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Hoist Finance

Quarterly Report Apr 29, 2016

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Interim report Q1 2016

January–March 2016

  • Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios increased by 34 per cent to SEK 1,056m (791).
  • Total revenue increased by 27 per cent to SEK 636m (499).
  • Reported EBIT was SEK 231m (115) and the EBIT margin was 36 per cent (32).
  • Profit before tax totalled SEK 123m (7).
  • Portfolio acquisitions totalled SEK 648m (273).
  • Basic earnings per share was SEK 1.17 (0.01). Diluted earnings per share was SEK 1.14 (0.01).

The figures in parentheses refer to Q1 2015.

31 March 2016

  • Carrying value on acquired loan portfolios increased by 1 per cent to SEK 11,346m (11,279).
  • Gross 120-month ERC (Estimated Remaining Collections) decreased by 1 per cent to SEK 19,221m (19,367).
  • The total capital ratio improved to 15.25 per cent (15.21).
  • The CET1 capital ratio was 12.34 per cent (12.32).

The figures in parentheses refer to 31 December 2015.

SEK million Quarter 1
2016
Quarter 1
2015
Change, %
Gross cash collections on acquired loan
portfolios
1,056 791 34
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 576 435 32
Total revenue 636 499 27
EBIT1) 231 115 100
EBIT margin, % 36,3 32,32) 4,0 pe
Profit before tax 123 7 >100
Net profit/loss 95 4 >100
Basic earnings per share, SEK3) 1.17 0.01 >100
Diluted earnings per share, SEK3) 1.14 0.01 >100
Portfolio acquisitions 648 273 137
SEK million 31 Mar
2016
31 Dec
2015
Change, %
Carrying value on acquired loan
portfolios4)
11,346 11,279 1
Gross 120-month ERC5) 19,221 19,367 –1
Return on equity, % 16,2 12,5 3,7 pe
Total capital ratio, % 15.25 15.21 0 pe
CET1 ratio, % 12.34 12.32 0 pe
Liquidity reserve 5,266 5,156 2
Number of employees (FTEs)6) 1,305 1,349 –3

1) Includes listing expenses totalling SEK 46m for the 2015 accounting period, which have a negative impact on EBIT. Adjusted EBIT was SEK 161m. 2) Adjusted for listing expenses.

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

Comparative figures were recalculated as regards the effects of the share split.

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

5) Excluding run-off consumer loan portfolio and portfolios held in joint venture.

6) The number of employees in 2015 was updated based on a modified calculation model.

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 year-end report has been published pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. This information was submitted for publication on 29 April 2016 at 8:00 AM CET.

Hoist Finance Interim report January - March 2016

Steadily delivering on our ambitious targets

A little over one year has passed since Hoist Finance was introduced on the Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap list and looking at our first quarter in 2016, we are firmly on track regarding both our growth and our profitability targets. Compared with the first quarter of last year, our gross cash collections have increased by 34 per cent and our EBIT margin has increased by 4 percentage points to 36 per cent.

We have also decided to introduce a new financial target, Return on Equity (ROE). Our medium-term goal is to achieve a ROE of 20 per cent – the outcome in the first quarter of 2016 was 16 per cent.

Solid acquisition volumes in the first quarter

Total acquisition volumes amounted to SEK 648m, an increase of 137 per cent compared with the first quarter of last year.

Effective as from 1 January our operational activities are divided into three regions to improve organisational efficiency and to strengthen our position. During the first quarter we have seen sound acquisition levels in all three regions.

EBIT has developed favourably at the Group level. At the regional level, Region Mid Europe and Region Central East Europe showed a strong quarter with the sound acquisition levels of 2015 generating results in gross cash collections and yielding improved EBIT through better leverage of our platform capacity. Region West Europe is behind our expectations due to delayed investments in last year's acquisition of Compello, which has resulted in lower Gross Cash Collections and thus EBIT. In France, although the activities that we initiated have gradually improved profitability, cash collections in the first quarter fell short of our expectations. Through increased focus and activities which have been initiated during the quarter, the result is expected to increase gradually in the coming quarters, in both countries.

A leading debt restructuring partner to international banks.

Strengthening Hoist Finance's position as the leading debt restructuring partner to international banks

Hoist Finance recently announced that the company had entered into an agreement with the Bank of Greece which includes managing assets amounting to EUR 9 billion in 16 greek banks under liquidation. Under this agreement, we are not only assisting the Bank of Greece in restructuring the Greek banking sector but also helping them and ultimately the taxpayers in recovering non-performing assets. Hoist Finance are also entering a new market with the same prudent expansion strategy as before – by first understanding a market and then leveraging that know-how to potentially increase our market presence and activities. Ultimately, the most important point of this agreement is that Hoist Finance is further strengthening its credibility and position as the leading debt restructuring partner to international banks and now also central banks.

Outlook

The market for non-performing loan portfolios continues to grow steadily as financial institutions seek alternatives to achieve better returns on these assets. The first quarter supports us in our ability to reach our medium term financial targets and to generate acquisition volumes in 2016 that are in line with the previous three years.

Jörgen Olsson CEO Hoist Finance AB (publ)

Hoist Finance Interim report January - March 2016

First quarter 2016

Unless otherwise specified, all market, financial and operational comparisons refer to the first quarter of 2015. The analysis below follows the operating income statement.

Revenue

Total revenue reached SEK 636m (499). Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios increased to SEK 1,056m (791), due to the large portfolio acquisitions made in the second half of 2015, including the acquisition of Compello Holding Ltd. Revenue growth remains strong due to the high level of acquisition activity. Portfolio acquisitions totalled SEK 648m (273) during the quarter, mainly attributable to significant portfolio acquisitions in the UK and Poland.

Portfolio amortisation and revaluation increased alongside gross cash collection to SEK 483m (359). Positive portfolio revaluations of SEK 2m (–3) are also included. Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios consequently increased by 32 per cent to SEK 576m (435).

Fee and commission income declined by 37 per cent to SEK 30m (48). The decline was primarily attributable to 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 the Company's strategy. Profit from participation in the joint venture in Poland increased by 93 per cent to SEK 29m (15). The joint venture relate to Hoist Kredit AB's (publ) holding (50%) in "BEST III" Sec Fund, a Polish closedend fund designated for the acquisition of individual loan portfolios. The investment has performed favourably and the value of the underlying assets has grown, which was the main reason for the increase. No further investments will be made within the scope of this joint venture.

Operating expenses

Personnel expenses increased by 16 per cent to SEK 169m (146) and primarily reflect the increase in the number of Group full-time employees (FTEs) due to business combinations. The average number of Group FTEs was 1,305 (1,134). The increase is primarily attributable to the expansion of Hoist Finance's self-run collection platforms in the UK following the acquisition of collection platforms in that region. Collection expenses increased by 10 per cent to SEK 118m (107) due to a higher volume of acquired loan portfolios.

Other operating expenses decreased by 12 per cent during Q1 2016 to SEK 106m (120) despite business combinations during the second half of 2015

and increased business volumes. This is mainly due to Q1 2015 being affected by expenses totalling SEK 46m that were directly attributable to the listing. Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets totalled SEK 13m (11). The increase is attributable to production systems included in acquired companies and to continued investments in Group IT systems.

Financial items

Financial items as per the Company's operating income statement totalled SEK –108m (–108). Interest income excluding run-off consumer loan portfolio totalled SEK –2m (10). The low level of interest income is due to the prevailing interest-rates, which are predominately affecting the interest on bonds.

Interest expense totalled SEK 70m (93) and is mainly comprised of interest expense related to HoistSpar deposits and interest expenses for issued bonds. Interest expense for HoistSpar deposits decreased year-on-year to SEK 37m (52), due to lower interest rates and a greater share of deposits at floating interest rates (Sparkonto Flex). The interest rates Hoist Finance offers are on a par with the prevailing market situation. Interest expenses for Company-issued bonds decreased to SEK 26m (29), attributable primarily to the repurchase of these bonds. Fees for the deposit guarantee scheme of SEK 4m (3) and a stability fee of SEK 1m (1) are also reported as interest expense.

Hoist Finance hedges interest rate and currency risks on a continuous basis using derivatives, currently in the short and medium term. The results of hedging instruments, market-value changes and exchange rate fluctuations are recognised in Net income from financial transactions.

