating activities 1,039 648 2,495
Cash flow from investing activities –1,784 –484 –5,439
Cash flow from financing activities 1,735 106 2,751
Cash flow for the period 990 270 –193

Cash flow from operating activities totalled SEK 1,039 million (648). Amortisation of acquired loan portfolios is a new item as of 1 January 2018 and is presented in operating activities. This amortisation totalled SEK 741 million during the second quarter. Increase/decrease in other assets and liabilities amounted to SEK 190 million (–44), with the majority relating to collateral posted for derivatives.

Cash flow from investing activities totalled SEK –1,784 million (–484). Portfolio acquisitions increased during the quarter as compared with Q2 2017, totalling SEK –2,341 million (–786). A net total of SEK 538 million (331) in bonds and other securities were sold during the quarter.

Cash flow from financing activities totalled SEK 1,735 million (106). Deposits from the public amounted to SEK 671 million (126), with deposits from Germany accounting for SEK 967 million of the inflow, which was counteracted by a net outflow from deposits in Sweden of SEK –296 million. The majority of cash flow from deposits from the public related to deposits with variable interest rates. Issues under Hoist Finance's new commercial paper programme increased cash flow by SEK 942 million, and a new issue and repurchase of AT1 capital increased net cash flow by SEK 310 million. Other cash flow from financing activities refer to dividends to shareholders totalling SEK –154 million and paid interest on AT1 capital totalling SEK –34 million.

Total cash flow for the quarter amounted to SEK 990 million, as compared with SEK 270 million for second quarter 2017.

Significant risks and uncertainties

Hoist Finance is exposed to a number of uncertainties through its business operations and due to its broad geographic presence. New and amended bank and credit market company regulations may affect Hoist Finance 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 crossborder 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 deemed to have remained virtually unchanged during the quarter. Credit risk in the liquidity portfolio remains low, as investments are made in government, municipal and covered bonds of high credit quality.

During the second quarter Hoist took a further step into the market for functioning loans by purchasing a major portfolio of mortgages in Poland. From a risk perspective, the portfolio of functioning loans diversifies the existing stock of assets in a positive way.

The Group works continuously to improve the quality of its internal procedures to minimise operational risks.

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

Capitalisation for Hoist Finance remains strong and the capital ratios exceed regulatory requirements by a healthy margin. Hoist Finance is, therefore, better able to absorb unanticipated events without jeopardising its solvency.

Liquidity risk was low during the quarter. Hoist Finance's liquidity reserve exceeds the Group's target by a good margin. Due to its strong liquidity position, Hoist Finance is well equipped for future acquisitions and growth.

Other disclosures

Parent Company

The subsidiary Hoist Kredit AB (publ) ("Hoist Kredit") was merged into the Parent Company Hoist Finance AB (publ) on 2 January 2018. Accordingly, from 2 January and forward the Parent Company's financial position includes operations that were previously part of Hoist Kredit.

Net interest income for the Parent Company totalled SEK 233 million (6) during the second quarter. This increase is attributable to former operations within Hoist Kredit and comprises interest income from acquired loan portfolios and internal loans, as well as interest expense from deposits and issued bonds. During the second quarter, interest income related to acquired non-credit-impaired loan portfolios amounted to SEK 6 million. The portfolio was purchased at the end of the first quarter. Interest income from credit-impaired acquired loan portfolios totalled SEK 152 million (–). Other interest income totalled SEK 157 million (7), with the increase due to higher revenues generated by internal loans to subsidiaries. Interest expense totalled SEK –81 million (–1). Compared to the second quarter 2017 at Hoist Kredit, interest expense decreased SEK –11 million, which is mainly attributable to interest expense on the internal cash pool. Interest expense for deposits was in line with the second quarter of 2017, where an increase in deposits in Euros was counteracted by a reduction in deposits in Swedish kronor.

Total operating income totalled SEK 855 million (58), with dividends from subsidiaries positively affecting profit in the amount of SEK 562 million (–). Other income is for management fees invoiced to subsidiaries totalling SEK 95 million and the change in market value of FX derivatives accounting for SEK –36 million.

Operating expenses totalled SEK –240 million (–76). In conjunction with the merger, Hoist Kredit staff moved to Hoist Finance AB (publ). This had an impact on operating expenses as Hoist Finance had no staff prior to the merger. Personnel expenses decreased SEK 20 million in comparison with the second quarter 2017 at Hoist Kredit, mainly explained by the consolidation of the German operations. Other administrative expenses increased SEK 13 million. This increase is attributable to expenses related to internal business process improvements, recruitment costs and management of new asset types in the form of consumer credit.

Operating profit totalled SEK 647 million (–18). Impairment gains and losses of SEK 13 million mainly pertain to differences between actual and expected cash collections. Shares in participating interests totalled SEK 19 million.

Net profit for the period totalled SEK 612 million (–14), with tax expenses amounting to SEK –35 million (–4). The tax expense includes income from CFC subsidiaries that are taxed in Sweden.

Assets and liabilities were transferred from Hoist Kredit in the merger, which increased balance sheet items in the Hoist Finance AB (publ) balance sheet. On the asset side, these items primarily comprise the liquidity portfolio, acquired loan portfolios, and loans to associated companies. On the liability side, the major items taken over by the Parent Company are deposits from the public and issued bonds.

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) and Hoist Kredit AB (publ) were merged on 2 January 2018. All of Hoist Kredit's assets and liabilities were transferred to Hoist Finance through the merger, and Hoist Kredit was dissolved. The previously announced simplification of the corporate structure has thus been completed and Hoist Finance has transitioned from a holding company into the operational Parent Company of the Group.

The merger has no material financial effects on Hoist Finance. Like Hoist Kredit, Hoist Finance 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 provision-based administration services to third parties.

For a more detailed description of the Group's legal structure, please refer to the 2017 Annual Report.

The share and shareholders

The number of shares totalled 81,184,546 at 30 June 2018, unchanged from 31 December 2017.

The share price closed at SEK 65.50 on 29 June 2018. A breakdown of the ownership structure is presented in the table below. As at 30 June 2018 the Company had 3,359 shareholders, compared with 3,248 at 31 December 2017.

Ten largest shareholders,
30 June 2018
Share of capital
and votes, %
Swedbank Robur Funds 9.7
Carve Capital AB 9.7
Zeres Capital 8.6
Handelsbanken Funds 8.5
Didner & Gerge Funds 6.2
Jörgen Olsson privately and through companies 4.1
Danske Invest Funds 3.4
AFA Insurance 2.8
Costas Thoupos 2.7
Carnegie Funds 2.7
Ten largest shareholders 58.4
Other shareholders 41.6
Total 100

Sources: Modular Finance AB, 30 June 2018; ownership statistics from Holdings, Euroclear Sweden AB; and changes confirmed and registered by the Company.

Review

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

Subsequent events

Hoist Finance acquires portfolios with non-performing secured loans in France.

