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Hoist Finance

Quarterly Report May 15, 2018

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Interim report Q1 2018

A strong start to the year, with growth and expansion into new asset classes

January – March 2018

  • Net operating income increased 13 per cent to SEK 684m (603).
  • Profit before tax amounted to SEK 185m (185).
  • Diluted earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.59 (1.66).
  • Return on equity was 18 per cent (21).
  • Carrying value of acquired loan portfolios totalled SEK 16,112m (15,024).
  • The total capital ratio was 17.15 per cent (17.71) and the CET1 capital ratio was 11.35 per cent (11.70).

Figures in brackets refer to first quarter 2017 for profit/loss comparisons and to the closing balance at 31 December 2017 for balance sheet items.

Events during the quarter

  • Klaus-Anders Nysteen new CEO of Hoist Finance as of 15 March.
  • Hoist Finance introduces a new organisational model to increase growth and improve operational efficiency.
  • Hoist Finance continues expansion in new asset classes through the acquisition of portfolios of performing and non-performing secured loans.

Subsequent events

Christer Johansson appointed as new CFO.

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.

This information is information that Hoist Finance AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication by Michel Fischier at 08:00 AM CET on 15 May 2018.

Hoist Finance Interim report January – March 2018

Growth and operational efficiency on top of the agenda

It is truly a great pleasure for me to present my first quarterly report as CEO of Hoist Finance. Since I took office on 15 March 2018, I've had the opportunity to meet all parts of our organisation and many of our clients, the leading financial institutions in Europe. I am both proud and enthused by the dedication of our highly skilled staff that demonstrates a strong loyalty for both our customers, our clients and our company.

I am also impressed by the strong reputation our organisation has built with all relevant stakeholders. We add value by reducing tied-up capital for our clients and enable them to focus fully on their core competence. We also play an important role when we help people keep their commitments and enable our customers to re-enter the financial ecosystem.

Evolve to capture market growth

Our industry is currently shaped by three trends; growth, consolidation and market maturation.

Firstly, we estimate that the market will continue to develop favourably, with a growth exceeding 10 per cent per annum up until 2020. This is driven by regulatory changes and changes in accounting principles, but also by the fact that financial institutions see that our industry is becoming more professional. We add value by delivering a service that is both professional, and knowledge based. We prioritise investments in building skills and collection practices that support our target to capture and outpace the market growth that lies ahead of us.

Secondly, the market is consolidating. We have seen several small and large transactions over the last couple of years, and my belief is that this is a process that will continue. Increasing regulation and the need to become more effective and efficient are strong drivers for the industry consolidation. Hoist Finance has the ambition to play an active role in this process.

Finally, the market is maturing at a steady pace. We have seen that prices are up, but also that risks are down. The future winners are those organizations that have the best operations and deliver the value proposition that addresses the clients' needs. We believe that specialisation is of great importance both for operational excellence and differentiation. Consequently, Hoist Finance will focus on some prioritized European markets with an undivided focus on financial institutions.

Helping people keep their commitments

Since taking the helm of Hoist Finance, we have reorganized the company, giving it a setup that is more efficient than before. We will increase the level of integration and collaboration and work as One Hoist Finance. The new Executive Management Team is committed to deliver on our growth ambitions, but also to take Hoist Finance to the next level in terms of harmonised best-practices, digitalised processes and organizational design.

New segment reporting and accounting principles

The new and more efficient organisational structure also means that there are some changes to how we report. We will now report our segments based on countries instead of regions. As for our financial reporting it will now be based on IFRS 9. This increases both clarity and transparency, and is also natural since we grow in loans which are not defaulted, meaning that we increase in resemblance to the banking sector in general.

A solid quarter with growth and financial development according to plan

During the quarter we acquired portfolios amounting to SEK 904 million which translates into the best first quarter in our history when it comes to acquisitions. We have also entered into a forward-flow agreement with an Italian financial institution. The agreement is one of the first large forward flow contracts entered in Italy and reaffirms our strong position in the Italian market.

Furthermore we entered into an agreement to acquire a UK mortgage portfolio. The portfolio consists of performing and non-performing secured loans on residential and commercial properties. This acquisition underpins our capability to expand into other asset classes and also our ability to do so in the prudent and disciplined manner, which has become the hallmark of Hoist Finance.

The quarter's profit before tax amounted to SEK 185 million and return on equity was 18 per cent which is broadly in line with our performance same period last year and also in line with our full year plan.

Strong pipeline and roadmap for intense development

Let me use this opportunity to thank Jörgen Olsson for his contribution to developing Hoist Finance into one of the leading institutions of our industry. I am both honoured and excited to take the helm at such an interesting point in the history of our company and our industry.

Looking into the coming year we can see that a solid pipeline of possible NPL portfolio acquisitions and partnerships bodes well for a strong financial performance. While we have an intense roadmap for developing our company and the way we operate further, focus remains fixed on growth and increased efficiency on all levels to reach our financial targets.