Net income from financial transactions, including financing costs, totalled SEK –36m (–26), which was attributable to changes in market interest rates and currency fluctuations. Net income also includes expenses attributable to the repurchase of Company-issued bonds in the amount of SEK –5m (0), as well as the market valuation of bonds in the liquidity portfolio in the amount of SEK 6m (–6). Market value changes were reclassified from Interest income to Net financial income as from Q1 2016. The comparative figures have been reclassified pursuant to this change.

Gross cash collection

EBIT and EBIT-margin EBIT and EBIT margin

Profit before tax Profit before tax

Balance sheet

Unless otherwise specified, comparisons regarding balance sheet items refer to 31 December 2015.

Assets

Total assets remained largely unchanged and declined by SEK 46m compared with December 2015 to SEK 17,405m (17,451). Acquired loan portfolios increased by SEK 45m, lending to credit institutions rose SEK 324m and the carrying value of participations in joint ventures increased by SEK 30m. These increases are offset by a SEK –213m reduction in bonds and other securities and a SEK –31m reduction in Treasury bills and treasury bonds, as well as a SEK –205m reduction in other assets. The decline in other assets was primarily due to changes in the market value of currency forwards.

Liabilities

Total liabilities amounted to SEK 15,026m (15,163). The change comprises higher deposit volumes from the public, up SEK 175m, which were offset by a SEK –119m decline in other liability items and senior unsecured debts of SEK –252m. The decline in senior unsecured debts was mainly attributable to the repurchase of Company-issued bonds in a nominal amount of SEK 172m and EUR 10m.

Financing and capital debt

SEK million 31 Mar
2016
31 Dec
2015
Change, %
Cash and interest bearing
securities 5,320 5,240 2
Other assets1) 12,085 12,211 –1
Total assets 17,405 17,451 0
Deposits from the public 12,967 12,791 1
Subordinated liabilities 338 337 0
Senior unsecured debt 986 1,238 –20
Total interest-bearing liabilities 14,291 14,366 –1
Other liabilities1) 735 796 –8
Shareholders' equity 2,379 2,289 4
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity 17,405 17,451 0
CET1 ratio, % 12.34 12.32 0 pe
Total capital ratio, % 15.25 15.21 0 pe
Liquidity reserve 5,266 5,156 2
Acquired loans
Carrying value of acquired
loans 2)
11,346 11,279 1
Gross 120-month ERC 3) 19,221 19,367 –1

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

Hoist Finance funds its operations through deposits from the public and through the bond market. Deposits from the public totalled SEK 12,967m (12,791). Of this amount, SEK 4,181m is attributable to fixed term deposits of 12-, 24 and 36-month durations.

As at 31 March 2016, outstanding bond debt totalled SEK 986m (1,238). Group equity was SEK 2,379m (2,289).

First quarter

The total capital ratio improved to 15.25 per cent (15.21) and the CET1 ratio to 12.34 per cent (12.32). The Company is thus well capitalised for further expansion.

Hoist Finance's liquidity reserve, presented in accordance with the Swedish Bankers' Association's template, totalled SEK 5,266m (5,156).

Basic earnings per share totalled SEK 1.17 (0.01). Interest on convertible debt instruments is included in the calculation, as depicted in the statement of changes in shareholders' equity.

Cash flow

SEK million Quarter 1, 2016 Quarter 1, 2015
Cash flow from operating activities 371 1,156
Cash flow from investing activities 194 –786
Cash flow from financing activities –272 738
Cash flow for the period 293 1,108

Cash flow from operating activities totalled SEK 371m (1,156). HoistSpar deposit volumes increased SEK 169m (1,301) during the first quarter, largely attributable to the inflow of floating deposits. The strong inflow to HoistSpar during the first quarter of 2015 was entirely attributable to the inflow of floating deposits, whereby the term of 12-month deposits mature during the first quarter of 2016 and increase floating deposits accordingly. Cash flow from gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios increased to SEK 1,056m (791) due to the increased volume of loan portfolios, and portfolio acquisitions during the quarter totalled SEK 648m (273), excluding translation differences.

Cash flow from investing activities totalled SEK 194m (–786). The change is primarily due to a reallocation of bonds and other securities in preparation for acquisitions conducted during the quarter. During the first quarter of 2015, the improved cash flow from operating activities was invested in bonds and other securities.

Cash flow from financing activities totalled SEK –272m (738) and is attributable to a repurchase of issued bonds by Hoist Finance. Positive cash flow for the first quarter of 2015 was attributable to the new share issues that were completed during the period.

Total cash flow for the quarter totalled SEK 293m, as compared with SEK 1,108m in the first quarter of 2015.

Significant risks and uncertainties

The carrying value of Hoist Finance's acquired loan portfolios at 31 March 2016 totalled SEK 11,346m, up SEK 67m since year-end 2015. Loan portfolio credit risk is deemed to have increased proportionally with the volume of loans acquired during the quarter.

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. During the quarter, the Group procured a new system to further enhance its management of operational risks.

Market risks remain low, as Hoist Finance continuously hedges interest-rate and currency risks

Hoist Finance's CET1 ratio was 12.34 per cent (12.32) during the first quarter, well in excess of the regulatory requirement of 7.8 per cent. The company is thus well capitalised for continued expansion.

Hoist Finance's liquidity reserve totalled SEK 5,266m (5,156), which exceeds the company's target. The Group thus maintains a strong liquidity position.

Other information

Parent Company

The Parent Company Hoist Finance AB (publ) reported a pre-tax loss of SEK –4m (–47) for Q1 2016.

The Company's net sales totalled SEK 38m (32) during the first quarter. Operating expenses amounted to SEK 41m (76). The year-on-year decline was primarily attributable to expenses in conjunction with the listing during the spring of 2015. Income and expenses are related to the holding and purchasing-company function that the company serves under the Hoist Finance Group.

Receivables related to Group contributions in 2015, and to the loan from the subsidiary Hoist Kredit AB (publ) were settled in full during the first quarter.

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.

Subsequent events

In partnership with Qualco S.A. ("QC") and Pricewaterhouse-Coopers Business Solutions S.A. ("PWC"), Hoist Kredit AB (publ) ("Hoist Kredit") has entered into an agreement with the Bank of Greece pertaining (i) to the management of a portfolio of non-performing loans and other assets from 16 Greek banks and financial institutions that have entered liquidation, and (ii) to supervising the restructuring process and optimisation of these banks. Operations in Greece will be conducted through the Greek company PQH SINGLE LIQUIDATION SA, which is owned in equal share by Hoist Kredit, QC and PWC.

Group structure

Hoist Finance AB (publ), corporate identity number 556012- 8489, is the Parent Company in the Hoist Finance Group. The Company 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. For a more detailed description of the Group's legal structure, please refer to the Annual Report 2015.

The share and shareholders

As at 31 December 2015, the number of shares totalled 78,532,684. During the first quarter, 32,910 warrants were redeemed for shares. After registering with the Swedish Companies Registration Office in April 2016, the total number of shares in the company was thus 78,631,414.

On 31 March 2016, the share price closed at SEK 73.00. A breakdown of the ownership structure is presented in the table below. As at 31 March 2016 the Company had 1,880 shareholders, compared to 1,196 as at 31 March 2015.

The ten largest shareholders,
31 March 2016
Share of capital
and votes, %
Swedbank Robur Fonder 9.8
Toscafund Asset Management LLP 9.1
Carve Capital AB 9.0
Beagle Investments SA 6.7
Deciso AB 6.1
Olympus Investment S.à r.l. 5.4
Handelsbanken Fonder 5.3
Carnegie Fonder 4.5
Costas Thoupos 2.9
Svenskt Näringsliv 2.4
The ten largest shareholders, total 61.2
Other shareholders 38.8
Total 100.0

Source: Modular Finance, 31 March 2016

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. Accordingly, the Nominating Committee is comprised of the Chair of the Board and representatives appointed by Swedbank Robur Fonder AB, Carve Capital AB and Olympus Investment S.à.r.l.

Review

This year-end report has not been reviewed by Hoist Finance's auditors.

