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INVESTOR PRESENTATION
December 2016
Disclaimer
- This document (the "Presentation'') has been prepared for the sole purpose of the use at meetings with prospective investors to be held in connection with the private placement of bonds by SIA ExpressCredit, which, together with its subsidiaries, is further referred to herein as the "Company".
- This Presentation is of selective nature and is made to provide an introduction and overview of the Company's business. This Presentation does not purport to contain all the information that a prospective investor may require in evaluating the Company. Participants to the meeting should read publicly available information regarding the Company as well as the full prospectus describing the bonds issue ("the Prospectus''). Prospective investors' attention is drawn to the risk factors described in the section "Risk Factors'' of the Prospectus.
- This Presentation contains forward-looking information that may involve risks and uncertainties concerning the Company's growth and profitability in the future. No reliance should be placed on any statements, estimates and projections regarding future performance or developments, including, without limitation, in relation to expected market developments, estimated financial figures of the Company, or any other forward-looking statements. Actual events or results may materially differ from those described in this Presentation. No one should therefore unduly rely on these forward-looking statements as they reflect only the judgment of the Company's management at the date of this Presentation and are not intended to give any assurances or comfort as to future results. The facts and information contained in the Presentation might be subject to revision in the future. Neither the delivery of this Presentation nor any further discussions of the Company with any of the recipients shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the Company since such date.
- None of the Company or any of its parents or subsidiaries or any of their directors, officers, employees and advisors nor any other person (i) accepts any obligation to update any information contained herein or to adjust it to future events or developments; (ii) makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this Presentation; (iii) shall have any liability whatsoever, in negligence or otherwise, for any loss howsoever arising, directly or indirectly, from the use of this Presentation.
- This Presentation does not constitute an offer or an invitation for the sale or purchase of securities or assets in any jurisdiction, and neither this document, nor anything contained herein, shall form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with any contract or commitment whatsoever.
Who we are?

What we believe in?

Mission
Satisfy consumer needs for easily accessible financial services
Vision

- To create a new market segment in Latvia, one-stop shop for all consumer financial needs
- To be the unrivalled leader in this segment by providing excellent customer service and product quality and maintaining perfect reputation

Values
Simplicity, Accessibility, Dignity

What is our story?

• Impressive growth on the back of successful positioning, introduction of new products, and rebranding
Our customers1
No emergency funding available
Households savings rate -2% in Latvia vs. 10% in the EU for 20152
Low levels of income
54% of working population have gross monthly salary < EUR 700
Reduced availability of financial services in the regions
Number of bank customer service locations in Latvia down from 654 in 2008 to 275 now

Source: Eurostat, Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia, Latvian Association of Commercial Banks 1) Data as at 30.09.2016. Customer profile based on active customers as at 30.09.2016., except for loan usage which is based on survey results conducted in Banknote's branches during 21.11.-25.11.2016. 2) Gross saving divided by gross disposable income. Gross saving is the part of the gross disposable income not spent as final consumption expenditure
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Key demand drivers
Our customers
Sizable and growing customer base

- 15.3% of total population in Latvia, growing at c.2,400 per month1
- Growth driven by rebranding, use of new marketing channels, and new product launch
Exceptional customer loyalty
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- More than 80% of loans (by value) issued to repeat customers
- Loyalty achieved by excellent customer service and attractive product structuring
Significant potential for cross-selling
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Only less than 25% of registered customers have used both types of loans
Potential for cross-selling money transfers and loan products


Regulation of our industry
Consumer loans Pawn loans
Regulatory framework rapidly evolving following industry growth, stabilised in 2016:
- Minimum capital requirements and strict licensing
- Cap on total effective loan costs
- No advertising promoting irresponsible borrowing
Already well developed and stable regulatory framework, effective since 2011:
- Minimum capital requirements and strict licensing
- Advanced security procedures at pawnshop premises
- Stringent control procedures over pawn item origin
Adjustments to business strategy to successfully adopt to a regulatory change
regulator through industry
welcomes appropriate Active cooperation with the regulation
Stringent internal procedures already in place before required by the regulation
Acting as a responsible lender implementing sustainable and transparent business practices
association
Our market

Source: Consumer Rights Protection Centre
1) Based on loan portfolio as at the end of 2016 H1
2) Loan portfolio data based on SIA ExpressCredit standalone net consumer and pawn loan portfolio excl. accrued interest
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Our product
| Consumer loans1 1 |
2 Pawn loans |
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| Share from loans issued, 2016 9M |
57% | 43% |
| Loan size |
EUR 50-1,600, up to EUR 400 for new customers |
Up to 95% of the pawn value (jewellery, mobile phones, other electronics etc.) |
| Weighted average loan size, 2016 9M |
EUR 135 | EUR 54 |
| Term |
Up to 30 days (single payment loan) 4-36 months (instalment loan) |
Up to 30 days (single payment loan) 2-24 months (instalment loan) |
| Weighted average term, 30.09.2016. |
230 days | 33 days |
| Interest rate per month |
6.0%-11.8% | 9.9%-28.0% |
| Process |
Application and signing in the branch, online application possible |
Application and signing in the branch |
| 3 | Money transfers with |