Klaus-Anders Nysteen CEO Hoist Finance AB (publ)

Key ratios

SEK million Quarter 1
2018
Quarter 1
2017
Change,
%
Full year
2017
Net operating income 684 603 13 2,365
Profit before tax 185 185 0 581
Net profit 140 145 –3 453
Basic earnings per share, SEK 1.59 1.66 –4 5.10
Diluted earnings per share, SEK1) 1.59 1.66 –4 5.09
Net interest income margin, %2) 15
C/I ratio, %3) 74 71 3 pp 76
EBIT margin, % 34 38 –4 pp 34
Return on equity, %4) 18 21 –3 pp 15
Portfolio acquisitions 904 611 48 4,253
SEK million 31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
Change,
%
Carrying value on acquired loan portfolios5) 16,112 15,024 7
Gross 180-month ERC6),7) 26,932
Gross 120-month ERC6) 24,700 23,991 3
Total capital ratio, % 17.15 17.71 –0.6 pe
CET1 ratio, % 11.35 11.70 –0.4 pe
Liquidity reserve 7,003 6,800 3
Number of employees (FTEs) 1,384 1,335 4

1) 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. Where calculation of net interest income under IFRS 9 is not comparable with IAS 39, Hoist Finance has elected not to present comparative figures. 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 first quarter 2018

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

Operating income

Interest income acquired loan portfolios is a new income statement item as from 1 January 2018 and follows the introduction of IFRS 9 "Financial instruments", which took effect at the turn of the year. In this item, interest income from acquired loan portfolios is calculated as the effective interest rate multiplied by the opening carrying amount of acquired loan portfolios for the period. This interest income totalled SEK 645 million for the first quarter. Net revenues from acquired loan portfolios as previously reported, was calculated as gross collections from acquired loan portfolios less portfolio amortisation and revaluation. These revenues totalled SEK 664

million for the comparative quarter; this figure includes the effects of actual collections exceeding projected collections and of portfolio revaluations. As from 1 January 2018, deviations between actual and projected collections, as well as portfolio revaluations, are recognised in income statement item Impairment gains and losses, after Net interest income.

Other interest income decreased somewhat to SEK –4 million (–1) in line with expectations, as the interest rate on liquidity portfolio assets remains negative. Interest expense for the period decreased to SEK –75 million (–77) despite the strong increase in issued debt during 2017. This is a consequence of Hoist Finance's long-

Profit before tax

Return on equity

term financing strategy, with a strong credit rating and a favourable market enabling the Company to issue new debt at attractive levels. Interest expense from Deposits from the public was marginally lower quarter-on-quarter, with a lower interest rate preventing a rise in interest expense despite a large increase in volume.

Impairment gains and losses totalled SEK 103 million. SEK 4 million of this amount is attributable to portfolio revaluations resulting from adjusted collection projections for future periods. The remaining SEK 99 million represents collections realised during the period in excess of projections for the period. The collection level, which is somewhat better than the comparative figure for full-year 2017, corresponds to 108 per cent of the projected level for the quarter.

Fee and commission income for the quarter decreased somewhat, from SEK 21 million to SEK 17 million, in line with the previously communicated strategy of focusing on the acquisition and management of loan portfolios.

Net result from financial transactions totalled SEK –5 million (–9). The result for the three main components – changes in value for interest rate hedging instruments, changes in market value for bonds in the liquidity portfolio, and profit/ loss from FX hedging – was limited.

Total operating income increased 13 per cent to SEK 684 million (603), mainly due to portfolio growth in Italy and Spain. Portfolio growth includes an increase in secured loans and SME loans, as well as continued efforts to expand the Company's presence in the relatively new Spanish market.

Operating expenses

Personnel expenses increased 15 per cent during the quarter to SEK –194 million (–169). A shift in focus in the Polish market away from legal collection activities towards long-term voluntary repayment plans resulted in increased personnel expenses, which should be viewed in relation to an expected reduction in the share of legal collection costs over time. In addition to the foregoing, a significant portion of the cost increase during the period was attributable to continued strong portfolio growth, which is largely connected to an increased focus on SME and collaterals. There has been a need for expanded expertise in these asset classes, mainly in the Italian and French markets. Strategic and digital initiatives were also reflected in the increase in personal expenses within Central Functions as compared with previous periods.

Collection costs increased 15 per cent during the quarter to SEK –194 million (–169). A large part of this increase pertains to increased costs on the Polish market, where regulatory changes led to the acceleration of certain legal collection activities during the quarter. The rest of the increase is fully in line with expectations, as portfolio growth has remained good.

Administrative expenses increased to SEK –112 million (–94). The increase was largely attributable to advisory services regarding potential portfolio acquisitions, for which the market was uncommonly strong during the quarter. External advisory services related to the above-referenced strategic and digital initiatives also contributed to the cost increase.

Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets was unchanged at SEK –14 million (–14). However, this does not reflect the increased pace of investment, which

includes investments in new collection systems that have not yet been put into operation.

Total operating expenses increased to SEK –514 million (–446).

Net profit

Profit from participations in joint ventures decreased 44 per cent to SEK 15 million (28). The decrease was due entirely to the fact that the comparative quarter included performance-based remuneration of SEK 13 million for work performed in 2016.

Income tax expense totalled SEK –45 million (–40), representing an effective tax rate of 24 per cent (22).

Net profit totalled SEK 140 million (145).

Balance sheet

Total assets increased SEK 1,491 million quarter-on-quarter and totalled SEK 24,028 million (22,537). The change is primarily due to acquired loan portfolios, which increased to SEK 1 089 million, with the growth attributable to acquisitions in the UK, Italy and Poland and to the weakening of the Swedish krona during the quarter against all of Hoist Finance's relevant currencies.

