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Hoist Finance

Quarterly Report Apr 27, 2017

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Interim report Q1 2017

January – March 2017

  • Total revenue increased 13 per cent to SEK 719m (636).
  • EBIT increased 19 per cent amounting to SEK 273m (231) and the EBIT margin was 38 per cent (36).
  • Profit before tax increased 50 per cent and totalled SEK 185m (123).
  • Return on equity was 21 per cent (18).
  • Diluted earnings per share increased 46 per cent to SEK 1.66 (1.14).
  • Carrying value on acquired loan portfolios totalled SEK 12,783m (12,658).
  • The total capital ratio was 16.79 per cent (16.76) and the CET1 capital ratio was 12.51 per cent (12.46).

Figures in brackets refer to the first quarter 2016 for profit comparisons and to 31 December 2016 closing balance for balance sheet items.

Events during the quarter

  • Hoist Finance AB (publ) was granted a license by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority to conduct financing operations.
  • Hoist Finance strengthened its position in the Italian small- and medium-sized enterprise market. This is the fourth SME portfolio acquired by Hoist Finance from the seller.

Quarter after quarter, we continue to generate profitable growth. This shows that our business model and disciplined investment strategy provide stability and reliability. Jörgen Olsson

CEO

Hoist Finance AB (publ) (the "Company" or the "Parent ") is the parent company of the Hoist Finance group of companies ("Hoist Finance"). The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Hoist Kredit AB (publ) ("Hoist Kredit ") 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. In order to assess the operational performance of the debt purchasing and collection operations and to facilitate comparison with our competitors, Hoist Finance supplements its statutory financial statements with an operating income statement. The operating income statement is prepared based on the accounting and valuation principles used in the statutory financial statements, with no amendments or adjustments thereto.

The information in this interim report has been published pursuant to the EU's Financial Instruments Trading Act and Securities Market Act. This information was submitted for publication on 27 April 2017 at 8:00 AM CET.

Yet another strong quarter

2017 started off with another strong quarter for Hoist Finance. Total revenues increased 13 per cent and profit before tax was up 50 per cent compared to the same period last year.

The improvement is an effect of last year's strong portfolio growth, profitability improvements in the UK and France, and the fact that our new markets – Spain and Greece – are now contributing to profit.

Return on equity also exceeds our target level for the first time and totalled 21 per cent during the quarter – a year-on-year increase of 3 percentage points.

Quarter after quarter, we continue to generate profitable growth. This shows that our business model and disciplined investment strategy provide stability and reliability.

Trends in Europe and the cost of capital

Europe's economic recovery is expected to continue, and central banks are starting to see brighter times ahead. Sustained recovery means higher inflation expectations and, hopefully, a movement away from the current low interest rate environment to a more normalised environment.

As an entrepreneur, I would really like to see this happen. When a company is penalised for maintaining a sound financial position with a solid liquidity buffer, something is wrong with the macroeconomic incentive structure.

In the low interest rate setting, new and previously unknown investors have moved out on the risk curve in search of returns. While some have been successful, I'm afraid most will come to realise that structured, systematic work with non-performing loans is something that requires specialisation – and this has been Hoist Finance's sole focus for over two decades. We (and probably many of our well-established competitors) view with confidence a situation where liquidity portfolios yield interest and that there is a cost of capital.

Regional development

Region West Europe continues to improve its profitability and accounts for the Group's second highest portfolio growth over the past twelve months (17 per cent). The UK is Europe's largest market and represents around one-

A leading partner to international banks and financial institutions

third of total transaction volumes.

During the quarter, UK Prime Minister Theresa May decided to submit a formal application to withdraw from the European Union. In all of the uncertainty associated with Brexit, our current assessment is that it will have only a marginal impact on Hoist Finance as a company and on our operations in the country. As part of our risk strategy we are hedging our currency and interest rate positions on an ongoing basis to protect ourselves against short-term FX and interest rate fluctuations. Our operations in the UK are run locally (i.e., without imports or exports), which reduces our dependence on the country's access to the EU's internal market. Even in the event Brexit leads to an economic recession, our business model of long-term, sustainable payment plans has proven to be resilient – not least during the 2007–08 financial crisis.

The market in Region Mid Europe continues to show a strong growth – particularly in Italy, where the share of non-performing loans in relation to banks' total loan stock is among the highest in Europe. Increasingly more Italian banks are realising the importance of focusing on their core competencies and deciding to transfer non-performing loan management to specialised companies like Hoist Finance.

In Region Central East Europe we are seeing the same trends as in the Italian market, albeit at a slower pace. The work done last year to streamline and improve our procedures and systems will continue in 2017. In order to be a long-term player in our market, we need to make regular investments in systems and infrastructure. The management of non-performing loans has traditionally been characterised by contact with customers via telephone or letter. This will in large part

continue to be our working practice, but our success also requires investments in solutions that allow customers to interact with us in channels of their choosing: by phone, in writing, via text message, online or via live chat. We are therefore in the process of developing our systems, starting in Germany – and we will expand this into our other markets during the next stage.

Well positioned to be a leading partner to banks

We have built a strong balance sheet over the past few years. A healthy capital structure with balanced leverage is a key element in our long-term focus. As part of this process, the Board has clarified the definition of our CET1 ratio target: under normal conditions, it should be between 2.5 and 4.5 percentage points above Swedish FSA requirements. This gives us more flexibility, while also allowing us to maintain a healthy buffer that exceeds regulatory requirements.

Our long-term perspective also needs to be balanced with short-term growth, and we will be taking additional steps towards our medium-term profitability targets during the year. Our market continues to grow steadily and we are strengthening our relationships with European banks. Our growth forecast for the year remains in place, and we see continued positive growth opportunities in the years ahead.

Jörgen Olsson CEO Hoist Finance AB (publ)

Key ratios

SEK million Quarter 1
2017
Quarter 1
2016
Change,
%
Full-year
2016
Total revenue 719 636 13 2,627
EBITDA, adjusted 812 734 11 2,921
EBIT 273 231 19 935
EBIT-margin, % 38 36 2 pp 36
Profit before tax 185 123 50 533
Profit for the period 145 95 53 417
Basic earnings per share, SEK 1.66 1.17 42 5.07
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 1) 1.66 1.14 46 4.97
Portfolio acquisitions 611 648 –6 3,329
SEK million 31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
Change,
%
Carrying value on acquired loan portfolios 2) 12,783 12,658 1
Gross 120-month ERC 3) 21,297 21,375 0
Return on equity, %4) 21 18 3 pp
Total capital ratio, % 16.79 16.76 0.0 pp
CET1 ratio, % 12.51 12.46 0.1 pp
Liquidity reserve 5,671 5,789 –2
Number of employees (FTEs) 1,268 1,285 –1

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

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

4)In conjunction with the December 2016 issue of Additional Tier 1 capital, the definition of ROE was changed to exclude accrued, unpaid interest on AT1 capital and the carrying value of AT1 capital in equity.

First quarter 2017

Unless otherwise specified, all market, financial and operational comparisons refer to first quarter 2016. The analysis below follows the operating income statement.

Revenue

Total revenue increased 13 per cent to SEK 719m (636), due mainly to growth in Italy, establishment in Spain and profitability improvement in France. Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios increased 12 per cent to SEK 1,186m (1,056). Portfolio acquisitions totalled SEK 611m (648) during the quarter, mainly attributable to significant acquisitions in Italy and the UK. Portfolio amortisation and revaluation increased to SEK 523m (483), with portfolio revaluations accounting for SEK 5m (2) of that amount. Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios increased 16 per cent to SEK 666m (576). Fee and commission income

decreased 29 per cent to SEK 21m (30). The decline is attributable to Poland and the UK and was due to a decrease in the scope of collections on behalf of external parties that were part of earlier acquisitions, which is in line with Hoist Finance's strategy. Profit from participations in joint ventures totalled SEK 28m (29). First quarter 2016 benefited from an increase in value of the assets within Hoist Finance's Polish joint venture, while the current quarter benefited from the receipt of SEK 13m in performance-based remuneration for successful collections during 2016 in Hoist Finance's Greek joint venture.

EBIT and EBIT-margin

Profit before tax

Operating expenses

Total operating expenses increased to SEK 446m (405), mainly due to more comprehensive collection activities and the establishment in two new markets during 2016. Operating expenses in the new markets (Spain and Greece) totalled SEK 14m during the first quarter, mainly attributable to Spain. Personnel expenses, which remained unchanged on the whole at SEK 168m (169), increased in Italy and Central Functions but decreased in the UK and France due to efficiency improvements. Collection expenses totalled SEK 169m (130). Other operating expenses totalled SEK 94m (93). Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets increased to SEK 14m (13), due mainly to investments in IT systems.

Financial items

Total financial items as per Hoist Finance's operating income statement totalled SEK –88m (–108). Interest income totalled SEK –3m (–2) due to the current interest rate scenario, under which government bonds and similar securities that comprise most of Hoist Finance's liquidity portfolio no longer offer positive returns.

Interest expense totalled SEK –77m (–70) and is mainly comprised of interest expenses for issued bonds and interest expense related to HoistSpar deposits. Interest expense for HoistSpar deposits decreased due to somewhat lower yearon-year deposit volumes. In contrast, interest expenses for issued bonds increased due to issues conducted during the second and third quarters of 2016.