Operations: Process

- Extensive branch network as outdoor advertising
- Data-driven marketing strategy on the back of internal CRM system
- Targeted TV marketing campaigns

- Fast and effective application process on-spot in the branch
- Professional advice to find the best solution for the customer

- Quick assessment of creditworthiness in headquarters
- using state-of-theart scoring system
- Quick pawn item valuation by branch employee using tailor-made ERP system
- using state-of-theart scoring system

- Loan issued within 15 minutes after filling the application
- Visual assessment of the customer serves as the final check
- Agreement signed on-spot in the branch
- Money transferred to bank account or disbursed in cash (client preferences)

- Highly automated collection process at initial stages
- Strong collection rates in-house, transfer to external collectors only if not possible to reach the client
- Well-developed procedures for profitable retail trade of foreclosed pawn items
Our product: Consumer loans


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State-of-the-art scoring system, with 67% rejection rate of applications from new customers in 2016 9M

Outstanding payment discipline, with only 9.8% of loans issued over 2016 H1 having more than 90 days overdue payments1

Strong in-house debt collection competence, with more than 650,000 communication attempts made by Banknote in 2016 9M

Price paid by external debt collectors exceeded net book value in all precedent cession transactions

Our product: Pawn loans


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Expertise in dealing with a wide range of pawn items, with goods accounting for 53% of the pledge book as at the end of 2016 Q3

High pledge redemption rate, with 73% of pawn items being redeemed or extended within 3 months since issuance in 20161

Banknote's policy is to sell inventory within 2 months

Profitable retail trade of foreclosed pawn items, with average mark-up on goods of 51% in 2016 9M

Operations: Organisation

Operations: Branch network

Operations: Branch network
High-quality locations
- Located in places with high customer flow intensity
- Easily visible and mostly based on the ground floor with direct entrance


Appealing interior
- Uniform branch layout
- Pleasant and attractive interior, ensuring customer-friendly environment

Operations: Branch network
Effective knowledge transfer in the company
- Standardized operations governed by internal procedures
- Rigorous ongoing employee training program
Established quality control system
- Organizing regular tests for branch employees and middle management
- Controlling customer service quality
Strong employee motivation system
- Competitive remuneration package with fixed hourly rate and KPI-based variable component
- Organisational culture relying on co-operation, loyalty, and innovation

Approach to branch operations management
Financial highlights1
| Key financials, EURm | 2014A | 2015A | 2016E | Financial ratios |
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| Interest income | 8.6 | 10.0 | 8.9 | |
| Gross profit from sale of foreclosed items | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 6.0x |
| EBITDA | 3.0 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 3.2x |
| Net profit | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 3.0x 4.0x |
| Equity | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.0x 2.3x 2.3x |
| Net Debt | 6.9 | 7.0 | 10.0 | |
| Net loan portfolio | 6.3 | 7.0 | 10.8 | 0.0x |
| Total assets | 11.0 | 10.7 | 14.5 |



Interest coverage ratio3
1) Based on consolidated financial statements
2) Calculated as EBITDA / (Interest income + Gross profit from sale of foreclosed items)
3) Calculated as EBIT / Interest expense
What we are proud of?

Sizeable and recurring client base
- The leading consumer financial services chain in Latvia with a unique value proposition
- Rapidly gaining market share in the fast-growing consumer loan segment
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1 player in pawn loans
- 300,000+ unique registered clients, growing by c. 2,400 per month Outstanding customer loyalty, with more than 80% of loans issued to repeat customers Significant potential for cross-selling
- 91 branches country-wide in high-quality locations
- Largest branch network in Latvia among financial service providers
- All branches are profitable at EBITDA level