Quarterly review

SEK million Quarter 2
2018
Quarter 1
2018
Quarter 4
2017
Quarter 3
2017
Quarter 2
2017
Net revenues from aquired loan portfolios 700 634 646
Interest income acquired loan portfolios 672 645
Other interest income –1 –4 –3 –3 –2
Interest expense –79 –75 –75 –68 –85
Net interest income 592 566 622 563 559
Impairment gains and losses 46 103
Fee and commission income 17 17 17 17 18
Net result from financial transactions –8 –5 0 7 –49
Derecognition gains and losses –2
Other operating income 3 3 5 2 2
Net operating income 648 684 644 589 530
General and administrative expenses
Personnel expenses –212 –194 –219 –171 –171
Collection costs –167 –194 –203 –143 –157
Administrative expenses –135 –112 –118 –90 –100
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and
intangible assets
–15 –14 –14 –14 –14
Total operating expenses –529 –514 –554 –418 –442
Net operating profit 119 170 90 171 88
Profit from participations in joint ventures 22 15 21 11 16
Profit before tax 141 185 111 182 104
Income tax expense –38 –45 –25 –37 –27
Net profit 103 140 86 145 77

Key ratios

SEK million Quarter 2
2018
Quarter 1
2018
Quarter 4
2017
Quarter 3
2017
Quarter 2
2017
Net interest income margin, %1) 14 15
C/I ratio, %2) 79 74 83 70 81
C/I ratio adjusted for items affecting comparability, %2)3) 75 75 72
EBIT margin, % 30 34 25 37 35
EBIT margin, adjusted for items affecting comparability, %3) 33 33
Return on equity, %4) 12 18 11 20 10
Return on equity, adjusted for items affecting comparability, %3),4) 15 19 19
Portfolio acquisitions 2,341 904 2,075 781 786
SEK million 30 Jun
2018
31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2017
30 Sep
2017
30 Jun
2017
Carrying value on acquired loan portfolios5) 17,763 16,112 15,024 13,170 13,079
Gross 180-month ERC6),7) 28,009 26,932
Gross 120-month ERC6) 25,652 24,700 23,991 21,421 21,417
Total capital ratio, % 17.96 17.15 17.71 19.43 19.73
CET1 ratio, % 11.13 11.35 11.70 12.72 12.99
Liquidity reserve 7,440 7,003 6,800 5,702 5,605
Number of employees (FTEs) 1,402 1,384 1,335 1,308 1,267

1) New key ratio as of 2018; see Definitions for calculation of Net interest income margin. As the calculation of Net interest income differ between IFRS 9 and IAS 39, comparative figures for Net interest income margin have not been calculated.

2) New key ratio as of 2018; see Definitions for calculation of C/I ratio.

3) Key figures have been adjusted due to a cost linked to the take-over of a previously externally managed loan portfolio and restructuring costs.

4) The definition of Return on equity has changed from 1 January 2018; see Definitions. Comparative figures have been adjusted for all periods in 2017.

5) Including run-off consumer loan portfolio and portfolios held in the Polish joint venture.

6) Excluding run-off consumer loan portfolio and portfolios held in the Polish joint venture.

7) From 1 January 2018, Hoist Finance has elected to extend the future cash flow forecast horizon for acquired loan portfolios to 180 months, as compared with the previous horizon of 120 months. Comparative figures have not been restated.

Financial statements

Consolidated income statement

SEK million Quarter 2
2018
Quarter 2
2017
Jan–Jun
2018
Jan–Jun
2017
Full-year
2017
Net revenues from acquired loan portfolios 646 1,310 2,644
Interest income acquired loan portfolios 672 1,317
Other interest income –1 –2 –5 –3 –10
Interest expense –79 –85 –154 –162 –305
Net interest income 592 559 1,158 1,145 2,329
Impairment gains and losses 46 149
Fee and commission income 17 18 34 39 73
Net result from financial transactions –8 –49 –13 –58 –50
Derecognition gains and losses –2 –2
Other operating income 3 2 6 7 13
Total operating income 648 530 1,332 1,133 2,365
General and administrative expenses
Personnel expenses –212 –171 –406 –340 –730
Collection costs –167 –157 –361 –326 –672
Administrative expenses –135 –100 –247 –194 –402
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and
intangible assets
–15 –14 –29 –28 –56
Total operating expenses –529 –442 –1,043 –888 –1,860
Net operating profit 119 88 289 245 505
Profit from participations in joint ventures 22 16 37 44 76
Profit before tax 141 104 326 289 581
Income tax expense –38 –27 –83 –67 –128
Net profit 103 77 243 222 453
Profit attributable to:
Owners of Hoist Finance AB (publ) 103 77 243 222 453
Basic earnings per share SEK 1.12 0.84 2.71 2.50 5.10
Diluted earnings per share SEK 1.12 0.83 2.71 2.50 5.09

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

SEK million Quarter 2
2018
Quarter 2
2017
Jan–Jun
2018
Jan–Jun
2017
Full–year
2017
Net profit for the period 103 77 243 222 453
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to
profit or loss
Revaluation of defined benefit pension plan 1
Revaluation of remuneration after terminated
employment
–1
Tax attributable to items that will not
be reclassified to profit or loss
0
Total items that will not be reclassified
to profit or loss
0
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to
profit or loss
Translation difference, foreign operations 7 –12 124 19 90
Translation difference, joint ventures –7 1 0 11 18
Hedging of currency risk in foreign operations –33 –16 –164 –56 –180
Hedging of currency risk in joint ventures 4 –4 –5 –16 –26
Transferred to the income statement during the
year
4 3 5 4 7
Tax attributable to items that may be reclassified
to profit or loss
5 1 37 16 45
Total items that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss
–20 –27 –3 –22 –46
Other comprehensive income for the period –20 –27 –3 –22 –46
Total comprehensive income for the period 83 50 240 200 407
Profit attributable to:
Owners of Hoist Finance AB (publ) 83 50 240 200 407

Consolidated balance sheet

SEK million 30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
ASSETS
Cash 0 0 3
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 2,901 1,490 1,905
Lending to credit institutions 1,724 1,681 1,026
Lending to the public 20 37 27
Acquired loan portfolios 17,511 14,766 12,810
Bonds and other securities 2,893 3,689 2,728
Shares and participations in joint ventures 233 238 242
Intangible assets 317 287 258
Tangible assets 54 42 43
Other assets 208 200 243
Deferred tax assets 31 21 37
Prepayments and accrued income 44 86 84
Total assets 25,936 22,537 19,406
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits from the public 15,057 13,227 11,975
Tax liabilities 106 84 72
Other liabilities 309 394 252
Deferred tax liabilities 153 148 158
Accrued expenses and deferred income 176 211 183
Provisions 74 87 53
Senior debt 5,626 4,355 2,939
Subordinated debts 834 803 774
Total liabilities 22,335 19,309 16,406
Equity
Share capital 27 27 27
Other contributed equity 2,410 2,102 2,073
Reserves –116 –113 –89
Retained earnings including profit for the period 1,280 1,212 989
Total equity 3,601 3,228 3,000
Total liabilities and equity 25,936 22,537 19,406

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

SEK million Share capital Other
contributed
capital
Translation
reserve
Retained earnings
including profit
for the year
Total
equity
Opening balance 1 Jan 2018 27 2,102 –113 1,212 3,228
Transition effects IFRS 9 17 17
Adjusted opening balance 1 Jan 2018 27 2,102 –113 1,229 3,245
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period 243 243
Other comprehensive income –3 –3
Total comprehensive income for the period –3 243 240
Transactions reported directly in equity
Dividend –154 –154
Reclassification –3 3
Additional Tier 1 capital instrument1) 311 –7 304
Interest paid on capital contribution –34 –34
Tax effect on items reported directly in equity 0 0
Total transactions reported directly in equity 308 –192 116
Closing balance 30 Jun 2018 27 2,410 –116 1,280 3,601

1) Nominal amount of SEK 410m was reduced by transaction costs of SEK 6m and repurchased nominal amount of SEK 100m was reduced by transaction costs of SEK 7m.