Net financial income is comprised of several components and totalled SEK –8m (–36) during the first quarter. Market value changes for bonds in the liquidity portfolio (one of the components) were limited during the current and comparative periods. Changes in value for interest rate hedging instruments were also limited during first quarter 2017, but totalled SEK –17m during Q1 2016. For currency risk hedging, Hoist Finance expanded its application of hedge accounting as of 2017 and, accordingly, a larger portion of FX hedging results is reported as other comprehensive income. Currency effects in the income statement totalled SEK –9m (–18) during the first quarter.

Balance sheet

Unless otherwise specified, comparisons regarding balance sheet items refer to 31 December 2016.

Assets

Total assets remained largely unchanged and declined by SEK –11m as compared with 31 December 2016 to SEK 19,139m (19,150). Treasury bills and treasury bonds decreased SEK –679m. This decrease was offset by an SEK 513m increase in bonds and other securities. Acquired loan portfolios increased SEK 123m, due primarily to acquisitions in Italy and the UK.

Liabilities

Total liabilities totalled SEK 16,065 (16,225). The change is mainly attributable to a decrease in other liabilities where collateral received has been repaid to counterparties.

Funding and capital debt

MSEK 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 Change, %
Cash and interest-bearing
securities 5,713 5,877 –3
Other assets 1) 13,426 13,273 1
Total assets 19,139 19,150 0
Deposits from the public 11,838 11,849 0
Subordinated liabilities 343 342 0
Senior unsecured debt 3,144 3,126 1
Total interest-bearing liabilities 15,325 15,317 0
Other liabilities 1) 740 908 –18
Equity 3,074 2,925 5
Total liabilities and
equity
19,139 19,150 0
CET1 ratio, % 12.51 12.46 0.0 pp
Total capital ratio, % 16.79 16.76 0.0 pp
Liquidity reserve 5,671 5,789 –2
Acquired loans
Gross 120-month ERC 3) 21,297 21,375 0
loans 2) 12,783 12,658 1
Carrying value of acquired

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

2) Including run-off consumer loan portfolio and portfolios held in the Polish joint venture. 3) Excluding run-off consumer loan portfolio and portfolios held in the Polish joint venture.

Hoist Finance funds its operations through deposits from the public and through the bond market. Deposits from the public totalled SEK 11,838m (11,849). Of this amount, SEK 4,130m is attributable to fixed term deposits of 12-, 24 and 36-month durations.

As at 31 March 2017, outstanding bond debt totalled SEK 3,144m (3,126), where changes are attributable to revaluation effects of the EUR-denominated senior unsecured debt.

Group equity totalled SEK 3,074m (2,925). The increase is mainly explained by net profit for the period.

The total capital ratio improved to 16.79 per cent (16.76) and the CET1 ratio to 12.51 per cent (12.46). Hoist Finance is thus well capitalised for further expansion.

Hoist Finance's liquidity reserve, presented in accordance with the Swedish Bankers' Association's template, totalled SEK 5,671m (5,789).

Basic earnings per share totalled SEK 1.66 (1.17). Accrued, unpaid interest on AT1 capital is included in the calculation.

Cash flow

Comparative figures refer to first quarter 2016.

MSEK Quarter 1
2017
Quarter 1
2016
Full-year
2016
Cash flow from operating activities 444 851 2,977
Cash flow from investing activities –1,116 –447 –4,605
Cash flow from financing activities –9 –103 1,032
Cash flow for the period –681 301 –597

Cash flow from operating activities totalled SEK 444m (851). Gross collections on acquired loan portfolios continued to grow in relation to acquired loan portfolios and totalled SEK 1,186m (1,056).

Cash flow from investing activities totalled SEK –1,116m (–447). Portfolio acquisitions during the quarter are basically on a par with Q1 2016, totalling SEK 611m (648). Net investments of SEK 516m were made in bonds and other securities during the quarter, mainly due to positive results from operating activities.

Cash flow from financing activities totalled SEK –9m (–103) and is attributable to interest paid on capital contributions a somewhat lower HoistSpar deposit volume of SEK –1m (169) during the first quarter. Approximately SEK 130m was reallocated during the quarter from fixed term deposits to non-fixed deposits.

Total cash flow for the quarter totalled SEK –681m, as compared with SEK 301m for first quarter 2016.

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 cross-border operations entail consolidated tax issues relating to subsidiaries in several jurisdictions. The Group is, therefore, exposed to potential tax risks arising from varying interpretation and application of existing laws, treaties, regulations, and guidance.

Due to Hoist Finance's substantial deposits from the public, changes to the deposit guarantee scheme, for instance, may have an impact. In other areas such as consumer protection, new regulations may require adjustments in the way which Hoist Finance operates its collection activities. Acquired loan portfolios are valued based on anticipated future collection levels. Factors that affect the capacity to achieve collection level forecasts sustainably and cost efficiently are therefore uncertainty factors.

Development of risks

Credit risk for Hoist Finance's loan portfolios is deemed to have increased proportionally with the volume of loans acquired 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.

There were no major changes in Hoist Finance's operational risks during the quarter. 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 medium-term.

Capitalisation for Hoist Finance remains strong. The CET1 ratio exceeds the regulatory requirement by a good margin. Hoist Finance is therefore better able to absorb unanticipated events without jeopardising its solvency, and is well capitalised for continued growth.

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 information

Parent Company

Parent Company Hoist Finance AB (publ) reported a profit before tax of SEK 15m (–4) for the first quarter of 2017. Income and expenses are related to the Parent Company's function as a holding and purchasing company in the Hoist Finance Group.

The Parent Company's net sales totalled SEK 78m (38) during the first quarter. Operating expenses totalled SEK 71m (41). The year-on-year increase is attributable to projectrelated expenses regarding new regulations and improvements within internal business processes.

To centralise Group liquidity, Hoist Finance set up a cash pool structure in 2016. Accordingly, the Parent Company (as cash pool owner) is reporting higher year-on-year figures for cash and bank and for current liabilities. All subsidiaries are expected to be connected to the cash pool during 2017.

Related-party transactions

The nature and scope of related-party transactions are described in the Annual Report. No significant transactions took place between Hoist Finance and its related parties during the first quarter.

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. The Parent Company serves as a holding and purchasing company for the operating subsidiary Hoist Kredit AB (publ) and its sub-group. The Hoist Kredit Group acquires and holds the Group's loan portfolios and the loans are managed by its subsidiaries or foreign branch offices. These entities also provide management services on a commission basis to external parties. Hoist Finance was granted a licence to conduct financing operations. The licence is part of the process of merging Hoist Finance AB (publ) and wholly owned subsidiary Hoist Kredit AB (publ).

For a more detailed description of the Group's legal structure, please refer to the 2016 Annual Report.

The share and shareholders

The number of shares totalled 80,719,567 at 31 March 2017, unchanged from the number of shares at 31 December 2016.

The share price closed at SEK 78.50 on 31 March 2017. A breakdown of the ownership structure is presented in the table below. As at 31 March 2017 the Company had 3,176 shareholders, compared to 3,298 at 31 December 2016.

The ten largest shareholders,
31 March 2017
Share of capital
and votes, %
Carve Capital AB 9.7
Swedbank Robur Fonder 9.5
Toscafund Asset Management 9.1
Zeres Capital 8.7
Handelsbanken Fonder 5.1
Jörgen Olsson privately and through companies 4.1
Carnegie Funds 3.6
Didner & Gerge Fonder 3.4
Danske Invest Fonder 3.2
AFA Försäkring 3.1
Ten largest shareholders 59.5
Other shareholders 40.5
Total 100.0

Source: Modular Finance AB, 31 March 2017; ownership statistics from Holdings, Euroclear Sweden AB; and changes confirmed/registered by the Company.

Pursuant to issued instructions, the Nominating Committee is to be comprised of the three largest shareholders and the Chairman of the Board. Should a shareholder decline to participate in the committee, the next largest shareholder (not already a committee member) is asked to do so. The Nominating Committee is currently comprised of the Chairman of the Board and representatives appointed by Carve Capital AB, Swedbank Robur Fonder AB and Handelsbanken Fonder. The Nominating Committee's term of office extends through the appointment of a new committee. Ahead of the next Annual General Meeting, the Nominating Committee's composition will be based on shareholder data as at the last banking day of August 2017.

Review

This interim report has not been reviewed by Hoist Finance's auditors.

Subsequent events

Hoist Finance intends to issue new subordinated bonds and announce a repurchase offer for all subordinated bonds that mature in 2023.

Quarterly review

Segment reporting

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2017
Quarter 4
2016
Quarter 3
2016
Quarter 2
2016
Quarter 1
2016
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 1,186,339 1,104,772 1,074,719 1,075,877 1,055,794
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –522,624 –485,532 –467,240 –470,902 –482,533
Interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 1,845 1,153 –1,092 3,391 2,389
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 665,560 620,393 606,387 608,366 575,650
Fee and commission income 21,145 29,513 28,451 28,983 29,870
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 27,662 15,222 27,479 14,636 28,705
Other income 4,640 7,110 2,437 2,235 1,869
Total revenue 719,007 672,238 664,754 654,220 636,094
Personnel expenses –168,463 –177,988 –157,894 –167,241 –169,232
Collection costs 1) –169,008 –145,560 –171,319 –149,077 –129,959
Other operating expenses 1) –94,160 –93,170 –90,130 –94,224 –93,258
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –13,919 –13,891 –12,812 –13,122 –12,971
Total operating expenses –445,550 –430,609 –432,155 –423,664 –405,420
EBIT 273,457 241,629 232,599 230,556 230,674
Interest income excl. run-off consumer loan portfolio –3,048 700 –1,074 –1,231 –1,678
Interest expense –76,579 –79,474 –77,071 –73,571 –70,172
Net financial income 2) –8,682 –7,987 –24,183 –30,905 –35,714
Total financial items –88,309 –86,761 –102,328 –105,707 –107,564
Profit before tax 185,148 154,868 130,271 124,849 123,110

1) Comparative figures have been adjusted due to the reclassification of non-deductible VAT related to collection costs in 2016 from other operating expenses to collection costs (Region Mid Europe). 2) Including financing costs.