Funding and capital structure

SEK million 31 Mar 2018 31 Dec 2017 Change, %
Cash and interest-bearing
securities
7,071 6,861 3
Acquired loan portfolios 15,855 14,766 7
Other assets1) 1,102 910 21
Total assets 24,028 22,537 7
Deposits from the public 14,345 13,227 8
Unsecured debt 4,571 4,355 5
Subordinated liabilities 848 803 6
Total interest-bearing liabilities 19,764 18,385 7
Other liabilities1) 862 924 –7
Equity 3,402 3,228 5
Total liabilities and equity 24,028 22,537 7

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

Total liabilities amounted to SEK 24,028 million (22,537). The increase was mainly attributable to deposits from the public, which increased SEK 1,117 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 12,048 million (12,242), of which SEK 4,583 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 31 March 2018, deposits from the public in Germany were SEK 2,297 million (985), of which SEK 207 million is attributable to fixed term deposits of 12 and 24 months duration.

At 31 March 2018, the outstanding bond debt totalled SEK 5,419 million (5,158), of which SEK 4,571 million (4,355) was unsecured debt. Equity totalled SEK 3,402 million (3,228). The increase was mainly attributable to net profit for the year.

Cash flow

Comparative figures refer to first 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 1
2018
Quarter 1
2017
Full year
2017
Cash flow from operating activities 49 445 2,495
Cash flow from investing activities –670 –1,116 –5,439
Cash flow from financing activities 1,042 –9 2,751
Cash flow for the period 421 –681 –193

Cash flow from operating activities totalled SEK 49 million (445). Amortisation of acquired loan portfolios is presented as a separate cash flow item as from 1 January 2018, and totalled SEK 649 million. This amount is included in the cash flow item "Increase/decrease in other assets and liabilities" as presented in the financial statements. Other effects pertain to realised cash flows from other assets and liabilities, which totalled SEK –670 million (–265).

Cash flow from investing activities totalled SEK –670 million (–1,116). Portfolio acquisitions increased during the quarter as compared with Q1 2017, totalling SEK –904 million (–611). A net total of SEK 248 million in bonds and other securities was sold during the quarter.

Cash flow from financing activities totalled SEK 1,042 million (–9) and is attributable to the inflow from deposits from the public. Deposits in Germany accounted for SEK 1,228 million of the inflow, with most of that amount related to variable interest rate deposits. This effect was somewhat offset by a reduction in variable interest rate deposits in the Swedish HoistSpar deposit operation.

Total cash flow for the quarter amounted to SEK 421 million, as compared to SEK –681 million for first 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. through Basel IV capital and liquidity regulations), and indirectly through the impact of these regulations on the market supply of loan portfolios. Hoist Finance's crossborder operations involve consolidated tax issues relating to subsidiaries in several jurisdictions. The Group is therefore exposed to potential tax risks arising from varying interpretations and application 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.

Operational risk is deemed to have increased somewhat during the quarter as a natural consequence of operational reorganisation following the new CEO taking up his post in mid-March. This increase is expected to be temporary and to return to previous levels following completion of the reorganisation. The Group works continuously to improve the quality of its internal processes in order to limit operational risks.

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

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

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

Other disclosures

Parent Company disclosures

The subsidiary Hoist Kredit AB (publ) ("Hoist Kredit") was merged into the Parent Company Hoist Finance AB (publ) on 2 January 2018. Accordingly, as of Q1 2018 the Parent Company's financial position includes operations that were previously part of Hoist Kredit.

Net interest income for the Parent Company totalled SEK 191 million (6) during the first quarter. This increase is attributable to former operations within Hoist Kredit and comprises interest income from loan portfolios and internal loans, as well as interest expense from deposits and issued bonds. Other interest income decreased SEK 7 million yearon-year due to the renegotiation of internal loans in mid-2017 and lower market-based interest rates. Interest expense decreased SEK –5 million during the first quarter.

Total operating income was SEK 113 million (85), with change in market value of FX derivatives accounting for SEK –144 million (1) of that amount. This was offset by other operating income of SEK 65 million (78) attributable to management fees invoiced to subsidiaries.

Operating expenses totalled SEK –223 million (–71). In conjunction with the merger, Hoist Kredit staff moved to Hoist Finance. This had an impact on operating expenses, as Hoist Finance had no staff prior to the merger. Other administrative expenses increased SEK 16 million. The increase is attributable to expenses related to internal business process improvements and initiatives to prepare new types of assets.

Operating profit totalled SEK –110 million (15). Impairment gains and losses, totalling SEK 28 million, mainly pertain to differences between actual and expected cash flows from acquired loan portfolios. Shares in participating interests totalled SEK 19 million.

Net profit for the period totalled SEK –70 million (11), with tax expenses representing SEK –7 million (–4) of that amount. 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 loans, 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 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 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 for 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.

See the 2017 Annual Report for details on the Group's legal structure.

The share and shareholders

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

The share price closed at SEK 76.70 on 29 March 2018. A breakdown of the ownership structure is presented in the table below. As at 31 March 2018 the Company had 3,445 shareholders, compared with 3,298 at 31 December 2017.