SEK million Share capital Other
contributed
capital
Translation
reserve
Retained earnings
including profit
for the year
Total
equity
Opening balance 1 Jan 2017 27 2,073 –67 892 2,925
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period 453 453
Other comprehensive income –46 –46
Total comprehensive income for the period –46 453 407
Transactions reported directly in equity
Dividend –105 –105
New share issue 0 29 29
Warrants, repurchased and cancelled 0 0
Interest paid on capital contribution –28 –28
Total transactions reported directly in equity 0 29 –133 –104
Closing balance 31 Dec 2017 27 2,102 –113 1,212 3,228
SEK million Share capital Other
contributed
capital
Translation
reserve
Retained earnings
including profit
for the year
Total
equity
Opening balance 1 Jan 2017 27 2,073 –67 892 2,925
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period 222 222
Other comprehensive income –22 –22
Total comprehensive income for the period –22 222 200
Transactions reported directly in equity
Dividend –105 –105
Warrants, repurchased and cancelled 0 0
Interest paid on capital contribution –20 –20
Total transactions reported directly in equity 0 –125 –125
Closing balance 30 Jun 2017 27 2,073 –89 989 3,000

Consolidated cash flow statement summary

SEK million Quarter 2
2018
Quarter 2
2017
Jan–Jun
2018
Jan–Jun
2017
Full-year
2017
Profit before tax 141 104 326 289 581
– of which, paid-in interest 682 1 1,326 3 5
– of which, interest paid –72 –45 –124 –121 –356
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation 552 1,075 2,233
Adjustment for other items not included
in cash flow
11 88 –27 122 122
Realised result from divestment of loan
portfolios
1 1
Realised result from divestment of shares and
participations in joint ventures
–16 –18 –32 –35 –62
Income tax paid –29 –34 –60 –45 –52
Total 108 692 208 1,406 2,822
Amortisations on acquired loan portfolios 741 1,390
Increase/decrease in other assets and liabilities 190 –44 –511 –314 –327
Cash flow from operating activities 1,039 648 1,087 1,092 2,495
Acquired loan portfolios –2,341 –786 –3,244 –1,397 –4,253
Disposed loan portfolios 66 66
Investments in/divestments of bonds and other
securities
538 331 786 –185 –1,150
Other cash flows from investing activities –47 –29 –61 –18 –36
Cash flow from investing activities –1,784 –484 –2,453 –1,600 –5,439
Deposits from the public 671 126 1,713 125 1,407
Issued debts 942 781 942 781 2,131
Repurchase of issued debts –676 –676 –676
Additional Tier 1 capital 310 310
Other cash flows from financing activities –188 –20 –188 –133 –111
Cash flow from financing activities 1,735 106 2,777 97 2,751
Cash flow for the period 990 270 1,411 –411 –193
Cash at beginning of the period 3,631 2,661 3,172 3,338 3,338
Translation difference 4 3 42 7 27
Cash at end of the period1) 4,625 2,934 4,625 2,934 3,172

1) Comprised of Cash, Treasury bills and Treasury bonds and Lending to credit institutions.

Parent Company income statement

SEK million Quarter 2
2018
Quarter 2
2017
Jan–Jun
2018
Jan–Jun
2017
Full-year
2017
Interest income 314 7 581 15 30
Interest expense –81 –1 –156 –2 –5
Net interest income 233 6 425 13 25
Dividends received 562 562 180
Fee and commission income 1 3
Net result from financial transactions –32 1 –176 1 2
Derecognition gains and losses –1 –1
Other operating income 92 51 157 130 243
Total operating income 855 58 970 144 450
General administrative expenses
Personnel expenses –94 –1 –181 –2 –5
Other administrative expenses –138 –74 –268 –142 –331
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and
intangible assets
–8 –1 –16 –3 –6
Total operating expenses –240 –76 –465 –147 –342
Profit before credit losses 615 –18 505 –3 108
Impairment gains and losses 13 41
Profit from participations in joint ventures 19 38
Net operating profit 647 –18 584 –3 108
Appropriations –24
Taxes for the period –35 4 –41 1 –19
Net profit 612 –14 543 –2 65

Parent company statement of comprehensive income

SEK million Quarter 2
2018
Quarter 2
2017
Jan–Jun
2018
Jan–Jun
2017
Full-year
2017
Net profit 612 –14 543 –2 65
Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified subsequently
to profit or loss
Translation difference, foreign operations 2 3
Total items that may be reclassified subse
quently to profit or loss
2 3
Other comprehensive income for the period 2 3
Total comprehensive income for the period 614 –14 546 –2 65
Profit attributable to:
Owners of Hoist Finance AB (publ) 614 –14 546 –2 65

Parent Company balance sheet

SEK million 30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
ASSETS
Cash 0
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 2,901
Lending to credit institutions 989 275 549
Lending to the public 23
Acquired loan portfolios 3,791
Receivables, Group companies 12,509 193 21
Bonds and other securities 2,893
Shares and participations in subsidiaries 2,158 1,688 1,688
Shares and participations in joint ventures 26
Intangible assets 137 64 37
Tangible assets 28 1 2
Other assets 118 24 0
Deferred tax assets 7 1
Prepayments and accrued income 25 9 7
TOTAL ASSETS 25,605 2,254 2,305
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits from the public 15,057
Tax liabilities 80 35 19
Other liabilities 435 301 484
Deferred tax liabilities 2
Accrued expenses and deferred income 73 4 9
Provisions 40 0 0
Senior debt 5,626
Subordinated debts 834
Total liabilities and provisions 22,147 340 512
Untaxed reserves 165 84 60
Equity
Restricted equity
Share capital 27 27 27
Statutory reserve 13 3 3
Revaluation reserve 64
Development expenditure fund 5 6 4
Total restricted equity 109 36 34
Non-restricted equity
Other contributed equity 2,410 1,722 1,693
Reserves 3
Retained earnings 229 7 8
Profit for the period 542 65 –2
Total non-restricted equity 3,184 1,794 1,699
Total equity 3,293 1,830 1,733
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 25,605 2,254 2,305

Accounting principles

This interim report was prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The consolidated accounts were prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and interpretations thereof as adopted by the European Union. The accounting 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 Institutions and Securities Companies (FFFS 2008:25), including applicable amendments. The Swedish Financial Reporting Board's RFR 1, Supplementary Accounting Rules for Groups, has also been applied.

As from 2 January 2018 – the merger date of Parent Company Hoist Finance AB (publ) and its subsidiary Hoist Kredit AB (publ) – 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. As a result of the merger, the Parent Company transitioned from a holding and purchasing company into an operating company, and all assets and liabilities of Hoist Kredit AB (publ) were transferred to Hoist Finance AB (publ). Comparative figures in the Parent Company's accounts have been restated to align presentation with FFFS 2008:25 for the income statement and with 1995:1559 for the balance sheet. The Swedish Financial Board's RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities, was also applied.

Change in accounting principles 2018

Hoist Finance began to apply a number of new or amended IFRSs in 2018. The effects of the implementation of IFRS 9 were first reported in the 2017 year-end report, and subsequently in the 2017 annual report and a press release of 23 April 2018. The following is a general description of changes to income statement and balance sheet items under IFRS 9, as compared with previous years' reporting under IAS 39, as well as other IFRS amendments.