Key ratios

SEK million Quarter 1
2017
Quarter 4
2016
Quarter 3
2016
Quarter 2
2016
Quarter 1
2016
EBIT margin, % 38 36 35 35 36
Return on book, % 1) 11.3 11.1 10.8 11.1 10.7
Portfolio acquisitions 611 1,568 607 507 648
SEK million 31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
30 Sep
2016
30 Jun
2016
31 Mar
2016
Carrying value of acquired loans 2) 12,783 12,658 11,658 11,359 11,346
Gross 120-month ERC 3) 21,297 21,375 19,450 19,230 19,221
Return on equity, % 4) 21 18 17 17 17
Total capital ratio, % 16.79 16.76 15.45 15.73 15.25
CET1 ratio, % 12.51 12.46 12.63 12.87 12.34
Liquidity reserve 5,671 5,789 6,520 6,785 5,266
Number of employees (FTEs) 1,268 1,285 1,341 1,358 1,305

1) Excluding operating expenses in Central Functions. For information on the calculation of key ratios, see Definitions.

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

3) Excluding run-off consumer loan portfolio and portfolios held in the Polish joint venture. For information on the calculation of key ratios, see Definitions.

4) The definition of Return on Equity was revised in conjunction with the AT1 capital issue in December 2016.

Segment overview

Hoist Finance purchases and manages receivables in ten European countries, all of which have different traditions for providing financial services, different legislative frameworks and different attitudes with respect to past due receivables and repayment patterns. 12000 MSEK Förvärv per kvartal och segment

6 000 Operations in Europe are divided into three segments – Region West Europe, Region Mid Europe and Region Central East Europe.

Quarter 1, 2017

SEK thousand Region
West Europe
2014
Region
Mid Europe
2015
Region
Central East
Europe
Central
functions and
Eliminations
Group
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 222,982 220,881 221,697 665,560
Total revenue 237,181 235,791
Förvärv per segment
229,917 16,118 719,007
Total operating expenses –141,009 –111,396 –106,406 –86,739 –445,550
EBIT 96,172 MSEK
124,395
123,511 –70,621 273,457
EBIT margin, % 41 700
53
648
611
54
42
38
Carrying value of acquired loan portfolios, SEKm 1) 4,545 600
4,473
240
3,521
245 12,784
Gross 120-month ERC, SEKm 2) 7,821 500
7,284
400
6,192 21,297

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

2) Excluding run-off consumer loan portfolio and portfolios held in the Polish joint venture. For information on the calculation of key ratios, see Definitions.

The earnings trend for each operating segment (excluding Central Functions and Eliminations), based on the operating income statement, is set forth in the following pages.

Segment overview

Hoist Finance Interim report January – March 2017

Our markets Region West Europe

France, Spain and the UK

Revenues

Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios increased 18 per cent to SEK 356m (302). All markets contributed positively to the improvement. Portfolio amortisation and revaluation totalled SEK 133m (130) during the quarter, in line with last year. Portfolio revaluations totalled SEK 2m (7) during the quarter and are attributable to the UK and France. Fee and commission income decreased in line with the strategy to focus on acquisition and management of loan portfolios.

Operating expenses

Total operating expenses decreased 8 per cent to SEK 141m (153) during the first quarter. The decrease is primarily attributable to lower personnel expenses following implementation of efficiency measures via centralisation and process integration.

Profitability

EBIT The segment's EBIT totalled SEK 96m (38) for the quarter with a corresponding EBIT margin of 41 per cent (20). In addition to the contribution from the Spanish market (added last year), gross collections on acquired loan portfolios increased in both the UK and France while total operating expenses decreased.

Return on book

The segment's return on book for first quarter 2017 was 8.5 per cent (3.9). All markets contributed with improved year-on-year margins.

Acquisitions

The acquisition volume during the first quarter totalled SEK 175m and is mainly attributable to acquisitions in the UK. The lower year-on-year acquisition volume is due to strong first quarter acquisitions in 2016.

The carrying value of acquired loan portfolios increased 17 per cent since the turn of the year to SEK 4,545m (4,522). Gross ERC decreased to SEK 7,821m (7,927) over the same period.

Earnings trend*

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2017
Quarter 1
2016
Change, % Full-year
2016
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 356,304 302,429 18 1,296,766
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –133,322 –130,217 2 –487,587
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 222,982 172,212 29 809,179
Fee and commission income 14,199 18,952 –25 65,629
Total revenue 237,181 191,164 24 874,808
Personnel expenses –57,406 –66,628 –14 –231,502
Collection costs –53,741 –50,572 6 –246,005
Other operating expenses –27,206 –32,328 –16 –112,356
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –2,656 –3,503 –24 –11,977
Total operating expenses –141,009 –153,031 –8 –601,840
EBIT 96,172 38,133 >100 272,968
EBIT margin, % 41 20 21 pp 31
Return on book, % 8.5 3.9 4.6 pp 6.5
Expenses/Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios, % 36 44 –8 pp 41
Carrying value of acquired loan portfolios, SEKm 4,545 3,877 17 4,522
Gross 120-month ERC, SEKm 7,821 6,899 13 7,927

*Based on the operating income statement, excluding operating segment Central Functions and Eliminations.

portfolios increased 20 per cent to SEK 465m (387). The increase is attributable to Italy, where significant portfolio acquisitions were conducted during the current and previous year. Portfolio amortisation and revaluation increased 43 per cent to SEK 244m (171), with the increase attributable to a higher collection rate for acquired portfolios. Portfolio revaluations totalled SEK –8m (–5) and were attributable to the Belgium operations. Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures refer to the Greek operations.

Operating expenses

Total operating expenses increased 14 per cent during the first quarter to SEK 111m (98). The increase is mainly due to an increase in collection costs related to the above mentioned Italian portfolio acquisitions.

EBIT

The segment's EBIT totalled SEK 124m (121) for the quarter with a corresponding EBIT margin of 53 per cent (55). EBIT was affected by increased profitability in Italy and Greece with a nearly equivalent decrease in Belgium, due to the fact that last year's profitability was positively impacted by portfolio over-performance during the quarter.

Return on book

The segment's return on book for first quarter 2017 was 11.3 per cent (13.3). The decrease is mainly due to the fact that the comparative figure was strongly impacted by portfolios in Italy and Belgium that exceeded forecasts for the quarter, and first quarter of 2017 was positively effected by profit from the Greek joint venture.

Acquisitions

The acquisition volume during the quarter totalled SEK 394m (93), with the strong growth mostly attributable to the Italian market. The carrying value of acquired loan portfolios increased 3 per cent since the turn of the year to SEK 4,473m (4,331). Gross ERC increased to SEK 7,284m (7,117) over the same period.

Hoist Finance

Other

Through the strategic partnership with the Bank of Greece, operations in Greece received performance-based remuneration during the first quarter based on successful collections during 2016. Hoist Finance continues to strengthen its position in order to enable future portfolio acquisitions.

Earnings trend*

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2017
Quarter 1
2016
Change, % Full-year
2016
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 465,281 387,374 20 1,574,731
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –244,400 –170,640 43 –763,410
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 220,881 216,734 2 811,321
Fee and commission income 1,100 1,144 –4 5,006
Profit from shares and participations in joint venture 13,282 N/A 616
Other income 528 447 18 1,769
Total revenue 235,791 218,325 8 818,712
Personnel expenses –29,370 –24,833 18 –111,301
Collection costs 1) –67,944 –53,741 26 –221,228
Other operating expenses 1) –12,036 –17,490 –31 –53,821
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –2,046 –1,515 35 –7,210
Total operating expenses –111,396 –97,579 14 –393,560
EBIT 124,395 120,746 3 425,152
EBIT margin, % 53 55 –2 pp 52
Return on book, % 11.3 13.3 –2.0 pp 10.7
Expenses/Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios, % 24 25 –1 pp 25
Carrying value of acquired loan portfolios, SEKm 4,473 3,606 24 4,331
Gross 120-month ERC, SEKm 7,284 6,085 20 7,117

*Based on the operating income statement, excluding operating segment Central Functions and Eliminations.

1) Comparative figures have been adjusted due to the reclassification of non-deductible VAT related to collection costs in 2016

from other operating expenses to collection costs.

Hoist Finance Interim report January – March 2017

Region Central East Europe

Poland, Germany and Austria

Revenues

Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios totalled SEK 365m (366), on a par with last year. Portfolio amortisation and revaluation totalled SEK 145m (182) during the quarter with the decrease attributable to Poland, which had a periodically lower depreciation rate due to increased collection costs during the first quarter. Portfolio revaluations totalled SEK 11m (0) and are mainly attributable to Germany. Fee and commission income, which mainly relates to the Polish operations, decreased 40 per cent to SEK 6m (10). The decrease in is line with the strategy of focusing on the acquisition and management of loan portfolios.

Operating expenses

Total operating expenses increased 29 per cent to SEK 106m (83) during the first quarter. The increase is primarily due to higher collection costs in Poland following increased collection activity that is expected to generate higher collection rates on portfolios that have already been acquired.