Quarterly review

Quarterly review

Segment reporting

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2016
Quarter 4
2015
Quarter 3
2015
Quarter 2
2015
Quarter 1
2015
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 1,055,794 1,032,221 973,978 834,098 790,735
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –482,533 –469,138 –437,968 –360,477 –358,925
Interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 2,389 1,550 2,513 2,994 3,119
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 575,650 564,633 538,523 476,615 434,929
Fee and commission income 29,870 39,351 37,990 41,747 47,616
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 28,705 13,868 10,674 14,946 15,350
Other income 1,869 2,751 2,894 3,439 1,546
Total revenue 636,094 620,603 590,081 536,747 499,441
Personnel expenses –169,232 –186,713 –165,959 –153,016 –145,666
Collection costs –117,637 –104,422 –139,872 –146,542 –107,373
Other operating expenses –105,580 –106,722 –83,493 –65,222 –120,369
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible
and intangible assets
–12,971 –11,704 –13,550 –10,859 –10,753
Total operating expenses –405,420 –409,561 –402,874 –375,639 –384,161
EBIT 230,674 211,042 187,207 161,108 115,280
Interest income excl. run-off consumer loan portfolio1) –1,678 6,223 5,531 5,904 10,445
Interest expense –70,172 –85,772 –90,101 –92,876 –92,621
Net income from financial transactions1) –35,714 57 –8,542 –21,794 –25,960
Total financial items –107,564 –79,492 –93,112 –108,766 –108,136
Profit before tax 123,110 131,550 94,095 52,342 7,144

1) The comparative figures have been adjusted due to the reclassification of market value changes from Interest income to Net financial income.

Key ratios

SEK million Quarter 1
2016
Quarter 4
2015
Quarter 3
2015
Quarter 2
2015
Quarter 1
2015
EBIT margin, % 36 34 32 30 324)
Return on book, % 1) 10.7 11.2 10.3 10.3 10.4
Portfolio acquisitions 648 1 451 1 982 665 273
SEK million 31 March
2016
31 Dec
2015
30 Sept
2015
30 June
2015
31 March
2015
Carrying value of acquired loans 2) 11,346 11,279 10,639 9,040 8,827
Gross 120-month ERC 3) 19,221 19,367 18,082 15,316 15,238
Return on equity, % 16 13 9 5 1
Total capital ratio, % 15.25 15.21 15.66 15.28 17.13
CET1 ratio, % 12.34 12.32 12.98 12.58 14.33
Liquidity reserve 5,266 5,156 6,025 7,564 7,333
Number of employees (FTEs) 1,305 1,349 1,352 1,174 1,134

1) Excluding operating expenses in Central functions.

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

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

4) Adjusted for listing expenses.

Segment overview

Hoist Finance purchases and manages receivables in eight 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. 10 000 12000 MSEK Förvärv per kvartal och segment

2 000 4 000 2 194 As from 1 January 2016, Hoist Finance operates under a new structural organisation. Europe is divided into three new segments – Region West Europe, Region Mid Europe and Region Central East Europe. The comparative figures in the report have been adjusted according to the new segments.

Quarter 1, 2016

SEK thousand Region
West Europe
Region
Förvärv per segment
Mid Europe
Region
Central East
Europe
Central
Functions and
Eliminations
Group
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 172,212 216,734 186,704 575,650
Total revenue 191,164 MSEK
218,325
700
198,471 28,134 636,094
Total operating expenses –153,031 –97,579
600
–82,798 –72,012 –405,420
EBIT 38,133 120,746
500
115,673 240
–43,878
230,674
EBIT margin, % 20 55
400
58
93
36
Carrying value of acquired loan portfolios, SEKm1) 3,877 3,606
300
3,627 235
West Europe
11,346
Region Central East Europe
Gross 120-day ERC SEKm2) 6,899 6,085
200
6,237
165
Region Mid Europe
Mid Europe

315
19,221

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

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

Fördelning per region Acquisitions by segment

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

Our segments Hoist Finance Interim report January - March 2016

Our markets Region West Europe

France and the UK

Revenues

Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios increased 70 per cent to SEK 302m (178) during the first quarter of 2016. Portfolio amortisation and revaluation totalled SEK 130m (52) during the quarter, with the increase attributable in its entirety to the significant growth in the carrying value of acquired loan portfolios. Positive portfolio revaluations totalling SEK 7m were conducted in Q1 and are included in the portfolio amortisation and revaluation amounts reported for the quarter.

Fee and commission income, which comprises services offered to third-parties, decreased in pace with operations being consolidated to focus on acquisitions and managing an in-house platform.

Operating expenses

Total operating expenses increased 24 per cent to SEK 153m (123) during the first quarter. The increase was primarily due to higher personnel expenses, with the entire increase attributable to the UK and the acquisition of

Compello Holdings Ltd. in Q3 of last year. The increase also includes personnel expenses of SEK 5m of a nonrecurring nature.

Profitability

EBIT

The segment's EBIT totalled SEK 38m (37) for the quarter with a corresponding EBIT margin of 20 per cent (23).

Return on book

The segment's return on book for the first quarter of 2016 was 3.9 per cent (6.5). There were two primary reasons for the low level and noticeably weak performance: (i) although the activities that we have initiated in France have had a tangible improvement on profitability, gross cash collections in the first quarter fell short of expectations, and (ii) as reported in previous quarters, collection activities related to the Compello portfolio were delayed in relation to the original plan.

Accordingly, gross cash collections from this portfolio fell short of expectations in the first quarter, which had an adverse effect on EBIT and thus also on the portfolio return.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions during the quarter totalled SEK 315m, due to significantly higher acquisition activity year-on-year.

The carrying value of acquired loan portfolios decreased to SEK 3,877m (3,883) at 31 March 2016. Gross ERC decreased to SEK 6,899m (6,973) compared with year-end.

Earnings trend*

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2016
Quarter 1
2015
Change, % Full-year
2015
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 302,429 177,726 70 935,880
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –130,217 –52,222 149 –351,476
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 172,212 125,504 37 584,404
Fee and commission income 18,952 34,985 –46 114,846
Other income 6 –100 1,152
Total revenue 191,164 160,495 19 700,402
Personnel expenses –66,628 –52,113 28 –237,937
Collection costs –50,572 –50,350 0 –214,681
Other operating expenses –32,328 –19,244 68 –102,522
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –3,503 –1,458 140 –6,931
Total operating expenses –153,031 –123,165 24 –562,071
EBIT 38,133 37,330 2 138,331
EBIT margin, % 20 23 –3 pe 20
Return on book, % 3.9 6.5 –2.6 pe 4.5
Expenses/Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios, % 44 50 –6 pe 48
Carrying value of acquired loan portfolios, SEKm 3,877 2,316 67 3,883
Gross 120-month ERC, SEKm 6,899 4,237 63 6,973

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

Region Mid Europe

Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands

Revenues

Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios increased 41 per cent to SEK 387m (275) during the first quarter, and portfolio amortisation and revaluation increased to SEK 171m (136). A significant share of the increase in gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios was attributable to Italy. The increase in portfolio amortisation and revaluation was attributable to last year's strong growth. Negative portfolio revaluations totalling SEK 5m were conducted in Q1 and are included in the portfolio amortisation and revaluation amounts reported for the quarter.

Operating expenses

Total operating expenses for the first quarter increased 47 per cent to SEK 98m (66), primarily due to an increase in Other operating expenses which amounted to SEK 30m (13) and mainly derive from Italy where there is a significant share of banking fees related to the higher collection level. Collection costs increased by 44 per cent to SEK 41m (29) during the quarter, and mainly pertain to variable

costs in the Netherlands where third-party collection services are included.

Profitability

EBIT

The segment's EBIT totalled SEK 121m (74) for the quarter with a corresponding EBIT margin of 55 per cent (53).

Return on book

The segment's return on book for the first quarter of 2016 was 13.3 per cent (10.4). Contributing to the increase were gross cash collections on certain portfolios in Italy and Belgium that outperformed forecasts for the quarter.

Acquisitions

Our segments

The acquisition volume during the quarter totalled SEK 93m, and mainly derive from Belgium where activity was high during the first quarter, yet also to a certain extent from the Netherlands. Overall, acquired volumes for the segment were in line with the year-earlier period. During the first quarter, the carrying value of acquired loan portfolios declined by 1 per cent to SEK 3,606m (3,644) and gross ERC decreased to SEK 6,085m (6,179) compared with year-end.