Ten largest shareholders,
31 March 2018
Share of capital
and votes, %
Carve Capital AB 9.7
Swedbank Robur Funds 8.8
Zeres Capital 8.6
Handelsbanken Funds 8.4
Didner & Gerge Funds 4.6
Jörgen Olsson privately and through companies 4.1
Danske Invest Funds 3.9
AFA Insurance 3.2
Costas Thoupos 3.0
Carnegie Funds 2.8
Ten largest shareholders 57.1
Other shareholders 42.9
Total 100.0

Sources: Modular Finance AB, 31 March 2018; ownership statistics from Holdings, Euroclear Sweden AB; and changes confirmed and registered by the Company.

Review

This interim report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditors.

Subsequent events

Christer Johansson appointed as new CFO.

Quarterly review

SEK million Quarter 1
2018
Quarter 4
2017
Quarter 3
2017
Quarter 2
2017
Quarter 1
2017
Net revenues from aquired loan portfolios 700 634 646 664
Interest income acquired loan portfolios 645
Other interest income –4 –3 –3 –2 –1
Interest expense –75 –75 –68 –85 –77
Net interest income 566 622 563 559 586
Impairment gains and losses 103
Fee and commission income 17 17 17 18 21
Net result from financial transactions –5 0 7 –49 –9
Other operating income 3 5 2 2 5
Net operating income 684 644 589 530 603
General and administrative expenses
Personnel expenses –194 –219 –171 –171 –169
Collection costs –194 –203 –143 –157 –169
Administrative expenses –112 –118 –90 –100 –94
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and
intangible assets
–14 –14 –14 –14 –14
Total operating expenses –514 –554 –418 –442 –446
Net operating profit 170 90 171 88 157
Profit from participations in joint ventures 15 21 11 16 28
Profit before tax 185 111 182 104 185
Income tax expense –45 –25 –37 –27 –40
Net profit 140 86 145 77 145

Key ratios

SEK million Quarter 1
2018
Quarter 4
2017
Quarter 3
2017
Quarter 2
2017
Quarter 1
2017
Net interest income margin, %1) 15
C/I ratio, %2) 74 83 70 81 71
EBIT margin, % 34 25 37 35 38
EBIT margin, adjusted for items affecting comparability, %3) 33
Return on equity, %4) 18 11 20 10 21
Return on equity, adjusted for items affecting comparability,
%3),4)
19 19
Portfolio acquisitions 904 2,075 781 786 611
SEK million 31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
30 Sep
2017
30 Jun
2017
31 Mar
2017
Carrying value on acquired loan portfolios5) 16,112 15,024 13,170 13,079 12,783
Gross 180-month ERC6),7) 26,932
Gross 120-month ERC6) 24,700 23,991 21,421 21,417 21,297
Total capital ratio, % 17.15 17.71 19.43 19.73 16.79
CET1 ratio, % 11.35 11.70 12.72 12.99 12.51
Liquidity reserve 7,003 6,800 5,702 5,605 5,671
Number of employees (FTEs) 1,384 1,335 1,308 1,267 1,268

1) New key ratio as of 2018; see Definitions for calculation of Net interest income margin. Where calculation of net interest income under IFRS 9 is not comparable with IAS 39,

Hoist Finance has elected not to present comparative figures.

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

3) Key figures have been adjusted due to restructuring costs and an adjustment of previous cost accruals during the fourth quarter 2017.

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 1
2018
Quarter 1
2017
Full-year
2017
Net revenues from aquired loan portfolios 664 2,644
Interest income acquired loan portfolios 645
Other interest income –4 –1 –10
Interest expense –75 –77 –305
Net interest income 566 586 2,329
Impairment gains and losses 103
Fee and commission income 17 21 73
Net result from financial transactions –5 –9 –50
Other operating income 3 5 13
Total operating income 684 603 2,365
General and administrative expenses
Personnel expenses –194 –169 –730
Collection costs –194 –169 –672
Administrative expenses –112 –94 –402
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –14 –14 –56
Total operating expenses –514 –446 –1,860
Net operating profit 170 157 505
Profit from participations in joint ventures 15 28 76
Profit before tax 185 185 581
Income tax expense –45 –40 –128
Net profit 140 145 453
Profit attributable to:
Owners of Hoist Finance AB (publ) 140 145 453
Basic earnings per share SEK 1) 1.59 1.66 5.10
Diluted earnings per share SEK 1) 1.59 1.66 5.09

1) Following the 1:3 share split, each warrant entitles the holder to subscribe for three new shares.