Profitability EBIT

The segment's EBIT totalled SEK 124m (116) for the quarter with a corresponding EBIT margin or 54 per cent (58). The first quarter's somewhat higher EBIT is primarily due to a positive revaluation during the quarter. The EBIT margin decreased during the quarter due to higher operating expenses in Poland.

Return on book

The segment's return on book for the first quarter 2017 was 13.9 per cent (12.9), with the increase mainly attributable to the above mentioned revaluation in Germany.

Acquisitions

The acquisition volume during the quarter totalled SEK 42m and was mainly attributable to Germany. The acquisition volume is lower than the previous year, which included significant portfolio acquisitions in the Polish market.

The carrying value of acquired loan portfolios decreased somewhat since the turn of the year, totalling SEK 3,521m (3,564). Gross ERC decreased to SEK 6,192m (6,331) over the same period.

Other

Considerable resources were devoted during the quarter to the development of a new collection system in Germany, part of Hoist Finance's work to modernise IT system and channels for customer interaction.

Earnings trend*

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2017
Quarter 1
2016
Change, % Full-year
2016
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 364,754 365,990 0 1,439,665
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –144,902 –181,676 –20 –655,210
Interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 1,845 2,389 –23 5,841
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 221,697 186,703 19 790,296
Fee and commission income 5,846 9,774 –40 46,182
Other income 2,374 1,993 19 14,502
Total revenue 229,917 198,470 16 850,980
Personnel expenses –42,638 –43,335 –2 –181,875
Other operating expenses –47,132 –25,646 84 –128,682
Other operating expenses –14,760 –11,927 24 –49,924
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –1,876 –1,890 –1 –7,299
Total operating expenses –106,406 –82,798 29 –367,780
EBIT 123,511 115,672 7 483,200
EBIT margin, % 54 58 –4 pp 57
Return on book, % 13.9 12.9 1.0 pp 13.6
Expenses/Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios, % 27 19 8 pp 21
Carrying value of acquired loan portfolios, SEKm 1) 3,521 3,627 –3 3,564
Gross 120-month ERC, SEKm 2) 6,192 6,237 –1 6,331

*Based on the operating income statement, excluding operating segment Central Functions and Eliminations.

1) Including run-off consumer loan portfolio.

2) Excluding run-off consumer loan portfolio.

Financial statements

Consolidated income statement

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2017
Quarter 1
2016
Full-year
2016
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 663,715 573,261 2,404,955
Interest income –1,203 711 2,558
Interest expense –76,579 –70,172 –300,288
Net interest income 585,933 503,800 2,107,225
Fee and commission income 21,145 29,870 116,817
Net financial income –8,682 –35,714 –97,529
Other income 4,640 1,869 13,651
Total operating income 603,036 499,825 2,140,164
General administrative expenses
Personnel expenses –168,463 –169,232 –672,355
Other operating expenses –263,168 –223,217 –966,697
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible
and intangible assets
–13,919 –12,971 –52,796
Total operating expenses –445,550 –405,420 –1,691,848
Profit before credit losses 157,486 94,405 448,316
Net credit losses –1,260
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 27,662 28,705 86,042
Profit before tax 185,148 123,110 533,098
Income tax expense –40,338 –28,351 –115,949
Net profit for the period 144,810 94,759 417,149
Profit attributable to:
Owners of Hoist Finance AB (publ) 144,810 94,759 417,149
Basic earnings per share, SEK1) 1.66 1.17 5.07
Diluted earnings per share, SEK1) 2) 1.66 1.14 4.97

1) Following the 1:3 share split, each warrant entitles the holder to subscribe for three new shares. 2) Includes effect of 164,993 outstanding warrants.

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2017
Quarter 1
2016
Full-year
2016
Net profit for the period 144,810 94,759 417,149
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Revaluation of defined benefit pension plan –1,941
Revaluation of remuneration after terminated employment –617
Tax attributable to items that will not
be reclassified to profit or loss
654
Total items that will not be reclassified
to profit or loss
–1,904
Items that may be reclassified subsequently
to profit or loss
Translation difference, foreign operations 30,519 –10,243 –21,872
Translation difference, joint venture 10,200 1,020 1,489
Hedging of currency risk in foreign operations –40,060
Hedging of currency risk in joint venture –14,737 4,405 –7,421
Tax attributable to items that may be reclassified to profit or loss 18,277 4,803
Total items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss 4,199 –4,818 –23,001
Other comprehensive income for the period 4,199 –4,818 –24,905
Total comprehensive income for the period 149,009 89,941 392,244
Profit attributable to:
Owners of Hoist Finance AB (publ) 149,009 89,941 392,244

Consolidated balance sheet

SEK thousand 31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
31 Mar
2016
ASSETS
Cash 3,054 3,073 198
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 1,594,560 2,273,903 3,046,834
Lending to credit institutions 1,063,716 1,061,285 1,182,369
Lending to the public 33,365 35,789 68,474
Acquired loan portfolios 12,508,470 12,385,547 11,060,117
Bonds and other securities 3,051,987 2,538,566 1,090,496
Participations in joint ventures 245,019 241,276 235,282
Intangible assets 243,058 243,340 233,045
Tangible assets 40,976 40,815 42,850
Other assets 221,004 193,470 296,439
Deferred tax assets 42,212 47,269 64,918
Prepayments and accrued income 91,991 85,593 83,874
Total assets 19,139,412 19,149,926 17,404,896
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits from the public 11,838,319 11,848,956 12,966,716
Tax liabilities 70,635 52,887 52,074
Other liabilities 267,323 432,865 238,318
Deferred tax liabilities 158,127 163,264 184,128
Accrued expenses and deferred income 189,664 203,442 205,035
Provisions 54,371 55,504 55,324
Senior unsecured debt 3,143,670 3,125,996 986,259
Subordinated liabilities 342,997 341,715 338,006
Total liabilities 16,065,106 16,224,629 15,025,860
Equity
Share capital 26,906 26,906 27,771
Other contributed equity 2,073,215 2,073,215 1,754,418
Reserves –62,896 –67,095 –48,912
Retained earnings including profit for the period 1,037,081 892,271 645,759
Total equity 3,074,306 2,925,297 2,379,036
Total liabilities and equity 19,139,412 19,149,926 17,404,896

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

SEK thousand Share capital Other
contributed
capital
Translation
reserve
Retained earnings
including profit
for the year
Total
equity
Opening balance 1 Jan 2017 26,906 2,073,215 –67,095 892,271 2,925,297
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period 144,810 144,810
Other comprehensive income 4,199 4,199
Total comprehensive income for the period 4,199 144,810 149,009
Closing balance 31 Mar 2017 26,906 2,073,215 –62,896 1,037,081 3,074,306
TSEK Share capital Other
contributed
capital
Translation
reserve
Retained earnings
including profit
for the year
Total
equity
Opening balance 1 Jan 2016 26,178 1,755,676 –44,094 551,000 2,288,760
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period 417,149 417,149
Other comprehensive income –23,001 –1,904 –24,905
Total comprehensive income for the period –23,001 415,245 392,244
Transactions reported directly in equity
Dividend –58,974 –58,974
New share issue 728 34,568 35,296
Additional Tier 1 capital instruments 283,335 1) 283,335
Warrants, repurchased and cancelled –2,066 –2,066
Interest paid on capital contribution –15,000 –15,000
Tax effect on items reported directly in equity 1,702 1,702
Total transactions reported directly in equity 728 317,539 –73,974 244,293
Closing balance 31 Dec 2016 26,906 2,073,215 –67,095 892,271 2,925,297

1) Nominal amount of SEK 291 million has been reduced by transactions costs of SEK 8 million.

TSEK Share capital Other
contributed
capital
Translation
reserve
Retained earnings
including profit
for the year
Total
equity
Opening balance 1 Jan 2016 26,178 1,755,676 –44,094 551,000 2,288,760
Comprehensive income for the year
Profit for the year
94,759 94,759
Other comprehensive income –4,818 –4,818
Total comprehensive income for the year –4,818 94,759 89,941
Transactions reported directly in equity
New share issue 1,593 1,593
Warrants, repurchased and cancelled –1,258 –1,258
Total transactions reported directly in equity 1,593 –1,258 335
Closing balance 31 Mar 2016 27,771 1,754,418 –48,912 645,759 2,379,036

Consolidated cash flow statement

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2017
Quarter 1
2016
Full-year
2016
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit/loss before tax 185,148 123,111 533,097
of which, paid-in interest 1,845 2,389 5,841
of which, interest paid –75,548 –75,185 –288,713
Adjustment for items not included in cash flow
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation 522,624 482,533 1,906,208
Other non-cash items 29,991 149,881 232,902
Realised profit from divestment of shares and participations in joint ventures –17,350 –42,546
Income tax paid –10,997 –4,312 –49,000
Total 709,416 751,213 2,580,661
Increase/decrease in lending to the public 2,424 9,520 42,681
Increase/decrease in other assets –59,787 175,886 221,233
Increase/decrease in other liabilities –207,519 –85,450 131,956
Total –264,882 99,956 395,870
Cash flow from operating activities 444,534 851,169 2,976,531
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquired loan portfolios –610,727 –648,398 –3,329,382
Investments in intangible assets –5,606 –5,138 –35,756
Investments in tangible assets –4,165 –6,588 –18,360
Investments in/divestments of bonds and other securities –515,835 213,384 –1,232,503
Investments in subsidiaries –721 –40,788
Acquired shares and participations in joint ventures –74
Divested shares and participations in joint ventures 20,606 51,891
Cash flow from investing activities –1,116,448 –446,740 –4,604,972
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Deposits from the public –1,342 169,317 –957,707
Issued bonds 2,771,876
Repurchase of issued bonds –272,828 –976,570
Buy-back of issued bonds –58,000
Issued Additional Tier 1 capital 285,396
New share issue 1,593 35,296
Warrants, repurchased and cancelled –1,258 –2,066
Interest paid on capital contribution –7,500 –7,500
Dividend paid –58,974
Cash flow from financing activities –8,842 –103,176 1,031,751
Cash flow for the period –680,756 301,253 –596,690
Cash at beginning of the period 3,338,261 3,936,624 3,936,624
Translation difference 3,825 –8,476 –1,673
Cash at end of the period* 2,661,330 4,229,401 3,338,261

*Comprised of cash, Treasury bills/bonds and lending to credit institutions.