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Excellent sales platform
Solid financial performance
- Rigorous employee training programs and effective quality control system
- Customer-friendly branch environment, fast and effective application process
- Branch employees acting as full-profile financial experts
- Continuous y-o-y increase in the amount of loans issued since the company's foundation
- Adjusted business strategy to successfully adopt to a regulatory change
- Stable EBITDA level at around EUR 3m
Current financing structure
| Liabilities | 30.11.2016, EUR'000 | Interest rate, % | Maturity |
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| Secured bonds |
2,000 | 14.0% | 11.2018 |
| Unsecured bonds |
3,250 | 15.0% | 12.2020 |
| Newly issued unsecured notes (up to EUR 5m) |
674 | 14.0% | 10.2021 |
| Peer-to-peer lending platform |
3,069 | 11.0%-13.5% | Mimicking term structure of underlying loans |
| Private loans, loans from legal entities |
2,348 | 12.9%-15.0% | Up to 09.2018 |
| Leases |
173 | 3.5% + EURIBOR | Up to 3 years |
| TOTAL | 11,515 |
Newly issued unsecured notes
| Issue overview | |
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| Type | Unsecured notes |
| Issue size | EUR 5,000,000 |
| Date of issue | 7 October 2016 |
| Price | Issued at par |
| Face value | EUR 1,000, 5,000 securities |
| Coupon | 14% per annum, paid monthly |
| Amortization | Lump sum at maturity |
| Maturity | 25 October 2021 |
| Call option of the Issuer |
Call option to repay principal prior to maturity on 25 October 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 with 1% premium, fully or partially (at least EUR 100 per one note with next step of EUR 100) |
| Put option of the Note holders |
Put option to demand early repayment of the principal on 25 October 2019 |
| Collateral | Same priority of claims as for other unsecured creditors |
| Registration | Latvian Central Depository |
| Use of funds | Ordinary business operations |
Covenants
- No change of business areas (consumer lending, sale of goods and debt collection)
- No loans to shareholders
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- Any borrowings from shareholders shall be unsecured and payments made after Notes maturity date
- No transactions with related parties which are not arm's length
- No investment in minority shareholdings (below 51%)
- Consolidated Net Debt / Equity less than 4.0x
- Loans to related parties less than EUR 1.4m
- Payout ratio less than 40% of the last audited net profit
- Dividends above 40% of net profit transferred for repayment of loans to related parties
- No new borrowings at a higher rate than the Coupon rate
- No sale or lease of registered brand names
- No reorganization, liquidation or decrease in share capital
Appendices
Financial statements1
| Income statement, EUR'000 | 2014A | 2015A | 2016E | 2015 H1 | 2016 H1 | %, y-o-y | 2015 H2 | 2016E H2 |
%, y-o-y |
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| Interest and similar income | 8,640 | 9,975 | 8,919 | 4,868 | 4,035 | (17.1%) | 5,107 | 4,884 | (4.4%) |
| Revenue from sale of goods2 | 7,988 | 8,125 | 8,001 | 4,065 | 4,693 | 15.5% | 4,060 | 3,307 | (18.5%) |
| Cost of goods sold2 | (5,882) | (6,041) | (6,063) | (3,109) | (3,774) | 21.4% | (2,932) | (2,289) | (21.9%) |
| Gross profit | 10,746 | 12,059 | 10,856 | 5,824 | 4,954 | (14.9%) | 6,235 | 5,902 | (5.3%) |
| Selling expense | (4,631) | (5,081) | (5,199) | (2,682) | (2,231) | (16.8%) | (2,399) | (2,968) | 23.7% |
| Administrative expense | (1,883) | (2,738) | (2,149) | (1,071) | (1,039) | (2.9%) | (1,667) | (1,110) | (33.4%) |
| Net other operating expense | (1,170) | (1,125) | (660) | (52) | (547) | 950.6% | (1,073) | (114) | (89.4%) |
| EBITDA | 3,062 | 3,114 | 2,848 | 2,019 | 1,137 | (43.7%) | 1,096 | 1,711 | 56.2% |
| Depreciation | (249) | (245) | (214) | (121) | (118) | (3.2%) | (124) | (97) | (21.9%) |
| Interest and similar expense | (1,216) | (1,162) | (1,330) | (599) | (601) | 0.3% | (563) | (730) | 29.7% |
| Taxes | (195) | (194) | (350) | (286) | (84) | (70.6%) | 91 | (266) | (391.0%) |
| NET PROFIT | 1,402 | 1,512 | 953 | 1,012 | 335 | (66.9%) | 500 | 618 | 23.6% |
Financial statements1
| Balance sheet, EUR'000 | 2014A | 2015A | 2016E |
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| Fixed and intangible assets | 394 | 644 | 525 |
| Loans to related parties | 1,504 | 981 | 984 |
| Net loan portfolio | 6,292 | 7,001 | 10,842 |
| Inventory and scrap | 1,345 | 1,138 | 869 |
| Other assets | 228 | 476 | 334 |
| Cash | 1,198 | 494 | 964 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 10,961 | 10,734 | 14,517 |
| Share capital and reserves | 427 | 427 | 427 |
| Retained earnings | 296 | 388 | 1,152 |
| Profit/loss for the current year | 1,402 | 1,512 | 953 |
| Equity | 2,124 | 2,327 | 2,532 |
| Interest-bearing debt | 8,091 | 7,558 | 10,964 |
| Trade payables and other liabilities | 746 | 850 | 1,021 |
| Liabilities | 8,837 | 8,407 | 11,986 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 10,961 | 10,734 | 14,517 |
| Cash flow statement, EUR'000 | 2014A | 2015A | 2016E |
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| EBITDA | 3,062 | 3,114 | 2,848 |
| Taxes | (195) | (194) | (350) |
| Interest payments | (1,216) (1,162) (1,330) | ||
| Change in Net loan portfolio | (1,392) | (709) (3,841) | |
| Change in NWC | 231 | 62 | 583 |
| Cash flow from operations | 490 | 1,111 (2,090) | |
| CAPEX | (193) | (495) | (95) |
| Change in Loans to related parties | 951 | 523 | (2) |
| Cash flow from investing | 758 | 27 | (98) |
| Bond repayments / issues | 3,371 | (958) (1,025) | |
| Change in other borrowings | (1,020) | 425 | 4,431 |
| Dividends | (1,100) (1,310) | (748) | |
| Change in loans from related parties | (2,091) | 0 | 0 |
| Cash flow from financing | (841) (1,843) | 2,659 | |
| TOTAL CASH FLOW | 407 | (704) | 471 |