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

SEK million Quarter 1
2018
Quarter 1
2017
Full–year
2017
Net profit for the period 140 145 453
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 118 30 90
Translation difference, joint ventures 7 10 18
Hedging of currency risk in foreign operations –132 –40 –180
Hedging of currency risk in joint ventures –10 –12 –26
Transferred to the income statement during the year 3 2 7
Tax attributable to items that may be reclassified to profit or loss 31 14 45
Total items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss 17 4 –46
Other comprehensive income for the period 17 4 –46
Total comprehensive income for the period 157 149 407
Profit attributable to:
Owners of Hoist Finance AB (publ) 157 149 407

Consolidated balance sheet

SEK million 31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
ASSETS
Cash 0 0 3
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 2,137 1,490 1,595
Lending to credit institutions 1,493 1,681 1,064
Lending to the public 20 37 33
Acquired loan portfolios 15,855 14,766 12,508
Bonds and other securities 3,441 3,689 3,052
Shares and participations in joint ventures 239 238 245
Intangible assets 303 287 243
Tangible assets 51 42 41
Other assets 403 200 221
Deferred tax assets 30 21 42
Prepayments and accrued income 56 86 92
Total assets 24,028 22,537 19,139
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits from the public 14,345 13,227 11,838
Tax liabilities 62 84 71
Other liabilities 354 394 267
Deferred tax liabilities 158 148 158
Accrued expenses and deferred income 201 211 190
Provisions 87 87 54
Senior debt 4,571 4,355 3,144
Subordinated debts 848 803 343
Total liabilities 20,626 19,309 16,065
Equity
Share capital 27 27 27
Other contributed equity 2,099 2,102 2,073
Reserves –96 –113 –63
Retained earnings including profit for the period 1,372 1,212 1,037
Total equity 3,402 3,228 3,074
Total liabilities and equity 24,028 22,537 19,139

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 140 140
Other comprehensive income 17 17
Total comprehensive income for the period 17 140 157
Transactions reported directly in equity
Reclassification –3 3 0
Total transactions reported directly in equity –3 3 0
Closing balance 31 Mar 2018 27 2,099 –96 1,372 3,402
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 0 –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 145 145
Other comprehensive income 4 4
Total comprehensive income for the period 4 145 149
Closing balance 31 Mar 2017 27 2,073 –63 1,037 3,074

Consolidated cash flow statement summary

SEK million Quarter 1
2018
Quarter 1
2017
Full-year
2017
Profit before tax 185 185 581
– of which, paid-in interest 644 2 5
– of which, interest paid –52 –76 –356
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation 523 2,233
Adjustment for other items not included in cash flow –37 34 122
Realised profit from divestment of shares and participations in joint ventures –16 –17 –62
Income tax paid –30 –11 –52
Total 102 713 2,822
Amortisations on acquired loan portfolios 649
Increase/decrease in other assets and liabilities –702 –269 –327
Cash flow from operating activities 49 445 2,495
Acquired loan portfolios –904 –611 –4,253
Investments in/divestments of bonds and other securities 248 –516 –1,150
Other cash flows from investing activities –14 11 –36
Cash flow from investing activities –670 –1,116 –5,439
Deposits from the public 1,042 –1 1,407
Other cash flows from financing activities –8 1,344
Cash flow from financing activities 1,042 –9 2,751
Cash flow for the period 421 –681 –193
Cash at beginning of the period 3,172 3,338 3,338
Translation difference 38 4 27
Cash at end of the period1) 3,631 2,661 3,172

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

Parent Company income statement

SEK million Quarter 1
2018
Quarter 1
2017
Full-year
2017
Interest income 266 7 30
Interest expense –75 –1 –5
Net interest income 191 6 25
Fee and commission income 1
Net result from financial transactions –144 1 2
Other operating income 65 78 243
Total operating income 113 85 270
General administrative expenses
Personnel expenses –87 –1 –5
Other administrative expenses –129 –68 –331
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –7 –1 –6
Total operating expenses –223 –70 –342
Profit before credit losses –110 15 –72
Impairment gains and losses 28
Profit from participations in joint ventures 19
Net operating profit –63 15 –72
Appropriations 156
Taxes for the period –7 –4 –19
Net profit –70 11 65

Parent company statement of comprehensive income

SEK million Quarter 1
2018
Quarter 1
2017
Full-year
2017
Net profit –70 11 65
Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Translation difference, foreign operations 2
Total items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss 2
Other comprehensive income for the period 2
Total comprehensive income for the period –68 11 65
Profit attributable to:
Owners of Hoist Finance AB (publ) –68 11 65

Parent Company balance sheet

SEK million 31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
ASSETS
Cash 0
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 2,137
Lending to credit institutions 677 275 499
Lending to the public 23
Acquired loan portfolios 2,899
Receivables, Group companies 11,381 193 239
Bonds and other securities 3,441
Shares and participations in subsidiaries 2,148 1,688 1,688
Shares and participations in joint ventures 28
Intangible assets 118 64 26
Tangible assets 29 1 2
Other assets 256 24
Deferred tax assets 6
Prepayments and accrued income 37 9 8
TOTAL ASSETS 23,180 2,254 2,462
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits from the public 14,345
Tax liabilities 40 35 28
Other liabilities 514 301 517
Deferred tax liabilities 2
Accrued expenses and deferred income 71 4 5
Provisions 59 0 0
Senior debt 4,571
Subordinated debts 848
Total liabilities and provisions 20,450 340 550
Untaxed reserves
Equity 165 84 60
Restricted equity
Share capital 27 27 27
Statutory reserve 13 3 3
Revaluation reserve 64
Development expenditure fund
Total restricted equity
12
116
6
36
3
33
Non-restricted equity
Other contributed equity 2,099 1,722 1,694
Reserves 2
Retained earnings 418 7 114
Profit for the period –70 65 11
Total non-restricted equity 2,449 1,794 1,819
Total equity 2,565 1,830 1,852
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 23,180 2,254 2,462

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 2008:5 for the income statement and with 1995:1559 for the balance sheet. The Parent Company's Notes have not been restated and are therefore not entirely comparable. The Swedish Financial Board's RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities, was also applied.