IFRS 9 Financial instruments

The new standard covers classification and measurement, impairment, and general hedge accounting, and replaces the previous requirements in these areas imposed by IAS 39. Hoist Finance began to apply IFRS 9 requirements for classification, measurement and impairment as from 1 January 2018. Hoist Finance continues to follow IAS 39 for hedge accounting.

The aggregate effect on the Group's opening retained earnings as at 1 January 2018 was SEK 16 million. For additional details, see Note 9.

Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios

This item is deleted from the income statement as from 2018.

Interest income

From 2018, interest income pertaining to "Acquired loan portfolios" is recognised under "Interest income." Interest income is calculated using the effective interest method and is capitalised under "Acquired loan portfolios." Cash flows from customers are recognised as capital repayments on receivables. Realised cash flows that deviate from projected cash flows are recognised under "Impairment gains/losses." Changes in the present value of projected future cash flows are also recognised in "Impairment gains/losses."

Interest income on "Acquired loan portfolios" is based on the credit-adjusted effective interest rate established on initial recognition of the portfolios comprised of credit-impaired assets. For acquired performing loans the effective interest income is based on the gross value of the asset. The effective interest rate is established based on 15-year projected cash flows excluding collection costs. Previously, projected cash flows

excluding collection costs applied a 10-year horizon. The credit-adjusted effective interest rate was recalculated for all portfolios on the transition to IFRS 9.

Impairment gains/losses

From 2018, changes in the loss allowance for "Acquired loan portfolios" and recognised expected credit losses pertaining to other financial assets classified at amortised cost are also recognised under this item.

For acquired loan portfolios, IFRS 9 outlines a three-stage model for impairment based on changes in credit quality since initial recognition, as summarised below:

  • All financial assets that are not credit impaired at initial recognition are classified at Stage 1
  • Stage 2 financial assets are those with a significant increase in credit risk
  • Stage 3 financial assets are those which are credit impaired

Hoist Finance has not restated any comparative figures for 2017. Comparative items, that have not been restated, are marked in grey in the tables, financial statements and notes to the interim report.

IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers

The new standard took effect on 1 January 2018 and introduces a five-step model for determining how and when revenue is to be recognised. The purpose of the standard is to have one single principle-based standard for all sectors. The standard does not apply to financial instruments, insurance contracts or lease contracts.

The transition to IFRS 15 has not had any significant impact on Hoist Finance's financial reports, capital adequacy or large exposures.

Changed presentation in income statement and balance sheet

Revaluations were previously presented in "Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios". As from 1 January 2018, revaluations are presented in "Impairment gains/losses".

The run-off consumer loan portfolio that was reported as Lending to the public at year-end has not been reclassified.

For additional details, see the Accounting Principles section of the 2017 annual report.

Hoist Finance introduced a new segment reporting model as a result of the new organisation that took effect 27 March 2018. Operations are no longer classified into three regions; rather, segment reporting is presented by country and central functions, in accordance with IFRS 8, Operating segments. Comparative figures for 2017 have been restated.

As of 1 April 2018, Parent Company Hoist Finance AB (publ) has chosen to apply hedge accounting of the carrying value of participations in foreign subsidiaries as well as participations in foreign joint ventures. In hedge accounting, exchange rates influence the carrying value of participations in subsidiaries and participations in joint ventures. This change in value is reported in "Net financial income", as is the change in value of hedging instruments. Hedge accounting thus shows a net effect in "Net financial income" compared to previous reports, when reported changes in value of hedging instruments did not correspond to any reported changes in value of participations in subsidiaries or joint ventures.

Other IFRS amendments

No other IFRS or IFRIC Interpretations that came into effect in 2018 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 2017 annual report.

Future regulatory changes

IFRS 16 Leases

IASB has published a new standard, IFRS 16 "Leases", which was endorsed by the EU Commission in 2017. All lease contracts will initially be reported as an asset with right of use and a liability (i.e. future lease payments) in the lessee's balance sheet. Asset depreciation is reported in the income statement, with lease payments allocated as interest expense in the income statement and as amortisation in the balance sheet. However, the standard includes two recognition exemptions for reporting the lease as an asset and a liability respectively – short-term leases (i.e. leases with a lease terms of 12 months or less) and leases of low-value assets. Reporting requirements for lessors remain mostly unchanged. The new standard includes increased disclosure requirements, which will expand the content of note disclosures.

The new standard is effective as from annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. Earlier application is permitted. Hoist Finance does not intend to apply IFRS 16 in advance. The standard is to be applied using either the full retrospective approach, which requires entities to retrospectively apply the new standard to each prior reporting period, or the modified retrospective approach, recognising the cumulative effect as an adjustment to the opening balance of equity.

The Group intends to apply the modified retrospective approach, i.e. recognising the cumulative effect of IFRS 16 in retained earnings in the opening balance of equity as at 1 January 2019. There will be no restatement of comparative figures. Hoist Finance is in the process of analysing the financial effects of the new standard. Calculations

of the monetary effect of IFRS 16 have not been conducted. The final transition effect of IFRS 16 in the financial reports will be affected by future economic conditions, including the funding rate in the Group as at 1 January 2019, the composition of the lease portfolio at that date and the Group's latest assessment of whether options prolonging a lease contract will be used. Hoist Finance's assessment is that the new standard will entail changes to accounting and that the Group will need to account for new assets and liabilities for leases.

Revaluation reserve

The Swedish Accounting Standards Board (BFN) responded to the Financial Supervisory Authority in June on the question of revaluation rules contained in the Swedish Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554) regarding financial assets classified as purchased or issued creditimpaired loans. The response of the BFN specifies that in cases where the Parent Company makes a new assessment that leads to an upward revision of future cash flow compared with the cash flow that formed the basis of the calculation of the effective interest rate at the time of acquisition, it must report these revaluations in a revaluation reserve for restricted equity. The transfer between free and restricted equity will have an effect on distributable funds, but as Hoist Finance has not yet been able to evaluate these effects, the Parent Company has chosen not to amend its reporting principles governing revaluation. Hoist Finance intends to correct any effects on equity in the Parent Company when its reporting principles for revaluation have been defined.

30 Jun
2018
30 Jun
2017
Full-year
2017
1 EUR = SEK
Income statement (average) 10.1451 9.5924 9.6331
Balance sheet (at end of the period) 10.4213 9.6734 9.8497
1 GBP = SEK
Income statement (average) 11.5297 11.1530 10.9991
Balance sheet (at end of the period) 11.7518 11.0144 11.1045
1 PLN = SEK
Income statement (average) 2.4051 2.2467 2.2629
Balance sheet (at end of the period) 2.3910 2.2843 2.3606

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 total operating 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 Functions under total operating income.

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 and Eliminations.

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 2, 2018

SEK million Great Britain Italy Germany Poland Other
segments
Central
Functions
Eliminations Group
Total operating income 158 176 85 76 104 6321) –583 648
of which, internal funding costs –49 –33 –16 –26 –17 141 0
Total operating expenses –92 –100 –66 –59 –81 –132 1 –529
Profit from participations in joint
ventures
2 20 22
Profit before tax 66 76 19 17 25 520 –582 141

1) Dividend from subsidiaries SEK 562m.