Hoist Finance Interim report January - March 2016

Earnings trend*

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2016
Quarter 1
2015
Change, % Full-year
2015
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 387,374 275,077 41 1,358,389
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –170,640 –136,402 25 –650,236
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 216,734 138,675 56 708,153
Fee and commission income 1,144 1,207 –5 5,892
Other income 447 345 30 1,385
Total revenue 218,325 140,227 56 715,430
Personnel expenses –24,833 –22,292 11 –93,021
Collection costs –41,419 –28,771 44 –149,386
Other operating expenses –29,812 –13,319 124 –62,403
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –1,515 –1,780 –15 –6,786
Total operating expenses –97,579 –66,162 47 –311,596
EBIT 120,746 74,065 63 403,834
EBIT margin, % 55 53 2 pe 56
Return on book, % 13.3 10.4 2.9 pe 12.3
Expenses/Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios, % 25 23 2 pe 22
Carrying value of acquired loan portfolios, SEKm 3,606 2,786 29 3,644
Gross 120-month ERC, SEKm 6,085 4,793 27 6,179

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

Our segments Hoist Finance Interim report January - March 2016

Region Central East Europe

Poland and Germany

Revenues

Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios increased 8 per cent to SEK 366m (338) during the first quarter. The increase in gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios was mainly attributable to the acquisition that was made in Poland during the fourth quarter of 2015. Portfolio amortisation and revaluation during the quarter amounted to SEK 182m (170), mainly due to the aforementioned acquisition in Poland and to the sale of a number of asset-backed securities in Germany. During the first quarter, no portfolio revaluations were conducted in the segment that affected earnings.

Operating expenses

Operating expenses increased 4 per cent to SEK 83m (79) year-on-year. The increase was mainly due to the acquisition of Navi Lex in December 2014, where Hoist Finance is centralising its operations to the internal platform in 2015. This has resulted in a redistribution among various types of costs, including increased expenses linked to more employees in Poland and IT-related costs, as well as lower collection costs to third parties.

Profitability

EBIT

The segment's EBIT totalled SEK 116m (104) for the quarter with a corresponding EBIT margin of 58 per cent (53). The improvement was primarily related to higher gross collections in Poland.

Return on book

The segment's return on book for the first quarter of 2016 was 12.9 per cent, which was in line with the preceding year (11.9). This is a reflection of EBIT growing in pace with the carrying value of acquired loans.

Acquisitions

The acquisition volume during the first quarter totalled SEK 240m and mainly derive from Poland where activity was high during the first quarter. Overall, acquired volumes for the segment was higher compared to the year-earlier period. As at 31 March 2016, the carrying value of acquired loan portfolios totalled SEK 3,627m (3,546) and gross ERC increased to SEK 6,237m (6,215) year-on-year.

Earnings trend*

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2016
Quarter 1
2015
Change, % Full-year
2015
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 365,991 337,932 8 1,336,763
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –181,676 –170,301 7 –624,796
Interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 2,389 3,119 –23 10,176
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 186,704 170,750 9 722,143
Fee and commission income 9,774 11,424 –14 45,967
Other income 1,993 1,194 67 12,176
Total revenue 198,471 183,368 8 780,286
Personnel expenses –43,335 –41,091 5 –172,412
Collection costs –25,646 –28,252 –9 –134,142
Other operating expenses –11,927 –8,360 43 –39,760
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –1,890 –1,656 14 –7,195
Total operating expenses –82,798 –79,359 4 –353,509
EBIT 115,673 104,009 11 426,777
EBIT margin, % 58 53 6 pe 55
Portfolio return, % 12.9 11.9 1.0 pe 12.1
Expenses/Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios, % 19 22 –3 pe 22
Carrying value of acquired loan portfolios, SEKm1) 3,627 3,489 4 3,546
Gross 120-month ERC, SEKm2) 6,237 6,208 0 6,215

* Based on the operating income statement, excluding 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
2016
Quarter 1
2015
Full-year
2015
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 573,261 431,810 2,004,524
Interest income1) 711 13,564 38,279
Interest expense –70,172 –92,621 –361,370
Net interest income 503,800 352,753 1,681,433
Fee and commission income 29,870 47,616 166,705
Net income from financial transactions1) –35,714 –25,960 –50,941
Other income 1,869 1,546 10,629
Total operating income 499,825 375,955 1,807,826
General administrative expenses
Personnel expenses –169,232 –145,666 –651,354
Other operating expenses –223,217 –227,742 –874,016
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –12,971 –10,753 –46,866
Total operating expenses –405,420 –384,161 –1,572,236
Profit before credit losses 94,405 –8,206 235,590
Net credit losses –5,298
Earnings from participations in joint ventures 28,705 15,350 54,839
Profit before tax 123,110 7,144 285,131
Income tax expense –28,351 –3,504 –54,609
Profit for the period 94,759 3,640 230,522
Profit attributable to:
Owners of Hoist Finance AB (publ) 94,759 3,640 230,522
Basic earnings per share, SEK 2) 1.17 0.01 2.90
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 2) 3) 1.14 0.01 2.84

1) Market value changes were reclassified from Interest income to Net financial income as from Q1 2016. The comparative figures have been reclassified pursuant to this change. 2) Following the share split 1:3 in 2015, each warrant entitles the holder to subscribe for three new shares.

3) Includes effect of 913,954 outstanding warrants.

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2016
Quarter 1
2015
Full-year
2015
Profit for the period 94,759 3,640 230,522
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Revaluation of defined benefit pension plan 1,408
Revaluation of remuneration after terminated employment 1,606
Tax attributable to items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss –781
Total items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss 2,233
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Currency translation differences on foreign operations –10,243 282 –35,485
Translation difference, joint venture 1,020 6,123 –4,948
Hedging of currency risk in foreign operations 4,405 –6,158 –849
Total items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss –4,818 247 –41,282
Other comprehensive income for the period –4,818 247 –39,049
Total comprehensive income for the period 89,941 3,887 191,473
Profit attributable to:
Owners of Hoist Finance AB (publ) 89,941 3,887 191,473

Consolidated balance sheet

SEK thousand 31 Mar
2016
31 Dec
2015
31 Mar
2015
ASSETS
Cash 198 281 367
Treasury bills and treasury bonds 3,046,834 3,077,827 2,809,127
Lending to credit institutions 1,182,369 858,516 1,907,438
Lending to the public 68,474 77,994 136,762
Acquired loan portfolios 11,060,117 11,014,699 8,491,668
Bonds and other securities 1,090,496 1,303,214 2,673,713
Participations in joint ventures 235,282 205,557 236,820
Intangible assets 233,045 235,632 249,524
Tangible assets 42,850 41,623 30,339
Other assets 296,439 501,062 182,148
Deferred tax assets 64,918 62,688 66,045
Prepayments and accrued income 83,874 72,384 64,889
Total assets 17,404,896 17,451,477 16,848,840
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits from the public 12,966,716 12,791,377 12,317,254
Tax liabilities 52,074 21,639 28,519
Other liabilities 238,318 357,284 299,268
Deferred tax liabilities 184,128 183,999 60,771
Accrued expenses and deferred income 205,035 180,941 155,784
Provisions 55,324 52,116 64,000
Senior unsecured debt 986,259 1,238,469 1,463,821
Subordinated liabilities 338,006 336,892 333,768
Total liabilities 15,025,860 15,162,717 14,723,185
Shareholders' equity
Share capital 27,771 26,178 26,178
Other contributed equity 1,754,418 1,755,676 1,756,464
Reserves –48,912 –44,094 –2,565
Retained earnings including profit for the period 645,759 551,000 345,578
Total shareholders' equity 2,379,036 2,288,760 2,125,655
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 17,404,896 17,451,477 16,848,840

Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity

SEK thousand Share capital Other
contributed
capital
Reserves
Translation
reserve
Retained earnings
including profit
for the period
Total
shareholders'
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 94,759 94,759
Other comprehensive income –4,818 –4,818
Total comprehensive income for the period –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
SEK thousand Share capital Other
contributed
capital
Reserves
Translation
reserve
Retained earnings
including profit
for the period
Total
shareholders'
equity
Opening balance 1 Jan 2015 21,662 1,003,818 –2,812 374,522 1,397,190
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period
3,640 3,640
Other comprehensive income 247 247
Total comprehensive income for the period 247 3,640 3,887
Transactions reported directly in equity
New share issue 4,516 745,5451) 750,061
Warrants, repurchased and cancelled –54 –54
Acquisition of minority shareholding in subsidiary –32,584 –32,584
Tax effect on items reported directly in equity 7,155 7,155
Total transactions reported directly in equity 4,516 752,646 –32,584 724,578
Closing balance 31 Mar 2015 26,178 1,756,464 –2,565 345,578 2,125,655

1) Nominal amount of SEK 778 million has been reduced by transaction costs of SEK 33 million.