Parent Company income statement

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2017
Quarter 1
2016
Full-year
2016
Net sales 78,462 37,526 195,846
Other external expenses –68,383 –37,975 –219,855
Personnel expenses –717 –1,621 –7,100
Depreciation and amortisation –1,437 –1,157 –4,891
Total operating expenses –70,537 –40,753 –231,846
Operating profit 7,925 –3,227 –36,000
Other interest income 7,610 –414 10,555
Interest expense and similar costs –926 –1,602
Total income from financial items 6,684 –414 8,953
Earnings from participations in Group companies 210,000
Appropriations (tax allocation reserve provision) –36,483
Profit/loss before tax 14,609 –3,641 146,470
Income tax expense –3,215 777 –29,150
Net profit for the period1) 11,394 –2,864 117,320

1) Profit/loss for the period corresponds to Comprehensive income for the period.

Parent Company balance sheet

SEK thousand 31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
31 Mar
2016
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Licences and software 26,496 25,169 19,997
Total intangible assets 26,496 25,169 19,997
Equipment 2,106 2,417 2,985
Total tangible assets 2,106 2,417 2,985
Shares and participations in subsidiaries 1,687,989 1,687,989 1,687,989
Deferred tax asset 778
Total financial assets 1,687,989 1,687,989 1,688,767
Total non-current assets 1,716,591 1,715,575 1,711,749
Current assets
Receivables, Group companies 239,156 257,501 32,002
Other receivables 36 402 2,032
Prepaid expenses and deferred income 7,715 8,506 5,562
Total receivables 246,907 266,409 39,596
Cash and bank balances 498,806 328,457 269,305
Total current assets 745,713 594,866 308,901
Total assets 2,462,304 2,310,441 2,020,650

Parent Company balance sheet, continued

SEK thousand 31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
31 Mar
2016
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Restricted equity
Share capital 26,906 26,906 27,771
Statutory reserve 3,098 3,098 3,098
Development expenditure fund 3,073 1,215
Total restricted equity 33,077 31,219 30,869
Non-restricted equity
Other contributed equity 1,693,638 1,693,638 1,659,878
Retained earnings 114,191 –1,272 58,917
Profit/loss for the year 11,394 117,320 –2,864
Total non-restricted equity 1,819,223 1,809,686 1,715,931
Total non-restricted equity 1,852,300 1,840,905 1,746,800
Total non-restricted equity 59,995 59,995 23,512
Provisions
Pension provisions 41 24 33
Total provisions 41 24 33
Non-current liabilities
Intra-Group loans 65,000 65,000
Total non-current liabilities 65,000 65,000
Current liabilities
Accounts payable 8,913 12,863 3,302
Tax liabilities 27,721 27,157 15,677
Liabilities, Group companies 439,618 298,153 227,979
Other current liabilities 3,864 3,506
Accrued expenses and deferred income 4,852 2,838 3,347
Total current liabilities 484,968 344,517 250,305
Total equity and liabilities 2,462,304 2,310,441 2,020,650

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.

The Parent Company Hoist Finance AB's (publ) accounts were prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554) 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 2, Accounting for Legal Entities, was also applied.

No IFRS or IFRIC amendments that became effective in 2017 have had any material impact on the Group's financial statements or capital adequacy.

Hoist Finance has chosen to expand hedge accounting as from 1 January 2017 to include currency hedges used to hedge net investments in foreign operations. Under this expanded hedge accounting, a larger share of exchange rate fluctuations previously reported as 'Net financial income' will be reported as 'Other comprehensive income'.

Hoist Finance has chosen to present cash flow statements using the indirect method as from first quarter 2017, as this format better reflects the way in which the Group monitors cash flow. Comparative figures for first quarter and full-year 2016 have been adjusted accordingly.

Italian bank charges were reclassified from 'Other operating expenses' to 'Collection costs' as of second quarter 2016. Comparative figures were reclassified pursuant to this change. A total of SEK –4 million was reclassified for first quarter 2016.

The accounting principle under which forward flow contracts were reported as 'Commitments' was revised as from second quarter 2016. The revision stipulates that all forward flow contract commitments are to be reported (as opposed to previous periods, when only commitments arising during the year were reported). The comparative figure for 'Commitments' was adjusted SEK 93 million for first quarter 2016.

A number of new or amended IFRS that will come into effect during the coming financial years were not applied in advance as at the issuance of this interim report. Hoist Finance does not intend to apply new or amended standards in advance. For detailed information see the Annual report 2016.

In all other material respects, the Group's and Parent Company's accounting policies and bases for calculation and presentation remain unchanged from those applied in the 2016 annual report.

Quarter 1
2017
Quarter 1
2016
Full-year
2016
1 EUR = SEK
Income statement (average) 9.5051 9.3231 9.4622
Balance sheet (at end of the period) 9.5464 9.2323 9.5669
1 GBP = SEK
Income statement (average) 11.0521 12.1042 11.5849
Balance sheet (at end of the period) 11.1273 11.6853 11.1787
1 PLN = SEK
Income statement (average) 2.1991 2.1353 2.1688
Balance sheet (at end of the period) 2.2634 2.1652 2.1662

Notes

Note 1 Segment reporting

Consolidated income statement Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Full-year
SEK thousand 2017 2016 2016
Revenues from acquired loan portfolios 663,715 573,261 2,404,955
of which, gross cash collections 1,186,339 1,055,794 4,311,162
of which, portfolio amortisation and revaluation –522,624 –482,533 –1,906,207
Interest income –1,203 711 2,558
of which, interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 1,845 2,389 5,841
of which, interest income excl. run-off consumer loan portfolio1) –3,048 –1,678 –3,283
Interest expense –76,579 –70,172 –300,288
Net interest income 585,933 503,800 2,107,225
Fee and commission income 21,145 29,870 116,817
Net financial income1) –8,682 –35,714 –97,529
Other income 4,640 1,869 13,651
Total operating income 603,036 499,825 2,140,164
General administrative expenses
Personnel expenses –168,463 –169,232 –672,355
Other operating expenses –263,168 –223,217 –966,697
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –13,919 –12,971 –52,796
Total operating expenses –445,550 –405,420 –1,691,848
Profit before loan losses 157,486 94,405 448,316
Net credit losses –1,260
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 27,662 28,705 86,042
Profit before tax 185,148 123,110 533,098

Operating income statement based

on segment reporting Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Full-year
SEK thousand 2017 2016 2016
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 1,186,339 1,055,794 4,311,162
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –522,624 –482,533 –1,906,207
Interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 1,845 2,389 5,841
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 665,560 575,650 2,410,796
Fee and commission income 21,145 29,870 116,817
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 27,662 28,705 86,042
Other income 4,640 1,869 13,651
Total revenue 719,007 636,094 2,627,306
Personnel expenses –168,463 –169,232 –672,355
Collection costs1) –169,008 –129,959 –595,915
Other operating expenses1) –94,160 –93,258 –370,782
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –13,919 –12,971 –52,796
Total operating expenses –445,550 –405,420 –1,691,848
EBIT 273,457 230,674 935,458
Interest income excl. run-off consumer loan portfolio –3,048 –1,678 –3,283
Interest expense –76,579 –70,172 –300,288
Net financial income2) –8,682 –35,714 –98,789
Total financial items –88,309 –107,564 –402,360
Profit/loss before tax 185,148 123,110 533,098

1) Comparative figures have been adjusted due to the reclassification of banking fees from Other operating expenses to Collection costs.

Segment reporting has been prepared based on the manner in which executive management monitors operations. This differs from statutory account preparation; the material differences are as follows:

  • Revenue includes income from
  • acquired loan portfolios
  • run-off consumer loan portfolio
  • fee and commission income from third parties
  • profit from shares and participations in joint ventures
  • other income
  • Total financial items include interest income from sources other than acquired loan portfolios, interest expense and net financial income.