Income statement,

Quarter 2, 2017
SEK million Great Britain Italy Germany Poland Other
segments
Central
Functions
Eliminations Group
Total operating income 134 130 91 72 84 25 –6 530
of which, internal funding costs –49 –38 –25 –19 –28 159 0
Total operating expenses –87 –80 –59 –28 –83 –106 1 –442
Profit from participations in joint
ventures
0 16 16
Profit before tax 47 50 32 44 1 –65 –5 104

Income statement,

Jan–Jun, 2018 Great Britain Italy Germany Poland Other segments Central SEK million Functions Eliminations Group Total operating income 309 352 183 175 216 6841) –587 1,332 of which, internal funding costs –95 –62 –31 –49 –36 273 – 0 Total operating expenses –183 –191 –137 –120 –164 –250 2 –1,043 Profit from participations in joint ventures – – – – 6 31 – 37 Profit before tax 126 161 46 55 58 465 –585 326

1) Dividend from subsidiaries SEK 562m.

Income statement,

Jan–Jun, 2017
SEK million Great Britain Italy Germany Poland Other
segments
Central
Functions
Eliminations Group
Total operating income 275 241 194 155 181 94 –7 1,133
of which, internal funding costs –95 –76 –50 –38 –56 315 0
Total operating expenses –187 –153 –120 –71 –159 –199 1 –888
Profit from participations in joint
ventures
13 31 44
Profit before tax 88 88 74 84 35 –74 –6 289

Note 1 Segment reporting, cont.

Income statement,

Full-year 2017
SEK million Great Britain Italy Germany Poland Other
segments
Central
Functions
Eliminations Group
Total operating income 551 518 369 294 360 4601) –187 2,365
of which, internal funding costs –205 –153 –99 –78 –111 646 0
Total operating expenses –361 –333 –287 –144 –335 –402 2 –1,860
Profit from participations in joint
ventures
25 51 76
Profit before tax 190 185 82 150 50 109 –185 581

1) Dividend from subsidiaries SEK 180m.

Acquired loans,

30 Jun 2018
SEK million Great Britain Italy Germany Poland Other
segments
Central
Functions
Group
Run-off consumer loan portfolio 20 20
Acquired loan portfolios 5,099 4,823 2,249 2,848 2,492 17,511
Shares and participations in joint
ventures1)
232 232
Acquired loans 5,099 4,823 2,269 2,848 2,492 232 17,763

Acquired loans,

31 Dec 2017

SEK million Great Britain Italy Germany Poland Other
segments
Central
Functions
Group
Run-off consumer loan portfolio 21 21
Acquired loan portfolios 4,499 4,028 1,937 1,879 2,423 14,766
Shares and participations in joint
ventures1)
237 237
Acquired loans 4,499 4,028 1,958 1,879 2,423 237 15,024

Acquired loans,

30 Jun 2017
SEK million Great Britain Italy Germany Poland Other
segments
Central
Functions
Group
Run-off consumer loan portfolio 27 27
Acquired loan portfolios 4,056 3,032 1,890 1,519 2,313 12,810
Shares and participations in joint
ventures1)
242 242
Acquired loans 4,056 3,032 1,917 1,519 2,313 242 13,079

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

GROUP PARENT COMPANY
SEK million 30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
Gross carrying amount 17,360 14,766 12,810 3,754
Loss allowance 151 n.a n.a 37 n.a n.a
Net carrying amount 17,511 14,766 12,810 3,791

Note 2 Acquired loan portfolios, cont.

Acquired credit-impaired

loan portfolios GROUP
SEK million Gross carrying
amount
Loss
allowance
Net carrying
amount
Opening balance 1 Jan 2018 14,766 14,766
IFRS 9 transition effects 11 11
Acquisitions 2,233 2,233
Interest income 1,311 1,311
Gross collections –2,689 –2,689
Impairment losses and gains 152 152
Disposal –66 0 –66
Translation differences 795 2 797
Closing balance 30 Jun 2018 16,361 154 16,515

Acquired credit-impaired loan

portfolios PARENT COMPANY
SEK million Gross carrying
amount
Loss
allowance
Net carrying
amount
Openning balance 1 Jan 2018
Merger 2,464 2,464
IFRS 9 transition effects 7 7
Acquisitions 1,239 1,239
Interest income 275 275
Gross collections –652 –652
Impairment losses and gains 36 36
Translation differences 139 1 140
Closing balance 30 Jun 2018 3,472 37 3,509

Acquired performing

loan portfolios GROUP
SEK million Gross
carrying
amount
Stage 1
12M ECL
Stage 2
LECL
Stage 3
LECL
Loss
allowance
Net carrying
amount
Opening balance 1 Jan 2018
Acquisitions 1,011 1,011
Interest income 6 6
Amortisations and interest payments –18 –18
Changes in risk parameters –2 0 –2 –2
Translation differences 0 0 0 0
Closing balance 30 Jun 2018 999 –2 0 –2 997

Note 2 Acquired loan portfolios, cont.

Acquired performing

loan portfolios PARENT COMPANY
SEK million Gross
carrying
amount
Stage 1
12M ECL
Stage 2
LECL
Stage 3
LECL
Loss
allowance
Net carrying
amount
Opening balance 1 Jan 2018
Acquisitions 288 288
Interest income 6 6
Amortisations and interest payments –15 –15
Changes in risk parameters 0 0 0 0
Translation differences 3 0 0 3
Closing balance 30 Jun 2018 282 0 0 0 282
Acquired loan portfolios GROUP
SEK million 31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
Opening balance 12,386 12,386
Acquisitions 4,253 1,397
Translation differences 361 103
Changes in value
Based on opening balance
forecast (amortisation)
–2,2441) –1,081
Based on revised estimates
(revaluation)
10 5
Carrying value 14,766 12,810
Changes in carrying value reported in the
income statement
–2,233 –1,075
Of which, designated at fair value GROUP
SEK million 31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
Opening balance 1,045 1,045
Translation differences 28 11
Changes in value
Based on opening balance forecast
(amortisation)
–120 –63
Based on revised estimates
(revaluation)
–13 –7
Carrying value 940 986
Changes in carrying value reported in the
income statement –133 –70

1) Including SEK –108m related to a partial disposal of a Polish loan portfolio.

Note 3 Financial instruments

Carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments

GROUP, 30 JUN 2018
Assets/liabilities
recognised at fair value
through profit or loss
Total
SEK million Held for
trading
Mandatorily Hedging
instrument
Amortised
cost
carrying
amount
Fair
value
Cash 0 0 0
Treasury bills and treasury bonds 2,901 2,901 2,901
Lending to credit institutions 1,724 1,724 1,724
Lending to the public 20 20 20
Acquired loan portfolios 17,511 17,511 18,887
Bonds and other securities 2,893 2,893 2,893
Derivatives 8 6 14 14
Other financial assets 140 140 140
Total 8 5,794 6 19,395 25,203 26,579
Deposits from the public 15,057 15,057 15,057
Derivatives 9 7 16 16
Senior debt 5,626 5,626 5,810
Subordinated debt 834 834 841
Other financial debts 443 443 443
Total 9 7 21,960 21,976 22,167
GROUP, 31 DEC 2017
Assets/liabilities
recognised at fair value
through profit or loss
Total
SEK million Held for
trading
Designated Loans and
receivables
Hedging
instruments
Other
liabilities
carrying
amount
Fair
value
Cash 0 0 0
Treasury bills and treasury bonds 1,490 1,490 1,490
Lending to credit institutions 1,681 1,681 1,681
Lending to the public 37 37 37
Acquired loan portfolios
of which, at fair value 940 940 940
of which, at amortised cost 13,826 13,826 13,426
Bonds and other securities 3,689 3,689 3,689
Derivatives 4 7 11 11
Other financial assets 189 189 189
Total 4 6,119 15,733 7 21,863 21,463
Deposits from the public 13,227 13,227 13,227
Derivatives 4 6 10 10
Senior debt 4,355 4,355 4,532
Subordinated debt 803 803 811
Other financial debts 536 536 536
Total 4 6 18,921 18,931 19,116

Note 3 Financial instruments, cont.