SEK thousand Share capital Other
contributed
capital
Reserves
Translation
reserve
Retained earnings
including profit
for the year
Total
shareholders'
equity
Opening balance 1 Jan 2015 21,662 1,003,818 –2,812 374,522 1,397,190
Comprehensive income for the year
Profit for the year
230,522 230,522
Other comprehensive income –41,282 2,233 –39,049
Total comprehensive income for the year –41,282 232,755 191,473
Transactions reported directly in equity
New share issue 4,516 745,5451) 750,061
Warrants, repurchased and cancelled –842 –3,177 –4,019
Interest paid on capital contribution –15,000 –15,000
Acquisition of minority shareholding in subsidiary –32,584 –32,584
Tax effect on items reported directly in equity 7,155 –5,516 1,639
Total transactions reported directly in equity 4,516 751,858 –56,277 700,097
Closing balance 31 Dec 2015 26,178 1,755,676 –44,094 551,000 2,288,760

1) Nominal amount of SEK 778 million has been reduced by transactions costs of SEK 33 million.

Consolidated cash flow statement

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2016
Quarter 1
2015
Full-year
2015
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Gross cash collections 1,055,799 790,735 3,631,031
Paid-in interest 7,466 7,863 35,614
Provisions received 29,870 47,616 166,705
Other operating income 1,869 1,546 10,629
Interest paid –64,150 –63,844 –338,950
Operating expenses –375,426 –355,259 –1,479,862
Net cash flow from financial transactions –35,714 –20,259 –15,341
Capital gain on redemption of joint venture certificates 44,404
Income tax paid –9,067 –9,674 –45,453
Total 610,647 398,724 2,008,777
Increase/decrease in acquired loans incl. translation differences –527,956 –263,811 –4,054,424
Increase/decrease in joint venture certificates 15,277
Increase/decrease in lending to the public 9,520 20,470 73,940
Increase/decrease in deposits from the public 169,317 1,301,188 1,781,668
Increase/decrease in other assets 213,672 32,502 –290,002
Increase/decrease in other liabilities –97,520 –328,171 –277,073
Increase/decrease in provisions 3,208 –4,704 –16,588
Change in other balance sheet items –10,142 71,862
Total –239,901 757,474 –2,695,340
Cash flow from operating activities 370,746 1,156,198 –686,563
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in intangible assets –5,138 –11,933 –31,584
Investments in tangible assets –6,588 –1,485 –20,123
Acquisition of operations –50,569 –50,569
Investments in/divestments of bonds and other securities 205,963 –722,472 615,093
Cash flow from investing activities 194,237 –786,459 512,817
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
New share issue 1,594 750,061 750,061
Warrants, repurchased and cancelled –1,258 –54 –4,019
Issued bonds, repurchased and cancelled –272,542 –11,975 –229,833
Interest paid on capital contribution –15,000
Cash flow from financing activities –272,206 738,032 501,209
Cash flow for the period 292,777 1,107,771 327,463
Cash at the beginning of the period 3,936,624 3,609,161 3,609,161
Cash at the end of the period1) 4,229,401 4,716,932 3,936,624

1) Consists of cash, Treasury bills/bonds and lending to credit institutions.

Parent Company income statement

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2016
Quarter 1
2015
Full-year
2015
Net sales 37,526 32,123 148,458
Other external expenses –37,975 –73,960 –184,423
Personnel expenses –1,621 45 –8,873
Depreciation and amortisation –1,157 –1,736 –7,170
Total operating expenses –40,753 –75,651 –200,466
Operating profit –3,227 –43,528 –52,008
Other interest income –414 –3,252 –4,457
Interest expense and similar costs –260 –927
Total income from financial items –414 –3,512 –5,384
Earnings from participations in Group companies 182,890
Appropriations (tax allocation reserve provision) –22,977
Profit/loss before tax –3,641 –47,040 102,521
Income tax expense 777 7,686 –24,829
Profit/loss for the period1) –2,864 –39,354 77,692

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

Parent Company balance sheet

SEK thousand 31 Mar
2016
31 Dec
2015
31 Mar
2015
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Licences and software 19,997 19,475 33,145
Total intangible assets 19,997 19,475 33,145
Equipment 2,985 3,142 2,037
Total tangible assets 2,985 3,142 2,037
Shares and participations in subsidiaries 1,687,989 1,687,989 1,687,989
Deferred tax assets 778 14,842
Total financial assets 1,688,767 1,687,989 1,702,831
Total non-current assets 1,711,749 1,710,606 1,738,013
Current assets
Receivables, Group companies 32,002 209,519 55,824
Accounts receivable 55
Other receivables 2,032 1,015 4,790
Prepaid expenses and deferred income 5,562 7,467 5,213
Total receivables 39,596 218,056 65,827
Cash and bank balances 269,305 125,414 33,567
Total current assets 308,901 343,470 99,394
Total assets 2,020,650 2,054,076 1,837,407
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, PROVISIONS AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity
Restricted equity 30,869 29,276 29,276
Non-restricted equity 1,715,931 1,720,053 1,606,972
Total shareholders' equity 1,746,800 1,749,329 1,636,248
Untaxed reserves 23,512 23,512 535
Provisions 33 35 45
Non-current liabilities 40 100 40,100
Current liabilities 250,305 241,100 160,479
Total shareholders' equity, provisions and liabilities 2,020,650 2,054,076 1,837,407

Accounting principles

The interim financial statements are presented in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The Group's consolidated accounts have been 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 Board's RFR 1, Supplementary Accounting Rules for Groups, has been applied.

The Parent Company Hoist Finance AB's (publ) accounts were prepared in accordance with (1995:1554) the Swedish Annual Accounts Act (ÅRL) and the regulatory code issued by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority on Annual Reports in Credit institutions and Securities Companies (FFFS 2008:25) including applicable amendments. The Swedish Financial Board's RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities, was also applied.

No IFRS or IFRIC amendments became effective in 2016 that have had any material impact on the Group's financial statements or capital adequacy.

As from 1 January 2016, Hoist Finance operates under a new structural organisation. Europe is divided into three new segments – Region West Europe, Region Mid Europe and Region Central East Europe. The comparative figures in the report have been adjusted according to the new segments.

Market value changes were reclassified from Interest income to Net financial income as from first quarter 2016. The comparative figures have been reclassified pursuant to this change. SEK 5.7 million was reclassified during first quarter 2015 and SEK 35.6 million for the fullyear 2015.

The Group's and Parent Company's accounting policies and bases for calculation, as well as presentation remain unchanged compared to the Annual report 2015.

Quarter 1
2016
Quarter 1
2015
Full year
2015
1 EUR = SEK
Income statement (average) 9.3231 9.3832 9.3553
Balance sheet (at end of the period) 9.2323 9.2869 9.1350
1 GBP = SEK
Income statement (average) 12.1042 12.6192 12.8908
Balance sheet (at end of the period) 11.6853 12.7441 12.3785
1 PLN = SEK
Income statement (average) 2.1353 2.2378 2.2372
Balance sheet (at end of the period) 2.1652 2.2753 2.1545