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.

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.

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.

Future regulatory changes

IFRS 16

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.

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 and 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.

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.

Quarter 1
2018
Quarter 1
2017
Full-year
2017
1 EUR = SEK
Income statement (average) 9.9639 9.5051 9.6331
Balance sheet (at end of the period) 10.2931 9.5464 9.8497
1 GBP = SEK
Income statement (average) 11.2790 11.0521 10.9991
Balance sheet (at end of the period) 11.7617 11.1273 11.1045
1 PLN = SEK
Income statement (average) 2.3845 2.1991 2.2629
Balance sheet (at end of the period) 2.4478 2.2634 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 1, 2018

SEK million Great Britain Italy Germany Poland Other
segments
Central
Functions
Eliminations Group
Total operating income 152 176 98 99 110 52 –3 684
of which, internal funding costs –46 –30 –15 –24 –17 132 0
Total operating expenses –92 –91 –71 –61 –80 –119 –514
Profit from participations in joint
ventures
3 12 15
Profit before tax 60 85 27 38 33 –55 –3 185

Income statement,

Quarter 1, 2017
SEK million Great Britain Italy Germany Poland Other
segments
Central
Functions
Eliminations Group
Total operating income 140 111 103 84 96 69 603
of which, internal funding costs –46 –38 –25 –19 –28 156 0
Total operating expenses –101 –73 –60 –43 –77 –92 –446
Profit from participations in joint
ventures
14 14 28
Profit before tax 39 38 43 41 33 –9 185

Income statement,

Full-year 2017 Hoist
SEK million Great Britain Italy Germany Finance
Poland
Other
segments
Central
Functions
Eliminations Group
Total operating income 551 518 369 294 360 460 –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

Note 1 Segment reporting, cont.

Acquired loans,

31 March 2018
SEK million Great Britain Italy Germany Poland Other
segments
Central
Functions
Group
Run-off consumer loan portfolio 20 20
Acquired loan portfolios 5,044 4,249 2,016 2,022 2,524 15,855
Shares and participations in joint
ventures1)
237 237
Acquired loans 5,044 4,249 2,036 2,022 2,524 237 16,112

Acquired loans,

31 December 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, 31 March 2017

SEK million Great Britain Italy Germany Poland Other
segments
Central
Functions
Group
Run-off consumer loan portfolio 30 30
Acquired loan portfolios 3,717 3,083 1,909 1,542 2,257 12,508
Shares and participations in joint
ventures1)
245 245
Acquired loans 3,717 3,083 1,939 1,542 2,257 245 12,783

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 31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
Gross carrying amount 15,749 14,766 12,508 2,871
Loss allowance 106 n.a n.a 28 n.a n.a
Net carrying amount 15,855 14,766 12,508 2,899

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 617 617
Interest income 645 645
Gross collections –1,294 –1,294
Impairment losses and gains 103 103
Translation differences 714 3 717
Closing balance 31 Mar 2018 15,459 106 15,565

Note 2 Acquired loan portfolios, cont.

Acquired credit-impaired loan

portfolios PARENT COMPANY
SEK million Gross carrying
amount
Loss
allowance
Net carrying
amount
Opening balance 1 Jan 2018
Merger 2,464 2,464
IFRS 9 transition effects 7 7
Acquisitions 141 141
Interest income 123 123
Gross collections –266 –266
Impairment losses and gains 28 28
Translation differences 111 0 111
Closing balance 31 Mar 2018 2,580 28 2,608

Acquired performing

loan portfolios GROUP AND 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 287 287
Translation differences 3 3
Closing balance 31 Mar 2018 290 290

Acquired loan portfolios GROUP SEK million 31 Dec 2017 31 Mar 2017 Opening balance 12,386 12,386 Acquisitions 4,253 611 Translation differences 361 35

Changes in value

Changes in carrying value reported in the
income statement
–2,233 –523
Carrying value 14,766 12,508
Based on revised estimates (revaluation) 10 5
Based on opening balance
forecast (amortisation)
–2,2441) –528
Of which, designated at fair value GROUP
SEK million 31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
Opening balance 1,045 1,045
Translation differences 28 –2
Changes in value
Based on opening balance forecast
(amortisation)
–120 –33
Based on revised estimates (revaluation) –13 –7
Carrying value 940 1,003
Changes in carrying value reported in the
income statement
–133 –40