GROUP, 30 JUN 2017
Assets/liabilities
recognised at fair value
through profit or loss
SEK million Held for
trading
Designated Loans and
receivables
Hedging
instruments
Other
liabilities
Total
carrying
amount
Fair value
Cash 3 3 3
Treasury bills and treasury bonds 1,905 1,905 1,905
Lending to credit institutions 1,026 1,026 1,026
Lending to the public 27 27 27
Acquired loan portfolios
of which, at fair value 986 986 986
of which, at amortised cost 11,825 11,825 11,846
Bonds and other securities 2,728 2,728 2,728
Derivatives 12 63 75 75
Other financial assets 139 139 139
Total 12 5,619 13,020 63 18,714 18,735
Deposits from the public 11,975 11,975 11,975
Derivatives 5 5 5
Senior debt 2,939 2,939 3,073
Subordinated debt 774 774 776
Other financial debts 394 394 394
Total 5 16,082 16,087 16,223
PARENT COMPANY, 30 JUN 2018
Assets/liabilities
recognised at fair value
through profit or loss
Total
SEK million Held for
trading
Mandatorily Hedging
instruments
Amortised cost carrying
amount
Fair value
Cash 0 0 0
Treasury bills and treasury bonds 2,901 2,901 2,901
Lending to credit institutions 989 989 989
Lending to the public 23 23 23
Acquired loan portfolios 3,791 3,791 4,228
Receivables, Group companies 12,509 12,509 12,509
Bonds and other securities 2,893 2,893 2,893
Derivatives 8 6 14 14
Other financial assets 76 76 76
Total 8 5,794 6 17,388 23,196 23,633
Deposits from the public 15,057 15,057 15,057
Derivatives 9 7 16 16
Senior debt 5,626 5,626 5,810
Subordinated debt 834 834 841
Other financial debts 476 476 476
Total 9 7 21,993 22,009 22,200

Note 3 Financial instruments, cont.

Fair value measurements

Group

The Group uses observable data to the greatest possible extent when assessing the fair value of an asset or liability. Fair values are categorised in different levels based on the input data used in the valuation 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.

category includes all instruments for which the valuation technique is based on data that is not observable and has a substantial impact upon the valuation. The carrying value of acquired loan portfolios is calcu-

Level 3) Based on inputs that are not observable on the market. This

GROUP, 30 JUN 2018

lated 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

SEK million Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 2,901 2,901
Acquired loan portfolios 18,887 18,887
Bonds and other securities 2,893 2,893
Derivatives 14 14
Total assets 5,794 14 18,887 24,695
Derivatives 16 16
Senior debts 5,810 5,810
Subordinated debts 841 841
Total liabilities 6,667 6,667

Fair value measurements

GROUP, 31 DEC 2017
SEK million Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 1,490 1,490
Acquired loan portfolios
of which, carried at fair value 940 940
of which, carried at amortised cost 13,426 13,426
Bonds and other securities 3,689 3,689
Derivatives 11 11
Total assets 5,179 11 14,366 19,556
Derivatives 10 10
Senior debts 4,532 4,532
Subordinated debts 811 811
Total liabilities 5,353 5,353

Note 3 Financial instruments, cont.

GROUP, 30 JUN 2017
SEK million Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 1,905 1,905
Acquired loan portfolios
of which, carried at fair value 986 986
of which, carried at amortised cost 11,846 11,846
Bonds and other securities 2,728 2,728
Derivatives 75 75
Total assets 4,633 75 12,832 17,540
Derivatives 5 5
Senior debts 3,073 3,073
Subordinated debts 776 776
Total liabilities 3,854 3,854

Note 4 Capital adequacy

This note provides information required to be disclosed under the provisions of FFFS 2008:25, including applicable amendments, regarding annual accounts for credit institutions and FFFS 2014:12, including applicable amendments, regarding prudential requirements and capital buffers. The information relates to Hoist Finance on a consolidated basis ("Hoist Finance") and Hoist Kredit AB (publ) ("Hoist Kredit"), the regulated entity. The difference in the basis for consolidation between the consolidated accounts and the consolidated situation is that joint ventures are consolidated using the equity method in the consolidated accounts, whereas proportional consolidation is used for

the consolidated situation. When establishing the company's statutory capital requirements, EU regulation No 575/2013 and the Swedish law (2014:966) on capital buffers primarily apply.

Comparative figures for Hoist Finance AB (publ) refer to the merged company Hoist Kredit AB (publ), which was the regulated entity within the Hoist Finance Group up until the merger on 2 January 2018. As a result of the merger, all assets and liabilities of Hoist Kredit AB (publ) were transferred to Hoist Finance AB (publ) and Hoist Kredit was dissolved.

Own funds

The table below shows own funds used to cover the capital requirements for Hoist Finance and the regulated entity Hoist Finance.

Hoist Finance
consolidated situation
Hoist Finance AB (publ)
SEK million 30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
Capital instruments and related share premium accounts 1,355 1,287 1,287 1,355 483 483
Retained earnings 1,033 745 765 229 402 562
Accumulated comprehensive income and other reserves 275 282 309 604 1,081 1,084
Independently reviewed interim profits net of any foreseeable
charge or dividend1)
171 299 155 469 183
Intangible assets (net of related tax liability) –317 –287 –258 –137 –44 –45
Deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability –31 –21 –37 –7 –3 –2
Common Equity Tier 1 2,486 2,305 2,221 2,513 2,102 2,082
Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts 690 380 380 690 380 380
Additional Tier 1 capital 690 380 380 690 380 380
Tier 1 capital 3,176 2,685 2,601 3,200 2,482 2,462
Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts 834 803 774 834 803 774
Tier 2 capital 834 803 774 834 803 774
Total own funds 4,010 3,488 3,375 4,037 3,285 3,236

1) Regulatory dividend deduction is calculated at 30 per cent of net profit for the year, the maximum dividend allowed under the Group's internal Dividend Policy.

Note 4 Capital adequacy, cont.

Risk-weighted exposure amounts and capital requirements

The tables below shows the risk-weighted exposure amounts and minimum capital requirements per risk category for Hoist Finance and the regulated entity Hoist Finance.

Risk-weighted exposure amounts Hoist Finance
consolidated situation
Hoist Finance AB (publ)
SEK million 30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
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 392 381 266 226 150 56
of which, counterparty credit risk 28 54 38 28 54 38
Exposures to corporates 141 136 139 12,614 10,935 10,675
Retail exposures 44 16 20 37 16 20
Secured by immovable property 429 96
Exposures in default 17,700 15,349 13,530 3,738 2,496 2,497
Exposures in the form of covered bonds 289 369 273 289 369 273
Equity exposures 2,158 2,143 500
Other items 104 145 132 53 44 29
Credit risk (standardised approach) 19,099 16,396 14,360 19,212 16,153 14,050
Market risk (foreign exchange risk – standardised approach) 46 113 118 46 113 118
Operational risk (standardised approach) 3,158 3,158 2,623 1,128 1,128 893
Credit valuation adjustment (standardised approach) 24 27 0 24 27 0
Total risk-weighted exposure amount 22,327 19,694 17,101 20,410 17,421 15,061

Note 4 Capital adequacy, cont.