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

A financing cost is allocated to the operating segments based on the acquired loan portfolio assets. The difference between the actual financing cost and the standardised cost is included in 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 2017 Region West Region Mid Region
Central East
Central
Functions and
SEK thousand Europe Europe Europe Eliminations Group
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 356,304 465,281 364,754 1,186,339
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –133,322 –244,400 –144,902 –522,624
Interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 1,845 1,845
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 222,982 220,881 221,697 665,560
Fee and commission income 14,199 1,100 5,846 21,145
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 13,282 14,380 27,662
Other income 528 2,374 1,738 4,640
Total revenue 237,181 235,791 229,917 16,118 719,007
Personnel expenses –57,406 –29,370 –42,638 –39,049 –168,463
Collection costs –53,741 –67,944 –47,132 –191 –169,008
Other operating expenses –27,206 –12,036 –14,760 –40,158 –94,160
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible
and intangible assets
–2,656 –2,046 –1,876 –7,341 –13,919
Total operating expenses –141,009 –111,396 –106,406 –86,739 –445,550
EBIT 96,172 124,395 123,511 –70,621 273,457
Interest income excl. run-off consumer loan portfolio –1 216 –3,263 –3,048
Interest expense –27 –5 –76,547 –76,579
Net financial income1) –56,512 –55,271 –43,823 146,924 –8,682
Total financial items –56,512 –55,299 –43,612 67,114 –88,309
Profit/loss before tax 39,660 69,096 79,899 –3,507 185,148
Income statement, Quarter 1 2016 Region West Region Mid Region
Central East
Central
Functions and
SEK thousand Europe Europe Europe Eliminations Group
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 302,429 387,374 365,991 1,055,794
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –130,217 –170,640 –181,676 –482,533
Interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 2,389 2,389
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 172,212 216,734 186,704 575,650
Fee and commission income 18,952 1,144 9,774 29,870
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 28,705 28,705
Other income 447 1,993 –571 1,869
Total revenue 191,164 218,325 198,471 28,134 636,094
Personnel expenses –66,628 –24,833 –43,335 –34,436 –169,232
Collection costs1) –50,572 –53,741 –25,646 –129,959
Other operating expenses1) –32,328 –17,490 –11,927 –31,513 –93,258
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible
and intangible assets
–3,503 –1,515 –1,890 –6,063 –12,971
Total operating expenses –153,031 –97,579 –82,798 –72,012 –405,420
EBIT 38,133 120,746 115,673 –43,878 230,674
Interest income excl. run-off consumer loan portfolio5) 400 –2,078 –1,678
Interest expense –15 –10 –70,147 –70,172
Net financial income2) –49,807 –46,067 –43,615 103,775 –35,714
Total financial items –49,807 –46,082 –43,225 31,550 –107,564
Profit/loss before tax –11,674 74,664 72,448 –12,328 123,110

1) Comparative figures have been adjusted due to the reclassification of banking fees from Other operating expenses to Collection costs.

Income statement, Full-year 2016 Region Central
SEK thousand Region West
Europe
Region Mid
Europe
Central East
Europe
Functions and
Eliminations
Group
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 1,296,766 1,574,731 1,439,665 4,311,162
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –487,587 –763,410 –655,210 –1,906,207
Interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 5,841 5,841
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 809,179 811,321 790,296 2,410,796
Fee and commission income 65,629 5,006 46,182 116,817
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 616 85,426 86,042
Other income 1,769 14,502 –2,620 13,651
Total revenue 874,808 818,712 850,980 82,806 2,627,306
Personnel expenses –231,502 –111,301 –181,875 –147,677 –672,355
Collection costs –246,005 –221,228 –128,682 –595,915
Other operating expenses –112,356 –53,821 –49,924 –154,681 –370,782
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible
and intangible assets
–11,977 –7,210 –7,299 –26,310 –52,796
Total operating expenses –601,840 –393,560 –367,780 –328,668 –1,691,848
EBIT 272,968 425,152 483,200 –245,862 935,458
Interest income excl. run-off consumer loan portfolio 101 3,513 –6,897 –3,283
Interest expense –3 –102 –1,347 –298,836 –300,288
Net financial income1) –207,219 –182,721 –181,453 472,604 –98,789
Total financial items –207,121 –182,823 –179,287 166,871 –402,360
Profit/loss before tax 65,847 242,329 303,913 –78,991 533,098
Acquired loans, 31 Mar 2017 Region Central
SEK thousand Region West
Europe
Region Mid
Europe
Central East
Europe
Functions and
Eliminations
Group
Run-off consumer loan portfolio 29,782 29,782
Acquired loan portfolios 4,544,983 4,472,604 3,490,883 12,508,470
Shares and participations in joint ventures1) 244,554 244,554
Acquired loans 4,544,983 4,472,604 3,520,665 244,554 12,782,806
Acquired loans, 31 Dec 2016 Region Central
SEK thousand Region West
Europe
Region Mid
Europe
Central East
Europe
Functions and
Eliminations
Group
Run-off consumer loan portfolio 32,194 32,194
Acquired loan portfolios 4,522,429 4,331,437 3,531,681 12,385,547
Shares and participations in joint ventures 1) 240,580 240,580
Acquired loans 4,522,429 4,331,437 3,563,875 240,580 12,658,321

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

Acquired loans, 31 Mar 2016 Region West
Region Mid
Europe
Region
Central East
Central
Functions and
SEK thousand Europe Eliminations Group
Run-off consumer loan portfolio 50,482 50,482
Acquired loan portfolios 3,877,221 3,605,950 3,576,946 11,060,117
Shares and participations in joint ventures 235,282 235,282
Acquired loans 3,877,221 3,605,950 3,627,428 235,282 11,345,881

Note 2 Financial instruments

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.

Group, 31 Mars 2017
SEK thousand Loan
portfolios
Financing Carrying
value
Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 1,594,560 1,594,560 1,594,560 1,594,560
Acquired loan portfolios
of which, carried at fair value 1,002,297 1,002,297 1,002,297 1,002,297
of which, carried at amortised cost 11,506,173 11,506,173 11,627,936 11,627,936
Bonds and other securities 3,051,987 3,051,987 3,051,987 3,051,987
Derivatives 363 363 363 363
Total assets 12,508,470 4,646,910 17,155,380 17,277,143 4,646,547 363 12,630,233
Additional purchase price liability 47,761 47,761 47,761 47,761
Derivatives 51,801 51,801 51,801 51,801
Senior unsecured debt 3,143,670 3,143,670 3,290,262 3,290,262
Subordinated liabilities 342,997 342,997 393,855 393,855
Total liabilities 3,586,229 3,586,229 3,783,679 3,735,918 47,761

Group, 31 December 2016

SEK thousand Loan
portfolios
Financing Carrying
value
Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 2,273,903 2,273,903 2,273,903 2,273,903
Acquired loan portfolios
of which, carried at fair value 1,044,660 1,044,660 1,044,660 1,044,660
of which, carried at amortised cost 11,340,887 11,340,887 11,459,565 11,459,565
Bonds and other securities 2,538,566 2,538,566 2,538,566 2,474,849 63,717
Derivatives 29,167 29,167 29,167 29,167
Total assets 12,385,547 4,841,636 17,227,183 17,345,861 4,748,752 29,167 12,567,942
Additional purchase price liability 46,808 46,808 46,808 46,808
Derivatives 5,397 5,397 5,397 5,397
Senior unsecured debt 3,125,996 3,125,996 3,291,549 3,291,549
Subordinated liabilities 341,715 341,715 398,125 398,125
Total liabilities 3,519,916 3,519,916 3,741,879 3,695,071 46,808

Note 2 Financial instruments, cont.

Group, 31 Mars 2016
SEK thousand Loan
portfolios
Financing Carrying
value
Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Treasury bills and Treasury bonds 3,046,834 3,046,834 3,046,834 3,046,834
Acquired loan portfolios
of which, carried at fair value 1,127,328 1,127,328 1,127,328 1,127,328
of which, carried at amortised cost 9,932,789 9,932,789 10,401,750 10,401,750
Bonds and other securities 1,065,496 1,065,496 1,065,496 1,065,496
Derivatives 67,706 67,706 67,706 67,706
Total assets 11,060,117 4,180,036 15,240,153 15,709,114 4,112,330 67,706 11,529,078
Additional purchase price liability 69,966 69,966 69,966 69,966
Derivatives 7,224 7,224 7,224 7,224
Senior unsecured debt 986,259 986,259 1,006,274 1,006,274
Subordinated liabilities 338,006 338,006 410,375 410,375
Total liabilities 1,401,455 1,401,455 1,493,839 1,423,873 69,966

1) Bonds and other securities include SEK 25m in shares. The shares are reported at acquisition cost as there are no quoted market prices, and it has not been possible to estimate a reliable fair value using accepted valuation methods.

Cash flow forecasts are discounted at the market rate when calculating the carrying value of acquired loan portfolios recorded at amortised cost. As regards the market rate, IRR is calculated based on an established WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) model with a final conservative adjustment. For acquired loan portfolios recorded at fair value, the valuation approach, key input data and valuation sensitivity for material changes thereto are described in the Accounting Principles in the annual report 2016.

Treasury bills and treasury bonds, and bonds and other fixed income instruments, are valued based on quoted rates.

The fair value of liabilities in the form of issued bonds and other subordinated liabilities was determined with reference to observable market prices quoted by external market players/places. In cases where more than one market price observation is available, fair value is determined at the arithmetic mean of the market prices.

Derivatives used for hedging were model-valued using interest and currency market rates as input data.

Carrying values for accounts receivable and accounts payable are deemed approximations of fair value. The fair value of current loans corresponds to their carrying value due to the limited impact of discounting.