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, 31 MARCH 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 2,137 2,137 2,137
Lending to credit institutions 1,493 1,493 1,493
Lending to the public 20 20 20
Acquired loan portfolios 15,855 15,855 15,855
Bonds and other securities 3,441 3,441 3,441
Other financial assets 362 362 362
Total 5,578 17,730 23,308 23,308
Deposits from the public 14,345 14,345 14,345
Derivatives 18 103 121 121
Senior debt 4,571 4,571 4,740
Subordinated debt 848 848 851
Other financial debts 418 418 418
Total 18 103 20,182 20,303 20,475
GROUP, 31 DECEMBER 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, 31 MARCH 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 3 3 3
Treasury bills and treasury bonds 1,595 1,595 1,595
Lending to credit institutions 1,064 1,064 1,064
Lending to the public 33 33 33
Acquired loan portfolios
of which, at fair value 1,002 1,002 1,002
of which, at amortised cost 11,506 11,506 11,628
Bonds and other securities 3,052 3,052 3,052
Other financial assets 193 193 193
Total 5,649 12,799 18,448 18,570
Deposits from the public 11,838 11,838 11,838
Derivatives 5 47 52 52
Senior debt 3,144 3,144 3,290
Subordinated debt 343 343 394
Other financial debts 352 352 352
Total 5 47 15,677 15,728 15,926
PARENT COMPANY, 31 MARCH 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 2,137 2,137 2,137
Lending to credit institutions 677 677 677
Lending to the public 23 23 23
Acquired loan portfolios 2,899 2,899 2,899
Receivables, Group companies 13,273 13,273 13,273
Bonds and other securities 3,441 3,441 3,441
Other financial assets 235 235 235
Total 5,578 17,107 22,685 22,685
Deposits from the public 14,345 14,345 14,345
Derivatives 18 103 121 121
Senior debt 4,571 4,571 4,740
Subordinated debt 848 848 851
Other financial debts 453 453 453
Total 18 103 20,217 20,338 20,510

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.

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

Fair value measurements

GROUP, 31 MARCH 2018
SEK million Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 2,137 2,137
Acquired loan portfolios 15,855 15,855
Bonds and other securities 3,441 3,441
Total assets 5,578 15,855 21,433
Derivatives 121 121
Senior debts 4,740 4,740
Subordinated debts 851 851
Total liabilities 5,712 5,712

Fair value measurements

Group, 31 December 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, 31 MARCH 2017
SEK million Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 1,595 1,595
Acquired loan portfolios
of which, carried at fair value 1,002 1,002
of which, carried at amortised cost 11,628 11,628
Bonds and other securities 3,052 3,052
Total assets 4,647 12,630 17,277
Derivatives 52 52
Senior debts 3,290 3,290
Subordinated debts 394 394
Total liabilities 3,736 3,736

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 31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
Capital instruments and related share premium accounts 1,287 1,287 1,287 1,287 483 483
Retained earnings 1,053 745 775 239 402 565
Accumulated comprehensive income and other reserves 295 282 335 611 1,081 1,082
Independently reviewed interim profits net of any foreseeable
charge or dividend1)
98 299 –70 183
Intangible assets (net of related tax liability) –303 –287 –243 –118 –44 –34
Deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability –30 –21 –42 –6 –3 –3
Common Equity Tier 1 2,400 2,305 2,112 1,943 2,102 2,093
Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts 380 380 380 380 380 380
Additional Tier 1 capital 380 380 380 380 380 380
Tier 1 capital 2,780 2,685 2,492 2,323 2,482 2,473
Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts 848 803 343 848 803 343
Tier 2 capital 848 803 343 848 803 343
Total own funds 3,628 3,488 2,835 3,171 3,285 2,816

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 31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
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 374 381 254 187 150 34
of which, counterparty credit risk 46 54 24 46 54 24
Exposures to corporates 217 136 189 11,503 10,935 10,521
Retail exposures 20 16 22 20 16 22
Secured by immovable property 147 147
Exposures in default 16,663 15,349 13,309 2,729 2,496 2,573
Exposures in the form of covered bonds 344 369 305 344 369 305
Equity exposures 2,148 2,143 571
Other items 115 145 142 67 44 7
Credit risk (standardised approach) 17,880 16,396 14,221 17,145 16,153 14,033
Market risk (foreign exchange risk – standardised approach) 95 113 44 95 113 44
Operational risk (standardised approach) 3,158 3,158 2,623 1,128 1,128 893
Credit valuation adjustment (standardised approach) 23 27 0 23 27 0
Total risk-weighted exposure amount 21,156 19,694 16,888 18,391 17,421 14,970

Note 4 Capital adequacy, cont.

Capital requirements Hoist Finance
consolidated situation
Hoist Finance AB (publ)
SEK million 31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
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 30 30 20 15 12 3
of which, counterparty credit risk 4 4 2 4 4 2
Exposures to corporates 17 11 15 920 875 842
Retail exposures 2 1 2 2 1 2
Secured by immovable property 12 12
Exposures in default 1,333 1,228 1,065 218 200 206
Exposures in the form of covered bonds 28 30 24 28 30 24
Equity exposures 172 171 46
Other items 9 12 11 5 4 1
Credit risk (standardised approach) 1,431 1,312 1,137 1,372 1,293 1,124
Market risk (foreign exchange risk – standardised approach) 8 9 4 8 9 4
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 1,694 1,576 1,351 1,472 1,394 1,199
Pillar 2
Concentration risk 142 131 105 142 131 105
Interest rate risk in the banking book 48 36 33 48 36 33
Pension risk 3 3 4 3 3 0
Other Pillar 2 risks 27 26 0 27 26 0
Total own funds requirement – Pillar 2 220 196 142 220 196 138
Capital buffers
Capital conservation buffer 529 492 422 460 436 374
Countercyclical buffer 10 11 10 9 8 19
Total own funds requirement – Capital buffers 539 503 432 469 444 393
Total own funds requirements 2,453 2,275 1,925 2,161 2,034 1,730