Capital requirements Hoist Finance
consolidated situation
Hoist Finance AB (publ)
SEK million 30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
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 31 30 21 18 12 4
of which, counterparty credit risk 2 4 3 2 4 3
Exposures to corporates 11 11 11 1,009 875 854
Retail exposures 4 1 2 3 1 2
Secured by immovable property 34 8
Exposures in default 1,416 1,228 1,082 299 200 200
Exposures in the form of covered bonds 23 30 22 23 30 22
Equity exposures 173 171 40
Other items 8 12 11 4 4 2
Credit risk (standardised approach) 1,527 1,312 1,149 1,537 1,293 1,124
Market risk (foreign exchange risk – standardised approach) 4 9 9 4 9 9
Operational risk (standardised approach) 253 253 210 90 90 71
Credit valuation adjustment (standardised approach) 2 2 0 2 2 0
Total own funds requirement – Pillar 1 1,786 1,576 1,368 1,633 1,394 1,204
Pillar 2
Concentration risk 138 131 110 138 131 110
Interest rate risk in the banking book 60 36 47 60 36 47
Pension risk 3 3 3 3 3 3
Other Pillar 2 risks 27 26 24 27 26 24
Total own funds requirement – Pillar 2 228 196 184 228 196 184
Capital buffers
Capital conservation buffer 558 492 428 510 436 377
Countercyclical buffer 39 11 8 29 8 17
Total own funds requirement – Capital buffers 597 503 436 539 444 394
Total own funds requirements 2,611 2,275 1,988 2,400 2,034 1,782

Capital ratios and capital buffers

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 0.18 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 by a healthy margin.

Note 4 Capital adequacy, cont.

Hoist Finance
consolidated situation
Hoist Finance AB (publ)
Capital ratios and capital buffers, % 30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio 11.13 11.70 12.99 12.31 12.07 13.82
Tier 1 capital ratio 14.22 13.63 15.21 15.69 14.25 16.34
Total capital ratio 17.96 17.71 19.73 19.78 18.86 21.48
Institution-specific buffer requirements for CET1 capital 7.18 7.05 7.05 7.14 7.05 7.11
of which, capital conservation buffer requirement 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50
of which, countercyclical capital buffer requirement 0.18 0.05 0.05 0.14 0.05 0.11
Common Equity Tier 1 capital available to meet buffers1) 6.63 7.20 8.49 7.81 7.57 9.32

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 30 June 2018, the internally assessed capital requirement for Hoist Finance was SEK 2,014 million (1,771), of which SEK 228 million (196) was attributable to Pillar 2.

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 being unable to meet payment obligations, without a significant increase in the cost of obtaining means of payment.

Because the Group's revenues and costs are relatively stable, liquidity risk is primarily associated with the Group's funding which is based on deposits from the public and the risk of major outflows of deposits on 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 amounts of liquid assets or immediately divestible assets to ensure timely satisfaction of its payment obligations without incurring significantly higher costs.

Funding primarily takes the form of deposits from the public and the issuance of senior unsecured debt and own funds instruments, as well as equity. The majority of deposits from the public are payable on demand (variable deposits – "floating"), while about 32 per cent (35) of the Group's deposits from the public are tied to longer maturities ("fixed deposits") ranging from 12 to 36 months. About 99 per cent of deposits are backed by the deposit guarantee scheme.

Comparative figures for Hoist Finance AB (publ) refer to the merged company Hoist Kredit AB (publ), which was the regulated entity within the Hoist Finance Group up until the merger on 2 January 2018. As a result of the merger, all assets and liabilities of Hoist Kredit AB (publ) were transferred to Hoist Finance AB (publ) and Hoist Kredit was dissolved.

Funding Hoist Finance
consolidated situation
Hoist Finance AB (publ)
SEK million 30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
Current account deposits 10,193 8,580 7,686 10,193 8,580 7,686
Fixed-term deposits 4,864 4,647 4,289 4,864 4,647 4,289
Senior debts 5,626 4,355 2,939 5,626 4,355 2,939
Convertible debt instruments 690 380 380 690 380 380
Subordinated debts 834 803 774 834 803 774
Equity 2,911 2,849 2,620 2,603 2,100 2,100
Other 818 923 719 795 613 367
Balance sheet total 25,936 22,537 19,407 25,605 21,478 18,535

The Group's Treasury Policy specifies a limit and a target level for the amount of available liquidity. Available liquidity totalled SEK 7,440 million (6,800) as per 30 June, 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.

Note 5 Liquidity risk, cont.

Liquidity reserve

SEK million 30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
Cash and holdings in central banks 0 0 3
Deposits in other banks available overnight 1,646 1,621 969
Securities issued or guaranteed by sovereigns, central banks or multilateral development banks 1,370 1,061 1,671
Securities issued or guaranteed by municipalities or other public sector entities 1,531 429 234
Covered bonds 2,893 3,689 2,728
Securities issued by non-financial corporates
Securities issued by financial corporates
Other
Total 7,440 6,800 5,605

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

Note 6 Pledged assets

Group Parent Company
SEK million 30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
Pledges and comparable collateral for own liabilities and
for reported commitments for provisions 68 49 43 13

Note 7 Contingent liabilities

Group Parent Company
SEK million 30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
30 Jun
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Jun
2017
Commitments 2,363 698 1,272 471

Note 8 Reconciliation alternative performance measures

EBIT margin
SEK million
Quarter 2
2018
Quarter 2
2017
Jan–Jun
2018
Jan–Jun
2017
Full year
2017
Profit before tax 141 104 326 289 581
Net income financial transactions 8 49 13 58 50
Interest expense 79 85 154 162 305
Interest income excl. run-off consumer loan portfolio 3 3 9 6 15
EBIT 231 241 502 515 951
Net revenues from acquired loan portfolios 646 1,310 2,644
Interest income acquired loan portfolios 672 1,317
Interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 3 1 3 2 5
Impairment gains and losses 46 149
Fee and commission income 17 18 34 39 73
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 22 16 37 44 76
Other operating income 3 2 6 7 13
Total revenue 763 683 1,546 1,402 2,811
EBIT margin 30 35 32 37 34

Note 8 Reconciliation alternative performance measures, cont.

EBITDA, adjusted

SEK million Quarter 2
2018
Quarter 2
2017
Full year
2017
Profit for the period 103 77 453
+
Income tax expense
38 27 128
+/– Net result from financial transactions 8 48 50
+
Interest expense
79 85 305

Interest income (excl. interest from run-off performing portfolio)
–3 3 14
+
Portfolio revaluations
0 –11
+/– Impairment gains and losses –49
+ Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets 15 14 56
EBITDA 191 254 995
+
Amortisation on run-off portfolio
3 11
+
Amortisation on acquired loan portfolios
553 2,244
+
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios
1,395

Interest income on acquired loan portfolios
–672
EBITDA, adjusted 914 810 3 250

Return on equity, adjusted for items affecting comparability

SEK thousand Quarter 2
2018
Quarter 2
2017
Full year
2017
Equity 3,600 3,000 3,228
Additional Tier 1 capital –690 –380 –380
Reversal of interest expense paid for AT1 capital 34 20 28
Reversal of items affecting comparability1) 23 63 102
Total equity 2,967 2,704 2,978
Total equity (quarterly average) 2,995 2,699 2,752
Profit for the period 103 77 453
Reversal of items affecting comparability1) 23 63 102
Estimated annual profit 502 563 555
Adjustment of interest on AT1 capital –53 –40 –40
Adjusted annual profit 449 523 515
Return on equity, % 15 19 19

1) Items affecting comparability 2018 refer to a cost linked to the take-over of a previously externally managed loan portfolio and restructuring costs, including

tax. 2) Items affecting comparability 2017 refer to costs which arose in connection with the repurchase of subordinated debts and outstanding bonds during second quarter 2017 and with restructuring costs and adjustment of previous cost accruals during fourth quarter 2017, including tax.