Acquired loan portfolios Group
SEK thousand 31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
31 Mar
2016
Opening balance 12,385,547 11,014,699 11,014,699
Acquisitions 610,727 3,329,382 648,398
Adjustment of
acquisition analysis
–29,536
Translation differences 34,820 –22,785 –120,442
Changes in value
Based on opening balance
forecast (amortisation)
–527,930 –1,911,916 –484,784
Based on revised estimates
(revaluation)
5,306 5,703 2,246
Carrying value 12,508,470 12,385,547 11,060,117
Changes in carrying value
reported in the income
statement
–522,624 –1,906,213 –482,538
Of which, designated at fair value Group
SEK thousand 31 Mar
2017
31 Dec
2016
31 Mar
2016
Opening balance 1,044,660 1,177,808 1,177,808
Translation differences –2,377 52,874 13,046
Changes in value
Based on opening balance
forecast
(amortisation) –33,152 –186,090 –63,526
Based on revised estimates
(revaluation) –6,834 68
Carrying value 1,002,297 1,044,660 1,127,328
Changes in carrying value
reported in the income
statement –39,986 –186,022 –63,526

Note 2 Financial instruments, cont.

Sensitivity analysis

While Hoist Finance considers the assumptions made in assessing fair value to be reasonable, the application of other methods and assumptions may produce a different fair value. For Level 3 fair value, a reasonable change in one or several assumptions would have the following impact on earnings:

Group
SEK thousand 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016
Carrying value of loan portfolios 12,515,470 12,385,547 11,060,117
A 5% increase in estimated cash flow over the 10-year forecast period
would increase the carrying value by:
613,365 558,977 543,347
of which, valued at fair value 50,120 51,685 56,366
A 5% decrease in estimated cash flow over the forecast period
would reduce the carrying value by:
–613,365 –558,977 –543,347
of which, valued at fair value –50,120 –51,685 –56,366
Carrying value of loan portfolios acquired prior to 1 July 2011 1,002,297 1,044,660 1,127,328
A 1% decrease in the market rate of interest would increase the carrying value by: 30,539 31,174 33,387
A 1% increase in the market rate of interest would reduce the carrying value by: –28,882 –29,483 –31,593
Shortening the forecast period by 1 year would reduce the carrying value by: –26,383 –26,534 –34,386
Lengthening the forecast period by 1 year would increase the carrying value by: 20,959 20,938 31,196

Portfolios valued at fair value through profit or loss

The Group has chosen to categorise portfolios acquired prior to 1 July 2011 as designated at fair value through profit or loss, as these financial assets are managed and their performance is evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with the Group's risk management policies. Information on the portfolios is provided internally to Group Management on this basis. The underlying concept for valuation at fair value is to assess the carrying value of an asset by using the best available price for the asset. Loan portfolios are typically not traded publicly and, consequently, there are no market prices available. Most participants in the industry, however, apply similar pricing methods for portfolio acquisitions and calculate the present value of cash flows that correspond to the market value of a portfolio.

The three main influencing factors in calculating fair value are: (i) the gross collections forecast, (ii) the cost level, and (iii) the market discount rate. Each month, the Group looks at the forward ten years'

net collection forecasts for all portfolios and discounts the forecasts to present value, which serves as the basis for calculating the reported fair value for each portfolio.

The insights that Hoist Finance, as one of the industry's biggest players, gains from the many portfolio transactions the Company participates in or has knowledge of form an important component in estimating a market discount rate. The discount rate corresponding to the market's required return is updated regularly and reflects actual return on relevant and comparable transactions in the market. Portfolios are currently valued at an IRR of 12 per cent over a ten-year period.

The estimated market discount rate is only applied to the portion of the portfolios valued at fair value. For the portfolios valued at amortised cost, the IRR at which the original acquisition was carried out is applied and the revenues are expensed at this effective interest rate.

Note 3 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.

Own funds

The table below shows own funds for Hoist Finance and for the regulated entity Hoist Kredit.

Hoist Finance consolidated situation Hoist Kredit AB (publ)
Own funds, SEK thousand 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016
Capital instruments and related share premium accounts 1,286,805 1,286,805 1,286,805 482,963 482,963 482,963
Retained earnings 775,254 472,965 486,517 564,841 307,205 429,633
Accumulated comprehensive income and other reserves 335,492 331,293 353,329 1,081,898 1,081,949 1,062,877
Independently reviewed interim profits net of
any foreseeable charge or dividend1)
292,004 267,191
Intangible assets (net of related tax liability) –243,058 –243,340 –233,045 –33,929 –37,647 –40,398
Deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability –42,212 –47,268 –64,918 –2,746 –2,734 –4,589
Common Equity Tier 1 2,112,281 2,092,459 1,828,688 2,093,027 2,098,927 1,930,486
Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts 379,577 379,577 93,000 379,577 379,577 93,000
Additional Tier 1 capital 379,577 379,577 93,000 379,577 379,577 93,000
Tier 1 capital 2,491,858 2,472,036 1,921,688 2,472,604 2,478,504 2,023,486
Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts 342,997 341,715 338,006 342,997 341,715 338,006
Tier 2 capital 342,997 341,715 338,006 342,997 341,715 338,006
Total own funds for capital adequacy purposes 2,834,855 2,813,751 2,259,695 2,815,601 2,820,219 2,361,492

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

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 Kredit.

Hoist Finance consolidated situation Hoist Kredit AB (publ)
Risk-weighted exposure amounts, SEK thousand 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016
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 254,176 261,882 296,897 33,816 78,060 130,313
of which, counterparty credit risk 23,742 29,036 37,233 23,742 29,036 37,233
Exposures to corporates 188,514 199,920 180,134 10,520,956 10,238,303 8,674,315
Retail exposures 22,337 24,146 37,861 22,337 24,146 37,861
Exposures in default 13,309,054 13,270,498 11,416,234 2,572,642 2,646,432 2,710,393
Exposures in the form of covered bonds 305,199 247,485 106,550 305,199 247,485 106,550
Equity exposures 570,759 570,038 562,572
Other items 142,231 132,315 155,583 7,032 6,116 206,926
Credit risk (standardised approach) 14,221,511 14,136,246 12,193,259 14,032,741 13,810,580 12,428,930
Market risk (foreign exchange risk
– standardised approach)
44,323 28,858 28,449 44,323 28,858 28,449
Operational risk (basic indicator approach) 2,600,728 755,709
Operational risk (standardised approach) 2,622,890 2,622,373 893,024 893,024
Credit valuation adjustment (standardised approach) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total risk-weighted exposure amount 16,888,724 16,787,477 14,822,436 14,970,088 14,732,462 13,213,088

Note 3 Capital adequacy, cont.

Hoist Finance consolidated situation Hoist Kredit AB (publ)
Capital requirements, SEK thousand 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016
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 20,334 20,951 23,752 2,705 6,245 10,425
of which, counterparty credit risk 1,899 2,323 2,979 1,899 2,323 2,979
Exposures to corporates 15,081 15,994 14,411 841,676 819,064 693,945
Retail exposures 1,787 1,932 3,029 1,787 1,932 3,029
Exposures in default 1,064,724 1,061,640 913,299 205,811 211,715 216,831
Exposures in the form of covered bonds 24,416 19,799 8,524 24,416 19,799 8,524
Equity exposures 45,661 45,603 45,006
Other items 11,379 10,583 12,446 563 489 16,554
Credit risk (standardised approach) 1,137,721 1,130,899 975,461 1,122,619 1,104,847 994,314
Market risk
(foreign exchange risk-standardised approach)
3,546 2,309 2,276 3,546 2,309 2,276
Operational risk (basic indicator approach) 208,058 60,457
Operational risk (standardised approach) 209,831 209,790 71,442 71,442
Credit valuation adjustment (standardised approach) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total own funds requirement – Pillar 1 1,351,098 1,342,998 1,185,795 1,197,607 1,178,598 1,057,047

Pillar 2

Total own funds requirement – Pillar 2 143,150 136,891 172,974 139,044 132,785 169,634
Other Pillar 2 risks 469 794 24,110 469 794 24,876
Pension risk 4,106 4,106 4,106
Interest rate risk in the banking book 33,090 30,000 61,127 33,090 30,000 61,127
Concentration risk 105,485 101,991 83,631 105,485 101,991 83,631

Capital buffers

Total own funds requirements 1,926,179 1,905,945 1,731,783 1,729,551 1,690,465 1,563,614
Total own funds requirement – Capital buffers 431,931 426,056 373,014 392,900 379,082 336,934
Countercyclical buffer 9,714 6,370 2,453 18,648 10,770 6,607
Capital conservation buffer 422,217 419,686 370,561 374,252 368,312 330,327

The own funds for the Company's consolidated situation totalled SEK 2,835m (2,814) as at 31 March 2017, exceeding the own funds requirements by a good margin.

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 institution-specific countercyclical buffer of 0.06 per cent of the total risk-weighted exposure amount. The table below shows CET1 capital, Tier 1 capital and the total capital ratio for Hoist Finance and for the regulated entity Hoist Kredit. The table also shows the institution specific CET1 capital requirements.

All capital ratios exceed the minimum requirements and capital buffer requirements by a healthy margin.

Note 3 Capital adequacy, cont.

Hoist Finance consolidated situation Hoist Kredit AB (publ)
Capital ratios and capital buffers, % 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016
Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio 12.51 12.46 12.34 13.98 14.25 14.61
Tier 1 capital ratio 14.75 14.73 12.96 16.52 16.82 15.31
Total capital ratio 16.79 16.76 15.25 18.81 19.14 17.87
Institution-specific buffer requirements for CET1 capital 7.06 7.04 7.02 7.12 7.07 7.05
of which, capital conservation buffer requirement 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50
of which, countercyclical capital buffer requirement 0.06 0.04 0.02 0.12 0.07 0.05
Common Equity Tier 1 capital available to meet buffers1) 8.01 7.96 6.96 9.48 9.75 9.31

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

The internally assessed capital requirement for Hoist Finance consolidated situation totalled SEK 1,494m (1,480) at 31 March 2017, of which SEK 143m (137) is attributable to Pillar 2.