Notes

Note 1 Segment reporting

Consolidated income statement Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Full year
SEK thousand 2016 2015 2015
Revenues from acquired loan portfolios 573,261 431,810 2,004,524
of which, gross cash collections 1,055,794 790,735 3,631,032
of which, portfolio amortisation and revaluation –482,533 –358,925 –1,626,508
Interest income 711 13,564 38,279
of which, interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 2,389 3,119 10,176
of which, interest income excl. run-off consumer loan portfolio1) –1,678 10,445 28,103
Interest expense –70,172 –92,621 –361,370
Net interest income 503,800 352,753 1,681,433
Fee and commission income 29,870 47,616 166,705
Net income from financial transactions 1) –35,714 –25,960 –50,941
Other income 1,869 1,546 10,629
Total operating income 499,825 375,955 1,807,826
General administrative expenses
Personnel expenses –169,232 –145,666 –651,354
Other operating expenses –223,217 –227,742 –874,016
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –12,971 –10,753 –46,866
Total operating expenses –405,420 –384,161 –1,572,236
Profit before loan losses 94,405 –8,206 235,590
Net loan losses –5,298
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 28,705 15,350 54,839
Profit before tax 123,110 7,144 285,131
Operating income statement based on segment reporting Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Full year
SEK thousand 2016 2015 2015
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 1,055,794 790,735 3,631,032
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –482,533 –358,925 –1,626,508
Interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 2,389 3,119 10,176
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 575,650 434,929 2,014,700
Fee and commission income 29,870 47,616 166,705
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 28,705 15,350 54,839
Other income 1,869 1,546 10,629
Total revenue 636,094 499,441 2,246,873
Personnel expenses –169,232 –145,666 –651,354
Collection costs –117,637 –107,373 –498,209
Other operating expenses –105,580 –120,369 –375,807
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets –12,971 –10,753 –46,866
Total operating expenses –405,420 –384,161 –1,572,236
EBIT 230,674 115,280 674,637
Interest income excl. run-off consumer loan portfolio1) –1,678 10,445 28,103
Interest expense –70,172 –92,621 –361,370
Net income from financial transactions1) 2) –35,714 –25,960 –56,239
Total financial items –107,564 –108,136 –389,506
Profit/loss before tax 123,110 7,144 285,131

1) The comparative figures have been adjusted due to the reclassification of market value changes from Interest income to Net financial income.

Note 1 Segment reporting, cont.

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 income from financial transactions.

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, 2016 Region Central
SEK thousand Region West
Europe1)
Region Mid
Europe2)
Central East
Europe3)
Functions/
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 0 447 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 costs –50,572 –41,419 –25,646 –117,637
Other operating expenses –32,328 –29,812 –11,927 –31,513 –105,580
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 portfolio 400 –2,078 –1,678
Interest expense –15 –10 –70,147 –70,172
Net income from financial transactions 4) –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) Total revenue for Region West Europe of SEK 187m is included in the revenue for the UK.

2) Total revenue for Region Mid Europe of SEK 124m is included in the revenue for Italy.

3) Total revenue for Region Central East Europe of SEK 106m is included in the revenue Germany.

Note 1 Segment reporting, cont.

Income statement, Quarter 1, 2015 Region Central
SEK thousand Region West
Europe1)
Region Mid
Europe2)
Central East
Europe3)
Functions/
Eliminations
Group
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 177,726 275,077 337,932 790,735
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –52,222 –136,402 –170,301 –358,925
Interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 3,119 3,119
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 125,504 138,675 170,750 434,929
Fee and commission income 34,985 1,207 11,424 47,616
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 15,350 15,350
Other income 6 345 1,194 1 1,546
Total revenue 160,495 140,227 183,368 15,351 499,441
Personnel expenses –52,113 –22,292 –41,091 –30,170 –145,666
Collection costs –50,350 –28,771 –28,252 –107,373
Other operating expenses –19,244 –13,319 –8,360 –79,446 –120,369
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible
and intangible assets
–1,458 –1,780, –1,656 –5,859 –10,753
Total operating expenses –123,165 –66,162 –79,359 –115,475 –384,161
EBIT 37,330 74,065 104,009 –100,124 115,280
Interest income excl. run-off consumer loan portfolio 4) 6 22 233 10,184 10,445
Interest expense –24 –7 –92,590 –92,621
Net income from financial transactions4) 5) –29,015 –35,409 –43,096 81,560 –25,960
Total financial items –29,009 –35,411 –42,870 –846 –108,136
Profit/loss before tax 8,321 38,654 61,139 –100,970 7,144

1) Total revenue for Region West Europe of SEK 146m is included in the revenue for the UK.

2) Total revenue for Region Mid Europe of SEK 80m is included in the revenue for Italy.

3) Total revenue for Region Central East Europe of SEK 104m is included in the revenue Germany.

4) The comparative figures have been adjusted due to the reclassification of market value changes from Interest income to Net financial income.

Note 1 Segment reporting, cont.

Income statement, Full-year 2015 Region Central
SEK thousand Region West
Europe1)
Region Mid
Europe2)
Central East
Europe3)
Functions/
Eliminations
Group
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 935,880 1,358,389 1,336,763 3,631,032
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –351,476 –650,236 –624,796 –1,626,508
Interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 10,176 10,176
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 584,404 708,153 722,143 2,014,700
Fee and commission income 114,846 5,892 45,967 166,705
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 54,839 54,839
Other income 1,152 1,385 12,176 –4,084 10,629
Total revenue 700,402 715,430 780,286 50,755 2,246,873
Personnel expenses –237,937 –93,021 –172,412 –147,984 –651,354
Collection costs –214,681 –149,386 –134,142 –498,209
Other operating expenses –102,522 –62,403 –39,760 –171,122 –375,807
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible
and intangible assets
–6,931 –6,786 –7,195 –25,954 –46,866
Total operating expenses –562,071 –311,596 –353,509 –345,060 –1,572,236
EBIT 138,331 403,834 426,777 –294,305 674,637
Interest income excl. run-off consumer loan portfolio 4) 164 38 2,120 25,781 28,103
Interest expense 69 –77 –1,597 –359,765 –361,370
Net income from financial transactions 4) 5) –157,672 –147,943 –179,310 428,686 –56,239
Total financial items –157,439 –147,982 –178,787 94,702 –389,506
Profit/loss before tax –19,108 255,852 247,990 –199,603 285,131

1) Total revenue for Region West Europe of SEK 718m is included in the revenue for the UK.

2) Total revenue for Region Mid Europe of SEK 374m is included in the revenue for Italy.

3) Total revenue for Region Central East Europe of SEK 453m is included in the revenue Germany.

4) The comparative figures have been adjusted due to the reclassification of market value changes from Interest income to Net financial income.

Acquired loans, 31 Mar 2016 Region West Region Mid Region
Central East
Central
Functions/
SEK thousand Europe Europe 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
Acquired loans, 31 Dec 2015
SEK thousand
Region West
Europe
Region Mid
Europe
Region
Central East
Europe
Central
Functions/
Eliminations
Group
Run-off consumer loan portfolio 58,364 58,364
Acquired loan portfolios 3,882,889 3,643,796 3,488,014 11,014,699
Shares and participations in joint ventures 205,557 205,557
Acquired loans 3,882,889 3,643,796 3,546,378 205,557 11,278,620
Acquired loans, 31 Mar 2015
SEK thousand
Region West
Europe
Region Mid
Europe
Region
Central East
Europe
Central
Functions/
Eliminations
Group
Run-off consumer loan portfolio 98,423 98,423
Acquired loan portfolios 2,315,640 2,785,674 3,390,354 8,491,668
Shares and participations in joint ventures 236,820 236,820
Acquired loans 2,315,640 2,785,674 3,488,777 236,820 8,826,911

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 a 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) According to inputs that are not based on observable market data. This category includes all instruments for which the valuation technique is based on data that is not observable and has a substantial impact upon the valuation.

Group, 31 Mar 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 securities1) 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.

Group, 31 Dec 2015
SEK thousand Loan
portfolios
Financing Carrying
value
Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Treasury bills and treasury bonds 3,077,827 3,077,827 3,077,827 3,077,827
Acquired loan portfolios
of which, carried at fair value 1,177,808 1,177,808 1,177,808 1,177,808
of which, carried at amortised cost 9,836,891 9,836,891 10,014,382 10,014,382
Bonds and other securities1) 1,278,214 1,278,214 1,278,214 1,278,214
Derivatives 314,680 314,680 314,680 314,680
Total assets 11,014,699 4,670,721 15,685,420 15,862,911 4,356,041 314,680 11,192,190
Additional purchase price liability 66,489 66,489 66,489 66,489
Derivatives 1,651 1,651 1,651 1,651
Senior unsecured debt 1,238,469 1,238,469 1,268,327 1,268,327
Subordinated liabilities 336,892 336,892 407,558 407,558
Total liabilities 1,643,501 1,643,501 1,744,025 1,677,536 66,489

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.

Note 2 Financial instruments, cont.