Note 9 Classification and Measurement IFRS 9

Comparison between IAS 39 closing balance as at 31 Dec 2017 and IFRS 9 opening balance as at 1 Jan 2018, Group

SEK million Original measurement
category
under IAS 39
Original
carrying value
under IAS 39
New
measurement
category
under IFRS 9
Reclassification Remeasure
ment
Net carrying
value
under IFRS 9
Cash Loans and receivables 0 Amortised cost 0
Treasury bills and treasury bonds FVPL identified 1,490 FVPL mandatorily 1,490
Lending to credit institutions Loans and receivables 1,681 Amortised cost 1,681
Lending to the public Loans and receivables 37 Amortised cost 37
Acquired loan portfolios FVPL identified 940 Amortised cost –940
Acquired loan portfolios Loans and receivables 13,826 Amortised cost 940 11 14,777
Bonds and other securities FVPL identified 3,689 FVPL mandatorily 3,689
Derivatives FVPL Held for trading 4 FVPL Held for Trading 4
Derivatives Hedging instruments 7 Hedging instruments 7
Other financial assets Loans and receivables 189 Amortised cost 189
Deposits from the public Other liabilities 13,227 Amortised cost 13,227
Derivatives FVPL Held for trading 4 FVPL Held for Trading 4
Derivatives Hedging 6 Hedging instruments 6
Senior unsecured liabilities Other liabilities 4,355 Amortised cost 8 4,363
Subordinated liabilities Other liabilities 803 Amortised cost 803
Other financial liabilities Other liabilities 536 Amortised cost 536

Loss allowance

Acquired loan portfolios – prior to the introduction of IFRS 9, the portfolios' carrying value was based on expected cash flows and revaluation effects were reported under income statement item Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios. This method corresponds in large part

with the calculation of loss allowance under IFRS 9; consequently, the transition impact in the opening balance is immaterial.

Other financial assets valued at amortised cost – the expected credit loss at transition to IFRS 9 was not material, and therefore, was not reported.

Acquired loan portfolios reclassified from fair value through profit or loss under IAS 39 to amortised cost under IFRS 9

SEK million
Fair value of the reclassified acquired loan portfolios as of 31 Dec 2017 940
Fair value as at reporting date, if the acquired loan portfolio would not have been reclassified 922
Fair value gain/loss during the period, if the acquired loan portfolio would not have been reclassified –18
Effective interest rate of reclassified acquired loans on date of initial application, % 21
Interest revenue recorded during the period Jan–Jun 2018 88

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 26 July 2018

Ingrid Bonde Chair of the Board

Jörgen Olsson Board member

Klaus-Anders Nysteen CEO

Cecilia Daun Wennborg Malin Eriksson Board member Board member

Liselotte Hjorth Marcial Portela Board member Board member

Board member Board member

Joakim Rubin Gunilla Wikman

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 30 June 2018 and the six-month period then ended. The Board of Directors and the Managing Director 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 26 July 2018 KPMG AB

Anders Bäckström

Authorized Public Accountant

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. Estimated remaining collections, Return on book and Adjusted EBITDA are three APMs that are used by Hoist Finance. Moreover, during the period, Hoist Finance has chosen to present as APMs: Return on equity and Diluted earnings per share, both of which are presented excluding nonrecurring items. Alternative performance measures are described below.

Number of employees (FTEs)

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

Average number of employees

Average number of employees during the year converted to full-time posts (FTEs). The calculation is based on the total average number of FTEs per month divided by the year's twelve months.

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.

Return on assets

Net result for the year as a percentage of total assets at the end of the year.

Gross 120/180-month ERC

"Estimated Remaining Collections" – the company's estimate of the gross amount that can be collected on the 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 120/180 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.

EBIT

Earnings before Interest and Tax. Operating profit before financial items and tax.

EBIT margin

EBIT (operating earnings) divided by total revenue.

EBITDA, adjusted

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

Non-performing loans (NPLs)

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

Acquired loans

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

Acquired loan portfolios

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

C/I ratio

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

Fee and commission income Fees for providing debt management services

to third parties.

Gross collections on

acquired loan portfolios

Gross cash flow on acquired loan portfolios comprises payments from the Group's customers on loans included in Group's acquired loan portfolios.

Nonrecurring items

Nonrecurring items are defined as items that disturb comparison in the sense that their occurrence and/or scale has an irregularity that does not apply to other items.

Own funds

Sum of Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital.

Capital requirements – Pillar 1

market risk and operational risk. Capital requirements – Pillar 2 Capital requirements beyond those stipulated in Pillar 1.

Minimum capital requirements for credit risk,

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.

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.

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 revenue from acquired loans

The sum of collections from acquired loan portfolios and income from the run-off consumer loan portfolio, less portfolio amortization and revaluation.

Return on book

EBIT (operating profit) on a full-year basis, exclusive of Central Functions operating expenses, divided by average the carrying amount of acquired loan portfolios. In the financial statements, calculation of the average carrying amount is based on the opening balance at the beginning of the year and the closing balance at the end of the year. For the full year, the average value is based on the quarterly values during the financial year.

Portfolio amortisation

The share of gross collections that will be used for amortising the carrying amount of acquired loan portfolios.

Portfolio revaluation

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

Portfolio growth

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

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 exposure amount.

Additional Tier 1 capital

Capital instruments and associated share premium reserves 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.

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.

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.

Risk exposure amount

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

SMEs

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 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 revenue

Total of net revenue from acquired loan, fee and commission income, profit from joint ventures and other income.

Total capital ratio

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

Weighted average number of

shares outstanding

Weighted number of shares outstanding plus potential dilutive effect of warrants outstanding.

Internal funding cost

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

Vision, mission and strategy

Our Mission – Your Trust

Our Vision

Helping people keep their commitments.

Financial targets

Profitability

Achieve an operating margin of over 40 per cent in the medium term horizon by leveraging our operational scale advantages.

By ensuring the right balance between growth, profitability and capital efficiency, we aim to achieve a 20 per cent return on equity in the medium-term horizon.

Capital structure

Under normal conditions, the CET1 ratio should be 2.5–4.5 percentage points above the overall CET1 requirements specified by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.

Dividend policy

Pursuant to our dividend policy, we will initially pay a dividend of 25–30 per cent of the Group's net profit in the medium-term horizon. In light of the strong cash flow that our business has generated historically, our long-term goal is to pay a dividend of 50 per cent of our annual net profit.

Strategy

Financial calendar

Interim report Q2 2018 27 July 2018
Interim report Q3 2018 25 October 2018

Contact

Investor Relations Michel Fischier Group Head of Investor Relations

Ph: +46 (0) 8-555 177 45 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.

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