Note 4 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 bonds and own funds instruments, as well as equity. The majority of deposits from the public are payable on demand (variable deposits – "floating"), while about 36 per cent (36) 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.

Funding Hoist Finance consolidated situation Hoist Kredit AB (publ)
SEK thousand 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016
Deposits from the public, floating 7,708,432 7,582,909 8,786,028 7,708,432 7,582,909 8,786,028
Deposits from the public, fixed 4,129,886 4,266,047 4,180,688 4,129,886 4,266,047 4,180,688
Senior unsecured debt 3,143,670 3,125,996 986,259 3,143,670 3,125,996 986,259
Convertible debt instruments 379,577 379,577 93,000 379,577 379,577 93,000
Subordinated liabilities 342,997 341,715 338,006 342,997 341,715 338,006
Equity 2,694,728 2,545,719 2,286,036 2,191,219 2,139,996 2,207,754
Other 740,122 907,963 734,879 470,889 632,535 205,371
Balance sheet total 19,139,412 19,149,926 17,404,896 18,366,670 18,468,775 16,797,105

The Group's treasury policy stipulates limits on how much liquidity is to be available and the nature of such liquidity. As 31 March, available liquidity totalled SEK 5,671m (5,789), which is well in excess of the limit.

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

Note 4 Liquidity risk, cont.

Liquidity reserve

SEK thousand 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016
Cash and holdings in central banks 3,054 3,073 198
Deposits in other banks available overnight 1,021,112 1,036,749 1,152,972
Securities issued or guaranteed by sovereigns,
central banks or multilateral development banks
1,170,568 1,528,116 1,377,805
Securities issued or guaranteed by municipalities or other public sector entities 423,993 745,786 1,669,029
Covered bonds 3,051,987 2,474,849 1,065,496
Securities issued by non-financial corporates
Securities issued by financial corporates
Other
Total 5,670,714 5,788,573 5,265,500

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 5 Pledged assets

Group Parent Company
SEK thousand 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016
Pledges and comparable collateral for own liabilities and for
reported commitments for provisions
239 478 646

Note 6 Contingent liabilities

Group Parent Company
SEK thousand 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016 31 Mar 2017 31 Dec 2016 31 Mar 2016
Commitments1) 1,531,557 1,565,944 445,956

1) Comparative figures have been adjusted due to changed accounting principle for forward flows.

Note 7 Reconciliation alternative performance measures

Return on book
SEK thousand
Quarter 1
2017
Quarter 1
2016
Full year
2016
EBIT 273,457 230,674 935,458
+ Operating expenses in Central Functions 86,739 72,012 328,668
EBIT excl operating expenses in Central Functions1) 1,440,784 1,210,744 1,264,126
Average carrying value of aquired loans 12,720,564 11,312,251 11,968,471
Return on book, % 11.3 10.7 10.6

1) Calculated on an annualised basis (quarterly) 2) Calculated as average on previous period

Note 7 Reconciliation alternative performance measures, cont.

EBITDA, adjusted
SEK thousand
Quarter 1
2016
Full year
2016
Profit for the period 144,810 94,759 417,149
+
Income tax expense
40,339 28,351 115,949
+
Portfolio revaluations
–5,306 –2,246 –5,703

Interest income (excl. Interest from run-off performing portfolio)
3,048 1,678 3,283
+
Interest expense
76,579 70,172 300,288
+/– Net result from financial transactions, incl. Net credit losses 8,682 35,714 98,789
+
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets
13,919 12,971 52,796
EBITDA 282,071 241,399 982,551
+
Amortisation on run-off portfolio
2,412 7,883 26,171
+
Amortisation on acquired loan portfolios
527,930 484,784 1,911,916
EBITDA, adjusted 812,413 734,066 2,920,638
Book value of run-off consumer loan portfolio 29,782 50,482 32,194

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 April 2017

Ingrid Bonde Liselotte Hjorth Chair of the Board Board member

Annika Poutiainen Costas Thoupos

Board member Board member

Magnus Uggla Gunilla Wikman Board member Board member

Jörgen Olsson CEO Board member

A guide to our interim report

Operating income statement, Group

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2017
Quarter 1
2016
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 1,186,339 1,055,794
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –522,624 –482,533
Interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 1,845 2,389
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 665,560 575,650
Fee and commission income 21,145 29,870
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 27,662 28,705
Other income 4,640 1,869
Total revenue 719,007 636,094
Personnel expenses –168,463 –169,232
Collection costs –169,008 –117,637
Other operating expenses –94,160 –105,580
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –13,919 –12,971
Total operating expenses –445,550 –405,420
Operating profit (EBIT) 273,457 230,674
Funding
Interest income excl. run-off consumer loan portfolio –3,048 –1,678
Interest expense –76,579 –70,172
Net financial income –8,682 –35,714
Total financial items –88,309 –107,564
Profit before tax 185,148 123,110

Statutory income statement, Group

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2017
Quarter 1
2016
Revenue from acquired loan portfolios 663,715 573,261
Interest income –1,203 711
Interest expense –76,579 –70,172
Net interest income 585,933 503,800
Fee and commission income 21,145 29,870
Net financial income –8,682 –35,714
Other income 4,640 1,869
Total operating income 603,036 499,825
General administrative expenses
Personnel expenses –168,463 –169,232
Other operating expenses –263,168 –223,217
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –13,919 –12,971
Total operating expenses –445,550 –405,420
Profit before credit losses 157,486 94,405
Net credit losses
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 27,662 28,705
Profit before tax 185,148 123,110

Hoist Finance supplements its statutory presentation of the income statement with an operating income statement in order to assess the operational performance of the debt purchasing and collection operations and to facilitate comparison with our competitors.

The operating income statement does not include any amendments or adjustments as compared with the statutory income statement. The same accounting and valuation principles are applied in both versions.

Hoist Finance regards the acquisition and management of acquired loan portfolios as the Group's core operational activity. Deposit-taking in HoistSpar is thus part of the Group's financing activity.

An outline guide is presented to the left in order to assist understanding of our financial performance presented in the statutory income statement as compared with the operating income statement.

The statutory income statement complies with the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's general recommendations FFFS 2008:25.

Operating profit (EBIT) in the operating income statement

In an analysis of Hoist Finance's operating profit (EBIT), income and expenses attributable to the acquisition and management of loan portfolios, run-off consumer loan portfolios, fee and commission income, profit from joint ventures as well as general administration are regarded as our operational activity.

Interest expenses for deposit-taking are regarded as financing expenses.

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 reports. 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. Alternative performance measures are described below.

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 or debts that arise from the same originator.

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.

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.

Capital requirements – Pillar 1

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

Capital requirements – Pillar 2

Capital requirements beyond those stipulated in Pillar 1.

Common Equity Tier 1

Capital instruments and associated share premium reserves 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.

Common Equity Tier 1 ratio

Common Equity Tier 1 in relation to total risk exposure amount.

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.

EBITDA, adjusted

EBIT (operating earnings), less depreciation/ impairments and amortisation for run-off consumer loan portfolio and depreciation of acquired loan portfolios.

EBIT

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

EBIT margin

EBIT (operating earnings) divided by total revenue.

Expenses/Gross collections

on acquired loan portfolios

Operating expenses less fee and commission income, divided by the sum of gross cash collections and interest income from the run-off consumer loan portfolios. The expenses related to fee and commission income are calculated with reference to commission income costs related to other income and actual profit margin.

Fee and commission income

Fees for providing debt management services to third parties.

Gross ERC 120 months

"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 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.

Gross cash collections

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

Legal collection

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

Net revenue from acquired loans

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

Own funds

Sum of Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital.

Portfolio amortisation

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

Portfolio growth

Change in carrying value of acquired loans over the last twelve months.

Portfolio revaluation

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

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.

Number of employees (FTEs)

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

Return on book

EBIT (operating profit) for the period calculated on annualised basis, exclusive of Central Functions operating expenses, divided by average carrying value of acquired loan portfolios. In the financial statements, calculation of average carrying value is based on opening amount at the beginning of the year and closing amount at the end of the year.

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 year based on a quarterly basis.

Risk-weighted exposure amount

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

SME

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

Tier 1 capital

The sum of CET1 capital and AT1 capital.

Tier 1 capital ratio

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

Tier 2 capital

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

Total capital ratio

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

Total revenue

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

Weighted average number of diluted shares

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

Business concept, business model and strategies

Hoist Finance's business model is designed to ensure continuity and to deliver both growth and long-term strategic initiatives. Our model is hallmarked by solution-oriented settlements with respect, confidence and trust in everything we do.

Hoist Finance is a trusted debt restructuring partner to international banks and financial institutions. We specialise in purchasing portfolios of nonperforming loans.

Our Mission – Your Trust

Our Vision

To become the leading debt restructuring partner to international banks and financial institutions.

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.

Strategic objectives

Preferred by customers Be customer-centric, with a focus on amicable and fair settlements.
Preferred partner Be trustworthy with unparalleled funding capacity.
Attractive to investors Redefine industry standards with our disciplined approach & ambitious targets.
Best place to work Build an extraordinary company with extraordinary people.
CSR Integrate CSR into everything we do and continue to build trust with all our stakeholders.

Financial calendar

Annual general meeting 28 April 2017
Interim report Q1 2017 27 April 2017
Interim report Q2 2017 28 July 2017
Interim report Q3 2017 26 October 2017

Contact

Investor Relations Michel Jonsson 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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