Group, 31 Mar 2015
SEK thousand Loan
portfolios
Financing Carrying
value
Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Treasury bills and treasury bonds 2,809,127 2,809,127 2,809,127 2,809,127
Acquired loan portfolios
of which, carried at fair value 1,376,812 1,376,812 1,376,812 1,376,812
of which, carried at amortised cost 7,114,856 7,114,856 7,289,351 7,289,351
Bonds and other securities1) 2,648,713 2,648,713 2,648,713 2,648,713
Derivatives 8,995 8,995 8,995 8,995
Total assets 8,491,668 5,466,835 13,958,503 14,132,998 5,457,840 8,995 8,666,163
Additional purchase price liability 66,997 66,997 66,997 66,997
Derivatives 53,256 53,256 53,256 53,256
Senior unsecured debt 1,463,821 1,463,821 1,490,060 1,490,060
Subordinated liabilities 333,768 333,768 407,983 407,983
Total liabilities 1,917,842 1,917,842 2,018,296 1,951,299 66,997

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.

For acquired loan portfolios, the valuation approach, key input data and valuation sensitivity for material changes thereto are described in the same note.

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

Treasury bills and Treasury bonds as well as Bonds and other securities are valued based on quoted rates.

Fair value of financing of senior unsecured debt and other subordinated liabilities was determined with reference to amortised cost.

Acquired loan

Observable market rates quoted by external market players. In cases where more than one market price observation are available the fair value is determined at arithmetic mean of the market quotes.

Carrying value 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. No transfers between any of the levels took place during the period.

portfolios Group
SEK thousand 31 Mar
2016
31 Dec
2015
31 Mar
2015
Opening balance 11,014,699 8 586 782 8,586,782
Acquisitions 648,398 4 370 259 272,977
Translation differences –120,442 –315 835 –9,166
Changes in value
Based on opening balance
forecast (amortisation)
–484,784 –1,587,651 –355,828
Based on revised estimates
(revaluation)
2,246 –38,856 –3,097
Carrying value 11,060,117 11 014 699 8,491,668
Changes in carrying value
reported in the income
statement
–482,538 –1,626,507 –358,925
Group
31 Mar
2016
31 Dec
2015
31 Mar
2015
1,177,808 1 460 229 1,460,229
13,046 –53 671 –34,769
–63,526 –167,331 –48,648
–61,419
1,127,328 1,177,808 1,376,812
–63,526 –228,750 –48,648

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 2016 31 Dec 2015 31 Mar 2015
Carrying value of loan portfolios 11,060,117 11,014,699 8,491,668
A 5% increase in estimated cash flow over the forecast period (10 years) would increase
the carrying value by:
543,347 540,638 408,836
of which, valued at fair value 56,366 58,890 68,841
A 5% decrease in estimated cash flow over the forecast period would reduce the carrying
value by;
–543,347 –540,638 –408,836
of which, valued at fair value –56,366 –58,890 –68,841
Carrying value of loan portfolios acquired prior to 1 July 2011 1,127,328 1,177,808 1,376,812
A 1% decrease in the market rate of interest would increase the carrying value by; 33,387 34,774 42,927
A 1% increase in the market rate of interest would reduce the carrying value by; –31,593 –32,880 –40,563
Shortening the forecast period by 1 year would reduce the carrying value by; –34,386 –33,073 –48,818
Lengthening the forecast period by 1 year would increase the carrying value by; 31,196 21,424 43,587

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 only difference between the consolidated accounts and the consolidated situation for capital adequacy purposes is that

the equity method is applied in the consolidated accounts whereas the proportional method is applied for the joint venture in relation to capital adequacy reporting. When establishing the company's statutory capital requirements the following laws and regulations apply: EU regulation No 575/2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms; Swedish law 2014:968, Special supervision of credit institutions and securities companies; and Swedish law 2014:966 on capital buffers.

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 2016 31 Dec 2015 31 Mar 2015 31 Mar 2016 31 Dec 2015 31 Mar 2015
Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts 1,286,805 1,286,805 1,254,221 482,963 482,963 482,963
Retained earnings 486,517 316,687 338,587 429,633 232,259 391,679
Accumulated comprehensive income and other reserves 353,329 361,363 399,490 1,062,877 1,062,749 1,030,480
Independently reviewed interim profits net of any
foreseeable charge or dividend1)
161,366 2,548 190,866 –27,664
Intangible assets (net of related tax liability) –233,045 –235,632 –249,524 –40,398 –42,278 –47,895
Deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability –64,918 –62,688 –66,045 –4,589 –2,224 –3,696
Common Equity Tier 1 1,828,688 1,827,901 1,679,277 1,930,486 1,924,335 1,825,867
Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts 93,000 93,000 93,000 93,000 93,000 93,000
Additional Tier 1 capital 93,000 93,000 93,000 93,000 93,000 93,000
Tier 1 capital 1,921,688 1,920,901 1,772,277 2,023,486 2,017,335 1,918,867
Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts 338,006 336,892 333,768 338,006 336,892 333,768
Regulatory adjustments –99,426 –110,110
Tier 2 capital 338,006 336,892 234,342 338,006 336,892 223,658
Total own funds for capital adequacy purposes 2,259,695 2,257,793 2,006,619 2,361,492 2,354,227 2,142,525

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 exposure amounts and capital requirements

The tables below shows the risk 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 exposure amounts, SEK thousand 31 Mar 2016 31 Dec 2015 31 Mar 2015 31 Mar 2016 31 Dec 2015 31 Mar 2015
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 296,897 339,617 478,384 130,313 195,897 268,781
of which, counterparty credit risk 37,233 89,598 18,528 37,233 89,598 18,528
Exposures to corporates 180,134 136,601 128,843 8,674,315 8,789,030 6,495,145
Retail exposures 37,861 43,774 80,240 37,861 43,774 80,240
Exposures in default 11,416,234 11,244,739 8,742,221 2,710,393 2,646,612 2,822,964
Exposures in the form of covered bonds 106,550 126,821 249,877 106,550 126,821 249,877
Other items 155,583 320,316 247,261 769,498 707,979 631,362
Credit risk (standardised approach) 12,193,259 12,211,868 9,926,826 12,428,930 12,510,113 10,548,371
Market risk (foreign exchange risk – standardised
approach)
28,449 26,573 37,521 28,449 26,573 37,521
Operational risk (basic indicator approach) 2,600,728 2,600,728 1,752,745 755,709 755,709 597,007
Credit valutaion adjustment (standardised approach) 664 664
Total risk exposure amount 14,822,436 14,839,833 11,717,092 13,213,088 13,293,059 11,182,898

Note 3 Capital adequacy, cont.

Hoist Finance consolidated situation Hoist Kredit AB (publ)
Capital requirements, SEK thousand 31 Mar 2016 31 Dec 2015 31 Mar 2015 31 Mar 2016 31 Dec 2015 31 Mar 2015
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 23,752 27,169 38,271 10,425 15,672 21,503
of which, counterparty credit risk 2,979 7,168 1,482 2,979 7,168 1,482
Exposures to corporates 14,411 10,928 10,307 693,945 703,122 519,612
Retail exposures 3,029 3,502 6,419 3,029 3,502 6,419
Exposures in default 913,299 899,579 699,378 216,831 211,729 225,837
Exposures in the form of covered bonds 8,524 10,146 19,990 8,524 10,146 19,990
Other items 12,446 25,626 19,781 61,560 56,637 50,509
Credit risk (standardised approach) 975,461 976,950 794,146 994,314 1,000,808 843,870
Market risk (foreign exchange risk-standardised 3,002 3,002
approach) 2,276 2,126 2,276 2,126
Operational risk (basic indicator approach) 208,058 208,058 140,220 60,457 60,457 47,761
Credit valuation adjustment (standardised approach) 53 53
Total own funds requirement – Pillar 1 1,185,795 1,187,187 937,368 1,057,047 1,063,445 894,632
Pillar 2
Concentration risk 83,631 82,671 20,880 83,631 82,671 20,880
Interest rate risk in the banking book 61,127 71,453 36,113 61,127 71,453 36,113
Pension risk 4,106 5,358
Other Pillar 2 risks 24,110 23,656 19,054 24,876 24,421 19,053
Total own funds requirement – Pillar 2 172,974 183,138 76,047 169,634 178,546 76,047
Capital buffers
Capital conservation buffer 370,561 370,996 292,927 330,327 332,326 279,572
Countercyclical buffer 2,453 2,456 6,607 5,876
Total own funds requirement – Capital buffers 373,014 373,452 292,927 336,934 338,202 279,572
Total own funds requirements 1,731,783 1,743,777 1,306,342 1,563,614 1,580,193 1,250,251

The own funds for the Company's consolidated situation totalled SEK 2,260m (2,258) as at 31 March 2016, exceeding the own funds requirements by a good margin.