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 0.05 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, % 31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio 11.35 11.70 12.51 10.56 12.07 13.98
Tier 1 capital ratio 13.14 13.63 14.75 12.63 14.25 16.52
Total capital ratio 17.15 17.71 16.79 17.24 18.86 18.81
Institution-specific buffer requirements for CET1 capital 7.05 7.05 7.06 7.05 7.05 7.12
of which, capital conservation buffer requirement 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50
of which, countercyclical capital buffer requirement 0.05 0.05 0.06 0.05 0.05 0.12
Common Equity Tier 1 capital available to meet buffers1) 6.85 7.20 8.01 6.06 7.57 9.48

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

Internally assessed capital requirement

As per 31 March 2018, the internally assessed capital requirement for Hoist Finance was SEK 1,914 million (1,771), of which SEK 220 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 33 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 31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
Current account deposits 9,555 8,580 7,708 9,555 8,580 7,708
Fixed-term deposits 4,790 4,647 4,130 4,790 4,647 4,130
Senior debts 4,571 4,355 3,144 4,571 4,355 3,144
Convertible debt instruments 380 380 380 380 380 380
Subordinated debts 848 803 343 848 803 343
Equity 3,022 2,849 2,694 2,185 2,100 2,128
Other 862 923 740 851 613 534
Balance sheet total 24,028 22,537 19,139 23,180 21,478 18,367

The Group's Treasury Policy specifies a limit and a target level for the amount of available liquidity. Available liquidity totalled SEK 7,003 million (6,800) as per 31 March, 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 31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
Cash and holdings in central banks 0 0 3
Deposits in other banks available overnight 1,425 1,621 1,021
Securities issued or guaranteed by sovereigns, central banks or multilateral development banks 1,007 1,061 1,171
Securities issued or guaranteed by municipalities or other public sector entities 1,130 429 424
Covered bonds 3,441 3,689 3,052
Securities issued by non-financial corporates
Securities issued by financial corporates
Other
Total 7,003 6,800 5,671

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
SEK million 31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
Pledges and comparable collateral for own liabilities and
for reported commitments for provisions 53 49 40

Note 7 Contingent liabilities

Group Parent Company
SEK million 31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
31 Mar
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Mar
2017
Commitments 2,239 698 1,532 261

Note 8 Reconciliation alternative performance measures

EBIT margin
SEK million Quarter 1
2018
Quarter 1
2017
Full year
2017
Profit before tax 185 185 581
Net income financial transactions 5 9 50
Interest expense 75 77 305
Interest income excl. run-off consumer loan portfolio 4 3 15
EBIT 269 274 951
Net revenues from aquired loan portfolios 665 2,644
Interest income acquired loan portfolios 645
Interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 0 2 5
Impairment gains and losses 103
Fee and commission income 17 21 73
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 15 27 76
Other operating income 3 4 13
Total revenue 783 719 2,811
EBIT margin 34 38 34

Note 8 Reconciliation alternative performance measures, cont.

EBITDA, adjusted

SEK million Quarter 1
2018
Quarter 1
2017
Full year
2017
Profit for the period 140 145 453
+
Income tax expense
45 40 128
+/– Net result from financial transactions 5 9 50
+
Interest expense
75 77 305

Interest income (excl. interest from run-off performing portfolio)
4 3 14
+
Portfolio revaluations
–5 –11
+/– Impairment gains and losses –103
+ Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets 14 14 56
EBITDA 180 283 995
+
Amortisation on run-off portfolio
2 11
+
Amortisation on acquired loan portfolios
528 2,244
+
Gross cash collections on aquired loan portfolios
1,294

Interest income on acquired loan portfolios
–645
EBITDA, adjusted 829 813 3 250

Return on equity, adjusted for items affecting comparability

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2018
Quarter 1
2017
Full year
2017
Equity 3,402 3,074 3,228
Additional Tier 1 capital –380 –380 –380
Reversal of interest expense paid for AT1 capital 28
Reversal of items affecting comparability1) 102
Total equity 3,022 2,694 2,978
Total equity (quarterly average) 2,949 2,628 2,752
Profit for the period 140 145 453
Reversal of items affecting comparability1) 102
Estimated annual profit 560 580 555
Adjustment of interest on AT1 capital –40 –40 –40
Adjusted annual profit 520 540 515
Return on equity, % 18 21 19

1) Items affecting comparability 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 Remeasu
rement
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 948
Fair value gain/loss during the period, if the acquired loan portfolio would not have been reclassified 8
Effective interest rate of reclassified acquired loans on date of initial application, % 21
Interest revenue recorded during the period 44

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 14 May, 2018

Ingrid Bonde Chair of the Board

Cecilia Daun Wennborg Malin Eriksson Board member Board member

Liselotte Hjorth Joakim Rubin Board member Board member

Costas Thoupos Gunilla Wikman Board member Board member

Jörgen Olsson Board member

Klaus-Anders Nysteen CEO

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).

Return on equity

Net profit for the period adjusted for accrued unpaid interest on AT1 capital, 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.

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.

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

loan portfolios.

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

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

Minimum capital requirements for credit risk,

in Pillar 1.

CET1 capital

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

CET1 ratio

CET1 capital in relation to the total risk exposure amount.

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 id 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 year, 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 year, 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 mediumterm 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

Annual General Meeting 16 May 2018
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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