Note 3 Capital adequacy, cont.

Capital requirements 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 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 exposure amount

and an institution-specific countercyclical buffer of 0.02 per cent of the total risk 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 good margin of safety.

Hoist Finance consolidated situation Hoist Kredit AB (publ)
Capital ratios and capital buffers, % 31 Mar 2016 31 Dec 2015 31 Mar 2015 31 Mar 2016 31 Dec 2015 31 Mar2015
Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio 12.34 12.32 14.33 14.61 14.48 16.33
Tier 1 capital ratio 12.96 12.94 15.13 15.31 15.18 17.16
Total capital ratio 15.25 15.21 17.13 17.87 17.71 19.16
Institution-specific buffer requirements for CET1 capital 7.02 7.02 7.00 7.05 7.04 7.00
of which, capital conservation buffer requirement 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50
of which, countercyclical capital buffer requirement 0.02 0.02 0.05 0.04
Common Equity Tier 1 capital available to meet buffers1) 6.96 6.94 9.13 9.31 9.18 11.16

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 1,359m (1,370) at 31 March 2016 of which 173 million (183) is attributable to Pillar 2. In 2015, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority introduced new methods for assessing credit-related concentration risk, interest rate risk in the banking book and pension risk. This has entailed an increase in Pillar 2 capital requirements.

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 shareholders' equity. The majority of deposits from the public are payable on demand (variable deposits - floating), while about 32 per cent (39) 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 2016 31 Dec 2015 31 Mar 2015 31 Mar2016 31 Dec 2015 31 Mar 2015
Deposits from the public, floating 8,786,028 8,226,925 7,454,529 8,786,028 8,226,925 7,454,529
Deposits from the public, fixed 4,180,688 4,564,452 4,862,725 4,180,688 4,564,452 4,862,725
Senior unsecured debt 986,259 1,238,469 1,463,821 986,259 1,238,469 1,463,821
Convertible debt instruments 93,000 93,000 93,000 93,000 93,000 93,000
Subordinated liabilities 338,006 336,892 333,768 338,006 336,892 333,768
Shareholders' equity 2,286,036 2,195,760 2,032,654 2,151,698 2,037,994 1,913,791
Other 734,879 795,979 608,343 261,426 555,407 285,834
Balance sheet total 17,404,896 17,451,477 16,848,840 16,797,105 17,053,139 16,407,468

Note 4 Liquidity risk, cont.

The Group's treasury policy stipulates limits on how much liquidity is to be available and its nature. As 31 March, available liquidity totalled SEK 5,266m (5,156), 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.

Liquidity reserve

SEK thousand 31 Mar 2016 31 Dec 2015 31 Mar 2015
Cash and holdings in central banks 198 281 367
Deposits in other banks available overnight 1,152,972 799,199 1,875,115
Securities issued or guaranteed by sovereigns, central banks or multilateral
development banks
1,377,805 1,181,728 339,898
Securities issued or guaranteed by municipalities or other public sector
entities
1,669,029 1,896,099 2,469,229
Covered bonds 1,065,496 1,268,214 2,498,773
Securities issued by non-financial corporates
Securities issued by financial corporates 10,000 149,940
Other
Total 5,265,500 5,155,521 7,333,322

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. These events may include:

An unexpected outflow from HoistSpar of over 20% of total deposits over a 30-day period

Termination or revocation of funding sources in excess of SEK 50m

Note 5 Contingent liabilities

Group Parent Company
SEK million 31 Mar 2016 31 Dec 2015 31 Mar 2015 31 Mar 2016 31 Dec 2015 31 Mar 2015
Commitments
Other contingent liabilities 352,959 483,952 279,420

Assurance Hoist Finance Interim report January - March 2016

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, 28 April 2016

Ingrid Bonde Liselotte Hjorth Chair of the Board Board member

Annika Poutiainen Per-Eric Skotthag Board member Board member

Costas Thoupos 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
2016
Quarter 1
2015
Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios 1,055,794 790,735
Portfolio amortisation and revaluation –482,533 –358,925
Interest income from run-off consumer loan portfolio 2,389 3,119
Net revenue from acquired loan portfolios 575,650 434,929
Fee and commission income 29,870 47,617
Profit from shares and participations in joint ventures 28,705 15,351
Other income 1,869 1,545
Total revenue 636,094 499,442
Personnel expenses –169,232 –145,666
Collection costs –117,637 –107,373
Other operating expenses –105,580 –120,370
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and
intangible assets
–12,971 –10,753
Total operating expenses –405,420 –384,162
Operating profit (EBIT) 230,674 115,280
Funding
Interest income excl. run-off consumer loan portfolio –,1,678 10,445
Interest expense –70,172 –92,621
Net income from financial transactions –35,714 –25,960
Total financial items –107,564 –108,136
Profit before tax 123,110 7,144

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 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

Statutory income statement, Group

SEK thousand Quarter 1
2016
Quarter 1
2015
Revenue from acquired loan portfolios 573,261 431,810
Interest income 711 13,564
Interest expense –70,172 –92,621
Net interest income 503,800 352,753
Fee and commission income 29,870 47,616
Net income from financial transactions –35,714 –25,960
Other income 1,869 1,546
Total operating income 499,825 375,955
General administrative expenses
Personnel expenses –169,232 –145,666
Other operating expenses –223,217 –227,742
Depreciation and amortisation of tangible and
intangible assets
–12,971 –10,753
Total operating expenses –405,420 –384,161
Profit before credit losses 94,405 –8,206
Net credit losses
Earnings from participations in joint ventures 28,705 15,350
Profit before tax 123,110 7,144

Operating profit, EBIT in the operating income statement

In an analysis of Hoist Finance's 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

Acquired loan portfolios

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

Acquired loans

The total of acquired loan portfolios, run-off consumer loan portfolios and shares and participations in joint ventures.

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.

Average number of employees

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

Basic earnings per share

Net profit for the period 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.

Cost/Gross cash collections on acquired loan portfolios

Operating expenses less fee and commission income and other income, divided by the sum of gross cash collections and income from the run-off consumer loan portfolios.

Diluted earnings per share

Net profit for the period divided by the weighted average number of outstanding shares after full dilution.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Tax.

EBIT margin

EBIT (operating earnings) divided by total revenue.

Fee and commission income

Fees for providing debt management services to third parties.

Gross ERC 120 months

"Estimated Remaining Collections" assessment of gross amount that can be collected on the loan portfolios that the company currently owns. The assessment is based on estimates for each loan portfolio and ranges in duration from the proceeding month to 120 months ahead. The estimates for each loan portfolio are in turn based on the company's extensive experience of actively working and collecting on the loan portfolios during their economic life.

Gross cash collections

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

Legal collections

Legal collections relate to the cash received following the initiation of Hoist Finance's Litigation process. This process assesses those customers with the means to pay and is followed through a regulatory environment and court enforcement process.

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 amortisation 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 return

EBIT (operating profit) for the period in relation to average carrying value.

Portfolio revaluation

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

Non-performing loans

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

Return on shareholders' equity

Net profit for the period divided by average shareholders' equity during the period.

Return on assets

Net profit for the period divided by average total assets.

Risk exposure amount

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

SME

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

Tier 1 capital

The sum of CET1 capital and 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 fulfil the requirements of Regulation (EU) 575/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council and that may accordingly be included in the own 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 from joint ventures and other income.

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 medium-term horizon by leveraging our operational scale advantages.

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

Capital structure

A CET1 ratio in excess of 12 per cent – though we may temporarily fall short of this level due to major portfolio acquisitions or goodwill effects when acquiring businesses.

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 2016

Annual General Meeting 29 April 2016
Interim report Q1 29 April 2016
Interim report Q2 28 July 2016
Interim report Q3 28 October 2016

Contact

Investor Relations Michel Jonsson Group Head of Investor Relations

Ph: +46 (0) 8-555 177 45 E-post: [email protected] Corp. ID no. 556012-8489 Box 7848, 103 99 Stockholm Ph: +46 (0) 8-555 177 90

Hoist Finance AB (publ)

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

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